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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Social and Personal

= Mrs. E. w. Sorsby is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. D. W. Dent
DR.. R. R. Wyatt of Ethelville, Ala,
is visitieg in the city this week.
Misses Lizzie and Eva Cole of Mem
phis, were visitors in the city this week.
Mrs. V. @. Cavett of Houston has
been shaking hands with many friends
in Macon, this week.
Mrs. DIR. Feathersou and Mrs. W. V.
Stewart visited their brother, Mr.. Dale
Bell at Deerbrook this week.
Miss Florence and Anna B. Cohen OF
Sheffield. Ala, is visiting Mrs, Lillian
Binion.
Mrs. Hoffmeister and Miss Annie
Mayes of Columbus, were visitors at
the Simpson Hotel this week.
Mrs Wyatt Jones, Jr., has returned
from Bell Buckle. Her young brother
came home with her for visit.
Miss Luckie Merriwether of Mont
gomery. Ala, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Strong, returned home this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Conner attended
the Cunningham Hambric wedding in
Brooksville. Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Har-
rison were also present.
Mrs. L. F. Holberg is visiting Mrs.
Grace French Bentley in New Orleans.
She will probably remain until after the
Mardi Gras festivities
Mrs. Courtney Carter Harrison Of
Clarksdale, Miss, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ovid Eiland, re-
turned to her home this week.
The friends in Macon of Mrs. Walter
Windham will regret to hear that on
Thursday she met with a painful acct
dent in Stone, Alabama, in which her
knee was dislocated. She will be con
fined to her room for some time.
Miss Kate Pitts, a most attractive
lady of Sherman. Texas, is the visitor
of Miss Viva Harrion, who was her
class mate at Wards School in Nash
vile. Mics Pittsleavss today for Tupelo
and Memphis and thence home where
Me- WV ,,,;11 t,;c,t bor tata
The condition of William Dent is one
of slow improvement. His fever,
though much abated, occasionally arises.
His complete recovery, however, is soon
looked for. Mrs. Lura Coleman, an eX-
cellent trained nurse from Meridian, is
in attendance on him.
Noxubee loses, with great deal of
regret, Mr.. George A. Hummer who
has moved to Boulder, Cob, to be with
his daughter, Mrs. Keyes. Mr.. Hum
mer lived at the johnson place for
many years and was valuable citizen.
He was very successful in bee-culture
and was known as the Bee King of Mis-
lssippi, his honey having taken many
premiums at fairs and expositions.
Another citizen whose loss will be
felt is Mr.. W. A. lmpson, who moves
to Colorado Springs, Col, on account Of
his sons health. Mr.. Impson lived or
the northern edge of Macon and was
rural free delivery carrier on route No.
2, He made many friends during his
residence h9re and he and his family
will be much missed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
HYMENEAL.


We clipped the following from the
dickson, Tenn, Sun:
The Sun received a telephone mes
sage from Nashville last night announc.
ing that Miss Beulah White, daughter
of Mrs. H. S. Waters, of Chicago anC
Mr.. Ben Price of Macon, Miss, were
married iii that city yesterday after
noon, where the bride was visiting hen
aunt, Mrs. VIM. C. Hunt.
The bride is the daughter of the late
Sam White and the great granddaugh.
ter of the late Capt. and Mrs. James
Bright, all Of this city, where she was
oorn and passed her early childhood, ano
while she has not lived here since Shit
was a child, she has not lived here since
she was child, she has made severa
visits to her jackson friends, and thu
announcement of her marriage will
doubtless cause pleasant ripple of sur
prise among her young acquaintance.
and friends.
The groom is law student in Van.
derbilt University, and as soon as his
term is out they will go to Macon tC
make their future home, where, may
good luck and happiness attend them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Sad Death.

The friends Of the family of MIR anC
Mrs. j. p Brown will learn with great
sorrow Of the death on Wednesday II
Clark county, Miss, of their daughter
Miss Lula Brown. Typhoid fever was
the cause of death.
Miss Brown was a young lady Of cul-
ture and education and Of character
and disposition that won her the res
pect and liking of all who came in coz.
tact with her. She was Christian
and member Of the Baptist church.
She was visiting a sister at her ole
home near DeSoto when the dread sum-
mons came which removed her from :
life so full Of promise of usefulness anc
happiness. Her family have the sym
pathy Of the entire community,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
For Sale.

