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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

The story of the killing of Miss
Cox is thus related in a Yazoo
City special: Dixon, in half
drunken condition, had been bad
gering a negro who was standing
on the gallery of the store, and
finally said to him: 'Nigger,
don't you know can shoot?' To
which the negro replied, Yes,
sir, Boss Thereupon Dixon
fired, evidently at the negro, but
the ball struck Miss Cox. who
was standing in the door of the
store. The ball penetl ating her
head" Never has the pistol tot
ing, whiskey drinking. kill-a-nig-
ger habit, borne more reyolting
fruit. A subsequent despatch
states that Dixon has been spirit
ed away, to avoid lynching. But
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
Democratic Executive Committee

The Noxrbee County Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee as last constituted
was as follows:
C. c. Acker, N w. Mullens and G.
M Robertson, District l.
j. E. Robbins, w. E Skinner and J.
B. Binion, District 2.
H. H. Brooks, Jr., Chairman, Henry
Minor, Secretary and G. G. Pagan,
District 8.
R. G. Combs, T. E. Haynes and Geo.
R. Russell, District 4.
J. T. Cook, ]. b. Bell and j. G..
Wilkins, District 5.
Of the above, Mr.. Acker is dead and
Mr.. Brooks resigned. OF the remainder
several will resign. being candidates.
A meeting will be had and the vacancies
filled by the committee as provided by
law.
1t is important that all members be
present, and that those not present
send proxies. Members intending
to resign should send in their resigna-
tions along with their proxies.
There being no chairman, / hereby
call meeting of the County Demo
cratic Executive Committee of Noxubee
County to meet at the court house in
Macon at eleven o'clock, Wednesday,
March 22nd 1911.
HENRY A. MINOR, JR.,
Secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS
IN THE GRAND CONTEST
nine Big PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY
THE BEACON will Inaugurate Contest That Offers Much
to the People of Noxubee County and Adjacent
Terrtory-Prizes of Real Worth Selected
"a $3.50 Piano, Diamond Rings, 3
Gold Watches and Three Fine
Business Scholships.

Today the Macon Beacon an
nounces the inception of the
greatest newspaper contest ever
attempted by any publication in
Noxubee county. Plans that
have been based on the expendi-
ture of several hundred dollars
and that haye called into consul
tation the best circulation advice,
have been finally matured and
the details of the most magnifi-
cent offer ever made to popular
and energetic people Of the Bea-
con territory are ready for their
verdict.
Several hundred dollars have
been expended by the Beacon
for a prize list that represents in
every detail the best value mon
ey could buy and includes some
Of the m ost magnificent gifts
ever offered in an enterprise of
this kind. In making up this
list of prizes the ordinary class
of newspaper premiums were
not so much as considered, only
prizes of real worth were pur-
chased. The list includes $3.50
piano, three diamond rings, three
gold watches and three business
scholarships.
These prizes are offered by the
Beacon to those persons who re-
ceive the highest number of votes.
1t offers to any married or single
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

lady residing in it's territory an
opportunity to compete for and
win one of these prizes without
a single cent of cost to her. 1t
feels that it is offering a sufficient
number of valuable gifts to go
around; that there are three in
every district in which the Beacon
is now read or should be read.
To enter this friendly struggle
and win one of the prizes will
not cost any one who is eligible a
single cent. It will cost nothing
to enter; it will cost nothing to
stay in, and it will cost nothing
to win. 1t wants only a little effort
in it's behalf. and the good will
of the contestants. It is offering
to wide awake and energetic
people of Noxubee county what it
believes to be an opportunity of
life time, but at the same time
it hopes to also benefit in in
creased circulation and new
friends. Write the contest man.
ager today for full details, or
better still, fill out the nomina-
ton coupon in todays issue and
mail 10 the contest department.
This will entitle you to 1000
votes to begin win. Those wish
ing to compete may nominate
themselves. Those who do not
desire to compete themselves
may nominate a friend.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

unless this mans nature is one Of
total depravity, what does the
future. under such a monstrous
load of crime. hold out, that
would cause him todesire to live?
If the blackness Of his soul is lit
up by single spark of moral
consciousness, it should lead him
to make the death atonement in
the quickest time. and in what
ever shape. it may come. .-Vicks-
burg Herald. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
When the 1amented Anse Nc

