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The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

The charming hospitality Of the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Bowers
was beautifully extended on last Sat
urday evenig when they entertained
their guests and a few friends at din
ner. Cut flowers in graceful profusion
decorated the reception and dining
rooms, and the sparkle of vivacious
repartee and wit added their charm to
the loveliness of shaded lights, silver
and crystal of the perfectly appointed
table whereon was served the sump-
tuous course dinner. Participating in
the delightful evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bowers were: Mr.. and Mrs. James
L. Wright and two children of New
Orleans, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dick
insheets and little daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Jackson, Miss Elizabeth
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Pollock,
Mrs. C. V. Moore, Miss Olive Pollock,
Miss Stephanie Levert, Col. H. Archi-
bald Craycroft, Hon. ]. Randall Walk
er, Miss Cooper, Mr.. B. G. Boaz, Capt.
R. II. Bruce.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Miss Gladys Butterfly of Mobile spent
the week end here.
Mr.. j. w. Griffin and II. ". Wal
motored to Mobile Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Overstreet and
little daughter are leaving Friday fol
visit to friends in Geneva, Ala.
Miss Kate Brown, who is guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Dean in Pascagoula
spent several days here with friends
this week.
Mrs. C. M. Farley and Miss Sara
Farley were recent visitors to New
Orleans.
Miss Louise Cowan returned Friday
after a three weeks visit to Miss
Frau Dantzler in New Orleans.
Mrs. E. X CAN'T has returned from
a short visit to Montgomery.
Mr.. Mary Browning of Lexington
KY, arrived Monday, having been call
ed here by the serious illness of her
mother, Mrs. Head.
Miss Lottie Hyatt spent the week
end in Mobile with her sister, Mrs
Scott Denny.
Mrs. Rachel McInnis and Miss Mae
McInnis were visitors to Mobile Sat
urday.
w. B. Herring spent Sunday in New
Orleans with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. C. Herring, who are in the city for
medical treatment.
DIR. E. F. Colley is in New Orleans
this week attending the American
Dental Association.
Rev. Rufus Becht filled the pulpit
of the Baptist church in Mt. Olive Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Bowen and
Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Fitzner motored
to Gulfport for the day Sunday.
Mr. Tom Cause of Hammond is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Cause. Mr. Cause is recuperating
from a protracted illness of typhoid
fever.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
ALLEGED MURDERERs CAPTURED

Three young men, giving their names
| as McCook, Miller and North, were
captured by Jackson county officers
Wednesday, charged with the murder
near Guliport shortly after midnight
Wednesday morning. The negro had
left with some parties for Lyman,
Miss, between IL and o'clock and his
body was found along the roadside
Wednesday morning. The ground
where the crime was committed was
saturated with blood and there were
eleven bullet holes in the negro's body
McCoOk was captured just outside the
city limits of Pascagoula Wednesday
afternoon at about 4:30 o'clock, police
officers Robbins and Golf making the
arrest The other two men were cap
tured just north of Ocean Springs
Wednesday night by Sheriff Cudabac,
Chief OF Police Ezell and deputy
sheriff from Harrison county. All
three men were turned over to Harri-
son county officers and carried to
Gulfport. McCook was unarmed, but
Miller and North both were armed
with automatic pistols. All three were
dressed in uniforms of the Naval
Training Station at Gulfport, although
McCook had on overalls over his uni
form.
The automobile in which they were
attempting to escape and for the pos
session of which they are presumed to
have murdered the negro, was found
Wednesday morning in a ditch near
the Money Farm, Ocean Springs.
McCook is said to have made a par
tial confession in which he stated that
he and his companions were drunk on
skinny" whiskey were running away
from the Naval Training Station and |
the actual crime Of killing the negro |
by Miller and North Be-
ing an unwilling witness to the MUIR
der and fearing for his own life he sue
ceeded in giving IN companions the
slip after the car was ditched. All |
three young men are apparently about
81 to 23 years of age.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

