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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Mississippi State Fair.

From all reports, including President
Taft's comment, the Mississippi State
Fair at Jackson was a great success.
MessTs. Gurler, Omsby, E. v. Yates
D. W. Dent, and W.. o. Barnes from
Noxubee, and all say that the agricul
turaI exhibit was splendid. Mr.. Gurler
was most impressed with the results of
the "Boys Corn Clubs" which. he said
not only showed fine results but was
hopeful Of most beneficial effects
both Jon the boys and Corn crop of
Mississippi. Mr.. Omsby says that the
agricultural display well surpassed that
Of Kentucky, though the stock ex-
hIbit fell far below. This seems the
general opinion, that agrlculturally the
State made = fine showing though the
stock exhibit failed to do justice to our
achievements in that line.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

The State of MISSISSIPPI. Noxubee County.
By virture of the provisions of a certain deed
Jack Gurley on the third day of April. 1902 to
Frances B.. Hoffman as trustee, to secure to
British and American Mortgage Co. Limited .
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES therein mentioned, said trust
deed being recorded in Deed Book No. %, page
SS6 IN Chaneery Clerks office in said county. !.
the 18th day of November 1909, in
front of the door of the Court House in the city
of Macon, said county, proceed to sell atlauctionSto
the highest bidder for cash. the following lands
in Noxubee County. Miss, to-wit
North East quarter of North West quarter In
Section (23) Twenty Three. and North West
quarter of South West quarter Section 14l Four
teen; South East quarter of South West quarter
Section [14] Fourteen. All in Townphip 13l
Thirteen of Range isl Sixteen.
The property mentioned in said trust deed TO
satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost of the pro-
ceedinR. GEO. RICHARDSON.
This Oct. 81, 1909. Substitute Trtstee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

There will be no dissentient orinion
that President Taft's visit to Nissis S.
ippi was not only . great plea. r to
our people, but will result in z eat
good. It Is hardly within the re :cOl-
lection Of any living man wi en- Miss
issippians nurtered 70 cordial = feel
ing towards our general government
Ms they now do. The tact and judg-
ment displayed by Mr. Taft, and the
kindness and sympathy with u state
traditions he expressed haYe convinced
US that he fttingly occupies the chair
Of Washington, Monroe and Cleve-
land. Indeed. his administration, so
far, strongly reminds n of the "era
of good feeling" of Monroe's admins
tration. "
MI. Taft's respectful mention of
Jefferson Davis. his own predecessor
in the chair Of Secretary of War, while
only just and proper, was yet done so
Rraciously and genuinely as to give it
extra force.
Mr.. Taft has not made Mississippi
any more republican than heretofore,
bat he has made US certainly have a
grext respect and kindlier feeling for
the republican party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Tuesday. Nov. 2r

