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Xmas- oys STOCK OF TOYS IS ON DISPLAY, AND WE ADVISE AN EARLY VISIT BEFORE THEY ARE PICKED OVER. THE MAJOR PORTION OF THESE GOODS ARRIVED BEFORE THE ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES AND YOU SAVE ACCORDNIGLE OUR RANGE OF PRICES ENABLES US TO SUITA .L PURSES, AS SHOW BY PARTIAL LIST BELOW sheet steel bodies, securely rivited joints,$3.50 to $ painted a hands-me red. To be had in a DRESSED DOLLS, Some with real human range of sizes to suit any aged child, spe- hair, others sleepir.g, and some with molded edally priced at------$1.25, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.50 hair a:ld riveted joints-------------85c to $1.50 STEEL WHEELBARROWS, Sheet steel IKON TRAINS, Engine, coal car, two bodies, hardwood handles, steel wheels, red c.aches, and ob.,ervation car. All finished with green trimming--- -----------------$0.75 in bright colurs_.------------------65c to 85c. KIDDY HORSES, Made of heavy, white IRON RANGES, In black and polished maple. All joints dove-tailed and screwed, steel, -------------------------25c., 35c., .75. tour laminated wood wheels, movable steer- CHRISTMAS TREE and CHRISTMAS HOME Spost ------------------------------$3.00 DECOFATIONS of all kinds. TREE CANDLE SBOCKING HORSES, Painted dapple-white HOLDERS, EELLS, WREATHS, CREPE PAPER, red wooden seat, hardwood rockers -------$3.0 ai:d Etc. Everything especially low priced. DAISY AIR RIFLES, Gun metal finish, MAIL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PERSOIAL M4iltary, (with bayonet), Take down, and ATTENTION Vidalia Drug Company Agents for JACOES and NUNNALLY'S CANDIES The Pazar held'on the 4th instant, U nder the auspices of the Ladies Aid, Was not only a success financially, but socially, and should be an incent ive for similar affairs. The neat sum of $100.00clear, was realized, which made the ladies feel that their efforts, wore far from being in vain. AllI Srts of beautiful handiwork, delici ous homemade cardy and luscious dhicken .salad sandwiches were on sale. No one refused chances on the. pretty bIox of candy and the dollie , "dreated up" in handsome teagery, nlUa nately fell into the, e a old bachelor, but who, has long since been given · uame litte girl, making t and In wheoe dtds~ i so delicately tear4, a nd nadir w er tmder d e loune. Thoe, en i. ILdies bhavirg re or. Church St*ihety, met in Mrs. 'John Schchs Thursday 0. atwhich time they elected Cl paid dues and ended the El mest pleasantly. They will Sc monthly. Vi rudy was also the day on the L odles Aid had their meet- r Mrs Calhoun beiAg hostess, when mc ont'rta4ed most delightftrlly. lor the * Ie business discussions To ref ret nts were served. To SU eannot *always let Mr. Bullis An know aof the many trips he beeauehe somectiames has gone Bal arerd before we know it, go . ther an everywherywhere, and Bal h New 'ork, Cinclj ati, Nw, end ePewhere, upon a few app notice. has recently been to :p L, s. of W t visitors to our little agC SthM week were: Mrs. Helen D. non , of (arksdale, Miss, and port .Caaamap and torn, of New Cou and EIsI of JerIeo, Long Is- the id Mr. Thirs. K. Wade, Jr., of ques La.' Jtere 8. Bsot, sister of Mrs. Iasis ,Ibw spent last week visiting comr re, returning to her home the E ,La., th& rat of tbis week. Repc Aled Mt m. fry McNeely are in Th Mr.' Mle4vely mad Mr. pate d&m `t week and Conn m" uleorAesm later., parties ar pleasat di- 4 o1 S.., • Yin tatora, nd the hA of r day Ibis week. Iplant, .. The khialef is the guest eaded #Sht G. P. A. No ras i Mator to e Il: A instant, There will be an imnortant meet ies Aid, ing of the Vid~ l a Chapter Order of acially, the Eastern Star ne:xt Tuesday ni:ght, incent- Deccn:mbr 14th, and all members are at sum especially urged to atter.d. The lec which tion of officers will take place at this' efforts meeting, as well as other important in. All business transacted. delici uscious PROCEEDINGS TOWN COUNCIL. ore on on the, The Mayo. and Board of Aldermen i dollie of the Town of Vidalia, La., met in -'Sre uar rlar uesis at the Town Hall this " the WeidnesdayB,~cember 8th, 1920. who, On roll dall the following were v given found to be present, and answered in to their names: Hon. Philip Hough, d M r, , OP. Bullis, John Dale, Jr., Chr, • .