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The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16
For Sheriff

In our announcement column
will be found the name of Jim
Butler, of the fourth district who
is a candidate for sheriff of Lee
county. Mr.. Butler made the
race four years ago for circuit
clerk and during the canvass
made many substantial friends.
In the coming campaign he will
complete his crop before begin
ming an active canvass of the
county. He is a man Of exem-
plary habits and ties his friends
to him by the strongest ties. he
enters the race at the solicitation
of friends who will rally to his
support in the coming primary.
IF elected Mr. Butler will use his
best efforts to fulfil in every way
the RESPONSIBLE duties resting
upon the sheriff of the county.
He will appreciate any support
given him.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16
Francis Luke

At the home of the brides par
ents on Green street Sunday
Miss Lowell Francis was married
to Mr.. William Luke in the pres
ence of the family and a few
friends who gathered to witness
the interesting ceremony. Rev.
George P. Scott, of the Presby-
terrain church, performed the
ceremony.
The bride is one Of Tupelo's
prettiest and most attractive
young ladies. and has a host of
friends here. The groom holds
a responsible position with the
Frisco railroad, formerly at Tu-
pelo, but was recently trans
ferred to Birmingham. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luke will make their home
in Birmingham. Tie Journals
best wishes follow them.
IF II 20 yieht Clonton did If
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16
Local Happenings
! Those Who Come and 90

Rev. and Mrs. John d. Hunter spent
Sunday in Nettleton.
John Schumpert, of Richmond, was
we on business Tuesday.
j. "A. Bonds, a prominent merchant
of Baldwin, spent Monday here.
Mrs. J.. r. Jones was the guest of
friends in Aberdeen Wednesday.
J. w. P. Boggan spent Wednesday
in Jackson on professional business.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. T. Yates, of Sher-
man, were visitors to Tupelo Tuesday.
Ed LaGarde, a prominent druggist of
Saltillo, spent Wednesday here on bus
mess.
Mrs. M. L. Pritchard, of Como, is the
guest of her brother, l.. R. Gates, and
family.
S.. C. McNiel, president of the Bank
OF Sherman, was down on business
Tuesday.
III. C. Whitehead and daughter, Miss
Lena, of Shannon, were visitors to Tu-
pelo yesterday.
Mrs. G. B. Wise and little daughters
left Tuesday to join Mr.. Wise in Mem
phis, where they will make their home.
After spending several weeks with
friends here, Mrs. M. j. Hunter left
Wednesday for her home in Memphis.
Mrs. j. w. Hoyle left Tuesday for
Little Rock, Ark, where she will at
tend the Woman's Missionary Council,
which will be in session from the 14th
to the 22nd inst.
We are requested to announce that
the, School Improvement Association
will hold their regular meeting at the
high school building this, Friday, even
ing at eight o'clock.
Miss Margaret U~rquhart, of Port
land, Maine, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Wise, for some months,
will not. return to Maine, but has &C
cepted a position in Memphis.
DIR. Tom Merritt, of Fit. Smith, Ark,
is the guest of his nephew, R L.. Mer-
rift, and family. DR.. Merritt resided
many years three miles southwest of
Tupelo and his family were prominent
citizens of the county. Upon his re-
turn he finds many changes and but
few of his former friends remain to eX-
tend him a welcome. His return trip
will be extended throughout the month
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16

