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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
The Back Tax Proposition.

Mr.. Ross, State Deputy Reve.
nue agent did not make as great
a haul here as some may have
anticipated. Mostly that which
was collected were small privl-
leges. We presume that all told,
between ST., 400 and 81, 500. were
collected. 1t was somewhat
amusing to hea some of the
reasons why the privileges were
not paid. The one case that i'm.
pressed US more than any other.
a privilege at the college claim
ed from Mr.. Hayes who has the
exclusive right to sell books, to-
baccoes and other things. For
this privilege he pays the NICE
sum of 1,5OO. There must be a
great profit IN these exclusive
privileges that most any one
would like to have.
People should find out what
privileges to pay and save the
penalty imposed.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17

Friends will regret to know
that Mr.. IT. O.. James had the
misfortune to have bis leg broken
lust below the knee by young
colt that he was leading which
became frightened and kicked
HIM. Mr.. James will be confin
ed to his bed tor several weeks
and friends wish him a speedy
recovery. The accident hap
pened last Saturday.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17

Hon. } G.. Mcclure, OF Yazoo
City, former editor ana owner
of the Yozoo County Herald.
now travelling representative ot
the E. @ Palmer Co, of New Or
leans, was business visitor here
Tuesday. He was until lately, a
position he resigned, secretary
of the Mississippi Press Associa-
ton for twenty or more years
and most efficient, too.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
How Are the Markets?

The editor was busy when he
was asked: How are the mar
kets?" The man was referred to
the office boy. who looked wise
and SAID: Young mrn unsteady !;
girls lively and III demand; papa
firm, but declining; mamma, un-
settled, waiting for higher bids;
coffee, considerably mixed; fresh
fish, active and slippery; eggs,
quiet. hut expected to open soon;
whiskey, still gong down; on
ions. strong;veast. rising; bread
stuffs, heavy; boots and shoes,
those on the market are sold and
constantly going up and down;
hats and caps, net as as hlgh as
last year, excepting foolscap,
winch is stationary; tobacco,
very low and has downward
tendency; silver, close, but not
close enough to get hold OF. -
Exchange.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
A. & M. COLLEGE OPENS
New Session for Another Year
With an Increasing Attendance
Interesting Addresses

A large audience consisting OF
the student body. faculty, minis
ters, patrons. and visitors filled
the new chapel Wednesday morn.
ing. the occasion being the open
ing of the thirty fifth annual ses-
sloE of this noble institution.
Rev. II. II. Lipscomb read pas
sage of scripture and was fol-
lowed by Rev w. A. Jordan
who invoked a divine blessing.
Then President @, r. HightoW-
er delivered a short address IN
which he spoke of the great in
huence the college has and great
er than any other within the bor-
ders OF the state. cit is the
purpose to help you young gen.
tleman in your future progress,
he said. During the past year
he said the A. & M. College had
a grand total of 1863 students ih-
cluding the summer session.
Every phase of the college
work has for its purpose the
teaching of some practical les
sons" he continued. "Even
the wagons that haul the trash
and garbage off the campus are
drawn by the draft horses that
are examples of what the South
can do in horse production. The
health of the student is safe
guarded. Last year. the mala-
ria cases were only 30 percent
of what they were two years
previously. The president then
told of the several new apart
ments which have been added
The Department of Business Ad-
minlstration, Farm Management,
and Bureau of Information
through which the college Will
give the results of its. expert
ment to the farmers through the
weekly papers Of the state
through the bureau OF lntorma-
ton on farming. All the de-
partments were we'll rounded up
and there was no lost motion,
and as a result a better year is
looked for.
Hon. W. W. Magruder, OF
Starkville, an alumnus of the
college and president of the Al
umni Association was next in
troduced. He spoke on "The
battle of life and the prepara
rations necessary to WIN.
His advice to the boys was, to
prepare themselves to be gener-
ais. and not prlvates IN the bat
ties. His remarks were timely
and full of high, manly sentl
ment and sound advice. His
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
Millinery Openings.

