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Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
darslgned Commissioners of District
NJ 5, of Noxubee County, Mississippi,
VIII on Tuesday. the Sth day of May,
1917, receive bids for building the fol
loving roads:
Road No. !. Beginning at the ter
mination of the rock road on the road
known as the Brooksvile and Louis
vile road and running in a westerly
direction to point known as the
Archer lane.
Road No. 2. Beginning at the
Archer lane and running in southerly
direction about one mile more or less.
Road No. 3. Beginning at the
Archer lane on the Brooksville and
Louisville road and running west on
the Brooksville and Louisville road
about one mile more or less,
Contractors to make bids on the
three roads as an entirety, on each
road separate, and then bid per yard
and grading.
Bids to be filed with John A. Tyson,
Chancery Clerk, Macon, Noxubee
County. Mississippi, by two O'Clock or
Tuesday, the Sth day of May, 1917.
The commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
This the 9Th day of April, 1917.
T. W. MADISON.
ID. B. CODE.
W. B. BELL.
Commissioners of District No. s.
i. Noxubee County, Mississippi
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
While they last we will continue to
make the same price ST. and ST. so on
our Navarro shirts. Walter B. Patty.
TRUSTEES SALE

he State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.
Bv virtue of the provisions of a certain deed OF
trust executed by Hector Pollard and his wife
Mile Pollard on the 30th day of November, 1915.
to M. Boggess as trustee, to secure to j. N.
McMorries and transferred to G. w. Cunning
ham certain Indebtedness therein mentioned.
said trust deed being recorded in Deed Book No.
1873 p 152, in Chaneery Clerks office in said con-
ty. l. the undersigned as trustee will on Tues
day, the lst day of May. 1917. within legal
hours in Brooksvlle, Miss. in front Of the store
of Cunningham, Tate & Co., proceed to sell at
auction to the highest bidder for cash north half
of the northwest quarter southwest quarter con-
tanning 20 acres or less in Section 26, Town.
ship 16. Range IT, west half of the northeast
quarter and 80 acres off southeast corner of the
northwest quarter containing 110 acres more or
less in Section 27. Township 16 Range II.
All the above described lands lying In the
aforesaid State and County This is our home
stead on which we now live and we intend by
this instrument to waive any rights that we may
have under the State exemption laws.
The property mentioned in said trust deed will
be sold to satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost
of this proceeding. BEN M. BOGGESS,
This March 23rd, 1917. Trustee.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
Notice TO Holders of Court House Bonds
of Noxubeo Co., Miss.

The State of Mississippi, Noxubec County-Board
of Supervisors April Term, 1917.
BE 1T REMEMBERED, That at the
above-state d Term of the Board of Su-
pervisors, of said County, an order was
then and there made by said Board,
which is in the following words, towit;
No. S0S3. In re matter of calling in
certain Court House bonds of NOru-
bee County, Mississippi.
1t being the purpose and intention of
the Board of Supervisors to call in Ger
tain court house bonds, viz; No. So and
81, for $500 each, of the $40, 900 issue
OF such bonds, issued August 1st, 1900,
pryable at the office of the county treas
urer, interest at five per cent por an
nun, payable annually at said treasur-
ers Office on August the first sach year,
and optional after five years from the
date of issuance on August l, 1900, the
clerk is directed to give notice to the
hondholder of the purpose Of the board
in calling IN the two bonds Nos. SO and
81, and aggregating $1,000; such notice
@ conform TO the requirements OF Sec
ton 332 Of the ode of 1906,
Said two bonds must Represented for
payment to Merchants & Farmers bank
of Macon, Miss, said bank being a de-
pository of Noxubee county. on May
l0th, 1917, at which time the interest
on said bonds will cease.
|. John A Tyson, Clerk of Chancery
Court and eX-oficio Clerk of said Boar6
of Supervisors. il and for County anc
State aforesaid. do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is just, true
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
To Teachers and Club Members.

