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Will Accept Checks

;, | will accept checks for taxes on the
Bank of Macon, the NJ. & f. and Bank
II ,Shuqnalak, A report has been cir
4ulated that would not accept checks
out wlll be glad to receipt you for a
check on either Of the above banks.
E, E. DANTRLER.
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Mrs. Ben Allen entertained with q
most enjoyable Heart" party anc
Linen Shower for Miss Willie Allen OF
last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. w. T.
Connor, Misses Lucille Sargent and Sue
Foote were prize-winners in the gam,
played. Dainty refreshments wor,
Miss Bessie Ferris was hostess of the
Whist Club on Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Ben Allen was fortunate in carrying of
the souvenir of the game.
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WANTED-Th people to know that
! have openedup arepair shop for lev
ing machines at Harrison's store north
of Jones drug store, Can furnish
parts for all make of machines CN
me your work. Satisfaction glssn.
iced. WOOD COCKREIT,
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All parties are hereby notified mt tc
5respass on my land opposite the faf,
Ground, Any ono found shooting on
the lot will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law, w. W. SHANNON.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.
State of Mississippi, Noxubee county
In Chancery Court
Mrs, Josephine Dugan'

DtdIe OF MISSISSIPPI, NuN""
In Chancery Court
Mrs. Josephine Dugan,
No. 293S VS..
Thomas jeff Chambers, et al NJ, ,,or,,
BY virtue of decree of the Gn u: .bs
Court of said county, rendered ~ H., w, ~
above-styled cause on the 2Stn uas ,h "
October. A. d 1907, at the Octopea
term, A. D., 1907 of said Court !, .o .nI
undersigned, duly appointed o y, tbs
Commissioner of said court VIII, VI V"
I'd day December, A. D., lsVI
between the hours of eleven c'V.N .S.
m. and four o'clock p. M. sell, ~ so s,.s
front and west door Of the Gour t; nGSSt
In said Noxubee county, to the nlSn non.
bidder or bidders, 'or cash upon r yonl
ftmation) the following descr6,ea rea'
estate, situated in the county OF Nu ,,. .
zee in the State Of Mississippi, tow oni !
south-half of southwest quarter =, any ~
east two thirds of northeast quaTp.ei II, g
southwest quarter sec. Z, I. 10 H. ,o ~
containing LOG 2-S acres, more Of ,o nth,
and also the northwest quarter OF so uor
eastquarter Sec, Z, 7. 10, H. TO- ""
tanning 40. 10 acres more or less. lao
The right is reserved to wll Lofors
said lands from sale at any time uelOi n
knocking same down to q purchassei,, II, :.
the undersigned shall REGARD Wv
highest bid offered to be too low. ,,.r
Dated this the 7th day OF No NOVEL,
A. D. 1907. q. I. DoRkQn, .r
11-9-4t Special Commissioner
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(Waif.)

Snatch of Lord Cromwell jeff Davis
Davis-a touch of him,
A little of Lincoln--but not very much
of him,
Kitchener Bismarck = Germany's Will,
jupiter Chamberlain Buffalo Bill,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-30

State Auditor T. NJ. Henry made pub
lie the amounts paid in and received by
the various counties in the state res
pectively. NoXubee pays in taxes tc
the amount of $33, 800 and receives in
school funds and pensions $50, 900, pay
ing in about $4,000 more than taking out.
Some counties receive more than $1,000
in excess of their contribution; Winston
county get nearly $4,000 more than she
puts in, while Harrison leads in the CD,
posite column, paying in $685. more
she takes out
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No trespassing or hunting allowed on
land of undersigned. This applies 70
all colors and creeds.
6. B. AUGUSTUS, ST.
II, 2-2mos, W. B. AUGUSTUS, ST.
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Two Departed Worthless:

