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The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
Petition for Pardon

To the Honorable Earl Brewer, Gov
ernor Of the State of Mississippi:
We, the undersigned citizens of Lee.
County, Mississippi. who live in the
neip hbo hood of said County IN which
Tom Jeff Thompson lived at ard prior
to the theft of a horse for which he
was sent to the ~penitentiary, and we.
the citizens who have known Tom JEFF
Thompson for some time and his people
before him. respectfully represent to
your Honor that the person from whom
q horse was stolen has been fully. COM
p~ensated. That Tom jeff Thompson
has been in Jail for some time prior to-
his conviction in the Circuit Court and
has served some time in the p%eniten7|
tiary and has been sufficiently punished.
We therefore Respectfully ask that g
pardon be granted to the said Tom JET
Thompson. i
TQN JEFF THOMPSON
37-5t And Others.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
Y. M. C. A. News

We are glad to note that things are
beginning to get lively around our
beautiful Y. M. C. A. building. Things
were in too bad shape to get everything
to going at once, but progress has been
made and the building IS getting more
and more popular every day.
The gymnasium work will begin
shortly and many of u athletes are
already getting their muscles limbered
up so they won't get sore on the first
day.
The ladies auxiliary was formed last
Monday. The ladies expect to be very
helpful in the carrying on of the work.
They have several plans up their
sleeves" that are very interesting.
Some of the newly appointed COM
mittees have already begun Their work.
while the others are laying foundations
for good work that will show up we'll
in the near future.
"A quiet pull to build up the member
ship has been begun, and it Is hoped
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03

Jerry Troy, student of the Univeri
sity, has been at home the past week
on account of sickness.
Miss Ethel Bowen, an accomplished
young lady of Dallas, Texas, has been
the guest during the past week OF her
friend, Mrs. Frank Laney.
On Wednesday at Trice-R aymond's
store Brother Shelton tied the nuptial
knot that joined together as husband
and wife Mr.. w. S. Camp and Miss
Lizzie May Westmoreland, of Bissell.
L. r. Gates has returned from Dali
las, Texas, where he was called by the
illness of his brother. Mr.. Gates re-
NAMED two weeks with him during
which time his brother continued to
improve.
Rev. S. d. Shelton was recently
called upon to join in the holy bonds OF
wedlock Mr.. G. w. Clayton and Mrs.
Mary Ellen Allen. The friends of
these good people join in wishing for
them a life of connubial bliss.
Mrs. W. N. Hutchinson and three
children, of Columbus, spent a few
days here the past week the guests OF
Mrs. Hutchinson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcclure. Saturday night Mrs.
Hutehinson's home in Columbus was
completely destroyed by fire, necessi-
tating her return Sunday. The news
OF Mrs. Hutchinson's loss was received
with sincere regret by her many friends
in Tupelo.
Col. Herbert 0. Williams, of the
United States army, who has been
stationed at Honolulu for the past tv o
wears, has been on a visit during the
week to his sister, Mrs. C. Fl. Clifton.
Col. Williams visits here are always
enjoyed by a large circle of friends
who are glad to know of his continued
good health and to note his promotion
in the service. He left Wednesday
night for Washington City where he
has been called by the a department.
jackson Chapter Order of the East
ern Star, was last night visited by the
Grand Matron, Mrs. Annie M. Burckel,
of Tupelo. Mrs. Burckel made q very
pleasing speech and during the evening
was presented with a handsome bunch
of roses, the presentation being by
Mrs. Viola Lake. Mrs. Burckel was
also elected an honorary member of the
Jackson Chapter. The meeting was
full of interest and was well attended.
jackson Clarion Ledger.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
"A Pair of Skies

Laughter has always been ac-
knowledged the universal pana-
cea for all ills of the body and of
the mind. If this is so, you will
be able to credit yourself with
many dollars on your Doctors
bill by attending the performance
of "A Pair of Skies at the Co,
mus Theatre Dee. 8. H. H.
Frazee is bringing this laugh
making play direct to Tupelo
from it's successful run of nearly
a year at the Longacre theatre,
New York City, and theatrical
patrons Of Tupelo will probably
crowd the theatre at this per
Torrance. Not in Is years has
a comedy had so successful run
on Broadway as "A Pair of
Skies" enjoyed and the success
was all the more unprecedented
for the reason that the author,
Edward Peple, had never dabbled
in comedy before, but had de-
voted himself to serious themes
such as his successful prince
Chap" and The Littlest Rebel"
"A Pair of Sixes' has certainly
demonstrated his unusual ability.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03

