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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
High School Graduate HOnOred.

On last Saturday evening honor
ing Mr.. Eugene Bee, jr., his ma
ternal grandmother, Mrs. A. C.
Seavey and aunt, Mrs. Rose Par
sons, entertained his classmates OF
the graduating class of the Brook
haven High School at the Seavey
residence.
Thirty two boys and girls COM
pose the class and twenty eight
responded to invitation and enjoy
ed the lovely hospitalities of the
occasion that favored one of their
most popular members and honor
graduates. Guessing games and
the gramophone were delights of the
evening, the latter inspiring the
old-time Virginia reel and quad
rille that were pleasing pastimes
to the modern young folk, who
were so charmingly led by Mrs.
Parsons.
Ices were served in the class col
ors, purple and gold; and lovely
favors of purple and yellow PAN
sizes, so thoughtfully prepared
by Miss Mallie Muncy added JOY
to that dispensed by the hostesses.
The spirit of the evening that
pervaded the aggregation of stu.
dents was one to incite to all that
is most desirable in life.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
FLOOD DAMAGES ROADS
Runs Over Road Bed at Thayer and
Three Miles West of Town
Heaviest Rain of Year.

As a result of the heavy rain fall
of Tuesday night the improved
graveled roads three miles west OF
town on the lower Natchez road
and 6 miles south on the Thayer
and Bogue Chitto road we're con-
siderably damaged by the flood
coming down the Bogue Chitto
river and running over the road
bed, washing off the gravel and
making drains and ruts in the bed
of the road.
West of town the flood even as
late as Wednesday afternoon was
running over the top of the bridge
and was over the road for a dis
tance of a hundred yards at one
stage of the deluge, while at Thayt
er along the river, the road was
under water at times for nearly
half a mile, being two feet deep in
places at times.
The fall of rain here was the
heaviest of the year, and is seldom
exceeded, having made the record
of 2 1-2 inches in a "a hour
period. In certain sections con-
siderable damage was done to
crops.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
Getting Rid Of Ticks.

Five hundred head of cattle
were dipped in one vat near Wood
vile last week, and hereafter the
dipping will be done every other
week. Vats have been erected in
all parts of Wilkinson county
without awaiting the action of the
Legislature in requiring all coun-
ties to dip and clear out the ticks
as soon as possible.
Last year, according to reports
from the Department of Agricul-
ture at Washington, Alabama took
the lead in tick eradication work,
the pests being cleared from 5,345
square miles of territory, resulting
in the introduction of many head
of thoroughbred animals for the
improvement of native herds. But
Alabama would do well to look to
her laurels this year and next, by
which time it is hoped and believ.
ed every county in Mississippi viii
have been cleared of ticks and all
quarantine lifted.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
RUM VS.. TRUTH.

The temperance wave gathers
height and depth, wideness and
strength, says the Christian Her
aid. Cheering news comes from
Russia that a bill will probably be
passed making the prohibition de-
cree permanent and declaring that
never again shall vodka or any
other strong alcoholic drinks be
made and sold in Russia. In
America unexpected champions are
taking up the fight for temperance
and the white portions on the tenn
perance map are constantly grow
ing larger and more numerous.
A recent utterance of the Rev.
Arthur J. Brown, D. D., a famous
missionary leader, deals with the
liquor business in such powerful
terms as to deserve frequent repe-
tition and wide circulation:
In my travels in foreign fields |
learned that not only the customs
of the people hinder missionary ac-
tivities, but l found the slime of
the pit as represented in the Amer
ican saloon had been transferred to
those fields. There is a brewery
in Jerusalem; there is distillery
on Mt. Lebanon; there are Ameri-
can saloons in Damacuss. The
saloon is the church's deadliest foe
in its foreign missionary work.
The missionary goes to Christian
ize, while the rum shop follows in
his steps to destroy his work, even
to hurl the people back to a worse
than heather darkness.
1t is the duty of the American
church to aid in every possible
way in the determination of the
saloon. 1t hinders and undoes the
church's work at home, it tends to
nullify its triumphs abroad. What
are you doing in your town, your
county, your state to hasten the
end of this foe of all that is good
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
REDP ATH CHAUTAUQUA
High Class and Appreciated Enter
tainments Are Being Much
Enjoyed.

