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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-12-25
TAX NOTICE.
Clerk aid Treasurer.
County Treasurer's Office.

County Treasurer's Office.
The books for the collection of State
and county tax will be open from Oc-
tober 18th to December 31st, 1914.
Those who prefer to do so can pay
in January, 1915, with 1 per cent;
those who prefer to pay in February,
1915, can do 50 by adding per cent;
those who prefer paying from March
1st to March Is, 1915, can do so by
adding 7 per cent; after March -,
1915, the books will be closed.
N. B. Taxpayers owning property
in more than one township or special
school district will please inform me
when paying or writing for the amount
OF his or her tax This is very impor
tant, there being so many special
sc ool districts.
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Those who wish to pay by the 31st
OF December, 1914, and do not care
to come to the office, will please write
for the amount not later than Decem-
ber %, 1914 After that time 1 am too
busy to answer letters promptly.
In sending stamps, nothing above a
2 cent stamp should be sent. SIS l
cannot use them.
If money is sent. it would be best
to register same; if sent otherwise, it
must be at sender's risk.
By referring to your tax receipts of
1913, you will know the township and
special school district, or both, in
which your property is located.
Tie levy for 1914 is as follows:
Mills
State -. ..
Ordinary County -. -. -. -. 3R
Court House -. -. -. -. II
Road and Bridge Note... -. -. Il
Ordinary County Note -. -. -. H
Roads and Bridges -. -. -. -. l
Constitutional School Tax %. -. 3
IOtal .....I472
Except the following localities,
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H. H. Rikard,
Ma ster.
December IA, 1914.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the an
dersigned Will make final settlement
OF the estate O. S. A. Hunter, deceased,
in the probate court for Newberry
County, State Of South Carolina, on
Saturday, January 18th, 1915, at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon, and will i'm
mediately thereafter apply to the
judge Of probate Of Newberry county
for a final discharge All persons in
debted to the said estate will make
immediate settlement with the under
signed, and all persons holding claims
against the said estate will present
the same duly attested.
A H. Hawkins,
Administrator
1o-12-dt -1taU-
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NOTICE OF ELECTION.

December 18th, 1914.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-12-25

40 NE!I OF DECISIVE GAIN EAST
OR WEST
Paris Bulletin Describes Small Ga:nS
for Allies All Along the
Line.

London. Dec. 21- In Poland and
Gal;cia battles are beng fought be
tween he Russians and Germans and
Aus.,iaa allies amid deep SHOW ia bit
ter coiI. In Belgium and Northern
France the Germans and the French,
Brit;s!. and Belgian allies are contest
;ng or ,ae mud fields foot by foot.
No news O: decis5. gains came from
ether arena today. The Russians
and German claims continue directly
contradictory.
The Germans in Poland are making
a fierce attack towards the capital and
the Russians are opposing them on the
east bank of tie Bzura river, thirty
miles west of Warsaw. Grand Duke
Mic. GLASS army there holds natural
strategic line fifty miles long, roughly,
north and south along the east banks
of Bzura and Rawka rivers.
Germans Retreat.
The Petrograd official report claims
that the German rorce in North Po-
land has retreated across the bound
ary line into East Prussia in a north
westerly direction. 1t asserts thai the
Austrian advance throu2tl the Carpa-
THAN passes to tie north has been
checked and attacks Of the Przemysl
garrison to break through the lines
nave been repulsed. According tc this
report the Austrians have been driven
into the fortifioations, with heavy
slaughter
The Austrian communication claims
successes in the Carpathians, but ad-
mits tat the Russians again occupy
Ga!ic;a and South Poland IN force. Ap-
parently. therefore, the Cracow and
Przemysl investments are proceeding
and have not been broken.
Russians VS.. Turks.
Serious fighting between the Rus
slams and Turks around Erzerum,
Turkish Armenia, has been stopped by
a six-foot snowfall and the intense
cold, from which the Arabs are suf-
fering bitterly.
Berlin publishes what purports to be
an order issued by Gen. Joffre, com
mander in chief OF the allied forces in
the west, dated December Il, ex@ort-
ing the soldiers and telling them the
hour has come to clear the invader
from France"
A late Paris official bulletin descr;b-
es small gains all along the line, par
ticularly in the centre, between the
Argonne and the Meuse British ships
again ha ben bombarding Zeebrugge,
and Heyst, as we'll as tie coast be-
yond Ostend, where the Germans lave
established many shore batteries.
Political Developments in Hungary,
whose people are reported to be deep
IL disconnected because they think
that Grmany and Austria are ailing to
give Hungary fair share of protec-
ton, are the subject of much specu-
lation and deep interest in England
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRI.
Court of Common Please.
Henrietta D. Brooks, plalntff,
against
Clerk.
12-8-4-1taW
W. Alma Dominick, defendant.


