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Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Rev. Jas. A. Leech Dead.

Rev. Jas. A. Leech. pastor of the
Methodist church at Pickens. Miss,
died at st. Joseph's hospital in Mem
phs last Monday afternoon. Deceased
was a son of Rev. A. P. Leech, OF this
city, was noble, high toned Christian
gentleman. and was prominent in fra
ternal as well rs religious circles Of the
state. having at one time been chaplain
Of the Grand Lodge. A F. and A. M
At the time of his death he was As years
Of age, and is survived by widow ant
sight children. To these and to the re
naming members Of the family thu
heartfelt sympathies of The Dispatci
are rendered Columbus Dispatch.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
l.. M. Adams.

On the evening OF Monday, the Sth
inst. the sad news passed over the
phone that l.. NJ. Adams had passed
away auddenly at the home of his son
Morgan. His sons requested all Con-
federate veterans who could to attend
his funeral next evening at Salem
church. Whom we arrived next day
we found our old comrade at rest.
/ Just before his death he was walking
around the place; he then came into the
house, took seat on the gallery, and
in few minutes after his son ap-
preached him and found that he WAS
dead. still sitting in his chair.
His pallbearers were selected from
his old comrades, who had come to pay
this last sad tribute to him. They
were G. M. Hunter, Ben Stewart,
Deale 9inion, Mic, Rogers. Ben Hill,
Tom Stevens, L. d Cavett and LAX e
Elland. Some Of these had breasted
the storm of battle by the side of this
gallant old soldier from SO to '65.
After an appropriate sermon by the
Rev. Mr.. Poe, his old comrades were
invited to testify as to his Chri stan
virtues, ]. J. Hunter. Lake Eiland,
Tom Stevens, W. N. Rogers and our
beloved commander. DR.. Minor, availed
themselves of this opportunity. While
the choir sang "When the Roll is
Called Up Yonder' tho veterans around
his coffin clasped each others hands,
rledging that they would try to so live
as 10 meet him in that other land.
He was born in Lowndes county, Ala. -,
in 1925, and was nearly eighty years Of
age. He united with the Methodist
Church when young man, and lived a
consistent Christian all the days of his
life, bright example for all to follow
At San Francisco, in 1S49, he assisted
in organizing the frst mission church,
having gone there in quest of gold. He
made three trips to that country. On
one journey ne doubled Cape Horn,
on another he crossed the Isthmus of
Panama, and on another he drove cattle
to San Francisco across the plains. His
last was made by rail.
In 1862 he was a member of Capt
Craven'S company, known as Co. F,
First Mississippi Regiment Of Cavalry,
and surrendered with it at the end of
the war at Selma, Ala,
He left no earthly fortune to his chill.
dren, but Christian influence that wi
never die.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Industrial Institute and College

We acknowledge receipt. through the
courtesy of Miss Cecile Cole, daughter
of Mr.. Leo Cole, and graduate this
year Of that institution, OF an invitation
and program of the twentieth annual
commencement of the Industrial Insti
tute and College, May 96th to Goth,
Following is the
PROGRAM.
Voice Recital, Friday evening, May 90 at
500.
Industrial Exhibit, Saturday, May 27th
from a. IN, to D. m.
Annual Concert, Bach Society, Saturday
evening, May 9th, at $50
Commencement sermon, Sunday morning,
May 2Sth, at II O'Clock, by
Rev. NJ. c. Lowrey, DID.
Bacealaureate Address, by GOV. James K. .
Nardaman.
Graduating Exercises. Monday morning
May Goth, at IL o'clock
Delivery OF Diplomas and Certificates of
Proficiency.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Notice, Privilege Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given. as requ red
by section III Of the privilege tax laws
lave OF 1904, that all privilege tax II
censes. except those issued to railroads
and retail liquor dealers. will expire
during the month of Apri! and must be
renewed for twelve months during the
month Of May.
Unless the licenses are renewed dur
ing the month Of May it is made the
duty of the tax collector to collect double
the amount Of the original tax, and as
he is left without any discretion what
ever in the matter, trust that all pri-
vilege taxpayers will promptly come
forward, procure their licenses dnring
the month Of May, and save Inc the ne
cessity of enforing the heavy penalty,
E. 4. DANTzLER,
Sheriff and Tax Collector,
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

As the sun was sinking slowly in the
west, cid comrades laid to rest by the
side Of his old friend he loved so well,
under the shadow Of the old church in
which he had worshipped so long, all
that was mortal of our friend.
He leaves to mourn his loss. two sons.
Sam and Morgan; one younger brother.
J. E. Adams; two sisters. Mrs. Shields
and Miss Mamie Adams. and several
grandchildren.
A friend, l.. Z. Z.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

