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Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
Bad Luck Week for Levers.

{ Last week was bad luck week for the
ever family. In the early part OF the
week, Leon, the seven-year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Lever had the mis-
kortune to shoot himself through the
tfoot with pistol he had the misfort-
t,ne to shoot himself through the foot
with a pistol he had found under the
cushion of his fathers buggy. The
wound was very painful for several
iaours, but the little fellow is now doing
well.
I The latter part Of the same week,
Mrs. Ace Lever, the little boys grand
mother. who was accompanied by hel
laughter, Mrs. Joe Eiland, was consld
Srably bruised by being thrown from 6
Suggy, caused by the horse they were
= wing, running away down hill eas'
Macon. Both were badly bruised
nd Mrs. Lever was rendered uncon
S,ious and remained SO for more thar
4 hour. Both the ladies are now abl'
~ L.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
kufus Patty Shot and Negro
! Killed in Pistol Duel.

Last Satui day night, between 10 and
{ o'clock, Mr.. Rufus Patty, who clerks
sat the Valley for Mr.. Donohoo. was
shot while going along the road from
the store to his home, which is about
Smile distant. Mr.. Patty was in about
Zoo yards of his home, when shot was
E ed at him from the edge OF corn
Geld. The shot entered his right breast,
going through his lung and came out OF
lis back. 1t was very dark, but he i'm
mediately fired in the direction from
(Which the shot came, then walked to
sAegro cabin short distance away and
awoke the occupants, telling them ne
was shot and to 60 to Mr.. Donohoo's
Ind report it. He did not want to
ilarm his mother, Mrs. Fannie Patty.
Mr. Donahoo went after the wounded
iman in his car and brought him to his
home, then phoned for DR.. Lusk, and
lNr. Jim Patty. Mr.. Patty said ne had
returned the fire of the party who had
bhot at him, and after daylight they
went to the spot and found negro
hamed Tobe Edmones, dead with ashot
Through the heart and one through his
chin. Mr.. Patty had fired three times.
The negro had a pistol, 3S-calibre
Colts, grasped in his hand. He was
from Mr.. J. D. Todd's place near Prai-
Tie Point, and it is supposed he thought
Ar. Patty another negro with whom he
Aad had trouble.
{ Mr.. Patty, while seriously wounded,
has continued to improve, and is now
considered almost out of danger.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
SOCIAL DOlNcS

On Saturday afternoon Mrs. W. B,
Patty entertained in honor of Miss Car
melle Rogers, of Minter City. Five
hundred was enjoyed and the prizes
were presented to the honoree and Miss
Mary Emma Richardson. A lovely
plate lunch was served.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Annie Lou
Elkin entertained the Seven-Hand
Euchre Club No. II and other friends
in honor of her guest, Miss Rogers.
Misses Ray, Jones and Yates were
given prizes. A delicious ice course
was served.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Mr.. Will Walker tried very hard to
join the cavalry company under Capt.
Jack Holman. He employed a mana
ger for his farm and made every ar
rangement to leave, but on account of
his age, the recruiting officer that mus
tered in the company turned him down.
His prospects for a crop has improved
to such an extent in the past two
months or six weeks, he is now satis-
fed he can be more hero between the
cotton and corn rows than in the
trenches.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
w. T. sATTERWHITE, Manager
FOR SALE

One combination driving and saddle
horse, five years old
One saddle horse four years old.
One new open buggy
One new two-seated surrey.
One new 25f thinble wagon.
Three second-hal Wagons
One new cart
One old hack.
One Thomas seed drill.
One stalk cutter.
One disk harrow.
20 grade Jersey cows.
Is head beef cattle.
3 nice Jersey bulls. ready for use
Registered bred heifers and cows.
7-27.4t N. SCALES, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
NoTICETo CREDITORS.

