Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-07-15

Greenwood. Woods. IS, son
Of ]. A. Woods. is dead after years
illness. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. v. c. Curtis.
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Meridian-L. c. Monette.. who has
been chief of the Meridian police force
for the past five and half years, has
rendered his resignation to the city
council to take effect on August 1.
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jackson. Gov. Russell has appoint
ed Hon. Clayton D., Potter Of Jackson
as special chancellor to sit in the trial
of number of cases in the chancery
court at Gulfport, Chancellor v. A.
Griffith being disqualified. AZ
Itta Bena.--The- weather has been
extremely hot and dry here. A good
rain would be appreciated by the town
folks, as we'll as planters, vegetation
sadly needing moisture Rain has been
little short all this season,
n Blue Mountain,--Capt. Paul, J. Raj
ney, who has a beautiful lake on his
iTippah estate, Is permitting 1t to be
used by groups Of local boys and girls
and swimming excursions to the Raj
ney Lake, are getting to be one of the
popular diversions for the young peo-
pie. SlffAN s& A5y
Eupora.-The faculties for the Eu-
pora public school and the Webster
county agricultural high school have
been selected and all vacancies filled.
The trustees of both schools express
themselves as very happy over the
selection of teachers for the coming
session. VI
Biioxi.-Charged with entering the
premises of P. D. June with pistol in
a threatening manner. Chas. Schmidt
was given fine of $50 and cost and
placed under a peace bond OF $500 for
two years by Judge I. D. Ellis in the
justice of peace court. The case re-
suited from family troubles.
Greenwood.-Womeni of Greenwood
will cast their first ballot here In an
election July 20 upon the issuance of
$151, 1000 drainage bonds This is the
initiel opportunity for the women here
to otN since suffrage became effective
in Ml-sissippi municipal elections. Reg
istration of the women voters has been
heavy.
Shannon.-A number Of people from
this place attended the Fourth of July
raelebration under the auspices of the
American Legion at Okolona. Among
the features OF entertainment were
speeches, ball game between Oko-
Iona and Amory and a picnic dinner,
including quantity of barbecued
meats.
Hattiesburg. - Announcement has
been made by the city officials Of Hat
tiesburg of the plans of the new city
hall, which are being drawn by r. E.
Lee, local architect. to cost 100000,
and to be located at Front and Forrest
street, directly behind the present post
office, which, they say, is to be per-
manent and fireproof structure.
Flora.-The beautiful country home
Of Lem Hawkins, one mile west OF
Flora, has been totally destroyed by
fire.. ALI help possible was rendered.
but neighbors could only fight the fire
with buckets of water. They lost ev-
erything except the clothing they had
on. The building and furniture were
total loss. 1t was only partially in
sured. The origin of the fire is un-
| Blue Mountain.-For the first time
in many sessions no award was made
this year of the Self medal, offered
annually by Hon. Payton M. B. Self OF
Marks, Miss, in memory of his dead
mother to the student of the senior
English class of Blue Mountain col,
lege making the best showing in the
study of a Shakespeare masterpiece
or some similar work in English liter
ature.
Jackson.-An important meeting OF
the inter-racial committee. presided
over by Dr. C. w. Crisler OF the Gal
loway Memorial church OF this city
was held at the Jackson board of trade
with number of prominent leaders OF
philanthropic, religious and general
welfare organizations of the state
meeting with leaders OF the negro race
to discuss with them plans of coop
Grafton and mutual benefit.
Yazoo City.--The Fourth passed of
very quietly for Yazoo City. The bust
ness houses all closed and everyone
who could get the money left the city
for the day. Wolf Lake has lined with
fishermen from every section Of the
county, and even from Holmes and
Kinds counties. The fish have been
biting fairly well and this makes the
sport very good, and there have beer