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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
Social Gathering in the New Baptist
Church Building.

Ladies of the Baptist congrega-
.tion received informally interested
friends at the First Baptist church
last evening from 8 to 1920.
Large numbers called throughout
the hours and both hostesses and
visitors could not but agree with
Pastor Morgan when he said in his
delight and qualification at the
gracious environment of the place
and manifest interest of the people
Isn't this a glorious occasion?"
The various apartments of the
great building we're inspected by
each one and much interest was
shown in the arrangement for Sun
day School class rooms. The me-
mortal windows and the windows
placed by classes were among the
objects of special. attraction, the
one by Hon. j. A. Naul's.. Baracca
class to Rev. R. a. .Purser being
prominently noted. But the crown.
ing glory of all was easily seen to
be. through its own perfection, the
lighting system employed by Mr..
R S. Purser who. had charge of
this most important feature of the
church. building. He used the. in
direct lighting systems by which
the spaca of reflection is augment
ed many. times over the power of
each light as, ordinarily used, and
the diffused light from the ceiling
while bright-as day has no unpleas-
ant effect upon the eye and lights
every particle of space in the great
auditorium. Mr.. Purser has been
compIimented again and again up
on his fortunate achievement in
lighting the church.
Punch was served in the sub
story, where, very appropriately.
was exhibited Mayor Heuck s
handsome gift to the ladies of a
punch bowl and cups, the genial
Mayor and Mrs. Heuck both enjoy
ing the occasion withltheir friends
Of the Baptist and other congrega-
tions.
Attractive and excellent music
was furnished throughout the eve-
ming by Miss Elsie Barge. piano.
Misses Frances and Hazel Barge,
vioIins, and Henry Ware Hobbs.
cello.
The Baptist people will hope to
meet thir friends often in their
new church house.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
CITY MARSHAL ARRESTS TRAIN
BUTCH FOR SELLING BOOZE

Last Tuesday Chief of Police
DAVIS was standing watching the
passengers board No. 81 when one
fellow got on that he (the chief
knew was not due to take a trip, so
he watched this man. He saw him
go up to the butcher boy and say
something to him and then they
both turned and went into the
smoker and got behind the door.
When this man got off the train
the chief asked him what he had in
his pocket and the answer came
back, Nothing" The chief did
not take this for an answer but
went through the mans pockets
and found a pint of whisky. The
officer then boarded he train and
arrested the butch" and carried
him to Jail until afternoon when he
was carried before Mayor Chas.
Heuck and was let out on bond of
$50, which he put up in cash, to
appear for trial, but when the ap-
pointed time came the man did not
show up. 1t was learned later that
the butch" tried to get a lawyer
to defend him, but when asked if
he did sell the booze he said,
'Yes, but | can get proof that
did not" At this sally the pro-
fessional man told him to get out:
that he did not want any such case.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

Brookhaven-Judge VIM. P. Bag
gett, Judge. J B. Chrisman and the
Misses Mikell: and to those promi-
nent at later period Hons. W. f.
Parsons. B. T. Hobbs, Mrs. Lanier,
Mrs Bennett and Mrs. Vance; and
the sincere expressions were very
much appreciated by those present
who knew the life and character of
these exemplars in Christian living
who have entered into rest.
An incident of the morning
service, after the tribute paid by
Hon. L. L. Tyler in introducing
Mr.. Purser as the one who caught
the vision of the new church during
his pastorate here, was the gener-
Gus eulogy offered by Mr.. Purser on
behalf of the accomplishment
wrought by the present pastor in
the face of adverse circumstances
known, perhaps, better to the two
preachers than to any others. Pas
tor Morgan with extreme modesty
and diffidence was compelled under
the circumstances to hear his own
praises sung before the multitude.
The music consisted of old
hymns, j such as Majestic Sweet
ness Sits Enthroned, = and "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name. ;"
Misss Mabelle Henderson, The
church organIst, sang praise 10 a
vocal solo and Miss Howard, of
Whitworth College, rendered a Sc
lection upon the violin. Whitworth
College girls filed one of the side
balconies.
In brief ceremony, after the
sermon, Messrs. Luther L. Tyler, j.
A. Maui, G. j. Kees, .. N. AIRING
y
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
Planting Cotton and Taking Little
Interest in Politics.

