The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-17
MISSISSIPPI
EVENTS
Gatheredfr from All Cor
ners Of the State and
Told In Briefest Form

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counties in Mississippi, but interest OF
beekeepers had somehow begun to
wane. After hearing talks from Prof
H. w. Wilson Of University of Wis
oonsin and Frank C. Pellet, associate
editor of the American Bee Journal, 35
beekeepers Of Washington County met
to reorganize the Delta Beekeepers'
Association. Plans of the reorganiza-
ton were discussed and a committee
named to put the plans in form for
another meeting when the organiza-
tion will be perfected. The committee
named on organization is composed of
R. w. Mckee, Jr., and w. E. Elan of
Greenville; w. W. Worthington OF
Wayside, and A. J. Hill of Leland.
Pittsboro.-One of the most inter
esting events of the season is to be
celebrated at Vardaman, in this coun-
ty, Sept. 18th. 1t is the golden wed.
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Fergerson,
resident of that place, who for so years
have lived happily together in Calhoun
| County. They have reared large
family of excellent children, who
though living in several states, are
| gathered at the old homestead for the
ceremony. The affair will be held in
the Methodist Church at Vardaman and
there will be a big basket dinner serv-
ed on the grounds Of the church at the
noon hour.
some doubt as 20 whether it will be
| necessary to call the Legislature in
special session. The governor said that
he would probably have statement to
give out with reference to affairs at
the A. and NJ. College. One considera-
tion that is holding back his decision
as to the special session IS the heavy
cost of same under the new salary bill
which fixes pay of members at $40 per
day. The governor has no authority
to limit the duration of the session.
Charleston.-The remains Of George
Worsham, who died at Brest, France
Oct. %, 1918, nearly two years ago
was laid forest in New Hope cemetery
U. S. Gordon paid a fitting tribute to
the life and service of this noble young
| patriot who yielded up his life at the
call Of his country. The Charleston
chapter of the American Red GXss
and the American Legion wSH -
charge OF the bout.
! Corinth. Administrations are still be
Ing made into the mobbing Of the two
negroes alleged to have knocked James
| Whitahurst, guard of the chain gang,
! in the head with an axe, and render
ing him unconscious for several hours
| Prosecuting Attorney. Thomas John
| ston expresses the crime as one of dis
| grace to Alcorn county. He is SURE
someone Will be punished for this un
| lawful deed.
Calhoun City.-In recent contract
| Calhoun County has secured the ser
| ices of R. S. Mitchell for the county
| cooperative shipment industry for an
| other year. The work of Mr.. Mitchell
has been highly successful in this
county and his further services were
secured only at an advanced salary.
Hazelnurst-Tha Bank of Hazelhurst
has just put in modern burglar alarm
system and the Merchants & Planters
Bank will follow suit soon. The alarm
| has the usual wildcat whistling noise
! and if a burglar ever decides to try il
out he will alarm the townsmen, Tor
there is no other noise here like it.
Meridian Meridian was host to
hundred sof out-of-towp Scottish Rite
Masons and Shriners when The Scottish
Rite bodies convened here for q three
day reunion this week, followed BY the
Hamasa Temple Shrine ceremonial
Hatties burg.-Dr. j, G. Haiues Of
Birmingham, Ala, one OF the best
known evangelists in the south, viii
hold a protracted meeting at the Main
Street Methodist Church beginning on
the first Sunday in October
Hattiesburg.-The special election
for the issuance Of bonds in the
amount Of 100000 was carried by the
good road bond advocates by ma.
jority Of 100. The vote was small.
!
M6rid;an.-H. H. Weir, newly ap-
pointed receiver for the Meridian Dis
patch, says that the paper has survived
o financial crisis and would not be
suspended.
Burnsville.-J. w. Whitaker, w. L
McMasters and Mark Wigginton were
elected commissioners for the Yellow
Creek Drainage District.
Prentiss.-Circuit court, which has
been in session here adjourned.
Okolona.-Ckolona is in the midst of
reviYals. Dr.. Johnson, synodical
evangelist of Mariana, Ark, conduct.
ed series of services at the Presby-
terian Church, receiving 10 additions
to the church. So pleased were the
people with Dr.. Johnson that a call