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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
VARYING Color Of the Eye.

Eyes, as we know, are apt to vary
.nsiderably in shades OF color in the
zane individual frem time TO tines
Fact that explains why Wordsworth's
familiar description of Coleridge as
noticeable man with large gray eyes
does not quite agree with Carlyles
impression that his eyes were of a
light hazel, nor this again with the
writer who found them Tight gray.
prominent and Of liquid brilliancy. %
though the orb itself retreated to the
innermost recesses OF the brain"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17

Mr.. E. B. Buckingham, who
has been very low for some time,
is reported to be- some better.
His sons, Jas. T. Buckingham,
of Palestine. Texas. and Eugene
B. Buckingham, of Van Buren,,
Ark, were called here because
of his illness.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
That Grim White Spectre,

Pneumonia, follows on the heels
of neglected cough or cold.
Delay no longer. Mansfeld's
Cough Bal;am. Price SOC and
$1.OO. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
Coveted By All

but possessed by few-a beauti-
full head of hair. If yours is
streaked with gray, or is harsh
and stiff, you can restore it to
its former beauty and luster by
using La Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.0O. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
explanation Enough.

Pansenger-"That last station war
my destination. sab. Why, sab. didn't
you stop thers" Conductor-"We
don't stop there any more. The en-
gineer is mad at the ststion agent"
SACRED Heart Review.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
The New Plumbing Firm

For your wants in Plumbing
see Wilhite & Turner, the Plumb
ing with the long life. Our
stock will be complete at all
times and prices right. No. ZIG
Main st. Both Phones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
Coughs and Colds
are Dangerous!
One out Of every three people
die Of Lung Diseases-all
!" started with a Cough.
At First Sign of Cough take
DR.. Kings New Discovery.

DIR. Kings New Discovery.
Few of us realize the danger of
Coughs and Colds. We consider
them common and harmless all
ments. However statistics tell us
every third person dies of lung
ailment.
Dangerous Bronchial and Lung
diseases often follow a neglected
cold. AS your body struggles
against cold germs, no better aid
can be had than DIR. Kings New
Discovery Its merit has been
tested by old and youngf In use
over As years. Get a bottle to-day.
Avoid the risk of serious Lung
ailments. All druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17

DIR. B. F. Jackson, Celebrated
Physician
handed down to PROSPERITY his
famous prescription for female
troubles. Now sold under the
name of "Femenina." Price
SOC and $1.00. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as e
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-02-17
local News
Best quality Cement.

Best quality Cement.
N Hawkins & Hodges.
lMr. R. H. Lyon spent Sunday
Starkville.
7WANTED Corn.
N Adams & Neubert.
Il Mr.. H. G. Anglin, of Winona,
in the city this week.
p WANTED Corn.
y Adams & Neubert.
A Mr.. A. c. Cox left yesterday
3pr Memphis where he went for
In operation.
For SALE-Milk. butter and
Dream. Mrs. c. D. Kay.
q Miss Augusta Morris is visit
|bg relatives in Macon and
augusta, Ga.
WANTED-To exchange good
buggy and harness for milk cow.
J. T. Stanford.
Mrs. Marvin Smith leaves to-
Jay for Houston to spend some
'fme with relatives.
WANTED Roomers and Board
ers. Gatlin ST., near Monroe.
Mrs. j. L. Jones.
n To rent three rooms fronting
3he street. Separate entrance.
j. M. Haley.
" Mrs. j. Rubel and Mrs. B. F.
Rosenstiel left Wednesday for
Memphis to attend the opera.
Z Don't have your plumbing in
failed before getting our prices.
4 Sanitary Plumbing Co.
3 Fine Buff Orpington and White
ISyyandotte Eggs for sale. $l.00
Dor 15. J. M. Haley.
Y Mr.. and Mrs. Yuma Howell, Of
aberdeen, were guests Of Mr.
Ptnd Mrs. w. D. Garner first of
he week.
Y Pure White Orpington eggs.
81. 80 for 16.
\ Mrs. Dave HILL.
II Okolona, Miss, Route 3
DIR. A. F. Wicks left last week
Dor Memphis where he went for
'hedical treatment. He was ac-
($ompanied by Mrs. Wicks.
" For Rent Ezell residence on
Adams Street. Newly pape.'ec
lind repaired. Apply to I. }
Keeney or w. P. Knox.
Messrs Geo. H. Rabbit, H. E.
King, j. A. Rutledge and W. j.
|Williams are attending a meeting
lbf the State Grand Lodge at
A1reenville this week.
n MONEY TO LOAN-On well i'm
proved, progressive farmers
Hands at reasonable rates. Apply
|to w. E. Roberts, Jr., at A. T.
Btovall's office.
Y The Okolona Industrial School
kent us some very fine yams this
week grown on the School farm.
Nhese show conclusively that
POTATOES can be grown on the
Pprairie soil.
Mr.. B. Catchings has returned
No this city accompanied by his
|wife and little girl, and expects
Ito make his home here in the
future. He is in the plumbing
business.
Y For SALE-One pure Duroc
IlJersey Boar Pig ready for
Service. Price $1,000.
R. H. Haughton,
Okolona, Miss.
Mrs. j. L. Lyon spent a few
ldays with her children in Ponto-
stoc last week. She was accom-
banned home by her grand
Ndaughter, Miss Bessie Higgins,
Sof Jasper, Tenn.
] We much desire your presence
Pplease oh Ratchet and oh cherry
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Pennsylvania R. RS Wonderful Record

