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The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
VOLUME XXX11
BIG YOCONA MILLS
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Dying And Drying Department
Together With All Stock and
Machinery Destroyed-Loss
Estimated From SIS, 100000 to
100000, Insured.
BY M. A. GRAY.

The peace in Water Valley, Sunday
night, was disturbed about half past
seven when the fire signal sounded
blaze at the big Yocona Cotton Mills
where section of the large factory
was quickly demolished by the flames.
In a little over an hour from the first
outbreak the dying and drying de-
partment with the machinery and the
stocks Of partly manufactured goods
were completely destroyed and be-
came total loss. Inquiries upon the
scene of the fire elected the fact that
there was an insurance on the prop
erty and that roughly estimated, DAM
age would probably be somewhere a.
round $4,000 to $500. The local
fire company arrived at the factory
few minutes after the sounding Of
the alarm and they did yeoman SER
vice in getting the hose line connect
ed and water on the flames. For a
time fresh points of danger appeared
now and then, and the streams of wa
ter would be diverted to cope with
each fresh emergency.
The fire was rapidly gotten under
control, and at about 10 o'clock the
danger had ceased. The sight was
spectacular. Great orange and red
flames outlined the buildings and then
burst through the roof while showers
of red sparks streamed away from
the factory toward the little homes to
the southwark. It looked for while
as though some of these sparks might
ignite the roofs of the cottage homes
which were dry as tinder after the re-
cent dry spell but fortunately no
further sasualty occurred. Those
who watched the fire saw the black
forms of men moving when the clouds
of smoke parted for moment, and
ever and again the sound of falling
timbers mingled with the Kissing Of
steazn - fzre and water Joined issue.
Thu victory remained with the water
ut last but the Cotton Mills is tent
porarily out of commission and some
80 operatives and employees are out Of
work. That is the worst feature of
the disaster Money can replace ma
chinery and rebuild the edifice but
while this is being done the opera
tives and their families will suffer.
Various theories are advanced as to
the origin of the fire which appeared
to start outside the building in large
coal pile containing, possibly. three
car loads, and may have been spon-
taneous combustion. From the first
the fire spread with marvellous rapid
ity and the main damage was effect
ed in rather less than an hour from
the sounding of the alarm. Had it
not been for the energy and prompti-
tude of the firemen, nothing could
have saved the whole building from
complete destruction.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
DEATH OF MRS. SUE CONNER

Mrs. Sue r. Conner, an aged and
most highly esteemed lady and citizen
of this city since the year 1897, ans,
wered the final summons and passed
to her great reward Sunday, Sept. 5
She was born at Grenada, Miss. in
1852 and has been a widow for a
number of years, she making her
home in this city with her daughter,
Mrs. Kate Cain. She was a grand
Christian woman, dearly beloved by
all. She had been a sufferer from
Brights disease for some time and
about two weeks before Re, death
she removed from this city to Durant,
Miss. where she died. The funeral
services were conducted Tuesday hy
Rev. Bentley assisted by Rev. Glasby
and burial was made at Durant.
She is survived by three daughters
and one son. The whole community
mourns the death of this noble woman
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
]. THEO SMITH

j. Theo Smith passed quietly away
from this life at Coffeeville, Miss, re-
Gently. The deceased was for years
head bookkeeper and credit man for
George W. Armstrong at Coffeeville.
After severing his connection with
Mr.. Armstrong he moved to Memphis
where he held a responsible position
as manager for the Memphis branch
of the Bowser Tank Company. While
in Nashville, Tenn, on business for
his company, he slipped and fell down
the steps of the Maxwell House and
sustained injuries from which he new
er entirely recovered. At the time of
his death he owned extensive landed
interests near Luna, Ark, where he
and family resided.
Theo Smith was a Mason and a
member of the M. E. Church, South,
also member of the W. o. W. He
was devoted to his family, generous,
and his friends were legion.-for all
he had smile.
The remains were deposited in the
family burying ground at the Goshen
Church, miles west of Coffeeville.
"Life's fitful fever over, he sleeps
we'll"
$. L. BRANNON.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
COMMUNITY FAIRS
FOR THIS COUNTY

