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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
BOOSTERS ELECT.

Richton, Miss, June 3.-The Perry
County Boosters Association held a
well attended meeting at the Favre
Hotel on last evening. at which time
the following officers were elected to
serve during the coming year:
w. NJ Dorset, Richton, president
G. y. Draughn, New Augusta, first
vice president: A. A. McSwaln, New
Augusta, second vice president; w. II.
Clifton, Richtor, third vice president;
l.. A. Wilson, Richton, secretary: }. M.
Anderson. Richton, treasurer. A board
of directors consisting of about forty
men were selected from the county al
large.
II was decided at this meeting to
tclo a bigger and better county IAN
al Richton this year than TO; merry
tie Gates teino set for Oct. l.. 19, y
,anC 81.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
Look and Feel
Clean, Sweet and
Fresh Every Day
Drink a glass of real hot water
before breakfast to wash
out poisons.

Life Is not merely to live. but to
live we'll, eat we'll, digest we'll, work
well, sleep we'll. look well. What
glorious condition to attain. and yet
how very easy it is ii one will only
adopt the morning inside bath.
Folks who are accustomed to feel
dull and heavy when they arise, split
ting headache, stuffy from cold, foul
tongue, nasty breath, acid stomach,
can, instead feel as fresh as a daisy
by opening the sluices of the system
each morning and flushing out the
whole of the internal poisonous stag
nant matter.
Everyone, whether ailing. sick or
we'll, should, each morning, before
breakfast, drink a glass of real hot
water with a teaspOonful Of limestone
phosphate in it to wash from the
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the
previous days indigestible waste.
sour bile and poisonous toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and pun flying
the entire alimentary canal before
putting more food into the stomach.
The action of hot water and limestone
phosphate on an empty stomach is
Wonderfully invigorating. 1t cleans
OUT dll tue SOuI lCi i4Sht"CiNiAS' S0'OSf
waste and acidity and gives one
splendid appetite for breakfast. While
YOU are enjoying your breakfast tho
water and phosphate is quietly eX-
tracing a large volume OF water from
the blood and getting ready tpr
thorough flushing o. all the lhslaa
organs.
The millions of people who are
bothered with constipation bilious
SPELLS stomach trouble, rheumatism'
others who have sallow skins. blood
disorders and sickly compilations ara
urged to get a quarter pound q aine'
stone phosphate from IL afeE store
which will cost very itfia IS
sufficient to make
] nonnced crank g
internal sanitation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
RAILROAD COMMISSION.

Jackson, Miss, June Secretary
James Galceran. of the Railroad COM
mission, today gave out a copy OF the
docket of cases that will be consld-
cred bv the commission when it meets
next Tuesday and Wednesday.
The cases on the docket are as fol
lows:
Citizens of Charleston against va
ZOO and Mississippi Valley Railroad,
netition to move the depot nearer
town, June 7.
Commission against Southern Rail
way in Mississippi, in reference to
erecting sheds for the protection OF
June 6.
NatcheG Chamber of Commerce
against Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Railroad, in regard to rates on bag
iging, cotton ties, etc, June 6.
Ha.lehurst Oil Mill and Fertilizer
Company against Illinois Central Rail
road, in regard to rates on cotton
seed, June g.
Citizens of Laurel against Laurel
Light and Railway Company in re-
gard to extending street car line on
ISeventh avenue Case heard on May
l19 and taken under advisement.
Commission against Southern Rail-
way in Mississippi, in regard to aban-
doning spur track on the Napanee
branch, June Z.
Commission against all railroads, in
regard to revising the tariffs and dis
lance tables, June Z,
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Rail
road, ex parte in regard to a petition
to discontinue Myles station, June z.
Commission against Southern Rail
way in Mississippi in regard to i'm
pr0vements in the passenger station
at ltta Bena, June 6.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
RAISE CRIMSON CLOVER.

Yazoo City, Miss, June 3.-Yazoo
t ounty Is coming to the front in a gal
lop in the matter of diversificatiOn,
and this is being manifested by the
extensive planting of crimson clover,
small patches of which may be found
in every section of the county. The
seed from this crimson clover is being
gathered This week and saved for next
years crop. and the acreage will be
largely increased in every section Of
the county next year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
For Commissioner.

