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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized 10 announce
A.. NJ, sTONER
as q candidate for the of &c Of Marshal.
We uIe authorized to announce
BEALE CGCKRELL
as a candidate for the office Of Marshal for
the gown Of Macon.
We are authorized 70 announce
} o. FAsER
as a candidate for reelection to the office
of Mayor.
We are authorize d to announce.
j. T. SARGENT.
as candidate for the Office OF Marshal,
We are authorized TO announce
MOSES HOLBERG
as a candidate for the office Of Marshal.
We are authorized to announce
r. Il. ELKIN
as candidate for reelection to the office
of Marshal.
We are authorized to announce
V, C, CAVETT
as candidate tor the office Of Treasurer
We are authorized to announce
R. E. V. YATES
as a candidate for reelection to the office
ofTreaSurer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver ant
kidney troubles as well as women
and all feel the results in loss Of ap-
petite, poisons in the blood, back
ache, usY0usness headache anc
tired, lis,less, rundown feeling. -
butthere' ne need to }eclike that
Listen to j wv Gardner, Idaylle
ind, lie says Electric Btters arc
just the thing for man when be
is all run down and doesn't care
whether he lives or dies, 1t die
more to give me new strength anC
good appetite than anything / coulc
take. | car now eat anything ant
have new lease on life" Only C
cts at all drug stores. Every bottle
guaranteed.
At Hughes you will find the fines
winter wheat flour in the city, the not.
ted brand, Flour De Hungroise -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The Garden Party to be given bvwal.
ter Barker Chapter, U.D.C.. for hem
eiit Of the Confederate Monument. will
be on June 18th instead of MAY 29pd. As
stated in last week spaper. Admission
tickets win be 10 cents for all Tine
tickets will be numbered and On that
evening corresponding numbers win h..
put IN box and a child will be blind
folded and draw out a number. The
person holding ticket with the number
drawn out will be presented with a
beautifully dressed doll This doll will
be on exhibition at Mrs Dantzler's mil
linery store as soon as she arrives in
town, Be sure to buy an admission
ticket for 10 cents, as it is a small price
for an enjoyable evening, besides giving
you draw for the doll. Cream and
cake will be served at usual price. ten
cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Miss Laura Holt Of Meridian is visit
ing the family Of Mr. Smith Holt

Miss Laura Holt Of Meridian is visit
ing the family Of Mr. Smith Holt
Mr. Sam Irion and his SON, Joe, are
at Hot Springs, Ark Mr., Irioh is suf-
feruqyary much with Rheumatism, but
Joe j. improving
DIR. SaundersWhite has becuawardel
the contract to build the cotton seed oil
mill in Macon Mr. White has had
considerable experience in Alabama in
such worl, and stands high among con-
tractors.
Mr.. Geo W. Patty, yopn-est broth
err Of Thos. and DR.. Patty, died at his
home in Sherman, Texas. He was a
member Of Grayson Council United
Com Travellers, and the Council adopt
ed resolutions watch are an evidence of
his high character and the esteem in
which he was held by the Council and by
the community.
Mr. r, W Brewer returned to-day
from the Cincinnati convention. Mis-
sissipPi was Represented by six dele
gates and Mr. Brewer was chairman of
the delegation The Cincinnati papers
report a hard fight between the Whar
ton-Barker men sand the Alabama
Howard men, hut the Pennsylvania
was the victor. Mississippi was for
Barker and Mr. Brewer, (or as the pa
pers haveit, Brewster), made speech,
in which he said he represented 1.-THE
mule killers and niger feeders Of Mis-
sissippi'" The convention adopted a
greenback plot form and Bryan hating
resolutions. Barker says his nomina-
ton secures the defeat of Bryan. Evil
IDENTIFY it was an ANYTHING beat
Bryan convention.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Strayed or stolen from my lot in MAJ
con, Miss, two choice Jersey Cows, one
gray and other solid lemon fawn, both
had ear tags marked N. Scales, Macon,
Miss. Gray COW will have calf In two
weeks to thirty days. These cows failed
to come home Wednesday, May 3, Any
information will be rewarded.
N. SCALES, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
l.ongino,s Annnlntmenfs.