.~ Tuesday. Nov. 2nd, 1909
To S.M Thomas. Supt. of Publi Schools.
Yesterday I was called to see
the five year old daughter of
Nh. H. c.. McCorquodale and
found her with an liberated
sore throat. I did not think it
dyptheria. but was not sure as
the case hadnot then developed,
80 ofdered the son and cousin to
stayat home pending my con-
cluSi0n- ~
This morning Nov. 2d) / have
most carefully examined this
child and decided that she has
not dyptheria, but liberated sore
throat-not infective or conta-
gious. / have ordered that the
childrn remain at home for a day
or two to make assurance doub-
ly sure.
But even if she did have dyp-
liberia there would be no danger
to the children who attend
school, because this child has
not been away from home since
she took sick, nor has the other
children been to the school since
/ saw her yesterday, nor will
they 60 until all possible danger
has recessed to exist.
Eespectfuliy submitted,
H "A. Minor, M. D.,
Chief Health Officer NaKubee
county, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Till we have reflected on it,
we are scarcely aware how much
the sun of human happiness is
indebted to the stage. We &C
quire cheerfullness and vigor
from more association with our
fellow men in the theatre, and
from the looks of happy expect
ancy radiating from our neigh
boris countenances, Inspired by
the anticipation of prospective
enjoyment of good, clean, whole
some drama, we'll acted and
properly presented.
Such, at least, is the idea
brought forcibly to mind in gaz-
ing over an audience assembled
to witness w. E. Nankeville's
great production Human
Hearts,. 3, aptly described as the
forever evergreen success
Human Hearts, is a play that
invariably appeals to all that is
best in mans nature, and up
lifts him from the sordid cares
and petty worries of daily toll
and trouble. The story of
Human Hearts, is clean, whoe-
some and ineligible to every
one. There is no suggestion of
vulgarity in any of its acts; but
a story of convincing strength is
told by the author, in a manner
that appeals irresistably to all
classes of theatre goers.
The enormous success of
Human Hearts, during the past
ten years is a direct refutation
of the idea entertained by so
many theatrical managers, that
sensationallsm and criminal adj
juncts are necessary to a play to
assure it success with the pub
lie. Such plays d e out as soon
as the public interest wanes.
Not SO with a dream possessing
the merit of Human Hearts"
The lease of life accorded such a
play is not dependant on the
momentary interest, excited by
some crime, but on the firm sol
id basis of humanity and human
feelings. 1t touches our heart
strings, rOuses our latent in
stincts, and makes us feel kind.
er towards our fellow men fol-
having witnessed it.
Human Hearts, will be pre-.
sented this season with an es.
pecially strong company of play
ers, and the same fidelity tx
scenic and mechanical detail that
made its former visit notable
Inc engagement is for Tuesday
November the 10th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Bob Sherrod, the degenerate son of
a respected Sire-Anderson Sherrod, an
old-time dark. Y, who has always been
well thought of, was caught red-hand-
ed last Sunday night soon after holding
up, with a pistol and robbing a young
negro named Frank Nicholson from
Shuqualak, The victim was going to
the depot to take the 1925 passenger
and when near the depot a pistol was
poked in his face and he was robbed of
$40. so in money and his valise contain
ing a suit of clothes, a comb and some
candy. He was then told to Ego
so lth", the robber telling him that he
was going to st, Louis and expected to
hold up every man he met. Nicholson
went south as directed, then circled
round, went back to the station and got
the operator to wire to Okolona to the
police to watch out. He then went in
the waiting room and went to sleep
and some time during the night he
woke up and found the negro who had
robbed him had also come in and gone
to sleep. He woke up Mr.. Garden, the
depot police, who arrested Sherrod
and the money and comb were found
on him, as well as a pair of .pants, the
balance of the clothing having been
thrown away.
Justice Smith tried him Tuesday and
he was placed under a $1,000 bond.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

n la 4OAA AA ca
William B. Augustus was born
February 22nd, 1880, and died
at his family residence near Ma
con. Mississippi. on Sunday ev-
ening, September 10Th, 1909, in
the midst of his family, the low
ed and loving husband and faith
er-the honored and lamented
citizen-and the cultured, Chris
tian gentleman. He was a man
of strong character, and of rare
and sterling worth-we]l poised,
quiet and dignifed, and without
ostentation. His home life was
beautiful. Towards his wife
and children, this Strong man
was most gentle and affectionate,
and these now deeply stricken
ones responded to his love with
ardent and tender devotion.
My acquaintance with w. B.
Augustus began in our early
youth. We were classmates for
two years at Lagrange college
and the friendship formed then
grew with the years and lasted
to the end. At the close of his
sophomore year, he left La
grange college, entered the
University Of Alabama, from
which he graduated in 1849, He
began the study of law. but his
fathers death in 1850, left his
mother and the plantation home
in his keeping, and he decided
to relinguish his chosen profess
sion and devote himself to plant
ing. During the civil war he
espoused the cause ofTthe South,
entered the Confederate service
with Capt. T. J. Rogers Co.,
41st Mississippi Regiment. He
soon became Brigade Quarter
Master with rank of Capt. and in
that capacity served to the close
of the war. In later years he
served his country and communi
ty in various ways. He was
honored by his fellow citizens
with a seat in the Legislature
for more than one term; was
railroad commissioner of his
State, President of the initial
Board of Supervisors, and a
member of the Board of Trustees
that organized the Mississippi A.
and M. college.
Underlying the many excel
lencies of w, B.. Augustus. was
his decided and uniform reli-
gious character. Re joined the
Methodist church in his boyhood,
and at the age of Is years he
was elected stewart in place OF
his deceased father, and served
his church in that capacity fol
fifty years. The religious life
and profession of our friend and
brother assumed the quiet unos'
tentatious type that marked his
general character, andin keeping
with this trait was his whispered
"Hallelulah' as he neared the
closing scene. 1t was a note o.
triumphant faith in Christ Jesus
and of praise to his redeemins
Lord.
Funeral services were held a
the family residence at 3 o'clocl
p. M, Monday, September Goth
conducted by the writer, assist
ed by Rev. j: E. Thomas. Re
marks were made also by DR.. Fl
A. Minor, representing Confed
crate Veterans. In the presenc,
of many friends, with appropri
ate concluding services, tn
Ihodv of orr denartod friond uyo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

