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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
BOURNE WANTS POWER FOR VOTERS

Senator Bourne believes he has
inserted the entering wedge which
will eventually destroy the corpora
ton ruled conventions of all polit-
ical parties. His plan. he claims,
will make impossible the existence
of a Hanna or a Frank Hitchcock
1t also will make impossible the
customary bipartisan conspiracy by
which the people are given a choice
between a corporation owned demo-
cratic candidate and corporation
owned republican candidate.
When his law becomes effective
the delegates from Oregon will be
men chosen by popular majority of
the voters and pledged to vote for
some particular candidate favored
by the people.
There will be no back door
trades, no swapping patronage or
other manner of brides in secret
Hobbies of the conventions.
The senator's project. which
(. takes the form Of an amendment to
the Oregon primary law, goes to
the people of Oregon by the initia-
tive provision of the present pri-
mary law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
CLEVER FORCER IS
LOOSE IN SPOKANE

business, was soon whirling along
the streets with the man who was
getting ready to sting him, to a
neat little cottage conveniently To-
Gated within walking distance of
the business center. They talked of
the town and its business people
Barnard seemed to know them all,
especially those who sell real es-
tate and have houses for rent.
He was pleased with the house,
he said, SO back to the office the
two went to tie up the deal. The
rent amounted to s25 per. Barnard
presented a check for S45 forged
with the signature of the Pacific
Transfer Co. and in the absence of
sufficient change, the recipient
gave him his personal check for the
difference. Well. that persona"
check has been cashed. but the real
estate man is still keeping that
Pay to William Banafd" as a SOU
venir. 1t is believed that the forger
has realized at least $4,000 from
Spokane merchants and real estate
men by his fOrgerieS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

Have you seen William Ban
ard?"
Perhaps should you look through
your safe you will find one of his
autographs. It's a dandy and Will
liam is an artist, who is being paid
well in easy money for his work.
Generally he gets away with about
SIS or $50 at a shot. He has been
operating in Spokane for about 90
days already, one of his victims de-
clares, and still this mysterious
manipulation of the golden pen is
keeping out of the way of the
sleuths.
Real estate men seem to be his
favorite prey. For Rent" ads are
his best friends and his clever hand
and imposing front do the rest.
The other day-yesterday, to be ex-
act-"Banard" as his autograph ad-
dresses him, walked into a prosper
Gus little real estate office on Riv-
erside avenue. He said he wanted
to rent house. The obliging man
behind the counter, with an eve to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
WATCHDOG" FARLEY
HOPES FOR ECONOMY

shoulders to the city council and
by the means of hard luck stories
manage to get funds from the kind
hearted city fathers that would
stand a slim chance of being Sc
cured from the comptroller, were
he left to determine the matter.
Comptroller Farley is hopeful
that in 1919 the heads of depart
ments will be enabled to run the
affairs of the city at considerable
saving in the total of over $780,
600 set aside for 1910. The new ap-
preparations will be available Janu-
airy l and it will then be up to each
department to see if any saving can
be made. Any amount of city funds
left at the end of the coming year
will mean a reduction in the taxes
of 1911
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

AS rule all this talk of automO-
biles and other new tangled
things in the city's service CRATES
harshly on the ears of Bob Farley,
city comptroller, known otherwise
as the watchdog of the treasury"
Bob has an aversion to increased
expenditures and high taxes and
virtually stands with big stick in
his hand ready to swat any move in
the direction of the treasuray not
authorized by the city charter or
ordinances of the city council
Yet much as Comptroller Farley
would like to see the policy of econ
omy pursued. he is compelled often
times to sit helpless and see the
cost of conductging the affairs of
the city pile up.
Heads of departments go over his
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
G o N TIN u E d
r 0
P a @ E . N f
SUIT CLUB PROMOTER

| are members of the clubs desire
that their names be withheld from
the public, in the hope that the;
may regain their money with out
giving the matter further publicity
About 25 ladies belonging to the
Cleemnt club gathered at 1411 NAL
ion avenue last night to discuss
the situation. Tonight another
meeting will be held at the same
place. The ladies request that the
following announcement from them
be given the greatest amount of
publicity:
Valuable information will be
given members of Charles Glenn.
ent's suit clubs if they will call at
1411 Mallon avenue at 8 o'clock
this evening, or phone Maxwell
1899"
The suit club business has been
a prosperous one in Spokane late
ly. 1t is said that one of the local
promoters has as high as "a clubs
running at this time.
TOmorrow's Press will contain
another article regarding the suit
club industry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
KNOCKS OUT
A NON-SU|T

