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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
Devoted to the Advancement of Educa-
tional Interest.


We, as the executive COM
mittee'' as the County Teachers
Association, hereby invite your
attention to the fact that there is
to be held at Macon on the Third
Saturday in April (23) a decla-
nation contest and a spelling
contest between the school boys
and girls Of the county. The
contestants are to be selected in
the following manner;
Each teacher of the county is
to hold in her school a prelimina-
ry contest in defamation and
spelling, and from the contes-
tants select two for declama-
ton and two for spelling. This
preliminary contest is to be held
not later than the Is of Februa-
ry. The successful contestants
of these preliminaries are to go
to the district contests at the
time and place below appointed,
then and there contest for a
place in the final contest to be
held at Macon on the 23rd, of
April. At the district contests
will be chosen two, a boy and a
girl, for defamation and two for
spelling, who are to represent
their districts in the final con-
tests. To the successful contes-
tants in the final spelling and
defamation contests will be given
five dollar gold medals, one to
the boy receiving the highest
grade in defamation. and to the
girl receiving highest grade in
elocution. and one to the best
speller.
We earnestly solicit every
teacher of the county to take up
'this matter NOW and select your
representatives t. r the direct
contests. Let us have an inter-
esting and profitable contest.
We want every boy and girl in
the county to have a chance to
contest. Teachers, do not deny
your pup lis this privilege.
The following is the division
of the schools into districts:
District s.. Brooksville. Cooks,
Cadeville, Little Vine. Locust,
Grove, Gilmore. Lynn Creek,
Capers Chapel, Flatwoods, Nor
gan. Contest to be held at
Brookville on the 26th of March
at 10 o'clock. Miss Lora McMor-
ries, manager.
District 4 MashulaviIle. yell
low Greek, Boone Creek, Pine
Grove, Hashuqua, Butler, Sum-
merville. Mt. Nebo, Pinetucky,
Big Rock, Rock Cut, q Wood.
lawn, Shuqualak. Contest to be
held at Shuqualak on the End of
April at 10 O'Clock. Mr.. J. S.
Everett manager.
District 3, Salem, Concord,
Elon, Ladd, Hunter, Colburn,
Cherry Hill, Austin, Goussett,
Macon. Contest to be held at
Macon on the 10Th of March at
10 O'Clock. Mr.. S. M. Thomas,
manager.
District 2. Cooksville, Pate,
Moore. Fox Trap, Oliver, Clarke.
Contest to be- held at Cooksville
on March 10Th. Miss Ella Long,
manager.
District 1, New Salem, Cliff
ton, Conner. McCorley. Doug
lass. Contest to be held at
Douglass March 18th.
If any school has been left out
it Is through mistake, which will
be gladly corrected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
The Columbus School Of Millinery.

If you have the natural Artist touch
become a MilIiner, take position, AMI
carr from $1,000 to $500 per week,
according to ability-or should you
prefer go into a business of your own,
l am prepared to teach you thoroughly
every thing that pertains to Millinery.
For further information call or write
to MISS TILE BAILEY,
Ne. 215, N. Market Street.
1-~1-1910-3m. Columbus, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
Rinoino the Belle,

Jeweler-'I understand that you
want From Guy to Gwenyth' en-
graved on the inside of this ring. sir? %
Youthful Customer-"Yes. that's right.
But-er-don't cut the 'Gwenyth' very
deep. l might want it altered to
Gladys or 'Irenei'"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11

A Chicago woman in Paris robbed
her hostess of money and is in jail.
She should have confined herself to
spoons and saltcellars. The tenets OF
good form do not include minted coins
among souvenirs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
Girl a Wonderful Linaulst.

A ~ten-year-old girl named Minna
Weisbein has astonished the. United
States immigration authorities by her
ability to speak amt read Russian.
Polish, French. German, Italian, Span
ish and English.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
One?!

one?
S. NJ. THOMAS, j. r. JACKSON,
JAMES G.. CHANDLER. JEFF Col
Inns, Miss MAMIE CLINE, Exec
utive Committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11

On Friday, Jan 10th, near J. B.
Binion's place, a liver and white pOin-
ter head solid liver color; rather
small. Had on collar with the name
''Ben Walker" on it. Any informa-
ton leading to his recovery will be re-
warded. J. B. BIRIOR.
Mcleod, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11
Notice to CroditOqs.

