The Tupelo journal., 1905-12-08

The publisher of the Journal extends
thanks for a lot of backbones which
we're sent in from the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nunnelee, through the
kindness of Miss Ella Nunnelee.
Uncle Bob Wade of the first district
was down to settle up with the county
Wednesday and did not forget 10 leave
| substantial evidence of his appreciation
Of this paper. Uncle Bob is n of
the veterans who have made this county
what it is.
The publisher of the Journal and his
| ! etter half are indebted to Mr.. and Mrs.
). C Vaughn for a lot of pork sausage
| which came at a very opportune time.
1t is are that a newspaper man can
dine so sumptuously. Our thanks are
extended.
Two of Lee county's boys were be-
fore the board of medical examiners
at the last meeting at Jackson and
stood examination for license to prac-
ice medicine in Mississippi. The young
men were Taylor Dabbs of Shannon
and Charlie Caffee of Verona. Both
made most excellent marks.
Among those who have made good
showings with their hogs this year we
note 7. J.. Deaton who last week
killed two seven months pigs that
weighed 1873 and 1873 pounds. 1t pays
to rush young stock and the hog that
IS killed under twelve months of age
pays better than n killed later.
The members of the board of super
visors went to Nettleton Wednesday
for the purpose of making an examina-
ton of the iron bridge which has just
been constructed for the county by the
Nashville Bridge Co They found the
work fully up in every particular to the
specifications and contract.
Mr.. j. NJ. Nunnelee killed two pigs
during the cold weather that netted
900 pounds at fifteen months old. This
country cant be beat for hogs when
you have the right man to push them
Mr.. Nunnelee understands the value of
good stock and keeps his place well sup
piled with them.
The announcement of the death of
Mr.. w. ]. Kennedy at his home south
east of Verona was received here Wed
nesday morning. Mr.. Kennedy died
from the effects of pneumonia after a
short illness. Mr.. Kennedy was a
good citizen, an honest man, kind faith
! err and husband and his death is regret
ted by all who knew MIN
In another column will. be found the
advertisement of the sale of Mr. f. f.
Filgo who offers all of his stock, inclu-
ding horses, mules, cows, hogs, house
hold goods and etc. at his residence at
Chesterville December 18th. Mr.. Fill
go sells out for the purpose of moving
to Ecru, Pontotoc county, where he
will embark in the livery business. We
regret to lose Mr.. Filgo and his estim-
lble family as citizens of the county
| and hope they may find apleasanthome
in their new location.
The Board of Control on Tuesday
| elected Messrs j. @. Poindexter of
Noxube county and John Livingston,
of Sherman to appraise the states
property during the month of January
| These gentlemen will visit the farms of
the state and take an inventory of all
real and personal proI erty and make
report to the legislature during its ses-
sion. Messrs Poindexter and LivingS-
! ton are gentlemen of experience and
splendid judgement and capacity and
will render the state good service.
The many friends Of Willie Lusby
will be surprised to learn that he is
now a benedict, having been married
on the evening of November the 18th
to Miss Grace G. Pulk at jackson, Tenn
Rev. Mcdonald of the Presbyterian
church pronouncing the ceremony. The
marriage took place on the anniversary
of the chrystal wedding of Mr.. and Mrs
Wilks and the occasion was n of the
many congratulations with a liberal
number of presents to both the older
and younger bridal party. Our best
wishes are extended.