against
VI. Alma Dominick, defendant.
By virtue of an order Of court here
in, Will sell at public auction before
tie court house at Newberry, S. c., to
the highest bidder, on Monday, Jan
uary 4, 1915, within the legal hours
of sale, the following tract Of land,
lying and being situate in the county
and State aforesaid, containing t-irty-
eight and three-tourths (3S 34) acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands
of John W. Long, 4. H Miller, Nan
ME e. Wise and A. P. Dominick.
Terms of sale: One-third of the
purchase price to be paid in cash,
tie balance on credit of one and
two years, the credit portion to be
evidenced and secured by the bond of
the purchaser and a mortgage of the
prem sns. the credit portion to bear IN
terest at eight per cent per annum
anti, paid in full, and to provide tor
the payment Of ten per cent as attor-
ney's fee if placed in tie hands of an
attorney for collection c suit, and al
SO to contain a provision for the in
surance of the buildings on the said
premises and the plicy to be assigned
to the master as additional security;
with leave to the purchaser to antici-
pate the payment of the credit portion
IN whole or in part. The purchaser
shall be required to pay two hundred
dollars on the purchase price wien
The property is knocked down to him,
and if the purchaser fails to do so the
master will Immediately on the day of
sale resell the said premises without
further advertisement CT tie time and
place of sale, which sale shall be at
the risk of the defaulting purchaser.
Purchaser to pay for papers and re-
cording the same.
H. H. Rikard,
Master
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persons indebted to the said estate
VIII make immediate settlement with
ci1.er of the undersigned, and all per-
sons holding claims against the SAID
estate VIII present the same duly at
tested.
Bertha Blease Elson,
EXecutrlX
Cannon G. Blease,
Eugene S. Blease,
11-2O-4t-1taw Executors.
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12-15-td.
rOTYGE OF ANNUAL MEETING.


Notice is hereby given that tie an
nual meeting of the county board OF
commissioners for Newberry county
will be held on Thursday,
January 7th, 1915. All persons
holding demands of any kind against
the county are required by law to file
the same with the clerk, properly
itemized and attested, on or before
January l, 1915.
Jas. C. Sample,
County supervisor.
H. c.. Holloway,
Clerk
12-8-4-1taW.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-12-25

A poll tax of One Dollar has been
levied on all male citizens between
the ages of q and go years, except
those exempt by law.
A tax Of so cents each IS levied on
all dogs.
Persons liable to road duty may pay
a communication tax of $500 from the
18th of October, 1914, to the 31st day
o. December, 1914.
All taxpayers remember all taxes
have been listed separately, and please
see that you have a receipt for each
piece o. property so listed
,Jno. i. Epps,
County Treasurer.
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SPECIAL Teachers Examination, Janu
airy Is, 1915

Special teachers examination for
vnceftiIied teachers and all prospec-
tive teac ers will be held in Newberry
court house, FRIDAY, January -, 1915.
BY order of the State board OF edu-
cation.
Geo. D. Brown,
CO. Supt. Of Ed.
12-13-td
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
In Re Bond Issue Of Lynn Creek Con-
sofidated High School District.

