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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

Fred Hagerman is back in towli
again after spending harvest time
with the boys. Fred has several
farms in this and Rush counties and
while he has not pretended to class
himself as a harvest hand for several
years he can not resist the tempta-
tion to go out and superintend the
lob.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

Hugh Newkirk and Wm. Auschutz
were among the farmers in the coun.
ty seat on Thursday. They say i
a "cinch" that we must have rain
at once or we will have no corn and
not much feed. Some of the corr
on hard spots is falling over now
from lack of moisture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

The NJ. E. church people, finding
the weather indoors too hot for en-
duranoe on Sunday evening, adjourn
ed In body to the park where regu-
lar Sunday evening services Were
held. Why not open air meetings
every Sunday evening tin the cessa.
ton Of this reign Of super-heated at.
mosphere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

Miss Sara Hammond of this office
and her sister, Miss Grace, left Sun
day morning for vacation of cou
pie of weeks, half of which they will
spend with their sister, Mrs. Croting
er, in Syracuse. The latter portion
of the time they will spend visiting
their friends in Stafford and Hutchin
son.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Val Kramer and daughter, Of
Claflin, were here Tuesday enrouta to
Spearville for a visit with their son
and brother, who lives at that place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

C. C. Jackson was here from Hutch
inSon on business Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Herman and little son went to
Kinsley Sunday night for a brief visit
with relatives, ~ ra -,rr..r. ..,
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18

Every one was glad to see 1t rain
as their fall crops were needing rain
awful bad.
People in this community are SOW
ing their fall turnips. Some planted
two or three weeks ago, but haven't
got any no on account of its being so
dry.
Well cotton picking and hay maxi
ing is all the go now in this commune
ty. There will be half crop of cot
ton made, in spite of Mr.. Boil Wee
vii. There has been large crop OF
corn made in this part of Jones. The
farmers are waking up at last. Most
all them raise enough corn to do
them.
Mr., Solomon and Miss Mary
Strickland, Mr.. Irving Bradshaw,
are attending the A. H. s. We wish
them much success in this work.
Mr.. Solomon Strickland, acco m
panied by Miss Kettle Shows, passed
through this vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. Jim Griffin was in our com
munity transacting business last
week.
Mr.. Ransome and Miss Iona Kirk
land we're the guests of Mrs. Mar
Strickland, of Ellisvife, Sunday.
/ Mrs. J. p. Myer of I Ellisvilie, yisi
ted Mrs. Floyd Harrington Sunday
Mrs. Nelson Bnstin' left Sunday tt
spend moth visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Eddie Walters OF Covington
county, was the guest of the Misses
Kirkland's Saturday night.
Oar regular sing was put off this
month on account of the protracted
meeting at Fairfield which began
Sept. 18th.
Mr.. Eddie Walters was the guest OF
Miss Mary Strickland Sunday. You
had better keep your eyes open, MIR.
Strickland, Mr.. Walters transacts
business in Coviugton, but his heart
is always in Jones. Fesch Blossom.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Jefferson Davis Chapter
I'D. c.

The Jefferson Davis Chapter had a
call meeting at the home OF their
president Mrs. H. J Ward, last FRI
day afternoon. The meeting was
called TO elect delegate to the
general convention, which meets In
New Orleans In November. Mrs, NJ.
Z. Ward was chosen, with Mrs. John
Con as alternate. Mrs. Il. j. Ward
as president will also represent the
Chapter The Secretary gave a
general review of the work done for
the last few months. which showed
the chapter had beenthoroughly alive
to its duties and opportunities. A
copy of the Heritage, the Official pa
per Of the organizat on, will be sent
to each member. Delicious and re-
freshing punch was served through.
out the afternoon. The regular
meeting will be held the first We'd
nesday In October
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
A Double Killing of
Prominent Mississippians

Aberdeen, Miss, Sept. 16.-Dr. II.
F. Broyles, state senator, and f. f.
Hendricks, Of Selma, Tenn, timber
man, killed each other in fight near
Greenwood Springs, in this county.
According to reports to officers
Broyles started to repair a dam
when Hendricks attempted to inter
fear. AS Hendricks drew his pistol
to- fire Broyles struck him with an
ak, his only weapon. Both men were
dead when they struck the ground,
Broyles with a bullet through the
heart, and Hendricks with his head
split open.
Brcyles sold big trace OF tember
to Hendricks year ago and since
they had been unfriendly.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Indicted by Federal Court
For Attempted Assault

