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Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
PREACHER and
DECON FIGHT
Arrested and Tried Before Esquire
Shinault Tuesday-All Drew
Light Fines.

Sunday afternoon while en-. route
from church, Rev. Elijah Ligon and
four sons, Tom, Buss, Walker and
Manuel, became involved in a difficult
ty, the preacher taking the part OF
one of his sons. Cooper drew pis-
tol and attempted to shoot Tom Ligon
so it was said, when the preacher
stepped in between the two men. AT
this juncture, it is said that Cooper
poilted the pistol at the preacher and
mapped it. The preacher siezed the
gun and wrung it from Cooper's hand.
Cooper then struck the preacher with
his fist, and the preacher returned the
favor by striking Cooper over the
head with the gun, so the story goes.
At the trial Tuesday it was brought
out that Cooper was kind of a bad
negro, and that he had snapped his
gun at others. After hearing all the
evidence in the cases, ii which the
six negroes were involved, Justice
Shinault fined Cooper $25 and cost;
Tom Ligon, $40 and cost; Bus Ligon,
$25. and cost; Elijah, $40 and cost;
Manuel, $5 and cost and Walker
Ligon $5 and cost.
None of the defendants were re-
presented by legal talent They were
Fs,,. II.
is said that the trouble came up when
Tom Ligon commenced to question
Cooper about something he Cooper
had said about some young colored
girl, which involved Tom The fight
followed. Only two blows were struck,
and the brethren proceeded their
way. But the arrests followed Mon
day.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Notice is, hereby given that a
Special Election will be held on the
3Oth., day of July, 1921. at Dallas
Voting Place in the Dallas Road Dis
trict in Beat Five for the purpose of
submitting to the Qualified Electors of
said Road District as the same is here
matter described, for Ratificatio or
Rejection, the Proposal of the Board
Of Supervisors OF Lafayette County,
Mississippi, Adopted at the July 1921
meeting, to issue and sell the bonds
of said Road District, OF Territory, IN
the maximum sum of not exceeding
SIS 10000. for the purpose of con-
street, ags asssss ssa;ntaining one or
more Highways in said District for
the convenient of the travelling public.
The said Dallas Road District OF
Beat Five in said County being de-
scribed as the territory included IN
the following; Sections 4. 5, 8, ., IA,
Is, 16, II, 20, q, %, %. "a, 25, 26,
27, %, 20, 80, 33, "a, 35. &c, and all
that part of Sections 8, 10, II, and IL,
that lies south and west of Yocona
River, all in Twp, 10, Range l west;
| All of Sections 80, 33, "a. lying south
and west of Yocoaa River in Twp, 9,
Range west. All of said land being
in said Lafayette County, Mississippi.
| Witness the signatures of the Elec-
ton Commissioners of Lafayette
County, Mississippi, this the 9th, day
D. T. MITCHELL,
A. M. HALL,
J. NJ. JOHNSON.
| Election Commissioners
July 7-14-21-28.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
BOLT KILLS
WILL MILLNER
Belt Knocks Corner of House Tc
Pieces and Killed Negro Who
Was In House.

Yesterday afternoon during the
electrical strom Tightening struck the
house occupied by Will Millner, four
miles south of Oxford, killing Will
and knocking the corner off the house.
Will was in the house when the
bolt, without any warning, struck the
corner of his house. He was killed
instantly. He was farmer and con-
sidered a good negro, he was about
40 years of age.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
DIR. GtTNTER TO PREACH HERE.

The Eagle is requested to announce
in this weeks paper that DR.. K. b.
Gunter, corresponding secretary of the
Baptist State Convention, Jackson,
Miss, will preach at the Oxford
Baptist church Sunday morning, July
81. and at the Union service for the
town that night.
DR.. Gunter is young man OF pleas
ing address and brilliant attainments.
An will be benefited who hear him.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
YELLOW LEAF NEWS.

s.e showers we have been having
Ate are proving Of great benefit to
- crops.
The singing school taught by Prof.
J. E. Williams, was great help to US
as well as affording us much pleasure.
Our class enjoyed singing at the
Primitive Baptist church Sunday
afternoon, Notwithstanding the warm
weather.
The singing convention of Lafayette
county will be held at Yellow Leaf
this year on Friday and Saturday be-
fore the first Sunday in August.
Everybody is cordially invited to come
and bring well filled baskets.
Tuesday before the first Sunday in
August has been set apart for clean
ing off the graveyard and preparing
the church for the convention. 1t is
hoped that all will be there.
The patrons of Yellow Leaf school
will meet at the school house We'd
neSday afternoon to eject tedcher
for the coming year.
Mrs. Jones spent the week end with
her children in Oxford.
Mrs. John Webb visited Mrs. Hale
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cealey of Tunica,
spent the past week with her sister,
Mrs. C. A. Cobb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mccain spent the
day with their daughter, Mrs. Living
ston, Sunday.
Mrs. Warner of Clinton is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Walter Wolfe.
We all expect to attend the Singing
at Mt. Zion the fifth Sunday.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

