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SERVICE QUALITY We give you service in selecting just the ARTICLE you want; service in picking the QUALITY you desire, and service in determining the PRICE you can afford to pay. These three items of SERVICE enable you to shop at this drug store in perfect con fidence that you will be satisfied with your purchase. And your confidence is theje ward for which we labor. We invite you to bring your drug store We will do our utmost to problems to us. solve them satisfactorily. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS Peoples Drug Store LEXINGTON, MISS Phone 40 - ioihuiwhiqn 01 LLtDOt-HOOKt k t nF 41 TV i ttMPANY I KL/lL I 1 HJItII ■ OFFER Ark., ary to Several nice residences. 40 acres of land near Owens. of cut-over land near Thorn Eighty acme ton. with 2 eery ant houaea and 12 I cottages acres of land. 340 acres of land on Chicopa. good property. Tho Campbell plate In the Shaddon neigh borhood; 112 acres. 00 acres of land In Trinity church neigh borhood, near Howard. 00 acres of lend, near Ebeneacr; part of tho Burwcll-Roberta estate. 100 acres cf land on Spring Branch Just of Oswego plantation, near Tabula, This la son. the •Mt MIm. Nice residence and good briek !*»!• « warehouse building, Just off naat aide af square. Macedonia church, about 410 acre! near , 0 miles from Durant, Misa. Thia place is for tale cheap. 40 ACRES of land in the Cleveland eo n munity; close to a church and a good school. A bargain at $1200.00. 100 ACRES in the hills, south of Howard. This land is listed at "before the war prices. Let uj show it to you. 30 ACRES of good land on Cypreaa creek, near Ebenezer. Land for tale ip this section is hard to find a 1 cornea high, but It is the best -hat thi hill section has to offer. 340 ACRES 7 mile, outb of town; good residence, 3 cabins; land lies wel-, plenty of timber; well fenced; ebao to a , er good school and church; on public road on! R. F. D.; the bes*. bargain in our list of IT Ot $22.00 per acre. If you want to sell your farm lilt it with us. If you want to buy a good farm, come to see us.We have these and many other bargains to show you. GULLEDGE & HOOKER Real Estate Agents MISSISSIPPI LEXINGTON, Office in Bank of Commerce Building With Our Unusually Good Facilities We Are Prepared To Turn Out Repair Work Quickly Wo know watches thoroughly, god our equipment it complete enough to enable us to repair anything mendable. Our prices for repair work are as tonishingly reasonable. DONT BUY A WATCH UNTIL YOU GET OUR PRICE 0. A. FRITZ Watchmaker and Jeweler LEXINGTON, MISS. 44 4 44 + + + + + + ++ +♦♦ + ♦ M. E BLAKE ♦ 4 4 ♦ COTTON BUYER ♦ + Bring Samples to Mileston Store. 4 4 ♦ 4 4 MISS. + ♦ MILESTON, ♦ 44+4444444444444 Hay $1 per hale. Phone B. 4 t H0ME BREVITIES ♦ I 1 [j i ; ; -[-j-1 - H- l 1 PH-M -f-f Ex-Gov. E. P. Noel went to Yazoo City i yesterday and Jackson today on legal j A. Goldberg was down from Brinkley, | Ark., Wednesday to attend the prelimin- , ary hearing of Paul Stein, and to attend to matters appertaining to his brother's estate. Miss Agnes Smith hag accepted a po sition as stenographer in Superior, West Virginia. Miss Lida Pettus was taken to the Community hospital yesterday for an op eration for appendicitis, which wag suc cessfully performed by Dr. R. M. Stephen business, j son. Assistant County Farm Demonstration Agent A. J. Kirby has been engaged in terracing for Ki Harrington this week. J. E. Eakin, of Round Pond, Ark., was down on the sad mission of attending the funeral of his father, the late F. W. Eakin, yesterday. The real estate firm of Gulledge h Hooker handled the sale of the W. W. Wynn residence and lot to W. R. Tate. Miss Annie Cooper spent Thanksgiving Day and week-end with relatives at Du- | rant. | Dr. R. A. Meek, presiding Elder for j the Sardis district, made his family a i visit at Black Hawk the fore part of the j week. On his return to Sardis Tuesday ;vning, he was accompanied as far as K. C. Rodgers, R. A. Rodgers and Leroy Rodgers were over from Bethcsda Wed nesdny. Judge and Mrs. J. V. Spell, L. A. Spell and W. M. Hocut were up from Cox burg Wednesday. fortunately real cold weath . . , . , . a , er has not struck us as yet, but now we are prepared to sup p]y y OU w ith an excellent line of coats for men, women and children. Let the cold wind IT Lexington by his wife and son, R. E. Meek. . B™, 8ee our ,me - Gertz Bro# ' Come and _ ' IV ■r fittR i i S; i. P I as Hunt as long as you will and you can't find more practical, sensible and useful presents than abound in profusion here. The best way is to come in at your leisure some day and get an idea of our gift suggestions. & You will be surprised to learn how many pleasing, highly comfort giving articles are included in the term "Hard ware. 