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Evening star., 1902-02-15
SHE LOST NOTHING.
Omission in the Wedding Service That
Didn't Count,

Omission IN the Wedu1nS service Ihat
Didn't Count.
A distinguished naval officer, was telling
a gathering of his friends. At the time Of
his marriage ne had been through the civil
war and had had many narrowing expe-
riences aboard Ship through all of which
he kept his courage and remained as calm
as brave man should. AS the time for the
ceremony came on, however. his calmness
gradually gave way. At the altar. amid
the blaze of brass buttons and gold lace
marking the full naval wedding: the officer
there seemed very much mixed to him.
Fearing the excitement OF the moment
would temporarily take him off his feet.
the officer had learned the marriage cere-
mony letter perfect as he thought, and he
remembered repeating the words after the
minister in a mechanical sort Of way.
After the ceremony was over and all was
serene again. including the officers state Of
mind, the kindly clergyman came up to
him and touched him on the shoulder
Look here, old man." he said, "you
didn't endow your wife with any worldly
goods"
'What.s that?" asked the bridegroom
with something OF establishment In his
voice.
'Why, repeated the sentence With all
my worldly goods thee endow' several
times and despite my efforts you would not
say 1t after me-
The bridegroom seemed perturbed for q
moment and then a beaminS light came
into his face.
Never mind, sir" he said, '.she didn't
lose blessed thing by my failure"
Evening star., 1902-02-15

Politeness. 1t is true. must have its origin
IS kind heart and desire to please; but
tact and thoughtfulnesS and quick wit are
also essential to good manners
4 very stout hostess. who was entertain-
ing large company one evening. turned
II a group of young men standing near her
chair and smilingly asked:
May / trouble one of you young gentle
men for glass of water from the pitcher
on the table?'
Several of the young men hurried to COM
ply with the request. One, who was par
ticularly active, succeeded in reaching the
table first.
AS he handed the glass of water to the
hostess. she complimented him on his
quckness.
'Oh, that's nothing he said. II am used
t. it. 1 got into many CIRCUS and menag-
erie when l was a boy by carrying water
for the elephant" t."-Youth's Companion.
Photographer-"Now I want you to look
as IL you were not having your picture
taken"
Customer-"Then you'd better give ma
back the deposit L made in advance. Life.
Evening star., 1902-02-15
A Natural Inquiry.

From the Chicago News.
First English Giri-'.Thak American coun-
tess Is worth millions, but she's awfully
vulgar"
Second English Girl-"Tndeed?'
First English Girl-"Yes. Why, she ac-
tuaily boasts of the amount she paid for
everything she has,"
Second English Giri-"Did she say how
much she paid for her husband?'
Evening star., 1902-02-15
A Real Bargain.
From Puck,

=
Mr.. Youngt hing-"How in. the world did
you come to deposit that money in the
bank instead OF buying that automobile
coat you wanted?
Mrs. Youngthing (triumphantly-"Why.
read In this mornings paper that the In
terest had beer reduced from four PET
cent to three!"
Evening star., 1902-02-15
Lest She Forget.

From Puck.
Edith-"If you once know how to skate
YOU never forget
Ethel-"Yesi But all the same I like
a good-looking you man to remind me oc-
casionally'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
Teachers Institutes.

Notice is hereby given to the teachers of
NoXubee County, that fave been notified
by the State Supt, of Education that our
County Institutes will be conducted by
Prof W, C, Sans on the following dates, to.
wit;
For colored teachers, beginning Monday,
August 25th, at the colored school house;
For white teachers, beginning Monday,
Sept, 15t,, at school building No, T.
hope to see every teacher in the county
present.
Come prepared to spend the week, and
let us make an effort to have the best lnsti
tute this year that we have ever had.
S. NJ. THOMAS,
augl6-3t Co, Supt, Ed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
AT Panama, Columbia, by Chamber.
Collie, Cholera and DiarIhoea
Remedy.

DR.. Lhas, H. Utter, a prominent ply
stefan, of Panama, in a recent letter
states "'Last March had as patient
a young lady sixteen years of age, who
had very bad attack of dYsentery -
Everything prescribed for her proved
Intellectual and she was growing worse
every hour. Her parents were sure she
would die She had become so weak
that she could not turn over in bed 49,
What to do at this critical moment was
study for me, but thought of Cham
berlain 9 Cholera, Collie and Dianrhoea
Remedy aud as a last resort prescribed
it. The most wonderful result was ef.
fected, Within eight hours she was
feeling much better inside of three
days she was upon her feet and at the
end Of one week was entirely we'll. -
For sale by T. S. Murphey e. Son, Ma
con, Hamilton & Meek, Brooksyille.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
personal.