IF your appetite is poor and your
ssefiaefs ard bowels arc cut o1 oraer
the remedy you need is Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t cleanses the system OF Dill
ious impurities, sharpens the appetite
and makes man feel fine. Price Sl.Zo
bottle. Sold by R. r. Chiffon & Co
Advertisement.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

Hot weather is hard on teething ba-
bies. They suffer the combined ms
cry of heat, pain and stomach disor-
der. McGee's Baby Elixir, helps the
little sufferer through the trying per-
iod by correcting the stomach and
bowels. Price 35c and 6Oc. Sold by
A. H. Kendel.- Advertisement.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

If you can't work well in hot
weather take Prickly Ash Bitters, it
purifies the stomach, liver and bowels
and fortifes the body to resist the de-
pressing influence of summer heat. 1t
is fine for working men. Price Sl.2o
per bottle. By r. R. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
OXFORD BOY APPOINTED TO
WEST POINT.

The many friends of Mr. Muryl
Smith will be glad to hear of his ap-
pointment to the West Point Military
School in New York. He is the eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Smith of
this city.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
DIED.

On Friday, July s, the death angel
visited the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Snodgrass and took from them their
only child, Mary Alma. She was
= IL years old.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21
HOME IN OXFORD FOR SALE.

The home of the late Mrs. sauna
]. Moore is for sale. Possession
given September 1st. Located on
frst Depot Street, opposite Oxford
Hospital. Now occupied by Mr..
Lawshee. Eight rooms, kitchen, din
ming room, bath room, lights and
water connections. Terms satisfact-
orv. w. |. HARGIS, Executor.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

TRADE-Good big horse, will work
anywhere, will trade for good milk
COW. if fresh. Apply at Eagle office.
IF
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

The wisest of men are the ones who
say the least.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

Some men achieve greatness through
the wisdom of others.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

If exercise is the road to good
health some of US ought to live
thousand wears.
Oxford eagle., 1921-07-21

That-kid- -Next-Door doesn't Really
look like This he just Acts like it.
What he Doesn't Do isn't Worth
Thinking of, and what he Does Do
Some lines makes him an Awful Pest
A Kid like this nusl have Inspired
thar Famous Saying. Boys should be
Buried between the Ages Of Four and
T75,,,tt.- .-,,-, f''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
STORE BUILDING
 SOLDFOR $31,OOO
Building and Loan AssoCia. ton Buys Adjoining Prop
 erty-0ther Deals

Purchase by the Jefferson County Building and Loan association ot the property at 115 Twenty first street, north, for S1.O0O, was an. nounced yesterday by Jerome Tucker, whose firm handled the transaction. The sale was for cash.
 Expansion Is planned by the build- ing and loan association. 1t is be- lieved. The new acquisition, 20 by 100 feet. gives the company 40 feet on Twenty-first street by 100 feet deep. The property just bought is now occupied by the George W. liar ris & Sons Wall Paper company.
 Jemison & Co. report building in Central park very active, witt. modern bungalows and two-story houses now under construction. Sale of the handsome colonial home of R. T. Brooks on Glenview Road, Mountain Terrace. to Merritt Craft. Is announced by the company.
 Transfer of two pieces of property in Central Park were negotiated during the week by the company. Ruth l.. Moore sold two lots on Syca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR
 RELIEF WORK FUND
 AT THE COURTHOUSE

