The courier-index., 1921-02-11

morning following such diversion, l for some unknown cause to them,
 he has doleful, doggone dolorous
 look something similar to 'The Blue Bird Blues," from which it requires
 three days to recover.
 We are so sorry that Col. Jim l Woods notice of his address at the too late. It would have given us great pleasure to have been present and witness him ''floppin over. " Uncle Jim is all right, and if not, he will be, if given time.
 If Representative McCulloch is just half what Uncle Jim said he was, the all-year-round stock law will not be repealed, amended or modified.
 Mad-dogs are reported to be nu- merous in our vicinity and 1t be- hooves everyone to carefully watch their dogs, or, better still, confine them or kill them. Mad-dogs are dangerous to stock and people, es- pecially school children going to and from school, and the life and welfare of the least of these is worth more than all the dogs in Texas township.
 Two games of basketball played at Palestine last Friday. The first was the Gill High girls seeking re- venge. However, the Palestine girls they have had only a few months at the game, while Palestine has had several years. Score, 26-2 in favor of Palestine. The second game was between Gill High boys and Palestine High boys which was interesting from the start. The first half resulted in a draw, no scores for either side. In the sec ond half Palestine scored three on fouls, while the Gill hoys made field throw, scoring two. Ref erees: Prof. Simpson and Miss Hol- man.
 Leslie Turner, brother of Vernon (Buck) Turner, was in our com- munity several days the past week, putting down a deep well on the w. A. Willis farm, and attended the farmers meeting at the school audi torium Wednesday night.
 A get-together meeting of farm CTS and farmers wives was held at the school auditorium Wednesday night of last week, Prof. Simpson presiding. After an interesting talk by the chairman announcing the purpose of the meeting, Miss Hud- son was introduced and made an
 I ox0l.. ..e~ru ing poultry and canning, admonish- ing her hearers to make sure of good home garden, offering services to those interested in improvement of their poultry, and in learning the art of canning fruits, vegetables, etc, the safe way. Prof. Whitaker addressed his remarks chiefly to the men, stating that his mission was not to tell them how to farm or what to grow, but to insist that all DO what they know is to their in- terest to do, placing stress on di- versification. He also outlined the advantages of cooperation. Sew eral others made suggestions and advanced ideas which, if put into effect, would greatly benefit our community. ne meeting Will re- suit in much good unless we forget to put the plans and suggestions into operation. Begin now!
 J. H. Warr being indisposed and not able to keep his appointment, prayer services were conducted by Ben Hall Sunday night, last, and not having prepared lesson for the occasion, after appropriate intro ductory remarks, read the fifteenth chapter First Corinthians, briefly commenting on same. A report of the Bible reading contest disclosed the fact that the women were 367 chapters in the lead, which gives grand total of 1876 chapters in the lead for the women.
 W. F. Bray, wife and daughteryl Frances, accompanied by Alex Ca- hopa and wife, of Marianna, were visitors at our Sunday school Sun day We were glad to have them with us and hope other Marian nians will follow their example. We extend them a cordial invitation to come out often and help us by their presence, advice and encouragement. | DICK NAYT0R