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LEXINGTON. MISSISSIPPI. SEPTEMBER 21. 1906.
VOL 1-No. 24.
The Lotus Lodge
Latest Lexington Lead
Thursday forenoon a club was or
ganized by a bevy of girls for benefit
and rctreation. Books are to be read,
rest enjoyed, friends entertained and
a long list of pleasure belong to this
special clan of ' 'lotus eaters. ' ' The
club room is named the Lotus Lodge.
It "is a spacious airy room in the home
of,Mr. and Mrs. Lester Barr. Its pri
vacy and restful location will assure it
an ideal spot for a Lodge in the vast
wilderness of our noisy little city'.
Miss Occie McLean is president;
Miss Clara Eggleston, treasurer and
secretary, and
Mrs. J. H. McBee Jr., chaperone.
The list of members are besides the
officers, Misses Bettie Stanfield, Mary
Dyer, Floycl Wilson, Katheryne Pin
kerton, Alice Martin, Eloise and Julia
Watson and Annette Levy.
We congratulate the young ladies on
their efforts to reach Pleasure's high
lands and wish them golden success.
In honor of Miss Hughes, of Canton,
and Miss Katherine Beall, of Durant,
Swinney's Hall resounded to the music
of the Lexington band,accompanied by
footsteps keeping time to its melodies
Monday night, until one o'clock, when'
the party consisting of the following
ladies and gentlemen returned to their
several homes: J. M. Powers and Miss
Katherine Beall, Dalton McBee and
Miss Annelle Hughes, Herman Levy
and Miss Nell Durden, Will Sample
and Miss Annette Levy, Baxter Wilson
and Miss Katharyne Pinkerton, Hughes
Sample, S. G. Keirn, H. Dyer, J. L.
Dyson, David Wilson, W. H. Stigler,
Steve Johnson, A. E. /Swinney and
Peter Pinkerton, chaperoned by Mr:
and Mrs. Sam Herman, Mrs. Levy,
Mrs. J. C. Pinkerton and Mrs. G. A.
Durden.
Mrs. David Sutton extended delight
ful hospitality to the Whist Club
Thursday afternoon. The tables were
placed in the spacious parlor and living
room. Mrs. Lester Barr gracefully
shared the pleasure of entertaining the
guests. The substitutes were Mrs.
Mary McLean, Mrs. W. M. Alexander,
Miss Bettie Stanfield, Miss Loula
Beall, Miss Amina Beall and Miss
Julia Watson.
Mrs. M. M. Alexander and Mrs. G. A.
Wilson made the highest scores. The
sour iiiirs were lovely miniatures in
oblong gilt frames. Mrs. Alexander
presented her souvenir to the next high
est scores, and in the cut went to Miss
Julia Watson. Miss Watson also cut
the consolation, a call bell.
Punch and an elaborate menu in two
courses were enjoyed after the games.
Mrs. G. A. Wilson will he hostess of
the Whist Club on Thursday, the
27th, at 3:80 p. m.
Gibson's Cotton.
Some of the finest cotton ever < x
hibited on this or any other market
be seen at The Times office.
a little. Mr.
yesterday,
can
Staple, from 2 down
Latana Gibson sent it in
and says his experience is that it ex
cels all others in yield and the price is
top. Mr. Gibson will save the see I
and will sell a limited amount. If
will come around and see the
Gibson's re
marks, you will telephone him at once
to save you a bushel or so. It is the
prettiest cotton we ever saw.
you
sample and read M r.
Card of Thanks.
We take this means of thanking our
friends for their kindness to us in our
recent bereave nent and that God may
bless and prosper them will be opr
prayers. Sincerely.
J. H. BYRD AND WIFE.
Bowling Gree n, Miss., Sept. 21, 1£06.
Presbyterian Entertainment
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
met with Mrs. G. W. Stigler Monday
afternoon to plan an entertainment for
the Presbvterian church to take place
eearly in October.
Mrs. Hal Gilliam's suggestion of a
Trip Around the World was adopted.