Our community lost two good a d
worthy citizens last week in the deaths
Of Uncle Bob Triplett and Uncle Yves
ley Kimbrough as they were familiarly
fnown. Both were colored men of the
Did regime and were liked and res
pected by every one, white and black
Uncle Bob has raised a large family
here, all of whom are good citizens
One of his sons, Elisha Triplett was,
few years ago, president of Alcorn
College, and is now at the head f a
large educational institution in Meridian
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All hunters and trappers and neu.
sances are hereby warned that Il
caught hunting on any of our premises
in Noxubee county they will be prose.
cuted' This means everybody.
] w. Paulette
R. D. McHenry
L. ]. McHenry
G. G. Wade
J. H Thompson
l.. B. Marshall
M. G. Chambers
]. S. Permenter
Il B, Paplette,
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Mr. X. 7. Mcleod of the Mcleod
neighborhood, has returned from Mem
phis he attended a business college tax
ng the course in cotton grading, and
Sill be on the Macon market as a cot
ION buyar for the remaider of the sea-
son.
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Call Immediately to have your Xmas
photograph made by Hardt.


Unclaimed letters remaining in Ma
con Postoffice for week ending Novem-
hor oEtb 1907
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Tresspass Notices.

The public are hereby notified that
the Foote bored week place two miles
south of Macon, is posted and the full
penalty of the law will be enforced
against all vioIators. T. W. BRAME.
Nov. 9-2mos.
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A big lot of crackers all fresh anu
nice can be found at Hardin s.
Our stock of Toys will be opened mex mex.
week. Wait and examine before IVY
ing, NovELTY STORE
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just received from New York at w
y. pa.ty's choice selection of back
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The banquet was started off when the
toast-master, H. H. Brooks, Jr., arose
and suggested toast to the host, Mr..
Coburn. Beautiful and tasty souvenirs
were presented to each of the party.
Sprightly and sparkling were the
toasts suggested and responded to, all
Of the gentlemen present making timely
responses and pretty speeches.
At about two O'Clock the banquet
came to an end and the guests all de-
parted after wishing Mr.. Coburn a de-
Eghtful thanksgiving.
On whole the affair was one of the
most brilliant ever given in Macon or
anywhere else. The menu could not
have been eXcelled, the ladies more
beautiful, the host more attentive and
he responses to the suggested toasts
more sparkling and witty.
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Thanksgiving Banquet.

One of the most elegant social affairs
that the social set has experienced III
years was the banquet given by the
young men of Macon at the Macon Ho-
tel on Thanksgiving eve. The banqu t
prepared and served by Mr.. Cobum,
the popular manager and proprietor of
the Hotel at this place. Those present
and participating were Miss Jeanne
Cooper with Mr., D. d. Patty, Miss
Amilee Russell with T. S. Borgess., the
above named ladies being the special
guests of the occasion. Others present
were: j. L. Klaus with Miss Estelle
Patty, j. N, Holman with Miss Emmie
Patty, 7, S. Murphey with Miss Holt
c, D. Featherston with Miss Evelyn
Windham, Mr. VIM. r. Witty with Miss
Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brooks.
Jr., Mr.. Wallis Cooper. Promptly at
1870 this party retired from the par
lors of the Macon German club and re-
paired to the hotel where Mrs. Cobum
met them and invited them into the
parlors. In few minutes the banquet
was announced to be in readiness. when
the entire party were invited into the
spacious dining room.
MENU.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

State Of Mississippi, Noyubee .osatg
In Chauctry Court
Mrs. Htrlie a. Cromwell Fl ALL,
nNnS
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Cream of Tomatoes
Olives Celery Chow Chow
ENTRIES
Dreamed Caulihower
California Tomatoes. salad dressing
Oyster Patties a la Macon de'Hote
Devil Ham Crabs McMinnis
Claret Bardeaux
MEATS
Loin of Beef la Creole
Virginia Boiled Ham
Dry Sherry Amontillado
GAME
Nonng Wild r 1rkey. cranberry sauce
Quail on Toast
Dry Champaign Mumm
Banana Fritters Cherry Sauce
Combination Salad
DESERT
Pineapple Snow Assorted Cakes
RaiSins Nuts
Swiss Cheese Sailed Chips
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Relief
for
Ladies
Hard to Realize.

