davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-12-17

the snow, snug and warm with a fire
inside their tent, but hints from their
big brothers about trench and dugout
life learned in the World war will
lead many to "dig in" and so defy
even the severest attacks of old
Boreas.
This new development in outdoor
adventure goes to prove that the Amer
lean boy is no mollycoddle. and IL
given his way selects vigorous and
even difficult tasks in scouting and
camp life. Scouting is looked upon
by scouts as an all-year-round game
for which no rain checks are ever
handed out. Most. everybody can go
camping in July. but only those who
nave camped the calendar through
know the choice thrills and genuine
sport that scouts have in store In
winter camping.
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order, since he would fainN break his
fast in the privacy of his stateroom.
And when the waiter came for the
order, such was Mr.. Wcbster's mental
perturbation that ham and eggs were
furthest from his thoughts. He or
dered a steak with French fried po-
tatoes.
John Stuart Webster passed rest
less night. Sleep came to him in hour
: ly i1stallments, from which he would
rouse to ask himself whether 1t was
worth while to continue to go through
the motions Of living, or alight at the
quented spot and there surrender to
outrageous fortune. 1t was altogether
damnable. In careless moment, Fate
had accorded him a glimpse of the
only woman he. had ever met and de-
sired to meet again-for Webster was
essentially a mans man, and his pro-
fession and environment had initiated
against his opportunities for meeting
extraordinary women; and extraordi-
nary women were the only kind that
could hope to challenge his serious at
tention. Fate had accorded him signal
opportunity for knightly combat in the
service of this extraordinary woman,
and In the absence of formal intro
duction, what man could desire finer
opportunity for getting acquainted II
only their meeting had but been de-
aged two weeks, ten days. weeki
Once free Of his ugly cocoon of rags
and wtiskers, the butterfly Webster
would not have hesitated one brief in
slant to- inform himself of that young
lady's address, following his summary
disposal OF her torme1tor.
But in all things there is limit,
and John Stuart Webster's right eye
constituted deadline beyond which.
as gentleman, he dared not venture;
so with heavy heart he bowed to
the Inevitable. Brilliant and mysteri-
Gus as a meteorite she had flashed
once across his horizon and was svae.
In the privacy Of his stateroom Web
ster had ham and eggs for breakfast.
He was lighting HE second cigar when
the porter knocked and entered With
u snvslopA
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-12-17

Noble birth IL one thing and q nice
soft political berth = anothaE.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-12-17
keep q light n the window
for your old Jaek-Pardner."

Cr6 BE coNrINUEpJ
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
CALLING FHR MIRA ON
A SOWM OF MARES

The Herald editor had letter from
a friend after adjournment of the re
cent state convention, which he at
tended as delegate. claiming it had
done well. A reply was written en-
dorsing the claim with the sole ex-
ception Of Ex-Governor Earl Brewer
as a delegate. Arguing from his rec
ord it was asserted in substance that
he was regarded as unworthy of po-
litical trust What is looked upon as
confirmation of this view has been
furnished by the Times Picayune staff
representative at the convention as
follows:
San Francisco, Calf, July 5.-Mis-
sissippi delegates have been lombard
ed with kilograms today wiring them
to support McAdoo. This results from
messages sent home by Earl Brewer,
who has tried to pull the delegation
to McAdoo. The leaders of the dele
cation are standing firm on Cox
The Associated Press thus paid trib-
ute to Brewers activities as a sower
of tares.
San Fracisco, Calf, July 5.-Form-
er Governor Brewer of Mississippi an
nounces that his delegation will vote
for McAdoo on the twenty fourth bal
lot.
Efforts of the former Governor to
put Mississippi in the McAdoo band
wagon-with the pay roll brigade
signally failed. But may it not be
claimed that 81 told you so."-Vicks-
burg Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
kOF@C8 no TAXPAYERS OF KOK,
UBWE COFTNTY

