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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
Lady Maccabees Seek to Extend Hos.
pitaI Service.

The Lady Maccabees of Brookha-
ven have addressed petition to
the Supreme Medical Board of
Maccabees. at Port Huron, Michi-
gan, asking that the Order main
tain a bed in the Kings Daughters
Hospitsl in Brookhaven.
If the request is granted it will
mean that the Maccabees will pa
tronize with their sick our well
equipped Hospital and will thus
help insure the permanency Of the
institution, 50 desirable part Of
our community.
Mines. y, q Ray. linda g. Reed
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
Gets 10 Per Cent Raise.

Gulfport. Miss, Nov 3.-The
Gulf and Ship Island railroad has
announced that, effective January
|, the salaries of all agents. tele-
graph operators. clerks. general
Office employees and officials will be
increased 10 per cent. The IN.
crease follows the visit of Captain
Joseph 7 Jones, who will soon
leave for Buffalo. N, Y
Operation Of the traction cars
between Gulfport and Mississippi
City will begin Friday or Saturday
of this week Operation OF the
Biloxi through cars will follow.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
CARD OF THANKS.

hereby extend to the people,
and especially the women of Pearl
haven, my deepest appreciation for
the assistance and sympathy ren.
dered during the late illness Of my
departed wife.
We came here two years ago
from North Mississippi, and took
up our residence among strangers,
and have found kindness ON every
side, for which feel very CRATE
full. | want the good people to re-
member me, and especially my lit
tie mctherIess girl, in their pray
|ers.
Very respectfully,
w. F.. VANCE.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

One of our boys sof at school,
writes:'I can't get away from
my early leaning toward agricul-
ture Want to work on a farm
next summer. = And that boy is
studying the Languages. sciences,
etcl He does not promise to be an
"iIlitsrate, does he Uncle Over
aIIs? The hope Of this country is
in the intelligent. trained young
citizenship who are net afraid Of
work
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

and Julia Guess in addressing the
Supreme Medical Board say
I'VE feel that we are entitled to
this consideration for the reason
that the City Of Brookhaven is a
modern. up to date. progressive
place; that the Hospital is we'll
equipped and should be enlarged
and we, as loyal members OF our
organization, feel ii il our duty to
see that this is done. =
The application is signed BY the
City Board, the Board Of Trade
and physicians of the city
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
Chief Saw Whisksy Sold.

Chief of Police R l.. Davis,
suspecting a white man and negro
who were seen Monday afternoon
in quiet communication on Front
Street. hid himself in the back of
a store and saw with his own eyes
the negro sell pint of whiskey to
the white man in the back lot.
The negro. Leonard Tucker. was
tried b efore Mayor pro tenn
Abrams he was given $50 and
costs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
THE BIG HARVEST PARADE
AND THE WHIRLWIN FAIR
7 ARGEsT CROWD IN BROOKHAvEN'S HISTORY
ENJOYED THE DAY TO FULLEST EXTENT.
Varied Attractions Furnished Amusement and Instruction to Suit Every
One-COWd Estimated at Ten Thpusand-The Long List OF
Prizes and Those Who Got Them

