The Evergreen Courant from Evergreen, Alabama • 3

Jno. W. Hixuu Killed. The Coukant. Miutlm and Dsdccns hialiiuta.

is tho programme of Ministers and Deacons Institute of southwest Alabama, to bo held at (ieorgittnu, beginning July 27th and continuing five days: Monday, July 27th, 10 o'clock, devotional exercises conducted by Rev. J. W.Stewart, of Kvergreen. 11 o'clock, lecture by Dr. (Jeo.

S. Anderson, of Auburn; subject: 'Sermon Structure." Af ternooii o'clock, lecture by Dr. Geo. R. Eager, Montgomery; subject: 'The relation of the old to the new testiiuent scriptures." 4 o'clock, lecture by V.

D. Hubbard, of Greenville: sub Pteaat Octasiou. On last Thuitlay evening I be spacious parlors of the hospitable home of lion, and Mrs. N. Stall-worth were thrown open to Jolly party of young people, the occasion being ii "hoi and tea" party given complimentary to their eon, Eugi lie, of which broke the usual quictuess in Evergreen social and musical circles.

Notwithstanding tho rain in the afternoon and tho thieatened precipitation nt night, tho following couples were in attendance: C. K.Taliaforro with Miss Laura Sims, F. A. Ilaygood with Aliss May Harwell, Eugene lioberson with Miss Drucilla Sampey, Hev. W.

A. Taliaferro with Miss Katie J-mill If HI Session till Wt'fli, He v. G. M. tellers will preach here on Sunday.

Col. N. StHllworth rottirnl lids week from Richmond, Sheriff Irwin paid it ifit to his old home in Henry county last week, MisriTeiinio Hunter is visiting friend mid relatives in Covington count', G. B. Frierson, of Rjyer Falls, was in Evergreen on business this week.

Air, J. AI. Middleton, 6f near Activity, gave tus a call wliilo here on Monday. Mrs. McDonald, of Brewton, is visiting friends and relatives nt tins piece, Mr.

Sylvester Asree. of Mobile. llMIl, One of the heaviest rain mi I wind storms known in many year visited this suction on Tuesday, It did great damngn to tho cotto i and corn crops id to fruit trees. Rov. II Bille begun a series of meeting here Sunday.

He is hav. ing good congregations and a gen. oral spiritual revival. Mr. and Mrs.

A. D. McNeil, of Bollinger, came up Sunday and at-tended church services. Miss Lucy Struuglui. accompanied by Mr.

15. F. Kyser, of Bermuda, attended church services hero Sunday. Miss Clara Ethridge, one of Rep-ton's many pretty young ladies, left on Monday for a visit to friends and relatives at Pinevillo. Miss 15essio Straimhn, of Bermuda, and Mr.

Jno. L. Betts, of Burnt Corn, are spending a few days hero this week attending the meeting. Miss Willie Brady and her brother, Lee, visited their relatives, Mr. and Mrs.

II. L. They returned home Sunday. Miss Mary and Sarah Higdon are spending a few days with the family of Mr. J.

I. Higdon. Misses Cornelia Jand Leslie Newberry? accompanied by Mr. Tom Fincher and Willie Newberry, of Mexia, made a visit to friends and last week and attend Wp loam of tho killing at Columned on Wednesday nf ernoon of one Jno. W.

Mixon, by Deputies Fo-shco and Wiggins. Tho particulars in tho case ns far as could bo learned nro about as follows: '1 ho last grand jury found an indictment against Mixon for running a "blind tiger" in tho community, and several attempts were made to arrest him, but ho would evade arrest by drawing his gun. Deputy U. attempted his arrest at different times, but was treated in like manner. Mr.

Geo. Foshee, Jr secured a warrant for his arrest, and secured Geo. Foshee, and Win. Wiggins as deputies and went to tho residence of D. J.

