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The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
NOEL DAY AT LEXINGTON
Holmes County Citizens Will Celebrate in Grand and
Patriotic Style, the Nomination of Her Dstn-
guished Son September IL.
THE DAYS PROGRAM Is AN ELABORATE ONE.

The citizens of Holmes county
are naturally very much elated
over the fact that the county's
favorite son. Hon. E. F. Noel, is
to be the next governor of Mis-
sissippi, and to show their ap-
probation of the honor conferred
upon Mr.. Noel and upon the
county they are going to cele-
brate the event in royal style on
Thursday, Sept. 18th. The Gel
ebration will occur in Lexington,
Mr.. Noel,s home town, and the
people of Mississippi have been
extended a cordial invitation to
be ptesent.
A meeting of the citizens of
Holmes county was held at Lex
ington last, Monday, at which
time many patriotic addresses
were made by prominent local
citizens congratulating the peo-
pie of Holmes county and the
State at large upon having cleo
ted such a competent and con-
scientious man as Mr.. Noel as
their chief executive. Commit
tees to make arrangements for
the celebration were appointed,
and the, following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, our beloved county
bears the name of the first gov
ernor of the State of Mississippi,
and has since the year 1888 help
ed to elect every Democrat
vino has presided as chief exec
utive of Mississippi, without hav-
ing enjoyed the privilege and
honor of having furnished gov
ernor for the State of Mississippi
during all the years of her histo-
ry; and,
Whereas, our beloved and
distinguished fellow citizen, Hon.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06

E. +. Noel, has, after one of the
most memorable campaigns that
has ever been witnessed in the
great State of Mississippi, been
chosen as our next governor by
the people of Mississippi; there
fore be it
Resolved, That we, the cit
liens of Holmes county, in mass
meeting assembled, extend hear
ty greetings to the entire State
of Mississippi and do now ex-
press to them the profound
thanks and appreciation of all
the citizens of Holmes county to
all the citizens Of the State of
Mississippi for the great honor
they have conferred upon Holmes
county's most distinguished and
favorite son, and extend to all
the people of the State a most
hearty invitation to assemble at
Lexington Thursday, Sept. 18th,
1907, from twelve noon to four
p. m., and eight p. m. to IL
o'clock; and join with us in Gel
ebrating the nomination of Hon.
E. F. Noel as governor of the
State of Mississippi,
THE committee on arrange
ments have obtained the use of
the beautiful ante-bellum resi-
dence, Terrystone, and grounds,
situated near the public square,
as the place for holding the re-
ception, where music, feasting,
friendly greeting, dancing,
speaking and athletic games will
be the order of the day and eve
ming, and where all of Mississip-
pi is invited and expected to be
present. All communications
and enquiries addressed to Com
mittee on Arrangements will re-
ceive prompt, careful and cour-
teouS attention.
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Y. M. c. A. FOR TUPELo
Movement on Foot to Raise $I5..
600 to Erect Suitable Building

Messrs. F. johnson, Cashier of
the First National Bank, and S.
J. High, Cashier of the Peoples
Bank & Trust Co., have the past
week been circulating subscrip-
tion list for the purpose Of rails
ing funds with which to establish
a Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton here and to erect a suitable
building for the association.
The growth of this organiza-
ton has been wonderful through
out the country and next to the
churches no organization is do
ing half the good that is being
done by this. It's special line of
work reaches that class of young
people, especially young men
and boys, that no other organi-
zation can reach. The plan is an
attractive one, and while it is
entirely Christian in it's charac-
ter, it does not bar the young
from pleasant and agreeable
amusements. There is a spe-
cial effort made to furnish all in
the way of innocent amusements
that attract the young men and
bring them together in pleasant
and profitable social intercourse
The list carried around by Mes.
srs. Johnson and High has the
names Of nearly all our promi
nent business people. Severa
donations, or subscriptions, are
very liberal indeed and show to
what an extent some of our peo
pie are interested in the matter.
So far between nine and ter
thousand dollars have been rails
ed and the list is only a week
old. It is the purpose of those
who are pushing the scheme te
raise fifteen thousand dollars
and it is evident now that this
sum will be forthcoming. The
sums subscribed can be paid ir
cash, or in one, two and three
years, at the option of the sub
scriber. Mr.. F. Johnson has the
list at the First National Bank
and your subscription would be
appreciated. Call and make {
liberal subscription to this most
worthy cause.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
School Open. Monday