I WhitwoTth Avenue proved far toe
restricted for the multitudes oi
articles, handiwork of our ladies.
quilts. crocheted spreads. etc.. as
well as for the culinary art display
of cakes, breads. pastries, canned
fruits, etc.
Without the Enclosure mammoth
potatoes, turnips. etc were ad'
vantageously exhibited along the
outer edge of the pavement.
The committee showed exceeding
wisdom in choosing an out door re-
treat for the Baby Show, Inside
there was the sort of jam all day
long of humanity conducive of any
thing but health and fresh air for
the dimpled darlings. every one OF
whbm should have had a prize.
Contrary to crusty bachelor g
remark that he guessed the babies
were "all boys these war times" q
young mother said hers was
''snffragette" and. therefore, GER
tainIy "a war baby /"
The beautiful lot between the
Post Office and the Presbyterian
Church was an excellent place for
the exhibition of stock which was
an Interesting spectacle and pro-
phetic of future success when Tick
Eradication shall have done its per-
feet work.
The Board of Directors, who
may be called the steering commit
tee of the Board of Trade, scored
heavily last Saturday for Bro 1kha-
ven and Lincoln County These
gentlemen, Messrs W. D. Davis
president and chairman of the
Board of Directors, W. q Seavey
secretary and treasurer. and j. W.
McGrath. Fl Greenwood, c. Is.
Perkins and e. s. Butteried @ere
endorsed 10 theiI efforts on behalf
of this vicinity by the entire people
Of the county who rallied to the
Harvest Day demonstration Sec
retary Seavey and Mayer Heuek,
the general arrangement commit
tee performed their duties with a
ze.aand Jose that brought re-
SUB
Fbe several committees Of
ladies came early and stsyed
Iav in the "WhirIwind" of activi-
ty they found themselves when al
most showed under" by the ex-
hibits contributed by the women
who manifested all the interest
that could be desired
Following are the winners of the
prizes:
FARM PRODUCTS.
Best wagon load ear corn 10
bushels in parade SO, E. 7. Etter;
End best wagon load ear corn 10
bushels in parade-$1. E L ALI
good.
Best ten ears white corn-50
cents, G. W. Smith; 2nd-25
cents, C. R. Brown.
Best ten ears yellow corn, SOC /,
John FurIow; 2nd-25c.. j. b. Col
lins.
Best bale native hay-bought at
ST. SO, Hugh Smith: End. SOC, Mr..
Magee.
Best bale of Lespedezer-bought
at S1.50, A. C Davis; End. SOC, c
T. McPhail
Best bale of Peavlne-bought at
CONTINUED on End page.)
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10
WANTS TO BUILD A RACE
TRACK IN BROOEHAVEE

Mr. j. s. Kimberlin. Of jackson.
who was here Saturday at the big
parade and fair. and who was
much impressed, came back Mon
day and had lengthy conferences
with DR.. Geo A Love and other
members of the Bjard of Trade
with reference to building a race
track here. Mr.. Kimberlin saw in
the exhibition of stock here Satur-
day a fine chance to develop racing
stock in this locality.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

Hon. William Jennings Bryan,
in discussing the presidents pro-
gramme, has this TO say Of 1t:
1t is departure from our ira
ditions. a reversal Of our national
policy and menace to our peace
and safety. and a challenge to the
spirit of Christianity which
teaches US to influence others by
example rather than by exciting
fear.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

There is no institution. or ma
tion, or civilization, or education
can stand that leaves Jesus Christ
ont Of Its consideration. Gays the
Mississippi Baptist
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

$1,000 is due on the new brick
school building of the Baptist Or
phapage at JACKSON. + cost $l0.-
600.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

There will be an oyster supper
at R. L. Brent's store in Bogus
Chitto Friday night. Nov. 18th,
for the benefit of the b. g High
School Every body urgently re-
quested to attend.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

We can raise all we need Ito
prevent pellegra" in Mississippi.
Let's do it--peas, eggs. beans,
milk
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

Yazoo County voted for the re-
tention of a Farm Demonstrator
Agricultural development is ahead
for Yazoo.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

Bude has organized a Board Of
Trade. 7. H Perk ms. jr.. is
chairman Of committee to draft
constitution and bylaws
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

New Orleans has a river 'front.'
age Of over 40 miles It has be-
come the port Of secund import
anka In the United States.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

With the long nights mist come
incteased police yigllanse.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

Ignorance begets prejudice pref
udlce begets passion. and passion
hegets RUN
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

An ignorant citizen is about the
poorest property q community can
own
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

There are 228 orphans in the
Baptist Orphanage at the present
time. These cost $500 per month
each.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-11-10

A city cannot rise above the peO-
pie that cVntEOI Il,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-22
blood can put a Republican in the
white house by the greatest majority
in 20 years"
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Women's Trade Union league
is planning to make its July Is mass
meeting a thing to be talked about.
The national president viii speak.
The meeting viii be held in Schiller
hall, Randolph near Clark, Sunday
at 8 P. m.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-22
ALL big BILL" NEEDS IS AN
INVITATION
I ne AnoaIae I11Iv - EovOr vii
INVITATION

Los Angeles, July 22.-MayOr Viii
liam Hale Thompson of Chicago said
he would be the Republican presiden-
tiaI candidate in 1916 eff the younger
element in the party wiIled it.
Before boarding his special train
for the San Diego exposition ThOmp-
son also said: '"The Republicans can
come back in 1916, l believe young
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-10
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

