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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Several months ago a man was
killed at the railroad station at Rad
nor, Pa. Since his death a number Of
people living in that section declare
they have seen his ghost, which fits
out Of dark corners, stares at them
with sorrowful eyes and then passes
on, moaning as It goes. A woman re.
ported that the ghost disappeared at
her door and as she stood paralyzed
with fear it suddenly vanished. So
many tales Of the wraith's pranks
were told that the police undertook
an investigation to ascertain the real
nature Of the spooly demonstrations.
but at last accounts they had learned
nothing
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
SNANE EARN
There Reptiles Are DOmiciled in
Concrete Houses.
immediate object ls the Production o.
Serum Antidote for Bltes-coment
Bath a Feature o. the
Institution.

Il was recently learned that at
the national cement show held IN
Chicago military cement bathtuhs
we're shown-these bathtubs being
constructed exclusively for the use
Of pigs. New Information along
similar lines has reached America.
The government Of Brazil maintains
at Sac Paulo a snake farm where rep
tiles are provided with concrete
houses.
The snake farm serves the double
purpose Of providing supply Of ma.
terial for the production Of serum an
tidote for snake bites and for educat
ing the public to the fact that all
snakes are not venomous. A concrete
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
HAY GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS MEETING

On July 18th there will be
a public meeting at 0kolona
to discuss with the railroad
officials the outbound freight
rates on hay and grain. These
officials will discuss with the
farmers the proper handling
economically Of all hay and
grain. They will also ex-
plain the equipment and ex-
pense of grain elevators and
as the farmers surrounding
Houston are getting out of
the old rut, Of growing cotton
as a money crop, it would be
a good idea for some of our
farmers and business men to
attend this meeting.
Several towns along the
M. & 0. are contemplating
erecting grain elevators, and
it might be a 6OOd idea for
our business men TO look into
this matter and seewhat can
be done in securing an ele-
vatOr for Houston.
We have talked to a good
many of the best farmers a.
round Houston and they say
they will plant at least 10
acres of wheat if some one
will put in a mill here. One
man, who lives near 0kOlOna,
says he will plant a large a
mount Of wheat this fall if he
had the assurance that HOus-
ton would put up a mill.
Now is the time to act on
this matter and secure some
Of these industries that are
sure to be located somewhere
near us in the near future
and Houston could handle
thousands Of dallars worth
Of grain each year.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Hiram Johnson, a farmer living near
Waterville, N. y, tells a beautiful tale
Of bow he utilities the digging propen-
sites Of three woodehueks which he
captured. He says he has trained them
to dig straight postholes any depth
and size required He explains that
he ties cord to one Of the animals
hind legs, indicates where the hole is
to be dug. and when it is sufficiently
deep he pulls the cord. The wood.
chuck then acrambles up for his re-
ward Of dried alfalfa.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
THE TELEPHONE GIRL

The telephone girl sits in her chair,
And listens to voices from every
where.
She hears all the gossips, she hears
all the news;
She knows who is happy and
who has the blues.
She knows all our sorrows, she
knows all our joys,
She knows all the girls that are
chasing the boys.
She knows all one troubles, she
knows all our strife,
She knows every man that is
mean to his wife.
She knows every time that we are
out with the boys.
She hears the excuses each fel-
low employs.
She knows every woman who has
a dark past.
She knows every woman that is
inclined to be fast.
If the telephone girl would tell all
she knows.
It would turn all our friends into
bitterest foes.
She could raise a small wind that
would soon be a gale,
Engulf US in trouble, ano land us in
Jail,
She could let 60 story, which, gain
ing force,
Would cause half the wives to
sue for divorce.
She could get all the chuches mixed
in a fight
And turn our days into sOTrOwing
nights.
In fact she could keep the whole
town in a stew,
If she would tell the tenth part
Of all she knew.
Now doesn't it make yonr brain and
head whirl,
When you think what you owe
to the telephone girl
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Mr. Archie Hopson lost a very
valuable horse Tuesday.
Mr.. W. B. Tabb returned Sunday
from an extended visit 10 friends
and relatives in Texas.
Board Of Supervisors meet in
Houston next Monday.
Mrs. Garner Kimball of Varda-
man visited her father, Dr.. j, S. Ev-
ans, first Of the waek.
Mrs. Rob Beasley is visiting her
husband in Meridian this week.
Hon. NJ W. Bradford has returned
from North Carolina where he has
been on legal business.
Prof. F. H. sanderson, of Buena
Vista, spent Monday in Houston to
contract for the printing Of the A
H S. Catalog. The Hummer being
the successful bidders
Mrs Porter Davis, Of Okolona,
spent last week at the home Of Mr..
Davis father. John L Davis. near
Concord.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
To the Voters Of Chicka-
saw County:

Il has been impossible for me to
make a house toulouse canvass. on
account Of my work have tried
to see and talk to as many Of you
as possible. Those whom have
missed, I hope to see on the Grand
Round. Ny failure to visit you has
not been from preference but from
necessity.
Iwant a thorough Investigation
Of my record as a man and an
officer If it merits your approx al
then / most earnestly solicit your
vote and influence.
If elected to this, THE MOST inn
pOrtant Office in the county, l shall
give to its duties and responsibilities
all the service Of which I am cap
able Give me a trial in this place
and see the result
Soliciting again your support and
l am,
Yours truly;
w. A. WILKINSON.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
MRS. WEST ENTERTAINS

On Wednesday afternoon between
the hours Of five and seven, Mrs. R.
c. West received her friends in hon
or Of her attractive guests, Mes
danes Hightower, Tindall, Tabb,
and Wright of Houston, Miss. The
home was artistically appointed in
every detail, the beautiful and re-
freshing color scheme Of pink and
and white being in evidence through
out Flowers, flowers, everywhere
From the porch the zinnias smiled
a welcome as the guests approach
ed and the banks of ferns with
waving frOnds pointed the way to
the door, where each caller was
greeted most cordially by Mrs.
Walker Wood and shown by her to
a place of summer delight" the
punch bowl. The beauty of the
in its decorations of sweet peas, the
dehciousness Of Miss Mary Webster,
who presided, and the sweet strains
Of music which seemed to come
from the very ferns themselves, so
successfully was the victrola CON
cealed among them and so artisti-
cally did Mrs. Sanderson direct it,
made this bower a thing of beauty
and a JOY forever"
Mrs 7. H. Spencer in her usual
charm escorted the guests to the
door Of the parlor where they we're
greeted by Mrs. Andrew Ely and
introduced to one Of the most
receiving lines it has been
our pleasure to see. The ladies al
most without exception were gown
ed in pink and white, which with
the pink and white gladiolas that
to blossom in perfusion
there, carried out the color motif
perfectly. After a few moments
OF pleasant conversation with the
hostess and charming hOnorees, the
callers we're led by Mrs. Spencer toI
the dining-hall where they were
welcomed by Mesdames Knox. !
Farmer and Kelso, and served by /
Misses Floy Sturdivant and Mar
garet Mclean to delicious refresh
ments Of cream and cake. A beau
tiful basket Of pink roses upon the
center table breathed an inspiration
to the guests over the crystal com
potes Of pink and white minis, and .
nodded approval at the eladiolas
that peeped out from every nook |
and cOrner-Winona Times.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Mrs Handbook of HOuIka
was brought to the hospital
Thursday for an operation,
Dr.. Mitchell accompanied
the patient.
Houston defeated TupelO
in fast game Thursday after
noon, score Z to 6.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
PUSHING the Business

Mr. speedup-This is the fifth
time you've been fined for speeding
through sistersville. Why don't you
keep away from there7
His Wife-The dear old justice OF
the peace out there gives trading
stamps.-Puck.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Ne have combined our Grocery
and Bakery business. and have
moved both into the building form
e|y occupid By The Hummer and
Known as the Gilfoy & Woods store
where We win Be glad to serve you
81 ang time
Va e Pearson & Bros.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02
Houston Locals.