The talent of the negro race
for music is shown by the ex-
perience of the bandmaster Of a
regiment Of native troops in ia
maica. When he took charge
not 4 man in the command knew
q single note, Only one or two
could. play an instrument even a
little. Yet in six months he had
pelected his musicians and taught
them enough to appear in pub
lie. Two or three years later
their fame had spread to En-
gland and they were invited
there to giv4 a series of concerts.
Their tour was highly successful.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

A beautiful and eleboIate Halloween
party was given Friday evening Octo-
Der 18th, which was All Saints Day,
at the residence of Mrs. J. Fisher
Ames by Miss Annie Ella Ames and
Miss Mildred Minor. The handsome
halls and parlors were decorated with
autumn leaves and ferns and ornament
ed with jack-o'lanterns, owls, black
cats and other insignia of witches and
~wizzardry. The porches and lawn were
lighted by jacko'lanterns and japanese
lanterns. The dining was beau
tifully garlandSd with autumn leaves
and white chrysanthemums. Miss
Lula B. Williams and Minor Ames
served punch at the door.
The guests, after arriving at the
house disguised themselves as witches
and hobgoblins and were in masque for
the greater part of the evening. APP
pies were bobbed for, fortunes told and
other pastimes peculiar to Halloween
INDUCED in. Miss Edna Bush rendered
several r~ecitations at the piano. The
DISCUSSES were very amusing and this
feature of mystery added greatly to
the pleasure of the evening and TIE
charm of the party. Refreshments
were served at the erd. The out-of-
town guects were Mrs. James Lucas of
Starksville, Mrs. Leo Tindall of
Brooksville and Miss Bessie Edwards
of Shuqualak. These present we're:
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Scales, Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ. Lamberson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. B. Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brooks, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Dorroh, Maj. and
Mrs. E. B. Boyd, MI. and Mrs. j. H.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Strong,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hardin, Jr, Mr..
and Mrs. r. E. V. Yates, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. G. Lucas ; Mesdames Shelf Skinner,
j. l.. Lucas, Ernest Lucas, E. M. Muir
phey, Misses EdnaBush, Annie McC askil',
Miss Ida Smith and ] R McNichols
" Abbie Woodward Mr.. Cypress
Sue Allen and Finis Woodward
" Mamie M. Allen and Sam Clark
=" Nell Allen and Don Zepernick
" Maria Tyson and Ed Hardin
E" Linda Bush and Tom Patty
Florence Bush and Jim Martin
Mary Bush and Jack Holman
4" Bessie Thomas and G. Baskerville
Mary Price and Chess Featherston
Jennie Featherston, J Pennington
Lallie Dorroh and Henry Minor
j." Bessie Edwards and Gus Minor
Alma Dinsmore and Tom Boggess
d" Lillian Binion and Julian Boggess
Mary Taylor and Robert Holt
George Lucas and Mr.. Chandler
Annie Thomas and Jim Bush
Mary X. Hunter and Reagan Cain
Alice Clement and Clinton Dorroh
Messrs. Phil Jones, Albert Dent, Ed
Allen, Lutte and Longstreet Minor, As
ire Smith, julius Cannon. John Tyson,
Leodard Martin, Mat Holberg, Dale
Carr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
COMMISSIONERS A L
( In Chancery Court
State of Mississippi
u County

'1 Nox oil mi cos55ty In Chancery Court
M s.. S B. Harper. ct al,
No. 5221, VS..
Taylor Freeman, JE.
By vir ue of a decree Of the Chancery Court
o. said County. rendered in the above Styled
c luse on the 2Sth day of October, A.. D.,
1909 at the October Term A. d., 1909 of said
Court. /. the Undersigned, duly appointed.
Special Commissioned of said Court, will IN
Monday, the 9Th day of December A. ., 1903
between the hours of eleven O'Clock A. n,
and four O'Clock P. M. sell at public outcry, at
the west door of the Court House in said
Noxubee County, to the highest bidder or
bidders, for cash upon conformation.
The folio wing described real estate, .situat-
ed in the County of Noxubee. in the State Of
Mississippi. to wit: (;
The w. Il of N. w, = less 16 acres of the
East side thereof. less the w. II of the 8. w.
II of the N. w. Il; and 10 acres off the South
end of the f.. ~ of the N. W, II of Section .22.
all in T, 16, Range IS. containing "a acres,
more or lie s.
DATED this the 20 day Of October, A. D.;
1909. JNO A.. TYSON
Commissioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Cut Glass! Cut Glass f!

