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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
Breeders Notice
The Season of 1921

We will stand for public ser
vice at our farm AZ miles south
of Nettleton and 81 miles east of
Okolona, our registered Perche-
ron Stallion, Gustave D. He is
jet black with white face, extra
good style and active, with plenty
of size. Weight about 100.
Service fee $3.50 cash at time of
service. Return privileges al
lowed. Also our large blue Jack
at fee of SIS at time of service.
We will stand our Saddle and
Driving Stallion, Red Light bet
ter known as the Hurt Horse, at
our farm II miles east of Okolo-
ma, at a fee of 81. so cash at time
of service. Return privileges
allowed.
Martin Brothers,
Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
Notice of Sale

BY virtue Of a Decree Of the
Chancery Court made on the 21st
day of March, 1921, | will. on
Friday, April 9th, 1921, in the
storehouse of P. Mcintosh, ST.,
in Okolona, Chickasaw County,
Mississippi, sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, the en-
tire stock of goods, wares, mer-
chandise groceries. etc, formerly
belonging to P. Mcintosh. Sr.
Come and buy a bargain.
M, H. LaCtrone,
Acting Receiver Of the Assign
ment of P. Mcintosh, S..
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

DR.. and Mrs. W. H. Miller are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Harris
Miller in Memphis.
Miss Laura Gene Thompson,
of Jackson, Miss, visited her
grandmother, Mrs. Laura
Wayne Harrell, first of the week.
Miss Thompson was en- route
home from the Hi-Y Convention
in Holly Springs.
The Executive Committee of
the East Mississippi Field Meet
examined our athletic field few
days ago and pronounced it the
best of any high school grounds
in the Association and the equal
of the college fields.
The Girls Auxiliary met with
Miss Leslie Lee Fillingem.
There were twelve members and
one visitor present. After the
lesson a hike was planned after
which lovely refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Mrs. Therese Gavin and Mrs.
G. H. Rabbit were in Tupelo
Saturday on a shopping expedi-
ton, but finding nothing either
better or cheaper than the same
could be had at home, returned
and made their purchases in the
best town on the map.
We have received Vol. l, No.
/, of The Alumnus, a new publi-
cation issued by the Alumni
Association of the A. & M. Col
lege. All A. & M. men desiring
copies may get same by address
ing a request to the Alumni
Secretary at the College.
Ivanhoe Commandery, No. 10,
will observe Easter with a spe-
ciaI service at the Methodist
church Sunday morning at HOO,
Rev. ]. H. Brooks will preach
the sermon. The Sir Knights
will assemble at the Lodge room
shortly after 1000 O'Clock and
will march to the church in a
body. All Sir Knights are re-
quested to be present.
DR.. E. Y. Mullins, president
of the Baptist Theological Semi
nary at Louisville, KY, who has
recently returned from Europe
where he made a study of con-
ditions, will speak at the Baptist
church here Friday morning,
April 1st, at 1000 O'Clock. He
will be accompanied by Miss
Kathleen Mallory who will also
make an address. These are
good speakers and you ahould
hear them.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
To the Public

Iwish to announce I've open
ed up business in (HaughtOn's
old stand) groceries and all
Kinds of feed stuff at lower
prices. Get my prices before
buying, Prompt delivery.
]. H. Turbeville,
4tp Phone 100
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

BABY CHICKS -15 cents each.
Hatch comes off April Is, Order
now from 200 hatch. Principally
RI. Reds, S. C. H. S. Brooks,
Bx. 656, Ind. Phone 43.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

This talk of bringing prices,
whether farm prices or other.
prices, back to prewar normal is
morally wrong and economically
impossible. Weincurred a heavy
national debt on the inflated
prices. If we could force all
prices back to the prewar normal
(which we can nOtl Il would be
equivalent to Just about double
that debt. We can pay off our
debts much easier ii we maintain
i price level mure rea.iy the
leveiat which the debts were in.
Cured. Secretary OF AgricGl.
ture Wallace.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

BABY CHICKS White and
Brown Leghorns, Minorcas, '18
eents; Silver and White Wyan-
DOTS, Reds, Rocks, Buff 0rping-
tons, 20 cents each. Custom
Matching $500 a hundred.
Tupelo Hatchery, Tupelo, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Straight hemstitching 10c per
yard, scallops 15c per yard.
Mrs. w. G. Chaunault.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

/ am located at Mrs. Betty
Bnrkitt's and am in a position to
do sewing. viii apnrecia'e any
work given me. Mems shirts a
specially.
Mrs. r. B. Murphree.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

