The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-11-28
MISSISSIPPI
BRIEFLY TOLD EVENTS
OF THE STATE

the death of his adopted daughter, Miss
Eleanor Kern, Red Cross nurse, who
died and was buried in England, in
stead of France, as was first believed
by her family. The letter of the Red
Cross official says Miss Kiern died in
the United States military hospital, at
Portsmouth. The burial took place in
the military cemetery of Mohn Hill,
about two miles east of the historical
city of Winchester The committal
services were conducted by the Rev.
McGuigan, chaplain of the United
States army, and with full military
honors.
Biloxi.-Sergt. Edward w. Wolcott,
former Biloxi resident, who joined the
United States forces and soon became
. member of the Rainbow Division,
died as result of spinal meningitis In
France after going through the fiercest
battle of the world war. In July, Aug
ust and September, Sergt. Wolcott was
on the firing line with the Rainbow Di-
vision. The brave soldier had been
commended on several occasions for
his gallantry. He Is survived by
mother and father, besides other rela-
tives in this city and Mobile.
Jacksonville teacher shortage In
Mississippi will be revealed to some
extent soon by the release Of many
competent male teachers from the
81, 1, oi~
ices of these men should write at once
to the state department Of education
in this city. This information is from
an official announcement by Prof. w.
F. Bond, state superintendent of educa-
tion.
Biloxi. C. Dobbins, wife and child
Of Los Angeles, California, reached
here after having travelled II 900 miles
by automobile through thirteen states.
The party was hauled for three miles
by mule team between Baton Rouge
and New ORLEANS to escape being
swamped in mud They are enroute to
New York, returning to California an
other route.
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Winona,-Dr. J. w. Barksdale, who
volunteered his services when the
United States became involved in the
world war; has been promoted to lieu
tenant colonel. He has also been ap-
pointed chief surgeon of the hospital
center where he is stationed in France.
Col. Barksdale was at the head of the
Winona infirmary when he went to
war.
Jackson.-Dr. Hastings Hart, one Of
the best known child welfare workers
in the United States, will make an ex-
haustive investigation Of the states
charitable institutions In the immedi-
ate future, according to an announce
ment here. DR.. Hart was one of the
chief speakers at the convention of
the confederated clubwomen last week.
Senatobia.-!Tate county has more
than subscribed its quota in the united
war work drive. The county's quota
was $4,000 and the committees report
this amount oversubscribed. There
were no speeches made in tho county
by home talent or foreign speakers,
the people seeming to realize it was
their duty to give and responded freely.
Natchez.-B. F. Martin, secretary OF
the Natchez chamber of commerce, is
in Cincinnati and it is expected that he
will obtain definite information as to
the Cincinnati Reds coming to Natchez
for winter training. According to news
received here Natchez is being favora-
bly, considered by August Hermann,
president of the club.
Jackson.-Schools in Mississippi will
honor Great Britain for the wonderful
work that nation has done in the great
war with special exercises on either
Friday, December 6, or Saturday, the
7th according to announcement by
Professor W. F. Bond, state superin-
tendent of education.
Northumberland who accept the
offer now made by the navy will re-
ceive a course of training which will
fit them for responsible work in the
navy, during the period Of their enroll
ment or enlistment and, after their
discharge, make them eligible for
splendid positions in civil life. Navy
trained men are always in demand ev-
erywhere. An honorable discharge
from the navy Is the highest recon-
mendation a mechanic can have. only
skilled men are now being taken for
naval service.
This is splendid opportunity for an
ambitions man, who desires 70 improve
his technical knowledge and 5es some
thing. Of the world. Application can
be made at the navy mobilization sta
tion, Meridian, Miss
Meridian-Every arrengement is be-
ing made for the Baptist state conven'
ton which meets here on November
2S, 27 and 2S.