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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
MRS. D. il. SMITH DEAD.
Passed Away at Home Of Her Daugh-
Ter at East Orange, N.

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Friends here Of Mrs. d. H. Smith
We're shocked yesterday morning n
learn OF her rather sudden death the
night before at the home Of her dauqh.
ter at East Orange, N. j., where She
mad been spending the summer.
Mrs. Smith had been a sufferer from
heart disease for some time. but her
physical condition seemed to have inn.
proved until she was injured n ~
automobile wreck few weeks ago.
at which time she sustained a broken
arm However, she was rapidlv re-
covering from this,and her son Nh. ID.
II. Smith was surprised Tuesday TO re-
celve message that she was sinking.
a later message announced that there
had been an Improvement, but yeter-
death.
Mrs. Smith was 81 years of ace.
She was born in Port Gibson and
spent her entire life here She was 4
consistent member Of the E~isconal
church and was a tireless worker in
many good causes, among them being
the Daughters Of the Confederaev.t
Woman's Club and the Protestant
Cemetery Association.
She leaves three daughters. Mrs.
Lewis Daho Of New York, Mrs. J. w.
Watson Of East Orange, N. j., and
Mrs. James Cate Of Cleveland. Tenn..
and two sons, Messrs. d. II. Smith
and Mr.. r. B. Smith, both Of Port
Gibson. Besides these, she leaves
three sisters and one brother.
The remains will be brought to port
Gibson for burial Saturday mornine
At eleven o'clock from the family res.
idence on Church street.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
OAK RIDGE SCHOOL.
Trustees Improving the Grounds.
School Has Good Attendance.


School Has Good Attendance.
The drivers Of our transfers have
spent the last week grading and max
ing general improvements on our
school grounds that were very much
needed. The teachers as well as the
pupils appreciate this work and wish
to take this means Of thanking the
trustees who made this work possible.
Our trustees are always ready to come
and give any assistance that Is in their
power We expect TO put up a first
class basket ball court in few days.
And then prepare a team that will
interest any team who wishes to give
us match game, eve have the ma
terial."
We have a good attendance and
have had since school opened, all the
pupils show great interest in their
work. The school term has been a
pleasant one this far and no inclina-
tions show up yet to make it other
wise. The cooperation Of the trus-
tees and patrons with the teachers
will always make good school pos
sible,
There will be box supper at the
school building Friday night, Oct. 4th.
The purpose is to raise money to make
some needed improvements about the
school building. We are preparing
the plays: "Jumbo-Jum" and "Ine
Assessor" to entertain the people while
there. If you have not laughed for
a long time come and we guarantee
you Jumbo will not disappoint you.
Neither viii the trouble the assessor
has of getting the correct assessment
from the Old Farmer fail to make
you laugh.
We trust that all will cooperate and
make it a success as it is for good
cause. Those who are interested have
a chance to show their interest.
M. L. TREVILION, Principal
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
sIMMoNs-HUTCHINsoN.

Miss Mary Ellis Hutchins and Mr..
George W. Simmons were married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. B. Hutchins, near Regain
ton, on Wednesday, the 10Th, Rev w.
B. Alsworth Of Utica officiating.
The bride is a member of one Of
the most prominent families in that
section Of Kinds and Claiborne coun-
ties, while the groom is connected
with the mercantile firm Of D. c. Sim
mons Of Utica.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
BAPTIsT cHuRcn REyIyAL.
win Begin October sOth. DR.. Borum
Preaching.

DR.. w. A. Borum. pastor Of the
Natchez Baptist church will return
to Port Gibson for another meeting
It was felt that the spring revival
meeting was all too brief and it has
that Dr. Borum might return "a the
near future.
We rejoice at his coming and kindly
invite the entire public to attend anv
and all these services.
Mrs. DR.. Borum is an excellent pi-
anist and will play for the services
Miss Marian Borum daughter Of DR.
and Mrs. Borum, is a fine soloist and
song leader, She viii conduct the
praise services. We count it a bene-
diction to have these choice religious
workers in our town for a meeting
Again we extend q warm welcome
to each and all to come and enjoy the
services.
S. P. MORRIS, Pastor.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
WATER VERY SCARCE.
Many People Hauling Water From Che
Springs and Creeks.

The long drouth has caused many
people much inconvenience because Of
the drying up Of cisterns and shallow
wells Many have to haul their water
Tor both family use and for stock from
neighboring springs and creeks. In
some cases the hauling has. to be done
for considerable distance.
II the weather continues dry much
longer there will be real suffering a.
mong those who have been depending
on meagre sources Of supply.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
BAND ORGANIZED.
Several Would-Be Members Met Last
Thursday Night to Organize.