The best thought and energy Of the
nation and especially of the South are
being turned toward the question the
production Of foodstuTs The county
organization he's hccn completed for
this purpose in Noxubee county as is
explained elsewhere in this issue, and
every hoy and girl and teacher in the
county is called on to do his part.
Among other things, the state forces
recommend that the banks and mer-
chants finance the club work for the
girls, women and boys ResporginP to
this request, the Merchants & Farm
ers Bank Of Macon, always found in
the forefront when matters for the
public good are at stake, have set aside
fund Of $3.50. 90 to assist in financing
the coming club work, and $25O.OO for
The pig club work.
If there is a worthy boy in NoxUbeo
county who wants to join the Pig Club,
and is not able to buy his pig, if you
are willing TO plant one acre Of food,
stuff and can satisfy the bank as tC
your ability to take care of your pig,
want YOU to write me at once. think
| ~an find pure bred pigs for all who
want them. Teachers are urged tc
assist their pupils in this work, for il
! is . part Of your work, whether yet
have thought Of it in that way or not
Mrs. Tyndall is ready to assist all can
ming club members in every way posi-
| bic. JAS. G.. CHANDLER,
Superintendent
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
TRUSTEES SALE.

The State Of Mississippi. Noxubee County
By virtue of the provisions of certain deed Of
trust executed by Clarence Locket and wife
Martha Lockett on the I'd day of December. 1911.
to A. T. Dent as trustee to secure to Anna L. S.
Dent a certain indebtedness therein mentioned.
said trust deed being recorded in Deed Book No.
10l, page 45l in chancery clerks office in said
county. |, the undersigned as trustee. will on
Monday. the 7th day of May. 1917.
within legal hours in front of the door of the
Court House in the City of Macon. Miss. proceed
to sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash
The following described lands in Noxubee
County, Mississippi to-wit 29 acres off n end
w12 neh and el2 nwA Sec 7 10 N r II E. con-
trary in all III acres more or less.
The property mentioned in said trust deed will
be sold to satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost
of this proceeding. A. T. DENT.
Ibis April 10th, 1917. Trustee.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

The Port Gibson Reveille says,
the State Supreme Court handed
down a decision Monday which
was a parallel of the famous
Massina case. affirming the
Holmes County courts decision
in awarding heavy damages to a
man named Cole who was injured
in a wreck while stealing a ride.
Justice Holden, who dissent from
the opinion of the majority of
the court, made the following
sensible and timely remark: IF
such verdicts are to stand the
State of Mississippi might just as
we'll turn the railroads over to a
bunch Of buns, "-Yazoo City
News.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE BIDDERS

Sealed bids are invited to be opened
on saturday, April l4th, 2o'clock p. m.
at he Office of the county superintend-
enl for building wagon shed for the
Salem Consolidated School according
to plans and specifications to be fur
niahed by the trustees. The trustees
reserve the right to reject any and ell
BIDS. S. w. ADAMS.
j r. LOCKLEY.
IKE GUY.
Trustees.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Estate of George Washington Lump
kin. Deceased, (No. 1869 In the Chancery
Court of Noxubee county, Miss.
Letters testamentary on sai6 estate
having been on the 9Th day of February.
1912, granted to the undersigned b. Jno. A.
Tyson, Chancery Clerk of said county OF
Noxubee.
All persons having claims agasnst said es-
tate are required to have same probated and
registered Oy said clerk within one year from
this date.
A failure for one year to probate and reg
lister any claim will bar the same.
This 9th day OF April. 1917.
SAM STEVENSON.
Executor of Said Estate.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE. CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Commissioners of District No, 2 of Noxuuee
county, Mississippi will receive bids for asphalt
ing five miles of good roads. more or less, of said
District No. q
Bids will ALSO be received for maintaining the
good roads by placing the road in a proper shape
This contract is b be let, If satisfactory bids
are received, at the May term of the Board of Su-
pervisors. All bids are to be sent to John A. Ty-
son, chancery clerk. Macon, Noxubee county
Mississippi
The commissioners reserve the right to rel ect
any and all bids. Bids to be opened May 9, 1917.
This the 18th day of April, 1917
]. A. CARR,
w. +. SKINNER.
l.. l.. GOODWIN,
Commissioners Of District No 2.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

In times of excitement, suspi-
cion is apt to lead to injustice.
Be calm. Bejust, Take nothing
for granted. Do no one an in
jury. Protect the weak. Avoid
intemperate talk. Attend to your
own affairs. Let those who are
responsible for the management
of public affairs, take care of
them. Give the Government
patriotic support.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

William j, Bryan has made an
offer of his services to the gov
ermment to serve in any capacity.
But he would be a misft in any
place. He does not know how
to serve nor how to rule. All he
can do is talk, talk, talk, at so
much a talk.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

and perfect copy of an order of the said
Board of Supervisors, made and entered
at their April term, thereof, A. D.
1917, as the same appears of record in
my office in Minute Book 20, Page 572.
Given under my hand and official
seal of said Board of Supervisors at
Macon, this 5th day of April, A. D.
1917. JNo. A. TYSON, Clerk
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
Who Pays Your Salary?