Relief work is being carried on by the committee recently organized by employees of the courthouse. Up to the present time sss1 has been sub scribed for this work and daily mem bers of the committee are making ported and are assisting the unem- ployed and destitute.
 It Is stated by Forney Brandon, treasurer of the committee, that ad- ditional subscriptions have been made. but as yet have not been turned over to him. Those who have contributed to this fund are:
 William Vaughan. s5; L. H. Salter, $250; F. T. Downey. s1; c. H. Ohme. $2; S. E. Robbins, $1; Cash. $1 Judge Abernethy. $1; A. S. Eager, $3; Edna Jasperson, $5 J. Reese Murray, $5; T. T. Gore, $1.26; c. w. Norrell. S2; James R. McAdory, s1; W. J. Mims, $5; E. L. Newman s5; Amy Jasperson, $5; Nowell Broomal $1; Willie Cork, $2; M. E. Reaves, s1; Walter Smith, $5; Bill Tate. $1 Frank Fournier. S1; Garrison, $1; L. L. Campbell, $1; Bill Tarrant. $1; Joe Davis $1; H. B. Rus sell $1; L. F. Clayton, $1 William J. Waldrop, $10; T. H, Hargrove, $1; J. R. Foster. $1; w. [. Waldrop, $5; Ruby O'Keefe, $5; Eugene T. Beasley, s2: Sallie Cunningham, $1; Fannie K. Bates. $1; Julia Kemp, $1; Mae Hil- Hard, g; Florence Brooks. $1; E. E. Openshaw, $1; Inez Powell, s1; Stall lings and Brazelton, $25 J. G. Greener. $1: Frank M. Dixon, $1; J. C.. Williams. s5; Thomas Dozier, $l l.. W. Brown, 31; W H. Bowen, $1; D. U. Williams, $5; J. W. Hamilton. $2; w. A. Roberts. g: Katherine Flaw kins. q; Cash. $1; H. M. Taylor, $2; c. I. Case. g; E. A. Cornwell, $1; F. H. McDuff, $5; I. E. Reynolds, s1; J. c. Hartsfieid. $7.50; J. A. Hilliard, $1; J. F. Davis, soc; S. F. Cunningham, s1; E. A. Reeves. $1: J. c. Jordan. $l; J. S. Harris, $1; Charlie c. Wade, $1; c. D. Bohanan. $1: A. J. Conway. s1; c. H. McCord. q: T. T. Huntington. s1; F. L. Erwin. $1; H. NJ. Brewer, 25c: John Arnold. $1; J. G. Brooks. $1; w. M. Burge, $1; G. M. Raymond. soc; s. M. Arnett, $1; Woody Sandefer. soc; E. W. Morris. $l; Virginia Mayfield. $2S: M. V. Henry. t5 Paul Taylor. $5; Annie Henry. s5; T. J. Wallace. s1o; Vines and Meyers, .$1o; L. P. Staggs, $10; A. F. Bearden, $5; O. S. Finch. s5; George Courson. $5; D. c. Ball, $1o; W. B. Copeland. $10 J. w. Gwin, $10; c. M. Sullivan, $2; G. D. Brooks, $l; w. K. Terry. $5; J. D. Dryer. s5; J. F. Hawkins. $5; Mrs Ruth Glaz- ner, s; Margaret Copeland. s10; Cash, $3: Roy Dillon. $6; Woolsey Morrow. $5: Mrs, Evan Cunningham. s5 Willie May Lowe. $1; Edith Underwood. s1; N A Graham. q; George Whitfield, q; Mollie Fincher $1: Eunice Ensey, s1; Izora Howell, s1; Mrs. Frank Dar- by. s1: Eugene Henry s1; w. A Stiles. $1: Mrs. McBee. $1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
Many Sites Are Offered
 For Southern Mooseheart
Local Committee Begin Process of Elimination Down Four Five Sites-Bg Delegation From Local x
 Lodge to Attend Toledo Meeting

Thirty-three sites have been con sidered by the elimination committee of Birmingham on the home for aged and infirm of the Loyal Order of Moose and the elimination pro- cess which has been going on for about 80 days has reduced the prop ositions down to four or five sites that are now engaging the atten- tion of the committee, according to Secretary Manager Charles L, liar old of the Civic Association and chairman of the committee. Other members of the committee are: Col. T. o. Smith, F. M. Jackson, James G. Davis, W. H. Kessler, w.. M. Newman, A. R. Dearborn and J. R. T. Rives.
 It Is the purpose of the commit tee to complete their examination and comparison of available sites this week. It becomes necessary to close the work of the committee and transmit It's recommendations to the supreme council of the order several days prior to the big convention of the Moose which begins at Toledo, June 25, and will continue for sev- eral days. It Is probable that the report of the supreme council and board of governors concerning the Moose home, together with recom- mendation as to the location of the institution, will be made to the Tole- do convention. The site elimination committee was appointed by request of Supreme Secretary Rodney Brandon.
 Many of the sites offered ,n the Birmingham district in zones rang ing from the immediate suburbs of the city, to the 35-fnile limit, were easily eliminated by the committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
GOATS INCREASING

