The Meridian Evening Star from Meridian, Mississippi • Page 14

SAW A COON FACTORY 1A10TH jjjRED ROSE OF THE BEST Animals Tumped in Rotation, but There Seemed to be Millions of Them Dazzling Story Told by Senator McComas. of Maryland. ins of customers and caring for the stork in the various departments. With ample capital to purchase direct from manufacturers and in immense quantities the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company is placed on an equal footing with all other first job-ter8 and are therefore enabled to grant concessions in the matter of prices to the trade of this territory that had not before Ix-en given by Ce wholesalers and Jobbers in the hardware line in Mississippi. It.

is also gartifylng to knw that this firm which has done and is now doing so much for the upbuldlng of Meridian has a good trade in several of the southern" states, their patronage in the wholesale line being by no means confined to NAME Hams, Cheese, Lard, 1 On the Ask Your Merchant For This The November elections, with their consequent change of officers, serves to recall a story that Senator McComas, ot time fond of a minute each, and appeared to come from a thick wood a little distance from the spot where 1 was lying. I "My curiosity was thoroughly arous- Star, Brand Plour telling to his democratic compatriot so I crept cautiously through the when he was a member of the house, bushes dragging my gun after me. of representatives, says the New York Presently I discovered the cause of the. Time At that time there was con-! u.sturbance. There, right in front of I i is Second to None.

Notice Label PROPRIETORS OF THfcliEFOOT MXJtlDIAN, siderable dissatisfaction expressed by some of the outgoing incumbents oi uie remains ui the snug places which a leneficent de- had been orn off abou tforty feet from mocrac.y had provided for them under ground, while the diameter of the the Cleveland administration. remainder of it was about five feet "I can't for the life or me see what near the roots. From the top of it a you fellows have to complain of. You large coon looked warily out for a see-ought to accept the situation gracefully, ond, and then jumped down with a not merely because it is the inevitable resounding thud uim teh ground, tak-and the fortune of war, but because ro- ing he forty foot leap quite as a mat-tat Ion in office is a universal law of na- ter of course. Immediately upon reach-ture, observed even by the wild denizens ing the ground the coon made a beeline of the forest.

for thp hH'f; in the roots ot the tree' "A friend of mine went for a week's and presently emerged again at the shooting in the Shenendoah valley, and top, when he again proceeded to take upon bis return he gave me several the flying leap, repeating this curious amusing incidents or his expendiion. iierformanee until I grew tired of 'One said he, 'I felt unite tired watching him. This was too much for during the afternoon, and lay down in me, so I skirmished around and got a little nest among the bushes near a several farmers ogether, and we all 8 1 MH- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I A. HKOWN, President H. M.

Stkeet, Vice-President. stream, win my gun beside me. I had slept for a little while, when I was awakened suddenly by a loud thump on the ground, caused aparently, by something falling from a considerable height. The sound recurred quite fre- quently at stated intervals of about half HON. A.

J. fiYDl: Bri.f Sketch of Meridian Efficient Postmaster. I CITIZENS BANK, flonse of I he MeyepNeville Hardware Company EXPANDING Progressive Policy Followed From Date of Opening BRANCH HOUSES OPENED Oi.e at Gulfport For The South Mississippi Trade, i ti'rrpi isf win ii rnt-nt in H' thrift people of Meridian stands as a I'll' nry (if the Is ih'' Meycr-Nev- illc Hardware Company. Although comparatively in i Infancy as y.ars tin- Neville Hardware Company lias noun to su'li thai when Hi- leiiiliti eon. rcrns of the city are pointed out the slraiu'i'i- ibis company is one of the first allied.

Il is needless to describe tin- huildinrs which comprise tlie homo the headquarters of thin, one or the state's loading commercial enterprises, as it is a well known fact that their magnitude and the modern and substantia In ess of their arelii lecture are Tt to lie surpassed, anywhere in the etate. It iR also a well known fart that from fh lay that the rompany wns formed itR watchword has lieen extension and expansion, as if shown by the record of alitlh! over two years. For t)w liandsomo building on Fourth street was soon found to Im- inadeniale for the accommodation of the Roods and the service of the largo and growing trade, mid another, the old Miner Hotel, was secured and converted into storeroom and for heavy hardware, which extends from the main building through the IdocU to Front ThiH was found not sufficient and the old Terrell Stables properly was securod, whi'cli Ins since lieen used as a warehouse. The firm only recently realized the wisdom of a wagon department to iis business, and now a. largo Fdock of wagons are car ried and a good trade In that lino is enjoyed, the In run varolii lot next to Thornton's stables on Front street.

