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Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Pleads Not Guilty

John King, arrested on Christmas night by Night Watchman Guy Phelps for drunkenness, pleaded not guilty at
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Ladies', Aid Meetino

The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega : tional church Will meet this afternoon at 2:30 instead of Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

weeks vacation for the Christmas holidays, the students were favored with a, short address and reading by Julius A. Goodwin. former normal student who was recently discharged from the navy and is now visiting for a few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. T. J. Goodwin in Tempe. MT. Goodwin is no wplaying part with B. H. Sothern. the noted Shakespear- can dramatist, and expects to leave the latter part of this week to join the company at Kansas City. His read ing of Poe's 'The Raven" before the student body at the normal yesterday morning was heartily received.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
AsssuTt Case Po.tponed.

charged with assault on George Peter son, scheduled yesterday morning be- fore Justice Newell, was postponed un- til tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. The defendants were present at the stated hour for their nearing but upon request of the plaintiffs attorney the case was postponed. The warrants for the Berger Brothers arrest were is sued Saturday at the order of George Peterson, a Mesa rancher living south east of town. who claims that they threatened to shoot him. The trouble, it is said, arose over the location of a ditch running between their adjoining farms.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
ADOPT LOAN BILL

PARIS, Dec. 29.- (Havas)-The chamber adopted the loan bill by vote of 491 to GA.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
K P fn Meek

The K. P.s ~xill meet tonight and there will be work in the first and second degrees.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
SAY BROTHER RECEIVED BONDS

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-Milton Ju- lofsky. broaher of Leo Julofsky, the brokers messenger arrested yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
shop Iifter Arrsstad

Francisco M Lopez. taken into cus- tody Saturday night for the theft of socks and other wearing apparel from the Toggery, was given a hearing be- fore Justice Newell yesterday morning. He pleaded guilty to the charge and secured his release from jail upon the payment of $10 fine and costs
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican. We will collect later Phone 4331
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

to tho ground. His head struck pro- truding object. A wound of several inches was cut just above the right eye, necessitating several stitches
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Junior Food Sale.

The Juniors of the Methodist Epis- Copal church are arranging for a cooked food sale to be held next Sat urday at the Stewart Realty office. The chairman of the Juniors requests that each member be prepared to fur nfsh at least one dish of edibles for the sale.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
RiexeIist la Injured

Jack Stewart. the ten-year- old son Of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Stewart, was quite seriously injured Sunday after noonN when. while bicycling with a boy friend, the two col1ided and he fell
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Arrested, Turned Loose

Alleging that he stole S30 in cash and other property from room in the hotel on Saturday night, the pro- prietor of the Commercial hotel yes terday morning caused the arrest of Juan Guadalupe. Guadalupe was placed in the jail and was released from custody again 1asts night when the hotel people failed to appear.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Hay Thief Released

Ramon Martinez, held in the Mesa jail since his conviction Saturday Of the theft of six bales of hay from the John Lewis ranch. effected his release yesterday upon the payment of a s15 fine placed and upon payment for the stolen hay.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Returns From San Diego

Phil Conley returned Sunday from San Diego, where he spent the Christ mas holidays. He spent yesterday in Mesa and expects to leave this morn ing for the Superior road camp, where he is employed.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Purchase Chocolate Shop

Purchase Chocolate Shop
 The Normal Chocolate Shop is now under a new management, having been purchased last week by Nuns & Dav- enport from Thurbur & Bennett. The new owners are recent arrivals in ths valley. having come from Davenport, Oklahoma.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

Addresses Student Body
 At the opening of the Tempe normal yesterday morning following the
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
From the Coast

Returns From the Coast John Curry of the Tempe Hardware company returned yesterday morning from Los Angeles, where he passed the Christmas holidays.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Death of Child

Death of Child Frederick L. Verney, the year old son of MT. and Mrs J. M- Verney, re- siding southeast of Mesa. died Sunday evening. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. Bishop Hay
 more of the Gilbert ward officiating.
 and interment was made in the Mesa cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30
Take Advantage of This Offer

THIS FREE DEMONSTRATION. But if you are ready to buy washer. and THE A-B-C WASHER PLEASES YOU, we are able and willing to make the terms so easy that you can practically pay for it with your regular laundry allowance. Call for your demonstratio TODAY.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

We have force of demonstrators who are paid salary to-take the A-B-C washing machine out to your house and do your weekly washing for you. WITHOUT COST TO It makes no difference whether or not you are ready to buy an electric washer. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO
Arizona republican., 1919-12-30