A jackson dispatch says; 1.-THE gov.
ernor sold 2,277 bales OF cotton belong
ing TO the state for 7.65. This is the
last lot of the states cotton. which has
been held for the past several months OH
account of the low price. The weight
of the amount was not given, but aver
aging it at 500 pounds to the bale, the
transaction brought something over
sos 900 into the state treasury.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
WARTIME "REMINISCENCES.
BY j. X.

duration. out Of ffty-eight
men Of Co. d who went into the fight
nine were killed on the field and twenty
nine were wounded. Capt. Roger was
killed instantly in this terrible half
hour. being shot through the heart.
wired the result of this fight to Capt.
Connor, who was then sheriff. when
got to Morristown. Tenn. The old
files Of The Beacon contain my tele-
graphic report Of this battle.
After Capt. Roger was killed, Lieut..
r. e. V. Yates succeeded to the COM
mand of the company. He was As cour
ageous and as chivalrous an officer as
the war produced. In battle he was
calm, q1iet and steady. and fully com.
manded the respect and enjoyed the
confidence Of his men and brother Of
ficers. lregarded him as model sol
dier and officer. Between us during
our war association our snte-bellum
friendship ripened into q closer and
more affectionate feeling. andd learned
to love him as a brother. ~ is with
pride which thrills my heart with emo
tions Of pleasure that recall his many
acts of friendship and confidence
never had friend whom loved more
than did him There never lived a
nobler. truer nor better man than DR.
Valentine Yates.
While writing, an incident Of the war
has sprnng into memory which cannot
refrain from nsrrating here. All Of the
old bsys Ct Co. d who may read this
will recall II. In the company when it
was first organized was young un-
married fellow named John Vincent,
who lived with Wade Smith on his farm
near Center Point. Bill and Abe Doug.
lass and Emmett CAvstt will remember
him. John Was = wsakling sort Of fel.
low and wac not physically able to en-
dure the hsrdships Of soldiers life
The company had its full quota (129
msn), and there was q great rush by
good mon to get into 1t. The govern
ment gays = bounty Of $4,000 to each
recruit Capt. Roger and Ri, lieuten-
ants agreed that Vincent was unable to
mako a soldier. and persuaded him to
let Bill Jones, the painter who liyed in
Macon so long, have his place. on con
dition that Jones should give Vincent
the bounty. The trade was made the
evening before the skirmish Of which |
wrote above occurred. and Vincent went
home with more money than he ever
had before. In the fight the next
morning at sunrise, Jones was hit by
eight bullets, none of which were seri-
Gus, Shortly afterwards l was in Ma
con and, seeing Vincent, told him OF
Jones (his substitute) fate. Seeing
Wade Smith near, he called him to us
and told him Of Jones being wounded
eight times in the fray. and wound up
by saying; "Egad. Wade; IL they hit
my circumstance eight times in a
minute. I'm d-n glad I let him take
my place. lit had a been me reckon
they d a-killed me, as IN bigger than
Jones ; The appellation "Circun.
stance" stuck to Jones ''enlurin' Of
the war.
there are but few of the old 'gray.
boards left, but | love everyone Of the
old souls. | belieye that Captains
Charlie Thomas and John R. Prince
and Tom Stokes are the only captains Of
Noxubee county companies now left
Am correct? they are a noble old
trio. May the choicest blessings oI
heav m rest upon them in their declining
days.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Dear Phil
recently read a letter in The Beacon
from my old friend and comrade, John
VI. Stewart, which set me to ruminat-
ing over war-ti mes and incidents, and
which awakened memories that are as
bright and a. fresh as II they had hap
pened yesterday. In those days John
and ] were young and fresh in more
ways than one, and the fortunes of war
so interwove our lives that the expert.
ence of one was the experience Of the
other. 1t fell to my lot to he detailed
by Col Tucker as acting quartermaster
Of the Forty first Mississippi regiment.
when Bragg's army fell back from Cor
inth upon Tnpelo Capt W. B. Angus
tus had been appointed quartermaster
Of the regiment, but had not been com
missioned, and the regulations required
commissioned officer to perform the
duties and meet the obligations of that
office. Hence. being lieutenant, was
selected to act until Capt. Augustus
could receive his commission. He as
sisted me--or assisted him. never did
know which - until | was regularly
made quartermaster by Gen. Patten
Anderson after the battle Of PerryvIlle.
When took charge Of the regiment at
Corinth / found John Stewart in the
department driving team OF tour fine
bay. sorrsll mules. He was bright and
intelligent fellow. and selected him
and his team as my headquarters outfit.
l found him entirely capable, alert and
faithful, and he soon 90 worked into my
good opinion that trusted him with i'm.
plicit confidence. A | Of my books and
papers and money were entrusted into
his keeping, and. to his credit be 1t
said, that never found him direlict in
any instance. John and often slept In
his wagon bed. and l now have the
same old red plaid coverlet that we slept
under. keep 1t as one Of the sacred
relics OF my army service, and my vito
and children have learned that 1t holds
a high place in my heart and 10 to be
carefully preserved.
John Stewards war record wM ~
good and az free from stain a. any
man in the Confederate service and
now in his old age it affords me great
pleasure to give to him this moed OF
praise. His latter years have been be-
set by trials and misfortunes and aor'
rows have whitened his locks. But old
Johns heart is honest and tender. and
he ss fully de;eryes the kind care and
attention which he is now receiving at
Beauvoir as any old veteran who is now
or ever will be there.
Company D. Forty first Mississippi,
was magnificent company. Capt.
JEFF Roger was as brave as lion and
was greatly beloved by his men, He
was a little imprudent in action. by
reason Of impatient desire to fully per-
form hi, duty. used to caution him
about needless exposure OF his person in
time Of battle. To this he would smil.
ingly reply that mo Yankee bullet
would ever hurt him" l once saw
him sitting on the side tf tree, next to
the Yankees, smoking and reading a
paper, while their bullets were skinning
the bark off Of the tree above his head
Our company was IN confusion and gave
way under the heavy fire. but he wal
coc3 and tried to rally them, This was
in a skirmish in front Of Corinth and
wat the first time our boys had smell
gunpowder. The first great battle il
which the Fortyrfirst was engaged wa
PGryville. At one time, of thirty
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

