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Arizona republican., 1919-08-04

a corner of the khiva, where the snakes are kept, and picking up the snake jars, put them in canvas sacks and take them to the Snake priests. The most solemn moment of the ceremony is at hand. Beginning a low chant, the priest reaches his hand into the sacks and draws out as many snakes as he can hold. He repeats this, until the sanded afea is a wriggling mass Of reptiles. He then picks up the bowl of holy water, leaves the khiva, and deposits a part of it at the four trails leading out from the village.
 In the meantime the snakes are herded by naked boys from seven to twelve years old, who play with the snakes, permitting them to crawl over. around and under them, with no ap- prehension of danger whatsoever.
 At sunset the final performance oc- CUTS on the plaza.
 Two lines of men enter singing. One of the Snake priests, the carrier, ap- breaches, receives a snake from the kisi, which he places in his mouth, while another man, the hugger, follows immediately behind and places his arm over his shoulder to guard the mans NNSCS snake whip. A third priest follows, the gatherer. All the other priests follow in trios similar to the first.
 If a snake wriggles from the car rier's mouth, it is bounced upon by the gatherer. By and by all the snakes are deposited in a circle formed by the sacred corn meal, about five feet in diameter. The whole line passes by | immediately after, and each man as he passes plunges his hands into the mass
 of rattlesnakes. takes a double hand
 ful and starts off over the side of the
 mesa, the first man north, the second
 west, and so on. until the last snake
 has been gathered from the pile. Int
 snakes are deposited at the foot of the
 mesa, and after the purification rites
 during which all the men who have handled the snakes take violent emet. ics, the dance is over.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-04
Male Constituents Accept Challenge Of Widowers-
 Result, Phoenix Is Happy

yesterday and the hearts of the men in the city room of The Republican were sent soaring in enevy. Four distinct calls were made for his phone number. The first call in of course drew him. Reports on the affair have not yet reached this office, but it is expected in a day or so.
 The Summer Romance Department at it's present size is unable to keep track of all of the affairs which are handled. It is urgently requested that couples who are made acquainted through this department will keep in touch and send in information as to the happiness attained. In case any affair proves not to be pleasant, every thing possible will be done to give ths widow or widower another chance at happiness.
 If the department continues in it's phenominal growth a competent corps of volunteer chaperones may be in- stalled. Naturally there are some summer widows who are so bashful or so afraid that friend husband may be angry that they would prefer chap" The necessary requisites for a good chaperone are that she see nothing know nothing, do nothing, hear noth- ing, but be there. It is thought that with careful selection the above requi- sition may be filled. In the future par | ties calling in for phone numbers will | state whether they desire a chaperone or not. It is not anticipated though | that a very heavy demand will be | made.
 Among those added to the list oi widowers yesterday were capitalist three more merchants, two doctors one man described as a card shark motion picture theater proprietor bricklayer and a cotton rancher whose wife has not left but will be on hel way Thursday.
 Full descriptions of the attributes O. the departments clients of the nasou
 line gender will be published in da,
 or so, providing all of them are no ] taken.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-04

Riverside Park

The big pool at Riverside park was again last night emptied, thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned, and filled with fresh heated water It is all ready to- day for the bathers, who will doubt less be on hand to frolic in the most popular plunge in the southwest.
 Tonight ,as usual, the dance will be conducted in the pavilion, with the clever Riverside orchestra on hand for the music. The popularity of this ag- gregation of jazz players has jumped by leaps and bounds, and today they are recognized as the most consistent
Arizona republican., 1919-08-04

performers anywhere in the city. Their music is real, and they put it across with a style which makes the dance a real pleasure.
 The concessions, as usual are run ming all the time, and continue to fur- nish lots Amusement for the crowds.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-04

The Summer Romance Editor wishes to announce that he is ir- responsible. He will not be held accountable if summer widows and widowers are not satisfied with the hand dealt them. They must take a chance as in matrl- mony.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15

Then he knew. he had to 80 70
school today!
He dragged himself down to break
fast with a heavy heart and though 1t
was a very-good meal it tasted like dust
and ashes to Peter. Mamma smiled at
his doleful face.
Run up and get that new suit on,
son and you will feel better"
So Peter went back to his room and
there on his bed was his new brown
school suit, a new tie, his new brown
shoes and stockings and even new
handkerchief. Mamma was right.
When he was alt dressed he did feel
better. He ran downstairs to find the
twins all dressed up in new g.ngham
dresses, AS IT was their first day in
school mamma was going to take them
in the car. Corny and Billy and Mary
Ellen we're going with them and they
we're already in the car Peter caught
glimpse OF Mary Ellen gay in a pink
dress and hair ribbon and stopped in
front Of the hall mirror to stra:ghten
! his tic then he ran out and climbed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
All ELSE FAILED
BUT WENTWORTH
AND IT SOON WON
A Wonderful Medicine
Reports This National
Harvester Man.

