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km THE REVEILLE THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 1917 Personal Miss Neloise Morebead is visit* ing relatives at Rosedale. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Krauss are spending ten days in Chicago. Mr. C. E. Bobo of Monroe, La., spent the week at his old home. Miss Marie B. Levy spent last week end with relatives in Vicks burg. Mrs. Julia Walker and daughter of Jackson are guests of Mrs. T. T. Bailey. Miss Mary Jefferies of Vicksbury is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. G. H. Sager. Mr. D. D. Irwin went to New Orleans this week to consult a physician. Miss Ruth Kellogg of Rosedale has been the guest of the Misses Snarbrough. Miss Loretta Segrest of Hervey has been the guest this week of Mrs. Bailey. Mr. ]. M. Taylor returned Tues day from a business trip to the middle states. Rev. C. A. Massey of Varnado, La., is spending the week with friends here. Mrs. H. N. Spencer has re turned from a visit to relatives iD North Mississippi. Otis Foster has gone to Gary ville, La., to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Brulet. Mrs. H. L. Hastings and Mrs. E. A. Meyerkort are visitiog rela tives at Union Church. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Martiu have returned from a visit to relatives ai Memphis and New Albany. Rev. D. W. McLeod was called to Simpson county this week by the serious illness of his father. Mrs. Clarissa Watkios has re turned from a visit to the coast. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gordon of Hermanville are enjoying a visit to relatives at Fitchburg, Mass. Mrs. Ruth Williams of Stone wall is visitiog her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Z. McKay, ot Hervey. Mrs. Joseph Meyer aod two children of Pine Bluff, Ark., were guests this week of Mrs. I. R. Meyer. Mrs. Maddox aod Miss Fannie Maddox of Shreveport, La., are visiting the home ot Mr. A. A. Maddox. Mr. William Field of Cape Jirardo, Mo., is visiting bis neph R. A. Field, on the ew, Mr. Brasbear place. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Wharton and Mr. Joseph Marx have gone to Mobile, Alabama,by automobile for a short visit. Rev. W. F. Creson has gone to Tennessee to assist in revival ser vices. the entire month of August. He will be absent during Guy Hubbard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard of near Westside, has gone to Tensas parish, La., where he has secured employment. Mr. W. B. Griffing and family, who have been residing near West side lor tbe past six years, have sold their personal property and to El Passo, Texas, where gone Mr. Griffing has secured a po sition as motorman on the street railway, a place be bad prior to coming back to his native county. The rainfall for the mooth ot July amouoted to 2.95 inches. Dr. Featherstun will preach next Sunday, 11 A. M., on the Piety of Patriotism. A revival is in progress at Sarep ta church this week, It is beiog conducted by Rev. M. B. Shar brougb. Second Lieut. Cowart, who commanded tbe bridge guard at bayou Pierre, has been promoted to first lieutenant. Autoists are ignoriog the town ordinance which states that all SAVE THE HAY WITH Deering Mowers and Rakes Deering Tedders International Steel Hay Press Myers Hay Carrier Outfits Hay Forks, Hay Bale Ties GET OUR PRICES CLAIBORNE HARDWARE CO. Telephone 43 • • • • • • 1 — ■ ! — I mi** automoibile drivers rnhst stop their cars at least ten feet frord the rail road before crossing. Rev. C. D. Hayden, pastor of the colored Methodist church, lost bis wife on the 7th. She leaves several small children. The Woman's Missionary So ciety of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. M. R. NaassoD Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. George Williams, au aged negro of Gordon Station, died last week. At one time be was well to do. He was the husband of the woman murdered by "Big John." The Board of