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Evening star., 1916-09-24

Sagement at the first named church
today. A new quartet has been organ
lied at Trinity Church, composed of
Mrs. B. d. Shreve, soprano; Mrs. Pillow,
and ]. f. S. Kinsella, bass. Mrs. Frank
Frost, who has been for the past five
years at Douglas Memorial NJ. E.
Church. has been engaged as organisr.
Mrs. Shreve has been the soloist of
Western Presbyterian Church. Mr..
Bowie has sung at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church and last season was
the tenor soloist of the First Congre-
gational Church, and Mr.. Kinsella
comes to his new position prepared by
ton churches. The choir will furnish
the music at the services commencing
next Sunday.
Miss Christine Church. soprano. and
Miss Edith B. Athey, pianist, will give
the recital Tuesday evening at Studio
Hall. In the artists-students' series
Friday evening the program will be
given by Mrs. Jesse Kester, contralto.
and Elenore Eby, the young pianist
who made such a successful appear
ance last spring in a students recital
at the New Masonic Auditorium.
Miss Helma Cheesman of Brookland
is visiting in Pittsburgh, where she is
at present the house guest of Mrs.
Jane Packham Alexander. Among a
number of pleasant affairs given in
honor of Miss Cheesman was a musical
Thursday evening by Mrs. Alexander,
at which number of Pittsburgh's
leading musicians were present. An
informal program by the honor guest
included a group of German songs,
'Wohin?" by Schubert; "Verborgen-
heit," by Wolf; "Vergebliches Staend-
chen" by Brahms, and La Seranata,"
by Tosti.
The quartet of st. Andrews Episco.
pal Church will sing today under direc-
tion of Edward Balinger. organfst, the
numbers this morning including '~Te
Deum.' by Woodward: "Jubilate"
(chanD: offertory. Behold the Days
Come" by Woodward. Evening, Mag
nificat" and "Nunc Dimittis." by Glare:
offertory, Saviour When Night In.
wolves the Skies" by Shelley.
Mrs John w. Daniel, jr. who has
been in charge Of the vocal department
of the Georgetown Visitation Convent
for the past three years, has severed
her connection with that Institution.
Oscar Franklin Comstock, orKanis&
of Trinity Episcopal Church. has rec
turned from his vacation trip, which
was spent at his fathers place in Flat
bush, N. Y. During his stay there he
substituted in several churches, In.
cluding one month in Old Trinity. Mr..
Trinity Church, this city. where an
elaborate seasons work Is planned.
McHenry McChord. organist and
choir director of the Church Of the
Epiphany, has arranged the following
music for the services today: Morning,
Continued on Twelfth Paesl *
Evening star., 1916-09-24

Mnnfrnso select private school in tho
'AOAASA VOC country for girls and sm,,l
boys. Location and environments ideal. Terms
Evening star., 1916-09-24

McHenry McChord. organist and
choir director of the Church Of the
Epiphany. has arranged the following
music for the services today: Morning,
Evening star., 1916-09-24

Mrs. Ada Arundel Pillow has resigned
ner position at the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church to accept the
appointment as contralto soIoist and
choir director at Trinity Methodist
Church. She will conclude her en-
Evening star., 1916-09-24

Mrs. John W. Daniel, jr.. who has
been in charge Of the vocal department
of the Georgetown Visitation Convent
for the past three years, has severed
her connection with that Institution.
Evening star., 1916-09-24

HERNDON SEMINARY-Home sci1,oI for eiri,
on W. o. D. r. R., in Fairfax co. Special
care and training. Session begins Oct. 1. The
Misses Castleman. Assoc. Principals. Herndon, Va,
Evening star., 1916-09-24
[ ucia Gale=Barber School

{ Day school: city grades: addition French.
Spanish, Rhythmic Training. specials-Rhythm.
Music. Normal course Rhythmic Trimming.
Boarding dept, girls 9 to Is and older special
students. 5th year begins Oct. 4. Mary Gale Da-
vis. Pd. NJ, Prin. Temp. address, the Brighton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-22

In the same class is the Oakland Four, at $1O5o
"a high-speed responsive, powerful four-cylin-
der car, with that flexibility which usually goes
with extra cylinders.
Whether you get to the Automobile Show or
not be sure and visit our Bridgeport SaleSrOOms.
Study the Oakland line in detail-then ride in your
choice. You will be satisfied
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-22

