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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-14
Statement Of Financial Conditien Of
Merchants & Farmers
Bank
of MACON, in the County Of Noxubee, State Of
Mississippi, at the close Of business DECEMBER
31st, 1915, made to the Board Of Examiners.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts minimum. 800, $40 ~
Overdraft secured. ... $17.642 81
Unsecured, .. 500 1858 II
Bonds, securities. owned. includ.
ing premium on same .......... 2S,103 90
treasurer. "........ ..~...... 1900 90
Banking hse, and lot and other
real estate owned. ..........~.. ISIS 10
Furniture and fixtures ...-"..... Al 90
Due from other Banks. .......".N 141 500 OF
Exchanges and checks for next
days clearings ........""..... 1895 13
Paper currency ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 5000 UQ-
Fractional paper currency ,nickels
and cents......... ....,........".., S23 W
Gold coin...... .......... .......... 1880 90
| Silver zee. 2,822 90
County Loan Warrants. ......... 80, POI so
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Capital Paid in.........................
Undivided profits, less amount
paid for interest. expenses.and
taxes ................ see. ...... .......
Individual deposits, including
saving deposits ............ ........
Time certificates of deposit ......
Cashiers checks outstanding.
Due to other banks (Shuqualak
Branch) .....
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18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1915
TRUSTEES SALE

The State of Mississippi. Noxubee County
BY virtue of the provisions of a certain
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]. H.. Wilde m the 10th day of February,
1912 to |. l.. Dorroh as trustee, to secure to
Mrs. MIG. Carter a certain Indebtedness
therein mentioned, said trust deed being
recorded in Deed Book No. 1O1, page 626 in
Chancery Clerks office in said county. l, the
UNDERSIGNED "a 9 trustse will ~
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Statement Of Financial Condition Of
Bank of Macon,

at MACON, in the County Of No1ubee,
State of Mississippi, at the close Of business
DEC. 3lst, 1915, made. to the Beard Of Bank
Examiners.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

L. L. MARTIN,
Administrator of said estate
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
Theatre and Park Attractions
RRANnYMINE SPRINGS.

That Brandywine Springs Park is
a favorite resort was shown yesterday
by the crowds which visited the place.
Included were hundreds OF Philadel-
phians who had come down for an eX-
cursion on the boats Of the Wilson
Line. The attendance at the park
has been unusually heavy this year
even though the excursions which
have been booked have not started to
come in. In the Park Theatre yes
terday excellent sacred concerts took
the place OF the usual vaudeville. Be-
ginning today there will be another
excellent program of vaudeville, and
in addition the Henry and Young
Comedy Company will appear. This
will make a double bill at the one
popular price OF admission. Il is
claimed that no park theatre in the
country ever offered more for the
money in the way of entertainment
than the Park Theatre at Brandywine
Springs is offering at present Ex-
cellent concerts were given yesterday
by the Henry and Young Military
Band, and this band will give free con-
certs each afternoon and evening dur
ing the season. The band is play
ing the latest popular music and the
music is feature of the park.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
LEVY court TO ANSWER
ROAD EXPERTS REPORT

Much interest is being manifested in
the reply OF State Highway Commits
sioner James Wilson and Frank L..
Speakman. attorney for the Levy
Court. to the report Of the experts
employed by the committee OF The
Chamber OF Commerce on New Castle
county highways. The reply will be
submitted to the Levy Court at its
meeting tomorrow.
The Chamber OF Commerce report
was made by Arthur II. Blanchard.
professor in charge of the graduate
course in highway engineering at Co
lumbia University; Harry c. Shirley
chief engineer of the Maryland State
Roads Commission. and George va
Tiuson, consulting engineer to the
borough president of Brooklyn.
The report of the three experts was
made TO the Levy Court committee of
the Chamber OF Commerce on April
12. When the report. which claimed
roads are built much cheaper in
Maryland than this State. was present
ed to the Levy Court, Il was decided
that an answer was necessary and Il
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
PARADE Will halt AND
BANDS Play america

As a special tribute of loyalty and
patriotism to the country. it has been
decided by those in charge OF the ar
rangements for the Preparedness
parade next Saturday. to halt the en-
tire parade at some given time to be
decided on later. for a short space Of
time. when all bands will play
America" AT the same time all
marchers will sing two verses Of
America"
A meeting OF the general committee
will be held at o'clock Wednesday
evening in the rose room OF the HO-
tel DUPONT, which meeting was called
by Chairman Josiah Marvel this
morning. Either Chairman Marvel or
Vice-Chairman George w. Sparks will
be at the Chamber Of Commerce office
every day at noon the remainder of
the week for the purpose OF meeting
persons who desire to learn or ar
range any details in connection with
the parade.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
POTTER.RALnMIN.