The News is authorized to announce
NJ. r. SfIEEIAN as a candidate for
commissioner Of the city OF Hatties-
burg, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary OF June 6.
The News is authorized to announce
L. McAULAY as a candidate for COM
missioner of the city of Hattiesburgs
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary of June G. 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
LEONARD l.. WARD as a candidate
for commissioner of the city OF Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary of June 6. 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
G. B. CAPERTON as candidate for
Commissioner of the City of Hatties-
burg. subject to the action of the Dem.
ocratic primary of June 9Th. 1916.
The News Is authorized TO announce
CAPT. A. FARLEY as a candidate
for commissioner or the city of Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary of June 6. 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
w. A. JOHNSON as a candidate for
commissioner of the city of Hatties-
burg. subject to the action CT the
Democratic primary of June 8.
The News is authorized to announce
J. f. BOWLING as a candidate for
commissioner of the city OF Hatties-
burg, subject to the action OF the
primary of June 6, 1916.
The News is authorized to Announce
A. C. DUCKWORTH as candidate
for commissioner of the City of Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary of June 6. 1916.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
BOY SCOUTS CAMP.

University of Mississippi, June .
RAY II. Legate, secretary of the uh'
versity of Young Mems Christian AS
sociation. left early this morning WITH
the Boy Scouts of Oxford for seven
dav camp at Tully Lake, near Malone
Miss. The scouts making the trip are
Henry Gotten, Nicholas Gotten. Taui
FUR McGehee Whiteway. John FAX
,uer. Walter Lawshee, Watson camp
bell. Lake Campbell. Wayne SNORT
Robert Ramey. l.. b. Cresswel, nd
raoh" Hitler. Boone and Pegues
Mr.. Legate and the boys were ac-
companied by Blake w. Godfrey state
secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. and Tour
university students, Little Seotchie
Mccall. Sidney Lanier Hester Percy l..
.Rainwater and Charlie W. Fulton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
FAMOUS LECTURER DIES

Meridian, Miss, June 3--R. o. Smith
Df this city famous as a lecturer and
character delineator, died this after
noon at the Meridian Sanitarium after
a short illness. He was known all over
Ifhe State. and in many other states
as an entertainer of great power. HIS
body will be taken to Georgetown, KY,
his old home. tomorrow, where the en-
terment will be made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03

IMPETUS TO AUTO BUSINESS
Fayette, Miss, June &c. Ii. Vaughn
has taken over the garage heretofore
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
AUGUST Is DATE FOR
FIRST STATE PRIMARY
HOLLY SPRINGS MAN is MADE
CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.

Jackson. Miss, June 3.--Steve w.
Mullins of Holly Springs, was elected
chairman, and Joseph K. Norwood. OF
Magnolia, was chosen secretary, at
meeting of the state Democratic eA-
ecutive committee, held in the Senate
chamber of the capitol at 10 O'Clock
this morning
No factional fight developed. The
meeting was called to order by Lieu
tenant Governor Lee NJ. Russell, ana
the temporary organization was made
permanent.
Twenty of the "A members of the
committee were present in person on
by proxy.
On motion of w. F. Gray, holding a
proxy for j. w. P. Boggan, the state
executive committee requested the
county committees to divide equally
between the candidates for congress,
senate and supreme court the cost OF
printing the ballots and Transporting
the ballot boxes, and calling the at
tention of such committees to section
37r8 of the code, governing primary
elections.
On motion OF Mr. Gray the commit
tee designated Tuesday, August 10, as
the date for the first primary for the
e
congressman and supreme court
Judges. and named September as the
date for tho second primary. The
committee agreed to meet again on
Tuesday. August /, II days before the
first primary. to declare the party
nominees for Offices those who have no
opponents up to that time.
A motion was adopted requesting tue
county executive committees to sehd
the names of their chairman and sec
retaries to the secretary OF the state
committee at once. so that he cO1iu
obey the law and furnish the isl %
snch names to the candidates. on
motion of Mr. McLauria the commit
tee will ask the county committees fof
contributions of $3.50 from each coun-
~ to help defray the expenses OF the
State committees. saa .W
This was the first meeting OF inc
new state committee. 1t was called
by Judge Robert Powell, the only mem
har VIM resides in the capital. 1t h&d
been reported that Judge Powell would
he a candidate for the chairmanShlP'
hut no declined to allow his name to DC
put in nomination.
Mr. Mullins is banker Of Holly
Springs. Mr.. Norwood filed the posi-
t;on of secretary on the old commit
tee.
The following executive committee
mon were present in person or by
proxy:
First District. A. J. Mcintyre, proxy
held bv !. NJ. Vardaman; J. W. +
Boggan. proxy held by W. F. Gray; J.
T. Savage.
Second District, John kuykenoail'
nroxv held by w. J. Buck; Steve W.
Mullins. w w. Williamson.
Third District, S. D. Nelll' proxy
held by ]. R. Mcdowell; S. G. Kern.
Fourth District, H. f. King
Fifth District, c. w. Thigpin, W. -
+. Bennett. proxy held by }. K NC
Dowell.
Sixth District, Minis Williams, a. ?
Hinton, w. J. Pack, proxy held by Lee
NJ Russell.
Seventh District, S. Kemp W. -
Mounger. proxy held by Pat MuiVlhiii :
Jos. E. Norwood.
Eighth District. S. u. McLaufih
Robert Powell. C. II. Williams, proxy
held by Judge Robert Powell
Absent, and not represented oy
proxy. w. X. Herrin, of the thira hls
trict; J. T. Dunn and E. q. Whiteheau
of the fourth district; G. E. WILSON, o.
s>4ca n. tot
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ROBERT ATWELL DIES.

