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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Fitz James Lodge
~ No. %, ke of =. hold IT. regular meetings
every alternate Friday night.
OTTO ~ANuERHOFF, &. e.
JoHN kNoERTZER. X. Of K. & :.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31
LODGES

LIMA Chapter. No 123, r. A. NJ. Regular meet
A ing- uu Monday night on OF afterful moon
3 =. WEBB. II j..
G.. = YoUNG, Secy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

BAPTIST CHURCH-Moruiug service lu.@
ID sunday school u.la. Evening service $50
Young peoples meeting $500 sunday evening
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
REV. y. j. HAFER, Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

Il o. T. NJ Regular reviews Of Alma Tent
N. NO Ssi are held every alternate Wednesday
night H. K of 2. Hall. Visiting mem
bers Of the Orderare welcome.
+. ROLLIS. Com
W =. BOGARr. r. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

DATHBONE SISTERS, Royal Temple No
IL 10. meets every alternate Wedn, sday
night in Is, OF y. Han.
IiENRlErrA MILLER, VI. T. e..
MINNIE SMITH NJ. of g.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

LI1M. MOYER RELIEF CORPS, so ls8. mtel
W every second and fourth vs. Wednesday in the
month.
Mas. ADA GREIG, President
Mrs MARTHA FRAZER, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

4 LIMA LODGE, r. x A. " Regular meetings
A on Tuesday night or OF before full moOE.
II + Mkl EltS. W. Nj
VI. POILASkN, Secy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

EIRsT CHURCH OF CHRIST stlEN list -
II Services II.Oua m. testimonial services,
300: " Il g. Hail. Adams bloch. Free read.
ing room established 10y tAi, church, r. open
Tuesdays and Saturday from three 10 NV at
residence OF Mrs. Ella r. Ellison. First Reader
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

ALMA LODGE =, O. A, No. Regular
\ meeting on Thursday night,
wv. HART. %. :. l.
Ralph MoNTIGEL h =.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-31

~ A R-Wiuam Meyer Post, No. 152 Depart
VI. meut Of Michigan, G.. a. r., meet on ri SAT
urday Of each month a. :Ol p. m. and on the itt
Saturday OF each month az 200 p. III.
LAFAYETTE ) rEyENs Commander
JOHS GREIG, Al utauL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

How do you feel about library for
the SCHOOL, Do you think it would
benefit your children? Do you think it
would be good feature Of your SCHOOL,
If so, are you willing to help in the
cause? Well, we do not ask you to
give money, but on March Gath, Booth
Lowry OF wide reputation as humorist,
reader, satirist, will give and enter
tainment at Macon school building.
We wish the citizens of Macon and the
patrons of school to be present on this
occasion.
The proceeds of this entertainment,
beyond expenses, will go for the school
library. Knowing this fact, we feel
sure you will be glad to lend us your
aid by your presence and at the same
time, we trust, be we'll entertained ;
for Booth Lowry comes to us with such
recommendation as to progresses us in
his favor.
Pupils will have tickets for sale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Married.

On Wednesday, March 5, at the res
idence of the brides parents in Oak
Ridge, Morehouse Parish, La, Mr..
Van d. Taylor and Miss Ada Lee
MILESTONE, daughter of Hon. R, l..
Milestone. Senator from Morehouse.
This is an item of news it gives
us great pleasure to publish, and Van g
many relatives and friends in the
county will join us heartily in extend
ing congratulations. We are glad that
our young friend, after circling the
globe. has found a tie that binds, and
may he ever find happiness and pros
perity in it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
A Good Cough Medicine fer Children.

II have no hesitancy in recommend
ing Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, -
saws F. P. Moran. well known and
pouular baker of Petersburg, Va, ave
have given it to our children when trou-
bled with bad coughs, also whoopipg
cough, and it has always given Perfect
satisfaction. 1t was recommended to
me by a druggist as the best cough med
;,.;ne for children as it contained no OPT
um or other harmful, drug - For sale
nv T. S. Murphey, Macon, Hamilton,
Busb & Meek, Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Burglars at Work.

A show window in the Stokes Evans
hardware house was smashed Tuesday
night and five pts OILS stolen. The
thieves must have been frightened off,
as they did not take anything else and
could have had access to the whole
store.
The same night the residence of night.
Waterman Elkin was entered, and some
clothing and provisions were stolen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

We have known great many changes
to take place in Macon on the corner
well known to the old settlers as the
Purdy corner. Mr.. Geo. Richardson
has lately purchased it and has had it
put in better condition than it EYER was.
1t is now the neatest and best arranged
Office in Town. Credit for the good
workmanship must be given to Messrs,
Cole, Holbelg, Bransby & o.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.
The BEST AND CHEAPEST.