On Tuesday and Wednesday
the Starkville Millinery Co, had
Its grand opening which was "a
thing of beauty and enjoyed by
the hundreds of people who at
tended. The display of beautl.
ful hats was lovely and enjoyed
by the ladies as only ladies cal
and do enjoy. The writer stop
ped IN there to behold the beau.
lies, but felt as much out of plac
as a fish out Of water. One
might we'll imagine that lie soon
made his exit, but not before ac-
ceptIng the courtesy Of partak
ing of the splendid punch pro
vlded for the visitors presided
over by fair and beautiful Iadie s
Mrs. Ada Stewart, the manager,
ought to feel proud Of the pleas
ant occasion and the emphatic
success attained. All felt very
kindly and grateful to her and
assistants for the pleasures Of
the day.
The Ladies Bazaar, had irs
opening on WEDNESDAYS. Miss Bet
tie Marable the manager with a
full corps of expert assistants
was most complete IN every de-
tail Here, also, was full and
complete display of hats and all
other inerIes that are kept in
millinery establishments.
The public generally appre-
ciate the extra and expensive ef-
forts made on the part of these
establishments to display their
goods and eudeayor to give all d
royal good and pleasant time.
So these establishments can al.
ways rest assured that the peo-
pie truly appreciate efforts and
sacrifices made and they are not
entirely governed by selfish mo-
tlves.
No doubt chat these gOod la
dies would take great pleasure
in having you call at any and all
times to inspect their stocks
whether YOU purchase or no..
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
Chancery Court.

Chancery Court convened here
Monday with Chancellor A. J.
Mcintyre of Bonneville, presid-
ing. Quite large amount Of
business was before the court
and expeditlously dispatched.
Chancellor McIntvre is very
much beIiked, not only by the
members of the tar, but by all
persons having business in his
court. He is we'll versed in the
law. quick In action, patient, kind
and unlformaly courteous to all.
1t is not strange that such a man,
possessed of all the essentials
tor an upright and good Judge.
gives such universal satisfaction.
This court is most fortunate in
having for its stenographer,
Miss Florence Wylie, of Tupelo.
who is highly accomplished, re.
fiued and most efficient in every
way in the discharge of the most
exactlng duties that devolve up
on her In the responsible posi-.
ton.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17

Attorneys L. B. Dobbs and
Frank Pinson, of Ackerman.
were IN attendance upon chan
cery court here, Monday, look
ing after their clients interests.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17

Hon. M. B. Parker. of Wig
gins. was an attorney here in at
tendance upon chancery court
Tuesday.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17

Mr.. j. D. Hartness, was bu-
slness visitor here Wednesday.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-09-17
STATEMENT
OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
STURGIS BANK

located Surgis the County Okubbeha State Mississippi
the close of business Sept 1915 made Board of Bank
Examiners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
Keep It Handy For Rheunasisn,.

No use to gquirn and vince and try to wear ont your Rheumatism, It will wear you out instead. Apply some Sloan,R Liniment. Need not rub it ir--Just let 1t penetrate all through, the affected parts, relieve the soreness and draw the pain. You get ease at once and feel so much better you want to. 50 right out and tall other sufferers about slean,s. Get a bottle of Slcan'a IAniTpsnt for 26 cents of any druggist and hays 1t in the house against Colds, Sore and Swollen Joints, Ldimbago, Seiaaea. and like ailments, Your money back if not, satisfied, but 1t dosS give al1n6st iR- stant FeiIsf. Buy q bottle today
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
EAST WOODSTOCK
Meeting of Reading CIuh-Asa
 May's Death.

Mir. and Mrs. G. L. Upham have been entertaining Allan and Ethel Upham of Boston and Frank L. Hubbard, a brother of Mrs. Upham's.
 The Reading club met with Mrs. A. H. Hubbard Wednesday afternoon. The leaders were Mrs. Ezra May and Mrs. Jane Perry. The subject of Egypt was continued.
 Death of Asa L. May.
 Asa L. May a former resident died at Howard, R. L, Wednesday evening after an illness of several weeks. He had been deputy of the state aims house for about 15 years. Mrs. May died six and one half years ago, three daughters survive, Florence, aged 12, Irene aged 10, and Harr1ett 8, also his mother, Mrs. Harriet May of this place, who is in her 90th year and four brothers, Charles of Worcester, Her bert of New London, John and Everett who reside here. Local relatives at tended the funeral which was held Saturday from his home MT. May was 51, the 9th of January, was 6 feet 4 inches in height when in health and weighed 275 or more pounds. He was of 8 genial disposition, and he'd many friends who regret him passing away in the prime of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
CLARk,s CORNERS

Timothy J. Navin of New Haven was a caller on local relatives Tuesday
 Mir. and Mrs. Bugbee and children, of Putnam, visited Mrs, Fielder Neh, Monday
 Myron Palmer. and a friend from STringfeld were recent guests at L. H. Jewetts
 Miss Pansy Nef has returned to Eastford, after visiting relatives here:
 Mrs. Jeremiah AIcCarty and family of Willimantic were in town over Sun day.
 Mrs. R. E. Clarlls and granddaughter have returned from Warwick, R. l.
 Elmer C. Jewett of Norwich visited his parents on WashingtOn's. birth day.
 William Jewett of Springfield. Mass spent the weekend with his parents here.
 John Scott is able to return to his work, having recovered from an in fected hand
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
DAYVHLE
Holiday Week Visitors - Obituary
 Notes.