r. s. Story is connected with the
National Harvester Co. at Springfield,
q This Is what he said to Spring
fields Ncry-Worth druggist not long
ago:
The Troupe Drug Co.-For a year or
more have suffered severely from
Rheumatism. pleurisy and sclatic pains.
They affected my shoulders, back and
lngs. Muscles would get painful ana
Jrew up my legs. Stomach and d.
gestion in bad condition. Sour stom-
seh and would belch up sour matter.
could not find anything to relieve
these ailments until purchased a bot
ne Of NerY.W Worth which took regu.
lafly' as directed, and can say now
that ! AM ENTIRELY RELIEVED Of
these pains. Stomach and digestion In
tine shape. 1t proved In my case to be
wonderful medicine and / most
ttecrfully recommend It,
r. S. STORY,
l7S7 Lagonda Ave. Springfield, ..
Cranes drug store sells Nerv- Worth
a Hairmont. Your dollar back If this
Emous family tonic does not benefit
t9I
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15

along two bags Of gold with which 70
bride the air-traffic cops or pay fine
as the need might be. Mary's plane
was distinctive. 1t bore her private
emblem. Its course was not hard to
trace. But the gold bag was nearly
depleted when Mr.. Flarity alighted
IL front Of roadside inn somewhere
III the northern part Of Alaska. NO"
the clerk informed him, "there is
robody by the name Of Flarity regis
tered here. Yes: there IS a Mr.. Iona
fellow-and a Mrs"
Mary was not one bit surprised
when her father was announced, and
r, marked to the husband Of her choice
that they lad best have him up and
get it over with. "l know just what
he will say, Adrion dear and ! know
he won't rest until he does say 1t.
Let's be kind to him and give him his
cfance now"
Mr.. FlarItys face was purple with
anger added to high living. "How
dare you-you shrimp" he beloved
rs eOUu do IlE loSSA VIC b0AAtE pa
"You little whippersnapper son Of q
common ordinary college president
ard nothing but a humble professor
yourself, to entice my daughter-the
daughter OF master plumber, whose
father was a master plumber before
him? You who toll five hours day
for your dread and butter, she coult
have married u carpenter with socia
standing and unlimited means of his
kind! It's my money you're after. yol
swine! But you get none Of 1t, either
OF you, after bringing this disgrace
upon my family name!"
Adrion was mute; he had no case
to plead. Mary, though, decided thai
her forbearance had lasted lont
enough. Father" she interrupted
ave married man Of humble sta
ton and obscure birth. He tolls long
hours, 1t is true. for his petty recon-
ranse. But he'll spend his evenings
al nome-he belongs 10 no union
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
TheStoryLady

Peter woke up one morning with a
heavy as lead feeling in his stomach.
He tried to think what the matter was.
He couldn't remember doing anything
that he shouldn't and he couldn't think
OF anything he had eaten that would
put such horrid taste in his mouth.
He lay there dreading to get UP TOR
he was sure something unpleasant was
going to happen though he couldn't re-
member what it was. He could hear
the twins chattering in their room.
1--WE got rev book chanted
Prissy.
80 have l." echoed Patty.
can a pencil" added Prissy.
"An' tablet" said Patty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
Look OUT FOR COLDS,

The days and nights become cold az
the official Autumn Season approach
sss. Now and then a warm spell is
sandWiched in and it is such contrast.
Ing changes Of weather that bring on
colds, influenza and other ailments,
We warn you to be careful-don't
LET yourself take cold If you can
help but II you DO come here for a
safe. beneficial remedy. We have in
stock every standard preparation oil
merit Fairmont Pharmacy, 1.-THE
Drug Store Ahead" Watson Hotter
Gamer. ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
THE LUMBER YOU NEED

Whatever kind and size OF Lumber
you need for New Construction Jobs
or for Repairing will 10 found IN our
large STOCKS And, IN addition. 1t Is
we'll known that We also carry plen-
tiful assortments of best grade Wall
Board, Roofing, Sash Doors and other
Building Materials ready for quick
delivery wherever you say. Phone
for prices. John N. Kisner and Bro.
Lumber Co. 127-R.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
THIS is WORTH THINKING ABOUT