Notice to CrOditoRs.
No. 1858 of Court
J. A. Short, Noxuboa ca. Wlaq
deceased.
Letters Of Administration on said estate having
been on the 9th day of February, 1910. granted
to the undersigned by John A. Tyson. ChanesrY
Clerk Of said County Of Noxubee.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to have same probated and registered
by said Clerk within one year fr0m fbfa 80.
A failure for one year 70 probate anA repiuter
any claim will bar the same.
This 9Th day of February. 1910.
C. n. SCALES,
Administrator Of said Estata.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-02-11

MONDAY WEoNg0DAV 0lIOAvs
EFFIE A. CLOSE.
Ooteopathic /.
Physician.
Phone liz Macon. 4i9O

Horrible Contingency AVOrtOd.
A man In Park avenue deserted hiG
bride after four days because she
called on him to button her shoes. We
shudder to think what might have hap
pened had she asked him to button.
her dress.-New York Herald.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
PUTTING IN CITY WATER.

Excavations were begun yesterday on East Main street preparatory to installing the city water in several of the residences in that section. IL k understood that q 2 eat many are contemplating having this put In. which is great boon for housewives. The new board of directors recently appointed will establish an office with the Arizona Land company and Mir Golougher will he retained as superin- tendent All of the local residents who had the street connections made to their private pipe lines. which they already had in.- have been requested to remove all such and have new city pipes laid and put in by q registered plumber Thirty days will be allowed for these changes. However. should these fail to be made by that time the water supply win be cut off
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
MELON GROWERS MEET.

At the meeting of the Mesa Melon Growers association held recently in the office of Bert WinEar here. sev- eral important matters pertaining to the growing of the crop of the coming season were discussed. It was decid- ed by the members to secure the sign ing up of as large an acreage as pos sihle this year for the production of this crop. and to have this matter completed by April lst.
 During the recent session a com munication was read from I. E. Hill. who is the western manager for the IT. Woods Commission company of Chicago. the purport of which letter was that the growers in the Imperial valley and other southern California points. had prepared the ground and were putting in the seed for the early melons in June The local growers were advised to plant their crops by the first of April at least. in order that shipments from this section may he begun during the carly days of July. thus catching the market just
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
THE MILITIA BALI.

The committees in charge of the ar engagements for the forthcoming "Bulrs Eye Eall" which the hoVs nf the local company n. x. C A. propose |" give on tomorrow evening. at the Vance alditnrinni. report that practically cv- crythinG connected with it has been completed and that the members pro pose to make the social affair as cu- joyahlc aS they possibly can. and fl those previously held here are to be taken int" consideration il k safe to say that il will he most enjoyable.
 Good music has been secured. and the program of dance numbers is well arrange6- The large auditorium will he specially decorated tomorrow after noon by the committee having this work in charge The sale of tickets has been quite satisfactory.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
4 MUSICAL SUCCESS
 ;. FRIDAY NIGHTS RECITAL
Given by Faculty Of Arizona School oi Music Assisted by Local Talent.

Tine musical recital given last even ing at the Mesa opera house by sev- eral members or the faculty of the Arizona School oi Music in Phoenix. was indeed success both from q so- ciaL and financial standpoint. although the audience which assembled at the play horse last evening to hear this wIs-itot .rs large as the entertainment really mcritcd. for each and every number on the program was most pleasing and of the highest order.
 ITnfcSs"f ! Homer Grunn as plan ist delighted his hearers with a num- bcr of brauifnl selections and was met with the hearty applauSc and en- cor. S- which he always receives here. Professor Lloyd Stuchal, vi"inist. ren q, red several selections th"s" being particularly pleasing. Professor Stnch- ai i4 indeed q master "f this musical i instrument Hud performs with wonder ! ful feeling and skill Miss lIazci Dcnhart as S"pran" s"l"ist sang several melodies in a sweet amt pleasing manner. Miss Brnhart has never appeared h"i"r" ihr people of thiS city before, hut sh" won for hcrsclr a host of friends at th" recital last cvcniu" h"c.ms" "f her beautiful voice. Miss Irene Noble also assisted with several vocal selections. Miss Noble is q -Eoung Mesa lady and her friends are isstly proud Of the promise which hor voice gives even at this time. The arrangements and plans for the .fff made by. Mrs. Ottiiie Phelps, and how well she carried these out is evidenced
 by the success of the affair.
 Melvin Dana of this place executed . several fine numbers on the violin and aerecably surprised even those of his friends here who are accustomed tn
 listen to him perform "u this instru-
 ment. for he did himself proud in the
 part he1ooh.
 . Herewith is given the program for last evening.
 J. Homer Grunn. pianist Frank l.. StuchaI. violinist Miss Hazel F. Dcnhart soprano.
 Irene Noble. soprano.
 Violin and .Pian" : S"nate 0p. 1e............H Beethoven ; Vocal
 ta5 To You II k a Rose. Hawley
 ,bl The Rose in the Garden ..-..- .. ........... Neidlinger C., LII Carrie Jacobs Bond Violin
 td) Adagio -.................. RieS
 tbl tonZonvttc .--....---.. Herbert Piano Visions -'-tn oriental Suite ,aD The Journey to the orient tbD City of Coustantinople tcl Listen to the Secrets If the Water. ,dJ I Lose Myself in the Mazes of Music. Epcll---.
 (u I'll Pine For The. ........ Verdi .bl. Spring Song ...-.... Mcndelss"hn
 Violin
 :6hi Les AdueN ............Sa SaraSate
 s(by. Mazurka ................ Muslin Vocal
 oaJ Contcntment ......... Hastings
 tb) Pine Tree .............S Salter
 ocl Song of Thanksgiving. Allster Piano
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05