Not a single passenger has been
killed on any of the lines embraced in
the Pennsylvania Railroad system N
the past two years. and three years
have passed since a PASSENGER was
killed on the lines east of Pittsburg.
The average number of passengers
carried each year has been 106, 800, 900
This record for safety shows what
can be done when managers and the
employers set their minds on thing.
Travelling by rail has become less haz-
ardous than travel in any other way
Horseback riding is much more dan
gerous, and automobiling is so peril
Gus that if the railroads killed as many
as die from motorcar accidents in pro
portion to the number riding the news
papers would be filed with the hor-
rible toll.
The rule of safety first is being oh.
served, and it is proving to be a good
one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Governor Harrington Inaugurated

Beneath cloudy skies, and in part
drizzling rain, the new Governor Of
Maryland, Emerson R. Harrington,
was inaugurated on Wednesday at
Annapolis. The unpropitious weather
made the crowd in attendance some
what smaller than was anticipated,
but it was a good sized one just the
same. The Governor and his family
were escorted from Baltimore We'd
nesday morning by a committee of
Senators and Assemblymen. In the
House of Delegates chamber, before a
Joint meeting of the General Assem-
bly,, he delivered his inaugural ad-
dress. which contained strong and
definite statement on the economy
question. He was Immediately es-
corted to the Senate chamber where
the oath of office was administered by
Chief Justice Boyd, of the Court Of
Appeals. The newly installed Cover
nor, with his official family, then re-
viewed the parade from the steps of
the State House. A number of com
panies of the State Militia Joined in
the parade, among them Company f,
of Elkton. The civic organizations
participating were few. Immediately
after the parade the Governor held a
public reception in the old Senate
Chamber of the Capitol.
Upon the conclusion of the recep-
ton the Governor and his family re-
tired to their rev home in the EXecu-
tive r7ansion from which Governor
Coldsborouph and his famil,: had re-
moved the dav before.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Local Option Bill Framed

The measure which the temperance
forces of Maryland will present to the
Legislature providing for a Statewide
vote on the proposition to make the
State dry has been framed and ap-
proved and Is awaiting the action Of
the lawmaking body The bill pro-
vides for a special election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the third
Monday in September, 1916. The date
fixed for the passing of the liquor
traffic, in case a majority of the quail
fed voters of the State vote favor Of
the proposition, is May l. 1918.
The first section fthe bill requires
that the Government shall give notice
by publication in two newspapers pub
lished in each county of the State and
in three newspapers published in Bal
timore City. one of which shall be
printed in the German language, Civ
ing at least three months notice Of
the special election, and shall cause to
be issued necessary Writs of the vari-
Gus boards of election supervisors,
calling a special election on the 10Th
day of September, 1916. 1t is also
provided that not less than 30 days be-
fore said election the Secretary of
State shall certify to the boards of
supervisors of elections. of the coun-
ties and city, whose duty it shall Ne
to give notice by advertisement and
otherwise. of said special election in
the same manner as provided by law
for the general election.
Among other things the bill pro-
vides that if the majority of voters
vote against the proposition. the pre-
sent existing laws shall remain in eff
feet This would mean that Cecil
county, for instance, would still r4
main dry. as now.
The bin provides that if a majority
Of the voters are in favor of the pro.
position, as shown by the procIama-
tion Of the Governor. then on and af.
ter the first day of May, one thousand
nine hundred and eighteen, it shall he
unlawful for any person or persons,
social club, firm or corporation to
manufacture for sale, sell or purchase
for sale, transport for sale dispense
or otherwise dispose of any alcoholic.
splrltuous, VinOus, fermentcd distilled
or malt liquors or Intoxicating bitters
within this State except for medical.
SclcLttlc. sacramento or mechanical
purposes, as may be allowed under
the provisions Of such acts as the Cen
eral Assembly Of Maryland shall pass
at its regular session held next after
the date of such election allowing
such sale for such purposes. And
any person. persons, social club. firm
or corporation manufacturing, selling,
dispensing or disposing of any alco-
hoIlc. spirituous, vinous, fermented,
distilled or malt liquors shall be LA
bic for all the penalties now or here
after prescribed for manufacturing
selling. dispensing or disposing of al
c,ohollc, spirituous. vinous. fermented.
distilled, malt and Intoxicating liquors
without a license.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Supreme Court Hits Medicine Fakes

