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The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-24
J. M. Lawson.

| On MOnQay afternoon the COWIl
was startled by the announce
ment that J. M. Lawson had
been found dead in the grand
stand at the fair grounds. A
crowd of boys in passing discov-
cred his body there and reported
Immediately. Deputy Sheriff S
Hoyle and Inman went to the
fair ground and found that a
pistol shot had penetrated Mr..
Lawson's head. The body was
in a sitting posture and a 38 cal
ibre pistol was grasped in his
right hand. BY his side was a
check book and a sack of pea
nuts. A jury of inquest was
summoned who returned a ver-
dict that diseased came to his
death by a pistol shot inflicted
by his own hands.
Mr.. Lawson was seen on the
streets frequently during the
morning. He was at the court
house and had his will written
by w. w. Thompson the circuit
clerk. and properly witnessed.
After this he was looking after
business smatters and appeared
to be in his usual health and
good spirits. Judging by the
condition of the body he must
have inflicted the fatal wound
about one o'clock. A pistol shot
was heard there about that time
but attracted no one to the spot.
J. M. Lawson was born in
Birmingham, Miss, August 3rd,
1S49. He was the first bov child
born in this little country village.
He was married to Miss Clemon-
tine Elkin November 25, 1873.
There was born unto them nine
children. seven of whom survive,
five daughters and two sons.
Mr.. Lawson was a member of
the Free Will Baptist church,
was baptized by Rev. S D. Shell
ton about fourteen years ago,
was ordained a deacon a short
time afterwards. which place he
filled as honorably as any man
ever did. He was a member of
the Saltillo lodge of Masons and
in his associations with his fel-
low man he closely observed the
teachings of that benevolent or
ganization. All his life was spent
in what is now Lee county and
no one has ever heard a word of
disparagement against his name.
He was a good neighbor and a
true friend, a kind and affection
ate husband and father. Mr..
Lawson was a good business
man and had accumulated a CON-
potency. He possessed a clear
mind and his judgment was safe
in all matters of business. He
was much interested in our To-
cal fair and had heen a director
of that organization since its in
ception. He took an active part
in all matters Of progress and
lent his aid and influence to
building his town.
The tragic end Of our friend
and neighbor has brought many
regrets. The remains were laid
| IN tnolf IaSC resting place IN
Glenwood cemetery. May We
cover with the mantle of charity
his shortcomings, whatever they
may of been.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the residence Tues.
day afternoon by Rev. S. D.
Shelton, life long friend of the
deceased. The Masonic lodges
OF Tupelo and Saltillo joined in
paying their last tribute of re-
spect to their departed friend
and brother.
Cut Flowers at Cut Prices
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-24
VOL. 40
Reception rendered Pastor.

