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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Mrs. Emma Mcleod Dent.

Another sad event of like kind was
the death Wednesday at the hospital in
Memphis of Mrs. Emma Mcleod Dent,
wife of Mr.. Leon Dent,
Mrs. Dent was born in the eastern
part of the county, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Randall Mcleod. Some ten
years ago she married Mr.. Leon Dent,
and has resided in Macon for the last
five years. She was woman of much
strength and beauty of character and
was greatly beloved by those who knew
her WELL
1 Her death was great surprise to all,
as her ailment though serious was not
thought to be dangerous, and the sad
result of the operation she underwent
was great shock to her family.
Mrs. Dent is survived by her husband
and one child Emmett about nine years
old, and her mother and one brother,
Mr.. Kinney Mcleod
She was buried Thursday, funeral
services being held at the Presbyterian
church and the interment being in the
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Joe Len Thompson.
Last weeks BEACON contained
hopeful notice of the improvement in
the condition Of Mr.. Joe Len Thompson,
but before the paper had reached many
of its subscribers his death had made
all such hopes vain.
He was the second son of Mr. c. G.
Thompson, prominent citizen of the
central part of the county and super
visor-elect of the Macon district, and
had Just reached manhood's estate with
all it's possibilities before him when
death took him to another and better
world. Cheerful, generous and kind he
was deservedly popular, and his solid
character and business qualifications
added respect to liking with all who
knew him His family received the
heartfelt sympathy of the community.
Mr.. Thompson was buried Sunday af-
ternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. w.
Martin, Walter Martin, Joe Eiland,
Mark Mauldin and Phelan Hunter.
Rev. Mr.. King being officiating clergy
man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
a----a----
THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

We covet your presence at 9:45 to
learn how 300 men with God on their
side was able to overcome 1876, 900 with
the devil on theirs. On which side are
you? Decide before Sunday and take
your stand. H. NJ. King will take for
his subject at II o'clock: Out of Gear
With God and the World.
At 2:3O Willing Workers. Come.
6 o'clock B. Y. P. U. led by S. M,
Jackson. Those of you who were not
present last Sunday missed treat, the
young manhood and womanhood taking
a part in most splendid way.
At O'Clock Kings Subject: Inter
ceeding With God or the Devil. Which?
Example will be given.
Monday night at 7 O'Clock Sunday
school lesson taught at the Pastors
study. All are welcome.
Wednesday night at Z o'clock the
Pastor will deliver a lecture on The
Book of Job. To this the public are
cordially invited
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
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SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

Miss Ada Ellis of Jackson, Miss, is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. w.
Brame.
Representative-elect Dorroh spent
several days this week in Jackson.
Miss Abide Sessions, who is teach
ing in Tupelo, spent Sunday with her
home-folks in Macon.
Mrs. Harrison ShVll of Brooksville
has been the guest this week of Mrs,
Helm.
Mr.. S. B. Conner and his sister, Mrs.
Chappell of Cliftonville, were in the
city Wednesday.
Miss Alice Moore of Columbus has
been the guest this week of Mrs. H. H.
Brooks, Jr.
Mr.. w. P. Chappell, of the Dancy
neighborhood, was pleasant and
pleased visitor to the BEACON office
Friday.
Miss Mamie Davis, Miss Hawley
Senter, Miss Alice Moore, and Miss
Sue Foote attended the cotilion given
by Mr.. Ellis Brame in Macon Friday
evening. Columbus Despatch,
Mrs. V. M. Thompson and Mrs. H.
Macon, of Chronicle, Ala, were in the
city the first of the week and were the
guest of Mrs. A. D. Binion. They
came up to attend the Windham- Binior
wedding.
Capt. B. L. Cromwell and Miss Bes,
sic Washington, of the |. |. & c., at
tended the Binion wedding.
Mr.. J. W. Holbrook who severely in
jured his kneecap some weeks ago in {
runaway is able to be out on the streets
again though he wears" clutches
His knee is now out of splnts, anC
when the bandages follow it is thought
his limb will be as good as ever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Windham--Binion.

A brilliant wedding Of unusual inter
est to large number of relatives anC
friends occurred at The Oaks, the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Binion, Tues
day night at nine O'Clock, when theil
daughter, Marguerite was united il
ma. rage to Mr.. Walter Deale Wind
ham, Jr., Rev. Mr. Worsh2m perform
ing the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Windham left Macor
on the northbound Mobile and Ohio
train Wednesday morning for northern
points. The Beacon of next week will
contain full accouct of the wedding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Approaching Nuptials.