II is said on good authority that
the men indicted on account OF the
violation of the rules OF the Missis-
sippi State Sanitary Live Stock
Board, at the recent term OF the Fed
eral SQUIRT at Meridian, were not
charged with the dynamiting OF dip.
ping Yates, as 6rst reported. 1t is
alleged that the charge upon which
i've men were arrested, two OF them
Jones county citizens, was for con-
spiracy TO attack an inspector In
charge of the dipping watts. It is
said that they had planned to 'leaye
him In the road, which is believed to
have been a purpose OF giving him a
beating and leaving him with warn
ring against his work. The men Ia
dicted are said to be Mas Stringer
and Ike Scott. Whether they have
been served with papers yet has not
been learned. Both live nsar the
Jasper county line.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Tewanta.

Owing to the rain there were not
many people ~ church at Pngram
sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Judge spent
Saturday night at Mr.. NJ. j. Grant
HAMS.
Messrs Johnnie Hopkins and Jadie
Unison were callers at the home OF
Mrs. Overland sunday
Misses Belle Graham and Gladys
Conn spent Saturday night with Miss
Myrtle Bradshaw.
Mr. Willie Overland spent awhile
with home folks Thursday night
Little Miss Maggie Overland spent
last week with her sister-in-law, Nell
lie Overland.
Mr.. Dane Paterson went down in
the Union vicinity Friday evening, to
take an old time fox hunt
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNED
In Covington County. ] !.
Easterling in Jones, Ares
ted as the lncendiary.

The Calhoun Consolidated School,
located five miles west OF Taylorsyille
in Covington county, was burned sun
day.
Several OF the schools OF the com.
munity were recently consolidated
into one, and this movement was
vigorously opposed by number OF
OF the patrons.
Bloodhounds were brought to Tay-
louisville from Brookhaven this morn
ing and the sheriff and posse of men
left Immediately for the scene.
Collins, Miss, Sept. l5--Trailed by
bloodhounds for more than twenty
miles, J. G. Easterlig, a prominent
planter and landholder, was arrested
to day at his home, five miles from
Summerland, and brought here and
jailed tonight. Mr.. Easterling ia
held pending an investig alton into
a supposed incendiary fire that last
night destroyed the Calhoun Consolid-
ated Public School building, ten miles
from Collins, which was erected last
year at the cost OF 5000.
Parties residing In the Calhoun
community declere that there are
evidences of arson, and early to-doy
ielephoned to bring bloodhounds
to the scene. With sheriff j. l.. War.
rem, of Coyington County, at the
head Of posse, the hounds took up
the trail and followed II across Leaf
River and swamps into Jones County.
The dogs proceeded directly TO the
Easterling home, entered the honse
and Hoped into the bedroom OF Easterl-
ing They went to various other
places about the house, and then
went into nearby field where Eas
terling was experimenting the work
OF several lahorers.
) The hounds are declared TO hav,
leaped UPON Ensterling when the
} feached the field, Sheriff Warren as'
rested the man on the spot.
Easterling owns several hundred
acres OF land in the school district
wherein was located the Calhoun
school. 1t is known he has been OPP
posing the continuance OF the school
because OF the high rate OF taxation
10 miles. Easterling, citizen OF
Jones County, was compelled to pay
a school tax In Covington County.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Catholic Priest Confesses
to Numbering Girl.

New York, Sept. IA. With the ar
rest early today OF the Rev. Hans
Schmidt, assistant rector OF st Jo-
seph's Roman Catholic Church, char
ged with the murder of Anna Aumu-
lar, domestic, the mystery surround
the finding Of parts of the dismem-
bered body of a girl in the Hudson
River was solved. Schmidt, accord
ing TO the police reports, confessed.
and at the time Of his arrest attemp-
ted to commit suicide by cutting his
throat with a safety rasor blade.
~ killed her because love her so
mnch," Schmidt is alleged to have
told his captors, but the police yer-
sion OF the motive for the crime IL
that the young woman was about to
become mother. He had married
her through a ceremony OF his own
performing without witness.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Pleasant Ridge Dots.

