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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
Baptist Sunday School
Picnic at Fair River

| The second big annual picnic of the
week was that of the Brookhaven Bap-
tist Sunday School which was held or
Thursday at Fair River where the cool
shades and limpid waters of that pleas
ant place for picnics have made it ia
nous.
About nine o'clock many children OF
the Baptist Sunday School in their anx-
iety to make the hours as long as pos
sible were taking hasty steps toward
| the Baptist Church where they were to
make their departure at ten, via private
cars and trucks rendered by friends,
for the picnic grounds ten miles east
Large baskets whose presence aroused
the keen imagination of the happy by
ISLANDERS assembled with the crowd. A
second call for cars and trucks was
made as the number steadily grew from
an expected one hundred and fifty to
three or four hundred, young and old.
The cars came and the children with
them, scrambling, laughing and yelling.
almost unconsciously.
The motored vehicles left on sched-
uled time and by eleven-thirty all had
arrived at their destination. The SWIM
ming hole was filled with swimmers
who, with shoulders barred to the breez-
es, dared Old Sol to show his strength
and he did. But, nevertheless, the cold,
clear stream furnished temporary relief
for those Drawing its depths, and rising
to the surface ever and anon in all
their strength and vigor, enjoying the
freedom of all outdoors.
Swings had been erected and ropes
were taut the live-long day, while un-
der the trees nearby Mr.. Chester Byrne,
Superintendent of the Sunday School,
assisted by Messrs. Van Kees and Jesse
Loving, prepared and served red lem
onade with such acceptance that one
cup followed another in rapid succession
nearly all day.
Noon came. Then the disturbed wa
ters of the "ole swimmin' hole" once
more were peaceful and the swings in
their journeys back and forth paused
with ropes slackened as the crowd in
stinctively gathered not far away de-
lightedly witnessed the spreading of
large table cloths and the preparation
of all that means so much on picnic day
dinner. The large numbers moved
here and there as chicken pie, chocolate
cake, sandwiches, or other delectable
dish appealed more strongly to one than
to the other-but all moved. Appetites,
augmented by the swim or the freedom
of the holiday, acknowledged the sur
passing quality of everything provided
Brother J. A. Taylor of the Baptist
church, and Mrs. Taylor, were at all
times busily engaged in their kind and
gracious manner adding to the pleasure
and happiness of those with whom they
came in contact. And there were many
others whose names have been associa-
ted with Baptist picnics throughout
quarter of a century or more.
AS the day drew to a close old and
young alike reluctantly made their re-
turn. One little fellow voiced the SEN
timent of everyone present when he
said, Wish they'd have another one."
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

Some have been swimming twice a
day this summer and they are in fine
physical condition. This. should be
proof enough that swimming is bene-
fetal.
Physical Directors and doctors recon-
mend swimming as being one of the
best exercises.
Clean pool and Clean water, $4,000
gallons of water in the pool Fresh
water flows in every minute day and
night at the rate of $4,000 gallons a
day. This insures fresh water all the
time. Prices 10 and Is cents. Women
and girls 10 to IL m, and p. m. TO 7
p. m. Men and boys all other hours.
d. G. McLaurin, Sec.
This item should inspire further en-
thusiasm in Brookhaven's prospects for
Fairgrounds and a natatorium.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
Piano Recital by Pupils Of Mrs. o. B
Brown