This sounds like a simple question,
doesn't it? And Immediately you
answer-the firm.
You're right, yet you're wrong. 1t
is true that the money you receive
each week in the little manila envelop
is furnished by the concern which en-
ploys you. But, the one who pays your
salary-the one who really says how
much shall appear to your credit every
seven days is yourself, You e Co.
by your interest in your work, your
efforts for the interests of the firm,
and your honest, productive sixty.
minutes-to.the-hour service, the salary
you are paid is measured, You pay
your own salary. How much are you
going to make yourself worth?
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Estate of David Creswell Deceased,
(No. 4o4o) in the Chancery Court of Noxubes
County, Mississippi.
Letters testamentarv on said estate hav-
ing been on the 30th day Of March 1917.
red to the undersigned by John A. Ty-
son. Chancery Clerk of said County of Noxu-
bee.
All persons having claims against said
estate are requested to have same pro-
bated and registered by said Clerk within
one year from this date
failure for one year to probate and
register any claim will bar the same.
CHAS II. OGDEN,
j. S, CARPENTER.
Executors of said Estate.
This 9th day of April. 1917.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Estate of In the Chancery Court
No. 402S of Noxubee County,
j, Wilkerson, Deceased. Mississippi,
Letters testamentary on said estate having
been on the 18th day of February, 1917, granted
to the undersigned by John A. tyson, Chancery
Clerk of said County of Noxubee.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to have same probated ahd regis
tered by said within one year from this date.
failure for one year to probate and register
any claim will bar the ssme.
This 9th day of April. 1917.
I. L. WILKERSON.
JOHN C. WILKERSON.
Executors Of Said Estate
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Estate of Miss Georgia Roby, De-
ceased no 4O02) in the Chancery Court of
Noxubee County, Miss
Letters testimentary on said estate
having been on the 31st day of Aug. 1916,
granted to the undersigned by Jno. A. Ty-
son. Chancery Clerk OF said County Of Noxu-
bee
4il persons having claims against said es.
tate are req nred TO have same probated and
registered by said clerk within one year from
this date.
A failure for one year to probate and regis
ter any claim will bar the same.
This 9th day of April, 1917.
N II, HARRISON Executor Of said estate.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

If you are in debt for your sub.
scription to this paper, don't wait
to be dunned by a bill or a col
lector. Send in the money vol
unfairly, 1t is needed. Its re-
ceipt will be appreciated.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
FOR RENT

Eight room house with bath; close in;
garden corn patch, enclosed chicken
yard and barn. Possession given at
once. Apply to
MRS. P. f. GREGORY,
Buck residence.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
Negro's Record One of Loyalty

Reports that agents Of Ger
many have been and are en-
gagged in a systematic campaign
directed to incite Southern ne
groes against the American gov
ernment may have a semblarce
of foundation, but such reports
will not be taken seriously here
in the South, where the negro is
known better than anywhere else.
Assuming for arguments sake
that the reports are true-that
such work is going on clandes-
timely, promoted by German
AGENTS under direction from Ber-
ljn-the nation may rest assured
that such agents will have in
their ultimate only their labor
fE their pains.
American history records no
more splendid display of loyalty,
homage, service and devotion
than that Of the negroes Of the
South during the Civil war.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

Horribly cruel in those Germans to
throw gas bombs" " Quite true; but
how about the gaseous slander bombs
you drop around to cripple neighbor's s
reputation? Watch your step. Com
mercial-Appeal,
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20
FOR SALE

45 head sheep, 33 ewes. 13 lambs.
N. SCALES,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

From 81 to 'G5 the white Wo.
men and children, crippIes and
old men were dependent largely
upon the negroes for protection
in their homes, while most Of the
white able-bodied male inhabit-
ants were at the front fighting
for the right to continued in bond
age the very men who were al
home taking care Of the womer
and children and the hclplessl
The negroes at home during
the war, in many places far out
numbered the whites left in thci
care; and often there was not az
abIe-bodied white man within {
hard days ride.
Yet, during that entire period,
living under war conditions his
tory does not record an instanc,
in which a negro as much Il.
lifted his finger in violation oi
the honor or rights Of the help
less ones in their keeping.
His master, away at the front
fighting to perpetuate his en-
s,avement, reposed supreme anC
explicit trust in the negro; and
not in a single instance was the
negro found unfaithful or dere.
lict, or untrue to that trust!
70 think that now the negroes
would lend themselves to the
enemies of their country, where
all are free and privileged to en-.
JOY life as they will, is prepos.
ferrous.
If the Germans are operating
upon any such plan they will be
sadly disappointed for a race
that in slavery manifested its
loyalty when its very freedom
was at stake is not likely to be
less loyal when the flag that gave
them freedom is assailed. At
Ianta Constitution.
Macon beacon., 1917-04-20