The graded schools begin the fall ses-
sion Monday next and it is desired by
the faculty and the trustees that all
children who intend to enter shall be on
hand and get graded without delay.
The new principal, Mr.. Newell, comes
highly recommended and the session
ahead of us promises to be one of good
work for the children. Prof. Langston
will be in charge of the hall which is a
guarantee that that department comes
up to the requirement. Mrs. Trice.
Miss Dozier; Miss Boggan. and Miss
Sessions, the old faculty will again be
in charge of their respective grades
and the school is to be congratulated
upon being able to retain them. Several
new teachers have been added. but we
are not advised as to who the, are.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Card of Thanks

We, the Lee County Institute feel
that we cannot dissolve without first
thanking our County and State Super
lntendents for what they have done for
US in the last four years, for we feel
that they have done their whole duty
to US.
-Four year ago Supt. Francis worked
hard to get us a four week Normal and
was successful. Mr.. Whitfield as State
superintendent sent US an able facul-
ty with Prof. A. H. Elicit as conductor.
b. L. Schumpert and Miss Woodward
as assistants in the valuable text book
instruction. The next year a complete
set OF new text books were adopted,
school was soon to open and we had
not had time to examine the books.
we realized there was so much to do
and SO little time in which it should be
done we knew not where to begin and
felt like sitting on the stool of "do-
nothing" with our hands in our pockets
and whistling Il can't, | can't" when
Prof. j. I. Wallace was sent to our aid
with such a complete and concise pro-
gram, that every difficulty was over
come and wayfarer, though he be
bind need not err therein, He was as
sisted one week of the two by Miss
Lizzette Nelson who gave very inter
estlng and instructive work in the pri-
mary department.
Last year l. l.. Vann was sent for a
two weeks stay and not only told us our
duty to our State, County and School
Superlntendents, the community in
which we lived, taught etc., but made
US feel these with various other duties.
This year we have had Prof. O. A.
Shaw, who in an interesting manner
has given much valuable instruction in
the professional line, the work we need
to be developed in most lust now.
We regret that the attendance upon
these Institutes has not been so good as
1t should have been, for we know no
| teacher could have attended them with
out having been greatly interested and
being interested would have gained
much valuable information,
| The four years work in these insti-
tutes and the county associatian would
have inspired any teacher and develop
ed them into much better if not a
| first class teacher.
Therefore be it resolved,
lst, That we, the Lee County Teach
ers in Institute assembled, desire to
express our sincere appreciation of the
untlrlng efforts of our much loved
and retiring County Superintendent
Prof. j. N. Francis. He has been faith
full in the discharge of each and every
duty incumbent upon his office, and in
retiring carries with him the highest
esteem and loyal gratitude of the
teachers of Lee county, we pray that
Gods rich benedictions may abide upon
him continually and if we should be no
more associated together as Superin-
tendent and Teachers in this world we
trust that renewal will take place in
| that brighter and better world, where
associations never break up. and where
he will receive the many stars in his
crown for the helpful service rendered
| US.
| Resolved,
! End, That copy of these resolutions
4 be sent to the Tupelo Journal and the
Mississippi School Journal for publica-
| tion.N
Miss CHARLIE l.. BoGGAN
1 MISS SALLIE KILPATRICK
MISS ANNIE DozIER
H. A. Stokes
T. M. MILAN,
d. c. LANGSToN
D. E. MCCARTHY.
/ Committee
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Too Deep for Him.

