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Old Colored People. Two of the colored land marks of Port Gibson have died recently. They were Birdy Peck, aged about 92 years, who died two weeks ago, and Agnes Raimey, who died last Saturday nigîit. Both were good women, being highly esteemed by both white and colored. End of Bitter Fight. Two physicians had a long and stubborn fight with an absces3 on my right lung," writes J.F.Hughes of DuPont, Ga., "and gave me up. Everybody thought my time had come. As a last resort I tried Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption. The benefit I received was striking and I was on my feet in a few days. Now I've entirely regained my health." It conquers all Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed by J. A. Shreve's Drugstore. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bottles free. « f Rubber Hose for garden, lawn and street sprinkling. T. R. Warburton. se S WmtSfsmith's CÉiirdîB , guaranteed/ ^to Cure^r CHILLS DENGUE, AGUE, 1 LaCRIPPE, Bilious fever end all ether Malerleim* soevusr omvm At te m f i x 4M rear An Open Letter to the Publie fROM A WELL-KNOWN 0RU88IST To Whom II May Concern: Of lal® there has been a g®od deal of diaouMion in regard to advertised medicines and their value. We want to say to every man, woman and child In this vicinity that the most valuable preparation of cod liver oil,— the best tonioreconstruotor, health restorer and strength-creator we have ever sold in our store is VinoL Vinol is not a patent medicine; it contains no injurious drugs, and ltast ually does contain all of tne médicinal curative elements of cod liver oil, taken from fresh cods' Hv*m, hut without * drop of oil, and is delicious to the taste. Vinol is recognized throughout the world as the greatest strength-creator for old people, weak, sickly women, children, nursing mothers, and after a severe sickness. Vinol cures hooking coughs, chronic colds, bronchitis ana all throat and lung troubles. Unequalled to create an appetite, and make those who are too thin, fat, rosy and healthy. Vinol Is sold on a positive guarantee. Call and get a Vinol booklet. POPE ORUC CO. PORT GIBSON , MISS. BLACK 0 RAU 6 HT STOCK »"i POULTRY* MEDICINE Btoek and poultry have few troubles which are not bowel and liver irregularities. Blaek Drauflht Stock and Poultry Medi cine u a bowel and liver remedy for stock. It puts the organa of t;,jwd*on in a perfect condition. Prominent American breeders and termers keep their herds and flooks healthy by giving them an oooa sional dose of Black-Draught Suck ygAj Positr Medioine in their rood. Any stock raiser mar buy a 26-eent half-pound air-tigh of fhia medioine from klg < keep hie »took in vigorous health few weeks. Dealers gener ally keep Black-Draught 8took and Poultry Medioine. if yours does _ t 0an not, sand 25 c*nts for s oan to the mani OhatUnoogR Modi taaooga, Tenu. • A.i.n.s ufActureri, The am» Oo., Ghat BooaauA Ga., Jen. te. 1*01 Bteok-Drought Stock sad Poultef Msdloino Is th* best I svsr tried. Our •took wm looking bad when yon Nut ms the medioine end now they are getting so ftne. They are looking M per «tat. better. 8. P.BROOKINQTOK. G 1« ® r ß] ing o' j form vaine Pope MIHIIUtMl A Factor of Your £ usine Si. N It is the Ideal Means of MHMUM HUM MUM Mill BOARD OP SUPERVISORS. (Continued Prom Pint Page.) * 46 if ij ob Ordered that the board do now adjourn until to-morrow morning L. ud W. W. Sired, umt. Poster and Dochterman, aame... J. A. 8hrerc, sdra. and vaccine points. 