A notice of the final date and plans
will he given next week. Several hos
tesses, to be selected, will represent
several countries at their different
homes and a very unique and enjoya
ble evening will iio doubt be evolved.
i Evans' Worm.
The largest and most vicious worm
have yet seen was brought to The
Times office by our old friend, J • B.
F.vans, last Saturday. It was about
four inches long, ami about one in di
ameter, and if molested with anything
it would jump at it like a dog. Mr.
Evans pulled the thing off a cotton
stalk, but did not say that it had dam
aged the bolls. From every appearance
it were not unreasonable tc suppose one
such worm, if fond of cotton, could eat
a whole stalk, bolls and all. One party,
claiming to know, pronounced it a to
bacco wor m and the case was dismissed.
Mr. W. W. Lunstord has returned to
Bragsville for winter quarters. He
is a most enterprising and good natur
ed citizen and is held in high esteem
by Times readers. We always enjoy
his visits. He handles a model farmer
this week, and has found another that
he intends attending to probably next
week. Much good and splendid results
should come from his writings.
A SNAP— House and lot close in.
$1850 gets it. Particulars. Nice neigh
borhood. Call at Tim es offi ce.
H. C. Rogers of Emory and Hugh
Dale of Franklin were appreciated call
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J. Z. Morris entertained a party of
friends at a dining Tuesday evening
7 o'clock at which the following
guests: W I. Pickens, B. W. Lipsey,
Dr. P. D. Holcombe, J. L. Dyson, C.
L. and S. G. Keirn, R- P. Clack, W.
II. Stigler, J. A. Stansbury and J. V.
Moore.
were
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McBee and Mr
and Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Wilson left
for Greenwood yesterday
witness the opening of
new home for dispensing justice. They
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Gwin.
Mrs. L. D. Pepper and dauglietr,
Miss Blanche, went over to Gwens
Wells Monday morning. Mrs. Pepper
returned in the evening while Miss
Blanche remained over with Mrs.
Stansbury to try its waters for the
prevention of chills.
Homer Dean, of Leland, came over
yesterday to join his wife here at the
parental home where she and Master
Homer Baker have been the guest of
honor for some weeks. Mr. and Mrs.
Dean returned home today.
Master Fred, the handsome little son
of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grist, has been
dangerously sick this week. He is
better, it is thought, at this writing,
and we hope will soon he his bright
little self again.
Mr. H. W. Watso'n, one of Lexing
tons 's most prominent citizens, spent
the latter part of last week in the city,
looking after his interests in this city.
—Greenwood Commonwealth.
Miss Adelle Herbert and Miss Nell
Durden, accompanied byS.H. Herbert,
went up to Greenwood yesterday morn
ing to attend the barbecue and ball.
The next time John Byrd wants to
give us a watermelon, we hope it
won't be a citron. He is one on us
and we hope to get even with him.
Rev. C. A. Kincannon returned last
Saturday from a week's work, assist
ing Rev. J. P. Hickman at Sidon. He
is much pleased with the work they
jointly accomplished.
Little Misses Irene Stanley and
Madge Hammett went over to Owens
Wells Saturday and returned Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. A. Q. Taggart went over to
Durant Saturday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Hooke, and spend Sunday
with her.
Miss Wyatt, of Lexington, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. McGehee.this
week.—Greenwood Commonwealth,.
Mrs. Fields arrived from Greenwood
Wednesday to attend the bedside of
her litte grandson, Master Fred Grist.
Phone 140. New rice, grits, coffee
and tea.
The Misses Wiggins brought in some
choice vegetables this morning, and we
are glad to know found ready sale.
Phone Keirn Bros, for a sack of
"Green Seal'' old fashioned Kentucky
coin meal. It's the best on earth.
morning to
Greenwood's
J. C. Reid, after spending the week
here with his people, returned to his
place of business at McComb yesterday.
Dr. A. Brill, of Greenville, will be
here Sunday to hold service and lecture
at Temple Bethel Sunday night.
The usual number of delta business
men residing here, made their exodus
on Monday morning's train.
