Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-07-22
M ISSISSIPPI
UI STATE NEWS

West Point.-At a meeting of the
mayor and board of aldermen of this
city Hon. H. S. Carothers offered his
resignation as member of that body
and same was accepted.
Jacksonville records in the office
of Maj. G. L. Donald, United States
collector of internal revenue, show at
the close of the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1921, collections totalling sS-
76S,174.71.
Natchez.-The filming OF scenes
here for the Oliver Morosco motion
picture production, "Slippy Magee.'
has almost been finished and with ia.
yorable weather conditions, Director
Wesley Ruggles expects to complete
the work soon.
Greenwood.-A positive case of
anthrax has been discovered on one
Of the plantations of w. S. Barry &
Co., of Shell Mound, according to the
health officials. The premises have
been placed under strict quarantine
and the work of vaccinating all ex-
posed animals has commenced
Pheba.-Prof B. A. Dixon. who has
been agriculturist OF the Clay A. H. S.
for several years, has left for his home
in Vaughn. After few days at home
he will go to the A. & M. college for
some special work and thence to the
Agricultural high school at Eupora,
where he has accepted position.
Meridian.-Large quantities of figs,
peaches, watermelons and cantaloupes
are being brought into the city daily
and sold at good prices. The stuff is
all raised on nearby farms and the
growers are reaping a rich harvest.
the various crops said to be more
abundant than for several past years
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Meridian.-Word from Laurel, where
the Meridian Presbytern has just con-
eluded its meeting. that it had decided
to refuse to accept the resignation of
Rev. H. M. Jenkins as pastor of the
Jones Memorial Presbyterian church
In this city was received with delight
~ the hundreds of members of this
Ghurch.
Jackson.-An interesting series OF
lectures have been given to students
at the Millsaps summer normal by
members of the state department oil
health. One hour daily has been given
by DR.. Helen Gage on personal and
school hygiene, while a second on pub
lie health problems has been given
successfully by DR.. w. S. Leathers.
Gulfport.-Harrison county farmers
are now selling their wool after hold
ing 1t long time. Two cars have
been loaded at Howison and three
were loaded at Saucier. The farmers
are receiving Is IA cents per pound
FOR the fleese. It is estimated that be-
tween $4,000 and 100000 pounds will
be shipped between these two towns.
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Cleveland.-Twelve operations were
performed for the removal Of tonsils
and adenoids in the Bolivar county
clinic. The health unit began work by
sxamining the school children for
physical defects and laying the foun-
dation for the correction OF these de-
fects. and 1850 children were exam.
ined during the school year. Three
clinics have been held to date.
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Biloxi.-Gen. N. B. Forrest, adjutant
general of the Sons of the Confederate
Veterans, with headquarters In Biloxi,
will leave here shortly for a visit to
Montgomery, Ala, Greenville. s. c.,
and San Antonio. Texas, where he will
confer with officials of these cities
relative to the extending of an invita-
tion to the United Confederate Vet
Grams to hold their annual reunion for
1921.
Port Gibson-The faculty of Port
Gibson female college has been Sc.
aected for next session with unusual
care. DIR. Rolfe Hunt remains as its
president and will extend the work
done in the department Of Christian
education. Mrs. Hunt will continue as
lady principal and instructor in Latin
and French. Miss A. M. Kennard rs-
mains as associate lady principal aud
Instructor In mathematics and history.
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BroOkhaven.-Though the Kiwanis
club of Brookhavsn Is one OF the young
est In the state, it has perhaps &C
somplished the most, considering its
existence has been only 60 days, said
g. B. Perkins, president. at the weekly
luncheon. The club has promoted q
truck growers' association. for which
about 1000 acres are signed. secured
$1,000 from the county towards the
community and county fair building
and SIS per month from the county
for = home economies agent: secured
= $s26 donation Of 1.500 feet Of lawn
fencing for the Fairgrounds and OBJ.