Foshee, where they found him. Alixon fired at them with a Winchester, but without effect. The deputies returned the fi.V striking Mixon in the head killing hin instantly. Mixon came to the community above named more than a year ago, but no one cer knew Where he came from. He has been regarded as a dangerous character and was greatly feared by the citizens He was charged with driving spikes into the hewn timber of the timbermen and of various other depredations besides running a blind tiger.

The actions of the deputies appears to have been purely in self-defense. Bowles. The glorious fourMi passed off quietly and everybody seemed to enjoy it. Farmers are through laying by their crops, and are now. enjoying the luxury of eating Watermelons, J.

II. Kelly plucked the first ripe one from his field on June 22nd. The young folks enjoyed themselves hugely at a. quilting at J. II, Kelly's on the fourth.

The people in this community are much contused over the fusion ticket of this county, Nahok. Wouldn't You? If I had a son who would smoke cigarette, I'd install him With thoughts nftbe.evil the habit begets. And I'd fill him With dread of it all. How to flee from its Nets I would drill him And if that did no good, without my reirret, I would.kill him. Tlixftydaipt we villi ml Coxt.

Nov i- If ymi want Bar- i Sampey, II. W. Dunn with Miss (iiliini lioberson, Geo. W. Salter, ji'm with Aliss Imogen A.

McCrearv with Miss Mamie McCreary, II. S. McGowen with Aliss Louise Shryer, Dr. S. J.

Gordon with Aliss May llybart, Frank Stallworth with Aliss I'osey IIyl)art, Paul Alertins with Aliss Xodie Gantt. Hovers Hawkins, T. B. Miller, C. li.

llussell, Edmund Finch and (i. F. Alertins. The young srentlenien were required to promenade five minutes with each young lady, and a prize was offered for tho best entertainer among the girls and boys. It required more than an hour, though the time passed almost unnoticed, and the prizes were awarded to Miss Alay Harwell and Air.

F. A. Hagood, after' which the most delightful refreshments were served, and it was not until the wee small hours when the goodbys were said. It was the unanimous consent of all present that it was the most enjoyable occasion ever witnessed. The Misses Stailwortn are splendid hostesses and nothing was left undone-that would conduce to the enjoyment ot the guests, and all went away having spent a rare season of enjoyment.

Air. Stall worth was the recipi- tent of many -congratulations and expressions of best wishes for his success. m't spit on the Hoor wlien you can get nice earthen ware spittoons for 15c or 2 for 25c at H. Thomp-Ripans Tabules care biliousness. Fitr the next tell goods at act he time to buy.

iKO. W. SAI.TKU. I'mU'Hir IlllllllllhiOf. Ailvt'riixlnis ratct rfn i Mini iiimli' known mi Jlmmr iiii.Midwl for ptiMii'iuii'i! must CHiilitUlKotlirc hy WiMlmwliiy vritinir, munu must iiuiMiiijiiiny ffth I'liniliiUlliriilinil, L.

Jl Time 'Card, TWAINS DUE AT KVKUOUFKN. O0INO SOUTH. No. I Vestibule L't'd 10:02 a.m. No.

3 Fust Line 1 1 No. 5 Express 1:19 p.m: OOJNO NORTH. No. 2 Fust Line a. m.

No. 4 Kxnress 5:53 m. No. 0 Fust Lihe p. in.

LOCAL BREVITIES. Ice cold SmU Water' Co jlass at J. II. Thompson's. Mr.

C. Nail, of near Belleville, was in town Friday to attend the speaking. Fine Imported Teas at "0c. per pound at Thompson V. Mr.

John V. Andrews, of near Belleville, was in Evergreen last week. We call-attention to the notice of Mr. J. V.

Andrews in another oolumn of this week's issue. It is one of the most desirable places in Belleville. K. Kyscr," of Burnt Corn, was down at the speaking Friday. II.

