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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05

in lots of from four to ten, and he
has made the suggestion that far
mers and others form groups and
purchase in this manner. which
will mean large saving to them.
This plan. says Mr.. Howard. has
worked fine in many other places
where farmers have tried 1t and
they were able to get fine stock at
much less cost than they could have
gotten otherwise
Mr.. Howard will remain here
for several weeks, as he has done
in other years, and during his stay
expects from one TO two carloads
of horses. mares and mules each
week as the demand justlfies
The Henderson stables have been
the scene of the gathering OF many
people Of Lincoln county who came
to inspect the animals and during
the past few days Mr.. Howard has
done an exceptionally fine business.
A fact Of when he is very proud
is that he has never bad serous
objection to any Of the many AMI
mails he has sold. and because Of
this fact the people have great con-
fidence In him In his home at
ra Nnee, Neb.. where he has been
10 the horse business for IS years,
he Is considered one Of the most
reliable dealers 10 the United
States The Leader believes that
lie will pay citizens Of Brookhayen
and Lincoln county to inspect Mr.
Howard's stock
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05


the past fifty years is a fact
OF which | ann more than
proud. Judge ]. b. Holden.
A large crowd was in the court
room Monday morning to hear Cir.
cult Judge J B. Holden charge the
January term Of the Grand Jury
and in his opening remarks he gave
what many believe to be full con-
firmation to the persistent reports
that he will suon receive an ap-
pointment to the Supreme Court.
he congratulated the people OF
Lincoln County that there is no
murder case to be heard before
this term of court, ordered inves-
tigations of all public works and
institutions, rumors of bigamy,
cases of arson and other crimes,
and then tiayed the automobile
speeder, the gambler, those who
are cruel to animals and the per-
jurer. In speaking of the latter
Judge Holden showed how serious
Iy he considered such offenders by
rising to a point of vehemence
such as he seldom displays In his
Jury charges. He insisted that
justices of the peace refrain, when
ever possible. from sending minor
cases to the Circuit Court, because,
he said. its sessions cost $24 an
hour and it is his policy to run the
affairs in his jurisdiction as eco
nomicaily as possible.
After opening prayer by Rev. w.
g.. Morgan. of the Baptist Church.
Judge holden said. in part:
'ID behalf of the people and my
self | wish to extend to the County
officers going out and to those COM
ing in the heartiest good wishes.
Every public officer should appre.
ciate the confidence reposed in him
by the people and it has been a
great pride to me that have re.
ceived the trust and confidence OF
the bar and the people of my dis
trict during my two years of SER
vice. / could relate many in
stances of this feeling toward me
and. can never forget them II
was here that Judge Holden utrer-
ed the words that brought many to
the conclusion that he will soon be
transferred to the Supreme Bench
He said:
''Since have been on the Bench
/ have received many courtesies
from the people and the bar and |
want to take this opportunity to
thank them. No MATTER
WHERE / MAY GO, MY HEART
WILL BE HERE 7" Continuing.
he said:
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
Death Of Mr.. j. M. Ray.

