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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09

Characteristic aarnestness said: Gen
Hemen, the past is yours and the pres
emit as for that matter, but The future is
ours subscquen, history shows how
we'll Be used that which was his
The past. my friends, belongs to the
men Of the past but the present and
the future is ours. Ont Of this dead
ua,t there has come down to US, the
sons and daughters Of the Confederacy.
q rich heritage Of golden achievement
ana of unsulhed honor How shall we
use tg What will we make OF III Into
wh It sort of q fabric will we weave the
shining threads of opportunity that
hang iu such rrofusion all about u.s.
win future generations rise up and say
we were the worthy sons Of illustrious
fathers. BY divine help let us use
wisely our sacred heritage
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
From PauIette.

Editor ofthe Beacon:
Your almanac is all wrong sagaln. We
have net been able to sing any songs Of
spring, fires have been very comfortable-a
necessity. Weseem to have no sunny south
uow. and according to the Bible the end OF
mels not far of, as It says you cannot tell
one season from another before the end OF
time, so you should watch and pray aud
Gaep your weather eye open and leok out
t.r squalls.
We are having a dry spell and tits telling
ON everything, A great deal Of the cotton
that was sprouted during the cold snap was
chilled and it died and will be replanted, in
fact a great deal Of the cotton will have 10
beplowed over; none will come up until it
rains. The ground is getting hard and YOU
can scarcely find place 10 plow, Every
thing is nceling rain, especially the pas.
lures.
am glad to see so much interest takenln
the good roads question, Give us good
roads and we will have a good country and
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
SCOT rs
[ MULSION

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-.
joyment of life of thousands of
men, women and children.
10 the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
rength SO necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women SCOTS Emul-
sion does this and more. 1t is
a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
TO children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
tor growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
for thin and sickly boys Scots
Emulsion is a great help.
Send for free sample,
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
4oe-4i5 Pearl Street. New york
Doc, and $Loo, all druggists,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09

I scene of history. The brave sons OF the
south. eagerly rushing 20 the 'front.'
presenting themselves as voluntary
sacrifice to be offered on The altar %,
+ their country. "It was then the world
SAW the very psthos Il patrloasu-wo
men giving their braYest and best 10
flying bullets and to flashing steel men
suffering to die without 81 murmer FOR
g cause they loved Mos, Of those men
were unframed to arms, uualcustomed
to the mjllest aspect Of war, vet how
soon did they display heroism and
courage never eNcelled. 1t was noi
. courage against cowariice, intelligence
against ignorance, strength against
weakness "-'Iher Toes We're worthy
Of their steel twas courage against
courage endurance against endurance
as some one has expressed II III sehu'
meut if not IN words,
When Johnston and sherman met
when Stonewa.. jackson ana sheridan
rode in from the south ana from 'he
moth. whom lee and 0rant confronted
each other IN battle array win noaunS
colors and flashing steel IL was DO dress
parade. 10 them aud al OF our brave
leaders, many Of whom poured out tae'T
life oIoo1 upon tue ne'o' we owe q "eo'
OF gratitude words can never express
We are glad to oiter mis- IFloule 10 those
who counted nol NE dear II oy It's S'c
uhce they miSh' save thelr country ana
their cause we feJoiee ID the spirit
that guards SO tendeTiy thelr memory
loves even their dust and strips our
homes ct their rarest flowers TO treshen
and adorn their graves human history
records the names OF no "orthler heroes
than the leaders OF the lost cause OF
them may De justly sald what was writ
ten OF the hn'gAtso OF ~ Jonn IN the cru
sades In the forefront OF every Dat
tie was seen their ouTnshed MAIL and
IN the gloomy rear OF every retreat was
heard their voice 81 conscience ana OF
courage But are not the volunteer
soldiers, the prlyates IN the ranks
worthy OF even greater praiset Before
the officers there ever 'oIazed the
promise OF military glory gazing
world waited to applaud every deed OF
YaIori such an lncentlYe can play nc
small laIJ IN the career OF our military
leaders. For the private IN the ranks
there was no such INSPIRATION by the
world he was unooseFved' to the mil
hons unknown IF ne fell he hac
promise OF nothing better than an IN
comned sepnituIe' lie endured,
knawlng munger parchlng thirst
weary marches' raced death IN plague
breeding camps and on the flaming bat
lie neId' Dared MS breast to lead an(
STEEL ana all Voluntarily Tor th'
sake Oh MS country ana his home
Duty patriotism, love OF liberty anC
right these alone inspired him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
World Wide Reputation

