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The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
SOUTH LINCOLN NOTES.

Crops in this community are very
good generally speaking. consider
ing the late spring and extremely
dry weather during planting time.
We think most of the farmers
are about through working their
growing crops and have all decided
to set out sweet potato vines for a
while.
We are having beautiful weather
now. just rains enough to make
all kinds of vegetation grow fast,
although it is uncomfortably warm.
We have lots Of tomato club girls
and corn club boys in South LIN
cola and think they are getting
along nicely with their work. If
we could only get up a velvet bean
club for the older people, ! think
we could come to the front in spite
Of the boil weevil. Why not some
one begin at once to get up a club
while we could have plenty of time
to make our plans before time to
plant beans?
We think there has been more
fruit of all kinds grown in South
Lincoln this year than has been for
several years: but a large per cent.
of it seems to be very faulty and il
sheds off the trees before it gets
ripe.
We have seen but very few ripe
watermelons yet; but think there
will be plenty Of them soon.
Raising chickens is getting to be
in the past ID this community. We
know of but very few young chick
ems this year.
Miss Calpurnie Hart, of near
Mt. Pleasant, is visiting her
brother. Mr. Dan Hart, of Monroe,
Miss.
Mr.. Ernest Reeves and family
visited the home Of his wife's
father, Mr.. B. F. Clark, Saturday
night and Sunday last.
Mrs. j. M. Hart, of near Bogue
Chitto. has been visiting her sister
Mrs. w. j. D. Hart, near Norfelc
this week.
Mrs. Harper Williams, of neal
Norheld, visited her aged mother,
Mrs. Smith. near Brookhsven, on
Friday and Saturday last.
We are expecting protracted
meeting to begin at Mt. Pleasant
on Saturday before the fourth Sun
day in July. Hope every one who
can will come and be with US.
We are sorry to say that Mr.. T.
A. Hart, of near Mt. Pleasant. who
has been sick SO long. is still in
very bad health.
We are glad to know that Mrs.
w. j. D. Hart and her little daugh-
ter. Ethel, who was real sick last
week are both able to be up again.
/ We still have Sunday School
every Sunday eve. and prayer meet.
ing every Tuesday night at Mt.
Pleasant.
p F. r.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
LUCIEN NEWS.

We are still here. thank the
Lord! And we are going to be
here when the boil weevils have
crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
There is little talk of hard
times here; but that is from those
who always talk hard times. That
has always been the case and al
ways will be. but such men as G.
z. Buckles, o. M. Laird and sew
.eral others around don't think Of
such things. They may not have
as much booze money" as they
did when King Cotton was reign
ing. but they have the finest fields
of potatoes. corn, and almost
everything else to eat and besides
all that they have enough grunters
to bountifully fill the meat boxes
for another year. So we are going
to fight till the last; then If we
lose the battle we will lay down
our arms and say to Mr.. Boil
Weevil: "You have fought a good
fight"
Quite crowd Of our Lucien
folks attended birthday dinner at
Mr. Dennis Smiths Wednesday,
July 16. to celebrate the 57th birth
day of Mrs. Smith. This was a
day of great JOY for those who at
tended, numbering about two hun
dred. several Of whom were her
children and grandchildren. At
ten o'clock, ice cream was served !;
at 1880 we were invited in to one
Of the best dinners that the writer
ever INDUCED in, after which ice
cream and watermelon were again
served.
This day will doubtless be cher
ished as pleasant memory. un-
known to those who have not the
good fortune Of living in the COM
munity of such people as Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith.
We wish to call the attention to
the people south Of here that the
steel bridge at Lucien is almost
ready Tor crossing. Mr.. A. B..
Buckles says that he is going to be
the first man to cross the bridge or
fight.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23

The weight Of Parcel Post pack
ages has been increased from eleven
to twenty pounds. Zones have
been consolidated, rates have been
reduced and more expeditions deliv-
cry assured. The postmaster gen.
eral states that even under the
many costly incidents of the insti-
tuition of the Parcel Post, it is
more than paying expenses. The
maximum weight is expected to
reach 100 pounds with lower rates
than are now proposed. The ex-
tortion practiced by express COM
panies will be Of little moment
when the Parcel Post handles all
the small package transportation in
the country.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Three of Family Picnic Party Drown.