Ctort for CaIo-Four heads mares and one
Jaw" .Vs JOlS horse. for sale or will trade
for cattle, E. y. HUBBARD,
Macon, Miss.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
DOLLAR FOR each RECRUIT
PLAN WILL help TEAM NO. |

Team 4 Miss Emily p Blssell. cap
tain, received a patriotic offer today
from Ralph Ewart. manager for the
r. J Dollings Company Of Whining
ton and Philadelphia. Mr. Ewart,
who is a native Delawarean. offers
one dollar to the Red Cross campaign
fund for every man enlisted in the
army and navy from May "a 10
June "a.
Team ! is now busily ascertaining
who the enlisted men are. and their
addresses, so that the membership
buttons can be forwarded 70 them. II
may take some time before all the
names are gathered. but the gift is
not conditional upon having the list
made cut before the campaign closes
This is one Of the happiest contrlbu
tons that has been made to the cam
paien fund combining a substantial
gift with patriotic feeling.
Lieutenant J. Danforth Bush per
sonally has made the offer that To-
each recruit accepted for the Della
ware Regiment Of Militia he will Civ
one dollar to team No. for the Re-
Cross fund, no matter how many r,
cruits are accepted. ANY other Of
fers to aid the fund will be welcomed
Another contribution has come I
team No. / all the way from Sout
America, by which they feel much 81
couraged, and one of yesterdays col
tributors has raised his contribute
by $500 today.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
PHYSICIANS FOR DRY NATION.

ROCHESTER. n. Y, June 2l.-A
resolution urging Congress to enact
a law prohibiting the manufacture and
sale OF Intoxicating liquors during
the war was passed at yesterdays
session OF the seventy-third annual
meeting Of the American Institute Of
Homeopathy. The institute also nom
mated officers, who will be elected
today.
The National Society OF Physical
Therapeutics. 2 society AFFILIATED with
the institute, elected DR.. Cora Smith
King. OF Washington. president.
The National Surgical and Gyneco-
logical Society elected Or. George w.
Southwick. Boston. president. DR..
John p. James, Philadelphia. was
elected member OF the board Of CEN
sors.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
How to Be Rid of
Dangerous Dandruff

ia ne only possible way 70 permanently get
a., ~ ~ unndruh-the sure hair destroverois
'S.nofe mo cause. Shamnooinr merely
1880 we scalp for a few DAYS, then ana
e~er stlies appear again as thick ~
p.-.- ~ "as DIT. Sangerbund the fer,o,s
~r Pesiensi who discovered that 49,
croha r ihailing hair are caused bv A mi
S.ire men came the discovery ~ IN.
e'ee on genuine Parisian sage Cio,iS t ,le
" oettfo{ the dandrn germ MA r. loI.tl
prrte.. the further loss Of hair t.nspus
your oFngsist about four ounce. 90 ~ from
sage, and rub q small quantity wen iar's, ,s
scalp you will be amazed Al ~. .nly me
will look and feel 100 per cent bes sne scalp op
rev applications are needed 10 d.,tr,,' .,l
germ that causes dandruf 10 form, we
scalp will immediately feel cool ana .oat
Portable. and your hair appear soft br;.t.
boxing and seem heavier than IN r..liet.'
Since Dr. Sangerbund's discover -.
American people are realizing that dsndrae
Is as unnecessary As II Is dangerous. and ~,
they can be quickly rid Of IL and save thei'
hair by few days use OF this simple. iner
penkive and harmless treatment Bs snr,
on get the ccnciue Partisan snre (Glroux'
for this brand 5 dcil-ateiy nsrfumei vii
not stain she hair ana has Tho guarantees o.
perfect satisfaction or money retarnes
printed on cvcry package. Danforth'
-~ie s'ore c4n ssDpiy you
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
CHILDREN HOLD SALE
TO AID RED CROSS

Mary Martin aged years, of No.
600 West Tenth street; Betty Huxley.
aged years, OF No. zoos West Tenth
street. and Marian Iszard. aged 8
years, OF No. 1902 Jackson street held
sale for three days this week on the
rorches of their homes. They net
ted $3.50 from the sale of bouquets.
old toys and candy, which was given
today TO Red Cross fund. The sale on
Monday was at Huxley's; on Tuesday
at Iszard's and on Wednesday at Mar
tins.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
DEATHS.