WANTED 1000 ACRES sod
land to break with large tractor.
IL you are interested call Okolo-
ma Hardware Company.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

/ will do all kinds of Sewing
and Remodeling.
Mrs. M. Henderson.
At Mrs. Gideons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

For SALE-Two building lots
with sewer and water connecting
coil pipe in cistern. paved walks,
lots tiled. shade trees. Apply
at this Office.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
Local News,
Mrs. J. Crabtree spent We'd
nesday in Memphis.


of the week in Memphis.
Wednesday Viola Dana in
"Blackmail," a Metro Special.
Mrs. w. G. Chenault spent
Sunday with her mother in
Houston.
Several from here went to
Tupelo last Friday and took the
Council Degrees.
Miss Marion Glass, of Vicks-
burg, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Annie Glass.
Will Rogers in "JubiIo"
Monday. One of the best pic
lures of the week.
Mrs. Chas. Townsend, of
Louisville, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. H. Babbitt.
DR.. J. A. Rutledge attended a
meeting of the Dental Associa-
ton in Amory Tuesday.
3 Miss Annie Miller left last
week for South Carolina, where
she will spend some time.
Mrs. Fred Streibich attended
the State Woodmen Circle Con-
vention in Jackson last week.
Be sure to see "Mary's Ankle, +"
with Douglas MacLean and Doris
May, Thursday, March 31st.
Rhinehart Neubert, of Blue
Mountain College, spent the
weekend with his parents here.
Dent miss Louise Glaum in
Love Madness. Her best
picture. Saturday, Matinee and
Night.
Miss Zaina Glass, of M. S. G..
W., Columbus, was the week
end guest of her mother, Mrs.
Annie Glass.
Messrs. w. P. Knox and H. G.
/ Glidewell attended the Woodmen
of the World Convention in
Jackson last week.
Mrs. Thos. East and little
daughter Yovenne, of Sanford,
Fla, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smith.
Mrs. Wray Bowie has return
ed to her home in Vicksburg
after spending a few days with
her mother, Mrs. Annie Glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Hair and
children have gone to jackson,
Tenn, where they expect to
make their home in the future.
Aberdeen Examiner, March
Is. MRS. Mary Murfee, OF
Okolona, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. AdeIla Benson, on Rail-
road st.
Mrs. Dave Hoke and little son
of Memphis, spent part of last
week here the guest of hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. K,
Foster.
Mrs. w. M. Pannell left this
morning for Albuquerque, New
Mexico, where she will spenC
some time with her son, Calvin
Pannell.
Perry McRae, Dolph Elliott
Octavious Spencer and Benni'
Ellis, of A. and M. College
spent the week end with thei
. parents here.
Miss Mamie Howard Houston
who IS attending school il
Georgia, is spending a few day
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. "A. Houston.
Mrs. George Shelton is il
! Memphis where she went TO
: medical treatment. She wa
accompanied to Memphis by Mr.
! Shelton and DR.. Wicks.
Mrs. George T. Mitchell, 0
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Straight hemstitching, 10c per
gard; scallops, 15c per yard.
Mrs. Porter Davis.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

For SALE-Two good young
mares and one young mule,
work any where. Cash or credit.
]. L. Jones,
Okolona. Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

For SALE-One pair of well
Broke young mules, wagon and
harness. Apply to
it I. ]. Chambers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Two nice rooms to rent cheap
10 young men.
Mrs. ]. L. Jones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

For RENT : a field of 10 acres
in town, cheap. Apply at this
Office.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
Pre-Easter Hat sale

will sell all hats priced above
$500 at one-fifth off from now
until Easter.
Mrs. ]. Crabtree
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Nice down stairs rooms, fur
nished or unfinished. for
light house keeping. One with
children need not annlv.
tip Mrs. ]. Fl. McCoo'.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
Business Notices

TRree rooms for rent.
]. M. Haley.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Don't forget Ellis Grain Ele-
aator when you need feed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

White Wyandotte eggs for
Matching, $3.50 for fifteen.
4tp Mrs. Allen Jones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

LOST Society Pin with A
pearls at top with R. L. S. be-
low. R. E. N. on back. Please
return to R. L. Neubert.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
To the Ladies

Twill remodel your old hat at
q reasonable price. Send or
bring them to my residence.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs. T. J. Chambers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

A complete line Of Groceries.
-four and feed Of o'l kind, a'eo
Pillshury hard wheat f1onr for
yonr light bread We guarantee
to nTease you or we will gladly
refund your money. Give US a
trial
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