Drew, Miss, July 19.-Three
members of family picnic party
were drowned late this afternoon
and two others narrowly escaped
drowning in the Sunfower river.
the result of an effort on the part
of three of the party to rescue
George R. Stokely, who, with his
-in-law, Miss Cora Steigler,
got beyond their depth while Mr..
StokeIy was trying to teach the
young woman how to swim. The
dead are: Mrs. George R. StoEely.
Drew. Miss; Miss Cora Steigler.
Lexington. Miss: and Walter Will
Iiams, Drew. Miss.
All five members of the party
were in bathing when, in his effort
to teach Miss Cora SteigIer to
swim, George R. Stokeiy. leader of
the party, suddenly stepped off a
ledge in the river bank into very
deep part of the river, drawing his
sister-in-law with him. The other
members of the party, Mrs. Kate
StokeIy, wife of G. r. Stokely /:
Walter Williams, her nephew. and
Miss CloanDa Steigler, not realiz-
ing the dangerous depth of the
water where the two bathers had
disappeared, ran to the rescue.
All three were thrown into the
deep water before. they could reach
the first unfortunates. AS a result
the entire party became entanQled
and sank again and again.
Mr.. Stokely and his sister-in-
law, Miss Cloanna Steigler, the
first to extricate themselves, on
reaching the shallow water found
that the other members of the party
had sunk for the last time.
While Mr.. Stokely redoubled his
efforts to rescue the others alive,
Miss SteigIer spread the alarm.
Assistance soon came and late to-
night all three bodies were recoy-
cred
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
The State Fair Begins October 2S--
Ends Nov. 7.

In writing to The Leader on the
subject of the State Fair, Secretary
j. M. Mcdonald says:-
"Our Fair (which is your Fair.
too) will last ten days this year,
beginning October %. and ending
November z. Naturally, the day
that will be of the greatest inter-
est to you is Press Day. which will
come on Thursday, October 80.
The general program outlined in
advance includes a banquet to the
newspaper men of Mississippi. to
be gwen by the Jackson Board of
Trade; a discussion of the Press
and its work. by prominent vis-
ltors, and other special features.
The Mississippi State Fair has
expended thousands of dollars in
new buildings, extensions, and
other improvements in preparation
for the 1918 Fair-the most exten-
sive work that it has undertaken in
any one year in its history. We
believe you will be especially in
terested in the new Corn Club
building, known as the Corn
Palace, and in the modern dairy
demonstrations, to be conducted by
U. S. Government Experts, to show
what wonders can be achieved by
proper and scientific management
of the dairy industry. one that is
becoming more and more important
in our State each year. A study
of these educational features by
thinking editors. and the analysis
and discussion in the press that
follows has a more lasting effect
than any other manner of present
ing these problems, and we believe
you will be greatly interested in
the exhibits intended to show the
future possibilities Of agricultural
improvement in Mississippi.
The management Of thepMississ-
ippi State Fair. in summing up on
last years work and the different
factors that tended toward its un-
precedented success. concluded that
the newspapers throughout the
State had done more by far than
any other medium in building up
the exposition and placing it on a
clean. high plane. For that reason,
and for the reason that we know
you will thoroughly enjoy yourself.
we urge you to be sure and be with
US at the Fair this fall, and contin-
ue to contribute your share of
interest in the annual event that
means SO SO much to the people of
our State"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Crystal Springs Chautauqua---Editor
Mooney of Memphis Big
Daily Speaks.

A report from the Chautauqua
says:
From a recreative, as we'll as
from an educational standpoint, the
Mississippi Chautauqua has no
equal in the State. and few in the
south. The beautiful camp
grounds comprise eighty acres. 1t
is situated IN a densely shaded
park Of forest trees.
The auditorium, a splendid
natural amphitheatre, recently en-
larged and remodeled, has seat
ing capacity of over 1000. Many
beautiful cottages, bungalows,
hotels, boarding houses, cozy hooks
and resting spots are here for the
sole pleasure and comfort of Chau-
tauquans. The drinking water has
a recuperatiye value, appreciated
by all who attend.
The cottages are filed, but the
hotel and boarding house accommo-
dation is plentiful.
The arrival Of the Boy Scouts
created a stir. Over 200 Of the
boys, under the direction of Hunt
Cook and N.F. bennington, will be
in camp here during the entire ses-
sion, and will give exhibition
drills. swimming contests. and an
evenings S entertainment, this latter
being planned for July 26.
A large audience greeted e. P.
]. Mooney, editor of the Memphis
Commercial Appeal, in his lecture,
The Making Of Great News
paper. /"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
A CONFESSION
Hopes Her Statement, Made Public,
viii Help Other Women.