ringing last Friday night, the splr-
it of Mr.. j M. Ray, one of our
most worthy and upright citizens,
was seeking to release itself from
its tenement of clay, no lenger able
to hold it in its bounding life and
fulness of joy seen beyond the
portals we call Desth.
At 5:45, on January first. Mr..
Ray closed his eyes in the last NOR
tai sleep in the sorrowful presence
of his devoted wife to whom he
had been married more than half
century and three of the SIX chill
dren who mourn the going away of
their reVered and beloved father.
The immediate descendants are w.
B., of Ballinger, Texas: ]. B of
Askew. Arkansas; Mrs Laura Can.
non. KingsvilIle, Texas: Mrs. G
W. Simmons. Utica, Miss; S. G
and R e.. of Brookhaven. Two
sons and daughter we're detained
away from the home, SO shaduwed
during the happy holidays, by the
illness that proved fatal to mortal
life.
The honorary pail bearers were
the faithful war comrades, A. j..
Schrarer, j. A Penn. S d. McIn-
mis-, z. z. Jones and N. E. Spen-
Ger The active pail bearers were
s. M Shrader, Dr. F. E. Collins.
j. A Maui, DR.. Y D. FrizelI. E
II. Wentworth and +, G. Ober-
schmidt.
The funeral services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. W H. Morgan. the
deceased having been member of
the Baptist denomination for more
than forty-tive years. Mr.. Nor
gan paid very beautiful tribute
to the memory of Mr.. Ray, while
mindful of the living and the in.
tiuence left to animate them to the
high standard followed by the
dead. The casket was covered
with exquisite flowers. one of the
lovely floral pieces coming from
the Order of Maccahees. A large
coDcourse of friends attended the
ceremonies at the home; and, in
spite of the incIement weather
many followed the body to its last
resting place at Rose Hill. where
the Masons assisted in the last
rites.
j. NJ Ray was born near Little
Bahala Church. Lawrence Courty.
November third, 1845. In 1868 he
was married to Miss AIthea Benton
whom he left a short while in or
der to return to service in the CIV
ii War, and was wounded in 1865.
| Mr.. Ray moved to Brookhaven
about nine years ago; then located
lin Texas; but later returned to
this city, where he had won and
retained to the last the highest
respect and profound regard of our
people. Mr.. Ray was one of those
genial. intelligent. honorable gen.
tIemen who impress themselves
upon all with whom they come in
contact and leave an influence that
reminds their friends that
There is no Death! The stars
90 down
| To rise upon some fairer shore:
And bright in Heavens jeweIed
crown
They shine forevermore. "
May this thought be uppermosl
inthe mlrds of thuse who cannot
help but mourn the empty chair
beside the hearthstone and the va.
can't place never TO be filed AGAR
in the family circle this side tht
Great Divide
Precious In HIS sight Is tht
death of His saints
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
SAVE MONEY.

Whether you live 10 city or
country. caIl and let Us show you
the advantages Of cooperation.
Our prices to members on all gro.
ceries are extremely low.
Our stores are a Public Utility.
Of the people. for the people, by
the people. and il il up 20 the peg
pie TO take hold Nelson Co-0per-
alive Assn lnc.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
The Grand Jury.
er Knapp, Foreman

Walter Knapp, Foreman
j. E. Kits
]. E. FurIow
M. D. James
Walter Magee
.. d. Smith
Thomas Stevenson
Robert n. Dlckerson
!. v. Brister
w. A. Townsend
w. Lee Bowman
II. M. Bowman
Bill. CockreI
w. B. Franklin
J. w. Crosby
Ed Smith
j. E. Edwards
w. A. Hammond
@. P. Magee
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05

county so we will pass that subject.
do not think there is any bigamy
in Lincoln county. A MAN HAS
No BUSINESS WITH MORE
THAN ONE WIFE. IT'S AGAINST
TIE Law AND BESIDES IT'S
UNFAIR FOR A MAN TO HAVE
TWO OK MORE WIVES. WHEN
THERE ARE so MANY WAC
HAVEN'T ONE
We have blind tigers IN this
District and we are going to have
them all the time but do all in our
power to eradicate them. The
United States recently stopped the
sale of narcotics in this country,
but WHISKEY is A CURSE A
TIN THOUSAND TIMES WORSE
WE'D HARDLY HAVE ANY
CRIMINAL BUSINESS IN THIS
COURT IF II WE'RE NOT FOR A
JUG OF WHISKEY. IT HAS
CAUSED A THOUSAND TIMES
MORE TROUBLE THAN MAR
COTICS. / Am SORRY FOR
THOSE ADDICTED To II, AND
The POOR UNFORTUNATES
SHOULD BE DEALT WITH LEN
IEATLY.
Now there is aDether very i'm
portant matter that [ want to
direct your attention to and that
is cruelty TO animals. | would just
like to ride a man who is cruel to
poor dumb brutes charge every
officer in this county to stamp out
cruelty
SCORES SPEED MANAGES.
Il don't know how it is up here,
but down my way we have what ]
call highwaymen of the road; but
have stopped them pretty we'll
WHENEVER A MAN BECOMES A
SPEED MANIAC HE Is DANGER
GUS BECAUSE HE THINKS He
OWNS THE ROAD II he hurts
you he can be sued for damages,
BUT SOME OF THEM HAVEN'T
GOT SIX BITS. They are guilty
Of assault and battery if they IN
jure you and if they kill you they
are guilty of assault and battery
NOW a,YOU AUTOISFS TAKE
Nv ARNING.
"Yuu must inquire into the col
lection and expenditure of public
money. Investigate the books and
accounts of all retiring officers. ss
the law requires Investigate the
condition CT the public roads and
see if the money is being spent
right You must investigate the
treatment Of the convicts and con-
ditions at the poor house and the
Jail.
COURT COSTS s24 AN HOUR.
Nov on the subject of mfsde-
meanors. want all neighborhooc
quarrels referred to :he justices OF
the peace. Ii takes up too much OF
the time of the Grand Jury and is
too expensive want to ask the
| justices of the peace to keep these
trashy cases cut Of this court ii
COSTS $24 AN HOUR TO RUN
THIS COURT, SO KEEP SUCH
| CASES AWAY FROM IT WHEN
| EVER YOU CAN Peace officers
can help greatly. KEEP OUT THE
/ ALLEGES AND TIE TECHNI'
lCALITIES AND USE COMMON
SENSE.
HIGH-UP CRIME.
Judge Holden charged the jury
to look for crime in high places,
then make an example and q
down the line. He said thai
the stock gambler and the gamblei
lby wire and in cotton futures is
TBIGGER GAMBLER THAN A
lCRAP SHOOTING NIGGER. I
lJudge Holden declared that his az
tention had been called to slo
machine gambling and then gave
/ this definition that will be of vita
| interest to local business men VIII.
have slot machines in their places
SOME SLOT MACHINES ARl
1 AGAINST THE Law AND SOMI
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
"CRIME is SCARCE.