Circuit Clerk Edward Smith is
out at different appointments this
week registering voters as publish
ed for several issues past An The
Leader.
He spent Monday at Montgomery
and none applied for registration
at that place. On yesterday he was
at Goodwater and only two regis
tered. Mr.. Smith states that the
farmers seem to be taking more IN
terest in planting cotton than poli-
tics and says that fully three times
the acreage in cotton is being
planted this season than last in the
vicinities he has visited.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

Most of US remember the school
building of the Baptist OrphanaRe
was burned last year The trustees
have agreed upon a plan by which
it can be easily rebuilt. 1t is this
Let every church and Sunday
School observe Tuesday, May 18th,
as Labor Day. for the Orphan
age. That means, every boy, girl,
man and woman will do some piece
of work that day and give what he
receives for thework to the Orhpan-
age. II you are working for your
SELF, give the value of your days
work, Your school house is a good
one and. these poor little orphan
children have none at all. Won't
you give Just days work to help
build this one? He that Riveth
to the. poor lendeth to the Lord >,
All pastors and superintendents
will look after this matter among
their people. Send your contribu-
tion to Rev. j. R. Carter, jackson,
Miss j. R. KYZAR,
Mod Lin. Co. Assn.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
WhitwOrth College RecitaIs.

! Whitworth College has issued
invitations to its recitals to be
given the coming week.
On Monday evening, May
eleventh, a pianoforte and voice
recital will be given by Miss Marie
Harlan, Pianist, pupil OF Miss Me-
voy, and Miss MagbelIe Henderson,
Mszzo Soprano, pupil Of Miss Shan
non.
On Friday evening, May fif-
teenth, there will be pianoforte
recital by Mrs. laleen Dunning
pupil nf Miss McVoy.
On Saturday evening 10 voice
and expression, Miss Katie Jones,
Mezzo Soprano, and Miss Pink Elise
McCalip, Reader. pupil, Of Miss
RagsaaIe, will appear In q recital,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
'AUSPIC|OUS OPENING Of BROOKEAVEN'S
y. ! !. new FIRST BAPTIST. CHURCH SUNDAY
First Sermon Preached by ExPastOr Rev. Pmser-ore 1000
Seated in Largest auditorium in CDeacOns Union
Service in Eyening-NotabIe Addresses By Ministers.

In e'The Weekly Bulletin pub
lished for each Sabbath day by the
Baptist congregation, with the pas.
tor, Rev. w. q. Morgan, as editor,
The Aeadertinds an excellent intro
ductofy to this article, fresh from
the pen of Mr.. Morgan as it ap-
peared in last Sundays issue:
This is the day toward which
we have been coming with special
purpose, and for which we have
been looking with interest for
many months. On May /, 1912,
just two years ago, the church or
dered by vote the appointment of
the Building Committee Mr..
Parr, Of Oklahoma City, was elect
ed the architect for the building
on December IL, 1912; in the
meantime the Committee had been
soliciting subscriptions: on Janua-
ry !, a committee selected the plan
of the building in which we are
worshiping today; on June 2, the
contract for the erection of the
building was let to the F. B. Hull
Construction Co., of Jackson, Miss. !;
on June '16, work of dismantIing
the old building began: on June %
we worshipped in the City Hall for
the first time; and today after just
two years we are worshipping in
the building which has been
the substance of our dreams, the
object Of our toll, and great in
spiration to bur hopes, in season
and out, by day and by night for
these months. God has brought a
great blessing to US, and has
brought nothing other than bless.
ing from every gift to every giver,
in the accomplishment of his great
task"
Almost from the inception of the
new church movement, Mr.. Morgan
who led like a Moses in it, cherish.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

ed the hope that when the time
should come for the initial service
to be held in the church that Rev.
R. H. Purser whose heart had so
longed for the splendid achieve
ment in brick and stone, should be
the man whose voice should first
proclaim the Gospel of the Lord
within its walls. And so on SUM-
day last, Mr.. Purser occupied the
pulpit to the grateful pleasure of
the vast congregation present,
many coming. from far and near,
the lame, the halt and the blind, to
hear the beloved ex-pastor. The
auditorium will seat !, 100 people
and every seat was taken and chairs
brought in to make up the def
cheney on this unusual occasion.
For the first time at public
service in the magnificent rev
church the doxology was sung by
the choir and the invocation given
by Pastor Morgan. The scripture
lesson was taken from John IL, re-
lating to the application of certain
Greeks who Would see Jesus and
ending with the text, "And !, ifI|
be lifted up, win draw all men
unto me -
After a pleasing Introductory Of
cong ratulatory remarks Mr.. Purser
held up the cross of Christ as only
he can do, decrying Journalism in
relig ion and bespeaking the conse-
Grafton of life through the heart
channels aroused by the agony of
dying Savior in whom the true
Christian believes. Although it
was the plain people that fiocked to
the Savior IN His days on earth,
the preacher referred to the brain
power and intellect in the follow
ing of the risen Lord today.
The speaker paid grateful tribute
to pioneers of the Baptist cause in
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

secured paper to collect, and our
next report will include possibly
all, as we will be better informed
and more able to venture an spinr
ion on this subject. However, in
our opinion. there is still enough
good paper when properly hapdled
to yield sufficient funds to pay de-
positors, creditors and expenses.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
FROM NoLA.