-a and G. A. Murray, Al-'T ir deras Absent: B. F. Crocks. i fe A.gh I being present the meet- ! md w to order by the Mayor BI S'd the wing proceedings were had, to-it :- so S - ad-. t of the minuted of the prie - edingm astr was dispensed with. e or- The following claims were exam met invQ4 approved and ordered paid: i ada" O.' M. Fowler------------ $ 75.00 di wted Charles Moritz --------------8.85 li the Electrical Supply Co.------. 50.32 an will Southern Ry. & Light Co.-_ 227.30 -la IVidalia Oil & Ice Co.--.. 23.23 t f on The Clerk presented his report iof eet- receipts and expenditures for the ren month of November, 1920, as fol- lice Ily. lowss: eat dons Total receipts for Nov.__ $1,033.19' Au `Total Expe d:tures------ 1,229.50 int car Ellis' Amounts ,Expended over sur he receipts for month.--- 196.31 dai sne Bal. on hd Nov. 1, 1920__ 341.65 ldic go-: lice and Bal. on hd. Nov. 30, 1920- $ 151.34 Res Jew, The above report was examined, Sof ew ,approved and ordered filed. Five to The Mayor presented the report S of Mr. O. M. Fowler, employed to dair survey and cross section the drain- lice ttle age ditch draining the slough in the wire D. northern part of the town. This re- of t md port was examined carefully by the sum w Council, and after some discussion Sd s- the Mayor was requested to take the dal of question of this drainage up with in-, _ terested parties, and to ascertain to day what extent they would be willing to shall rs. assist in defraying the expenses of of Il ng completing this drainage ditch as per mctl no the sPecifctions of Mr. Fowler. The the k. Report of Mr. Fowler was ordered pna fled for futare reference. - in The Mayor next reported that he r -emplied With the request of the d Council at their November geetirA No is:i.' mot Wl. i as'.ouri Pa- MOR e Ry. to remove their track from N IC Rio gh Street., ,adr that he. had re- and.] SWid at reply fropm the Missouri Pa- all g a eile Ry. Co., refuiing to renmove said 1all otJ track. The following resolution was! and t; then offered by Mr. Bullia, to-wit: ever, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor No ea be instructed to enter suit against the gMissouri Pacific Railroad Company - to cqmpel said Company to remove Itracks from Rough Street north t of but not including the switch lead h ing into the Vidalia Oil & Ice Co's. (plat, in the town of Vida,.., La. The above motion being duly sec- I ceded by Mr. Morits, was put to a rte with the following result: Yeas: BAP G. P. E.ullis, Charles Moritz, and G. A. Mrray. Nays: None. Not vot- w" Sft: John Dale, Jr. uzi This motion receiving a majority vote was declared adopted this 8th o" day of De ceaber, i*e. (Signed) P. ROUGH, Mayor G. A. MURR4Y, Act. aerk. . tw s ordime.. was aent @3IINAMc NO. 2O1. atdjme leitluy a license Tax orWeUM. pmtarani W nj meet- 'corporate limits of the Townpf N"Vi der of dalia, Louisiana, for the year 1921. nji, ht, Sction 1. Be it ordained by the rs- are Mayor and Eoard of Aldermen, of s clec- the Town of Vidalia, La., that a li it this cease Tax be, and is, hereby levied ortant upon each and every person or per cso.is, corporation, fErm, profession or other pursuits or purposes within rNCIL the corporate limits of the Town of IVidalia, Louisiana, for the year 1921 rn in the amount of One Hundred Per let in centum (100$1) of the amount levied 1 this by the State of Louisiana for like 0. prpose; except as hereinaftar pro were v.ded. rered SECTION 2. Be it further or )ugh, dained, that a License Tax for the Jr., year 1921 is hereby levied on each Al- Tent -Show, River Show, Merry-Go Round , or other performances or' eet- !amusements of a similar