Are you the who, week after week, year after backaching and back-breaking wash ay drudgery Fl it, blistered scalded hands, sudssplas shed floors There is household duty that will take the joy out effectually efface the sunshine of omans dispost over hot wash tub Are you that oman? SOr you one of the thousands of omen who have of drudgery and slavery over forever far If you could only know what it means to have an A in your home, know that your washi ng white and sr ing the line before that day had ardy began, yor it brings to every owner.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24

Mr.. E. s. Jefferies, who died at
Greenwood plantation, the family
home, on July II, was born IN Jeifer7
son county, Aug, 21, 1912: His fam
lily moved to Greenwood plantation
in Claiborne county, in l845. Since
that time he lived on or near that
place until his death.
Mr.. Jefferies enlisted n the Fall-
view Rifles, Claiborne company lotn
Miss. Regiment, and later served with
the Oath Miss. Cavalry.
He was married to Miss Kate III
lett in 1854. He had eleven children,
nine Of whom are still living: lnese
are Mrs. p. S. Byrnes Of lnsmore
Mrs. w. l.. Baillio, Alexandra, La !,
Mrs. J. j. Mann, Pattison; Mrs; ). p p
Mcinnis, Buckatunna, Miss. ". 4
Jefferies, GreenvilIe; Nat, Jef[erl.es
Hattiesburg; Joe and Earl Jenerles
Of Greenwood plantation, Clal2orlns
Co., and Mrs. A c. Hutchlns, Gun
port.
Mr.. Jefferies was elected county
assessor and served his county 10
about sixteen years. He was also
candidate for sheriff at one time, Du
was defeated by a small vote
The family is among the pioneer
Of the county, and all were wealth. 7Il
prior to the ravages Of the Civil war
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TILLMAE

Last week was pretty and sunshiny
which the farmers enjoyed seeing.
Saturday was a very pretty day in
deed, and the Tillman folks and a
crowd from Red Lick had a picnic
near here. In the afternoon we had
a large ball game between Red Lick
and Tillman, in which Tillman defeat
ed Red Lick, the score being fourteen
to four in favor Of Tillman.
Mrs. w. NJ Russum and son Of
Russum spent the day with Mr.. w.
II. Russum Sunday.
Mr.. Hanson Rowan has two charm
ing young gentlemen of Jackson visit
ing him, the Masters Little.
We have a large number to attend
Sunday school now every Sunday af-
ternoon, and we have a nice Sunday
school. The people of this place are
looking forward to the meeting we
are to have in August, starting Tues
day after the second Sunday We are
to have Brother SCARBOROUGH Of Port
Gibson with us then.
Mrs. Shelby Of Hermanville spent
the week end with her daughter, Mrs.
r. D. Wade, last week.
Master Chambliss Calhoun Of Till
man has been visiting relatives in
Port Gibson the past week.
We had services here Sunday and
certainly had a fine sermon There
was an extra large congregation.
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IMPORTANT LETTER FROM
SUPERINTENDENT RUSSELL
willows, Miss, July 81. lglg.

HAAoW9t NAASa'y GUY 1At 1913.
To the Trustees and Patrons Of the
County Schools:
Your attention is hereby directed
to page 35 of the school law, Chap.
184, Sec. 1894, Hemingway's Code,
Laws Of 1916.
Al regular school district shall not
contain less than forty-five children,
except where too great distance or
impossible distractions would debar
children from school privileges, in
such eases the school board may, in
its discretion, establish a regular dis
trict containing not less than fifteen
educable children In places where
swamps, large streams, or other bo-
dies of water or marsh, not crossed by
loot bridges, render it impracticable
10 establish regular districts as a.
bove provided, the school board may
establish special districts for such
children as live in the forks OF bends
Of streams or other bodies fwater,
or who are prevented from attending
school by other impossible obstruc-
tion; provided that special district
shall not be established for less than
ten educable children"
If your school has fallen below the
requirements as designated, / suggest
that you come before the board on the
first Monday in August and show
cause why such school should not be
suspended.
Respectfully yours,
S. j. RUSSELL, Pres, Go. School
Board.
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cHARLEs RALsToN BYRNEs.