Our election for teachers to fill.
the three pIacessin our public school
at Nola for the session 19l4-l5 was
held on the 2nd instant and the pa
irons, 55 strong, expressing their
choice out. of seventeen applicants,
all told, for the three places gave
the following result:-Prof. E L.
Sutton, principal; Miss Inez El-
lott, first assistant: Miss Richard
White, second assistant; all Of
which was made unanimous and
ratified by the trustees. We sx-
tend our courtesy and good wishes
to all who we're looking this wsy
for work whether they had the
opportunity to visit % or not; rs
others did and hope they viii think
OF as again some day.
BILLY, 5f Ncla.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
for trial in vacation.

for trial in vacation.
In the case of L Cohn and L. Fl.
Baggett. assi9nees, VS.. CONNER
cial Bank Il Trust Co. The as
signees filed their first account of
receipts and expenditures and the
same was referred to the special
commissioners,
COURT EXPENSES.
4. Fl. Montgomery, sheriff 2
days. $4; G. T. Montgomery. depu-
ty 6 days, S12: j G. Blue, deputy
8 days, $27; w. Ed. Smith. depu.
ty 5 days. SIS: Alma Maynor.
deputy 9 days. $l8: Gcot nj, Decell. /.
deputy 8 days. SIS: 7. H. Mont
Romery, ice for court. So: 7. H.
Montgomery telephone service.
$2s r w. McNair, clerk 9 days.
S27: SfB. McNair, deputy clerk 8
days, $27: J. B. Hardy, special
deputy clerk 8 days. S27; r. w
McNair, stsmps for court. ST.
Total, $3.50.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
A Change in Police Duties.

Since Policeman Henry Williams
dsath the City Council has decided
to use only three officers for both
day and night duty. Marshal r.
L Davis serves all day. Policeman
E. R. Mclean goes on at ! p. m.
and serves until a. m. Police
man A. L. Moore serves from 6 ..
m. until 6 a. m.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
COMMISSIONERS AT WORK
Court Appointees are Busy on Bank
Books Assignees File Report
With Chancellor Jones.

The three special masters or
commissioners appointed last week
by Judge 2. 2 Jones to probe into
and check over the affairs of the
defunct Commercial Bank & Trust
Co.. which failed here Jan. S. took
up their duties here Monday. The
commission is composed of W. P
Wildberger. accountant, of CIarks-
dale; Allen Thompson, lawyer, of
Jackson. and r L Covington,
banker, of nazlehurst
The commissioners have in hand
both Auditor Moore's audit of the
bank affairs filed last week and
the assignees' report to the court
of their stewardship made late Sat-
urday afternoon at the bank and
are checking them over.
The commissioners have taken up
their headquarters at the bank in
the apartment formerly occupied
by Cashier Becker. Judge
Thompson. who represents the law,
stated to Leader reporter that the
commission wanted any one who
had complaint against the-manage-
ment. either before or after the
closure with reference to the hand
ling of the depositors' affairs to
feel free to come to them and state
their trouble.
THE ASSIGNEES' REPORT.
The report to the court of
Messrs. L Cohn and L. H Bag
gett, assignees,. says among other
things, the following:
In connection with this, we
take pleasure in calling the atten-
tion to the court to the revenues
collected since the estate has come
into our hands. to-wit: Interest,
$4. 166.2l, rents, $2.241.21: ex-
change, S1.17. making total Of
$6408.59. double the amount of the
expense account as shown in this
report. but in fact, nearly three
times the amount of the actual
operating expenses. OF course
there are items which will have to
be paid in the future, which will
necessarily be charged against the
estate. such as premium on as
signees' bond, attorneys fees, etc.
We have included. in this report
itemized statement of collections,
giving names of parties. both on
notes and overdrafts. and showing
the present condition Of all ac-
counts, which have received credit
since the bank closed.
I'VE desire to call the attention
of the court to the fact as shown
BY the report that excluding the
money on hand and money realized
from sale Of bonds and only includ-
ing actual cash collections, we have
collected $l57. .492. "a. We have
paid out the necessary amount to
redeem all collateral held by other
banks to-secure the bills payable Of
the Commercial Bank 4 Trust COM
pany and there are two 10 per cent
dividends in course Of payment and
are building another dividend.
with $4,000 in round figures
already on hand
We especially call the attention
Of the court to the recapitnlation'
on page marked i and the 'finan.
ciaI statement on page marked B
We have also included in the
report list Of debts which we re-
gard as uncolleckable. This list
does not include all uncoHectable
debts il our opinion. as there are
mortgages yet to foFecIose and 40.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
.CHANCERY COURT CASES
Final Adjournment Had Saturday Af-
ter Disposal of Much Busi-
ness in Two Weeks.

