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LEXINGTON, HOLMES COUNTY, MISSISSJ 1'L'J. THURSDAY, JANUARY, 14, 1904.
NUMBER 41.
VOL. LXV1
COUNTY SOLONSf
IN SESSION.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS. JANUARY
TERM, 1904.
This the first Monday in Jan. 1904
after the general election in Nov
ember, the members elect being pres
ent and duly qualified, the board
organized by electing H. E. Buck
president, with the following
hers in attendance:
president: T. G. Stephenson, J. D
Weeks, G.
Smith; J. E. Stanfield, sheriff, and
Parham Williams, clerk
W. L. Dyer was elected attorney
for the board, and his salary is fixed
at $250.00 per year, payable
annually for the ensuing term.
Matilda Hodges is retained matron
of the Poor House at $10.(10 per
month.
Hy Hawkirs was elected j tnitor of
the Court House for 1904 at $12.00
per month.
Shepherd & Jordan are elected phy
sicians for Poor House and Jail tor
1904.
was
mem
11. E. Buck.
S. Rogers and W- L
scini
H. C. Baughn, was elected super
intendent of the Poor House at $<> 00
per month.
Warrant No. 91 drawn D ie. 31st,
1903, on Township fund 14 Range 1
west shoul I have been drawn on
T. 14 R. 2 west, and the same was
paid by the treasurer. In order to
correct said error, said warrant will
be charged to T. 14 R. 2 W. and so
endorsed on said warrant.
D. H. IIobb3 former sheriff, made
his report as required by law upon
the county convict, camp
treatment of convicts. Report was
received, approved and ordered tiled.
T. B. Minyard is granted to March
1st next'to begin work on the arte
sian well.
and thn
J. D. Weeks and T. G. Stevenson
are appointed to receive the lumber
to be placed on the road by R. M.
Edwards, and paid when received.
The treasurer is authorized to loan
W- L. Jordan $500.00 out of school
fund on 160 acres of land, when title
is approved by the attorney of the
board.
The treasurer is authorized to loan
W. L.',Williams $800.00 of school
funds on 200 acres of land when the
title is approved |by the attorney for
the board. ' }
J. A. Gray reports- the roads in
better shape han ever before at this
time of the year.
C. J. Gibson reports the roads and
bridges in his beat in first class con
dition, except one or two bridges in
Ellison neighborhood
The whole systf m of roads, reports
J. Parkinson, in his beat, are in fine
shape, and thinks the law governing
road contracts has been fully met by
the contractor.
Eakin Bros, are awarded contract
to build bridge across slough on Al
ino at $1.40 per running fiot.
Accounts are allowed as follows:
J G Petty, con. p> isoner
J B Cunningham rec. deeds... 30.75
Ike Harvey, ex. roads and ac
knowledging deed.
D. H. Hobbs, vis. convict farm 4.00
Mutual Cooperative Asso. Sta
tionery for treasurer
J R Miles, Supt. P. II., salary 8.35
Matilda Hodges, matron P. H. 10.00
Henry Hodges, wood for P. H.
Hy Hawkins, salary.
D H Hobbs, feeding prisoners 12.30
" " wood for Jail.
Nabors & Williams, beef, P H.
Progress-Advertiser, stationery 26.50
« " public printing 25.00
J I Almon exofficio service J. P. 18.10
J A Gray, examining bridges 10.00
16 00
.$ 1.60
20.50
2.50
■1.00
12.00
9.00
4.95
J. Parkinson,
R & BSotheimer supplies P. H. 22.51
Shaddock & Durden
Walker Grace exofficio Con.... 25.00
J.P.... 7.80
5.00
Jail... 4.50
A C Howell
DNFoose, holding inquest...
. 1.00
R J Whittington
J M Smith,E L'Hines, H Wil
lowby, Stephen Banks, II.
Weatherby and Henry Rob
inson, jurors, each.
C J Gibson, examining bridges 16.00
1.00
. Tate - Thurmond.
J. E. Tate, of' Goodman,' and Mrs.
Lummie Thurmond were united
holy wedlock by* Dr. Bailey, of Jack
son, at the home of, the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. [J. McNeer,
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr,
Tate is a merchant at Goodman, where
they will make their future home.
Tin: Advertiser tenders congratula
tions.
5.30
W. S. Pierce exofficio J. P....
R G Brock t "
constab le
C C Swinney, Co. Supt. Ed.