John Sharp Williams tells of
an old negro who went to a post
Office in Mississippi and offered
for the mail a letter that was
overdue the weight for a single
stamp.
This is too heavy" said the
postmaster. "You will have tc
put another stamp on it..
The old darkey's eyes widened
in astonishment. will another
stamp make it any lighter,
boss" he asked.
FOR SALE-One room cottage or
South Green Street. Will sell to sui
purchaser. Apply to H. A. Moreland
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06

Farmers to the Rescue

i Probably, no other class on the
face OF the earth are Better fix
ed materially at the moment than
the farmers Of the South. They
have enjoyed during the past
four or five years their full share
of the results of the wonderful
industrial progress of the coun-
try, creating widening markets
for their products, whether cot
ton, corn, fruits or vegetables.
In their prosperity they should
not lose sight of the influences
that have been largely response
BILE for making prosperity possi
BILE. There are indications that
they are inclined, to temporary
blindness in that particular and
are being misled by the politi-
clans into attacking the founda-
tions of wealth creation. Three
or four Southern Legislatures
lave recently committed them
selves to violent attacks upon
railroads and other corporations.
There can be but one end ii such
attacks are persisted in, and that
end wilFbe stagnation, a retrench-
ment in the operations of the
railroads and of a host of indus
tries and a consequent decrease
in the demand for farm products.
Anti-corporation legislation in
the South is dependent absolutely
upon the farmers of the South,
because it lies with them to de-
termine what kind of Legisla-
lures shall be elected. The kind
that have recently met in Texas,
North Carolina, Georgia and Ala
bama are the kind that should
not be elected. Their effects are
already manifested in a menace
to the South's material interests,
and it is time for the farmers to
get busy, to prevent a duplica-
ton OF them. It is time for the
farmers to insist upon conserva-
tism in legislation and demand
that their best interest be not as
sailed. If the farmers think for
a moment of what their plight
would be were there no railroads
they may begin to understand
why the railroads are their best
allies. Southern Farm Magizine.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
First Aid For Drowning.

1NOW ClldC Vic UclIliillS SCdSOll
has commenced the life saving
service of the United States has
issued directions for resucitating
apparently drowned persons,
says the Washington Post. The
methods prescribed are said to
be more efficacious than those
heretofore employed, resulting
in a more rapid oxygenation of
the blood and restoration of
breathing.
The face of the patient is first
to be exposed to the air, facing
the wind. Water is to be expelled
from the stomach and lungs by
turning the patient on his face,
having first separated the jaws
with a piece of wood and placed
a firm roll of clothing beneath
the stomach. Then press heavi-
ly on the back over the stomach
until all fluid has been expelled
from the mouth.
After this preliminary treat
ment comes the production of
breathing. Place the patient on
his back Keep the tongue
out to prevent it slipping back
and choking the entrance to the
windpipe. Grasp the arms below
the elbows and draw them up be
side the head. making the hands
come as near meeting as possible.
IF there are two persons in the
work, one gets astride the pa
tient, facing his head. While the
first man brings the patient s
hands toward his sides, the Sec
ond, at the moment the hands
are near the ground, leans over
with his whole weight on his
hands, the thumbs in the fingers
| in the groove of the short ribs,
pressing with great force as if he
were trying to force all the con.
tents of the chest out of the
mouth. At the end he gives 9
final thrust as violent as possible.
If no assistance is at hand anC
one person must work alone,
place the patient on his back
with the shoulders raised on {
folded article of clothing. Draw
forward the tongue and keep il
projecting just beyond the lips
If the lower jaw be lifted, the
teeth may be made to hold the
tongue in place.
Next lower the arms to the
sides and press firmly downward
and inward on the sides and il
front Of the chest over the lower
ribs, drawing toward the pa
tents head. Repeat these move
ments twelve to thirteen time:
every minute.
The limbs of the patient shoul(
be dried and rubbed firmly to
ward the body. When respira
/ ton returns, the artificial breath
ing must be continued for some
/ time. The patient should bt
stripped. wrapped in blanket.
put to bed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Noel Expresses
Undying Gratitude