Hines, Ala.-"I must confess, szys,
Mrs: Eula Mae Reid, of this place, ''thai
Cardui, the woman's tonic, has done me
a great deal of good.
Before ! commenced using Cardui,
would spit up everything | ate. had
tired, sleepy feeling all the time, and was
irregular. could hardly drag around,
and would have severe headaches con-
tinuously. Z
Since taking Cardui, | have entirely
quit splitting up what | eat. Everything
seems to digest all right, and / have
gained 10 pounds in weight"
II you are victim of any of the numer-
Gus ills so common to your ssx, it is
wrong to suffer.
For half century, Cardui has been re-
lieving just such ills, as is proven by the
thousands OF letters, similar 10 the above,
which pour into our office, year by year.
Cardui is successful because il is CON-
posed ofingredientS which act ctspecifically
on the wornanly constitution, and helps
build the weakened organs back 10 health
and strength.
Cardui has helped others, and will help
you, too. Get a bottle today. You
won't regret it. Your druggist sells it.
Write 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies' A.
vlsory Dept. Chattanoozas Fenn.. for Spaoiai IA
Treatment for Women. sent Ia plain wrapper. NC 40
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Society for Prevention of Fires in
BrOOkhaven-- Entertainment
Proffered.

The public meeting held
in the interest of fire.
prevention at the City Hall last
Friday evening was participated in
by number of citizens.
Mr.. F. V. Becker, of the Under
writer's Agency, prepared an inter-
esting program for the occasion.
Mayor Heuck welcomed the visitors,
representatives of the Mississippi
Society for the Prevention of Fires.
response being made by Pres. A. j.
/ +HaItwanger. The address of the
occasion was made by Mr.. P. L.
Davis.
Five minute talks were given by
Mrs. E. M. Bee, Mr.. Max Levin
thai, DR.. VIM. Cross. Mrs. A. B.
Connally, and Alderman Sam
Abrams, representing various or
ganizations of the city.
Hon. j. H. SumralI spoke on
Influence of Laws on Fire Waste. :"
While in our city the Society
was given delightful auto ride,
there being more cars presented by
our citizens than were needed. At
the close of the ride which was
greatly enjoyed by visitors inter-
ested in our attractive city and
vicinity. the entire company were
entertained by Mr.. F. V. Becker at
Oakland. where refreshments and
music and sociability made an
evening of pleasure and felicita-
tion, Mr.. F. F. Becker arriving
from New York in the midst of the
merriment and adding to the happy
occasion his genial presence.
Walters wore Dutch costumes and
Mrs. Johnson and Mr.. Cullen Storm
regaled the company with vocal
numbers during the "Mahlzeit." !"
The gentlemen of the NJ ississippi
Society expressed themselves as be-
ing charmed with Brookhaven and
the hospitality extended them.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
surprising Cure Of stomach Trouble.

When you have trouble with your
stomach or chronic constipation,
don't imagine that your case is beyond
help just because your doctor fails to
give you relief. Mrs. G. Stengle,
Plainfeld, N. j., writes, "For over a
month past have been troubled with
my stomach. Everything l ate upset
it terribly. One OF Chamberlain's ad-
vertising booklets came to me. After
reading a few of the letters from
people who had been cured by Cham
berlain's Tablets, decided to try
them. l have taken nearly three
fourths of package of them and can
now eat almost everything that l
want" For sale by all dealers.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
NOTICE TO TRUSTEES.


On the first Saturday in August,
be sure to have the petition
which you will receive before then,
properly signed. Unless we get
the special two mills levy, we will
not have any high school work done
in any rural school except one high
school in each Beat. Also send me
q list OF all white people in your
district above ten years Of age who
can neither read nor write. You
can get this list on the same day
you elect trustees.
Q. G. HODGES,
County Supt.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
FURL0W-APPLEWHITE.

Miss Blanche Applewhite, one Of
our loveIiest young girls. and MIR.
Marvin FurIow. . young business
man Of our city. were married at
the Pastors Home last evening BY
Rev. w. H Morgan. The bride's i
sister. Mrs. Ruby Hickman and
Miss Hickman and MIR. Fielder
Storm accompanied the bridal pair.
Mrs. FurIow is a niece Of Mr..
r. g. AppIewhite; ID well educated
and personally a very attractive
young lady. Numerous friencs
unite ia all good wishes.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
NOTICE TO TRUSTEES.