Dixon Lewellen, of Epps, Ala, is the
guest of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Langston, of
Sherman, spent Monday in the city.
Rev. T. j. Barksdale had as his guest
his friend, Rev. Stanley, of Lowndes
county, during the week.
Rev. George P. Scott and w. x. Will
son left Tuesday for Lauderdale, where
they will attend Presbytcry of the
Southern Presbyterian church.
Mrs. J. H. Strain spent several days
during the week in Shannon, where she
was called by the illness of the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gryder.
Elsewhere will be found the adver-
tisement of the Austin Bros. Piano Co,
who have recently opened up in the
building formerly occupied by C. w.
Hall on Main street. They will carry a
full line of musical goods. Commencing
tonight they will give a free concert on
various instruments, to which the pub
lie is cordially invited.
Among the visitors to Tupelo during
the Sunday school convention there was
none whose visit was more enjoyed by
her friends than that of Mrs. J. L. Gill
lespie, wife of the editor of the Green
wood Commonwealth. Mr.. and Mrs
Gillespie lived in Tupelo a number of
years and have many friends here who
are always pleased to see them upon
their occasional return visits. Mrs.
Gillespie was the guest of Mrs. J.. E.
Motlow.
From the Elgin (Texas) Courier, of
April 8 we note that our esteemed fell
low-citizen, j. w. Thomas, has been
reelected city secretary of Elgin over
his opponent by a very large majority.
The duties of the secretary are the col
lection of all taxes and disbursements
of the same, making the position one
of great responsibility. The confidence
expressed in Mr.. Thomas by his friends
in his Texas home is fully shared by his
old friends in Mississippi who know
that he is worthy of any confidence re-
posed in him.
0. M. Scott, of Btlden, spent We'd
nesday in the city on business. Mr..
Scott was in the best of spirits and has
a bright outlook for the year. He has
begun his spring planting of both corn
and cotton and this fine weather is
affording every opportunity to put the
crop in good shape. Mr.. Scott also
impaired to US the information that a
fine boy, a regular 1915 model of a boy,
had been left at his house and the en-
tire family are delighted with the new
addition. Our best wishes follow the
young a
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16
Cases Affirmed

Three cases appealed from
judgments in the circuit court Of
Lee county were affirmed in de-
cisions handed down by the ST.
preme court Monday.
All three cases were against
the Frisco road on account of
personal injuries. and the rulings
Of Judge Clayton were sustained
by the supreme court in each
case.
The case of Lundon Cunning
ham a negro who sued the road
for the killing of his little ten
year-old boy while crawling un-
der the cars in the yards at
Amory. The plaintiff was award
ed 81, 900 damages.
The second case was that of
Mrs. L. C. Mayfield for damages
for personal injuries and the jury
gave the plaintiff S., 900.
The third was that of E. T..
Green, a brakeman, who had
both legs broken and received
other injuries that made a cripple
of him. He was awarded $40, 600
damages.
The plaintiffs in all three cases
were represented by Geo. I.
Mitchell, of the local bar.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16
Business Notices

/ have money to Loan on improved
farm land.-O. K. GARY. Att
1t is true | charge a little more for
watch work, but give satlsfact-on on. NJ.
l.. Clopton.
FOR SALE-One four horse power
gasolene engine. Enquire at the City
Market. l
ROOMS-Three furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply 326 Madi-
son street. OF
FOR RENT-3 rooms for light house
keeping. Apply at 421 Green Str.
Stantonville phone 234. 81
FOR RENT OR SALE-A nice Ker-
sinner piano, for terms apply to Mrs.
Efie monaghan, Nettleton, Miss. 3 At
Needed in every home from n to
six of our Mammoth Chortaw Rockers.
Made in Mississippi. Look, 50 5o. Gus
Baine & Co.
Empty Coca-Cola and Oil Barrels at
50 cents each. Syrup barrels at Sl.OO
II taken DIT OHCC. oohA
Elkin Co. z
FOR SALE-One Dalton Adding Ma
chine, one Underwood Typewriter, n
Globe Letter File, all practically new,
at Trice- Raymond Hardware Co.'s. 40
Time for putting muzzles on dogs
will soon be here. Muzzles. made to
order from % cents up. See n
zle mar, j. L. Godsey, Troy Str. Up
posite Post Office.
Bring your old harness to J. l.. God
sew and have them mended, cleaned,
pressed and dyed, makes them look like
new. ! Charges reasonable and work
guaranteed J. L. Godsey, Troy Str,
Opposite Post Office.
EGGS-S. C. White Leghorns, Wyck-
off and Oakgrove strain, bred for
heavy egg production, eggs 75c and 81
per is Pure bred Silver Wyandotts
eggs 81 per Is G. j. Robertson, Sal
tillo, Miss. Route !. IA
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16

Just because some one else has failed
to make your watch u correctly is no
sign your watch is no good or that you
have to ssnd il TO factory. Bring it 10
C.opton.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16

Beginning Monday, April
10, the Hotel Read will serve
from II to 1870 p. m. a Table
d. Hote Dinner for 35c.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16

Beginning Monday, April
18th, the Hotel Read will
serve from IL to 1880 a Ia
BILE d. Hote Dinner for 35c.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-16

If it is right. Clopton did it.
The Press., 1915-01-06
WELLINGTON.

