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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

Mr.. Emmett Cavett, Jr., now a
horny handed son of toll was in town
Thursday for the first time in three
days. Emmett's brother John has
promised a picture of the exp. M. and
old Beck. and we hope shortly to give
a photo of what a proud s%outherner
can do when he is driven to it. One of
Emmett's friends a y he has just dis
covered the exact position to which he
has been assigned by Cavett Bros. For
further information apply at this office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
Mrs. Bachelors Death.

After a long life, the latter half OF
which was spent in Macon. Mrs.
Frances Lewis Bachelor died Monday
evening in her ninety second year at
the home of her son, Mr.. j. F. Jones,
with whom she has made her home for
nearly forty years.
Mrs. Bachelor was born in the New
berry district of South Carolina, OF
that sturday American stock that ex
hibits SO much mental vigor allied with
physical stamina. She was a woman
of fine mental endowments enhanced
by an excellent education and contin-
ued intellectual pursuits. For a long
time she was a contributor to the New
bracing both poetry and prose.
She married in early life Mr.. James
F. Jones, Sr., in North Alabama, their
only child Icing MIR. j. F. Jones, so
long a prominent citizen of Macon.
Some years after Mr.. Jones death she
married DIR. E. c.. Bachelor of New
Orleans. DR.. Bachelor was a vetela an
of the Seminole War, and: until her
death, Mrs. Bachelor drew a pension
from the United Strtes. Mr.. Erskine
Bachelor was the emily child of this
union.
Mrs. Bachelors remains was inferred
at Odd Fellows Cemetery Tuesday af-
ternoon, Rev. J. H. Buck officiating.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
SUMMER TOURIST FARES, VIA
Mobile and Ohio Railroad

to many points East, West and
North, ~affording an eXcelIect op-
portunity to visit the sea shore,
lake, and mountain resorts at a
nominal cost. Liberal return
limits, with stopover privileges.
For time Of trains, fares, ETC.,
apply to nearest agent, Mobile
and Ohio Railroad, or write, G..
A. GRIFFIN, IRA, Meridian,
Miss,
JNO. M. BEALL, General Pas
senger Agent,
s.. Louis, Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

Maj. Z. B. Boyd was the successful
bidder of over Meridian, Columbus,
Aberdeen and New Orleans of 500 bales
of cotton sold last week by Mr.. c. S.
Field.
MIR. E. B. Bells horse fell with him
Wednesday afternoon of last week,
severealy bruising his leg at the knee,
1t will be several days before he will
be able to be about.
Attention of property owners is called
to an ordinance or the 9Th page of this
paper requiring all weeds to be cut
from the sidewalks, and providing
penalty for non. compliance.
Mr.. Glen Eiland arrived in Macon
last week from Memphis, where he has
been for some time with his daughter,
Mrs. Leonard, who has been quite i'll.
While her condition has improved, hey
health is still causing her family much
uneasiness.
The house of Ben Miller, an cid and
deserving colorcd citizen, located or
Baptist hill, was destroyed by fire
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. The
fire is thought to have been of incen-
diary origin. The darkies in the
neighbOrhood had some trouble the
early part of the week, and one was
heard to make a threat to "get even.'
1t is said that the woman who made
the threats was quite loud in her pro
testations of innocence as o o as the
fire was discovered, and before she was
accused.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

DIR, R. l.. Holiday of Cooksville was
in town Wednesday. He says that
clear weather for the past week has
given the farmers in his neighborhood
a chance that they are taking advant-
age of.
At a meeting Of the board of super
visors last Wednesday, the funds of tie
Agricultural High School, to be located
at MashuIaville, was retransferred from
the general county fund, and placed in
the hands of the trustees of that instl-
ito Work will be commenced on the
buildings Immediately, the contract fo1
Hunter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

Mrs. Lizzie T. Davenport In Chancery Court
No. 1898. VS.. Of
Jas. M. Davenport. NOxubee County.
To Jas. M. Davenport. a non resident of the
State of Mississippi. whose post Office address is
Mariana, Arkansas:
We command you to be and appear before the
Chancellor of our said Chancery Court at a term
thereof to be holden at the Courthouse, in the
City of Macon. in said county of Noxubee. on the
4th Monday in October, A. D., 1910. then and
there to plead. answer or demur to the original
bill. in said cause wherein you are defendant,
Witness my signature and the seal of said Court
affixed at my office in City Of Macon, Miss. this
30th day of June, 1910.
JNO. A. TYSON, Clerk.
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Mrs. S. H. Hill.