On last Saturday afternoon little
Marguerite Bruce celebrated her tentf
birthday by giving party to her little
schoolmates and friends. The little
folks thoroughly enjoyed the after
noon by playing games, etc. The
most interesting was the prize game
which happened to be tie between
little Annie Kell and Bobby Peterson
to decide they drew straws and Bobby
was the fortunate winner. Little Caro-.
line Schliesser was presented with
the BOBBY prize. At the close Of the
evening the little hostess led her com.
panions into the dining room which
had been decorated for the occasion,
where table laden with good things
awaited them. The center piece was
a birthday cake ablaze with ten tiny
candles. The little folks had happy
time and enjoyed the dainty refresh
ments served to them.
Marguerite was made very happy
by each little guest presenting her
with lovely gift, and wishing her
many happy returns.
A little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Augustus Frentz on Good
Friday. The little one is called Au-
gusta Glennon.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frentz, Jr., of
were the weekend guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Frentz on Jackson avenue.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
ODD FELLOWS
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Next Monday, April 26, will be the
1O1st Anniversary of the founding of
the order of Odd Fellows, and the
members of Pascagoula Lodge No. As
are going to celebrate the occasion
in fitting manner. The ladge will
meet as usual at 8 o'clock on Tuesday
evening, when class of seven candi-
dates will be given the third degree,
and other business of the lodge trans
acted. Afterward there will be the an
niversary celebration as laid down by
the Grand Lodge. At the conclusion
OF all the ceremonies the members
present will spend an hour or so in
smoker at which refreshments will
be served and general get-together
meeting enjoyed. All the members of
the lodge, as well as visiting brethren
are invited and requested to attend.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
ESCATAWPA NOTES.

Messrs n. h. Cunningham and Henry
CanHeld of Lyman spent Sunday with
their family here
Mrs. w. p. Davis and daughter OF
Wilmer visited Mrs. Maude +. Davis
Saturday and Sunday.
MIR. G. N. Carter is a business Wis
itor to Basin and Lucedale this week
Miss Ina Ruble of Vancleave is the
guest OF Miss Stella Davis this week
Born last Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew Ehlers a bouncing baby boy.
Rev Bruce, evangelist of Missouri
is holding series of revival services
at the Baptist church this week.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
entertainment PLANNED.

A number of ladies connected with
the Red Cross are planning grand
musical and dramatic entertainment
for the 4th Of May, which promises to
be an enjoyable and successful social
event. 1t will be held in the Warfield
Theatre, and will be staged by home
talent exclusively. The Boy Scouts
and Campfire Girls will participate, as
well as some of the older persons
whose talents as entertainers are be-
yond question. There will be vocal
and instrumental music, drills, dances,
dramatic presentations, and other forms
of entertainment that go to make up
a lirst-class, old-fashioned concert
Further particulars will be announced
later.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
STILLGROWlEC.

The Pascagoula Coffee Co., of which
remarkable growth in it's few months
of existence. Beginning in a small
way by roasting and grinding coffee
for the retail trade only their product
has proved so popular that they have
prctically abandoned the retail field
and are now doing a large wholesale
business locally and in other coast
cities. They have just installed ai
new roaster with about four times the
capacity of the one with which they
began BUSINESS.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. j. II. Williamson and Mrs. r.
b. Kell We're the joint hostesses of a
large number Of mutual friends at a
delightful bridge party on last Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
kell, on Pascagoula street. Roses and
ferns decorated the reception and
dining rooms wherein were placed the
four tables for the players, and three
interesting games of auction were en-
joyed. The prize, an engraved glass
vase was won by Mrs. II. U. Canty,
and Mrs. Williamson and Mrs Kell,
assisted by Mrs. F. II. Lewis, served
the delicious refreshments, which con-
sisted of plate luncheon OF salad and
sandwiches, with pickles and olives
and iced tea. followed by ice cream
and cake.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr. and Mrs. William Buras, who
recently arrived from their former
home in Panama to visit her father
Mr.. John c. Davidson, were the honor
guests at delightful "spend the day.
party to Bayou Chicotte on last Sat
urday, when number of intimate
friends and relatives participated in
the delightful outing. The day was
spent in crabbig, fishing and bathing,
and delicious luncheon was prepared
and served on the green under the
shade of the great oaks near the
beach. Enjoying the pleasures of the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Buras were:
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Flechas, Mr.. J. C..
Davidson, Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Watts
and children, Mr. and Mrs. Armand
Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Walker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdy Walker and chill
dren and Miss Anais Walker.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
MANY DEAD in
Wake OF STORM
Series Of Destructive Tornadoes Visit
interior Of Mississippi and
Alabama.

