The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-06
Snrtal attn 1rrsnnal

| w. H. Gregory of the fourth district
was in Monday and took occasion to
extend his subscription to the Journal
until 1907 Mr.. Gregory reports crops
in fine condition in his section.
Sam P. Walker left Tuesday morning
for Pecos Valley in Southern Texas
where he has purchased several sec
lions of lands. Mr.. Walker will be
away for the next three months.
Mr.. J. w. Barnes was a welcome
visitor to our office last Friday, and
had the name of his sister-in-law, Miss
Eta Martin, placed on oursubscription
list, which favor we greatly appreciate.
Miss Patterson of Arkansas, who has
been the guest of Mr.. j. L.. Rains and
family the past few weeks went to Egg
vile Wednesday with Mr. B. F. Melon
aid to remain some time visiting rela-
tiVes in that community.
Robert Sims, who represents the Cor
NTH Clothing Co. in Alabama, is at
home for a few days. Robert says
that the best crops he has seer any
where are in Lee county and is not
surprised to find them here.
Capt. w. N. Hughes, U. S. A. open
ed a station for the enlistment of re-
cru is for the Army at Hotel Tupelo
placing Corporal w. B. Myers in charge.
The Captain seems pleased with the
prospect of success in this city.
We regret that we have been unable
to accept the several invitations to be
present at the big dinners given on the
fourth. The county had quite a num-
Der and it was with regret that we
could not accept every invitation ex-
tended.
Mrs. Mahlon Brown received on
Thursday afternoon in honor of Mess
DANES S. j. Richey, j. l.. Lucas, j..
w. Eckford, Misses Shearer and Brown
A large number of ladies called during
the afternoon. Delightful refresh
ments were served.
The Conference of Aberdeen District
of the M. E. Church, South met at
Amory on last Friday. Rev. T. W.
Lewis, S. T. Harkey, w. M. Morris
of Shannon and Cook Adams of Ches-
terville. and Revs. Fly and Gedoy of
Verona attended.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
E. Porter as a candidate for city treas
urer at the insuing municipal election
Mr. Porter is too we'll known to the
people of Tupelo to need commentator
at our hands. AS treasurer of the city
he would render a faithful and Efficient
service and a true accounting OF all
funds that would find his way into his
hands. He would appreciate any as
sistance rendered hin
1t was our pleasure to meet our es-
teemed young friend, w. w. Simonton
who was making his home in Jackson
Mr.. Simonton has ben engaged in real
estate business for several years and
owns some very valuable tracts of tim
bered lands in south Mississippi. His
friends in Lee county ara gratified to
know that success has followed him in
all his business ventures.
A great many of our. readers who
were formerly acquainted with her.
will learn with sorrow OF n death OF
Mrs. Lou Strong, which sad event &C.
Cured at her home in Shawnee Okla
homa recently. Mrs Strong was a
sister of Rev. j H. jenkins, OF near
Bissel, and formerly resided in Lee
county. where she is still fondly rerlem-
bered by many of the older inhabitants
for her many admirable traits OF char
acter Tit ereaV nave our
in their deep sorrow.
Superintendent Henkel of the Fish
Hatchery has just returned from q
trim to Washington where he was called
bv the head of the department. When
| Mr.. Henkel arrived he was notified
that It was the desire of the department
TO send him to Alaska for the purpose
ofsestabiishing a hatchery there. Mr..
Henkel will leave before a great while
to his new position in the northwest
| While it will be a much more lucrative
| place than the n here ne regrets to
leave Tupelo where he has formed many
! pleasant associations. We dislike 70
lose Mr.. Henkel but trust ne may De
nleasantly situated in his e position.
4 new Superintendent viii be assigned
to the hatchery here