The congregation or the Bap-
tist church on Wednesday even
ing rendered a reception to their
new pastor, Rev. Barksdale, who
entered upon his work here jan
uary first. The auditorium of
the church was filled. The SER
vices were opened by Rev. Wages
with a praye" in which he invok-
ed the guidance of the Divine
hand in the labors which the new
pastor had undertaken. Follow
ing the prayer the choir render
ed an anthem. On the part OF
the church Mr.. D. S. Ballard, one
of the deacons, accorded Mr..
Barksdale a very cordial and
hearty welcome. The various
organizations connected with the
church were then represented in
addresses of welcome as follows:
Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Melon
aid; Young Ladies Circle, Mrs.
Burckel;on part of Sunday School,
R. w. McAllister; on part of
Young Peoples Baptist Union,
w. A. Spight.
Following these addresses Rev.
Barksdale responded in words
that showed that he had been
deeply touched by the cordial re
ception which his church had
rendered him. He expressed
his profound appreciation for the
many assurances of brotherly
love from the church and also
for the universal cordiality that
had been accorded him by the
other denominations and citizens
generally. By way of parenthe-
sis he added that in his work
here he would play no favorltes
in the church but there was an
equality among the members
that would be respected. He
begged the hearty co operation
of his members and assured them
that his heart was in the work
and that they had his sympathy
in all things.
The last address of the evening
was delivered by Mr.. F. H. Mitts,
who reviewed the history of the
church since its organization in
1850 to the present time. The
organization was effected about
three miles north of Tupelo, the
original meeting place beng at
what is now Gum Springs school
house. Later a church was
built about two miles north of
Old Harrisburg, which was then
the town and postoffice of this
section. This building was burn
ed in 1850 and was never rebuilt.
In this church the organiza-
ton receivedits greatestimpetus
by the conversion and accession
to the church of about one hun
= dred members at one meeting.
The old edifice that stood so long
on the corner of Church and JEFF
ferson streets, the present site
of the church, was built in 1860
and stood until twelve years ago,
when the present brick structure
was erected. During the war
the building was used as a hos
pital by the Confederate army
camped here. 1t was also used as
a school house and as the county
court house. The second story
was used as a Masonic lodge,
many of the older Masons of the
community have been raised in
this hall. Other organic ations
held their meeting there.
Mr.. Mitts reviewed the work
of the early pastors, especial y
that of the Rev. Absalom StovalI
who was a man of deep piety and
great force as a man and citizen
in this community during his
lifetime. He was the first per
son buried in the cemetery here.
Mr.. Mitts referred feelir gly to
oro,,, ;pctopooc ~, yuh,nh fho
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-24
Buy Eggs From Prize Winners.

3 pens White Orpington, Eggs 75c to
$3.50 setting
2 pens Rinelet Barred Plymouth Rock,
Eggs per setting S1.00. -
Two Cockeiels and Pullets for sale.
Buy now. Heavy laying strains.
Glad TO show my Chickens.
SHELBY TOPP.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-01-24

Bring on your watch, clock, jewelry
and spectacles. / am at the old stand
in back room of Peo pies Bank for 1913.
T. j. Jourdon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Ocean Travellers Take Notes,

Let passengers demand fewer uxur-
les and the work OF finding deck space
to carry boats for all will be sim
plified. The claim that vessel carries
boats for all does not mean safety
unless the boats are allowed working
room to launch them. II merely
means the mechanical hosting aboard
of the required number of boats. To
have boat for all is one thing, but
II they are cramped, and the work
ing space is hampered by Roman
baths, etcetera, as 1t generally Is. we
are worse off than before. Super
tiuities always mean confusion. Add
darkness to luxury and we have all
that is required to turn confusion into
chaos.
II wealth talks at sea In fine wealth
er ii must not wall when disaster
overtakes 1t. There are limits to
what the shipowner and naval archi-
tect can do. Running liners Is
business that must return profit. and
be as void OF sentiment as running
trains. Ships must pay or cease to
run, and. II the travelling public must
have the Injuries and life-saying gear
It demands, then II must pay the piper
In the form of higher fares.--Atlantic
Monthly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
DREW THE LINE At SPURS
One Thing Frederic Remington Insist
ed on While Undergoing Medi-
cal Treatmen4.

Augustus THOMAS. in his recollec-
tons OF Frederic Remington, relates
the following: Zone Sunday morning
in those later days l went with him
to the office of an osteopathic physi-
tGcpath was a slight man and not tall.
Remington, lying face downward on
the operating table. presented a sky
line so much higher than that of the
average patient that the doctor stand
ing on the floor lacked the angle of
pressure necessary to his treatment.
The doctor. therefore. mounted
chair. from which he stepped to the
table, and finally sat astride of Rem
ington, applying his full weight to the
manipulation which he was giving to
the spinal column. hope I'm not hurt
ing you, Mr.. Remington said the doc
tor. Remington answered. It's all
right, doctor, as long as you don't use
clan who was treating him. The os-
your spurs"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
TESTING HARDNESS of Steel.