Mother" said college student
who had brought his chum home for
the holidays, permit me to present
my friend, Mr.. Specknoodle."
His mother, who was little hard OF
hearing, placed her hand to her ear.
I'm sorry, George, but didn't quite
catch your friends name. You'll have
to speak little louder, I'm afraid"
Il say, mother" shouted George, Il
want to present Mr.. Specknoodle."
I'm sorry, George, but Mr.. -
What was the name again."
"Mr. Specknoodle!" George fairly
yelled.
The old lady shook her head sadly.
I'm sorry, George, but I'm afraid
it's no use. It sounds just like Speck-
noodle to me. "-Everybody's Maya
zine.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Usek Last Jump from Forgotten Rub
Der Home Plate.

Billy Powell, greatest hurdler the
west has produced, was referring to
his college days on the Berkeley
track.
There were five in the race.
drew the extreme outside lane,
which gave me bad finish stretch.
But got peach of q start, swept
the curve like a yacht on her beam
onds and came down the straight
taking the jumps In beautiful style.
7 felt ! had 4 varsity record in me
3at that clip, and ! threw all my
power into the Anal strides. Spring
Ing for the ninth hurdle I fairly
new through the air, and, dashing
to the finish, broke the tape, the
worlds record for the low hurdles,
for the 220-dash, and for the run
ming broad jump, the time being
n nat, and my last Jump over two
hurdles ut once, clearing 43 feet and
some inches.
i ''Whew!" exclaimed Ole Snedigar,
why weren't the records ever al
lowed?"
WELL" continued Powell, when
they went to measure that leap,
Col. Edwards started to shove his
cane in, to indicate my foremost spike
mark. and the stick jumped out of his
hand. They scraped the short grass
away and found a solid rubber home
plate imbedded where the varsity bat
terry used to practice. San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

He was one of those smart men who
like to show their cleverness.
Watch me take a rise out Of him, y
he said, as the tramp approached
Then he listened solemnly to the tale
OF hard luck.
That's the same old story you told
me the last time you accosted me-" he
said, when the vagrant had finished.
rs iii" was the answering question.
"When did tell 1t to your"
Last week."
"Mebbe did, mebbe | did," admit.
ted the tramp. I'D forgotten meet
ing you. was in jail all last week.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
SORES AS Big AS PENNIES.
Whole Head and Neck Covercd'--Halr
All Came Out--Cured In Three
Weeks by Cutlcdra.

AFTER having the measles my whole
head and neck were covered with scaly
sores about as large as penny. They
were just as thick as they could be.
My hair all came out. ! let the trou-
BILE run along, taking the doctors blood
remedies and rubbing on salve, but 1t
did not seem to get any better. It
stayed that way for about six months;
then got set Of the Cuticura Rem
edies, and in about week ] noticed
a big difference, and in three weeks
it was well entirely and have not had
the trouble any more, and as this was
seven years ago, I consider myself
cured. Mrs. Henry Porter, Albion,
Neb., Aug. 25, 1906"
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
\ viii i've Ii PARIS.

The widow Of Coils p. Huntington
has informed friends in Washington
Of her purpose To reside permanently
In Paris. With this object in view
she Is preparing to close her house In
New York and 60 to the French cap
ital, where there will soon be COM
pleted mansion for her costing near
ly $1000,000. Mrs. Huntington was
many years younger than her great
husband, who left her the bulk Of his
millions to do with as she might see
A.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or const
tutions disease and In order TO cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken in.
ternay, and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medi-
cine 1t was prescribed by of the best physicians
In this country for years and is regular prescription
1t Is composed OF the best tonlcs, known combined
With the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful re-.
suits In curing catarrh Send for testimonials free
Ed. CHENEY d CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Stolen Naps.

