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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

slnes lee bssiAning, and We believe We
voice our peoples sentiments when we say
he has sscsred 90 sFisely and well they
wish nor hope for better.
The capital or $4,000 Of 'SS was In
creased y. March OF 80 70 $50, )OO.
10 K5O, Judds Foote, whose long pros
pcro'.s business life needs no comment,
wsl elected president, w. ii. Boyle hay
ing removed TO Chattanooga.
In 1886, Major b. y. Allen was made
vIce-president. which procedure brought
much busIness tact aud Judgment to this
already solid basis.
They do business with most oil the banGs
OF the United states. Among them we
notice these: The Chemical National
Bank, Of New York; Union National. OF
New Orleans; Continental National. Of
Memphis; A. I. Bowen q Co., New York
The bank throughout Its life has paid
its regular dividend of 10 per cent, and
In addition accumulated its present sur
plus Of $4,000.
Ito business exten 10 from Scooba on the
south to Crawford north, Alabama east II
Illinois Central Railroad west.
The bank has bought and paid for $50,
900 bales Of cotton during its career.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

This arm 10 so well kuown--its histsry
dating back to 'sl-that did We not feel
such honest pride In II We would believe II
unnecessary to point them out to the pub
lie.
The nrst firm was known as Thrssfoot q
Sons, and like the house built ON rock
foundation, the storms Of financial and
trade panies have beat against It In vain.
From . modest grocery business II has
grown to be the leading Wholesale grocery
house In Mississippi, and ranks high
throughout the South. They occupy
large part Of the Marx Roihsnberg block,
which same 10 filed to overfiowing with
splendid stock, They keep two drummers
In Meridian and two en- the road the one
working this end OF the limo 10 our fat.
clever brother, Jef Clement. This nrm
handles yearly 10000 bales Of cotton. w.
600 barrels Of hour and staples In proper
ton. Business extends 100 miles each way,
taking in the richest part OF mississippi
and some good Alabama territory. Inc
prssent firm is Threefoot Bros, Q name
very familiar and popular in our section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
The Macon Compress and Ware
house Company.

This institution. was organized in
the year 1879 aud at that time II was
thought to be simply an experimental
undertaking, but time has denonstra-
ted. not only the practicabiliiy but
that IL 10 a success In every particular.
Mr.. w. Il. Scales was lite first pres.
ident, J. F. Ames was next chosen
president aud at present 1t 10 under
the control aud management of w. l..
williams aud sou. WI. Williams as
president and Jim Williams as BUSH
ness manager aud secretary.
While oil concerned have assisted In
the general upbuilding Of this enter
prise VIC feel that the efforts of Mr.. w,
l.. Williams and son deserve especial
mennon. Mr.. Williams accepted the
presidency at the time when the en-
tire country was fast approaching one
OF the most disastrous financial panics
The nation has ever known. A time
when machine shops, factories aud all
kind of enterprises were. from case
Of necessity closed down and cea@sd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
". J. Hubbard.

II affot de us pleasure to note the
suc:ess of the gentlemen whose name
adorns this article In tho way Of cap.
ton. Mr.. Hubbard 10 truly . SELF
made man and his phenomenal success
Is the result Of energy, pluck and nat.
urai good sense. Out OF the million
Of human beings born into this world.
who live to respectable old age.
how many car boast of those wonder
full quantities--energy. pluck. common
sense; and even II they have, then
how many can say the result 10 sue
cess ? We claim that every life tn be
a success must possess these three
factors, yet there 10 another essential
which tones up aud gives to the three
4, rank and station that defies defeat
and laughs:at. cant" This. the hand
maid OF success 10 practical applica
ton. and the subject Of this sketch
has by cultivation mastered this gra'
cious art, aud with kindly submission
every oba,icle has yielded to him the
palm OF victory In the way of success.
Mr. Ilubbard's fret efforts III busi
meas was at Hashuqua. Mise. in the
year 1875. The Grm was then known
40 Holmes & Hubbard. merchants and
cotton spiBners. Later the hrm was
known as W.. j. Hubbard b Co., and
in 1887 as w. J Hubbard. The same
year he leased the Meridian cotton
mills and operated them with success
:wo years. lie came TO Shuquslak In
1889 aud there established . large
merca ntile business. Since that time
no has continued TO merchandise, and
now under the name OF W. j. and j.
| w.. Hubbard both branches OF The
business (,hst Of merchant and manu-
facturer) has grown to'enormous pro-
| portions.
As success has attended the ever,
effort Of this sci! made man we car
but point with pride to him, aud say
bows OF old Noxnbee aud Mississippi
take lesson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
Hints for January.

