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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
Excursions on Following Dates via NJ ORR.
Tickets will be on sale on following dates
by VI & o. Agents

Birmingham, Ala, May llth.l7th inclusive, tickets good
until June lSt. Kate round trp. Observation-Disclosures. .{6.55
To New Orleans, La, June Sd, lh and 9th, returning on or
before June 18th. Rate round trip ..... ........., $10S5
To Lincoln, Ill.,, and return May 1ith, 18th and 10th, 1917
returning on or before May 10Th. Fare round trip go. S25. 60
To New Orleans May nth to 18th returning May 3lst,
l9l'. houhu "Trip rare, ....,,. .So.3o
To Dallas, Texas, May 10Th to 18th and 18th, returning
June Sth, 1917. Round trip fare. 800. ........ -. .S22.90
To A. & NJ. College and Starkville June Sd to 9th, 18th
and 10Th, 18th and 25th, July I'd and 9th, 1917, good return.
ing July 23d, 1917. Rate to A, & NJ. College S155; to Stark.
To Nashville, Tenn, and return, June 18th, 10Th and 18th,
returning June Dist, 1917. Fare $l0.55
To Atlanta, Ga, June 18th to 18th inclusive, returning
June 25th, 1917. Round trip fare. .............. :. 1896
To Coden, Ala, May ~2oth,2lst, good returning May 3lst,
1917. fare........ .....'.t.''.'...' ..........@ioo
The M. & O. will sell tickests to Coden and Bayou La
Batre, La, the following dates May 9th and 2Sth, June Sd,
4th, 10th, 18th, II, 18Th. oath and 18th, July 1st and I'd, Sth
9th, 10Th and 10th, 22d and 23d, Doth and 30th, August 9th
and 9Th, 10Th and 9th, 10Th and Doth, 2Gth and 9th, Sept. I'd
and Sd, 9th and 10th, 10th and 18th, 2d end Oath, Both, oct.
LIST, 1917. Limited 10 days after date of sale. Fare -. 500
w. C.. McCULLAR, Agent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
Lonzy Roberts colored waived trial and

Lonzy Roberts colored waived trial and
was put under a bond of 5000 to await
action of the grand jury, on a charge
of assault on j. E. Chancellor and Joe
Misso. The trouble came up over a
COW that died in Mr.. Chancellor's pas
ture. The animal was the property of
of the negro woman, who sold the hide
to Chancellor, and she afterwards came
to the conclusion she had not been paid
enough for it and sent Roberts to the
field to skin it, and when the men above
mentioned went to the pasture they
found Roberts on the job. and he dis
puted their right with a butcherknife
to interfere and ran them out of the
pasture. Lonzy failed to make bond
and will remain in Jail to await action
of the grand jury, which meets in
August.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
RATE TO CODEN.

Effective May 9Th and 7th and May
18th and l4th, the M. &. r. R. Co., will
sell Round Trip Tickets to Coden and
Bayou LaBatre, Ala, limited to ten
days after date of sale, at Fare of ST. 90
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
TAKE NOTICE.

You can fish in the Eiland ponds by
paying for the privilege. Don't take
the liberty of trespassing on this prop
erty without first paying your fee of
50 tor one year.
p. II. HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
Notice to Bridge Contractors
No. 1858

4 No. 1858
, Sealed bids are invited to be filed with the I'M
Idersigned Clerk on or before Two o'clock p. m,
Eon Monday. the 4th day of June, 1917. for furnish
Inc the material for and constructing according
10 plans and specifications now on file in the
SChsncery Clerks office Of Noxubee County, Mis-
|sigsippi, the following:
4 wooden bridge over Poag Ditch on the War
saw and Cooksville Road. about / and u miles
west of Cooksville. Mississippi.
Said work to be completed within 80 days from
khs date of awarding the contract.
The contract will be let to the lowest bidder
Aybo must, during the meeting at which the con-
bret is awarded enter in4o formal contract and
irish bond, with sufficient %sureties. for the
nromnt. proper and efficient performance of the
rontract. in penalty not less the contract price
Erbe BOARD reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. 49, -,
pay JNO. A. TYSON. Ch'y OK.
Inv ERNEST D, HUNTER, Dep. Ch'y CPk,
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Vulcanizine Plant.

Mr.. ]. R. Dewitt has purchased and
installed in his tin shop in Macon a
first-class vulcanizing outfit and guar
antees to do as good work as can be
had in any city. AS every n knows
for who he has worked, he is not an
amateur in any work he does, and sat-
isfaction will be guaranteed on all tire
repairing. Give him a trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
Memorial Services.