Rev. and Mrs. Earl W. Darrow are truly appreciative of the good will and affection of their people as evidence by their attendance at the New Years party, by the entertain ment provided and by their generous gift of $104. This is fine old Will lington custom that gains in dignity and kindliness year by year, long may it continue.
 There were z, present at the very pleasing Christmas exercises at the Roaring Brook school, Miss Helen Nichols, teacher. This school has the banner record for perfect atten dance There are also some fine little singers among the pupils who we may hear of later as musicians. That we have an accomplished musical supervisor is one of the things for which we may we'll be thankful.
 From Mrs. F. D. Lathrop we hear that she and her father, John Merrick, are still in Holyoke with old friends and relatives, and that he is still undergoing operations and treatments that it is hoped will restore his sight in measure at least. He is in good physical health, cheerful and hopeful and courageous. She writes of the sudden death in Springfield, Nov. 9th
The Press., 1915-01-06
TOLLAND,

Schools in town opened Monday | for the winter term.
 The Blue Birds met Thursday after. noon with their leader, Mrs. Hall.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Gollomb of New York were recent guests at the Steele house
 MT. and Mrs. L. Ernest Hall gave birthday party Friday evening in h1nor of Mrs. Halls father, John H. Steele.
 Mrs. l, Tilden Jewett is substituting in the South Wilmington school, the regular teacher being ill with the humps
 Miss Lucille Agard gave a New Years party in honor of her sister Mrs, Frederick l.. Meacham of Bow dinham, Me.
 Miss Mary R. Leonari returned to her school in Hartford Monday, and Miss Florence J. Leonard returned to her school in Shelton Tuesday.
 There will be food sale Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. o. A. Leonard The proceeds are to be used for the support of Mrs. Griggs.
 The Camp Fire Girls met Friday evening. They are sewing, prepara- tory for sale in the future They axe reading "Old Curiosity Shop" by Dickens in connection with their work.
 The Study club met Monday even- ing at the home of Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agard. The roll. call of the members was taken, each giving a New Year quotation. The topic for the evening was the "Colorado river. 7" MT. Agard gave very able paper on the river and Mrs. Agard gave a vivid description of the Grand canyon and their personal experience in the trip through the canyon A piano duet Was rendered by Mrs. Samuel Simpson and Mrs Harry Bartlett Mrs. Frederick Meaoham read "Sun- set," by VanDyke,
 The regular business meeting of the Library association was held Mon- day afternoon in the library rooms Al the business session it was voted to have a typewriter copy list of all the books in the library put in a conspicious place in the library rooms where all can examine it. Other minor matters of business were taken up. A literary program of clippings appropriate for the new year were furnished by the literary committee, Mrs Harry R. Bartlett, and were read by the members; each clipping was encased in an envelope and were passed by Thelma E. Price who represented the new year. After the literary program a social hour was enjoyed at which the hostesses, Mrs. Wm. B. Ludlow and Mrs. Henry Baker, served in the old English style with the Wassail bowl. Three little girls, Marion Meacham, Eleanor Meacham and Thelma E. Price passed cakes. The rooms were very prettily decorated with laurel and holly berries
The Press., 1915-01-06