Port Gibson win have another band,
that is, if the plans which were made
last Thursday night materialize. A
meeting was held in e. w. Davis Of
fee and several men and boys organ
lied themselves into band and elect
ed officers. The officers are. Leader,
Dan Samelz; Secretary Treasurer, NJ.
NJ. Crisler; Custodian, e. W. Davis.
After the elestion Of officers, the
meeting was given over to the dis
cussion Of placing Of instruments and
other matters which came up. A full
list Of the names Of members and in
struments each viii play will be giv-
en- at later date.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
THE RUssUM WRECK
Nineteen Cars Burned and the Track
Badly DAMAGED

The Reyeille stated last week that
there we're nine cars burned when a
freight train was wrecked just before
reaching Russum last week, but IN
stead Of nine there were nineteen
cars destroyed, and the track was
also destroyed for q considerable dis
tance. The wreck occurred early in
the morning, and the first train to
pass was a passenger due here at
eleven o'clock which came through
the following morning
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
RuMoR SAYS HARRIsToN.
Y. & NJ v. Railroad Shops May Be
Located at That Place.

Harriston, Miss, Oct 25, 192l--
Vice President Egan Of the Y & M.
n. Railroad, it is said, contemplates
the removal Of the Vicksbure machine
shops Of the Valley road to this place.
This is simply following an old policy
Of creating railroad shops at a JUNG
tion, and this Harriston is. 700 rail-
road employees will increase the popu-
lation considerably, that 1t will over
flow to Fayette Port Gibson seems
to be very popular with the railroad
men about Yicksburg.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
CANDIDATE FoR TREAsURER.
r. f. waIne to Enter County Politics
When Campaign Begins.

Mr.. r. e. Walne has decided to
enter the race for county treasurer
when politics open up. He may be
the only veteran Of the Civil War to
be in the contest, and if elected, will
probably be the last one in Claiborne
county to fill an office.
Mr.. Walne is well known to man Of
the voters of the count and while
he has never run for Office before, he
is going to be good campaigner.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27

Best devil cake.
Best marble cake.
/ Best layer chocolate cake.
Best layer eocoanut cake.
Best caramel cake.
Best marshmallow cake,
Best lemon jelly cake.
Best pecan cake.
Best Lady Baltimore cake.
Best tea cake.
Best spiced cake.
Prettiest decorated cake.
Prettiest birthday cake, six candles
Prettiest collection Of cakes.
Breads-Mrs. F. H. Reid.
Best loaf white bread.
Best loaf whole wheat bread.
Best loaf pecan bread with yeast.
Best loaf pecan bread with baking
powder.
Best coffee cake.
Best Sally Lunn.
Best rolls.
Best beaten biscuit.
Best baking powder biscuits.
Best mullins.
Salads-Mrs. r. B. Anderson.
Manager.
A blue ribbon will be given for the
best salad in the following classes
Best chicken salad.
Best. potato salad.
Best CONCEALED salad.
Best fruit salad
Prettiest salad and best bowl Of
Mayonnaise.
Candies-Mrs. S We'll.
Best chocolate fudge.
Best chocolate drops.
Best eocoanut candy.
Best pulled sugar candy,
Best pulled molasses candy.
Best pecan candy.
Best walnut candy.
Best Divinity candy.
Best caramel candy.
Best mint drops.
Best collection of candies.
Horticulture-Mrs. B. E. Humphreys.
Best display Of vegetables.
Best display Of fruits.
Best display. of cut flowers.
Best display Of plants.
Best design made of any flower or
foliage.
Best bouquet of wild flowers.
Best incurved bloom, any color.
Best refexed bloom, any color.
Best plant of single chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Best plant of pompon chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Largest chrysanthemums in hall.
Best display Of meadow and field
grasses.
Best display Of sweet potatoes.
Best display of Irish potatoes.
Best dozen home raised tomaetoes.
Largest tomato.
Best display watermelons.
Best display pumpkins.
Best display cushaws.
Best display in variety and size
nuts.
Best pound home grown pecans.
Best display centerpiece for Thanks
giving table, composed of flowers,
fruits and vegetables.
Best quart jar blackberries
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
STRIKE DUE WEDNESDAY.
Unless Some UnforeseenDe developments
Take Place Before Then.