You who have such a>big influence in the
choosing of the for the family: See the cars of
easy control-the of sturdy, unusual power
which will respond quickly to your slightest driy-
ing wish.
The which you can drive, or in which you
and the other members of your family ride with
the utmost luxury, and safety Visit the Auto
mobile how-yo choice of carsisSthere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-22

Do you prefer an Eight? The Oakland Eight
power, with beautiful body lines and cushions Of
luxurious depth and finish. And with it all goes
real, roomy comfort and economy in upkeep.
better Thn S ea{ dts your
h. p and yet weighs but 21OO pounds fully equip
ped, ready for the road. It is in every sense
mans car for power-a woman's car for easy
handling.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
IMPROVEMENTS IN BUSI-
NESS SECTION OF CITY

Considerable improvements are
being made in the stores in the
business section, as well as the
live spirit of cleanup that has
hit the town.
The interior of the handsome
drug store of H. M. McAmis is
being beautifed with a re-touch
of paint. A new tobacco case has
been arranged very attractively,
and the castings in an unique shade
of green is being imbellished by
touches Of bronze, which adds
very strikingly to the drug store.
The new back bar Of Henry's s
Pharmacy has arrived and was
,installed yesterday afternoon.
Work continues in the improve
ments that are being made in the
store by the addition of latticed
| booths and a ladies' parlor. An
informal opening will be given
at the store as soon as the work
is completed.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
STREET COMMISSIONER
MITCHELL A BUSY BODY

w. G. Mitchell, street commits
sioner, and his forces are busy
this week, aiding in making the
cleanup campaign one never to
be forgotten.
Mr.. Mitchell has work ahead
of him now for some time, and it
is just like going to mill-every
fellow waits his turn. Orders
have been assured that improve
ments be made on all streets
where they are most needed, so
long as finances hold out, and the
three streets that come in for at
.ntion now are Jackson, Webster
and Waldron. This and several
other streets will be repaired at
the earliest possible date.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

E. E. Whitner Of Memphis, is
in Corinth today.
S. E. Rutledge Of Iuka, is Wis
iting in the city today.
w. G. McGill of New Albany,
visited in Corinth today.
Clay Smith of Hamburg, Tenn,
spent a few hours here today.
Elder R. L. Shook of Belmont,
was among the visitors here to-
day.
DR.. w. A. Johns made a busi-
ness trip to Adamsville, Tenn,
today.
Lee and Hugh Paulk Of Savan-
nah, Tenn, are visitors in the city
today.
Mrs. w. O. Shoemaker Of Mem
phis, is spending few lays with
Corinth friends.
Mrs. J. R. Baskin of Okolona,
is among the out-of-town visitors
in Corinth.
Fred Shelton has returned from
Florence, Ala, where he visited
his brother.
P. w. North, Jr. and DIR. W. l..
Stroup visited Kossuth yesterday
afternoon on business.
w. A. Young of Mckenzie, Ten
nessee, was among the business
visitors in Corinth today.
Mrs. Daisy Reynolds, trained
nurse, has returned from an ex-
tended stay in Savannah, Tenn,
where she has been attending pa
tients who have been i'll.
The many friends Of Frank
Taylor will be glad to know that
he is improving and able to be
| up from several days attack OF
illness at his home on WaldroI
street.
Mrs. L. Cothern of Jackson
who has been visiting in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Payne, at
tending the bedside of their son
John Howard, left today on hel
return home. She was accompan
led by her nephew, Master Ray
mond Payne, who will visit hel
! there.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
ENTHUSIASTIC GOOD
ROADS MEETING HELD