ITO the Jury | wish to say that
we ought to feel proud that we
have practically no crime in this
County. The District Attorney
has done his duty, and | have tried
to do mine. but the people are
mainly responsible for this happy
state of affairs, for they are learu-
ipg better than to commit crime (
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05

For Ren.-SmaIl cottage in ives.
tern auburba. Apply to Parl M
Hobbs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05

ssI have used Chamberlain's Tablets
and must say they are the very best
hava ever used for constipation and
Indigestion My wife also used them
Ear Indigestion and they did her good, F"
writes eugene 8. knight. Wilmington,
N. q. Obtainable everywhere.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
WILL ENFORCE STRONGEST
PENALTIES ON PERJUREkS


The subject of perjury is one OF
the most important matters before
as. Everyone knows that there is
too much Of 1t in this country It
does more to defeat the ends Of
justice than all other causes com
bined II is the one thing that
c0rrupts the very source of Justice
The perjurer is worse than a thief
and he would steal If he was not
afraid Of getting caught. He ID
coward who would steal away d
mans liberty and life. EVEN
THE LIAR WHO WOULD De-
|STROY A WOMANsS CHARAG-
TER rs BETTER THAN A PER-
|JURER. AND If FIND ANY
|ONE LIElNG BEFORE IHlS
|COURT THEY WILL RECEIV " r.
THE SEvEREST PENALTY /
II CAN IMPOSE UNDER The
Law.
There Il 10 murder II ths
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
JAILs HAVE BEEN OPEN.

Thirty days ago all of the jails
in my District were open and the
people have been more responsible
for this than their officers of the
law. THAT CRIME Is SCARCER
IN MY DISTRICT AND LINCOLN
COUNTY THAN IN. FIFTY YEARS
Is A FACT OF WHICH | AM
VERY PROUD.
81 will admit that have been
Ienient on the Bench. but if err.
| will err op the side of mercy.
The purpose of the law is to reform
a man, not to drag him down and
destroy him. Gentlemen of the
Jury, example is one of the great
est things in the world There is
not a child in the neighborhood
of ary of you who has not looked
to you for example and followed
you. L. behooves all of you to
set good examples in your commu-
mites, SO that children around you
who will be the rulers in few
years, will follow in the road you
have walked.
THE people select jury to pro-
tect them in their rights They
have entrusted you at the begin
ming Of the year. Ifeel certain
that there is not a man among you
| but who will do the right thing
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05
LINCOLN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT IS NOW NSESSON
JUDGE j. B. Holden Makes ForcefuI Charge Which
Was Out of Ordinary in Many Particulars
---Grand Jury---Cases Disposed of.
Court Adjourned at Noon For Week Grand Jury Expected to Make
Final Report This Afternoon Slated for HOden's Seat