Aldermen held only a short meeting Monday night, adjourning to Tuesday. On the latter occasion but little more thaa allowing bills was done. * We are told that from six to eight cars of lumber is being ship ptd from Pattison each week. The lumber is being cut by two or three mills operating in the neigh borhood. Au important meeting of the Cattle Association is called to meet at court house Monday, Aug. 13th, at 10 o'clock. All members art requested to be present. B. G. HUMPHREYS, Pres. The local Exemption Board asks the Reveille to express its thanks to j. E. Banting, Jacob Abraham and S. C. Daniell for serving as door keepers and other wise assisting during the examin ations this week. The sale of the Cabn place, which the Reveille failed to state last week was made through M. R. Headley, a real estate "dealer, may not go through. There seems to be some bitch in the transaction on the part of the purchasers. Ernest L. Levy, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron H. Levy of this place,was the first drafted mao accepted in Dallas, Texas, officials there complimented Mr. Bagnell of Port Gibson on the way he bandied the papers in the case. The Mr. Jacob Beutou, a former Port Gibson boy, was married to a lady of El Passo, Texas, a lew days ago. He is now in the army, a member of the Hospital Corps, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, lacob's friends will be glad that be did the sensible thing just be fore eulisting. to The Rev. Mr. Wells will be in Port Gibson on Friday, August 10, to address a meetiug in the interest of Sunday school instruction in St. James' Parish. The meeting will be at five o'clock in tbe church. Not only the officers and teachers are asked to be present but all tbe parents. Parents especially. Al so any others who may be inter ested. Tbe Bible class will be held as usual on Saturday afternoon at five o'clock. On Sunday there will be tbe usual celebratiou of the Holy Communion, with a sermon by tbe rector. to ot Headquarters for Traveling Bags Suit.Cases, Regular and Steamer Trunks—a big variety to select from. any amount you wish to spend. David Bock's Department Store. of We can suit you at almost DIED. In New Orleans of erysipelas, August 3rd, 1917, Austin Cronly Wharton, aged 67 years. We laid away bis body at Uo at ion Cburcb, Miss., in tbe hope of a glorious resurrection. K. W. G. gia Will Build Cottage. D. H. Hill is preparing to be gin the erection of a cottage on his farm near Port Gibson. It will' be of bungalow style; will contain four rooms and ball, and will be built on the eminence just to the right of the entrance to Au cbuca home, two miles shoutbeast of Port Gibson on the Pattison read. It will be ready lor occu paoce by the middle of December, at which time Mr. aod Mrs. Myles Person will return from Wilson ville and again occupy their Burl ington residence, in which Mr.and Mrs. Hill are now residing. Plant Broke Down. For more than two days this week the Port Gibson power plant was out of commission tor the second time in six months, and the (own was without light or water. Many people are entirely depend ent upon this source for these necessities. Those without cis terns sponged on those more for tunate. Some had to send a con siderable distance for water, and all used candles and what few lamps could be found in the attics. While the town is spending a considerable sum on an oil engine, it would be well to repair the pumps and dynamos so there will not be a recurrence of this week's accident. of On behalf of our dear children and other surviving members of the family, we wish to express our deep appreciation for the floral of ferings and tender expressions of sympathy from our white friends over the recent demise of our lov ing mother and wife, Bessie E. Hayden. CHAS. D. HAYDEN, Her Husband. A Call From the Navy League. At a meetiug of the Comfort Braocb of the Navy League ia New Orleans I was told that 50 jackets, besides the