The interior of Mississippi and Ala
bama were visited Tuesday by series
Of the most destructive tornadoes In
years. The known death list In Mis-
sissippi at latest reports was 145. Ala
bama reports about Sc killed and Ten
nessee and Georgia 8.
| The official list by counties in Mig
sissippi is as follows:
Lauderdale County-Meridian a.,
Runnels Bridge 3. Total H..
Neshoba County-Deemer, lumber
camp near Philadelphia, 49,
Monroe County Aberdeen 21h
Amory g. Total "a.
Alcorn County-Glen TO-
Jasper County-Bay Springs Z, Rose
Hill 6. Total Is.
Union Church-Ingomar 6, Baker s,
Keownville 3. Total IA.
Chickasaw County Egypt s.
Winston County-Clayton 5.
Oktibbeha County-Near Starkville
Z.
Clay County-Coun districts 10.
Estimated in outlaying districts from
reliable sources 20.
Total known dead 145.
Aid has been rushed to the stricken
districts by the Red Cross, and funds
for the storm sufferers are being raised
in various cities and towns of the
state. Pascagoula Chapter, A. r. c.,
has responded and substantial sum
of money has been raised here by pri-
vate subscription.
Mayors Proclamation
To the People of Pascagoula:
"The eastern section of our state
and the western section Of Alabama
have been visited by terrific cyclone,
leaving death and suffering in its wake.
MANY families have been left desti-
tute and are in want and In need of
immediate succor 1t behooves US as
Christian citizens to respond to the
call of our suffering fellowmen.
II therefore call upon the citizens Of
PascagOula to contribute to fund
which is proposed to be raised in Pas
cagoula at once for this purpose.
Il hereby apopint Mr.. McVea Young
treasurer of such fund and ask that
all parties send their contributions to
him as quickly as possible.
"A committee of the Red Cross has
been requested to cooperate in the
collection of this fund and will visit
every citizen that they possibly can
reach in the next two or three days.
In the meantime, it is desired that no
one wait for the committee but mail
their check to Mr.. Young as above
suggested.
Respectfully submitted,
'F. H. LEWIS, Mayor"
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
PRESS ASSOCIATION
TO MEET AT GULFPORT

The Mississippi Press Association
will meet at Gulfport the third week
in May and will spend an entire week
on the coast. An effort is on foot
locally to have the editors spend one
day of the week in Pascagoula, where
they can be made acquainted with the
advantages of Mississippis future
great port. The advantage from an ad-
vertising standpoint of visit from the
editors Of all sections of the state will
be enormous and this city should have
them by all means and make their
visit z memorable one.
A committee will be appointed in the
near future to solicit funds and arrange
an entertainments program.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

The Elks Bridge Club was delight
fully entertained on Wednesday after
noon in the lovely assembly room of
the Elks Home, with Miss Grace Denny
as hostess for the day. Four tables
were arranged for the players, and
following the three interesting games
OF auction, plate luncheon of sand
wiches, stuffed eggs, pickles and cof-
fee was served. Mrs. N. p. Emmitt
won. the club prize, a handome box of
stationery. Four new members, max
ing fifth table, were added to the
membership of this interesting club.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
PORT NEWS NOTES.

