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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

The reward received by Lord Roberts
for services in South Africa might be
taken AS one Of the illustrations of the
success of failure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08
Oklahoma's Salad Days,

few diys ago, when the new lands in In,
dian Territory were opened, the small towns
which sprang up were illed with very mixed
population, the theatres and travelling thedt.
'rical companies were on par with the towns
they visited. One night the writer was in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

Mr. Conger desires to he governor
of Iowa or minister at Pekin- Con-
sidering the distance between Iowa
and Pekin, it cannot be asserted that
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

The peach prophet does not seem to
have kept far enough in advance of
the crop to do much harm this year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

The agony of the Schley case seems
to have been entirely monopolized by
the admirals offiCious friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

General Maxine Gomez is now hav-
ing trouble in keeping pace with the
man who misquOtes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

The "man-eating' shark found the
other day with only % cents in his
stomach does not seem to have full
filled his mission.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

Recent yacht races illustrate that no
boat is best but that all Yankee ships
are good when knowingly handled. Sir
Thomas Upton might safely be asked
to pick his opponent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

A number of Jersey City telegraph
operators have been arrested on the
charge of shielding green goods men,
and good results may follow. Without
the aid of the telegraph the green
goods sharks would find it difficult TO
operate successfully. The telegraph
operator who refuses to aid officers of
the law in running down the swindlers
should he given a taste of the Laws
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

In order to get even with some one
for not being allowed to keep open on
Sunday. the proprietors of the Pam
American Midway shows have refused
to further honor the complimentary
press tickets. This will be a hardship
to the average moulder Of public
opinion from the rural districts and
the dignified title of Midway" will no
doubt hereafter be dropped by the
fraternity in describing the side shows
OF the great fair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

For a man who persistently urged
FiipinoS to hold out against Ameri-
cans General Miguel Malvar has cer-
tainly shown a very clean pair Of
heels
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

Police and fire officials at Philadel-
phia are now diligently searching for
the cause of the recent explosion that
has probably cost a score of lives and
inflicted injuries upon nearly nun
dred other victims. The Philadelphia
horror again emphasizes the necessity
Of vigilance on the part of officials to
look for causes which threaten dis
aster, rather for those which have al
ready accomplished their deadly work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

that are provided for tie regulation Of
the individuals who exist by operating
upon come one."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08
AlliS-ChalmcrS Co
Bingham!on Private Training School

for nervous, Back ward and Deaf Mute Chill
dren. Manual Training, Physical Culture,
Needlework, Music, kindergarten, Articula.
ton Open year round, Circular, Prices
moderate. S. A. DooLIrTLE,
So Fairyiew Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

Rev. Wilbur Craft. the reformer, is
out west endeavoring to suppress a
"Sapho' performance. The efforts of
enthusiasts of Mr.. Crafts class are
about all that are left to keep up in
terest in "Sapho" shows these days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

Remnants of Pennsylvania unter-
rified element in politics at loss for AIN
issue can at least pass resolutions de-
nounCing the ripper bill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08
Artificial Stone.

q ENGLISH civil engineer,
~ Mr.. owen, is trying to in
4 u terest Canadian capital in a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

In Wellsville, Ohio, an ordinance has
been passed imposing a penalty of from
$40 to $50 upon motormcn who pass
people on the street ready to get on
the cars. If this law was enacted in
Scranton there are several motormen
who would be Obliged to mend their
ways or lose about a months salary
each week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08

For cards of thanks. resolutions Of condolences
ana similar contributions in the nature OF aa.
Ncttising The Tribune makes charge OF cents
line
Rates for Classified Advertising furnished on
application
SCRANTON. AI'GI.ST 4 1901
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08
Americans Must Control Their
Ocean Shipping.