ones already jeiog knitted, were needed as soon as it is possible to get them, and was asked to secure members and volunteers to knit jackets, there being enough mufflers and other supplies on band at present. By joiuing the League and paying one dollar the wool is given to knit the supplies. No. 7 needles are need ed which can be bought from the Navy League Headquarters for 35 cents. I shall be glad to send in the membership, get the necessary wool, and give instructions to any who will volunteer for the work. These comfort supplies are not given by the Government but by the women of America. The first duty is to supply the submarine chasers; then other vessels; and a call has come from the allies for comfort garments also, so after our own seamen are supplied it will be our privilege to help.in supplying the allies. These supplies are seat out to the submarine chasers I hope the women in sets of 19. of Port Gibson will furnish one of We will meet at tbe these sets. Red Cross Headquarters Tuesday moraing at ten o'clock or tbe money can be sent me any time to send in tbe memberships. ROBERTA M, PERSON. PATTISON. There were few, who knew her, who did not drop* a tear to the fra grant memory of lovable, gentle Jennie Hartley, nee Allen, who died in Jackson July 30th, and was buried from her brother's, Capt. Will L. Alleu, residence here on tbe 31st of July, in tbe old family cemetery at Beech Grove. Rev. S. R. Young performed tbe funer al obsequies. Tbe deceased was tbe.daughter of Mr. William Allen, one ot tbe pioneer merchants ot this town. She was a most beau tiful aod amiable girl, a devoted and most self-sacrificiag wile and mother, a true aud loyal trieud. She leaves a bereaved husband, Mr. Thomas Hartley of Vicksburg, a daughter, Miss Bonnybel, and one son, a number of brothers and sisters aod relatives and countless friends tu mourn her loss. The gracious and beloved Mrs. Jerry Robinson, Sr., left last week for her. home in Albio, after a pleasant visit to her cousio, Mrs. Montgomery, whom she bad ac companied to Stafford Spring for a stay there of three weeks. Miss Marie Jordan, popular twelve yéar old daughter of Mr. Ben Jordan, gave a birthday festi val of cream and cake on tbe 2d | of August to her friends, Misses Flora aod Martha Bearden, Lucile j aud Ottie May Roan, Myra and] Luçile Middleton, Jeqnte Frish-, man, Rosa Hennington and Ruby Duouigau. Fair aod graceful Miuuie Lou Young of {acksou is visiting her aunt! Mrs. Sam Price. Misses Mollie Rollins and Geor gia Mann left last week for Baton Rouge, the latter goiog on to Alex* andria, La there. Mrs. Rachel Lobstein has re turned from a long and delightful visit to New Orleans, and is at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilston. Miss Mollie Parker of Laurel is visitiog Mrs. Walter Roan. Miss Bonnybel Hartley, pretty and efficient trained nurse, is vis iting her cousin, Miss Mildred Allen. Mrs. Sam Price has returned from the delta, at Leland. husband has a lucrative position there. The tragedy of war grips our heart when we see mothers giving up their beloved to "the battle fields of glory, to consecrate their Those chosen are the to visit relatives »I Her >1 name, flower of our land. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Claiborne county was begun and held at the court house in the Town of Port Gibson on Monday the 6 th day of August, 1917* The following members were present: L- B. Allen, President, Dist. No. 1; A. C. Callender, Dlst. No. 2; J. M. Nelson, Dist. No. 3; Chas. L- Will. Dist. No. 4; I. W. Fife, Dist. No. 5, members. Ordered that in the matter of Tick Inspection, that Mr. Davis be retained to work 20 days, in Dist. I, Mr. Moore 10 days in Dist. ?, and Mr. Lum In Dist. 3. 