Martin Turnbul to hold a celebration
in this port in commemOration OF thu
diamond jubilee Of foreign export com
merce of the Mississippi Sound Coast
Seventy-fve years ago the lumber
trade was opened with coastwise an(
Latin American ports and vessels Of
| 20 up to $500 net tons have sought
cargoes from the large and small saw
mills of the Pascagoula and Moss
! Point district. Before the establish
ment of the Gulf & Ship Island r. r
lumber material found a deep water
outlet to the Gulf of Mexico through
this harbor. The revival of the ex-
port lumber and timber business UNI
der big commercial influence promises
to give the port Of Pascagoula an i'm
petus and prestige that will revive
business on large scale. Mr.. Turn
bulls idea is to appoint a week during
the summer season for the assemblage
of the lumbermen of the entire North
west and Southern districts to open
natural gateway to Cuba, Porto Rico,
Haiti, Mexico and all British, French,
Spanish and other foreign island pos
sessions, via Pascagoula, Mississippis
permanent deep water port
The American schooner Delta, Capt.
C. Fl. Bruce in command, cleared Tues
day for another voyage to Vera Cruz,
Mexico. This home vessel is freight
ed with lumber from the L. N. Dantz-
ler Lumber Co.
The tug Edna, Capt. p Miller, came
Into port in the first part of the week
for tow of lumber
The American schooner C. w. Mills,
Capt. j. G. Ryan, entered this port
Sunday from Port au Spain, Trinidad,
B. W. l. The captain reports having
encountered heavy blow when off
the Bermuda Islands. Besides losing
the deck load of lumber, the large mo-
tor life-boat was torn from the davits
and the after top-mast carried away.
Mrs. Ryan and her four infant children
weathered the storm in real sea-faring
fashion. This vessel will undergo re-
pairs at the Gulf Ship Co.'s ship yard
on the Pascagoula river.
The American schooner Griffin in
cimmand of Capt. w. l.. Bodden, home |
ward bound from Havana Cuba, went
aground off the west end of Petit Bois,
Island during hazy weather Wednes-
day evening. The vessel is lying easy
and her owner, A. f. Dantzler of Moss |
Point, expects to have her floated |
sometime in the weekend. The tug
Laura having in tow the schooner
Delta, outward bound, made survey
Thursday of the Griffins position.
Capt. H. H. Cole port manager for
the L. N. Dantzler Co., will personally
the bringing of the schoon-
er into port.
The Cuban auxiliary schooner Ca
briel Palmer, $50 net tons, Capt. M.
Rivero, sailed from Havana, Cuba, for
this port in the mid-week. This vessel
will load a cargo of lumber for Cuba.
The U. S. dredge Pascagoula, Capt.
Adam Gaautier, is rapidly nearing the
finishing touches to her extensive re-
pairs. This dredge should be placed
in commission at an early date deep
enng the river channel.
Capt. August p. Bugge has resumed
his post on the Horn Island bar. Pilot
Bugge is one of the wide-awake sea-
guides of the port
The motor tug Echo will be placed
in commissiin shortly.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

DR.. E. p. Murdoch, dean of the Chi
cago Medical College, has been spend
ing a few days at his place near
Helena, where he is erecting a COM
Portable bungalow. The doctor is a
recognized authority on infectious dis
eases, surgeon of note, and was for
many years health commissioner of
the city Of Chicago. He is preparing
to retire from active work and has
selected the gulf coast country as the
home of his declining years.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
BISHOP-ARD

Eliuah A Bishop and Miss Elaine
Ard. both of Foley, Ala. on Saturday,
April 18th, at the Luthern parsonage
Rev. VIM. 'Tedig officiating.
Mrs. A. Burgendahl charmingly en-
tertained the Ladies Missionary So
ciety of the Presbyterian Church last
Saturday afternoon. About fourteen
of the members were present and after
the business meeting a delightful so
cial hour was spent during which ice
cream and cake was served the guests.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

mir. and Mrs. Robert Reinecke left
Wednesday for an extended automobile
tour of the country. They will go
down in Florida, thence up the Atlantic
coast, across by the the great lakes,
and thence out to Colorado for the
summer. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Allen
accompanied them as far as Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

The Overall Club is advertising a
mass meeting and parade for Satur-
day morning at II o'clock. The mem
bers are requested to assemble at the
recreation park in front of the court
house, where few short speeches will
be made, and then all are requested
to join. in an "Overall Parade" around
the business streets of the city If
practicable band of music will be on
hand to liven up the affair.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr., T. w. Miner and children,
Nancy and Thomas, of Richton motor
ed to Pascagoula Saturday for week.
end visit here with his family at the
home of Mrs. Miners father, w. M.
Denny, and returned on Monday with
his family, accompanied by Miss
Irene Denny, who will be their guest
for a short while.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Catherine, the lovely infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Miner was
christened on last Saturday afternoon
at Our Lady of Victories church, Rev.
Father B. O'Reilly officiating at the
impressive ceremony. The sponsors
were Miss Katherine Denny and Chan
cellor w. M. Denny, Jr.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

We understand that work of laying
the concrete on the Pascagoula-Moss
Point highway will begin Monday. The
contractors have been greatly handi-
capped by the shortage of railway cars
and inability to get material.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Hon. J. Randall Walker, of Naldosta,
Ga, and Col II. Archibald Craycroft, of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, were the
weekend guests of Capt. r. II. Bruce
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dickinsheets
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Bowers.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