Whites Cream ysrmifuge has a.
aAieYed a worldwide reputation as being
e best of all worm de;troyers, and for
tonic influence on weak and unthrif-
ny children, as it neutralizes the acidity
or sourness Of the stomach, improves
JAelr digestion and assimilation Of food
strengthens their nervous system and
restores them to the health, vigor and
elasticity Of spirits natural to Childhood
95c at j. F. Jones drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
Cures when Doctors Fail,

Mrs. Frank Chiasson, Patterson. La,
writes June Sth, 1901, Il had malaria
fever in very bad form, was under treat
ment by doctors, but as soon as | stopped
taking thei- medicine the fever would
return, fused a sample bottle of HER
BINE, found it helped mo Then b)ugh
two bottles which completely cured me ,
| feel grateful to You for furnishing such
splendid medicine and can no estly re.
commend it to those suffering from ma
laria, as it will surely cure them. " soc
bottle at j. f. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
NOTICE

The Home Mission Society will
hold It's annual meeting at Starkville
May 20. Delegates will send their
names to Mrs. Susie Thomas, Stark
vile, and they are requested to pro-
vide themselves at starting point
with certificates that they have paid
inll fare, so that they may secure re.
duced rates.
Mrs E. W. FoorE, Pres
Mrs. YEAGER Cor. SEC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
NO Loss of Time.

have sold CAamberlain's Collie, Cho-
olera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years.
and would rather be out of coffee and
sugar than it. sold five bottles of il
yesterday to threshers that could 90 nc
farther, and they are at work again thi,
morning H. R. Phelps, Plymouth,
Oklahoma. As will lie seen by the above
the threshers were able to keep on will
their work without losing a single day,
time, You should kespa bottle of tbi,
Remedy in your house. Sold by Edw,
M. Murphey, Macon, Hamilton g Meek
Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09

NM sLnln Of Ml.sls.inpI, NoxNO0e Co,

The state of Mississippi NoNuoe' o.
The CLERK OF the Board of SUPERVISORS Is
bersbv directed to advertise for sealed pro-
no,uls for the building OF the extension 70
The Iron Bridge across NoXubee river NJ VI
near corporate limits of the City OF Macon
according to plahs and specifications now
on file in the Office OF the clerk OF lh's
board. H., u,uI
Contractors will take notice thaj l WI.
receive bids for the above work at the once
of the chancery clerk until IucSuaE' tno
pad day of June. A, d. 1903.
4. II. DOREOll, Clerk,
.nI It-lt ByI.L DORROu d. c.
The state of MISSISSIPPI NoNuhee Co.
The Clerk of the Board OF SUPERVISOR IS
hereby directed to advertise for, sealed
pronos Is for Steel furniture for the vault
in the chaupcry clerks eticp, to consist oil
steel Roller Shelving for the record books,
metal deposit boxes for the chncery court
flies, etc, ,.,, Ill,
Contractors or prospective bidders VIII
take notice that they win be required ia
furnish their individual specifications, blac
print drawing. etc jas regards the materiaI
etc., they propose to furnish
will receive bids for The above untlI
Tuesday, the 2nd day Of june, 1903, at the
Office OF the chmcey clerG.
Z, y DOGROH,
nv l.. DOrROU. d. a.. Chan, clerk,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
Notice


