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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
PLAN HORSE SHOWS
SIX SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES
ARE MAKING BIG PLANS FOR
EVENTS.
MANY VISITORS WILL C0ME
Thousands Are Expected to SEQ the
Exhibits Of Thorouohbreds In South
Carolina During tho Mouths OF
April and May.

Gresnville.-Plans are In making
by six South Carolina cities for the
entertainment Of thousands Of visitors
to this state during the months OF
April and May, the occasion being the
first annual exhibitions Of the South
Carolina Horse Show association,
which are to be held in Camden, Sum-
ter, Darlington, Columbia, Greenwood
and Greenville.
The idea was first originated in
Greenville last year, and 1t tmmed-
lately met the general approval OF
horsemen from all parts Of the coun-
try, who have assured the horse show
association of their c~o-opertion and
their intention to bring to this state
some Of the finest animals OF Amert-
ca for exhibition.
The dates Of the yarious shows as
announced by the executive commit
tee of the South Carolina Horse Show
association are: Camden, April IL.
and 10; Sumter. April z. 8 and 9;
Darlington, Arrtl IA, Is and 16; Co
lumbia, April 81, % and %; Green
wood, April 20 and 80, and Green
vile, May s, Z and s.
X is the plan Of the promoters 70
make the horse shows In South Caro-
lima this year greater than any event
of its kind aver held in the South, and
If possible, equal TO the Capital horse
show in Washington city. The last
of the South Carolina shows will pre-
cede the Capital horse show by a
week or so, and for this a horse
men from all sections Of the country
are expected to bring their animals to
this state and after the close Of the
show in Greenvills carry their stock
to Washington. ]. j
On assurance of SUCCESS Is the
enormity of the prize lists. which in-f
clude valuable trophy cups and casni
prizes amounting to approximately
$4,000. y These are well distributed
in q carefully arranged program,
separating and taking care OF all
classes. There will be local classes
state classes and championship
classes, providing for keen competi-
ton. D
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Shortage In Weights.

Columbia. - Commissioner Watson
stated a few days ago that during the
past month inspectors from the de-
partment have been most carefully
checking up the sizes OF packages OF
meal and grain that the various MILL
ers have been shipping into the mar
kets Of this state and the investigations
has revealed a situation that has long
been suspected, but was not positive
ly known to exist.
The inspectors have weighed up,
stock on hand in many portions OF
the state. Shipments Of 25-pound
sacks have been found to run short
weight in almost every sack, some Of
them showing a shortage of from 1 IA
pounds to-, in some instances, three
pounds. The differences on the larger
sizes have correspondent. s
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Broken Wire Saves $50 PASSENGERS.

Los Angeles, Gala broken trolley
wire was all that saved a suburban
train carrying $50 passengers from
striking distractions piled on the
track beteween Del Rey and Renondo
Beach and rolling down a 12-foot EN-.
bankment into the ocean. Running
from Los Angeles along the ocean
front toward Renondo at forty-five
miles an hour the two-car train slack.
ened speed and stopped when the wire
snapped and the current was inter,
rupted. A few yards ahead lay six
ties across the track.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Factory Inspector Appointed.

Commissioner Watson has appoint
ed Sidney C. Groeschel of Chester to
the position Of state factory inspector
to succeed W. R. Connolly, also Of
Chester, recently resigned to accept
a position in the textile machinery
world, which his efficient work as
state factory inspector won for him.
The new maj worked his way up in
the same mill at Chester as Mr.. Con-
nelly, and then took a full two years
course in textile engineering at the
Philadelphia Textile school, and two
years experience in installation work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Demonstration Work Spreading.

The demonstration work CT the
United States department at agricul-
ture cooperating with Winthrop col
lege is rapidly spreading. During the
past week the work was accepted and
contracts signed by Issaqueena mills,
Central; Woodside, Judsen and Mills
Manufacturing company, Greenville;
Ware Shoals company, Easley and
Alice mills at Easley, and the mill at
Liberty. These are in addition to
Pelzer,. Piedmont and four mills at
Rock Hill, and make in all, counting
each mill. a total of 10 mills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Huerta Seeks to Free 5000 Refugee

Huerta Seeks to Free 5,UUU Rerugees
Ell Paso, Texas.-Asserting that
there is no warrant Of international
law Of treaty under which the 5000
M~exicans who fed to the United
States after the battle Of Ojinaga, and
who are interned at Fort Bliss, can
be held, representatives Of the Huerta
government here are preparing to in
stitute habeas corpus proceedings to
obtain their liberation. Harris Wal
thail and H. R. Gamble are acting for
the Huerta government,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
VIII Vote on Bonds,

Fort Mill.-At its regular meeting
recently the city council ordered an
election to be held on April g.. The
voters of the town will be gievn an
opportunity to express their choice as
to whether or not to issue bonds to-
the amount of $4,000, shall be made.
for the purpose Of installing a water.
works system. At the same time a
board Of commissioners will be elect
ed and in this connection the names
of w. B. Audrey, L. A. Harris, w. F.
Lewis, w. B. Meacham, and J. T.
Young. j
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Postal Examinations March IA.