? HILE there has been no
detailed disclosure of the
plans which Pierpont
Morgan had in mind
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-08
Protecting the Insured

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holders of Insurance of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

In the Daily Hattiesburg Progress OF
July II we find two news items of in
terest to the readers of the Beacon;
Mr., Jos. J. Shelton and Miss M. E,
Eure were married at the residence OF
the BRIDES father. The groom is the
very young son of Mrs, Nellie Shelton
of this county and we hope the happi
ness he will find in welded bliss VIII
nerve him to fight bravely the battle OIL
life and be successful,
The other item is an account OF the
burning of Mrs. Anna Foote $ hand
some residence on Main street 1t &C.
CURED at noon and the people soon hao
the furniture removed. House and fur
niture were insured. The house ad-
Joining Mrs. Foote also burned Hat
tiesburg has, wqterworks but they
couldn't get up sufficient pressure 10
throw a stream of water on the fre
The papers are calling upon the young
men to organize bucket brigade.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
ORDINANCE No. 81.
An Ordinance Authorizing the Issue Of School
Building Bonds 10 e Amount Of Ten Thou
sand DoIars $40 000

sand Dollars ,Sl0000.)
Whereas, by ordinance heretofore passed
notice of the intention 10 issue bonds for
school purposes, to the amount Of Ten
Thousand dollars lSl0000J was ordered to
be published, stating that the R0ard OF Al
dermCn would on the 18th day of May, 1901.
proceed TO issue the bonds;
And wbaro1s, no protest or petition ask
ing for mn election to act upon the question
h4s. prior to ihp eth day Of MAY 1901. or
since, been fl ed with the Town Clerk;
Therefore. be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board Of Aldermen of the Town OF
Macon, Mississippi.
Section L. That the MAYOR and Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to causn to
he prepared and executed under the seal Of
lhe Town OF Macon. twenty (20) SchoO!
Bn' Dis of Five Hundred Dollars (S500) each
dated the 9Th day Of June 1902. numbered
from one I'D to twenty l20) both inclusive.
one Of said bonds snail become due on the
Glh day of June. 1902. and like amount
annually thereafter: which said bonds shall
bear interest, evidenced by coupons, at the
rate Of five per centum per annnm. payable
annually. and both principal and interest OF
said bOr DIS shall lie made payable at the First
National Bank in the City Of Chicago state
Of Illinois, and said bonds shall be in sub
stantialy the following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
No.. $500
State of Mississippi.
Town Of Macon
School Bonds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
NOTICE 10 TAX.PAYgRs.

The state of Mississippi NoNuhee County.
Notice is hereby given thai the personal
assessment roll for the fiscal year 1901 was
at the last regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors Of NoXuhee County,
and same was ordered by them to be placed
on file for inspection.
Objections to same will be heard At the
next regular meeting in August, when same
Eill be made final!
4. T. DORROH,
Cbaueery Clerk.
BY |. l.. DoEROH, d. c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr. !. e. Hauehton of Aberdeen
has taken Mr.. Irwin place at the
depot as night operator. lie is the
grandson of Richard Haugnton VINO
lived near Macon when the county was
organized. His place on the Noxubee
is still known as Haughton's Bluff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr.. ard Mrs. Lee Windham and
Miss Ida and Mr.. and Mrs. J. h.
Windham of Fairfield, were shopping
in Macon Saturday.
Mr.. J. B. Gully and family will
leave in the morning for Louisville and
will rusticate in the hills of Winston
for two or three weeks.
Mr.. At Rush spent few days in
Macon this week. and Mr.. Hugh Rush
visited his sister, Mrs. Wyatt Bush, at
Scranton, and is now in Meridian.
Marshal Sargent and sons, the Col
burn Buys and several others seined
holes in Dry Creek Wednesday, and
enjoyed a good lunch of sardines &C. in
The woods,
Messrs. Nick Rogers, J. =. Swami,
Murray Rogers and one or two others
went to Union Bluff on the Bighee, and
caught lots of FISH. They camped two
or three days.
Mr.. Durant Owels got too much Of
the Brooksville barbecue, and missed
all of the hard work in removing aud
arranging his stock at his old stand, lie
will be out again in a few days.
Mr.. Wynn Featherston says, DR. AID
Mrs. Featherston were in Toronto,
Canada. when last heard from and
would probably extend their trip to the
Thousand Islands and Montreal.
Miss Emma Thornton returned home
Saturday from Columbus where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. w. A,
Hinson, for several months. Mrs, ii.
and the little babe also care to stay a.
while with their mother, Mrs Thorn
ton.
More Noxubee people will attend the
Pan American. Last Wednesday
morning Miss Matte Griggs and Miss
Maud Woodward started on summer
iaupt Miss Gay joined them at West
Point. They will attend the New
York Chatauqua.
rhe immense stock of EmbroiderIes
Mt Owens that mas been the talk OF the
town. is included IN his Fire Sale,
which begins Wednesday. Jnly 10
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
WCOD CONTRACT.