character,, in the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00). ayor But this section shall not be construed reo as ta. include Street Fairs, Cir pieuega or ajlila amuseents where there is more than one attraction or show.J SECTION 3. Be it further or 5.0 dained that there is hereby levied a 85 license Tax for the year 1921 on each 32 and every Circus, Street Fair, or sim 1.30 Jar attraction in the sum of Twenty 1.23 five Dollars ($25.00). of SECTION 4 . Be it further or-l the dained that there is hereby levied a fol- license Tax for the year 1921 on each Dray, Truck, Wagon, Carriage, I .19 Automibile, or other vehicle engaged 01inthe business of public hauling or carrying passengers for hire, in the 'sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) 31 SECTION 5 . Be it further or-, 35 dained that there is hereby levied a license Tax for the year 1921 on each 34 Restaurant, Hamburger Stand, Cafe, Soft Drink Stand, in the sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) rt SECTION 6 . Be it further or. to dained that there is hereby levied a license Tax on each pole carrying he wire standing in the streets or alleysI ,e of the Town of Vidalia, La., in the 'e sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) SECTION 7 . Be it further or ie dained that the above license Tax 1e shall be due and payable on the First Sday of January of each year, and i shall be delinquint after the First day of March of each year, and that the methods of enforcing payment of e the f-regoing license Tax, and the d penalty for delinquincy, shall be the e POSTED Notice is hereby given that the - MORVILLE, ESPERANZA, WAR N I C U T, HENDERSON-ASHLEY s.and BOGUE'S BAR are posted, and all goose-hunting, bird-hunting, and all other kinds of hunting and fishing and trespassing in any manner what ever, wil be vigorously prosecuted No exceptions and no permits given W. J. JUNKIN ANNOUNCEMENT I have opened a Lrst-class BARBER SHOP in Vidalia, where I will always be foud, to anxious to serve yos. I have spared no expense in equipping my plae with up-t-date appli ance*, bet aed ecld water, and *ath e, nd hope b7 grivin S erice, te mrit year pat Years fer Service : FR~ANK. VIZINNI same as provided in the laws of the State of Louisiana levying State Li censes on same business, in an appli cable manner. The above ordinance received an unanimous vote a-d was declared adoptcd on this 5th. day of Decem ber 1920. (Signed) P. HOUGH, Mayor Attest G. A. MURRAY, Act. Clerk There being no further blisiners before the Council, upon motion the meeting was adjourned. P. HOUGH, Mayor Attest G. A. MURRAY, Act. Clerk What seems to be the thing to do is for the Aldermen of the city to call upcn the people for a sense of .heir opinion with reference to the passing of a stock law. We certai! ly do need it, and we believe the citizens will vote, in a large majority for it. No town of any size or co:sequerce , will continue to per,it cattle to be m pastured on its streets and sidewalks. L ,75c. ILE Lime and Cement Fire Brick and Contractors, Supplies I handle the very best materials at prices that are Right. Small or large orders will receive immn:e attention. Agents for the Celebrated "Self-Lock" Gate. I R SCUDAMORE, Jr. R S D Phone 24 e s. r 1921. by the een, of levied Boy's School Suits ,fession within wn of ,r 1921 d Per- HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, AND FURNISHINGS AT levied BENOIST'S, r like HAVE THE BOY READY WHEN THE BELL RINGS r pr- YOUt INSPECT.ON IS INVITED TO OUR COM. , PLETE OFFERINGS OF FALL CLOTHES AND FUR. r the !NISHINC FOR THE BOY. each SUITr, IN SERGES, WORSTEDS. AND MIXTURES -Go- $11.00 TQ $21..0. Sor HATS AND CAPS, NEW SHADES AND SHAPES acter, 1 75 CENT to ..SJ0. 3rued SHIRs, TIES, SWEATERS, STOCKINGS, ETC. Cir where ; ds. an or led a01 BRoTHEI eachST BROTRS nim- 42o lain St. N·ATCHEZ, MISS. r or ed a - mged the . To The Public each afe, or. 1WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH FRESH oar COTTON SEED HJLLS AND MEAL TO THE TRADE ring IN RGE AND SMALL QUANTITIESC the E ARE ASOARE LS RERED TO FURNISH COAL or- AND TOV.:WOO N ANY, QUANTITY. 