Wednesdays Daily:
A good roads meeting was held
at the B. NJ. C. Tuesday afternoon
at 2:3O 0 o'clock, when a number
Of business men and citizens Of
Corinth met and discussed the
Importance Of good roads, and to
formulate plans for putting on a
good roads campaign in Alcorn
county.
Presiding over the meeting was
the president of the club, Geo. A.
Hazard, vice-president of the 1st
National Bank, and in his address
to the club, stating the object of
the meeting, and making all adj
vance in the proposition Of good
roads, was supported by the mass
of people who by their presence,
pledged themselves to the hearty
cooperation in the efforts the
club is now putting forth in the
attempt at securing good and bet
ter roads in Alcorn county.
The following business men
were present: G. 4. Hazard, At
torney NJ. ". Young, Atty. ". II.
Kier, Atty. w. C. Sweat, n. c.
Rinehart, J. R. Skillman, H. n.
Young, Wesley Rankin, DR.. L. B.
Price, Geo. Small, J. A. McAmis,
w. A. Hinton, A. K. Weaver, T.
F. Sigman, Jake Rubel, J. d. Fur
tick, J. E. Higgins, L. c. Key, Fl.
L. Robins and W. T. Adams, Jr.
Very interesting and timely
talks were made in behalf Of the
people of Alcorn county, were
made, and the meeting was alive
with enthusiasm. A committee
composed Of the following was
appointed to devise means for pro-
noting the proposed Corinth and
Rienzi road: Atty. W. Fl. Kier,
Mayor Benz. R. Warriner, W. B.
Wilson, W. T. McPeters and II.
L. Robins.
Tt was agreed that after these
plans had been made, a meeting
would be called for next Tuesday,
the 18th inst, to further discuss
the matter.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
MAKES RECORD DRIVE
WITH CHEVROLET CAR

The following is one Of the many
endorsements from satisfied pur-
chasers of the Chevrolet car:
Ripley, Miss, March p, 1916
w. A. Hinton,
Corinth, Miss.
Dear Sir r:-Left Corinth after
l o'clock; got home about SIX
O o'clock, and spent 45 minutes in
Chalybeate. When | got home !
could reach the gasoline in the
tank with my finger; distance OF
at least SO miles and lots OF
weary, slow-running and steer
hills.
If there is any cars sold here
I think you ought to get your
part of the business, as l never
rode in as easy riding car, or that
pulled like it does, and so easy
handled.
~at-~ NT T, FINGER.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
PRESENTS BUSINESS MEN
CLUB WITH A LEMON

The B. NJ. C. has been handed
a lemon. But it is a beauty. 1t
was presented by Mrs. Ida Berry,
residing on Route 4, and was
raised on the Berry farm, south
west Of Corinth. The lemon was
grown with the greatest care by
Mrs. Berry, and is Of extraordi-
nary size, and must be of special
flavor, but it is forbidden fruit,
and is priced very highly by the
Club, inasmuch as the lemon
grown in this section OF the coun-
try is a very rare article.
The many friends of Henry
Sharp are gratifed to know that
he is convalescing from several
days attack Of fever at his home
north of Corinth. Mr.. Sharp has
accepted position with j. A.
Ledbetter, which position he will
assume charge of on the 18th OF
this month.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
WILL OPEN GENTS FUR
NISHING STORE SOON

Wednesdays Daily.
Corinth is going to have a new
gents furnishings store. j. w.
Peden will be the proprietor. He
will be located in the Ledbetter
building, just west of the grocery
store of j. A. Ledbetter, on Wal
dron street, formerly occupied by
The Corinthian, and repairing and
improving the place has already
begun. New partitions are being
built and fixtures added, making
the building a suitable one for
the new line. The building was
only recently improved, and has
been used as wareroom by Mr..
Ledbetter.
Mr.. Peden expects to be ready
for his formal opening at an early
date.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
GOOD FOR COLDS

Honey, Pine Tar and Glycerine
are recognized cold remedies. In
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey these
are combined with other cough
medicine in a pleasant syrup. DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey quickly
stops your cough, checks your
cold, soothes irritation OF the
throat. Excellent for young,
adult and aged. It's one Of the
best cough syrups made. For
mula on every bottle. You gnow
Just what you are taking and
your doctor knows its good for
coughs and colds. Insist on DR.
Bells Pine Honey. Only 25c
at druggists.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
REV. J. H. TURNER AND
FAMILY SHOWERED ON
TUESDAY EVE. IN IUKA

Rev. j. H. Turner, former pas
tor of the Tate Street Baptist
church of this city, and family,
who are now located at Iuka,
where he has charge of the pas
torate of the Baptist church, were
rendered a very delightful recep-
ton on Tuesday evening, at which
time the new pastor and wife
were given a bountiful supply of
the many good things that al
ways find such welcome in the
home.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
WATCH CHILD'S COUGH