On Thursday evening pupils of the
piano classes of Mrs. o. B. Brown, from
Bude and Brookhaven, appeared in piano
recital at the Hampton Auditorium in
the interest of the pleasure of relatives
and friends and the progress of the
young students.
The attractive and truly artistic stage
setting at once delighted the audience
upon entering the popular place of gath
ering. Mrs. w. H. Becker showed rare
taste and skill in adorning the big
stage the color scheme being tints of
yellow and brown as seen in black
eyed Susans" that shaded the foot
lights and in other lovely appointments
that pleased the eye.
The program with two exceptions
was given as published in Wednesdays
Leader and was excellently presented
by the dainty little maids and the one
brave and gifted boy, Homer Whiting
ton. who played Chopin's Polonaise in
A Flat with zeal and appreciation.
Among the larger girls, Bessie Gill
and her sister, La Rec, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Gill, former Brookhaven
residents, attracted special attention by
their excellent playing.
Elizabeth Brown, daughter of the
talented and efficient teacher, showed
rare talent and in the closing duett,
Liszt's Rhapsodie Hongroise No 2, with
La Rec Gill who We'd with her in tech
nique and expression. reached the eli
max of the program which closed with
that charming number.
Mamie Penn, of Brookhaven, executed
beautifully Gay Butterflies" Jane
Hurst played skillfully "Minuet A L.
Antique" and Elizabeth Finney gave
Godard's Second Valse" with fine ef-
feet.
The charming little visitors from
Bude delighted the audience with their
renditions.
Mrs. ]. H. Johnson and Miss Adele
McNair assisted with lovely voice and
violin number, respectively.
Mrs. Brown. the painstaking and gift
ed teacher, was cordially congratulated
on her accomplishment with the chill
dren who are her pride and pleasure in
her splendid service.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
johnson VIII Take His Fight Into Ev.
cry State That Opposed Him.

Lincoln, Neb., June 23.-Frank A.
Morrison, of Lincoln. manager for SEN
ator Hiram Johnson, Nebraska precon-
vention campaign, who recently charged
that "treachery and desertion of the del
egates from instructed states broke the
heart of the Johnson movement" today
made public personal note from the
Senator in which the latter said he de-
sired to take steps to hold up to de-
served public obloquy and scorn" those,
who, he said, ''broke faith" at Chica>
go.
Senator Johnson said he planned to
make this move in every state where
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
Protest WIN Undoubtedly be Sufficient
to stop Pardon OF POliceman's
Assauiter.

Hon. J. w. McNair has received let
ter from Governor Lee NJ Russell that
the protest from Mr.. McNair and Mr..
Wall will undoubtedly be all that is ne
cessary to stop the proposed pardon Of
Wilfred Hudson. the negro who cut Po-
hceman George James last year. The
letter of protest to the State Pardon
Board was published in Wednesdays
Leader.
From a reliable source The Leader
has it that there is scarcely name of
a Lincoln County man on the petition,
it seeming that those from outside the
county who desired Hudson's release,
were attempting to run 1t over the cit
izens here until former County Attor-
ney McNair and District Attorney H
v. Wall took a part in the affair.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
Low cut shoes at sacrifice
prices during our Big Sale
June 18th to July 3rd incIus-
i've. AyIward's.

subscriptions up to 1880. The City
Board has ordered a bond issue of not
less than $4,000. Voters have the pri-
vilege of petitioning against such an
issue. Should 20 per cent do so the
matter will be referred to the people in
an election. so per cent have petition
ed the Board for the purchase of site
for Fairgrounds and High School build
ing.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

The truck industry in Copiah attract
ed attention of visitors in Copiah Tues
day. The mammoth trucks loaded with
tomatoes and cabbage for the greater
part looked like Prosperity on wheels
and at every station the numberless
crates awaiting transportation were
sights worth seeing. 1t all looked like
good business.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

II may be true that you
have never needed a HospiatI,
and it may be that you never
viii, but are you living for
yourself aIone7
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

Mrs. J. @. Martin has been named
principal of the Shady Grove Consolida-
! ted School and Miss Matte Lou Jasper
assistant. This leaves one position yet
to be filled. County Superintendent Of
Education ], Q. Martin informs the Cou-
rier that all the school positions in
Copiah county. with two or three ex-
-ceptions. have now been hlled.-Hazle-
hurst Courier.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

Now don't forget the graduating ex-
ercises announced for next Wednesday
afternoon at $500 o'clock at the Meth
odist Church by the Kings Daughters.
Miss Sallie Applewhite will take her di-
ploma from the Hospital Training
School.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

Close the Hospital and the
cemeteries will grow. Which
is our greatest need, large
cemeteries or better hospit-
ais? And they both cost
money. I
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
County School Board to Meet.

There will be a meeting of the Coun.
ty School Board Thursday, July 1. This
will be the last meeting of the year
and all persons who may have any bust
ness before the Board are urged to come
before 1t.
L. RUSSELL ELLZEY, Supt.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
Notice.