State of Mississippi. Noxubee County.
Whereas, It appearing to this Board Of Super
visors, of Noxubee County, Miss, that there Is an
immediate necessity for the issuance of bonds for
the purpose of erecting and equipping a school
building in township 16 north. range is east, of
Noxubee County. Mississippi. the same being a
separate school district, to be known az Lynn
Creek Consolidated High School.
1t Is. therefore, the purpose of the Board Of
Supervisors of Noxubee County, Mississippi, to
issue bonds of said separate school district in the
sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5, 000) for the
purpose of erecting and equipping a school build
ing known rs the Lynn Creek Consolidated High
east, of Noxubee County, Mississippi.
The above notice Is published as provided by
law for the purpose of notifying the taxpayers
Of said district of the proposed action of the
Board Of Supervisors of Noxubee County, Missis-
sippi, 30 that IL there 10 any opposition to the Is
suance Of the said bonds the same may be made.
as provided by law, at the next regular meeting
Of this Board on or before Tuesday, 7th day Of
July, 1914.
It is further ordered that the above notice be
published in the Macon Beacon, a weekly news
paper published In the City Of Macon, Miss, and
having a general circulation in township l6 north,
range Is east. in Noxubee County. Miss, for lhree
weeks next proceeding the said Tuesdey, 7th day
of July, 1914.
Ordered and adiudged this the 3rd day of June.
1914. u. w. MULLINS.
President of the Board of Supervisors Of Noxubee
County, Miss.
Attest: Jno. A.. Tyson. Chancery Clerk.
w. q. Rarnea Jr. n T.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

SOCIAL

On Tuesday Mrs. ]. F. Ames enter
tanned morning and afternoon at forty.
two in honor of Miss Hambrick, Mrs,
N%offsinger and Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Saun-
ders and Mrs. Eckford of Starkville.
A large number of guests yer present
both times. Mrs. W. B. Patty and
Miss Ethel Dorroh were prize winners
for the morning game. Mrs. Walter
Connor and Miss Boggess for the after
noon. Salad and ices were served at
the conclusion of the games.
Miss Ethel and Lallie Dorroh enter
tanned a host of friends Friday morn ng
at forty-two in honor of Miss Ellis and
Mrs. Elliott. The honor guests were
presented attractive prizes, while Miss
Abidee Sessions and Miss B. Swami
won the prize in the forty-two contest.
A dainty menu was served.
On Saturday afternoon Miss Abide
Sessions entertained al fresco in honor
of her sister, Mrs. Britt of Alabama.
Mrs. Harrison was the successful con-
testant at 6ve-hundred and Miss Nellie
Holt won the prize at forty-two. Miss
Sallie Cunningham cut the consolation,
a cut-glass nappy. Mrs. Britt, as honor
guest. was presented with q lovely
guest prize.
Mrs. Walter Connor entertained the
Five Hundred club Thursday morning.
Ices and sandwiches were served
On Saturday morning Miss Mary
Clyde Holt entertained the junior seven
hand euchre club. Miss Mamie Warren
Jones won a beautiful boudoir cap.
Mrs. Harden Brooks entertained the
seven-hand euchre club Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. Walter Common entertained the
Five Hundred club Thursday morning.
Ices and sandwiches served. Mrs.
w, L. Sherrod and Miss Sue Allen won
the prize.
Mrs. N. H. Harrison entertained at
seven-hand euehre Wednesday after
moor lie Donor Of her guest, Mrs. Flynn
Of Columbus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
MARRIED.
SPURGEON-PURSER

Miss Pauline Purser, youngest daugh-
ter Of the Rev. R. H. Purser, pastor of
the First Baptist church of Macon, was
united in marriage at the Baptist
church to Arthur E. Sturgeon, Of FL
Paso, Tex Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock. Both Of the contracting par
ties are we'll known in Mississippi, the
father of the bride being a prominent
minister who has been stationed in sew
eral cities in the state and the groom a
native of South Mississippi, where he
is well known and is now an official of
the National immigration Service, sta
toned at Ell Paso. Mr.. and Mrs. Spur.
geon left Immediately after the we'd
ding for Greenville, Mich, where Mr..
Surgeons parents now live and will be
at home at Ell Paso after August /.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
TRUSTEES SALE.
The State Of Mississippi. Noxubes Cor

Inc oCaue OF miSSisslppl, NoxuDee county.
By virtue Of the provisions Of a certain deed Of
trust executed by s. B. J. Hauenstein. on the 9Th
day of April, 1912, to /. L. Dorroh, as trustee, 10
secure to w.. W. Shannon a certain indebtedness
therein mentioned. said trust deed being recorded
in Deed Book No. ITO. page Sc, in Chancery Clerks
Office in said county, !. the undersigned as trus-
tee, will. on Saturday. the 9th day of June, 1914,
within legal hours in front Of the door Of the
Court House in the City of Macon, Miss, proceed
to sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash
the following described real estate. situated in
the City of Macon. Miss. towit: All of Fractional
Block Nine 90. in the City Of Macon. according
to the maps and surveys of the said city together
with all improvements thereon situated. same be-
ing owned by me in fee simple and entirely free
from encumbrace. The above being known as the
John Hauenstein Home Place.
h property mentioned in said trust deed will
be sold TO satisfy said indebtedness and the cost
Of this proceeding.
l. L. DoRRoH, Trustees.
This June z 1914
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
TRUSTEES SALE.
The State of Missisappi, Noxubee Couf