According to preliminary report of the United States census there were fewer sheep and more goats in the United States in 1920 than in 1910 In Alabama sheep had decreased, but goats had increased.
 In the nation In 1920 there were 34,9S4,0 ,000 sheep and in 1910 there were 52.447,000. In 1920 there were 3,425, ,000 goats compared with 2,915,- 900 in 1910.
 In Alabama there were S1,86S sheep in 1920 and 142,930 in 1910. There were 1O4.000 goats in 1920 compared with 79,347 in 1910.
 The preliminary report of the de- partment does not enter into explan- ation of the decrease in sheep and the increase in goats.
 Alabama occupies fairly respec- table position in the goat-producing states. being tenth. She is far down as a sheep producer. itsss
 The leading goat producer is Texas, with 1,706,0 and New Mexico Is next with 226,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
WORKING ON PLAN
 FOR CATTLE LOAN
Plan Expected to Be In Nature :. of Banking Pool to Raise
 Necessary Money
By Associated Press

Washington, June 1i.-Eastern fi- nanciers would join with western banks in providing loans to cattle out by the treasury for furnishing needed credit relief without govern mental participatiop in the situation.
 Details of the plan, which is ex- Ing pool to raise the necessary money through private channels. are' to be considered at conference of bank CTS In the live stock growing sec- Chicago by Secretary Mellon.
 Invitations to the meeting were Issued by Mir. Mellon after confer ences here with ]. P. Morgan. the governors of the federal reserve banks of New York and Kansas City. Eugene Meyer. Jr., managing direc- tor of the war finance corporation, and a number of senators from the cattle states. .,.s4,s. .s,
 Meanwhile an investigation of the feasibility of the proposal is being conducted in the west by Governor Harding of the federal reserve boarc, who Is touring the cattle sections, and MT. Meyer, who is in New York, treasury officials said tonight
 Credit extension to the live stock industry through private channels, 1t was asserted, could not only be made available more quickly than under legislation to permit the war finance corporation to handle S50.- 900, ,000 in cattle loans, but would en- able the more effective cooperation of the federal reserve board. Under the former proposal, officials said, the possible three-year cattle paper would be ineligible for rediscount by reserve banks, but loans from tn 2 private banks with maturities up to six months could be handled by the reserve system, which would strengthen the situation measurably.
 As far as the matter has been con sidered, officials declared, it is pro- posed. to supply the money for new loans rather than to attempt to thaw- out frozen cattle credits, as 1t IS be lieved conditions will be riEhted in the next few months If the stock : men can be carried over the read justment period
 Efforts to meet the cattle credit problem through private channels is said to be in line with President Harding's policy of government aid to business rather than federal par ticipation in the actual conduct of industrial activities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
SMITH DISCUSSES LOCK BROAD ISSUE
Asks for Square Deal for For mer. County Engineer In
 View of Developments

Ben F. Smith. wef1 known lawyer and University of Alabama man who Is familiar with the Lock I7 road con- troversy. yesterday made the follow ing statement in which he calls for Square deal" for S. R. Batson. former county engineer:
 "The Jefferson county board of revenue last week passed resolu- ton unanimously authorizing the completion of the Lock Seventeen road to Lock 17 on the Warrior river. This action on the part of the board of revenue followed recent ruling of the attorney general of Alabama holding that the line between Jeffer- son and Tuscaloosa counties had not been changed, and that all work done some months ago on the Lock Seven teen road was properly done in Jeff ferson county. The opinion of the action of the board of revenue in unanimously authorizing the comple- tion of this road are echoes of one Ol tne tuObt DlltCICot pOAIllSai h6heo perhaps ever made on an individual in the history of Jefferson county.
 The thickest of the fight centered around s. k. Batsofi, who was then chief highway engineer for the coun- ty under whose supervision and by oi der of the Jefferson county board of revenue at that time, the work was done. The attacks on MT. Batson W ere very severe and at times bitter, which resulted in his resigning his position as chief highway engineer for the county. This we all will have to admit was a great loss to the county, as Mir. Batson has demon- strated that he is an expert road builder. the best evidence of his abil- ity being very inviting stretches of highway that we meet with traveling out of Birmingham into the county.
 Subsequent developments are con- elusive that no error was made by MT. Batson in the work he did on the Look Seventeen road. If error was made, 1t now develops that 1t was error without injury from the tax payers viewpoint, as the proper au- thorities have ordered the work be- gun by MT. Batson to be completed. Mir Batson, on the other hand, was professionally done a very serious and material injustice.
 Tt Is a characteristic of human nature to right wrong, when given an opportunity, where an individual. occupying public position of ser vice, has been done an injustice.
 "If am correctly advised the vot- CTS of Birmingham will in all prob ability be given an opportunity to redress wrong recently done MT. Bat son in the Lock Seventeen road con troversy, as understand a very strong sentiment prevails among the citizens of Birmingham to elect MT. Batson an associate city commission CT. having charge of the department of streets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12