Orlando Avery is quite i'll at tl 2 nome or his son-in.law, W. P. Wiers F. A. Sturtevant has returned
 East Hampton, where his sawmill i ) in operation.
 F. B. Dudley, former resident o
 this section of the town, has moved
 from Springfield to Orcutts
 l Ralph Gold has returned to hi,
 studies at the School for Missions, ir
 Hartford, after two weeks vacation, part of which was spent in Spring field.
 The week of prayer will be observed by holding prayer service on Wednes- day evening at the church vestry and on Thursday evening at the home of o. D. Glazier.
 Harry Pownall fell on the ice at his home last Wednesday and dislo- cated his left elbow. With the aid of an assistant he is this week able to continue with his R F. D. route.
 The following have Leen chosen as .. E. officers for the coming year: President, George M. Barlow; vice. president, Miss Ethel Davis; corre- spending secretary, Mrs. M. l.. Brad way; recording secretary, Miss Helen Preston; treasurer, Mrs. Hattie Pom- eroy; pianist, Miss Mary Ballatine. A business meeting will be held next Sunday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ferry were called to Springfield by the death of MT. Ferry's brother, Alonzo, who died on Monday after long illness. Alonzo Ferry, who was 8l years of age, was born in Stafford and was resident of this town for many years He moved from Fiskdale, where he had lived for 3S years, to springfie about four years ago. He is survived by his widow and daughter, Mrs. Jennie Patterson of Springfield The funeral was held last evening, and the burial will be in Sturbridge,
The Press., 1915-01-06
ASHFORD Westford Hill,

Mrs. w. H. Dawley of Norwich is al c. D. Chism's.
 Miss Christina Curtis is substituting for Miss Chism this week.
 H. N. and A. D. Amidon spent New Years with relatives in Abingdon.
 Miss A. D. Amidon has returned tc Winsted, Mass, after spending the holi. days at home.
 At the annual business meeting of the Sunday school the following officers were chosen: Supt., H. P. Amidon Asst, Miss E. L. Whiton Clerk and Treas urer, Clara M. Armitage; Asst, Miss E. J. Chism Librarian, Nathan G. Armit- age; Asst Michael Urda.
The Press., 1915-01-06
M RS. MARIE MANN
 MRS CONRAD FELKEL,
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Francis B. Barton of Palmer was guest at the Mclaughlin home tn, first of the week.
 Attorney NJ. 2. O'Connell ha retu ned from a weeks vacation al his old home in Colchester.
 Lizzie Dimlow has been transferred from the town farm to the Norwich state hospital for the insane.
 The chief degree will be worked at the regular meeting of onneco Tribe l. O. R. M, Thursday night
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Shea of Med- way visited their parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Shea, over Sunday.
 Miss NJ. A. Quinn, nurse at the Johnson hospital, has returned tn duty from her home in williamstown.
 Judge and Mrs. J. H. Reed have gone to Norfolk, Va, for visit of two weeks with their daughter, Mrs. Hainsworth,
 Mir. Elliott, foreman of the builders of the new Hudson garage on Main street has been confined to his home in Southbridge by the grip.
 Mrs. Ernest Cady, who has been confined to the home of her mother, Mrs. Barrett, with tonsilitis for the past two weeks, is out of doors again
 Ray Canton, [. son of Joseph and Emma Canton of Westford avenue, died of diphtheria yesterday after an illness of eight days He was buried in St Edwards cemetery.
 Joseph Peirola, A, died Sunday after short period of illness. He leaves one brother, John Peirola. The funeral was held yesterday at St. Edwards church and the inter- ment was in St. Edwards cemetery.
 The Hospital Aid society will hold it's annual meeting next Tuesday at 2. .aO D. m. At the December meeting it was voted to increase the member ship. There will be reception of new members, and election of officers and committees, aud full attendance of both old and new members is desired.
 The meeting of the s Fl. Alumni was held last Saturday and about 65 members turned out to enjoy the occasion. At the business meeting the following officers were elected President, Alvin J. Simth; vice. president, Gilbert Wagner; secretary and treasurer. Mary E. Smith; exe- cutiye committee, Ivy G. Eaton, Miss Louise Beckwith and O. R. Newton membership committee, Mrs. O. H. | Moore and Louis Chaffee. An i'm formal dance followed the meeting.
 The comedy, 'The Time of His Life," to be presented by the seniors of the high school at St. Edwards hall, next Wednesday, and at Memo rial hall. Stafford, on Friday the | 1 3th, promises to be very amusing. | The following is the cast: Bob Grey, John l.. Fletcher; Mrs. Bob Grey, Harriet A. Cooper; Tom Carter, Bernard L. Mullins; Mrs. Peter Wy eombe. Mary E. Reynolds; Peter Wy combe, J. Kingsley Converse; Dorothy London, Hattie M Lee; James Lon- don, Cyril w. Dawson; Uncle Tom, David H. Shepherd; Officer Hogan, Alexander Papp, Resertei seats are on sale at warren's and Cady's stores
The Press., 1915-01-06