Uncle Sam says that the waste and
shortage Of fuel will stop one factory
In every eight this winter. Also that
q fuel famine is almost a sure thing.
Drop in at Halls Hardware and they
will show you how you can be more
comfortable on one fourth to one-halt
less fuel than you have formerly used.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15

up IN the seat with Mary Ellen. Going
to school wasn't 50 bad after all.
Helen Carpenter Moore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15

Question on Lips OF AFFLICTED
There is a harrassing discomfort
caused by Eczema that almost be-
comes torture. The itching is al
most 1nbesrable, and the skin
seems on FIRE with the burning ir-
ritation. A cure from local apple
cations Of saves and ointments
is impossible, because such treat
ment can only allay the pain tenn
porarily. The disease can only be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-15
Where Can / Find Relief From

reached BY going deep down to its
source, which is in the blood, the
disease being caused by an infec-
ton which breaks out through the
skin. That is why the most salts.
factory treatment for all so-called
skin diseases is S. S. S., which acts
by cleansing the blood. Get bot
tie to-day, and you will see results
from the right treatment. Medical
advice free. Address Medical Dr.
rector. 4S Swift Bldg. Atlanta, Ga.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

JUST ARRIVED Big car Ameri-
an Garden and Field Fence.
Okolona Hardware Co.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
asset sssa8ssssssss5s95Ss4
! Business Notices
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" R0OtAtNGO = hONANN0 m
SksssssseszesssesssssestsF
For the Reliable Standard
Mowers and Rakes, also Sweep
Rakes, see
Okolona Hardware Co.
WANTED = Pupil nurses between
the ages of Is & 30. Further in
formation apply, to GreenviIle
Sainitarum, Gieenviilc, Miss.
Mary II. Trigg, Supt.
Peter Shutter Farm Wagons.
Okolona Hardware Co.
A general line OF G:ile-Hooper
Flows and Cultivators.
Okol2na Hardware Co.
If you are going to buy a New
Buggy this Spring see
Okolona Hardware Co.
One 14x32 Crossett Silo for
Sale. Never been put up.
Price right as | don't need it and
want to'sell. T. L. Word,
Southern Phone, Okolona Miss.
JUST ARRIVED Big car Ameri-
an Garden and Field Fence.
Okolona Hardware Co.
If you are going to buy a New
Buggy this Spring see
Okolona Hardware Co.
Several Houses and Lots in
Okolona for Sale. Apply to,
T. M. Dean.
JUST RECEIVED "A car o { Old
Reliable Milburn Farm Wagons.
Okolona Hardware Co.
If you have hemstitching to be
done see Mrs. Chambers.
Price 10 cents per yard.
Peter Shutter Farm Wagons
Okolona Hardware Co.
Just ARRIVED Big car Ameri'
idea and Field Fence.
Okolpna Hardware Co.
For SALE Home grown
Winter 'Turnip Seed. Call a
the Messenger Office.
WANTED Good reliable ma;
to operate ctt.o7 y"rd thi.
season. Write or come to SCI
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
Mrs. M. A. Tindall

In the early morning of Aug.
Goth my dear friend Mrs. M. A..
Tindall passed into her long I'M
broken sleep to awaken in the
beautiful home of the faithful,
prepared by her God whom she
has served for many years. SIZE
joined the M. E. Church in her
early womanhood and as long as
able, she was there every Sur
day.
Mrs. Tindall loved and enjoy
ed her many friends, was kind
and gentle to all. She had one
of the brightest minds / ever
knew, perfectly conversant on
every subject, ever ready to
answer any subject on the Bible,
tate affa IRIS and law.
She was in her 9lst year, and
although her body was worn out,
she retained her mental facul-
ties to the last.
She leaves two children, Mr..
John Lane, of Texas, and Mrs.
Alice Tindall, of this city, a
large number Of grand children,
an only sister. Miss Fannie
Riley, who for the last twenty
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