To the Taxpayers of the City of
Brookhaven. Miss:
You are hereby notified that the mat
ter of the validation of $125, 100000 of
sewerage and drainage bonds for the
City of Brookhaven will come on for
hearing gefore the Chancellor at Brook
haven, Miss. on the Sth day of July
1920.
s. B. McNair. Chancery Clerk
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26
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! wELLnIAN NOTES. =

The farmers are very busy killing
boll-weevils while the cooks" are can
ming.
We regret to hear of the illness Of
little Woodrow Brister
Misses Pearl Cullins. Mary Brister
and aMrie Kelly enjoyed pleasant day
at Mallalieu Sunday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams of Union
neighborhood, visited Mr.. j. C. Stewart
Friday last
Singing convention at Wellman next
4th Sunday. Everybody come and have
a good time.
-"Freckles and Wrinkles"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

Little Watts Maddux is now fully re-
covered from injuries recently received
in an auto accident. Death seemed inn
minent for several days after the child
was taken to New Orleans. All are gra-
titled at Watseys fortunate escape.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

DR.. and Mrs. L. b. French and two
little boys, Eugene and Robert, left last
Wednesday for their home in Natchez
after a delightful visit in the French
home here. Mrs. French was shown
many social favors while in Brookha-
ven.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

the crime was done so that the people
may be protected in the future when
they express their choice for President" "
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

First--An Endorsement Of the Repub-
lican presidential nominee In the follow
ing language;- Harding is q straight
forward. bFpad-EuaEed, honorable WELL
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-06-26

BRIGHTEST. EEws1Esr AND BEST
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
LONNIE HILL MISSING

A press dispatch from Tampa,
Fla, a few days before Christmas
stated that Sergeant Lonnie Hill has
been drowned near that place, but
no particulars were given. The FAM
lily have made every effort to get
further particulars but have failed to
do so. 1t seems that Sergeant Hill,
who is a resident of this place, but
has been in the service for the past
three years, was going over to Tam
pa from Fort Dodge when the launch
in which he was making the trip cap
sized during a gale. The boat was
found next day about two miles from
shore but no trace of those who used
it could be found Sergeant Hill was
a native of Nincty-Six but was aAor-
ted by Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Sharn of
this place when a small boy. He
lived here until three year. ago when
he entered the service.-Honea Path
Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
GREAT BRITAIN FACING
UNPRECEDENTED TRADE

London, Jan. 2.-Great Britain
faces a year of unprecedent trade if
the nation can escape further labor
trouble and clear away transport
congestion, says a statement issued
today by the American chamber of
commerce.
American business men are urged
to invest in foreign securities and
enterprises in order to aid in the
balancing of exchange which now is
forcing Europeans out of American
markets.
The chamber of commerce says it
expects an early settlement of the
strike of molders which for fourteen
weeks has been "slowly strangling
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
ANDERSON SHERIFF
is UNDER CHARGE
OF MISCONDUCT

Anderson, S. C.,Jan. 3.-An order
to show cause why he. should not be
removed from office, based upon af-
fidavits charging him with both Off
cial and personal conduct, was SER
we'd today by direction of Governor
Cooper upon Sheriff j. Olin Sanders,
of Anderson county, the return to
the rule to be made January IL in
the office of the governor at Colum-
bia.
E. M. O'Bryant a former police
man, filed the complaint of miscon-
duct, an affidavit charges the sheriff
with having had criminal relations
with the deponant's wife, Another
affidavit by State Bank Examiner j..
H. Craig contains report of an eX-
animation of the records of the
sheriff's office and includes aflila-
Wits from a former deputy sheriff
and other office assistants as to al
legged Irregularities in the collection
of delinquent taxes and court fines
and the misappropriation of these
funds.
Sanders is appointee of Governor
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
MRS. VERM.LION WAS
MOTHER OF EIGHTEEN

Eighty-four years old, mother of
18 children all Of whom reached
maturity and IL of whom survive
her, Mrs. Harriet Vaughn Vermilioin
of Donalds, Abbeville county, drop
ped dead on Christmas day, accord
ing to news just received here. AL
though she and her husband both
were illiterate, they managed to
educate all their children, one son
being college professor and an
other minister.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
Another sad catastrophe is abol

