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a. / /> ' ^ / / , WClJ/W&f 4 X Iff The Progress—Advertiser. il Largest Ciroulotlon-Ouaranteed-of Any Country Weekly Published in the State of Mississippi. NUMBER 32 LEXINGTON, HOLMES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. |THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1903. VOL. LX VI Random Thoughts * >F m By jz? & ^ ANON, jp & " 'T1b certain that King Cotton is a power In the land, If not a King, he wields a scepter with a mighty baud, For he builds up futures, pulls them down Produces smiles and fears; Enriches many a using town. And many a house holds cheers. Me rules the marls as with a rod, And 1 have times been told. That he, with a simple Deck, or nod Can turn himself to glod. Beware! he can make many, all bright to-day All life and joy, and Joko T o-morrow they are no longer gay— Hut silent, sad and broke." Hon. H. S. Hooker made a flying trip to the Crescent City recently. The hoary head of winter, peeped in our doors with the new November days. Mrs. G. W. Stigler returned a few 1 days since from a delightful visit to Hazlehurst. We have been reminded that there is significance im the origin of the Indian summer time. Mrs. H. A. Gilliam is recovering to the regained advancement, the head made in health's favors. Mr. David Sutton was called back here to attend to business demands. His stay will be short this time. The Sunday school of the Bresby terian church will be held in the College, at the usual hour until fur ther notice. Mrs. Susie Stone and Mrs- Hender Wade left for Tchula Saturday They returned home to I son morning. West, Tuesday. The generous hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. McDonald, of Durant, was extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Bar rett, last Sunday. When Mr H. S. Hooker, Jr., re turned home a few days since from short absence, it was said that he had been to Canton. a That hustling farmer and all around merchant man, Mr. John Morgan Clowe* - , made a business trip to Louisiana last week. Rumors brought to us the good news that wo are soon to have Mr. W. W. Mayfield and his good wife citizens of our town. We note very many strange, as well as familiar faces among the many who are drawn here by the calls of our busy mart. Over the line to Durant we extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. W. M. Lockhart, in his marri age to Miss Peacock on the 25th inst. Mrs. -Walter K. Durden, aud beauti ful little daughter, are the prized guest in the hospitable homes of Messrs. John and waiter Gwinn, in Tchula. We regret to chronicle that the little daughter of Dr. Foster is not recovering as rapidly as was thought. She still remains in the thralls of fever. The home of Mrs. Harris, of Ox ford, Miss., will soon claim the cheer ful presence of her aunt, Mrs. Venie Johnson. We will meet, but we will miss you. Mrs- R. H. Baker, Jr., and little daughter, have been giving over to her parents their agreeable compan ship. They came back from Green wood Monday afternoon. It was a mistake that an earth quake had shaken Lexington. The rumbling was from the many wagons of cotton that caused the entire blockade on Depot stroet. The re-fitting of the building for the location of the Bank of Com merce is slowly but surely losing its old boundaries and will soon present the graceful and perfect symmetry of modern architecture. Miss Annie Stigler, has extended her absence from home, and will be the prized guest of the home of Miss Myrtle Dodds in Hazlehurst for a while, and then place to her enjoy ment a visit to Crystal Springs. We use this medium to announce the windows of the Presbyterian church are in Memphis, undergoing as rapidly as possible, repairs. Mr. Hugh Smitl\ will replace them just as soon as practicable. our a a Mr. George A. Wade, the sterling and efficient book-keeper of tbe Man Grocery Co., of Greenwood, joined hi 8 moher in Tchula to enjoy a happy family re-union in the home of Mr. T. W. Gilliam. Our charming Ethel Baker is in place again. She returned a day or two ago from visits to Leland and Greenwood. She was the re cipient of many favors. All con cessions were granted her charms of young lady-hood. Hon. L. A. West, of Durant, was noted on our streets not long since. While he wears the deftstrokes of time is none the less a representative of a long honored line of ancestry, who have dotted our calendar with memorable events. We learn with regret that Mr. B. g. Beall has had to encounter great suffering from an accident to his hand. We hope all apprehen sions of serious results, have been dispersed, and this much esteemed and good man will be restored. We noted that Mr. and Mrs. Mc Donald, of Okolono, have announced the marriage of their daughter to Mr. James R. Buford, of Pickens. It is in place and in pleasure to offer our congratulations, to our young friend, Mr. Buford, for having won as great a prize, and wish for him all joys of wedded life. The intelligence of the severe ill ness of the lovely little daughter of Dr. J. W. and Mrs. McBride, cf Covington, Tenn., made sad the hearts of loved ones here. Mrs. J. C. Pick ens was summoned to her bedside, hut a change for the better in the little one's condition, relieved the imperativensH of Mrs. Picken's hasty departure. The many friends here of Dr. and Mrs. Mathews, of Water Valley, read with a degree of earnestness the interesting recital of the occasion of their fifteenth anniversary of marri age, on the 6th inst., at their resi dence. We extend to them many good wishes, as well as many recep tions of such happy and prosperous environments. 