Mrs Jarnagin is visiting her daIgh
ter Mrs Dr.. Patty.
Miss Mary Hauenstein is visiting her
brothers in Hattiesburg.
Mr., R. R. Elkin has gone to Hattee.
burg and other points south
Miss TalHe Selleck and Miss Belle
Barnes ale visiting in Crawford
The Misses Sessions visited the Misses
Edwards in Shuqualak this week.
Mr., c. B. Russell and Chas, Peters
Of Mashulayille, were here Tuesday
Mr.. J. L. Hughes is in st, Louis buy
ing ii fresh stock for his new location.
MIR Jarnagin Barnes was in Hatties-
burg few short hours last Sunday.
Mr.. W, F, Redwood. Cashier of the
Brooksville Bank, spent Monday IN
town,
Mr.. JAS McHenry Of East Kemper,
was among the many visitors here last
Monday
I DR.. Ethridge has moved his place of
residence from Mr.. Jones to Mrs. LIP.
Gnkey's.
Miss Tay Donoho of Tuscaloosa lis
visiting her cousins, Misses Roberta and
Angie Jones
Mr., P, NJ Anderson was at home fol
several weeks, but returned this week
to Collins, Miss
Last Wednesday Mrs Brame and hei
daughter, Mrs, Martha, took the trair
for North Carolina.
Miss Mary Hutcherson is slowly re-
covering her strength and was able tC
ride out this week.
Mr.. Thjs, Patty, who has been at
tending a Commercial College in At
lanta, is at home again.
Miss Carrie Jones, one of the teach
ers elect of the Macon School, was il
town one or two days this week,
Mrs. Tate and her son, Mr.. Alb, hav,
moved to Brooksville, where Mrs, Tat
has secured position in the Brooks
vile High School.
Mr.. r, NJ, Long was here Monda,
and had business with Mr.. Sam Har
kins. Mr., Long has a good trade a
: Cooksville,
Miss Lula Griggs is in st. Louis pur
chasing a new stock of fall millinery
and the store is in charge of Mise
{ Cavett and Ferris.
Mr.. Eugene Phelps, valued EN-
ployee of the Northeastern at Meridian
is ENJOYING a short vacation with hi
9 parents. He neads rest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
1t Needs a J onic.

There are times when your liver needs
a tonic Don't give purgatives that
grippe and weaken. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers expel all poison from the
system and act as tonic to the liver. -
W. Scott, 531 Highland av., Milton,
Pa, says Il have carried Dewitt s
Little Early Risers with me for several
years and would not be without them. 4"
Small and easy to take. Purely vege,
table, They never grippe or distress.
I, 5. Murphey & Son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
To NV Friends,

1t is with JOY | tell you what Kodol
did for me. l was troubled with.my
stomach for several months Upon being
advised to use Kodol did so. and words
cannot tell the good it has done me A
neighbor had dyspepsia so that he had
tried most everything. told him to use
Kodol Words of gratitude have come
to me from him because l recommen led
Geo. w. Fry, Viola, la. Health
a2d strength, of mind and body, depend
on the stomach and normal activity Of
the digestive organs. Kodol the great
reconstructiYe tonic, cures all stomach
and bowel troubles, indigestion, dyspep.
sia. Kodol digests any good food you
eat. Take a dose after meals.
T. S. Murphey e. Son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

Fred Patton ct al.
Complainunts, In the Chance
No. 1851 vs.. ry Court Of NoX-
D, Il. Cade and ubcc County,
Geo. NJ. Ste Wart
Defendants.
To Geo. NJ Stewart, whose postoGirr adj.
dress is unknown,
We command you to he and appear be.
fore thr Chancellor Of our said Chauccry
Court at term thereof to be holden nj the
Court House, in the town Of Macon, in said
county, on the
Fourth Monday in October, A. D., 1902,
then and there n plead answer or denur
% the Bill Of Complaintln said cause where
in YOU are defendants.
Witness my signature and the seal orsnid
Court affixed, this 18th da3 Of August, A.
De- 1902 4, T. DORROH.
aug23-3t Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
School Land to Lease and
Timber TO Sell.