8. J. Russell,salary.etc.... J. W. Barber, poor taonae.;. Ktu Myles, property destroyed by H. O,. R. C. McCay, services to board 1901, $130, and balance of $100 for .. R. C. McCay, sundries. C. a Magee, jsnltor hire end stamps...... I. Prtshmsn, sundries .................. a C. Magee, sustenance... !J JO 19 9 » *« «8 S 3 te 4 >9 *50 00 s so 10 90 * 45 D. D. Irwin, 4 days revising poU books.. xs an 8 J, Smith, same .., A. M Addison, same at 9 o'clock. J. A. CRAIG, Pres. i Board met pursuant to adjourn ment, present same as yesterday. Ordered that the following bills be allowed and warrants issne for the same : # S 00 c. C. Uttle, work for sharia's office Claiborne Hardware Ox. load acrapera... 54 *c| Dorsey Printing Co, printing for Supt. Ed 39 »3 f. A. Craig, attendance and mileage. W. L. Taylor, same. J. A. Regan, aame. >8 50 it » V) 60 »7 40 W. R. Trim, uuu C. L. Young, aame.. R. C. McCay, clerk, attendance. C. a Magee, sherü, same...... Ordered that J. A. Craig be em »7 40 xl 00 . IS 00 powered to employ a competent sur veyor to survey and take notes of the court house square. Ordered that the petition of H. C. Daniels et als for public road be laid over for counter petition. Ordered that warrant issue to Wm. Cahn for lumber to amount of $4.80. The board having gone over the assessment rolls (personal) careful ly and made all changes thereon necessary, the clerk is now ordered to proceed to make copies of the same, as required by law. Ordered that the board do now I adjourn until court in course. J. A. CRAIG, Pres. Tukan With Ci ip®. . Wm. Kirmse, a member of tb® bridge gang working near Littlcport was taken suddenly ill Thursday night with cramps and a kind of cholera. His case was so se vere that he had to have Ike members of the crew wsit upon him and Mr Gifford was called and consulted. He told them . h, b.d . medicine in .h. form of Ommber. Iain's Colic, Cholera and Dianrho«a Remedy that he thought would help him out and accordingly several doses were administered with the result that the fellow was able to be around next day. Th® incident speaks quite highly of Mr. Gifford's medicines.— Elkader, Iowa, Argus. This remedy never fells Keep it in your home, it may save life. For sale by Pope Drug Company. Drug Company. * hma « JL s fV % Btentte yfUkti ti You Kretiwtg lEil McLain Declared Nominee. The Democratic Executive Com mittee of this Congressional District met at McComb City on the 5th day of August, 1904, and by virtue, of an order of the comimittee passed at a former meeting on July i6th, 1904, and by virtue of the laws of I Mississippi, the committee adopted I unanimously the following, to-wit : I "Resolved, That as there is but one candidate for the nomination of I the Democratic party for Congress from this district, the primary elec tion ordered by this committee for I August 20th, 1904, be and the same is hereby declared unnecessary and shall not be held. Be it further Resolved, That the Hon. Frank A. McLain, of Amite connty, be and he is hereby declared to be the the nominee of the Democratic par- 1 ty for Representative in the »th Congress of the United States from this the Seventh Congressional Dis trict of Mississippi, tobevoted for st the general elation in November next " j 1 < HBRBINE Renders the bile more fluid and I thus helps the blood to flow ; it af fords prompt relief from biliousness indigestion, sick and nervous head -1 aches, and the over-indulgence in I food and drinks. Herbine acts qnickly, a dose after meals will bring the patient into a good con dition in a few days. 1 * _ Q* E Caldwell, Agt. M. K. and April is] gsjf waîsicl n f" over two years with enlargement of I the liver and spleen. The doctors did me no good, and I had given | up all my dru bine, well. Pope Drug Co. of being cured, when a t advised me to use Her -1 It has made me sound and • P 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold by . , From June 20th to Aug. 12 th, a Uj total of 54 days, there were 