Fine line of ladies trimmed Easter hats just arrived. Miss l.. Porter. with Lesueur company. m
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
EXPLOSION OCCURS DURING 4
 TEST AT SCHOOL.

senic at the chemical laboratory di the Mesa Union High school on Thurs day afternoon last, the corks in tho small test jars which were being used were not sufficiently secure and ad- mitted the oxygen from the atmos- pherc into the hydrogen. which gas was being used in the test. causing an explosion. thc noise from which could be heard all over the building Several bits of the flying glass struck the teacher. Miss Mabel Wrenn. in tn, arm. causing small flesh wounds Miss WIenn pulled the glass out. N" one else was hurt hy the explosion
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
MISS GREGG'S LECTURE
 ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE
There Was a Large Attendance at
 Mesa Opera House.

Those Wh" attended the lecture at the Mesa opera house on Thursday evening last by Miss Laura Gregg were well pleased with the remarks of this noted speaker on woman's suffrage Miss Gregg is d forceful speaker and held the large audience which assembled |" hear her from the beginning of the address until its close with wonderful tact and skill The lecture was preceded by pleasing duet by Misses Emily Schaefer and Vera Hichins. after which the speaker was introduced [" the Mcslites by l.. N Stinwcll. who has been acquainted with Miss Gregg since her carly girl Hnod The introduction was accom- p.ni,d by several appropriate remarks Irt words of c"uIncndati"n
 Hiss Grr@.: began her subject hy -p.al.u. nI ihc early days when hand Iuu:IS were employed in the making 0f wearing apparel aud when women ,.rro employed m the weaving of a product for which the raw material WAS raised aud supplied by the made members ni Ghc families From that age ;" the present. conditions have materially changed. The mannlactur- ing industry having Surriant"d the ilrthods in usr in thoS" days. and ucu have. unt uniN become the producers bud are today alS" the wcaVers. The part taken by woman becoming more .ud more mediocre all the while until iu practically all Of the industries of the present time. woman has been suprlJutod and that she k just begin ming lo realize this and that she must assert hers. if in order tn maintain her rights and that it was in realization OF all this which started the movement now termed Womans suffrage.
 The address was followed by music by the tabernacle choir under the di- rc.,ion oi Mrs. Ottilie Phelps. and which was greatly enjoyed.
 Miss Gregg addressed the people in l.eui last evening. to which place she was accompanied by L.. W. Stillwell and r T. Pomeroy. The lecture de Hvered there was also entertaining. ana there was large crowd from that ward present to listen to her remarks. Today she will be the guest of Mrs. L. W WeStoVer at her ranch home south of the city. and will speak in the Alma meeting house this evening.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
UNCLE JOSH PERKINS.

Uncle Josh Perkins" a brand new comedy drama with an original plot. plenty of thrilling dramatic action. a pleasing injection of lively comedy. and a sprinkling of high-class musical and dancing specialties, will be the attraction at the Mesa opera house next Tuesday evening. March <. In addition to mounting each and every act with a wealth of new scenery. Mir Frank Hall has engaged a most ac- ccptable acting company. several ol their members being local taV"Iites. The production is complete and per feet in every respect and should prove one nf the best offerings of the pres ent season.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
SMALL CHILD RECEIVES INJURY

On Wednesday evening the little daughter of Mrs. Louis Daley had the misfortune |" fall to the ground in such a manner as to break her arm just above the elbow. The child was playing in the door yard and slipped from the frame of child's carriage. The member was at once set and ban dased up. and while it caused the lit tie one some pain at the time. how ever. she is resting very easy al pres
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
BIG SHIPMENT OF STEERS.