There will be memorial services at
Yellow Creek church second Sunday in
May 13th) at ID O'Clock. No dinner.
GEO. Conn,
Roy WILLIAMS,
ELMO TRIPLETT,
Committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
FOR SALE.

Peanuts-100 bushels.
One Indian Motorcycle.
One Combination Thrasher-for oats,
peas, peanuts, sorghum and all
all small grain.
One Mccormick Binder.
One nice Surrey.
One Feather Bed.
THos. MCHENRY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
Picture Show Program
FOR THE WEEK
Beginning Monday, May IA
Pictures Start Every Night at $50 p. m.

MONDAY NIGHT
The FOX FEATURE Picture
OF DEVOTION
Featuring Robt. Mantell
TUESDAY NIGHT
The PARAMOUNT Picture
The WINNING of SALLY TEMPLE
Featuring Fanny Ward
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The METRO FEATURE Picture
THE END OF THE TOUR"
Featuring Lionel Barrymore
THURSDAY NIGHT
The PARAMOUNT Picture
ION
Featuring Mae Murray
FRIDAY NIGHT
No Pictures will be shown
on account of School
Commencement Exercises
SATURDAY NIGHT
The FOX FEATURE Picture
1.-THE BEAST"
Featuring George Walsh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-11
SOCIAL DOINGS.

A lovely affair rendered in honor of
Mesdames Wherry and Beard was the
miscellaneous shower given Tuesday
afternoon by the Needle Craft Club at
at the home of Mrs. h. P. Shannon.
A pink and white motif was artistically
carried out in the room thrown open
for the afternoon; pink and white roses
and other spring flowers being effect
lively arranged in vases and baskets.
At the close of the game, progressive
hearts, Frances Ellen Shannon brought
IN two pink baskets filled with many
beautiful gifts for the brides. A de-
licious ice course was served.
Mrs. James G. Horton entertained
most charmingly Thursday evening with
a dinner party in compliment of MIR.
and Mrs. Ernest Wherry and Mr., and
Mrs. James Linton Beard. A pink and
white motif was artistically carried out
IN the decorations of the living and
dining room. Pink Dorothy Perkins
roses were gracefully arranged in
wicker baskets and vases. Covers
for eight were laid on a large circular
table in the center of which was a pink
basket filled with pink Dorothy Perkins
roses and ferns and the places were
marked by pink roses. A six-course
dinner was faultlessly served.
The Cheerful Givers met Friday af-
ternoon with Miss Elizabeth Ferris.
After an interesting program, led by
the president. delicious refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. V. Rogers very de-
lightfully entertained thirty-two mem
bers and guests of the |. @. Club at
their country home on May 8th.
Miss Alice Bush entertained the
Auction Bridge Club and other friends
on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Hardin was hostess of
the Seven Hand Euchre Club No. II on
Thursday afternoon.
On Friday evening the Juniors of the
Macon High School will entertain the
Seniors at the home of Miss Ellenor
Shannon.
Mrs. Juniata Murphey entertained
the AS You Like 1t Club on Thursday
afternoon.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Men ought to attend the church to be
good and then they will be good for
something 1t Is fact that the wor-
shipping faculty is in man and is the
climax of his other faculties. The soul
must have God Men misunderstood
the spirit of the church. The work of
the church begins with the soul and its
needs. 1t is not to be criticised be
cause it does not do what various Sc
cuar organizations do. 1t Is neither a
charitable nor a secular educational in
stitution: it is a place of regeneration,
conversion. and eternal salvation. Re
move the church and its members from
the community and the community will
not be safe nor fit for common dog
church what they are dong for its sup
port and for the moral uplift OF the
community and you will get their
measure and the smallest part of a
twelve inch rule will be plenty large
enough to take it.
Get the church habit and be good for
something The doors of the friendly
homelike church are always open and
none Is ever a stranger In its services.
Next Sunday Bible study school at
9:I5; morning service at II. subject
Stewardship, and every member is
urged to be present Evening service
at 7:30, subject The Seventh Word
from the Cross. An intimation of I'm
mortality Special music at both
services. Pastor.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
ANCIENT RULER FARSIGHTEO
Built Wonderful Artificial Chan
mel 10 Divert River

