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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
MAJOR GIBSON IS
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Commander Of Nagruder
Camp is Victim Of Heart
Failure---Funeral Today.

Major George II. Gibson, comman
der OF MagrudeI Camp, United Con
federata Veterans. WAS found dead in
the bed in his room at the Newport
hotel late Sunday afternoon. His
body was lying across the bed fully
dress ed and he apparently was in
natural sleep. Major Gibson was last
seen alive about o'clock Saturday
evening when he retired to his room
ana the supposilion is that he died a
short time afterwards. Death was
due 10 heart dis ease.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon at Caffee's undertaking
establishment. Rev. Lloyd 4. Wilson,
ID. d., pastor of the Newport News
Baptist church, will conduct the SER
vices and interment will be made IN
Greenlawn.
Magruder Camp will meet at the
Pocahontas hotel at I O'Clock and at
tend the funeral in body. The pail
bearers will be selected from the
members of the camp. Many OF the
members of the two local chapters.
Daughters of the Confederacy also
will attend.
Major Gibson was 81 years old and
ne entered the, Confederate army al
the outbreak of the Civil war. he
served during most or the connie,
with Turner Ashby's gallant cavalry.
AS a member of that command. MAJOR
Gibson was one of the first at Har-
per's Ferry during the John Brown
raid and aided and guarded Brown
and his men in their cells and wit
messed their hanging. Major Gibson
was twice captured He escaped the
first time. but after being recaptured
at the battle of Slaughter Mountain
was held a prisoner in Washington
AZ the same time that Belle BOYD, the
famous Confederate spy, was connned
in that prison.
After the close Of the war, MAJOR
Gibson went South ana assumed the
business management OF the Mout
gomery Mail. After leaving that pa
per he entered politics as candida'e
for State treasurer, but was defeated
for the office. Later he ran TOT con-
oress hut was defeated in the conVeh-
t;on nv the father of Congressman
Ricbmon6 Pearson Hobson. Mr.. HoD-
sons majority was only four. Later
Major Gibson engaged in the mercah-
tile business in Montgomery ne
came here thirteen years ago anu
has since been government inspec-
tor at the shipyard.
Major Gibson is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. w. D. Poole. OF TINS
civ and one son. c. NJ. Gibson. OF
Richmond; two sisters, Mrs Jonh
Maxwell. of Staunton. and Mrs. fraz-
Ter Furr. of Harrisonburg, and one
brother. Call Gibson, of Verbena' Ala
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
TRUSTEES ALLOW TWO
HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK
Much Joy Among Pupils and Teach
ers When Announcement 10
Made Yesterday.

Although il had been announcer
by Division Superintendent Jenkins
that only one holiday would be allow
ed in the city public, schools this
week, the pupils and teachers will be
given two days-Thursday and Fri
day. The school law allows only one
holiday Thursday-but at an inform
al meeting Saturday night the school
board decided to close the schools
Wednesday and not reopen them I'M
til Monday.
Naturally there was much rejoicing
both among the teachers and pupils
yesterday morning when the an
nouncement of the action of the trus-
tees was made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Uniqve Service at Newport
News Baptist Church.
ENTIRE DEBT WIPED OUT
EpeeisI Thanksgiving Services viii
be Held Thursday Night TO ceie-
bfsfs Payment Of Last Obligation
Edifce Burned Five Years Ago.