Sunday school work and work.
ers are receiving increased at
tention in the Moody Bible Insti-
tute of Chicago. whose roster
this fall has reached a total of
over 100 students in its day and
evening classes, $50 of whom are
in residence. The dean, DR. Jas.
M. Gray, and the instructor in
doctrine, DR.. Robert M. Russell,
have been touring West Virginia
under the auspices of the state
Sunday school association, while
the acting director of the Sunday
school course of the institute,
Prof. E. O. Sellers, has been
doing the same in Oklahoma,
Louisiana and Mississippi in con-
nection with Mr.. Marion Law
rance and a party representing
the international Sunday School
Association. At the same time
the home work has been strength
ened by the engagement as a
stated lecturer of Mr.. Hugh
Cork, state Superintendent of
Sunday schools for Illinois. All
the instruction at the institute in
this and other lines is free to
men and women of all the differ
ent denominations, and from any
part of the world.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
073M 3aE = X N|E z
WELL Deserved
The Praise That Comes From
Thankful Tupeio People

One kidney remedy has known merit.
Tepelo people rely upon it.
That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Tupelo testimony proves it reliable.
Mrs. /. N. Hamilton, Sherwood,
Ave-, Tupelo, says: II had been almost
belfast for a couple of years, owing to
kidney trouble. My back ached and
panied and my kidneys were d~isordered.
| had about every symptom of kidney
disease Two doctors treated me, but
| got no lasting benefit. | took three
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills in all and
was freed from the aches and pains.
My health improved in every way and |
have felt much better ever since"
Price SOC, tall dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Ham
ilton had. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
Business Notices

| have money to Loan on improved
farm land.-O. K. GARY. Aft
RYE AND CRIMSON CLOVER
SEED-For sale by Baker & Coleman.
Fresh every Friday and Saturday:
Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper,and all
kinds of fish it the City Market. z
FOR RENT-Four rooms over Cliff
toms Pharmacy, suitable for cotton of
fee Pound-K incannon-E lkin Co. %
FOR RENT-Two downstairs rooms
on Main street, furnished or unfurn-
ished for light housekeeping Inquire
at Journal Office for particulars. 80 st
RooMs-With or without board for
a couple or two gentlemen in a private
home. Rates with board, $3.50 per
week. Mrs. M, L. Cravens, 337 Broad
way. 37-3t
FOR EXCHANGE-Improved prop
erty in Memphis for farm lands near
Tupelo. Will exchange in any quantity
from So, 900 to $1,000. A. H. Taylor,
$50 Jefferson Street. 36-4t
SEWING-Take your coat suit or
evening dress, or any other kind Of
sewing, to Mrs. Mabel Horton to be
made. Twenty-Five years experience.
Corner Broadway and Franklin. SO
FOR SALE-Thirty acresrof land 81
miles southwest Of Tupelo and II miles
north of Verona. near concrete road.
Will take 8 5-passenger Forp g in
good condition as part paY w. ).
Perry, Winfield, Ala. 36-4t
Don't blame the war With ev-
erything, as it may be that your
liver is out of whack and sall you
NEED is Lemolac. I
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03

Mr. and Mrs. C. Hartley and Miss
Hartley, who spent the past winter
here, have returned to spend a vaca-
ton given Mr.. Hartley by his company
among their Tupelofriends. Mr.. Hart
ley has been experimenting a job in
Chillicothe, Mo and has just finished
his part of the contract. The family
received a cordial welcome upon their
return.
Hon. j. M. Allen had as his guest
Tuesday Bishop Atkins, of North Car
DINA, who stopped en- route to New
Albany, where he is holding conference.
Bishop Atkins held conference here
two years ago and made many friends
among our people during the conference
He is n of the ablest of the bishops
of his church and stands for all that is
best in christian citizenship.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03

that every mar that is approached will
sign up without delay. The directors
and the good people of Tupelo are firmly
convinced that the Y. M. c. A. is nee
essary for the welfare of the young
men and boys of the town. and they
are giving it their best efforts and at
tention. 1t is sure to become the CEN
ter of many activities in the near fu-
ture.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03