1909 Bushels of good Heavy Sount
Ear Corn and Seed Corn at 81 so pc
hushel. Silver Mine if preferred.
5000 Bushels of Big Boil Green Sect
Cotton Seed at soc pr. bushel, or will
exchange for common otton eeed
bushel Tor two busheir'
80 Bushels Of Java Peas at marke
prices.
$40 lbs. of Home Raised Lard.
10000 Bundles of Fodder.
}. B. BINION,
Mcleod Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
\ Cotton Seed for Sale.

Worlds Wonder cotton seed, produced
two and one half bales per acre on land
that has been in cultivation seventy
years. Seed guaranteed pure price
$500 per bushel delivered at railroad
road. Any orders left with Macon Mer.
camille Co., A. Klaus & Co. or W, M.
Jones, Sr. willreceive prompt attention.
Ginners certificate with every bushel.
j. E. HIBBLER,
janft-2m Pauette, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01

Residence, with good barn ana other
Jut-houses, fine orchard and artesian
well, together with two store houses;
situated or six-acre lot at Fairfield
Alabama, near the new town of Coch-
rane. Apply to DIR. B. T. Jones, Shu-
ajax, Miss. feb1-St
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
CITATION NOTICE.
CITATION NOTICE.

lily Watey No. 2996,vs, In the Chancery
Gordon Watley. SCourt, Noxubee co
TO Gordon Watley tpostofce unknown
We command you to be and appear De-
fore the Chancellor of our said Chaneery
Court at a term thereof to be holden ut the
Court House. in the town Of Macon IN sara
county Of Noxubee on the fourth Monday In
April. A. u, 1908. then and here 60 plsaa
answer or demur tthc Original bill IN SAID
cause wherein you ARE defendant.
Witness my signature and the seal o. said
Court affixed at my office ia the City 2f NJ
on. this 9th day Of luly, $685..
ant1-lt JOHN A. TfSUN, AN II
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Mr.. Anderson Allen.

News has been received from Hatties-
burg of the death of Mr.. Anderson Al
len. Mr.. Allen was well known here
where he lived for some time years.
He was the brother Of Mrs. Anna
FoOte.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Card Of ThankA.

We desire to sincerely thank our
neighbors and friends for their many
acts of Kindness and expressions Of
sympathy during the illness anc
death of our beloved wife and mother
w. w. SHANNON
AND FAMILY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Eeed Slnff Etcr

I have for sale, at the depot, il
large or small quantities, corn, oats
meal, bran, chops, meat Get my
prices before purchasing.
w. V. STEWART.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01

Statesmen wanted for Lubricating
Oils, Greases and Paints in Noxubee
and adjacent counties. Salary or COM
mission. Address Clover Oil and Paint
Co, Cleveland. 0.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

From the Stovall place three miles
south OF Macon, near overhead bridge,
one small black horse mule about Ave
or six years old Any'information will
bh literally rewarded.
Gus MCLEOD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01

4 Robert Hibbler, Sd, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, is the youngest subscriber Of
the Beacon's subscription list. Grand,
pa I'd Hibbler says that the Beacon
was the first paper he read and as il
has doubtless benefited him, he trusts
that it will have the same influence or
his grandson.
Miss Veva Harrison entertained on
Thursday afternoon for her guest, Miss
Katherine Pitts. Progressive whist was
played after which the guests were in
vited into the dining room where an e..
egaut luncheon was served. Mrs. Val
Amos was fortunate in winning the
prize and Miss Pitts was recipient of a
pretty souvenir. The guests were
Mesdames Walter Patty, c. II. SPECS
sard Val Ames, W M. Jones, Jr, Shelf
Skinner. Hardin Brooks, Will Patty
Howard Scales, Geo, Richardson, T, K.
Holman Misses Bessie Boggess. Bessie
Ferris, Alice Bush, Florence Bush an
Linda Bush.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Lum Seals.

Lum Seals, once a conspicuous in
habitant of Macon, passed away last
week. For many many years Lum met
the trains with bus or hack at the depot
and was known by all who Travelled
this division of the M. & 0. railroad.
He was most worthy colored man
and probably no one of his race ever
lived In Macon who was more respected
add liked. He spoke evil of no one, and
no one had ought but kind things to
say Of him.
He leaves three sons, Will, Lum Jr.,
and Ed. and all are like their father.
Young Lum is now in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
Taxpayers.