Frederick Grier.
William o smith.
Anastasia Cody.
Laura Louisa paxson
Sarah r Banks.
Jackson Smith.
James Taylor.
GRIER-In this city on June 81 1917
Frederick Grier. in his gath year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services 90 the residence OF his
mother Mrs. Emma } Grier No sos Bay
ard avenue. on Saturday afternoon. June %
at O'Clock. Interment at silverbrook
cemetery.
sMITH-In this city. on June 81. 1917. vii
liam G. Smith. In his SIND year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at his late residence. No.
s5s Poplar street, on Monday afternoon.
June IS, az 2 80 O'Clock. Interment at
Riverview cemetery.
CoDY-In this city. on June 2i. 1917.
Anastasia Cody. mother Of James and Kate
Cody. at No. 1900 n. Scott street.
Due notice OF funeral later.
TANLOk--In Wilmington. Del on June 10.
1917, James Taylor. aged 60 years, ?
months and 10 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence Of
City, Del. on Friday afternoon, June %. at
o'clock. lnterment St. Georges Gene
terry, ST. Georges, Del.
l SMlIH-ln this city, on June 10, 1917,
Jackson. beloved son Of Jackson and Mary
Smith.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral which will take place from the
residence Of his cousin. Miss Nellie Cannon.
No. 1912 Walnut street. on Saturday morn.
ing. at A. NJ. Requiem mass az 81
Patrick's r. @. Church at @ 80 O clock
lnterment az Cathedral cemetery.
BANKS-ln Newport Del. on June o. 1917.
Sarah f., wife Of Ellis r. Banks. aged "A
years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at the residence Of her
husband. az Newport on Friday afternoon.
June %. az g O'Clock. Interment at Silver
brook cemetery.
/ 1917. Laura Louisa. widow Of Clarkson
paNson.
Funeral services az her late residence
Main street. Newark. on Friday June %. at
5 p. NJ. Interment on Saturday at Octo.
rora.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
WHO WANTS ARMY JOBf

Hundreds Of bakers. truck drivers
and chauffeurs are needed for tho
0uartermaster department of the
army. Opportunity is afforded man
enlisting in this branch of the service
to qualify for the rank of sergeant.
w. W. Marmaduke, Of Eleventh and
West streets. is the recruiting officer
for this branch of the service.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21

$4,000; Kansas City. S4O0, 900: Mil
waukee. $325.000; Worcester. S345.-
600; St. Paul. S34l 900: Richmond,
$4,000; indianapolis. S2s2 900; New
Orleans. S271,000; Hartford. $780,
600; Providence. 100000: Wheel
ing. $4,000; Springfield. Mass, $685.
600: Denver. 100000; Toledo.
100000; New Haven. $4,000: Day
ton, S101 900; Columbus, SOLO and
Youngstown, 100000.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
cnrroN MARKEr STEADY.
Bv The United Press.

Dg nc OAAAAA 4 1850
NEW YORK, June 2l.-With the
Liverpool market on futures closed and
spot cotton nominally unchanged, the
local market oTened steady today, prices
on first call were mp to of points.
Trade buying and Wall Street covering
was noted
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
STOCK MARKET IRREGULAR
By The United press.

NEW YORK. June 2l.-Absence OF
news Of a bulIish character and the con-
tinued unsettled news from Washington
caused an irregular opening OF the stock
market today.
L. S. Steel was unchanged NJ 10 "a,
while other steel stocks we're fraction
ally of. American Smelling was up 5-e
at los IL. and American Can showed a
gain Of Is
Rails were fractionally of, while
shipping was quiet with Marine pre-
ferred up - at SO r.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
FINEn FOR rRESPAss-

Frank Lewis. a Negro. James s
Gray and Thomas II. Parmar We're
fined S. and costs in the Municipal
Court this morning for trespass on
the property OF the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company. The men
were arrested in a box car near Madi-
son street crossing, by Special Officer
Vandegrift.
Evening journal., 1917-06-21
NEW RED CROSS BRANCH

Special 10 The EVENING JOURNAI
TOWNSEND, june 2l-Thirtv- six
persons joined the Townsend Branch of
the Red Cross which was organized here
at mass meeting last night.