~ oA~1N - AAAo vino AeAoA Jun
day.
Horse and Mule Races at
the Fair Grounds Saturday
July third.
Edward, son OfMr and Mrs
Lovelace ofReid was brought
tothe hospital by DR. COley
and operated on Saturday,
Misses Olita Cross and Armaree
Ellison are guests on the Misses
Roane.
Miss Floy Scarborough Of Varda-
man was a guest of Mrs. J. T. Rush
ing this week.
Miss Marguerite Walker has re-
turned from a shOTt visit to HOul-
ka.
Miss Kidd of the Houston Hos
pital has as her guest her sister
Miss Edith Kidd.
Mesdames Claude Hightower, j.
l. Tindall and Rosa Tabb have re-
turned from a weeks house party
in the home of Mrs. R. C. West of
WinOna.
Mrs. Stanley Wrighnt went from
WinOna to visit points in Virginia
and Tenn.
Mrs. W. W. Jack entertained a
number of young friends in honor
of Miss Marguerite Walker Monday
night.
On Monday afternoon the Meth
Odist Missionary Society entertained
the societies of the other churches.
Mr.. c. K. Alexander left Monday
for a few days visit to Mrs. Alex
anders parents in Missouri.
Mr.. 7. S. White Of Woodland paid |
us a very pleasant call while in
town last Saturday.
Mr., W. D. Bradford is at home
on a visit to his parents MIR. and /
Mrs. N. W. Bradford.
Hon. and Mrs. N. W. Bradford |
left Tuesday morning for Los Ang- /
eles Cal. where they wers called on
account Of the serious illness of
their son.
We are glad indeed to add to our
list Mr.. E. Foster, r. 2.
Earnest has been one of our best
friends for years, and as long as we
can set the support o. such good
men, we feel like the Hummer will
be a success.
The many friends of Mrs. viii
Pruit (nee Miss Maude Lee BARR |
will be glad to hear that she has
from the Philippine Islands
where Mr. Pruit is teacher in the
schools Of the Island.
We extend our sincere sympathy
% Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Thompson in
he loss Of their baby, which died
asst Thursday night, at their home
hree miles north Of Houston, and
was buried here Friday
The Office was made pleasant
asst Saturday by the suiting face of
,ur good friend, Robt C. Ware, R 2, n
Who left two pieces of money that
gladden. the heart of the Hummer
Joys. Thank you brother Ware,
.Ome again.
Mr. Nv. Abernethy, a very prom
nent candidate for representative,
vas a visitor to our city first of the
week. Mr.. Abernethy is one of
'hickasaw's most successful farm
rs and thrOughly understands the
leeds Of the farming class Of people
md would, if elected, work to their
Don't fail to see the base ball game ]
,etween Houston and Tupelo Sat
Irday.
Edward and Frank Hickman, Of
lacon, Miss, sons Of W. F. Hickman,
n old Houston boy who is making
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-07-02