The personal assessment kDlls of
Noxubee 'ounty. Mississippi, for the
year 1920 was delivered to the Board
of Supervisors Of said county by the
Undersigned on July LIST, 1920, and is
now on file in the office of the Chan
Gerry clerk. On the first Monday of
August, 1920, said county for correc
ton an disqualification Of the assess
ments thereon
All citizn Of Noxubee county are
invited to call at the Office of the clerk
Of the board and inspect the said roi
Any person who is dissatisfied with
the assessments, may, at any time on
OF before the first Monday in August,
1920, present his objections thereto in
writing, which shall be filed with the
with the assessment roll to the said
Clerk and docketed and presented
Board of Supervisors.
All persons who fail to make obiec
tons shall be concluded by the as
sessment, and precluded from cues
tioning its validity after it's approval,
except mionrs and persons non com
pos mentis.
This order given by the Board, this
July 18th, 1920.
TOM 7. PATTY,
Assessor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
Wanted
Assessor

One thousand men, women and chill
dren to buy stock in the "Sure-Thing"
Company. Mr., Will Gain, President,
and Mrs. A. Big Slice, Vice President
Mr.. Will B. Rich, Treasurer and Miss
Mary HaHa, Secretary. Our assets
represent many good intentions and
much money, which has been paid in
for stock by many good people. We
have no liabilities as yet, because we
have not gotten started.
Confidence IN US is hat OF the battle.
We are organized and chartered un-
der the laws of the State of Uncertain
ty. We participate in all you invest,
and are not assessable.
Get in before we withdraw from
your communlty.-Tarentum (Pa9
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
Notice to Road Commissioners and
to Road Hands.

In re Road Hands and Good RAIDS
1t is ordered that all persons. teams
and implements liable to road work in
said county and living on or near any
rock road or road under the superyi-
vision of road commissioners and not
heretofore assigned to soms other
road nearest them under the superyi-
sion of road commissioners And
said commissioners are hereby au-
thorized and requested to work and
use all persons, teams and implements
liable for road work, on said roads
as the law directs.
The law under which assignment
and request is made is as follows:
Laws 1920, chapter PIT. sections II
IL. Sec. II. 1t shall be the duty of
the Board of Supervisors to assign to
said roads all persons, teams and i'm
plement liable to road duty under the
laws of the State of Mississippi, who
live on or near roads, and not as
signed to some other road nearer to
said hands and, which said hands and
teams and implements shall be liable
to work on said roads, as is provided
for roads generally: Provided that
each person liable to work on said
roads may pay communication tax of
Five Dollars for himself and two dol
lars for each head of stock liable to
work on said roads, on or before the
first day of February, each year,
which said sum, when paid, shall be
placed to the credit of the road
wherein said person and team were
liable to work.
Sec. IS. Said commissioners ere
hereby authorized to call out for work
on said roads all persons, teams and
liable to work on said
roads, which have not paid the COM
tax herein provided for, by
written notice as required by law for
other roads at any time when j.
heir onlnlOn work is needed out on
taid roads. Any person failing to
appear when duly notified, or appear
ng and failing to do good and faith
Jul work may be dealt with as is pro-
7ided for by law for other road hands
1t is ordered that clerk of this board
,ause this order to be published in
Macon Beacon and send by mail copy
If this order to each Road Commits
'ioner in Noxubee county.
By order of the Board of Super
yisors of Noxubee County, this July
18th, 1920.
JOHN A. TYSON. Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23


Sealed bids are invited 10 be filed with the
undersigned clerk on or before two O'Clock
p. M, on
Monday. the 2nd day of August 1920
for furnishing the material for and construct
ing according to plans and specifications now
on file in the Chancery Clerks office of Noxu-
zbee County. Mississippi the following
Putting running boards on iron bridge on
Macon and Summeryile road one-haf mile
west of railroad.
Said work to be completed within 30 days
from the date of awarding the contract,
The contract will be let respectively b
the lowest bidder who must during the meet
ing at which the contract Is awarded enter
into formal contract and furnish bond with
sufficient sureties for the prompt proper and
efficient performance of the contract In PEN
atty not less the contract price.The Board re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids. The
successful contractor TO pay for recording
contract and bondp
By order OF tine Board of Supervisors this
9th ady Of July, 1920:
JNO. A. TYSON.
Chancery Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS.