ArahlStNn lies AT the head OF the
ing the Shnt-el-Arab. the great river
formed by the combined waters OF the
Tigris and Euphratas. the right bank
of which is in Turkish Arabia. Forty
miles above where IL flows into the
Persian gulf the Shat.el-Arab is joined
by the karun. and the town of Mo
hammerah stands nj the junction OF
the two rivers, the former clear,
green stream, the latter thick and red
In ancient times the karun flowed
into the guilt and part OF the river
still runs along the old channel but
the main stream has been diverted.
three miles above Mohammerah. into
an artificial channel known geograph-
ically AS the Haffar canal.
IL Is impossible even to make
guess M the date OF this wonderful
work, NOT even tradition remaining
OF the ruler whose farsightedness real
lied the enormous value and possibili
ties OF the waterways. Alexander the
txeat has been suggested. but appar-
emily for no other reason than that he
is u convenient and likely person to
credit with any ambitious enterprise
and that one OF his many AleXandrias
was built on the site OF the present
Nohammerah.-Wide World Magazine.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
Methodist Shop Talk.

|. Sunday School was good last Sun
day Attendance LA.
,. League attendance was 81.
3. Congregations We're large at both
hours for preaching. Sunday.
L. The pastor is called to Dallas.
Texas, next week to represent the Lit
tie Rock Conference at general meet
ing of the Educational Commission.
This Commission is presided over by
Bishop w. II. Gambler. of Atlanta,
Ga, and is the greatest educational
force in the church. Since its creation
by the General Conference less than
three years ago, it has founded two
universities which are worth more than
S.. 600, 900 at the present time. They
are the Southern Methodist University
of Dallas, Texas. of which Rev. J. l..
Cannon is Trustee, and Emory Uni
versity of Atlanta, Ga.
Pastor.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
In Memoriam.

Susan Elizabeth. daughter of Collin
Branch. Miss. Dec. Is, 1855, and
passed away at her home in Dermott,
Ark, March u. 1917: age 81 years, 3
months, and 6 days
She was educated in Memphis.
Tennessee. and fitted for her life of
service On Jan. %, 1875. she was
married to Mr. J. T. Crenshaw of this
place and Immediately settled here with
her husband for life. To this union
were born three sons, William Thomas,
Agnew Gardner, and George Adams.
and one daughter. Ruben Francna
Mrs. Crenshaw possessed many vlr-
tues and few faults. She made many
friends. and was slow to turn from any
of them. She made friends to last.
She loved home children, and husband
with a devotion that was always beau
tiful. She was a consistent member of
the NJ f. Church. South, the Sunday
School. the Woman Missionary Socie-
ty and the Epworth League.
She is survived by her husband,
daughter. Mrs. Ruben Francina Ed
wards. and one son, George Adams.
She also leaves one sister. Mrs. Kate
Morgan. oil Searcv. Ark, and two
brothers. Mr.. W. l. Adams. of Mem
phis. Tenn, and Mr., l.. ID. Adams, of
Searcy.
Her funeral service was conducted at
the Methodist Ccurch of Dermott
March -. 10y her pastor, Rev. }. l..
Cannon. who delivered the principal ad-
dress Rev. y {. benson of the Bap-
list church spoke in tenderness of her
life. Also Rev. W. A. Role. pastor of
the PRESBYTERIAN church. III a most
fitting manner brought tender greetings
of sympathy from his congregation to
the pastor of the Methodist church and
his congregation, and especially to the
afflicted family The congregation
was the largest Gt was said that ever
assembled at a memorial service IN
Dermott.
Under a bank of lovely flowers, laid
by tender hands. she sleeps in Der
mott city of the dead till some angel
calls. Peace be hers forever
J. l.. Cannon
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
Equal Suffrage Central
Committee Organized.

Miss Josephine Miller of Little Rock,
National Suffrage Organizer. spent
Tuesday in Dermott. and while here
assisted in the reorganization of the
Political Equality League. the new
form of organization being the result
of the changed conditions following the
granting of primary suffrage to women
The new organization ia known as
the Chieot County Equal Suffrage Cen
trail Committee and Will work in con
junction with the State Central Com
mlttee already organized with head
quarters in Little Rock Auxiliary or
CARNATIONS are to be formed in other
townships in the county, all of which
are 10 he represented on the County
Committee "a soon as the organization
can be perfected
The officers chosen 1T the meeting
Tuesday afternoon are as follows.
Chairman. Mrs NJ c Burleigh
LIST vice-chr. Mrs c L. st. John
2nd Mrs A. Prothro
Bird Mrs X. T. Stinson
Secretary. Mrs NJ Il Hanchey
Treasurer. Mrs. ID. kimpel
A meeting Of the committee Is TO be
held next Tuesday evening at ; clock
at the Hotel Dermott auditorium, and
every woman in Dermott is invited and
urged to be present
\ meeting of the State Central Com
mittee is to be held in Little Rock next
Tuesday. April Sd, at ten o clock Del
egates will be entertained. and every
member of the local committee who
can possibly do so is urged To attend
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
HAVE A FAD OF YOUR OWN
Everyone Needs Something to Bring
Thoughts Different From Those
of the Work a-Day World.