Holding Judge E. H. Sullivan in
error in refusing to let the dam
age case of Maggie Grant against
the 0. r. & N. go to jury TO
decide the question of negligence
on the part of the plaintiff, the
supreme court has overruled the
decision of the local Judge and
made an order granting new
trial
The plaintiff was injured at
Harrison, Idaho, June II, 1907,
when a switch engine backed a
number of cars into rig in which
she was riding.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
SIXTEEN MORE
F|REMEN

An increase of 16 men will
be made in the fire department
in 1910, as soon as the new ap-
paratus authorized by the city
council is purchased and in
stalled.
The appointment of these
men will he made by the board
of fire commissioners on the
recomme ndation of Fire Chief
Myers. George Armstrong,
city commissioner, is chairman
of the fire board. As a rule
there is long waiting list of
extra men from which the req
ulars are selected when
needed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
'LAND OF NOD" co.
WANTS ANdIMJUNCTION
AGAINST THE SPOKANE

nj ms
Claiming that they will he in
jured to the amount of $500 in Spo-
kane and in other sums which Can
not be estimated if the Sbokane
Theater Co. persists in advertising
the prices for "The Land of Nod
at 81 and downward, the Dafid of
Nod Co. has made application for
an Injunction preventing the thea
ter company from further adTertis-
ing the show at ST.
The application came up for a
hearing this morning, but a contin-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

uance was granted, which gives the
theater company another week in
which to advertise the price which
is so distasteful to the musical COM
edy company.
In the complaint it is alleged that
the Land of Nod Co. entered into a
contract with the Northwest Theat-
rical association to play in Spokane
from January to January 3, and
that it was understood that the
usual prices for this show, $3.50 for
parquet seats, prevail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
MARITAL KNOTS
LOOSELY TIED

Charging his wife with consort-
ing with other men while he was
away from home during the month
of August, 1909, Fred n Austin
sued for and was granted a divorce
this morning by Judge J. D. Hinkle
Lena McConahy was granted a
divorce from Martin McConahy on
the grounds of desertion.
Estella Tocher was another wife
who was freed from her matri-
monial bonds this morning, Judge
Hinkle granting her a decree sep
arating her from William Tocher.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
ANOTHER RUNAWAY MATCH

Another case OF a runaway
match and parental objection was
brought to light yesterday after
the marriage license had been is
sued to Kelly Hogg and his cousin.
Ardelia Hogg, both of Deer Park,
Wash The girls father wrote to
County Clerk Atkinson, but 1t Is
believed the marriage license was
issued before the letter was re;
ceived. Il HI
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
(By United Press.)

CHICAGO. Dec. 30.-Switchmen
employed In the local railroad
yards are becoming impatient over
the long drawn out negotiations to
which their demands are being sub
nlitted. and general threats of a
strike. unless prompt action is
taken by railroad officials are be-
tng expressed today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
VITAL RECORD
MAR RAGE S
BIRTHS

Jesse H. and Ida Radcliffe. 907
Washington street, Dec. "a, girl.
Charles and Carrie Fifer, S23h
Sprague avenue, Dec. 26, girl
Ole and Jennie Siverson, 02403
Perry street, Dec. %, girl.
Arthur and Annie Jaynes, Green
wood, b. c., Dec. 3, a boy
Harry d. and Nettie Woodland, AZ
ID street, Dec. 25, a boy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
STRIKE BROKEN
IN BUTTE
(Ey United Press.)