 Mrs. Joseph Miller and children spent the weekend in Holyoke. Mass Mrs. Oswald Street has returned from New York.
 Mrs. Thomas Joslin and Miss Maude Street were with Providence. R. l. friends, Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. ". F. Bidwell were in Norwich, Sunday.
 Mrs C A Russell and Mrs Sa-bin s. Russell, with the latteTs sister, Miss Fish, of Mystic, have been spend ing a few days with Mrs. C. w. At Mrs. Frank w. Bennett entertained Sunday her aunt. Mrs. Susan Lyter of Bailey Falls, R. L. and Wayland Ben nett of New York.
 W illard Bennett spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Ben nett.
 Harry Smith, who was taken to the Day Kimbau hospital Sunday for an operation for appendicitis, is reported as doing well.
 Joseph Miller was with Norwich friends Sunday.
 AEr and Mrs John B. Kelley visited Brooklyn friends Sunday.
 Mrs. Peter Casey Is seriously ill at her home.
 Harry Allen and Florence Allen of WhiJenSville. Mass, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. w E. LaBeIle. Mrs. Fred c. Leavens entertained a number of school friends trIday.
 Harry Concklin entertained his two brothers for the holiday.
 Miss Louise Narchasseault spent the weekend with W Woonsocket, R. l. friends.
 Recent Deaths.
 The many friends and neighbors of Mrs. Mary Brown Burnett, were deep Iy grieved to learn of her death on Tuesday, Feb. 2S. She leaves her hus- band and five children. Mrs. Burnett was a member of the Congregational church, the Ladies Aid Society and will be greatly missed.
 Mrs. Warren Webster, mother of George Webster, died on Wednesday morning. They had but lately moved to the village, into a lovely new home MT. Webster had just built. The Web sters moved her from Putnam, but for merly lived in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
WuSONVILLE

Mrs. Sarah Smith of Webster was with her brother Sunday.
 Mrs. Agnes Clare of Boston spent Sunday and Monday with her mother.
 Hervey Webster of North Cambridge was with his grandfather, Charles Webster. Monday.
 Mrs. James Welch was a Webster visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. sIohn. Plouff of Webster was with her sister, Mrs Welch Tuesday.
 Miss Bernice Welch, who had scarlet fever, is able to be- out .-s
 Lesley Mills is also improving, but is unable to be out yet
 Mrs Nash of Webster was a visitor in town one day. last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
SOUTH WINDHAM
illustrated Lecture-WelI Drilled 341
 Feet Through Solid Rock.

Mrs. Healey is confined to the house With a broken shoulder.
 Mrs. G. W. Smith was in Hartford Saturday.
 Theodore Zeigler was in New York on business the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. Murdock were in Norwich Sunday
 Mrs. Mary Larkham spent Sunday with her daughter in COnantville.
 Mrs. Adelaide Thornton of Baltic has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Maine.
 Mrs. Helen Tuhbs has as her guest her sister from Norwich.
 John Rice of Norwich was in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Morris Golden entertained at her home Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Felix Kirchner, Miss Emma S. Bab- cock and Mrs. Leslie Clark. Luncheon was served
 MT and Mrs. Charles Hahn of Con antville were at the entertainment giv- en in the church Wednesday evening
 Thursday evening Rev MT. Plumb gave the fifth lecture on Austria and Italy, with 75 additional pictures on Northern Italy.
 The artesian well on the mountain side has been drilled 341 feet through solid rock, very good water being ob- tained
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