Another sad catastrophe is 'abou:
to happen, if it has not already
happened-two professions are
about to give a dinner on the same
evening, which suggests to US that
there should be steering committee
to keep up with the dinner end of
setback, so that when a first class
player is fortunate enough to get
"invited out to spend the evening"
by two gentlemen he should not be
deprived of the pleasure of doing so
by any such unfortunate circum-
stances at the two dinners being on
the same evening.
Dick Sondley continues to be the
favorite in all races. He is unbeaten
and unbeatable. Neither bad luck nor
poor par, nerj, nor gummy cards can
keep him down.. He keeps a-coming
We discovered this sometime ago,
and President Roche informs u
that Dick has become convinced of it
himself. He convinced Jim Nc
MILAN and Corp. Kerr of the fact
Saturday night and says that if CID
man Roche knew enough about the
game to understand the science of it,
he would convince him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

An extra teachers examination
will be held in the Abbeyilc County
Court House Oh Saturday, January
10th, 1929. All who wish to teach
and draw public funds will please
come en- said date.
Examination 70 begin at Q 4. m.
". J. Evans,
Co. Supt. of Ed,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05
IN SETBAcKDoM.

!. Col. P. II. McCaslan, on the eve of
/: leaving for Florida, where he stated
before he will spend awhile among
the orange blossoms and pretty girls,
gave to twenty-four of his friends
fine turkey dinner at the Eureka
Hotel Friday evening, last. After
dinner several games of setback were
played which added to the pleasure
of the evening. Col. McCaslan was
playing in his best form him;elf, but
refused to win at his table because
he was soon to leave US, and wanted
everybody to have a pleasant time.
At the other tables some surprising
results were recorded. Major Fulp
won a game, as did Will Calvert,
while Corp. Kerr got away with a
tie. J.
All the players in the city wish
for Col. McCaslan pleasant stay in
Che land of the flowers, and when he
comes back to us after ''the weather
has broke" we promise to see that he
does not lose his standing in the
Greenville Street institution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

term of a predecessor who was duly
elected. The supreme court of South
Carolina ruled some years ago that
the governor is without authority to
revoke the commission of a sheriff
duly elected by the people, but mas
much as Sanders is an appointee of
the governor, the chief executive has
essayed to declare the office vacant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

wards the Eureka Hotel few days
ago. If you get g>oi chance you
might see Mrs. Taggart and find out
whether he spoke to her. 1t would
make a pleasant piece of news for
your paper if he has. If he has not
it is because he is so bashful that he
is afraid to do so, but Tommie is
game and you will hear from him.
Yours for business,
Patrick Roche,
President and best player of
The Hillbillies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

During the holidays Rev. Moffatt
Ross Flaxco invited the officers of
his church, including Me5srs. c. H
McMurray, R. N. Tiday, Ali Lyon
R. S. Ellis, and VIM. Greene to a
turkey dinner. Dr.. Loris j. Eristow,
j. Roddy Devlin and Il. Jack Press
ley were also invite guests. 7 he
dinner served was a regular setback
affair, Though the preacher did not
know it) except there was no set
back. Instead of the setback Jack
Fressly told a line of his finest
Jokes for the Entertainment of the
distinguished churchmen present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

Col. Walter Wilson,: and Major
Temple, Of Level Land who are in
terested in starting a Hillbilly Insti-
Sution in that section Of the coun-
ty,. were in the city last week to see
President Roche about a charter.
They had heard so much about Corp.
Kerr as a fine player (they had been
talking to him) they decided to stay
over for an evening and see him
bitch a game. Though themselves
tired and wonout they played si'e
Corp. to a standstill as it leaked out
after several days silence on his
part. Col. Wilson expects to have his
: institution running shortly and
wants to play some Of "the more
Professional players about the city
he tells us, as the team against which
re went up the other evening did not
interest him much.
President Roche says he will soon
issue a charter to the Level Lane
H;ubillies, and will incorporate in I
the privilege Of giving a big coun
.rv dinner at any time it suits PresI
dent wilson. He says that he will al
50 insert a plank in the charter tha
he, Col. Roche, need not "discharg'
face I'D" when he plays, but tina
President Wilson may enforce th'
Level Land rule against any playe'
who is not above suspicion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

the productivity of ship yards, rail
way work shops motor factories and
engineering establishments"
This labor tie-up is said to be the
only important one at present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-05