NV'.qa IN haRby given that slh T NH
must ne gaaid before the first ofA II
ruarye lN' or the property will bA 4
vertisad a'd sold according to law.
I. J. SARGENT, Il
Tax Colleebe
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01

2rlos
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-02-01
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

We beg to announce to the public that carry every
every thing Good to Eat Here partial list OF our stock
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

All candidates exceedingly silent and reserved ab'
The slightly exaggerated claims made by Others lead
finish will surprising results
people trophy sgong to turn out
tell will be October 3d shortly after
o'clock.
presidential election the New Era contest mas
that has happened this Fall
biz gain this week and her friends are de-
to the candidates know she in the race
handicapped studies but her friends are
p he tcs just the
Never has affair attracted the
manestcdi tins
being exceedingly popular feature
Don't have that one OF the buncr
them that
them whether you 10 or
ustlng ana lively interest VIII "
wonders will have the fun OF seeing the ote' e
There in this contest There viii be no u"'nt
or simply the various contestants " PIE up
the largest number of
Don worry keep own band wagon on
bo rot and arriersbu bringing in the votes
Rumors Of what and that will do at the h
and OF them lt enough W
give oncth
will subscriptions be received on '
,orso, 's
will only secure ~ 'o o'
All coupons clipped should be cast ooe III"
expiration date ana snouu oe ~
to avoid delay In counting
Tho first nrze is on display wathens jewclry store N a
M ro.d information desired in regard 10 "s "'
W." ~ .r ~ manufacturers BACK OF lh'
the average would purchase for their own use
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
BETTER PcKIh'.

The catalogues are ripe. Those
pink mcated, luscious, delicious,
mouth watering, Ordway cantaloupes.
I'VE ran out Of descriptive adjectives.) }
The harvest is on and, without a
doubt, the growers will be well re.
warded for their labor In raising these
already famous melons.
The first car-lot shipments were
made last week with only few grow
ers represented. Fourteen car loads
were sent out, however, and the re.
turns were more than satisfactory.
This week 10 carloads had been sent
out up to last night, making a total
for the twelve days OF 81 carloads. In
addition to these an average Of 200
crates daily have been expressed out.
The industry is in its infancy. Watch
10 grow.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
WATHEN-BESCH.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
81. Peters Catholic church on Tues
day' Sept. l6, when Mr.. Simon wathen
and Miss Myrtle Besch we're united In
lhe bonds Of Holy Matrimony, Rev.
rather Michael officiating.
They were ushered In to the strains
Vi Lohengren's Wedding March, exc
eated by Miss Barbara Hunkey.
lhe bride was dressed In white silk
het and carried white carnations. She
was attended by Miss Belle Gallavan,
Nno wore white silk null.
Ihe groom was attended by VIM.
Kaiser.
MT. Wathen Is native Of Kentucky
u suo has been recognized as one of
Ofoway's substantial business men
,'uce establishing himself here In the
isWelry business some two years ago.
hels meeting with deserved success.
MISS Besch is the daughter OF Mr..
snu Mrs Jacob Besch, OF this city and
Su''hs her residence OF more than a
.ear' mas made many friends among
our people.
ine happy couple will go to house
~.ep'ng at once and have the best
..s "'s"es OF host Of friends for a happy
N'u prosperous welded life.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

bon. M, Metzler will have his office
mi. ron . a. m. to 8 p. m. during
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
SCHOOL NOTES..

Two new pupils were entered this
week, Flossie Spindle and Arthur
TrOtter.
Society program at the end OF school
month, Friday evening, Oct. 2. Pro-
gram will appear in next weeks issue.
Miss Marion Bass and Clinton Rice
Will act as reporters to furnish school
notes for the New Era for the coming
month.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

The Ordway Lyceum course will
start this year with n concert troupe
on October 26th. Five splendid at
fractions have been engaged and those
attending with the expectation of be.
Ing well entertained will not be disap-
pointed.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

j. +. Ruark was in Pueblo Monday
getting necessary repairs for the Gun.
nngham prc.cooler which was ont Of
commission several days on account
Of breakdown.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

The Ladies' Aid will hold their reg.
ular monthly tea AT the home OF Mrs.
Z, B. Stewart next Thursday after
mon. The society will serve dinner
and supper on election day, Novem-
Der 3rd.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
Not In Their Glass.

