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The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

moved to Tupelo with her parents
in 1898 to attend the high school.
At the age of sixteen she joined
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and was active in church
work until the close of her life.
She graduated from the Indus
trial Institute and College in
1905; she took a leading position
among the student body of that
institution. She was elected
president Of the Galloway. Orr
Literary Society and was bust.
ness manager Of the college mag
azine, "Meh Lady," For two
years she taught school at Cry
stall Springs, Miss. At the home
of her parents in Tupelo. the
10Th day of June, she was mar
ried to Mr.. R.. L.. Rhymes Of
Crystal Springs where they lived
until 1909 when the family NOV
ed to Memphis, living there five
years. From Memphis the fam
lily moved to Macon in 1914.
She was a member of the u.
Z. C. at Crystal Springs and was
president of the Floral Club of
that city. She was a member
of the D. A. r. at Columbus,
Miss and was treasurer of the
Missionary society at Macon.
In the death of this bright
and beautiful young woman,
society and the church loses one
of its most prominent and low
able young women. By birth
and education she adorned the
home and every place in society
that she was called on to fill.
Her sweet disposition brought
around her a list of friends that
were numbered by all who had
the pleasure Of her acquaintance
ship. AS a friend she was
sought eagerly and as a dauRh-
ter no hone was ever blessed by
o lie Of a higher type Of woman
hood. AS a wife. she was loyal
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

and devoted and as a mother to
her four little boys she was af-
fectionately sympathetic and
tender.
In her death the home circle
has lost one of its brightest men,
bers and to the bereaved parents
brothers and sisters and to the
husband and little children, our
sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral services were
conducted Tuesday afternoon
from the home of her parents
on Jefferson street. The many
beautiful floral offerings attest
ed the popularity and love in
which the deceased was held.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

Captain Forrest Fowler, commander
of Company c, First Mississippi Regi-
ment, was here Wednesday looking
over government property. Captain
Fowler is now stationed at Holly
Springs.
Insthis issue will be found the State
ment of the Verona Bank of its condi-
tionson May first, as made to the state
board of bank examiners. The state
ment presents the bank in a most
gratifying condition and speaks well
for the management and the territory
from which it draws its business. The
officers and directors and stockholders
are being congratulated upon the splen-
did showing made.
MIR. N. B. Buchanan has been APP
pointed assistant state highway engi-
neer by the state highway department.
Mr.. Buchanan is a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers
and has had considerable experience in
road building. He has been en-
ployed in this county for several
years and his work has been satisfac-
tory in every way. He is now employ
ed to survey the Bankhead highway
through Itawamba county, the great
highway which will connect the East
and the West.
In this issue will be found the name
of Mr.. John C.. Calhoun who is a can
didate for supervisor from the Fourth
District. Mr.. Calhoun needs no intro
duction at our hands to the people of
the Fourth District or of Lee County.
His faithful and efficient service of
twelve years as a member of the board
will be recalled by the people of the
county. He is a man of fine intelli-
gence andNat all times discharges his
duty with a proper regard for the best
interests of the people of his District
and of the county. Should he be chos-
en- as supervisor in the special election
he will bring to the discharge of his
duties his former experience and an
earnest desire to serve the people
faithfully and efficiently.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
Business Notices

FOR SALE OR RENT-Cottape u
Franklin Street. A. G. Hambrick. al
FOR RENT-A four room cottage al
Madison street. Apply to MRS. A.
Dalton. ia
FOR SALE-A few choice Big Bone
Poland China Gifts. O. B. Rogers.
Tupelo, Miss.
FOR RENT-Nice residence for rent
on Madison street at low rent. Apply
to f. Strauss. Id
WANTED Eggs, Butter and Hides.
Highest market prices paid. Coggin
Bros, Nettleton. 26
BOARDERS WANTED-Reasonable
terms. 200 Green Street. Wrs. T. J.
Seawright and Miss Sallie Fitzpatrick. 6
LOST-Lavalier, with diamond and
several pearls. Finder will please re-
turn to j. D. Fogg, Jr., 344 Church st.
and be rewarded.
NOTICE-All who have hogs and
cattle to sell bring them in Nav 81 or
June l. Best market price paid. w,
w. Clayborne.
WANTED - Fifty Chestnut poles.
twenty five feet long. For prices and
particulars apply to E. R. Chisholm.
City Light Plant.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
Piano Recital