Miss Mary Evelyn Potter, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Potter, OF
Philadelphia, and Robert T. Baldwin,
OF this city. were married at the
Aldine. Philadelphia, on Saturday
night. Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held. A number OF Will
mingtOn relatives and friends attend
ed the wedding and reception. f.
Taylor Cause, of this city. was best
man. while the bride was attended by
Miss Florence Smithson as maid of
honor. Upon their return from their
honeymoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin
will be at home at No. 1404 Riverview
avenue Among guests from this city
were Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard A. Yerkes,
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Neary, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. e. Doremus, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald A. Ashbrook. Mrs. Elsie Sat
terthwaite. Andrew c. Gray. f. Taylor
Cause and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Danforth
Bush.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
award THE Contract
FOR RESERVOIR WORK
Baltimoreans Get Job, Pro-
vided Financial Backing
is Sufficient
$I34, 200 is THE
COMPANY'S BID

The Board of Water Commission
ers this morning awarded the con-
tract for building the reservoir at
Eighth and Rodney streets 10 the
Williams and Kinnamon Company.
of Baltimore, Md. under the provi-
sion that the company will furnish
the board with assurance at fur
ther meeting at $50 o'clock tomor-
row morning that they will be able to
finance the project. 7. b. Kinnamon
stated that he would have the state
ment before the commissioners at
the required time
Williams and Kinnanom's bid for
the work was $134 700. The com
missioners adjourned until $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning to receive the
statement of the company's bank.
which was promised by that time.
Application to erect drinking foun-
tain al Sixteenth and DUPONT streets
was received from the Wilmington
Fountain Society. The permission was
granted. provided the fountain will not
be a continuous running one. but one
that will be controlled so that il will
run only when being used.
Permission was granted the Roberts
Filter Manufacturing Company. of
Darby, Pa, who is building the new
filter plant Of the department to sub
let portions of the contract 10 the j.
S. Rodgers Company. Of Moorestown,
n. j., with the responsibility laying
with the Roberts Company.
A request was received from the
~. In A a
parade. to be held on Saturday, to have
the Water Department have some of
its equipment in the parade The mat
ter was referred to City Engineer ED
gar NJ. Hopes. Jr.
The commissioners will leave viii
mington on the 1927 train tomorrow
morning for New York to attend the
convention OF the American Water
Works Association.
The weekly payroll OF the depart
ment. amounting to Si.2S3.S2, was or
dered paid. City Treasurer w. J. High
/ field reported the bank balance OF thu
/ department TO be S27 1888. A mis-
cellaneous collection OF S141 was re
ported by Registrar Mahlon Belts
and an interest OF Sl5.54 on the ac
/ count OF lht utpdi diNhthN III lh' oNNoh
street Office Of the Wilmington Trus
Company. which amount has bee
transferred to the main branch Of tn
company.
In his report Assistant Engineer
n. Van Trump showed the pumpal
for the past week to be 99.570,70 ga
Ions in 1913 hours. as compared wit
72.S79,340 gallons in 14l hours Il
the corresponding week of last year
Evening journal., 1916-06-05

The following is published for the
information and guidance of all con-
cerned:
/. The preparedness parade to be
held in Wilmington on the afternoon
of Saturday. June 10, 1916 will be or
ganized in rine divisions. as follows:
First Division-Military. w. T..
Stover. marshal.
Second Division-Civic, j. f. Price,
marshal.
Third Division-Fraternal. c. A. Ru-
dolph. marshal
Fourth Division-WOmen's, Mrs. II.
b. Thompson, marshal.
Fifth Division-Public schools, T..
o. Cooper marshal.
Sixth Observation-Disclosures. prOfes-
sional and mercantile. H. w. Howell,
marshal
Seventh Division-lndustrial W. A.
opeakman. marshal.
Eighth Division-Colored, J. o. Hop
kins, marshal.
Ninth Division-Motor Vehicles, j.
II. Nixon.
3 The right of the line will move
promptly at 2.30 p. m.
B. The route OF the parade will be
IRON Fourth; to Front; to Market; tC
Ninth; to King; to Eleventh; to Mar
ket; TO Tenth; to Delaware avenue; e
Soldiers Monument, where the parad
win be dismissed.
This point of dismissal has been Sc
lected to enable organizations desiring
TO return to place OF formation TO do 81
with the least possible delay, and with
out interfering with the marching col
umn; those north of Delaware avenue
and on 'hc east side, by turning mort
on Broome street TO Park Drive; thos
south of Delaware avenue and west o
Market street. by turning south o
Broome street. those west of Broom
street. by continuing west on Delawar
avenue.
{. 1t is impossible to announce a
this time the place of formation of an.
organization, as this office is withou
definite information.
, Division commanders are request
ed TO meet at the Office of the chic
marshal, s22-s23 Ford Building, Cham
her of Commerce. at noon, daily, 70
the purpose of consultation.
G. American flags, furnished by tn
general committee. will be carried by al
persons marching in this parade, eNcep
organizations under arms. and marshali
Z. In order that all those who 81
desire. and are not attached to othel
organizations, may participate in this
parade. a section has been provided
for them in the industrial division.
s. The chief marshal and aides
division marshals and aides are re
quested to appear in dark sack suits
with straw hats. Marshals will carr!
canes. aides will carry flags Sashei
will he provided for marshals ant
brassards for aides and messengers.
Q. Boy Scout messengers on bi
Evening journal., 1916-06-05