In the Chancery Court Of Noxubee County, Mis-
sissippi.
The Estate Of Anderson Haynes No. 1858.
alias Tom Cherry, Deceased.
Letters Of Administration on said estate having
he.n on the gOth day of July 1917. granted to the
1ndersigned by Jno A. Tyson Chancery Clerk OF
said County Of Noxubee
All persons having claims against said estate
are required TO have same probated and registered
by said Clerk within one year from tins date
A failure for one year to probate and register
any claim will bar the same.
This 10Th day Of July. 1917.
MITCHELL BUCK.
Admr Of said Estate.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
CHURCHES
METHODIST

METHODIST
Preaching services IL a. m, and Sl5
p. m.
Epworth League 7:45 .. m.
Sunday school al GAS a. m.
Prayer meeting Sis p. m. Wednes-
day.
All are cordially invited.
BAPTIST
Percy Calvin BSrkley, Pastor
Sunday school 9;45 a. m.
There will Re no services at the Bap-
tist church Sunday, on account of the
services at The Methodist church.
CONCORD.
A protected meeting will commence
Sunday at Concord church by Rev. P.
c. Barkley of the Baptist church.;
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
FOR SALE.

Thirty head Of mules, various ages
Some extra good, big brood mares with
colts by their sides. A lot of good and
new up-to-date farming implements;
and registered short horn bull; also
pure apple vinegar.
Phone 2L1S Cedar Creek Line, X. r.
D.2. Macon Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
Prairie Social Circle Net.

Prairie Social Circle Met.
The Prairie Social Circle met on Tues
day evening. July Sd. at the pretty new
home of MIR. and Mrs. W. A. Cheatham.
Mr.. A. ]. Williams presided at the
business meeting and although those on
program were not present the topics on
farm, garden and poultry were dis
cussed, planting of fall gardens and
best crops for ensilage being especially
interesting.
The program committee for August
reported and the chairman appointed
Mesdames J. |. and j. B. Poindexter
and W. A. Cheatham as program COM
mittee for September. Then we all en-
joyed contest on the names of trees
and found how little we really knew of
them.
Delicious pink and white ice cream
and cake was served. Owing to the
rain quite number were unable to be
present. At the usual late hour all re-
turned to their homes declaring they
had spent a very pleasant evening.
The next meeting will be with Mr.
and Mrs. Glenn Hummer the first Tues
day in August.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Mr.. Richard Dare of the Noxubee Co.
Hardware Co., spent several days in
Pickens County visiting relatives. He
was accompanied by his young son,
Murphey, who had the misfortune to
have his arm broken while cranking his
fathers car in Carrolton. Mr., Dare
and several friends went on trip to
Birmingham. They returned to Macon
last Saturday afternoon.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
Death of Mrs. McLemore

Mrs Sallie Dowdle McLemore, wife
of Mr.. M. B. McLemore, died Wednes.
day morning at her home in Macon.
She had stroke of paralysis about a
week before her death. She was q
daughter of the late Sam'l Dowdle, 9
longtime resident of Brooksville. Be-
sides her husband she leaves five chill
dren, two married daughters, Mrs
Chas. Clark of Macon, and Mrs. Liv'
ingston of Columbus. Her remains
were buried Thursday at Soule Chape
cemetery after service at the church
by Rev. P. c. Barley.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Chancery Court Of Noxubee County MI
sissippi
The Estate Of l.. K. No Ao5a
Rhymes Deceased.
Letters Testamentary on said estate ha'in
hsen nm the nth day of July 1917. granted to tn .
Undersigned by Jno A. Tyson. Chancery Clerk o.
said County OF Noxubee.
All persons having CLAIMS agains' SAD estate
are required to have same probated and reEiH
by said Clerk within one year from this date
A failure for one year to probate and reg
anv claim will bar the same.
A"'s S'H sFf = '7''' r, L, RRyhN
Admr, q sad EiN
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Mrs. Sallie Murphey received tele-
gram this afternoon from her son, A.
G. Murphey, stating that the ambu-
lance corps, of which he is member
would leave the early part Of next
week for France.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Clay, Of Demop-
oils, Ala, came to Macon last Saturday,
bringing their year-old baby, and spent
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Cole. They came through the country
and found the roads very bad on account
Of the recent rains, from Pamela, Ala,
to Mcleod, nine miles east of Macon,
where they struck the rock road. The
country around Demopolis was devss-
tated even worse than this section by
the tropical storm and floods in July of
last year. This is due to the town
being situated on two rivers that got
out of their banks flooded large Sec
tion of country. Mr.. Clay says there
never has been such an agricultural
awakening and instead of cotton the
farmers in his section have large
acreage in alfalfa, corn. velvet and soy
beans, peas, ETC., and mills bave been
put up to put up mixed feeds, and these
products will be bought just as cotton
has been. Mr.. Clay is making state
wide reputation as a booster and build,
er, and with the exception of Mrs
Mathis, the noted woman farmer, il
probably the best known agriculturis'
and booster in Alabama.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
FOR SALE.
be up.