HOUSE WANTED Four
or five room cottage. cOnvcn-
iently located, wanted by jan
uary 1st for one year or LONGER.
Rent not to exceed SIS per
month. Address s. care of
the Journal. 37-3t
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
Ginners Report

Cotton ginned in Lee county
from crop of 1915 prior to Nov.
IA, II. $40 bales, as compared
with 20, 1876 bales same date 1914
w. P. GARDNER, JR.,
Special Agent.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-03
Try Lemolac and be convinced.
Piles Cured in 8 to IA DAYS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to IA days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. Soc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
TAX NOTICE.

Amounts assessed for all purposes for
fiscal year 1915.
State tax, I mills; County tax, 4 1-2
mills; Constitutional school tax, 5 mills.
District No. l, 2 mills; District No.
2, 8 mills; District No. 3, 6 mills; Dis
trict No. 5. mills; Distric No. !, 4
mills: District No. 9, 6 mills; District
No. 10, mills; District No. II, Q mills;
District No. 13, mills; District No. a.,
mills; District No. Is, 8mills; District
No. l6, mills; District No. II, mills;
District No. l8, mills; Distrct No. 10,
4 mills; District No. 20, 8 mills; District
No. 81, 6 mills; District No. q, mills;
District No. "a, 4 mills; District No.
26, s mills; District No. q, mills; Dis
trict No. %, mills; District No. %,
mills: District No. 80, mills; District
No. 81, 2 mills; District No. 81, mills;
District No. 80, mills.
School Bonds District 8 mills; School
bonds district No. 9, 3-4 mills; School
bonds district No. Is, 8 1-2 mills; School
bonds district No. 19, mills; School
bonds district No 20. 81 2 mills; School
bonds district No. 22, 2 mills.
Books for the collection OF taxes will
open on the 18th, instant. Cashier or
certified checks will be taken in pay
ment of taxes. L. L WELLS.
County Treasurer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10

Regulates Exposures Automatically.
In making bromide prints and en-.
iargements it is necessary to have q
red or amber light glowing while the
paper is being manipulated, and the
white one Is called into play while
the exposure is taking place. After
this the red hight is again needed
Where the electric light is made use
Of for this purpose French automatic
device simplifes these operations. A
pointer is placed on the dial at the
aumber Of seconds exposure, then the
operator pulls upon chain and the
red light goes out and white light
comes on for the exposure for the right
number Of seconds, then tae red light
is automatically thrown on and re-
mains Lit while the operator changes
the paper for the next exposure. or
until the chain Is again pulled, and
50 ON. The device Is useful for max
Ing many exposures from the same
negative.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Colds do not Isaye Willingly.

Because a cold is stubborn is no rea'
son why you should be- Instead OF
wearing" it out, get sure relief by
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
Dangerous bronchial and lung ailmen'
often follow cold which has beer
neglected at the beginning. AS your
body faithfully battles those cold
germs. DO better aid can be given thar
the use of this remedy. It's merit has
been tested by old AID Young, Get s
bottle to-day, SOC. and sl.00.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Fire Extinauishcr.

It was quite by accident that the
discovery was made that ammonia
would extinguish burning oil. 4 bot
tie OF ammonia saved family great
loss by fire. The gasoline stove
sprung leak and the fluid caught fire,
spreading rapidly. One Of the older
children coming into the room could
not reach the sink and get water to
throw ever the blaze as he thought
ought to be done, but had enough
presence Of mind to pour over it the
contents Of an ammonia bottle that
stood near. AS it happened, 1t was
the very best thing he could have
done, as it quickly e1tinguished the
fire which water could not do. Now
the family keeps ammonia on hand in
a two-quart sealed jar. anticipating the
time when it may be needed again
tor the same purpose.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
If Women Only Knew
What Heap Ct Happiness it Would Bring to
Manning Homes.