announced that the general committee
in charge of the parade would meet
this evening in the rose room OF the
Hotel DUPONT. This is not correct
At the last meeting of the committee
a week ago, the meeting was adjourn
ed to be reconvened at the call of the
chairman. The meeting will not be
held tonight. The misunderstanding
concerning the meeting was the press
agents fault and not that of the com
mittee.
Instead Of this meeting Chief Mar
shal l. Pusey Wickersham will meet
at headquarters on the eighth floor of
the Ford building. the marshals OF all
the various divisions who will como
prepared to report the number Of men
in their divisions and other necessary
information concerning the part
which they will have in the parade
This meeting will be held at $50
O'Clock. II is important that every
division marshal attend
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
AT THE VICTORIA.

Nine. Petrova. the gifted and versa
tile emotional star. will be seen on the
screen at the Victoria Theatre today
in the stellar role Of Playing with
Fire" a fve part Metro wonderplay
produced by the Popular Plays and
Players. She is surrounded by a
strong supporting cast which includes
Arthur Hoops. Edward Martindell, Eu-
gene O'Brien. Frances Gordon and
other well known stage and screen
stars.
Soon after she was graduated from
school. Nine Petrova, who is a bril-
liant literary woman. took up the ca
reer of a journalist She drifted into
the dramatic department of the Lon
don Times, and from there was only a
step to the stage Then motion pic
lures claimed her and she has jecome
one Of the truly great stars of the
screen
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
AT THE QUEEN.

Where Are My Children" the
drama that startled New York. makes
its first showing at the Queen The
atre today. and will' be continued for
three days. This photoplay has for
its foundation the theory of birth con-
troll and based on the famous trial
OF Margaret Sanger. which received
so much publicity recently The story
has the backing of such prominent
men as United States Senator William
Stone, Father W. r. Cashin, DR..
Charles W. Parkhurst and Superior
Paulist Father John Hughes. Like
Damaged Goods" and other en-
deavors Of an educational nature. this
story tries to present a truth before
the public that Will not only en-
tighten but benefit mankind. II is a
moral appeal for the betterment OF
shallow society and calls attention TO
a condition that is undermining the
foundation of public welfare. II is
claimed it will do much more good
than harm to those adults that will
see il.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
HOLY NAME society TO
Give MINSTREL SHOW

In the basement of ST. Mary's r. c.
Church this evening the Junior Holy
Name Society will present a minstrel
show. The program follows;
Francis p. Quinn, interlocutor; r.
David LYONS. James M. Quinn, Arthur
J. Hession, Martin j. Walsh. James A.
McKenss Jones j. Brennan, John q.
Haves. Andrew r. Payton, Master
Paul Mcconnell, John A. Bradley.
Samuel M. Maloney, James ]. McCon-
nell. End men. John j. Devine, Jas. A.
Hagan. Daniel A. Hagan. John T. Col
Inns. Director William Dugan. Musi'
cal director, h. 'rd M. Kelly.
"Nlother" Paul Mcconnell; There's IA
Little Lane without Turning Mar
tin A. Walsh; "That Midnight Cake
walk Ball." Daniel A. Hagan; "She''
the Daughter of Mother Machree,' John
4. Bradley: "1'vc Been Floating Down
tie Old Green River" John T. Collins;
America" closing chorus, entire COM
pany
Part Il-Thomas j. Sweeney. in his
original act, including tmblng and
contortions.
Opening chorus. care You From
DiNicy introduction of end men, James
a. ragan and John j. Dcvinc; overture
Loading tip the Mandy Lec;' My
Old Home Town in ireland" Samuel Nj
Maloncy; "ln the Gold Fields of Ne
vada." James NJ. Quinn; eccentric dane
ing. Frank j Kane; "She Lives Down
in Our Alley John j. neviue.
Part lIl-Kane. O'Rourke and Nc
/ Ginley. the dancing trio
Part " Farce comedy, Room a.. -
written and produced by Brainard,
| Hagan and Collins.
Committee in charge of minstrels-
/ John Devine. chairman; James Bren-
nan. Albert Hesslon. George Connolly,
I James O'Kane.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05