United States civil service commits
sion announces that on March IA an
examination will be held at Column
bia as a result of which it is expected
plated vacancy in the position of
fourth class postmaster at Irmo and
other, vacancies as they may occur.
The compensation of the postmaster
at this office was s448 for the last fis-
cal year. Age limit is 81 years and
over.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the %postoffice
for examination is announced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Eiaht Carloads thoroughbred Cattle

Eight Carloads Thoroughbred Cattle.
Camden.-Four carloads of Here
ford cattle were received here recent
ly by l.. I. Guion of Lugoff, making
eight carloads of cattle that he has
received during the week.
Mr.. Guion recently decided to enter
the live stock business on a large
scale, and made a trip to Tennessee,
where he purchased a large number
of cattle, among the. number being
some unusually high grade bulls and
COWS, with which he will propagate
beef cattle, especially adapted for
South Carolina.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11
Lecture on Panama-Pacific Exposition.

Lecture on Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Byron L. Lick Of San Francisco, who
is travelling extensively throughout
the country giving illustrated lectures
on the Panama canal and the Panama
Pacific exposition, delivered his ad-
dress in the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium
recently to a small, though greatly
pleased audience. Aided by colored
steropticon slides and motion pic
lures, Mr.. Lick presented his subject
in a ready flow of English that proved
both interesting and educational. The
exposition, which will open February
20 of next year and close December 4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-11

oIiphant Apologies to House.
A. d. Oliphant, house reporter for
the Columbia State, %apologized for his
personal difficulty with Representa-
tive W. S. Rogers, Jr., Of Spartan
burg, after the house had adopted the
majority report Of the committee
that investigated the affair and re-
jected the minority report. The minor
ity report would have required the
giving of a reprimand to Mr.. OIL
plant.
C. c. Wyche, the Blease floor lead
er, made a strenuous effort to have
the minority report adopted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
SOCIAL DOINCS.

Miss Earline Holt entertained the
Junior Bridge club.
The Five Hundred club was enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs. W.
L. Sherrod. The prize was won by
Miss Ada Mai Zepernick.
The Study Circle.
Thursday afternoon the Study Circle
met with Mrs. F. E. Carleton. The
study for the afternoon was Austrian
Religion. Mrs, H. A. Minor, Jr., lacted
as leader. The papers read were "Aus-
trials Churches by Mrs. M. A. Holt and
Religious Life in Austria" bylMrs. H.
A. Minor, Jr, Mrs. l. L. Dorroh read
Arnold's Church of Brou." At this
meeting the study of Austria hungary
vas completed and the work closed for
the year. The Circle will resume its
studies in September.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
A Correction.

Editor Of The Beacon:
Judge Carroll called my attention
this week to two incorrect statements
in my last weeks article
LIST. That Gov. Noel did not displace
all of Gov. Vardaman's %appointees,
naming Judges Robbins and McCool.
That is a fact and / stand corrected.
I'd. That this judicial district was
made up, to which he was appointed
and he displaced no one. That also is a
fact.
The purpose Of the article was only to
plead for accumulation of the recog.
nized precedent-''To the victor belong
the spoils." Respectfully,
]. @. POINDExTER,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

State of Mississippi. Noxubee County-In Chan
Gerry Court.
Henry Dooley. Minor. by Elias Dooley, next
friend. vs.. Hannah Jones-No. 1882.
By virtue of a a 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. ]. the uD-
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 q. 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 3 in the city
of Macon. fronting on Greene street 66 feet.
measuring in a westernly direction from The
southwest corner of the lot owned by John Low
EFT and measuring back in a northernly direction
at right angles from said street 10 feet. and be-
ing the lot purchased by Jake Deupree from
Jesse II. Buck by deed dated Feb. 2. A.. D.. 1874.
Dated this the 18th day Of May. A. D., 1914.
JOHN A. TYSON. Special Commissioner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

Mr.. Moorman, connected with the
agricultural department of the M. & c.
R. R., spent several days this week in
the county looking at the condition OF
crops, which he says are more prom
Using for the time of year than any he
has ever seen. He went to Brooksville
Tuesday morning, and going east, Wis.,
tied the plantations of Mrs. Madison,
Tucker Madison, Dale Bell, Jim and
John Robertson, Vester Mullins, Jim
and Glenn Patty, then back to the Prai-
RE Point neighborhood to W. A.
Cheatham's, MIR. Prices place and
Cavett Bros, and in all those planta-
tions he found but four boil weevils,
and he made a close examination. He
says The oat crop is the finest he ever
saw; there is a large increase in the
acreage of corr and all through the Sec
ton visited the prospects for all crops
never looked brighter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
Bus Calls.