K. Betts, otv Betts, was in (own Friday. Try The Coukant "Job Office for beautiful, visiting cards. There was a large number of people in town Friday to attend he speaking. Arthur Cunningham went to' lYnsacola to spend the Fourth.

Air-II. S. McGowen went to Alontgonery last week. rarties (iesirmt? to pnroiiase rA'crRreon lirnpei-rv should confer with Bowles it Ktshl), dealers in Ueal Estate. Roberts, of Hempstead, TexasVpassed through Evergreen last week' on her way to Burnt Corn to visit her parents, Sir.

and Mrs. T. C. Maxwell. Meads nX- $2 per 1000 iit the Couraxt office Walter Carr, of Castiebeny, was in town'Friday.

K. Oil, 1.10 proof, lfc a gallon at J. 11. Thompson's. Mr.

and Mrs. 15. F. AIcArthur and their two little girls, Mamie and Lillian, of Perdue Hill, spent a few days the past week with their father, Mr. (Jeo Saltei, Sr.

(io.toTiiE Couraxt for first-class printing at reasonable prices. Air. (I. V. Alertins, of Alont-gontery.

has been spending several lays with his mother. Several of our people attended the revival meeting at Cast'leberry on Suihtay. 500 neatly printed note heads for $1.25 at The Couraxt office. 500 first-class envelopes neatly printed tor $1.25 at The Coukaxt office. Little Misses Lizzie Alay Brunei' and Bessie Binion called at The Couraxt office last Thursday to how newspapers were made.

They appeared much interested in the art of GotoJ. H. Thompson's for ice cold soda water at 5e a glass. Alessrs. L.

S. Brantley and John Alixon, of Burnt Corn, gave us a tall while in town Alonday. Don't forget The Couraxt Job Office when you need printing. Wood covered 6late pencils 4 for 5c at J. H.

Thompson's. Air. Triyis Smith, the secretary, requests us to announce that the Sepulga Singing Convention will jneet with Antioch near Tomlmson's old mill, oh Saturday before the third Sunday in July. Everybody cordially invited to at tend. Cards are out- announcing the marriage of Mr.

D. J. Gantt to Miss Roberta Hutton at Last Lake on the 22nd instant. Mr. Gantt is an old Everefeen bov.

but now of Washington, D. -C, 'and has hosts i ti pi inenas ana aanirers uere. ue will stop over re for a few days ject: "The office of the Holy Spirit. Song, a clock, lecture by Dr. W.C.

Bledsoe of state mission board; subject: "The need and work of the state hoard." 8 o'clock, sermon by L. AI. Brad ley, of lrewton. Tuesday St o'clock, devotional exercises conducted by FJdcr I. Spencc, of Evergreen.

10 o'clock, lecture by Dr, Geo. Eager, resume of former cubject. Adjourn. il o'clock, map lecture by S. O.

Y. Uay, state evangelist, bong. 4 o'clock, lecture by Dr. B. 11.

CViimpton, of Evergreen subject: "The second coining of Christ." Song. 5 o'clock, lecture by Dr. Y. C. Bledsoe; subject: "Home missions." Anjourn.

8 o'clock, sermon by Dr. A. VV. AlcGaha, of East Lake. Wednesday o'clock, devotional exercises, conducted by Dr.

V. A. Locke, of 10 o'clock, lecture by V. Townsend, of -Montgomery; subject: "The work of an eVangelift." Song. 11 o'clock, lecture by Dr.

J. L. Thompson, president state board of missions; subject: "How to conduct a B. V. U.

to the best advantage and benefits to be derived. Adjourn. Afternoon 3 o'clock, lecture by Dr. Anderson. Song.

4 o'clock, lecture by W. D. Hubbard. Song. 5 o'clock, lecture by Dr.

A. V. McGaha; subject: "The pastor and his duties." Adjourn. 8 o'clock, sermon by J. II.

Alonroeville. Thursday 9 o'clock, devotional pxercises conducted by Dr. C. C. Hoyd, of Greenville.

