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The Social Side.
PHONES: Cumberland No. 429,
Home No. 264
Historical Club Entertained.
The Historical Club, a
literary
branch of the l'. It C. charter and
composed o!' a number of the most
prominent ladies in town.
enter
tained complimentary with an«,after
noon of real pleasure and recreation
vas
The decor
ations. which were chanting!)- artistic.
bespoke the coming Yule Tide. In
honor of the Christinas st
by Mrs. A. D. Draughn at iter beauti
fill home on River avenue.
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son so fast i
together |
approaching, the mot if f of the enter- :
tainment was the holly, sparkling cut
glass vases filled with this evergreen
with its pretty red lierries
with Southern bamboo, ivy and Christ-j
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ntas bells, formed the decorations
the parlor, library, reception hall and j
dining room. A splendid program,
which was uttd the skillful direction I
of Mrs. Andrew McGregor and Miss j
Florence Deason was well rendered. ;
The subject was ' Events That Hap
pened in December."
The first num
ber was a very pretty vocal selection
by Nannie Scanlon. "Nellie Gray." An
account of the Battle of Fredricks
burg. was a paper splendidly rendered
by Mrs. D. B. Holmes, a highly original
paper. Ext tacts from
the Hundred j
WE SERVE THE BLYI HUT CHOCOLATE
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AND WORLD FAMED.
CHOCOLATE.
Hays & Field
Sales Agent
Huy let's Candies
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Has always proved
to be the best shoe
in the world for the
money. You can get
them at Nathan's Shoe
Factory, 120 East
Pine Street. .'.
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measure and make
shoes to fit your feet.
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NATHAN'S
Shoe Factory.
120 East Pine Street
j Day's Fight in Georgia,"
Chambers. Miss Allen then
by Mrs.
gave a
"A Chrastmas Story." Miss
Annie Gay read a beautiful account of
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j a personal experience in battle,
j Clara Mtllner, in a vt
Miss
ry elegant unas
suming way gave a reading, "A Quilt
This number was unusually
fine and called forth a general round ;
, 0 !' applause,
[ ing Bee.
Elizabeth Breland gave
■'oral little recitations which seemed
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be very much appreciated. A paper
Battle of Murfreesboro,"
well rendered by Miss Morris,
closing number was splendid, "Mem
| odes of Christmas in the Glorious
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The
South, " by Jits. Dr. Gatlin.
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At the
■ of the program pretty souvenir
j cards
I Miss Nannie Scanlon.
with the season's
greetings
ere presented to each guest by little
After this the
j folding doors between the parlor and
; dining room were drawn aside and in
deed the scene was like one in fairy
land, so pretty and artistically were
the decorations and furnishings, and
the soft glow of numerous red lights,
harmonizing and blending throughout.
The table was covered with an elab
orate handiwork centerpiece, on which
j rested a crystal vase filled with holly
and autumn foliage, and extending
from this were broad red sash ribbons
reaching from the four corners, where
they were gracefully looped, the effect
being unsually rich and lovely. There
were also numerous silver candlebra,
having the lights prettily shaded with
red shades. Here Christmas cards,
in which the holly motiff was con
spicuous, were pinned on each guest
'by Miss Maggie May Johnson. An
elegant
I served by
three-course luncheon was
Misses Ansie Harvey,
Bertha Ward, Ruth Carter McLeod,
Hattie Johnson and Kate Allen. This
was a typical Southern entertainment,
the home, a stately Southern home,
rich in furnishings, and famed for
hospitality, was given over entirely to
the guests, and the home was un
usually pleasant in every particular.
Mrs. Draughin is certainly an ideal
I hostess, and is always radiant with
pleasure when entertaining her
friends. Those enjoying the delight
affair were; Mesdames. D. B.
Holmes, Leo H. Martin, Simpson L.