We are prepared to sell all kinds of
GARDEN SEED during the coming
season cheaper than ever before, Also
the choicest seed and eating potatoes,
very cheap.
MACON MERCANTILE Co..
Feb, / G.. M, Scales, Mgr,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Homicide,

John w. Gardner and negro had a
difficulty on the Dotherow place near
Brook.ville. Several shots were ex
changed and the negro, Geo. Nash, was
killed. At the investigation before Esq.
Winfield two or three witnesses, hands
on the place, said the negro commenced
the shooting and Mr.. Gardner was dis
charged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

The circuit clerk issued two licenses
this week, one to Mr.. 7. M Thompson
ard Miss NJ, L. Butler, Esq. Esquire
Burrage tied the knot on March 18th.
March nth Mr.. ohm f. Brandon and
Miss Lillian Underwood were married.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Col. T. J. O'Neill advises farmers to
plant upland rice and shows in plain
figures that it is more profitable than
cotton He has some fine land in the
Noxubee prairies that would make a
good rice plantation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Attention, Confederate Veterans.

Monday, April 18th, is the day re-
quired by our constitution for annual
election Of officers. Every member
should be in attendance and prepared to
pay annual dueS. By command.
fl. A . MINOR,
Comd r Camp 1926, U. C. V.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Finest Tobacco Seed.

There is lot of tobacco seed of the
finest variety that grows in Cuba at the
postoffice in Macon, sent here by Capt.
Walter Barker, and the postmaster will
deliver it to any one who may wish to
give it a trial on Mississippi soil.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
FRESH GARDEN SEED.

All the seed in stock at the lime of
the fire last year was burned and thu
full stock we have on hand now is fresh
from Buist. There is large variety.
Call ut the Book store.
mchS1m G. L. FERRIS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
DELINQUENT POLL TAX LIST.

I,W.D D. Clark, s erh aud Tax Collector
OF Noxubre County, hereby certify that the
following is a correct list Of the parties as
sessed in Dist's and Of said county who
failed to pay their poll tax on or before
February lst.. 1902, to-wt:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
FISHING TACKLE.

Just received, the largest assortment
OF fishing tackle eyer brought to town at
the Book Store, G. l., FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

LADIEs-It will be to your advantage
to see our line of White Goods, Wash
Goods and Embr oideries which are ar
irving daily. CHEAP JOE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

We are also going to have a beautiful
line of Spring Clothing Of ali descrip'
tions, Goods arriving daily.
mcbsot CHEAP JOE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Mr.. At Rush will open an ice cream
parl II at the drug store as soon as there
is demand for cooling refreshments.
He will have it nicely furnished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
FOR SALE

A new Cultivator. light Double Wagon
in good condition, 9 Cotton Planters, 4
Houses and Lots IN Macon.
INQUIRE at this office. feb 22-lm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

White Rabbit Dyes for Easter. Five
cent papers of 8 colors at the Book Store
G., L. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Just receiyed-a nice lot of those fine
Port Limon bananas. G. E. BRAME.
Phone II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

We have bought big stock of En-
proideries and Laces at great bargain,
|nat we are going to put them ON the
market ~ prices that will surprise You.
Wait until they arrive.
f7faft7ffA f'ur.p Tor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
DELINEATOR

81 gets the Delineator for one year
Leave subscription at book store,
c.. L FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

We are receiving goods daily aud will
Don have for your inspection a fine line
L Spring Dry Goods, Shoes and Cloth
hg. CHEAP JOE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

I hive bought Mr.. W, M. Kings in
rest in Macon Ice, Light and Power
,mpany and will pay off all debts and
llect all accounts due said company.
,e public will please take notice AMI
II and settle what you owe the com
my and present for payment your &C
unit Yours truly,
aeon, Miss Mch 10. N. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