Ar the next regHtar meeting of the Board
of Supervisors OF NoXubee county, on the
first Monday in August next, bids will be
received on one Hundred cords of wood to
be delivered at the Poor House, The Board
reserves the night to reject any and all Ids
By orde. Of the Board.
u. r. DORROH, Clerk,
lulyl3 BY Ill. DoRRou, D. e.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr.. Lloyd Fleming and son OF Pau'
I,,te were in town Wednesday. The
corn crop in his section will be short on
account of the drouth The peach crop
is also failure He has large or
cbard and could not find peck of good
n, aches to bring to Macon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
PERSONAL.

@ ", W Mcleod died this morn
Ra9OOo'clo,i
" Allie Swami and family are at
winston Springs.
" Philip Gopsset and wife were in
N'''teriay morning.
~ Walter Price and Miss Annie
N'ere in town Monday.
'foOule Chapel school will have a
''acher in Miss Fan Jarnagln.
az T. $, Skinner, OF Fox Trap,
S@ Macon shopping last Tuesday.
@ H. W. Powell and Miss Ida
'" Dancy were in town yesterday.
-'uuay Mr., R. l.. Edwards, of
f''ldK' mad some business in town.
~ Mncannon, of Verona, is visit
Macon. '
" cam B. Connor. of Cliftonville,
y, 'aSlness in town for several hours
Monday.
wy bessie and Mary Lee Irion are
'''h visiting Mrs. w. W. Deale,
pC'Oksville.
~ o. l. Walker and his interest.
"nly will probably make their
psln Macon.
IS anu Miss Klaus are entertaining
b., ''N Two Salem, Ala, ladies,
''''ne' FeiOelmau.
y Geo, Richardson rides down
M W. ''y aay and is able to get about
Zoe aid of a stick.
49, F. Gibson, of the firm of Gun.
Sp;, !, late ~ %. of Brooxsville,
70 Macon Monday.
BY, w. w. ?, Suowden and wife. Of
|l,,, ooR' were in town Monday and
Srg, ''' VI MI ana Mrs l. +
M ~ " G Cavettt has been ont Of
M 'a'' week. When last beari
so,,i, nc was marching through
N, and MRS Halbert and sons,
N w. Is'F Columbus, are visiting MIR
|ha MIS- B. B, Boyd. Mr.. D is Mr.
ssa..,Wv W 7. Conner returned las
L''''dAy evening from Livinplon
era,.,. was greatly benefited b,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
LAND FOR SALE.

orol for sale the following described
lands;
10 acres of south end of east half o
north QUAR- west QUAR-, section ., I Ii, L
10 east,
South ha see ion % T 10, r lG.
East halt of northeast quar-. See. "A, T IL
Rl5,
West half of northwest quar-. See 50. I IA
II Is,
Also slore-housp in town Of Macon now
vacant. and between the stores of W o
Barnes and /. z Smith Write
w. NJ. PAINE,
or see Aberdeen, Miss,
T., V. YATES,
Merchants 81 Farmers Bank,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

A number Of Macon S young people
are taking dancing lessons at the o'u
school house nearly every night under
the instructions CT profs. Holman ana
Skinner. Their pupils are reported TO
be making rapid progress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