MIR and Mrs. James l.. Wright and
two children of New Orleans, were
the guests of Capt. r. ii. Bruce and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dickinsheets
last Saturday and Sunday.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

MIR. Oliver Roshko of Shreveport is
visiting Hon. F. II. Lewis and family
hete. Young Roshko is employed by
the Sears-Roebuck Co., at its branch
store in Shreveport.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. Arthur Allen, grand patriarch
of the Encampment, |. o. o. F., of
Mississippi, leaves Saturday for Green
vile, where he goes to institute new
lodge of the order
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

After pleasant visit here with Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Pollock and their
daughters, Mrs. G. V. Moore and Miss
Olive Pollack, at their home on the
beach, Miss Stephanie Levert returned
Wednesday to her home at New Or
leans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. Geo. H. Niles, wife and children
of Shaugatuck, Mich, were in town a
few days this week en- route home
from Florida. Mr. Niles owns a place
near Three Rivers, this county.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. r. A. Farnsworth and her guest
Miss Matte Barbour and Miss Annie
Farnsworth of New Orleans were the
week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
b. Martin.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Rev. Father w. Ten Brinck returned
Friday to his home at Meridian after
brief visit here with Father B. O'Reil.
ly.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Miss Gladys Roselle returned Satur-
day to her home in Perry, Mo-, after a
two months visit to Mr. and Mrs. T
J. Roselle.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

After a residence in Pascagoula of
over two years, Mr.. Curtis Hegwood
returned the past week to his home
at Hattiesburg, where he expects to
reside permanently.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
TO The PUBLIC.

No hogs will be permitted within
the city limits of Pascagoula unless
owners comply with the stock and san
itary ordinances of the city.
L. e. cox,
Sanitary OFFICER.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
Sanitary OFFICER

FOR SALE-Maxwel car at a bar
gain. Apply Z. w. Hagan. near In
ternational Shipyard, or address P. o.
Box 492, Pascagoula, Miss.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Miss Matte Christy of Mobile was
the guest of Mrs. c. E. Seymour and
family last Sunday.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Miss Lois Seymour of Mobile spent
the week end here with her mother,
Mrs. c. z. Seymour
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23
MOTHERS,

See our Little Boy Slip-Over Romp-
ers. the practical everyday garment.
$3.50 and $500. Anderson-seay Co.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Let J. c. Woitman & Co, figure on
that plumbing job. Prices reasonable
and all work guaranteed. Phone 20.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Miss Rita johnson returned Tues
day from a short visit to relatives in
Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. p. II. Rodrigue was a business
visitor to New Orleans the forepart of
the week.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

FOR SALE-New' Singer sewing
machine. Cheap. Call for Mrs. Burns,
Pascagoula Hotel.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. ]. H. Buffet and infant son re-
turned this week from a brief visit
with relatives in Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs, N. W. Alley and daughters,
Misses Alette and Odette. spent Sat
urlay in New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. ]. ]. Tomasich left Monday for
Ashville, N. c., to spend the summer
months.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Let J. c. Woitman & Co. figure on
that plumbing job. Prices reasonable
and all work guaranteed. Phone 20.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

FOR SALE-Ford Touring Car, 1918
model. Price $500. cash or terms. Ad-
dress Ford" care Chronicle.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. Clifford johnson spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends at Hatties-
burg.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. w. Cole and Mrs. M. Tarkel
are visiting relatives in New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. W j. Morris and son James
spent Saturday in New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mr.. John o'Donohue Of Biloxi visit
ed relatives here Tuesday.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mrs. Frank Canty left Sunday for a
visit to her parents at Biloxi.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-04-23

Mayor F. II. Lewis visited Mobile
Monday.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-12

about me where I've been and
what I've done is in that box.
It's everything :. biography, and
history a.. and it's my gift to you,
too. But before you open it" He
had to pause to collect himself. "Pu
have to make an explanation" He
fought with 1t and found his lips
strangely sealed.
rs IT so very hard to maker" she
asked at length.
almost impossible :" He was
seeing black and red. Even IL "every-
body" had expected him to do this
thing Gas Angela had long since as
sured him) what reason did he have
to hope for pardon? "What would
you think" he asked. perilously. "of a
man who cared enough about you to
risk everything he had In the world
,.. not his valuables In the sense of
money :, hut all hh' ambitions for