To Cure q Cold In One Day (.
Tshe LAXATIVE BROaO QUEgTgE CTablelsl Il
1870 tha Conah and Headache and works on the
na. E,W. GROVES sienatnge on each box. S0c
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

Money to Loan Money to Loan
On improved farms on
easy terms.
L. P. HALEY. Attorney at Law,
Okolona. Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24

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I Business Notices Z
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TRree rooms for rent.
]. M. Haley.
For RENT a field of 10 acres
in town, cheap. Apply at this
Office.
WANTED 1000 ACREs-so sod
land to break with large tractor.
H you are interested call Okolo-
ma Hardware Company.
Straight hemstitching 10c per
yard, scallops 15c per yard.
Mrs. w. G. Chaunault.
Don't forget Ellis Grain Ele-
Rator when you need feed.
Straight hemstitching, 10c per
yard; scaIlops, 15c per yard.
Mrs. Porter Davis.
WANTED 1000 ACRES sod
land to break with large tractor.
IL you are interested call Okolo-
ma Hardware Company.
Two nice rooms to rent cheap,
30 young men.
Mrs. ]. L. Jones.
For SALE-One pair of well
Broke young mules, wagon and
harness. Apply to
it T. ]. Chambers.
BABY CHICKS White and
Brown Leghorns, Minorcas, 16
sents; Silver and White Wyan-
DOTS, Reds, Rocks, Buff Orping-
tons, 20 cents each. Custom
Matching $4.O0 a hundred.
Tupelo Hatchery, Tupelo, Miss.
For SALE Two good young
mares and one young mule,
work any where. Cash or credit.
]. L. Jones,
Okolona. Miss.
BABY CHICKs-15 cents each.
Hatch comes off April ID. Order
now from 200 hatch. Principally
RI. Reds, S. C. H. S. Brooks,
Bx. 656, Ind, Phone 43
To the Public
/ wish to announce I've open
cd up business in (Haughton''
old stand) groceries and al
Kinds of feed stuff at lower
prices. Get my prices before
buying, Prompt delivery.
j. H. Turbeville,
Atm Phone 100
To the Ladies
Twill remodel your old hat a
4 reasonable price. Send O
bring them to my residence
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs. T. J. Chambers.
Money to Loan Money to LOAF
On improved farms on
easy terms.
L. p. HALEY. Attorney at Law.
OkoIona. Miss.
To Cure Gold Im One Day
Tsks LAXATIVE BROlaO QUIrHgE CTablets.l
gs tAe Cgaeh 9rd Headache and woke 90 n y
The Rice belt journal., 1921-12-03

Mems Red and Blue n
HandkerChiefSOC
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
MODERN GIRLS ARE o. X.

Human nature has not changed
great deal since the little episode In
the Garden Of Eden, and men Of
today have considerable Ct the old
Adam in them. while women fire.
Quently show outcroppings Of Eve.
It could not be otherwise Water
does not rise above its source unless
artificial means are used. and hui
man nature comes under similar
law.
This is not an argument support
Ing an assertion that in Adams sin
we all jined in" but rather state
ment OF fact based upon observation
and reading of records of past CEN
turtles that have come down TO US.
In all the ages the sterner m ,ral-
lists have found fault with the wom-
en- Of their generation, and have de-
clared that the weaker vessels"
were degenerating.
The girl Of 1921 is being held up
as an example Of almost everything
that is bad. She is accused Of
drinking, smoking, dressing inde-
Gently. dancing shamelessly, and
doing variety Of other thugs tend
ing to lower her in the eyes Of ci,-
It's.
II Is possible to go back over the
centuries and find the same con-
plants, and the truth IL that tbs
average girl Of today Is just as moral
o. her female ancestors, and better
able to protect herself duo to hel
superior intelligence. This Is par
tscularly true OF American girls.
We do not uphold them wher
tsey get out of the bounds. any more
than we condone the oifens-s ol
their brothers, but we do say tina
great majority Of them are slun,
to the core and just as wei fitted I,
become wives and mothers US til
Deborahs and Decreases Of bygon
centuries.
"'There Is nothing new under tn
sum-" applies to the considerable
Of human nature.
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HOW DO YOU SAY 1T?
BY c. N. Lurie
Common Errors in English and
How to Avoid Them
GOTTEN" AS AN ADJECTIVE.