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 30.-AlI
striking Northern Pacific switch
men today returned to work in the
local yards. Their action practic-
ally breaks up the strike in this To-
caIity, since the Great Northern
employees already have resumed
their places.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
BUILDING PERMITS

A. w. Massie, story and a~half
residence, Corbin park; $500.
Brownies addition; $4,000.
j. M. Yeayman, Whitehouse
Heights addition, one story frame
residence; $500. =
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
b q . . q . y . . e = = - . .
MOTHER TELLS
DAUGHTER SHE'S GLAD
OCEAN SEPARATES THEM

= Miss Louise Barrisso, a
= young woman now being
. tried before Justice Mann on I
. a case of vagrancy, received a
q letter from her mother few I
= days ago. 1t was not letter
. that most girls would receive I
= from a parent. Enclosed was I
= picture of the mother and I
. sister, and a note saying they
. were glad that an ocean sep I
. arated them and they hoped it I
= would always be SO.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
DEATHS

Funeral services will be held
over the body of William Stone
man, aged 81 years. who died Tues
day at Peone prairie, this after
noon at ! O'Clock from the Peone
Prairie church. The service will
be read by the Rev. Elworthy of
the Hillyard church. Burial will
take place ut Peone Prairie GENE
terry,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30
THIRD PRIZE
WINNING ESSAY

In printing the prize winning kiss
contest essays yesterday, a part of
the one winning the third prize was
omitted Here it is completed:
Something made of nothing, tasting
very sweet.
A most delicious compound with in
gradients complete.
1t was clearly meant for giving,
though tbs sometimes bought
and sold,
But like coffee and potatoes, 1t isn't
good when cold.
Can be given to man or woman, or
the baby on your knee,
And it oft will Danish anger when
words have failed to please.
Something made of nothing; never
just the same.
1t is known in every country where
love has had a name.
Not confined to place or persons
canbe used in any cline
For this something made of nothing
will stand the test of time.
L. A. r.
Sunday and Daily Press, 10 cents
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

Sunday and Daily Press, 10 cents
per week. IL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

Closing out large lot of silk and
Princess lace, also Battenberg braid by
the bolt, and as an extra inducement
with each bolt purchased giving you
absolutely free beautiful pattern. Each
bolt contains 80 yards.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-30

CHILDREN KNIT WAISTS, tapped
and supporter attachments. Specially
priced for Friday, each. ..... IL 1-2c
WOMEN'S VESTS AND PANTS,
fleece lined, in cream only. Special, gar
hlcllt ivy
BOYS AND GIRLS fleece lined
FIRST
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
IN MEMORIAM,
Josephine Farmer Mcdonald.

over the stars there is rest"
In the still hush of night, De
cember the 9Th, 1909, Josephine
Farmer Mcdonald breathed her
last in a ward of the Matte
Hersee hospital, Meridian, Miss,
where she had been an inmate.
desperately i'll with typhoid fe-
yer, which terminated in pneu-
monia, for seven weeks, during
which time her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A, Mcdonald and uncle,
MI. Jas. Nance of Brooksville,
were by her bed side with will
ing hands and prayerful hearts.
Skilled physicians, Drs. Hamil-
ton and Royals, and trained
nurses ministered to her by day
and night, while christian peo-
pie who loved her, and felt a
deep sympathy FOR her anxious
loved ones, held special prayer
for her recovery and beautiful
flowers were daily sent in to
cheer her.
Could love, skill or kindness
have baffied the disease, she
would not have died, but like
some sweet fragile flower, too
tender to withstand the untime-
ly frost her gentle nature Weld
ed, and she sank to rest like a
tired child Graded on it's moth
er's breast, and her pure spirit
went to the God who gave it.
In her last lucid moments,
when too weak to articulate dis
tinctly she says ''Safe in the
arms of Jesus" in whispered
tones, which should be a source
of consolation. Truly it has
been said the greatest tragedy
OF life in the seevring of human
ties We live, we love, we
die! How sorrow pierces our
very soul when those we love so
fondly are taken from US, and
we realize they have gone from
this life forever. Then only the
blessed promise of our heavenly
Father can comfort, for He has
said The dead shall live again"
F.. We are rarely called on to chron-
lcle an event more sad than the
death of this lovely girl-young,
blooming into perfect wo-
manhood. the joy and pride of
her home and delight of rela-
tlves and friends always pleas
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
S~huquaIak Items.