Prune all your ornamental shrubs
that require pruning. removing care.
fully ali broken, decayed and III form
ed parts, taking care to give the best
possible form 10 their heads, 40 that
none of the fine effects, whether In
blossom or foliage will be lost. ifapy
such plants re-. crocusos, snow.drop tu-
lip. jonquil and dubious plants 10 gem
erai have been left out of tho ground,
they may now be planted for late ffow-
ering. II you wish 10 increase the
number of such plants as the snow
drop and crocus, take them up only
once In two years. bu. they should not
he lett longer. The chrysanthemums
should haye. their tops cut off even
with the ground and protect from win
ter snOw aud freezing keep them as
dry % possible aud IN spring they VIII
throw up scores OF sprouts, which can
be cut apart and furnish plants for a.
mother ssason. II started IN March or
April you will get much better plants
than you will be likely TO bny from q
florist. Tender plants should have
daily attention remove every yellow
leaf, II there 10 y faded flower cnt II OF
promptly, keep the plant looking its
best u Ii has only its green foliage 10
ahow. e,Ir the coll At least once .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

On Tuesday evening. Dec. 18th. the
iateat meeting of the j. U. &. Club
was hold at the residence OF Mr.. W. +.
Minor, at whoee home the first meet,
ing was held, almost exactly one year
ago.
Sixteen used 10 be known quaint
~ with us, but time has thinued our
rankss Hymen has led five ardc ~
members away in chains. and love b
driven three others into retirement;
but tho rest o. us are still lively mein-
bcrs Ia tull communion ami fellowship
with our club.
Death has made a long continued
attempt to invade our ranks sin' e lIy-
men made his last capture. Our dear
sister. Mary Saunders, nee Minor. has
been dreadfully III for six long months,
but now she 10 slowly recovering much
to our Joy. We hope to meet dear
Name at many a J. U. G. meeting.
Tho last meeting was n very felici-
tous one. though there were only
seven present. The evening was
passed in merry conversation. each
and every member being on her met
tie TO furnish plenty OF jokes and pro =
woke her share OF laughter. Tho dain-
~ luncheon spread BY the fair hands
of our president. Fan E. was deli
cious break in the ripple OF talk. The
table was exqsisitelv arranged and
was decorated all IN white aud yellow
tho clubs own prre coior-. Chrysan
themum1 filed bowl in the center OF
the table and were upon u lovely
square of Fans own bandiwork, chi
bro:dere in yellow pansies. The
sandwiches were tied with tiny rib
bone In white aid yellow 30 tempting
" that some Of the girls had Difficult
~ In restraining themselves from Sc
creting sandwich aud all in their
pockets. The refreshments were ele-
gsutly simple. consisting of only two
courses. The first, salads, pickles and
sandwiches, the second, fruit aud cbo,
olate. Fan has such dear littlo ch0co
late spoons and cups that we forgot io
be sorry we had such an infnitesima
amount Of chocolate.
! Shortly after we had repaired TO the
parlor the sweet strains OF violin
were heard, and the fatiered club en-
joyed 9 serenade. The club heartily
extends thanks 10 whom thanks are
due.
But this was not all, n display ol
fireworks took place In the front Of
yard, IN full viow OF the delighted
club. This delicate compliment wai
highly appreciated by the ever crate
full j. u. G's who testified their thank,
vocifero usly. The dear boys wisely
made no attempt 10 invade the priva
cy OF tho club. bnt remained al a re
| spcctiul distance.
When the merry Jugs went homo
they were attended by Johnny Wee
Patty, q manly and cficient chaperon
Long live the j. U. Co., which like
truth, when crushed to earth, will rise
again. Q.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Our readers will observe among our
advertisers the reliable and respected
klaus.
Mr.. Klaus Is 90 identified with our
town aad its enterprises that really 1t
sssms hardly necessary to say any more.
but honest pride prompts us to particular
mention.
This store, we believe, was established
in '6S, and Its history Is one OF honesty
and Integrity, which church people say is
always the secret Of success. Country
people seem very partial to this old friend
Of ours, and almost any day you pass his
store 10 thronged.
lie occupies the largest store in the
Ames block. one on the southern corner.
and he has also bought out Mrs. l.. A..
Bogle's millinery establishment, and now
has that store filled with full line of
gents' furnishing goods. They also take
orders for merchant.tailor suits and pat
ronizs such responsible aud well.kLown
taiIers as NJ. Born & Co., Chicago. and
| Mills Il Averill. st. Louis.
In their main store one fluids nearly ev-
srything necessary for the inner and outer
man VI reasonable prices A specially
nice line Of Zeigler shoes can be always
found here in sizes to fit all.
Mr.. Klaus 10 n gs-ahead, enterprising
merchant. always carries full stock and
always keeps sufficient number Of polite
clerks to wait on even crowded store
satisfactorily. He has bought something
like 5000 bales Of cotton this season. CIV
| ing fair prices for same. store run ny
| Abs KIsus and books kept by Sam Fei-
blemsn must be a glorious success.
Another ens Of our prosperous. honest
and gcntlemanly merchants Is L.. +. Hol-
berg. the hardware man A big ad. In
iris issue will tell you he Is liberal and
! enterprisins las OF course our old friend
Jahe Holberg's son would naturally be),
but we wish 70 have voice in rendering
merit its honest due. -,
He deals In hardware, farming nipple
me nts. saddlery. tinware, woodenwure
sssh. doors end blinds, cutlery, wagons
etc. Ferd started out In business In 10
aud we don't think he has been outrur
by auyons in his race to success.
In bis nice store next the Bank this
clever, gentleman may be found. alw "
anxious to please both In prices ant
goods. He has IN his employ those twt
dne boys-Finis Woodward and haipt
Holberg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Macou's history proves her to be
one Of those slow. but sue kind, so
we cannot truthtully publish her as
being on more than ordinary boom.
But her steady prog ress for the last
ten years, particularly, although she
has been growing all her life) deserves
notice. A bank, conducted in the
most judicious way, compress equal
10 the best, good mills, thriving Bull
ding and Loan association organized
some seven years ago, has done great
deal towards the uphuilding aud adj.
vancement of the town Daring the
Fall season Main street at all times
was so thronged It really presented
quite q city appearance.
Macon handles more cotsou than
any other town its size in the south
and pays the best market prices, and
we now have our hearts turned to 4
live, sure enough cotton factor, which
10 to be iu the near future.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