Having wiped out the entire debt
on its handsome new lone, the con
gregation OF the Newport News Bap
list church will ho.d a special
Thanksgiving service at 1880 O'Clock
Thursday evening and at the conclu
sion of the service the last mortgage
OF $4,000. which was paid on yester
day, will be burned by Mrs. Amy
Haynes, the only charter member OF
the church who Is now ON the church
roster
A very interesting program has
been arranged for the occasion and
the probabilities are that the edifice
will be packed 10 oyerfiowiDg. Ad'
dresses are to be made by the pas.
tor, Rev. Lloyd T. Wilson, d. d., w.
NJ. Parker and w. f. Barrett and w.
b. Vest, the treasurer of the church.
will make an interesting report. Spe'
cial music will be furnished by the
church choir.
After the services are ended and
the mortgage is burned in the pres
ence OF the congregation, the audi
ence will retire TO the basement OF
the church, where the ladies' will
serve refreshments.
Burned Five Years Soo.
II was FIVE years ago lacking lit
tie less than two months that the
Newport News Baptist church build
Ing was burned to the ground by fire
which started in the basement under
the pipe organ and which had spread
throughout the auditorium before it
was discovered. That building was
exactly like the one now standing be-
fore the fire occurred. When the fire.
men finally had completed their work,
all that remained was a smoldering
mass of debris and blackoned and
crumbled stone.
Rev. j. w. Porter, ID. d.. now pas
tor of the First Baptist church. Lex
ington, KY, was the pas tor of the
church when the calamity occurred.
On the following Sunday night in the
First Presbyterian church he set
about to raise money enough 10 re-
build the church exactly as 1t had
stood. He appealed to the large au-
dience in the church in his masterful
style and before the services ended
enough money had been subscribed to
build anew the destroyed building.
Present Edificc Rose from Ruins.
Shortly afterwards the contract Tor
the new building was awarded and
within q year the present brown stone
structure had replaced the blackened
and crumbled walls. When the edi-
flee was completed mortgages for
$4,000 had to be given al all OF the
money subscribed had not fallen Que
and had not been collected. The
mortgages were paid on one by one
until last Sunday night enough SUD
scriptions were received to bring the
fund in hand to $4,000 and the last
of the debt was lifted.
Today the church stands without
one cent of Indebtedness and there
are few finer churches In Virginia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
READY FOR coLLEeIANs.
Y. N. c. A. Five Putting in Final
Work for A. 4 N.

Y. IA. c. A. Five Putting in Final
Work for A. 4 N.
Captain Hamilton and his basket
ball tossers OF the Young Mems
Christian Association are putting in
their final practice in preparation for
the game with the fast team Of the
Agricultural & Mechanical College,
Of North Carolina, in the association
gymnasium tomorrow night at
o'clock. Lenz, Monroe, vann,
Hamilton and Ccttrell will compose
the local team at the start.
II is expected that the largest
crowd that ever attended has ket-
ball match In the association VIII De
out for tn,a game. Bleacher seats
have been erected and there is ample
accommodation for 200 people. A
number OF the members Of the local
North Carolina Club will be out to
root for the visitors.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
SOcIAL-PERScNAL

Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Richardson. who
were married last Wednesday, have
returned from a visit TO New York
and are the guests OF Mrs. Richard
sons parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. III.
Saunders, 1870 Thirty-second street
They will leave today for Asheyilie
and Selma enroute for Birmingham,
Ala. where they will make their
home.
Mrs. Walter A. Post mas left for
short visit to Washington and New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. ioore, who
have been spending week at the
Warwick hotel, have returned to their
home in Staunton.
Mrs. j. Winston Read, who has
been In Washington. has returned
home.
MFR. Walter Nexsen, formerly OF this
city, but now OF Lynchbnrg, returned
home yesterday after spending Few
days here with relatives and friends.
Mr.. +. Morgan. OF Atlanta, Ca, ID
visiting his family in this city.
Mr.. j. E. Turner, State commander
of the Knights of Maccabees OF North
Carolina, was in this city Sunday VIE
!ting friends. Mr.. Turner formerly
lived mere.
Mr.. aad Mrs. Claud Maynard have
returned from Norfolk, where they
visited friends.
Mrs. Edward Wood. who has been
spending several weeks with her par
ents in New York. has returned to,
her home In this city.
Mrs. John Moser has returned to
her home In Washington, after visit
ing her mother. Mrs. Scott, in North
End.
Miss Eva Virgins has returned
from Norfolk, where she visited rela-
tiyes.
The Misses Chandler. OH Madison
avenue, have as their guest. Miss
Edna Read, Of Clifton Forge. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
MEMS MAS sMeeriNo.

Revs J. Anderson Jayne Lectures or
vampire Bats"
A large crowd attended the closing
services of the world week Of prayer
Sunday afternoon at the Olympic the
alter. Rev. ]. Anderson jayne. OF
Hampton. delivered a very interest
ing lecture on the subject. Vampire
Bats"
Special music was furnished BY a
quartette of the Hampton Roads
Glee Club. the songs being illustrated
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
MRS. MARTHA BRIGHT DEAD.
AGED Lacy succumbs to Stroke OF
Paralysis.

Mrs. Martha Bright, mother OF w
]. Bright. OF 217 Thirtieth street.
died Sunday morning at O'Clock at
the home OF her son. The funeral
services were held at the residence
yesterday afternoon at 4:So o'clock
being conducted by Rev. w. G. Starr
d. D., pastor of Trinity Methodist
church. The body was sent to BAIT
more. the old home last night ana
interment will be made in that CITY
Mrs. Bright. who was So years DID,
came TO this city about two years ago
in the interest of her health. and dur'
ing her residence here she mace
many friends. She suffered q stroke
of paralysis In july 1909. and sne
never fully recovered her health.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Father Frioli Returns.