Colds, running at nose, contin-
ned irritation Of the mucous mem
brane if neglected may mean ca
tarrh later. Don't take the
chances-do something for your
child! Children will not take
every kind of medicine, but they
will take DIR. Kings New Dlscov-
cry and without bribing or teas
ing. It's sweet pleasant Tad sy-
rup and so effective. Just laxa-
tive enough to eliminate the waste
poisons. Almost the first dose
helps. Always prepared, no mix
ing or fussing. Just ask your
druggist for DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. It will safeguard your
child against serious ailments re-
suIting from colds.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
/ INSURANCE COMPANIES
ADJUST RECENT LOSSES

Wednesdays Daily.
Losses sustained by owners OF
buildings and household furnish
ings were adjusted III Corlnth
yesterday, including Capt. |. NJ
Darnall, j. 5. Anderson, Mrs. h.
f. Morrison and r. L. Storey.
The Darnall home was destroy
ed several nights ago, and at the
same time, the house furnishings
of Hilbert Savage and family.
The latter loss has not been set
tied.
The Anderson house, located on
College Hill, was totally destroy
ed, and this loss was also adjust
ed. It is not known whether Mr..
Anderson will rebuild.
Mr.. Storey recovered only par
tial payment on his insurance on
household goods and residence,
being able to save several articles
Of value in the home.
Mrs. Morrison s home was dam
aged last Sunday morning. In
surance on the building was re-
covered, and contractors will be-
gin making improvements at
once. Mrs. Morrison did not car
ry insurance on household goods
and her loss by water damage is
considerable.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
ALCORN COUNTY MEDICAL
SOCIETY CONVENES
Wednesdays Daily.

Wednesdays DalV.
An interesting meeting of the
Alcorn County Medical Society
was held last night, with num-
Der of members present, and al
though the session was an infor-
NAL one, it was profitable and en-
iovable. This is the first meet
ing of the medicos have had in
several weeks.
The presiding officers were i'll
attendance, and other members
present. Several discussions were
entered into, among them being a
matter of special Importance.
DR.. w. w. McRae acted as
president. and DR.. W. A. Johns
as secretary.
! The annlication Of DR.. d. ii.
Ward of Holcut, was received and
accepted.
After an informal discussion,
each doctor decided to nre"are
list of all patrons, rating them
according to the way they paid
+Aeir bills. This rating to be
classified similar to the rating as
adopted by commercial agencies
These several lists are to be
combined in one. and copy de-
livnred to each physician.
The next meeting will he held
on the fret Tuesday night in June
and the Tishominoo Corntv Med
cial Society has been invited tc
attend as guests of honor.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
LOOKING FORWARD TO
NEW FREIGHT DEPOT

We like to see such optimism
as was expressed yesterday after
noon, when one of our most reli-
able citizens remarked that GER
tainly he believed in new union
freight depot for Corinth, more
than that he stated that he believ-
ed work was now going on to-
wards the accumulation of raw
material for the station, and to
add te~that he said our next pas
senger station will be right there
almost in the same corner on the
north side of the Southern Ry.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
SELLS FINE PIG

w. Y. Rogers, known all over
Alcorn county as one of the most
successful stock raisers, shipped
yesterday from his stock farm
near Kossuth, a thoroughbred
gilt for which he received $40
The pig was shipped to New AL
bany. This is but another evi-
dence Of what can be done in AL
corn county. Mr.. Rogers devotes
considerable attention to stock
raising and has shipped blooded
stock into many points in the
state.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Complaints are being made
about the distractions in culverts
in Cat Creek. Conditions like
those reported in those complaints
are liable to create sickness and
whosever duty it is to look after
this matter should be given to it
at once. As this is Cleanup week
this would be an appropriate time
to take up this suggested improve
ment.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
ESTIMABLE FAMILY
LEAVING FOR IUKA
Wednesday s Daily.

Wednesday S DAILY.
The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Lain and family regret
to learn Of their departure from
this city. Mr.. Lain left this morn
ing for Iuka, where he goes to
take charge of a barber shop. His
wife and children are spending
a few days with relatives in Sal
tillo, and will be joined here by
Mr.. Lain on Monday, when they
will leave for their new home.
Mr.. Lain has been employed in
the barber shop of Frank Taylor
on Fillmore street for several
years. He will be succeeded there
by Dave Pooel.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
GRETNA-GREEN WEDDING
Wednesdays Daily.