cycles will be detailed to each divi-
sion. in order that the marshals may
keep in touch with the chief marshal
and the various organizations in their
divisions.
10. The parade will be reviewed by
the Governor in front of the County
and Municipal Buildings.
BY Command of the Chief Marshal.
Joseph c. Lawson.
Chief of Staff
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
MILLER Will PRESENT
General DUPONT'S NAME

A special despatch to the Philadei-
phia Ledger from Chicago yesterday.
says.
Thomas W. Miller, Of Delaware. the
youngest man in Congress, came In
smiling and cheerful. having in tow r.
Coleman DUPONT, who says right out
loud he is a candidate for the presi-
dency. Mr.. Miller will make the nom
ln.ting speech and the Delaware dele
cation will applaud. Mr. Miller was
asked:
Have you heard that DUPONT will
get only 80 votes on the first ballotg''
To which Mr.. Miller replied
Great Scott We had counted on
only i've"
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
PRESENT PATIENCE At
LONCWOOD TOMORROW

Folders have been sent out announc-
ing out-of-doors performance of PA
tience,' TO be given in the open-air
theatre at Pierre S. duPont's estate at
Longwood tomorrow night Members
of the committee wish it understood
that everybody is invited. Tickets may
be secured at The Playhouse. In order
to accommodate those who have not
automobiles. an effort will be made to
have passenger buses run to Long
wood for that occasion.
II is expected that many from New
ark, West Chester and Kennett Square
will attend.
At The Playhouse tomorrow, for the
benefit of Hope Farm, there will be
charming moving picture, in which
the Paramount star, Marguerite Clark
will appear.
The title of this film. "Gretna
Green" shows the romance and ad-
venture of it, as Gretna Green was the
Elkton of the eighteenth century Eng
land. and more elopements took place
there than in any place in history.
This film will run twice on Tuesday
afternoon at The Playhouse, and the
price of admission will be only ten
cents, so that those who desire to help
Hope Farm with a dime will have a
chance to do so.
In the evening. if the weather Is
fine. the film will continue and will
show twice. but if the weather is
rainy, Patience" will be brought In
from the open air theatre at Long
wood and will be given at The Play
house. Those who desire. therefore
to see Gretna Green. would better g
in the afternoon to make sure OF IL.
The City Club has offered for Hop
Farm the loan of a fine Lew lanteri
for the film at The Playhouse. an
James \. Ginns has donated the film.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
CROWDS THRoNe sHELLPor.

Shellpot Park entertained an unusu-
ally large number of visitors yester-
day including a number of strangers.
The attendance since the park open
ed has been the biggest in the history
Of the popular resort and has in every
way justified the expenditure of more
than 100000 in new amusements to
improve the park. At the park yes
terday exec ent sacred concerts we're
given afternoon and evening in the
Family Theatre in place OF vaudeville,
but today new vaudeville bill will be
given and will continue each afternoon
and evening during the week. The
Henry g. Young Company will appear
in connection with the vaudeville pro-
gram and this double bill will be con
tinued for some time. Excellent con-
certs we're given yesterday by the
Henry & Young Military Band and
these band concerts are given each
afternoon and evenin- with excellent
programs of the latest popular music.
The band concerts are a feature of
the park and are always enjoyed
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
METRODISTS TO welcome
BISHOP ". F. MCDOWELL

Resolutions welcoming the Rev
William 4. Mcdowell. recently ap-
pointed Bishop of the Washington
area Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, TO which Wilmington Con
ference has just been assigned In
place Of the Philadelphia area. OF
which Bishop Joseph +. Berry is the
head. were adopted by members of
the Methodist Episcopal Preachers
Association OF Wilmington, at their
regular meeting today.
II was also decided to give re-
ceptlon to the Bishop in the near
future and the Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society. OF which Mrs. Nc
was referred to Mr. Wilson and Mr.
Speakman Their report tomorrow vii
be about 100 typewritten pages.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
AT THE MAJESTIC THEATRE
TODAY.
At THE MAJESTIC.