We are having some rainy wealth
er. Pleasant Ridge Local Farmers
Union met in regular session Satur-
day afternoon, but on account OF
rain the attendance was small.
Mrs. j. r. Cheeks and children OF
Moselle, are visiting friends and
relatives in this community.
Prof. f. j. Shows was in this com
munity last Thursday. looking after
the interest of the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughn visi-
ted their daughter, Mrs. w. E..
Wood, Sunday.
John M. Walters is on the sick list
this week.
Rev. H. D. Williams filled his
regular appointment at the Baptist
church Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Lincis Waugh, visited home
folks Sunday.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Mysterious Disappearance
Of Another Laurel Man

The friends OF w. II. Griffith, who
has been living In Laurel for about
a half-year, are very uneasy about
him, and declare the openion that he
has been murdered, They say that
the case is a PARALLEL and to the mys.
FERROUS Owens disappearance, anc
that there are just as many reasora
to believe that some harm has be
fallen Griffith as there was TO believ
that Owens had met foul play. Mr.
| Griffith came here from youngstown
Ohio, and had been boarding at the
Union Hotel. Last week he took a
trip In the country for Mr. Whit
tington, and when he returned left
bis tools and supplies with him. He
disappeared Sunday, saying that he
was going down to Jefferson street.
He has not been seen or heard OF
since. Mr.. Wilmington says that
Griffith is man OF high character,
and that he has left here property
worth to him $500 or $500. He would
not leave the city without information
to his business associates. Laurel
Argus
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Dinner for the F aculty of the
e. III. S.

Dr. and Mrs. Ray entertained last
Thursday evening at dinner 10 honor
OF the faculty OF the Ellisyille High
School. 1t was delightful for the
teachers of last year greeting each
other and extending a hearty welcome
to the new ones. Those enjoying this
charming hospitality we're Prof Rice,
Misses Maud Harrington, Agnes KEEL
~, Katherine Ferguson, Elma Nc
Gowan, Myra Dubose, Olive Carter,
Maud Gallaspy and Mrs. Wither-
spoon.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
The Great Fair at Meridian.

In another column will be found a
big ad for Misslssippi-Alabama Fair.
TO which we desire TO call the special
attention of our readers. Though
this is only the third annual fair.
this enterprise has attained proper
lions which 1t has taken many years
Tor other fairs to reach. The secret
OF the success OF the big Fair at Me-
redian, may no doubt be attributed
70 the intelligent publicity which the
management has used, the chief OF
which Is the newspapers of the two
STATES There being no other fair in
mississippi or Alabama using so
much space.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
NEWS LETTERS 4
From Different Sections of Jones County and Adoin
ing Counties
saas-sz2ss0Fs,sg &c.. @Is

Traffic vas but little delayed, though
considerable damage resulted TO the
railroad property.
A quantity OF juice, called oil OF JOY,
Too freely INDUCED in on Saturday
nights,
Furnishes much pure trouble without
alloy
Heartaches, hard words, and free
for-all fights.
They banter and sing and sometimes
'cuss.
Bringing in question our boosted
civilization;
The good and the pure are condemned
with lust.
All this is the bane of our great
and grand nation. j. A. II.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
To the Taxpayers of the City
of ElIisvilIe, Miss.

You are hereby notified that the
PEI sonal and Real Estate Assessment
Rolls of the property in the CITY of
Ellisville, Mississippi, are now on fle
in the Office of the City Clerk. and
that the Mayor and Board of Alder
men will be at the regular October
meeting of the Board; the said Board
VIII proceed to consider said Rolls
and proceed to increase or diminish
the valuation OF property as assessed
for taxation.
:, BY order Of Board, this 10Th day OF
September, 1913.
Fl. P. COUGH, Clerk.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Centerville-

The heavy rains that have been
falling here for the past week are do
ing much damage to the cotton and
hay cutting.
Our community seems somewhat
lonely since so many of our boys
have left out for school. But we
wish them success.
The protracted meeting at Liberty
began Saturday of last week and will
continue several days, conducted by
Rev. Folks. Messrs Jethro Welch
and Pearson Powell, OF $3.50, attend
ed the meeting at Liberty Sunday as
also Messrs Oslo and Rubbie G res
som, of Summerland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Powell, of
Gitano, spent Saturday and Sunday
with homefolks here.
Mr.. Stanly Knight, of Taylorville,
was recently in our community.
Messrs A. j. Hilbun and Buchanan
Wade we're $3.50 visitors last week.
Misses Nora and Eva Hilbun at
tended the meeting at Liberty Sunday
afternoon.
Schools will soon all open, ant
then there will be busy time tn
students as we'll as the teachers.
We are very sorry to know thai
little Earle Hilbun, who has been i'll
the two past months, isn't doing so
well at this writing.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Beautiful Fall Millinery
And Bargains in Hats.