Charles Ralston Byrnes, a distin-
guished citizen and banker of Match
ez died suddenly while attending to
the affairs of his Fair Oaks planta-
tion, as was his usual custom, on Sat
urday, July 10. He belonged as much
to Claiborne county as to Adams
county, for he was born on Insmore
plantation December 4, 1851, in the
Choctaw Nation settlement. Soon af-
ter his birth his parents removed to
Belvidere plantation where he was
educated by private tutors and later
at st. Stephen Academy, Vicksburg.
"Marse Charlie1, as he was affec-
tionately known became a man early
during the Civil War having charge
Of the plantation, family and slaves,
while his father, Lieut.. Charles r.
Ryrnes, was fighting in the Confeder-
ate army These COURAGEOUS BOYS
were a. class known as "Little Con-
federates" that did so much to devel-
op the South in all lines Of endeavors
political, social and industrial
following the ruins of war and the
darkest days of reconstruction.
On reaching manhood, Mr.. Byrnes
opened up Shamrock plantation, this
county, noted for it bountiful crops
of cotton and corn. He responded to
the call Of the Democrats in the pol
itical revolution Of 1875, and served
as a picket guard during these trying
times III Claiborne county. He we'd
ded in 1882 Miss Helen Metcalfe, the
only daughter of the celebrated ply
sician, DR.. Orrick Metcalfe, of Match
ez.
Seeing wider fields for his talents,
he moved to Natchez in 1888, where
he engaged in the real estate busi-
ness. Promoting investment in south
EN- land, representing the Austin Cor
bin Banking Co. and managing the
largest cotton plantation in the world,
"Sunnyside", in Arkansas, for Austin
Corbin, and directing the fleets Of the
famous Anchor Line steamboats, from
Natchez, a pioneer in inviting cap
italists and home-seekefs to the south
and Mississippi. He published a
pamphlet, Opportunities in the
South" that attracted attention to
southwark.
In 1890 he engaged in a political
duel with Gen. w T. Martin for the
Office Of state senator from Adams
county, who was elected and his seat
was contested by him before the mis-
sissippi legislature He withdrew his
contest later. Mr. Byrnes became an
active candidate for mayor Of Match
ez against w. G. Benbrook, who has
held that office over a third of a CEN
tury.
Charles r. Byrnes served as presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
Natchez and other civic bodies. He
was at the time of his death vice.
president Of the Bank Of Commerce
and President Of the Peoples Savings
Bank of Natchez.
He leaves a devoted wife, a son,
DR., CharlesM Byrnes, famous nerve
specialist Of Baltimore, Mrs. K. NJ.
Eaifoar, wife Of Martin Balfour, a
banker Of Arizona,and Miss Helen NJ
Byrnes Of Natchez.
Charles Ralston Byrnes was faith
full churchman of the Episcopal
church, true friend Of humanity, and
a citizen that was worthy in the
community, but he was Cardinal New
mans true definition Of a gentleman,
Zone who never inficts pain"
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24

The church at Willows is enjoying
a revival this week, having begun last
Sunday Rev. A. j. Boyles, the pas
tor, is being assisted by Rev. J. o..
Ware Of Fayette. Two services are
being held daily.
Mr.. Boyles had just held a revival
at Hickory Ridge, Of which church he
is also pastor, the week before Rev.
4. A. Ferguson Of Hermanville as
sisted him in this revival. Much in
terest was manifested by the people
Of the neighborhood, and while there
were no accessions to the church there
was a general revival of the members.
On account Of the need Of work in
\ the crops, the attendance at the morn
ing services, but the building was un-
able to accommodate those were pres
ent at the night service
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
CLAIBORNE man SHOOTS
LIQUOR-CRAzED INTRUDER

One night recently at his home IN
Monroe, La, Mr.. A. A. Calender, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Calender Of
this county, was aroused by some one
attempting to force an entrance.
Thinking that burglar was trying
to make a haul, he got his gun and
called to know who was there. At
that time the intruder attempted to
force a screen window, and Mr.. Cal-
lender fred through the screen, the
whole load Of small shot entering the
right side Of the supposed burglar
1t developed later that the man was
suffering from alcoholism and was be-
inc treated at a local hotel. He had
i RaIlucination that he was being pus-
sued. No blame is attached to the
shooting, Mr.. Calender not even be-
ing arrested.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
SCOUTS ZONE HONE.

The Boy Scouts arrived about noon
Friday from their camp, hiking N
lust ahead of Scout Master Wells.
Contrary to expectations, the scouts
did not 20 to the Person place as tney
contemplated doing, but stooPpee g
the Pinywoods place eight mics from
town. ;,,
The boys had a great time, seeming
II aniov every moment Of their stay
They are tanned and otherwise snow s
fhat they went the way Of the scout
They passed the examination neess' s
sary to make them second class scouts
Prior to this outing they were ciaseeu
as tender-foot. In order 70 Ees plo; ~
s,eot;on - I'm Il was necessary to walk and
mn a mile in a given length Of time
no more nor less; ind hali-Inil. y J.
blazed trail in a given time; learn arm. :
signal; do erst-aid work, ana seRefa
other things.
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CHAS. H. M'COY OF COLUMBIA,
MISS, FOR STATE BANK
EXAMINER SOUTHERN DIST.
A Native Mississippian Wen qualified

