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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
A Tribute Of Respect.

The duty of recording the death Of a
friend is at all times a sad one, but
there are circumstances that give a
deeper tinge to sorrow, when death has
cast its shadow over a happy home and
claimed for its victim a loving and de-
voted husband and father.
| write with much sadness as we'll as
Il feeling sense of inability to do JUS
tice to this noble and Cody man, MIR.
J.. B., Porter, who passed away so calm
ly on the morning of Dec. Is, 1911.
1t was hard to stand by the bedside
of our loved n and so fully realize
that loon We must part forever, but
the Savior had said, ut is enough come
up higher" He bore his suffering with
christian fortitude and when we would
ask him how he was feeling, he would
say, as we'll as | can expect.
Fold the warm hands tenderly over
the still heart that shall never more
throb with anguish nor thrill with a
ouch of joy.
On his ears are falling strains of
heaven born melody and the hands that
once performed the duties of life has
claimed a harp and sweet its strings in
unison with the heavenly band.
He was generous and charitable to
the poor and syrpathized with all who
suffered.
In his home he was kind and affec-
t%ionate always looking TO the comfort
and pleasure of his family,
When the good are borne away and
conducted into the many m~ansioned
palace of God, we with fearful eyes
sorrow,that earth has lost so much, but
faith gently wipes away our tears and
seemingly points to the beautiful land
whittier the glad spirit has gone and
consolingly whispers, you shall see your
loved one bye and bye.
Joe was a devout christian. He was
a member of the Baptist church and
when able always delighted in attend
ing any and all christian service. it mat
tered not what denomination. He al.
ways contributed to all the churches
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
IN MEMORIAM.

Our Sunday School is called upon to
weep with our beloved Superintendent,
q. T. Dorroh, in his sad bereavement
occasioned by the death of his faithful
companion who departed this life jan
uary 10, 1912.
Those who knew her intimately loved
her for her noble christian character.
She was really and truly a helpmate to
her husband, a devoted mother to her
children and a devout consecrated
worker in her church.
Therefore in chronicling the death OF
this co-worker we wish to express our
appreciation of her faithfulness to the
cause she loved by the life she lived
among us.
She is gone and we miss her nut may
absence stir our hearts to diligence for
the Lord she tried to serve
Her earthly career is enoed
The broken ranks must be filled
Let the souls of US all be blended
Into perfect harmony with His will
We would therefore exhort the Sun
day School to keep sacred her memory
by earnest, faithful endeavor t, build
up the Cause she loved so wei. We
wonld comfort the bereaved and sor-
rowing family with the consolation
that never faileth, the loving fellowship
of an ever present Lord.
We request this recorded on our
Sunday School record, a copy sent the
family and request it published in the
Beacon. W. L. HOwsE.
J. H. BUCK.
Ed B. OWENS
Committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Two Women In Jail for Killing children

Two negro are In jail, and will
be tried In the February term OF Cir
cult court nm a first degree charge OF
murder. for killing their children. The
Arst placed In iail was Buella Richard
son from the Macedonia neighborhood
Her child which was about two months
old, disappeared shortly after Christ
mas. and It was gone about a week be.
fore the neiehbors suspicioned that any
thing was wrong. When she was asked
as to it's whereabouts she said she had
sent It to a relative "across the noun
tain" When that vas disproved she
claimed to have sent It to a relative
east Of the railrord, but when finally
penne1 down said It was dead and told
where It could be found. 1t was found
at the place she designated. In a ditch,
weighted down with a rock. 1T is gen.
orally believed in the neighborhood that
she has weak mind.
The other .child-murder occurred this
week on Mr.. Tom wilkins place near
Brooksville. The murderess, George |
Anne Edmonds was sen: to jail after a
trial before Mayor Jamison of Brooks
vile. The testimony in the case showed
that the woman had been given the
child by another woman in the neigh
borhood. The child was reported dead
Tuesday morning and when the neigh
bors went to prepare it for burial the
in a manner that aroused
their suspicious by first refusing to al
low them to touch it. When they fin
ally examined the body they found a
hole in its skull and it is believed she
heat the child with a board that had a
nail in the end and that penetrated the
skull. She is said to be Of a violent
and has been knownto beat the
child cruelty. The evidence againt her
was very plain and she was cent to Jail
bsneft of bail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
German Kainit
for Cotton.

