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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
Won't You Help the Beleians?

An appeal has come to US from
Headquarters for garments and
bedding for the Belgians. Any
thing from mems clothing down
to babies and the call is especi-
ally for bedding and bed linens.
Mrs. Whiting Ames has this in
charge and if you will phone or
send what you have to her or to
the Red Cross room any after
noon, it will be appreciated.
Please do this at once as our
shipment must be on its way by
the 18th, which is Saturday
week.
Let what YOU give be clean and
not too badly worn and please 90
not send straw nor stiff hats,
derbies, etc., nor anything with
rubber such as suspenders, as it
will not stand the trir.
Okolona Red Cross.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
Lanier Club Z

One of the most delightful
meetings of the season was held
with Mrs. T. ]. Campbell in her
lovely country home on March
9th.
Minutes were read and COM
mittee reports made. The club
voted that the Story Hour for
the children at the Carnegie L.
brary be con inued, and Mrs. H..
C. Adams was appointed to take
charge next Saturday.
1t was found that several
members of the Lanier Club will
attend the District Meeting OF
the Federation of Clubs which
will be held in New Albany
April 9th.
An unusually interesting les
son in the Magazine Course was
taken up, "The Empire on the
Pacific, the land scenic beauty
and thrilling interest.
At the close of the study re-
frashments weresdaintily served
by the hostess and little MI s
Ethel. Reporter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
Breeders Attention

We have a fine black, coming
3 year old, percheron Stallion
which weighs 100 lbs. and has
plenty of style and action. Also
an extra goo1 Jack, black with
whitelpoints, 15a hands high.
weight about 1000, a heavy
boned animal.
Above stock will make 1915
season at Wicks Farm, a miles
east of Okolona on the following
terms: Stallion SIS, Jack $40.
A living foal. insured but if mare
is sold or removed insurance is
forfeited and fee is due. Care
will be taken to prevent acciden :
but not responsible should any
occur.
We solicit your business on the
merit of your stock.
Respectfully,
Martin Eros.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
NON RESIDENT NOTICE

No. 1881.
In Re Estate ON. S. Bivens. deceased
Mrs. SaIlie E. Bivens. Administrators
To A. l.. Bivens. whose address -
Birmingham. Ala, No. 2220 35th
Ave. and Mrs. Matte Hare. whose
address is Deckerville. Ark.
You are commanded to appear ut
the June term Of the Chancesy Court
1918, Of the second District Of Chick
asaw County. Mississippi, on the 3rd
day Of June 1918. and file any excep-
tons you may desire to the Final Re-
port Of SalIie E. Bivens. Administers
trix Of the Estate of N. 5. Bivens.
deceased. which report is now on bic
in my Office in Okolona. and at the
above mentioned time a Motion will
be made to Approve and Confirm the
Final Report OF said Administrators.
This April 2nd, 1918.
w. A. Wilkinson. Clerk.
By w. :. Williams. d. G.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
AVOID MISTAKES
No Need to Experiment with okoIona
Evidence at Hand.

NO Neeo 10 Experiment with Oholond
Evidence at Hand.
There are many well-advertised
kidney remedies on the market to-
day, but none so wei. -reccmmende
none so Okolona recommended, as
Doan's Kidney Pills
w. T. White, P. o. Box No. 1853,
says: 81 had dull pain in the small
Of my back and it was hard for me to
get around. II l bent over, 1t was
hard to straighten up again. I had
suffered for a couple of years and
found nothing that would help me
until / used Doan'9 Kidney Pills. By
the time / had taken half a box, the
pain and weakness in my back left
and my kidneys acted all right Two
boxes OF Doan's Kidney Pills i'm
proved my conditione one hundred
per cent and / have felt much better
ever SINCE
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. White had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

work for me and / know it will help
others if they will give it fair trial. !"
Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, lo8 9Th Ave-,
West, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Why will women drag along from day
to cay, year in and year out, suffering
such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
such letters as this are continually being
published. Every woman who suffers
from displacemcrts, irregularities, in
fammation, liberation, backache, ner-
vousness, or who is passing through the
Change Of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, a trial. Fer
special advice write Lydia E. PinAham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long experience is at your service.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
VIII Always Weieome.