w Not In Their Class.
e., suppose your familyts in the %.
|Rper 99uld say so." answered Mr..
G,, We're getting so exclusive
~. & = leel flattered II mother and the
IL. !, 'et me come 10 one OF their par.
-Washington Star.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

E.G. Lancaster was in Pueblo on
wedesiay OF this week on land Office
business.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

%. Steele, OF La Fayette, Ind,
l. visiting here this week with a view
to locating.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Dr.. Woods is enjoying visit from
his mother, who arrived yesterday af-
terHOUn.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Miss Belle Sale was in Pueblo last
week taking treasment for her eyes.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

'tandins OF Candidates at + p. III. Thursday:
Blanche Swanson, >. 473O
Myrtle Mcneil Ordway ;. 449O
Cecil lies, - Ordway :. 285O
Edith Lindquist, Ordway 253O
Martha Waugh, Ordway 1850
Ethel Bass, Ordway 1920
Elsie Jewell, Olney, -. >. 1880
Mary Brown, Sugar City $50
Cast for those withdrawn $500
Total % ,24O
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18


Here a few
This contest closes IN
of
the close the four candidates having the largest number will be
lowed to select
The counting Of will Immediately
result will
All
voting but no Will be permitted to the Office after that
renewal for
receives 200 For
person coupons
Votes obtained specified
be held until the last day of the
New of
ing three weeks Of the contest
ferrcd to another candidate under consideration.
No person $ allowed he
public
the columns the New ERA
required paper in
clip from neighbors
person
this
fitted
l5ewc Egn Walthem
choice, is display at Wathens jewey
prize be al
the Ordway
addition which will published weeks
edition, the following cash will be allowed:
200
subscription paid years n
subscription
No subscription will be accepted for than three
For Renewals 100 each paid
copies paper during
no circumstances will any votes be sold
Address all communications the Contest Editor the New ERA
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
B.s, ,ae y, OF Moline Beet Pullers. and
|dI,,o. ows in good serviceable con
|pumS.a ~ reasonable prices. Also a
|s,sosf OF Olds and Etudebaker
|.coS,,,, ,s, overhauled and in flrst-clsss
4oe National Sugar Mfg. 70.
Sugar City, Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
The Contest Is "A Hummer.'|]
MISS SWANSON AGAIN TAXES THE LEAE
MISS MCNEIL A CLOSE SECOND.


Inc God Watch and Silk Dress Each Look
Putting Forth Every Effort Win Them Dark Horses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
COLLAPSE OF BRIDGE IN
FRANCE KILLS MANY
Fourteen Bodies Taken from the
Ruins ard Rescue Parties still
Il Mork.

COLOGNE. July s.-The bridge m
der construction over the Rhine at
Cologne fell in today and many OF the
workncn engaged upon The structure
Jos, their lives. Up 10 noon fourteen
bodies had been recovered. and nine
men have bccu taken from the water
seriously injured. The scaho'dins
yuppcr.ing the crane used in the cree
ton Of the central sTan ~ the bridge
collapsed and the crashing down OF
tsis section carried with u several
other spans.
Several soTkmen were thrown mo
the river. SoH.e 20 them are stu an
darreath the scanoidiug. and there Is
no hops whatever for their lives. I'M
msaiateiy after the accident boats
psi out for tho scene ard tessr the
york Of rescue. Abcu; q score OF
struggling men were quickly picked
up.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
JUDGE GRAY PERSISTS
REFUSAL OF SECOND PLACE
Says Ne viii Under No Circumstances
be a Candidate for Vice
President.
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, July .. - Despite
the absolute quality Of his refusal
to accept a nomination for vicePre
ideat al the hands OF the Democratic
national convention. Judge George
Gray continues to receive communica.
lions In reference 10 the subject.
Answering SOME inquiries the Judge
stated that he had received no letter
from Henry Waterson. OF Louisville,
pleading with him 20 accept the nom.
snation FOR vica.President, as had
been report d that he had received
last Friday telegram from the vet
efan editor urging him to AcGulesce.
He replied as he had replied TO the
Associated Press. tina, he would un.
der no circumstances accept such u
nomination should II be made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, FRIDAY JULY TO- 1908.
MAN FOUND WITH
HEAD SEVERED FROM BODY
Body Ct New Orleans hoir Dresser
Discovered in the Rear Of His
Shop.
(Hy Associated Press.)