Ban game Houston vs. TupelC
Saturday July Srd. Go an help oul
boys root
Horse Racing at the Fair Ground.
July the third
OK Alexander left for Paris, Mo.
for a visit.
Chas Williams Of Buena Vista is the
guest Of relatives here this week.
Mrs JEFF Busby has returnrd home
after a visit in New Albany.
Grady Gladney went to Starkville
on a business trip this week.
Dr. Mitchell of Houlka was wish
tor to our city Thursday.
Miss Pauline Marion has as her
guests Misses Aline Atkinson and
Edith Carr
Misses Lorraine Rushing and
Blanche Roberts returned Tuesday
TO their home in Artesia.
Chas Davis Of Okolona is the
guest Of friends and relatives here
this week.
Miss Evelyn Davis charmingly
entertained several couples on the
SOth.
Miss Francis Jack Of Vicksburg
is the guest of her brother, Mr. W
w Jack.
Mrs CIV Golf and Celestine have
returned home from a months visit
to relatives at jackson, Miss.
DR. Rena Crawford of West Point
was the guest of Mrs J A Evans
Sunday last
Misses Clytee and Grace Evans
left Saturday for Ann Harbor.
Mich, whera they will enter the
University for the summei
Mr. and Mrs Jim Rushing enter
tanned at 6 o'clock dinner on the
10th inst in honor OF Miss Edith
Kidd, charming visitor here.
Mesdames Louis Tindall and
Rosa Tabb returned from Winoua
Monday.
Miss Goldie Shanaberger and lit
tie Virginia Tabb spent the week
end at Vardaman with relatives
and friends.
Miss Ruby Alexander of Thelma
is the guest of Misses Mae Lorene
Ford and Morgaret Walker this
week.
Mrs. r. B. Wright and children
returned home Thursday from an
extended visit to Mr.. Wriehts faith /
erin Virginia.
Mrs. Ashton ToOmer and Miss
Minnie Hall entertained their Sun
day school classes with a picnic
Wednesday.
Mrs W W Jack viii leave Sunday
for San Francisco to take in the Ex-
position. She will join large par
y from Nashvill, Tenn, at StLouis.
Peaches delivered at Houston for
S100 per bushel. Good for picking
or canning. Phone Brock Line.
No. 155.
al Davis.
Mrs D. S. johnson was hostess to
ten couples Of young people on the
evening Of the End inst in honor of
Miss Edith Kidd Of Lake, Miss.
Rock was played after which de-
licious ice course was served.
Mrs. W. W. Jack entertained on
the 18th ult in honor Of her neice
Miss Mararet Walker with an in \
teFesting birthday party. The af-
far proved an enjoyable one to all
who attended and the many re-
4embrances attest the popularity
d Miss Margaret
hiss Laura Wilde Roane attend
ed the marriage Of Miss Almon
daughter Of the late John Almon
who had Houston in his territory I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02

Tommy was just three years old
when he went fishing the very frst
time.
His papa kept a store and Tommy
had often heard the neighbors' boys
about the store tell of going fishing,
so Tommy must go too. and take Papa
with him for safety.
Now what do you suppose he used
for O. hook? A bent pin, Just as most
little boys do. when going to fish for
minnows and tadpoles.
But Tommy wasn't going to fish for
either of those things--no indeed
he was going to get his fish from DIR.
stones lake away down over the hill,
a beautiful lake almost covered with
big white water lilies waving their
pretty heads at the ripples, and a
hedge fence all around 1t tonkeep
out the neighbors' COW and dog; such
a safe place--nothing could happen
to a small boy here, surely.
But best OF all, down under the Ill
lies darling here and there. back and
forth could be seen fiocks of silver
and gold fish. and red fish all speckled
with black; oh, such beauties! Tom
my's heart thumped with delight.
His line was a cord string from
Papa's ounter and he started on
from home. holding Papa's hand in
one of his while the other clasped
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
Tomrny's First Fishing Trip

the long rod. that reached away on
over his shoulder on the end of thiI
rod dangled the cord line and ben
pin hook.
He carried pocketsful of crumbs an
fed the pretty fish. they would swfrl
to the edge OF the bank to feast OF
them as Tommy scattered them.
OF course they did not bite the Der
pin, when they had the crumbs {
bite, so Tommy in disgust threw hi
rod down and stopped to grasp tn
giittering fish when splash. In h.
went, head first. He boo-hooed a
Papa pulled him out. soaking wet, hi
hat gone.
They hurried to neighbours hous
for dry clothing. when, 10, 1t wa
found the lady had only one child
a girl about the same size as Tommy
so he was dressed from head to to-
as q girl In little Mays clothes an
came home wearing sun-bonLet ana
apron, his fishing rod and bent pis
hook left lying among the hedge. hi
hat floating among the lilies ana still
there were just as many pretty gols
and silver fish eating crumbs as Tom
my had never gone fishing.
(Or!ginal)
GERTRUDE BARNES BOSS.
Altavista. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
BETTY RAMsEY's PICNIC.