33 days when rain tell. This does not in elude two days when the rainfall | .are The precipitation during the en tire month of June was 5.55 inches ; during July 7.56 inches, and during | August, to date, 3.39 inches, mak A Wet Summer. was too small to record. of in ing a total, from June ist to date, of 16.50 inches. hni Cboltra Infantum. This disease has )o«t its terrors since Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy came into general use. The uni form success which attends the use of this remedy in all cases of bowel complaints in children has made it a favorite wherever its vaine has become known. For sale by Pope Drug Company. m ft goo-* TbtfMfmMn Beantfe WRECK ON «LITTLE J. 46 1 Two Passenger Coaches Over turned, but Not Much Damage Done. Last Saturday morning while an east-bound "Little J" passenger train was running at a rather high rate of speed near Tillman, the two day coaches jumped the track and A number of pass ob j engers were slightly bruiaed, but now °o ne dangerously hurt. A child | was thrown about 30 feet, but fal ling into a pile of brush, was only slightly hurt. JO 9 » «8 te >9 00 so 90 45 an turned over. i viol®Of Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by Chamberlato'a Colic, Cholera aad Diarrhoea Remedy aad Perhaps a Life Saved. bills for "A short time ago I was taken with a se 00 i vere attack of diarrhoea and believe I would *c| have died if I had not gotten relief, »3 said John J. Patton, a leading citizen of Patton, Ala. "A friend recommended Chamber >> 50 » company e. Third regiment m. 60 I Iain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 40 j I bought a twenty-five cent bottle and after taking three doses of it was entirely cured. I consider it the best remedy in the -world For sale by Pope em- 1 for h®"* 1 com P Ui " t *. Drug Company. 40 00 00 sur of H. be I N. G., left Monday morning for to of the encampment at Biloxi. There were 37 men, commanded by Capt. Bagnell and 2nd Lieut. Walker. the I Lieut. Mason was too nnwell to ac J company the boys, but will join them later. The company has been the I boys were accompanied by their drilling regularly for some time, and makes a good showing. The colored servant, the irrepressible Jim Jones. STOP THAT COUOH I When a cough, a tickling or an irritation in the throat makes you feel uncomfortable, take Ballard's Horebound Syrup, uon t wait un til the disease has gone beyond control. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. An se of . ._ nr . .vo. o nr t H"* 0 "', «J Wes '5 th S V,^ t ^ •City, Utah, wntes: "We think Ballard's Horehound Syrup the best medicine for coughs and colds. We have used it for several years ; it always gives immediate relief, is very pleasant and gives perfect sat isfaction. by Pope Drug Co. to > » 25c, 50c, Si.00. Sold CASTOR IA Tor Infants and Children. The Kind You Han Always Bought Bean the S i gn a tur e of , ... , . damage to cotton and the present respite is exceedingly enjoyable. I Farmers have been wearing long I faces, and many feel that even the : I i m p rove< i weather of this week came . r . . . . I to ° ate to t^ em muc h good, Cotton worms are reported in sev eral places, which adds to the I troubles of the single-crop grower. 1 a Preventive of suicide had been disc 7 ered wil1 totere * A F un d .