The Tupelo journal., 1902-12-12

Mr.. p. II. Reedy, and family left this
week for Memphis where he win in
future reside. Mr.. Reedy is a splendid
workman and has made quite a repu-
tation on account OF the artistic man.
ner in which he finishes up every con-
tract he trkes. We hate to lose him
and his family as citizens OF Tupelo
and trust they may find apleas mt
home in Memphis. BEFORE leaving Mr..
Reedy dropped in and extended his
subscription to the Journal until 1904.
Senator ALI. George OF Carrolton was
a delegate to conference. Mr.. Georce
Is serving his county in the upper house
OF the legislature and enjoys the distinc.
ton OF being among the foremost think
ers and most influential members of
that body. He il known throughout
the state as a safe and conservative
legislator and commands the respect
and esteem of all the people at large.
While here he was the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs, V. G. K~idcannon.\
Among the visitors to conference it
was our pleasure to meet Rev. J. r.
and Mrs. Stone who spent seyeral
weeks visiting friends and relatives in
this part of the state. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stone lived at Verona for many years
and have a host OF friend nj over this
country who were glad to see them
again. Now that Mr.. Stone has been
~superannuated we can SEE no good rea-
son for them not returning to Lee cour.
ty and spending the evening OF their
lives among old time friends who would
be happy in welcoming them back.
Mr.. II. f. Porter received a message
Sunday announcing the death of his
sister, Mrs. George Carroll, at her home
in Florence, Ala, the previous day.
Mrs. Carroll had been in poo health for
nearly n year and her condition gave
little reason for hope for several months.
Deceased was reared near Shannon.
where the family lived in her childhood.
She Is remembered by many az a sweet.
christian woman and her untimely
death will bring a pang OF sorrow into
many hearts. We tender the bereayed
family our coincidence.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. C.. Kincannon, had
during conference, that most delightful
of gentlemen, DR.. Murray Of Ripley, as
their guest. DIR. Murray is a gentleman
OF the old school and no man in the
state holds a higher position in the
hearts of the people than does be. Dur.
ing an ~eventlul life in which he has sery.
ed the people in various capacities he
has exhibited those rare qualities of head
and heart that command admiration.
Although now advanced In years he is
still full OF humor and vivacity and en-
joys the best of health and spirits.
We had a pleasant call Tuesday from
Mr.. l.. B. Candy of Plantersville, who
dropped in to pay for the Journal for
1903. Mr.. Candy belongs to that class
OF our citizens who live at home and
oooiu u IL ooiuC pldCc. JIG udS lnuue
it through the past two years OF hard
times without having to buy a grain OF
corn nor a pound of meat, but has been
able to lend his more unfortunate
n%eighbors corn when theirs gave out.
Such a man is at all times ready for the
failures that some time or other come
into the business of everybody.
We had a pleasant call Wednesday
from Mr.. j. s. Howerton of Guntown
who was in the city on business. Mr..
Howerton is engaged in the raising of
fruits and has made a speciality of the
liberia peach which he has grown
very successfully for several years.
During the past season his fruit was
shipped principally to st. Louis, where
it was quoted on the market at from
ten to fifteen cents per crate above the
best shipped from any other peach
section. A ready sale was made OF ell
his consignmen ts at top prices. He has
been highly complimented by the COM
mission men there, who write him that
his fruit was better than any from
California, Georgia or elsewhere. Next
year he will plant 20 acres in water
melons and no doubt will find this
a paying crop. The roads have made
a low rate to st. Louis already for the
coming season and We hope to see Lee
county melons, the best in the void,
command fine prices on the markets OF
the great cities next year, Mr.. Hover
ton left with us substantial evidence
OF his appre citation of the Journals
efforts to give the county a good
paper.
u. w. Long For Chancery Clerk.