Dan kleinman. the local cattle deal er. left here yesterday morning en route to his ranch east of the city. where he goes [" secure a large mum Der of steers on the range From there Mr. KIeinman proposes to go to other points and purchase others. hay ing in all when gathered up about 1000 head. These will be driven to the To- cal stock yards here. where they will he loaded on cars and shipped to deal- CTS in California.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
GvrRYBODYs DRUG STORE

cur arniti"n ia C." deserve t" Ice .rut dfurrisf@. and (" supply y"u and s"'rr home with all needed Sick E""m urplicS. as veil as Toilet Requisites and .ttrh other eo"d~ aa are carried hy 50 high .iI.a drls store.
 cur Prescription Drparim, ni HH that is best in quality
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05

ArdheSquc ...-....-... M"Sck"Wsli N"cturue ........-.......... Gregg
 l.u Route ................... Goddard
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
REGAINING HEALTH.

Roy Stewart, who several weeks since had q severe attack of 'diph- theria. recovered from that malad. sufficiently to go back to his work. but had only been out a short time when he contracted heavy cold which again confined him to his home. After going through siege of this milder ailment be is again able to he out and assume his duties
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
ATTENDED ResEkAH MEETING.

Scycrd, oi 1nc members from the local lodge "f Rcbeisahs went [" Tempe last ey.uir- ." attend the Weetin" of that order held m the neiShborinS town. and report having had pleas ant evening Among thns- who went tp the Normal town were Mrs. M- L. GIbhaVs and Mrs. Clara Pnmer"y NA" are officers in the local lodge
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05

Depots: London. 27. Chsrterhouse So: Paris. 10, Rue de Ia Cisussee Auth: Australia. R. Iosns d Co. sydney: Iadia. R. K. Paul. Csieatta China Hong Kong Drug Co: Japan 2 P. Maruya. d . 1oki0. So A nfcS. Lennon, Ird. Cape Town ere :; USA.. Potter Drug Chem Corp. Sole Props l35 Columbus Ave Boston.
 SS Post-free 32-psse Cuticurl Book ap Author. ity sH tns Care and Trestmsst 5f Stin and Hsh
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
SPENT DAY AT THE CHANDLER
 RANCH.

Mrs Clara Pomerdy and Mrs. J. D. of Mrs C. E. Lewis at the Chandler ranch south of the city spending the day there.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05
BUYS MESA HORSES.

Jack Gibson. the horse dealer of the capital city. was in Mesa yesterday
 morning and purchased several horses from different stockmen in this vicin-
 ity.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-05

between the time when the melons win reach the eastern market from
 the coast. Js well as thos" from Gcur- ein and other southern points. which usually hegin to arrive ahout August
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14

Jowari. tall. slender plant resem-
bling corn and headed with a grain
something like millet. IS the Abdali's
chief crop. He feeds the stalk 10 bis
cameIs and cats the grain himself
Three crops a year are produced Jo-
wari requires little cultivation except
wedding. which the Abdall does by
hand. and when ripe he cuts 1t of close
to the ground with his hunting knife.
New shoots spring un from The roots
to become the next crop. Tor camel
load OF about 10 pounds he receives
at Alden an average ct two rupees. or
S64.ss. A fur yearly yield Is twenty
camel loads IN cre.-consular and
Trade Reports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
TALK OF THE TOWN.

July sale wash goods at vauphan's,
Read the advertisement Of Moore 1
Owens on page 2.
Button, button, who's got the button
Only union clerks.
Remember 70 get your fruits at the
Vermont Fruit Store
Turf hose for boys and girls, i5c pair
at Perry's on Saturday.
Ellis Tnkham Of Baltimore, Nd, Is
spending q few days in the city.
You can get Fly Driver for csc per
gallon at the \. D. Phelps Co.
Read The opening announcement Of the
Surprise Merchandise Co. on page 6.
Our hose for women and children give
satisfaction Try them. At yaughan's.
See adv. auction sale farm and per,
sonai property page Z. g. F. Smith
auetioueer.
Nelson Lester and daughter, Lucy, Of
Waisenberg, Col, are visiting friends and
relatives il Berlin, Williamstown and
Barre this week
Mrs. Estolla Bowman and daughter.
Hazel returned yesterday to their home
~ hr0ckton, Mass. after spending sew
eral weeks with relatives In this city
and vicinity.
asaitur Iinrrg. Wait~hiii - ms we
tefbury ffeeord vi-ftor ia this
city to-day. lie said that be Thought
would vote for J. Ward
Carver for states attorney az The Re-
publican county convention iu Mont
pelieF Saturday.
Those who have tried the new lemon
sherbet at the Red Cross pronounce It
fine and above the ordinary, as well as
a pleasing change from cream. You
won't Be disappointed II you try II to-
night Double votes are given with eacl
purchase from their new iceless foun
tain.
The condition Of Edward McGlynn, the
man. who was stabbed BY
Jack Imperial Monday afternoon, was
reported to-day To be much better I'm
perial Is still Keeping out Of sight of
the officers, but he is reported to be in
the vicinity 81 the quarries. Constable
r ]. Little Of Williamstown has charge
Of the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
Talk OF HE Town.