NEW ORLEANS. July & -- After
lyint for nearly "a hours in the rear
OF little Embarrassing Ship at zig
fGul hon street. the body II Aiphons"
Durh was found late this afternoon
in abadly mutilated condit on. Nearby
lay u bloody Ratchet. evidently IN"
weapon used by the murderer. InvcS.
tigaions show that Durfrs shop APP
narHtly had been robbed and the
poli.r began search for negro
woman cook. who works (, the neigh.
burpod. but who has Disappeared.
Durl was for many years ihe pro
pri, pr OF Il fashionable hairdrcs,sine
establishment il the Old French quar-
ter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
BRYAN NOMINATED ON
FIRST BALLOT AT DENVER

gates were on their feet waving
thousands of flags and cheering them
selves hoarsc. Many OF the New
York DELEGATES stood and cheered
with the others but the majority re-
NAMED seated.
Six Stand Patters.
Only six banners Were missing from
The states In the parade through the
aisles after the grouping at the stag"
had broken into a procession. They
were Maryland. Minnesota. NV York,
Georgia. New Jersey and Delaware.
MANY Bryan banners which had been
brought into the hall. were quickly
caught up by the marching delegates
and carried through the ai5les.
The band in the balcony lent its
share TO the celebration Of the Bryan
followers and the blare of horns. the
beat of drums ard crash of cymhaIS
could be heard above the din OF tn"
shouting hundreds on the floor and
the thousands in the galleries. TIL"
start o! the demonstration set do
zen photographers 10 work and the
boom of their fiashlight explosions
at times fairly shock the great build
ing, such an amount of powder was
used. One of the banners that
aroused much enthusiasm was label
led Missouri dominates Bryan and
we will show yon." The members OF
the Missouri delegation bore up to the
platform white banner hearing the
words: missouri will give Bryan fifty
thousand majority"
In few seconds the red. white and
blue standard of Nebraska bearing
the portrait of Bryan was beside II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
Venezuelan nIa|sIef At Washington
Is Recalled to His Couatg.
Notifies SECRETARY Of STATE
Relations Broken for First Time in
Half a centu.y-caused by the
Withdrawal Of This country's Rep
resentative from Venezuela.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 9.-The
diplomatic relations between America
and Venezuela. that have existed I'M
in:erruptedly for more than half
century. though in recent years severe
" strained, were today completei!
severed.
This afternoon Senior VeloZ Goiti-
coa,. the Venezuelan charge d affairs.
called at the state department by ap-
pojntment to present to Acting Ses-
retary Bacon. notice from his gov
eminent that he was to quit his post
here. close up the Venezuelan iega-
ton in Washington and repair at once
to Venezuela.
The charge explained to the acting
secretary that the action of the state
department in Withdrawing jacob
Sieeper. the American charge from
Caracas and in closing up its legation
there maze II necessary fer his gov
eminent to take similar action in the
case of its legation in Washington.
Just what took place between ACT
ing Secretary Bacon and the charge
cannot be known Legend the fact
that the latter promised his letters OF
recall.
He made no demand for his pass
ports. nor cruid he do 20 consistently
in view Of The fact that Foreign Minis
ter Paul had declined 10 issue Such
nassports TO the American charge
yhsn h withdrew from Caracas en-
he ground that there was TO ne'esSi-
,r for passports: the country being IN
profound peace and his person not
beirr threatened in Nv way.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-10
FIRE AZ COMFY ISLAND
DESTROYS LARGE HOTELS
One woman left . Valuable cejteo
ton Of Gems In Her
Room.
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. July Sire vhSch
caused q quarter of q million dollar
loss at Coney Island today destroyed
three large hotels.
Fire Chief I.aliy. Of Brooklya, nsde
a flying trip from his headquarters in
an automobile. covering nearly tea,
miles in twelve minutes. He arrived
as the flames ieaped over 10 the too.
er OF the Culver line steamer 81 the
transit system and ordered into ser.
vice the new high pressure syste0
using salt water. The system worked
and greatly aided in check
ing the flames tina; we're famed by .
strong east wind.
Mrs. Lillian Hennings wa over
come by smoke in vanderveres Ho8ei
md was rescued with dimcuity By .
policeman. The ERE started -
Pabsi's Loop hotel. which war totally
destroyed. Mrs. Frank Clayton. vife
II the proprietor. left diamoads vuk
ed at severa! thousand dollars IN ber
lp1rtmcnts rs she rushed frU0 IT,
'urning building and men were lster
'mr'oyed to search the ruins for IT,
osi gems.