Hard to do house work with an ach-
Ing back
Brings you hours of misery at leis.
ure or at work.
If wonea only knew the cause-tbat
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys.
'TwoulI save much needless woe.
Doan'S Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Read wha, Manning cisizen Says:
= Mrs. r. L. Logan. Manning, says:
For long lime I had been troubled
with my kidneys. I suffered from a
lame and aching back and didn't rest
we'll niphts. One oox of Doan's Kid
ney Pills relieved me wonderfully. I
am feeling much better now" iState-
ment given January Both, 1911
Oyer three years later, Mrs. Loga:.
said: II still use Doan's Kidney Pills
and they do me a world OF good I
keep them on hand and couldn't get
along without them"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't sim
plv ask for a kidney remedr-get
Dams Kidney Pills-,h" same that
Mrs LOAN hal, Foster il:bu"n Co.
Props Buffalo, n. Y.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Secret Of Hfa 'Succese.

secret OF ma 'oucce8o.
His character was good. his refer
enees were excellent and his ability
vas undoubtsd. He was a first favor.
Ito for the position. And now" said
his future employer. would 7ou mind
telling me your politics? It won't
make any difference to me. really,
what side you support, only for the
smooth working Of my business I find
It necessary often to know the politicxi
complexion OF some OF my employees" ."
A hard look came into the candidates
eyes. "Politics?" he said, what are
my politics? The question can be very
easilS and briefly answered. I'm
against politics" He was engaged
forthwith.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
A Pine Whooping Cough Remedy.

Mothers, Dr.. Bells Pine Tar-Houey
is just the remey for your children's
cold ailments. The fact is that pine is
quick enemy of cold conditions. Its
qualities loosen the mucous in the
throat, soothe the lungs and open ur
the air passages. The combination o1
honey, soothing and pleasant, with the
loosening pine quality makes this an
ideal cough remedy for children Each
passing year brings for it, new friends.
A family of growing children cannot
afford TO be without it. 25c. a bottle
Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Cured Boy Of Group.

Nothing frightens mother more
than the loud, hoarse cough Of Group.
Labored breathing, strapgling, chok-
ing and gaspine for breath demand ip.
stans action. Mrs. T. Neureuer. Eau
Claire, Wis. says: "Foley's Honey
apd Tar cured my boy Of Group after
other remedies failed" Recommend
ed for coughs and colds. Dicksons
Drug Store.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Locating Tie Troabie.

When one is suffering from back
ache, rheumatism, lumbago, bilious.
oess, sharp pains, sore muscles, and
stiff joints it is not ALWAYS easy to 10
cate the source OF trouble. but nine
times out OF ten IL can be traced to
overworked, weakened or diseased
kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills have
benefited thousands of sufferers. Dick.
sons Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
CAS- STORIA
For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears ~
sisasss;s e. Of &MzzzS@
Preeoeious Youngsters.

Preeoeious Youngsters.
+ Two little lassies. about ten or
eleven, had been having Ice cream In
one Of the glitterins glass parlors
which are such marvel Of attraction
to the kfddies. The taller, switch
ing the back Of her skirt Importantly
from side to sides paid the cashier.
THAT candy" she drawled. indicating
some or display. "is the faee-smiie
Of the kind we saw in Dubb's gro
cary." I really don't care for any"
said the other, rising to the masnia
cence of manner In her companion;
1t offends my oil-factozies." And the
two gave the smiling clerk dlsdain-
ful LOOK, and passed out With great
dignity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Cheaper Than Home Made.

You cannot make good cough med.
icine at home for as little as you pay
for Foley's Honey and Tar, nor car
you be sure of getting the fresh, full
strength, clean and pure materials
Did you ever hear of homemade
cough medicine doing the work that
Foley's is doing every day all over the
country? Dicksons Drug Store.-Adv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Went to The Hospital.

C. E. Blanchard, postmaster, Blanch
ard, CAL, writes: II had kidney troub.
le so bad had to 90 to the hospital.
Foley Kidney Pills completely cured
me-" Men and women testify they
banish lame back, stiff joints, sore
muscles and sleep disturbing bladder
ailments. Dieksons Drug store.-AdT.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Oar jftney 0ffer-This and SC.

