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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-06
FROM THE REBUKE OF ELIHU.
THE son OF BARACHEI..
THE HI'ZiTE. no nom


have heard the command of Thy
words. saying
| am clean. without transgression:
! am innocent. neither Is there iniUiii-
~ in me.
Behold. he Gndeth occasions against
me:
He counteth me for his enemy.
Behold, ! will answer thee. in this
thou art not Just
For God is greater than man
Why dost thou strive against him?
For he giveth not account of any
of his matters
For God speaketh once, yea.
twice though man rcgardeth # not.
In dream, i'm vision of the night
When deep sleep faleth upon
men.
Then he openeth the ears of men.
And sealeth their instruction:
That he may withdraw man from
his purpose
And hide pride from man.
If there be with him messenger.
an interpreter. one among a thous-
\ and.
To show unto man what is right
for him.
Then he be gracious unto him.
and saith,
Deliver him from going down to
the pit.
have found a ransom
His flesh shall be freshcr than
lchid's;
He returneth to the days of his
youth;
He prayeth unto God. and he is
| favorable unto him.
And restoreth unto man his right
eOusness
Thinkest thou THIS to be thy right?
| Or sayest thou: My righteousness
is more than Gods?
What profit shall have. more
than if had sinned?
Look unto the heavens and see:
And behold the skies, which are
higher than thou.
If thou hast sinned, what doest
thou against him?
And if thy transGressions be null
tiplied. what doest thou unto him?
If thou be righteous, what giyest
thou him?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-06

Trunks and light hauling I'm 20
minutes notice at any hour during
he day Phone lis.
s. H. MILCHEB x COMPANY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Death of Rocco Misso.

The death Of Rocco Misso on Sunday
night last, after an illness of several
years. removed one Of the oldest citi-
zens of Macon he having settled here
several years before ,he war. lie had
been preceded here by an uncle. Peter
Misso and another relative. AndrewMa-
marco. who was killed in Macon shortly
after the war and was the iirst person
buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery at
this place.
Rocco Misso was born on the island
of Sicily October It'll, 1871, and when
eleven years of age went to sea and at
the age of sixteen came to America
Shortly after the war he married his
cousin. daughter Of Peter Misso, who
survives him, together with seven chill
dron. Mr.. Misso, through long aud
eventful life sustained an enviable rep.
utation Tor honesty and uprightness,
and it was the testimony of one Of the
boys TO the Rev. Mr., Thames, who Off
ciated at the funeral that he never
heard his father USE an oath. The re-
mains were buried on Monday afternoon
in the Oud Fellows cemetery. THr
BEACON whose first editors held the
deceased and his fellow country and
kinsmen in high esteem, extends sin,
cero sympathy to the bereaved family
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Kittio Cox left for home in c.
lumbus this week
Mrs, W. +. Scales is in Gulfport for
the encampment
Mrs J. G. Horton and James are
home from Crawford
Rev aal Mrs. j, II. Back are visit.
ing relatives in Mobile.
Misses Mary Bush and Mary Tyson
are homo from StarksvlIe,
Miss Mamie Cline attended this week
the State Normal at Columbus.
Mrs. W. w Shannon and Loyle
have returned from Lauderdale,
Mrs, N. Scales and Miss Mabel Scales
returned Thursday from Biloxi.
Ruby Cockrell and Hazel Scales have
returned from Laudcrdalo Springs,
Mrs Rhodes Of Columbus was the
guest this week of Miss Willie Allen.
Mis-. w, F. Patty, Misses Emmie and
Estelle Patty leave Sunday for Biloxi
Mai. B. ], Allen, looking well and as
young as he did ten years ago, Is in Ma
con.
DR.. and Mrs. S, H, Hill Of Carroll
ton, Ala, are visiting the familyof Mr.
Jno. Carr
Mrs J w. p, Boggan Of Tupelo,
we're the guests this week Of Mr., and
Mrs Jno Carr
Ms. Mamie Herman and infant
daughter, of IIattiesburg,are the CUES 3.
Of Mrs, Nose llolberg.
Mrs. Gibson Of C6rinth and Mrs
Ratliff of Birmingham, spent part OF
the week with Mrs d. Ovens.
Mrs. J. c. Downer and little son arc
at Lauderdale Springs, We hope Mrs
Downer's health will improved,
Misses Rowena and Myrtle Green, q
Jackson, are the guests of their sister,
Mrs. NJ. I. Harvey at Hotel Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt Jones, Jr,' Mr.
and Mrs Shelf Skinner, Mrs. L. V
Ames and Mrs Clarey are spending th'
weel, at Mr.. Mahorner's place
Mrs Gus Mcleod entertained OF
Wednesday for her sister, Mrs. Peel o
Ohio and Miss Annie Jones OF Brooks
vile Progressive dominoes was play
ed. Refreshments in two courses wer
served.
Mrs. w. NJ. Jones and Mrs, W M
Jones, Jr., gave an elegant aiternoo'
reception on last Friday for Mrs Clare,
Of Rell Bust'c Tenn, and Mrs Shel
kiascr ever one hundred guest
! were invited.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21