jackson, Miss, May 1O.-Governor
Longino this morning reappointed all
the chancellors under the terms Of the
Cox elective Judiciary bill. Also all cir
cult Judges except the third, seventh
and tenth districts He states as a rea-
son for his refusal to appoint in these
districts that the great diversity of opn-
ion as to the legglity Of the elective ju-
dietary bill deserves a test made Of the
matter in the courts.
Judge S. S, Calhoun was appointed
associate Justice supreme court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

On account Of Ihe failure to get the
questions for the regular examinations
for the last two weeks in April, the
State Board ordered that they be hello
as follows:
For white teachers, Friday and Sat.
urday, May 18th and 18th, For coloreC
teachers, May 18th and 18th
SM THOMAS,
May 5 County Supt Education.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
q Hot from the Gun,

4 me- M ball that hit G B Stead
H. ewars, Mich, in the civil
saused horrible ulcers that
Ea ''nent helped for 40 years,
|SCSnien's Arnica Salve cured
fel o'e' cuts bruises, burns,
liz Cu corns, skin eruptions,
n,or ru,e on earih, IS cts a box,
''u'eed' Sold by all drug
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Have about 70 pair of Ziegler OK.
fords and Sandals in broken size
which will be sold for $1,25, these
slippers were formerly $500 and
S2 80, call before they are all sold at
a. Klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

fnghes you will find the sweet
\ lnlciest ham on the market, the
Il Bon Ton and other celebrated
F. Hughes has a compete line of
Euonery, fresh and up to. date.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
STOLEN.

From Hemphill west quarter on Friday
night, April Goth, RED COW, marked as
follows; Crop off right ear and a turf of
hair on top Of head, about or 3 inches and
a bunch Of skin hanging down under her
belly about or iuches, and white
streak under her belly. Any information
or her delivery will be rewarded. AID ;ress
j, b. STEWART,
Prairie Point, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
No Court Next Monday.

Circuit Clerk W. P Minor, this,
Saturday morning, received an order
from Judge Huddleston pretermitting
the special May term of Court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Last Saturday night at one o'clock,
fire was discovered in Mr., j, G. Irion s
barn. 1t was an incendiary act and
the fire was started on the side next to
the street. 1t was full of feed stuff.
1t was a well built, commodious barn.
Barn and contents were insured with
R Hauenstein for 5000, which will not
cover half the loss,
Within a year three other barns have
been burned in the same neighborhood-
Mr.. Ed Maury's, Mitchell Bucks aud
Henry Massengale S. Who next?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
PhOtOgrapIlN.

H. E. Hoffmeister, the Photographer.
will be in the gallery in Macon, to do
work next week, on Wednesday and
Thursday, May 10th and 18th, All
those wishing to have work done are re.
quested to call on those days 5.12 1t
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Another campaign is about to open
IN Noxubee, as two popular and prom
nent gentlemen are announced for the
Office Of State Senator, made vacant by
the death Of Hon, J. R. Dinsmore
Both are good, strong men, and have
won the confidence and esteem Of the
people They are both natives of the
county, and neither has any advantage
OF the other in being acquainted with
the voters. We submit their names to
the people with the assurance that the
election of either will give Noxubee an
able, faithful and working representa-
tive II the next Legislature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The Odd Fellows Cemetery is being
put in order for Decoration Day Tues
day, May 22nd, individuals who pre-
fer preparing their lots will please re-
port to the undersigned committee.
j. f SHELTON,
JIG, H. JONES, JR.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
ORDERS For LuMRER.

have on my mill yards near Nashua
vile many thousand feet of lumbe for all
purposes and am ready to iii any kind Of a
bill W. NJ. HUNTER,
Apl. %. Mushuavile, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Estray Notice.

Taken up by J. L. Mauldin, Apr
eth, straying on his place 3 miles east
of Macon, a SORREL MARE, branded
on left forearm, and Mexican brand on
LETT hind leg left hind foot white and
white pot on nose, Also a small
mlu u5iCred aorse mule coils,
Ih. owner notified rta,
NJ rf Isr,ryr-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

P'ong' hot, sultry summer DAYS
iiVea through comfortably in a
'nomy hammock, for sale by
Evans Hdw. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

AT the Marion, Ala, military insti
tute, six Of the hest drilled boys are
every year selected to compete for the
medal to be given to the best drilled ca
Diet in the Institute. At thelcompetitive
drills lately Mr. John w, Patty, Jr. wa,
chosen us one Of the six, That is a higi
honor in the school, but to be the best
of the six is the acme of the student
ambition. We hope John will bring the
medal to Macon. He is the only Miss.
issippian in the squad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
ICEl ICE!