Unidentified man dying in Wash
ington Park hospital after auto hit
car at 59th and Cottage Grove av.
Michael Prescehek and Thos. Grim
aschek, 306 S. Halsted ST., overcome
by gas. Revived.
Cabaret of Edward Masterson,
Eugene st. and Park aV., raided as
dive. Eighteen arrested.
Anthony E. Nelson, 80, Gross Point,
near dead when found in woods by
rescue party. Clothes had caught on
wire fence.
VIM. Casey, 6625 Evans av., stabbed
in fight at home of Charles Murphy,
1919 S. Marshfield av.
John Dorst, 3438 Emerald av., lost
So to two armed men near home.
Anna Jacobs, 81, in County hospital
with rare form of leprosy. May be
deported.
Jos. Streicker, newsboy, stabbed in
side in fight with Michael Morrizzi,
1853 DeKoven ST., at Madison and 9Th.
Auto of Geo. Fem, 1926 TrumbuII
av., crashed into house of Harry Rob-
erts, 2039 Jackson blvd. None hurt.
Martin Bell, 1926 Townsend ST., fell
out of window while walking in sleep.
Almost unhurt.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-10

C. o. Sanberg, a2a9 Osgood ST.,
rescued from lake by life-savers. Fell
off pier in dark.
First, aid" equipment furnished
Canal st. station of postoftice to
guard against blood poison from mi
nor cuts in handling mail.
Arthur Schroeder, II, 2453 Lincoln
av., died of fall from ladder at Atlas
Linen Supply Co., 1892 Wrightwood.
VIM. Heffernon, 1856 Fletcher, and
5 companions arrested. Police charge
stealing of horse, wagon and load of
hay.
John O'Brien and John String ar
rested for robbery of Sam Nieman,
1912 w. 18th st. Nieman lost $50.
Eight men charged with gambling
after raid at 1900 Emerald av.
Body Of chas. BaIak, 1915 Ex-
change av., missing since May 3,
found in Calumet river. Fell from
boat.
Anton zeIinski, 2aoo W. 47th st,
had arm broken when hit by 47th st.
car near home. ., .p-.., .-..
Loaf of bread thrown in fight hit
policeman passing house. John Mus
kitus and brother, 1853 S. Halsted,
arrested. .:.. - .-.-....
F. w. Schwinn, 1928 Humboldt
blvd, and Arthur Wallin, 734 E. 10th
pl., fined SIS for speeding in Evanston.
VIM. SchofieId, florist, hurt when
he drove delivery wagon into auto
rather than hit pedestrians at Chi
cago av. and Clark st.
Albert HUH, 2240 Lincoln aV., out
of work. Took gas. Revived.
Jos. HuntIey, 10 Sheldon St, arrest
ed after fight when found in home of
Geo. Fuchs, 435 w. North av..
M. j. Brock, Stratford hotel, ar
rested by federal sleuth after four
year chase. Misuse of mails charged.
Bessie Meyers, 6, 3117 N. .PauIina
ST., badly bruised by motorcyclist who
sped away.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-10
MASS MEETING TO TAKE UP
SCHOOL PROBLEM
MASS

School teachers, parents and citi-
zens are urged to be present at a
mass meeting to protest against the
causes of unrest in the Chicago
school system which will be held at
the Olympic theater tomorrow at
4:30 p. m. The meeting has been
called by body of teachers who are
opposing the proposed salary cut
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-10
SONGS OF A cYNIc

My wife's the most impulsive
OF all her sex and race;
But while she makes her mind up
quick
l often wish she were as slick
In making up her face.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
PORT DEPOSIT CELEBRATES.
Fourth Annual Patriotic Demon
stratlon Held.