Fire DESTROYED on Tuesday night the
Bryson oil home half a mile east of Ma
con. The house was occupied by Mr..
Mat Edwards, whose family had gone
on visit to Laurel, Miss. Mr.. Ed
wards and his brother, Edward, who
had arrived in Macon from Laurel the
day before, ate supper about O'Clock
and came to town, and at . o clock the
neighbors saw flames bursting from the
roof in the rear of the house, and the
flames gained such Roadway that no
part of the furniture was saved, he
house was owned by the children of the
late W. W, Deale, and was insured for
$4,000 Nj Edwards had $3.50 insur-
ance on his furniture, The house was
built in 1856 by the late Jas. BrYson,
and has always been considered one Of
the show. places Of Macon,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
A Relic of Ante -BelIum Days Gone.

The old Bryson homestead was des-
royad by fire last Tuesday evening
about nine O'Clock. 1t was the proper
ty foil the heirs Of W, W. Deale. 1t
had passed from the Bryson owners to
J, G, H. Jones, thence to Mr. W w,
Deale and was occupied by him and his
wife at the time Of their death. The
house was one of the few elegant ante
bellum homes left, and its passing away
is in keeping with the step Of the de-
cade of the frey spirits Of early Mssis
sippi History, that will soon be gone.
This old homeswas insured in the Fire
underwriting Agency Of T. j. Evans.
for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Deal S
children.
For good safe and reliable protection
against fire call on 7 j. Evans,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Smith Jackson.

a party Of relatives and friends went
to Columbus Sunday evening to be
be present at the marriage Of Mr.. Vivian
5 jackson of this place to Miss Minnie
Smith. The ceremony took place at
$50 pm, The happy couple returned
on the II 0 clock train and are ut home
at the Simpson House.
Vivian has many friends who con-
graduate him on winning bride Of
such rare accomplishments We wish
them much happiness and success
through life
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Stomach TrnubIe. and Continuation.

No one can reasonably hope Tor good
digestion when the bowels are const.
pated Ir, Chas Baldwin Of Edwards
VILE. III says, suffered from cronic
constipation and Stomachc troubles for
several years, but thanks to Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets am
almost cured. = Why nor get a pack
age Of these tablets and get well and
stay welll Price 25 cents. For sale by
Ed NJ Murphy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Coming

The man from Kahn will be with
Patty Bros, Macon, Miss, Monday,
July 10th, at which time you can
place your order for new Suit or Over
coat Our travelling statesmen thorough
1y understand every branch Of tailoring
they can advise you and take your
measure accurately, We guarantee to
fit you perfectly. Your order will be
appreciated by PATTY BROS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21

said Kelly. Pope & Rather. are kept in
good and proper state of repairs free
from cracks and breaks for period Of
five years from this date at the expense
Of the said Kelly, Pope & Rather. Said
bond to further provide in event Of their
failure to carry out its provisions. and
the city is enforced to bring suit. IL
the city shall be successful, in that
event, the said Kelly, Pope & Rather
and their bondsmen are to pay the city's
reasonable attorney fees
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that
the occasion being urgent that this or
dinance shall take effect and be 10 force
from and after its passage.
= Approved this the 9Th day Of Dec.
1905. J. O. FAsER.
Attest: II, L. J. BARNES, Mayor.
Clerk,
Minute Book +. page IS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Negro Killed at Shuqualak.