The state OF MISSISSIPPI, Noxubee county.
By virtue of the provisions of q certain deed of
trust executed by s. B. ]. Hauenstein (single). on
the l4th day Of July, 1913. to the undersigned %
trustee, to secure to Mrs. NJ. X. Scales a certain
indebtedness therein mentioned; said trust deed
being recorded in Trust Deed Book No. 40, page
536, in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of said
County and State. I. George Richardson. the un-
dersigned Trustee, will sell on Monday. July 6.
1914, at the west door of the Court House, in the
City of Macon, Noxubee County, Misa. ut auction
to the highest bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed land, lying and being situated In the City
Of Macon. Miss, towit:
All of Fractional Block Nine (9) of the City Of
Macon. Miss, according to the maps and surveys
of said city, the same being owned by me in fee
simple and entirely free and unincumbered.
The above being known as the John Hauen-
stein home place and being the same property
conveyed by Clemens to Buck April q, l84S, as
per Deed Book G. page 200; and by Buck to J. ].
Hanenstein December 20. 1871. Deed Book Q. page
500; and by J. J. Hauenstein to John Hauenstein.
Jr., June 6. 1891. as per Deed Book SO. page 5Ol.
and by John Aauenstein. Jr.. to s. B. j. Hauen-
stein September II. 1893. - Per Deed Book 81.
page 1896. ~.
The said above described property being sold to
satisfy. said Indebtedness and the cost ot this
proceeding.
THE the sth day Of June, l9l4.
GEO. RICHARDSON. Trustee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

DR.. Martin Bird, president Of, the
Bird Optical College and American In
stitute of Drugless Healing, is in town
for a day or so. stopping at the New
Macon Hotel, in the interest Of his COL
lege work. Edwin Baker, publicity
manager for the doctor, arrived Thurs
day with his book of press clippings
and is most enthusiastic singing his
praises. He delineates the doctor as an
eccentric, brainy fellow, traveller and
lecturer of more than ordinary merit.
Mr.. Baker is trying to arrange to have
DR.. Bird to deliver n of his famous
lectures during the visit with US.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
Captain Banks tn N0xubee.

Capt. Robert W. Banks, Of Gulf
port. Mississippi, is here, the guest
of Hon. Emmett Cavett. Capt Banks
is particularly we'll known to the read
ers of the BEACON, having often been
a distinguished contributor to the COL
of this paper. For u long time
he was a resident of our sister city,
Columbus, and he has many personal
friends in this county to give him a
most cordial welcome.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

On account Of the high price of meat
animals and a very limited capital to
operate on, | will be compelled after
July / to collect all bills weekly instead
of monthly. l also have coupon books.
the same as the ice factory use, that I
will give s per cent discount in trade
where you pay cash for the book.
Thank you for your patronage.
A. L. HOLBERG.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
New Barber Shop.

MIR. Wells, who is well-known in Ma
con, has op,ned a barber shop in the
Foote building, next to Major Boyd's
office. All of his equipment is up-to-
date and sanitary. He solicits the pat
ronage of the public. promising the
most courteous treatment and good
work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
For Sale.

Wishing to remove to the country, |
offer for sale the residence | now oc.
COPY and my former residence directly
opposite the Presbyterian church.
Here are chances for bargains; / will
sell cheap if l can sell soon.
My present home is one Of the most
complete modern residences in Macon
and conveniently located. The other
property has an old house on it but the
lot is large and conveniently located
and conld be cut up into four attractive
buiiding lots. A. 7. DENT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
COMMISSIONERS A L