D. Woodruff, E. A. Keriuaghan, E. A.
Sanford. Gatlin, Martin, McGregor,
Millner, Allen Curry, Gulfport, Evans,
James A. Richardson, R. L. Breland,
Greer, T. E. Ross, Powe, Matheson,
David Failey, Misses Susie Smylie,
Gabriel Houston, Hellia Moore, Mor
Deason, Henderson,
j Dozie McGowan, Annie Gay, Allen, Pit
\ man, Bessie Cook, Ansie Haney, An
[ nette Cook, Bertha Ward, McLeod,
I Ruth Carter and Maggie May John
I son.
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j Mothers' Meeting.
The Mothers' Meeting of the First
Bapist church will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the
church. All mothers are cordially in
vited to attend this meeting and assist
in promoting the Interests of the or
ganization.
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Sowania Club.
Misses Laura and Alice Haney en
tertained the Sowania Club Saturday
afternoon at their home on Busch
man street. An interesting program
was given, and at the program's con
clusion a dainty luncheon was served.
The decorations were very pretty and
altogether a most delightful afternoon
was spent in this hospitalble home.
Misses Haney, as usual were very
charming hostesses. Following is the
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Paper, Lady McBeth, by
Miss Ethel Powe; paper, Cleopatra,
Octavia and Columbia, by Miss Alice
Haney; paper, Imogene and Cordelia
by Miss Bessie Powe. Those present
were Misses Sallie Keith, Bettie and
Lucy Conner, Camile Thrash, Mabel
Greer, Lelia Belle and Marie Oakley,
May Richardson, Lelia May Smith,
Minnie Thompson, Birdie Campbell,
Bessie and Etbel Powe.
■ program;
Dr. Thames of Hattiesburg
visitor over Sunday to his relatives in
this city. Mrs. Thames of Hatties
burg, who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Adams, left last week for a visit
to relatives in Laurel. Mrs. Murg
Orr of Hattiesburg, was a recent vls
itar to her sister, Mrs. T. J. Hardy.—
Ellisville Correspondent to Time-Dem
ocrat.
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Mrs. R. H. Holmes received a tele
gram this morning announcing the
death of her mother, Mrs, Dr. Perrin
of Trenton, Smith county.
Holmes has a host of freinds who
deeply sympathize with her in this
great bereavement. Mrs. Penn was
a most estimable lady, and her
going hence caused genuine regret, as
she was both loved and appreciated
by all who knew her.
Mrs.
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Messrs. Miller Graham and Horace
McGregor entertained the Railroad
Trainmen at an elaborte supper last
evening at the Odd Fellows' hall. The
menu was most delicious and was
tastefully prepared by Mesdames L.
Graham and Horace McGregor.
| The hosts were gallant and their
guests spent a very happy evening,
for which they feel very much In
debted for.
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The Lyman Circle of Main Street
Methodist church will hold a fancy
work sale in the First National Bank
building Friday, Saturday IS and 19,
from 10 a. m. to G p. m.
sortment of Mexican drawn work at
very low prices, also a large number
of articles suitable for Christmas pres
ents.
A large as
of
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Mr. T. B. Robinson, who has had
a lucrative position at Picayune, is
home for a few days with Mrs. Rob
inson and the children. Since the be
ginning of the mill, which occurred
last week, he will be located with the
same company at Richburg.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Wetherby and
sister, Miss Ruth Wetherby of Athens,
Ga., are expected to arrive soon and
will be the attractive guests during
the holidays of Mrs. D. D. Carter and
Miss
Octavia Bradford on Court
street.
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Miss Mary Etheridge of Washing
ton, D. C., and Mr. and Mrs. P. N.
Gilliam of Bassfield were the guests
yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Gill
iam.
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Mrs. George Hauenstein and Master
George, Jr t> will leave this week for
Macon, where they go to spend the
holidays with Mrs. Hauenstein's par
ents.
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Miss Beulah Hall of Cuba, Ala., is
expected to arrive sometime this week
to spend the holidays with her sister,
Mrs. C. F. Lassiter on Rebecca avenue.