Mrs. Murray Dantzler and son
and Mrs. Orie Cook of Bigbee
Valley ale the guests of their
brother, Nh. J. T. 4-cClure.
Coleman Oates of Biloxi spent
Christmas with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. @. A. Oates.
Misses Lovedie May and Sallie
Chamberlin are at home for the
holidays.
Mrs. Marvin w. Lathram has
returned from a visit to her
mother in Macon.
Misses Taylor and Terry are
spending the Christmas holidays
in Trenton, Tenn.
Miss Maria Tyson was the
guest of Mrs. Lathram a few
days this week.
Messrs. Ed. Hardin (of courseC
and John Tyson of Macon and
Jim Carter of Scooba, attended
the dance Tuesday night.
Miss Gladys Mcclure visited
relatives in Brooksville this week
Mr.. Farmer Hamilton has
bought out the grocery store for
merly owned by D. H. Adams,
THE STORK-Born to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Combs, a fine girl,
Gladys Lanita.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31

Mesdames H. D. Saunders of
Starkville and E. F. Noffsinger
Of Oakland, Cal, spent Thursday
and Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
A. Minor, Jr.
Mrs. Mcqueen spent Christmas
in Macon.
T. R. Welsh visited relatives
in Meridian during the holidays.
Miss Lucille Jackson leaves for
Hattiesburg the first Of the week.
An oyster supper was given at
the home of Mrs. w. A. Jenkins
by the Knights of Pythias We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Oliver has returned to
her home in Boligee, Ala, &C
companied by her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Kellis,
A german was enjoyed at the
dancing hall on Tuesday evening.
Misses Earline Perry and Peare
VI CI1S J.. l. " w., SUG1lC
the holidays at home.
Messrs. Patty Kellis of the
University and John Anderson of
the A. & M. are with the home
people,
Mrs. H. A. Minor, Jr., left
Thursday for Starkville to visit
relatives.
Miss Fannie Gunter spent
Christmas with her parents in
Columbus.
Mrs. Ed. Jackson spent Christ
mas with relatives here.
Miss Viva Walker has returned
from her home in Baldwin.
Miss Essie Lee Staggers was
the guest of Miss Bessie McNeese
Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ D.. Clark Of Macon is
the guest of Mrs. Lewis Ander-
son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31

The State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.
By vlrture of the provisions of a certain deed
OF trust executed by Crum Lagrone and Permeller
Lagrone on the 28th day of January 1907 to ]. X.
Dugan as trustee. to secure to Mrs. M. j. Dugan a
certain indebtedness therein mentioned, said trust
deed being recorded in Deed Book NO. So. page
447 in Chancery clerks office in said county, /. the
Undersigned as trustee. will on Monday the Sd day
OF January 1910 in front of the door of the Court
House IN the city of Macon, proceed to sell ut
auction to the highest bidder for cash northeast
quarter OF northeastquarte of Sec. 8, township Is.
range 16. Noxubee county. Miss.
The property mentioned in said trust deed TO
satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost of this pro-
ceedlng. ]. r. DUGAN,
Trustee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Noe Nox1 Ot aIcce onnty In Chancery Court
Maggie Lee Strobe, ct all,
No. 3233. VS..
Matte Hairston.
By virtue of a decree of the Chancerv Court
OF said County. rendered in the above STYLED
cause on the 2Sth day of October. A. D..
1909 at the October Term, a. n, 1909. of
said Court, /. the undersigned duly appoint.
ed Special Commissioner OF said County.
will on
Monday, the 3rd day Of January, A. D, 1910,
between the hours of eleven O'Clock A. NJ,
and four O'Clock r. NJ. sell at public outcrv
at the west and front door of the Court
House in said Noxubee County. to the high
est bidder or bidders. for cash. the following
described real estate, situated in the County
OF NOxubee, IN the State of Mississippi. being
the land purchased by w, s. STROBE from
Mrs, NJ. A. Bush on the 27th day of Septem-
Der 1895. and a part of the homestead of
the said Winston S. STROBE, to wit:
Commencing at the southwest corner ofthe
northeast quarter of section thirtv-three
1881 township sixteen [16 range nineteen
C19) running thence east 60 chains: thence
NORTH 10 chains; thence east 40 chains: thence
north IA chains, thence west 100 chains;
thence south "a chains to the starting point,
containing 200 acres more or less.
Dated this the 18th day of Dec A. p. 1909.
JNO. A. TYSON, Commissions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Trustees Sale.