The Redpath Chautauqua that had
just made its bow to a Brookhaven
audience when the last issue of The
Leader appeared, has since that
time, entrenched itself.in the favor,
the admiration and esteem of our
people who in great crowds have
attended the sessions afternoons
and evenings or mornings as the
weather sometimes dictated.
Every aggregation of musical
talent, every reader and every lee
turer has each been commended by
our most CRITICAL devotees of cul-
ture and cultured attainment.
But, more than that-there is so
wholesome an atmosphere about
the entertainments, so decided an
uplift in the utterances of the
speakers and so great moral ear
nestness in the apparent intent
and purpose of the Chautauqua,
that it is with profound gratifica-
ton The Leader states it has
been received with unbounded ap-
probation and even enthusiasm by
our people generally who have at
tended the sessions.
The Smith Springs Holmes Com
pany introduced the session with
great acceptance; DR.. Bradford, of
the Oklahoma University, gave his
magnificent address on Tuesday;
Mrs. Lake, equally commended,
spoke on Child Welfare, Tuesday;
the New Zealanders, the Raweis
family, gave an evening calculated
to be a life memory in laudable en-
deavor in human development and
its accomplishment; Miss Lewis
Story Telling Hour has planted the
seed in child nature that will
spring into character and service
in the future.
The Beulah Buck Quartette
Thursday evening, DR.. Hopkins
lecture on Community Building
and the program of yesterday and
of today are in keeping with the
comment of the crowds that have
come and received of the riches of
the spirit of truth that gives to life
its impetus toward the things
worth while.
The Redpath Chautauqua is
high class entertainer and The
Leader congratulates the Board of
Trade and the business and pro-
fessional men who backed the en-
terprise. The uplift given the
communicable impulses stirred
and the enthusiasms aroused-can
not be estimated in dollars and
cents.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
BOARD VISITS A. H. S.
..
Joined By Members Of COpiah Board
Good Progress With the
Resources Available.

All of the Lincoln County Board
of Supervisors with the exception
of Pres. c. M. Brister, who was
detained on account of other busi-
ness, made an inspection trip to
the Lincoln -Copiah Agricultural
High School the latter part of
Thursday afternoon, a previous
arrangement having been made to
meet the Copiah Board of Super
visors in joint inspection at the
same. time. Due to the fact that
previous and unexpected business
detained them, only two of Copi-
abs members were present at the
ex tempore inspection, these men,
bers arriving late from Hazlehrst,
where their duties as supervisors
had detained them.
While the school was not in ses-
sion at the time of the visit full
inspection of the buildings was
made as we'll as the agricultural
work under way. Work is yet
needed on the finishing of the two
large buildings on the inside al
ready constructed as we'll as the
surroundings, which it is expected
will be accomplished at the same
time the administration building
proposed, and which contract was
let for last week is built.
The Lincoln Board, in the main,
approved of the agricultural devel-
opment, with the resources at
hand, two mules, with the aid of
the agricultural boys, having in a
good state of cultivation, 80 acres
of land, as we'll as having cleared
and terraced some of; also having
removed multitude of stumps
from what has been in the main a
virgin prospect as far as farming
is concerned.
The very rough farming pros
pect in the lands owned by the
school is considered, in the main, as
the proper kind that should be used
in the agricultural high schools of
the state. 1t has been approved
by high school inspectors as best
fit for demonstrating what can be
done by through the proper kind
of farming.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

A handsomely drest damsel en-.
tered a crowded tram-ear. A rough
looking old fellow, wearing a di-
fapidated hat and a suit of home
spun clothes, rose to his feet.
Miss, take my seat. l don't
look as we'll as these ere gentle
men, he asid, nodding to several
men, "but I've got more polite
ness. -
Without word of thanks the
young woman sat down.
Miss, = said the old fellow,
with smile, 81 believe ! left my
tobacco pouch on the seat. Will
you please get up?"
No sooner was the seat unoccu-
pied than the old fellow deliberate
ly sat down again.
EB'lieve I'll keep sittin' here.
miss, he explained. 1--WE got
a little more politeness than these
ere gentlemen. but have found
out that ! amt got nigh as much
common sense. lid Bits.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
Important Notice to Ladies' Of Brook
haven and Vicinity.


The world famous F. B. Court
ney Importing Co., of New York
City will have an advertising crew
in Brookhaven for 10 days, May
3rd to 18th, only. We carry a
complete line of human hair goods
and will be able to match all
shades. Our prices are lowest.
Hair of the best quality. We also
have the famous Depree Automatic
machine with us, and will make
your hair combings into switches
with this machine and deliver the
same day as called for. Telephone
Central Hotel and man will call.
], w. Green, Crew Manager.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
Rheumatic palm stopped.