Hyde factory by the American Chem ical company of Pennsylvania that has leased the property for witch hazel mill.
 Rev. osmer G. Buddington of West Mystic occupied the pulpit of the Bap- tist church Sunday morning and even
 Miss Nellie Y. schoonover of Elm hurst was pianist at the Colonial tea given by the Mystic D. A. R. Monday evening.
 Ernest w. Brown of. Riverhead farm has returned from Hartford.
 Mr and Mrs. George Hunt have named their son George Wellington Hunt
 Lawyer Dana Taylor Gallup has re- turned to Cambridge after q visit over Washington's birthday to his mother, Mrs. Simeon Gallup,
 Miss Genieve F'rInk has returned af- ter q visit to friends at Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Marjorie Harris and Miss Mary ter, spent the week end and Washing toms birthday at the Harris home stead.
 Mrs AIpheus H. Sehoonover has re- turned to Elmhurst after 3, visit to rel atives in New York city.
 Miss Agnes Chapman of Norwich spent the recent holiday with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. F. Alonzo Chap man.
 Miss Helen Williams spent the week end and Washington's birthday with her cousins. Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Hay ward, of Waterbury.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Gibson and daughter, Miss Mildred Gibson, have returned to Bay Shore. L. l., after spending the recent holiday with MT, and Mrs Jerome Denison of Ledyard.
 Everett Johnson. of AIiddletown spent Sunday and Washington's birthday with his mother, Mrs. T. Henry John son.
 Charles s. Cady has returned to Hartford after spending the week end with John Kennedy and family
 Alden Mather has returned to East Lyme afters a visit to his son-in-law and daughter, Mir and Mrs. Alfred Mariners.
 Mrs. Hannah Williams is confined to her home by illness.
 Mrs. S. \. Choate and sister, Mrs. Lewis D. Talbert, have returned to Boston after a visit to their niece, Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge.
 Miss Susan H. Babcock left Wed nesday for a visit to her sister. Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips. of Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
SCOTLAND
Miss Mary LatelIe Wins In Silver
 Medal Contest.


 James Lowering spent the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Martin Lowering.
 Harry Chesbro spent the week in New York, and will make a short stop in New Jersey.
 Everett Kimbau was confined to the house last week because of illness.
 Medal Contest.
 4 silver medal contest was held Monday night-in the. Grange hall. A splendid program was carried out un- der the mana cement of Mrs. Sadie Kimball. There were seven contest ants, Florence Biers, Lucy Carter, May Spencer, Fife Butler, Lillian Pripgle, Ruth Kingsley and May Latelle. The medal was awarded May Latelle, and the others received q smaller reward. The judges were Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Plumb. and Mrs. Ida -PeSrum of Wind ham. Special music was furnished by the grange orchestra, with duets by Mrs. F. N. Taylor and Mrs. F. B. Will loughby. There was over $27 taken in and $l was 4he profit.
 Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. J. NJ Gager of Wi1li- mantle attended the contest Monday night.
 Mrs. Ruth Tracy has been spending a few days in Boston. Mrs. May Taylor of Lebanon at tended the contest Monday night and sang two pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

tertained the village Book club. of WAlch she is a member, at her home near Stoddard's Wharf, Friday after noon noon rom to 5 o'clock. Mrs. DDelpnlne De Fish and Miss Laura A. 9erkIns read chapters from The Julian k. Snayth, and Mrs. John J, LaWless read in fiction Better Babies by Elwyn c. Sabin. Mrs. Crandall entertained with selections on the Victrola. The members or the club who attended were Mrs, Charles J. Pierce, Mrs. Courtland B. Colver, Mrs. Delphine Fish. Mrs. John J, Lawless, Mrs. James M. Potter. Mrs. Edward R. Latiner, Mrs. Fanny A. Northrup and Misses Alice Satteflee, and Laura 4. Perkins. Dainty re- fresments were served by the hostess.
 Church Interests
 Rev. James M. Potter spoke Sun day morning from the theme; The Old and the New Place. A duet at the offertory, The Shepherd True, was sung by Mrs. Dudley c. Perkins and D. R. Provey. Miss Alice Satter- lee was organist. At the Sunday school session recitattons by Mary and Madeline Birch and Gertrude AL len were given on the value of mite box giving for missions. The offer ing was for this work. D. c. Perkins conducted the Epworth League ser vice in the evening, the topic was the Benediction Of Spiritual Home.
 Personal and Other Notes.
 Mrs. Jennie G. Perkins spent the week end and the holiday in Prov idence, with Miss Dorothy Dowell, school friend of Miss Perkins, while at NorthfeId.
 Miss Harriet Bishop Brown of Hartford spent Sunday and the hol- S-J, ', RI, T Perkins at her home in the village, returning to her school duties Tues day morning.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner of Hartford who were recently married and have been on their honeymoon trip to Washington, D. c. and other places, have been spending few days with Mir. Turner's mother, Mrs. Ellen Turner, at the homestead farm near the village and were guests of relatives in this vicinity before re- turning to Hartford.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Pierce of Union Hill New Jersey, were recent guests at the home of Ar. Pierce's parents. MT ana Mrs. Charles J. Pierce, at Allyn Point
 2Ir. and Mrs. Nelson Parker and little daughter Margaret Hurlbutt, spent several days at the home of Mrs. Hurlbutt's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry W. HurIbutt
 Miss Iva Bartlett of UncasyiIle was in Attendance at the Washington birthday social, Monday evening.
 District Superintendent to Preach.
 District Superintendent G. G. Schrtvner will breach at the morning 7th. At the evening service of that day, the story of the Pink Rose, Q service of reading and songs by Mrs. Whtttenlore, will be rendered.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTION
 FOR INDIGESTION
Important fer All These Who Suffer
 After Eating.

