The Tupelo journal., 1902-12-12

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-Mhler's.
Messrs w. d.. Anderson and j. @.
Robins spent several days in Jackson
where they appeared before the Supreme
Court in important cases appetled from
our Circuit Court.
VS.. keyes is on a visit to his parents
but will leave in a few days for New
YORK City from which point he will
travel for an extensive importing
crockery house.
Mr., and Mrs. w. f. Riley had as
their guests the past week DR.. A. s..
Riley of Quincy, Mrs. Andrews and
Miss Chiffon OF Oxford, Mrs. Coleman
OF Aberdeen.
Mr.. NJ. A. Smith, one Of Lee county's
good citizens, approaching the value Of
his county paper in his home, called
Wednesday and had his name placed
upon our subscription list.
George Parker ofthe First district was
in town Wednesday and brought along
with him a pig that weighed over four
hundred pounds and for which he re-
ceived at the market S34 and some cents.
The conference OF the Colored Mptho-
dist church met in its annual session
Wednesday with Bishop Cottrell presid-
ing. There are a great number OF color
ed ministers and delegates present.
DR.. Watson and his family have NOV
ed from B~rookhaven and are now at
home in the Pledge residence on Jeffer-
son street. We extend them a most
cordial welcome as citizens Of Tupelo.
The sad news was received here We'd
nesday by Mr.. ami Mrs j. G. Roberts of
the death of their little grandson, Muir
rell McGee at Shreveport, La. The re-
mains will be inferred here today.
Mess. Eph and William Payne of Bog
were in town Wednesday. The former
is one OF our old time subscribers and
left with us that substantial aid that
makes us believe that he justly appreci.
ates the Journal.
Among the visitors to town during
conference we were pleased to meet W.
A. Belk, Esp, and his estimable wife,
who were for a number of years citizens
of Tupelo Their home is now in Holly
Nnrt,,ry ,xha,.a Nj. R.Jl. npiN,o, Epn
law practice.
We acknowledge receipt of a years
subscription from our esteemed friend.
G.. A. Roberts of Llano, Texas. The
many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts
will be delighted to learn that the health
of the latter is greatly improved since
arriving in Texas.
Rev. J. Nj. Barnes asked to be
superannuated and has returned to his
farm near Richmond for the coming
year. Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes are dear
ly beloved by a large circle of friends
who will be delighted to have them as
residents OF the county again.
Messrs Oscar Gray and Lester FAINT,
two of Holly Springs popular attorneys
attended conference the past week.
These young gentlemen are duly APP
preciated in their profession and both
command an extensive and lucrative
practice. Mr.. Gray was accompanied
by his estimable wife and was the guest
OF Mrs. Holditch.
The many friends OF Rev. j. E.
Cunningham will be glad to Know
that he will be among his old tine
friends the coming conference year,
having been assigned to Aberdeen
Mr.. Cunningham is a young man of
talents and the conference soon recog-
nized his ability and assigned him ac-
cordingly.
The action Of the conference in return
ing Rev. j. A. Bowen and his estimable
wife to this charge, meets with the
hearty approval of the church as well as
with the endorsement of the town at
large. Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen have earn
estly labored for the upbuilding of the
town spiritually and morally and have
found their way into the hearts OF the
citizens of the place.
Hon. Walter Price and his daughter,
Miss Mary and Miss Annie Faust
OF Macon were visitors during confer
ence, being the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
&C. Kincannon. Senator Price sus-
tains an enviable reputation as a legis-
lator and is highly regarded for his
sterling qualities as a citizen through
out the state.
DR.. and Mrs. T. C. Weir were among
those who attended the conference in
whom Verona and Tupelo people felt
an especial interest. At one time they
had charge of the Verona Female
College and many of the younger people
were students there. We are glad to
know that since leaving Verona their
appointments have been in pleasant
places and that fortune has dealt kind
ly with them.
The many friends OF Rev. N. Il. Angus
tus will regret that his work for another
year carries him farther away from
Tupelo than he has been 10 several
years. His occasional visits hero ara