After 10 years of Legislation and
litigation, the Supreme Court decided
recently that Congress had enacted
finally constitutional law regulating
statements as to the curative effect 5
of medicines in interstate commerce.
The decision was rendered by Justice
Hughes. Numerous actions against
drug concerns are expected to fol-
low it.
For time it was urged by the Gov
ernment officials that the 1906 pure
food law designated as misbranded
drugs or medicines which were ac-
companled in interstate commerce by
knowingly false statements about the
curative effects of the compounds. The
Supreme Court decided. however, that
the 1906 law applied only to misbrand-
ing as to the identity or composition
of drugs. In response to a resulting
message from President Taft. Con-
gress in 1912 enacted the Sherley
amendment, which the Supreme Court
today held struck precisely at mis-
statements, either on the label or in
printed circulars accompanying medi-
cines.
"We find no ground" said Justice
'iuShSo, iol saying tIldI SoHSIeS5
may not condemn interstate transpor-
tation of swindlig preparations ac-
companied by false and fraudulent
statements as well as lottery tickets"
The Justice held that Congress had
not entered the field of difference of
opinions between schools and practi-
toners, but had merely sought to ex-
clude "false and fraudulent" state
ments from interstate commerce. He
held the law was not speculative in its
nature, because an intent to deceive
was fact as susceptible as other
facts in everyday like.
The decision was announced in the
case of Chicago drug concern which
shipped medicine from Chicago to
Omaha, described in an accompanying
circular as compound which it knew
had cured and would cure tuberculosis.
The Government proceeded under the
Sherley amendment to confiscate the
product and the Nebraska Federal
District Court condemned the ship
ments. This action was affirmed by
the Supreme Court
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
THE MARYLAND
LEGISLATURE

This weeks proceedings of the
Maryland Legislature can be told in
few words. Last week things were
tied up because the House of Dele
gates could not organize, being in
snarl over the choice of its Speaker.
After that matter was disposed of by
the election of Philip d. Laird to the
Speakership, the House proceeded TO
name Committee on Organization.
And more trouble broke. The "new
economy" slogan called for a big re-
duction in the Legislative pay roll,
yond all endurance. The "boys" kick.
"workers." Result-more tie-up Of
the Legislature. In other words this
week has been spent largely in wait
ing for the House to get its Commit.
tees ready for work President Camp
bell. of the Senate. had his Commit
tees ready for announcement on Tues
day night. but the Senate has had to
simply adjourn from day to day and
mark time, awaiting the Houses
readiness for action. The Legislature
has been in session from Tuesday
night until Friday noon, but nothing
has been done bevood the work of
Committee construction. 1t is expect
ed to adjourn until Tuesday noon Of
next week. ard at that time the com
mittees will doubtless be ready to 90
to work.
On Wednesday afternoon the Sen
ate confirmed the appointment of
Thomas w. Simmons of Cambridge.
to be Secretary of State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Killed In Auto Accident