anxieus care fos THE papsr, We have
spontaneously observed a golden rule
which all creeds teach aud churches
dictate. .As SO would that others
-Alsevad do unto you, do yc even SO TO
them"
Thus. much We have said that you
may rightly know us. Ia this day OF
rush aud push, and race TO win ~ any
price, sometimes IL 10 hard 10 discover
aud trace out the most admired and
respected eharacteiatics OF q well
known friend, and so We haye tried to
put ourselves in o position where we
may be looked at all round. aud II
not admired and favored, at least re-
spected.
To the kind editor and working
force In this Office, we are due much
gratitude, and il we were mau, and
Q drinking man we would I'LL bum.
per Of health to the brim. and drink Q
deep draughi to their prosperity,and
success.
A word at parting 10 this: we Devel
welded an editorial pen before, ant
Ne We grasp IT, comes all assurance
that for once IN our life we may ga,
what We think, and as we have NJ
enemies our wish lie in all things to b,
pleasant and agreeable, counting n,
man false unless he proves himself 8,
to be.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

A little visit to Meridian In the interest
of this paper impressed Us more than IA
vorably with that live, progressive city.
With its splendid location, fne Railroad
facilities and energetic population, a fut-
ure Is In store for which the South will
one day he proud Of. Indeed, town SO
far advanced as Meridian, with Its fine
wholesale houses, factories, hotels, banks,
ETC., aside from numerous retail and
smaller interests, In our mind Is already
deserving OF mote than ordinary men,
ton and even now stlrs much pride in
the hearts of Mississipplans. A consld-
cradle number of "ads." from Meridian
will tell our lady friends how we'll We
were treated and how liberal, broad
minded and enterprlsing these business
men are. and another mention will tell
them what nue place we consider that
gem Of hotels, the Southern. chat
with Noxubee's favored friend, Mr.. Ed
ward McMorris, Of the First National
Bank, gave us great pleasure. He is I'm :
doubleday man Of rare business qualin-
cation, as his position In this bank as
sures. There was only one thing we
found fault with and that was the infe-
rior street railway system. We are told,
however, that there is now fund Of
500. 900 In the hands Of the right parties,
who will at an early date remedy this
drawback TO the convenience and pro-
gress Of the city, and when Meridian
once has electric cars who will say she's
not ON the "move2 A beautiful opera
house, comfortable, commodious and
handsome, Is an Improvement which, II
we ever did feel envlous of anything
owned by sister town, that surely does
tempt US. Space Is lacking, but not the
will, 70 further mention Of this place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