TUEsDAY,JuNE I'd l'O''
Are invited Tor working auI heeplus ~ re-
mir according 60 plans and sptGlhcal,lo .ils
now an lille aud the orders OF tle hoarI'tue
foiIewing roads Of NoNuoee county, MISS
isslppi, toNiJ. ..i. .,.l fran,
tbr Alabama state hue ta the Winston
county line Except that part ol sald Ioa ~,
within the cooperate limits of lhe Tow" '., q,
Brook,yilItl The Macon aud Louis,'u u,
Ronj from the corporation OF tue Oi'I =,
NJ con 10 the Winston county me. lue
Macon and Fairfield road from the corpora
lien Of the civ ct Macon TO the Alau}u, y
state Line. The Shuqualah ana t9lrle,u
road from the Alabama state line To the .o'
poration OF the T0wn,ot Shuqualak anu
Inc Shu0ualak aud SummelNle ROAD IIo'n
Inc corporation Of the Town OF ohuqua'''
TO the WINSTON, county line. -
Contracts will be let by the Board on
TUESDAY. the bud day OF June, 1908. Ir .,',
nectiye biddefs may obtain copies oil p.au,S5'
spesitieations and orders by making aPp"'
rstion for same. BY order OF tue h0aIL,
''''' " u 4. DORROH, Clerk
RyI l.. DORROU, d. G
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-05-09
Talk About Your Babies"

You ought to see mine she was sickly
and had Group all the time. A friend
advised PARAcAMPH she's well and
healthy now, try the same on yours to
day, you Il never regret the "how. -
Sold by J f. Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
MOVES TO MONTGOMERY
HEADQUARTERS OF BIG CON-
 CERN LOCATED HERE.
Harvester Machinery Company Transfers General Agency From
 Birmingham to Get in the
 Great Agricultural District.

The officials of the International Har- vesting Machinery Company of America have announced their intention of iocat- ing their general agency for Florida and Alabama in Montgomery.
 The headquarters of this large compsny will be in the building on Commerce Street near the railroad and near the Armour Company's building. q
 The announcement of the company's of- ficials is one of the important industrial developments of the year for MontgoSn- cry. The concern will employ fifty trav- cling men, all of whom will have head quarters in Montgomery.
 E. M. Dimon, the General Manager of the company is in the city to superintend the esta tablishment of the new headquar- ters. The company is combine of the large machinery manufacturing compa- nies of the United States MT. Dimon has heretofore been manager of the famous Mccormick Company. The combine has its general headquarters at Chicago.
 The State agencies of the various com panies which have been located at Birm- ingham, will be consolidated and moved to Montgomery.
 This city was selected as being the cen- ter of the. agricultural districts of the State, and for it's excellent transportation facilities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
COURT AT GREENSBORO.
Much Time Consumed by Small
 Civic Case.

Greensboro Oct. 17.-(Special. .)-The fall term of Circuit Court has been in session here this week. Judge Moore on the bench and Thomas E. Knight, acting solicitor in the absence of Colonel Quarles. There w~-e forty cases on the civil docket Two have been tried and third involving about $25O has consumed the past four days
 The grand jury with R. A. Owens fore man has not completed its ,labors. Many persons from the surrounding country are in town to attend court.
 Dr. J. E. Terry of Red Level Coving- ton County. and Miss Lula Durham of Havan, were married at the Methodist Church in Havana on October 14th.
 Governor Jelks recently appointed Joseph B. Garber of Laneville, a member of the Board of Control of the Uniontown Agricultural school to succeed Hon. Mims Walker, deceased.
 Greensboros cotton mill is busy day and night : Mrs. D. P. Christenberry entertained the Poets Circle at he last meeting, when Mrs. Fletcher Monette and Mrs Joe Northrup were elected members.
 Miss Martha Young has an exquisitely gotten up booklet on the market. entitled Christmas on the old Panlatfon." It is somewhat on the Roycraft style. and is a real work of art. The illustrations are water colors, done by Miss Elise Bruns of Bessemer Miss Young is now in New York, to see her publishers. She has another book on the market this fall, child's story, entitled Bessie Bell"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

