The Choctaw Advocate from Butler, Alabama • 1

I 3 'i Choctaw il ra in. VOL. 12. BUTLER, CHOCTAW WEDNESDAY, APRIL 0. 1904.

NO. 14: TEBMS: Annum. $1,00 1'er llN For Tax Collector. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Collector of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Thos.

A. Littlepage. Kdltor. Pnblislior. W.

L. (JUAY, K. N. M001H, A BDW A RE CI MM IV MEinDiAir Published Every "Wednesday. AT' BUTIjKII, CHOCTAW COUNTY, ATiA.

We are authorized to announce A. James Uogers as a candidate for the office, of Tax Collector of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Agents for Chattanooga Wagons; Chattanooga Cane Mills, Avery Flows, Remington ANNOUNCEMENTS. Russia, Austria and Bulgaria all combined are threatening to fight Turkey. ii ii i The negro, Jirn Paris, who killed J.

T. Stockton near Meridian, will pay the penalty of his crime in private, it having been decided to hang him inside the jail and away from the public gaze. Early gardens are growing "to beat the band" and Thp Advocate force is now in position to tide it over until fall, provided, of course, that enough of the '-filthy lucre" comes this way to get the seasoning. Judge John C. Anderson is the only candidate for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from this section of and L.

C. Smith Guns and Pistols. We have tne best Line ci Moves maae. ACCEPTED. T.

B. J10HEIS8. NO TUMIE DRAPTS C. T. IIS A It IN.

Adrian B. Dure Co. IIEARIN, MORRISS COTTON FACTOK3. For Tax Absessob. The friends of Eugene Knighton hereby announce his name as a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office tf Tax Assessor of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. W. J. Sparrow. Liberal Advances Marie on Cotton and Same Held if Desired.

MOBILE, ALABAMA No. 101 North Owuiierce Street, ARTISTS' and PAIXTEHS' Supply Store. the State, Choctaw county, together WALL PAPER AND DECORATIONS. D. Burgess; with adjoining counties should give him her solid support.

74 Dauphin Street, Mobile. Ala. fjBT Accurate estimates furnished on application as to Quantities Needed for COTTON FACTORS COMMISSION MERCHANTS. No. 102, North Commerce Street.

The negroes of Illinois are talking Painting, Varnishing, Papering etc. Give us a trial order and be convinced. MOBILE, ALABAMA. of nominating one of their own num For Chancellor of the Southwestern Chakcery Division. I announce myself a candidate for re-nominatiou before the Democratic primaries on April 11th, 1904, for the office of Chancellor of the Southwestern Chancery Division of the State of Alabama, and respectfully solicit the support the Democratic voters in said primary.

Thos. II. Smith. i Foe Ciucuit Jouoe, First Ckcuit. To the Democrats of the First Judicial Circuit I am a candidate for Circuit Judge of the First Judicial Circuit of Alabama, subject to the action of the Democratic party.

Enw. J. (tILDEK. I announce myself a candidate for election to the Circuit Judgeship from the First Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. John T.

Lackland. We are authorized to announce Judge William CunninghfWte as a candidate for Judge of 'the First Judicial Circuit of Alabama, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce J. M. Miller as a candidate for Judge of the First Judicial Circuit of Alabama, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.

J. Bill it ber for president. Why shouldn't they do it? If they should and he should be elected the average Southerner would have more respect for him than for Roosevelt. We are authorized to announce Jas. F.

Shamberger as a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. We are authorized to announce D. C. Williamson as a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Choctaw County subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Tax Assessor of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.

Thos. H. Callis. Cotton The Bankhead-Hobson fight in the W. C.

Baumhauer, MANUFACTURER OF COXlfG Ctfi3Xjl.02S. IS 9 WHOLESALE DEALER IN FINE WINES AND LIQUORS. Cakes, Crackers, Flavorings, Fireworks, Prize Chewing Gum, Paper Bags, Etc. Sixth District is creating more inter est tnan any ngnt over political as cendency in the State. Bankhead will win by a handsome majority and the Hero of the Merrimac will have learned his first lesson in politics.