There will be held five Fairs held
IN the county this Fall at the follow
ing named places and dates:
Oakland-October End.
Gray Rock-October 9Th.
Coffeeville-October 9th.
Water Valley-October 10th.
Free Springs-October 30th.
As everyone knows, fairs do more
to stimulate interest in agricultural
pursuits and as an educational value
|tirzxss, M rthsxt sa.e4-s ~
or state, SO anyone and everyone who
possibly can and will, ara asked to
begin NOW. to help to make these
fairs the best ever held in the county.
You know it is impossible without
the cooperation of all to make these
fairs what we want them to be, so be-
gin now to prepare to excel your
neighbor and all others in the exhib-
its you bring to the fairs.
We are going TO have some prizes
to give at all the fairs, they will not
be sosvaluable but the honor of win.
mig them will be their great value.
Don't forget the dates and don't fail
to bring an exhibit to the fair near
est to you.
Mr.. Patten, County Agent, is doing
all he can to make these fairs a big
success.
Lillian Doris Thornton.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
OIL NEWS FROM
MISSISSIPPI AREA
FROM TALLAHArcHIE COUNTY.

The oil we'll near Paynes, a few
miles south of Charleston, is rapidly
going down, down and deeper every
day. Latest information is to the
effect that the well is now down over
2100 feet and is in what the geolo-
gists calls the RIPLEY" formation.
The officials of the oil company and
the drillers in charge of the work, are
all highly pleased with the formations
as encountered and are very hopeful
of making "strige." They now ex-
pect to go down from 5000 to $4,000
before they strike the Tuscaloosa
sands, when they expect to get oil.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
THORNTON-DORRIS

Mr.. D. H. Thornton and Miss Lii
Ian Doris, both of this city, were
married Sunday night. The wedding
occurred Immediately following the
close of preaching service in the Bap-
tist church, Rev. Thornton perform
ing the ceremony.
Mr.. Thornton is young printer
employed by his brother in a print
shop in this city, while his bride is
the young lady employed as home
economics agent in this county.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10

Mr.. T. j. Hendricks returned Tues
day from Fort Worth, Texas, where
he spent three weeks the guest of his
aged mother and brother who is a
noted lawyer in that section. Mr..
Hendricks, visited several active oil
fields while on his trip and secured
quite a bit. of general information
on oil operations. He is more firm
ly convinced than ever that there is
oil in this part # Mississippi.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10

F,fsay, September 18th from 9 a.
m. UsS p. m. promises to be day of
plead se and delight to the ladies Of
this Hction. This is the opening day
of m ers' display Of Fall Millinery,
HATH Ffbcks, Dresses and Suits.
The{ Showing this year will be unu-
sual& beautiful and everybody is in
terefAI to attend.
MfeAzeffna Williams and Miss Ruth
Bell have been secured to assist in the
sales department of Wagner & Cos.
big store. Mrs. Williams is associa-
ted Nth the dry goods department
Swhile Miss Bell is in the millinery and
ready .totwear section. The ladies
will DE. nleased to have their friends
call and'see them when shopping in
Water valloy.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miss Grace Barrett at her
pretty home on Center Street, enter
tanned 40 of her little friends, Satur-
day afternoon with birthday party.
Amusing games were played, then
refreshments, ice cream and cake,
were served. All the little tots had
a great time and the day will be
long remembered by little Grace's
friends.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
HELP THE GOOD WORK

The public health work IN cnarge
of DIR. Beacham and corps of able as
sistants. is one of the greatest bene-
fits attempted in Yalobusna CouhIs
for years. This work is lnvaiuaple
to every citizen of the entire county
and should meet with the most nearly
cooperation of every citizen OF the
county. cApp
City Health Officer.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10

Mrs. Lizzie Horton accompanied
by her granddaughter, Miss Ella Sis
ler, of Water Valley, are visiting Mrs.
Dennis Murphree here this week,
Mrs. Horton is the widow of Major
Hiram c. Horton, who some 80 years
ago was one of the leading citizens
of Calhoun County. They lived at
Pittsboro for many years, and Major
Horton is buried here.-Pittsboro
Monitor.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
YALOBUSHA GETTING READY.