Betty Ramsey ran out of her horne
at 10 o'clock The school was going
to lose that day. The teacher and
all the child..Ih were going on
picnic about four miles frcm school.
All of the children took their hooks
and lines so they, could go fishing.
The picnic was near a lake and they
were going in a wagon with hay in
the bottom. Betty reached the school,
and after all the children had gotten
there they started out. Betty sat
down by her friend. Mary Grant.
When they got to the river the chill
dren PLAYED games until 1t was time
for lunch. Their lunch was spread
on the ground under the shady trees
When they had eaten they went fish
ing and caught number of FISH.
Betty caught six. After they had
fished a long time, the children
played more games until it was time
10 go home. 1t was a tired. but
happy little Betty that told her
mother what good time she had had.
f0riginatt
ROSE LILLIAN FORE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
THE GIRL WHO LIVED FOR
OTHERS. ''se''''

Among the beautiruI Mills of North
Carolina lived Marjorie Field and her
parents.
Marjorie was beautiful girl OF
twenty with nut brown hair and
sparkling brown eyes, which were ever
seeing deeds of kindness to be done,
and ever was she bnsy doing them.
One lovely May evening as the
sun was sinking to rest she paused
at the vine-covered door of neigh
Dor, to think that tomorrow she was
to leave this beautiful home and go
to her foreign field of work. and with
this thought her eyes filed with tears.
But having resolved to do what was
right, she must try and bear It as
best she could.
She paid very short visit and then
returned home where she found a
number of friends TO bid her fare
we'll
That night she dreamed that she
was in her foreign field and voice
there. but that she should be with
her parents to keep their last days
bright.
In the morning her dream came
to her and she realized that she was
needed more at home than abroad.
SO she resolved to give up her trip.
1t was with great joy that she
told her parents she would never
leave them, and never were there two
happier people in the world
MARGARET LAWSON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
LITTLE JESSIE.

Little Jessie sat n the window
looking up in big mulberry tree
which grew nearby. he wax So quiet
her mother said:
why. Jessie, what's the matter.
dear?"
Nothing. Mumsy. 1 am just looking
at the little bird. See. how is feeding
the mother bird. Now he is singing
l must not talk or ! will scare him
away. Can ! has ; some crumbs Il,
feed him, mother"
"Of course dear, but do not frighten
them" answered her mother. vt
Jessie got some crumbs and threw
them out OF the window. The little
blue bird seemed to be a friendly lit
tie fellow and few down and picked
some crumbs. Then he looked up
into Jessie's face and sad: "Cheep'
Cheep," He meant, of course. thank
you" Jessie smiled back at him and
said: You're welcome, He few
up into the tree and gave big crumh
to his mate, which almost choked her.
Then he sang.
Jessie came TO watch them every
day until about Ave days later she.
when going to the window, found both
birds had gone. Looking out OF the
window again later on she saw the
two birds acting very queerly. one
had a worm and seemed to be trying
to put 1t in the nest He was singing
and watching the actions of his mate
Soon she discovered the cause. IT was
three ugly little creatures In the nest
and they. the parents. were trying TO
feed the baby things.
From day to day Jessie heard their
music and when winter came and they
flew to the Southland she missed them
very much. But this spring the young
ones are building in their parents nest
and Jessie looks forward to the COM
ing of the third generation with great
JOY and delight. I think she will be
stanch protector of her feathered
friends and they will, indeed. he
fortunate in securing her rs an ally.
Morai-Let's start crusade for the
birds.
Original story.)
MABEL EARLE ROBERTS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
THE PANAMA CANAL