Mrs. Chauncey orcutt is ill with neurasthenia.
 ". s. walbridge of old Mystic was in town on Monday.
 There will be a meeting of Myriad Rebckah lodge this evening.
 Meeting of Winter Post Saturday afternoon at 2.30, at their hall.
 John NJ. Larned has been re- appointed town fire warden by the selectmen.
 Paul DaDalt, who had his collar bone broken about three weeks ago, is around again.
 The young peoples auxiliary of the Methodist church have started rehearsals for three-act play, entitled '"rompkin's Hired Man. to be given Wednesday evening, Feb. 10.
 Chester Smith Standish, S6, of Orouttville, died Monday after n pro- longed illness. MT. Staudish moved to Orcuttville in November from Nor wich and leaves widow, one brother, Moses K. Standish. of Ledyard, and three grandchildren, Miss Mary Ade- Jade Harvey, Mrs. W. H. Smith and George I. Harvey of this place.
 The open meeting of the Current Events club, Monday evening was attended by members and guests mum bering eighty. A large attendance being anticipated, the committee, Mrs. IT. F. Mullen and Mrs. O. R. Newton, secured the Congregational chapel. Miss G. A. Washburn gave two piano numbers and Miss Helen Lester, soprano soloist, and Miss Rose, 8 reader, both of Hartford alternated their selections, making very pleas ing program. Some of the younger members of the club assisted the hostesses in serving refreshments.
 Agnes Emma, II, daughter of MT and Mrs. Herman Rister died at her home Sunday after a long illness. She has had heart trouble for sev- eral years, but has been able to attend
  last June Besides her parents, she leaves three brothers, William of Springfield, Edward and Robert, and | three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth LaMere and Misses Alma and Margaret, all of Stafford The funeral was held | this afternoon at ? o'clock at the home on Benton street, Rev. l.. Rees officiating Mrs. c. H. Moore | and Miss Margaret Cooley sang, and the bearers were David Shepard. Kingsley Converse, Howard Tuthill, Robert Tuthill, Stanley Griffith and William Thiesing. The interment was in the Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Methodist Church Notes: The mem- bers of the Y. P. A. enjoyed Tuesday evening together socially in the church parlors. The program for the evening was arranged by Miss Elizabeth Whitaker. R. W. Ellis will conduct the service of prayer evening Sunday next. and evening, Rev W. O. Suzum of willimantio will preach in exchange with the pastor. Sunday, Ian. IT, Rev. s W. Irwin, principal if East Greenwich academy will ,reach In the evening will be given, { The New Era in Asia" a le,ture t Illustrated by beautiful stereopticon Hides. Next Weduesay in ths Rock { ille Methodist Episcopal church there ( will be held a group conference on along the varied lines of ihurch work. The conference is in iharge of Dist Supt. c. G Sorivener md will begin at four o'clock in ( he afternoon. Following this session, upper will be served with after iinner speakers. In the evening slides will be shown surveying existing con- litions in New England. Those planning to attend will please notify Rev. J. H. Buckley if they desire supper.
The Press., 1915-01-06