Notice is hereby given to all persons who
may wish to buy pine timber that have
been authorized by the Board of Supervi-
sOrs of Noxuree County and the trustees of
township 10, range 10, to sell the timber on
section I6 OF sand township and range and
to lease the land for term Of, not exceed.
ing, sixteen years.
Terms cash. Apply to
S. NJ. THOMAS,
augi6-lm Co, Supt, Ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

The State Of Mississippi NoXubcc County.
In the matter of the Estate of n Keycs.
deceased. TO all creditors;
Whereas, letters of administration we're
granted to the undersigned on the 9Th day
of August. 1902, by the Ghlnceiy Clerk OF
NoXubee county, Mississippi, in the estate
above mentioned, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said es-
tate to have the same prohuted and regis.
tered by the Chancery Clerk of NoXuhee
county, within one year, and TAI ure to
probate and register any claim or claims a.
gmnst said estate within one year will bar
such claim or claims.
ARTHUR Il. KEYEs,
Aug y, l9O2 Administrator.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
THE SHERIFF
Macon, Miss, March u, 1902.
Magic Food Company, Chattanooga, Tenn

Macon Miss, March
Magic Food Company, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gnemn have the Magic Horse Cattle Poultry
in
Shuquak, My
afflicted
milk the
dmoey
could heae remedy.
discovered change
poultry
fit to those who need Of general blessing for their stock
Yeryt ruy
W.D, CLARK
Sheriff Of NpYqhee Co,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
Teyas letter.

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III aPflo"oIl'"- o'''> 0'' Guy 'A9 pau
ne scHoo1eIS "lo campers N0'eIo" 9'5"'
" acres ana lv IooNt" like 'n army en-
cainp'ue3'' lL7Io were 0'0 vi " 0''
people Sa'"e'eo IIou' @I' over 'Ho ''a'e'
nne representative class oil Sooo P5o'
Ple' Inc non. gerry 9lI"psou' oA eou.
Efess'nan vi Na'ls'' ana Vi socNIess
Ialne' addressed lne 90" O'|s ana s1a'
leu ue was from Milne "hpIe IHey
pIIzeu up Vne sun win " c'o" O"r'
lie saia ne nao ioIlo"ea cIylIlAluon" west
ana no" resided aJ Roswell Ne" Mex
CO. lie pictured the COW poy 10 ms o.
rlginal spurs and oootsand s'@-shootefs,
painting villages red lie then drew
sharp contrast, showing the cowboy of
to day-educated men from refined fam
lies and potent factor in advanced
Western civilization. which caused
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

An the furniture at Stokes Evans
Hardware Co.'S store is cheaper than it
has ever been in this state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

For mosquito bites, bites or stings of
insects, animals or reptiles, apply BAL
LARD's SNOW LINDIENT. 1t counteracts
the poison in the wound, subdues the
inflammation and heals the flesh, Price
% and so cts. at j. F. Jones',
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
Business Changes.

Some Of the changes IN business Local
tons contemplated to be made by sey.
eral Macon merchants We're made this
week. Durant Owens is now at the Wy
att Jones corner; L C. Scales 4 Go Is
stock has been moved to the Macon Mel-
camille Co.'S stand and the two stocks
will be kept in the same house, for
which these is an abundance of room,
Mr., ice Lee has most Of his stock boxed
M, ready to move to Allgood 5 mill
Mr.. J. G. Irion will move his stock to
the store adjoining his residence and
Mr.. j. L. Hughes will take the house
now occupied by Mrs. Dantzler as a
millinery store.
The NJ. & F. Bank will be in their
new and elegant quarters by September
first. The front and north side of the
house will be painted cherry red, with
window trimming to match.
Other changes will probably be made,
but we ave not authorized to mention
them at pl esent,
Extreme hot weather is a great tax
upon the digestive power of babies #
When puny and feeble they should be
given dose of WHITE S CREAM VER1u
FUGE Price IS cts at J. F. Jones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
New Iron Bridge.