One of the southernmost States OF
Central America is Panama. 1t Is the
smallest OF Central Americas repub-
lies, but is by far the most interesting
of all to our people. Can you guess
why?
1t Is because of the digging of the
great canal across the Isthmus of Pan
anna, separating the Atlantic and Pa
cific Oceans and connected the con-
tinents OF North and South Amer
lea. This isthmus in only forty live
miles wide at one place and we could
easily cross It on horseback in. one
day, or even walk all around II in less
than three days.
This isthmus is very small. but
ships have to go all around 1t, thus
going more than eight thousand miles
out of the way, but 1t can be easily
realized that IL this isthmus could be
sunk under the ocean ships could
go right across instead of having to
go all around. thus avoiding the eight
thousand miles.
The French begun to dig the canal
in 1883. and were so long at it that the
French people got disguised and
wouldn't give any more money to-
wards It,. So 1t was agreed upon that
the United States could buy 1t for
forty million dollars. which she readily
accepted in March 1908.
This canal is being dug by steam
shovels. In some place the mountains
are cut into. One shovel can take
up the dirt, bring 1t up and put
1t on the cars in less time than five
hundred men could do the same work.
The canal Is ferty-ive miles land and
ten miles wide.
If you visit the lands around the
canal you see fine school and houses.
Going into the schools you viii find
very industrious boys and gifls. who
will take you to their gardens and
show you the nice oranges and lem
ons they have grown. They will ask
you to try the nice. juicy pineappies
right from their gardens The es-
timated cost of this canal II $3lu,-
900 600.
toriginal.)
CARHYE c. PACINNI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02

that has ever been played in the
country for many a day. all seemed to
have enjoyed it, am sure, because 4
heard some of the people say so.
The rooters on the r. c. II. s. was
Just five. but the DR.. was called for
The two rooters on the S. II. s. side
tgirls) on account OF their throat
being sore.
The players as follows;
8 H. S.--Pitcher, Butled Wright;
catcher. Overton Brooks; first base.
Frank Cook: second base, Jessie Beaz-
ley; third base. Frank Beazley: short
stop Ashby Mahon: center field, Nell
son Fox; right field, Ben Blatt: left
fcld, Frank Broaddus,
r. &. II. S.-Pitcher. Taylor Smell;
catcher. Russell Shul an, first base,
Worth Shuman; right field. Hobart
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-02
MRS. cRTMsoN's AFTERNOON TEA

1t was all ready. The table. a smooth,
white toadstool. was spread with q
tempting feast A sliced strawberry
represented ice cream ices. and plates
were rose petals, and the goblets
honeysuckle blossoms with a drop OF
honey In each.
The guests were. Dorothy's dolls? No
fndeedt huffyhock fstftes IN silky robes
of crimson. rose. pafe pink. yellow and
w hite, with soft green shoulder capes.
Their heads were green grapes upon
which features were marked with =
pin.
Dorothy had worked hard to get
everything ready. and was tired.
Leaning against the old apple root.
she closed her eyes for moment.
Suddenly. however, she opened them In
surprise, for Mrs. Crimson was say
ing:
Madame Blanche. do take some Of
this delicious strawberry cream"
NO" drawled Madame Blanche. pee
vishly, you know / don't like straw
berry cream. Why didn't yon have
Doroehy's face became almost as red
as Mrs. Crimson's dress, for abe recog-
mixed the very words she had used that
day at dessert. Mrs. Crimson went on
Miss Pink. Miss Rose. won't you have
some ices?'
Il hate ices" replied Miss Pink. toss
ing her head.
"Oh" exclaimed Dorothy. you're
spelling the party. What makes you
behave so"'
You taught us'' they all cried Our
stalks are Just outside the dining room
window, and, we hear you complaining
at every meal"