Rev. Joseph Fioli. pastor Of 81. Vim
cents Catholic church. returned TO
the city last night from Portsmouth.
where he assisted in conducting the
funeral of Miss Jeanne A Guthrie,
at at Paul's church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Sh1l. Women >-e-ey

II they did. millions sould vote DR..
Kings New Life P-ss the trae rem
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imparting appetite and toning up the
system. they're unequaled- Gary. safe,
sure. 25c at All Druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

Il enrinkes fhe blood. strengthens
the nerves. corrccts your stomach,
makes every organ Of the Body strong
and healthy; a great tonic. Hollis
tors Rocky Mountain Tea can't ~
beat. Try !, tonight J. z. cORsuCH
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Patrons League Meeting.

The Patrons League OF the John
W. DAME; school will hold its regtlar
meeting IN the Central school build
ing this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. An
interesting program has been arrang-
ed and refreshments will be served.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
BISHOP RANooLPH HERE.
Confirms Class Of Four at Emmanue
Church. Morrison.

Church. Morrison.
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph. OF the
southern diocese of Virginia. spent
sunday In this city as the guest OF
George helms Wise. on Thirty-fourth
street. In the morning he preached
AZ the Grace Episcopal church. MS
subject being Advent Season and
confirmed a class Of i've
In the afternoon. Bishop Randolph
conducted services at the Emmanuel
Episcopal church. Morrison preach
ing a strong sermon and confirming a
class Of four. Rev. T. C. DSrst. rector OF
ST. Paurs Episcopal church. assisted
IN the service. A number Of people
from this city attended the services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

YES 10 found orr cook vas nass-
i~r r., - cur domestic surnties
thr--vh hoie IN the back tense
you discharged her. 81 c7ur~e,
.s,s-cha~-cd hs-t No. indeed. We
mailed M the fence. "-Clevelsnd
Plain Dealer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
HOLD THANKSGIVING SERVICES
Lodges Of Juniors Hear Fine Sermon
by Rev. Mr.. do cafsereliy.

by Rev. Mr.. Do Gaf'srslly-
The three local lodges OF Junior
Order United American Mechanics
held their joint THANKSGIVING ser
vices at Thirtie;h STREET Church OF
Christ Sunday afternoon st 3 O'Clock
and the church was filed by the
Iodgemen. The Juniors gathered al
their hall and marched to the church
In a body.
Rev. ]. Edward de Gafferelly. pas
tor OF the church, who recently be
came a JUNIOR. preached very abe
sermon to the lodgemen and special
music was rendered by a qusrtetse
and by other singers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

Dr.. J. H. .NaSry has returned from
a hunting trip N Cumberland county.
He bagged mach game while away
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

ladies Auxiliary wythe Profeciv
Association. No 2e07 Washington
avenue. Nov. Is. 1000 a m. food sale.
fancy articles. coffee. LIGHT lunch AL
day. q.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

Mrs. Walter A. Post mas left for q
short visit to Washington and New
York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Moore, who
have been spending a week at the
Warwick hotel, have returned TO their
hcme in Staunton.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
u. D. c. Enterta;nm, nt.


On Saturday afternoon Of last
week, Mrs. c. P. Long enter
tanned the U. d. c. at a most
beautiful affair, her pretty home
seemed to have donned special
beauty and charm e. - ~ 1t
occasion.
This was valentine entertain
ment. and a particularly enjoy
able feature was the roll call
which was responded to with
valentine verses written by the
members. Several interesting
papers were read by members of
The Chapter after which the
guests were invited into the IL
brary where the parlor play,
His Old Sweethearts'' was pre-
scented. Sam Long being the
bachelor and ten of Tupelo's
most charming young ladies,
Misses Mitchell. Ruff, Hood,
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
Albert Dalton.