The drawing of muscles, the sore,
ness, stiffness and agonizing pain oi
Rheumatism quickly yield to Sloan's
Liniment Il stimulates circulation tc
the painful part just apply as di-
rected to the sore spots. In a shorl
time the pain gives way to tingling
sensation of comfort and warmth
Here's pr06f-"I have had wonderful
relief since used your Liniment or
my knee 20 think one application
gave me relief. Sorry haven = space
to tell you the history. Thanking yor
for what your remedy has done fol
me. III ames s.. Ferguson, Philada
Pa Sloan's Liniment kills pain. 25t
lot Druggists,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
$4,000 for Missions.

Miss M. M. Lackey, correspond
ing secretary Of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Baptist Union of the State
of Mississippi, gives out the pleas
ing news that her report just now
closing for the fiscal year shows
that while SIG, 100000 was the
amount promised missions that
her books show that over $40, 900
IS the sum that is now in the treas
urv for this great work.
Miss Lackey, with more than
twenty five others, will go to Ashe-
yille to attend the Missionary Con-
ference of the Baptist church
which conYenes on the seventeenth
of May.-clarion
=
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
DIED.

D'Amico-On Thursday, May a,
1916, at z o'clock a, M, Pasquale
D'Amico, aged 20 years, native
of Italy, and resident of Brook
haven, Miss, for the past 10
years.
Friends and acquaintance are
respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, which will take place Fri
day, May 5, 1916, at 10 O'Clock
from ]. Lamana & Co. parlors, 624
St. Philip. Times Picayune, May
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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

AT .Tylertowh a negro also suffer
ed conviction under the new liquor
law and was fined 500 and costs.
1t is stated that receipts there DUR
ing the first week the new law was
in~ operation totalIed only nine
quarts, as compared with fifty
three gallons during the same
April week Of 1915.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
NOTICE TO PRIVILEGE TAX
PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to all
persons whose privilege license ex.
pires during the month of May,
1916, that same must be renewed
during said month or damages will
be added and the amount doubled
as provided by law.
w. Ed Smith,
Sheriff and Tax Collector,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

Lefore county has joined the
good roads campaign with earn
estness and enthusiasm. At the
recent legislative session an act
was passed granting authority to
Lefiore county to issue 5000, 900 in
bonds to be used for the construc-
tion of modern roads. AT spe-
cial election held in the county the
bond issue was ratified by a major
ity of more than 500 votes, and
plans will be Immediately formed
for the construction work.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
Twas Ris Competitor.

Jiggs-You say advertising
drove you into bankruptcy? ]
didn't know you ever advertised.
Skiggs-I didn't. My competi-
tor did the advertising. -Associat,
ed Advertising.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
MCGRATH THE One PRICE STORE
COME TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING!
To the Old "Vefs"- "---Don'f For
GET the Day, Tuesday, May 9
PROGRAM
Register at MIGRANTS before y moo

Register at MIGRANTS before y noon.
Refreshments at McGRATH'S at 1880 a. m.
They will be served in the Furnture Department up
stairs. Comfortable chairs will be provided so that the
old warriors can sit around and IN memory fight the
old battles over again. few log seats will be pro-
vided for those who ike the strenuous fife.
Reassemb1e at p. m. at McGRATH'S, when we
will proceed to the show IN column of twos.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
REPORT.

The Highway Commissioners
this day filed their monthly report
and the same is adopted and ap-
proved and the claims by them al
lowed and warrants ordered issued
for same.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

DR.. Gross swili occupy the pulpit
of the Episcopal church tomorrow
at eleven o'clock at the regular
-Sefvics.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

Hon. F. D. Hewitt Of McComb.
was in Brookhaven a short while
yesterday,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
ROAD PETITION.