Mrs. S. H. Hill died on Monday af-
~ternoon, July 18th at 3 o'clock at the
home of her daughter, Miss Anna
Deale, in the 18th year of her life.
Her remains were inferred in the Gem
etery at Cooksville, Wednesday, July
18th, at 3 o'clock. She was porn near
Tuscaloosa, Ala, Nov. 18th, 1887. She
leaves three children, Misses Sarah
and Anna Deale, and Mr.. Jett Deale
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Lyceum, Thursday, July 18th.

By special request the ladies of
X'Prairie church will repeat the cold
Ladies Tea Party" at the Lyceum hall
in Macon on Thursday night. July 18th.
Prices 35c and 15c. The public is
promised an evening of thorough en-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

Hon. Doc Riddle has very pronounced
ideas or the tick question. He avs
ticks. both COW and poll will be here
always. They We're here, the COW ticks
were, when he was born 81 or 81 years
ago, and will be here as long as the
world lasts. Politics have brought dis
sensiOn and war and suffering on man
kind and now the cow tick is doing the
same. He says the statesmen in Jack
son made a big mess over both COW
tick and politics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

have returned from Biloxi, where they
went for a ten days outing. Mr.. Ames
went down with the intention of parti-
cipating in the state chess tourney but
on account of a misunderstanding as to
the date the tourney was to commence,
he did not play.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
Election Of Scoel Trustees.

The election of trustees for all coun-
ty schools, outside of seperate school
districts, will take place or Saturday,
August, 9th, Patrons of all schools
will act accordingly.
The county school board is hereby
called to meet in Macon on Saturday,
July 3Qth, 1910.
], r. JACKSON, Supt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22

elected by one vote vott d for
him.
In the United States Senate
they voted for the war Of 1912
by one vote, and that Rhode
Island Democratic senator who
had been elected because that
pig got caught in the fence voted
for the war of 1812.-Popular
Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
CHURCHES.
EPISCOPAL.

There will be service in the Episco-
pal church on Sunday, July oath.
Evening prayer and sermon at 800
o'clock.
There will be no morning service.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
For RENT.

Mrs. A. j. Brewers residence in
northern part Of town. Cheap if tax
en- at nee. Apply to
G. 3. CLEMENT.
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Study Shorthand at
Home.

Start now and be ready to take posi-
ton in three months. Easy lessons;
easy telms. Address r. L. H., P. O.
Box SO, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-22
ALWAYS Some ReneGy.

Fortune leaves always some door
open to come at a remedy.-Cervantes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
MUST COME HERE TO
 GET INTO TROUBLE
Zamora Temple Shrlners Find That They Cannot Go fo Gadsden to Initiate Novices

Gloom prevails among the nobes of the Mystic Shrine. Crepe hangs from the knob of the inner doors leading to the sacred place. For Charles Moffett, potentate of Zamora temple returned yes- terday from Chattanooga. where the Inn peria potentate finally set forth the fact that the local temple could not go to Gadsden this month and mutilate the per- sons of some novices at that place who are longing to belong to the elect of the shrine
 As result of the ruling of the i'm perial potentate the local temple will bring scores of candidates from that place and other nearby towns and cities to Birmingham November IS and within the hallowed precincts of the local shrine make merry over their misfcrtunes It was given out last night that special train would be run from Anniston and Gadsden with candidates for the shrine whose initiation was scheduled at their home city. These visitors. in addition to the great number who will be here to attend the Scottish Rite reunion, will come very near overrunning Birmingham with Masonic visitors for three days
 The Scottish Rite ceremonies will last three days ending on November 1s Be- ginning that day and continuing far into the gloomy and impenetrable night the punishments of the guilty will be the part received by several hundred candi- dates The novftiates will be recruited from the two towns and from the many Scottish Rite brethern who will take the shrine after the ceremonies making them eligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
MARX BUYS $100,000
 DALLAS COUNTY BONDS