A Native Mississippian Well QuaIfied.
My friends, as a qualified elector Of
the state. of Mississippi and as an
humble and faithful servant Of my
state, | take this as one Of the means
Of announcing my candidacy for State
Bank Examiner. | was born and
reared in the piney woods section Of
this state and am the only native
South Mississippian in the race. My
life has been spent here. Being a
native son Of the soil, sharing in your
fortunes and sympathizing with you
in your hardships, having the same
ideals and aspirations IN life, / feel
like / can come to my fellow South
Mississippians and ask your encour-
agement and support, in my first po-
litieal attempt
My opponent, Mr.. Love, is now SER
wing his second term as Bank Ex-
aminer and in this time has made APP
proximately $20,000.00 and his ex-
penses out Of the office. is this not
enough for one man? As a life long
democrat and firm believer IN. the
principles Of the Great Father Of Our
Country / beseech my fellow Missis-
sippians to uphold the precedent set
by him. Two terms," said Wash
ington, 'should be enough for any pa
triot."
My banking experience covers a
period Of ten years. Part Of this ex-
perience was gained in National Banks
and part in State Banks. ! have all
so mde a close study Of the Federal
Reserve Act and the Farm Loan Act.
Those who know me best will testify
to my qualifications.
appeal to my fellow South Missis-
sippians to uphold the hands Of a fell
low South Mississippian, who is well
qualified to hold the place, who is one
Of you by birth and blood; who has
been a worker all his life and needs
the place. On the other hand, Mr.
Love is now serving his second term
and has made nice fortune out Of
the Office. He is well fixed and does
not need it. Is it right and just to
give this place to one man always?
If you believe in Democracy, which
means give every man a chance, then
/ shall appreciate your support and
win serve you faithfully.
Yours truly,
CHAS. H. MCCOY.
ADVERTISEMENT
Equip your kitchen with ALUMI-
MUM WARE. Large assortment.
CLAIBORNE HARDWARE co.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
THE SPELLING BEE TONIGHT
PROMISES MUCH AMUSEMENT

Remember the spelling match to-
night, at the Public School Auditor
ium, at $3.50 o'clock come and enjoy
the fun. The following is list Of
the spoilers:
Team ~. M. Magruder, Captain
Spellers-Mrs. R. E.. Walne, DR.,
Rolfe Hunt, H. w. Wells, Mrs. 6. =
Walne, G. R. Wharton, Mrs. J. M.
Berry. Miss Addie Clark, j. M. Jones'
Mrs. M. w. Musgrove, Mrs. J. n
Brashear, Mrs. Byron Levy, Mrs. a.
Berger, r. R. Bearden, Miss Fannie
Nesmith, Mrs. N. c. Bearden, Edgar
Crisler, Miss Thelma Morehead, Miss
Vernon Hackett.
Team PR. D. Gage, Captain
Spellers-R. B. Anderson, Miss FL
la Brown, Mrs. H. H. Crisler, Miss
Mary Daniel, Miss Mary Heath, Mrs
G. p. Harwood, w. Y Hughes, ]. Nee.
Martin, r. w. Magruder, Miss Mary
Naasson. Miss Elizabeth Spencer, NJ
nj. Satterfield, j. M. Taylor, George
Walne, Mrs. II. w. Wells. Miss Ella
Williams, Miss Enfield Wharton, Miss
Lucy Morris, Mrs. Frank Pittman.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.
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there g Chamberlain.Hunt. i !

there to Chamberlain-Hunt. It IS
planned to make double driveway on
Churhc street, leaving the center with
q neutral strip Of about twenty feet.
This double driveway will extend to
the railroad
several years ago a government en-
glneer was brought here to inspect the
streets Of Port Gibson and give an
opinion on the advisability Of gravel
ling them. One thing he suggested
was that Church street be divided. He
said there wouldn't be a prettier street
anywhere if this was done.
1t is hoped that the proposition will
pc carried out as suggested, and that
the neutral strip have row Of trees
from the north end to the south end.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
BARLAND

Mrs. Bob Boren and son, Richard,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Thetford and family.
Miss Beatrice Thetford is visiting
relatives at Union Church.
Miss Cornelia Westrope will leave
this week for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Fl. v. Jordan, of McComb.
Our Mail Carrier, Mr. J. P. Martin,
has been in the hospital at Natchez.
We hope that he viii soon be on the
road TO recovery.
Mr. T. L. Rush was a recent visit
or in our midst.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. q. Mckay have re-
turned after a delightful visit in the
delta.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
JOHNSON CONVICTED.