Delivered anywhere in the city. Trade
supplied in any quantity, at home or
abroad, on short notice.
mayl2 ICE, LInHT a POWER co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

ghes has a beautiful line of Fancy
all varietise. Mackeral all sizes
PIECES at Hughes, Jr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

A full line of Men $ S1mmer Under
wear, just received at d, PATTY S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mems half hose 10 1-2, can't be
bought in town for less than 90 cents, at
Klaus
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Don forget Hughes when you need
anything in the grocery line. His stock
is fresh and complete.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

II. Sssortments of hammocks in
T"'y AT Stokes Evans Hardware
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

'..' OIL cost furnished for fitting
I,; a,'n WIRE screen windows and
4 WI odd size doors and windows.
STOKES EVANS Hpw. 90
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The Grand Lodge of the knights of
Pythlas met in Columbus this week.
The Macon Lodge was represented by
G, i. Heinrich aud L, f. Hoberg
and j. G. H. Jones' jr., also attended
Mr. Jones and Mr. Heinrich didn t leave
until after the grand banquet. They
will meet next year in Greenville.
Capt. 7. j, O'Neill, very fluent and
eloquent speaker, delivered the address
OF welcome, and it was replied to by
Hon. R. M, Kelly Of Vicksburg in a
grand speech. Both should be pre-.
served in the annals of the brotherhood.
Morris Blumenthal of Holly Springs was
elected gIand chancellor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Inc Latest Intelligence.

p Rail Roads to center at MA
ana other contemplated i'm
ments, will give the old town
Doom. In the mean time d.
VIII continue to sell the ''Best
aC the lowest cash prices"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

P'ocN OF wash Goods to arrive
Ceek' BE sure and see them.
Jug new d. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Remember there will court next Mon
n, May 14th. Judge Huddleston will
iop hand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Dr. and Mrs. II. r, Wyatt of Mem
Is, Ala, were in town Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

5apt, Griggs and Mr.. Mahorner went
yesterday morning to see Mr., Ran
4 Mcleod.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

pwers of every description and veil,
aarried Ladies, maids and misses al
IDantzler S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr.. r, B. Swift and Bob Long, Of
pksville, visited Macon Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

b.. DriNkwater, who has been visit =
Relative in Mississippi, left for her
eachusetts home Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

: Baptist church at Deerbrook is
repainted and repapered, We
there will be a May Marriage
b its consecrated walls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr.. Frank Coleman and daughter
ere in town Tuesday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Denton and Miss
BIT of Cooksville, came to town Tees.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

can find the Genuine Scrivener
r. "V 'oc at d. PATTY S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mrs. Harlan and her daughter. Miss
nnie. were in town Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

reduction in white Piques.
d, OWENS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

+, Will Stuart has moved to West
\. Mr.. Stuart soil his place to his
Der, Nick Stuart, but Will will
} a crop on it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Shirt waists at Klaus

Ladies finger purses, the latest fad
: a klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The Macon Ice, Light and Power Co,
have started their planning mill and are
ready to make contracts to supply mate .
rial for building purposes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

W. W. Shannon is fully prepared to
supply you with as stylish a rig as you
can find anywhere, He has a stable full
of fine horses and a warehouse full of
vehicles of every variety found in the
catalogue. Self oiling axles and all the
improvements in style and make. Can
in and examine stock when you come to
town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

fSgnGo to D. patty's to buy goods for
L cash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

n. Matt Clay of Deerbrook, was
king hands with many friends in
Bon Monday,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

u.s. Misse, and Children S no iery
us.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

h and Mrs. J A. Boswell and the
spent two days of this week with
vsu Mics Mattie Boswell
tHAm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

hss Annie Shelton was in town ore
h. days this weeks. She has been
bling at Paulette,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr. Bicksler, the well borer, was in
town last Monday, He is engaged in
cleaning out a well N the Levi Lemon
place 70, Mr.. PEBBLES, and when he
finishes that will bore a well for Mr.. 4.
A. Baker on the Dancy place Since
he was in Macon he has added about
$500 worth of tools to his outfit,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

I've are authorized to announce
At. DENT
candidate for the Office OF State Sena-
/. subject to the action of the Democratic
rty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The nobbiest line neckwear in town
at Klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr.. Julius W. Klaus left last We'd
nesday for New York. Next Wednes-
day he will take a steamer for his for
mer home in Bavayia, where he will
remain for some time, and on his re-.
turn visit the Paris Exposition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