The announcement of the approach
ing marriage of Kizzie Staples Hairston
to Mr.. John G. Witherspoon, of Los
Angeles. California will be heard with
interest by many people in Noxubee to
whom the hride-to-be is well known.
The following wedding invitation has
been issued:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Erankhn Allen
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Willie,
to
Mr.. Curtis Lee Bennette,
on Wednesday afternoon, November n,
at half after three o'clock,
at the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Macon, Mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

The dry cold spell of this week is un
usual and the news comes from "Sun
shine" in this county that the Their
mometer at that place, notwithstanding
its name, fell several degrees lowe
than it did any time last year. Thi'
seemed remarkable until it was founC
out that Capt. Cavett, the old batche
lor at Sunshine, was the author of thu
story.
Hon. Emmett D. Cavett spent par
! of last week in the county, to the grea
pleasure of his numerous friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Post Cards! Post Cards!
10 Local Views 10

We have the following views: 4
|. Hotel Macon
2. Simpson House.
3. Billiard House.
4. Catholic Church.
S. Baptist Church.
6. Methodist Church.
7. Presbyterian Church.
8. Old Episcopal Church.
8. Old Methodist Church.
10. Macon High School.
Ii. Court House with Monument.
IL. Court House without Monument.a
10. Jeffe.son street looking south.
ID. Jefferson street looking north.
Is. jefferson street looking from cour)
house.
16. Lovers Leap.
II. Noxubee River.
10 Noxubee Rifles.
10. Iron Bridge over Noxubee River.
at c. L HEINRICH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
DEATHS.
Helen Ames.

Helen, the beautiful little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Ames, passed
away Wednesday night after brie1
life of less than a year. The sympa
thy of the entire community go out t.
the sad'parents in their great bereave
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
; sss'i,a 8 Flour
Try a Barrel.
Macon Mer. Co.
Macon High School.

The hourishing condition and excel
lent operation of the Macon High
School is source of great pleasure to
many of its patrons. The total enroll
ment is 1874 pupils and the average at
tendance for September was l67. OF
the enrolment, 4S pupils are from the
county, a larger number than ever be-
fore. The teachers and pupils seem all
to have cotton down to work after the
vacation and everything moves along
well and smoothly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

have for sale my household'goods
and kitchen utensils, also live stock, in
cluding mare, mule and two mich
cows; nice stock of chickens, d few
brown leghorns; a buggy and phaeton,
comparatively new. These things will
be sold cheap. W. A. lMPsoN.
Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Another Robbery at Mashulaville.

Another:robbery occurred this week at
Mashulaville, this time the postoffice
being robbed, and about seventy dollars
taken from the cash draw, Mrs. 7. q.
Rosser is postmistress, but her daughter
is Temporarily in charge Of the ps'toflice
and it was she who discovered the rob-
berry Tuesday morning. Entrance was
made through the window. the iron bar
being priced off with piece Of timber,
the key on the inside of the building be-
ing broken. A postoffice inspector
went out to look into the matter, but
we have not heard what he found out in
regard to the latter.
Lace Curtains Yes Lambef-
son has them and the prices are
4 .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Ames express t.
their friends and neighbors their mos
sincere and heartfelt appreciation foI
the kindness, comfort and sympath.
extended to them on the occasion of thu
illness and death of their little daugh
err. Helen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Good Horse Wanted.

The City of Macon wants to buy a
good horse. Apply to
D. F. ALLGooD,
Mayor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

The items bought of Bookstore by
average credit customer is so small that
bill first of each month is small, but
can afford to carry more than one
month. C. l.. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Enjoy yourself If you wear a
pair of Crossett Shoes you will
for they truly makes Life's
Walk Easy" for sale only at
w, M. Lambersons
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
STATEMENT SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
Macon, Mis-, October 10th, 1907.
RESOURCES.
LIABILITIES



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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

How about that new Table
Cloth and Napkins for Thanks
giving? Henderson has what
you need and will save you mon
cyl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Beautify your home with some
of Lambersons's Art Squares and
rugs. The largest and ptettiest
line in town to select from and
the prices are the lowest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Can't Afford II.

If you don't pay your account each
month"; don't want your credit trade.
need the money,
C. L. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Amongst other local views on Post
Cards we now have the Episcopal
church, which burned down the same
day the Masonic Hall and the billiard
Aouse burned. For sale at G. L.
Heinrich's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Stags-Julus Cannon, E. P. Windham,
r. P. Holt. Kenneth Holt, w. NJ. Bin
ion, of Jet, Ala. The following chap
erones wore present and took part in
the German: Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Har-
rison, Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Allen, Mr..
and Mrs. H. H. Brooks, Jr., Mr., and
Mrs. R. C. Heron, Mr.. and Mrs. H,
N. Scales, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. SPECS
sard, nrs. W. F. Patty and Mrs.
Cromwell from Memphis, Tenn, and
DR.. w. F. Scales.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

BORN To Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Mcleod
on Saturday, Nov. 9th, a daughter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Notice to Public.

