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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18

Mr. f. L. Peck left Friday evening
for his home in Scranton, Penn, after
a two weeks stay in the South.
$50:
Mrs. Fl. L. McKinnon, on Bay street,
has as her guest, her aunt, Mrs. B. F.
Spencer and her son, Mr.. Frank Spen-
Ger, OF Weston Tex.
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Among the young girls home from
College for the holidays is Miss Amelia
THOMPSON. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Thompson, Sr., who is studying
at Judson College, Marion, Ala.
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Rorn-To Mr.. and Mrs +. l.. Brown,
COS Bouie street, Saturday morning,
Dec. 18th, a son, who will be chris
tened Eige l.. Brown.
So:
Mr.. John r. Jackson returned TINS
morning from oxford, where he is a
student at the L. of NJ, to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Jackson. on Court street.
$50.
Miss Mary Cecilia Foley, who is a
student at St Mary's College, at Mon
roe. Mich, vii arrive home Monday
evening TO spend the Christmas holt
DAVIS with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. d. Foley, on Adeline street.
So:
Messrs. Will and Frank Tatum, who
are studying at Columbia University.
Columbia, Mo. left there Friday after
noon and spent Friday night in st.
Louis. and vii lreach home Sunday
morning to spend the holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. F.
Tatum on Main street.
Mr.. J. A. Bishop, who is in business
in Dallas, Tex, for the winter, has
returned home to spend the Christmas
holidays with his family on Southern
avenue. His daughter, Miss Hazel
Bishop, who is student at Breneau
College, GAINESVILLE, Ga, is expected
home Saturday evening TO spend the
holidays.
go.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. r. LaSsiter left Fri
day night for Bessemer, Ala, where
they were called by the death of the
formers sister, Mrs. O. Strickland,
Mrs Strickland was formerly Miss
Grace Lassiter, and part of her girl
hood was spent in this city, where she
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18
BUYS $4,000 BUILDING.

Natchez. Miss. Dec. 1S.-Leon Vie
ner, wholesale dry goods dealer, has
purchased the two-story brick build
ing on Franklin street, which he has
occupied for the last eight years, from
Henry Frank for $4,000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the Petal Methodist church will meet
at the home of Mrs. H. c. Noteworthy
Monday afternoon at $3.50. The Off
GERS for the coming year will be elect
ed at this time and also other impor-
tant business will be attended to- All
the members are requested to attend
this meeting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18
Meridian, Miss

was acquitted by jury after an all.
night session. Yerger had broken
a plate glass show window of depart
ment store and stolen forty dollar bills
pinned on articles of clothing.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18
Society and Personals
MRS ANDREW MAC JONES -. Editor

/ had number of friends who will
read Of her death with regret
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| Engagement Announced.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Arnold Mil
ner announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Clara Lucille, to Mr.. Charles Florian
Holek, the marriage to take place Wed.
nesday morning, December twenty
ninth, at II o'clock, at their home, 900
River avenue. No cards.
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To Give Dance.
| A lovely event of the Christmas hol-
idays will be dance which the Ger
! man Club will give on New Years
I Eve The club has recently been Or
ganized and has membership of ten.
| Mrs. Charles NJ. Willoughby, Misses
Clara Smith, Nell Rowan, Edith Nay
! lor. Lora Haney, Marie Hill, Ella
Braswell, Hazel Grover, Florence Stol-
lenwerck and Mary Gresham, who is
spending the winter with her sister,
Mrs. H. r. Wilson, are the members.
.:.-DN<.
| Burt-Womack Marriage To Be
Event of This Month.
Today invitations were received here
to the marriage of Miss Lutte Burt, of
Oxford, to Mr. r. B. Womack, of Muir
freesboro, Tenn, which will be icele-
brated in Corinth, Miss. on Dec. 28th.
The approaching marriage is of
much interest in Hattiesburg, as the
bride-elect, with her mother, Mrs NJ.
E. Burt, has spent great deal of her
time here in the home of her brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes
V. Robertson, on Bay street, and has
a large circle of friends among young
and old.
Mrs. Robertson will be matron-Of-
honor to her sister. She will leave
Tuesday, Dec 22nd for Corinth.
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Mrs. Leo n. Martins Tea
For Mrs O'DonnelI.
A large and beautifully planned func-
ton of December was the afternoon
tea at which Mrs. Leo II. Martin was
hostess. entertaining at her home on
Bay street in compliment to an au-
tumn bride, Mrs. Tom l.. O'Donnell,
of Sanford, who, with her sister Miss
Susie Lee, Perkins, of Brookhaven,
is spending few days with DR.. and
Mrs. Martin.
The loveliest OF red carnations,
jardiniers of blooming poinsettas and
kets were used most effectively in the
reception rooms. The guests were
greeted by Mrs A. L. Jones. Others
assisting in receiving and entertaining
were Mesdames A. J. Grove, Butler
McClanahan, r. r. Akers, w. F. Cook
and Fl. S. Stevens. In the back of the
front hall was stationed the punch
table Clusters of grapes ornamented
the crystal punch bowl, which rested
in bed of holly. 1t was presided over
by Mrs David p Cameron and Mrs.
Andrew Mac. Jones.
Mrs ODonnell, for whom the tea
was given, wore her wedding gown,
a beautiful combination of white ac
cordean pleated embroidered seles-
toule, over satin. A drapery of tulle
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18
DoLPH YERGER ACQUITTED.