The placing of q new iron bridge oyer
the Noxubee near Macon was witnessed
by many of our citizens with much in
terest. The work was all done with
out delaying any train more than an
hour or two, and when it was
set, eighty three loaded cars ana two
moguls passed over it. Engineer
Throckmorton did the work with his
little engine ana eighty pounds of steam,
Great is the American Bridge Co..
Mr., Will Taylor, faithful employee
of the Macon Light and Power Co is
now employed at the oil mill.
The visitors to the popular Lauderdale
Springs this week were Mrs, George
Richardson, Mrs, Faser, nurse and ba-
bies, Miss Edna Bush, and Miss Essie
Staggers,
President IAndrew Kincannon had a
narrow escape with his life in a railroad
wreck in Philadelphia recently. His
arm was broken, His daughter frankie
was also injured, but not seriously,
The Brooksville visitors this week
were Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wilkins, Mr.
J, f. Glover and Misses Emma Woot.
ten and Annie Conn were at Mr., WV.
Mcleod $,
The Magnolia Club elected officers
last Tuesday night. Mr. Hardin
Brooks, Jr., was chosen as president,
Mr.. Joe McNichols, vice-presldent aud
MIR. julius Klaus, secretary and treas.
urer.
Prof, and Mrs. Sans have been
spending their vacation in Georgia, and
at the same time Prof, Sans has been
under treatment of a specialist for the
injury to his jaw He has entirely re
covered and is at home again ready for
his institute word
The Shuqualak visitors this week were
Mrs. McCleskey, and Mrs. Mcclure
and Major Jones on Monday; on Thurs,
day Mrs. Mann, her daughter, Mrs,
Evans and children and Mrs, AWE Ed
wards spent the day with Mrs Clark.
No hunter has come anywhere near
Mr.. Wyatt Jones record for killing
squirrels. Since July first he has bagged
$50
Call at the Book Store for "McCas
kill New Moves in Chess, "
Rogers & Co. keep on hand fresh sup.
plies of kitchen" candy, 1t is cheap
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

from one dollar and fifty cents to two
dollars per acre in the natural state
covered with curly mesquite and gamma
grass. The population Of this county
Is five hundred-n1 lawyers, doctors,
negroes, Mexicans, foreigners, school
houses. churches nor saloons, The
court house has two families living
down stairs preaching mp stairs once
month and dancing down stairs weekly
They have no Jail and scarcely eyer
an Indictment when they have a "good
grand Jury. The circuit clerk lives
ma dug out postofice in dug
out covered with sod rbe hotel is
partly dug out aud partly sod house
with a sod roof in which our party
spent their first night, sleeping under
mother earth. This was a novel ex.
perience to us all, but we rose with the
sun and went our way rejoicing, We
visited the Prairies and viewed twenty
three sections of patented lands and
found one braye woman and two chill
dren eight miles from any settler hold /
ing down four sections Of land by act
nal occupancy in a dug-ont to complete
the title, while her husband was other
wise employed. saw man returning
from a fifteen mile trip to borrow a
brace and bit to couple a wind mill
shaft. This gives you slight idea OF
frontier lite, so close, leaving many /.
facts untold, for fear you will think me
extravagant.
Yours truly,
WARREN NELSON.
Sharpe John Williams was nomina
ted in the jackson district by large
majority oyer Col Hooker and Pat
Henry
The case Of Henry Rodgers for killing
Tom Byrd was called last week in Phil
adelphia at the August term of Neshoba
county circuit court, but it was again
continued on account Of the absence Of
important witnesses.
I'm the coast district it seems that
Capt. Hardy and Mr.. Bowers will
run i'm the second primary. Mr., .
Barber was left out. Later returns .
Indicate that Bowers received the
nomination at the Aug. 10th pri-
mary
There is some trouble in Lee
county between the whites and .
blacks. Negroes fired a yolIey in
to the house Of Mr., Eubanks, and .
his two sons we're badly wounded .
As q matter, of course, this aroused |
the whole community and 500 men
are reported to be under arms
Several men on both sides have .
been wounded and many arrests
have been made, The local au-
thorities are fully able to restore .
order in the community
There was a grand banquet in
Meridian one night this week given
by the Mississippi. California Club,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

Rogers & Co. keep on hand fresh sup.
plies of '5itchen" candy, 1t is cheap
but very good.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

No hunter has come anywhere near
Mr.. Wyatt Jones record for killing
squirrels Since July first he has bagged
$50
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23