Col. Will Magill had some of the
older heads in the game out to din
ner at his country home Thursday
evening. Such old sports as Thomas
Thomson, Pat Roche, Jack Perrin,
Frank Nickles and Will Calvert were
there to enjoy the festivities with
Col. Magill, and they are hoping that
it will happen "agane".
We are all missing Col. Bob
Hunter this season. We hope that he
has introduced the game in Tennes-
see by this time, and that he is try.
ing out "project" every day or so
We have received the following
letter:
Office
| of
President of the Hillibillies
Grand Jury Room
Abbeville, S. c.,
Jan. Grd., 1920
Editor Press and Banner
City.
Dear Editor: Have you seen hov
cunning old man Thomson is look
ing these days? Every time anybod.
says anything about dinner h
kinder smiles and looks wise like oil
IBrer Rabbit. I saw him 60 over to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-15
STOCKS.

Heavy selling featured the early
half OF the week and stocks lost
ground sharply at many points along
the line. Call money turned some
what easier. but the movement was
deceptive as the weekend bank
statements did not show material
Improvement i'm the credit situation.
Encouraging reports of senate prog
ress with the peace treaty were more
than offset 10y the threat OF "A rail-
road strike. Railroad legislation i'm
congress made continued progress.
The remarkable increase i'm bookings
of the Steel corporation had a cheer
ing influence. Exchange did nothing
The trend was mixed
in Fridays active session. a sharp
upturn followed extreme weakness.
the latter due TO anxiety over the
railroad strike and accumulated
selling orders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-15
GRAIN.
(ChiCagO NIaFket.)

Corn broke sharply Monday de
spite receipts far below expectations
and the farmers apparent indispo-
sitiou TO sell Notice that cars un-
loaded at Chicago grain elevators
could not be used for shipment east
was the main cause. The financial
stringency and the position Of ex-
change retained their influence. on
Tuesday and Wednesday corn turn
ed steeply upward. owing TO the
,ightness Of receipts and fear Of
railroad strike. At many points
farmers ceased cIamoring for cars
even when arrangements had been
made 10 furnish them. and seemed
ontent to wait for higher prices
Producers obviously resent the re-
cent fall in values. The preference
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-15
GRAND VIEW.


Mrs Fred Luethjohun and daugh-
A.eEs. Leona and Violet were Tues
d7t- evening visitors ar the home of
Mr. and Mrs CLYDE Galeener.
Mrs. Edward KriIl and son Mich
olas spent sunday with her son.
Noah Kril and wife OF South Bend
ar. and Mrs. Samuel Bourbon Of
near Detroit Mich. are parents Of
a SON born recently. Mr.. and Mrs
Bourbon were former residents of
this place.
Ellsworth Ewers has returned 20
the home Of his brother. Tan Ewers
after visiting his parents. NIr. and
Mrs Thomas Ewers OF Cambridge
city. Ind
Mrs Charles Berry spent Monday
with Mrs Claud O'Donneu OF Ard
more.
Mrs. NJ =. Runyan. who has been
seriously 81. is reported improving
AR. aud Mrs. Edward Wilson were
guests Sunday at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Levi Doan OF South Bend.
Willard Krill has been honorably
discharged from the service no Fort
Sheridan. III. and is at the home
a. his parents. Mr.. and Mrs Edward
xiii He has been in the service
for the past is months
Mrs Clint Chriest Of South Bend
visited wednesday with her daugh-
ter Mrs Clyde Galeener.
Mr.. and Mrs q. r. Ransbottom
spent Thursday in South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-15
COTTON

Cotton futures oscillated under
varying reports OF exchange Liver
pool demand and the spot markets.
Figures indicated a marked advance
i'm January mill consumption over
December. Tuesdays market went
generally lower The proposed rail-
road strike caused SOME anxiety.
The close was lower Wednesday
again. Exports thus far have passed
'.000, 600 bales. The market opened
firm at the beginning of trade Fri
day. and continued the advance I'M
der favorable news from Liverpool.
better home demand. firmer ex-
change, and rains in portions Of the
belt