vicksburg. Miss. Dec 1S.-Dolph
Yerger, member of prominent family.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18
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Sacred Concert To Be Given

Sunday Evening.
A Sacred Concert will be given Sun
day evening, Dec. 18th, at the Main
Street Methodist church, at s o'clock.
A delightful Christmas program has
been prepared and some of Hatties-
burg's best talent will take part. Miss
Ether POwe will be the accompanist.
The concert is given under the aus
pices of the Lydian Circle and free
will Offering will be taken, the pro-
ceeds to go to the pipe organ fund.
The program follows:
1. Joy to the World -. .Haendei
Congregation.
2. That Glorious Song of Old. .Boex
Mrs. Edwin Wales.
3. Violin Solo. 49,. ...... Selected
Mr.. Constant Piton.
4. o, Little Town of Beth
lehem ..... $500. .WOrthinS
Mrs. Benjamin d. Moore. 81
5. o, Holy Night $500. Seymour
Mesdames Akers, Luther Smith,
Miss Lassiter.
6. Hear Me, o Father $500. Gounod
Mrs. Edward Spencer
Violin Obligato, Miss Laura
C. Peters.
Violin n,fet Selected
Miss Catherine Selby, Miss
Catherine Donald
s. That Glorious Morn .Niedlinger
Miss Lucille Hightower.
8. o, Little Town of Beth.
Mrs. Edward Spencer, Miss Lucille
Hightower, Mr.. Edward Spencer,
Mr.. A. NJ. Foote. !
10. Ina Lowly Monger.. Mabel Daniels
Mrs. Robert r. Akers.
Violin Obligato. Mr.. Constant Piton.
IL. And There We're Shepherds. Book
Mr.. Paul Lee CASTOR. !.
H. Silent Night ......-.s. Gruber
Mesdames Akers. Wales, Massen-
gale, Cooper, Misses Hightower
~ and Camp.
New Officers Of Broad
4 Street WIN. H.
The woman s Missionary Society OF
Broad Street Methodist church will
hold no meeting Monday. The new
officers elected at the last meeting
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-18

Pine street A good attendance is de-
sired as business of importance is to
be transacted.
The last meeting of the year
of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the First Presbyterian church
will be held Monday afternoon
at the church at o'clock. The first
meeting after the holiday will be held
Jan. 3rd.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
CLOSE CHARTER
 NEXT MEETING

Iditarod Igloo No 1O Pioneers of Alaska, is preparing for a grand rally at A. B.. hall next Wednesday evening, when the charter list will he declared closed by Or ganizer G. E. Austin. There will be busl- ness meeting during the fore part of the exercises, after which social session will be enjoyed The "sours' that attended the first two meetings of the igloo are still talking about them, and they will all be present at next Wednesdays gathering, and many more with them. The membership committees at both Flat City and Discovery have been busy since the last meeting, anG have succeeded in rounding up large num- Der of the "old 'uns" for initiation.
 Mike Lucey, one of the best-known min ITS and prospectors of Interior Alaska, who IS now on Moore creek, by the last mail ont his application for membership ln the igloo, accompanied by the necessary ma zuma (sSl to pay for initiation fee and six months dues In his letter to the igloo Mir Lucey states that he came to Alaska in the rush of 1898 and hasn't smelled salt water since that time.
 From present appearances lgoo Mo- lOs charter will contain at least l50 names, but there is room for many more.
 All the members of the igloo and all who are eligible to membership are expected to be on hand next Wednesday evening, when game is called, for the reason that there will be lots of good oldfashioned fun.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