Mrs. N. S. Rosamond and her win
some little daughter, Inez, was the
guests of Mrs. H. E. Welch on Court
street.
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Mrs. Whittle and son of Collins are
the charming guests of Mrs. McClan
ahan at her hospitable home on West
Pine street.
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Mesdames. F. E. Budge, W. C.
Shook and Miss Haller of Higgins,
were here Saturday shopping for
Christmas.
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Messrs. Victor Scanlan, Ellis Hick
man and T. S. Jackson left yesterday
for New Orleans on a short business
trip.
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Mrs. G. A. Montgomery and little
William Mayfield, are vlsitihg
relatives in Taledega, Ala.
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Mr. T. F. Rawls is spending several
days with his son, Mr. Robert Rawls,
at Rawls Springs.
son,
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Miss Sadie Bell Moore of Meridian
is the guest of Mrs. A. Graham
Buschman street.
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Mrs. Rudolph Hauenstein has
her guest her father, Mr. Ferrall of
Ellisville.
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After an Illness of several days Mrs.
H. W. Almand is convalescent.
TO FIDDLE
Meeting to Be Held at Home of
Dr. Donald to Practice For
Charity Benefit.
The attention of the old-time fiddl
ers of the city is again called to the
fact that they are all invited to meet
at the residence of Mayor Donald to
night to practice for the contest that
is to be held the latter
week.
part of this
It is probable that the contest
will be held Friday
or Saturday night, j
There are a large number of old
time fiddlers in Hattiesburg and
Dr. Donald extends each and every
one of them a cordial invitation to
meet at his residence tonight for the
purpose of arranging a program and
for practice.
It is the purpose
of the Kings'
Daughters, under whose auspices the
contest will be had to make this
of the most interesting affairs that
has been given in Hattiesburg in
A program with other features
will be given in addition to the fiddl
The receipts will be
used to purchase things for the Christ
mas tree that is to be
one
some
time.
ers' contest.
gijen to the
poor children of the city by the Kings'
Daughters.
SUNDAY MARRIAGE.
O 11 the 13th inst.
at the residence
of Rev. E. J. Currie, Mr. Rushia
6i and Miss Lela Graham
In marriage, Rev. E. J. Currie officiat
ing.
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in
Park
were united
The happy couple live
in the
Ideal neighborhood, about nine mile,
east of Hattiesburg.
First-National Bank of Commerce
OF HATTIESBURG
CONDENSED REPORT
Made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the Close of Business
November 27, 1908
RESOURCES
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T IS the desire of the officers and employes of this
Bank to cultivate the acquaintance of its deposi
tors, in order to be fully informed concering the
which it can best serve their interests; and should any
apparent fault exist in handling your business, it will be
considered a favor if you will call our officers' attention
to the matter, as it is our desire to serve our customers
satisfactorily and courteously.
q Moreover, if you feel that our methods and treatment
of your affairs merit your good will, we will appreciate it
if you will mention [to any friends or acquaintances the
fact that we have every banking facility and welcome de
positors, extending every courtesy and consideration,
. without regard to the size of the account
Loans
$1,299,144 28
Banking House, Fixtures and other Real
Estate....
U. S. Bonds and Premiums...
Other Bonds.....
Advances on Cotton and Lumber
Shipments..
Cash Due from Banks and U. S.
Treasurer
ways in
84,959 00
370,461 34
13,627 36
$142,667 75
211,055,25-353,723 00
Total.
$2,121,914 98
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock..
Undivided Profits.
Circulation.
Deposits.
Other Liabilities
$ 425,000 00
— 18,326 41
. 280,000 00
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SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SOLICITED
Safety Deposit IBoxes For Rent Protected By Steel
Burglar Proof Vault.
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Total.
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Depositary for
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SECRETARY
TO SISSON
Former Hattiesburgan Will Go to
Washington With Fourth Dis
trict Congressman.