THAT crime is scarcer in
this District and Lincoln
County than in any time for
the past fifty years Is a fact
OF which | ann more than
proud. Judge j. B. Holden.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-05

rsatlsvsa . Fourth RAss,
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
IUIHHIUUI1I0IUlI

Lydia E. Pinkham's S Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about it. l
said l know nothing viii help me but I
will try this. l found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time / was able to sit down and
eat a hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which had not done for two years.
/ am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation. " - Mrs.
JOHN A. KOENIG, 502 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, n Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if performed, did no good.
but Lydia E. Pinkham's s Vegetable Com
used and good health followed.
If you want advice write to
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co.
cOnfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

Let me again call your attention tC
the seriousness of overcrowding. There
are many persons who make the mistake
Of trying to keep too many fowls in
their yards. A profit can be derived
from birds if over-crOwding is not prac-
ticed, and care and attention is given
them, but no matter how good the treat
ment, there will be no profits accruing
If two birds are kept where but one
should be. OvercrOwding is the fore
runner of failure.
This is a good time of the year to get
rid of many of the older birds that have
out-llved their usefulness. Nothing
knocks profits as much as nom n-producers
or drones about any poultry plant. Get
rid Of them and make room for the ris-
ing generation of pullets that will be
profitable to keep oveT the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
ERECKLE-EACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How 10 Remove Easily.

Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.
Here's a chance, Miss Freckie-face
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable dealer that it
will not cost you a penny unless it
removes the freckles; while if it does
give you clear complexion the ex-
pense is trihfng
Simply get an ounce of othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself OF
the homely freckles and get a beauti-
full complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
BE sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
kIeHf
RHEUMATISM ARRESTED

Many people suffer the tortures Of
lame muscles and stifTened joints because
of impurities in the blood, end each sue
ceeding attack seems more acute until
rheumatism has invaded hewhole system.
To arrest rheumatism it is quite as i'm
portant to improve your general health as
to purify your blood and the cod liver oil
inScott S Emulsion is nature sgreat blood
maker, while its medicinal nourishment
strengthens the organs to expel the
impurities and upbuild your strength.
Scott's Emulsion is helping thousands
every day who could not find other relief.
Refuse the alcoholic substitutes.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

Never force the pullets to lay before
they are fully matured. Just keep them
growing continually from their chick
stage until henhood and you will find
that they will do much better as pro-
ducers. This is particularly true of
those that are to be used as breeders.
No forced bird should be given a place
in your breeding pen.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
CHICKEN CHATTER.

Every movement of the young chicks
should be watched in order to detect the
first signs of trouble, particularly white
diarrhoea and leg weakness. The latter
also carries off many promising speci-
mems. Leg weakness is usually followed
by pining away, which results in
death. Avoid this trouble by feeding a
sufficient quantity of bone-forming ma
terial.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

! uOnlcs. 1 was get
ing worse everyd day.
l had ehills, my head
would ache, l was
always tired. Icould
not walk straight
because of the pain
in myback and / had
pains in my stom-
ach. / went to a
doctor and he said l
must 60 under an
operation, but ] did
not go. / read in
the DaDer abOut
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

Lice, dampness and improper food is
the cause for the death of many chicks.
Success, in a great measure, is due to
correcting these troubles. Try it and
watch the results.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
REYNOLDS NEWS.

The Ladies Aid Society of Reynolds
M. P. Church will meet at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles jackson on Satur-
day evenining, July 22nd. All welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
During the
Past Year

5OU young men and women
graduates have been placed in
good permanent positions by
StTayers' Business College, of
Philadelphia.
THE REASONS: The strong
teaching force of the school
has given them unusual pre-
paratiOn.
The location of the school in
the heart of the third CONNER
cial city of the world, and its
reputation among big business
houses, causes demands for
its graduates many times in
excess of its output,
Write for information. 7-7-12-t
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

Hens are particularly fond of va
riety, and their wants should be given
consideration. They will do better than
if fed the same old thing every day.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
Milford & PhiIa. Freight Line Go.
DOES NOT CARRY PASSENGERS
Str. George F. Pierce
WILLIAM p. WALLS. CaDtaIn.
JULY

Weather permitting Steamer George F.
Pierce viii make trips as follows for the
month Of
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

The subject Of moulting will be con-
sidered in next weeks article
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
geon's Work Unnecessary.