Have some sort of fad for the sake
of recreation. even IL II is nothing more
than making II collection of moths and
butterflies.
You need something To relieve your
mind something which will bring
thoughts different from those you must
have in the work -a-day struggle.
However do not become SO interest
ed in outside things that YOU en-
croach on the time necessary for sue
ceedng in your business.
In adopting fad. select something
light and restful not so deep ms To give
you brain flag; for choice. something
which will take you out into the open
air and give you exercise.
There Is nothing more beneficial To
most people than walking. Take hikes
into the country This is better done
with definite purpose. Go and get
back within given time; have n def
mite destination. Walk fast. Don't
lag
Study the birds In yerr locality
their names. haunts and modes OF liv-
irG.
Perhaps you get enough exercise
with Your daily grind of york. II
so. take up the study of some sub
ject which will improve .~,lr mind.
BRAIN work is just as necessary To
health as physical exercise
Follow the Gary system in your daily
life. II works out Well
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
w. M. S.

The Ladies of the Missionary Society
Of the Methodist church held a memo
rial service Monday afternoon in mem
ory of one Of their charter members,
Mrs. ! 7 Crenshaw.
Mrs. {. e. Henry conducted this ser
wee in very impressive WY. reading
the 18th chapter Of st John. empha.
sizing the lst and 18th verses. let
net Your heart be troubled ye believe
in God. believe also in me | will not
leave you eomfortless viii come To
you
Favorite songs We're sung. and Airs.
klmpei told OF the life of Mrs. tren.
shaw as a Missionary worker and how
they together organized the first So
ciety.
Her life "a friend to pastor and
family Was given by Mrs. }. l.. Can
non. as a neighbor and friend 10y Mrs.
Foster. Her life as a Christian vas
spoken of by Mrs. Larkin Smith. A
duet by Mrs. Frank F.tter and Miss
Leona Rayborn and the reading and
adoption of resolutions brought the
services To close. making each of us
realize that il Is blessing to live a
Christion. and To die the death of the
righteous
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29

Rev. &. V. Jones preached at Selma
Sunday.
Buy your new Easter hat today at
Cohen's.
Buy your Easter pair of shoes today
at Cohen :.
Mrs L. C. Smith is visiting her
mother in Lorenz. Miss.
Dr.. s. c. Coleman made profess
sional trip to Blissville Sunday.
The Cannon is still in progress at the
Knox St A. NJ f. Zion Church
Mrs Beatrice Dedman accompanied
Mr.. Dedman to McGehee Sunday.
Crochet threads. all colors and sizes.
The Novelty.
Rev Il. F. Scott and Rev l.. c.
Smith motored to McGehee Sunday.
BE sure to attend our Easter Sale
Cohen's
MISS ipld JOUllSOl I'll hbUtIoSe re-
turned home Tuesday after a visit here
with her sister. Mrs. King
Rev. ]. |. Johnson of Montrose filed
his monthly appointment here at st.
Paul Baptist Church Sunday.
Invitations are out for the wedding
of Miss Henrietta Reed and Mr. Ed
Buckhater, which is to take place at
her home next Sunday evening at sew
en- o clock.
Rev e. +. Anderson preached the
annual sermon for the knights of
Pythias and the Courts of Calanthia
Sunday The services We're held at
Hollands Chapel. and both lodges at
tended in a body.
Quite a number of Dermott friends
went to liurds Sunday To attend the
wedding of Miss Candace Doles to Mr..
{. H. Towns Rev y. W White of
this place performed the ceremony,
and Mrs. NJ J. Parker played the
wedding march
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
School Notes.
By V S.