How do you like that Office boy ]
sent around?" asked the banker.
Don't think much Of him." replied
the broker. HE isn't wide awake"
But you told me the last Office boy
you engaged was too forward and you
wanted one who was retiring"
yes, but this one is too retiring.
Every time I slip out for few hours
/ find that he retires on top Of the big
safe and shores until ! return"
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Fine-Looking Royal Couple.

The king and queen of Denmark
are indeed a regal-looking couple
King Frederick is a giant in stature
while his consort is the tallest roya
woman in Europe She is also the
richest, having inherited great dea
of property from her father, the late
King Charles of Sweden, besides the
immense fortune of her mother, who
was one of the richest heiresses Of the
nineteenth century. Her majesty IL
deeply religious.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter Of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. It's great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity Of Starch
necessary, with the result Of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Wonld Presarue Mokinley Honne,

Canton, o., May 31Canton citizens
Thursday discussed methods Of pre-
serving the Mckinley home intact.
The idea is to make a second mount
Vernon where the furniture and gifts
and paintings and statuary Of the Nc
Kinley's may be preserved.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
relenhones in Boston.

Boston is the greatest telephone
user in the world, according to the an
nual report of the New England Tele-
phone & Telegraph company. Every
day in New England there is an aver
age of 935, S5S telephone conversations.
In Boston there is a phone for every
II persons.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

By following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package Of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try 1t, 16 OF. for 1Qc, sold by
all good grocers.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
outspoken Criticism.

Somewhat outspoken is the Penang
Gazette. It remarked recently:
Never has there been in the worlds
history such tiabby, herring-gutted
parody of an administration as that
which Isl feebly trying to control the
destiny Of the British empire to-day"
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
ROYAL Scion Does Good Work.

The duke of Abruzzi, now visitor
in this country, pronounces it as
though 1t were spelled "Ah-broot-zee,"
with the accent on the second syl-
liable Although only 81 years old, he
has done deal of hard work and has
had many hazardous experiences. He
is the son of Spanish king who alb
dicated under pressure. The son
early in life took service in the italian
navy. Then he went in for explora-
ton and mountaineering and in such
pursuits has Travelled all over the
world. The duke has written accept
ably of his wanderings and has won
honors for several scientific societies.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
He Entertained At 1902.

Pana, ILL.,, May 30.-Dr w. 7. Lynn,
who has been d prominent physician
here for years, celebrated the 1920
anniversary Of his birth Tuesday by
entertaining 500 guests at dinner, He
Is apparently hale and hearty.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
An III Wind. Etc.

Her marriage was very unfortun-
ate, wasn't it?" ooh, no; she consid-
ers 1t quite fortunate" why, under
stand she was divorced" Exactly,
and her divorce was the opening of her
stage career, which is now very prom
isiag."
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try it for both hot and cold starching,
and If you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give you
back your money.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Il is motive alone that gives char.
acter to the actions of men, and pure
motive is in the deed not in the event
Be not one whose eye regardeth re,
ward,-Kreeshna
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

| have seldom known anyone who
deserted truth in trifies, that he could
be trusted in matters Of importance.
--Paley
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
The acme of goodness is to love til

The acme of goodness Is to love the
public, to study universal good, and to
promote the interests Of the whole
world, as far as lies in our power
Ruskin.
The greatest cause of worry on
ironing day can be removed by using
Defiance Starch, which will not stick
to the iron. Sold everywhere, 16 OF.
for 10c.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Women would have but little use
for minds and compilations If it were
impossible to change them.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores
Don't accept any substitute SampleFREE
Address A. 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

No matter how hungry man may
be a single taste Of defeat satisfies
him. a si etptsn5.ft 4,ft
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
FaIIacy.