!. LANDS SANE. LANDS SLIDE. LANDS SELL

The worlds Alfalfa than Beums best My uncle
saysi better unless in Belgium Frances he
BOTH This good land Mississippi and grew the
premium alfalfa O the whole big world
could tell you what alfalfa is. but you know.
could tell youhow times could this alfalfa each
but would think that another month would need ODE added the
can't tell that this land diamond in the rough but it will buy
the diamonds already shining.
can tell that gold but will buy the gold
spend this alfalfa that magic as the wind,
Only small black grassy this land in Mississippi and
of is not for sale and the best that for sale listed it.
and bought options while the land low and this the
have the bargains offer
prove cheaper you buy
from the land everywhere has advanced Call
R. Baker Aberdeen Miss and W. A. Houston Okolona Miss
This is where good health is where good roads good schools and
churches where will half anything; this
down South in Dixie.
you make them do
Write will tell you about it. Do
the train We win show We know
something that worth than the could
make this talk We bought this price on the of and bought
much the land ourselves would take Now these options
: do expire; don't be too late
If have sold land here or twill
what have show ouw enjoy the
Old Dixie Land 1t will make think things that would
thought hukable
yourself anybody because you do not
We have other good
y6u We good oats land
all kinds gass ard clover land and the rich Delta land
staple grows would tell but all the world
cotton You day and nght;hav to have ustk
And stock would not have time tell
like weeds No trouble
market Tie hest hog feeder the world down there
is Hes eavor knew there will
kind Of land that heard of to show for il it's made of
dirt have i!
SIR BAKER REALTY COMPANY, Aberdeen, Miss.
w. A. HOUSTON, OkOlona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

years has been untiring in her
devotion, smoothing out all the
rough places in her pathway.
Her sorrow would be unbcayable
were it not for the promise of
her Heavenly Father to give
strength for every trial.
Aunt Laura.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

rem. Of Prairie, are visiting
relatives and friends in
Oklahoma.
Mrs. E. D. Elias and son,
Charles Harris, have returned
from visit with her parents in
Little Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Astroth,
of st. Louis, are visiting Mrs.
Astroth's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. S. Keller.
Earl Grauer, who recently re-
turned from overseas, is spend
ing a thirty day furlough with
his parents here.
Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick has
returned to her home in st.
Louis, after spending some time
with relatives here.
Prof. w. M. Cox and son Will
liam have returned from a
several days visit with relatives
and friends in Kentucky.
Misses Flora Mae Martin and
Geraldine Rousseau, of Meridian,
were the charming guests of
Misses Mary Lucille LaGrone and
and Eleanor Haley last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Rosenstiel
and daughter, Miss Rosebud,
have returned from a several
weeks visit with Mr.. Geo. w.
Rosenstiel in Asbury Park, N. J.
Mrs. Geo. Cole has returned
from Memphis where she went
some time ago for medical treat
ment. Her many friends are
glad to know that she is greatly
improved.
Mrs. Laura Harrell returned
Monday from a several weeks
visit with her son, Rev. Robert
Harrell, in Tuscaloosa, Ala, and
her daughter Mrs. Thompson, in
Jackson, Miss.
Miss Mary Lucille LaGrone en-
tertained with an informal re-
ception last Monday evening in
honor of her attractive guests
Misses Flora Mae Martin and
Geraldine Rousseau. Of Meridian.
Miss Stella Satterfeld, who
just completed a stenographic
and bookkeeping course at Chill
licothe, Mo-, is visiting home
folks here, but will leave soon
for Roswell, New Mexico, where
she gees to accept a position in
the First National Bank.
Mr.. w. F. Twitty and daugh-
ter Jane, who have been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Fred Mcdonnell,
the past few months, left last
week for Birmingham, where
she will spend some time with
her sister before returning to
her home in Valdosta, Ga.
On Sept, 9th Rev. R. H. B.
Gladney, field Secty. for Metho-
dist Sunday School Of North
Miss. Conference will be here to
hold an institute. Some things
can be accomplished at such a
meeting that cannot be done
elsewhere: Mr.. Braborn of Nash
vile Tenn, an experienced and
capable teacher will be with us.
BE sure to attend.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
Wanted R'an.For Spare Time
Work


must have auto or horse and
wagon. Work consists Of in
specting and repairing on public
roads running a short distance ont
of Okolona Miss, No experience
necessary. Position requires
about,7 hours every so Gays. Lii
eral pay and yearly contract to
responsible party. State age, oc-
cupation. and whether you have
auto or rig. Manage Maintenance
Department, 14l-149 West Clie
Street Chicago, Illinois.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
Olivia Murfee.

have just received hundreds
of bright ana up to date samples
from Ed. V. Price & Gn, we'll
known in O6oloaa. I'D. v.
Price & Co., is known through
all the country as a high grade
manufacture Ct customers made
clothes. ! IAN give to every one
the fullest guarantee, tie finest
workmanship and ure wool
fabrics. | am ready to take
your measure for fall suits and
Overcoats.
Hodeck, the Tailor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

LOST Pocket book contain
ing a ladies watch sonae receipts
aid some change. If fouod re
Il Tn to Vienna Calls at Ind, Tel,
0 lice and receive Reward
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
local News.