Fresh shipment of fancy candy just
in at Keirn Bros.
Misses Minnie Lee and Mattie Mc
Leod and Miss Bonnie Jones have re
turned from Owens Wells.
From the number of cotton bales now
coming in daily, the cotton season has
opened in dead earnest.
A. J. Fonville weut up to,Holcombe
on business Monday aud returned
Tuesday evening.
Phone 140 for something good to eat
for breakfast, dinner, supper and in
between meals.
C. R. Moter spent yesterday with
his people here and returned to Sidon
in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jones are enter
taining Master Walter Keirn Jones
since Monday.
Celery every Wednesday at Keirn
Bros.
L. Levy, of Craig, came over Wed
nesday to spend the holiday with his
family.
Headquarters for "quality''of gro
ceries and fruits. AT WATSON'S.
Good hams. Phone Keirn Bros.
The Sheehy Co. sent in a string of
nioe cotton from Bowling Green this
morning.
Miss Niecie Fonville is now holding
a position at the Greenwood exchange.
Don't forget we have fresh celery
Wednesdays. Keirn Bros.
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. James of Shar
key is visitiug ihe old home.
Phone us for an
grocery line. Keirn Bros.
Cyclones may come soon. Better see
H. \V. Watson for insurance. Do it now
thing in the
Twelve huger
W. H. Sutton and W. W. Doke, of
Lexington, came over Saturday and
took a horseback ride over to Sutton's
place to inspect the crops.
J. H. Barkhau, our cotton buyer,
went to Greenwood Saturday on busi
ness.
Mrs. King, of Yazoo City, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. R. B. O'Reilly,
this week.
The first two bales of cotton of the
season were brought in Friday. They
were raised by Mr. E. V.
Carroll county,'and brought ten cents
per pound, B. Ullendorff being the
purchaser..
J. H. Winstead made Jackson a visit
this week returning Tuesday evening.
He went to shake hands -with his old
comrades of '63.
Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Scott, of Adair,
made Cruger a business visit Friday.
Messrs. Hugh and Ralph King, of
Yazoo City, were in Cruger this week,
guests of Mr. and Mrs. O'Reilly.
After a week's pleasant sojourn in
Cruger visiting relatives, Miss Pearl
McBride returned home to Greenwood
Saturday.
Miss Lillian McBride spent Sunday
in Greenwood.
The Bank of Cruger rendered its
quarterly statement to the auditor on
the 12th. The statement shows nearly
30 per cent more deposits on hand at
this time than in May when the state
ment for the second quarter was
rendered.
J. E. Walters made a flying trip to
Grenada this week.
J. L. Hester, of Acona, brought in
a load of cotton Saturday.
Henry Waterer spent Sunday in Lex
ington visiting homefolks.
J. S. Watson came over Monday to
look at the crops on Egypt plantation.
Mrs. Julia Alford has been quite
sick this week, but is convalescent we
are glad to note.
Things are dreadfully dull in Cruger
this week in the social line. There are
twelve marriagable boys and men in
Cruger and only two girls. Young
ladies please take note.
B.E. Patty went to Greenwood Wed
nesday on business.
Mr. C. D. Johnson, of Hernando,
Miss., has accepted a position w T ith S.
L. White as salesman and has assumed
charge of his work.
Messrs. R. B. O'Reilly A Co. have
employed Mr. C. D Nixon, of How
ard, as salesman and he is now' serving
the public in his genial way.
Cruger cotton buyers are paying
some fancy prices for cotton this week.
For short hill cotton they paid as high
as \l% cents per pound.
Scott, of
CHURCH NOTICE
Rev. Eugene Johnson, presiding
elder, will preach at the Methodist
church next Sunday evening, Sept.
28, at 7:30 o'clock. He will hold the
Fourth Quarterly Conference for this
year on Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Everybody is invited.
R. A. TUCKER, Pastor.
Holding cotton? Want insurance?
See H. W. Watson. Do it now.