The Water Valley Oil & Gas Com
pany are rapidly closing up their
leasing operations and getting in
shape to contract for drilling well.
They have had several drilling propo-
sltlons from big oil companies but so
Tar the local company has only listen
en- while the other fellows have done
the talking
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
DEATH OF MRS. Nj. D. ROGERS

Mrs. M. D. Rogers, an aged and
highly esteemed lady residing on a
farm adjoining the city, died Tuesday
and was buried Wednesday IN oaK
Hill Cemetery.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at the home by Rev. j. E. Hobson
assisted by Rev. c. D. Brown. =.
She is survived by several adulI
children.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
Death of Little Evelyn Oswalt

Little Evelyn, the three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Os-
walt, resiiing in North Water Valley,
died about II o'clock Monday night.
Death resulted from fatal burn re-
ceived few days ago.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the home by Rev. D. Fl. Crow
son, and burial was made at Lula,
Mississippi.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
NOTICE TO MUSIC PUPILS

Miss Gladys Hubbard and Mrs. M.
A. Watkins will have charge of mu-
sic instruction at the public schools
this year. The tuition fee will be
$500 per month and no rebate will
be allowed only in case of protracted
illness of the pupil.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10

Messrs. Hiram Creekmore. his SON,
Wade, and DIR. George Sisler, from
Water Valley, came through Tuesday.
DIR. Sisler was one of the Editors
first school teachers. having taught
with his brother Charley IN the school
at Pittsboro some tw,nty five years
ago. We were glad to see them again
I-Pittsboro Monitor.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
MONTGOMERY CO. ACTIVITIES

The Preston Oil Co. have derrick
completed, water well down, coal on
the ground, expert drillers and helpers
hired and daily moving machinery to
the site where they will sink an oil
well in Montgomery County, miles
northeast of Winona.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
ALL.DAY SINGING AT TINDALL

An all-day singing with dinner on
the ground will be held at Tindall on
September 10th, the third Sunday.
Everyone is invited to attend, come
early, bring well-filled dinner baskets
and enjoy the whole day.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
TINpALL BOX SUPPER

A Box Supper will be given on the
night of September 10th at the Tin
dali School House. The proceeds
will be used to repair and paint the
church. Everybody invited to attend
and contribute to this most worthy
cause.
The north Mississippi herald., 1920-09-10
cOFER.COFORTH

Mr.. Ode Cofer son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cofer, and Miss Allie Goforth
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Goforth
were married Sunday evening by
judge C. L. Chadwick at his home in
this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
PLANS FOR RETAK|NG
LAKELAND'S CENSUS
TO Be PERFECTED
NEXT MONDAY

Census Supervisor A. P. Jordan
arrived in Lakeland at noon today,
coming here to meet with the commit
tee and discuss the matter of retakine
the census of Lakeland.
The committee met this afternoon
IN the office of the Chamber of Com
merce with Supervisor Jordan and
Congressman Drane, and after consid-
cradle discussion it was decided that
tEecommittee adjourn until 9 O'Clock
Monday morning, when plans for the
retaking Of the census will Be con-
pleted, the town mapped out. etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Capt. Herbert D. Mendenhall ha,
recently been decorated by the Gov
eminent of France, having been mott
fed BY the Adjutant General Of the
Republic that the President OF France
had conferred the Decoration Of Che
Waller Of the Order of the Black Star
upon him. The decoration is one
grade Of the famous Legion of Honor
and came as great surprise to CAPT.
Nendenhall, as he thought he was en-
tirely finished with the affairs mill
tary. Needless to say he is hight,
sratitied. 1t will be remembered tina.
Lieutenant Fred Mendenhall brother
Of Capt. Mendenhall, was decorated
by the American army with the dis
tinguished service cross.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
cHAUTAUQUA OPENS
APRIL 18TH WITH
fine PROGRAM

The Chautauqua program for 1920
presents the best Of Redpath talent
and that assures high grade of ex-
cellence. When you hear the Olcott
Light Opera Singers in full concert
the afternoon Of the first day and err
Joythe lyric voices as they present va
RED selections including Irish and
Gypsy numbers. you will want to hear
them at night and also THE Man Who
Can as William Rainey Bennett is
widely known from his lecture by this
title. Mr.. Bennett has an interna
tlonal reputation as dramatic ora
tor and his word pictures are so clear
ly drawn as to hold and please while
convincing the nearer that The can. =
Each day presents program most
attractive and Reserved Seat Season
tickets for all programs can be had
for adults, including war tax, $500;
child under Is years, including wa.
tax, $500 Regular season tickets OF
admission are: Adult, So 50 and war
tax % cents. making it $2.75. Child,
ST. % and war tax Is cents, making
this 81. 3S Single admissions would
cost adult IS .O5 and n child AZ or,
showing it is an examplification OF
thrift to purchase season ticket
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
TOranO-Rushin Wedding