The walk out all over the country
Of the five big railroad unions win
take place next week unless some un-
foreseen power interferes or one side
Or the other Of the controversy backs
down.
The strike viii become effective here
on Wednesday night, though further
north it will take place on the Both.
The five unions going on a strike
are the locomotive engineere the con-
ductprs, the fremen, the switchmen
and the trainmen.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
MAHAFFEY sHIps cALx'Es.

Gets eH Cents on Glutted New Or
leans Market.
G. B Mahaffey shipped car Of fine
calves to New Orleans recently and,
though the market was gIutted, sew
eral cars Of young stock having been
unsold on the market for two weeks,
his calves readily brought 65s cents.
He was told that he could sell 4 thous-
and such animals on the market at
that time If had them there.
Good stuff seems always in demand,
and steckmen win find that it pays to
put only good animals on the market
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
HALLOWEEN BECOMING pop
ULAR
Various Kinds Of, Entertainments Be-
ing Planned Cor the Event.

ing Planned for the Event.
Halloween is coming back into her
own this season 50 far as local young
people are concerned, and entertain-
rnents Of various kinds are being
planned for the 3lst inst.
For many years past the observance
was allowed to pass unnoticed, but for
some reason it has regained it's old
time popularity Last week Mrs.
Thornton furnished through the col
umns of the Reveille several simple
little games to be played by young
people, and these have found their
way into the schools, and into the
homes Of those who have not forgot
ten the days when they too enjoyed
the spoolt-like observance Of HALO
ween.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1921-10-27
PLANNING FOR THE
FAIR NOVEMBER A
!, .d;es Held Enthusiastic Meeting
mo Monday and Discussed Plans Which
win Be Carried Out

4 number of ladies who are inter-
osted in the proposition to have fair
i tbe court house on November 4th
met Monday afternoon to talk over
their plans and get things going.
zach department Of the contem-
,iafed fair is under the management
X committee of hustling women,
snd The fair promises to be success.
All kinds Of exhibits are expected, and
annie room will be provided for the
exhibits. The fair is going to be con-
ducted in as inexpensive manner as
nossible so that there will be no big
biDs to pay after the exhibits have
been shown.
fair is almost indispensable to
anv county, and every one should
lend hand to assist in making the
present plans materialize into mark
ed success.
The different committees in the
Woman's Club will illustrate by post
ers or in some way, the work they
plan to do in the town and county.
Miss Mary Johnston from A. & M.
College will be here to can beef. We
hope special attention will be paid to
this
Mrs. Carl Barbar will demonstrate
making fondant candies.
Admission to Exhibit-Adults 25t,
school children 10e.
Lunch sold for the benefit of the
Wonman's Club and the local work of
the Red Cross.
The Home Economies Department
Of Woman's Club will have Fair at
at Court House, Nov. 4th. Those who
will exhibit hand-work of any kind
and antiques to the Needle-work or
Arts 4 Crafts Department, send to
Court House or Mrs. S. H. BagnelI.
A blue ribbon for the best made
piece Of underwear by girl under 16
years.
Blue ribbon for best worked button
hole by girl under 16 years.
DEPARTMENTS
Preserves, Canned Goods, Etc.
Mrs, Guthrie and Mrs. Daniean
Best pint preserves, peach, pear,
blackberry, strawberry, fig, citron, to-
mato, orange,
Best collection Of preserves.
Best glass Jelly.
Best collection jelly.
Best pint pickles, cucumber, chow
chow, sweet, tomato.
Best collection pickles.
Best tomato catsup.
Best pepper sauce.
Best collection Of pickles, catsup,
relishes.
Best pint canned fruit.
Best collection canned fruit.
Best pint canned vegetables, corn,
beans, beets, okra, sweet potatoes, to-
mato,
Best collection canned vegetables.
Best pint canned vegetables for \
soups, or more varieties.
Best display preserves, jellies, pick /
les, rellskes, canned fruits and vege-
tables by one housekeeper.
Farm Products.
Best home made ham, bacon, sau-
Best home made lard.
Best home made soap.
Best home made vinegar.
Fruit Juices.
pest collections of fruit ujices.
Best blackberry acid.
Pies-Mrs. B. H. Levy.
Best cOcoanut pie.
Best apple pie.
Best Lemon pie.
Best custard pie.
Best molasses pie.
Best raisin pie.
Best potato pie.
Best pumpkin pie.
Best dessert of any kind to serve
'Our people, lost not to exceed 25e.
cakes-Mrs. Edgar Shaifer.
Best loaf white cake.
Best loaf yellow cake.
Best angel food cake.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
CONVICT THEM OF
BROKERAGE SWIINDLE