It is learned from
the Winona
Times that Hon. T. U. Sisson,
gressman-elect from the Fourth dis
trict, has appointed Mr. Ollin E. Wiley
of Winona to be his private
tary.
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This will be good news to a number
of people In Hattiesburg who have the
pleasure of Mr. Wiley's acquaintance.
■Mr. Wiley was formerly employed at
ihe Phoenix Laundry in this city and
during his stay in Hattiesburg, he
made many friends who congratulate
him upon securing such a desirable
situation. Mr. Wiley is a bright
young man and hed the position of
stenographer in Mr. Sisson's office
when the latter was a candidate for
j governor and he has been with Mr.
Sisson allnost continuously since that
tlrae ' studyin 8 la w. It is to Mr. Sis
son 8 credit ,hat he gave this posi
,ion to Mr ' wiley and shows that he
' S dis P° sed to stand by those who
stand by bim - He could not have se
cured a better or more competent
young man for the position and the
Hattiesburg friends of both Mr. Sis
son and Mr. Wiley will join The Daily
News in congratulations to both
parties.
SODA POP BOTTLE
USED AS WEAPON;
TWO WOMEN SCRAP
. There were a number of cases be
fore the police court this morning,
one of which attracted some attention
in colored society.
This was an assault and battery
case, Hettie Grimes, a dusky damsel,
being charged with assault and bat
Hattiesburg Is sifter
Tri-State Convention
of Odd Fellows Lodge
At the meeting of the Odd Fellows'
lodge in this city tonight, the
tion of making an effort to secure the
next meeting of the Tri-State Odd
Fellows Association will come up for
consideration, and it is more than
probable that the Hattiesburg lodge
will endeavor to secure this
meeting. With the hotel and railroad
facilities that Hattiesblrg will offer,
together with other inducements, this
city ought to stand a good chance to
ques
great
eery on Netalee Kelly, the wife of Dr.
Kelly, a well known negro doctor.
The Kelly woman exhibited a pair
of black and badly bruised
an evidence of how she had been treat
Her checks also bore marks of
the affray and she claimed that Hettie
Grimes had struck her with a soda
pop bottle and had also "stabbed"
her with a pen knife. The wnol eftair
appears to have grown out of jealousy.
The Grimes woman was fined $50 and
sentenced to ten days in jail.
eyes as
ed.
FINE BOY.
A fine boy arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Loper on Williams
street last night, and is making him
self at home.
NOMINATIONS MADE.
Hearst News Service.
Washington, D. C., Dev. 14.—The
president today sent to the senate the
following nominations for postmaster:
Ensley, Ala., J. X. Thomas; Bessemer,
Ala., George R. Lewis. For member of
the Isthmian Canal Commission, Har
ry E. Hodges of the United States
gineer corps.
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HARVEST OF DEATH.
Washington, Dec. 14.—According to
a report issued by the Labor Bureau
today between 30,000 and 35,000
ons lost their lives in accidents in
this country last year.
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NIGHT RIDER TRIALS.
Union City, Tenn., Dec. 14.—The
trial of the night-riders implicated In
the Reelfoot Lake tragedy was begun
here today,
days to select a jury.
It will require several
land the meeting of the association.
James B. Shannon, vice president of
the asociation, has writen to the of
ficers of the local lodge concerning
the matter. He 1 estimates that there
will be 500 Odd Fellows In attend
ance from the three states of Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee,
constitute the association. The meet.
Ing is to be held in April and It Is
probable that a number of towns and
cities in the three states will try to
get it.
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CHANCERY COURT
WILL RESUME ITS
Chancery court, which adjourned
Friday until this week, will resume
its sessions tomorrow.
Chancellor
Wood did not come back from Gulf
port today, but be is expected to come
tomorrow and the balance of the court
docket will receive consideration dur
ing the week. Chancellor Wood was
not really expected back today be
cause when he adjourned court week
he intimated that it might be Tuesday
before the work of the court would
again be taken up.
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