The Chancery Court of Lincoln
county adjourned last Saturday,
having been In session two weeks
aod transacting much business
The chancellor is necessarily busy
official and the successor of Judge
P. z Jones will have more business
than perhaps any judge IN the
State.
Ida May Bryant VS.. Pine Grove
Realty Co.-Decree for partition of
lands and appointing commission
to see.
Hon. Allen Thompson of Jackson,
was appointed by the Governor a
special chancellor to try the case of
A. F Lilly ct al VS.. A. s. Hart
ct al.
Felix May VS. David James-Or-
der setting demurrer for hearing
in vacation.
Ethel Bowman VS. Jesse Bowman
Decree of divorce.
Joe Bennett VS. Annie Bennett
Decree of divorce.
A. F. Lilly ct al VS.. A S. Bart
ct al-Decree appointing j. w.
McNaiE commissioner to state an
account.
Mrs. Ada Chisholm. guardian,
VS.. HARRIET Jane and Ida Pugh
Chisholm. minors-Decree confirm
ing guardians 8 annual account
Roberta Virginia Applewhite VS.
Hyman Zwirn-Decree for defend
ant
Louis Cohn & L. q Baggett,
assignees VS.. Commercial Bank &
Trust Co.-0rder appointing Allen
Thompson, W. P. Wildberger and
K. l.. Covington as special commits
sioners to investigate and report on
condition of Commercial Bank.
W. Bailey Smith ct al VS.. Par
sons. May, Oberschmidt Co. ct al.
decree confirming commi issioner' 8
sale.
H F. Middleton ct al VS.. Flint
Gravel Co. ct al-Deeree ALLOWING
certain preference claims.
Bertha Reynolds Lynch VS.. An
ME Reynolds ct al-Decree for
partition of land and appointing
commission to sell.
James James Chism VS. Emma
Chism-Decree of divorce.
Ras Walker VS.. Lola Wakelr--
Decree Of divorce.
Estate of Oscar Earl and Martha
E Maxwell VS.. Mrs. Dora M Max
we'll, guardian Order allowing
guardian 80 days to file report.
Mamie Austin VS.. Luclus Austin
Decree for defendant
Mrs. Ella Kern VS.. Gashon Lew
inthal-O Order to pay Brookhaven
Bank & Trust Company $361. .15.
Louis Cohn and L. H. Baggett.
assignees VS.. Commercial Bank &
Trust Go. = Order denying assign
ees' petition to pro rate with the
Whitney Central National Bank the
proceeds Of property Of F. F. Beck
en-.
Order allowing 800 to Robert
Lee Jones for nine days as court
stenographer.
2. H Harrington ct al VS. r. w
HarrinqtOn-Ord relieving R w
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06
we're deferred from attendance by
the early threats of the weather

For many Of these who are vitaI-
Iy interested in the Brookhaven
church and for the benefit of the
thousands of Baptists in Lincoln
county, who are expected to share
with Brookhaven her great new
church. The Leader gives space to
this account of an event that not
only heralds new day for the
Baptist cause; but that shows what
may be accomplished in other lines
of enterprise in our town and coun-
ty with a determined leadership
and the cooperation of the people.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

ton and s. A Walker were ordaln-
ed as deacons with which ceremony
the first service in the new church
was brought to close under an in
fiuence from the sanctuary that it
is hoped will be permanent throug
Fout The future history of the
church's life.
EVENING SERVICE.
The evening service was featured
with addresses from Rev. w. n.
Hill, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, and Rev. w. Fl. Lewis, of
the Methodist church both of whom
spoke on "Foretokens of the Com
ing of the Kingdom, Mr.. Lewis
peroration appealing for harmony
and cooperation among Christian
people, bringing to effective close
the two splendid discourses from
the visiting pastors whose cordial
fellowship has made stronger the
moral forces of our city.
Pastor Morgan presided at the
meeting: prayer was offered by
Presiding Elder Selby and by Rev.
|R q Purser and the Scripture les
son, Christ's intercessory prayer,
was read by Rev j. R. Kyzar,
Moderator of the Lincoln County
Association.
Mrs. Hugh v. Wall sang-a solo
and the Quartette, composed of
Messrs. Todd Walker, Dean and
Bailey gave number. as they did
also at the morning service.
Although the congregation taxed
the seating capacity Of the largest
auditorium of the city, many auto
mobilists from neighboring towns
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