Work less land and make more
cotton by using KANT.
On this worn out land you can
make more cotton by using Kai-
nit than on best lands. Make
stalk and fruit and prevent blight.
rust and shedding.
By hard pusuasion a farmer in
Noxubee bought 2 tons last year
and was so pleased he has order
ed Is tons this year.
Price $12. so per ton cash f. O. b.
Macon. Can deliver at Shuuua-
lax or Brooksville in car lots.
W. M. JONES', SR.
Sole Agt. in Noxubee Co.
GERMAN KALE Works.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Arbor Day.

Friday. January 10. was designated
by State Superintendent of Education
Powers as Arbor Day for the public
schools of Mississippi and was observed
with appropriate exercises by the
Macon Graded and High School.
AS the day conceded with the birth
day of General Robert E. Lee, exercis-
es in his honor occupied a very impor-
tant place on the program which con-
sisted of patriotic songs and readings
by the school and an able address by
Rev. Park of the local Methodist Church
The Walter Barker Chapter U. ID. &.
manifested their interest. in the cele-
bration in a particularly pleasing man.
ner. presenting to the school four mag
nolia trees which will do much good to
improve the appearance of the grounds
The magic Ola, Mississippi's emblem
had been especially recommended as
the tree to be set out on Arbor Day.
A number of patrons and friends OF
the school showed their interest by at
tending the exercises.
PROGRAM.
Song, Dixie. .SchooI
Reading, Origion of Arbor Day..
Jennie Morgan
Song, Arbor Day
........... Second and Third Grades
Recitation, Sword of Lee
.Luciele Eiland
Reading, Natures Lovers Creed......
.Chas. Murphey
Soro America School
Address, Robert E. Lee...............
y. y. aih
Denediction. Fark
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

will bring an equal distribution Of
state funds to the counties. All
that can be expected or granted is
per capita distribution Of school
and pension funds-sO much per
scholar, and so much per pension
or, regardless of domicll. A
deem Examiner,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

his own and other denominations. de
had no fears of death, his only regrets
was leaving his family so lonely. we
feel sure we can safely say Of him,
"Safe in the arm Of Jesus
How our hearts would ache in sympa.
thy for his devoted wife and daughter.
who did all in their power to ease ana
comfort him. But the Lord knew best
and called him from this land OF suffer
ing and disappointment to a higher
home where sickness, sorrow, pain and
death are felt and feared no more.
Weep not dear ones for your loved
one, for he is now your guarding angel.
He is safe on the other side and we
should fully realize that God makes no
mistakes and from him must come all
consolation, for while human sympathy
is sweet, yet all help must come from
God. Then let US believe his works are
justified and that some sweet day, II
we are faithful servants of God all will
be made plain, and in heaven safe from
sorrow, temptation and disappointment
we shall be reunited and sing forever
the praises of our Savior, who died that
we might live. +,
Farewell loved one thou hath entered
into that rest prepared for gentle
spirits like thine.
Thy departed hath left a vacant place
in the home than can never be filled.
We will miss thee inexpressibly.
Over thy quiet grave many flowers will
bloom, even in our hearts will thy mem.
ory bloom fragrantly until we meet thee
in the Beautiful Beyond. Farewell
dear one, but not forever. May the
wind blow gently and the flowers bloom
sweetly over thy last resting place and
in the morning of the resurrection may
we all be united where sin can never
enter nor separations never come.
Servant of God well done
Rest from thy loved employ
The battle fought. the victory won
Enter Thy Masters joy.
M. G M.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

Mr.. Julius Klaus is circulating a Pc
tition to the taxpayers of Macon re-
ouesting that the board of aldermen
either by a bond issue of a levy of direct
tax raise money for the purpose OF i'm
proving the street to the depot. Almost
every citizen of the county as well as
the town is interested in this and we
agree with Mr.. Klaus that is OF more
Importance or necessary than sewerage,
"parks or any other fancy works or i'm
provement which the ladies have go e.
siduously agitsted for. 1.-THE quota
ton q Mr., Klaus. See him.. Ed'r.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Runaway Girl.

y Henry Brice. colored, near Wahalak,
Is anxious to know the whereabout OF
his niece a negro girl, about 10 years
old. who disappeared very misteriously
ffom her home pear Wahalak on the
night of Jan. 9th. The girl is black,
with happy head and about 4 l-2 feet
high, Any information as to her where.
about will be rewarded by addressing
w. 7. VAUGHN.
Route 2, Scooba, Mics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Tb. Cotton Crop Of 1929.