When the lamented Anse Nc
Laurin was a-field as one of our
Democratic leaders, he was the
target for Vardaman's vitupera-
tive shafts; when Noel became
governor of the state, Vardaman's s
envenomed shafts found new
goal. AS to whether George,
Lamar, Walthall, Muldrow, Allen
and Stone had received like at
tention at his hands, we do not
remember, we only know that
when a shaft is launcned at this
champion abuser. the cry of per
secution" is raised.-Aberdeen
Examiner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

port of interest due on Hancock
Co. School fund.
S. O. Guy was appointed over
seer of road link No. 1872.
Petition of refund of poll tax
was rejected.
Account of B. C.. Stuart for
$27.64 was allowed.
Per diem and mileage were al
lowed members of the board.
Resignation of T. L. Jackson as
Overseer was accepted and Jim
Handy appointed in his place.
Board adjourned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
Mosby's Prolific Sesl cer.

MOsby's Prolific Seed Corn, 6heil&
and delivered in Macon Mt $l.5O d
bushel, or in the ear At the crib, &C s
per bushel. III. n. MARTipt. :
r FD2S M6cnn,w AGfai.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

Ben Hunter was appointed
overseer of link No. IS IN place
of Sam Simmons.
The account Of B. c. Stuart for
lumber was continued.
The petition of L. H. Showers
ct al, was continued.
Nose Reese was released from
poll tax.
w. w. Mcleod, county treas
urer made report, which showed
the following:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10


The following accounts werc
continued: Foote, Davies & Co..
b ,oks, Henry Chairman, acct for
lumber; Giles Ferry account.
/ Following reports were received
and ordered filed:
r, A. Featherston, Supt. of
poorhouse.
w. f. Mauldin, convict overseer.
J. r. Jackson, superintendent
education.
DR.. H. A. Minor, chief health
officer.
Report of committee appointed
to view and lay out road petition
ed for by W.-P. Gavin ct al, was
approved, and same ordered
spread on minutes.
Petition of c.. w. Cunningham
for release of double assessment
was granted.
Petitions of A. D. Binion, tax
collector were continued until
next meeting of board.
Gus Minor was released from
tax enormously y assessed.
Mrs. D. A. Meek was released
from taxes wrongfully collected.
Joe White ct al, petitioned for
change of road and Allie Swami
and C. G. Thompson were ap-
pointed to view same.
Following accounts were re-
jected:
]. R. Evans. damages to buggy
by convict wagon.
G. j. Robertson, acct. of 81. .25
for single and double tree furnish
ed road overseer.
Cunningham, Tate & Co.. and
Bank of Brooksville were re-
leased from taxes enormously as
sesSed.
Action of J. A. Tyson in issuing
warrant for $50 to w. NJ. Hunter
& Co., for purchase of desks and
seats for Yellow Creek school was
approved.
Resignation of J. L. Pratt as
road overseer was accepted and
Thos. Dee, Jr., appointed in his
stead.
Jim Connor resigned as over
seer of link 35, and Jno. Cunning
ham, Jr., appointed in his place.
L. M. Adams was appointed
overseer of link 81. in place of
w. P. Farrar, resigned.
B. t. Bethany was allowed ac-
count of $5. so for shovels.
F. A. Moody, Gus Cotton and
r. Brewer were refunded poll
tax enormously y assessed.
Simon Moore was released from
tax on $12O mule.
Petition of Hamp White for re-
lease from poll tax was rejected.
On petition $50 was donated to
the Old Ladies' Home at Jackson.
The resignation of ]. w. Jen-
kins as cattle tick inspector was
accepted and Jno. E. Davis ap-
pointed in his place.
Dewitt Archer and Lacey Con-
nor,'as oyerseers of links No. 46 |
and az were tranSposed. :
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10

White-R0ekS
Eggs from Snow-white Rocks. Best
of layers; 81. 90 per setting of Is.
NM GEO. A. HUMMER,
3-3-11. Prairie Point, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
Board of Supervisors

Board met in regular session;
all members present, also clerk
and sheriff. After proclamation
by the sheriff, the following pro-
ceedings were had:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
MinOrc0-EaaIIo !