10 days, and Mr. Bridgers 20 days in Dist. 4, and Mr. McFatter 15 days in Dist. 5. Ordered that all Tick Inspectors report as heretofore to Mr. T. R. Trim, as he will devote necessary time to supervise this work. The Superintendent of Educa tion presented his report, which was accepted and filed. Ordered thatUbe bond of the J. H. Scruggs Construction Com pany, with the United States Fi delity and Guaranty Co. as surety In sum of $11,070 for proper build ing of the concrete bridges at Till man and Big Sand, be and the same is hereby approved and or dered filed and recorded. (Continued Next Week) ATTEND The Greatest Clearing in the history of the Valley Dry Goods Company Sale starts Saturday JULY LiU and ends Saturday, 11 AUGUST Don't fail to attend this wonderful sale. It will on en your eyes. It will more than pay you for the trip. The reductions are general and unprecedented. If you miss it you'll regret it. Vicksburg, Miss. ■L — (A o\l\. « c r O I nlT** ,0 -A Every-, Wkerej i 0 O « (. i,'*'■&! « o r° a «/■ " 0 O to m mm TWOS fig ÉM * HBSftf ** '4 a.nA. wf.encv&rAi(\cre's company W 'Ri>îtiR.efrejKiiVj^* is- s'ureH.orjîlepuS'e sieden:, ora coney co. ignis H ■■ VICKSBURG. • •DeTicioMrf' It m jj 1 ,!L c , At l V a«. °°f a L -i ha 3; in 10 in J. W. C. GUTHRIE, Vice Prest. R. G. HASTINGS, Ass'tCabhier G. W. WHEELESS President B. H. MAGRUDER, Cashier PORT GIBSON BANK OF PORTIGIBSON, MISS. Surplus $15,000.00 Capital $50,000.00 TOWN AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY Deposits Guaranteed Under the Mississippi Banking Law of 1914, ACCOUNTS INVITED I have moved to the store formerly occupied by Mrs. Little, where I will be ready as ever to serve mv friends. B. J. Kennard. VALLEY DRY GOODS CO. Vicksburg, Miss. . Mr. Farmer : SAL-VET ^ f the great worm and indigestion tonic Sold by • • J. G. Joseph. Druggist Commercial Stationery, Plantation Stationery, Molasses Labels, Etc., at REVEILLEIOFFICE, B, S. » J. T. DRÏÏKB LaWyers, PORT GIBBON 1 MISSISSIPPI Practice lu all the Courts of Claiborne and Je!» (arson Counties, and Federal and Supremo Courts at fackson. Real estate (or sate. DR. L. A. SMITH, Der\tist, PORT GIBSON. MIBB. R. B. ANDERSON, Attorney-at-La W M. M. SATTERFIELD, Attorney at LaW PORT GIBSON, MISSISSIPPI Will practice in all ot the Courts of Claiborne County, the adjoining counties, the Federa Courts and the Supreme Court ol the State. DR. R. L. HORTON, Dentist PORT GIBSON, MIS8I8SIPP Office Hour* q to 4 GUILFORD S. WATSON, Attorney at Law, PORT GIBSON, Office in Port Gibson Bank Building MISSISSIPPI DR. M. J. LUSTER, 1 Veterinarian Utica, Mississippi Phone" api9-y Route 2 FOR SALE—Potato vines, $2 per 1000. B. E. HUMPHREYS. FOR SALE—House known as Thrasher house corner Vine and Coffee streets. This Is offered cheap enough to be used for old lumber. C. E. MORRIS. MONEY TO LEND.—We can negotiate loans on farm lands, at low rates and on long time. Not more than forty per cent, of valu» loaned, and only on first mortgage E. S. & J. T. & H. W. M. Drakh FOR SALE—Jersey milk, 10c a quart, delivered. jiys Mrs. R. B. Shoaf. FOR SALE—Fox terrier pups, two males and one female, jy 12—4 R. B. Sboaf. FOR SALE—Large McCray Re C E. MORRIS. frlgerator. FOR SALE CHEAP—All of H. Frisbmao. my real estate. jyi 9 FOR SALE—Nine fine pigs. Address Box 245, or phone I04-R. 39 FOR SALE—One 14 Chatta nooga cane mill, evaporator, etc., complete. F. E. HERRING. Pattison. 89 MEN WANTED. 50 or more good men with sharp axes to cut wood and clear land. Good wages. Pay off every Saturday even ing. See W. M. Wat son or his son. 82-3 WANTED Five colored families, the larger the families the better. Perma nent employment. Can go to work at once. L. S. PEARSON, Port Gibson. a2-4 gTHE MODERN" MARKET M 'S' /T m. * O x J Summer is the season that brings out strongly the neces sity of patronizing the Clean Sanitary Modern Meat Mar ket such as this. If you make This Market Your Market you will be al ways sure of the Finest of ^ ?resh Meats no matter what condition of the weather. A full line of hams, bacons and other cured and dried meats carried also. Try us. WHITE STAR MARKET, S. T. HAMILTON, Proprietor Printed stationery is what you need