A negro. son of Bobt Bansieid, living
on Mr.. Weyburn Hoard place was
found dead along side the railroad track
near the depotin Shuqualak Wednesday
morning, and it is supposed That do
came to his death by falling from The
southhound passenger train. The side
of his head was crushed in from the con
tact with cross-ties The body was
identified a short time after being found
and his father was notified. and he me
and carried tie body to the ab we named
place, Mayo Yarc2ky held an inquest
and returned a verdict about as above
.tated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

The Estate ! Chancery Court
No. 2S04 Of yof NOXubee Co.,
Ino. B. Cotton T. decd Hiss,
Letters of administration having been
granted to the undersigned as administra-
tor OF said estate by the clerk OF said
court, on July 10th, 1906, notice is hereby
given requiring all persons having claims
against said estate to have the same pro-
bated and registered by said clerk within
one year from this date, In default OF which
said claims Will be barred
This July #, 1906.
JAMES D. COTTON,
Administrator,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
NAiire 10 CnnlracInrs.

The state of Mississippi, Noxubee County.
The Clerk of this Board is hereby di-
reCted to advertise for sealed proposals for
the erection Of a bridge across the Slough
in Wsodwards Creek Swamp on the Shu-
qualak and Fairfield Road
In accordance with the above will re-
ceiye bids at the office OF the Chancerv
Clerk until 10 o'clock a. m. on Monday the
9Th day of August, A. D., 1905
Witness my hand and seal this July 9Th,
1906.
4, 7. DoRRoH, Clerk.
By |, l., DORRoH, d. G.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

On Sunday, July 18th, 1906, IA of
the 1SG members Of the Methodist
church in Macon were missed from both
services, while only II of the entire
membership attended both services.
There were no other services in town.
Description 25 fathers, As mothers, II
miscellaneous, Of those present 9
were fathers, y mothers and p miscel-
laneous. Any information that may
lead to the recovery of the lost will be
gratefully received
VIM. DUREN, Pastor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
The StOrk.

A fine boy was born last Tuesday to
Mr.. and Mrs W, V. FAINT at Newton
A girl, also fine, to Mr.. and Mrs.
C. c. Clay at DR., Davis infrmary in
Columbus.
A ten pound.boy arrived at the home
Of Mr.. and Mgs Henry Doss last Mon
1oy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Z. T. DORRoH. Clerk.
By |. L.DoRROH,D,C

The State of Mississippi, Noxubee County,
The Clerk Of this Board is hereby au.
thorized and directed to advertise for seal
proposals for the delivery of 10 cords OF
oak, ash or hickory wood at the Noxuboe
County Poor House about one mile east OF
Macon. Mississippi. on Or before the LIST
day Of November, 1906.
la accordance with the above | will re-
ceiye bids at the office Of tho Chancery
Clerk until 10 O'Clock a, m, on Monday the
9Th day OF August A, d, 1906
Witness my hand and official seal this
July 9Th, 1906.
4. T. DoRROH, Clerk
BY |. l.. DORROU.D. &.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Notice to Creditors.

The Estate / Cbancery Court
No. 2s01 Of }of Noxuboe Co.,
James NJ. Jackson, decd Miss.
Letters testameutarv of the last will and
testament Of the said deeedent, having
been on July 25th, 1906, granted to the un-
dersjgned by the clerk Of said county, no.
tIce Is hereby given requiring all persons
having claims aganilt SAID estate to have
the same probated and registered by said
clerk within one year from this date, in de-
fault Of which said claims will be barred
This July 18th. 1906.
JOHN A. TYSON,
Executor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
The Macon Beacon
0caI and Personal.