State of Mississippi. Noxubee County-In Cham
Gerry Court.
Henry Dooley. Minor. by Elias Dooley, next
friend. vs.. Hannah Jonss-No. 1892.
By virtue of a q decree Of the Chancery Court
Of said County, rendered in the above styled
cause on the LIST day Of May A. D., 1914. at the
April term A.. D.. 1914. Of said Court. I. the un-
dersigned. duly appointed Special Commissioner
of said court. will on the 9Th day Of July A. D..
1914. between the hours Of eleven o'clock 4. m.
and four O'Clock p. m. sell at the front door OF
Court House. in said Noxubee County, TO the
highest bidder or bidders, for cash. the following
described real estate, situated in the County Of
Noxubee. in the State Of Mississippi, to-wit: A
lot lying on the south side Of Block in the city
Of Macon. fronting on Greene street &C feet,
measuring in q westernly direction from I he
southwest corner of the lot owned by John Low
EFT and measuring back in a northernly direction
at right angles from said street 70 feet. and be-
ing the lot purchased by Jake Deupree from
Jesse H. Buck by deed dated Feb. 2 A. D.. 1874.
Dated this the 26th day Of May. A. D.. 1914.
JOHN A. TYSON, Special Commissioner.
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Bas Cslls.

We have put on a round trip rate
from Hotel Macon to the depot Of 26c.
Parties wishes to take advantage Of
this rate will take the bus either at the
hotel or along the regular road to the
depot. tall for private residences at
regular rate Of 25c each way.
We have IN automobile for public
service and orders will be taken at the
hotel. NEW HOTEL MACON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Shannon and daughter
Eleanor left Sunday for New Orleans.
Nh. Shannon spent several months in
a New Orleans hospital, the latter part
of last year and first of this, but we
are glad to say his trip this time is only
a social visit to the docturs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

The Cemetery association will meet
at the residence of Mrs. E. E. Dantzler
on Tuesday. July 7th. at S O'Clock. A
full attendance is desired as the cleo
ton of officers for the coming year will
he held.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

The Boston Beauty Specialist will be
at The Gem Pharmacy from July 9Th
to 18th. Make an appointment with
her to see you in your home. 1t is
free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

TRESPASS NOTICE.-All parties.
fishermen especial, are warmed not to
trespass on my premises. Violators
will be prosecuted.
MRS. s. A. HOLBERG.
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CHURCHES.
CENTER POINT

CENTER POINT
DR.. Jones will preach Sunday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock.
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday School at Gas. Regular
morning service at IL o'clock. DR..
Jones will preach at the union service
on the Methodist lawn Sunday evening
at s O'Clock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

Be sure to see the Beauty Specialist
et The Cen Pharmacy 81 next week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03
NOTICE.

Sealed bids are invited on Monday. July 8, 1914,
at 2 o'clock D. M. for the furnishing Of supplies
for the convicts for the month of July, 1914, rs
per specifications on file in the Chancery Clerks
Office. Supplies to be delivered to convict overseer
as called for. Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. By order Of Board of Supervisors.
This June 4, 1914.
JNO. A. TYSON. Chancery Clerk.
BY w. o. BARNES. Deputy Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

TOO bushels Of good ear corn sc per busheI.
Send money or check with order.
w. M. BINION, Mcleod, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

FOR SALE. Combination buggy and saddle
horse. Lady's driver. Also New Runabout and
Apply to T. N. REDWOOD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

SOY BEANS. Ten bushels Of Soy Beans for
sale at So. 10 a bushel. J. W. HADDON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-07-03

JERSEY COWs-Five young grade Jersey
cows with heifer calves for sale. Can be seen at
Mr.. Knights place. one mile east of Macon.
II. n. CANNON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-12
The King is dead! Long live the =
per


disturbed only now and then by the
ever present virus of fomented discon-
tent peculiar alike to the Levant and
10 our neighbor Mexico.
But TO return to my experience: The
canal opened again, the 18th or 18th, |
think, and the Peiho entered first, fol-
lowed by long string of others from
all parts OF the Orient. In the Bitter
Lakes midway in the canal-we passed
sixteen or more steamers bound east.
and at Port Said found the British
feet, finished with Alexandria, holding
in check the dangerous, irresp onsible,
fanatic mob, while thousands of fleeing
refugees from Cairo, Alexandria and
elsewhere boarded in haste, with all
their worldly possessions on their
backs, the many vessels sent by their
respective governments TO transfer
them to security. The Peiho took six
hundred Italians and French to Naples
and Marseilles, and | got lots of first
hand information from them. | am an
American and think it well to look
carefully at both sides of the question
in these days before accepting one
sided and prejudiced statements. A
little closer acquaintance with the
world at large adds considerably to
ones experience and broadens the view
GEORGE HARPER.
New York, Oct. 9, 1914.