Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
OUTING NOTES-Concluded.

"uiiy ana MS interesting family, at kip-
ley, was specially enjoyable 1t was un-
der their hospituble roof that we re-
cGperated in 1895, after the good people
OF Mississippi hail called rs from a sick
Ded to position of high honor in tae
state. DR.. Murry is one of the most dis
tmguished and influential citizens Of the
county, and although now in advanced
years, he walks as fast and steps as high
as most men of 80. He was Sheriff of
tlra county, Representative in the Legis-
iatme and Grand Master of Masons for
two terms i'll successon--a rare honor in
that body. He still practices medicine,
keeps a drug store and is always active
m every movement for the good of the
community. His youngest soa, DR..
{, NJ. Murry, is one of the best physi-
cians in the State, and has his full share
OF the practice in Ripley and vicinity.
just now he is specially busy, for there
has been much typhoid fever there this
ia1-and some deaths.
Hon. John Y, Mmry, Jr., the efficient
ard popular Secretary of Our Sta G Sen
ate, practices law and conduct, the Rip
ley branch of the Tishomingo Savings In
stitution. The good Lord is pro,paring
him, as he deserves, in many ways.
Dr. L. NJ, Alexander another good
friend, we were specially glad to meet.
He is one of the best beloved citizens Of
Ripley
Ripley is the home of Hon. Thomas
Spight, Representative in Congress for
tbn Second District lie is a great force
In that sectionj is always in demand, at
Confederate reunions, educational and
church occasions. He is a member of the
Baptist Church.
We called, of course, on our good friend,
Joe Owen, editor of the Southern Sentirel
and one Of Tippah's Representatives in
the Legislature. He has well-equippad
office and fine subscription list. He has
just recovered from protracted siege OF
typhoid fever.
Ripley was the home of Hon. Charles
NJ. Thurmond, recently deceased. The
family has been much afflicted of late,
DuJ tHe utNottu NluoN anu lloViiSI Nv
cepts it all as the dealing OF One who
doeth all things well.
We made our second visit to Ripley 5
public school, conducted by Prol. 'ohh
Newhardt and three capable assist ants,
The attendance IS not large ana the
equipment might be improved la9iey
should be separate dlstrict, WIN an
up-to-date building, ana hlhe-moillns
term This would cost, but 1t would
pay We cannot 40 100 much lor our
chlldrenj and in thus helping them we
help ourselves,
To Sheriff sam Nelms ana othcr coun'
ty officials we are indebted Tor aPPrecl'
ated courtesles
1t is eighteen miles from Rlpley 10 new
Albany, on the Gulf Y Chicago railroad
This road runs from Middleton Tenn, on
the Southern road, to Pontotoe dis
tance OF 62l miles. 1t IS nairo"'ga"S@
and doing good business ana out OF deot
1t was built by COL w L; tal1nef' ana If
now owned and managed oy Hon. Joil'
W. l. FalEner. senator lor Laia!e'te
Some OF these days 1t Will extend III ah
ar llhe 10 lialClVspu'S, '"'',''''l'5 'i'4'
With the Gun 9i,p lSlallu lo"u'
I'VE" Albany
keeps forging ahead. New buildings arc
the order OF the day In that progressiy'
town. The matter OF a new school hulId
ing was beng discussed, ana New A!olhA
will not be true to Its record IT. the nece7
sary bonds are not voted Eu'tor hloEe'
lee is a great force IN New Albany ana II
all that section lie mas that Nind o.
progressive spirit that is infectious l n.
Gazette is a credit to MISSISSIPPI l4uril"
ism. To him and to mr. Robert iender
son, Jr, sam owen ana many otherS' We
are indebted for eourlesles during ou'
very hurried VISIT
New Albany Is a !uhcllohal poli'-of
the Kansas CITY, MGnlPm' y h,fln'lg
ham, 20 miles irom luPe,o ana 81 hill['
from Holly springs. Inc TWO fo'o'
crossing there should nave uh.on pas
senger depot 1t would be NICE iuPel'
has union depot, and the roads am
the travelling public are proud OIL It,
Holly Springs
was reached at s o'clock Saturday morn
ing. Taking advantage of a delaycC
train, We drove to the square and Wer'
glad to note some evidences OF prosper
ity. in the way of new buildings, and hac
the pleasure of meeting George Myers
Circuit Clerk, Pythlan "raid Chahceilol
p,,,,or+bo1 Pow Dr RAYMOND nrpSidpnt
of the Presbyterian Female College, ouI
dear friend, Mrs. DR.. Butler, and Others
Many of Mississippi's greatest mcI
lived in Holly Springs-distingushed II
civil and military life. Tie city was spe
ciallv scouraged by the yellow fever o
1878. when the city opened wide hel
gates to plaguc-strieken Grenada. -Four
teen hundred and forty of her people wer,
prostrated by the disease, the tota
deaths being 304. or I .GG per cent. of tn,
White popuIation. The deaths included
Co1 Harvey w. Walter and his nobl,
hovs Frank and Jimmie. Kinloch anC
Toward Falconer. Col. w. ]. i. Holland
al L. w. Jlpshaw and one or more il
,aarlv every home in the city. Col. Kin
i.ah ralconcr left his office as Sccrctar,
~. ~ u.,ta noro,. IN retnrn When he re
Va Oa;,oJ tbn telorrom about "suspiciou,
e."'.U .n ho ,omorled 70 tbe writer. q
t",e'' .,, o,.et trair to Holly Snrinus
oa1 .ahe t."ro h"r he no won laurels even grande,
ANU sno 'Ile thoso That he earned on tbe field q
Laatia Lnan ''''' ''
pa''''' Oxford
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Is twenty-nlhe nlilts l' sonon 9hono 9, SotnrJa, &
springs. oll ;.,'t"nnms iv"Smas Cnvornor Sn q II
morning eA,Lleuaenl,. faa"ar "os'' ros top;ng IN,
Shands, law professor was 1@Nlns "h wv