The case Of Henry Rodgers for killing
Tom Byrd was called last week in Phil
adelphia at the August term of Neshoba
county circuit court, but it was again
continued on account Of the absence Of
important witnesses
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-08-23
"A YOUNG LADY's LIFE SAVED

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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Hon. T. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Kentucky, writes from the Ma
tional Hotel, Washington, d. c., as fol-
lows:
"Af the solicitation of a friend I used
your Peruna and can cheerfuiiy recom-
mend your remedy to anyone suffering
with cafarrh or who needs . good
tonic. "---T. Y. EfTZPA TRICK.
A Good Tonic.
Pe-ru-na is natural and efficient
nerve tonic. 1t strengthens and re-
stores the activity of every nerve in the
body.
Through the use of Pe-ru-na the
weakened or overworked nerves resume
their natural strength and the blood
vessels begin at once to regulate the
flow of blood according to nature s laws.
Congestions Immediately disappear.
Catarrh Cured.
All phases Of catarrh, acute or chronic,
are promptly and permanently cured
1t is through its operation upon the
nervous system that Pe-ru-na has at
tanned such a world wide reputation as
sure and reliable remedy for all phases
of catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and satim
factory results from the use of Perun
write at once to DIR. Hartman, givin
full statement of your case and he "
be pleased to give you his valuable ad
vice free.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium. Colum bus, o.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24
All Sorts of Expansion.

This country is expanding in every
direction. Statistics show that during
the year 1901. four-ffths of the freight
traffic on the North Atlantic came
from this country, that threefourths
of the tirst-class passengers on the
steamships between this country and
Europe We're Americans, and that half
the passage money for immigrants
from Europe to this country was sent
to them by relatives and friends here.
Uncle Sam is expanding in every di-
recon
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

That was a mean joke to play on
the spoony couple who were taking
drive. Some one tied contagious
disease" placard on the back of the
carriage and in blissful ignorance
they continued the even tenor of their
way.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Jakey was walking along the street
looking for work when he saw II sign
boy Wanted" He rushed up to the
sign, pulled II down and hurried into
the store. "Why did you bring in that
sign?" said the proprietor. why do
you want to keep it out any longerF'
said Jakey. I'm going to take the
job?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Scientists are telling us that the
volcanic dust from Mont Pelee Will
not get up here and redden the sum
sets in the United States until the
last OF the month. That is the way
we like volcanoes di-
luted and at long range
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

The use of American agricultural
machinery is increasing in France.
Crops all over the world are planted
and harvested with American ma
chimes nowadays, thanks to the inven-
tive genius of the Yankees.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

It has been found that there is a
warm strata of air six miles above the
earth The coal trust will probably
make arrangements to control it as
soon as New Jersey will grant the in
corporation papers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 0,Oco testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Uncle Sam is responsible for the
present sanitary condition of Havana.
The Spaniards who blew up the Maine
will not know the place should they
ever return there.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Cecil Rhodes was the happy pos
SCISSOR of a small library composed OF
typewritten books. The average au-
thor can boast similar unique col
lection.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Simon Sam is going to rest awhile
in Paris. That town must be full of
landladies who ARE willing to take
in ex-potentates as star boarders.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

A jealous husband has recently been
chasing old King Leopold Of Belgium.
1t might be well for Leopold to re-
member, too, that Jealous husbands
are sometimes even more dangerous
than anarchists.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

The man who braves the ascent of
Mount Pelee these days is hardly
more daring than the man who follows
him with kodak.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

While willing to cultivate peace. the
kaiser never forgets the possibility of
war. Hence he gladly accepts the in
vitation to send expert officers to in
spect our military college at West
Point.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

A Wisconsin hypnotist thought he
could subdue a bull by looking into
the animals fiery eyes. II tht hyp-
notist gets well he may be able to ex-
plain what happened on the theory
that the bull must have winked.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

A Massachusetts man has just died
from the severe mental exertion of
chess playing. Score another for ping
pong.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

1t must be heavenly to be baby
and be privileged to screw up your
face and howl whenever people whom
you don't like speak to you.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

That Franco-Russian alliance has to
be kept pumped full Of mutual compli-
ments to make it run smoothly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Gen. Joe Wheeler is going to Eu
rope. He must think there is going
to be fighting over there.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
In a package. 10 cents. One-tilird more
starch for same money.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-06-24

The one time in mans life when he
Is satisfied to take back seat is when
he goes to church.