Having leased all my lands west of
M. & 0. r. R., to Ames' Hunting Club
for huting privileges, all others are pos
lively forbidden to hunt or trespass on
said lands. ], F, AMEs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

We have few golden brown ladies'
jackets just received. Get one before
they are all gone. w. B. PATTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Just received from New York at w,
B. Patty's choice selection of back
combs.
No hunting or trespassing on the
Connor place near the Overhead bridge
If caught will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law, Gus MCLEOD
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

w, M. Lamberson sells Win.
dow Shades. See them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01
How to Make Booths

THE booths should all have high uprights. at
least at the front corners, with cross pieces
at the top. Have one or more roofs supported
by four uprights and matched with yellow
straw Round the uprights train vines, some
all green and some Towering. This is easier
natural vines you can have artificial ones made
by crushing green tissue paper into loops and
wrapping it to rope. This is very effective.
and flowers can be made of circles of colored
tissue paper drawn through the hand to shape
them. The paper flowers may be used with
natural as well as with artificial foliage. Above
all. try to make the things look as if they were
really growing.
Use a light wagon, a small old fashioned
hay wagon, if You can procure one, for
basket booth. Decorate it with green branches
and flowers. and display the baskets temptingly.
Do not have too much of the usual fancy
work. One booth given up to that will be
quite enough, and your patrons will welcome
the change The stall devoted to useful
articles-gingham aprons, dish towels, iron
holders, and such things-is deservedly popular,
Fair. Fruit too will always find purchasers,
and home made preserves. bread, pies, and
cakes. If any oddities in these lines, made by
old receipts or in old forms, are introduced
they will be quickly sold. Advertise what
old fashioned or English dishes you may have
by large posters hung in plain sight on the
stall. Have one booth for country produce,
butter. cheese, and fresh eggs, presided over
by farmer who is assisted by his buxom,
rosy checked wife and daughters
The tents for the shows are not to be like
circus tents, but more like awnings. Make
large squares of any kind of drapery,-sheets
will answer-and fasten them high up on the
wall at the back. Then prop up the front with
two poles. one at each corner. Have plat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01
Getting Up an Old English Fair
By ADELIA BELLE BEARD

MOT a fancy bazaar not the ordinary
~ American fair at all; but, as far as
possible, this will be faithful reproduction of
the fairs that, by special grant from the SOW
ereign, were once held in the villages of Merry
England. To these fairs came the people from
far and near both to buy and to sell; and came
too the travelling shows, the jugglers, Gipsies.
peddlers. and many other wayfarers of the
road who hoped to catch stray pennies.
All the characters are to be represented cos
TUNED in their own peculiar garbs, and they
with the village and country folk, will form the
principal figures in the picture, their back
ground being the village green, round which
are clustered the booths of the merchants and
tents of the showmen.
The Old English Fair may be held indoors
or out of doors as the season permits. 1t will
be quite easy to arrange an out of door village
green. provided the grounds are large enough /:
but the indoor setting for the scene will re-
quire some preparation. In midwinter, to
turn great empty hall into an outdoor sum-
nerland will. of course, increase both the labor
and the expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01
Advertising Is the Thing

Ply iudicous advertising you can excite curl
osity, and when the people understand how
much is provided for the price of the ticket
they will not remain away on account of the
cost being larger than usual. By judicious
advertising do not mean merely well worded
printed matter, but verbal advertisement,
which is the most effective. Get your friends
to talk about the proposed fair, and try to
arouse interest and enthusiasm. Make tan
talizing secrets of of its features, and talk
frankly and openly of others. If YOU are in
small town, this advertising, with a few
prominent posters, and notices in the daily
papers, giving some of the attractions and the
date in large type, will be all you will need.
Another effective medium of success is to
choose your helpers from the various social
circles of Your place, and so increase the
interest and attendance of the friends of all
1t is great mistake to confine an undertaking
of this kind to ones own particular y" set"
The first thing to do in preparing the hall
for the Old English Fair is to make the village
green. To accomplish this, you are not to
turn the hall inside out, but literally outside
in. Draw plan on paper, arranging the
booths as YOU want them round the wall, but
leaving the center of the room open. Then
make green hedge eight or ten feet high all
round the room. or wherever the wall is ex-
posed.
Begin by covering the walls the required
height with bright green eambric dress lining lining
by the bolt Cut the cambria into breadths
and hang them on the wall with the edges
slightly overlapping 1t is not necessary to
sew them together. If you are not allowed to
drive nails or tacks in the walls, stretch wire
along and fasten it to convenient door jambs
and window panes. then pin the cambria on
the wire. Collect all the evergreen you pos
sibly can. and fasten great branches against the
walls over the muslin. If you can get small trees
or large shrubs. place them as if growing between
the booths. and wherever possible have potted
plants. flowers. and vines. Remember, how
ever. that tropical plants do not grow in
England; SO the temptingly decorative palm
should not be used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01
The Best of All