lie-, ing: used for exhibiting the same. These extensions, however, were by oiiicans adequate to the demands of 1ho progressive linn, and realizing the necessity of branching out further to meet I lie wauls of the urow ini; trade in south the niiiniigcincnt pet alioul to find a suitable location for a branch house in the southern portion of I be slate. The result was that Citilfport was settled upon and a largo house was immediately established at thalh point. Same was fitted up in splendid quarters and Mr. KiMiean.

who had been well trained in the business was placed in charge. The company tins not yet and no doubt will never have cause to regret its extension In this direction as the conveniences Meridian, Miss. i Caoitrl, We Solicit Your Business. with the same idea. Captain Hyde has always been a The accompanying portrait is a splen- stanch republican in politics, a republi-did likeness of Hon.

A. J. Hyde, Men-' can from principal absolutely, and for dian's efficient postmaster. I wnymany years before he ever thought himself of taking office at the hands Captain Hyde is a native Miss.ss.ppi- of par(y hp was Qne yf It reguar an, having lieen born and reared in champions, voting regularly and fre. Jasper county.

For nearly a quarter of quently lending his counsels. By this, a century he has lieen a resident of however, it must not be understood that Meridian and prominently identified he was ever offensively but. DIRECTORS M. STREET, S. H.

FLOYD, W. BROWN, GEO. M. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i i I i i i 1 1 i i i i i i i i i i i I i me. Mood a tall poplar tree, or ratnerj proceeded in a posse eonauis ro uie spot, with dogs and guns and axes, sir, we cut down that tree and split it up tne miuuie ami wiim oo you suppose we found? The trunk was hollow all the way up from the roots, and I assure you that it was the postmaster's salary.

notable feature which has char- aeterized his administration is his aver- sion to favoritism. While always cour- teous to and considerate of the welfare if lll8; "TI ill nia unii luiuu iim-itoLi, mv, public service and seems to possess the faculty of imbuing those around him J. HYDE. possesses superior executive ability, and is supported in his managenfent of the affairs of the postoffice with enthu siasm by those around him. He is distictively methodical, and the sys tem observed by his efficient corps is all that could be desired.

He has and has made many improvements since his incumbency in office. When ever his vigilant eve observes a noint which might be improved, he imme- Crackers and Matches Market. Brard and Accept Nothing Else. on Barrel a Large, "Red Star, THESE BRANDSlARE BROS MISSISSIPPI. ft-28 For the Holiday Season a sucking pig, a nice fowl, chicken, goose, duck, or turkeys are always toothsome and delicious.

have everything to offer in the line of meats, poultry and game at prices that will enable you to provide liberally for yowr table. Game of all kinds, such as wild ducks, venison, squirrels and birds. ROBT. k. LEE, Phone 510, City Market.

I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I J. E. Reed, Cashier Paul Brown, Ass't Cashier, $100,000.00 i Will Give it Prompt Attention, If C. C. MILLEP HODGES, E.

REED. E. S. BOSTICK. At I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i 1 1 mill I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 I I I I I I 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 I II I I I I I I 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 I BOYS and GIRLS Have frequent opportunities to earn and save money, and they might increase the amount by depositing whatever they can spare with the PEOPLE'S SAVINGS BANK.

It Is by starting early in life and de. positing regularly large fortunes are accumulated. PEOPLE'S SAYINGS BANK. Capitol Stock $23,000.00. W.

'A. Cashier. A. S. B0ZEMAN, Attorney.

Arundel Lithia Water. l'hu fitaioiis water comparison with any mineral water on the market All phyaieinns wbo know anything about it reoommend and prescribe It In all diueaBi-g and derangements of the Kidneys, Bladder and of the Genlto-Urinary organ inolurive of Dropsy, Stricture, Kheumatlsm, Gout, Stone in tbe Bladder and in Pregnancy, Fever, eto. IT CUKES. THAT FACT IS ESTABLISHED by the testimony of hundreds of lb.) host people in the land, physicians included. If you doubt Its virtues TRY IT and wo GUARANTEE vour testimonial will fallow.