The law requires a report of the
election Of teachers. Several
schools have elected teachers; but
no report has been received except
through hearsay. You are hereby
notified that unless a report of the
election Of teachers is received at
least ten days before the school be-
gins. will proceed to appoint
teachers to all schools not report
ing.
2. C. HODGES, Supt.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23

Mrs. Eta Sproles, of Greenwood,
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Tom
Watts.
Miss Bessie HarreIl. of McComb.
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs, Will
Bonds.
Hon. C. Fl. Dean returned this
morning from business trip to
New Augusta.
MIR. A. B. Martin, of jackson.
was the guest of his sister, Mrs. j..
o. Boadwee, on Monday.
Miss Bessie Cooper returned yes
terday from visits in East Mississ-
ippi and North Louisiana.
The handsome residence of Mr..
M. j. Hale, west of the Wall home
in the western suburbs, is rapidly
going up.
Miss Virgie Boadwee, one of our
handsomest young ladies, is a guest
of her sister, Mrs. o. C. Williams,
on at Gulfport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Dean and
two little sons. will leave Saturday
for a two weeks visit with rela-
tives at Senatobia.
Mr.. w. r. Bonds and family are
now located in the Perkins cottage
formerly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
S. c. Ray. on North Church Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones will
leave for Houston, Texas. to spend
the months of August and Septem-
ber. Mr.. Jones leaves this week
and his wife will follow next.
Deposit your money with US,
subject to check. A checking ac-
count relieves you of all risk.
Your checks are valuable only
when filled out and signed by you.
They are of no value to anyone ex.
cept the party to whom they are
issued and you have receipt in
every instance. Brookhaven Bank
& Trust Co.
Mrs. l.. Lowentritt, her two
bright little sons, and her sister,
Miss Eva KohIman, left today fol
the White Mountains of New
Hampshire. Mr.. Lowentritt re.
turned to his home in WInnsboro tc
enjoy his vacation as BELTS a gooC
and generous husband who finds
his greatest pleasure in that of his
Fwife and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Maxwell
and Mr.. and Mrs. K. E. Aller
autoed to CaseyviIIe Sunday. reach.
ing old Philadelphia church in time
to hear one of DR.. c. w. Grafton s
matchless messages from the pulpit
The confidence and esteem of the
people about him seems reward
enough for this great and good
man, pure of heart and sure OF
purpose. who deliberately chose the
country church for his citadel in
the midst of aIlurements and in.
ducements proffered from more
prominent fields of service. WoulC
there were more like him! Miss
issippi could not then claim so
many houseless churches. nor sc
many who have not yet heard the
Gospel preached in the sincerity oi
the Word.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
a Good Investment.

w. D. Magli, a we'll known mer-
chant of Whitemound, Wis, bought a
stock of Chamberlain medicine so as
to be able to supply them to his custo-
mers. After receiving them he. was
himself taken sick and says that one
small bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
worth more to him than the cost of his
entire stock of these medicines. For
sale by all dealers. =.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23

"There is an idea abroad among
moral people that they should make
their neighbors good. One person I
have to make good: myself. But my
duty TO my neighbor is much more
nearly expressed by saying that
have to make him happy II may
Robert Low Stevenson.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Embryo Politician.

''What makes you think the baby is
going to be great politician?" asked
the young mother, anxiously. I'm
tell you" answered the young father,
confidently; "He can say more things
that sound well and mean nothing at
all than any kid ever saw"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Crop Summary for the Week.