+ 10 MlSSlSSlpplanS:
! The decision of the State Exc.
cutive Committee this day auth.
oritatively, declared me the
choice of the Mississippi Demo.
cracv for the highest office with.
in the gift of its people, the
governorship. This choice is
equivalent to election. Those
who gave, during the final test,
their loyal tireless and active sup
port to what my candidacy repre-
sents, will have my undying
gratitude. No effort of mine
shall be spared to make good
their expressed confidence. To
you all, especially to those who
are with me, shall look for sup
port and cou..cil in the discharge
of the difficult and highly i'm
portant duty.
With conscientious regard for
public welfare from each official
obligation will be met as it may
arise. AS to official appoint
ments my position has been made
clear by public utterances. l
will become governor without
any secret pledge or understand
ing of any kind as to any Office
fitness shall be the supreme test.
When an applicant of equal, or
superior merit is endorsed by
those who supported me, their
choice shall be my choice. No
person nor enterprise that meets
its tax and other state obliga-
tions, lives within the law, and
uses fair business methods will
have any reason to regret my
election. The powers entrusted
to me shall be ever welded in an
honest endeavor to give to all
persons and property an equit-
able share in the benefits as we'll
as the burdens of government.
The canvass was long, trying
and difficult. Those whose con-
trolling political impulse is that
of being on the winning side,
went against US soldly. How
ever, by each mans faithful per-
formance Of duty as he saw it we
won a great victory. Obstacles
were greater in some counties
than in others but every vote
counts alike. Those who gave
earnest work to reduce majorities
in counties from which nothing
else could be hoped for, equally
share in bringing success. The
press, with a help altogether un-
selfish and patriotic SO far as eff
feetive to me, largely contribute
to our victory. For those who
supported me, one and all,
wherever they may be, | again
extend my heartfelt thanks, and
assure them that no one appre-
ciates the honor more, nor will
strive harder to deserve the con-
fidence imposed. EFF. NOEL.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Notice Applicants for Examination

Applicants for admission to the |. l..
& c. will please meet me in the Super
intendent's Office at 9 O'Clock, Sept. Z,
1907, at which time an examination win
be held for said applicants. If any
young ladies wish to apply for the u.
D. C. Scholarship they may take the
examination at the same time. Appli-
cants for this scholarship must be lin
cal descendant of a Confederate SOL
der, sailor, or statesman and must be
unable to otherwise secure an educa-
tion and such statement must accom-
pany the applicants papers when mail
ed to the President Mississippi Division
U. D. C. Such male descendant may
apply for a scholarship in Millsaps
through Miss Daisy McGuinn Stevens,
Brandon, Miss.
Respectfully,
J. N. FRANCIS, Supt.
Good Printing Quick.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Handsome Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollar Building with all
Modern C0nvenierces.
SOMETHING TO BE PaOUD OF
With the Exr .,tion of Meridian, it is the
Best and Most Complete Structure
of its Kind Betweca st.
Louis and Me-. p..is.

The handsome new union sta.
ton erected by the Mobile &
Ohio and the St. Louis & Sar
Francisco Railroad Companies
has been opened to the travelling
public, and we can now boast
the handsomest and most con-
venient and up-to-date station on
the line Of the Frisco road be-
tween Memphis and Birmingham
and on the M. 60. between St.
Louis and Mobile, with the ex-
ception of Meridian, the latter
place having the best depot in
the State.
The new station presents a
most pleasing contrast with that
of the old structure erected eight
years ago, and which, at the time,
was considered imposing and af-
fording ample room to accommo-
date the passengers of both roads.
The station was erected by an
order of the railroad commission,
after considerable delay, owing
to the fact that the roads and the
commission could not get togeth-
err on the needs of the city in the
way of greater depot facilities.
After much cahsultation and the
considering ofsspecifls zsicas, the
present plan was endorsed by
the commission and the duty of
erecting the building was turned
over to the Frisco road.
The contract for the work was
awarded a St. Louis firm at a
cost OF nearly S25, 900. The time
for completion of the contract
was the first of June, but owing
to bad weather and the delay in
getting material, the new struct
ure was not finally completed un-
til August 81.
The waiting rooms are commo-
dious and afford every conve-
nience and comfort found in the
largest cities. The entire build
ing is heated with steam, and
has water works and electric
lights. The Office is a beauty and
the passenger who would be-
grudge tie price of a ticket ask
ed by Charlie Peasler or Law
Erence McLain should stay at
home. Mr.. Peasler is the affa-
BILE and obliging ticket agent OF
the Mobile & Ohio road and has
been the agent since the office
was separated from that Of the
general agent. Lawrance Nc
Lain was brought up in the bu.
siness under his father, w. O,
McLain, the general agent of the
Frisco for the past twenty years
and has been selling tickets since
he was large enough to crawl or
the high stool at the window.
The growth Of the passenger
business here has been so grea
hat all the tins of one maa i.
required to look after it, and the
road did the wise thing in ap
pointing Lawrance McLain to tn.
place.
The baggage department o.
both roads is handled by one da.
and one night man. Ernest Wy
lie is the accommodating day mar
and the equally obliging Joh1
Sanders holds the baggage dow1
at night.
In the Southern Express offic,
is found Finley Hall, the popu
lar agent Of the company here
with his two assistants, both eX-
perienced an at all time couteous
Lucien Boggan and Mr.. McClan
aghan.
The telegraph Office is in the
tower, with Mr.. Doty as day
man and Duff Cunningham tn,
night operator.
FOR MONUMEdTo-Appiy to Jno
III
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Opera House Opening