Sealed bids are invited TO be filed with the
undersigned Clerk on or before ten o'clock a.
M, on
Saturday, the It'll day Of August 1920
for furnishing the material for and repair
ing according to plans and specifications
on file in the chancery clerks Office of Noxubee
county. Mississippi, the following:
A wooden bridge over Noxubee River on the
BuPg's ferry road,
Said contract TO be completed within 80
days from the date of awarding the contract.
Thes contract will be let respectively to
the lowest bidder who must during the meet
ing at which the contract h awarded enter
into formal contracts and furnish bonds with
sufficient sureties for the prompt, proper and
efficient performance of the contract, in PEN
atty not less the contract price.The Board re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids. The
successful contractor to pay for recording
contracts and bonds.
By order of hte Board Of Supervisors this
18th ady of July, 1920
JOHN A. TYSON.
Chancery Clerk and exofi:io Clerk Of
Board Of Supervisors.
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Not Solid, Evidently.

the witness for the defense wa being
cross examined. In answer to a ques-
ton put by counsel, intead of speaking
he nodded his head.
Whereupon the court stenographer,
who was not looking at the witness,
demanded: "Answer that question"
The witness replied: 81 did answer
it; | nodded my head"
yes" was the retort. 81 heard it
rattle, but could not tell whether it
was up or down or from side to side"
Sunday Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
Her Explanation.

Bessie said her mother, "why is it
that you and your small brother are
always quarreling?"
Il don't know" returned the child,
unless l take after you and he takes
after papa. Boston Transcript.
Telegram.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER
SHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCU-
LATION. ETC.
Required by the act of Congress of
Congress of August "a, 1920,

Congress of August "a, 1920,
OF the Macon Beacon. published weekly at
Macon Miss, for April 1920.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
County of Noxubee.
Before me- Circuit Clerk in ind for the
State and county aforesaid. personally APP
peared d G. Ferris, who, having been duly
sworn according to law. deposes and says that
he is the Publisher of the Macon Beacon and
that the following is TO the best of his knowl
edge and belief, a true statement of the owner
ship, management, etc. of the aforesaid pub
LEGATION for the date shown in the above cap
ton, required by the Act of August "a, 1872
embodied in section 443 Postal Laws and Reg
to wit
/. That the names and addresses of the
.d,...s eItor, and busi-
ness managers are:
Publisher, d. c. Ferris. Macon, Miss
Editor d. C. Ferris, Macon, Miss.
Managing Editor, none. Business Manager,
none
g. That the owners are. (Gve names and
addresses of individual owners or, if cor
poratiOn, give its name and the names and
addresses of stockholders owning or holding l
per cent or more of the total amount of stock
D. C. Ferris, Macon, Miss. Miss Jeanne Fer
ris Macon, Miss
g. That the known bondhoders. mortgages
and other security holders owning holding
| per cent or more of total amount of bonds
mortgages or other securities are: Of there
are none. so state.) none.
4. That the two paragraphs next above
giving the names of the owners, stockholders
and security holders. if any, contain not only
the list of stockholders as they appear cpon
the books of the company as trustee or any
other iduciary relation, the name of the per-
son or corporation for whom such trustee is
acting, is given also that the said two para
graphs contain statements embracing atlantis
full knowledge and belief as to the circum-
stances and conditions under which stock
bold .,Vk. / IL. r
the company as trustees, hold stock and secur-
tiles in capacity other than that of a bona
fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to
believe that any other person. association, or
corporation has any interest direct or indi-
rect in the said stock bonds, or other securi-
ties than as so stated by him
D. C. FERRIS, Editor ublisher.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd
day of July, 1920.
C. " ADAMS. Circuit Clerk.
My commission expires Jan. l, 1924.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
A la Daddy.

"Does the baby take after your nus
band?" asked Mrs. Smith.
Eyes, indeed! We have taken his
bottle away from him. and the other
day the little darling tried to creep
down the cellar steps,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

The longest vermiform appendix of
record was yielded by an actor. In
what particular line do you excel?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

Il is always the gentieuaa who
takes digestive tablet with his meals
who fears other people eat too much.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

81 Bill says the fellow who formerly
healed himself by prescribing an in
toxicant is experiencing considerable
difficulty in recalling the formula.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
NOTICE TO CREnITnRS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Estate of Roy f. Hill deceased No.
1875, in the Chancery Court of Noxubee
County, Mississippi.
Letters of administration on said estate
having been on the l4th day of July, 1920.
granted to the undersigned by John A. Tyson.
Chancery Clerk of said County of Noxubee,
AL persons having claims against said estate
are requested to have same probated and reg
istered by said Clerk within six months from
this date.
failure for six months to probate and
register any claim will bar the
D. H. STEELE,
Administrator of said estate.
This 14th day of July. 1920.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
NOTICE! !