On Thursday evening the 10th
inst, at FIVE o'clock, Mr.. Albert
Dalton died at his home in this
city after a lingering illness from
pulmonary. troubles.
Mr.. Dalton was never a very
robust man, but always an ener
getic and active man, and con-
tinued in the active management
of his business until the past
fall when he was taken i'll and
was confined to the house fot
several months. He was ad
yised to try the climate of South
ern Texas where he went and
spent sometime, but not being
benefited, returned home about
a month ago.
Mr.. Dalton moved to Tupelo
with his family nine years ago
from Tennessee During his resi-
dence here he succeeded in bust
ness and has won the confidence
of the people by his uniformly
courteous bearing and his strict
integrity. In all his dealings he
was a true man and held the
confidence and esteem of those
who knew him most intimately.
In his death, Tupelo loses one Of
its most substantial and highly
respected citizens and the sym
pathy of every one goes out to
the family in their irreparable
loss.
The funeral services took place
from the Methodist church of
which Mr. Dalton had been a
consistent member for several
years. The Wesley class Of the
Sunday School attended in a
body. The remarks Of Rev. w.
L. Duren were full of consolation
to the bereaved family and a
just tribute was paid to the
dead. The interment took place
in Glenwood cemetery.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
ADDITIONAL COURT DISTRICTS.

The bill before the legislature
increasing the number of court
districts-the Circuit Court by
four and the Chancery by two
districts should pass and receive
the Governors signature. With
the increase in population and
business, there naturally comes
before the court a greater volume
of legal business which must
have attention and be disposed
OF in a judicial way. While the
criminal docket is not growing,
the number of cases on this side
of the docket continues to hold
up to the usual number. On the
civil docket of the Circuit court
and in the Chancery court there
has been a great increase in the
business and more time IS re-
quired to dispose of it by the
courts. The judges are worked
on full time and in this district
nearly the entire year is taken
UP with court terms. The in
crease in the number of districts
will not be made for the benefit
of the few men who will receive
appointment, but that the bust
ness of the people may receive
that attention at the hands of
the courts to insure a proper
disposition Of it.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
McAlIister,

XII lcannors S en-. McAlIister.
Frazer, Long and Harris. repre-
senting the ''old sweethearts,' y
for ned pretty tableaux.
Mrs. Long, with her usual
consideration for her guests, had
made every arrangement for the
afternoons pleasure and this
play was a most pleasant sur
prise to all of those there as
s,mblej.
A delicious salad course was
served the guests and valentines
and cupids were given as favors.
Altogether, this meeting OF
the u. d. C's. proved to be the
most enjoyable of any Of the
meetings and this is giving high
praise indeed.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

Governor Noel, in a special
message to the legislature, urges
an amendment to the criminal
law, SO that the juries in Grim
inal cases may reach a verdict
on two-thirds votes of the panel.
It is frequently the case that the
guilty fail OF punishment on ac-
count Of the disagreement Of
Jurors, any one Of whom is able
underthe present system to tie
up the jury ard cause q m~is-trial.
With two thirds enabled to bring
in a verdict convictions will be
made easier.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

The bill before the House re-
districting the judicial districts
of the state drops two counties,
Chickasaw and Oktibbeha, from
this district. The time assigned
these counties will be added to
other counties in the district
where the sessions are not long
enough to dispose Of the bust
ness.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

According to a statement is
sued by Superintendent Ney-
lands of the State Penitentiary,
the farm crops of 1909 produced
by Mississippi's convicts show a
total value of SAB, 113. 90; Of this
amount there was a net cash
profit of $780,, 49, 90.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
Non-R Resident Motto.

State of Mississippi.
To Willie Thompson and Harry
Thompson. Non-R Residents, end whose
place of residence and post office adj
dress is unknown and cannot be ascer-
tanned after diligent search and inquiry
Defendants.
You are commanded TO appear before
the Chancery Court of the county of
Lee, in said State, on the 3rd Monday
of March, A. d., 1910, to defend the
suit in said Court of c. Z. Gray and
wife Florence Gray, wherein you are
defendants.
Ills Gath day Of January, A, D 1910.
Norhin Jones, Clerk.
BY r. d. Porter, ID. G.
Anderson & Long, Solicitors, for Com
plaintants. 44-3t.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

President Taft seems to have
despaired of winning any of the
Southern states to the republican
column, but appears to have on
his hands the fight of his life to
hold what Mr.. Roosevelt willed
him.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

The Lambert Mirror will in
crease the price Of subscription
after March 18th, from S1.00 to
S1.50, assigning as a reason
therefor "'The Increase in the
cost of paper and also in the cost
Of getting out the Mirror"
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

Inspectors have found two
slaughter pens within the limits
of Chicago where horses were
butchered and sold to cheap
restaurants and lunch houses.
At one place Is horses were
slaughtered a week.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
FOR ALDERMAN, FOURTH WARD.

A bill has passed the Senate
providing for the establishment
of an agricultural experiment
station in the prairie section Of
the state.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

The State Senate on Monday
adopted the resolution submit
ing a constitutional amendment
increasing the Supreme Court
from three to five members. The
resolution was adopted without
a dissenting vote.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

A New Orleans negro fell from
a second story window landing
on his head 40 feet below. The
fall did not even cause him to
lose consciousness; the only un-
pleasantness resulting, he ex-
planned, was that it all seemed
like a bad dream.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
trustees Sale Notice.