A great discovery is announced William M. Gaillard. Cotton Factors and Coiiissian Merchants, zr No. 58 North Commerce Street, MOBILE, ALABAMA. Liberal Advancements Made on Consignments of Cotton.

Prompt and Careful Attention Given to all Business Intrusted to Our Care. Mobile, Alabama. 100 Dauphin Street, tjer tis- which promises to be ol immense benefit to the South." Cotton stalks JUG TRADE SOLICITED. heretofore thrown away, can be man ufactured into fine linen paper, alec-hoi, celluloid, smokeless powdtr, fertl HEX BY O. PUMAS.

HEKKY d. lesessk, ROBERT SMITH. For District Solicitor. I hereby announco myself as a candidate for the office of Solicitor for the First Judicial Circuit of Alabama, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Oscar L.

Gray. Union Bant Trust Company, (Successor to the Meridian National Bank, Masonic TempIelBuilding, Meridian, Mississippi. I lizers, and many fabrics. A large 08' tablishment for the conversion is to be established at Houston, Texas. For County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce L. Brewster as a candidate for the of fice of County Treasurer of Choctaw County, Biibject to the action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce C. T. Ezell as a candidate for the office of County Treasure of Choctaw Couny, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.

To the Voters of Choctaw Coun ty. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic, primary election. B. G. Minor.

Vtd are authorized to announce F. Bareficld as a candidate, for re-election the office of County Treasurer vf 'Jhoclaw County, subject to the ac DUMAS, LESESNE Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants. Hon. John V. Smith, candidate for President of the Railroad Com mission, Capital Stock $160,000.

Promct and Careful Attention to Orders. Liberal Cash Advances Made on Consignments. 108 K. Commerce Street, up stairs. W.

D. Dunn, authorizes us to announce him as a candidate for Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. I am a candidate for office of Solicitor of th First Judicial Circuit Alabama, subject to thp action of the Democratic party. V. M'Cokvhy.

MOBILE, J. A. WAITERS ft tion of the Democratic elec- tiottfe, W. Meyer, President. ().

L. McKay, Vice-President. E. V. McRaven, Vice-President.

A. C. Hunter, Cashier. DIRECTORS. G.

W. Meyer, A. H. George, W. Meeds, Sam Meyer, J.

F. Miazza, O. L. McKay, A. C.

Hunter, E. B. McRaven, J. A. Gibson, A.

J. Lyon, Sam Greenwall, II. G. Meyer, A. H.

Cooper, E. L. Robins, J. R. Dowdlp, Does general trust business.

if banks, bankers firms and individuals solicited. Correspondence invited. COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, MOBILE, ALABAMA. Prompt and Careful Attention to Orders. Liberal Cash Advances on is a man whose past life and character bears the light of day.

He stands out in the bpon and1 says to his people with whom he is identified in every way "I will serve you justly and fairly." What more could he suy? A Thoughtful Plan, M. M. Austin of Wincheste. knew what to do in the irour of need. His wife had such ah unusual case of Btoroach.and liver.

could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. King's New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cured. Only 25c at P. M.

Smith's store. A midnight plot between Teddy, Roosevelt and Booker Washington is Consignments. I6r Commissioner First We are authorized to announce J. A. W-ard for, in the First District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.

All Cotton CEir.3Md i'j Ecbv. River will be.Covorp'Ltronr Open Policy of Insurance so soon as on board of insurable boat, unless otherwise previously instructed. J. E. Armor, President.

E. iitallworth, Vice-l'resideut. M. Shepard Secretary I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner in the First District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. R.

N. Moody. (. For Probate i hereby announce as a -can- didate for the nnruanatlpn Probate JlHgft-14 C-hnntai Art the Democratic "primary ulection. Oliver C.

Ulmer. We are. authorized 10 announce II. A. Taylor as a candidate for Probate Judge of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.