sv and Mrs. c, B. McLeod's baby
Try i'll.
rs. j, r, Locke is visiting friends
y Vest Point.
Dir. I'm Horton had visit from his
err this week,
r. Joselh Scott will take a position
ieridi4n the fret of April.
! TORN March 9th ten pound daugh'
10 Mr.. Ind Mrs. Jacob Zagor.
lr. Barnett Poindexter of Clifton
had Business in Macon Monday.
ISIS Bessie Greer's friends will be
Il to learn she is visiting in Macon,
|lQtev. J. H. Bucks.
iss Aliue Alexander will return to
Dantzler's next week, after the
riage Of her sister at Jackson, Tenn.
Hiss Mary E Haynes, daughter of
Jas. Haynes of Winona, Miss, is
20 ting her uncle, Mr. VIM. Haynes
family.
Er. G. NJ, Neville, who was very i'll
he Hotel Macon, for some time is on
road again, but has rot regained his
nal Strength,
n. Chas. Bush of Brooksville spent
week in Macon when he WASH t
ting. He may go to New York to
ea'post graduate course.
|niiss Lula Griggs will have as assis-
/ \ this Season in the millinery husi
vs. Miss Elizabeth Dnnston of st.
us. The opening will he next Thurs
and Friday, March Goth and 21st.
lr Van Cavett and family returned
Macon from Atlanta last week, and
| how at Capt, Grigg s. The health
heir little daughter, Nancy, has i'm
we'd and it is hoped that the change
| entirely restore her.
Ne have a note from Mr. Ralph Hol-
,g Of Mobile in which he states that it
i his brother, Henry G. Holberg,
10 died in Galena, Kan, Feb. 22d,
Ia not Louis N. Besides several
others and sisters he left wife and
laughter twn years oil,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Just received a fine lot of those cell
|brated Port Limon bananas, sweet as
|ngar. Is and 20 cents a dozen
Phone III. G. Il. BRAME.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Mr.. W. w. Mcleod made trip to
Colum us this week to see his daughter
Mrs. 1rby Dotherow. He stopped at
Brooksyille, returning and found his
brother, Rev. Dan. Mcleod, slowly
improving.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Rogers & Co. haye Dill Pickle and
Sauer Kraut.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Many Democrats patronizing the Ma.
con postoffice strongly recommend Uncle
Josh for re'appointment. Now what
will his fellow Republicans do
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Farmers will be interested in Hol
berg's plow advertisement. Big re
duction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Mr., Guode Oliver came near having
his house burned last Wednesday. Fire
started in the ceiling but with the help
of tenants 1t was extinguished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Stokes Evans have ordered 5000 worth
of broom corn seed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

If you want nice Kraut, Dill Pickle,
Sour Pickles and good variety of Fan
cy Groceries, go to
ROGERS g. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Subscriptions taken for all magazines.
all at book store. G. l.. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

BHI Oh LAUU.,. ,,...,P 81 %
Marshal's report was app owed and
orhered spread on msnutes:
He reported four cases and collected
five dollars in fines.
ALLOWANCES:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Dill Pickle and Sauer Kraut at
ROGERS & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

For SALE--A good farm horse and
irrey. Apply at this office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

l am selling Mems 50. 50 Tan Shoes
for SO. DURANT OWENS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

81 30 Mems Tan SHOES are being sold
for GO D.OwENs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

lam closing out my So, so Mems Tan
Bhoes for 49, DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
.ME MACON BEACON
urday. March Is, 1902.
sTRAYEn OR STOLEN.

sTRAYED OR STOLEN.
I'm the Swami place near Macon, about
lst.. 1901, u BY MARE COLT, dim
n for head hind feet white to the
), tail bobhed to her knees, 3 years old
3pring. name sheared last year. Suit
reward will he paid iol information or
cry OF The colt to me.
PETER WEIR,
90 Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Spring Goods arriving daily.
DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
ELECTION NOTICES.

Bv order of the Board of Supervisors
an election will be held at Macon, Miss.
on Tuesday, Masch IS, 1902, to fill va
cancy in said botrd caused by the dea h
of Jno D. Hodges,
W? o. BARNES.
J. E, ADAMS,
L. E EILAND.
Election Commissioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
LAND 70 TED.

parties re warned, under the penal
the law. not TO trespass, by hunting
hetwise. on my land, or the land under
barge, Known rs the Berne place.
WIN II. BLACKBOARD
.as-8m A, d. BINION, Agent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
PERSONAL.

r. Cote FATTY Dry Goods Company
NY good for the cash
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
The womsns' Club Entertained.