very simple device has recently
been invented for testing the hard
ness of steel by impact. It consists
Of a tubular standard fitted with a
hardened steel ball at the lower end.
which is placed upon the steel to be
tested. At the upper end of the stand
ard is spirit level by which the
standard may be brought to true YER
teal position. Mounted on the standard
Is a cylindrical drop weight. This Is
raised to the top of the standard and
then dropped, striking a weight-re-
ceiving block at the bottom of the
standard, which communicates the i'm
pact to the steel ball, and makes an
indentation in the steel that is being
tested. By measuring the diameter
OF the indentation with a celluloid
scale the hardness of the steel may
be determined.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

Consul NJ Rasmussen OF Bergen
writes: The coast land of western
Norway is almost devoid of forests, ex.
cept where protection is afforded from
the sea winds. The bulk of the for
ests, consisting of pine, birch and
spruce, are found farther in the In.
terror, at the heads of the fiords and
in the valleys. The Bergen Tree
Planting society was founded in 1900
to rehabilitate the rapidly dwindling
forests and maintain additions made
from time to time with the society's
slender means. The society has under
taken a monstrous task, one that will
require many years and large expen-
ditures of money and labor, as 1t pro-
poses to cover the mountainsides and
the untillable areas of western Nor.
way with forests as they were centur.
les ago. Assisted by wealthy contribu-
tors and timely government aid. it has
excellent prospects Of succeeding
Since the society started thirteen
years ago 26.606.O0O young trees have
been produced. of which more than 26.-
100000 we're planted on 10000 acres
within the borders of the two Bergen
hus counties. The annual report shows
that there are now l44 tree planting
societies In these counties. which last
year planted 2,276.000 trees.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
ICELAND.

Captain Koch, the Danish explorer.
reports that he and his companions
had tough time crossing the inland
ice of Greenland. His companions were
DR.. Wagner. German; Larsen, sail
or. and Sigurdson, a native of Iceland.
After landing from their ship, July "a.
1912, the first mishap was the loss of
several ponies. Soon afterward their
motor boat disappeared through the
thin ice and the explorers we're obliged
to wait until nearly the end of Septem-
Der before the ice was sufficiently
thick to carry their sledges and
horses. When they were ready to
start, DIR. Wagner fell and broke a
rib. They established winter quarters
near Queen Louise land, October IL.
The scarcity of food there necessitated
the slaughter of all the ponies except
five. During a sledging trip Captain
Koch fell forty feet into a creyasse.
breaking his right leg, which kept him
helpless throughout the winter. April
20 this year the four men broke camp
and with five sleighs drawn by ponies
started on their 570-mile march to the
west coast During the first forty days
billiards. ragged. The ponies became
snow blind and so exhausted that
three had to be killed. Later the suns
rays tormented the travellers and
burned the skin from their faces.
Snowshoes were fitted to the feet OF
the two remaining ponies and proved
OF wonderful assistance to them. II
was found necessary to kill another
pony July IL this year because the
fodder had given out. The next day
the last pony was killed, A few miles
further on splendid pastureage was
found The rations of Captain Koch
and his companions had been gradual.
ly reduced and July Is their provisions
were finished July Is they tried to
push on to the coast. but they were so
exhausted they were scarcely able to
move. Finally the pet dog which had
tramped with them for about 500
miles was killed and eaten. The meal
was hardly finished when the explor.
ers sighted sailing boat in ford
to the east of Proven on the west
coast Of Greenland. They attracted
the attention of the vessel and Pastor
Chemnitz on the ship soon had the
famished and WORKOUT explorers !, in
safety.
The undeveloped waterpower OF Ice
land is receiving the attention OF for
eign capital The Delhi falls. thirty.
FIVE miles from the coast, have been
acquired by the English concern,
which is engaged in the manufacture
of nitrogen products. and. with 4l0.-
900 horsepower at It's command. the
company will move all its factories
from Peru and Chile to Iceland. Big
factories are to be built in the vicinity
of the falls and railroad constructed
to the coast The ownership Of the
falls was purchased from four local
farmers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
OF Interest to Everybody.