A wedding, a gretna-green af-
fair, and a secret, has been an
nounced, when Miss Lizzie Woods
and Sidney Dickson, both popular
young people were joined in we'd
lock last Sunday.
The wedding took place at Che
walla, Tenn, and only a few
friends witnessed the ceremony
The bride is a daughter of An
drew Woods, residing one mile
west Of Wenasoga, and the groom
IS a son of Thos. Dickson, living
west of Chewalla.
Both are very highly esteemed
Young people. The groom is a
farmer. Thew will make their
home on the Dickson farm.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
MISS DANIEL HONORED

Miss Mary E. Daniel, deaconess,
and the efficient keeper Of the
Young Woman's COOPERATIVE
Home, has been rendered very
worthy honor by Governor Theo.
G. Bilbo, in the appointment as a
delegate to the Southern Sociolo-
gical Congress that will he held
at New Orleans, April 1918.
This is the fifth annual meeting
of the Congress, and every Sec
ton in the state will be represent
ed, the list of delegates contain
ing some Of the most influential
and prominent religious and civic
workers in Mississippi.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
Thursdays Daily.

Thursdays Daily.
The loss sustained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilbert Savage, when their
household furnishings were des-
troyed by fire was satisfactorily
settled yesterday by local insur-
ance adjusters. This makes the
fifth fire loss settled in Corinth
Yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Savage
have been rooming at the home
of his mother, Mrs. Savage, corner
Franklin and Childs streets since
the fire.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

In the meantime the country
should not forget that its moral
and intellectual resources are and
have always been it's principal as
Snfc
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Sugar is steadily going up in
price, 50 that the world presently
may have to take its adversely
unsweetened. Amt it awful,
Mable2
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
$3.50 is ADDED TO
IMPROVEMENT FUND

The work of improving court
square continues, and many dona-
tions have been added to the long
list since the last publication was
made, several being attracted by
the work that has already been
done.
An appeal was made in yester-
days Daily Corinthian, and as a
result, several donations have
been added. This swells the sum
considerably, but there is more
money needed to carry out this
work as originally planned, and
those who have not already done
so. are urged to contribute their
mite toward this fund.
You readily see what improve
mcnts the addition Of walks are
making. and a perfect carpet OF
green, with a number Of attract
i've park benches, etc, will make
this an ideal spot, but all Of these
details can not be perfected unless
more money is collected. Act
now, and add to the park fund.
Several donations Of more than
81 have been collected, but W. K.
Jones. who owns and operates a
boarding house just north Of the
court house, has been so attract
cd by the improvements as they
progress. that he has made his
second donation.
The following amounts have
been received:
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Politicians and newspapers that
desire American Intervention in
Mexico. are trying the power OF
suggestion in their efforts to
bring about clash between the
United States troops and Carran-
fza's.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

War has put 1000 ships Of A.
600 900 tonnage. out Of business,
and opportunity to provide itself
with merchant marine is loud
ly knocking at Americas door.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Something tells us that all four
of those Mrs. Villa, might as we'll
put in their orders now for a few
kilometres of crepe.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

France is beginning co figure
how it can win back the great
American tourist in a big rush
as soon as the shooting ceases.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

A woman's mind is nearly al
ways on dress-Which may ex-
plain the frequent changes OF
both of them.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Uncle Sam is getting into a
frame of mind to accept no sub
stitute for national preparedness.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Mexican poems are said to pre-
fer war to peace, but they have
never known the superior brands
of peace.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

American soldiers in Mexico
will hold Villa personally respon-
sible for their stone bruises.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Old Salt Won Tirpitz appears to
have been dropped by the Kaiser
because he got too fresh.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

Not only does Verdun get on
the map but it persists in staying
there.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
SWEET POTATO SEED

Florida Yam, best potato on
earth. Nancy Hall and Early
Triumph. Price on request.
r. w LEMONDS,
4-13. Kossuth, Miss.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Single Comb White Leghorn
eggs; heavy laying strain; 81 so
per Is. Write
ELGIN WRIGHT, Corinth, Miss.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

A lazy man is a dead one who
can t be buried.
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Two registered Red Pole males
6 and Z months old. Address,
JNO. III. McHALFEY,
Route 2, Rienzi, Miss,
The weekly Corinthian., 1916-04-20

DON'T OVERLOOK
that subscription. If you
are in arrears remember
that we can always find
good use for
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