In Nausea, "Whisky Stomach" and as "Chaser," It has no equal. It is Clear as Crystal, Fx-eo from Sediment, Delightful to the Taste, Unequsled a nn Appetizer and an enemy to Indigestion. DRINK FREELY FOR SPEEDY AND SATISFACTORY RESULTS New with modern Appointments. further Information apply to Arundel Lithia Springs Co. Lock Drawer S7.

Mridija. KM. the state of Mississippi. Thus it is rated that Meridian as a dis- trbtiting and jobbing; point is without a superior iri the south. Little need be said of the men who are directing the affairs of this enter prise, so well are they known and so long have they been identified with the business Interests of this community.

Mr. tleorge. W. Meyer, the president of the rompany, is one of the city's pioneers and bis name is synonymous of thrift and enterprise. He is a man of far-seeing judgment and his counsel is frequently fought and is always regarded as safe.

He lias expended vast sums of money and a great amount of Inlior in public enterprises in Meridian without the least, expectation of receiving any direct returns. Among the many enterprises here of which he was among the. most sucessful promoters might be mentioned the Star and Warehouse Company, the Citizens' Hank, the 1'eople's Savings Hank, er Schamber, Jewelers; Meridian Fertilizer Factory, Meridian T.ight, Railway and Power Company, Cotton Mills, liiiilding and Loan associations and a number of other industrial and commercial instill ut ions iy this and other cities. Than Mr. S.

A. Neville, the secretary! and treasurer of the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company, there is no young man in Hie city who has attained higher position in the commercial world or who has achieved greater success in his undertakings. Mr. Neville is in active charge of the business of the company and conducts its affairs in every detail with apparent ease. His position is one of the most responsible ones tilled by any business man in the city.

He has been identified with the city since he was sixteen years of age, coming here from the good old county of Kemper when a youth and accepting the position of runner in the Meridian National Hank. From that place he rose to the highest number on the clerical force of the bank and resigned (inly to take his place as secretary and treasurer of the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company. He is one of the directors of the hank which he served so long; and faithfully as an employe. Mr. Henry Meyer, one of the stockholders and a director of the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company, is a son of the senior member of the firm and is a young man of acknowledged business ability.

Like bis honored father he is connected with a number ol business enterprises in Ibis city. He is a member of the firm of Meyer Si bamlier. jewelers to Hie hitler's splendid success has contributed hi: full shari'. He is one of the city's most public spirited young men and his aid is always enlisted in every move tending toward the advancement of Meridian. HOW IS THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any care of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Cntarrh Cure K.

J. CHUNKY Toledo, O. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the bust 15 years, a id believe him perfectly v.i.v titi; iy their firm KST TRACK, Wholesale Druggists.

Toledo, Ohio. WALDINO. KINNAN MARVIN Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly uiion the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.

Price Tfc per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Notice to Road Contractors.

The Hoard of Supervisors of Lauderdale County, will on the 1st Monday in January, at 2 o'clock p. consider seal proposals for the working of certain public roads for the years 100,1 and as per specifications on file in the chancery clerk's office. The list of said roads nre to the chancery clerk's offtce. 1 riKt is reserved to reject any or n1' order of the. Board, Dec.

6, 1902. is. V. WHITE. Clerk.

12-C-lt-wky-3t. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior. Land Office at Jackson, Miss, Nov. 6.

1902 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the circuit clerk of Lauderdale county, at Meridian, Mississippi, on December 16, 1902, viz: Robert Hussey, H. E. No. 31375, for the west half of southeast quarter of section 15, township 7 north. range 17 east of Choctaw Meridian Miss.

FRED WT. COLLINS, Register. fs 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I raw" CAPT. with her business interests, and to his energies and capabilities may be attributed, along with a number of Oth er public spirited citizens the growth and progressiveness of Mississippians leading city. It was, therefore, a source i P' Sir of the soulh Mississippi house seems to in an be dulv appreciated bv the trade of'fT tranwf'Hn9 financially 11 to PillTV mil nnv rIil I cr hororable in all Wilkinson's Matchless Mineral Water.

CURRY'S DRUG STORE, Sole Ajrent for Meridian This wonderful water is recommended by physicians as being a superior in curative powers. A. FRESH (SUPPLY JUST RECEIVED. Mone but the purest druors used in onr prescription which is in charge of a competent pharmacist. All physioians' prescriptions filled correctly and delivered promptly.