'IF it isn't right- bring it back. " RfcRB-B*™ C "WP*N Y LEXINGTON. MISS. A "Stranger Within the Gate*" Succored While on his way home Friday evening during the heavy downpour of rain, Dave i Sutton saw a man lying in front of A. j P. Shepherd's residence in the throes of * a convulsive fit. He immediately sum- J moned Dr. B A Shepherd and others and j the man was carried to A. P. Shepherd's, j where the doctor injected some quieting An automobile was secured \ sedatives. and the patient hurried to the Holmes County Community Hospital, where Dr. Shepherd eventually succeeded in sub duing the convulsions and the patient re gained consciousness. Discharge papers and other documents found in his pocket showed him to be Sergeant James M. Ford of the 2nd Depot Battalion Head quarters, Canadian Expeditionary Forces of Canada, who enlisted from Portland, Oregon, U. S. A., on January 17, 1917, and was discharged from active services at Vancouver, British Columbia, October 18, 1919. The discharge papers gave him permission to retain his uniform and wear it if desired, traveling enroute from Canada to his destination in the United States. It also gave him permission to the Honorable Discharge Badge, No. wear 5787, presented by the Canadian govern ment for honorable service renedered, and also, for identification, having served with the Canadian forces of Canada. It appears that on his return to Port land, Oregon, Sergeant Ford learned that his mother had died while he was in the and that the family had moved to war New Orleans. In New Orleans he found that they had again moved and had lo cated at Columbus, Ohio. He was on his j way to Helena, Ark., and finding that be had been routed wrongly stopped off at ( Lexington to retrace his course, his grip in a barber shop, stating that he would return in a couple of hours after it. During the war he had repeat edly been gassed, which had undermined his constitution and rendered him subject Feeling one of these fits "coming he proceeded to take a brisk walk, having succeeded several times in coming them in this manner. proved unusually severe and rendered him unconscious for some time, and he have perished but He left to fits. on over But this one doubtless would for the timely discovery of his condition He was j. ESSw ,eft Sunday afternoon for Columbus, Ohio, where members of his family now have their home. He was a courteous and duty appreciative of the i gentlema j kindness and tender care given him while at Lexington. His case is but an in | stance of the benefieient mission of the , Red Cross Society, which should have the cordial and hearty support of each an d all. Miss Dee Miss Mattie Alexander, Moore, Miss Maud Pitchford, Miss Bettie Pitehford, Miss Mary Etta Lundy, Miss Madge Hammett, S. A. Maddox, J. T. Alexander, C. S. Bowman and J. C. Bow the guests at an elegant and sumptuous supper Monday night of Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Moore, on the Haynes place. H. E. Sheldon, of Vicksburg, made Lexington a visit on business Tuesday. J. D. Hunter and B. P. Cain, of Car roll county, were business callers at Lex ington Wednesday. T. M. Eubank and G. H. Eubank, of Jndianola, were guests at the Arlington Hotel Wednesday. ^ Now is the time to place j your Order for Personal Greet - Tarda Designs at B. S. Cards, resigns at d. man were in the W. h W. | f | ««* for j Beall S. a i Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Peacock were down the j from Acona on a visit Wednesday. C. L. Moore, of Birmingham, registered as at the Arlington Hotel Tuesday. Thad Ames, of Clarksdale, visited Lex ington and Durant Monday. Harry Lowe left Monday night on a trip to Memphis. J. L. Brooks and Dalton Br °" k *'° f Durant, attended to business in Lex ington Monday. Walter Pillow and little son visited Greenwood Monday. Mrs. Inu Cranberry and baby, of s her rard, arrived Monday night on a visit to her mother, Mrs. A. G. Rogers. Jarman Gibson returned Saturday to. Ruleville from a visit in the home circle, Mrs. M. L. Grantham and little Leon urd Ellington, of Bethesda, were cher ished guests Monday of Mrs. Grantham's lauohter Mrs. V. E. Williamson. . but E. i j * J j j m i * § >i»; r,»». t Xmas Buying