Messrs Barnett and Stone. Misses
Foster, Rayborn and Anderson and
Mrs. Suber will leave Thursday morn
ing for Little Rock to be in attendance
at the State Teachers Association the
remainder of the week.
The preliminary contest in compost
ton was held in Miss Pugh > room Mon
day afternoon. Mary Briscoe, Ellyse
Johnson, Joe Duerson and Leonard
Evans were the competitors for the
honor of representing us at the big ).
+. A. l.. A. A. meet next month. The
distinction was carried off by Mary
Briscoe Some splendid work was done
by the contestants and they are to
be complimented on the character of
original work they are able to do.
The preliminary contest in piano was
held last night at the high school audi
forum. The participants in the con
test were Bessie Morris, Chrystine
Kennedy, Scottie Courtney and Helen
Blanks The young ladies' were greeted
by an appreciative audience and each
acquitted herself with credit TO herself
and her teacher The honor of repre-
senting us in the Meet was awarded to
Scottie Courtney
United States Senator Kirby has re
Gently sent the school three dozen pack
ages Of assorted garden seed. These
have been distributed among pupils
Interested in planting garden.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend to our numerous
friends our great appreciation for the
many kindnesses rendered during the
illness of our loved one. who has just
passed away; also for the many beauti-
full floral offerings received.
j. T. Crenshaw.
G.. A. Crenshaw,
Mrs Kate Morgan,
Mr. and Mrs Carl Edwards,
NJ f.. Edwards.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
righteous
RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions were adopt
ed Monday afternoon by the Woman =
Missionary Society.
WHEREAS. The Almighty Ruler of
the Universe has called one of our most
beloved members and ex-president by
removing from her earthly labors Mrs.
j. Thomas Crenshaw. be il
RESOLVED. That this society has
lost one of It's most useful. loyal and
influential members and her friends n
wise counsellor and cheerful com
panion and Toe il also
RESOLVED. That the removal of such
a life from our midst leaves a vacancy
that will be deeply realized Be it
further
RESOLVED. That with deep sympathy
for the bereaved relatives. we express
our hope that even so great loss To
US may be over ruled for good by Him
who doeth all things We'll. BE ii
further
RESOLVED. That these resolutions be
spread upon the record book of this so.
ciety, copy be sent the family and a
copy be furnished the Dermott News
for publication
Mrs. c. X. kirkpatrick,
{. G.. Henry.
J. l.. Cannon.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
AMONG COLORED PEOPLE

Items of interest among colored
people should be left at the Palace
Drug Store or at this office
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
Stockholders Meetings.

The stockholders of the Dermott
IN annual business meeting Routine
business was transacted. including the
appointment of O. a Franklin and H.
kimpei a. 4 committee 10 audit the
secretary : book, and the ELECTION Of
the Board Of Directors. At the con
clusion OF the meeting the directors
met ana elected officers as follows.
President. +. +. Barlow
Vice pres j y Bennett
Sec 'S=treas.. ". u Trotter
Attorney. j s Harris
\ meeting of the stockholders in the
new 500. 600 corporation. which Is to do
general furnishing business in Der
mott, vas held here yesterday. After
considerable discussion. an organizing
committee Was appointed and given
full power To complete the organiza-
ton including the choice of location
and the selection of 4 manager The
committee IS composed of DR.. +. f.
Barlow. J & Dishongh. c T Duke,
{. K Bates and " y Trotter
0ut-of=town stockholders who We're
here to attend the meeting were Y. J
Trotter. J. s Harris. ! +. piShoneh
and c I. Duke Of Monticello, and W
H. Roper of Collins
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29

l. Sunday School was good last Sun
~. Attendance Ia.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29
Dermott City Council

Mayor J. a. Bennett
Recorder. Chas. Crook
Treasurer G. \. Franklin
Marshal Ah Parrish
Aldermen Eli Dante, \ MeDer
mott ] G Hoffman. a Prothro. {
T. Dowden. \. { Blanks
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-03-29

All the conveniences of thoroughly
modern rooming house at the Chicot
Rooming House. If
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-05

at work today distributing copies of the address and it Is proposed to give every person who registers one.
 Over 800 Expected to Register.
 Estimates of the number of young men who will register here. today for military service runs as high as TOO, but more conservative observers claim that the total will not be much over 800. With this latter view First Seiectman John A. Gilbert coincides.
 An erroneous impression is held by many here that Kiliing1y will not have to furnish any men for the draft on account of having a military company. Coast Artillery corps. The fact that mand will in no way, however, exempt the town from having more of it's young men drafted.
 The enlistments in the national guard, of which the Thirteenth com- pany is a part is separate and dis tifict from the new army of 800 900 to be raised on the first call and kfl- lingly will have to furnish it's quota of young men for this new army the same as will other towns.
 Union No-Licersss Meeting.
 At a union service held at the Methodist church Sunday evening in the interest of no-license the address was delivered by Gustave T. Boch- meeting and proved of very special interest to all who attended.
 Has Nearly 7os Members.
 This week may bring the member ship Of the Thirteenth company up to the desired total of 109 men. The company held it's weekly drill Monday night and drill nights usually bring forth some recruits. Another squad will fill the company to the limit of 109, but more enlistments vii be made if possible, so as to guard against loss of the desired total by reason of any of the present enlisted men being dis charged on account of inability tQ pass the federal examination. It is believed by many that the Coast Ar ti1Iery corps will get a permanent as- signment to some coast battery, this being the branch of the service for which the command is especially trained