Wit makes its own welcome and
.evels all distinction. No dignity. NO
earning, no force of character can
make any stand against good wit. u
is like ice, on which no beauty Of form.
no majesty of carriage, can plead any
immunity; they must walk gingerly
according to the laws OF ice, or down
they must 60. dignity and all.-Emer
SON.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
Library Hours

Library Hours effective April
l, 1913.
Morning 900 to 1900.
Afternoon 300 to 500.
Evening 1870 to 900, on Mon
day. Thursday and Saturday.
Sunday afternoon 400 to 600.
II. B. Lacey, Pres.
Library Association.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

dW1u pains a II v
nothing seemed to
do me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia e.
Pinkham's V e g e.
table Compound. ]
did SO and got re-
lief right away. |
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it h as
done, such good
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiIi0usneSs
Just try one 5O-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co, manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
ouinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
would.Re Mar+xr.

LADY" said the unshaven man at
the back door, I'm on hunger
strtke.y Well" said the generai
housework person sharply, what do
you want?" Cant you henr? I'm on
a hunger strike. want to bo forcibiy
fed Buffalo Express.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

SHOWING Staple groceries Cney
are selling under the market.
Get one.
Mr.. R. J. West went to Boone
vile last Saturday and spoke in
the interest of the War Savings
Stamp Campaign.
The Gen. W. F. Tucker Chap
ter u. d. C. will meet with Mrs.
Jennie Buchanan Friday after
noon, April 9Th, at 3 O'Clock.
Mrs. II. L. Belts entertained
the members of her Sunday
School class with an Easter egg
hunt last Saturday afternoon.
For SALES. C. Rhode Island
Red Eggs. SLIGO for Is. 80 for
.$1.75. Mrs. G. W. Pigg,
Ind. Phone,
Okolona, Miss.
Messrs. B. F. Ellis and r. j.
West attended meeting Of
the State Bankers Association at
Camp Shelby first of the week.
The best place to order Gus.
tom made suit or have your
clothes cleaned and pressed is at
Hodeck's Toilor and Pressing
Shop.
There will be services at the
Episcopal church Sunday night,
April 7th. conducted by Rev.
Fulford, Everybody invited to
attend.
There were 4214 bales of cot
ton ginned in Chickasaw county,
from the crop Of 1916 compar d
with 5627 bales ginned from II e
crop of 1917.
Miss Montez Kinney left Tues
day for her home in Cullman,
Ala; after spending the winter
here the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
H. H. Kinney.
If you want to see something
good you should see Mary Pick
ford in "The Little American"
at the Mill-Capp Thartre Monday
night, April 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Jagoe
spent first of the week in Hat
tiesburg and Mr.. Jagoe attended
the meeting of the State Bank
ers Association at Camp Shelby.
For RENT April LIST, 60 acre
good pasture. Plenty water and
shade. Tel. 38L Shannon,
]. C. Mccarthy,
okolona. R. 2,
Mr.. w. E. Savage attended
the meeting of the State Bank
ers Association at Camp Shelby
this week. He was accompanied
to Hattiesburg by Mrs. Savage.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Povall, of
Tupelo, spent a short while here
Sunday the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Quinn. They were
accompanied home Sunday even
ing by Misses Ervie Quinn and
Faustina Alvarez.
Thuel Burnham will give a
concert here Friday night, April
26th. The Paris Gil Bias says:
HE is a master of the piano. "
The London Daily Mail says
His performance yesterday
afternoon placed him in that
class of virtuosi almost beyond
criticism"
Saturday will open the drive
for the third Liberty Loan. The
management of the different
features of the day is under a
ladies committee and we may
expect something worth while.
If you want, to see and know
what happens be on the lookout
all, day Saturday. There will be
parades, music, speaking and
what not. Be on hand.
/
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
Local News.