We have put on a round trip rate
from Hotel Macon to the depot of Csc.
Parties wishes to take advantage of
rate will take the bus either at the
hotel or along the regular road to the
depot. Call for private residences at
regular rate of 25c each way.
We have an automobile for public
service and orders will be taken at the
NEW HOTEL MACON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
NOTICE..

To Patrons of the Telephone Co.:
Bills for telephone service are due on
the LIST of each month. The company's
instructions to employees responsible for
these collections are that they shall be
paid on or before the 10th of the month.
If not paid by that time service will be
discontinued. | have no discretion in
the matter, so please see that your
bills are paid by that time and avoid
the annoyance of being disconnected.
Yours respectfully,
R. P. TATE, Manager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

The State Of Mississippi. Noxubee County.
By virtue of the provisions Of n certain deed Of
trust executed by William Beaman and Margeret
Beaman on the 10th day Of January, 1918, to w.
l.. Featherston as trustee. to secure to John A..
Tyson, guardian Willie Richardson. a certain IN
debtedness therein mentioned. said trust deed be-
ing recorded in Deed Book No. ITO, page 331, in
Chancery Clerks Office in said county, l, the un-
dersigned as substituted trustees. will on Satur-
day. the 18th 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 realty
in City Of Macon, Miss, viz: Commencing at the
northwest corner of block 20 and running thence
south to the Julia White lot. thence east to Cedar
creek, thence north along said creek to the north
line of said block q. thence west to place of be-
ginning, being the homestead Of said first parties,
and being the same land decided by c. b. and S. J.
Ames to Margaret Wilbanks (now Margaret Bsa-
mani as per deed Of record in book 81, page $50.
The substitution of the undersigned as trustee
appears Of record in trust deed book lis, page 446.
The property mentioned in said trust deed will
be sold to satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost Of
this proceeding.
H. H. BROOKS. JR.,
This May 20. 1914, Substituted Trustee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
0. Q. Poindexter, M. S.

Among the degrees conferred at
Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Mississippi at commencement this week
was that of Master of Science con-
ferred On Prof. 0. @. Poindexte. Prof.
Poindexter has just completed the post
graduate course during the past year.
This is his second degree, he being al
ready a Bachelor of Science Of the
University of Mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
Announcement

Announcement
To those Mississippians of northern
birth whom the invitation committee
for the Fourth of July reunion and bas-
ket picnic have uninteutionally over
looked, l extend an invitation to be
present on that date at Richfork 8 Plan
tation three miles north of Macon.
GEO. b. RICHMOND.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
NOTICE.

Sealed bids are invited on Monday. July 6, 1914,
at Q o'clock p. M, for the furnishing Of supplies
for the convicts for the month of june. 1914. as
per specifications on file in the Chancsry 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, ChsHeeyy Clerk,
BY ", o. BARNES, Deputy Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
Subscribe for Evening Star.

am agent for the Meridian Evening
Star. Any n wishing to subscribe
will please phone 10 and delivery will
be made each afternoon. 10c per week
for daily; &c single copy.
HARVEY CRIGLER,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

Mr.. Ed. Hibbler, of Paulette, tele-
phoned us this week that he had been
using the Manor method for killing
poll weevil this week, and he believes
that the method is practical and profit
able. He attached a sack on the single
tree of every pillow, saturated with a
mixture of kerosene, lubricating oil, tar
and moth balls, and he has found many
dead weevils where the sack has been
dragged across the plant. He says his
kerosene costs him &c and lubricating
oil Zoe a gallon, the proportion being
five to one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
No Trespassing.

All parties who are not members are
warned not to trespass on the Howard
Club Lake property by fishing, shoot
ing or using the boats or in any other
manner.
E. E. DANTzLER,
President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
SHO BUILDING.

have had several years experience
in building the Gurler type Of Silo and
am prepared to do both the wood and
cement work. The p~lastering should be
done long enough before filling Ito give
it time to dry. Do not wait until fall.
Reference: Mr.. W. j. Gurler.
w. j. RICHARDSON,
Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
Lost, Strdyed or Stolen.

One small black horse mule, three
wears old, branded with small! H on the
jaw.
We will pay five dollars for return of
this mule to US.
V. f. and w. NJ. HALsELL,
Pamela. Ala, Route |.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
BUS CALLS.

All phone calls for Connor''s
Bus will hereafter be received
at Dunn's Barber Shop.
Day calls Phone u.
Night calls - Phone IA.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
Haviiand China for Sale.