Friends Of Virginia Torano and
James S. Rusbin will be surprised to
learn Of their marriage, which took
place Saturday evening, April 3. I'm
mediately after the ceremony thebride
and groom left Tampa for visit to
Lakeland and other points Of interest
in the state. There were only few
Of the couples most intimate friends
who knew of their wedding at the
time it took place, as it was their de-
sire that the news Of same come to
them in the form of a pleasant sur
Irise. Tampa Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
WHAT NEXTY

A man had just arrived at Vir-
ginia summer resort. In the after
noon he was sitting on veranda
when a handsome young woman and
her six-year old son came out. The
little fellow at once made friends
with the latest arrival.
What's your name?' he asked
Then, when this information had been
given, he asked, Are you married."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
STATE BARACA.
PH|LATHEAS ARE
MEETING IN TAMPA

About As young people left last
night for Tampa to attend the State
Baraca- Philathea convention, max
ing the trip by automobile. Mr.. J.
Hardin Peterson. of this city, is pres.
ident Of the State Union, and is there
fore presiding over the sessions. OF
the opening session last night, this
mornings Tampa Tribune says:
The initial session Of the eighth
annual convention of the Florida Ba-
iaca-Philathea Union opened enthusi-
astically last night at the Hyde Park
Methodist church. Before the first
convention speaker had concluded his
address 119 delegates, coming from
various parts Of TIE state. had regis
tered and secured their convention
badges emitting them to participation
in the business sessions of the Let
uioW SoufCutiOH CUuSlueTdDlG
number registered later in evening
Jacksonville's delegation arrived in
time for the opening session, some A.
ty strong. Bradentown delegates cir
culated throughout the crowd during
the evening boosting their home town
for the 1921 convention city, and sew
eral other delegations were beginning
to get to work to take home the next
convention.
| The early arriving delegates and
large numbers Of Tampa Baraca-Phil-
atheas gathered in the auditorium OF
the church at S o'clock last night for
the opening Of the convention. Angus
Williams. president Of the city union,
presided, introducing Rev. J. L. IT.
win, pastor of the Tampa Heights
Presbyterian church, who delivered
the invocation.
On behalf Of the city of Tampa,
Mayor D. B. Mckay welcomed the
convention, declaring, 1T will be one
Of the priceless memories of my pub
lie service, that I have had the pleas
ure Of welcoming your convention to
Tampa believe grasp the import.
ance Of the work in which you are
engaged-its importance not only to
yourselves, but to civilization. as
sure you that YOU have the best wish
es of Tampa, and that Tampa Is
pleased to have your convention
The mayor concluded HIS welcome
with the prediction that the delegasAs
would, by the end Of the convention,
wish to make Tampa the permanent
convention city, and he assured them
of hearty welcome in case such a
decision were reached.
+ DR.. G. w. Duke, pastor Of the
First Baptist church welcomed the
delegates on behalf of the churches Of
the city saying: Tampa is a port Of
entry to all good people We
welcome you because you are on the
Kings business.
j. H. Peterson, of Lakeland, presi-
dent Of the Florida Baraca- Philathea
Union, reviewed briefly the long fight
which Tampa delegates put up from
year to year for the convention, AMI
expressed pleasure that the present
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Frazee. of St.
petersburg, are here for few days,
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. W. S. Irwin
Mr.. Frazee was at one time manager
OF the Lakeland Telephone Exchange,
and now holds a similar position at
81. petersburg. He and Mrs. Frazee
are always glad to get back on a visit
10 Lakeland, and their many friends
are always happy to welcome them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

VI. ana MRS, W. W, McAlpine, OF
Detroit Mich, left yesterday for
cincinnati. After spending a few
Gays there they will return to De-
troit. Their two months stay in Flor
ioa mas been full of interest and
pleasure and they hope again to visit
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