Mrs. Laura Harrell spent
TUESDAY in Van Vleet.
lem Davis, Of the U. S, navy,
is visiting friends here.
MIR. Jeff Bnsoy, Of Honston,
was in the city Monday.
Rev, Mosley OF Oklahoma visit
cd friends here this week.
Mr.. K. T. Megibben is spend
a few days in Mariahna Ark.
Mr. II. E. King, of Columbus,
was in the city first Of the week.
Miss Zilphor May Morris, of
Memphis, is visiting her mother
here.
Mr.. Tom Gossett, of Texas,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs.
M. Calls.
Mrs. j. j. Turner and children
are visiting relatives and friends
in Arkansas.
Aunt Laura Murdoch is visit
ING Mr.. and Mrs. G.. P. Waller
in Crawford.
Mrs. Minnie Bnrkett, of Jack
son, is visiting relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. Baker Haughton, of Mo
bile is visiting his father, Mr..
r. H. Haughton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Campbell
are spending some time in Mem
phis and Corinth.
Mrs, D. S. Cunningham and
daughter are visiting her par
ents in Columbus.
Mr.. w. H. Pearson, Of St.
Petersburg, Fla, was a visitor
in our city this week.
Mrs. Margaret George has re-
turned from visit with Mrs. r.
L. Ashby in Van Vleet.
Miss Sara Ware White, OF
West Point, is the attractive
guest of Miss Lucille Neubert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson Brett,
of Marks. were guests Of his
mother, Mrs. Mamie Brett, last
week.
Miss Eleanor Haley has re-
turned 70 meridian after i week S
visit W;th 'Iee ;4tof, Mrs. Frank
Easter.
Harvey Gideon retained home
last week, having recently re.
ceived discharge from The j.
S. navy.
MIR. Dave Reeder and daugh,
ter, Miss Vienna, are spending 9
few days at Dawson Springs,
Kentucky.
Rev. and Mrs. Perry Taylor
and little daughter. Of Oak Hall,
i Va, are guests of Mr. and Mrs
G. S. Keller.
Miss Vannie Gordon las re.
turned 70 her home in Houston
after q pleasant visit with
relatives mere.
Blr. Calls and daughters
Misses Fe!ma and Ve5ter, have
returned from a several weeks
visit in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy McGill anC
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Roark, 0.
Birmingham, are visiting Mr.
S. I. McGill ard family.
Miss Mary Lucille LaGrone hal
re urred 10 Meridian aftel
spending a week with her par
ents, Mr., and Mrs. NJ. H. La
Grone, and friends here.
Mr.. A. 7. Stovall has gone t,
Boston to attend a meeting 0
the American Bar Association
and spend his summer vacation
He expects to be gone about tw
weeks.
, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Hale
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
richine the blood You can soon feel its Strength
cpine, Inyieoratine Effect Price 6Oc
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

House, large barn and four
acres of land in city limits.
Apply to
L. c. LaGrone.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
P eter Shutter Farm Wagons
Okolona Hardware Co.
Just ARRIVED = Big car Ameri-
idea and Field Fence.
Okolona Hardware Co.

For SALE Home grown
Winter 'Turnip Seed. Call at
the Messenger Office.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

If you have hemstitching to be
done see Mrs. Chambers.
Price 10 cents per yard.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28

If you are going to buy a New
Buggy this Spring see
Okolona Hardware Co.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
A general line OF Gale Hooper
Flows and Cultivators.
Okol9na Hardware Co.
If you are going to buy a New
Buggy this Spring see
Okolona Hardware Co.

One 14x32 Crossett Silo for
Sale. Never been put up,
Price right as | don't need it and
want to'sell. I. L. Word,
Southern Phone, Okolona Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-08-28
Several Houses and Lots in
Okolona for Sale. Apply to,
T. M. Dean.

JUST RECEIVED "A car O. Old
Reliable Milburn Farm Wagons.
Okolona Hardware Co.