| Sld1 anu OlAASA0s
1t is ordered by this Board that
the petition remain on file for
thirty days as required by law.
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
REPORT.
The Highway Commissioners
this day filed their monthly report
and the same is adopted and ap-
proved and the claims by them al
lowed and warrants ordered issued
for same.
REPORT OF SUPT. OF COUNTY
POOR HOME AND FARM.
Hon. G. c. Williams having
filed his monthly report and the
Board having examined the same
and it appearing to be correct in
all things; it is hereby ordered by
this Board that same be adopted
and approved and that salary of
Guards and Supt. be allowed.
Said report to be placed on file for
public inspection.
ONE FOURTH TIME OFF FOR
CONVICT.
1t is ordered by the Board that
Hiram Leggett be and he is hereby
allowed one fourth of his time off
on the County farm for meritori-
Gus conduct.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
c. w. Pierce, erroneous poll tax,
81.
Brookhaven Bank & Trust Co.,
telegram to Thompson, Dillon &
Clay, .97.
L. R. James, conveying Eugene
Williams and costs, $17.40.
The Leader, stationery for sher-
iff, $8.O5.
The Leader, publishing proceed
ings, $32. 80.
The Leader, stationery for Cir
cult Court, $25.35.
The Leader, stationery for JUS
tices of the Peace, $23.4O.
The Leader, stationery Ch'y
Clerk and Court, $38.85.
J. w. Mcbride, salary for jan
itor April, $45.
]. W. McNair, salary for April,
Co. Atty, S75.
J.E. Glover, salary as Treas.
for April, $25.
M. D. Staffler, & Co., plumbing
work, So.
J.C. Nations, cost in case sent
farm, SETS.
Alex Brister, cost in case sent
farm, Sc. 65.
Chancey Greer, witness, 81.
M. B. Raiford, witness, 81.
c.. r. Greer, witness, t$1.
W. G.. Roberts, witness, 81.
DR.. O. G. Brewer, witness, 81.
Boycei Barlow, work on roads
Dist. 5, $13.25.
Thompsie Nations, work on
roads Dist. 8, Sc.
M. c. Montgomery, guard on
roads Dist. 5, $35.
S. M. Simmons, blacksmith
work, SIS.
w. E. Lowell, lumber for Dist.
l3, $27.99.
John N. Gunnels, supplies for
road hands, $5.40.
A. N. Greer, hauling lumber
and repairing culvert, So.
w. B. Burns, working roads
Dist. 8, $3.50.
Geo. Brister, work on roads
Dist. 3 and hauling lumber, SIS.
B. A. Williams, work on roads
Dist. 3, $16.50.
Jno. w. Greer, lumber as per
bill filed, $64.16.
John Culver, work on roads
Dist. 5, $3.50.
W. M. Blue, work on roads
Dist. 5, $4.08.
B. B. Boyte, hauling lumber l
day, So.
L. W. Smith, blacksmith work
road hands, $4,85.
H. P. Durr, services 3 days
Trustee 1917, Sc.
Newton Case, services 3 days
Trustee 1917, Sc.
Hiram Case, services 8 days
Trustee 1917, $6.
]. E. Kyzar, services 2 days
Trustee 1863, $4.
]. L. Arthur, services 2 days
Trustee 1863, $4.
c. M. Brister, cash paid work
on road Dist. 3, So.
NJ. W. Boyle, transfer of prison
er. So.
Price Drug Co.. drugs for dip
ping watts ETC., $14.75.
P. Y. DUNCAN, auto service for
County, So.
a. E. Moreton, Jr., mdse. as per
bill filed, $l.30.
R. 1. Williams, work on roads 3
cousiuuse>6n Fourth Pas,,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Official Report Of the Proceedings
Of the County SOIOns in Their
May, 1916, Session.
Continued from Wednesdays lssue)
SECOND DAY.

Continued from Wednesdays lssue)
SECOND DAY.
Tuesday morning. May the End,
1916, the Board met pursuant to
adjournment. There were present
the same as yesterday.
ROAD PETITION.
Hon. Board of Supervisors of Lin
coin County, Miss,
Gentlemen:
We the undersigned free holders
in the said locality do hereby petit
tion to your honorable body for a
public highway beginning at
Mount Pleasant Church on B. F.
Clark land to pass through the
places of B. F. Clark, ]. E. Moak,
T. L. Clark, ]. Alex Moak, Hattie
Albritton, w. J. D. Hart, Mrs. F.
A. Reeves, ]. E. Reeves, ending at
John Reeves place. Signed B. F.
Clark and others.
1t is ordered by this Board that
the petition remain on file for
thirty days as required by law.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06
REPORT OF SUPT. OF COUNTY
POOR HOME AND FARM.