or the many remarkable characters
in which Blanche Sweet. the beautiful
Lasky star, has appeared. she will be
seen in something entirely different
in THE Thousand Dollar Husband" at
the Majestic today and tomorrow. In
this Miss Sweet is seen as a Swedish
maid OF all work in a college board
ing house How she suddenly be-
comes wealthy and secures a husband
is shown In an unusual manner
Evening journal., 1916-06-05

Dowell is national president, and the
Womens !iome Missionary Society
will each appoint three members to
have charge Of the affair. It was am
nounced following the meeting that
the reception probably would not be
held until some time In the fall
On reading Of an invitation 20 take
part in the preparedness parade, it
was decided after some discussion. 70
leave the matter to individual mena-
bors.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
DELAWARE HOSPITAL CASES.

Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital this morning were
John Hoske. No. 1903 Maple street, in
jured fingers; Anna Paul, No. 1904
East Eighth street. shoulder bruised,
and Ida Cottingham, forehead cut.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
Ready

for everything; Styles for Young
Men. Plain Grays. Homespuns,
Shepherd Plaids, Blue Serges.
and Pin Stripes.
Pinch-Back NOrfolks
Patch-pocket Coats
plain-Pocket Coats
Slant-Pocke. Coats
In sizes "a to 40 chest.
Suits $40 TO $50.
Panama Hats, 50 TO $40.
Low Shoes, SO to $3.50.
silk Sox. 25c TO $3.50
SILK Shirts. $3.50 TO So.
Come in and look them over.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
Friends School

eth and West SITS. Wilmington, Del.
The oldest and largest perpetrators
school in the State.
A corps Of q experienced teachers.
Excellent equipment. Thorough in
struction.
A school that takes boys and girls
at 6 years of age and in congenial
atmosphere. under the charge OF
specially trained men and women,
without loss Of time through change
of schools. fits them for college or
business.
Fall term opens September is. 1916.
For illustrated cetalog address
HerScheI A. Norris, A. NJ,
Principal.
D. & A. Phone 2l50-W.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
FESTIVAL OPENS FAIRGROUNDS.

Under the auspices Of The Woman's
Improvement Club OF the Peoples
Settlement strawberry festival win
be held on the Playground at the
Settlement this evening. This affair
will also mark the formal opening
Of the playground for the summer.
Evening journal., 1916-06-05
Because Of Eczemas, Rashes, Chap
pings, Etc.2 If So
CUTICURA SOAP AND
CUTICURA OINTMENT

VIII afford instant relief and
quickly heal even when all else
Evening journal., 1916-06-05

has failed. On
retiring bathe
the hands
freely with
CuticuraSoap
andhOt water.
Dry, and rub
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-26
kATHI4YN WILLIAMS IN
INTO THE PRIMITIVE
PhSTINIE SUNDAY

A drama De Luxe. Wonderful see.
mic effects, beautiful photography,
and series Of gripping situations
make Into the Primitive" written
by Robert Ames Bennett, an unusual
drama in every detail, See the tropl-
cal hurricane the herd Of wild ele-
plants. the lions attack, the leop-
ards, the tigers, the attack Of the
python, the shipwreck and other
spectacular effects. Versatile Kath-
lyn Williams again returns to her
thrilling performances with wild
beasts Critics pronounce Into the
Primitive one of the best motion
picture plays released this year.
Don't miss it! An open boat toss
ing on heavy seas. without oars, re-
clining in the bottom is uncouth
Thomas Blake. Perched each in the
bow and stern are Miss Jenny Leslie
and the on Cecil Winthrop. The
irony Of fate has cast the three adrift
on a waste Of waters, sole survivors
of wrecked ship. Finally the little
chaft, steered by a kind Providence,
lands on a desert coast of eastern
Africa. From civilization to primi-
tive life, from joy to sorrow, from the
association OF society men and wom-
en- to wild, almost impeBetrable jun
gle growth-fate,, almost in an in
stant, shifts two men and woman
modern comforts and conveniences
to privatiOn and danger Three hu-
man beings; two men and a woman;
two are leading exponents in Twen-
tieth Century polish, one rough,
ready and rude, eyed with supercil-
ious contempt by the others! And
then the priyations which bring out
the inherent qualities of two persons
and the cowardice of the third.