Harry Johnson, charged with tne
,,,,,r,sar ~ his wife at Cedars last
'i,,,, 1,,ne ~ was convicted in the warren
co11ntv Z ,.rIei court last week and sentenced
- - '.as, se,:ve life term in the penitentiary
T,,e N slsin wife was a daughter ot Mr.
snS ~ MrsT q. McNair, for many years
,es;denfs .s.s; Of Port Gibson. Inc YER
siet of the jury gives general satls- salts
far4;on There seems to be no ques.
tom 81 the minds Of those VINO .,S:.l Keps !
',n mn With The trial that the ksiiine
cdgnld ~ n. have been prevented, ana tnat 1s
fhe murdered woman was noialns W. y,
.rssr ~ non non n al endeavor to protect ner-
MI J. McC. Martin Of Port Gibson
assisted IN the prcseeqNen'
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
Editor ReveiIle:

Editor Revellle.
have no one to boost me as my
latest opponent, hence beg a little
space.
AS to my "clean live spirit ] am
on the heath Of my fathers and the
blood in my veins flows from the same
ancestry with many others Of Clai-
borne citizens who are counted among
| the best. AS to needy character
istics simply invite comparison Of the
assessment rolls and bank accounts.
LAS to shelpless" condition, refer to
my oft blistered and bleeding knees
on which l work for a living. As to
my citizenship, refer to records Of the
tax collectors. As to efficiency point
to my past record as treasurer Of
1 Claiborne. As to integrity refer to
my daily associates-though am be-
reayed and left alone in the world,
Hive honorably and pay my debts as
the banks and merchants viii tell.
"Nuff sed"
| ] am like "nigger'sg dog, If he
gets crust wags his posterior In
thankful delight; If not, still loves his
master Public--I am Of no clan or
faction simply for JUD BOLLS.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZED

The Local Post Of the American
Legion has been organized here, and
the application for charter is being
held open for a few days longer TO
give any who wish to become charter
members time to submit their names.
Any one wishing to become a chart
er member viii please come in and
sign the application card before July
29th. After that date it will be too
late to become charter member, Dut
YOU can still become a member.
For further information commune
-''- - Al. BRISCOE,
~ nArrNTETN
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R. E. walne.
District Two.

R. f. Walne.
District Two.
Managers--John Ragland, w. j.
Pearson and J.. d. Wheeless; Bailiff-
B. E. Humphreys.
District Three
Managers-A. f. Harper, w. L. Nc
Cay and D. F Highlender; Bailiff-J,
T. Crawford
District Four.
Managers. l.. Torrey, e. H. Dun
ming and NOVEL; Shields; Bailiff-A.
E. Jones.
District Five.
Managers--N. c. Bearden, Osborne
Segrest and B. B. Nesmith; Bailiff-
]. c. Wilkinson, Jr.
There being no further business it
is ordered that the Executive Commit
tee adjourn until August 9Th, 1918,
at 8 o'clock A. M.
j. NJ. MAGRUDER, Sec'ty.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
Editor Reveille:

Editor keVelIIe.
There are few voters who consld-
er only the relative needs Of candi-
dates II such a feeling controls, why
not go to the county poor house and
FIJI all Of the Offices In my humle
Judgment, in soliciting men for pub.
lie Office the first consideration should
be, is he worthy second, has his life
reflected credit on the county, third,
is he a native Of the county he asks
fEvors Of? These considerations
should have consideration over all
else. If Mr.. Voter only wants to help
poor man, then go to your pocket
book and not ask the county to FIJI its
Offices simply because you feel sorry
| for a man. CLAlBOhNE-
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24

There are three doubtful names on
the poll books which are still to be
acted upon, and these may swell the
number to 799.
If every man in the county, other
wise qualified to vote, would pay his
tax as the law requires, the vote
would be much larger.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24
MONDAYS BALL GAME.

The st. Joseph, La., bah team de-
feated the Port Gibson nine Monday
by score of seven to three. The
game was pretty gooe, but ss;Git some ot
to run we'll. They are plucky, how
ever, and when they get back in train
ing are going to give the young a
fellows a hard battle.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24

Another Of the government trucks
will reach Claiborne county today. 1t
will go to the fourth district which is
soon to begin the building Of good
roads. Dist. / received its truck a.
bout ten days ago.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1919-07-24

MASON JARS and Kew Self-seal-
ing Tops same
CLAIBORNE HARDWARE co.