10 o'clock, lecture by J. II. Riffe; subject: "The deacan and his duties," II o'clock, lecture by Dr. B.I) Gray, of Birmingham; subject: "Obligations resting upon Alabama Baptists relative to Howard College, and benefits derived by the denomination from the College." Song. Afternoon 3 o'clock, lecture by.l.

G. Harris, of Alontgomery subject: "The religious press as a factor for good or the religious paper vs. the secular." Song. 4 o'clock, lecture by W. D.

Gay, of Montgomery; "Mission work in the Orient." Illustrated by map. SoDg. 5 o'clock, "The layman and his duties; 1st, to his pastor, 2nd, to his church, and 3rd, tc the world." Discourse by XV of East Lake, C. S. Rabin, of Evergreen, and II.

H. Shell, Mobile. 8 o'clock, sermon by Dr. G. S.

Anderson. Friday 9 o'clock, devotional exercises conducted by L. B. Cho-ran, of Boiling, 10 o'clock, discussion by Jino. Vv.

Stewart, L. Al. Bradley, Dr. Geo. B.

Eager and Jean Vane, "of Mobile; subject: "Titheing, should it be practiced." Song. 11 o'clock, lecture by Di. G. Anderson. Afternoon 3 o'clock, lecture by Dr.

W. C. Bledsoe; subject: "Foreign mwsions." 4 o'clock, lecture by XV. D. Hubbard.

5 o'clock, lecture by H. H. Shell; subject: "Necessity of of Ministers and Deacons Institute," It there be any brother whose name appears on this programme who can hot attend the Institute, I urgently request that he notify nie so that a substitution ca.n be made. Every minister and Heacdrr in southwest Alabama is requested touttend. Entertainment free.

Write whether or not you can come. Lixdsey, Secretary, lee. The rain and wind on Tuesday helped the farmers to lay by their crops. Corn is doing well, but cotton is not good. The prospects for a good potato crop are venT good.

A Jgrand rally, lots of people, some fine silver speeches, lots of good thir-gs to eat and a general good time was the way it was at the picnic grounds at the Green Mill on the 4th. A protracted meeting which was announced to begin at Hampden Ridge on the was postponed on account of failure to securo ministerial aid. Air. P. H.

AI. Baggett has the finest corn and cotton iu this vi- jeinitv. We have no feathers now have i traded them off for bed springs. Some one better go to raising geese. I GKArtVIXK.

was circulating among our iner- chants the past week, jis. T. Wiggins and children have returned from a visit to relatives at key Streak." Mr Howard Gaillard, of Camden, representing the Mobile Coffee and Spice Mill, called on oiir merchants this week. C. Henderson, of Greenville, and J.

M. Crosley, of Brewton, were registered at the Evergreen this week. Messrs. J. D.

Helton, of Keinp-ville; and II. II. Riggs, of gave Our sanctum a pleasant call on Monday. Messrs. T.

B. Miller, 'Henry Dunn. Charles Iteid and Frank Hagood came down from Evergreen and spent the 4th here. Brewton News. i Tub Couraxt has added many new names to its subscription list this week which shows that it is growing in popular favor with the people, Aliss Jennie 'Brown, who has been spending some time, in Bir- and oll.er points in north I Alabama, returned Home on last Friday.

M. J. A. J. Morris, the clever and accommodating, of Bermuda, was in Evergreeir Friday en route to north Alabama to isit his old Mrs.

HrS. Kilison, who lias been spending twine rite with her pn-rtnts, Mr. uiid'Mis. II, Hawkins, returned lu her home ut Etl-faula to duy, Mr. J.

G. Lunday happened to the-misfortune to get one of his lingers on his left hand broken on last Wednesday while engaged in game of base ball. Dr. G. S.