cIndlng, we nope, the unaccllmaue
Mexican boil weevil. II we ar
right In our surmlse, another bum
per cotton crop may be expeotet
Of IS, 900, 900 bales or more.
The argument about a late star
does not amount to anything. Fin
winter preparation has seldom Gu
any figure In cotton crop aggre
gates. The best results are usual
ly obtained when time presses an(
II becomes a "do or die" PROPOSE
ton. OF course this refers chiefly
to the share hand and colored ten
ant, but they constitute the labor
In a vast proportion Of the cotton
fields.
As to reduction of acreage, that
is all moonshlne; about the usual
area, including new clearings, will
be planted; and those who reduce
will give the retained acreage extra
attention, making it's yield com
pensate for the land abandoned or
given to other crops, and the ulti-
mate result will be the same. In
fact, one of the leading factors in
pilling up the immense crop of
1911-12, has been intensive culture;
and the thousands of ''demonstra-
ton farms" have contributed larg-
ly to this result, and will make a
much better showing in 1928.
The men who plant cotton this
year must do it on an eight cent
basis of expectation, and make all
} ftheir investments andobligati0ns
,ompOrt with that standard. If
hey cannot meet these conditions
they will save money by abandon.
ng cotton altogether.
A few years ago farmers would
nave been charmed with a guaran-
zee of eight cents, and were the
lappiest of men when with fair
,rops they confronted a ten cent
market, and there have been no
changes in conditions that should
fleet them since, except, perhaps,
advance in the price of mules.
This matter of ''increased cost of
iving' is of great moment to town
md factory people, but it has no
relation to farmers. They are, or
they ought to be in every instance
producers of all necessary food
'tuils except salt, pepper, coffee
md sugar, and n pretty sum will
'over to each house keeper the adj
vance on the amount of these con.
and the biggest advance in
food products known in the cotton
states is in eggs, poultry and but
ter, three staples that the farmer
and never buys, and the
marketing of which provides the
needs of tens of thousands of
them.
The man who goes into cotton
planting this year on an eight cent
basis is almost certain to come out
of the season in good shape, but
those who are governed by the an,
nual talkfests of the "Thirteen
cent minimum" howlers, will make
their investments in accordance
their faith, and fare badly.
This paper is in the habit of
stating things fairly and squarely
regardless of abuse and criticism,
and is never moved an inch from
its convictions byall the proclama.
lions of conventions or the
prophesies of Optomists or walls of
pesscmists, and has the satisfaction
of knowing that it's subscribers are
the best informed and best con.
ditioned farmers in the SOUTH
Aberdeen Examiner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Notice Democrats.

The Executive Committee Of the
Democratic Party of the City of Macon,
Miss, hereby orders a double primary
for the election of the officers of the
City Of Macon, the first primary to DO
held on the End day Of April 1912. The
second primary to be held one week
later.
Ordered this 25th day of Jany. 1912.
w. E. Stokes,
E. c SCALES, Secy. Chairman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Mules and Mares for Sale.

Seven home raised young mules for
sale, 3 and 4 years old. Also 2 4 year
old mares in fold by jack.
ALLIE SWAMI,
R. F. D. 2. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Wood for Sale,

Hickory wood in stove lengths, 81 per
cord on the ground at the Rim and
Spoke foctory. U. M Lutz'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

Call rs when you want fresh fancy
cakes. vanilla walters and crackers.
J. E. DORROH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

When you want cheese for a WEIGH
rabbit get it from ]. E. Dorroh. He
has the best in town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

Do o like good coffee? Try Jockey
Club. CANNON & CARR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

Call Cannon & Carr and get what
YOU want when you want it. Phone No.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26
Plant your garden now and try the
''old reliable" D. M. Ferry seed at
j. E DORROH's.

JUST RECEIVED:-1 bushels of
genuine Texas grown Red, rust proof
seed oats, each sack has certificate
where and by whom grown attached to
it.. Don't buy western seed oats at any
price. Call and see samples.
1-12-4ts. MACON MERCANTILE Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-01-26

Fresh Fruits, Pickles, 0liveG and
high trade can goods.
CANNON 4 CARR,
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
CONVICTS LYNCH NEGRO
ACCUSED OF ASSAULT