DON'T MISS THIS, Cut out this slip
enclose with FIVE cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive In
return trial package containing Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar Compound. for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Get Rid Of Those Poisons In Your System

You will find DR.. Kings New Life
Pills most satisfactory laxative in re-
leasing the poisons from your system.
Accumulated waste and poisous cause
manifold ailments. unless released. Diz-
illness, spots before the eyes, blackuess
and miserable feeling generally are
indications that you need DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Take dose tonight
and you will experience grateful re-
lief BY morning. 25c.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Made Over Aagain.

Frs. Jennie Miner, Davidson, Ind,
writes: Il can trnthfully say Foley
Cathartic Tablets are the best I ever
used. They are so mild in action. ]
feel like had beer made oyer again
They keep stomach sweet, liver active
and bowels regular. TheV banish con
stipation, indigestion, biliousuess, sick
headache. Dicksons Drug Store.-Ad7
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Fuel Qualities Of WoSd,

0&' N3Uffs'S2 " sE1N0s
The fuel qualities Of chestnut adapt
It particularly to work In brass foun-
dries, where 1t gives just the required
amount OF heat and it is therefore In
favor. Coastwise vessels In Florida
pay twice as much for Florida but
tonwood as for any other. because It
burns with an even hest and with q
minimum amount Of smoke and ash
The principal disadvantage OF the
resinous pines Is their oily black
smoke.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Foolish Quostless.

A man charged 1t the Liverpool
{Eng.) police cou.t with fighting
stated that the prosecutor hit him first
on the jaw. Did you hit him drst?
asked the stipendiary. NO, sir" was
the reply. If / had hit him first he
would have been in the hospital. NOT
ne"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Rheumatism And Allied Pains--They mast
Go.

The congestion OF the blood in its
flow causes pain. Sloan's Liniment
penetrates to the congestion and starts
the blood to flow freely. The body's
warmth is renewed, the pain is gone.
The ''man or woman who has rheuma'
tism, neuralgia or other pain and fails
to keep Sloan's Lininent in their home
is like a drowning man refusing q
rope" Why suffer. Get bottle OF
Sloan's. 25c. and SOC. $1.00 bottle
hold six times as much as Csc size.-Av
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

Tns Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Aalaria, Enr!ches the Blood and
sn;lds Up the Whole System. 50 censa,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Don't Ee Disheartene6-

When q man begins to find himself
feeling d!shearterce and depressed
over the slow progress of civilization,
be ought to remamber that he very
seldom sees patent rocker now.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Maf Clear ThIouoh.

WeT Vt5dE fHIVUHh.
4 little girl was playing at the ts-
bic with her cup Of water. Her father
took the cup from her and In SC: doing
accidentally spilled some OF the water
GA her. There" she cried. a. she lett
sne table Indignantly, you wet no
elesz to my feelings!S
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Positively Unreasonable.

VS1eFVCIy 01HVdS0s11I1Ss
French servant Ito marketman)-
What! Ten francs for chicken!
Are you mad? Why, that's equal TO
the price I've been charging my mis-
tress for the fowl!" "-L'Illustration.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10

Where tho Woman Salnee.
A politician may be able to pack
convention all right but when s
comes TO packing trunk he has e
tzR tae Job over to his via
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
FARM FOR SALE.

120 acres of land with good
dwelling, out buildings, tenant
houses, and one new tobacco
barn. This farm is desirably 10.
Gated, in a fine community, pro.
duces corn, cotton, tobacco, etc.
Location: IL from Silver: 8
miles from Summerton; conven-
lent to schools and churches.
This is a fine farm, 100 acres of
which is in fine state of cultiva-
ton.
For further information write
B. W. DEsCHAMPS,
Executor.
Pinewood, s. &.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
Desirable Property For
Sale.

have the property below described
for sale, This is very. fine piece Of
real estate and must be sold.
All that tract of land containing
sixty five 1857 acres, more or less,
bounded North by public road, leading
to St. Paul, East by lands now Or form
erly OF the estate OF Mrs. E. A. Tindal
and lands of John Parson, South by
lands of Mrs. Harvin, and West by
lands of Mrs W. Nj. Brockipton.
The said tract Of land being known
as the NJ. D. Wells land and lies be-
tween Summerton and St. Paul.
For particulars apply to
A. LEVI. Attorney.
For FICKEN JORDAN & co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-11-10
A - FkoiSa

Many Q man who Is fooling ava:
his time In the literary field might =
usaful IN a potato field.