EIlisville, Miss, June 3.-Robert AT
well. aged -. son of the fate BEL
iamin Atwell. died yesterday and was
hurled in The city cemetery TO-DAY
Rev. C r. lass, pastor OF the Baptls'
Church. conducted the services
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03

any due, he assessed for the subway
that is TO he Quilt under the railroad
tracks on Twenty-sixth Avenue, near
which the Lyon property is situated
has been postponed until Monday a
large array OF legal talent will appear
in the case
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Mayor.

The News is authorized to announce
r. e. BATSON as a candidate for
Mayor of Hattiesbusg, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary OF
June 6.
The News is authorized to announce
]. EMERSON GRAY as a candidate
for Mayor of Hattiesburg, subject TO
the action of the Democratic primary
of June 6.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
MISSISSIPPI NEWS

managed by Victor McCaleb at this
place and has employed an expert me-
chanic to take charge of the repair de
partment
The improvements in the public
roads of Jefferson and adjoining coun
ties has given quite an impetus to the
automobile business in this section.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-03
LYON CASE POSTPONED.

Nel'G'in. Mis-. .'u2e : The near
ing G he eminent domain proceed
ings aJeht by the city against A. }.
Lyon Go. asking that damages. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18
turn HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed with Sulphur 1t
Darkens so Naturally
Nobody can Tell.

The old time mixture of Sage Tea
and sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair Is grandmoth-
er's recipe. and folks are again using it
to keep their hair a good, even color,
which Is quite sensible. as we are liv-
ing in an age when a youthful appear.
ance Is of the greatest advantage.
Nowadays, though. we don't have the
troublesome task Of gathering the sage
and the mussy mixing at home. All
drug stores sell the ready to-use prod
uct, improved by the addition of other
ingredients, called "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" for about so cents
"a bottle. 1t is very popular because
nobody can discover it has been ap-
piled. Simply moisten your comb or a
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, but what delights the
ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound, IL that, besides beautifully
darkening the hair after few applica-
tions, 1t also produces that soft lustre
and appearance of abundance which Is
so attractive. This ready to use prep
aration Is a delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire a more youthful
appearance. It Is not intended for the
cure, mitigation or prevention of dis
ease,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18

Unless you are well adv2nced IN YoaTe
your hand should Be steady.
II your hand, your thumb Or foot
erembles when you try to hold II still,
= shs lines are 6haky when you write,
u you have tremors Of your lips or chin,
your nerves need strengthening.
These signs often precede Z serious
nervous breakdown. In meeting this
condition it 10 necessary to exercise care
IN the die !. and take . nefvine tonic.
DR.. Williams' Pink Pills contain in-
Krediepts that build up the nerves as
the same time that they tone up tho
system in general end their value in
preventing nervous disorders from de-
veloping cannot bo disputed.
They are especially recommended for
nervous, rundown people because they
are non.alcoholic tonic.
II you We any nervous troubles
write today to tn DR.. Williams Medi.
e;ae Co. schenectady, N. Y. for their
little book on '.ervous dis rders. Il
gives methods Of home treatment and
directions regarding hygiene that every
one should have. A diet book will also
BE- sent free on request.
Dr.. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale
People arc sold by your own druggist
or will be sent direct by mail, postpaid,
on receipt of price, 80 cents per boz.
ok boxes for S2.5Q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18