74.75
H C'Downer, poll tax refunded 2.00
Jack Wilkes " *'
.... 2.00
Joe Logan " 41
Tom Fisher " *'
John Walden " "
Charlie Mason " "
Jack Wilkes road "
Abram Hail " "
Charlie Mason" "
2.00
2.001
. 2.00
.. 2.00
. 8.00
. 3.00
3.( 0
Prince Collins "
.."3.00
F. M. Sultan, bridge timbers... 15,00
J W Harvey, repairing bridge 11.f
Swinney & Stigler, school sup. 1!
Miss Pearl Triplett, salary as
teacher in T. 17 R.' I E. 10.00
...; 2.20
to
Mullen & Owen, nails'...
ke S. Harvey, road com. salary 20 S3!
E E Bean, lumber.
■J A Gray 5 mo. sat.
! Parkinson "
.80
coiv 20.801
" 20.80
" 20 . 80
roa
C -i Gibson
H. E. Buck
20.80
' «rk & Courts Index Conks 39.15
8 H Lusk, .J R Horn, T F Dur
ham, election managers each 1.00
H i' Hosuier 2.days delivering
and returning box. 2.00
T H Murtagh, election
.. 18.00
coin..
Ex. and postage... 1,00
E W Jordan election coin. 18.001
R A. Frazier
. 9.001
Clark (Si Courts,'deed record... 18.00
J. W,|F,nkin is
tract to throw up oirtwork for read
bed through Albino at 144, cents
cubic yard.
J. E. 8 tan field ; is credited with
$300 assessed on notes to W L.
Johnson in error, and is credited
with $2 poll tax assessed to Allen
Weatheral, over age.
Hoard'adjourned until , tomorrow.
awarded the eon
per
H. E. Buck, Pres.
TUESDAY, JAN. 5th
Board met pursuant to idjourn
ment. Present as on yesterday,
Alexander having paid
Sheriff Hobbs $24.05] for taxes in
stead of $14.05 it is ordered that
Wm. Alexander be refunded the
difference.
Ex-Sheriff Hobbs is credited with
amounts as follows, and Sheriff Stan
field charged therewith: On real
estate $499,624; on road hands
$5,520. On personal property $297;
668. On polls $5222.
Hobbs is charged with additional
asst's as per his list filed on realty
$1,130.
$13,825. On roads $525. On polls
$194.
R. C. Stone is appointed overseer of
road 2, in place of R. Davis deceased.
The assignment of road contractor
Pierce assigning his contract to S.
J. Brown is approved.
R. C. Lipsey, ex-treasurer' made
his final settlement showing balances
in funds as follows: School 5 fund
$7,259.04. County fund $16,031.95.
Bridge $4,340.92. Pension.$309.40.
Advalorem $4,761.90. Commutation
Beat 1, $1,188.82,ditto Beat v 2$1062.
41, ditto Beat'3 $1,059.35, ditto
Beat 4 $487.74, ditto Beat 5 $1,028.
01. Institute $46.69. T 13, R 3
E $158.41; T 14, 2 w $1,781.64; 115
1 w $1,927.95; 1 15 2 w $437.69; 115
3 e $25.46; 115 r 4 e $23.95; 114 r
3 e due treasurer $1.51; t 14 r 1 w
$5.15; t 17 rle $143.41; t 16 r 1
e $25.72; 116 r 3 e 26cts; 115 r 2
$17.93; t 16 r 2 e $297.24; t 15 r 1
e $34.73; Hancock county $632.09
Wm.
Ex-sheriff
On personal property
e
We certify that R. C. Lipsey,
former treasurer of Holmes Co., has a
sufficient amount of money on depos
it with us to cover all balances due by
him to Holmes county as county
treasurer.
Bank of Lexington.
J. M. Dyer, asst, cashier.
The following notes are due to va
rious school funds: $ 29,972.25. The
above report of the treasurer is ap
proved and ordered filed with the
board.
The treasurer will collect all in
due
HOLMES COUNTY
IN DEEP MOURNNIG
One of Her Most Beloved Citizen in the Person of
Sheriff J. E. Stanfield—Death [Occurred
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OUR I,ATE SHERIFF, J. E, STANFIELD.