TN AN advertisement published re-
i Gently in New York newspaper,
the writer spoke of "the often elabO-
rateness of the dress seen in some
groups of men," The use Of the word
soften" in this manner is incorrect;
the dictionaries mention it. but they
call such use archaic" which means
outworn, or antiquated. often" is
an adverb, or modifier of verb, and
means ION frequent or numerous oc-
casions; many time; frequently
(Standard Dictionary. 1t should not
be used as an adjective, or u modifier
of a noun, as in the phrase quoted.
For "often," as used there, substitute
frequent" the only adjective that
may be used correctly in this sense.
In this connection it may be well
to note that the word "often" is fire
neutrality-suspicious. even generally
mispronounced. The 1T" should MOI
be sounded; the correct pronunciation
Is not often" but "of'n."
(Copyright)
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
Beauty Chats
BY EDNA KENT FORBES
ONES MORNING CUP

THERE are unfortunately few OF
i us who dare lie late in bed and
have our breakfast served to us be-
fore we rise. Yet, II woman Is
nervous, tagged out. semi-invalid, or
convaIescing, there are few other
things that will make her look better
and feel better during the day, than
a cup of coffee before rising.
Those who conserve their strength
will stay young looking longer than
those who overuse their energies.
Wrinkles and sallowness and hollow
cheeks and dull eyes may be warded
Off for many years. If woman will
hold some energy in reserve. And this
extra rest In the morning will do
worlds of good
To be sure, IT is only for those who
,an-or must--tnl-n tho time 80 lie -
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
Notice of Application for Permis
>. sion to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada

waters OF the state Oh nevada.
Application No. 6375
Notice is hereby given that on the
14th day Of January, 1921, in ac-
cordance with Section So, Chapter
SO, of the Statutes of 1919, J. w.
McGuffie and Harvey M. Reece; Of
Elgin, County, of Lincoln, and state
of Nevada, made application to the
State Engineer of Nevada, for per-
mission to appropriate the public wa
tiers OF the State Of Nevada. Said
appropriation to be made from Cot
tonwood Spring No. l, at a point in
the SW IA of NE IA, Sec. 2, T. 6 s.
r. &C E., M ID. B and M, by means
of open cut, and one twentieth cub
ic foot per second is to be conveyed
to the SW IA Of NE IA, Sec. 2, T.
6. 8. R. &c E, M D B and M, by
means Of pipes and troughs. and
there used for stock watering and
domestic purposes. Water not te
be returned to stream.
(Signed) J. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engines
Date OF first pub. January 21st
Date of last pub. Febr. 18th
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04

- SdP VI SOuNSt s~'S'S 's'S''9t
Win Often Start You OF Feeling
Brighter and Eresher.
bed an hour or so. But, II you drag
yourself out when every step hurts,
tumble into your clothes before sleep
has left your brain and start your
daily work while every muscle still
aches for more relaxation, you are Us
ing up energy before you have yet &C
quired it, and you will pay for 1t In
a hollow countenance and an eternally
tired feeling. If you lie in that dreamy
half-awake state for while, then sit
up ard drink cup Of steaming hot
coffee or chocolate, and eat buttered
roll, and perhaps glance through the
paper-when you arise you will have
gathered together enough energy to
start you Off right.
But this Is habit for those who are
thin, nervous, or below normal health
Otherwise II Is apt to add flesh--and
lazy habits.
(Copyrignt)
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
Some Excluded.

little Joe was visiting at grand
mas house. Usually he paid very lit
tie attention to his youngest auntie.
but this day he followed her about
continually. Finally they were alone
and he began on new tine of con
versation. MY daddy says | can't take
any more money from grandpa and
grandma" he said rather dejectedly
you can't?" auntie sympathized, and
Joe noticed that note of sympathy
in her voice.
His voice frightened. But he didn't
say anything alou, uot taking ii from
you and Aunt Giace," he added.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

serial mo. USUAL
Department of the Interior. US.
Land Office at Carson City, Nevada,
January 14th, 1921.
NOTICE is hereby given that Will
liam Albert Heaps, of Panaca, Neva-
da, who, on March IL, 1915, made
Homestead Entry No 09041, for Sc
1-4SE IA, Section IT, township @,
South, Range IS East, M. D. Meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to
make final proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
EVA DOLAN, County Clerk at Pr
oche, Nevada, on the 3rd day of
March, 1921,
Claimant names as witnesses:
Allen Wadsworth, Bert Findlay,
Lawrence Wadsworth and Amos
Phillips, all of Panaca, Nevada.
MINNIE L. BRAY,
Register
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04