For the purpose of making improve ments on the country roads of Dallas county, Otto Max & Co, purchased yes terday road bonds of that county amounting to s1o0.000. The bonds are termed 5 per cent road bonds and are said to have been eagerly sought by the brokers. The money secured will be used for the purpose of bettering the road conditions in Dallas county.
 MT. Marx, who purchased the bonos yesterday said the market was very good since the recent election. Mir. Marx said county bonds for any county SC near Birmingham as Dallas commanded ready market and were fine invest. menta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
EXPECT INFORMATION
 ON WALLACE KILLING

The white man who was with Officer W. c. Wallace when the latter was killed last Tuesday has been located and will get in touch with the officers this morn ing He was located yesterday at Brook wood and efforts were made to com municate with him. but they were unsuc- cessful. It is thought that he will be able to throw some light on the mystery that has puzzled the police.
 As yet the negro who did the shooting 1t at large and seemingly has vanished. A complete description of the man was secured yesterday by Detective Paul Cole and 1t will be sent to the adjoining cities and towns. The negro is described as being about six feet high, weighs 175 to lSO pounds, about 30 years old, dark brown skin and clean shaven. The negro was wearing dark cap, dark coat and over all pants The police department offers standing reward of $50 for information that will lead to his capture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
FIREARMS MAN IS SHOWN TIE DISTRICT R. G. Colt Pays Witt to Ensley
 Plants CHARMED WITH PEOPLE He and His Wife, Formerly Miss Ethel Barrymore, Greatly Pleased By Attentions shown Them in
 Birmingham
CHARMED WITH PEOPLE

AS the guest of C. c. Crawford.
 president of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and
 Railroad company, R. c. Colt. of the Colt Firearms Manufacturing company Of New York, who Is making trip
 through the south was shown the enor-
 nous developments that are being made here by the Steel corporation and other interests yesterday
 Mr Colt is, as is well known. the hus-
 band of Ethel Barrymore. the celebrated actress, whose engagements in 'Birmine-
 ham ended with performance last
 night. They were shown some social at- tentions last night and yesterday morn- ing Mir. Colt, accompanied by Mr. Craw-
 ford and Mayor Culpepper Exum. made
 trip to Ensley and elsewhere in the
 district. The party was abroad the
 Birmingham Southern railroad private car
 Tennessee" and remained on the trip
 the greater part of the day.
 After looking over the steel plant at
 Ensley the party went to the reservoir
 work, the American Steel and Wire com
 pany site and to other points of interest
 being developed by the corporation. MT. Colt seemed to be deeply impressed with
 everything shown him and expressed his great surprise of the rapid growth of Bir-
 mingham. He said as a matter of course he had heard of Birmingham but this
 was his first trip to the south. He said his impression that this country was place solely to grow cotton was dis pelled after what had been shown. '1 am deeply impressed with Birming- ham," he said yesterday. "The marvellous growth of the city, the charming, we'll 1 known and spontaneous hospitality of everyone we have met here combines to
 make Birmingham city of more than ordinary interest to us. The rapldity of your census expansion does not compare with the graciousness of your people and I must say that never before have been received with such spirit of friend l Illness.
 Birmingham Is indeed worthy of being
 called great and progressive and I see
 no reason why greater progress should
 not be made here. l was interested in see any reason why, with such vast re- sources, this district should be backward | in the march to greater things. With the spirit of doing things which seemingly characterzes your citizens. your great natural advantages and the capital in- terested here, the future is indeed bright.
 I certainly will watch Birmingham and
 hope to see you reach your highest ann
 bition as the years roll on.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
MAYOR EXUM INSPECTS
 PICTURE THEATRES