AT a meeting OF the Lincoln
County Democratic Executive Com
mittee, held Saturday, May 2, Hon.
Thos. Brady, Jr.. was selected as a
member to represent Lincoln coun-
ty on the Fifth judicial District
Executive Committee. composed
of Copiah. Kinds. Lincoln. Madi-
SON and Yazoo counties.
"A. A. COIN,
Chairman pro tenn,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-06

Mr. Wnl Berger sreat Sunday
and Monday 10 las G. eseent CIV
ou business.
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-01-15
Calumet the Secret of Economy

The high cost of living nowadays, and
the way prices are steadily climbing sky
wards, is making economy in the kitchen
even more important than it was in the
good old days of our thrifty ancestors.
But how to achieve economy? There's
the rub!
In many lines, it depends almost en-
tirely on the housewives knowledge of
foods and on her watchfulness-but for
tunately. in one line. baking, economy
can be made almost automatic by the use
of the famous Calumet Baking Powder.
Ecopomy in baking, as every good cook
knows, depends not so much on economy
In buying the materials as on the success
of her bakings. Failures mean waste
bigger losses by far than the savings she
makes in buying. And the fact that Calu-
met absolutely prevents failures and
makes every baking successful has made
1t the favorite of every cook that seeks
to be economical. In other words. Calu-
met is the secret of economy in baking.
1t is the purest, too-attested by hun
dreds of leading physicians-and as for
Its general quality. it is enough to say
that Calumet has received the highest
awards at two Worlds Pure Food Exposi-
ions-one in Chicago. H.. and the other
IN Paris. France. in March. 1912. Adv.
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-01-15
FUNGUS LIFTS 200 POUNDS
With Quiet Persistercy Herculean
ToadstooI Raises Stone Pave
ment In London.

London.-Some years ago a portion
OF the pavement in Goswell road. Lon
don, was lifted out OF its place in a
mysterious manner Before 1t could
be repaired numerous toadstools made
their appearance in the gaping spaces
between the stones when the stones
were removed II was found that they
rested on an immense spongy mass OF
toadstool growth. which had gone on
increasing until 1t made a way through
which 1t could push its head into the
air. One Of the stones moved by it
measured four feet by two feet and
weighed 200 pounds.
Tho more extensive injury was done
in the same way some years ago at
the town OF BasinEstoke Not many
months after the town had been paved
the pavement was noticed to exhibit
signs OF uneyonnesB, which could not
be accounted for As soon as the un.
ovcnnoss was sufficient to make open
lnEs between the stones, the hidden
enemy made his appearance in the
shape Of iuuumerable toadstools. So
completely had the spores or spawn
got possession Of the material on
which the pavement was laid that It
had to be completely taken up and the
whole town repayed,
The toadstool and It's kind seem to
flourish In places whore the light ia eS.
cludcd us In dark cellars. under flag.
stones and in hollow trees They re.
puirc the air. however and a certain,
though Il may be small, amount OF
light. that they may reach their per.
feet condition, Unless they are able
to produce seed they 30 on develop,
ing this amorphous, spougy mass until
IL attnins sometimes fabulous di.
menston, Every one has heard OF the
enormous growths OF fungi In some
wine cellars. A case is on record In
which cask Of wine. having been left
without attention in dark cellar for
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-01-15
SNOW REALLY A BLESSING
Denver Newspaper Rejoices at the Re-
markable Fall of "the Beautiful'
Throughout the State.

It has been said before. Let it be
said again. The snow that you swept
from your walks, that sifted down
your collars, that got into your hair,
your eyes, your tempers, is worth a
million dollars to the agriculturists OF
Colorado. To the dry farmer who
plows it into his soil it will bring re-
wards in a next years bank account
Lying in the mountains it will flow
down the bitches to the irrigationists
next season. On ranch, in orchard
and truck garden it means moisture
and money. To the city it means
health that always comes from sea
sonable weather. Wade through il
with a smile on your lips, shovel II
with song in your heart, roll it into
balls and throw at your neighbor with
a laugh and a CHEEKY word. 1t spells
temporary inconvenience and future
rosperity-and a white Christmas fol
the public tree that brought all Den
ver-all Colorado-into that new, bet
ter, greater, get-together bond Of
friendship and work.-Denver Times