A com plete set of hand-painted Hav-
Hand China breakfast, dinner and sup
per can be seen at my residence in Ma
con With price and terms. Apply to
MRS. ]. H, BUCK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

Mesrrs. @. S. Field and l. D. Tyson,
of S%huqualak, rel in town this week.
They were here to sell their cotton,
something over 1900 bales, but the
market "swunk'' the latter part of the
week and they did not accept the bids
Offered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

A preacher says: Thank God. there
will be no clubs in heaven" His text
must have been there is no night
there"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
NOTICE.

/ have this day bought out the Ma
con Mercantile Company and will con-
tinue the business under my name. /
will collect all notes and accounts and
pay all debts of the Macon Mercantile
Company.
29-1m N. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
FOR SALE.

One st. Mary's II horse power Gasoline Engine;
used only a short time. Also one Deep Well
Pump in good condition.
For particulars, apply to
J. l.. s. PETERSON,
Mayor Town of Brooksville,
Brooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

If you knew how good it tastes you
would be sure to buy a sascer IF ice
cream at the Bookstore.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

MEXICAN JUNE CORN-A limited amt.
of selected Seed Corn for sale. at 50 per bushel.
28-3t W. p. FARRER, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

Regular services morning and even
ing. DR.. ZONES will preach at Center
Point at four O'Clock in the afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05

SEND CORN-lM bushels Dwarf Mexican
June Corn for sale. Leave your orders with A.
Klaus 4 Co. L. l.. COLE. 4
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
CHURCHES.
BAPTIST

Regular services Sunday morning and
at night. At four o'clock in the after
noon ar. Purser will preach at Concord
church.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-06-05
N0XUBEE CHURCH

Rev. Mr.. Cooke will preach at Noxu-
bee church on Suedav. June 14th. at 2
O'Clock. This church is near Winston
county line. Every one cordially in.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-17

the car to run as we'll as 1t looks, which
is saying a great deal. Quite fast on
the level, silent, with a wonderfully
good acceleration, and a fine hill
climber withal, really do not see what
more can be desired by the average
motorist than the Overland will give.
AS readers OF this column are well
aware 1 am no particular friend of the
cheap American vehicle, but this Over
land car is one which would convert
the most determined opponent Of the
transatlantic car. Not that I need con-
version, for the reason that my stric-
lures have always been directed
against the cheap and nasty variety
solely, and l have invariably striven
to hold the scales fairly, recognizing
merit where merit is present. And GER
tainly 1t Is present in the Overland
and that to very remarkable degree"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-17
Interesting News of the Motor World
Cartercar and Buick Create a Sensation
by Climbing the Steps Of the
State Capitol Building

AS a rule it is only politicians who
strive to enter the state house, but
as the above cut shows, automobiles,
too, desire the honor. On Thursday,
Joe Sicko and Mr.. Bowman, the for
mer state agent and the latter the
Nampa dealer, brought a o-horsepower
model ga touring Cartercar to Boise.
They came here for the purpose of Gre
ating a little sensation, and also to
demonstrate the pulling power of their
gearless transmission Cartercar. They
chose the state house steps as the
place for the demonstration.
A good-sized crowd gathered to wit
ness the feat. The car climbed the
steps with apparent ease, but because
of a lack of clearance it was compelled
to stop after reaching the first land
ing. Mr.. Sicko drove the car and car
ried three passengers.
at doesn't take a very imaginative
mind" said Mr.. Sicko, ito imagine the
result If the Cartercar ever was COM
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-17

Jacksonville having magnificent
brick boulevards leading to the sea-
shore and other points of interest
Gov. Park Trammell of Flciid is an
earnest good roads advocate.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-17

Otto Karleskint of New Meadows
called at the Randall-Dodd company.
On his return trip he drove the new
Buick that e. f. Kimbrough, cashier
of the Meadow Valley bank, recently
purchased.
Claude Roberts of the Boise White
company, who was injured in the au-
tomobile accident last week is getting
along nicely at the st. Lukes hospital
1t is not thought that he Will suffer any
permanent injuries.
The Ford people are pleased over the
easy sale of their cars to men who are
themselves in mechanical lines of
work. ]. A. Jannott, who is the chief
engineer for the turbine power plant
at Grimes Pass, purchased a Ford. Mr..
Jannott is now in the city and expects
to drive his new car home Monday.
M. 3. Bryant and L L. Swartz have
just returned from trip through the
Placerville and Garden valley country.
They report road conditions as far
more favorable than would be expected
at this season of the year. Mr.. Bry-
ant Is enthusiastic over the pic
turesqueness of the beautiful valley
and reports that all indications point
to bountiful crop