The Woman's Climb met socially with
Miss Minor on Wednesday evening and
was entertained in charming and uni.
que manner. Studies were arranged TO
represent the names of songs and the et-
feet produced was pleasing in the ex-
IRENE. Mrs. J, S. Featherston won
the prize. Dainty refreshments were
served. Miss Minor was assisted in re.
ceiving by Mrs, Horton and Mrs. j. F.
Ames A large number Of guests graced
the occasion, which was one Of the most
pleasant evenings of the season.
A most thoroughly enjoyed entertain
ment at cards was given last Tuesday
night by Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Spessa-d.
in honor of the visiting young ladies of
Macon. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs, J. o. Faser, Mr.. and Mrs. N. H.
Harrison, Mrs. Kate Morris and Deu-
pree Patty; w, de Hopper and Miss
Richards, Ed Bell and Miss Brown, Jas
FAINT and Miss Rigg, I. J, Evans and
Miss Klaus. E, II. Neffsinger and Miss
Minor, Chas. Strong and Miss Gilkey.
Stays Messrs. Klaus, Wright, Bog
CESS, Ferris and FAINT The honor were
won by Miss Richards and lucky Tom
Evans,
Mr.. and Mrs. ] o. Faser entertained
at Euchre last Thursday evening a
small party of friends in honor of Miss
Richards of Columbus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Notice !!

10 will buy you a pair of SO. so Tan
oes ut DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

are Authorized to announce
NJ, V. FRIDAY
Ncandidaic for the office of supervisor
district 3, to succeed the late j. d.
M,es. suhj,ct to the action OF the DEM
Mic party OF District 3,
" are authorized to announce
GEO. G. PAGAN
candidate for the office of Supervisor
= district 3. subject to the action of the
ocratie party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
CENTER POINT PREc1NCI

TT PRECINCT.
Allen Tom
Allen Henry
Austin Burton
Ballard Clement
Bailey Ed
Baukheud Aleck
Barnes Sam
Beall Kansas
Bell JEFF
Bell Dalton
Bini0n Dan
Binion Whit
Bishop Aleck
Boyd Silas
Boykn Sandy
Brandy Arrnstead
Brewer Jonas
brooks West
Bryant Henry jr
Buckhannon Henry
Clark San
Clark Frank
Clark Md
Clark Jim
Clark Richard jr
Cobb George
Connor Burrell
Conner Richard
SOr'Vn Di,ir
S CpIr,. ~,
I'm Cou''V H,9 an
C Go,,.n - ~ SLa,tr
Co.'O,i ~ "0'"'
80 80 q - -
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G Eon,iyi - n po,v
D i,am'Nio, 80 v ~"
Da.io ~ 5I'a.nzz
49, 49, I Er'.ntou
D ~ nio ''''
leu. ~"
In. = WIN =.
I'm 1ent In w ~,
X "s " d pnvi
b I,iAo'' Wee a.
Dunlap John
Dunn Lee
Fischer Richard
Foote Frank
Freeman w esley
Giles Alb
Gilmore Alfred
Goodwin Jim
Gray Abe
Green Ebert
Green Cornelius
Cr,sha,n John
Grigrs Toss
Hare Emanuel
Harlan Abe
Harlan Frank
IJarrison lack
Harrison steve
HAYNES John
IIi6Ller ,Ioe
hin Demn.ey
Mi pink
Hinton Albert
Uonkins Charley
Uuhhord w w
wv lin
Jackson BIrnev
Jackson win
January TayIor
Johnson William
Joiner r
Homes Rem ir
.Jones Daniel
King John
Knov Nelson
Lacey George
Larry Dave
Lewis John
Lip ',5 L,. l eyer
hltt,e armour
Logan Andrew
Logan n Gus
Long boO
nlayDeTTg 1ouu
N anon C ~
Mahoh Gllhb
NJ asoh Jorhah
NJ asoh j oI - an,
u ath en- alYlh
Nay W arreh
NJ oIetI Edinuhd
Moore Il Room
Moore ON
NJ core Nose
noraht FRANK y
MuudIh henderson
! Murray > oruan
Murray Dave
MciJahlel G III,
McDohai q bi.lJah
mcleod ! ONE
McLeo ] Snanuy
Mcleod y O., harrison
n eai hiram
Norris James
owen Willlam
Hea Dave
Hlhkston NJ ack
zoe Jim
POriuger Dennis
Prize, j w
Heed Prince
htcuaI usuh . ocN
hlcnaT usOn y Oe
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
For Sprains and Strains

Il is useless to apply lnment that remains or
the surface On the contrary they require something
that goes down into the flesh where the trouble is To-
Gated. That is why
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15

Election Commissioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment

IA the best thing to for Spran and Strains PEN
etrates at once to where the injury lies drives out the
inflammation and heals the wounded tissues and tendons
Don't be sngy in using the niment fail TO rub it
in as thoroughly as the soreness will permit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-15
MACON, MISS, NOV. I5, 1901.
LIABILITIES:
RESOURCES;