Hon. G. C. Williams having
filed his monthly report and the
Board having examined the same
and it appearing to be correct in
all things; it is hereby ordered by
this Board that same be adopted
and approved and that salary of
Guards and Supt. be allowed.
Said report to be placed on file for
public inspection.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-05-06

1t is ordered by the Board that
Hiram Leggett be and he is hereby
allowed one fourth of his time off
on the County farm for meritori-
~ous conduct.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-06
Mr.. POLL TRYING TO
HAVE ELK IMPORTED
TWO CARLOADS OF THESE NAG.
NIFlcENT ANIMALS AT TIE
DISPOSAL OF NEVADA

County Clerk Pohl is in receipt of
communication from Secretary of
State Brodigan, advising him that
there is a possibility of Nye county
receiving number of elk, the four
legged wearers of antlers, which are
fully protected by law and should null.
tiply here in the pinyon clad hills.
The fish and game warden at Salt
Lake City wrote TO Mr.. Brodigan, say
ing that he could secure through the
government couple of carloads of elk
for Nevada, to be placed where they
would have the best natural. advan.
tages, among which are bunch grass
feed, temperate winters and not un-
seasonable summers, sparsty of pop
ulation and other conditions which Mr..
Pohl, in his reply to Secretary Brodi-
gan. says are ideal in Nye county.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-06
NEW TEACHERS FOR
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MISS FRANCES COVER WILL AR
RIVE FROM EAST TO TAKE
POSITION

At meeting of the city board of
education last evening Miss Frances
Cover, of Russell, Kansas, was for
mally elected as a member of the
schools. From number of applicants
Miss Cover was finally selected as
most nearly meeting the requirements
of the position.
Miss Cover is graduate of the
Kansas state normal at EInporia and
holds not only the regular normal di-
ploma emitting her TO teach any sub
ject in the schools of her state, but
also music supervisors diploma and
violin diploma. She has done much
concert work as solo violinist and has
played five years in the normal sym
phony orchestra. She has had expert
ence in teaching both public school
music and violin in the normal Dur
ing the present year she has been
teaching some of the sightseeing
classes in the high school department
of the Kansas normal, while complet-
ing the requirements for the degree
of B. S in education, which she will
receive in June.
1t is expected that Miss Cover will
arrive in Tonopah the coming Tues.
day morning, ready to take up her
duties in the public schools.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS
BUTLER THEATER

The feature tonight at the Butler
will be photo drama of English life,
starring Lillian Tucker and Edwin
August Aristocratic English society
life, involving scandal, divorce, mill
tary routine in Indian unhappiness,
econciliation-there are the ingredi-
ents of the drama Evidence" which
was recently successfully played at
the Lyric theater, New York The
evidence meant by the title is that
held by the husband against his wife,
who innocently allows herself to be
compromised by an amorous army
captain There is a divorce and the
EFFORTS OF a good-natured friend to re-
unite the pair are baked until at
length the offending army captain is
induced to sign letter exculpating
the wife. Then there is reconcilia.
ton and the restoration of happiness
Lillian Tucker plays the part of the
wife, and Edwin August is Curley
Washington, the good hearted friend.
The Indian scenes, the flying ballet
of pretty girls, and the beautiful pho
Biography make Evidence" an un-
usually attractive offering in the mo
ton picture theater.
The preliminary reel will be a
Pathe Weekly. which will be run
ahead of the feature.
Tomorrow, a Fox production, with
Robert Mantell, the worlds most emf
nent dramatic star. in THE Blindness
of Devotion"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-06
PERSONAL

H. A. DARMS came over from Gold
field this morning.
TOM MACKEY and family returned
to Bishop this morning.
MRS. TAFT arrived this morning
from Goldfeld, where she had been
visiting relatives.
TIM KELLEHER and wife arrived
this morning from San Francisco and
continued on to their home at Round
Mountain. They had spent two months
on the coast.
DAVE LLEWELLYN returned this
morning from San Francisco While
on the coast he inspected quicksilver
property. Mr.. Llewellyn will continue
on the Round Mountain.
B. F. RICHARDSON of Philadel-
phia, heavy shareholder in Tonopah
Extension, who was here for several
days visiting the property, left this
morning for Goldfield.
ATTORNEY HARRY ATKINSON
returned this morning from San Fran
cisco. accompanied by his family. who
had been on the coast for several
months. u
JOHN c. MARTIN returned to Gold
field this morning, after spending
yesterday in Tonopah, where he kind
ly got out the edition of the BonanZt
while the front office was engaged
with the libel case at the court house
JUDGE SAM FOX returned this
this morning from San Francisco
where he had been visiting his fam
lily for several weeks. Although tn,
thermometer registered down close
to the zero mark, his honor was coat
less as usual.