No recorded papers nor warrants
Will be mailed out to any one unless
upon request to do so.
JOHN A. TYSON,
This Jan. 16. 1920. Chancery Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

9x14-Good heavy Baling Wire at
PATTY GROCERY co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
Mill. Engine, Etc. for Sale.

Irish Potatoes for Sale.
have a few bushels Of Irish pota-
toes for sale.
MRS. NJ. NJ. HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS

have the following farm imple-
ments, all in good condition, for sale:
One Is h. p. Fairbanks-Morse en-
CINE on trucks. Comparatively new.
Price, $3.50.
One John Deere 3-disc harrow, new.
Price, $40.
vii ltrade for COWS or for sheep,
W. V. ROGERS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23
Dodge Roadster for Sale.

A Dodge Roadster-had some use
but in good condition. A bargain
E. B. BOYD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

For Sale Cheap.
Two nice red shoats, five months
old. See ]. S. McDAVID.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

FOR SALE--Two nice open runabout
Buggy's. N. SCALES, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-07-23

No. 5440 l2I 5els and $40 t2)
Sealed bids are invited 10 be Sled with tie
Undersigned Clerk on or before IL O'Clock a
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-09
Resolution of Respect.

I'm loving memory OF MRS.
E. F, Corkern.) Whereas, Goa IN
his infinite Wisdom and Love na0
removed from her home' ner
church, Sunday School and ". M
U, our beloved Sister ana W.
worker.
Tharefore the W. NJ. U. OF Enon
Church wish to express the''
oraat sorrow over her DEPARTURE
V sad event occurred just as
the rosy morning was BEGINNING
to dawn on August 1st, 1870 at
her home near Enon'
We also wish to thank Coo 1or
tho beautiful Christian life which
she lived, and the faithfulness to
her Church and Society from
o;r,bood. We humbly su bmit to
the will of God realizing that our
loss is her gain.
Resolved, that we extend TO the
bereaved and heartbroken family
our deepest sympathy, in this the
saddest hour of their experiences
and we commend each one to the
loving Savior, who alone can com
fort the broken hearted.
We recommend that copy o.
these resolutions be recorded II
our minutes, a copy to the tamil.
and q copy to The Era-Leader'
Committee,
Mrs. M. Q. Sylvest,
Mrs. J. G. Green,
Mrs.J D. Corkern.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-09
Town Ordinance.
Office of Mayor,
Town of Franklinton, La,
August 26, 1920.