Longbow--What / say Ii true. Be
sides, seeing is believing" you
know.
Wise-Not always.
Longhow--Oh, yes!
Wise--I see you, for instance.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
nammation aays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Australia, although in area rs times
as large as the whole Of the British
Indies, has a population smaller than
that Of London.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
lmportant TO Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CAsToR1A,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that 1t
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Defiance Starch-Neyer sticks to
the iron-no blotches-no blisters,
makes. Ironing easy and does not in
jure the goods.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

st. Louis, Mo-, June 1.-Cheered
by thousands of spectators assembled
on Eads bridge and the levee, flower
covered models of the Monitor and
Merrimac were launched ON the Mis-
sissippi river Thursday in memory
of the naval heroes whose remains
sank beneath the waters In the river
battles during the Civil war. The
models were constructed by Law
renee Fay, a naval veteran, who was
an eye witness of the fight between
the original battle crafts. Captain
P. L. Johnson, U. S. N. was master
of ceremonies. AS the models were
borne away by the current salutes
were fired from cannon and the as
semblage sang America
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Colon, June 1.-The isthmian canal
commission and the Panama railroad
declared Decoration Day to be a
public holiday here. Only work i'm
peratively necessary was carried on
and athletics were the order Of the
day.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Many a man who Is on the road to
fortune doesn't know where to get off.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Washington, June 1.-With solemn
and impressive ceremonies, Memorial
Day was observed in the national
capital on a more elaborate scale
than usual Business was suspended
and people of all classes united In
perpetuating the memory of the
thousands of heroic dead in the eight
national cemeteries in this vicinity.
Soldiers monuments and statues on
the government reservations were
flag draped; flags on all the public
buildings were at half mast and the
national colors, with the folds caught
in the bands of Grape, were displayed
from hundreds Of private residences.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

Marysville, Kan, June lit is
safe to say that nowhere else in the
United States was Memorial Day SO
uniquely observed as in Marysville,
Kansas. The particular feature of
the day was the personality of the
gentleman who delivered the address
here in the afternoon Turner hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity
to hear DR.. w. F. Boyakin, the speak
er, who was 100 years old that very
day. Probably there is not another
veteran of the Civil war living any.
where who equals his venerable age,
and few who were not soldiers who
approach him In the number of their
years. Yet he speaks with the dis
tinctness of man of 40. On the
stage with him were IL men and one
woman, each more than four score
years of age.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06
THE SOLDIER DEAD.
Memorial Day Exercises In Their
Honor Generally Held Through
out the Country.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
More Elaborate Than Usual At Ma
tionaI capltoI--Gen. kuroki at
Chicago-veterans' Thinning.
Ranks In New York.

Chicago, June Memorial exer-
cises in honor Of the nations dead
were held Thursday at all the GENE.
teries around Chicago, at Fort Sheri-
dan, and at Lincoln Park, around the
Lincoln monument. Flowers and
flags were placed on the graves Of
all Of the four thousand soldiers Of
the Union and Of those who fought
for the Confederacy. From Rose Hill,
where $50 soldiers are buried, to the
outlying cemeteries where but three
or four are inferred, bands Of vete-
rams and ladies paid their annual
tribute to the dead soldiers and list
ened to addresses extolling patriot
ism and exalting the memory Of the
dead.
General Baron Kuroki, the hero OF
the Yalu, accompanied by all the
members of his party, took part In
the Memorial Day exercises and. in
view of thousands of spectators
placed a wreath on the monument OF
Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln Park.
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

New York, June Through lines
of cheering thousands, veterans OF
two wars, young men of the militia
and cadets passed in review Thurs
day. There we're three parades-one
in Manhattan, another in the Bronx
and a third in Brooklyn, all much the
same; but the most impressive ova.
lions were reserved for the time worn
veterans whose tattered battleflags
were greeted with uncovered heads.
Time was when the memorial day
parade in Manhattan of the Grand
Army of the Republic was hours
passing the reviewing stand. Thurs.
day one hour and forty minutes sui.
feed to bring the veterans and the
guard of honor, made up of nearly all
the regiment of the national guard
and two regiments of the regular
army, before General o. o. Howard,
and the military officers who occu-
pied the reviewing stand at S9th
street and Riverside drive
The Globe-republican., 1907-06-06

see you, for instance.