Eggs from Black AiEoEeag at 81 per
setting. y, ~. JoltEG,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-10
Second Day

Second Day
The board met pursuant to ad-
journment: all members and Of
ticers present. The following
allowances were made:
Cunningham Bros. lumber IS IS
w l. Sherrod lumber----1 Is 90
w M Aunter & Co road supplies 80 80
Noxubee Lumber & Coal Co lbr-- 15 40
Chancery clerk postage and dray-
The account of the Macon Mer.
Co.. was continued until next
meeting.
George Hopkins was released
from poll tax.
S. D. Chamberlin was released
from poll tax.
Clerk was ordered not to re-
issue road commission to Tyson
Wilkins, and he was ordered to
take charge of road link No. 81.
Jno. A, Tyson clerk made re-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
John F. Bible, Of IOnia, Michi-
gan, Takes Charge as
Manager.
EXPERIENCED WAGON MAN
Well Known Here and a Prom.
inent Political Leader of
, His State.

A deal which had been under way
for month or more was closed last
week, by which Mr.. John F. Bible, |
Of Ionia, Michigan, becomes general
manager of the Mogul Wagon Works
Of this city. MIR. Bible, whose wife,
recently deceased, was a sister of
Mr.. John H. Bell, is well known in
this city and brings. to the business a
thorough knowledge of all its details
acquired as the head of a similar
enterprise in Michigan for several
years. Mr.. Bibles contract is for a
term of years and he will of course
make this city his home. His family
consists of two daughters, young
ladies who will be important factors
of the social life of the city.
Mr.. Bible has been prominent in
the politics of Michigan, at one time
being rendered the nomination for
Governor on the Democratic ticket.
He was for years mayor of the city OF
Ionia. He is a great friend of w. j.
Bryan and bears striking resem-
blence to the Nebraska statesman.
1t is a source Of satisfaction to the
public generally that man Of his
prominence, commercially, politically
and socially is to become citizen of
Hopkinsville and this is especially
true when his coming puts ouietus
on the rumor that the Mogul fac
tory was considering an offer to re
move TO Nashville. 1t will be great
ly to the advantage of the big plant
to have a man of Mr.. Bibles ripe eX-
perience at it's head. He will re-
tain as his assistants j. M. Forbes,
vice president and B. E Stith, secre-
tary and treasurer. The Mogul fac
tory has had three more Southern
states added to its Avery contract
and expects to sell to the Avery
house alone 5000 to 1000 wagons
annually.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
BUMPER CROP
Estimate That 1t Will Be More
Than l4,O0O,OOO Bales.

Washing ton, D. c., June 5 Pres
ent indications point to this year 9
cotton crop as the largest the coun.
try ever has produced. according to
government experts. Based on the
statistics of condition, and on the
averages for the previous ten years.
the crop will be greater by about 2,
500. 900 bales than the average and
larger by nearly 100000 beles than
the biggest crop the country ever
raised that of 1904.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
MIR. DUFFY TONIGHT
Final Address in Connection
With Close of Bethel
College.

The Students Recital was held at
Bethel College last night. The bac-
calaureate sermon and addresses to
the societies, were delivered at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening, by Rev. Boyce Taylor. of
Murray. to large audiences. This
morning at 10 o'clock the Alumnae
exercises will be held at the College.
This evening the annual address by
Hon. John C. Duffy at the church,
will close the session.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06

property assessed by him as $4.O08,-
223, to which is to be added $125, 900
of franchise assessments.
The levy ordinance was passed
fixing the tax rate as follows:
ON WHITES.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
WHEAT HARVEST


On account of the intensely hot
weather of the past two weeks wheat
has ripened very rapidly and some
South Christian farmers will begin
cutting today. Harvest is fully ten
days earlier than usual. The out
look for fine yield has been very
good all along. but II is feared that
the crop has been cut short by the
extremely warm wave, which forced
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
SPECIAL TERM
Presided Over by Judge Henson,
of Henderson.