For Taxi call Hopkins Hotel.
Day and night service. 4tp
Mr.. R. j West spent lone day
last week in West Point.
Mr.. C. B. McAbee, of Houlka,
was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Everett Ivy left first of
the week for Camp Pike.
The Little American" at the
Mill-Capp Theatre April 18th.
Mrs. Redwood, of Meridian,
visited friends here this week.
Mrs. Theo Brand, of Houston,
visited friends here this week.
Mr.. L. P. Haley made a bust
ness trip to Tupelo last Friday.
Just received a car of .buggies.
AQdInS W NeuDert.
Mrs. Emma Brewster is visit
ing relatives in Muskogee, Okla.
THE Fighting TraiP' at the
Mill-Capp Theatre Saturday night
Mrs. Edgar Parchman. of
Memphis, is visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. Adam Gates. of Camp
Beauregard, is visiting his moth
er here.
Mrs. w. E. Ward, of Stark
vile, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Henson.
Mr. C. H. McInnis made a
business. trip to Meridian first t
the week.
The Red Cross wishes to bor-
row three or four sewing
machines.
The Woodmen Circle will meet
Friday afternoon, April 9Th, at
four o'clock.
Billie Burke in "Gloria's Ro7
nance" at the Mill Capp Theatre
Friday night.
Mrs. Bradford, head nurse at
the Houston Hospital, was in the
city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. McEvilly
attended Easter services in
Meridian Sunday.
DIR. A. G. Lewis, of Memphis,
was the guest of DR.. H. H.
Kinney Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Devault
and children spent Sunday with
relatives in COrinth.
Earl Brannam, of Camp Beau
regard, spent a few hours with
friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. Annie Gunner. of Column
bus, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Dismukes.
Get one of Brady Brothers
circulars and see their Spring
Drive" against the high cost OF
living.
Mrs. w. H. Miller and Mrs.
Harris Miller spent Wednesday
with Mrs. c. B.. Evans near
Egypt.
Mary Pickford in "The Little
American will be shown at the
Mill Capp Theatre Monday night,
April 18th.
Miss Josephine Miller, of the
/. /. and c., spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Miller.
Frank Adams and Eddie Nc
Evilly, of the A. and M. College,
spent the weekend with their
parents here.
Clarence Cunningham, of the
State University, spent the
weekend with friends and
relatives here.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. Il stope a.
Cough and Headache aud works on the GnA0-
Druggists refund money ii It fails 10 e1ee.
Z. w, GROVES signature on each bon. aoc.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
State Of Mississippi
To Annie MoIeiu

To Annie Molein
Yoi are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chsncery Conrtof the Sec
ond District Of Chickassw County. in
said State. at OkoIons. Miss. on thu
First MONDAY Of June. A. D. 1918. to
defend the suit in said Cour Of Am
mic Crawford ell al, wherein you are
defendant.
This 1sf. day Of April, AID. 1913
W. A. Wilkinson. Clerk. z
By W. j. Williams. D. c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
IN MISERY
FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

O~l,aIoosa, Iowa." For years I was
simply la misery from a weakness and
The sun., 1918-10-14
ENEMY FLEES TO
ESCAPE A POCKET

the SanIbre and the Argonne forest
ing at least 100000 fighting men. be-
sides immense stores OF material and
largo numbers of heavy guns. all
gathered into a region where there are
few main roads and railroads. the
danger to the Germans in this with
drawal Is apparent
Since the Champagne offensive began
two weeks ago the French have captured
nearly $4,000 prisoners there, besides
more than 500 guns. and have freed
nearly forty villages.
As the pressure of the Allies increases
all the German armies between lie Ca
teau and the Mouse are being forced
back gradually toward the Ardennes,
from which position they can escape
In the form OF complete armies accom-
panied by their heavy guns and impedi-
menta only by making flank marches
across the Allies front toward Valen-
ciennes in one direction or toward the
gap between the Ardennes and the AL
lies battle line north OF Verdun in the
other. The latter gap has been de-
| creased steadily by the French and
American penetration north of the Ar
come.
The German line of retreat lies
through the neighborhood of Sedan, and
| that famous battlefield Is likely to take
on a new Significance for the German
people. The northern lines OF railways
| in Belgium are not available to take
out the bulk OF the Germans in France
as they already are contested by the
German preparations to evacuate west
| ern Belgium.
The sun., 1918-10-14