°" n °[ despondency invariably precede suicide and some thm S has be™ found that »>11 P re - vent that condition which makes j suicide likely. At the first thought of self-destruction take Electric Bit ters. It being a great tonic and Cotton-Growers Gloomy. The continued rains did much How long will we content ourselves with cotton-raising. Suicide Prevented. The startling announcement that I «"v["e will strengthen the nerves and U P tbc s /f tem * }£*•**> a Stomach, Liver and Kidney regulator. Only 50c. Satisfaction I &y era nteed by J. A. Shreve, Drug gist. 1 * Prof. J. I. Brueck of the Casey ville High School is conducting the CUi ^° ra « county^institute for white I teac ^ ers this week, assisted by Prof, Russell. There are about 15 teachers | in attendance. Prof. Brueck will Teachers' Institutes. a igo conduct the colored institute t v J_ RHEUMATISM When pains or irritation exist on any part of the body, the applica .tion of Ballard's Snow Liniment Uj ve8 pr0 mpt rehef. van, Prop. Sullivan House, El Re no, O. T., writes, June 1902: "1 tftke P lc * st| re in recommending Bal lard's Snow Liniment to all who .are afflicted with rheumatism. It is the only remedy I have found that gives immediate relief, $1.00. Sold by Pope Drug Co. E. W. Sulli » 9 25c, 50c. j Burglary at Willows. Last Monday night the residence of J. T. Trevilion at Willows was entered by a burglar and about $5 in money and some groceries were taken. The intruder forced one of the windows. What is ''TBETHINA" I Well, 'tis this: A tasteless powder that will kUs From baby's brow the fever glow hat teething always brings, you know. TBETHINA'' Overcomes and Counteracts the Effects of Sum mer's Heat, Aids Digestion, Regu lates the Bowels, Gives rosy cheeks, health and happiness to babies. * I —. * , r \ ! ! '* i*L BIG SUMMER V Clearinle / WE ARE WELL FED, BUT BUCKING FOR MORE TRA nc AT David Bock's Department Store Our Mr. Bock is about to leave for New York and other Eastern Markets to buy his Fall and Winter Goods, decided to sell our Summer Goods regardless of Cost, ir ©ducti on has been made in all of our departments. Come to see us and take advantage of the bargains We have A big we are offering. TO THE PUBLIC On account of the Corporation dis continuing the handling of Incandes cent Lamps and Electric Supplies. I have signed a future delivery contract for my requirements with the General Electric Co. Buyine supplies in large quantities direct from the manufac turers, I am in a position to offer the best Incandescent Lamps on the mar ket for the least money. I have Elect rical Fixtures in stock. Also 8 Candle-Power Incandescent Lamps 16 «« < t (< f « 32 Cf ft cc cc « t Hylo Night fit T. R. WARBURTON. Get Ready For Ginning We can furnish Rubber and Leather Belting, Lacing Strings Bristle Strips, Babbitt Metal, Packing,' Pipe and Tools. Inspirators, Lubricators, Steam Gauges, Valves, Whistles, Wrenches and Fittings. Also Oils, White Leads, Tallow, Scale Beams, Cotton Hooks Drove Well Pipe, Points and Pumps. Fire Brick and Fire Clay. Hubs, Spokes, Rims and all Wagon and Carriage Material. SCHWARTZ & STEWART, NATCHEZ MISSISSIPPI Chinaware Glassware ,v I.#, jÿl Cr* Fruit plates and sets, Icecream plates and saucers, and odd pieces or sets suitable for wedding gifts. Fruit Jars Jelly Glasses — Awful fkadach« Arc trare indications of somi form of stomach trouble, biliousness or a bad liver. Malaria will - *\\ next overtake you. Don't risk It, and above all, don ' t take calomel or quinine—both are dangerous h ty HERBINE has all their virtues—none of their deadly effects. HERBINE taken regularly will forestall headaches, pat the digestive organsin perfect condi tion, Head off buiouaneas, headaches, liver ills, keep you in good health. TSY IT TO-DAY. V \' n * All DruMtats. Buy Now. * W. H. Wright, the florist of Vicksburg, has a fine collection of plants (itways on hand. He is thoroughly reliable, and his plants are the best. Cut flowers can al ways be had. THIS IS FOR YOU There are thousands of people tè-day that sing the praises of B. A. B. from the fact that they have given it a trial and find it superior to any thing they have ever used. It is a sure and cer tain