onar,unt of illness Mr. Harry Fer
r...[ Decatur, Ala is at home,
Mr. Henry Herman Jr, Of Hattics-
ars visiting relatives in the city,
Nh Ed. Edwards of Laurel, is spend
ga .ev days with relatives in the
county
NuIos Lee, of Macon, hasBJecn
pending the past few days in the city,
Co0mau. Dispatch,
Mr. Fisher Amos returned last week
stom tueago with his daughter, Annie
Ella, ad has been confined to his room
nce
Mr. g. NJ, Flynn, who recently
aoycIui- family to Memphis, Tenn,
als b.cn IN Macon ON business for the
slutwgrk.
AIR Juo W Patty will leave next
i WEE bI.r South Mississippi ON a pro-
Il 2ecliug tour with a view Of locating in
at.oc1on.
nudge Jno L. Burrage, Of Shuqua-
j. "as in the city Monday We re-
Fello hear from him of the illness of
4 pr 'nrand his little son.
4 Mr. IIanry Minor spent the first half
OF t.H week in Macon taking short va
cation He reports the work Of index
"8 the code as about half completed,
Mr. Milton Love, who got his Lee
crushed in a thrashing machine last
"ee. Vas moved to Macon and is at
4 le residence Of Mr.. W, l.. Fcatherson,
Jerra Clemens, who isa journcyman
lnachlnst, is at home on 4 vacation
n lie has been working for several months
past n the l.. & N. shops at Louisville,
i Hy
IosJoIIlce Inspector Anderson Of
4 Washington has been in town several
13'S tins week looking into some com
p'a1,s that had been registered at
"'1IguHters by the patrons on one Of
theoulcs.
i W w Shannon spent several days
" 'oIport, Miss, last week, and as
usual when on prospecting tours, made
some heavy investments, this time in
lea' estate lie believes that Gufport
'0e coming city of the south.
a Iois is fine water melon year and
"e'ons weighing from forty to fifty
q F'o0Ia are common. Mrs, w. S. Stag
s''S claims to have raised the largest
"1J0'og over SO pounds. He has the
''''ha OF the Beacon for big one
Inc usual services will be held at tn,
A o"p0sI Church Sunday morning an(
H 9e'lhg At the close of the molnin,
''Hon the ordinance of baptism will
h y administered ia eight candidates wht
n ""'l Tue church during the meeting
',eghlly held at Concord.
n considerable Improvement is now be
"S made in the residence portion of tn
i IVY Mr N Scales is having boi't
w ICON cottage on the lot recent
S''Snl Rom the lyceum Company, MI
,'unon II boarding house or hote
Tue Simpson House lot and W. L
l''N Is contemplating bu'ldin
dence.
"r W. B. Butler Of Lynn Greek
: "N u town Lhis week attending circu
o''' and following tho example Q
DS good men had his name cpterc
:" Tue Subscription list OF TnE IEAcor
- informed us that the notice whic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Many Delightful
Summer Resorts

with the most picturesque surround
ing with miuera' WA ers in abundance,
and 'hrim fun Of Summer rcstfulness'
are located in the Highlands and noun
tains of Tennessee and North Georgia,
along the lines of the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
For Sale or Rent.

Nice home in BrooksvIle now occu
pied by Mr.. sam Cunningham Appl,
to Mas. JOSIE HAMILTON
Ne tell p Ave. Meridian, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
HEADQUARTERS.
Washington County E. N. Thomas Club,
Bank Of Washington Building.
GREENYlLLE, MISS.
HEADQUARTERS.