Port Deposits fourth annual patriotic
celebration began Saturday night with a
homecoming festival, followed Sunday
by special services in all the churches,
and terminated Monday night with the
awarding of prizes for best decorations,
most novel float. winners Of athletic
events, etc., after a day crowded full of
patriotic enthusiasm. The celebration
quite eclipsed any Independence Day de-
monstration previously held in the old
town by the river side, and brought large
crowds of people and jams of automobiles
and other vehicles to Port Deposit in the
afternoon and at night.
The rain and threatening weather in
the morning caused postponement Of
the parade until two o'clock in the after.
noon. Forming at the southern end of
town, the main street was traversed its
entire length twice. In line were the
Riverside Cornet Band of Port Deposit,
Rising Sun Cornet Band. Oakryn Cornet
Band, large number of beautifully de-
corated automobiles, vehicles, floats, etc..
together with the Patriotic Order Sons of
America. DR.. G. H. Grapp, president. of
the Port Deposit Patriotic Association,
was grand marshal.
Following the parade in the sfternoon
was game of base ball and other ath-
lelc sports.
At night the town was abaze with elec-
tic lights. which frightened the decora-
tions of the dwellings and business places
and made the Court of Honor. in the
center of town, place of beauty. The
parade in the evening started at eight
o'clock TO the accompaniment Of martial
music and colored lights. At its con-
clusion open air moving pictures were
held and prizes awarded as follows:
Best decorated houses, Arlington Club;
G. H. Buck best decorated place of busi-
ness. Hagerty, Sr. & Son, which was
beautiful. with its myrid of electric
lights; best decorated float, Hagerty
Garage; best decorated car, Walter ST.
Clair.
The winners of the athletic events. who
received medals. ETC.. were: Ioo-yard
dash senior-Robert Russell; second,
Paul Gillespie. Ioo-yard hurdle senior
E. Barr: second, w. McDougal. 100
yard hurdle junior-L. Pugh; second, D.
Flabbi. 100 yard dash junior George
Anderson; second, Charles Whalen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
mrs. John N sterrett.

Stricken with sorrow on May 26 by the
death of little son. the home of John NJ.
Sterrett. of this town, was again visited
by death on Friday. July q when the wife
and mother, Eleanor H. Sterfett, passed
away at seven o'clock in the evening,
after lingering illness from tuberculosis.
The deceased was daughter of the late
Barclay Heacock, of Philadelphia, and
was Al years of age. She leaves hus-
band and little daughter to mourn her loss,
together with large circle of relatives
and friends.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon. July 5. with interment at West
Nottingham cemetery. Services were
in charge of Rev. Samuel Polk, OF
Lawrenceville. N. j., formerly of West
Nottingham, assisted by Revs. Huff
man and Prettyman. Mrs Mary Way. of
Oxford. also paid tribute to the departed.
The pail bearers were l. Wayne Reynolds,
Eli T. Reynolds. H. B. Patten. DR.. T. B.
Moore. Charles S. Pyle and Joseph T..
Riale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
ROAD CONTRACTS AWARDED.

The County Commissioners have de-
cided to construct six miles Of permanent
road 8 II miles from Cecilton TO Warwick.
and 2 o6 miles from Rowlandville to Five
Points. and have awarded the contract
for the roads To be built under State aid
as follows: Cecilton- Warwick road TO
the Inaniata Paving Comp4nv. for $50
s27 IS RowIandviIle Five Point road to
E Ward Brown. of Port Deposit for
$2S. 276 II. The construciioa OF The roads
will exhaust The bend issue Of S2oo.oo
for that purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
To Sell Road Bonds

The County Commissioners for Cecil
county will meet IN special sessi'n in Elk
ton, on Thursday. July IS. to sell $25. 600
permanent road bonds, in denominations
of $500 each. These bonds are dated
July I, 1908. and will bear pc, cent. per
annum from that date. This is the last
lot of road bonds to be sold under special
Act of the Legislature. passed in 1908.
which authorized the County Commits
sioners TO sell 5000. 900 road bonds-$25. :
900 yearly for eight years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
Cecil County Boy Makes Go d
Record.

A. Raymond Jackson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. D. Jackson. Port Deposit. Mary
land, completed his course at Beacom's S
Business College. Wilmington. Delaware,
about three weeks ago. and was i'm
medately placed through the Employment
Department of the Beacon school with
the Harris Engine Company, Wilmington.
Deleware. makers OF the famous Harris
Marine Engine. Mr.. Jackson took the.
combined course of study. including book
keeping and stenography. and has re-
ceived splendid indorsment from the
Beacon faculty to which he is entitled
for the good record which he made while
student at that institution. Just before
finishing the course. Mr.. Jackson made
an especially fine record in typewriting.
and was awarded Special Credential
Certificate by the Underwood Typewriter
Company. which carries with it privileges
not granted to the ordinary typists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
Woman Suffrage Campaign.