Pursuant to the provisions of a GER
tain deed of trust executed by E. G..
Kirksey and wife, Onie Kirksey, or the
23d day of April, A. d., 1906, to secure
certain Indebtedness therein mentioned
0 L. R. Gates, which deed of trust is
iuly recorded in the chancery clerks
office of Lee county, Mississippi. in
deed record book No. "a, page COL, l
will, as trustee in said deed of trust. on
the 7th day of March, 1910, at the court
house door in the Town of Tupelo,
Miss, within legal hours, offer for sale
at public outcry to the highest bidder,
Cor cash, the undivided interest of
above parties in the follow ing described
property: The southwest quarter of
section IL, township 10, range 5 east.
in Lee county, Mississippi. Such title
conveyed as is vested in me as trustee
aforesaid.
This 23d day of January, 1910.
45 st j. NJ. WITT. Trustee.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

PIANO TUNING,-Having located
in Tupelo | offer my services to all
needing Piano Tuning work done.
Headquarters at Lawrasons' music
store. Telephone 262-3r. Daniel Bern
heisel. 41-tf.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
RATES OF ADVERTISING

DISPLAY advertisements at rate Of
S1.00 per running il oh per month OF
four weeks. Liberia discounts made on
yrarlv contracts.
Notice of meetings of strictly chart
table organizations will be inserted one
time free; all ether notices must be paid
for.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors OF Lee county will on
Monday. the 7tb day of March, 1910. at
the court house door in the City of
Tapelo, at 2 O'Clock. p n, award the
contract 10 the lowest responsible BID
der for a new bridge across slough IN
Town Greek bottom on the Verona and
Planteravilie road. Bond as required
BY law The board ~reserying the n sht
to reject any and all bids.
Oiuered ii open court this Febr aafy
10th, 1910. Norbin Jones,
46-3t Clerk
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18

l have 8 head of milk cows for sale.
Prices reasonable. Phone or come to
see me. Allis Reese. 1876
The Tupelo journal., 1910-02-18
The Charter Of Incorporation of
The Social Benevolent SoCi-
ETY., OF TupeIo, Miss.

l The corporate title of said company
is The Social Benevolent Society of
Tupelo, Miss.
2 The names of the ~incorporators are:
w Hampton, postotfice, Tupelo,
Miss.
H Crump, postoffice. Tupelo, Miss.
w Crump, postoffice, Tupelo, Miss,
Chas Knowles, p~ostoffice, Tupelo. Miss
John Fears, postoffice, Tupelo, Miss.
L T Hadley, postoffice, Tupelo. Miss.
Oscar Thomas, p~ostoffice, Tupelo, Miss.
Richard Hadley, posttffice, Tupelo,
Miss.
8 The domicile is at Tupelo, Miss.
4 Amount Of capital stock, n
5 The par value of shares is, one
6 The period of existence (not to ex-
| ceed fifty years. IS fifty years.
7 The purpose for which it is created
S: For the purpose of promoting the
| fellowship of its members ard to pro-
vide benefits for sickness and for death
Tor its members. And to promote the
! growth Of fraternity.
s The rights and powers that may be
exercised by this corporation are those
conferred by the provisions Of Chapter
"a, Mississippi Code, 1905.
II W Hampton,
Il Crump,
Geo Crump,
Oscar Thomas,
1T Hadley,
Richard Hadley,
I~ncorporators.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
| State of Mississippi, This day per-
County of Lee. sonally appeared
before me, the undersigned authority,
Il w Hampton ard H Crump, incorpor-
ltors Of the corporation known as the
| Social Benevolent Society of Tupelo,
Who acknowledged that they signed ard
executed the above and foregoing ar
| icles of Incorporation as their act and
Iced, on this the 4th day Of January,
1910. Z. l.. Kincannon,
Circuit Clerk.
State of Mississippi, This day per-
County of Lee. sonally appeared
,efore me, the undersigned authority,
| George Crump. Oscar Thomas. l.. L.
| aadley, Richard Hadley, incorporators
f the corporation known IS the Social
Benevolent Society of Tupelo, who
acknowledged that they signed and ex-
| 4cuted the above and foregoing articles
f incorporation as their act and deed,
n this the 9Th day OF January, 1910.
T. l. K~incannop,
IS 81 Circuit Clerk.