WASHINGTON Comfy nresents 70
YOU as her candidate for Cover
Inor or our beloved State. her fav-
orito son. E. \ Thomas now
Sneaker Of fine house Of Ronreser-
Itatiyes.
While the election i, more than
q wear removed. rtbe canvass has
hoon nrocinitotod - Orr candidate
ovnocts if oIoctad to he cboson
Inv fine electors Of HTississinni A.
| tar ! fnlI fairand free discussion
discussion IF fine i.,ros baforo
Thorn. and NOT bv q cIimo or fac-I
tion or yat of mon n,boyo onfriors
arc roodv made
We osl, cor,. oor,o.4 oo,s,do,o
t;oo of tbacIain,so fr \ Tboma.
bolioying that if will bo followed
hr ii. aroction Wa croir, tbo+bo|
l. Az. MON fo, Covor,or of ,r,s.
i.si,.ni far tbo foIIowina reasons.
~ ITo il , man t6ororcbIv
vor.ad in State offairs olive to tbo
;nto,.ost, of NTississinni which no !
bo. roy;rary ond f,itbfrIIv .a,,voa
for many wears
2,d Ho l. ro4 man If local
ftr mar docs bo ronrasor4 q snoc,ol
interest bpt is known tbrouobont
tho .tato wboso ,.qriors interests
10 H., ,,, +or;oIr,. .oosorvaJ
AL lie is ,ino +, voor. Inf
vira,.ns in meotool and +, fine
Jooouciation Of fine vronu and
snnnort Of tbo ,irbt
IN No man Il. mora cI,saIv
identified with tbe lone and suc-
aa.sr9I ,truoole for ncpitentja,y
roform vat thisis but one servlcn
ronlorod his State
5th. His legislative services to
Inn, nnblic schools and COLLEGES,
extending tbronob neriod Of
fourteen roor. and osneciaIIv to
tbe industrial Institute and Col
Iooc. of which every NIississippian
feels m,tIv nroud. instances nota-
Ih1o tbis community If intorosts
9Th. Tie is broad in M, views
no+ wr9nped mn in any one theory
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Mr.. Webb Re- Elected.

Mr.. II, B, Webb was reelected SUI
perintendent of the Macon Water and
Light Plant at a meeting If the board
and mayor Of aldermen Thursday night
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Issuance Of Bond. for Building Jail.

Board of Supervisors,
July Term, A.D,, 1906 I
The State of Mississippi, NoNubee County.
Whereas for the purpose OF erecting a
new Jail house for NoXubee County 1t is
necessary to provide fund of Twenty
Thousand Dollars In addition to the Orii-
nary revenue Of said County, the Board Of
Supervisors has determined to raise said
fund by the issuance of 20 year per cent
bonds OF the County OF NoXubee as pro-
yded by Section 81 of the Annotated
Code 1892 as amended by Chapter 1875 OF the
Acts OF 1900.
The Clerk of tins Board Is hereby direct
ed to make publication that such bonds
VIII be issued in the manner prescribed by
Section ~ OF the Annotated Code OF 1892,
The State OF Mississippi, NoXubee County,
|, 4. I. Dorroh, Clerk OF the Chancery
| Court 10 and tor the above named County
and state do hereby certify that ths above
and foregoing is q true, correct and perfect
copy OF the order OF the Board OF Superyi-
/ sors mace and entered on Its minutes az
! the ;ulv IONS meeting there Of and truly
enrolled in Minute Book Is page III.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
said Board nj my Office In the City OF Ma
I'm. Mississippi, this the 9Th day OF July
/ A. u, 1906,
Il, /. DoRRou. Chancery Clerk
SEAL BY |. 'LDoRR0H, u. Z.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21

Get nice roast ut Rogers Il Co.'S. III
ce2ts per pouud.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21

For awhile we will sell beef roast at
: cents per pound, ROGERS IL Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21
Board of Aldermen.

The following amounts were allowed
lat the adjourned meeting held July 9TH,
1906
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-21

All parties are hereby warned not
- fish in the Mcintosh lake. This ap.
plies to everyone.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-05-09
nd will carry that amount over