Mr. J. E- Stanfield died at his home,
here Friday morning at 8 o'clock and
was interred in Odd Fellows' cemetery
at noon on the next day. His death
was a great shock to everybody in the
county. Being a man of fine physique,
never complaining, the announcement
of his death came like a lightning
stroke from a clear sky. He arose as
usual that morning, attended to his
nome affairs, ate breakfast and was
about to leave for his office, when
suddenly taken ill, he retired to his
room to rest on his bed, and soon
as soon as possible and report to the
board.
Ike S, Hat vey reports the roads in
Beat 1 in fair condition, but the ap
proaches to bridges are bad, especi
ally so is that of the iron bridge
south of Lexington, also that at
Williams creek, built by R. C, Barger
needs attention.
II. E. Buck reports the roads in
his beat will be inspected and fully
reported on the next meeting.
The treasurer is authorized to loan
J M.,Weeks $525 on 120 acres of
land out of school funds when title
has been approved by the attorney of
the board.
G. S. Rogers and T. G. Stephenson
are appointed to inspect bridge to be
built by W. D. Robertson across Jor
dan's creek.
J. D.Weeks and W. L. Smith will
inspect the bridge to be built by W.
D. Robertson across Old river.
The selection of the jury is post
poned to the February meeting of the
board.
J. D. Weeks and T. J. Stephenson
will inspect the county jail and re
port the necessary repairs at the
next meeting of this board.
W. P. Tackett will be refunded
$3.60, being a double assessment.
W. A. Sample is allowed $25 per
annum for the use of his pond by
the public.
Accounts are allowed as follows:
Accounts as follows allowed:
Penn Perdeel road tax refd $ 3 00
D. H. Hobb road taxes for Joe
Harris
Same, poll taxes
J.T.Alexander cleaning jail
R.H.Baker *up't Donahue 1 mo lO 00
3 00
2 00
5 00
breathed his last. He was popular
and had many warm friends in every
part of the county who attested their
regard by attending his obsequies.
One of the largest funeral processions
ever witnessed here followed his re
mains. Mr. Stanfield was born in
Brooksville, Fla., May 16, 1851, and
over half of his life was spent here
He had served but four days of his
second term as sheriff when overtaken
by death. Mr. Stanfield was twice
married. His first wife was Miss
Bettie Stuart, the present, Miss Ella
Mrs.Nancy Brown supt idiot
child
C. A. Brown sup't one month
Mrs. M. J. Mitchell, support of
pauper idiot child, one mo.
Frank Melton pupt himself, wife
and Peggie Lucas 1 month
Mrs. Fannie McMorrough supt
one month
J. S. Lipsey exofficio J. P.
P. M. Alexander constable
C- J. Spell exofficio J. P.
R. G. Brock " constable
D. H. Hobbs additional assess. 16 75
T.G. Stephenson 2days in & m 8 20
J. D. Weeks 2 days m & m
G. S Rogers 2 days m & m
W. L. Smith 2 days m & m
H. E. Buck 2 days m& m
" 5 days exam roads 10 00
4 00
Parham Williams 2 days clerk 6 00
Ordered that the board now ad
5 00
5 00
8 00
15 00
8 00
12 00
17 50
12 05
16 75
9 80
9 80
9 70
9 00
J. E. Stanfield sheriff
journ until the first Monday in Feb
ruary.
H. E. Buck, Pres.
Congratulations
Mr. John H. Cullom. editor of the Gar
land, Texas News, hasjwritten a letter
of congratulations to the manufacturers
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as
follows: Sixteen years ago when our
first child was a baby he was subject to
eroupy spells and we would be very un
easy about him. We began using Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in 1877, and
finding it such a reliable remedy for
colds and croup, we have never been
without it in the housejsince that time.
Wo have five children and have given
it to all of them with good results. One
good feature of this remedy is that it is
not disagreeable to take, and our babies
really like it. Another is that it is not
dangerous, and^there is no risk from
giving an overdose. I congratulate you
upon tho success of your remedy." For
•ale by Swinney A Stigler.
L. Dyer, and from each survives a
living daughter, with whose sudden,
and irreparable bereavement The
Advertiser in conjunction with their
friends and acquaintances most deep
ly sympathizes. The funeral services
were conducted by the Rev. C. Z. Ber
ryhill in the Baptist church, the large
seating capacity of which was insuffi
cient to hold the attendance. He was
a member of Lexington Commandery
who acted as a guard of honor, while
Lexington Lodge performed the last
sad rites at the grave.