William c. Brewer and George ].
Childs. two alleged swindlers. who
had brokerage Offices in Philadelphia
and a branch in Wilmington, were
convicted within half hour yester-
day by a jury in Court of Quarter
Sessions, Philadelphia, before Judge
Barnett, on charges Of conducting
bucket shop and conspiracy to
cheat and defraud.
The branch Offices OF the firm in
Wilmington were located on Mar
ket street between Seventh and
Eighth.
During the trial yesterday a con-
stable from the Office OF Magistrate
Dugan sat in the court room with
warrants for Brewer and Childs,
charging them with fraudulent con-
version OF money. The defendants.
however, were unable to produce
$4,000 cash for bail, fixed by Judge
Barnett, pending argument on a mo-
ton for a new trial and were re-
turned to Moyamensing Prison.
The principal witness against the
men was DR.. Lyle II. Richards, a
dentist, who testified that he had de-
posted as much as $4,000 with the
brokers at one time, and that the
only return he received on his in
vestment was a check for $500,
which he redeposited two days later.
At the time the firm closed its Of
fees. it was said a number of Will
mington men lost considerable
: money. Brewer at one time lived
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18

confined to his home with a broken
leg. is able to be out again.
william Bradley. Of Fifth street,
who has been suffering from high
blood pressure for several months,
suffered a relapse Thursday. His
condition was improved this morn
ing.
John Fahey Of Third street, who
has been confined TO his home with
illness for several days is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs Elisha Hickman. of
Norristown, Pa. who have been
spending several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Ingram Of Hare's
Corner. have returned home.
Mrs. Wilson Price, of near Mid
dletown. and Miss Helen Hayes, Of
Bear, Del. were visitors here last
evening.
Rev. S. Beattie Wylie will conduct
all services in the First Presbyterian
Church tomorrow.
The Children's Day service in the
First Baptist Church will be held on
Sunday evening, June 20.
Miss Marion Potter. of Baltimore.
is tho guest Of City Solicitor and
Mrs. Frank deli Janvier, on the
Strand.
Mrs. John Roberts, Of Royersford,
Pa, who has been visiting her par
ents for several days. returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Sedgewick Andrews and
daughter Doris, who has been the
guests of Mrs John J. Black, of
The Strand returned to their home
in Orange. Va, yesterday.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
NEWS GOSSIP OF
DELAWARE CITY
St. Paul's Church Carnival
Will Come to Close
Tonight
PROPERTY OWNERS
ARE CLEANING UP
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY. June 1s.-The
carnival and lawn festival held by
the ST. Paul's r. c. Church will come
to a close this evening. Weather
conditions last evening interfered
considerably with the fete, but with
favorable conditions this evening
the promoters expect to surpass the
results, both financially and socially,
of any previous event of this char
acter Large delegations of Will
mingtonians and New Castle resi-
dents are expected to augment the
local crowds this evening.
Improvements are being made by
property owners throughout the city
to sidewalks. interior and exterior
decorations Of dwellings and yards.
Many of the idle workmen OF the
city are providing meat for the table
by fishing along the canal. Many
fishing parties are enjoying the ex-
ceptionally good angling.
Pride Of Delaware Council, Daugh-
ters of America. st. Georges, will
meet this evening.
Contractor Gohegan, who has the
contract for making the middle Sec
tion OF canal improvements, is re-
ceiving large quantities of lumber
The material is landed at the rail-
road siding near Saddler's coal and
lumber yard and taken by barge to
the point OF operation.
The sacrament OF the Lords Sup
per will be celebrated in the First
Presbyterian Church at 1890 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Owing to the
changing OF the time from standard
to the daylight saving time the
children's service in the evening will
begin at o'clock.
At a recent congregational meet
ing it was decided to discontinue
the morning and evening services in
this church during July. The only
Sunday service during that month
will be Sunday school at 12 o'clock
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
RECEIVERS SALE.
REcrE7.l1y,El,R.,'si !, SALE OF PERSONAL