erected by the great architects of the world be destroyed if by their destruction we pro mote Germany's victory over her enemies, who vowed her complete annihilation. In times of peace we might perhaps regard the loss of such things, but at the present moment not word of regret, not a thought should be squandered upon them. War is war, and must be waged with severity. The commcnest, ugiest stone placed to mark the burial of a German grenadier Is a more glorious and venerable monument than all the cathedrals in Europe put together.
 "They call Us barbarians. What of it Ns scorn them and their abuse For my pNt I hope that in this war we have mer tied the title of barbarians. Let neutral peoples and our enemies cease their empty chatter which may vii be compared to the twitter of birds
 Let them cease their talk of the cathe- dral at Rheims and of all the churches and all the castles in France which have shared its fate These things do not interest us Our troops must achieve victory. What else matters?"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
DEPUTY MARSHAL CONLIN
 IS SUMMARILY REMOVED

A. H. Conlin, deputy United States mar shal at Flat City for the past year, received telegram last Friday removing him from that position and instructing him to turn over his office to Deputy Marshal Charles of Iditarod The transfer was made last Tuesday, and Flat City is now without a peace officer.
 It is not known what reason was as signed for MT. Conlins removal. So far as known here no charges had been filed against him, nor is any intimation given as to who was responsible for his dismissal, Marshal Erwin was supposed to be on the Outside but may by this time have re turned to Fairbanks. Neither is there any statement made as to whether or not a successor has been or will be appointed to the position occupied by MT. Conlln.
 It is known that the government officials are making strenuous efforts to reduce ex- penditures throughout Alaska. The depart ment of justice recently reduced the mum Der of deputy district attorneys for this dis trict and it is quite likely that the same economies may be instituted in the mar shals office It will, however, be diff cult matter to combine the posts at Flat City and Iditarod under one deputy owing to the lack of proper transportation faclh- tieS
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
MINSTREL SHOW COMING UP

1t seems quite probable that some time in the near future the people of lditarod and vicinity will be given an evening of genuine fun and entertainment in the shape of minstrel show. It is learned that the several amateur musicians and Thespians of the community have in preparation such a program, and that the entertainment will be given for the benefit of some worthy charity. As something new in the way of entertainment here, the enterprise will be most heartily welcomed, and the efforts of those getting up the show will be greatly appreciated. The Pioneer Is not able to give the plans in detail, but promises to publish them as soon as they are ready for the public.
 Iditarod is fortunate in the possession of some real talented musicians and vocalists, and no doubt the other talent necessary for a genuine, old-faShioned minstrel show will be on hand at the appointed time
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
IDITAROD POSTMASTER'S
 EFFORTS BRING RESULTS

The following letter, copy of which was addressed also, to the postmaster at Takotna and to H. A Stockman, the mail contractor on the Takotna-Ruby route, was received by Postmaster Vile last Thursday;
 'Sirs: This office IS in receipt of wire from postmaster at Iditarod, Alaska, that states: People here indignant; received one mail from Yukon since close of navigation, same being brought by public subscription. (SignedD Albert Vile, P. M.'
 "The postmaster at Takotna will please state how much mail for lditarod he has received, and why it has not been dispatched on route 7Sl49-Seward to 1ditarod
 'Mr Stockman will please give me an estimate on cost of putting Iditarod mail to that postoffice from Takotna per pound rate.
 "One of the inducements why the post office department established the Ruby-Ta kotna route was for supply of Iditarod from the Yukon river. It will not do for fail ure at this time of the winter and on the last 100 miles or more of the distance.
 'The postmaster at Iditarod will please make full report by mail of the failure to receive Yukon river connections via route 78149, if possible giving any reasons therefor. "A. R. HANDLES,
 "Chief Clerk"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