Mrs. Agnes Ward, in charge Of the
millinery department ofJoe B. Coughs
establishment IN Elsisville, is now re-
ceiying her fall goods, and they are
indeed lovely. In hats, she has the
Eng fish felts, In latest sh; pc, trimmed
with exquisite bands. This hat ia a
specially at only $500, and yos can
lind there all new shades As spec
ial at $500, you can buy there soft
black velvet, feather trimmed, In the
latest styles, There are only two of
the many bargains the ladies can
lind at this popular millinery estab-
lishment. We al. know the taste of
Mrs. Ward, and with her lovely
stock of new goods our lady readers
need go no further than EllfsviIle to
buy their fall hats. You can find the
most stylish goods, and save money
over prices charged elsewhere.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Sanford Route /.

Mr.. d. N. Boone is visiting. his
father-in-law, MIR. G. W. Callahan.
Mr.. S. L. Dossett is Receiving from a
severe attack of appendicitis.
Mr.. G. w. Smith visited Hatties-
burg.
Prot. Fl. H. Hester is planning for
a good school at r. e. Lee, of which
he is principal.
Mr.. g. Fl. Busby is logging again.
We all sympathize with Mr.. j. A.
Odom in the loss of his home by fire.
He is now occupying another house
near the ruins of his former residence
until he can rebuild. Bully Good.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18
Recital al the Public School,
Friday Night.

Miss Pearl Green expression teacher
Of Laurel will give one OF her interest
ing and entertaining recitals at the
Public School Auditorium Friday
night at eight o'clock. Every body
invited. Admission free.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18

Mr.. F. A. King, Laurel real es-
tate man, engineered fight between
badger and a bull dog at French
Like Springs.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18

When you think of writing
think of Whiting The lVst
box paper---Hyde Drug1a1o.
sells it.
The Jones County news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1909-1924, 1913-09-18

Mrs. Allies Woodbury. is on a yisit
to hot Springs, Ark,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30

the line. have spent some of the best
years of my life in teaching in the pub
lie schools; have deplored the many lack
ing elements of success in the past and
know with practical knowledge gain
ed from long experience just what
they need.
wish to give the tax payers full val
ue received for their money in the prac-
tical results attained in the schools; TO
abolish incompetent teaching, out-of-
date methods, and forever Danish from
our schools teachers whose hearts are
not in the work. desire TO be Just 10
the tea ching element, fair and impartial
to the patrons of the schools and above
all ever watchful of the best interests of
the boys and girls, the hope of our ma
tive State. | shall apply the best econ
omic methods in the financial manage
ment of the schools, and endeavor to be
perfectly just to everybody and partial
to none.
Your support will be most highly and
gratefully appreciated, and should | be
your choice in the election, | promise
you fair, clean, Jealous and honest ad-
ministration of the office.
Il + EDWARDs
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Editor Shelton NJ. Saufley.

The above likeness of Editor Shelton
NJ. Sauhey, of the Interior Journal, is
not as good as our artist usually makes,
but it was the best he could do under
the circumstances. Saufley is such
busy fellow, getting out his splendid pa
per, running for Representative and at
the same time keeping his weather eje
on the Collectorship, that he couldn't
be induced to sit still long enough to
'catch his shadow" as it should have
been caught Mr.. Saufiey is probably
the best all round newspaper man in
the State. He knows every phase of the
game and has served time in every de-
partment. He learned the practical part
in the Interior Journal office and the
writer started him in the "art preserva-
tive;" that is introduced him to the
case" The pupil soon became more
proficient than the instructor and the
latter was compelled TO take a back
seat" AS reporter for the Lexington
Democrat he won the soubriquet of
''Scoopy" Saufley, and as managing
editor of that paper and the State jour
nal at Frankfort he more than made
good: A success at whatever he turns
his attentions to and as fine gentle
man as lives, we are not surprised at
the prominence he has achieved but on
the other hand we will be both surpris-
ed and disappointed if he does not reach
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Nice Room For Rent.