Chapman, of Jackson, spent a few days the past week with bis mother, ars. Chapman near town. He was aeeoiiH pauied by his two children. Misses Posey and Mary Hybart, two beautiful nd attractive young i ladies of Mobile, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Christian, left this week to visit friends and relatives at Greenville. Revs. G.

M. Sellers and J. B. Adams'1, closed a very interesting series of meetings at Castleberry this week. There were two accessions to the church and great spiritual awakening among members of the church.

HorseShoein. 1 take pleasure in announcing to mv customers and the public that 1 have employed a first-class horse shoer and am' better prepared to serve you than ever before Leave your horses at'Millsap slames and they will be promptly attended to. First-class work at moderate prices. Respectfully, J. J.

Pkitchett. Evergreeu, Ala. An ercrgetic agent in even pre cinct in Conecuh ana juonroe counties to canvass for a fast sell-iug household article. Sells almost atevery house. Large orotits.

Only energetic canvassers who are willing to make a house to house canvass wanted. Lady or gentle- man. Enclose 2 cent stamp for reply. For further particulars Llt nr. aJ1ro "Unainass" care i uvi of The Couraxt, Evergreen, Ala.

i ed chrcuh here Sundav. We are glad to say that Mr. M. J. Jackson has recently removed back here with his family from Grissett's Lake.

We learn that Dr. A. Bedgood, of Belleville, is looking out for a place here to move bis family. We will welcome him into our midst. Mr.

E. L. Martin made a business trip to Pensacola last week. Mr. Collins returned back to Alco this week and will engage in some work Mr.

Frank Royster is visiting his' mother and sister here this week. Mr. R. H. Gaston and Charlie, of Belleville, visited Sunday.

CORRKSPOXDEXT, Mount Union. We fear the crops are damaged very much by the winds of last Tuesday morning and night. The rain fell steadily all day Tuesday. Mr. Jas, Gray, of River-Falls, spent last Saturday, and Sundny with his parents here.

Miss Susie Donaldson, of Covington county, paid a short visit, to her friends and relatives here last week. Mr. J. A. Perdue and family is visiting Airs.

Perdue's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Presley, near Georgiana, this week. Mr. Simpson A nsley is visiting relatives in Geneva.

I Messrs. G. Guy and W. G. Miller have gone to Brewton this week to attend the District Conference, which begins July 9th.

Rev. C. P. Davis attended the Quarterly Conference of the M. E.

Brownyille on last Saturday and Suiu'ay. Airs. Lottie Archer left for her home at Seminole last Sunday; after a pleasant stay of about three months with her childreu here and at Dozier, Ala. Catcher," if you marry, as soon your mama can raise a pillow off that gander, I guess you are just about ready, for I tell you that gander yields a great many feathers. Could your mama lend him awhile? Guess.

Bermuda. Crops are badly damaged by the stror wind Tuesday. Mr. Morris left on last Friday to see his father in North Alabama. He was accompanied to Evergreen by his son, Joe.

We had a delightful picnic here on Saturday which will be long ri-membered by the people of this place and the surrounding country. i The table did not give evidence of i hard times. Mr. Edgar Watson, of near Cas-I tleberrv. is twins to school here now, Oi.n Joe.

Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles. Ripans Tabules cure bad t-reath. Ripans Tabules': for sour stomach. KipansTainile-s cure Kipiiu Tibule care 'labut come to see its. We cm save iou money.

BRA WNER t- BRA WNER. Alertins Vonttr. Lenders of Low Pricts in hvergrcen. -i-JEWELRY STORE. 1 have just added to my itock of goods a line of School Books, which will be sold Very Cheap for CAS II.

WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. SPECTACLES, STATIONERY, ETC. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELRY repaired in first-class style. Call and see for yourself. 7.

ft. CHRIST 1 A Jl with Mr. Gant 's Capt. i thr and Mrs. M.

en toeir bridal tour. rw -pjio f.r Be in wxi musw. time -r 1 ry Vermont s'Uoiic dq tots For iie i- a ''f.