NOV for the most charming of spectacles, the
Maypole dance. This pretty sight should
be free to all, and should be taken part in by
children and young people,-children in the
evening. Everyone must be in costume, and
should be we'll trained. that the dance may 20
smoothly and no mistakes occur. When the
dancers move round the pole. holding the
ribbons in their hands, the wheel on top will
turn and prevent the ribbons from wrapping
the pole and becoming too short. This device
will not interfere with the execution of the
various figures where the ribbons are braided
but it will simplify the dance, especially for
little children.
To carry out the old idea of sports on the
village green, games may be held within the
central Enclosure, in which, by the payment of
a small entrance fee outsiders may take part.
These should be the old games of skill and
chance. At the Greenwich Fair a popular
game was knocking down half dozen ginger
the inclosed space is sufficiently large, there
may be dancing at stated intervals, in which
all who pay the necessary fee may join.
Another detail which is often sadly over
Importance, and should be given serious con-
sideration. If the day is cloudy or the hall
rather dark, let there be strong artificial
light to simulate sunshine, for gloom of all
things must be avoided. Special attention
should, if possible. be paid to throwing light
ress. A rosy glow. like that of the setting
sun, is the prettiest of all effects. And if you
are using calcium lights, at certain times and
for short periods during the evening, you may
produce the sheen and glamour of moonlight.
Hang twinkling lanterns in the arbor of
the village inn.-not japanese lanterns. but
those well protected by glass. Anything
japanese, though used merely for ornament.
will be very much out of place, and the paper
lanterns are decidedly dangerous. Railroad
lanterns are excellent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01
The Entertainment


The Entertainment
THE shows may be the old time pantomime
OF Harlequin and Columbine cut down and
adapted to short performance, also juggling
or legerdemain tricks, Mrs. Jarley's waxworks,
and Judy show. This last has its own peculiar
stage, and will need no other platform. Before
each performance one of the performers or
the Snowman. should step out in front of his
tent and loudly announce that his show is
open. He should tell what his entertainment
is, give the price of admission and invite the
public to enter.
One of the features of the fair must be the
Gypsy tent. with a Gypsy fortune teller. and,
to give additional interest and attract more
customers, let the Gypsy sell charms and
amulets and love potions. The love potions
may consist of appropriate quotations written
on slips of paper. each inclosed in a small
envelop. on the outside of which is written,
To be taken mentally"
At one end of the hall build wide rustic
arbor. Cover the arbor with trailing vines,
and within it place small tables where refresh
ments may be served. This is supposed to
be in front of the village inn, and the quaint
sign board with its coat of arms should hang
over oT the entrance The Kings Arms and
popular names for English inns; but any
other that you may fancy will answer as well.
The center of the green must be fenced in
with light rustic rail- and inside the Enclosure
erect a Maypole. Flat on top of the pole
fasten securely a wheel, about the size of a
baby carriage wheel in such way that it will
turn on its axle. Cover the wheel with paper
flowers, and to the rim fasten long ribbons or
streamers that will reach to the floor. The
prettiest colors for May pole are pink and
green.
Everyone taking part in the fair must be in
costume. You may choose your period, and
keep to that period; but do not mix up the
different centuries in your costumes. If you
take the eighth century, you will have varia-
tons of the Dolly Warden dress for the women.
which is very coquettish and becomng,-not
modernized or Frenchifed costume, but old
English. Look it up in costume book. and
see how pretty it is. The town matrons and
maids should be more smartly. but not more
prettly. dressed than their sisters from the
country; and you can give still more variety
by putting dainty white caps on some and
wide brimmed straw hats on others.
The mems costume for this period is also
picturesque; but it must not be the gorgeous
court dress.
Do not forget the ubiquitous peddler who,
with pack on back should promenade round
the fair grounds at intervals. If properly cos
tuned. he will attract much attention. and
when he stops and opens his pack there will
be no lack of customers for his wares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

forms erected under the tents for the per-
formers, and leave a space in front of each
platform for the audience. Inclose this space
with large screens made of clothes horses
covered with bright colored cambria, and
decorated with crudely painted posters that
advertise the attractions within.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

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relieve backache, weak kidneys, and
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Robert R. Belfamy.