Fred F. Vincent a member of the
real estate firm of Vincent & Wilson,
Washington. was killed and his negro
chauffeur, Logan Newman, seriously
injured in an automobile accident on
Thursday afternoon on the State road
near North East. Vincent and his
chauffeur were returning to Washing
ton and one mile south of North East
their car is supposed to have skidded
and turned over. Mr.. Vincent when
found was under the running board
of the car.
The men were found in an uncon-
sclous condition by Charles Ferguson,
of North East, who summoned DR..
Vernon Mcknight. The injured men
were brought to Union Hospital, but
Mr.. Vincent was dead when carried
into the hospital. Newman is serious
ly hurt, but it is thought he will re
cover. The dead man was about 33
years old and married. The county
officials are investigating the accident
1t was at first reported that the car
was run into by large auto truck,
but it is thought that the accident
was caused by the skidding of the car
A meeting of all the County Agents
of Maryland will be held at the Marv-
land Agricultural College next week,
January 17-22.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Elkton Improvement Association

The meeting of the Elkton Improve
ment Association, held Monday even
ing at the Court House, DR.. Mitchell
presiding ard Secretary Joseph Per-
klns at the desk, was well attended.
James f. Evans, Esq. in his report
on the trees of the town, read the
Act of 1914 relative to roadside trees.
The Secretary read letter from State
Forester Besley In regard to the sur
Vey and treatment of trees in any
town. The Association decided to ask
Town Council to take the matter up
with the State Forester.
For the Postotfice Committee DR..
lamar reported that letter had been
received from Congressman Price that
ne would prepare and introduce
bill for Federal y stoffice at Elkton.
The standing committees made rou-
tine reports, except the Legislative
Committee. which was given charge of
the meeting. The Chairman. Henry
M. Mccullough, Esq, reported that
the Committee recommended a more
equitable assessment of town prop
erty; approved a compulsory school
attendance bill; and changes in the
marriage laws of the State.
The Association gave hearty ap-
proval to the compulsory bill of the
Federated Charities and Federation of
Women's Clubs, and after a spirited
discussion decided to urge the follow
ing changes in the marriage laws:--
That age of female to marry without
parental consent be raised to 18 year.,
and that in case of non-residents both
parties be compelled to apply for the
license. and that 96 hours must elapse
between the application for license
and the marriage ceremony.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

The School Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday. Present
Messrs. Falls. Harvey and Pogue.
The board in the morning attended
the funeral of Miss Isabella X. Gal
braith. who for fifty-two years had
been teacher in Cecil County.
Returning to the Office at noon. the
minutes efthe-preyiioulss meeting were
read and approved and bills examine i
approved and ordered to be paid.
The resignation of Mr.. E. F. Bishop
as, Trustee of No. 2. Second, was re-
ceived; also the resignation of Miss
Josephine Aiken as Principal of No. 8,
Second.
Miss Helen S. Davidson was recon-
mended for life certificate.
The Board decided to use all pos
slble influence toward securing the
passage of the compulsory school at
tendance bill soon to be introduced in
the Legislature.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15

Port Deposit. and w. Wylie Hopkins
and w. Worthington Hopkins, both of
Belair. survive.
Mrs. William c. Brogan.
Mrs. Laura NJ. Brogan, wife of
William C. Brogan, died Tuesday at
her home at Cherry Hill aged 81
years. The deceased is survived by
her husband and two sons, Charles and
Paul Brogan, both of Philadelphia.
The funeral was held yesterday
(Friday) with services at the house
at 2 o'clock, and interment at Cherry
Hill cemetery.
Stacy Glancer.
Mr.. Stacy Glancer, coal and lum-
ber dealer of Chester, Pa, died Thurs
day of last week at his home in thac
city. His widow, formerly Miss
Elizabeth Jenness. of West Noting
ham, this county. survives.
William Lowry.
William Lowry, of Singerly, Md,
died suddenly on Tuesday night last
in his 23d year. He is survived by
his mother and two brothers.
The funeral services will be held on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the
M. f. Church of Cherry Hill; inter
ment in adjoining cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Chesapeake City Shoot

The Chesapeake City Gun Club held
a poultry shoot on Saturday. In class
A, William ArTants won a turkey, be-
ing high gun, with % out of 25; III
class b, the turkey went to Howard
Pyle, with 20, and in class C, John
Harris was victorious with IA.
Glass A-W. Arrants. %; R. Reo5,
q; n. Bouchelle, Is; f. Arrants, 10;
a. Pyle, II.
Glass B.-H. Hael, IS; C. Stephens.
Il; II. Everett, II; H. Pyle, 20; H.
Howard, 13; H. kibler. 20.
Glass &C. Ellison, s.; J. Harris, IA;
J. Lupfer. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
WEEKS WEDDINGS
TaylOr-Fillingame.

