The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06
PICKENS COUNTY

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During the past few weeks eroy
conditions have improved 70 such al
extent that the farmers are nor,
hopeful than during any period Of
the year. Showers continue 10 fal
about every week over the county
while some sections report a little toe
much for blowing young corn. While
the boil weevil is still operating in
the county the results from the
depredations are small and indications
are that a fair yield will be gath
cred.
Mr.. w. F. Fitzpatrick, of the State
Line, was among those transaeting
business in Carrollton the early part
of the past week.
Mr.. j. A. Pearson, one Of the coun-
TVS best citizens, who resides in the
Hebron section, was mingling with
friends IN CarrolltOn on Monday of
last week
The purchase of home in Column
bus by Mr.. H. p. Williams, who re-
sides in the Oak Ridge community,
indicates that this county will lose a
good citizen before the first of the
coming year. Mr.. Williams will prove
a valuable addition TO the citizenship
of Columbus as he has been a factor
in building up the community in
which he now resides and our people
reluctantly give up he and his es
/ Unable wife, but will be joined by
many friends in wishing for them
every success which life offers.
Hon. H. B. Curry spent several
days of last week i'm Birmingham,
where he attended the State Baptist
Sunday School Convention. He re-
turned to his home in Carrollton last
Saturday.
companied by their children, spent
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Campbell, ac-
several days of the past week at
their country home in the Pickens-
vile community.
Mr.. Heard Pridmore was a guest
in the home of his brother, Mr.. |
Frank Pridmore, during the past |
week, leaving Saturday for Tusca-
loosa on business.
A protracted meeting has been in
progress at the Presbyterian church !
in Reform this week, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Charles Hadden Ma
bers.
Mrs. VI. B. Curry, accompanied by
her son, Mr. Bonner Curry, and
daughters, Misses Esther and Edna
Earle Curry, and Miss Mildred Sto-
rey, attended the funeral of the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Curry in Northport, Friday. Many
g. IL L.. L.
with Mr. and Mrs. Curry in the
death of their only living child, 9TH
ers having passed on before. She
was bright little girl of seven
years and carried happiness wherever !
she went.
Miss Lillian Latham, of Tuscaloosa,
arrived Saturday afternoon for a
short stay with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. W. Latham.
DR.. +. p. Hill, a successful prac-
titioner of McShan, was transacting
business in Carrollton last Wednes- (
day.
Mr., c. n. Carpenter, of Palmetto
was among Carrolltons business Wis
TORS on Monday of last week.
Mr. George H. Lee, of Union Chap
e., was attending to business matters
Al the county seat last Wednesday.
Mr.. George Latham, after spending
Z few days in Carrollton with rela-
ives, returned last Tuesday to his
nome in Birmingham.
Congressman Will B. Bankhead is
advertising speaking dates for the
'ounty, which begins on the 5th and
will continue through the 8th. He
mas several appointments for each {
lay and will visit nearly every beat
n the county. His main line of !
hought for the addresses will be
n support of the League of Nations
md it is desired that large audiences
will greet him at each appointment. 9
Mr.. Eugene Young, of Pamela.
pent Tuesday Of the past week in
Aliceville, having motored over to
witness the ball game between Alice
lille and Livingston.
The writer had occasion one day
he past week to visit the Pine Grove
eighborhood and were treated royal
Y by our friend, Mr.. j. w. Bailey,
tho is conducting a mercantile bust
ess at that point and also devoting
large share of his time to farming.
lr. Bailey carried us over his crop,
'hich gives promise of an abundant
ield, all brought about by deep pillow
~ with a tractor, and is only an
violence of the value of such for the
lnds of this county. While Mr.. .
alley has a good crop there are =
Tiers who have nice prospects along
lie road. We know of no other sec 4
on of this county tina thas improved =
it'll the stride Of the Pine Grove I
.ction A few years ago but few
aople were to be found in the beat
1t today it is thickly settled and
le farmers who are using modern
ols for the cultivation of their
nds are doing fine and making mon d
:. There are several hustlers in the
o. trbn could