The lovely home of DR.. and
Mrs. T. F. Eikin was thrown
open on Tuesday afternoon, the
occasion being the piano recital
by the pupils of Misses Hoyt
Raymond and Corinne Wal
Lovely spring flowers were
everywhere in profusion and
blended their perfume with the
melody of the music.
Quite an extensive program
faultlessly rendered was a high
compliment to the ability and
competence Of the instructors.
The pupils showed remarkable
progress in their years work and
all did splendidly.
Some very difficult numbers
by the advanced pubils showed
both their talents and the thor
oughness of their training.
Quite a number of guests of
the young pupils were present
who highly enjoyed the enter
tainment and expressed their
admiration Of both pupils and
teachers work.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Jourdan

After a lingering illness, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ellen Jourdan died at
her home in this city Saturday
afternoon. aged sc years.
Mrs Jourdan had been an in
valid for fifteen years. For the
last eighteen months her condi-
ton has grown steadily worse
and when death came it was a
sweet relief from the sufferings
of this life.
Miss Elizabeth Ellen Newsom
was born in Macon. Ca, in 1851.
With her fathers family she
moved to Lafayette when a child,
afterward going to Prentiss coun-
ty to live. There she was mar
ried to MIR. T. j. Jourdan in 1877.
From this union seven children
were born, three of whom sur
vive. Mrs. j. r. Buchanan and
William Jourdan, Of Amory. and
Miss Roxy Jourdan, Of Tupelo.
In early life Mrs. Jourdan
Joined the Methodist church and
while in health was an active
participant in the affairs of
the church. She was a wo-
man of great fortirude and
throughout the many years Of
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

John McWhorter, Clerks; j. M. Jones,
Peace Officer.
Richmond-Thos. Harris, Ticket Com
missioner; E. A. Morgan and S. s.
Young, Judges; I. j. Leslie and r. X.
Estes, Clerks; F. w. Reedy, Peace
Officer.
Eucaba-John Schumpert, Ticket
Commissioner; j. N. McCarty and N.
a. Gasaway. Judges; John Duncan and
c. q. Gregory, Clerks; T. N. Lyle,
Peace Officer.
j. S. Parks, Chairman
j. w. P. Boggan, Sect'y
Lee Co. Dem. Fix. COMMITTEES.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank my many
friends for their deep sympathy
and kind assistance during the
sickness and death of my dear
husband. May Gods richest
blessings rest upon them.
Mrs. Robert Russell.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

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Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns. Old Sores. Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptie Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally. Price 25c.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
To Cure a Cold in One Day

rake LAXATIVE BROMO Q~uinine. 1t stops thu
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
f. w. GROVES signature on each box. 2Sc.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25

located at Verona, in the County of Lee. State of
mississippi. at the close of business May l.. 1917,
made TO the Board of Bank Examiners.
RESOURCES
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-25
Verona Bank

nent of the Financial Condition of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
CORDIAL WELCOME
IS GIVEN GE RA R D

International News Service.
BERNE, Feb IA very cordial
welcome was given ia Switzerland
to James w. Gerard. the recalled
American ambassador to Germany.
A Swiss military escort under the
command of Col. Breugger and
Capt. Iselin met the Gerard party
at the frontier and accompanied it
10 Zurich and to this city.
Pleasant A. Stovall, the United
States ambassador TO Switzerland.
went to Schaffhausen. where the
Americans entered Switzerland from
Germany and joined the party.
All Of the Americans. about 120
in number. are in excellent health
and spirits. They said that. despite
the tension. they were courteoUsly
treated on their way out of Ger
many.
Il is expected that Mr. and Mrs
Gerard viii remain in Eerne for
several days before leaving for
Spain. The trip may be made by
the way Of Paris where the exam
bassador may stop over in the
French capital for a short visit be
fore proceeding on his way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
SUB ENTERS HARBoR-

international News Service
NEW YORK. Feb. Boldly
entering into the harbor OF Las
Palmas in the Canary islands. "A
German L boat torpedoed and sunk
the Greek ship Spyros as she lay at
anchor. according 90 the story told
today los two Greek boys members
Of the crew OF the Spyros arriving
here on the MORO Castle from Ha-
yana
Laden with Grain. the Spyros was
bound from BuenOs Ayres o. Hun
England. when she put into T.as
Palmas for coal ON the morning
OF Dec. 6. a German submarine APP
peared alongside the vessel. rho
Greek boys said. and the command
er shouted 20 the captain of the
Greek craft that he would give him
40 minutes 10 leave his ship. 1n half
an hour the entire crew went over
the side with their hand luggage and
a torpedo was shot into the Spyros
The German T. boat went s.uryfn-
OF 20 the open sea as the Spyros
sank
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Home Town of
Lincoln Honors
Greatest Son
International News Service


SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Feb. II -
The beloved home town Of Abraham
Lincoln dropped its everyday pur-
suits to do homage TO its greatest
son today on the 1OSth anniversary
of the emancipator birth.
Official machinery was at a stand
still, the two chambers OF the gen.
eral assembly We're deserted and the
state departments were unoccupied.
Tonight Illinois officialdOm will meet
for the Lincoln Centennial associa-
will be attended by leaders OF ma
tional and state Importance.
The speakers will be Pres't John
Greer Hibben of Princeton univer-
sity. and L. ;. Sen. Thomas Sterling
of South Dakota. Besides Gov.
Lowden. state officials, supreme
court judges and members of the
general assembly, the banquet will
be attended by Federal Judge X. NJ
Lands of Chicago. Federal Judge
Carpenter also OF Chicago. Federal
Judge J. Otis Humphrey of Spring
field, former Gov. Joseph Fifer Of
Bloomington. and many other men
of prominence in the state.
A thin little line of the men who
fought for Lincoln in the COS ac-
companied by their wives. and Span
ish-American war veterans marched
to Lincoln's tomb in Oak Ridge
cemetery this morning and held
brief, simple services in honor Of
the dead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
UP PROBE
WILSON 5 ORDER
Congress Expected to Provide
Funds For investigation
Immediately.
International News Service


WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The in
vestigation into the soaring cost OF
living ordered by Pres't Wilson, will
be sweeping and i.-r-reaching one,
officials declared today. Under
orders from the white house To speed
up the federal trade commission
was working diligently today pre-
pairing figures on the cost of the
inquiry, as requested by the presi
dent.
Little difficulty in getting the
funds for the investigation is antiCi-
pated i'm administration circles. IL
is expected that congress will pro-
vide the unds Immediately. and
enough for the department of agri-
culture TO cooperate To the fullest
extent. Pres't Wilson let il become
known that he considers il OF ut
mos: importance that the nation
know where it stands or the food
supply situation on the present
crisis.
Conferences between heads of the
department of justice and agricul-
ture and the trade commission were
held today
Francis J Heney. specially APP
pointed investigator for the federal
trade commission in the news print
industry is pushing rapidly ahead in
his work. il was said today.
The entrance of the famous san
Francisco graft prosecutor into the
investigation has given it renewed
impetus.
Mark Lyman and cambridge
Colby New York lawyers. appointed
as special attorneys for the govern
ment. are ready 10 begin their work
before the grand jury in New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FAIL To
RETAKE GROUND
International News Service

lntefhAtlOnal news Service
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE British
are continuing their pressure against
the German positions west of Ba-
paume. The newly won ground
near Serra, north of the Ancre,
which was captured by the British
in a night attack. has been strongly
organized despite a spirited bonn
bardment by German artillery. This
new frontage is nearly a mile in
width and was won after desperate
hand 10 hand fighting. Despite the
furiousness of the lighting the Brit
ish casualties were said to be less
than 200.
South of Bapaume. especially in
the region of Sally Saillisel hill, the
Germans have tried TO win back
high ground dominating st. Pierre
Vast wood. but failed.
At other points on the Somme
front trench raids were carried out
and German dugouts were bombed.
The fact is established that the
British are holding the greater part
of the Sommer front now, the
French forces being released for
service elsewhere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Passengers Tell
Of Seeing Ship
Sunk by Diver
international News Service:

International News Service:
NEW YORK. Feb. 12.-Vivid de-
scription of the activities of Ger
man U-bOats in their campaign
OF ruthlessness were forthcoming
today from passengers of the Amer
lean liner Kroonland, who saw "A
Dutch freighter sunk by sub
marine.
The officers of the American liner
believe the ship sunk was the Ep-
silon. They told of sighting a mys-
FERROUS ship which they believe was
a submarine attended by a mother
ship.
The American liner New York
from Liverpool locked early today
after arriving in the outer harbor
late last night.
Passengers OF the American liner
ST. Louis have cancelled their sail
ing and have booked on the White
Star liner Cedric which leaves port
today for England. Five thousand
bags OF mail which were on board
the St Louis have been transferred
TO the Cedric.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
OSS OF BRITISH SHIP BRINGS SUB LIST Up TO 8
1 100 Investigations
Now Under Way