Mr.. w. Ashley Taylor. son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Taylor, of Cecilton,
and Miss Marian Fillingame, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Film
game. of Bohemia Manor, were quiet
ly married last Saturday morning by
the Rev. William Schouler, in Trinity
P. E. Church. Elkton. Only the i'm
mediate relatives were present. At
ter a trip to Baltimore and Washing
ton they will reside in Cecilton. where
the groom is associated with his fa-
ther as contractor and builder.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
COUNTY BOARDS

The Orphans Court of Cecil County
met in regular session on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week. Present
Hon. James j. McCauley. Chief Judge;
Hon. Milton S. Sentman and Hon.
Alexander P. Jackson. Associate
Judges.
Sundry claims against estates Of
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds Approved.
Bond of Mary M. Hopkins and DR..
G. H. Richards, administrators C. t. a.
of Washington w. Hopkins; bond of
Edwin S. Dorcus. administrator of s.
Alice Dorcus; bonr of Hannah M.
Boyle and Thomas H. Cummings, ex-
ecutors of Patrick Boyle; bond Of
Walter S. Childs and John Swisher,
executors of Rachel P. Childs.
Accounts Passed.
First and final account of Frank
Hessey, administrator of Mary Hes
sey, and distribution struck on same;
first and final accountu of Belle Fryer,
administrators of Samuel D. Fryer;
first and final account of Philip Craig
ID Elmeda Craig, administrators of
Elizabeth j. Craig.
Court adjourned to meet in special
session on the 9th inst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The County Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday. Present,
William R. Cameron. President; John
F. Johnson and j. Frank Blake.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved and sun
dry claims against the county were
examined, approved and ordered to be
paid.
A delegation from the Ninth dis
trict asked for an improved gravel
road between Bay View and Farming
ton.
Mr.. Dunbar presented a petition for
repairs on the road from the Elkton
and Newark road toward Frank Cor
riden's on the Chestnat Hill road and
then to Iron Hill depot
An order was passed bv the Board
PERMITTING Commissioner Blake to re-
pair the Bohemia Bridee, one-fourth
of same to be covered with new plank.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Marriage Licenses

William Ashley Taylor. of Cecilton,
and Marian a. Fillingame, of Chesa-
peake City.
Arthur McCummings and Bertha
Moore. both of Rising Sun.
Milford G. Gatchell and Rhoda NJ.
Ferguson, both of North East.
Frank B. Long of Middletown, Del.
and Susie A. Reed of ChesapeakeCity
County Agent Marsh has just re-
turned from a weeks vacation trip
spent in assisting DR.. Hill, Director
of Institutes, in Somerset and Dor
chester counties. He talked on ferti-
Liers, lime and manure at Marion,
Princess Anne. Pocomoke City, Snow
Hill and Berlin and reports that the
meetings We're we'll attended and the
farmers much interested in subjects
presented for discussion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15
Basketball

The Elkton High School gave Clo-
yer Academy of Wilmington a set
back Wednesday night in Mechanics
Hall. by defeating them 41-27. Giles
and R. Dunbar starred for the High
School and Aiken and Lutz featured
for Glover. The lineup:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-01-15

Field goals--R. Dunbar 4. Giles :,
G. Dunbar 8, Taggart 5, Aiken 5. Lutz
4, Whitehead ?. Foul goals-Taggart
4, Schaffer 3, Aiken 2, Whitehead 3.
Referee-Jack Brown Timekeepers
-Boulden and Creswell. Scorer
Trimbe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
Don't Read Trash.

Everybody wants the best OF eyH'y
thing. II Is a sign Of high standard
Of living. In the end the best is always
the cheapest. Nowhere is this more
true than in what one reads, vet many
who demand the best in everything
else read trash. Everyone is inllu-
enced by what he reads, especially
Young people" said Chester S. Lord
the eminent journalist, in addressing
the Kansas Editorial association, "and
cheap reading must Of necessity breed
cheap thinking ana cheap expression
Of that thoueht--and consequently
cheap moral conduct II Is In this di.
reetion that the sensational press ana
The cheap literature Of the day have
their chief influence. Cheap literature
produces cheap mentality and conse-
quently a cheap people Newspapers
are not valuable chiefly as literature,
but for their portrayal Of life. So
greatly do they vary in the picture Of
life which they present, that ones |
may be judged by the sort |
u periodicals he reads and supports
Leslie's.