Judge j.. w. Henson. of Hender
son. presided at special term OF
circuit court Friday and Saturday,
called by Judge Hanbery to dispose
of some equity cases in which hewas
interested as attorney before his
election. Judge Henson is nephew
of Mr.. M. V. Owen, of this county,
and is serving his second term as
circuit Judge of the Henderson dis.
trict. His home is in Webster.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06

Watch The Date
After your name. renew
promptly. and not miss a num-
Der. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions 70 Ne
paid in advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-06
BANKERS MEETING
OF Second District at May6eld,
\ Thursday.

le second annual meeting of
u Up two, Kantucky Bankers Asso
WHOM, will be held at Morganfield.
> Thursday June 8, and will be
Sertained by the associated bank
of Union county.
he meeting will be called to or
at 11:30 a. m.
address of welcome by j. K,
osiler, President Peoples Bank &
Aust Co. Response by D. W. Gatlin,
zee President Jacksonville Savings
esnk.
DISCUSSIONS.
Bank Paper--One name. two CT
ore names. collaterals, mortgages
Bank Examinations.
+, Relation of Bankers to future de.
'elopment Of Second District of KY
p. B. Miller, Attorney, Morgan
n I'D.
Dinner.
Leave Fairgrounds at 3:l5. p. m
Arrive Sturgis 4:45 p. m. Leave Stur'
gis $50 o. m. arrive MorganfielC
$50 p. m. Smoker 800 p. m.
C.. A. Doris. Of Dixon. President
Marc Stewart. . greensboro. Secretary
Mark Eastip. Sturgis. z. B. Ross
Jacksonville, and w. T. Tanjy. Hop
Ailsville. Executive Committee.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-16
Atwater Press Items.
Aug. ll)

b \AAO9s --/
Mrs. J. G. Lester, who has been a
patient at the Willmar Hospital for
the past eleven weeks, is now well
enough to be able to return home.
She is expected here today.
n. w. Peterson was obliged to I'M
dergo another operation this week
for an ailment with which he has
been suffering for some time. He was
taken to the Robertson hospital at
Litchfeld Wednesday,.
From all reports regarding the
crop situation we are led to believe
that the Lake Lillian country is in
the lead this year. AS near as we
can find out the farmers in that part
Of the county will have the best av-
erage crop.
P. H. Peterson, who was commits
stoned bv Supt. Ahlstrom as the At
water collector of exhibits for the
State Fair, informs us that he has
secured the services Of Andrew Mel
son Of the Atwater Mercantile Co.,
to take charge Of the collections Of
exhibits from now on. Mr.. Peterson
will be busily engaged at threshing
and finds that he will be unable to
devote his time to the work, so re-
quests all who have specimens in
tended for the exhibit to kindly leave
them with Mr.. Nelson at the Mercan-
tile Co.'s store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-16
a TRIBUTE 70 THE OLD DOCTOR
T Former Partner Writes Words Of
Appreciation Of the Late Or.
Fair of PaynesviIle.