A special line Of ladies' white petit
coats at Perrys.
Rooms with board at the "Woodbine,
81 Jefferson street.
The plant Of Noyelli & calcagni will
be closed down for a rev days, until
the arrival and placement Of new parts
to the air compressor 70 substitute brok-
en- parts. The plant shut down last
night.
Masons picnic. Extra cars will Be at
tached 70 the 1925 train on the M q
w. r. r. n. for accommodation Of Ma
sons attending above picnic on July 10.
A special leaves the park at I;l5 p, m.
Round trip l5c, Foreign Masons' Wild
ows please note. VIM. stephens, secre-
tary.
Yesterdays bali game between The
Italian Athletic club and the Hanover
Athletic club was called OF, owing TO
the absence Of the visitors battery. A
portion Of the team appeared on the
field at AIS aud proposed 10 play the
game by patching their ranks with a
local battery The Italians decided,
however. that, as the game was adyer
tised TO be played with the Hanover
team, it would be unfair TO the crowd TO
proceed with team composed partly Of
players from this city. Such occurrences
nave happened here several times this
season. and II is well that yesterdays
attempt was nipped in the bud The
game viii be played at Rangers field
this afternoon at 4:l5, when, it is ex-
pected, the belated Hanover battery will
be in evidence. The batteries will be:
Weaferi and Rossini for the locals and
Stevens and Page for the visitors Both
IF the latter men were formerly con
nected with the Lowell and Fall River
teams Of the New England league, ami
Al exciting contest is promised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
EAST CoRINTH

Mrs. Lannie Page is on the sick list
this week.
Lester worthley Of Bradford spent
Sunday in town.
Little Mary Adelaide Rowland has
been i'll for few days,
Misses Susan and Ellen Thompson
have returned from Lake Aorey.
Mrs. Julia Burgess is very low at this
writing, with little hope Oh recovery.
Alra. B. G. Abbott has returned from
her visit in Plainiield and Richmond.
Mrs. Jennie Daniels and Berniee Park
er are stopping at G. A. Huntley's for
a few weeks.
Captain Chamberlain and family Of
Brooklyn N. T.. arrived III town Tues
day, accompanied by two friends, to
spend the summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
EAST CALAIS.
=. L o Leonard 3 IN.

Mrs. L Q. Leonard Is IN.
Ivan Grey was In Ahrshaeld satur.
day
Ira Goodrich is visiting at Gin clarlSs
IN Cabot
L. 3. Adams Of Marshaeia was in
town Tuesday
Albert I.amberton 81 ararshfeia wa.
IN town Sunday.
Several from here went on the excur
sion 70 Lake Caamplain Sunday, July
10.
John Iambefton Of Marshaeld e Wis.,
iting bis uncle Elbgidgc Burnham, for a
while.
Mrs. Jane Dwinell has bought the place
q Mrs Melissa Fay at the village and
has moved there.
Inland b. Harvey Of Philadelphia has
been visiting at the home Of NJ. T.
Bliss for a few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
Express Their Appreciation.

TO the Editor: The undersigned de-
sire through your paper heartily and
sincerely to thank the neighbors and
friends, who so kindly and well assisted
at the fire on the Smith Stock Farm
Tuesday morning; and also to express
our appreciation for the prompt and val
liable aid Of the city FIRE department,
without whose assistance our loss would
have been much greater. The usefulness
and the effectiveness Of the city fire de-
partment have been strongly impressed
upon rs by Tuesdays event. tsignedl
John e. Smith,
Donald Smith
g. IT, Bancroft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-14
who viii Claim Them7

Letters uncalled for at the Barre post
Office for the week ending July ID were
as follows,
Men. Aimini & Bell, G. +. Burr. Ely
Burton, Giovanni Befnardin wv A Black
VIM. Barne, Manager Campbell Yaude,
vile theatre, John Connick 2, Alex
Coutts. Denest Bonner, George Diack
Louis Drake, Chas. Garvey, F., care NJ
L Rowland, Geo. w. Larkin, Frank D
Monroe, johnny Maurice, +. H prouty
Women Mrs Cora Cheney, Miss Ia
jackson, Mrs. G. Il Murray Miss Haddit
Aiaehia, Mrs. ". T. Smith, Mrs. Emma
yodney, Mrs. G. l. Woods.