This blessing came to Macon at time
when her finances and business prospects
were In gloomy and doubtful condition.
The Merchant and Farmers Bank Was
established June LIST. 1888. with W. II.
Boyle president, J. L. Griggs vice.prssi'
dent and r. W. Jones, Jr., cashier. The
old board Of directors were also men Of
rare business ability, rs the banks success
has proven. though we bsvn't their names
at present. Or. 8. v. d. Hill was one Of
the originstors Of this enterprise and the
bank owes much to his exertions In START
ing II.
W, II. Rogls Ut that time was at:ths very
zenith Of prosperity here, and think We
may truthfully say Macon never put more
worthy nor respected citisen more proudly
forward, The bank was In good hands In
its Infancy you will ccnoede.
j. L. Griggs, the right.hand man. In the
right place.
Il W. Jopes, IT., man apparently too
young to carry on q business 90 large ~
that at present annually done BY the n. y
v. Bank but who haa .tood At ths helm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

The Bennett Land Co. commenced
huiness in Macon Jan. 28th. 1895. with
P,O. Ward in charge. and up to the
time of outgoing TO press they have
made sales' to- the amount o. $4,000.
Tins Company are extensive adverii-
sers. They are now getting out au IL
Illustrated pamphlet OF over sixty pa.
ges devoted principally 10 properties
in Noxubec county Once In the Ford
Hntol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Much good reading matter was sent
in too late 10 90 in this issue, to our
regret. so 10 such contributors We wish
TO say we consider ourselves tho To-
sers as il ali would have adorned our
paper had il arrived in time Especi-
ally do we regret having no report
from the Episcopal aud Catholic chur
ches, both of which have active organ.
izations in our midst.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
OUR BOW.

With u feeling of pride we send
forth this issue OF the BEACON 10 its
readers. We cannot see yet just what
appearance We will make; but we feel
sure il time, talent. pride and work,
can accomplish desired end, our new
dress will it becomingiy and well,
and our debut a. newspaper women
will be a success. To all who have
aided us, we return our warmest
each merchant Mo 1iiiix0sf' III PeA.sta
with ne may DO added good paying
customers, to our legal iriends who
have intrusted their cards 10 US, eli.
ents with fat pocket books and long
casos in court, to our medical asd den.
tai comrades, fevers to- cure aud teeth
TO pull. All this, and much more do
We wish for our friends who have pat.
ronised Us. and tor those Of our
friends who did dot pstronize US the
good book bids hs wish--the same.
Could We have an experience meet.
ing of our staff aud committees, aud
furnish you q stenogrsphic report Of
same, We feel shrs you would have
mingled feelings. Of amusement and
sympathy for us.
Life, for time, minglisg in the bus.
insss element. is highly pleasant, but
aimee our stan 10 largely composed Of
wives and mothers, We assure you We
70 back to housekeeping cares, glad II
10 our privilege to spin and weave the
loving fabric of tho home. "Rock-a.
by baby" suug in the simple cottage
home 10 q swestsr melody, by far,
than the marshal strains any business
succers may ever hope to compose.
In the days gone by We sometimes
tapcisd ourselves fashioned somewhat
after that much talked of, but rather
unreal wit.production ,",he now won.
an" but since we have been put TO the
test, we 20 gladly back to the old
woman sphere, glad, indeed, We do
not always have to worry over dry
editorials. slow subscriptions and lag.
gard brsips. aud truly We beg TO 40.
sare yon the psntaloons arc safe In at
Toast tvo.t thirds of the Macon homes.
Now and then we may edit . paper,
but ordinarily, our owR pleasant
sphere quits us best.
To our readers at homo aud abroad,
We present ourselves. and being wom-
en-. we naturally hope TO appear TO the
very beet advantage, however We
ssil .uuder no false colors. What
we give you to read we have applied
70 the best talent az our command tor
aud our patriotic respect for old Miss
jssippi dictated . loving and dstersn'
sial respect for her brilliant lady
writers.
Politics, we'll, We reckon We ere en-
titled to, being at present. newspa'
per, but being a representative body
Of southern women We gucss We dom
want any. OF course Loyalty demands
We lean toward the Democrac. bu,
womsnIy judgement is somewhat
shsky, When. II observes ihs old part'
in lie present strait, struggling In th'
sea OF ne principles, with the shark
Of tariff aud whales OF thenmoDetsr,
standard. However, should We b
called on to make choice between
the three political parties we are sur'
We might consider ourselves safe u
choosing the Democratis as the lcss
of three evils, although, woman,lik'
20 SEQ some good In oil.
Religion. We have In abundance
rather, We represent nearly oil OF ou'
churches, and in Onr busy canvsss and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