A cartoon dealing with E-A-Co., the
famous Clean Wheat Flour, Is now
appearing each week in this paper
and is worthy of your attention. The
cartoons are by Bart the noted
artist of Minneapolis, whose work Is
known the world over. Watch for a
new one each weekday,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
erouehIne.s Means Eallur..

Grouchiness has no place in sales
manship. It's alone the prerogatiye Of
the boss. Always SMILE" says o
drummer who has travelled the high,
ways and byways OF nearly every
state In the union. The right kind
OF smile will melt the most hardened
disposition. II the first brand OF
good nature doesn't land 1t. try an
other Cultivate the various species
OF good humor. Keep several varis-
ties on tap. for you'll need them II
you succeed as a salesman"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Suicide Through FanatIcIsm.

The most ancient case of suicide In
France is. according to Montaigne.
that OF Jacques Du Chastel, bishop
OF Scissors. Distressed at the sight
or st. Louis. who with his army was
preparing to return to France, leav-
ing religious affairs most imperfect
~ settled in the Holy Land. this
doughty prelate Dade his friends fare
we'll srd da7hed alone. In sight OF all.
into the ranks OF the hostile army.
where he WAS promptly torn to
pieces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

More than 100000 is annually
sent to savings banks In Sweden by
depositors in tie United States, ac-
cording to Sigurd Maimborg, banker
of Gothenburg, Sweden, who is on a
business trip to this country. THE
Swedes do not send their money back
to the old country TO their own banks
because they are afraid of the Ameri-
can concerns, but because they can
usually get higher rate of interest in
Sweden" said Mrs. Malmborg. Pa
triotism is partly responsible, but they
would deposit their money here il the
interest rate was the same. Many
Swedes who intend to return to their
native land send all their savings to
the bank in their home town Business
conditions are excellent in Sweden.
We have no complaint to make of any
kind, Political conditions are quiet,
and are likely to remain so, which al
ways helps business"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
FaeetIous Husband.

Tottie Footlights. friend Of Gobsa
Codes young wife. came to him one
day and remarked:
Mr. Code, next Thursday Is the
first anniversary OF your wedding.
Don't forget 1t. will you? That's
That's was Gobsa's girl wife That's.
you know. will expect something aw-
fully nice. new car. or diamond
necklace. Or"
"Humph." said Gobsa. "I'll do bet
ter than that for her. I'll pretend to
be dangerously ILL.,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
BOUNCING Arrival Was a Baby

There was stork party in Atchison
recer tly, and the husband was in the
room when his first baby was born.
He suddenly rushed from 1t and down
stairs to where several persons were
waiting to hear the news. Its
baby, it's baby" he said. greatly ex-
cited. What did you think 1t was
going to be, a cat?" asked his broth
er.-.Kansas City Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
NORWAY.

Buenos Aires. Argentina.--The whal.
er Fran, commanded by Captain Dox-
rud, left here for Colon to take on
board there Rear Admiral Robert e.
Peary and Captain Road Amundsen.
the explorers. who will be the first to
pass through the Panama canal on
board ship.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

Well she exclaimed, fiaring up,
IF you wish to have our engagement
broken of, say so. l always hate TO
have people beat around the bush in
a case of this kind"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

When captain Of industry learns
to pronounce the names of the paint
ers who are represented in his mag
nificent art gallery he feels prouder
than If he had just scooped in two
million on Colorado fuel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Daily Thouoht.

Gentleness is far more successful In
all its enterprises than violence--in.
deed. violence generally illustrates Its
own purpose, while gsntleness scarce.
ly ever fails.-Locke.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Our Simple Pleasures.

It is probable that you will be un.
able to secure promiennt part In the
drama OF life. But you will always be
able to avail yourself of the pleasing
alternative of criticizing those who do.
Topeka Capital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
The shark.