A gwen year. ago tno DeatO Of IllnOis grantod D. the Physiciaus' Institute of Chicago chaffer,
 Inere was need of something above the ordf nary mothod q t!eetment tor chronie diseases, Something moro than any one spocialist or any numpef ol Speclalsta aeting ndepsndently coula eo, % the 6tate itself, under t6e powers snss6 1y it. fenstai lays saye the peveI e sucn e nelR as xoull make them well and strong. ssSnaesySrsd sSs in every possible y.y Q caEIy out the bctienoient laws Of tho Stste,
 Inreo years ago, the physicians' Institute, fealxing the value of electricity in the treatmenk ol certain phases of disease, created under the euperintendence of It's stad of specialists an electric belt, and this belt has been proved to be ct great value ss . curative agent. From time 70 time It has been improved until it reached snat stage Of perfection which warranted it's present name of s'Supremo.w
 This belt is the most tenectiye of all agents in the cure of rheumatism, lumbago. lame back. nerv- ous exhaustion, weakened or lost vital functions, saric9cele. kidney disorders and many ether
 This "Supreme Electric Beltr Is made in one Erade oniy-l0o guage-there Is no better electric peis made and no better belt can be made. Mnenever In the opinion of our stan of special. isss the wonderful curative and revitalizing sorcos of electricity will cure you we send you, gree or all cost, one of these Supreme Electric 6eit& N 9 nos sent on trial, it is yours to keep forever without the payment of one cent, This keneronS Qnef may be withdrawn at any time, SO Sou should write to-day for this free Supreme Electric Belt to the Physicians Institute. at 1877 Unity Building. Chicago. Ill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
CoLUMB1ANA MATTERS.
Good Rain Falls and the Farmers Re- ioice.

Columbiana. Oct. 17.-(special. )-After an extended dry spell. fine rain is fall ing today. It is highly appreciated, as fall crops of every description were be- ginning to need it. Farmers rarely ever have such a favorable fall as this one has been for harvesting.
 l.. M. Dyke, banker. sold out his bank ing business here Thursday to W. B. Browne of the Columbiana Savings Bank, of which Browne Is President. The latter bank moved at once into the Dyke build Ing. Both banks were, to all appear ances, doing fiourishing business. The report is that MT Dyke is. at an early day, to remove to Birmingham.
 The Columbiana High School is having one of the most fiourishing sessions in it's history. The faculty, composed of Prof. Spright Dowell, principal. and Professor Moore and Misses Powell. Nelson and Mason as assistants, cannot be excelled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
CAUGHT BY FALLING TREE. . Berney Baker is Badly Hurt Neal
 Ganfra

Centre Oct. 17.-(special. .)--while help ing cut timber Friday morning, Berney Baker, aged about IS, the adopted son of Joseph Burnett, farmer. who lives nea- here, was caught beneath falling tree and perhaps fatally injured. Baker was helping his father fell the tree and when 1t began to fall in a direction opposite from which they anticipated, he attempt. ed to escape by running directly beneath 1t. The tree fell In a dense growth of underbrush. and it was sometime before Baker could be located. When finally extracated, his right hip was crushed, and he was otherwise severely injured.
 The barn at the J. L. Savage place, in the west end of town. where Tax Asses sor J. D. Wilder resides, was burned Thursday night.
 Mrs. Saphronia Wester, aged about 75 years. died at her home near here Thurs. day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
FIRE INSURANCE.

ZIRKLE & MOORE write fire. life and aoci- dent insurance When in need of either call and Bring your fire insurance in and have 1t transferred to new location, a ANYTHING worth having is worth protecting; therefore insure your property with W. B. Davidson, who will give you protection in old and tried companies favorably known the world over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
An Electric
 Bolt Free
Send Your Application At 0pes 10
 The physician's Institute.

Zhey win Send You Absolutely Free One ofThsir 1Oe 0uegs Suprems Elsetrio BeltA the Beit Which Has Made % Many Wonder zul Cures-You Needn't Send Even . Postage asampsJust Your Name and Addreas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth,
 Be sure and use that old and wsll-tsied rems6yx MRS. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP t63 children tsethings It spothes the child. eoften9 snd is the best remedy for diarvnosa- Twsnty- ve cents 2 bottle gu.y94-01
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

We offer for sale 900 acres of fno black prairie land, well improved, within nine miles of Mont tgoniery There is nrst-class modern dwelling, barn. plenty of cabins. artesian well, wired pastures, good body of woods. plenty of labor, healthy white neighborhood, rail- road station. The bulk of this place Is first rate land.' away above the average. It Is c well-baianced place to work, There are hne abundance of sure cotton land. We will sell this place at Sl7.5O an acre. cash or half cash. and If 1t Is a larger place than you want, We will divide it. Titles guaranteed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

Within six miles of Montgomery, on graveisd road, we offer for sale place of $40 acres that Is known as one of the best. The general character of the place is red and black prairie, a portion of 1t hammock. It Is Q sure placs for cotton and corn. There is q great deal ot very fine land It Is piece of property that. py proper cultivation and attention. can be made one, of the best money makers in the country The price is very reasonable. and we would like to show 1t to some man who knows the value of land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