II am not married. the man re-
sponded with 9. smile.
AT this the child paused a molnaGx
and, turning to his tmother, szi6
what else was it, mamma, you wauf-
ed me to ask him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Material is on the ground for a fine
new garage to be erected for J. E
Melton, on Florida avenue, just north
Of the Dixie Highway Garage. It will
be Of brick and will be AZ 1875 feet
This location will be occupied by the
automobile business of Sammon &
Weeks. A. Logan is the contractor.
The latter is just finishing IA big
brick block in Barlow for Lightsev
Whidden & Lancaster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Various theories have been gives
regarding the use Of orange blossoms
as bridal ornaments. The custom f&
supposed to have been brought 20 Ew
rope by the Crusaders from the NEya.
the Saracen brides being accustomet
to wear orange wreaths at their mar
riage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Hon. D. B. Mckay, mayor Of Tam
ra, was among the many distinguish
cd guests Lekeiand entertained TODAY
in connection with the Elks' conyen.
tien.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

The Key West Citizen says: "The
average American family plans its
budget on the theory that mother will.
be satisfied with last years clothes. =
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

DR.. w. n. Cox, formerly chairman
Of the State Board of Health, now OF
Tampa, was mingling with the
throngs here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Miss karna Thompson and Miss
Llhnie Dame, Of Inverness, will ar
rive TINS evening to be the guests OF
Mrs. FANNIE 9. Witten and Mrs. B
F. Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. D. U. McGinnes are
the proud parents of lovely fttle
daughter, Martha Elizabeth, born this
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
Lakeland Lac0nic.s

Mrs. j. P. Mall Of Sanford, is a
visitor to the city, the guest OF her
mother, Mrs. A. j. Starlin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

Mr.. Alvin j Burrow, who spent
the winter in Lakeland, and who has
paper of Polk county's flne)SHR
since returned to his home in Fulton,
by, has the following to say in his
LONE paper of Poly county fine roads
We'll | would like so much 10 tell
You about the good roads in Polk
county. They ere lovely. When tell
you we drive thirty five to forty miles
an hour you hardly believe 1t true
but 1t Is a fact. I do wish our good
roads boosters of Kentucky would 60
there to see and enjoy the roads and
delightful drives
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
Federal System
OF Bakeries Of the South, Inc.

LIVE hundred thousand dollars
l in 80 cumulative, sinking
fund, First Preferred Stock, and
5000 shares Of Common Stock,
no par value, constitute this most
attractive issue. 80 cumulative
dividends on preferred stock
payable quarterly on March 1st,
June LIST, September 1st and Dec
ember LIST.
FEDERAL Bakeries are oper-
l ating in 274 cities through
out the country and q units are
in active operation under the
Federal System of Bakeries Of
the South, Inc.
Representative of this Comp,
mencing April 9th, with headql
Kentucky avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09
Story Hour

Story Hour
The Story Hour will be conducted
tomorrow afternoon at the Parish
House by Mrs. E. G. Flanagan, at 4
o'clock.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

convention is icing held In the Cigar
City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

For small change" in Abyssinia
blocks Of salt are commonly used.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-09

FEDERAL Bakeries in opera
ton in the South show net
earnings at the rate of $4,000
per annum on an original invest
ment of $4,000. Additional
units to be installed will result in
net earnings equivalent to five
times dividend requirements on
this issue.
DRICE in blocks, of one share
of Preferred and one share
Of Common-$110 a block. De-
scriptive literature will be
promptly forwarded upon re-
quest.
will be In Lakeland one week, COM
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-18
Southern Baseball
League i7s Turmoil
OUer TEUO Players
AtIantG-LittIe Rock RuntpIs in
Deadlock Over Smith
and SeGtOn.

ATLANTA, Ca, June 1a-The differ
ences between President Charley Frank,
also manager of the Atlanta baseball
club, and Manager Elberfeld Of the Little
Rock team, today remained at deadlock
and probably will have to be settled at
a meeting Of the presidents of the teams
composing the Southern Baseball asso-
citation.
President Frank refuses to play the
scheduled games with Elberfeld's team
If the latter uses Casey Smith or Tom
Seaton on their team, charging that
Smith and Seaton were released by the
San Francisco. club for conniving with
gamblers in the Pacific Coast league.
Manager Elberfeld declares 'if we never
play another game in the Southern league
they will be retained as members of the
Little Rock club"
Unless Frank or Elberfeld recede from
their position there was to be no game
this afternoon.
THE charges against the players Il
all hearsay evidence" Manager Fiber