Astoria, N. Y. - "For two. years I
was feeling i'll and took all kinds Of
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
S. j. Wilson g. Son.
Funeral Directors and EmbaImers.

We have the best equipment and carr
the largest stock Of funeral goods
south OF Wilmington. Can phone
% Office: 20 Residence.
Telephone service night and day In
salllng US after 10 pm, call No. 49, home
Calls promptly answered.
Large and Complete Assortment Of
Furniture. Durable and Lastlno.
NE have a nice line OF Carriages, Runa.
bouts and Farm Wagons.
MILTON, DELAWARE.
No charge for distance or wife's serqicea
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
.STRAYERS' BUSINESS COLLEGE
8O1-8O7 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
WIN. a. TRUITT
Licensed Conveyancer

Deeds, Mortgages and Wills carefully
and accurately written.
2Os North St. Milford, Del.
Dec 4-tf
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

New phone No. Bell Market 2679.
GEO. F. PIERCE, Manager,
MILFORD. DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14

Steamer will leave Philadelphia, Pier
10, North Wharves Race Street,
as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-14
RETURNING

Stopping az way landings enroute dow
river
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-23

Conductor on N. o. NJ. & c. Ry,
Louisville, Miss.
~ notice on my trains that
more and more men are smoking
TUXEDO. l am glad to see it,
because It proves ! am right
when ! say it's the finest to.
baoco ever made"
W. E. ADAMS,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-23

d. b. CAMEkON
Conductor on N. o. & n. z. r. 4,
Meridian, Miss. to New Orleans. Ia.
ANY man with a railroad job
needs a steady nerve, and . clear
brain, and that's why smoke
TUXEDO. 1t satisfies my
smoke appetite without the bad
after effects"
d. B. CAMIloH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-23
T. W. MERIWETHER

Conductor on the I. E. r. r.
Memphis, Tenn.
"A conductor has a good many
things to annoy him, and it's a
happy moment TO me when |
can get hold Of my TUXEDO
again. 1t soothes and refreshes
me as no other tobacco ever
could"
T. W. MERIwETHER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-23
]. SITTON
Conductor on |. c. r. r..
Memphis, Tenn.

"My attention was attracted
to TUXEDO on account Of its
fragrant aroma. | thought that
was just the tobacco a conductor
ought to smoke, and ! was right.
It's Just as sweet and delicious
as it Smells"
J. SITToH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-23

Conductor on the |. {, R. r. from
Canton. Miss, to Memphis, Tenn.
"TUXEDO has the best
flavor and gives me the sweetest
smoke OF any tobacco. | see the
boys smoking it all along the
line"
B. B. FORD.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-03-03

It is apparent that Sells and Aus
tin and Littleton have formed a CO.
alition having for its purpose the
parcelling out Of the places ef hon
or in the party, and the sidetrack-
ing Of Hooper and Sanders and Incl
dentally the reputation Of the par
tvs honorable stand for prohibition
and law enforcement. The charge
that former liquor dealers and wet
Democrat have been elected dele
gates from the counties Of Knox
and Hamilton would seem to give
weight to the latter charge of the
governor. 1t is also known that
Mayor Littleton has not pretended
to have any sort Of patience with
the prohibition announcements Of
his party, on the contrary he has
often frankly said that he did not
believe in what he is pleased to call
"sumptuary" legislation. Columbia
Herald.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-03-03

Tom w. Harsh, Of the Memphis
bar, succeeds the late Judge j. W.
Palmer Of the second division Of the
criminal court of Shelby county
(resigned) Gov. Rye having made
the appointment last Saturday,
The new judge comes from Sumner
county and graduated from Cum
berland University about six years
ago.. 1t is no longer necessary for
men to have experience in the law
to make splendid jcdges"- lin fact,
our schools can now graduate ma
terial for the judiciary on very short
notice. Until very recently we had
never heard Of Judge Harsh--nor
had we heard Of anybody who had
heard Of him--but still we hope
that he may make a splendid
judge along a very different line to
that alleged to have been pursued
by his predecessor.