The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-11-25

Suitable for one or two, Gentle
men preferred. Apply to Mrs.
Lula Allen. 1928 East Cherokee st.
Sympathy goes out to Mrs
Julius Priebatsch ID the death Of
her brother, DIR. Morris, who de-
parted this life at his home in
INatchez last week.
In spite of the boil weeviI and
all distractions to prosperity. edu-
cational institutions have all open
ed with the largest attendance
in their histories.
Pastor Purser earnestly requests
all members Of the Baptist church
to be at the IL O'Clock service on
Sunday all who are inter-
ested in the progress and develop
ment of the church, Let the
members bear this ia mind and
make sacrifice, if need be. to fe-.
spond to their pastors special invi-,
tatIon.
Yesterday, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Maui entertained at luncheon Miss
Ola Robinson. of Liberty. Mrs. B.
t. Hobbs, Judge ID. M. Miller. DR..
j. F. Purser. of Atlanta. and Rev.
R. H. Purser. The. delightful
hospitality of the popular host and
hostess and the congenial company
made pleasant season of relaxa-
tion at the noon hour.
The following young ladies of
the Wesson community have left
for the various schools, as follows
Misses Mary Rowan. Hiilman Col
lege, Clinton: Vivian Smith. Lena
DecelI and Sue Cutrer, Whitworth
College, Brookhaven: Nina King,
Industrial Institute and College.
Columbus: Stella and Eva Dam
peer. Holly Springs, and Bessie
Sanders, Meridian Woman's Col
lege. Meridian. Miss.
A vital interest is being taken in
the Sanitarium enterprise. At the
meeting of the City Council last
evening. the Board voted to give
to the institution free of cost as
far as possible, light and water.
This afternoon at the meeting of
Kings Daughters, steps will be
taken looking to the establishment
of the Charity Ward. There is no
use in waiting to 60 forward in a
good movement.
Mrs. M. Tibbs. who was thought
to be in dying condition on Mon
day, still survives There is no
hope of her recovery: but she was
conscious this morning. Mrs.
Tibbs is victim Of cancer of the
breast. an affiiction she has borne
with fortitude and heroism for
long time. Her many friends re-
gret the closing hours of life that
have come all too soon for those
who love this splendid woman.
Mrs. j. E. Woodward, the vice.
President of Woman's Work in the
Lincoln County Association, was a
visitor at the meeting of the Brook
haven W. M. S. on Monday. Mrs.
Woodward gave an interesting talk.
admonishing attendance at the
coming annual meeting of the Asso-
citation at Friendship Church. The
time will be Sunday. October Is.
between the hours of 10 and 81
o'clock, for the w. M. s.
DIR. John r. Purser left this
morning for his home in Atlanta,
after ministry of ten days among
US at the Baptist church. Dur
ing that time great crowds gath
cred nightly to hear him in his
effective way, proclaim the Gospel.
He held the interest of the people
from beginning to end. A number
united with the church: and there
is no doubt that seed was sown for
future harvests, while the church
was greatly strengthened and re-
vived.
Brookhaven friends will regret
to hear of the death last Friday, at |
Little Rock. of Mr.. Kaufman Levy,
a longtime resident of Brookhaven
and for years associated. with the
firm of L. Alcus & Co., away back
in the early sos. Mr.. Levy was
Sc years of age and leaves four
children; his wife formerly Miss
Fox and sister OF Mr.. Julius Fox. |
of Vicksburg. having died in 1893. |
Mr.. Levy was a most exemplary
and esteemed citizen and The Lead
er joins with his hosts of friends
in lamenting his early death.