of the Moose lodge is merely an after dinner stroll-no more to be thought ot than trip to the postoffice for the mail. On last Sunday evening, as usual, at the close of the meeting, Fred rambled up over the hill, poking a none too trusty head light ahead of him. Somewhere on the summit it went on a strike and refused to lead the way any further leaving Fred where Moses was when the light wena out. Three years ago the versatile Tommy Mo Smart lost his way on the summit in snowstorm and spent the greater part Of the night roaming around until he finally came in contact with friendly telephone pole But unlike Tommy, Fred couldn't climb telephone pole that would enable him to pierce the inky blackness about him and perchance perceive the glowing, glttering lights of 1ditarod, nestllng in its accustomed place on the banks of the river But in due course of time a lazy moon rose over the hill and Fred got his bear ings, and as he wended his way back to his home town he vowed vengeance on all new fangled contrivances in the way of electric bugs, and will go back to the time honored, ever-faithful and humble old tin can, that glnws like 8 Twentieth Century Limited s headlight when you meet it on the trail, and never fails to do it's duty.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
FLAT CITY NOTES

The entertainment committee of the Moose lodge has decided to give a "hard times" ball in place of masquerade on the evening of February p, Washington's birthday. This seems to meet with popu lar approval here, for the reason that it is impossible to procure masquerade costumes or even the material for making them. It has been some time since the community has had hard times bali, and the com mittee certainly has hit upon a capital idea There will be no expense for costumes or dress, and high standup collar will be taboo, while gingham gowns and overallS "ill be strictly apropos A happy, merry evening and a jolly good time, such as marked the old-time husking bees down on the farm, will be the order of the evening and if anybody fail to have good time the committee will take it upon themselves to see that they do. Good music has been secured and luncheon will be served, and dancing will continue into the wee, sma hours
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
GERMAN ARMY OFFICER
 GLORIES IN BARBARISM

COPENHAGEN, Dec 12.-An amazing by Major General Von Disfurth in an artl- cle contributed to the Hamburger Mach richter, in the course of which this distin- guished retired officer of the German army writes:
 "No object whatever is served by taking any notice of the accusations of barbarity leveled against Germany by our foreign critics Frankly we are and must be bar barians if by this we understand those who wage war relentlessly and to the utter most degree.
 It Is incompatible with the dignity of the German empire and with the proud traditions of the Prussian army to defend our courageous soldiers from the accusa- tions hurled against them in foreign and neutral countries We owe no explana- tions to anyone There is nothing for us to justify and nothing for us to explain away Every act of whatever nature com mitted by our troops for the purpose of discouraging defeating and destroying OUT enemies is brave act and good deed, and is fully justified.
 There Is no reason whatever why we should trouble ourselves about the notions concerning us in other countries. Certainly we should not worry about the opinions and feelings held in neutral countries. Germany stands as the supreme arbiter of her own methods, which in the time of war must be dictated to the world.
 Tt is of no consequence whatever if all the monuments ever created all the pictures ever painted, and all the buildings ever
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
SAM V7ILLNER'S RESIDENCE
 TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE

A fire which resulted in the total destr,c- ton of the residence of Sam Willmer, 'n Black street, and the damaging of neigh boring houses occurred on Thursday evening last, causing q serious property loss ard, more important than the fire loss deMyn- strating the utter uselessness for the ,ine being. at least. of the ire fighting appara Us which the city installed last summer at con siderable expense, and which WIS called on for the first time for actual use.
 The fire started in the kitchen of he Willmer residence. Mrs. Wllimer was Irne in the house with her two children, Und discovered that the ceiling around the safety was on fire Gathering up her children. she rushed to her husbands place of bus >n'ss, q block or so distant and gave the alMm Mir, Wilmer evidently overlooked the EeeeS- sty of sending in an alarm through the telephone office, and lt was some tlm' be fore that was finally done. In the n,an- time he proceeded to his house and en .'aV- cred to save his effects. By this tn' the house was a mass of flames, and lltrl2 If anything was saved from the building, The blaze had by this time been seen by 0'l CTS, and telephone alarm was sent in. \ ght Watchman Earl Byers, in charge of the fire apparatus was at dinner when thA sum mons reached him. and within three min utes from the time he received the tele phone message he with the assistance of volunteers. had the chemical engine .t the scene of the fire. It was at once seen, now ever, that the apparatus was useless St far a> saving the Wlllmer residence was con cerned, and the attention oI the fire t-ht- CTS was directed to saving the adj nlng houses In the meantime MT. Eyer pro ceeGed back to the fire station to get the pump and hose in readiness for operation. After considerable delay q line of hose vas stretched from the fire station to wi lin q few yards of the burning building. anl then the startling discovery was made that the pump refused to operate
 By this time the Willmer house was com plstely enveloped in flames, and famed by a brisk northerly wind, was emitting sparks and burning embers over q wide area. The adjoining houses, occupied respectively by Dan Hartnett and Frank keenan. were quickly emptied of their contents by a thrOng of willing workers who had been at tracted to skc scene and Jim Blodgert who occupied the third house from the V Inner residence, was prepared at momeris : no- tlce to remove his effects in case hi. house should be in danger, which proved to be un- necessary.
 Upon the failure of the city apparatus to work Cyril Wood, manager for the N c. Co.,, brought the chemical apparatus of that
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
BACON SAYS GERMANY BROKE PACT