Published by direction oarter Code of 1892
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12
TIE TIlEs' GREEEVIE 1lssIsyP sllIRrlY APRI n Isys

Democrat says, as far as the
IlMEsis concerned for II can't
hurt It. Every day we are gain
ing new friends and as long as we
are at the head Of this paper we
expect to critise those in power
who throw away the peoples
money and act as they should not,
and the only way for the Demo
crat to prevent it, is to prevent
them from doing this. The trip
OF the President and the Assistant
Engineer of the Board to Wash
lngton was an expensive and use
ess one, while a calling Of a meet
ng OF the board and planters for
a day after the commission had
passed, when it should have been
called during the week previous.
was q blunder, and the Democrat,
no matter what its writer may say, |
'annot make the people think
otherwise.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12

Hon. Jud. Russell, the speaker
o. the House of the Mississippi
Legislature, was in the city FRI
day meeting his friends and wa
heard it whispered, feeling the
pulse OF the people on his candi-
dacy for Governor in the coming
election. The truth of which we
cannot say but there is one thing
. |. we can say; Mississippi has
few ADLER, and truer men than
Iud. Russell and should be de-
eide to enter the Gubernatorial
contest in the next derby, If he i
not the winner he will be close
Iecond.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12

me Contractor or Boss, whose
negligence allowed the fence near
the leyee in Bolivar county, to re-
main down and the COWS of the
nelghborhood to enter and eat up
$3.50 woth of cotton on the plan
tatlon, managed by Mr.. Terrell,
should be the one to pay this loss
instead OF the Levee Board or
taxpayers, who are threatend suit
unless 10 settled at once. Negli-
gence before the law is a crime
Ind we will see if the Board 50
holds il and makes those respon-
'lble for this loss oay instead Of
ne innocent Taxpayers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12

The movement to set apart q day
ID the South to be known as Mem
orial day has won a strong sup
port and the day, Jnue Bird, set by
tho Ladies' Confederate Memorial
Association. Of New Orleans, the
ihe birthday of jefferson Davis
cou IS nearer meeting the ideas of
niI slie states than any other, for
Il not only commerorates the
birthday Of our president but at
bbis time Of the year the flow
efs arc alI in bloom and the
poor IS we'll as the rich can lay a
singip rose Or q boquet upon the
grave Of . hero ofihe Lost Cause.
The movement is q good one and
We hope Il will be adopted BY the
FDIlfehs At their Dallas meeting
nd June srd will be selected as
6t 6ay
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12
NEW CONGRESSIONAL CAN.
DIDATES.

several new phases have enter
ed into the congressional contests
in the oight Mississippi districts
during the past week. Interest
chiefly in the the third district ct
present, whore a strong effort is
being made to induce Hon. e. NJ
Thomas, member of the lower
house from Washington, and chair
man OF the ways and means COM
mlttee of that body to enter the
race against Hon. Ben H. Humph- |
reys. Hon. =. D. Neil is also
mentioned as probable candidates
In the second district, State Sem
ator Marlborough is announced as
q candidate against Messrs Spighf
and Roane. An effort is being
made to bring Chancellor McMar-
I'm into the race against Congress
nan McLain in the seventh dis !
riot, and Judge E. A. j. Nc.
1omb is officially announced as c
andidate in the sixth district
galnst Messrs. Hardy, Bowers e
nd Barbour. Some of the can .
ldates are actively engaged in S
anvassing their districts, but the Y
ices will not open in active ear Y
est until after the adjourn ment y y
Congress and present encum- H
,nts return home, r.
arion-Ledoer. e
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-12
The election Of the successor !

The election of the successor Of
District Attorney Humphreys
promises to the voters OF the dis.
trict a lively contest. Already
there has been mentioned as can
didates who are likely to enter the
race, the Hon. Van B. Boddje.
j. M. C,.shin, and Sam Montgom-
cry. Of this county, Oscar Nc
CURE, Judge Harris, Of Bolivar
and s. y. Neil, Of Sunfiower. All
the above gentleman are popular
il their respective counties, lead
ing members at their bar and
either is capable of filing the Of
fee credibly If elected. The Sc
lection Of the place may fall upon
the Governor to appoint but if |
not a warm race can be looked
for.
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greeting heurged the necessity Of
the work Of revetiDg the banks
at jenkins. This ended the dis
cussion Of this important ques-.
lion until May, when steps Will be
taken BY the board at that meet
ing to devise plan by which this
appropriation can he secured from
the Commission.