of the Selle River. Our bridgehead
positions in the neighborhood Of
Solesmes have been enlarged and
progress has been made on the west
bank Of the river about Haussy and
Saulzoir.
There has been local fighting in the
neighborhood of Lieu-St. Armand. We
captured a number of prisoners.
Early this morning our advanced
troops crossed the Sensee Canal at
Aubigny-au-Bac and captured nearly
200 prisoners and maintained their
positions in the face Of strong counter
attacks.
Northwest of Douai we have con-
tinued to advance. We hold Cour-
celles-les-Lens and Noyelles-Godault
and are approaching the line Of the
Haute Deule Canal on the whole of
the front between Douai and Vendin-
le-VieiL A number of prisoners were
captured in our operations on this
sector.
BRITISH (DAY) East of the
Scheldt Canal we gained possession Of
Montrecourt village and reached the
outskirts of LieusSt. Armand.
In the Douai sector our troops are
now within few hundred yards or
the town and have captured the Fau-
and the greater part of Flers. East
OF Anpays we have progressed along
the south bank of the Haute Deule
Canal toward Courrieres.
FRENCH CDAY) - LIE Fere has
been captured by the French. They
have crossed the La Fere-Laon Rail-
way at the Danizy-Versigny height.
The northern and eastern portions of
the village of La Fere are burning.
The massif of st. Gobain has been
occupied by the French as far as st.
Nicholas and Suzy Wood.
The Italians have made progress
north OF the Ailette. Further east the
French hold the line Of Aizelles, Ber-
rieux and Amifontaine.
The French have cleared the last
nests Of German resistance in the bend
of the Aisne.
GERMAN (DAY)-Army group of
Crown Prince Rupprecht: In the
canal sector on both sides of Douai
and the western edge of Douai we are
in fighting contact with the enemy
Douai has suffered considerably from
enemy artillery fire and airplane
bombs.
Northeast OF Cambria during the
night of October HIP we withdrew
somewhat from the enemy. The enemy
followed yesterday at midday and In
the evening reached the vicinity OF
Avenes-le-Sec and the heights on the
western bank of the Selle. near Saul
zolr and Haussy.
In the early morning there was a
violent artillery duel on both side:
of lie Cateau. Between Solesmes AND
lie Cateau the enemy attacked with
The sun., 1918-10-14

strong forces. He was successful in
penetrating into our positions on both
sides OF Neuvilly. A counter attack
which was prepared for by the most
intense artillery fire resulted in COM
plete success and again threw the
enemy back. A partial attack. which
was renewed in the evening near
Briastre. was repulsed.
Army group OF the German Crown
Prince: North OF the Disc the enemy
Is continuing his strong attacks on
both sides Of Vaux-Andigny, east of
Bohain. near Aisonville. and near and
north of Origny the enemy sought to
push forward over the Disc into our
positions. The main burden of the
fighting was borne by Thuringian reg
iments. The enemy everywhere was
repulsed, partly in hard hand to hand
fighting and counter attacks.
On the front between the Disc and
the Aisne the enemy again yesterday
followed our rearward movements
slowly. In the evening he reached the
wooded districts of St. Gobain, the
heights north of the Ailette and Ami
fontaine. North of the Retourne sec
tor he has crossed the line OF Asfeld-
la-Ville. Avancon. Perthes. Vaux-
Champagne and Vouzieres with only
weak forces. An enemy detachment
which pushed forward over the Aisne
southeast of Vouzieres was taken pris-
oner. Local attacks by the enemy
near Termes, on the Aisne. were re-
pulsed.
Army group CO Gen. Won Gallwitz:
Local attacks by the enemy on the
western banks of the Meuse failed
The sun., 1918-10-14
GOURAUD ON AISNE
AT BEND AT RETHEL
Is Across the RiUer in Neigh.
borhood of Vouziers.
by the Associated Press.


WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE.
Oct 13.-Gen. Goufaud's troops IN pur-
suit OF the Germans have reached the
banks of the Aisne in the bend that
passes south OF Rethel and Chateau
Porcien. Five thousand civilians have
been liberated and many villages and
towns retaken from the Germans.
Marshal Foch sealed his triumph over
Gen. Ludendorff and Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg yesterday, when Gen. Gou-
raud's men entered VOUCHERS.
Vouchers is a town Of 5000 inhabl-
tants. It commands two defiles in the
forest region eastward and Is of no
great military Importance in itself The
Significance of the capture arises from
the fact that since 1914 1t has symbol
lied German resistance in northern
France. Won Kluck, In acknowledging
the failure OF the plan to take Paris.
said. But the French will never retake
Vouziers." meaning not merely the in
consequential town of that name but
the entire system of German defence
along the Aisne.
But Vouziers has been taken, the line
OF the Aisne has crumbled and the
Hindenburg line has been demolished
at several places in this region. The
Germans appear thus far 10 have kept
their retreat in hand with the greatest
skill.
Some houses were still burning in
Vouziers last evening and German shells
were falling In the town. Observation
In the parts of the village that could be
visited indicates that the damage is only
partial.
The enemy occupied strong positions
on the right bank of the Aisne to the
east. where he opposed vigorously the
efforts Of the French to effect crossing.
A passage. however. was forced this
morning and a footing gained on the
eastern bank
North OF the olse the enemy appears
to be digging in front OF Gen. Debeney's
foPcea
The sun., 1918-10-14