II. Jno. H. Aust. wife and daughter
dnnsville. were in town Thursday
4 Aust will attend the examinations
n. J. F Ames spent a week in Ok
)na with his brother, G, B. Ames,
y very much pleased with the coun-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Us Sallie George Oliver Of Sherman,
h, passed through Macon Monday on
way to visit friendsrin Columbus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Tho ono Cav CO.,

For eoi's na sf'r, groat use Aern, q,
Cho,viAtes Laxative ,ulnlne. Easily take o.
candy and quieRly cure
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

I've are authorized to announce
&C. FAINT
\ candidate for the office OF State Sena-
Il subject to tle action of the Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

The committee of the Odd Fellows
cemetery informs that Decoration Day
will be on Tuesday, May 22d, 1870,
White Mountain Freezers, all sizes,
at 5-12-2t GRIGGs'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

New goods just received at Mrs
Dnntzler's, buckles, pulley belts, shirt
waists, ladies' toilet articIe-, hats, rib.
hons and the very latest thing in tur-
bans. Call early for the choice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Come and S straw hats. every
thing new at A. Klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

For 81 you sc both the st. Louis Re
public and the Louisville Courier Jour
nal, both papers twice a week. Hauen.
stein &c Cayett, agents, at the postoffice.
For 81 so you can get the Semi week
ly st. Louis Republic, The Atlanta Con.
stitution and the Home and Farm fol-
one year, Hauenstein & Cavett, agents,
at the postofiice.
For 50 you can get the Cosmopolitan
Magazine, The Atlanta Constitution and
the Semi Weekly st, Louis Republic fol
one year, Hauenstein & Cayett, agents,
at the postofice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
Notice.

For the newest Collars and Ties go t
D. PATTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr., Randall Mcleod $ many friend,
will regret to hear he is still very sick.
ms cad of improving he seems to be
growing weaker, but he suffers no pair
aud we hope the change in the weather
will benefit him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Mr. ard Mrs Thos Shearer, of
Starkyille are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyson. Mrs. Tyson has been very sick
for weeks but she is improving
Dr.. Minor and his daughter, Mrs. A,
T. Dent, left for Memphis, Tenn, by
Thursdays train They went to see
Mr. Dent Minor child, who is very i'll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
VI. q o. II. 81. SCHEDULE.

NJ. a o. II. 81. SCHEDULE.
DAY TRAINS.
buthbound due at.....,................l2;2 0 p m.
nrthbound due att. ................. 100 p. m,
NIGHT TRAINS.
,,,thbound due at .................... 2!3A a. m.
nrthbound due at .................... 1922 a. m.
LOCAL TRAINS.
birth bound due at.,...'.'.' ..,....'' lilo p, m
s,thbound due at .........,.,....,... 1875 a. m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

5ou will find att, L. Hughes, Jr,
next week fresh strawberries every day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

MAIL SCHEDULE.
,pth bound mail closes at ...".... 1870 q. m
.rtb hound mail closes at ............4:3O p. m
bit mails close p. m.
'ouev order Office opens 9 a. m. closes 4 pm
Blister letter office opens $50 a m close pm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12

Some day lately lightning struck the
house of Harry Jordan, on Hashuqua
creek. The chimney was demolished,
and dos and several chickens were
killed lie received a severe shock
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-12
HE MACON BEACON
saturday, May IL, 1900.