f you suffer from indigestion after eating and find that instead of the one ltt-e pepsln. or soda pill you used to "a Ike, it now needs two or three to stop it, it's time you called a halt and did some hard thinking.
 The plain truth is that there are thousands of men and women in this country whose stomachs are dead or living from lack of exercise while they Themselves still live. They can't go on Ll1iS way much longer. It's wonderful To thlnk that powerful drugs com pressed in d pill will even for little W4ile do the work of human stom- 7ch: But no pill was ever made that could do 1t for long.
 \ dead stomach can't be brought to lte but a slowly dying stomach can and must or it's owner must soon fol- Iow- Years ago famous physician Erote the prescription for Nfi-o-na Stomach Tablets and thousands owe Their very life to them today Most st0mach remedies work on the food }ud digest it. Mi-o-ne works on the stomach and digeSts nothing. Mi-o-na Tablets strengthen the stomach walls. itimuIate the stomach muscles and litaliZe the stomach machinery into instant and normal action. The storl- lsh starts at once to ohurn it's food and Iormal, painless digestion follows. Lee 6 Osgood Go. and many other eading druggists hereabouts sell Mi ,-na Tablets, agreeing to refund ls these two things. First, in ten min lies give relief from heartburn, gas, )elching, acidity. sour rising, etc. second. in thirty days completely rem 'vate, cleanse and strengthen the itomach so it can do its own work without aid of any kind. If your own lruggist thinks this well of Mi-o-na Tou surely ought to try it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Supper for Kings Daughters-Visit
 from Former School Principal.

Mrs. William Jewett has been enter taining her sister from Southbridge. Mass. Mrs. JeWett, who has been i'll is much better.
 Robert Mcfarland has been enter tainipg his sister from Providence.
 Miss Helen Waldo Tillinghast re- turned Monday to the Phelps school in Wallingford, having spent a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Tillinghast. Mrs. George Metcalf, of New London visited local friends Friday.
 Mrs. James Caswell of Narragansett Pier, R L, IS spending week at Will liam Deans.
 Mrs Daniel Dutton. of Greeneville, was a visitor with friends here Fri day.
 MT. and Mrs. Esec Smith have re- turned from Providence, where they have been to see Mrs. Smiths niece, who is seriously i'll.
 Mrs. Herbert House. of Danielson, has been the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Everett Ladd.
 MT and Mrs. Frederick J. Eaton. of Pawtucket, R. l., have been visiting Mrs. Eatons mother, Mrs Henry Frink.
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 w1lfred Lawson has returned from the Worcester hospital, much improved in health.
 Mrs. Narcisse CapIette and Mrs. %&lI Nh LAiilSNI6 spent 4AOnOdS III w SS- terly. R. l., at the home of James MilIette.
 Supper for Kings Daughters.
 The Kings Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon. At five o'clock supper was served for members. Clarence Reed was in Webster, Sun day.
 Former School Principal.
 Lawyer George Hyde of New York city has been visitor here with friends. He was principal of the gram mar school here about twenty eight years ago.
 Miss Louise Tillinghast has been a recent visitor at Clinton Atwood's in Danielson, where the young ladies' club Was pleasantly entertained.
 Mrs. Israel Sesium is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs Frank D. Thayer in Putnam.
 Mrs. l.. Howard Cross spent We'd nesday with Putnam relatives.
 Mrs. William Dean and Miss Phebe Barber spent Tuesday with their sis ter.
 Mrs. Clarence Peterman is i'll with diphtheria-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Mems Club Holds Interesting Meeting
 Sale of Snow Farm.

Notwithstanding the stormy evening a well filled hall enjoyed the meeting of the Mems club, Wednesday evening. Mrs. George Hartwell of Southbridge, charmed all by her sweet singing, re- ceiving much appaluse. An animated discussion on the subject of Music in Schools, followed, and a social hour ended the evening.
 Quail Trap Observations
 Charles L. Rawson reports seeing robins, bIuebirds, wakups and meadow larks, this week. Chipmunks are run hing about, an unusual occurrence for February in Woodstock.
 Otis Allen is a guest of his son Roy Allen.
 Mrs. Irving Paine visited in South bridge over Sunday
 Miss Maud Hea1ey returned to Bridgeport Monday. after a weekend al Echo Farm.
 Sidney Hayward is staying awhile with his grandmother, Mrs Lucy Hib- bard.
 Wendell Wittsr has purchased the farm owned by Charles Snow, and will move there this spring.