We have handled Cut Glass for
about fifteen years but never be-
fore have we brought on such a
large and selected stock of these
goods than this year.
We have also some Fancy Lamps.
Our goods are as good as anybOdys,
and our prices are right. When in
need of cut glass remember us
G.. Z. HEINRICH'S
3O-4t Crystal and China Palace.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
CIRCUS EXCURSION.
Special Train to Meridian

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show
on Earth with it's assembly of 400 of
the worlds greatest circus performers,
most of whom are this year making
their first appearance in America, its.
collection of 1000 animal wonders, in
Guiding 8 herds of elephants, group Of
giraffes, monster hippOpOtamus, only
living bihorned r~hinOceros, and hum
dreds of other strange beasts, Jupiter,
the balloon horse. who with its fearless
rider ascends to the dome of the big.
tent and descends in a shewer of fire,
exhibit at .
Meridian, November IL.
A special excursion train on the Mobile and
Ohio railroad will leave Macon at TAO q. -.
and arrive in Meridian at 1000 a. n. Fair
81. IS for round trip.
The enormous size of the big Barn
UNI & Bailey circus this year Is almost
beyond belief. There are more cars,
more acres of tents, more horses peO-
pie and more mony invested than with
any show ever organized, .
The professional display given free
every morning at 10 o'clock is two
miles in length and is positively the
most tremendous parade seer since the
beginning of time.
Returning train will leave Meridian
at 900 p. m. =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

laid to rest in the Macon ceme-
terry to await the resurrection of
the just.
The passing of w. B. Angus
tus is a great and felt loss to his
many friends, and to his church,
and is an in3escrihable grief to
his wife and children. May they
all find comfort, and sustaining
grace in Hin who ''comforteth
us in all our tribulations."
T. c.. WIER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

DIR. Cardamitis says infancy
less than a year old has a higher
tendancy to malaria than any
other age. Malaria children's
blood should be kept dfsinfected
with quinine, as they are the
main carriers of malaria. Mos
cuitoes catch it from malaria
children before starting an cpl
demic of chills, fever and ague.
He recommends chocolate Qui-
nine tablets, three grains a day
for children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
ChinaWare ChinaWare !

Fine imported Chinaware, such as
Salad Bowls Cracker Jars
Cake Plates Cups & SaucerS
Nut Bowls Chocolate Sets
Tea Sets CuspidOres
Berry Sets Fruit Bowls
Chop Dishes
Bread and Butter Plates
After Dinner Cups and Saucers
and many other articles from ia
pan, France. Germany and Aus
tria. We have the largest and
best selected stock we ever brought
to Macon. Remember the place.
G.. l.. HEINRICH'S
Crystal and China Palace.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

F. w. Greene, Immigrant Agent of
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad was in
Macon Thursday meeting the real es-
tate men and landowners of the coun-
ty, with a view of getting their coop
Grafton in bringing Immigrants to this
section. Mr.. Greene's office will be in
ST. Louis, and the object of his ap-
pointment is to build up the population
along the M. & o. This is a part of a
systematic effort by the management
of that railroad to induce immigration
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

The president iss large man
physically, mentally, morally. In
no wise Is he of sufficient bulk,
apparently, however, to stem
the rising tide of tariff reform.
Exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
NOTICE.

Bids, to be opned on LIST. Monday Of
December. 1909, are invited for work
ing levee for the year 1910 as per re-
quirements of order.
By order of the Board.
This November 4th, 1909.
JOHN A. TYSON, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Dissolution Notice.,

Notice is hereby given hat the firm
of Clay Bros. composed of the C. C..
Clay, and Thos. F. Clay is dissolved,
Chas. G Clay assuming all liabilities of
he firm and will collect all
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Dog Lost-RewaP4.

Strayed, a half-grown pointer bitch,
liver colored spots on side.-Rewad will
be paid for her return.
GEO. RICHARDSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
s. L. HOLT,
Cotton Yards and Warehouse.

10 the farmers of Nonubee and adjoining counties:
Your patronage for coming season is solicited; |
have been weighing and caring for cotton of the far
mers Of Noxubee and Winston for more than forty
years and you know whether you have received hon
est and fair treatment at my hands. Hope to receive
your patronage for the coming season as | have bet
ter facilities than ever for handling and storing cot
ton. Respectfully,
S. L. o L
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

A practical new, secondhand Oliver
tvDewTfter for sale cheap. Apply at
peace 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Beacon ST. per rear.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Good Cow for Sale!