BOSTON, Dec 16.-The Boston News Bureau says:
 Robert Bacon, formerly secretary of state, has issued a statement that in violat- ing the neutrality of Belgium, Germany broke a treaty which she had made with the United States when she signed articles l and of the second Hague conference He says: Are we to suffer a nation to break treaty with us on whatever pre- text, without entering, at least, formal protest? It Is our solemn duty to protest against a violation of pledges formally en- tered into between this government and any other government, and we assume very heavy moral responsibility when we remain silent"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

Fred Harrison is some musher A little trip from Ruby to Marshall City, which died a-bornin when the first hole was sunk to bedrock, has no terrors for him, even in the dead of winter. So likewise little trip from Iditarod to Flat City every Sunday evening to occupy his chair as an officer
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

Last Wednesday MT Dickson, generally known as Dick" an employe of the Yukon Gold Company, while adjusting belt at the power plant on Flat creek, had the mls fortune to be dragged with it, resulting in having his ankle caught in some manner and breaking both bones He was removed to the hospital, and it possibly will be two months before he will be able to fellow his regular duties again.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
IDITARoD CITIZEN A WAR PRISONER
A Whitehorse (Yukon) dispatch of Nov

A Whitehorse (Yukon) dispatch of Nov. 15 says
 William Otto, a German, who arrived here early in October on his way to the Outside from Iditarod, Alaska, is detained here as a prisoner of war. He declared his intentions to become an American citizen and received his first papers in Iditarod in 1911. As first" papers do not make Amer jeans of foreigners, he was not allowed to pass on out lest he might return to his old home to assist the kaiser Otto now claims he wanted to go to Portland, Ore, but no farther.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
SAM ADAMS IN RUBY

The Ruby Record Citizen of January 2 recounts the arrival there of Sam Adams during the latter part of December, and states that he intends to remain there in Sam told the citizens of Ruby all about our inadequate mail service, and may now be looked for
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

Max Minard, well-known old-timer who has been receiving treatment at the Crosby massage parlors for rheumatism during the past few weeks, has recovered sufficiently to allow him to return to his work on the creeks
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

During the week Neil Mcleod, who had the misfortune to have both his feet frozen some time ago, necessitating the amputa- ton of a portion of both members, was removed from the hospital to Dr. Moore's office this week, where he will be taken care of
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

FOR skLE-Two 1O-months-cld pups and one leader, small sled and harness com pIete; S35 if sold within q week. Apply C. Wada, Second street, rear of Pioneer nfice
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following list of letters remain un- called for at the Iditarod postoffice, 1ditarod Alaska, for the week ending January 30, 1915. When calling for these, please ask
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

A letter from a member of the United States Geological Survey party which was here last summer in charge of Messrs, Sar- gent and Smith states that the same party is detailed for work in this region next summer
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

H. H. Porter, of the firm of Crowley X Porter spent 8 few days on the creeks thE week, renewing acquaintances
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30
DR. BELLA, THE DENTIST,
 TO RETURN IN THE SPRING

A letter received in last weeks mail from Dr. fH. Behla, the Flat City dentist, states thsShe will return here early in the spring with all the latest methods of his profes sion. The doctor left here last fall, and is spending the winter at the University of Chicago medical and dental schools.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

Fresh Olympia Oysters for cocktails, g ren Idtarod Meat Co.,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-30

big and small, printed on AANANOo paper, cardboard or cloth. on short notice, at Iditarod Pioneer ofIlce. Pioneer.