The Tupelo Opera House opens the
season of 19O7-O8 with the real musical
show 1'Toyland. An exceptionally
strong cast of recognize d musical talent
and comedy artist This is:one Of Mey-
ers and Frees strongest attractions,
and is guaranteed. NThursday sept..sl2
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06
Land for Cultivation and Clear
ing.

We have about 40 acres of land in
state of cultivation and about 80 acres
of uncleared land situated four miles
northeast of Tupelo in Mud Creek bot
tom. We will rent all or part of the
cleared land to parties who will agree
to take part of the uncleared land to
clear, giving them the first crop and ten
dollars per acre. Fine artesian water
on place. Address r. T. Brown. Saltil-
10, Route No. 2. 8-31-3t.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06

reaches the-bow of hope above
US along the way. Frankfort
(Kan. Index.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06

FOR MONUMEdT5-Appiy to Jno.
M. Dl.larl, .sa.lilio, Miss. Fine work
at.lowest prices. A card will bring him
oyoul hoMe,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-06

FOR SALE 100 acre farm and two
story brick drug store in Shannon, also
household furniture. cattle and hogs.
Address D. N. Holiey, Shannon, Miss,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

sound Others discrediJ this theory. e.~.-
that a family cOat-of-arms would have hau
tie influence on the patriots Of 1916 ID thar
selection Of a national emblem.
Although the national flag adopted IN
une 1t was not until the third of the following
December that there was a formal announce
meut OF its selection. When Paul Jones put TO
sea from Portsmouth in the Ranger he ran The
dag TO the masthead of the ship-this was lis lnI-
tai use-and on the vessel of the doughty sea-
man it became terror to English shipping.
his flag can be seen In the National Museum
Washington.
As long as the original states remained
thirteen in number the plan adopted in III OF
having the thirteen stars In circle seemed sat
isfactory. After Vermont made a state. IN
1871, and Kentucky in 1892. it was deemed ad-
visabe TO place the stars IN the shape of one
constellation
A committee was appointed by Congress
in 1912 to decide a permanent design for
the flag Although several stripes had hcen
added TO the original thirteen, these were dis
carded- The members agreed to the use Of
only thirteen stripes, With the stars in the
shape Of a square. so that new ones could be
added upon the admission of new states. This
plan was formally adopted by Congress IN
1918
Flag Day! Put out your flags next Friday.
Call to mind the associations of the flag. the
glorious history in which II figured. In schools
throughout the country viii be told the story
Of Betsy Ross. In all the big cities dwellings
and Office buildings will be gay with the radi-
ant colors.
Flag Day was first observed in this coun-
try in Philadelphia at the request of the CO.
lonial Danes of America. The governor OF
New York ordered the raising of the flag over
ali schools and public buildings on June H.
1894. This was at the request of the Sons of
the Revolution Within few days IL viii be
waving from all schoohouses and housetops.
on with your hat as the flag eoes oyt
And let the heart have its
You're man enough for tear in your eye
that you viii not wipe away
Uncover the youngsters head
Teach him 10 hold II holy and high
For the sake Of its sacred deadi