1 The elegant hospitality of Mrs. M. D. Simmons was enjoyed to its full ness a few days since. The delight ful and dainty feast was elaborate, served in the heirlooms of cut-glass and rose-bud china. The privileged guests were the Mrs. Sue Stone, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Johnson, and Eliott, who with Mrs- Simmons, made the welkin of ''Auld Lang Syne" ring with a master touch. Anon. the fair heavens; all was quiet,, and the dav was beautiful. There was a merry crowd gathered at the home of Dr. A. M. Phillips, near Eul ogy, Holmes county, to witness the mar riage of their lovely daughter, Miss Fisher, to Mr. W. L. Edwards, which occurrence took place at 3 p. m., the Rev. R. S. Lawson officiating. The bridal party, after spending the night at the home of the parents of the bride, left the following morning for| their future home in Thornton, Mies., HYMENEAL. EDWARDS-PHILUPS. On the morning of October 1st., theiewasnota riffle to be seen in where a sumptous dinner awaited their arrival, at the home of the uncle of the bridegroom. Mr. Ed wards is a young man of rare busi ness qualities, while the bride is of rare accomplishments. The writer wishes them a long and A Friend. happy life. Call at D. W. Beall's and see hie own eeleetlon off Out-B lass middlemen's profits out. Prices right. Quality best. The Medical County Association met here Tuesday. It was more of a fraternal than a business meeting; quite a number, owing to professional duties, being absent. Mr. W. J. Bailey of Sweetwater was in town on change Monday. FURNITURE Three Big Cars just received. Everything in this line at rock bottom prices. Bed Room Suits, Rockers, Bureaus, Beds, Dress ing Room Tables etc. Bring tis Your Cotton For high Prices and Come to os for Low prices on Everything in Merchandise We are Selling Boggles Love Wagons. Meat, Floor, And all Groceries At wholesale prices And satisfaction Goaranteed. \ i . elq atest variety of fasahion j cti.ss in stylish garments the j for Clothing. We have special Oor Clothing Department is HiL s : goods that we have ever shown, and vj B oys and Men for less money than they have bargains all the time. ■. Le t. i Y U V C v* db tit At db PICKENS-BARRETT CO TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS. Minutes Board of Mayor and Aider men, Town of Lexington, Nov. 10 th. 1903. Present: H. S. Hooker, Jr., Mayor, Baxter Wilson, J. W. Jordan, A. M. Pepper and R. E. Wilburn, Aldermen. John A. Brown, Marshal. Accounts were allowed and war rants ordered issued to the following persons: J. A. Rathell, lumber for streets . W. A. Rathell, lumber for streets . W, D. Rhyne, lumber for streets j A sharp, sharpening saw B . H. Cooper, 24 days on street wor j £ B B Cooper, board for street mu j e8 j ohn a. Brown, marshal for October John A< Brown> 8tr8et com _ mi8aione r f or October . Henrich & Lofgtrom> 8har pe n . j ng 8aw Hi | Hooker, Jr., Mayor's $ 2 80 47 26 22 56 50 24 00 18 00 25 00 5 00 50 salary for October.. 25 00 H. S. Hooker, Jr., rent for Mayor's office Ordered, that the Clerk issue warrant to Baxter Wilson for car of 5 00 tiling as soon as it arrives. H. S- Hooker, Mayor. R. E. Wilburn, Clerk. Beautiful Clear Skies. Herbine exerts a direct influence on the bowels,liver and kidneys, purifying and strengthening these organs, and maintaining them in a normal condition of health; thus removing a common 'cause of yellow, mothy greasy akin, and more or less of pimples, blotches and blackheads. 50c at B. S. Beall's, L. C. Alexander's. M. P. Winkler's and Foster Drng Co, 1 Beautiful vaises in Royal Vienna and Royal Dresden ware just received at P. A. Linholm's. Brozville News. Mrs. Ford Byrd visited W. W. Byrd and Mrs. Sophronia Brown Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ford Shanks, of Tolarville, spent Saturday evening and Sunday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Ford Byrd. Rev. Mr. Shanks preached the last sermon of his appointed term here last Sunday. The membership of his church and everybody else in the neighborhood are sorry to lose this good man, all wish him success in his new field, and the kindly considera tion of his new flock. Mr- R. A. Wilkes made a business trip to Zeiglerville last week.] Mr. Richard Hammett, of Owens, visited our neighborhood on business recently. Mr. Fowler, after a short sojourn with us moved his family back to Yazoo County. Jasper. Prof. B. C. Seitzler of the Bowling Green school received hearty greet ings from his friends here Saturday. Best Liniment on Earth. I. McHaney Greenville, Tex. writes, Nov, 2nd 1900: "I had rheumatism last was down in bed six weeks, tried every thing, but got no relief till a friend gave me a part of a bottle of Ballard Snow