aug uSV ~Nj
At an adjourned meeting of the
Mavor and Town Council of the
Town of Franklinton, held in the
Mayors office on the above date
at which all members were pres
ent, the minutes of the previous
meeting were read and adopted
On motion of Alderman Paul
E, Greenlaw, seconded by E. IL
Magee, the following ordinance
was adopted:
An Ordinance of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of Franklin
ton, Louisiana, authorizing the
issuance of public Improvement
bonds of said Town of Franklin
ton, in the sum of Thirty Seven
Thousand ($37,0O0.00 Dollars,
and fixing the form and maturity
thereof, and making provision
for the execution of same; pro-
ceeds of said bonds to be used in
the construction and maintenance
of q water works plant for the
said Town of Franklinton, title to
which shall remain in said Town
Whereas, at an election held on
the srd day of August 1920 in the
said Town Of Franklinton, Louisi
ana, there was submitted to the
qualified tax payers the PROPOSE
ton to incur debt and issue ane
sell negotiable, annual interes
bearing coupon bonds Of the sale
Town of Franklinton, to thu
amount of Thirty Seven Thousane
(s37,ooo.oo) Dollars evidencine
the said indebtedness, for TIT
purpose Of providing funds TO-
the construction Of q water plan
within the said Town, title tt
which shall be in said Town, tn
amount Of said bonds being les
than ten (1o%) per cent OF tn
assessed valuation of the propert,
within said Town, as shown b!
the assessment roll Of said Tow
last completed. Said bonds t
bear interest at the rate OF fiy
t5%lper centum per annan,, pay
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able annually, and to run for a
period of twenty-five (25) years
from the date of the bonds; and
principal and interest to be paya-
BILE at such places as the governing
authorities may determine, both
principal and interest to be
secured and paid by a sui
ficient tax levied and collected
in each of the years while all, or
any, of the said bonds are out
standing, in accordance with the
provisions of Article No. PSI OF
the Constitution and Laws OF
Louisiana.
Whereas, due and timely notice
for the period and in the manner
prescribed by law, was given OF
said election, and a majority in
number and amount of the pro-
perty tax payers qualified as cleo.
tors under the laws and constltu-
ton of the State Of Louisiana,
voting thereat, authorizing the
issuance of said bonds; and
Whereas; the Mayor and Board
Of Aldermen Of the said Town OF
Franklinton desire to issue the
said bond, to fix the form thereof,
and to direct how said bonds
shall be executed in behalf OF
said Town of Franklinton.
, Be 1t Ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
Q said Town of Franklinton, Louisi
ana. that there shall be and are
hereby ordered to be issued, the
It negotiable coupon bonds of sale
d Town of Franklinton, Louisiana
Q in the sum of Thirty Seven Thou
d sand (37,OOO.0W Dollars, datet
g the first day Of September, 1920
Q in denominations of Five Hundred
r (S5O0.OO Dollars each, bearing in
t terest at the rate Of five (5%) PEI
o cent per annum, payable annual
Q ly, to.wit The first day OF Sept
8 ember of each year, such interes
% to be evidenced by interest note
y or coupons attached to said bond
y respectively. Said bonds shall b
n numbered from one to seventy
20 four q to 74) inclusive and sha
70 mature as per the attached sche
7. dule:
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of purchaser; this bond is one OF
q series of bonds of like date and
tenor, except as to the date OF
maturity, aggregating the princi.
pal sum of Thirty-Seven Thou.
sand (S37, 000.00) Dollars, issued
under the authority of Article No.
2S1 Of the Constitution Of the
State of Louisiana, in accordance
with the provisions Of Act No.
256 Of the General Assembly Of
the State Of Louisinan for the
year 1910 as amended, and has
has been authorized by, the pro.
perty tax payers of the said Town
of Franklinton qualified as cleo
tors at an election duly called and
held in the said Town of Frank.
linton on Tuesday, August Ord
for that purpose.
And it is hereby certified and
recited that all acts, conditions
and things required to be done
precedent to and in the issuance
of this bond, have been done and
have been performed in regular
and due form as,acquired by law,
and that the total indebtedness OF
the said Town Of Franklinton,
this bond included, does not sx-
coed any constitutional or statua-
tory limitation.
| In testimony whereof the said
Town of Franklinton, Louisiana
has caused this bond to DO sign.
cd by its Mayor and sttested by
lite Secretary, and has caused tn
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Said bonds shall be signed by
the Mayor and attested by the
Secretary of the said Town OF
Franklinton, Louisiana. .
The interest notes, or coupons,
shall be executed by the facsimile
signatures of the said Mayor and
Secretary.
Be It Further Ordained that said
bonds, except as to number and
date Of maturity, shall be substan-
TALLY the following form:
United States Of America, State
of Louisiana, Town of franklin
ton.
No, $4,000
Town Of Franklinton, Public
Improvement Bonds of 1920.
Know all men by these present,
that the Town of Franklinton,
Parish of Washington, in the
State of Louisiana, acknowledges
itself to owe, and for value receiv.
cd hereby promises to pay to bear
or. the sum Of Five Hundred
(s5OO.0O) Dollars on the first day
OF September, 49,. with interest
thereon from the date thereof, at
the rate Of Eve (5%) per cent per
annum, payable annually on ths
first day of April in each year
upon presentation and surrender
of the next interest coupon as
they sevsrally become due. Both
principal and interest Of this bond
are hereby made payable OF the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES '
i : u
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Take a week off--catalogue
your virtues and good qualities
resolve that in future you will
double them-and then live up to
YOUR resolution. You will have
no regrets-and neither will the
town.
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Notice..

We are offering for sale at a
great bargain, all the Sheds, Dry
Shed, Mill House, Ramps and
several Negro houses on our ol1
Mill site, this lumber is going at
less than $1,000 per thousand
feet. If you want 8 bargain call
NJ. NJ. Moore.