We are authorized to annouuee G. II. Carnathan as a candidate for Probate Judge of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge of Choctaw County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Chas E.

McCall. Moot 8 mm common otters CAW, COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, said to have taken place at the White House at Washington a few nights ago, in which Teddy, the strenuous promised Booker that he would put a stop to Southern lynchings by federal We are authorized to announce J. F. Smith as a candidate for Commissioner in the First District, subject to the action of the Democartic primary election. No.

13, South, St. Michael Street, First Stairway East Water Street, Mobile. Alabama. MERIDIAN, MISS. LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS.

fjs tJST Wiuck Sales and Prompt lictums. WHOLESALE GROCERS. HARNESS MANUFACTUKISKB. A SHARE OF YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED, force after the election in November, not deeming it prudent to take the fy All cotton will be sold on the first active market after arrival unless matter up at present. previously ordered held.

For Commissioner, Third Dissrict. The friends of Moses Slay announce him as a candidate for Commissioner in the Third District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. This Booker Washington is not only As everyone knows that we are headquarters for all Groceries, wo deem it unnecessary to say anything regarding that part of our business. We wishi however, to impress strongly upon the minds of each and everyone that we have the best possible facilities for handling harness and vehicles. We manufacture all of our harness from the very best materials, and being the manufacturers, save you the middle-man's profit.

For Circuit Clerk. an enemy to the (south but a source of injury to his race. Together with mun Teddy, who is really not as good as the We are authorized to announce ara hnonpr than nt.her dealers wholesale prices, and as negro, he would arouse race antagon I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Choctaw County, subject to the will of the people, expressed in the Democratic primary election. Wallace H. Lindsey.

mi, nrifca in ivhnlpsmlfi iiuntitiea. we simply can be beat. Successors to Louis Touart isms which would prove fatal to the In regard to our Vehicle Line, we are agents for the White Hickory Wagons T. Peel as a candidate for Commissioner in the Third District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Commission Merchant, zz: Cottofl Factor and and Studebaker Wagons and Buggies.

We are also agents tor tne nayaoch. negro. it io noosaarv ti mention the names of these vehicles, as Choctaw, has only one candidate for a district office, Hon. Oscar L. No.

CO North Commerce Street, MOBILE, ALABAMA. 0" Liberal Advances on all Cotton Crops Orders filled at Cash Prices. BEST ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. We give as reference the many good friends who have favored me with their patronage. their quality is known to be par excellent.

Call to see us, and we will please you. THREEFOOT BROTHERS Meridian, Miss Gray for Solicitor. Mr. Gray is entire ly competent to administer the duties of the office with ability and fairness and it should be the pride of every Judge Alton B. Parker's boom for theDemocratic nomination for President in New York, is looming up with great enthusiasm.

We note that Hon W. G. McCorvey, candidate for State Soliciter, has been endorsed by the Camden Progressive Era. It seems that "Billy," like some of our county candidates, is running outside his territory. a li'saiiiEifsCliii, MRS.

A. B. CARROLL; FASHIONABLE MILLINERY Louisville printers are on a strike for higher wages and fewer hours. Mail orders given prompt attention at Arky's, Meridian, Miss. The richest gold mine in America is said to be located at Dahlonega, Ga.

Mississippi will plant 6.f00 ncrea of corn, and cot on 'he convict farms tin's -year. The battleship Virginia, was launched yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m., at New-: port, News, Spring relapsed a few days ago and certain tender plants were touched lightly by jnck frost. Laces, Rites and Fancy Goods. No. 70 DAUTHIN St.

"13 Choctawian to give him support. Choctaw county is entitled to some consideration from the district and we feel sure that her cannidate for Solicitor will receive practically a solid support. With solid Choctaw at his back he will win by a handsome plurality. Go to the polls and vote for your home man. Don't throw away your vote on some other man who stands no shi-dow of a showing to be elected.