We have a sandy land plantation for sale of 800 acres near Montgomery. on graveled road that is very well improved is Q successful money maker. and well organized. This place can be bought for SIS an acre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

able Nov 1st will far exceed any of the quar- terly payments made by us during the past three years which have averaged 20 per cent
 on the capital invested. In addition to these extra quarterly dividends, our investors have received every week our regular dividend uf per cent. Let us explain to you the plan of investment which has enabled us to make such handsome returns. The Metropolitan As- surance Association, Incorporated. zoo Broad- way. New York City. u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

NINE PER CENT EXTRAS per cent On Oct. 1st, isos. we paid all our investors quarterly dividend of per cent on all money invested with us, in addition to the regular per cent weekly dividend which Is fcrwarded to all investors on Wednesday of each weel<. This extra quarterly dividend has varied in amount according to the results attained by us in our enterprises, but 1t has always been substantial and we never passed quarter without the payment of an extra dividend. For veFidcation of these statements we can refer you to many prominent and satisfied Su~ vestors all over the country who have given us permission to use their names as reference which Is inclosed wkh prospectus. Quar- terly dividends paid: For the quarter ending July list. lvos ~ per cent; for the quarter ending October list. 1902. it& per cent; for the quarter ending January list. 1908, sA per cent for the quarter ending April lst lD03, SsA per cent; for the quarter ending July list, 1908, Sk per cent; for the quarter tnow endedD. Oct. lst, 1905. per cent. We have never cunteated ourselves with paying the regular per cent weekly dividends. but have always striven for better results. Our aim is to pay our invea- tors the full earning on the money invested by them as the above statement will shozk.-and our enterprise is such a wonderful and grow ing success that we confident tho next quarterly dividend. payable January list, la0A
 will reach much higher than the present dtyt- dend just paid Full particulars and heautt- fully illustrated book mailed free upon appli~ cstion. The C. E. Rand Company. g BrOad- way, New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

We are authorized to sell a grass farm O: about 300 acres That is the prettiest thing of its kind In the State. It is on c gravel road not far from Montgomery; has good i'm. provemehts, and does not contain one acre os waste land Tn our judgment, it is an ideal place. It is level and easily worked If you are looking for tlo an acre farm. don't write to us about. this place-though you can buy 1t at e flair. reasonable price, and on good terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

PATENTs-Protect your tdeas; no allowance, DO fee; consolidation free; eetahiinhsd l2e& ington. Ur9urW town of Douglas. Oklahoma. located In the richest portion of the territory: Loo lots at s54 each; terms of payment within the reach o9 all. Investment will bring marvellous rcturna- Formal opening and. distribution Of lots will
 occur soon. For full information and t4rUs.
 address Dougias Townslte Co, 20a New Xezk
 Life Bidg., Kansas City. Mo. U
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

per cent weekly investment of s25 and uD- wards; principal returned on demand. Ems dorsed by hundreds of bona hde investors
 Positively no mining. oil. stock. or betting sys- tenn. but . sound business proposition: unques- uonable reference; Sf00, 900 rating. Write for free booklet. John R. Pearson < Co.,. Shot well Bldg., S5th St. and Washington Ave. chi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

If. you want . good stock farm near Mont goIllery that ia well Improved and first-class land, we can suit you in q 4oo-acre tract.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18

Near Montgomery we offer 7o9-acre farm. on a gravel road. near Montgomery. The land is good and in a good state of cultivation. well improved and stocked The owner is moving lock- stock and barrel at very reasonable flg- ures. There's . good showing here for the rfeht man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
FINANCIAL.

MONEY to lend at from to per cent. d.
 bending on location of property: large or sma' amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Alb. stract Co.,, No. s. Perry St. q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
2. q. Kohn . 6 q. !. asK censnsr,s ss

nrc,srs. " rss sss sSolr.s,, 'n p,scs Ga s.ofe T tented to good tenant, that will net you per cent fnterssts end can be bought for Sl.Do0 less have authority for this sale at these figures for . few days only If unsold by Thursday. t will be withdrawn from sale. Titles guaran- teed. s..7..