DR.. G. P. Ferree, Of Grant Park,
H., writes the following in the last
issue Of the Paynesville Leader
Press:
TT is with a mingled FEELING Of JOY
and sadness that I learn that DR..
James Fair is no more. I am glad
that his life is ended. No more will
he be seen at the bar joining with
friends in a "social glass" No more
will town meetings discuss the ques-
ton "What shall be done with old DR..
Fair" No more will the eyes Of the
present generation look with con-
tempt upon the old man as he moves
along the sidewalk. Yes I am glad
the old man is dead. I am glad be-
cause / knew the old man. / knew
him when he commanded the medi-
cal field from Manannah on the south
to Spring Hill and St. Martin on the
north. From New London on the
west to beyond Roscoe on the east.
When first practiced medicine in
Paynesville, though at that time
fresh from one Of the leading medical
colleges Of the east, and though l
was his partner, yet it was with
great difficulty that I was enabled to
assume charge of a case. Everybody
demanded the old doctor, so great
was the confidence he commanded.
Though as man he had peculiar
traits which bordered on the realms
Of the ludicrous, yet as physician he
stood supreme. Yes I am glad he is
dead. The present generation knows
nothing Of the tender heart that once
beat within that faithful breast. I
have known him when sick himself
and hardly able to walk, yet to hitch
up his horse and drive far out in the
country. The poor received the same
medical treatment from his hands as
the rich. His heart always responded
to affliction's call. I am glad he is
dead. The world no longer wanted
him and he doubtless felt it. But one
bright spot remained to crown his
closing years. DIR. Fair found within
the town board, be it even said to
their credit, friendship which en-
dured to the end" ~ -g,..... .-.
"Though he was not without his
faults yet there can be no doubt that
he has now joined that great host
whom the Master is pleased to call
blessed" --.. III ~. ..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-16
: A Fine Orchard.

The editor had occasion last Sat-
urday to visit the farm Of Gunder
Swenson, in Section 81, town Of Arc
lander. During the last few years
Mr.. Swenson has devoted consider
able time to the raising Of fruit, and
there, surrounded on one side by a
beautiful lake, and on the other by
woods, may be seen the finest apple
orchard in Kandiyohi county. If Mr..
Swenson had in view, at the time Of
the starting Of this orchard, a profit
able culture for his declining years,
his views have certainly been realized
and will be realized more and more in
the years to come.
The orchard which covers in the
|neighborhood Of fifteen acres is div
ided into three tracts, each Of which
lis fenced rabbit proof. There are
around fifteen hundred trees, consist
ing Of Wealthy, Duchess, Patterns
Greening, Northwestern Greening,
Hybernal, Malinda, Okabena, Golden
Ruby and a variety Of crabs that are
hardy for the northwest. This orch
ard was started with $50 trees in the
spring Of 1901; Increased in 1904 and
1905; and in the spring Of 1906, Mr..
Swenson added 1000 trees, consisting
Of 700 Patterns Greening. 200 North
western Greening, and 100 Golden
Ruby. The trees were all purchased
from the Sherman Nursery Company,
Of Charles City, Iowa, and Mr.. Sven
son is highly pleased with the results
he has received. He says that his ex-
perience in the orchard project so
far has been very satisfactory, both
as to the quality Of the trees receiv-
ed and the growth they have made
since set. He finds the Patterns
Greening, Wealthy and Golden Ruby
to be strong, hardy trees, the Pat
tens Greening being harder than the
Northwest Greening. A large num-
Der Of the trees are bearing and in
another season, large crop will be
received.-New London Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-16
The First in Stevens County.

By a vote Of SO to 80 against, Dis
tricts - and Is, Of Scott and Pep
perton, consolidated last Friday. The
new district includes the village Of
Alberta and the new school will. prob
ably be located there. District - in
cludes roughly the northeastern part
of Scott township and District IS in
cludes the southeastern part Of Pep
perton township. This is the first
consolidated school district in Stew
ems county, and it is hoped that it
will prove so successful there that
the plan will be adopted in other por-
tions Of the county. Morris Trib-
une.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-16
New London Times Items.
Aug. lO)

\Aug. lU)
A baby girl came to gladden. the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. johnson
Of Benson, on Tuesday, and tailor
Brogren Of this village has risen to
the rank of grandpa.
Miss Klara B. Nelson of Chicago,
was elected domestic science instruc-
tor for the coming year in the New
London school, at a meeting Of the
school board last Saturday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Walters Of Randi
yohi and Mrs. Knock and two daugh-
tiers Edith and Mable of St. Peter
were guests at Rev. C. Swenson and
c.. NJ. Lawson homes this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hultquist and
granddaughter, Edna Newstrom, re-
turned to the Hultquist home at Wat
ertown, Mimi, on Tuesday after a
visit at the Frans Newstrom home in
Lake Andrew.