The SkoWhegan Woman's Association
was organized at a meeting in the
Philathea rest rooms Monday night.
with the following officers: President.
Lizzie T. Hussey: secretary, Miss Ger
trude Carter: treasurer, Miss Edith
Gledhill; matron, Miss Iva Holway: di-
rectors. Mrs. Lois Patten, Mrs. Alice
Lang. Mrs. Martha Griffin. Mrs. Eva
Walker. Mrs. Mary Rodrick, Mrs. Su-
sic Morne. A committee to draw up a
constitution was appointed. consisting
Of Miss Dorothy NJ. Elliott and Miss
Gertrude Carter, which will report at
a meeting in the rest rooms next Mon
day evening. Up to Monday night the
association had 81 members and
great many more Of the women inter-
ested in the associa sion have not yet
been seen in regard to joining. The as
ISOLATION plans to hold quarterly meet
ines to hear reports of matron and d.
rectors. while the ordinary business
will be transacted by the directors
alone. The rooms will be taken over
from the Philathea Society on Nov. /.
after being closed week or so in or
der to clean them and get them in good
order. The association Is very fortu-
nate in securing Miss Iva Holway to
act as matron. She will continue her
fancy work here and have her goods
on exhibition in the rest rooms.
The adjourned session of the Octo-
Der term Of the probate court was held
at the court house Tuesday with Judge
c. 0. Small OF Madison presiding.
Among the attorneys present was
Judge Augustine Simmons Of North
Arson.
One new case Of diphtheria was re-
ported Monday. making the 18th. The
house occupied by Joseph Thibodeau
was fumigated Sunday. this being
where Emile Thibodeau died Of the
disease. and several other houses have
also been fumigated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Withee of East
Madison. Mr.. and Mrs. x. A. Withee
Of Skowhegan and George Foster Of
Cornville left here by automobile early
Tuesday morning for Boston and
Springfield. The gentlemen will attend
tho National Dairy show in Springfield.
while the ladies will visit Mrs. George
Smith Of Boston. the granddaughter Of
Mrs. x. A. Withee. They will return
Friday Or Saturday. .---
Mrs. Ann Palmer left Tuesday noon
for Bangor. where she will pass the
winter with the family Of her brother.
Luther Palmer. ]. Harvey White. for
whom she has been housekeeper for
several years, has closed his home for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18
REbEkAH HEAD
IS H0N0RED BY
BANGOR LODGE

Bangor, Me-, Oct. IA reception was
given Monday night in Odd Fellows hall
to Mrs. Elizabeth Kicker Of Lisbon. State
president Of the Rebekah Assembly OF
Maine. which opens it's annual session
Tuesday,
In the receiving line were ZION. John
E. Bunker Of Bar Harbor. grand mas
ter Of the Grand Lodge; Hon. Willis E.
Parsons of Foxcroft, deputy grand mas
ter; Mrs. Florence Marion Of Kingman.
vice president OF the Rebekah Assem-
bly,; Mrs. Julia Marley of Gardiner. war
den; Miss Grace Walton of Belfast. Sec
Rotary; Mrs. Sarah Weymouth Of Bidde-
ford. treasurer; Mrs. Elizabeth Foster
Marshall and NJ. E. Kicker of Lisbon.
A musical and literary program was fol-
lowed by collation. Delegates from all
over the State attended.
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RIDGE ROAD