cure for Indignation. Constipation and all of the many ill« that arise fr®m these troubles. It is equally good for all Kidney Troubles, and al ways makes» certain, sure and positive cure, Oetfr» bottle from pope Drug Co, aPANACENE Dr. pope's Wonderful Antiseptic Ô * $ Cures CUTS, BRUISES. SPRAINS, NEURALGIA, HEAD. ACHE. COLIC. INDIGESTION, PILES, SKIN TROUBLES and relieves all kinds of Pains and Aches, Internal or external. GUARANTEED TO CURE OR MONEY REFUNDED P.P. 8 Q Î « J 8 V - SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS PRICE 25 C AND 60 C BOTTLE POPE DRUG COMPANY, DISTRIBUTING AGENTS. COTTON O Ship your Cotton to T T. M. Searles & Co • t T Cotton Factors and Commission erchants VICKSBURG, MISS. O Opposite Cotton Exchange, N Long Staples a Specialty. Liberal Advances. We solicit your consignments and guarantee prompt and satisfactory returns. Dr. Erskliie's Cactus Compound, me Nourishing toxoiive mm ionic cam hsid dui no you m. To convince you what it will do, we offer two coupons in each bottle entitling you to a »olid leather, ladies' or gentleman's card or bill case and also your choice of seventy-five popular books —cook books, dream books, magazines, fortune telling books, dialogues, etc., etc., and we posi tively guarantee it to increase your weight. Now does this new discovery not appeal to you as a remedy of virtue? It Robs the System of Malaria, Rheumatism, Biliousness, Bad Blood, and Sharpens the Appetite. It Keeps you Well and Makes you Feel Good. POPE DRUG CO., Sole Agents for Port Gibson. E.S.& J.T.&H.W.M. DRAKE LiaWvjers } ORT GIBSON, : MISSISSIPPI. Piactice in all the Courts of Claiborne and fef erson Counties, and Federal and Supreme Courts at Jackson. Real estate for sale. J. N. BRASHEAR, /Utomey -at- LaW, PORT GIBSON, MISS. DR. L. A. SMITH, Dentist, EORT GIBSON,. MIS|S. * R. B. ANDERSON, Attorr\evj-at- LiaW, K _ ._, » ■ - 9 m For Drunkenness, (?plum, DfilAtr >•* ^OtherDruflUsing, h * the Tobacco Habit and Neurasthenia. Carefuf attention given to business. Office over 1] THE KEELEY Wi W INSTITUTE, Corns* Strtelly CmIMmIIaI It. IT'S GOOD Th^re aye a gfeat many people in Mississipp that often find themselves tta loss to understand the reason that they cannot account fortheircon tinued unpleasant and bad feeling, half sick and half well. Try a bottle of B. A. B. at Pops Drug Co. and be relieved. » Iff BUSINESS COLLEGE. tpa Entire Tor. New Ûrieaaa, La. 1« assseit»»*-... •nffVMIS of là« te -.we •• attesta® towm Th, «heap Mi ill® beat Is th« chaaptt. «till Aataal More aad Actual W Every Stodest • Misrepresent* tlca. WHITE'S Cream Vermifuge THE GUARANTEED WORM REMEDY FV \ r THE*CH!LD|'L'J'S FAVORITE TONIC. BEWARE or IMITATIONS. THE OCNUINC PREPARED ONLY BY ft ^Bard-Snow Liniment Co. ST. tOUIS, MO. 1 IE l am picp Tcd to furnish mate rial and do contract work of all kinds, both brick and frame woik I Will do house, fence and all kiiuh « , , , , ' re F aM> rU reasonable prices and guarantee satisfaction in work nanship. Very respectfully, E. C. JORDAN, Contractor and Builder. HHTailor ! # >, Clcaninji, Dyeing and Refitting well done, work for almost everybody iu Port Gibson, and cau famish best of references. Carroll Street, next to Mr. Son's Residence* JOHN LANGFORD, 1 TRANSFER. FREIGHT and BAGGAGE DELIVERED PROMPTLY Order* can be left at my RESTAURANT AND OYSTER SAI.OOV, where 1 keep best grade of •ysters, next to Mr. Howard's barbershop. Telephone. S. A. HUBBARD. Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, PORT GIBSON, MISS. Next Session will open 8«pt. ifi, 1903 Next Session will close "June 9 , 1904 f ni tion for the session, 933.00. Payable, #15,00 ■t the time of enteance, #10.00 by the tat Jan. and #10.00 by the itt March. A. K. BRASHEAR, Secretary.