The State of Mississippi. Noxubee County.
by virtue Of the provisions of a certain
deed OF trust executed by Rober Triplett and
Wife, Fannie Triplett on the Gath day of lam
vary, 1907, to A. T. Dent as trustee, to Sc
cure to Mrs. Sue A, Adams a certain indebt-
edneSs therein mentioned, said trust deed be
ing recorded in Deed Book No. SO page 424
in ChaDcery Clerks office in said county
which trust deed and note thereby secured
transferred to Nancy Gavin. /, the un-
ders1gned as trustee, will On Monday the 1st
day Ct January 1910 in front of the Court
at auction to the highest bidder for cash
southeast quarter of Southeast quarter Sec.
I. IA, r. Is being land upon which we
now reside.
One bay horse with blaze in face, named
Charly, about 10 years old.
One light red spotted cow, named Heart,
about : years old, also increase OF said COW.
The property mentioned in said trust deed
to satisfy said Indebtedness and cost of this
proceeding. A, T, DENT,
~ Trustee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Cotton Seed!
This Dec. 20, 1909.

Good seed for planting are scarce, |
have few hundred busels Improved
Russell Big Boil Cotton seed for sale at
81. 90 per bushel. or 8 bu. 100 pounds.
sacked for SIS 90. A small quantity of
extra select" seed, same variety, for
$500 per bushel. Leave orders at
Beacon Office, or direct to
j. M. CHAPPELL, JR.
Route 6, L~ouisvillee, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31

Allgood and Mr.. Ed. Carpenter of
West Noxubee were married by
the Rev. E. E. Langford. Mr..
and Mrs. Carpenter will make
their home at the Allgood place
about ten miles west of town.
Many Christmas visitors in town
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. Wells
Cook and children of Meridian,
are at Mrs. Jno. Wilkins, Miss
Annette Rife at Mrs. Halls,
Misses Louise and Willie Hop
kins Of Meridian and Mrs. Lii
liam Todd and Mr.. Todd of Union;
and Mr.. w. B. Memories of
Waynsborough are at Mr.. P. w.
McMorries, Ray Madison and Da-
Wis St. John of Mississippi College,
Roscoe Woodward and Tom Tate
from the A. and M. at home for
the holidays. Miss Fannie ST.
John at home from Nashville,
Misses Lucille Woodward and
Carrie Louise and Mrs. Emma
Hinkle spending the holidays at
home, Mrs. Thomas ST. John Of
H%attiesburg, at home for a few
days. Miss Bernie Love was a
guest at Mrs. Glenn's.
Monday morning at early hour our
! town was shocked and grieved by
the news that Mr.. Ben Carpenter,
in Il fit of dependency, had taken
his life by shooting himself
through the brain at his home. He
was a young man who had many
friends that were saddened by his
unexpected action. He was bur
led from the home Of his sister,
Mrs. Jno. Dothrow, the Rev. Mr..
King of Macon conducting the
funeral. With their usual cere-
monies, the Knights of Pythias
laid his body away in the Bor-
ders cemetery beside that of his
mother.
Mr.. Bate of the Bank of
Brooksville was at home in York,
Ala, for a few days.
Miss Archer Mcleod is visiting
friends in Meridian.
The Young WOman's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Meth
odist church enjoyed a social
meeting at Mrs. Daniel McLeod's
Tuesday evening.
There have been several other
entertainments in town this week.
The Misses Hall had a few friends
Wednesday evening to meet Miss
Rife; there was also a children's
party the same evening.
Mr.. Nelson Redwood has been
the guest of his father, Mr.. w. F.
Redwood.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson of the Louis
vile, Theological Seminary
preached morning and evening at
the Baptist church Sunday.
Miss Annie Jones and Master
Bevil Peterson are on the sick
list.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Mare StraYed.

Strayed from the Foote place 8 miles
south of Macon, one sorrel mare, blaze
face, white feet, 1oach name. About
Z years old. Reward will be paid for
any information-suppose to have gone
towards Brooksville. JNO HAYGooD.
Macon, Miss.