A Jackson special Of Wednesday says
State Revenue Agent Writ Adams has
designs on portion of John d. Rookie
feller's tainted money. - Notices
were sent out from the revenue agent s
offioo today to municipal and county
collectors to assess the Standard Oil
company with peddler's license on all
delivery wagons operated. The delin-
quent taxes claimed will amount tc
about SIS. 900
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

An item from the Musical Notes in
the Memphis Commercial. Appeal of
Monday last says: "' Miss Carolyn
Keller of Fort Worth, Tex, pupil OF
Miss Bette Clay, $50 West End avenue,
New York City. was the only singer at
the annual banquet and ball at the Wal
dorf in memory of Robert f. Lee.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
ESTRAY NOTICE

Taken up straying on the Mat Mahorner
place nine- miles Southeast of Macon, Miss.
on May 1A 1905, one dark bay mare mule
about 2 years old, one mouse colored horse
mule about 2 years old. The owner or
or owners are requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take
them away. or they will be dealt with
rs the law directs. MAT MAHoRSER.
5-16.05 or JNo. BROOKS.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
q. G. V. REUNION
t,ouisvilIe. June 14-16, 1905,

Low rates will be made by the
Mobile and Ohio II. r., and spec
ial train will be run from Mississip
pi and Tennessee stations If there
will be enough passengers to justify.
Call on M. 4 o. Ticket Agents and
make your arrangements.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

l,the Vi dersigned, have been appointed
Administrator A OF the Estate OF Edith Con
nor, deceased, by letters dated April 9th,
1905. issued by the Chancsry Court Of Nox'
ubce County, Miss, All creditors are he,s.
by notified to probate claims against said
estate, as provided by law, or the same will
be barred CHAs. STRONG,
County Administrator.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
NOTICE OF BOND ISSUE.