Extremely favorable reports on
the weeks developments Ia cotton
fields are received from the GEN.
tral states where the supply of
moisture from recent rains has been
abundant. In Georgia and the
Carolinas there are some dry areas,
which send in complaints, though
as a whole these states have done
and are still doing we'll. and the
plant is fruiting splen dIdly. 10
Texas and Oklahoma complaints
arise more generally from high
temperatures than lack Of rainfall.
and it is frequently stated by cor.
respondents that a moderation of
the heat will abate such complaints
as arise. A limited portion of
central Texas and some sections of
the west seem in need of rain, but
elsewhere in the State there is
enough moisture for present needs.
There is universal report of
heavy fruiting. Nowhere has the
plant attained rank growth. 1t
is on the contrary stocky, and
healthy and well-loaded with
squares and young bolls. 1t re-
mains understood in localities but
this is much less general fact
than two weeks ago.
The crop is being "laid by" in
most excellent condition and in a
state to Withstand we'll the usual
summer vicissitudes.
Boil weevils are quite numerous
in Mississippi and Louisiana and
are doing some damage and hold a
threat against the crop for the
remainder of the summer. In
Texas, however, little damage is
reported save in the most southern
districts where cotton is already
maturing. In Arkansas they are
not yet a factor.
Cotton is beginning to open in
Southern Georgia and in southern
Texas picking will begin over
considerable areas within about
two weeks.
BY STATES.
Alabama-Crop in high condition
and being laid by we'll. Local
rains did not cover state and some
sections needing moisture, but not
acutely. More weeVils IN south
west, but doing damage only over
limited area.
Mississippi-Only complaint aris-
es from weevils which are pumer-
Gus over 60 per cent of states area.
Plant growing fast and fruitine
heavily. Fields in fine cultivation
and moisture generally abundant.
Tennessee-Fine crop. Plenty
of rain. rapid growth, good fruit.
ing. Soil conditions splendid.
Louisiana-Boll weevils plentiful
and form basis for only complaint.
But despite them, many cores
pondents estimate crop in excess of
last year for other conditions are
quite favorable.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There Is only one way to cure deafness.
and that Is BY constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an innamed condl-
ton OF the mucous lining Of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube IN lnilamod
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when II Is entirely closed.
fiammation can be taken out and this
tube restored TO It's normal condition.
hearing will be destroyed forever: nino
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
which "a nothing but an infianed condl,
ton OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars forany case Of
Deafness Caused By that cannot BE- cured b.
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY, 4 co. Toledo, ohio.
Bold By Druggists, T5c.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Frank Pounds. whose residence Is unknown
to complainant
You are commanded to appear before the
ghancery Court Of the County Of Lincoln In said
defend the suit IN said Court OF Lula Pounds
who sues for divorce wherein you are defond-
ant.
This. the 10th day Of July, A. D. 1913.
Il. W. MeNAlR, Clerk.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Wanted Harmony.

Mrs. de Style-"Marie, shall take
one Of the children to church with
me- The Maid-"Yes'm Mrs. de
6tyle-'Which one will go best with
my new purple ?"-Boston Tran
script.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23
Qualities That Mako for success.

Qualities That Make for Success.
"The qua tiles Of honesty. energy,
frugallty, integrity, are more neces-
sary than ever today, and there 10
no success without them. They are
so often urged that they have become
commonplace, but they are really
more priced than ever. And any good
fortune that comes by such methods
is deserved and admirable. Mar.
shall Field.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1913-07-23

Fish every Friday at the Loving
Bros. Phone 317.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-19
FALL 10 FEET IN AUTO
Only One of Party Hurt-One a
Woman Who Jumped.

The calmness of Harry McCluskey, OF
No SO Prospect street, Jersey City, pre-
vented a serious accident at . o'clock
last night. when his automobile IN
which he was taking four persons 10
Hoboksn, skidded across Palisade ave-
nue.. Jersey City. into 1O-foot gully
at Ravine avenue.
With McCluskey were his brother
Robert his sister Katherine. MISS
Grace Platt. Of No. 62 Booraem street.
Jersey City. and Miss Rosalind Kramer
Of No. 2S3 Ralph avenue, Brooklyn
McCluskey was a: the wheel.
APPROACHING the Ravine avenue
bridge the machine bolted to the east
side Of the road. crashing through a
wooden fence to the top OF an emDanK-
ment .bo COR noirted
downward but the other passengers
Vent their seats. The automoplie
IL nded in soft earth. Miss Piatt strucK
an her side and was slightly injured
The other members Of the party es-
capped injury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-19
NEW DRINK HITS TOWN
Man Springs Sarah Bernhardt'
on Waldorf Bartender.
There lie a new drink

There is a new drink.
"a Sarah Bernhardt, please. SAID
one Of New York's best known men as
he entered the cafe of the Waldorf. on
his way from the Mauretania TO his
home on Fifth avenue.
I'VE don't sell theatre tickets here;
this is the saloon" replied the bar
tender.
"Win you kindly let me have bot
tie of absinthe, a bottle Of benedictine
and bottle Of anisette?" calmly asked
the traveller.
While every one looked on he slowly
poured out some anisette and then
some benedictine, nearly filling the
pony glass. Next he dropped bit OF
absinthe on top of it. The mixture
separated cleanly He drank the con-
coction, paid his check, and was walk
ing out when halted by the head bar
tender.
What did you call that?" he was
asked.
why, that's what they are all drink
ing in Paris nova Sarah Bernhardt.'