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Oct. Frank
Wigfall, the Negro, who assaulted
Mrs. Julia Higgins, aged IL. at Raw.
Inns Monday night, was lynched early
today by convicts in the state penl-
tentiary where he had been transfer
red for safe keeping from the county
jail at Rawlins.
The lynching followed the fail.
ure Of a mob OF several hundred per-
sons to get possession Of him before
daylight today.
AT daylight tie 800 convicts in the
penitentiary learned of Wigfalrs pres.
ence. At $3.50 a. m. while being
marched to the broom factory, the
prisoners suddenly leaped upon the
guards, and the turnkey, overpowered
them, and secured the keys OF Wig
falls cell Securing rope from the
turkeys Office they rushed to the
Negros cell. They looped one end
OF the rope about Wigfall's neck and
fastened the other end about a rail
ing fifty feet above the main floor OF
the prison rotunda.
The convicts seized Wigfall. and
hurled him over the railing into the
rotunda. The victim fell % feet and
his neck was broken instantly.
A remarkable scene followed. Sat
isfied that their victim was dead, the
prisoners made no effort TO escape
from the prison. Instead, without a
word, they reformed their lines and
waited, ready to march to the broom
factory
At this time additional guards rush
ed to the cell floor. and ordered the
convicts to their cells instead OF
sending them to the factory.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
MADAM! IF YOU DON'T FEEL RIGHT
TAKE DELICIOUS "SYRUP OF FIGS"
WasteCogged Bowels Torpid Liver and Decaying Food in
Stomach Cause the Sick Headache Gas, Backache,
Sallowness, Biousness and Indigestion

All women get bilious, headachy
and constipated-simply because they
don't exercise enough. They don't eat
coarse food, or enough fruit and green
vegetables. Those are natures ways
OF keeping the liver and thirty feet
OF bowels active; but very few women
employ them. The next best way Is
delightful, fruity Syrup OF Figs.
Nearly all ills OF women can be
overcome with Syrup of Figs alone.
There is no need TO have sick head
ache, backache. dizziness, stomach
sour and full of gases, bilious spells,
sallowness, coated tongue. bad breath,
bad complexion, nervousness and de-
preston. The surest and safest rem
edy Is one or two teaspoonfuls OF de-
licious Syrup Of Figs. Try this to-
night-you'll feel splendid In the
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
AFFIRMS RULING IN
HALL DIVORCE CASE

LANSING, Mich. Oct. I'm an
opinion rendered today the supreme
court affirmed the decision OF the
Wayne county circuit court, which
granted Mrs. Agnes Harding Hall, or
Detroit, divorce from B. Frank Hail.
a prominent lumber dealer and Re-
publican politician OF Lansing.
Owing TO the testimony and the
prominence of the parties the case
attracted considerable attention in
the courts OF Wayne county a year
ago. The case was brought to the
supreme court by Mr.. Hall, who
sought To have the decree set aside.
and by Mrs. Hall. who wanted the all
mony OF SIS per month increased.
AT the death OF Halls father sew
eral weeks ago. he inherited a consid-
erable sum OF money, but the SUI
preme court refused to take this
part into consideration. Mrs. Hall is
advised that she may apply to the
Wayne county circuit court for a mod
itication- OF the decree, as concerns
the alimony, basing her claim on the
defendants altered financial condi-
ton.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03

did you know OF any acquiescing
10 vote for Roosevelt as a result
money offered?"
Not ours" said Dixon emphatical
ly. "Our convention at Chicago cost
$4,000 as against $4,000 the Tai,
people spent
know who had charge of the Roose
welt convention In the states?"
I'm some states We had chairmen
Others none, II was like al move
ments where the people rise up In .
righteous cause; II was hurried AL;
spontaneous" said Dixon.
Dixon named Matthew Hale. o
Massachusetts,, and the Hon. William
Finn. OF Pittsburgh, as chiefly cog
infant of funds realized for Roosevelt
In their respective states, and Walter
Brown in Ohio. and Charles III. Caml'
bell in Indiana.
There were many leaders OF the.
uprising In Illinois" said Dixon. There
was Chauncey Dewey, Ed Sims, Alec
Powell Medill Mccormick. Ira Cop
ley. OF Aurora. and Billy Wilson.
I'VE made no campaign in Wiscor-
sin. as We gave our moral support To
the LaFollette delegates"
Dixon said Gov. Hadley knew CT
Missouri's financing.
I'm Kentucky the federal ONCE
holders put us out OF business" said
the witness. George Taylor, state
treasurer. had charge OF the work In
Tennessee, Col Darlington and Major
Baldwin and Charles j, Bonaparte iu
Maryland"
Other campaign fund solicitors Dix
on named were: Ex-Gov. Fort, in New
Jersey: Gov. Glasscock, In West Vir-
ginia; Richmond Pearson, in North
Carolina; John Capers, in South Caro-
lima, and Mr.. Dewar, OF Atlanta. Ga.
''All the southern states held post
masters conventions early In the
spring" said Dixon. "McHarg went
to Georgia and found there could be
no legal convention held after the
Taft convention-with Lige Johnson,
his colored gentleman-until April 8,
but the national convention didn't en-
tertain their credentials at Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03