One Register of Merit solid coiored
h,I, ready for use. Grandson Cham
+; m m Ewing Fox out of 445-pound butter
t,w. Price Sl00. 49,,
e,S7.at' n. SCALES, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

I ost-Friday morning, July 20, tool box,
LUSt containing tools, between Allie
Swaun's and E. D, Cavett's. Finder Will
please notify E, D, Cavett, Route 2, Macon,
Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Enr caIo-One boys size (26) coaster brake
TUT Sdle bicycle; price very reasonable. Ed
Evnns
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
FOR RENT

Five room cottage, with all mod
an improvements, water, lights
bath, Terms reasonable. Conven-
iently located. Possession given
September lss. Phone or apply to
w. LOYLE SHANNON,
Executor Estate of w W. Shannon
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
NOTICETO CREDITORS.

NOTICE CREDITORS.
The Estate Of In the eChanceryCoutt
" w. shannon Of Noxuoee CountS'
deceased. Mississippi-No No. 4o52.
Letters Testnmcnt8ry on said estate having
be II on the 18th day OF July, 1911 grante
70 ,hc undersigned by Tno. A. Tyson, Chan
cery Clerk Of said County of Noxubee.
All persons having claims against said "a
tate are required TO have same probatcd an
registered by said Clerk within one yeariro
this date ,.
failure for one year to probate and regis
ter ary claim will bar the same.
This 18th day of July. 1917.
". LOYLE SHANNON.
Executor of said Estate.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Just received complete line of Well
Worth and Worth More waists 81. sc
and $500. PATTY Dry GooRs Co.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

To Clean Up Cooksville Cemetery.
All parties interested will please seud
belp to clean of the cemetery at Cooks
Vile on WednesdaG, August Sth.
B. C. ADAMS,
J. R. SPARKMAN
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

e.. Oont-One 5-room cottages. modern
TUT hSIt convenicnces two blocks from
town and school Write Mrs. 9, u. Dins'
more, West Point, Miss. 60 o. orrt street, or
John X Dinsnore, 9TH Co Traini " cam p
Logan II. Root, Little Rock, Ark.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27

Pure homemade Apple yiassar for sale. J.,
Q. Psipde1ssr, RsrRs, hl1.
Macon beacon., 1917-07-27
The Stork.

The Stork.
Ernest T., Jr, is the name of fine,
fine son, that arrived Monday morning
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. 7.
George.
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Death From Superstition,

A superstitious Buddhist caused a
mans death in Mura, Japan. A dealer
In clogs went mad. owing to money
troubles. His wife and his sister con-
suited a Buddhist. The ignorant de-
voice, believing that the man was pos
sessed by fox. advised them to take
him to Nose temple. In accordance
with the request of the mans relatives
the devotee took the lunatic to Nose
temple, where he threw him in a pool
beneath waterfall known as Shintaki,
holding him fast there with ropes. He
repeated the process for a few days,
Needless to say the lunatic's health
suffered considerably by this extraordi-
nary treatment. A few days later, at
about a. M, the zealot threw the
lunatic in the basin of the waterfall
as usual and left him there for q few
hours. Before he returned the man
died from exhaustion and cold,
Amazed at this result the ignorant BIZ
got buried the body in temple known
as Takusonji In the same village, and
made out that the lunatic had died
from sudden illness. The police,
however. heard of the affair and ar
rested the man.
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Sour Stomach.