piication are shown In said field
notes and plat. reference 10 each OF
which is hereby made for all the par
ticulars therein shown. That GER
tifeates OF location OF said lode min
ing claims are OF record in the Of
fee OF the recorder OF Nye County.
Nevada in the books OF mining loca-
lions as follows; Lost Mine book 81
page 2sT. Lost Mine Exist book So
page 404. New Year Mine book 81
page 241. New Year No 1 book
81 page 241. New Year FL. book
Sc page SIS. and Stormy - book
ss page 472. other cone'c''ng or
adjoining claims, none. Other known
claim in the vicinity Is the Rustler
No. lode survey No. 420s, claim
ant unknown.
MINNIE L. PRAY.
Register.
First Pub. Jan. 't-t
Last Publication March 18th
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04

conveyed 20 NV Ia OF Sc 1-4.See-
?, T. 6. S. R So z. u. ID B and III.
BY means OF pipes and troughs. and
there used for stock watering and
domestic purposes. Water not TO
be returned TO stream
(Signed) J. c. ScRUGHAM.
State Engineer.
Date OF first pub. Jan. 21st
Date OF last pub. Fer. 18th
THE TENTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRIcT COURT
In and for Lincoln County, State
of Nevada
HARRY J. BINDER,
JENNY BINDER,
SUMMONS
GREETINGS TO SAID DEFEN-
DANT.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
TO APPEAR within ten days after
the service upon you of this SUNNI
ons IL served in said county, or with
in twenty days IL served out Of said
County but within said Judicial Dis
, trict, and in all other cases within
forty days Exclusive OF the day Of
service), and defend the above en-
titled action.
This action is brought to recover
Judgement forever dissolving the
Bonds of Matrimony heretofore ant
now existing between plaintiff anC
defendant, on the grounds of wilfu
desertion by defendant from plain
tiff for more than one year, as NOR
fully appears in the verified com
plant of plaintiff on file with tn
Clerk of the above entitled court.
Date, Phoebe, Nevada January 3
A. D. 1921.
EVA DOLAN,
Clerk of said Court
First Publication, Jan. 7th
Las. Publication, Feb. 18th.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04

Notice Of Application for PERMITS
sion to Appropriate the Public
Waters OF the State Of Nevada.
Application No. 1874
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day Of January, 1921, In &C
cordance with Section 50. Chapter
60. Of the Statutes of 1919, J. w.
McGuffie and Harvey M Reece. OF FL
gin. County Of Lincoln, and State OF
Nevada, made application to the
state Engineer of Nevada for per-
mission to Appropriate the public wa
ters OF the State Of Nevada. Such
appropriation is to be made from
cottonwood Springs No. 3. at
noint in the NE 1-4'of Sc Ia, sec
r. s., r. 6e e, M. d. B. and M
nv means Of open cut. and one
tenth cubic foot per second 10 TO o.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-04
LEGAL NOTICES
NoTICE OF coNTEsT

Department OF the Interior. Uni
tea States Land once at Carson City
Nevada. January Is. 1921.
To EMERSON r. WILLIAMS. Of
Moapa. Nevada. Contestee:
YOU are hereby notified that Al
bert L. Hilburn. who gives Carp. via
Elgin, Nevada. as his postoffce ad-
dress did on December IL. 1910
file in this ONCE his duly corraborat-
cd application to contest and secure
the cancellation of your Homestead
Entry No. 010465, Serial No. 0l0465
made for the Sc Ia of Section 81,
Township 3. s., Range 81 E, MD.
Meridian, and as grounds for his
contest he alleges that you have alb
andoned the land for more than two
years and that such abandonment
was not due to military service in
the Army or Navy of the United
| States.
You are, therefore. further noti-
4 fed that the said allegations will be
taken by this Office as having been
confessed by you, and your said en-
try will be cancelled Hereunder
without your further right to be
heard therein, either before this Of
fee or on appeal, if you fail to file
il this office within u irty DAYS after
the FOURTH publication of this no
tice, as shown below, your answer.
under oath, specifically meeting and
responding to these allegations of
contest, or If you fail within that
time to file in this Office due proof
that you have served copy of your
answer on the said contestant eth
er in person or by registered mail
If this service is made by the deli
very of copy of your answer to the
said contestant in person.. proof OF
such service must be either the sait
contestants written acknowledge
ment of his receipt of the copy, show
ing the date Of it's receipt, or the af
) fidavit of the person by whom the
. delivery was made, stating when ant
: where the copy was delivered; |
: made by registered mail, proof o
such service must consist of the af
fidavit of the person by whom tn
copy was mailed stating when AM
, the post-office to which it was mail
/ cd, and this affidavit must be &C
; companied by the postmaster's re
4 ceipt for the letter.
& You should state in your answe
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: Date of first publication. February a. 1921
= DAG OF second public ation. February II, 1921