Mayor Cupepper Exum yesterday aft ernoon personally inspected two moving picture shows to examine for himself into their reported violating of the city s laws by allowing the aisles to become packed.
 Tn the picture shows which inspected everything was managed entirely to my |satisfaction," he said. While standing room was sold the aisles were kept open t, the entrance. and that is all that we can demand
 City Electrician Will Abernathy. during the past few weeks, has been making a close inspection of all the film rooms and operating rooms of the moving pie ture shows, and has forced number Of them to come up to the strict letter of the ordinance He does not expect any more trouble with fires unless the opera tors become careless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
EXPECT VERDICT
 IN CRANE CASE
Arguments Finished Yesterdny-Only Two Witnesses Were Put on the
 stand for the Defense

verdict will probably be rendered
 today In the trial of Walter Crane, on
 trial in the second division of the
 criminal court for the killing of S. w.
 Wynn at Seloca last summer. Argu-
 ments iu the case were conducted yes
 terday afternoon, Assistant Solicitor Ed
 Winston and W. D. Hambright of Car
 rollton, Ga, special counsel retained,
 making the arguments for the state. Attorneys W. J. Conif and Frank An
 dress delivered the arguments for the
 defense.
 The only witnesses put on the stand by the defense yesterday were Thomas Crane. father of the defendant, and Walter Crane himself. A showing was made for Dick Rakefeld of Seloca, and the state placed on the stand ten wit nesses from the Seloca district who tes- tiled as to their unfavorable opinion of Rak
 Walter Crane and his father, Thom- as Crane, are charged with the killing of Wynn at his home in Seloca one night last summer. Witnesses in the "a Sc testify that the father and son came 10 the wynn HouSo ioohiHs TOT Luther Ragland, who had taken refuge with Wynn. It is stated that Thoma $ Crane was incensed by Wynn because he would not give Ragland up. and
 fired two shots al him with a revolver
 Both shots missing, it is declared Walter Crane grabbed the weapon and
 fired the fatal shot.
 verdict is expected in the case to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
INSURANCE MEN FORM ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION IN ATLANTA TO AGREE ON PLANS FOR PERMA- NEWT ORGANIZATION IN SOUTH

The committee which was appointed at meeting of the southern Insuranc., companies held in Mobile at the time of the insurance commissioners con- vention at that place met Wednesday in the offices of the Southern States Fire and Casualty company In the Brown Marx building for the purpose of recommending a constitution and by laws and a place and date of meet ing for the formation of an association, or conference of new insurance com panies.
 constitution and bylaws were de cided upon by the committee to be re.Y commended to the convention which, was decided, should be held in Atlant1 December 9. In addition they will re y ommend that the association be knowM| as The Conference of Southern Insu ance Companies" the object of which set forth as the cultivation of friend ship. the promotion of harmony, an the betterment of conditions generallU affecting insurance underwriting in the| southern states.
 Those composing the committee xpsrey H. D. Hufraker president Interstate Life and Casualty company of Chsf,l taneega. Tenn. chairman; c. !. Goodlj man, general manager Dixie Casiialf b and Surety company. of Jackson, Tenn(. secretary; James A. Blainey, general manager Equitable Casualty compan x of Atlanta C. P. Orr. president South ; ern Mutual Aid association of Bir- mingham, and G. ". Carr secretary Southern States Fire and Casualty com pany.
 After the meeting the committee were entertained at luncheon at the Hill man. the following additional ones be- ing present: W. D. Wood, president In- terstate Casualty company of Birming- ham; MT. Archibald, connected with the same company; F. N. Julian, general manager Alabama Fidelity company of Birmingham; A. c. Sexton, secretary Citizens National Life Insurance conn pany of Birmingham: Mir. Mitchell, of the Southern States Fire and Casualty company. and MT. Vanderpool. of the Insurance Herald, of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
NAMES MEN TO
 MAKE LONG TRIP
Three Aldermen and Eskine Ramsay
 Recommendation to Council

Mayor Exum, on the authority Of the council committee, has announced the committee to make 8 tour of north ern and western cities to investigate the crematory plants. The committee which will be accompa nied by the mayor will be composed of Chairman P. J. Rogers, John R. Copeland, Frank Smith and Erskine Ramsay.
 In appointing MT Ramsay the mayor wanted man of recognized ability as an engineer.
 The committee will visit IIynchburg, Richmond New York, and possibly two large western cities.
 They will not leave, however, until the week following the census jubilee, as they will be needed in Birmingham to assist In the preparations for that event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
L. & N. PARTY SEES
 WORK AT BOYLES
General Manager Stsrks Says They Are Pleased With Progress of
 New Work