Warren Tozier is improving from MS
recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Howe called at l..
p. Howe's on Sunday.
Carol Ellis has gone to Springfield
Mass, to attend the National DahS
show.
The Misses Bertha and Barrie Now
eli of Waterville visited their cousih'
F. E. Novel;. Sunday
Mrs. r. A. Sturtevant OF oakiahu
Heights visited her son, L. r. our
tevant, last Saturday. -,
Mrs. Mamie Nye Koran and two emu
aren of Mercer passed several days
last week with Mrs. Sarah Eins. -
Howard Ellis is, boarding WIN n'e
mother. Mrs Sarah Ellis and heiplhs
F. F. NOVEL; pick apples.
Mrs. Chester Emery has gone TO ba'n
"a visit her sister. Mrs. John Marsh
Ear, Nye of Mercer and Miss jose
mime Nye Of East Orange. N. J.' pass
ed Thursday evening at Fred brawns'
NJ Mrs. Louise Currier, who was taken
.ud6enly i'll one day last week, Is mucn
better. -.,-.
Marguerite Craig passed the week
end as the guest Of Mrs. L. B. Lewis
at Winthrop Center. ~
Principal and Mrs. D. T. Harthorn
Of waterviIle called at Glencraisen
Saturday.
Alphonse Vale, who has been work.
ing for John Harris for the past year.
has gone to work for the Hollingsworth
4 whitney Co. on Bald mountain.
Again A. e and D. W. Ellis nave
scored success with their cattle and
sheep, taking % blue ribbons and IA
second ribbons at the Four County
Fair at Pittsfeld.
Mrs. Almon Goodwin passed last
week with her daughter. Mrs. Merlin
JOY, at South Paris and visited her
son, Roscoe, at North Paris.
Stewart Russell Austey OF Corona.
Long Island. N. Y. who has been
boarding with his uncle. H. B. Stew
art for the past three months. has re-
turned to his home.
Mrs. Kate B. Ellis addressed a Well
fare meeting at Abbot village last
Sunday on 1.-THE Health of Home and
School," using a streopticon. She also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18
An Old Fashioned
Home Remedy

Many men and more women are
often ailing and poorly, without being
really sick. They feel mean and out
Of sorts, restless and nervous. with
little appetite. weak stomach. and
maybe suffer from frequent sick
headaches and bilious attacks. In
other words, they are all rundown"
and need something that will build
them up. A good remedy for this
purpose is Il. F." Atwood's Medicine.
While not a cure-all, it acts as a gen.
eral tonic and conditioner. toning the
stomach, improving the appetite, puri-
fying the blood and stimulating the
liver. So thorough that it will bcne-
st the biggest man. and 80 safe that
it may be taken by. the weakest
woman OF ffailest child. The family
standby for over sixty years.
~ . 81 beaa1s q ys0 neessse ceses.
e wsi1e es-asS - Gpse eanaee.
- z" Me6sias c., ksstl..a. Me
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the present and will stay at Hotel OK
ford during the winter
Miss Clara Libby Of Fairfield is
bookkeeper in the Office Of the Maine
Spinning Co. taking the position made
vacant by the resignation Of Miss Fio-
let Robinson.
Miss Beatrice Genthner returned
home Monday night from a trip to Twin
Mountain, n. H.. She was accompanied
by Miss Florence Bangs Of Portland.
who will visit with her here for time.
Miss Gala Kennedy has returned
from Brooks, Me-. where she has been
for treatment.
Miss Cornne Salley has, a position as
stenographer in the Office OF First Sc
lectman Clyde II. Smith.
Judge f. II. Brazzell of Fairfield was
in town on business Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Chute was in Waterville
Tuesday. calling on friends.
Company + is to get a royal vel
| come on it's return to Skowhegan, ac-
cordng to plans now being made by a
committee Of the citizens consisting of
Carleton P. Merrill. Forrest Cross and
Edward E. Estabrooke The new mill
tary company Of the Maccabees. No.
10, has just received its new rifles and
will be out in full numbers to salute
the boys. 1t is rumored that the old
cannon that decorates the lawn at the
Municipal building will be put into &C
tive service, down on the river bank.
provided q gunner of sufficient courage
can be secured to risk his life for the
cause The members Of Russell Post
have been asked to come out once more
as they did when the boys entrained
for the front three months ago to as
sist as escorts. 9here will be one miss
ing from the ranks, however. Henry A.
Varney having died in the summer. The
order Of march will be to the Armory
and then to the Grand Army hall in the
Dodge block. whore the boys will be
Toasted. The public will be permitted
to enter after the banquet and there will
be no end Of anecdotes and yarns by
the boys. to whom the GREATNESS at
tention will probably give considerable
inspiration. The date Of this event
knows now when the boys will be mus
tered out at Augusta. <~
Your money isn't safe anywhere these
days, as was proved at the County jail
Saturday, when James Morrow woke UP
to the fact that his roll Of bills to the
amounts Of $50 was missing. He made
some ado about the money and Sher-
in Thompson told the Ave who were
confined in the tier together he would
give them half an hour to find the mon
ey. When he returned 1t had been
found in the bunk Of Medford Galway
though he claimed he did not take it
from Morrow. ...-+ .a-