whereas 1t appears to the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the City of Macon
Mississippi: That due notice of their inten-
tion to issue bonds of the said city in the
sum of $4,000 or so much thereof as may be
necessary,'not exceeding said sum, for the
purpose of the completion of the water
works plant aud for the payment of and
completion Of the electric light plant foI
said city of Macon. Mississippi, has been
given by publication in the Macon Beacon
weekly newspaper, published in said city
1t Is therefore
Resolved lst. That an election is hereby
ordered to be held on
Tuesday, A the 9th day June, 1905,
at which said dlection shall be submitted to
the qualified electors of the City of Macon
Mississippi, the'auestion of whether or not
they will vote to authorize the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen to issue bonds OF the
said city of Macon, Mississippi, In the sum
Fifteen Thousand Dollars, or so much there.
of as may be necessary for the completion
OF the water works plant and for the pay.
ment for and completion of the Electric
Light Plant for said city.
Resolved Second That due notice of the
electionsbe published in the Macon Beacon
Tor three weeks irom'the passage of this res
luton, the said Macon Beacon being a
weekly newspaper published in said city
Resolved Third, That d. f, Allgood, w. M
Jones and JAW. Holbrook be and are hereby
appointed commissioners and w. S. Stag
gers and d. c. Ferris clerks. al d J. T Sar-
gent bailih and returning officer to hold the
said election, and are hereby required ia
publish notice Of the holding Of the same as
required above.
Resolved Fourth, That the commission
ers herein appointed make due eport of the
election so held, and the returns thereof, to
the Mayor and Board OF Aldermen at the
next regular meeting after the holding OF
the said election
Approved May 5th, 1905.
Attest: 10. FASER,
II H. j. BARNES, Clerk Mayor,
The above resolution duly adopted MAY
9th: l9O5' and recorded IL Minute BOok
D." page l1b. d, L, ], BARNES, Clerk.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
the voter, of the CITY Of Macon

To the Voters of the City Of Macon
The. Board Of Alderman OF citv OF Macon
ordered new Registration OF the Voters Of
the City for the Election on June 9Th, 1903.
Having been appointed City Registrar. the
Book will be open at my store On West
side of Jefferson street until and including
June 9th, 10 8. W. d. CLARK,
City Register,
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Attention OF our readers are called
to the advertisement of Mr.. L. B.
Johnson, who has opened up the on
ly up-to-date barber shop Macon
has ever had, and It's equipment
would do credit to town of much
larger population. He will have
baths in operation shortly.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
PROGRAM.

Thursday, June Literary Society Exhi-
bition $50 p. m, Anniversary of the Philo.
technic Society,
Friday, June 2-Literary Society Exhibit
ton $50 pm, Anniversary OF the Dialectic
Society,
Saturday, June 3.-Class Day. II a, M,
Junior Debate for Alumni Medal, $50 p. m,
Senior Glass Exercises
Sunday, June Ali Il. M, Sermon by Rev
A. Il. Curry, DID,, Mempuis, Tenn, $50
p M, Sermon before the Y. NJ. c. A.. DR..
Curry,
Monday, June 5-Alumni Day. IL n. M,
Addresses from Alumni /, DR., w, A, Evans,
Chicago, Ill.,: 2, Prof. ], II. Connell. Dallas
Tex: 3, Prof. d, c, Hull, Mississippi Agri.
cultural College: 4, DR., w. Garner, Univer.
sity of Illinois. 43o p. M, Battalion Drill
and Dress Parade, $40 p, m. Alumni An.
nual Address, H. W. Houston, Aberdeen,
Miss.
Tuesday June 6--Commencement Day. II
m, Annual Address by Hon. T. T. Sssou,
Wiuona, Miss, Delivery of Medals and Di-
plomas. 3 p. n.,Laying of the Corner Stone
Of the Engineering Building by Hon T. b,
Franklin, Grand Master of Masons, Misss.
sinui
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Cheap Ice.

1t is troublesome to keep nickel
accounts for ice, and it would b
che per for my patrons to buy ice
tickets. fifty cents or dollars
worth at a time. | will deliver ice
morning and evening.
) 6-2m w. ID, STEWART.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Beyond Question.

For every Man with the Hoe" and there
are millions OF him, know,
II YOU look about for moment, I venture
to say you'll find
Another of sturdy type who doth from his
forehead wipe
The gathered sweat OF his labor the Man
with the A1e"-to grind!
Democrat =
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

NOTICE parties are here
i by warned not to hunt or otherwise
on the land near Cooksville on
Noxubee river and known as the Old Long
place, under and now owned by me.
j., -2m II. NJ LONG
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
FOR RENT OR SALE.

Ny residence in Macon. Pleas
antly situated and has a good grow
ing garden and fruit trees.
4.1-1m w. 2. MINOR,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Residence for Sale.

A five-room house in Macon,
pleasantly situated, four acre lot un-
der good fence. one pure water cls-
tern for family use. one for stock,
all necessary out houses. For easy
terms apply to
4-29th c. HARDIN,
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
A. & NJ. COLLEGE
7Sth Annual commencement, June
Sd to 9th, 1905,

We are in receipt of an invitation Of
the Mississippi Agricultural and Me
chanica! College to the twenty-ffth an
nual commencement and the quarter
centennial celebration of the establish
ment Of the college, on June Sd to 9th
Following is the
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
IUEl ICE

| will have carloard OF ice next
Tuesday, April 18th. and will be pre-
pared to handle it in any quantity
throughout the summer. The stan'l is
at my market in Macon. l will have
ice tickets for sale, W.. D. STEWART
apl8-tf.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Russell Wilkes.