Nice front room, furnished; big yard;
only two in family. Apply at Sl4 West
Main, or Phone 7S9. G5-u
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
None Better Than Mr.. Smith

Just before leaving for his home at
at Richmond, KY, Hon. William B.
Smith came around to bid some of his
friends good bye and he stated that if
there was a single man in the Eighth In
ternal Revenue District better demo
crat than he that he was willing for
him 10 have the office of Collector. He
enjoyed very much his stay in the capi-
tal-"Rich" in Danville Advocate.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Bowman Mammoth Cave Trip

Personally conducted, three-days' trip
to Mammoth Cave, leaving Richmond
Thursday. June .. sl275 pays all ex-
penses. Different from ordinary excur-
sionS. Party limited. Also all-expense
tours to the Seashore, the Lakes and
Yellowstone Park in July and August
Write Bowmar's Tours, Versailles, Ky,
for folders and booklets, or see the l.. &
n. Il. r. Agent 62-7t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
To The Voters of Madison
COunry.

have announced myself as candi-
date for the Superintendency of schools,
subject to the choice of the Democratic
party. | desire to make no boast of my
competency for that office, but wish on
ly to solicit your suppor: upon a solid
and reasonable foundation A new era
has dawned upon Kentucky education
within the past few years. an encour-
agement to those who desire to wipe out
the blot Of illiteracy from the fair fame
of our Commonwealth. New plans OF
teaching, new methods of finance, new
surroundings have been provided, almost
suggestive of a marked advance along
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Children's Day Services.

At the Christian church next Sunday
morning at the Bible school hour, Chill.
dren's Day will be remembered. We
hope all will bear this in mind. The
day, we hope, will be one of great inter
est throughout.
Meeting in the basement of the new
church at 9:30.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Opera House.

Friday and Saturday nights Powers
and Rnolday, the musical comedian
and the dancing soubrette, in their COM
edy sketch entitled "a Musical Visitor, -
introducing singing. acrobatic dancing
and musical novelties, in connection
with the regular program of excellent
pictures, such as you can always see at
the Opera House. You will hear the
best musical program you ever heard in
picture house
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Silver Creek Church.

Services every Sunday as follows: Sun
day-school at 2:30 in the afternoon, fol-
lowed by preaching at $3.50. The hour
for the night service has been changed
from 7:30 to o'clock. A cordial invi-
talon is extended the public generally.
w. G. Dolive, acting pastor.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Closing Exercises Caldwell
High School.

The Baccalaureate sermon for Cald-
well High School will be preached by
DIR. Ii. n Quisenberry Sunday at p. m.
June !, at the First Presbyterian chur, h.
On Monday at S p. m. the annual Sen
ior Play will be presented in the High
School Auditorium. The play this year
is ''The Sweet Girl Graduates"
Tuesday is to be Exhibition Day. At
10 a. m. exercises will be held in which
several pupils will describe the process
of construction of the various kinds of
articles on exhibition. There will be
displays OF work in manual training,
basketry, rug-weaving, paper-cutting,
ETC., as well as display Of products
grown in the school garden.
Wednesday at 8 p. m. some $50 of the
music classes, under Miss James direc-
lion. will give the operetta, Little Boy
Blue.
Thursday, 5 p. m, the High School
entertainment, the operetta. A Nautical
Stunt, will be presented. under direction
of Miss Rogers.
Friday, at s p. m, the address to the
graduating class will be given by Mr.. T.
j. Coates, State Supervisor of Rural
Schools, at which time diplomas will be
awarded to the graduates.
The Senior Class this year is the larg-
est in the history of the school, consist
ing of twelve young women and five
young men:-G. e. Bradley, Hugh Glib
son Culton, jamie Samuel Daley, Ed
gar Shirley Gum, Reuben Pearlman,
Elizabeth Miller Blanton, Josephine
Riel Chenault, Rosa Dobrowsky, Harry
Wood lIuguely, Sarah Julia Jones, Mary
Lewis Martin, Anna Geneva Mccarthy,
Jane Vivian Rice, Stella Burnam Tay-
lor, Mary Josephine Terrell, Ellen Wal
ker, Ruby Powell Willoughby.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-30
Hair Goods,

| make your combings into switches.
braids, transformations and other hair
goods at a small price. | also remodel
hair goods, add hair to your old braids
and transformations. Braids colored
and re-woven at moderate price. Mrs.
Maud Mackey Walker, 207 w. Main St.
Phone 545. Residence 202. 52-tf