DECEIvER's SALE OF PERSONAL
IL PROPERTY
By virtue Of am order Of the Chancel-
ior nf the State Of Delaware, made the
first dav of June, A. ID. 1921, viii be cX-
posed To- sale at public auction or ven
due. on Wednesday, June %. 1921, at ?
O'Clock r. NJ. lstahdari tmel, AZ POS W.
Eleventh street. Wilmington, Delaware.
the following described personal prop
erfy Of United Tire and Rubber Cor.
pOrafion. "a corporation of the state OF
Apnraximateiy 2s5 automobile tires Of
various sizes one Kellogg pump and
tank with hose and check desk. chair.
napcr roll and tire tools; one safe cab
inof. one small naf top desk, one mahog
any desk. four chairs. rug and coat rack,
one Typewriter desk. chair and type
writer. one large nat top desk, four
straight chairs one clothes tree, one
rug. about ax12. two 4-sectlon letter size
nIing cabinets. one G-scciion 12x2 filing
eahinet. and lot of sundries.
Terms 0f sale-Thc highest and best
bidder on each lot offered viii be the
purchaser or purchasers, who will be re-
auired 90 pay the receiver tho fun amount
of the purchase price before any o. the
goods are removed, or the sale viii be
void and the property exposed 10
second sale.
Tho receiver will make return OF said
sale 20 the chancellor on the second day
after said sale. Attendance VIII pc given
bv EDWARD W. C0OCH,
Receiver of United Tire and Rubber Cor
noration
wilmington. Delaware June ]. 1921.
Attest. Norman T.. Crouch. Reg. C. c.
iuncis-21.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18

The Rev. L. w. Layfield will
preach tomorrow morning in the
Methodist church. The Sunday
school will meet at 11.45 o'clock.
There will be no evening service as
the congregation has been invited
to meet with the Presbyterian con-
gregation at the children's day exer-
cises.
The Rev. Joseph H. carp. rector
OF Emmanuel Church, New Castle.
and acting rector Of Christ Episcopal
Church here, will conduct worship
and prayer in that church at AIS
o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
LOST WAGER, PAYS
WITH SHORE DINNER

Special to The Evening Journal.
HOUSTON. June 1S.-Frank Bur
ris, manager OF the pea cannery here.
made Va wager recently that the
workmen would not complete their
work by a specified time He lost
his wager and Thursday night the
employees were his guests at a show
dinner. Warner Green, one OF the
owners in an address at the dinner
complimented Mr.. Burris and the
workmen on the seasons work.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
FINE RAILROAD TREsPAssERs.

John Smith and Leroy Hundley.
were arrested by Magistrate Binder
while trespassing on the property OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
yesterday afternoon. Both Smith
and Hundley were stealing a ride on
a freight train near Elsmere.
when given a hearing last night,
Smith was fined s5 and costs, and in
default Of payment OF the fine was
sentenced to 80 days in the New
Castle County Workhouse. Humid
Icy was fined 81 and costs. and in de-
fault OF payment was sentenced TO
10 days In the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
CITY SCHOOLS CLOSE.

Wilmington's public schools closed
yesterday afternoon. Promotions
we're made in primary schools, while
in the grammar and High Schools
promotions will be made in Septem-
ber. The schools will resume ses-
sions September -.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
juneis.it A. H. 'sS2SSi Secretary of state.
CTATE OF DELAWARE. OFFICE OF
- SECRETARY OF STATE.

CTATE OF DELAWARE. OFFICE OF
- SECRETARY OF STATE.
CERTIFICATE or DISSOLUTION.
To An to Whom These Presents May
whereas. II appears 10 my satisfac-
tion by duly authenticated record OF
the proceedings for the voluntary dissn
lution thereof, by the consent cl au ne
stockholders deposited in my Office, the
Home Mutual Loan Association cor.
pOration Of this State, whose principal
Office Is situated at Z W. Tenth street,
IN the city Of Wilmington, county OF
New Castle, state OF Delaware, Corpora
ton Trust Company Of America being
agent therein and IN charge
thereof upon whom process may DE
served, has compiled with the require
ments OF the Corporation Laws OF the
State Of Delaware. as contained IN lsl1'
Section ] 90 210l. Section lsi, Chapter %,
of the Revised Statutes Of 1915 as amend
ed preliminary 90 the issuing Of this
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Now. therefore. !. A. r. Benson. Sec
retary Of State, OF the state Of Delaware,
do hereby certify that the said corpora
lion did. on the sixteenth day Of June,
A. d. 1921, ile ip the Office n duly exc
cutod and attested consent. In writing
tn the dissolution Of said corporation,
executed by all the stockholders thereof.
which said consent and the records Of the
proceedings aforesaid, are now on file In
my said office. as provided hv law.
IN TESTIMONY
WHEREOF. /
have hereunt0
- set my hand and
OFFICIAL SEAL official seal, at
Secretary's once Dover. this 10th
1853 Delaware 1913 day OF June. IN
1911 the year Of our
Lord. one thou
sand. nine hun.
dred and twenty
ole.
A. r. BENSON.
luhelo-lI Secretary Of State.