A complete line of Optical Goods, Toilet Articles and all kinds of Standard Proprietary Remedies always in stock. Your patronage solicited Telephone No. 61. 2320 4tn St. Mrs.

vV. T. Curry, II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I W- E. 3eck Company Vicksburg. Mississippi.

We want your trade and make the following liberal offer fonr Full Quarts Old Rye $3.20 Four Full Quarts Old Hermltage8.M Foor Fall Quarts Keystone Club.ja.20 Four full Quarts Old MoBrayer W.80 Four Full Quarts Pure Old Crow J3.20 The above brand of Whiskies are absolutely Pure, Coming direct from the Distillers. Enclose Money Order When Ordering. Send us your orders and vou will be pleased. If goods are not satisfactory return at our expense. The jug trade a speoialty, We Prepay All bxpress Charges of much pleasure among his hosts niany in the service.

ihat section The establishment of the business of the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company Is due to the public spirit and progrcs-siveness of Messrs. (I. W. Meyer, II. (1.

Meyer ami S. A. Neville. The company's main building in Meridian adds much to the city architect-ually. as it is conceded that from a utandpoint of architecture it is in line with the best that can be found in any rity.

"While this house is only about two years old, its mammoth proportions and its unsurpassed prgressiveness have rendered it one of the best and most widely known institutions of its kind 5n the state. Adjoining the magnificent Ceo. W. Meyer Improvement Company building which is owned by the (ieorge Mey- TmiliYiVftnintii Cnnm.ni,. of the Rpntlemen who organized (he Meyer-Neville Hardware Company, is situated the handsome and commodious home of the Meyer-Neville Hardware Company.

The 'Meyer-Neville Hardware Com- pany was incorporated durinR the early part of 1300, and in pursuance of the' well established policy of the incorpor-, ainrs or flmnf; things rifiht, it has ad-herel always to a policy of doing things right. But a few weeks had passed before lhe firm reorganized inadequacy of its vast store room and set about to acquire more. The result was, as above stated, the purchase of the old Elmer Hotel, at the rear. of the new buildinir and its conversion into a repository for heavy hardware. This building was at once filled from cellar to garret with menus in Meridian wnen tne announce- nient came that he would be appointed to trie position or postmaster.

Captain Hyde i speculiarly adapted to the duties of the responsible po- diately sets to work to bring it about, sition which he holds, and the sue- and- the usual favorable recognition cess of his administration has been all taken of his recommendations by the that his friends predicted for him when department attests his good judgment, he assumed charge. packed chock full of live coons, packed Captain Hyde has pursued a policy Jst as tight as you could get 'em. regarding the public service that has Then we understood the whole thing won for him the friendship of every flt a glace. There was one additional one who patronizes the office. coon for whom there wasn't enough to the intense interests which he has room, and when he fought his way in always taken in the sen-ice is due in the hole at the roots of the tree hj a great measure tne increase in receipts just forced the whole heavy column of and which entitled this office to the live coons above him upward, and the higher rank in which it was recently toP one had to leap "down and out," it placed and the consequent increase the same coon that 1 saw- jump-on the contrary, he held firmly to his inE all the time, but a different one at principles and accorded to every one every rip.

They all took it in rota-else the same rights to his convictions tion." that he reserved to himself. Hence the suport and esteem in which he is held FOR CHRISVMAS GOODS MEYER by men of all political faiths. SCHAMBER HAVE EVEN SUR- Captain Hyde is a gentleman in every. PASSED THEIR FORMER EFFORTS. sense of the word, and commands ini-! mediately the respect and esteem of all For ladies' extra quality jacket see 'with whom he comes In contact He.k- Arlij.

OFFICERS. gcotls. as wa. th store rooms of the He names the following witnesses one fronting on Fourth street. With to prove his continuous residence upon the acauisition of the Elmer Hotel Und cultivation of said viz: An-fronting on Front street the firm's derson Durr, Steve Brasslel.

Cephus quarters extended uirectly through the urr and Frank Durr, all of Toomsuba. 0. W. MEYER. President.

F. W. WILLIAMS, yice-President block from Fourth street to Front af fording ample conveniences for the serv..