The ga of some horses and cows
brought number of people to Macon
last Monday His Honor Mayor Bor'
ders and ]. w Wootten, of Brooks
Vile, were the highest bidders on the
cows. the horses were bought by Macon
bidders,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
NoTICE no CREDITORS

The Estate
1906 Of In Chancery
W, f. Ferris
Letters having been granted 10 the un-
dersigned as administrator of said estate on
The 10Th day of June, 1901, 10y the clei K OF
said rourt, notice Is hereby given requiriug
all persons having claims against said es'
tate to'haye,the same probatod ard regis
tered by the clerk Of said court within one
wear from this date, or they will be forever
barred.
Witnessmy hand this July 9th, 1901
BROOKE FERRIS,
Al,,tu;str,tnr If ynf.l aStntp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
The Book Store.
NJ

For awhile the book store will be
kept in the building one door south of
Patty Dry Goods Co, New goods are
arriving daily, and all the wants Of this
community can be supplied, as before
the fire, in the book and stationery
line. Remember the new stand.
ulyG G. L. FERRIS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Some happy couples had delightful
time last Monday night at Mr. smith
Hollis:
Miss Angy Jones, calvin Sargent
Miss Roberta Jones, j. Hill Sargent
Miss Bessie Fatty, Willie King
Miss Nena Rush. Ellis Brame
Miss ErIine Holt, Harry Ferris
stays: Lawrence Stoner, Edmund IaI'S'
T. S. BogEc $
Miss Laura Holt and Miss Min'ie
Stockton were the visitors IN Whose
honor the harty was given.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Miss Sallie George Oliver, who mas
been spending the past few weeks IN
the city, the guest of her sister MIS-
w R. Mckinley, returned to her nome
in Dancey, Ala. yesterday Columbus
Dianatch
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
State of Mississippi.
Town Of Macon.
School Bonds.

Know All Men by These Presents. That
the Town of Macon. NoNuhee County. in
the State Of Mississippi acknowledges to
owe. and for value received hereby prOmi.
SEES to pay to John Nuveen or bearer. Five
Hundred dollars 5000 lawful money of the
United States OF America, on the 9th day
of June, A. D., 1902, with interest thereon
from the date hereof at the rate Of five per
centum per annum, payable annually on
presentation and surrender OF the annexed
interest coupons as they seyerally become
due.
Both principal and interest Of this bond
are hereby made payable at the First Ma.
tional Bank in the City of Chicago, state of
Illinois,
This bond is one of a series of like tenor.
except as to maturity. issued for the pur-
pose Of providing a school building in the
town of Macon under authority of Chapter
90 OF the Code OF Mississippi, and Of an Or
dinance duly passed by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen of said Town.
md it is hereby certified and recited thai
all acts, conditions and things required to
he done precedent to and in the issuing OF
this bond have been done, happened and
been performed in regular and due form as
required by law, and that the total ndebt-
edness of the town OF Macon. including
/ this bond, does not exceed the statutory or
constitutional limitations,
In testimony whereof the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen OF the Town of Macon,
, Mississippi, have caused this bond to be
signed by the Mayor, countersigned by the
| Town Clerk. and sealed with the corporate
seal this the 9th day of June, 1901,
J 0. FASER. Mayor,
Countcrsigi ed,
4. L, BELL, Town Clerk.
/ COUPONS,
Town of Macon. Mississippi. promises to
/ pay to bearer Twenty-Five dollars St2A ,00)
on the 9Th day of June, 1902, for interest
| due that day on its school bond No, -.
j. O. FASER, Mayor,
L. L. BELL, Town Clerk.
Section q SAID bonds, when executed,
shall be delivered to the Town Treasurer,
and by him sold in accordance with the eX
| listing contract therefor,
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in
/ force from and after its passage and publi
cation In the official newspaper
Approved by me this June oath. 1901.
]. 0, FASER.
/ july6 Mayor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mrs Eta Leonard has been at MI.
lake Eiiand for some time. She VIII
return to her home in Memphis to-'hor-
row and Miss Clemmie will accompany
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Ex.Attorney General Frank johnson
published in the Evening News of Jack
son this well history Of the Union aud
Planters Bank bonds, the obligations
which Mississippi is said to have repu-
dated over a half century ago Mr.
s Fish said in his celebrated letter that
ha, been extensively published, it was
a stigma upon the state. Mississippi s
GREAT Commoner said on the floor OF the
serats that such charge was zeal
umny against the state Our Ieaa
ers will find portion of Sen. George
snsech ON the first page, 1t isvery IN
terestng readihg
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr.. James Bryson left Macon tAis
,,rok for Colorado Springs, He is IN
! eh,e health and we hope the stay IN
maintains will benefit him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr. w. s. oliver of sherman Ala >
was in town Thursday. He says tne
crons in tbe bottoms are all good IN ms
neighborhood.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