With the nation admittedly
not far removed from war. the
government today swung under
way two highly important econ
omic Investigations. The sub
jects under investigation have
both given the belIigerent coun-
tries of Europe serious concern
i'm the last two years, and have
been the subjects of much Iegis-
latiOn. They are:
IAN investigation into the
cost of living, principally food
stuffs, which. despite excellent
crops, has risen Sensationally
for two years. IL also Is declar-
ed to- gauge the supply.
2.-An investigation into the
alleged monopoly OF the news
print industry. resulting i'm ex-
cessively high prices and the
subsequent forcing out of bus
mess many small publishers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FLY AMERICAN FLAG
Stars and Stripes at Masthead Of
Every Interned Liner.
InternatI0nal News Service

International News Service
HOBOKEN. y. J.. Feb. 12.-Al-
though diplomatic relations between
Germany and America are broken.
the commanders Of the self-interned
German ships here are today paying
tribute 10 Abraham Lincoln
From the masthead Of every Ger
man liner the stars and stripes is
flying The Naterland. biggest OF
the Hamburg American liners, has
four American flags whipping the
breeze, one at each mast. At the en-
trance 10 the Hamburg American
pier there is a huge red. white and
blue banner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
HOTEL BURNS; IS
PERSONS PERISH
Spectators at Minneapolis
Battle Firemen When They
Fail to Bring Ladders.
InterLational News service:

International News Service:
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. r.
Firemen estimated today that 10
persons persisted in the blaze that
swept the Kenwood hotel, a three
story brick structure, shortly after
midnight. At least a dozen other
persons were reported missing.
With the mercury 10 degrees be-
low zero, squads of workers began
attacking the ice-coated ruins at
daybreak in an effort 10 recover
some of the bodies believed TO lie
beneath piles of debris
A battle between spectators and
the first firemen who reached the
burning hotel impeded the work of
rescue, according to Fire Chief
Ringer The spectators attacked
the first company TO arrive because
they brought no ladders. While fire
men and spectators struggled in the
snow and men and women were
leaping from the flaming building.
Police quelled the disturbance and
men began hosting long planks 10
upper windows. Down these, hot
guests slid to safety before a So g.,
fire company arrived with ladders.
Ernest d Stalker. proprietor, said
there were 20 guests in the hotel
but that many of them were tran
sients whose bodies probably can
never be identified
A woman who leaped 10 death
death with her night gown aflame,
was identified as Mrs. Lucille Squire.
Firemen believe bodies of most Of
the dead will be found beneath tons
of brick in the basement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
CONFERENCE is CALLED

international News Service
LONDON, Feb. 12.-COnsiderab BILE
importance was today attached TO
an Exchange telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam saying that a con-
ference is shortly 10 be held at
German great headquarters. II was
assumed that the council was call
ed by the kaiser to discuss German
American relations. especially the
submarine phase Of them. Among
those Syho viii attend are DR.. Beth
mann Hollweg. the imperial chan
cellor: DR.. Zimmerman. the foreign
secretary, and Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg. the German chief or
staff
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
WILL HONOR HEROINE
south Chicago To Attend Funeral OF
Irene Enderlein.
International News Service:

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Feb. u. - The entire
town of South Chicago will turn out
10 do honor TO the mem
DRY of Miss Irene Enderlein. 10
years old. who gave her life in a
vain effort to save that of her little
sister. Bertha. six years old when
their home was destroyed by fire
Saturday.
Business houses will close and
officials and prominent men and
women march behind the collins Of
the young woman and heT sister.
Miss Enderlein. surrounded by
flames and burned in her endeavors
TO save the child. told reScuerS
Never mind me. Get Bertha out"
Both died later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
sTEANLEK ARRnES

International News service
BALTIMORE. Md. Feb. 1-.-The
American steamship Rockingham
formerly the Nebraskau. arrived here
today from Liverpool having passed
safely through the submarine lu-
Tested waters OF England. The
Rockingham has had an adEentur-
Gus career. In May 1915. she was
torpedoed by German submarine
and arrived ar Liverpool with
gaping hole in her hull The inci-
dent threatened for a time to Jar
German-American relations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Japanese Bankers
Demand Security