'axt FOR PRICES AND DELIVERIES, CALL THE nd OFFICE. lay e Vidalia Ice C . V a, La. he R Ig WE ARE METING THE RIDUCTION IN PRICE S AS LIBER ALLY AS ANY ONE, AND IN LOTS OF GOODS WE HAVE REDUCED EELOW THE MARKET VALUE We will always give you a fair thade, and hope to merit the patron Age of our friends and customers. We are erpecially strong jist now on the following goods: LOADED SHELLS-Record, Field and New Chief. (We will l you at Wholesale price i.ceare lots) cheaper than eisewhere by COOK STOVES and NESCO WOOD HEATERS at a rduced price. CARBIDE HEAD LIGHTS-the best you ever saw. Boys DIXIE BOY SUITS--the kind yop would not be ashamed to wear--priced below the mail order houses. Boys and Girls High Grade SCHOOL SHOES. (Prices Reduced) CALL AND SEE US-WE THINK YOU .W.LL BE PLEASED WITH OUR GOODS AND PRICES. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY F. M. DAVIDSON. *, General Mterchandise CARTER AVENUE VIDALIA, LOUISIANA. ed, wou They hay ment, wh plete line ,P - •. -I 'J SHeadqurter, Pr (.' c or. e d'a p o'le v,' '. :n N .:,' z. CA.E and IEL;. R,.: open day an: rn.: ,~. Both are popular in rc. 4 Im-----.- STRAIGTIT SALARY: $:15.00 per week and expenses to man or woman with ric to introduce Eureka Egg Producer. Eureka Mfg. Co., East St. Louis, III. IHEMSTITCHIING .... While ýdsi -ni: g your Winter drWti . " here is nothing I I that adds nore beauty thran lI,,nl. i ' .. I hare two machines, with expert oFcrt :. All mal orders will be executr d ano d t retures d ant d t all worb k a ill be euaranteed or I sell the old reliable :;in cr S id :ac~!ite gua rantls needls o.oils etc., and repair all makes of sew;:: minachiu rs. Let us e et s hd B. L. PRITCHA rb D ai L MolS Str .. PtONVIA rcMuZ. ML SS. CAPITAL $50,000.00 SURPLUS $25,000.00 Bank f Cnmere r i Rrel:a EGg NATCHEZ, MESS. St. O NIOS . Your postman rtpresents this bk, an d we cheerfully extend our conveniences, aecomodations and facilities to out-of-town eus to'ers and assure them of prompt, curteous and efficient servicee in handling their accounts by mail. LET US SERVE YOU. es ALL DEPOSITS IN THIS BANK GUARANTEED UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI BANKING LAW. IT IS JUST ABOUT TIME THAT YOU SHOULD DIS. CARD THAT OLD HAT AND REPLACE IT WITH A THEY ARE HERE IN ALL THE NEW COLORS: NEW STETSON. BROWN, GREY, GREEN, HEATHER, AND ALL OF THE NEW COMBINATIONS OF COLORS. DROP US A CARD G!VING US THE SIZE AND -COLOR -YOU WANT, AND WE WILL RUSH IT OUT TO YOU. OUR STOCK OF CLOTHING IS NOW COMPLETE ANY KIND AND COLOR YOU WANT AND THE PRICE IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, RANGING FROM $35.00 TO $70.00. WE ALSO HAVE A WONDERFUL ASSORTMENT OF SHIRTS, TIES, SOXE, -UNDERWEAR, -AND IN FACT, EVERYTHING THAT A BOY OR MAN WILL WEAR. "ASK THE MAN THAT TRADES HERE M. M. Ullman & Co. "Good Clothes Since 1878" Main Str/et NATCHEZMISS. Studebaker Buggies Harness , Saddles Shot Guns and Amn.mition MANUFACTURERS OF "Liberty Brand" Harness LIBERTY Vehicle & Harness Company 0 uFreui, St. IATCHEC, lis.. At Last! SReal Laundry Service In Vidalia OUR WAGON WILL CALL AT YOUR RESI DENCE EACH TUESDAY MORNING FOR ANY WORK YOU MIGHT HAVE. ALL WORK WILL BE DELIVERED TO YDUR DOOR NOT LATER THAN FRIDAY MORY'ING. YOUR CO-OPERATION AND PATRONAGE WILL BE APPPRECIATED. Excelsior Steam Laundy I Sigrest's Meat Market has recently undergone a thorough renovation, and with the addition of modern re frigerator glass counters being ad ded, would do credit to a big city. They have also started a new depart ment, where they will carry a com plete line of. packing house products POSTED Notice is hereby given that the Phillips Plantation, in Ward 9 is posted against hunting, trapping, fishing, or any other kind of trespas sing aid all parties caught so doizng '.2A t prosecuted according to law. A. T. CALVIT