for falling in one or more particu- lars to meet the specifications laid down by the Moose authorities. In some instances the acreage was not large enough, in others tho site was distant from railroad facilities and in still others lack of water in sufficient quantity resulted In their automatic elimination.
 The fact that 1000 or more acres are wanted by the Moose officials lends color to the oft-repeated re- port that southern Mooseheart. patterned after the great institution at Mooseheart, i'll, will be erected in the vicinity of the home for aged and infirm. In fact this probability was asserted by Supreme Secretary Rodney Brandon on the occasion of his last trip to Birmingham. Ac- cording to him, only an increase In the growing membership of the lodges in the south Is all that is necessary to warrant the construction of the home for children in this region.
 Renewed energies are being put Into the local campaign for Moose members in order to report to the Toledo convention what Is hoped to be the best showing in the south. The Birmingham lodge expects to send dozen or more delegates to the national convention, and as the final determination of the location of the Moose institutions in the south may develop at Toledo, plans are be- ing made to present the case of Bir- mingham through the most eloquent representatives obtainable.
 Dictator James G. Davis Is anxious for as many Moose as can possibly go to Toledo to communicate at once With him at the courthouse. where all information may be obtained as to attractive reduced railroad rates, re- turn trip by Mooseheart and other details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
HEARING DEFERRED
 ON STREET CAR RAISE

Postponed again because of the ab- sence from the city of I. W. Ross. special engineer for the city in the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company controversy. who'will not return from Philadelphia until late Monday, the conference between city commissioners and their legal ad- visers on the street car fare fight will not take place until Tuesday.
 Forney Johnston, special counsel for the city. win arrive tonight from Washington. He win probably dis cuss the situation with the commis- sion tomorrow, although the real con ference will come Tuesday or Wednesday.
 Members of the commission were silent yesterday regarding the prob able course of belligerent action. They preferred to wait until they have conferred with their counsellor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
Miss Jen1is on Of Talladega
 Leader Tn Business Affairs

Miss E. Grace Jemison, president Of the Talladega Business and Profess sional women's club, is also cashier of the samoset Cotton mills. s1.- .000,ooo corporation. In addition to these duties she is secretary of the Tailadesa Knitting mills.
 Miss Jemison has been in the cot- ton and cotton mill business for l6 years and for many years was asso- ciated with the late J. H. Hicks. who made many million dollars in cotton. He had seatsSpn the New York cotton exchange. New York stock exchange, New Orleans tcotton and Liverpool exchange. He purchased cotton To- cally and operated the mills, she stated, and 1t was in this way she gained much valuable information about the cotton business. Miss Jemison can class cotton and under stands a great deal about the manu- lecture of it.
 At the present time she holds the position of cashier to the Samoset cotton mills, which are operated by Wellington, Sears & Co.,, and she stat ed they give every chance to a busi- ness woman. 5ss s
 Tn speaking or the IHliadega AsSo- citation of Business and Professional Women, Miss Jemison said: Our one great ambition now is to launch and make a success of the Pratt memorial fund This is to build a monument to the inventor of the typewriter. We have great ambition to own busi- ness house in town in the near fu- ture, in which we can have our club rooms, and rent the other portion for a sufficient amount to net us a good profit on our investment. Our club is interested in all civic affairs and takes part in all public movements.
 q believe our club has done more fnward deYeloninR the girls from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12

thing at Mrs. Pickle. who was get ting in their own machine at the time. The husband is alleged to have resented the remark and to have started towards the men in the car.
 The man in the seat with driver drew gun and pointed 1t at Pickle as he advanced towards him. Pickle grabbed the gun and the gun was discharged, 1t is said, while both of them had hold Of 1t. One bullet went into Pickles left arm. Witnesses claim that several other shots were fired but no one else was injured.
 The two men in their machine then speeded away in the darkness be- fore the police arrived. A witness, however. took down the license num- Der of their car and at a late hour last night all police officers had been warned to keep a close lookout for 1t. MT. Pickles injuries were not considered serious and he was car ried to his home immediately fol- lowing the difficulty.