The above gamed stslliOn's book Is now
full and for The sake of parues living at u
distance will say that positively will take
no more mares this season except few
with Young colts. BEN. N. BoGGEss.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
JACK FOR SALE, CHEAP.

l have nice Jack which | will
sell at bargain. He is dark iron
gray, good size. smothe and all ok.
Address me at Brooksville, Miss.
care of Brooksville Mercantile Co.
apr. 22, 7. s. McLEMoRE.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
March and April

have brought LAMBERSON many new friends,
who appreciate the wonderful values he is giving.
Our goods are invested with all the style that can
be impaired to the most expensive goods, while
ours are so inexpensive. No one in Macon carries
nicer line of Dry Goods, Shoes, &c., than we do
and our prices are lower than our competitors:
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
For Sale.

40 h. p. boiler, 80 h. p. engine,
one 60cotton gin and press with
suction, two 36 in. mill rocks.
Every thing in good order.
Price $9j0.00.
BEssEMER GIN & GRIsT MILL,
Bessemer, Ala.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Dry Oods,

Our line in this department is very
complete. We are showing all OF the
latest things in Silks, Organdiea. Mulls,
Lawns. etc.
Our Silk Dot Mousseline at 25c the yard
Our n inch 0rgande al 25c the yard
Our AZ inch Brillantine at SOC the yard.
Our 40 inch White Lawn,
very sheer, the l5c kind loc the yard.
Clothing.
Our line of Boys Suits cannot be beat
en- in price or pattern and our line o.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
The Macon Beacon.
D. C. FERRIS. Publisher.
Saturday, May 27s 1905.

Three diamonds. valued at 500, 900,
cut from the largest stone eyer brought
to this country. were stolen from Tif-
fany & Co.. New York, last week.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Mammoth Oak Stock and Poul.
try Farm
Rhode Island Reds and Partridge
Wyandotte chickens
Duroc Jersey and Poland China
pigs. The bsst that money could
buy.
A limited number oieggs for sale.
Pigs now ready to ship.
Mrs. N. E. DkUPREE,
3 Cat Mayhew MISE.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
CTRAYED.

From Mrs. f. A. Windham's lot, three miles
west Of Stone, Ala, one light bay horse,
about four years old, lett hind foot white
up to ankles, brand on left hip and foretop
has been sheared of. will pay damages.
ETC.. to anyone taking up such animal.
Write CT phone d. n. COCKRELL.
Jett, Ala,
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Lauderdale
Springs.
SEASON n OPENS
MAY 18th, 1905.

CAPT W. P ELLIS and wife, for many years propretors
of Baily Springs Ala will be in charge of this celebrated
watering place The and general accessories will be
npon an elevated and greatly improved STYLE
Mrs LINTON Matron of Verona High School, assisted by
college pupilsyoung ladies of high character supern
tend the dining room and dormtores. For erms address,
Lauderdale Springs Hotel 4 Water Co.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Mems Clothing is the cheapest In the
city.
Skirts.
We have added a complete line of
Misses Skirts to our fast growing Skirt
department Our line Of Ladies' Skirts
from 81 to $40.
Shoes.
"Crosssett" for men and boys and
Smith Sterling for Ladies and Misses are
hard to beat If you care style and fit
come to see us.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
Cures all Coughs. and sxpels Colds frea
the system by gently moving the bowels.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27

Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs
for Sale.
Foundation stock the best. pure strain,
line bred:
Eggs from pen No. 1, 81. so for 10.
Eggs from pen No. 2. ST., 90 for 49,
GEo. b. CLEMENT,
apl1-2m Macon, Miss,
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
Money to Loan.

Seven per cent. intersst on farm
lands. Fiys ysArs time. Apply or
write to H. H. BROOKS, JR.,
apl15-lt. Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
LaCes and EmbrOideries.

LaCes and EmbrOiderieS.
We are still in the lead in these goods.
Our line of Orientals cannot be beat IN
design and price. Our IS inch Embroi-
derry, with beading at the edge, just the
thing for corset covers, only CSC the I'D.
Millinery.
We are still keeping two trimmers busy
all OF the time and in spite of increasing
competition we are doing more than ever
before.
Macon beacon., 1905-05-27
FAIR WARNING

FAIR WARNING.
No hunting or otherwise trespassing al
owed on any land OW ned or controlled by
un lersigned, g. B. AUGUSTUS,
april.2-tf W. b. AUGUSTUS.