This is mild form of indigestion.
1t is usually brought on by eating too
rapidly or to much, or of food not suit
ed to your digestive organs. Ii you
will eat slowly, masticate youI food
thoroughly, eat but little meat and
none at all for supper, you will more
tqan likely avoid the SOUL stomach
without taking any medicine whatever.
When you have sour stomach take one
of Chamberlain's Tablets to aid d.
gestion.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
sarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and In order TO cure il you must take in
.eTnai remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally. and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians In this country for years and Is
a regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. price T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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Sheriff Sale.


State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
18th judicial District Court.
j. w. McIlwain, Trustee, VS.. Claus
Foster and wife.
By virtue of a writ of seizure
issued out of the HI norable Thirteenth
judicial District Court and to me d.
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, directing ard commanding
me to seize and sell the property Of
defendant, have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the court house in Colfax, La, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales. on
SATURDAY, AUG. A, 1917.
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of defendant herein,
to-wit:
The Sc or of SW or, section IL,
township 8 north, range west.
Terms of sale Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, June %, 1917.
L. o. CLINTON,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
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Sheriff S. A. Kelly
Now Endorses It
High Texas Official Says He Feels
Like Different Man Since TAX
ing Tanlac

Hon. S. A. Kelly, of Odessa.
Texas, sheriff and tax collector
of Ector county, Is still another
prominent citizen who come for
waro with his unqualified en-
dorsement of Tanlac, the medi-
cine that is accomplishing such
surprising and gratifying results
throughout the south and west.
Sheriff Kelly not only stands
high in his own community but
his acquaintance and popularity
extend over a wide area of his
state. While on trip to Fort
Worth a few days ago he called
at Renfro's 7th street drug
store for more Tanlac and in re-
lating his experience with the
medicine, said:
Il have never paid much at
tention to patent medicines. In
fact, had very little faith in
any of them, but my wife has
been keeping up with the Tanlac
testimonials and l began taking
it more because she begged me
to than anything else. Well,
Pm mighty glad now l took it,
for the results have been fine
and there's nothing too good for
me to say for Tanlac. | had
been in a general rundown con-
dition for several months, had
no appetite and couldn't enjoy
any thing to eat and | also had
rheumatism and suffered with
severe rheumatic pains. My
back ached, my kidneys were
out of order and gave me a lot
of worry and inconvenience and
/ had that tired WORKOUT feeling
all the time. My liver was slug
gish, to, and / was bothered a
great deal with constipation and
headaches.
just needed general all
around building up and Tanlac
has certainly done that very
thing. / have taken only two
bottles and so far | have already
improved until / feel almost like
a different man. My appetite is
fine and | can eat just anything
/ want and what eat is giving
me punishment and strength.
My rheumatism is much better,
my kidneys don't bother me like
they did and my sleep is sound
and restful. My liver trouble is
much better. l am relieved of
constipation and headaches and
feel more active and energetic
than | have in months. Tanlac
has done me a world of good and
l am glad to recommend it to my |
friends and the public. |
Tanlac is sold in Colfax, ex-
clusively by Dixie Pharmacy, in
Selma by Selma Drug Co., in
Pollock by Pollock Drug Co., and
in Packton by E. M. Melton and
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Endorsed At Home
Such Proof as This Should Convince
Any COlfax Citizen.

Such Proof as This Should Convince
Any Colfax Citizen.
The public endorsement of local
citizen is the best proof that can be
produced. None better, none stronger
can be had. When a man comes for
ward and testifies to his fellow-citizens
and addresses his friends and neigh
bors, you may be sure he is thoroughly
convinced or he would not do SO. Tell
ing ones experience when it is for the
public good is an act of kindness that
should be appreciated. The following
statement given by resident of Col
fax adds one more to the many cases
of home endorsement which are being
published about Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read it.
F. B. Cole, proprietor barber shop,
Colfax, says: ''Doan's Kidney Pills
were SO highly recommended that
got box at the Dixie Drug Store and
began taking them. They lived up to
the claims made for them and brought
me great benefit. l consider Doan's
Kidney Pills fine for kidney troubles.
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan S
Kidney Pills = the same Mr.. Cole
recommends. Foster Milburn Compa-
ny, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
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400 Acres of Land for Sale.