It would endanger more quickly their
entire force. Since the beginning of
the offensive September 20 west of the
Meuse the Germans have used thirteen
fresh divisions in addition to the four
In line on the first day. and east Of
tho Mouse they have called UP four
fresh divisions, in addition to the three
in line when the attack developed there
October s. Thus 1t will be seen that
the enemy has been compelled to re-
enforce his front between the Argonne
and Bezonvaux by seventeen fresh
divisions Of troops.
The sun., 1918-10-14

yond repair. At Aguadilalthe loss Of
life was due chiefly to the tidal wave.
At Ponce. on the south coast. the
known dead are reported to be seven
and the injured eleven.
Gov. Yager, the Red Cross and the
military authorities are working to-
gether for relief. with Col Tippitt Of the
Army Medical Corps. in charge at Maya
guez
Churches. hospitals. schools and pub
lie buildings everywhere suffered great
damage. san Juan was the least dam
aged of the largo towns.
The sun., 1918-10-14
$50 REPORTED DEAD
IN PORTO RICO QUAKE
Almost EUery Town in Island
Seriously Damaged.
BY tie Associated Press.

SAN JUAN, p. r., Oct. IL. (delayed) -
One hundred and fifty lives were lost in
the earthquake yesterday in Porto Rico,
II was estimated by Gov. wager to-day.
Almost every town in the island reports
damage of property and scattering IA
talities.
The greatest loss OF life was at Maya
guez and Aguadilla. west coast cities.
and in the intervening territory. The
known dead at Mayaguez are given as
forty and at Aguadilla thirty.
At Mayaguez 20 per cent OF the
houses OF brick and cement construction
are reported destroyed or damaged be-
The sun., 1918-10-14
OFFICIAL BULLETINS
OF THE WAR OFFICES
La Fere and St. Gobain Massif
Occupied by the French.

LONDON. Oct. 13.-The JolIotoin0 re-
ports of operations on the front IN
France and Belgium toere issued to-day
BY the vdrious tear Offices:
BRITISH (NIGHT) - During the
day local engagements between our
and the enemy's advanced detach-
ments have continued along the line
The sun., 1918-10-14
SPAIN TO SEIZE GERMAN SHIPS.
Tonnage to the Extent of 1880
VIII he Taken,

MADRID. Oct. 13.-The Spanish Gov
eminent has decided to put into imme-
diate service sixty-two German ships
lying in Spanish ports as the equivalent
in tonnage Of Spanish ships torpedoed.
PARIS, Oct. 13.-Spain, according to
adv!ces received by the Temps from
the Spanish frontier. has decided to
seize German ships in her ports to the
extent OF 1890 tons, In indemnif cation
Of Spanish shipping losses.
The German Ambassador. It is stated,
has been asked to name the ships to
be taken, but II the Embassy's choice
Is not indicated by October Is the Span
ish Government will make the selection
itself.
The sun., 1918-10-14
Lieut.. RAeno, U. 8. Filler, Dies.

PARIS, Oct. 13.-Lieut. Walter s.
Rheno. Mardla's Vineyard, Mass. an
aviator in the Lafayette Escadrille. aied
to-day in the American hospital In
Neuilly of pm eumonia. He had to hi,
credit several German airplanes and
had been decorated with the French war
cross.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
CONGRESSMEN MAY LOSE
ALLOWANCE FOR MILEAGE
Republicans Likely to Biocl Effort To
Adjourn Session Before
December -
GBy Associated Press. ]
-. - .

WASHINGTON. November i..--Lead-
esrs OF the Senate and House are eN
pected 10 decide within few days
whether 1t will be possible to adjourn
Congress sine die q day or two before
the third and last session Of the sixty
NTH Congress begins Dece mber >
should the present session, which be-
gan last December. and the new one
merge. members would lose trave!
mileage allowances
Adjournment viii depend largely on
whether the Senate Finance Committee
can report the reduced war revenue
bill before December . and on the speed
with which unfinished business is
cleared UP. New work connected with
the conversion of the country from II
war 10 a peace basis also may prove
a factor.
With Republican members Of the
Finance Committee opposing Secretary
McAdoo's recommendation for inn
mediate legislation liking taxes In 1920.
II may require ten days or TWO weeks
FOR the committee 10 complete redraft-
ing the measure. When the bill comes
UP in the Senate. a bitter partisan aght
on this feature Is expected.