A party of prominent officers of tho Louisville and Nashville railroad who ar rived in Birmingham yesterday made an inspection of the work on the new shops at Boyles, and said afterward and just before leaving for a trip south that everything was going ahead satisfactor- fly. The party included W. l.. Mapother, vice president; B. M. Starks, general manager; w T. Courtenay, chief en- others.
 After looking over the work at Boyles 1t was stated that the steel construction on one or two of the smaller plants was about completed Since the final plans were received here the contractors have enjoyed ideal weather conditions which resulted In rapid work on the plants.
 "we have been very busy all this sum mer," said MT. Starks. And we have now as much business as we expected. We could handle Just little more, but everyone seems to be well satisfied. The work on our shop. being superintended by MT. Brooks, is getting along very well. We will have d fine plant there when everything Is completed.
 q was very much pleased to see Bir- mingham boosted so by the census fig ures. l have always believed that Bir- mingham was larger than accredited, and now the entire country knows it. There Is no possible way to estimate how much good the census figures will do.''
 Mr. Starks was accompanied by Mrs. Starls and their two children, who are well known and popular here, where they formerly resided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
MUST COMPLETE FUND TO
 CARRY ON JUBILEE WORK

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the final meeting of citizens to raise the census jubilee fund will be held in the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium. Chairman M V. Joseph has issued call to ey cry man who has not yet done his part to meet with the finance commit tee this afternoon. Seventeen hundred dollars remain to be raised and the committee must have 1t before the jubilee can go ah cad.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company yesterday increased its subscription to $500, and other sub scriptions received were; John V. Coe s1O, A. R. Dearborn S10. s. H. Kress & Co. s25. Birmingham Ice factory $50, John H. Montgomery s7.5o. Total to date. S5s95. The subscription of $10 yesterday credited to L. Rich should have been recorded as subscribed by S. Rich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
BIC CHOIR REHEARSAL
Eastern Section Will Assemble mt the
 WoodIawn Presbyterian Tonight

Tonight at s o'clock in the Woodlawn Presbyterian church the eastern division Of the Excel choir will hold it's weekly practice. Professor Fowler. who man. ages this section, requests larger att tendance than usual at this meeting as he has been active in his efforts to get all the singers of East Lake, Avondale, East Birmingham and Gate City and hopes to set a new mark of attendance above the one set by the central section last Mon day in the First Baptist church. Pro- lessor Allsop is planning to lead tonight's S practice in person.
 The churches of Pratt City will meet for their first practice next Sunday aft ernoon at the Baptist church of that suburb and will be directed by MT. Flowers.
 A special choir of the Epworth league Christian Endeavors and Baptist Young Peoples union of the city will further augment the Excel choir to make the 1000 voices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
LADIES WILL SERVE
 BARBECUED MEAT

Real barbecued pork and lamb will be the menu at the business mems lunch being served today by the ladies of the First Presbyterian church on the corner of Second avenue and Twentyfirst street This Is 'speciar' for the day and guaranteed to be tho fattest pig and the tenderest lamb in Jefferson county, barbecued to a brown, and served hot with sweet potatoes, hot biscuits. cold slaw. coffee and hot gingerbread with sauce for desert. The ladies are doing a rushing business but they invite all their friends to come to the barbecue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
SOCIAL SESSION AT CHAMBER TONIGHT

The Chamber of Commerce is to have a social session tonight These are not only delightful, but they usually incubate big things for the city of Birmingham. The one tonight is of special importance. as President A. H. Ford has sent out handsome invitations reading:
 Birmingham, Ala. November 9. 1910. "You are urged to attend business meet ing and social session of the Chamber of Commerce Friday, November Il, at D. m. Bring a friend with you.
 "A H. FORD President The board of directors will meet at S:5o D. m. and make plans for furtherins the winters work
 President Ford announces that Chair man C. W. Ufford and his entertainment committed composed of M. V. Joseph F. Y. Anderson, F.. M. Tutwier and Harry Jones, will be on the job tonight with refreshments and cigars. and will keep the social session humming.