Alfred Colette of Westford aven
 is i'll with diphtheria.
 | Mrs. Seth Schofield was taken
 the Hartford hospital Monday f'
 treatment.
 The shoe and clothing stores vii
 close Friday evenings during Januar
 and February.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Metho lis
 church will serve their regular suppe
 Wednesday, Jan. 20, at o'clock.
 James and William Goodrich o
 Hartford have been guests of thei
 grandparents, MT. and Mrs. W. Q
 Judd.
 The commissioners of the estat
 of Johanna Johnson, late of Filing ton, have awarded Neils Pierson $27s on his claim of $2300 against th' estate.
 Mrs Hattie Bolieau, who has beer at the Johnson hospital with brok CT olavicle, has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital to visit heI sister in Willimantio.
 The following officers wore elected for the Methodist Sunday school for the coming year: J. R. Parkhurst, superintendent; W. H. Parkhurst, secretary aud treasurer; E. l. Key holds, assistant. F. F. Patten, who for the past ten years has held the was unanimously re- elected, but declined to serve.
 The following officers of the A. o. H., were installed last Sunday |: President, Edward Mullins; vice. president, Thomas Fletcher; treasurer, Bartholomew Mullins; financial sec- retrary, Nicholas Ash; corresponding secretary, James Fitzgerald; sargent of arms, Daniel Sullivan; sentinel, James Sullivan. Three new members were initiated. Walter and James Quinn aud Harold Lynch
 The Commercial block in Palmer, at the corner of Main and Bridge streets was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Among the busi- ness places in the building which were burned were the Sego lunch room, Charles Kretchmar and John O'Neil, both formerly of thls town, and the Consolidated printing of which F = E. Cady was one of the proprietors The basement of the Pero store in the adjoining block was flooded by water and some smoke and heat damage was done to the store stock.
 A bout 50 people met at the high school last evening and organized the Stafford Choral society. The follow ing officers were elected: President, Allen; vice-president, wm. Park; secretary, R. W. Ellis; treasurer, R. M. Fisk; librarian, Margaret Raffterys exenutive con- nittee. pr. G. P Bard. Dr James Mrs. R. H. Fisk, Miss Lulu Ide, Miss Alberta Eaton. A E. Wait was appointed musical director. The union will hold another meeting lext Tuesday evening at o'clock at he high school.
 At the meeting of the court of bur- ,esses last night the committees for he year were elected as follows and sewers, l.. H. Stevens nd Enos E. Penny; police and fire department, c. H. Meyers and A. W. lights and water, O P. iodgson, A. I. Mitchell and Enos E. Penny; haywards. G. L. Dennis, G. W. Comins and O. B. Gary; special B. T. Eaton, O. E Butter field, Thos. Young, Thos. Mullins, irving Reynolds, Corydon Smith, ohileas Taylor, Henry Levine, Robert zady. F. J. Butterfield. Louis Helm vas reappointed chief of police and Robert H. Fisk and John M. Leach etainsd as borough attorney and treet commissioners, respectively.
The Press., 1915-01-06
MANSFIELD, Merrow.

Miss Sarah Wilcox spent theaE.attseaE<|i of the week with her aurs, Mrs. Clayton Clough, in Holland.
 Miss Ruth M Russ las returned to hel home in Mount Hope after spending a few days at Hillside cottage.
 Harry Webster of Stafford has been spending a few days with his grandpar- ents, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Dimock.
 MT. and Mrs. I. F. Wilcox and chil. dren and Mrs. Phebe Wilcox were guests of MT. and Mrs. Clayton Clough in Tol. land, New Years.
 The Ice houses at Terrace farm, Crys. tai Spring farm, Pinehust, and one be. longing to M. l.. Usher, were filled last week with 10 and 11-incl Ice.
The Press., 1915-01-06
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

LOCAL W ot1coB.
 CMatter under this head 10 cents a line.l CARD We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during our recent bereave- ment, and especially for the flowers.
 Mas. MARIE MANN,
 MRS CONRAD FELKEL. When y~u have indigestion, gastritis or sour stomach yo1 don't want a slow, uncertain remedy. Use Mi-o-na Tablets perfect J harmless. but act quickly and effectively or nothing to pay. finders Ja- eobsen.