We are Exclusive Agents for
"Green
Seal
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OLD FASHIONED BURR
MILL KENTUCKY CORN
MEAL.
"Fit for the Gods*'---The
best meal on earth.
10c, 25c and 50c Sacks.
KEIRN BROS
Phone 107.
Jell Davis Style
All of the candidates for governor,
Mr. J. S. Williams and a number of
candidates for other state officers were
at the Greenwood barbecue on the 20th
inst., Messrs. Noel, Thomas, Brewer,
Sisson and Scott.
Each had many friends on hand.
The day passed otf very pleasantly
except for a bitter controversy which
arose between Messrs. Brewer and
Scott, ending in a question of veracity
as to whether or not .Mr. Scott had
written a letter asking for support and
referring to certain prominent men, in
cluding four of the leading railroad at
torneys of the state, as his supporters.
Mr. Brewer stated that a letter of that
kind had been written by one of the
candidates for governor and that that
same candidate was in Jackson when a
number of railroad attorneys from this
state came there and was in close con
ference with two of the leading attor
neys of the railroad of the state.
Mr. Scott called for the letter and
when it was not produced denounced
the statement as wilfully and mali
ciously false.
Mr. Brewer said that he would pro
duce the letter and attempted to make
a reply to Mr. Scott after the close of
Mr. Scott's speech, but was told by the
master of ceremonies that no rejoin
ders were allowed and that that time
belonged to Mr. Williams.
The question of veracitv remains to
be settled ; and it is up to Mr. Brewer
to get that letter.
As will he seen by the following
quite a number of people sold cotton
here this week ; Alex Jones, of Howard,
Joe B. Evans, of Hardscrabble, W. A.
Wherry, of Franklin, W. M. Malone,
of Durant, F. R. Arnold, of Brozville,
Geo. Gant, of Brozville, E. F. Weems,
of Owens, J. S. Lipsey, of Franklin.
8. D. Clower,,of Black Hawk. T. A.
Harthcock, of Ebenezer, H H. Keen,
Sheehy & Co., of Bowling Green, T.
H. Bradley, of Brozville, T. W. Boyd,
of Liberty Chapel, N. R. and R. M.
Divine, of Eulogy, J. B. Hambrick, J.
R. Killebrew, S. H. Noel, M. D.
Trigleth, S. P. Booth, W. M. Hocut,
W. P. Warner, J. W. McRae, I. W.
Melton, J. T. MoNeer, of Bowling
Green, M. W. Smith, of Richland, H.
C. Downer, of Emery, S. N. Sample,
of Ebenezer.
Coming
Schloss Bros, representative of Balti
more will be at Pickens Bros. Co. 's to
take orders and measures for tailor
made clothing September 25-26. Any
one wishing an uptodate suit should
avail theinselves of this opportunity
Woman Murdered
Will Webster, col., killed a negro
woman on Quint Hollowell's place yes
terday morning. The woman and her
husband were in the field picking cot
ton, when Webster walked up behind
and shot and killed her, and then turn
ed and shot at her husband, breaking
his arm and then walked off, and had
not been taken into custody when our
informant left this morning.
Sidney Smith Gets
Judgship Appointment
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and care in this business is a byword |
with patrons of gin systems in las
territory. His services a« a mechanic
are in great demand. Mr Rogers went
home sick,and we didn t learn whether
the company accepted his resignation
or n °h
. A Bowling Green friend tells us to
warn Abo Sheppard. He says that Pete
Ellis, an industrious colored farmer of
that section, has already ginned up to
date, Wednesday, 23 bales of cotton,
this year's crop, and had sold 20 of
them some time ago for 10 cents per
lb. He thinks Bro. Sheppard will have
to step around pretty lively if he lieats
this. Mr. Sheppard was talking about
what he and one mule was going to do
to 20 bales, and our Bowling Green in
formant didn't write how many mules
Ellis followed.
| HOME NEWS /
Mr. J. A. Rogers looked over the gin
situation here Monday, conferred with
the Mississippi Cotton Oil people at
Jackson Tuesday, and we were told
that he tendered his resignation Wed
nesday. Mr. Rogers is a born mechan
ic, understands all about gins and
ginneries. His reputation for honesty
The gin at Bowling Green
was
stopped a while Monday on account of
some breakage, but George Tate soon
produced the needed repairs and ginn
ing commenced again. People out there
say Tate is a ginner.