A column in a newspaper contains BILE, ALA. WITH CHARACTER. Our reputation for handling The Best and Most Complete Lines of Clothing and from ten to fifteen thousand distinct pieces of metal. If you should hap BUY YOUR HARNESS AND VEHICLES' OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FROM THE pen to discover a letter turned upside down or out of place don't consider yourself smart and say the printer Eilisli IlHl Mi Coljaiiy. doesn't understand his business.

SAMUEL. The new law which increases the The Russians now have 350,000 sol-rdlers in the field and the first great with the Japs will be on the Yalu river. MOBILE, ALABAMA. Frtslii Coots salaries of rural mail carriers from $600 per annum to $750, forbids them They have the Largest Stock in the South and sell at Low Priced, and on vorv Liberal Terms. Write them for Pictures and Prices.

carrying packages except sucli as is regular mail maitter. And they will Dear Editor Flease allow me space in your paper for a few dots from this place. Mr. S. 0.

Rogers, of our town, was shot a few days ago by Frank Jones. Dr. P. A. Trice, who attended Mr.

Rogers, extracted a large pistol ball from the wound. not be permitted to act as solicitors for The fight between Smith and Comer for the presidency of the railroad coin-mission is a hot one but it looks like Smith will be winner. any publications whatever. lnree ot our young ladies landed a THE ONE GOOD WHISKEY, Sold and Guaranteed by SCHWARZ, ROSENBAUM 16-18-20, North Water Street. Mobile, Ala.

ACENTS PABST MILWAUKEE BEER. News comes from East St. Louis that preparations have been completed for a national convention for the nomination of a negro candidate for President. The convention is to be held in St. Louis July 6th, same date as that set for the National Democratic big fish from Oaktuppa creek a few days ago, but it took the combined strength of all three to accomplish the deed.

Floods in Illinois and Indiana of the past few days have broken all records. The damage from Findlay to ton, inOhio.isestiraated at $2,000,000. General Miles is hoping that light ening will strike him in a tender spot and that Democrats will turn to him as leader, but Miles' lightening is not popular, you know. Miss Etta Gibson is the guest of Convention. The name of the new party is the "National Liberty Party." E.

M. Johnston Co. For Men and Boys is too well known to require repetition at our hands. Our Lines for this Fall and Winter, though, eclipse all of our previous efforts. We are here to serve and please you.

Call on or write to ALEX LBBB, The Reliable messdjam, p.iiss. Mall f)nl- is llc-cf-iiv Our Prompt Attention, Jim raris, wno a lew aays ago was sentenced to hang for the murder of 5' mail clerk Stockton about one month ago near Meridinn, implicated a second Misses Susan and Lillie Mosely this week and will remain for a few days. Miss Bertie Campbell and her sister visited Misses Floy and Lola Moseley. Rev. J.

L. Carney preached two interesting sermons nt Hickory Grove on the 26th and 27th of March. We are having much vocal and instrumental music. I will receive an organ in a short while and would like some suggestions as to song books, etc. Will sume one help me in the matter.

Touch Mb Nor. Wholesale Liquor Dealers. Will Deliver Four Full Quarts of Qold Crown at $3.00. -CBT Agents for the following Well Known Brands i MANASSAS CLUB, RYE, $1,00 Vet Gallon. XXX MOXONGAHELA EYE, Vn Catlot La BELLE RYE, $2,00 Per Gallon.

WM. J. LEMP'S BOTTLED BEIT $10 50 Per Cask. AUGCSTA BOTTLED BEER, $3,50 ferCa-k. fcif CaeeGooda at Different Prices.

Makes A Clean Sweep. There's nothing like doing a thing thoroughly. Of all the Salves you ever heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the bent. It sweeps away and cures Burns. Sores, Bruisrs, Cuts, B.jila, Ulcers, Sicin Eruptions and Piles.

It's onlv 25c, and guaranteed to give satisfae tioa by P. JI. Smith, party. That party, a negro, too, has been arrested and turned over to the United States authorities. Ed.

Jones, alias "Richmond Hobson," denies the charge, but Jim implicated a man uniting both in description and name The who is now in custody. T.S..IDF-VABK.