is the most particular buying It is simplified at this store by the host of gift suggestions with which our stock abounds. ■ j ( ' This is an invitation to come in early—now, and settle beforehand yotir most important Xmas gifts. Buy when yon will, but decide now while our stock is complete. ■ j. J a; illiililFIlIMiTn inn i t 6ENERAL MERCHANTS & COTTON BUYERS = LEXINGTON, MISS== «■ lJs 3E jajQjajj was Funera , serv i ce8 were held st the Oregon cburcb yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. T. Mob b ly and attended by a large concourse of people wishing to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased, who wRg held jB the P hjfrhe8t respect by all<w ho knew him. Mr, Eakin attained the age of 81 years. ideal citizen in the highest consistent Splendid Citizen Paste* to Hi* Reward F. W. Eakin djed at his home in the Oregon neighborhood Tuesday night at 10:10 o'clock, from an illness contracted Sunday. He had been in feeble health and his constitution illness. „ Wftg an conception of tbe term a „d a rb o'entleman, who practiced what ^ ehed During the war between the gtates he faithfully followed the banner ^ Confederacy and at the time of ,• . tb was a member of the Holmes County Cjjmp of Confederate Veterans. ^ , g gurv j ved by his wife and seven children to-wit: Mrs. Peter Ingold, ^ M ' F Herring, Mrs. Clay Herring, j W . Eakin> j. E . Eakin, Mrs. H. H. ftnd M „ chas . Bernttr<1( to whom ^ condolences „ e extended, m* ¥ j | [\OS. L.II1S HIVCSiS | I nnds ill ArkailSa* LanO Thos. Ellis, formerly of Emory, has j recently bought a splendid farm in Mis- , sissippi county, Arkansas, and has moved upon it to give it his personal attention. It is said to be an unusually productive and fertile farm and in a high state of j for a year or more unable to withstand the ■ cultivation. A remedy that will penetrate is sary in the treatment of rheumatism. Ballard's .Snow Liniment goes right through the flesh to the bones and relieves j promptly. Three sizes, 30c, 6oc and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Stigler Drug Company. ' neces . ; Mr. and Mrs. I. Hyman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jacobson, Mrs. Morris Herrman, J. M. Hyman, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stanley, D. L. Gibson, Miss Ruth Miles. Miss Mar Miles, James H. Moore, B. C. guerite Rathell, W. A. Shackelford, Miss Laura Sutton, W. L. Meek, Miss Betty Moore Jordan, Lieut. Julian M. Ashley, Miss Atlie Basil Hobbs, Egbert Hobbs, J. R. Williams, Miss Myrtis Morris, Miss An-, nie May Camay, Dr. O. D. Hooker, Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Lowe and others from Lexington attended the rendition of "The Tiger Rules" at the theatre at Greenwood Thursday night of last week. The following attended the meeting Monday of the Holmes County Camp of Confederate Veterans: F. A. Howell, J. A. Williamson. W. H. Faulconer, D. W. Rhyne, B. F. Porter, L. S. Doty, J. W. Meriwether, James Abies, W. W. Taylor, J. B. Cunningham, W. B. White, J. W. Whittington, D. M. Parker, J. S. Mc Lellan (of Sheridan, Ark.) Jordan Bailey, K. H. Diggs. S. R. Lee, H. E. Terry, W. R. Booth, of Acona, were noted among the throng of visitors to Lexington Monday. Mr. Harry Cole, of Lexington, trans acted business here Wednesday. Harry spent his boyhood days in Vaiden, and has many friends who are always glad to welcome him back.--Carroll News, Vai den. Joe Beard was over from Durant the latter part of last week. R. A. Croaa, C. B. Alexander and Reed Brock motored down from West Wednes day to attend to matters of busineaa. Office Phone S Residence Phene 205 j , j INSURANCE Fire, Tornado, Lightning, Accident, Health Life, Live Stock, Plate Glass, Auto mobile, Damages to Persons or Property. | We Insure Cotton, Corn, Seed or Produce. ss § We can cover any hazard. r • • I BONDS i WE MAKE THEM Official Bonds, Court Process Bonds, Rural Carrier Bonds, Bridge Bonds, Road Bonds, Contract Bonds, Fidelity Bonds. WATSON INSURANCE AGENCY j * . ; LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI | i . THe House of Good Values Our Store offers the best values obtainable Price* have been raised only when absolutelj We keep a Fre*h Stock of necessary. GOOD THINGS TO EAT on hand at all times. Tell or telephone ut your wants and tbe goods will be deliyerec promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. I L W. Huntington & Son 'Phone No. 133—The House of High Class Grocerie Let The Advertiser Classified Columns Sell it for