Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-09-13

prisoner who escaped August 31st On
returning he rode suddenly on Charles
who was walking leisurel, in the road
The fugitive was 80 much surprised he
couldn' t run and he surrendered uncon.
ditionally. He is in prison walls again,
but is no longer trusty.
Hands are at work clearing the weeds
and bushes from the Holberg lot on
jefferson street. making it fit place
for the tabernacle to be erected there
for the Evangelist Culpepper, who will
probably, be here next week. 1t was
reported that the meeting would be on
the Buck lot, but the committee decided
that location on the main street yould
be more convenient.
Patty Dry Goods Co. are having bio
trade, the best ever before at this sea-
son of the year. They have big stock
already for the trade to select from, aud
still new goods are coming in by every
train. They attribute their sales to the
fact that they are making very close
prices for spot cash buyers. Be sure to
see them when in the market for fall
goods.
Under the heading of "Jones.
Green, = last week Shuqualak New
Era had a column and half account Of
the marriage of Mr.. Houston Jones
and Miss Ida Russell Green, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Kimbrough Green.
II was, probably. the most brilliant af
fair of the kind that ever took place
in Shuqualak.
Mr.. and Mrs S o. Freeman were in
Macon Thursday, With them were
Mrs. Elsie Orr, Mrs. Oden and Miss
Oden Of lHartseIl. Ala, who are visit
ing relatives and friends in Noxubee
Mr.. Lovett. the popular and accom-
modating phone manager, has put up
phone in the sheriff office and people
in the county having business with him
can phone directly to his office
Mr.. J, L Hughes has hls stock of
groceries in the store next to Patty's
Dry Goods Co. He will keep fresh
supplies of family groceries, and so
icits share of public patronage,
Mr., Sherrod has moved his mill up
the river and will saw timber from the
auds of Messrs. Coleman aud Philips.
He will let you know when he il ready
to receive orders.
Nh W. II. Evans thas bolght the
| Combs portions, 800 acres, of the estate
Of the late J, r. Evans. He gets the
nonse, mill, store, and the pigeon.roost
land.
We regret to report the serious illness
of Miss Mary Jones, oldest daughter If
Mr.. j. + Jones. Her condition for
several days has been critical,
Mr.. Richard Maury. prominent |
yound attorney of Fort Worth Texas. is
visit relatives in Noxubee and Kemper |
counties.
Miss Matte Griggs has returned to
ner school work at Searcy Ark, Miss
Lula Winston Cavett went with her.
Thanks to the Stokes Evans Hard |
ware Company for the new brick pave !
ment in front of their two stores,
Mr. and Mrs. avett and Miss Nancy,
left last Sunday for Georgia, where
they will spend the winter
Miss Cora sessions will be a teacher
in school at Madison station in Madi- !
aQH county tbia te
sl1ag.a-s,a mas her arst oeo
pavement. tits iu front gt ,he Tyson
tore
Dade Ferris has accepted position
with dry goods firm of Decatur, Ala
Miss Edna Bush will open her music
class on the Goth of September.
The Columbus Baptist Association Is
in session in Macon.
Del. T.. Crigler. of Oktibbeha coun'
ty was elected Moderator and j. W
Deupree was re elected clerk
New novelties in vois-poIka dots
New shades in blue and Green.
LULA j. GRIdds,
HAY LAND FOR RENT.
For further information apply at once
to undersigned at Prairie Point, Miss
T. W. JACKSON.