Neus-T mes Special Service
TOKYO. Jan. 30. Cby mail % Ne"
York. Feb. I2D-The request OF the
Russian government for a loan or
500. 100000 which. If foated Will
be the largest ever put on the mar
ket in Japan. has been met by Jap
anese bankers with demands for Sc
curity
The Russian government replied
with the declaration that being one
OF the greatest powers in the world
and an ally OF Japan, she would not
be warranted in giving financial
guarantees. Russia said that. III the
loan is secured. II viii Doe used Tor
the purchase OF war supplies IN
Japan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
LINER on FIRE.

International News Service;
NEW YORK, Feb. 12.--Flre of q
mysterious origin broke ont in the
Holland American liner Noordam
here today and entrapped six men
in the coal bunkers one man was
killed and another is dying. Four
others were resusciatated by use Of
pulmotor
Dense smoke which poured from
the holds OF the ship prevented
rescue until flremen had arrived
with smoke helmets.
The Noordam Is dOcked ar pier
adjacent % those where "a number
of German and Austrian vessels are
laid NJ In Hoboken
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
REVOLUTION ENDS.

IaternatiOnaI News Service:
HAVANA, Feb. 12.-The revolu-
tionary troubles which began Sat
urday are considered as virtually
ended. according 10 statement is
sued by the Cuban government to-
day.
DR. Zayas. candidate for president
in last November's election. is re
ported 10 have disappeared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
STARTS NVESTIGA ALTON.

International News Service:
BERLIN, via Sayviile wireless,
Feb. 1.-THE German government
announced today through the over
seas News agency that il would in
vestigate reports that the German
submarine which sank the British
steamship Eavestone. fired on the
lifebOats
At the same time il was said that
no submarine Will fire upon lifeboats
in the barred zone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
PLAN NEM LINE.

international News service
SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Feb. T.
The Cunard line is 10 establish a
direct steamer liner between Lon
don and san Francisco by way Of
the Panama canal. The service will
be in operation within go days. II
will be started by freight ships and
followed. as soon As conditions per-
NIT, by passenger liners
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Vessel of 4.277 Tons Sailed
From Philadelphia Jan.
21-Interned Liner
is on Fire.
GREEK SHIP SUNK IN
LAS PALMAS HARB0R
Two Members of Crew Reach
New York and Report
LoSS-Oenmark is Hard
Hit by Blockade.
Tnterbational News Service

international News Service
LONDON. Feb. f2-The British
steamship Netherlee. 4277 tons has
been sunk in the barred zone by
German submarine.
The Netherlee sailed from Phil
adelphia on Jan. q. for Dunkirk.
The Netherlee was the S5th ship
reported sunk in the danger zone
around the British Isles since Ger
many's ruthless submarine war
went into effect on Feb. I. The total
tonnage Of the So ships is more
than $50 600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
READS ADDRESS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. y. - The
house suspended debate on the big
naval appropriations bill today TO
keep the 10Sth anniversary Of Lin
coins birthday with fitting eulogy
and with the reading of the Gettys-
burg address
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Fletcher Train to
Be Well Guarded

International News Service
LAREDO. Texas. Feb IA mil
itary train carrying number or
troops. arrived at \uevo Laredo
early today 10 convey the special
train which viii carry American
Am bassador Fletcher 10 Mexico City
following his arrival here tomor-
row. Extra precautions have been
taken TO safeguard the train against
attack by rebels.
Aboard the special train that
came 10 the border were - Next
can officials. personal representa-
tives OF Gen Carranza. They viii
meet Fletcher here tomorrow and
escort him 10 the capital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
.IURIST Is DEAD.
'al News Service .

InterhatiOnal News Service
CHICAGO. Feb 12.-Judge John
Gibbons. for "a years a judge on
the circuit bench in Chicago. IS
dead here today at the age OF 60.
He rendered many notable decisions
during his career on the bench. the
most notable being that which
abolished horse racing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
OFFICER DISMISSED.

WARRINGTON. Feb. Il. = Maj.
James r. Sans of the second Ken
lucky infantry. was today dismissed
from the army as a result of a court
martial at FL Paso. where he was
found guilty of conduct unbecoming
an officer and a gentleman.