|HE MACUN BEACON
saturday, May ~. 1900.
-eas3zs2-.s .AE
---zs..-=.s5s II 81 ,ylesITA
iF HiIiFii III 81 81! .s,sissil
.s. - SA
NJ. a o. II. q. SCHEDULE.
DAY TRAINS.
Irtbbound due i2;20 p. m.
Irtbbound due at..... ................. $50 p. m.
NIGHT TRAINS.
buthbound due at ....,.',,.,......... 1 2.83 a M.
Inrthbound due at ......,.,.........,- 3'22 a. m.
LOCAL TRAINS
hrtb hound due at........... ..,...,,. 11:15 p, m
buthbound due at .......,.,.,...,... 11:35 a. m.
NAIL SCHEDULE.
l,,th hound mail closes at ..."..,. 1890 a. m
Irth bound mail closes at .,..........4;3O p. m
&obt mails close p. m.
opev order Office opens . a. m. closes 4 pm
Lr;ster letter office opens $50 a m close 3 pm
|Ne are authorized to announce
A.C.FANT
4 candidate for the office OF State Sena-
subject to tle action of the Democratic
Ety
'Ee are authorized to announce
/ At, DENT
! n candidate for the Office OF State Sena-
subject to the action of the Democratic
Hty.
|aegrGo to D. Patty's to buy goods for
e cash.
mir. Frank Coleman and daughter
|ere in town Tuesday.
|NIrs. Harlan and her daughter. Miss
|nnie, were in town Monday.
DE. and Mrs. II. r, Wyatt of Mem
lis, Ala, were in town Monday.
Rev. Jas H. Mitchell of West Point,
'Fisiting friends in Macon this week,
|Nr. and Mrs. Goodson, Of Ehren,
ent Wednesday in town,
In. r, B. Swift and Bob Long, of
bksville, visited Macon Thursday.
I'm. and Mrs. Frank Denton and Miss
dft of Cooksville, came to town Tees.
Remember there will court next Mon.
", May 14th. Judge Huddleston will |
b. hand.
Eapt, Griggs and Mr. Mahorner went |
B yesterday morning to see Mr., Ran
n Mcleod.
IDr. Matt Clay. of Deerbrook, was
king hands with many friends in
0eon Monday,
Niss Annie Shelton was in town ore
EtwJ days this weeks. She has been
bling at Paulette,
b, G. T, Heard and Mrs St. John,
rooksville. were transacting bust
in Macon yesterday.
r.. DriNkwater, who has been visit
felative in Mississippi, left for her
fachusetts home Thursday.
Geo. Richardson went to st
10 lately on usiness and while there
Pusht fancy pair of dark bays.
LIE Sallie George Oliver Of Sherman,
III passed through Macon Monday on
WAY to visit friendsrin Columbus.
MI Jno. H, Aust. wife and daughter
Evansville, were in town Thursday
i'll Aust will attend the examinations.
Az. j. T Ames spent a week in Ok.
h0ma with his brother, G, B. Ames.
eB very much pleased with the coun-
Mfs, Will Stuart has moved to West
PM Mr.. Stuart soil his place to his
0<her, Nick Stuart, but Will will
Ake a crop on it
and Mrs. j A. Boswell and the
spent two days of this week with
Ysu Mics Mattie Boswell
tam
Vary nice aod Mh- Annie
me at town Tuesday and took
Pain for Vicksburg t, attend the
pr h League meeting.
"a Baptist church at Deerbrook is
repainted and repapered. We
1l there will be a May Marriage
p its consecrated walls.
wers of every description and wells
narried ladies, maids and misses at
Dantzler S.
ghes has a beautiful line of Fancy
all varietise. Mackeral all sizes
Pieces at Hughes, Jr.
reduction in white Planes
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1900-01-18

HENGhANG fAlisHfA'E phAhAttBos
craving IL growing upon a steep north
hiilBide--slant fully half-pi,ch--in
hill orchard owned by Mr.. !. II. 10y,
In Eainghsm county. II Is six feet 10
circumference, IS years old ard Is ga
timated to have produced $3.50 worth Of
apples. The orchard Inns northern
and southern slope, with a ridge vice
enough for one row Of trees. Original
Is there were about 800 trees, consist
Ing OF rs or 20 surtS. The trees were
planted rs years ago and mos; Of that
time the orchard hrs been pastured. At
this time not more than 50 trees re-
main, the ma jority OF which are in rapid
iecadence. The % lien Davis trees
were the first 10 die, aud the Jennctingt
and Minklcrs are the best preserved Of
those surviving. Nearly all the treas
living Ia this old orchard are on the
north hillside and they ARE best where
the slant Ia steepcst. So FAR ns can bc
determined from study Of the old
trees remaining In this orchard, decay
and decline are tracsahlc in nearly
every instance to cutting cut large
limbs. splitting down nj forks and In.
Jury az base from borrrs, sunscaid or
other causes unknown. II appears that
trees which mate a low or branching
Top and bore only moderate crops OF
fruit were lonResi-lised. Peach trees,
mostly seedlings. were planted In this
orchard, between the apple trees after
the latter were In full bearing, bot were
shori-liNed and not very productive
which ! think was rather owing TO ths
fact that they were In sod than from