More new goods are arriying for the
CASH HOUSE of Patty Dry Goods Co. II
You need anything be sure to call there
for il.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
BUSINESS NOTICES

Send orders for extra copies Of BEACON
with copy to he set.
The BEACON goes to press Friday even
ing.
Read your own paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Nes,rs. w, r. OILS and J. E.
Fmklea took the tram Thursday ev.
ening for Jackson. Tenn. They
will have steady emnloyment there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Wilson Bros Neglgee Shirts, the
best made. Slightly soiled at
OWENS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13
The Rest Prescription for Malaria

ChilIs ana Fever is bottle of GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply
irod and qunine in tasteless form. No
ure-nO pay, Price SIC
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Laxative Bromo-QuiHine Tablets cure a
cole in cue day. No Cure, No Pay Price
u n.ml.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Miss Erma Brewer and Miss Mamie
Cline will attend the Aberdeen normal :
Also Miss Annie Faust.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

To-day, July ~, is the hottest of
the >mmer There is a hot breeze
front north that Injuries the crop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett and Mrs Is S
sister of Brooksville, were in town We'd
,ag1ov
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Miss Mamie Eatman of Louisville
is visiting her sister, Mrs, Jeff Clement
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

N Goto PatrDry Goods Company
kGygood. for the cash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

Messrs. jim and Hal Holt have been
sick this week
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-07-13

iulyl3
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

no better than they should be; that they
indicate that the blood Is bad that you
must be careful or you will drive 1t in
and the patient will die. If nothing more,
and that a boil is worth % In doctors
bills saved They all wrong, teetotally
wrong on the very best medical authority.
Not more than two or three Of the nun
dred or so skin diseases catalogued are
catching and the chances are that the
eruption Is rs innocent and as innocuous
as a cold. If there is such a thing as
bad blood medicine has not found it out
Next TO nothing is known in regard TO the
condition of blood in disease. Chemical
and microscopical study has utterly failed
to show that there is any difference be-
tween the blood in health and the blood
in cutaneous disorders. Certain or them
symptomatic of nervous breakdown.
and imperfect digestion causes others. To-
matoes, bananas, strawberries, shellfish
and other articles of diet, harmless to
most OF us, cause a rash to break out on
others Evidently the medical profession
does not fear driving the disease in, for
the treatment for cutaneous affections is
now wholly local. A boil is an acute In
Illumination Of the tissues surrounding the
hair-follicle, and is due to some infection
of the follicle by germ, generally the
staphylococcus pyogenes aureus. L thought
YOU might like TO know the name. Boils
come upon the just and the unjust, on those
who have good blood and those who have
bad blood. What forms inside the torment
ing thing is not the s-rained-out impurities
of the blood, for pus does not exist In
the blood. 1t is of local formation.
boil Is not worth five cents, let alone s..
1t is just what your untutored magma
ton says Ii Is, a COMPOUNDED nuisance. III
anybody owed me s. and could either pay
il in cash or boiis, whichever L preferred.
l should take the cash every Tune, even az
discount L think l should get more COM
fort that waV.P