Liniment. I used it, and got two more bottles. It cured me and 1 haven't felt any rheumatism since. I can recommend Snow Liniment to be the best liniment on earth for rheuma tism." For rheumatic, sciatic, or neu ralgic pains, rub in Baliards Snow Lin iment, you will not suffer long but will be gratified with a speedy and effetive cure. 25c, 50c and $1 00 at B. S, Beall, L. C. Alexander, M. P. Winkler and Foster Drug Co. &COT 1 CE. Lost a Gold Watch and Fob on Tchula road Sunday. Finder will bp liberally rewarded by returning to R. M. Gwin, , Lexinglo. - ., Miss. The Salve That Heals without leaving a scar is DeWitt's. The name Witch Hazle is applied to many salves, blit DeWitt's Witch llazle Salve is the only Witch Hazle Salve made that contains the pure unadulterated witch hazle. If any other Witch Hazle Salve is offered you it is a counterfeit. K. C. De Witt invented Witch Hazle Salve and DeWitt's Witch Hazle Salve is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, teter, or blind, bleed Sing, itching and protruding piles old by B. S. Beall. There is as much difference in cut glass as there is in the different grades of cotton. Go to P. A. Lind holm's and let him show you cut glass that is of the ffnest as well as that which is not so fine. Have you tried Cream of Wheat? For sale by Gwin Bros. Colds " I 1) i a terrible cold and could hardly I uu'he. 1 then tried Ayer's Cherry 1 croral, and it gave me im mediate Itef." . C. I.ayton, Sidell, III. How will your cough be tonig ':? Wonjc, prob ably. l or it's first a cold, then ? co" ?'• " bron chi at las: vjc i, Co""'- ~ sto - ; - u 2 am ward. townward tendency fay taking Ayer's Cherry Pec-, ; toral. T'jre* al7.es: 25c.. 50c., $1. Ail draf|is««. and i \ t th 5 * $ L I II s--—- j Consult woitr cloetnr. I* he says * thou .io m »:»yn. If he tell* yo.. it. then d »i'* Hike it. Ho kno. «. \» ith h take ic, , . will. U>.. Acona Items. Acona, Miss,, Nov. 10,1903. Editor Progress-Advertiser: Mrs. Maria Pickens, of Lexington, is the prized guest of Mrs. Mary Mc Gee this week. Mrs. M. E. Johnson, of Monroe, La., spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Lena O'Bryant. Several Aconaites will take a camp hunt in the delta this week. Woodlawn school is progressing nicely under the management of Prof. Iielford and his able assistant Miss Weeks. Little Jaunita Clower has been under the treatment of Dr, Doty for the past week for tonsilitis. Mr. Henry Hill, of Blackmonton, spent Sunday night with Mr. S. R. Lee. In our last weeks "dots" which reached the press too late for publi cation we made mention of a very pleasant day spent with Mrs. J. D. Walton week before last. The hospi tality of her home was extended to a few lady friends in honor of her sister Mrs. Ada Johnson, of Durant. Mr. L B. Pickens, Mrs. S. H. Her bert and children of Lexington spent Sunday at the hospitable home of Mr. Wright McRae. The handsome school building is nearing completion under the skillful direction of Contractor Alford. Mr. Will Stokes has been the vic tim of chills for the past week. Many hearts grow sad at the thought of parting from our pretty blonde, Miss Annie M. Diggs, who li av v In morrow for Lauderdale, S. C. to ix f r:e two years, but we rejoice to know that before her lies a broad vrnne of golden opportunities as she goes to pursue her favorite study, music. The latest arrival in our communi v is Baby Benjamin at the home of ner grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McRae. Tne young lady is being royally entertained. Owing to the extreme illness of a patient. Dr. J. T. Buck declined the idea of joining the hunting party. A physician's life is one of sacrifice. Mr. S. D. Clower and son went to Carrolt-on Sunday. 'Nancy Patterson.' A Dangerous Month. This is the month of coughs, colds snd acute catarrh. Dc. you catch cold easy? Find yourself noarse, with a tickling in your throat and an annoying cough at night? Then you should al ways have handy a bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. J. A. Anderson 35-1 5 th St. Salt Lake City, writes: "We use Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds. It gives immediate relief. We know it is the host remedy for those troubles. I write this to induce other people to try this pleasant and efficient remedy," 25c, 50c and $1 00 at B. S. Beall's, L. C. Alexander's, M, P. Winkler's and Foster Drug Co, fox Sale. House and lot in Lexington, Miss, for terms apply to Noel, Pepper & Elmore. 10-15-4t The December number of the De lineator, an illustrated, monthly maga zine of literature „nd fashion lias been received at our office. Its illus trations are all beautiful, but those ef babyhood, childhood, girlhood, and motherhood are particular attractive and full of sentiment- It's stories are chaste and interesting and suit able to old as well as young people. It's fashion-plates are the latest and the best. Price 15 cents per copy, or $1 per year. Butterick Publish ing Co. Dizziness, spells of blindness, head ache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and constipated bow els. Prickly Ash Bitters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the system in perfect order.