FLOWER LovERs-Our zee Spring Cat
Alogus." dssued in Feb.) will contain In
ducements In plants and seeds you can't
afford to miss. Send your name and those
of your friends. Patronize Southern en-
terprlse. and keep your money In the
South. MEMPHIS FLORAL Co.
ASuccessful Southern Enterprise.
-'f3 Sal Main street.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

MARRIED AT Brooksvillc. Dec. Is,
Rev Mr. Spencer united in the holy
bonds Mr.. WALLACE w. CALMEs and
Miss LOUISE HALL, two Of tho most
popular young people of that vicinity
The Woman's Edition extends con
gratulations aud hopes the blessings
Of heaven will ever attend them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

This New Year day heads another
Leap Year. Take advantage Of it
boys. Beam rsdiently, smile serenely
at every girl you meet. be over
whelmed with surprise when she
grows sentimental. aud let her feel
the disappointment that sometimes
comes TO the boart that has been
pierced by cupid's dart.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Tho ladies interested in the Wo-
mans edition of the Beacon return
thanks to that prince of clever gentle
men, Mai. F.. E. Posey, g. p. A. OF the
ever reliable NJ. IL D. for thousand
mile ticket issued for their benefit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

What would o cotton factory do for
Macon and Noxubee County2 Devel.
op their resources, provide q market
for the fieecy staple and every other
tarm product; supply all cotton goods
dreds Of citizens who are annually
drifting to other states and towns to
help build them up, build up schools
and churches and bring prosperity TO
our doors. Rally, 20 farmers, and
help to build cotton factory in your
county site.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

livery lady who has any kind Of fancy worb
or povelties to Asll write US for partIc MARS.
eOUTHERM DECORATING co..
9Th and ChOulenu av.. 1t. LOUIS Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

L. F. Holberg is the agent for Ave
ry's ball bearing disc cultiyator. one.
fourth lighter draft than any other
make.
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DEPARTMENTs.E

LITERARY.
Mrs.. b. w. Fosto, Mrs. J. :. rkssther-
MUSIC. 49,
Mrs. c. u. Amss, Mrs. N. Mshornsr,
Miss Mary Jenss. vl.
EDUCATIONAL.
Mrs. l., I. Yates, Mrs. NJ. G. Carter.
ART.
Mrs. Walter Patty, Mrs, n. Terrell.
CHILnnEN'e DEPT.
Mrs, ID, W. williams.
HOUsxKEKPBn's DEPT.
Mrs, T. w. Brame, Mrs Anna Foote.
BLOwERe.
Mrs. Holman, Mrs. d. J. Allen, Mrs
Lee Ford,
RELIGIOUS.
MYs. W. N. Jones, Mis-. 4. i. Dorroh'
SOCIETY n0TR9,
Miss Calyine Patty, Miss Fan. W. Minor
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the
FARNUM& Philadelphia NJ. TRoUTMAN
81 sEEp ofstnuarl Oil Co JOHN capitalist
CIAs. It'll, capitalist, Philadelphia
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COMMITTEES.

Tor Soliciting Advertlsements-
Nrs. q. b. Ames, Mrs. A. Klaus, Mrs'
L. +. Holberg.
To Canvass for subscriptions In Macon
Miss Namye Griggs, Miss Eva hste
Sargent, Miss Matte Brame.
10 procure Foreign ADVERTISEMENT
Mrs, N. II. Harrison. Miss Annie
Scales, Miss Mary AcCsskil.