The fifth week of the prairie schooner
campaign of the Just Government League
of Maryland is proving to be as successful
as the prior ones. The route has lead
through Hartford County. The caravan
will proceed for ten days campaign in
Montgomery County, and then disband.
Havre de Grace received the caravaners
sympathetically. and gave splendid
demonstration of welcome. Mayor W..
H. Fahey presided, and introduced the
speakers from the grand reviewing-stand
lighted and decorated for the fourth of
July celebration. Fully 800 people were
present. The band opened the meeting
with a concert. and the scene was beauti-
full and inspiring.
The caravaners now have 482 members
to their credit. and have spoken to 6ooo
people.
The Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage has an ear to the ground for
interesting developments with view to
seizing the proper opportunity for driving
home their argument for federal amend
ment removing from the ballot the dis
elimination against women. The leaders
of the organization are even hopeful
that President Wilson will change his
mind. and advocate their proposition.
They argue that Mr.. Wilson has practi-
cally abandoned his policy of 'watchful
waiting" in Mexico and told the Mexicans
to get together or look out for inter-
vention.
I'VE are watching with great interest
the changing events in national politics. y
said Miss Elsie Hill. a member of the
executive committee of the Congressional
Union. at los W. Saratoga ST., Baltimore,
the Maryland Branch of the Union.
president Wilson's change of policy
in Mexico is most encouraging. He
may yet see the light on the suffrage
question and stand for square deal for
women.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
WatchfuI Waiting.

Friends of Governor Goldsborough are
authority for the statement that he will
make an announcement within a day or
two. Until he does no plans will be
made by either of the candidates for the
Republican nomination. who have already
declared themselves. Meanwhile, how
ever. the political managers Of Weller and
Warburton are busy making personal in
quiries to determinate sentiment in the
various counties
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
Property Transfers.

Harry M. West to John A.
$rumrine, property in North East,
$40 and other considerations.
Keturah Clay, Esther Moss and
B. Frank Moss to Della Martin. Q
properties in Third district, $500.
Robert G. Thackery, Trustee to
Helen Borowitz, wife of Israel Boro.
WITT. Shippers property in North
East, $8lO.
M. Herbert Paul and wife to J.
Walter Myers, of Pennsylvania.
lot of land in Second district, $500.
Robert G. Thackery, Trustee to
Sam Seller, property in North East,
$6O5.
Sam Seller and wife to DIR. r. g.
Underwood, property above $57O.
John s. Benson to Dorsey w.
Lewis and Nathaniel J. Williams.
of Delaware, 200 acre property in
First district, $4,000.
Joseph L. Gibson, of Delaware.
to Charles s. Peacock, property in
Cherry Hill, $5 and other consider.
ations.
Sam Seller to Mary Seller, his
wife, lot of land in North East,
1926.
Sam Seller to Mary Seller, his
wife, ArmstrOng's mill property in
North East, $500.
Lawrence B. McCabe and others
to Ellen Keaveny, interest in prop
erty at Port Deposit. So.
William III. Deibert to Edwin
Deibert, one-third interest in prop.
erty Elk Landing, $40 and other
considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
BOYS CORN CLUB AT LEEDS.


The Corn Club boys in the vicinity OF
Pleasant Hill. Union and Childs met
July I. at the home of Jos. w. Bowlsby.
Leeds. and organized the Leeds Boys
Corn Club. After election of officers and
inspection of the corn plot, Mrs. Bowlsby
treated the boys to lemonade and cake.
when Rev. Thomas c. Jones put them
through drill and then the remainder of
the afternoon was spent playing ball.
They expect to have champion ball team
by fall.
County Agent Marsh wishes to express
his appreciation to all those who helped,
and especially to Mr.. Jones for his in
terest in the Boys Club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-09
THEODORE.

Samuel Harris lost fine horse on Sunday.
Mrs. H. e. Mahoney will spend the rest of
her summer vacation in Williamsport, Pa.
Mrs. Clayton Boulden and family, of viii.
mington. are visiting her parents Mr.. and
Cyrus Hartenstine.
Mrs. H. N. Brickiey and little daughter
Margaret, were weekend guests of Mrs. Mag
gle Todd, of New Bridge.
Mr.. Clinton Whitelock. Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. John Williams.
Mr.. Harvey Algard, Chester, spent Sunday
with his mother. Mrs. T. Algard.
Miss May McKenny. of Oxford, was the
weekend guest of her sister. Mrs. Ross Irwin.
Mrs. Smith and daughter, of Philada.. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. 7. Williams.
Miss Eva Irwin spent Saturday in North
East.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson and Mrs.
Cyrus Hartenstine, were in Rising sun ON
Thursday.
Mr.. A. Raymond Jackson. spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. d. jackson.