and lost nineteen pounds in nve weeks.
My face was terribly rcd and sore. and felt
as II my skin was on frc. AZ last tried
a sample OF Cutlcura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment and found them 80 cool. sooth-
ing and healing that got some Cuticura
Soap. Cuticura Ointment. and Resolvent.
bathed with hot water and Cuticura Soap.
then applied the Cuticura Ointment every
night for two months. and l am entirely
cured OF all skin eruptions." tSigncdD Mrs.
Kathryn Kraft. Nov. rs. 1917
Cuticura Soap Is best for skin and hair
because Of It's extreme purity. delicate yet
effective medication. and refreshing fra
grance. IL costs but little moro than ordi-
nary soaps. wears 20 wafer and gives
comfort and satidactiou every moment of
It's use. for toilet, bath and nursery. Cuti-
cura soap and Ointment are sold eyeryvherc.
Liberal sample Of each mailed free. With 32-p.
skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura.
Dept T. Boston.'
ss-Teadar-faced men should uss Cutieura
Soap shaving Stick. 25c. Sample frss.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
BARRIERS TO ENFORCE
~ SUNDAY CLOSING LAW

The iourneymen BARRIERS Of the city
have called on Henry j. wiggle. sec.
retary Of the examining board OF bar
bers. and solicited his aid in helping
them enforce the Law relative to the
closing OF barber shops on Sunday.
and they are now working in conmnc.
ton with certain owners OF shops for
that purpose. They have secured the
services of-James F.. Coffey and At.
torney Charles G.. Ashurst, formerly
OF the prosecuting attorneys Office,
for the purpose OF obtaining evidence,
making complaints and aiding in the
prosecution OF those who violate the
law in this respect
Mr.. Ashurst, speaking for his eli.
ents, says that he wishes TO give no
tice to all BARRIERS that they will be
expected TO obey the Sunday closing
law and keep closed on Sunday, and
that in the future any shop found
open on Sundays, will be complained
against and warrants requested.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03

morning when the sour bile, clogged
up waste and poisonous matter have
been gently but thoroughly moved on
and out of your system, without
nausea, gripping or weakness. Your
head will be clear. complexion rosy,
breath sweet. stomach regulated; no
more constipation, gases, pains and
aches.
II Is simply a matter OF keeping
your stomach liver and bowels clean
and regular Then you will always be
well--always look and feel your best.
But get the genuine--the old reli.
able. Ask your druggist tor Syrup.
of Figs and Elixir OF Senna." Refuse,
with contempt, the so-called Fig Syr-
ups sometimes substituted to fool you.
The true. genuine. bears the name
California Fig Syrup Company; look
for this on the label.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03

view is the constituted tribunal for
the correction OF unjust or unequal as
sessments, and when a taxpayer fails
to make appeal TO the board at the
proper time he cannot appeal TO tho
courts later
The case on which the opinion ~
based was brought before the court
by the Fletcher-Haper Co, OF Al
pera. which sought to recover a cer-
tain amount OF taxes which II claimed
IL was unjustly assessed, and based it's
claims on the fact that the local as
sessing officer OF Alpena had assessed
competing company at a lower rate
than It's property was worth, the as
sessing officer valuing the property at
$4,000 while the other people claimed
il was worth S1.250.000. The court
holds that inasmuch as no appeal was
made to the board OF review at the
time. no action can be taken by the
courts.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
SHOOTS WIFE, KILLS
SELF WITH DYNAMITE

WEST PELHAM, Mass, Oct. a.
Mrs. George Shaw is dying here to-
day with six bullet wounds in her
body. and the remains OF the husband
lie in an unrecognizable mass at a
local undertakers establishment.
Shaw after filing his wife body with
bullets. sat on stump under which
he had placed four sticks OF dynamite,
and lighted the fuses. A few scat
tered bones, pieces Of flesh and
shreds OF clothing are all that was
found OF the man.
Up TO rs months ago. Shaw, who is
so. and his wife, who is As, lived In
peace After a quarrel she left him
to live with her married daughter
She returned yesterday to place flow.
ers on the grave Of her son. Shaw
shot her as she leaned over the grave.