We regret to hear of the death of
Dr. J. H. Byrd's baby girl, which sad
event occurred on the 14th inst. • Mr.
and Mrs. John C. Byrd passed through
Lexington last Friday to attend the
funeral srevices.
Mr. W. A. Martin of the West
vicinity had the misfortune of losing
his house last Monday morning by fire.
Mr. Martin was badly burned in try
ing to save his home and contents.
Misses Pet and Grace Rogers enter
tained as their cherished guest last
Wednessday Miss Vena Alexander, the
charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.
G. Aexander of Emory.
The Times learns with pleasure that
Shaddon's Rex is to go to the Associa
tion as a representative of the Bowling
Green church. A better selection could
not have been made.
Dr. W. B. Burwell returned Wed
nesday from Chicago where he spent
some weeks recuperating at its Lake
shore Hotel. The Doctor looks greatly
improved by his outing.
Miss Belle Howell, the accomplished
daughter of the esteemed old adjutant,
has accepted a position with Mr. T. J.
Wherry as saleslady in his store.
Capt. Downer's many Fiends will
learn with regret that he bus lieen
quite sick this week. He was better,
at last accounts.
H. L. Malone, of Hebron, was an ap
preciated caller at The Times tffice this
morning and had the new sheet sent to
his address.
Fresh mince meat in t lb. packages
at Keirn Bro.
Isom Martin, of Eulogy, and Jno. S.
.Martin, of Zeiglerville, sold cottcn
hero Tuesday morning.
J. F. Rogers has purchased Lot Fo.
2, block 6, in the town of Cruger fi\ m
Mrs. Susie D. Peets et al and Mrs.
Julia Clower.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Terry, of Acona,
lost their baby Monday evening. The
baby was ill but a few davs. While a
great loss to the parents it is the baby's
eternal gain.
Messrs. T H. Rayner and daughter,
Miss Kate; D. W. Weeks, W. C. Shee
hy, Sr., and Shad Seitzler from Bowl
ing Green are in the city today.
Mrs. Jim Gulledge of Zeiglerville
passed through the city today enroute
to vistt Bowling Green friends.
R. 8. Killebrew and sons, Will and
Sam, of Zeiglerville brought cotton to
our market this morning.
Mrs. L. L. Lyon and Miss Everett,
of Howard, were here shopping this
morning.
King David Lodge No. 112 now owns
Lot 34 in the town of Tchula.
Greenwood capitalists are organiz
ing a new bank. The Merchants Bank
will be the name.
Mrs. S. J. Baughn has bought from
Andrew Hoskins 20 acres east of the
Oak Grove church.
If you want to buy or sell real estate,
see O. F. Hosea.
Mrs. Minnie Love and sister, of
Franklin, visited our city Tuesday
and looked over the new goods.
Miss Mabel Drennan, of Franklin,
has been the guest of friends in our
city for several days.
Hilary White, a popular salesman at
R. & B. Sontheim«r, was entertained
by friends in Acona Sunday.
Mrs. John H. Downer was a welcome
visitor in our city Monday.
Mrs. Kennon Bailey visited friends
now
and viewed the pretty new goods
on exhibition in our stores Monday.
Fresh cakes and crackers. AT WAT
SON'S.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Moter now oc
cupy one of the Rhyne cottages east of
MVKrfMl ^ T 1
News of the appointment by the Gov
ernor of Hon. S. M. Smith as judge of
the circuit court of this district, to suc
ceed Judge A. McKimbrough, resigned,
was received at noon today, and his
friends from all parts of the county
have kept the wires hot offering their
congratulations.