OUVW ~VW 1VI O0IGo
A fancy milk cow.
Apply to @. HARDIN.
Macon, Miss.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03
HAiLItCAES MAKING MONEY!

years ago when the people de-
termlned t. enforce lower freight and
passenger rates, The railroad authori-
lles put Cp a pCCr mouth and with
one accord cct.arGd hat the rates
hAeo Wouli bankrupt the roads. IT
IS uae' az that time, because of the
Impression during the Roosevelt
panic, the earnings Of railroads and
other enterprises were NOT &C GOOD
as ii2y had been. This paner noint-
" 80 That rates ought not to he
ilAt> If. the basis Of one or two nan;a
o % one or two boom years but
il'lh ~ aVerage of a term of wears
81" th'7 paper predicted that rail
o@o earnings would steadily increase
!" ne lower rates would in
! ~ Hsip poth the roads and the ma
irons. But the Federal Court ria
al caused all to accept a conn
piei1lse OF some reductions-aase, tu,.
recent publications. demonstrate that
lhe position Of the News and nh.
server, the Legislature and Gov
eihor Glenn was based upon solid
foundations.
frldays Salisbury Post, ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03

MORNING TONIC.
(Thomas Carlyle.)


It is not because of his tolls that [
lament for the poor; we must all toll,
or steal (hOWSOeVer we name our
stealing), which is worse; no faithful
workman finds his task a pastime. The
poor is hungry and athirst; but tor
him also there is food and drink: he
is heaVy-laden and weary; but for
him also the Heavens send Sleep, and
Of the deepest in his smoky cribs a
clear dewy heaven of Rest envelops
him. and fitfut gatherings of cloud
skirted Dreams. But What [ do
mourn over is that the lamp of his
soul should go out; that no rays of
heavenly, or even of earthly know
edge, should visit him; but only in the
haggard darkness, like two sDectres,
Fear and Indignation bear him com"
pany. Alas, while the Body stands so
broad and brawny, must the Soul lie
blinded, dWarfed, stupefieds almost an
initiated? Alas, was this, too, a
Breath of God, bestowed in Heaven,
but on earth never to be unfolded =
That there should one Man die ig-
nOrant that had capacity for knOWl-
edge; this / call a tragedy were it TO
happen more than twenty times in the
minute, as by some computations 1t
does. The miserable fraction OF
Science-which our united Mankind, in
O. wide Universe of Nescience, has
acquired, why is not this with all dill
gence, impaired to all?
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03
the road that has the most mileage in
North Car0lina SAWS.

the road that has the most mileage in
North Carolina. says:
AN analysis of Southern RAILWAYS
statement Of earnings for the fiscal
year shows after the payment of fixed
charges there will probably be left a
balance of about $4,000, 900, which is
equivalent 20 6 per cent on the $780,
600, 600 preferred stock. The esti-
mate is based on an appraisal of in
terets and other fixed charges at about
81, 0O0, 600 a month. If 1t is correct
the years operation would permit the
company to pay the full 5 per cent
for the year and have o hand a bal
ance Of about 81, 600. 600 from the
years earnings"
A writer in the United States In
weston publishes a story for some time
past current in Wall Street to the
effect tina Mr.. Hartman recently
offered Mr.. Henry Walters $50, 600, 600
for the latter's $4,000 600 of stock in
the Atlantic Coast Line Company Of
Connecticut. The offer was declined
by Mr.. Walters on the ground that he
would not consider any bid for his
individual holdings of stock unless the
same price was offered to every mi
nority stakeholder. The latter has
CoIId1u1y Decl NIL. uISpoSll1oIl
toward smaller stockholders in the
pasta fact that has served greatly
to attract the small investor towards
Atlantic Coast Line securities.
1t is gratifying to see the two big
gest systems in North Carolina MAX
ing money, and we hope their pros
perity will continue. 1t will continue
if the State goes forward and the
railroads are managed wisely. h
6 5000 900 stock owned by Mr.. Val
tesr probably includes much water.
Mr.. Hartman has appraised it as
worth fifty million dollars-or $44,-
O0O,OO Of water plus the water al
ready poured into it. And yet North
Carolina truck growers and other
shippers and passengers are charged
rates upon the basis Of a valuation
ridiculously low when compared to
the actual sum big financiers are will
ling to pay for the property!