Levy McGee, of Shenoah Hill, was
in the throng Monday.
Force, a brain and muscle builder
at Gwin Bros.
W. H. Smith, of Zeiglerville, vis
ited our town Monday.
Try Knox's acidulated gelatine. For
sale by Gwin Bros.
James Maddox was an appreciated
caller at our office Saturday.
Silver moon cheese full cream,
Gwin Bros.
Gen. Malone, of Brozville, made us
an appreciated visit Saturday
You know what you are taking
when you take Groves'Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle, showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form; no cure, no pay. 50c
Mrs. T. Jenkins, of Kosciusko, is
visiting her father, R. P. Nevils.
Try Campbell's soups already seas
oned Gwin Bros.
B. F. Portsr and R. P. Nevils, of
Bethany, called on our merchants
Monday.
If you can't think of anything for
dinner phone Gwin Bros.
S. F. Spencer, of Eulogy, and H. H.
Foy, of Tolarville, were Here on busi
ness Monday.
Let us send you a sample ef our
roasted coffee. Gwin Bros.
J. P. Walton, an old subicriber of
The Advertiser, made u* a pleasant
call Saturday.
Gordon Nevils, son of R. P. Nevils
of Bethany, is suffering from an acute
attack of the grip.
Ralston's Health Food for summer
and winter. Call up Gwin Bros.
New Barber Shop.
Chalm«rs Hammond has opened up
a first class barber shop in the new
Hank of Commerce building, new fur
niture throughout, only first class
workmen employed- Your patronage
solicited.
A Prisoner In Her Own House.
Mrs. W. H. Lay ha, of 1001 Agnes
Ave., KansasJCity, Mo., has for several
yearsjbeenjtroubled with severe hoarse
ness and at times a hard cough, which
she says„ 'Would keep.mejn doors for
days. I was.prescribed for by physi
cians with no noticeable results. A
A friend gave me part of a bottle of
. , . , „ K . 0 . ... .
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy with in
structions to closely follow the directions
and I wish to state that after the'[first
day I could notice a decided change for
the better, and at this time after using
it for two weeks, have no; hesitation in
, ...
saying I realize tnat I am entirely
cured. " This remedy is for sale by
Swinney A Stigler.
Estrayed.
One sorrel Horse, about seven
years old. Weight between seven
and eight hundred pounds. Has a
reached mane, white star in head,
one white hind foot, Will pav a lib
eral reward for his recovery.
L. L. Hobbs, Acona, Miss.
l-7-tf.
Strayed.
Red roan mare, bell on when last
seen, about 15 hands high, blaze face,
collar marks on shoulder. Any in
formation will be rewarded, notify
•I. M. Powers, Franklin Miss.
FOR SALE.
A residence, (J rooms
well papered and piinied.
local ion in northern part of L'lii-g
Ion. Apply to this olfice.
and imli,
Goo d
STRAYED.
A buy horse mule, 14 hands high,
swapped by me from the gypsies.
Notify J M. Powers.
Franklin, Miss.
Laundry Notice.
Downer & Watson will send off
laundry basket each Tuesday fro®
Lexington Dry Goods Co. stor*.
l-7-3t
For'Sale.
Two good milk cow* for tala apply
Mrs. C. Rosenthal. 4t.I3-31
Lost.
On Saturday night,Dec. 26 th, a
pearl stick pin- Reward, return to
this office.
Gwin Bros, for fresh groceries.
Fred Renaker, of Owens, visited
and materially assisted our efforts
Tuesday.
R. W. Harvey, of Itta Bena, at
tended the funeral of J. B. Stanfield
Saturday.
E- J- Forbus and C. S. Drake, of
Ebenezer, were visitor* here at a
recent date.
Mrs. B. F. Porter, of Bethany, haa
been on the sick list the past week,
we regret to learn.
To cure a cold in one day take Lax
ative Bromo Quinine tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fail*
to cure. E. W. Groves.
F. E. Mullin, R. W- Wilkee, S. D.
Bailey and Jordan Bailey, of Acona,
were here on business Monday.
Prickly Ash Bitters cur es the kidneys,
regulates the liver and purifies the
bowele. A valuable system tonic. For
sal* by Swinney A Stigler.