Judge Smith is a native of Holmes
county. After graduating at the Uni
versity, he liegan practicing his pro
fession at Yazoo City in partnership
w'ith Hon. J. W. George. He remained
there but a short time and returned to
Lexington, and in October, 1895, form
ed a p artne rship with Hon. W P.
Taokett> whi( . h partnership continued
unt jj now
Mr Smith has been a hard student,
and giveu his undivided time to the
practice of his profession and the sys
tematic reading of law r . For years, al
though quite young, he has been re
garded as one of the foremost attorneys
this bar. He possesses a legal mind
and never fails to get at the bottom ot
a legal proposition. He is an eloquent
and forceful speaker, a strong debater
and holds his own with his adversary,
He represented this county in the state
legislature two terms, and was a prom
inent candidate for speaker, and came
with a few votes of lieing elected,
Governor Vardaman has made no
mistake in the appointment of Judge
Smith, and Holmes county will rejoice
heartily over the appointment and ap
plaud the Governor for the honor con
ferred.
The new judge will hold his first
court at Indianola, Sunflower county,
which court convenes next Monday.
PERSONALS.
B. S. Beall, Jr., Paul Lindkolm, J.
B. Cunningham, Jr., Wesley Bailey.
Kennard Young and Otho Hooker left
Tuesday for University of Mississippi.
Dr. Riley has moved his office into
the rooms occupied by Maj. J. W.
Bowman and son, Jenkins, adjoining
the office of Dr. G. C. Phillips.
Miss Ethel Jacksou of Kosciusko
paused with Mrs. Lester Barr enroute
home after spending the summer at
Chautauqua, N. Y.
Mrs. H. Rosenthal accompanied
Master Jake to Port Gibson where bo
enters the Chamberlain Hunt Academy.
Mrs. D. E. Hoskins accompanied her
daughter, Miss Bell, to Grenada where
she enters the Grenada Female College.
Miss Nellie Keirn left for the I. I.
& College Tuesday where she accepted
the position of an assistant teacher.
Miss Hughes, of Canton, after a
much prized visit by friends here re
turned to her home T uesday.
Mrs. Eugene Stansbury and Mrs.
McDavitt visited Owens Wells before
returning to Memphis.
Dr. J. R. Watson and son, Stewart,
went over to the delta to look lifter
crop interests Tuesda,.
Miss C'laudine Stansbury came ih
this morning after spending a week at*
Owens Wells.
Armour pork sausage, a suggestive
change, a new lot just in at Keirn
Bros.
B. C. Seitzeler left to attend to some
surveying in the delta Tuesday morn
>
ng
Capt. and Mrs. Gwin have ended
their stay at Tate Springs and Abing
don, Va.
Miss Mary Gwin is at home after
spending some weeks with friends in
Chicago.
Hams that are hams. Fresh shipment
just received at Keirn Bros.
W. L. Warner, John D. Hunter and
Vol Bailey left this week for the A.
& M.
Misses Eggleston have been recent
guests of Mrs. Hilary Ginn in Carroll.
Suppose you burn tonight. See Wat
son for insurance. Do it now.
Miss Gabriella Baker,
spent Tuesday in our city.
Mrs. W. A. Reid, of Howard, visited
our stores Tuesday.
If you want to buy or sell real estate,
see O. F. Hosea.
J. A. Steele was down from Acona
yesterday.
Miss Mary Johnson left Tuesday for
Grenada to enter its Female College.
Ben B. Hooker left here Wednesday
morning for East Bank.
of Acona,
Allen Robertson, of Tolarville, visit
ed The Times office Monday.
Simon Pure Lard in 10-lb. buckets
at Keirn Bros
Dr. J. M. Alexander left for Tchula
Tuesday morning.
Miss Fannie McCain is guest of Miss
Wheless of Yazoo City.
Arthur Jordan left Tuesday for the
University of Virginia.
Judge R. C. McBee has been bolding
Court in Yazoo City.
Evaporated peaches just received.
Keirn Bros.
Jno. T. Kealhofer and son, Robert,
came over from Owens this morning.
Simon jure lard in 10 lb. bucket at
Kura Brea.