The shark enjoys no mans respect.
And doesn't wish to claim it-yet
II may be said for him that he
Flaunts no pretentious plety
In grabbing all that he can get.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
stuck up. Too. Perhana.

did you hear about that Connect
cut couple who got married in bal
loon?"
Yes. ! suppose the girls folks are
boasting around now that she mar
ried rising young man"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
PLAIN SPEAKING FOR HER.

II see," he said,
that coal has
gone up some
more"
Has IT." she
replied.
And t h g y'r 9
:aising rents" he
continued,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
She couldn,t Stand n.

why was it that they couldn't get
along together"
"Oh. he suffered so badly that she
never had time to wait around and
get In the last word
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

Every dollar that the vulgar million
aire bets on horse race or puts into
Jackpot or fiips to waiter has been
earned through hard work by some
body else.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

Adams luck was simply wonderful.
He never had to sit around and hear
his wife's Aunt Eliza tell what she
did for her babies when they were
teething.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Spoiled Trlp.

And suppose you had a perfect.
ly lovely time while on your yachting
cruise. didn't you2"
mo, it was very disagreeable."
Why. supposed the weather was
Just about right for such a trip"
"oh, the weather was all right, but
we found out just after getting start
ed that there had been a mistake in
filling the order for beer, SO that in
stead of 100 cases we had only ten"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

A wise man never boasts to his boys
about the great things he did when he
was boy. II any Of the old settlers
are present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

The team of Swedish marksmer
which Is to participate in the interna
tional shooting contest at Camp Perry
Ohio, from September to 8, are on
their way to this country. The team
consists of the following riflemen: F
Bjoerkman, Maurice Ericsson, John
Nilsson, r. Stare, c. Wallenborg, o
Christiansson, Lieut.. s. Hultkrantz
and F. Ohlsson. The pistol shots are
Lieut.. w. Carlberg. Casimir Reuter-
skiold and r. Loepman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
These FLAMING HrIms.

Seems delightful to see woman's
face once more"
Have you been in the wilds?"
mo; but the girls have been wear
ing such large hats"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

In these days 1t isn't safe to Judge
woman's age by the number of di-
vorces she has had.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
MERE OPINION.

The reason the fool is so quickly
found out Is that he goes around with
his mouth open.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Music.

MY son plays entirely by ear"
us that so? thought It was by
brute force"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04
Compliment.

$50" said the authors friend, you
built this house with your own handsg'
"Yes."
well. well. wen. It's simply won.
derful You should have been car
penter."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

old.
held
|ige,
Eay.
and
bwn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

BIKES
run.
Imp
and
wing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

eat-
|ifs
| cts.
| )eo-
. SER
! ors
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

At a royal hunt in Skabersjo King
Gustaf killed 80 ducks Six other hunt
ers who took part in the sport killed
40 ducks and three other birds be-
tween them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

The sketches made for the peace
monument which is to be put up on
the boundary line between Sweden
and Norway next year, in memory of
a century OF uninterrupted peace, have
not satisfied the Judges OF award, and
they have announced that the time for
making a selection has been extended
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

From Sundsvall II is reported that
Mrs. Karin Berg, nee Huss. has do
mated the Estate Of Hussborg to the
housekeeping supply company of Yes
ternorrland. The property consists Of
buildings, fields and a park. and Is
worth $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

(tore
buth-
and
|vers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

The labor market was poor in NAL
mo in July. several hundred per-
sons being unable to get work. The
demand for farm hands was smaller
than in former years because so many
city people had hired out on the farms
early In summer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-04

The reindeer pest has broken out in
Norrland. Prof e. NJ Bergman. a vet
erinarian. Is said to have invented a
serum which makes the animals i'm
mune, but the great distances make
It difficult to get the animals vaccina-
ted. -.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-23

Freight will leave Minidoka, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday and Bliss every
alternate day.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-23
500 Reward, 500

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