by taking new papers, and so an
othor cotton crop is the only renl.
edy. Just go il is with lhe devil
tie !s a cunning rl1 "ttfu,rv
headed" fellow. jle al:""s Nou.:u
go to prea hung fer paSt;lnu and
tells you the preacher is 81 hypr-
critic and that a man ran't live n
Christian, Ha sllDWe lon to In.,l
good sometimes, but ke.rs enough
back on the ol6 d"bt II claim lour
soul when you die. iie Is IL sharp
old "coon" and thcr, has never
been but one person hr coa!d nnl
tempt in some way or other, Mnd
that is Jesus Christ, tho son of
David.
Mr.. and Mrs n. M. Norris are
on an extended VISIT TO relatives
at Vance, S. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry Gary and
Mr.. Young, of this place. visited st
Pickens the goth ut.
The school at this Dlaco closed
OIL the 9th uit., aud tho teacher,
Miss Mary Hughes, returned to
hor home at Richland.
The school at Norris also closed
on the 9th ult, and the teacher,
MIR. Il. A. Gentry, closed his night
school at Cateechee. There were
three gold medals awarded in the
night school for the three best
spoilers in the three different
classes. A son of Mr.. G.. w How
ard, Garlin and Nettle leopard
were the successful ones. The
teacher, Mr.. Gentry, gave ore Of
the medals, the superintendent Of
Norris mil, Mr.. w.. NJ. Sherard,
one, and tho Norris Cotton Mill
Go one.
Married at Cateechee, on last
Sunday at 9 o'clock a. m., Miss
Mary M. Stephen. and Mr.. Oscar
Revis, j. Alonzo Brown, ESQ Off.
ciating. May tho young couple
have a pleasant journey through
life ia our wish. B.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-05-09
A Beautiful Home Wedding.

The country home of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. +. Farmer vas tho scene
of Il memorable event on Sunday
nite:n"on, Goth u1t. Miss Leila,
TO-" second daughter Of TIE house.
and Mr.. Lawrence Cis-on were
i'cI in marriage. The pnrlor.
here quite - number ut friends
and relatives of tho family were
gathered TO witness the ceremony,
was beautifully dt cDrateu with
ferns and rvses.
The bride was lovely in white
silk, and as the soielan words w~re
spoken by Rev. Arthur ChrlstoDher
that made her a wife, all present
felt that MIR. Cisson had won for
himself prize whose price is far
above rubies.
Mrs. Cisson is highly connected
on 10th fathers and mothers side,
her mother b~ing q Blsssin,;amr,
one Of South Carolina's Oldest and
beat known families, and Miss
L"i!u has shown by hor many
noble characteristics that she is
Of Dnblo birth. She has lived all
her life among us end the writer
having known her sincs childhood,
knows that a purer or nobler heart
never bndded Into Womanhood.
She has won many friends by little
acts Of kindness. Truly, Mr.. Cis.
son has won one Of Pickens coun.
ty's most noble and popular daugh-
tors.
He, Lawrence, is a son Of Mr..
|Terril Cisson, another Of South
Carolina best families. We all know
th.dt Lawrence is good boy and
numbers his friends by the score
and he has shown by his thorough
ness Of character that he is we'll
worthy of the prize ho has won.
Their many friends wish them a
happy and prosperous life and
trust that no shndow will over dim
their horizon now so brightly il.
Illuminated.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-05-09
Letter From Cateechee.

Cotton and Corn will be- ready for
the plow and hoe in q few more
days. The grass has already put in
it's appearance and farmers will bo
busy until they get done laying
by.
Wheat, as general thing, is
looking we'll, and the writer ID
glad to See it, as cornbread al.
ways did scratch our throat.
Happy is the farmer who has
plenty OF wheat in his garner,
corn III his crib and meat IN his
smokehouso. He can say to the
dealer in the west, "go thy way
and at some more convenient time
I will call for thee.'
What has become Of tho old. time
farmer who used to have 80 many
nice home.raised hams hanging
up in his smokehouse, who would
smoke them with corncobs2 His
stock was fat and his crib full o.
corn--not "nubbins' like we have
now. What a contrast in fifty
years ago and now. Well, what
is the cause of it? We will an
swer the question by saying, cot
ton and lazlnoss. The rising gen
Grafton is'too..much afraid of hare
work. They don't prepare tbei,
crop right at the beginning, dom
break the land deep enough, ant
many other things they lack
Again, they depend on the lie,
system too much and don't rails,
enough of home supplies, and the,
big cotton crop is the only thint
that will bring ready cash in til,
fall to meet that lien: then it. vii
lack little of paying up, but tn
creditor is O. good, clever fellow