We are glad to see th# legal ability
of Hon. H. H. Elmore, aur aenator,
recognized by being placed on the
Judiciary Committee
Irregular bowel movements lea* to
ehrooie constipation. Prickly Ash Bit
ters is a reliable system regulator;
cures permanently. For Sale by Iwin
ney A Stigler.
Hon. S. N, Sample and ion, Maater
Sam, spent Sunday night at the home
of Hon- W. P. Taskett, en route to
Jackson by Monday'* train t# the
Legislature.
▲ system regulator is a medieine that
strengthens and stimulates the liver,
kidneys, etomach and bowels. Prickly
Ash Bitters is a superior system reg
ulator. It drives out all unhealthy con
ditions, promotes activity of body and
brain, restores good appetite, sound
sleep and cheerfnl spirits. For sets by
Swinney A Stigler.
Jas. E. McNeil, of Jaakson,
perienced in the art preservative, i*
now with the Adtertiser, which will
spare no effort to make it a wMmm
viaitor t* its nbecrilMra.
to
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Editor The Advertiser:
The legislature convened in
lar session on Tuesday January 5th at
\ 2 o'clock. J. W. Powers, secretary
. ,, ,, , „
of state called the House of lienre
.
to order and Lieut.Govern
or Harrison presided at the opening
of the senate. All of the members
„f both houseg with one or two excep
.•_ . ,
tions were present. At the hour of
. n
°P enin K the conteat for the speakor
ship of the house was the absorbing
topic. Representatives Thomas, of
Washington county,Smith.of Holmes,
Millsaps, of Clay, Brown, of Adams
and Barbour, of Harrison, were the
candidates for speaker. All of them
withdrew, however, excspt Thomas
and Smith, before a vote was taken,
and the withdrawing candidates with
out an exception all voted for Thomas.
Thomas having received a sufficient
number of votes to elect him before
the calling of the roll had been com
pleted, Smith's name was withdrawn
and Thomas was declared unanimous
ly elected.
Mr. Thomas had been a member of
the House of Representatives for the
two terms preceeding this. At the
last session he was chairman of the
committee on Ways and Means and
was made chairman of the select
committee to investigate the officers
the penitentiary.
L. Pink Smith, of Greenville,
very easily elected clerk of 'he house,
position he has filled for several'
THE STATE'S
CAPITOL.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO
THE ADVERTISER FROM
JACKSON.
regu
was
a formiable candidate,
whenever he offers for this position
for several reasons: he is the editor
of a newspaper, a man of good ap
pearance, of gracious manner, and
haa a voice, which ail members of
the house refer to with pride.
1. H. Moore, of Rosedale, was
elected president pro tem of the
senate without any opposition. J. G.
Murray Jr., of Ripley, was reelected
secretary of the senate without op
position.
The usual accompanient of door
keepers, pages, postmistresses, ser
geants-at-arms have been selected.
The committees will be appointed this
afternoon and the legislature will be
ready for work. Only one committee
has been named so far—the judiciary
committee of the senate, of which W.
B. Walker, of Aberdeen, is chairman.
Speaker Thomas has announced
publicly that he has selected J. G.
Millsaps, of West Point, to be chair
mau of the house judiciary committee.
At a joint session of both house*
last week. Miss Mattie Plunkett was
re-elect*d librarian, routing her op
poneits with great ease.
Tomorrow the contest betweaa
Myar* and Brown for supreme court
clerk will come up in the house.
I may say that the members of tha
legislature and all the visitors concur
in the opinion that the new capitol i*
a magnificient structure and by far
the ineit capitol building in the
Sonth.
Ex-Sheriff D. U. Hobbs and hi*
daughter, Miss Nurrie, and Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Bnek ware visitor* her*
laat week. .
Hon. E. F. Noel delivered an ad
dress before the historical society
la*t Thursday night which wa* well
received.
The member* of tfie legislature
here from Holme* county and tha
numerous acquaintances and friend*
of J. E. Stanfield war* greatly »hock
ad and grieved! to hear of hi* untima
ly death.
J. E. Cunningham, the efficient ei
daputy Chancery Clerk, has beea
re-appointed and is now assisting
Par ha® Williams, the new Chancery
Clerk,in the duties pertaining to that
offia*._
D. F. Boatright mad# Ttii Advm
TiBEi office a pleasant visit Monday
morning.
Phona t* Qwia Brea, tar Break