The undersigned has 400 acres of land
for sale, near line of Rapides and Grant
parifhes. Two 4G-acre tracts, one forty
hill And with pine timber cut off, and
one forty with some hardwood timber
and showing of gravel. Half section,
800 acres in one body, hill and creek
bottom, old field, and some mixed tim
Der, some of it good land. This land
will be sold at bargain.
H. G. GOODWIN,
Colfax, La.
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Few medicines have met WIN more
favor or accomplished more good tnan
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrnoea
Remedy. John F. Jantzen, Delmeny'
Sask., says of it, Il have used Cnsm-
berlain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
nv self and in my family, and can
recommend it as being an exceptlonily
fine preparation.
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Notice.

Colfax. La, June %, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the next
regular examination for teachers will
be held at Colfax, La, July 30, 81, and
August /, 1917, for white applicants,
and August 2, and 4, 1917, for negro
applicants. All those desiring to take
the examination will please be on hand
at a. m, at which time the examina-
tion will open.
J. N. WARNER,
Superintendent.
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Do you get up at night? Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney and blad-
der troubles. Sanol gives relief in "a
hours from all backache and bladder
troubles. Sanol is guaranteed rem
edy. 35c and $l.00 a bottle at b e
drug store.
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Lost.

Lost.
One automobile non-skid Diamond
tire, size 34x4, with demountable rim,
pumped up and ready for use. Lost
between Tioga and Bagdad. Finder
please return to me and receive reward.
j. A. DEEM,
jy14-2r" Route 2, Colfax, La.
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House for Rent.

Seven room residence on corner lot
of one acre, with garden. outhouses,
plenty of water and abundant shade,
will be rented reasonable to desirable
tenant. For information apply at the
Chronicle office. ie23
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For Sale.

A number of high bred Buff Orping-
ton ROSTERS, Matched this spring and
all healthy and vigorous. Address Mrs.
C. ID. LaCroix, Colfax, La. jy7-2t
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disciplining the school when his
services are needed, and be an
advisor at any all times, assist
ing when necessary in settling
any trouble or differences that
may arise between the teacher
and patron and between the
teacher and pupil.
A. 1t shall be his duty to look
after the school property during
the time the school is not in ses-
sion as much so as when school
is in session, and before the open
ing of any school term he must
see to the needs of the house
and report to the parish superin-
tendent any repairs needed or
any equipment to be added.
5. 1t shall be his duty to assist
in every way possible to increase
the school revenue of his dis
trict so that the school children
may have the advantages of an
eight months term each year.
6. 1t shall be his duty to sign
all monthly reports made by the
school principal to the parish
superintendent or give his reason
in writing for not doing so.
Z. He shall at all times strive
for peace and harmony in the
school community, and be very
active in doing that which will
be for the betterment of the
educational interest of his school
district.
8. 1t shall become his duty to
see that all rules and regulations
adopted by the parish school
board, by which teachers are to
be governed while at work in
the parish. are observed by the
teachers.
9. He shall look after the COM
fort of the teachers and pupil,
the sanitary condition of the
school premises and houses and
make provisions for a sufficient
supply of good drinking water.
10. Any willful neglect on the
part of a local board member to
observe the several duties as
outlined will be sufficient grounds
for his removal from office and
some one else placed In his stead.
On motion of Mr.. Wall, duly
seconded by Mr.. Rambo and car
ried, the following budget of
revenues was adopted for the
year 1917. tO-wit:
Current school fund .............. $40, 500 90
High school appropriation ... 600 90
Agricultural school appropri-
alton ...... ...................... 400 90
Domestic science appropria-
ton ........................ 300 90
Int. on 10th section funds. 80. 1,26S 90
Tuition from other parishes 200 90
Police jury appropriation. II, 900 90
Poll taxes......... ................ 1000 90
Special school taxes .............. IS, 900 90
Total revenues for 1917 $50, 46S 90
A number of claims were ex-
amined and approved for pay
ment, and the president and Sec
rotary were authorized to draw
checks against the proper funds
and pay them.
The board adjourned to meet
on August A for the transaction
of general business to come be-
fore the body at that time.
j. H. MCNEELY,
j. N. WARNER, President.