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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

or perhaps teacher, all good pro-
fessions, of course. But our town is
an industrial one. The large ma
| jcrity of our citizens therefore, must
and should be mechanics. In addi-
ton to his literary education, boy
can specialize and receive technical
training as machinist "a carpenter,
a brick mason, an electrician, sig
nal man or plumber, or one of the
other similar important trades. The
reason that Mr.. McColgan consents
to have his plans made known at this
time is because he feels the citizens
of the community would vote freely
in favor of the bond tissue for the
proposed newleas McComb school if
they know that he would build and
endow the next new high school in
West McComb. The school will not
be built Immediately, but should Mr..
MeColgan or his beloved sister, Mrs.
( Neville, either or both of them re-
ceive the last summons before they
begin this good work that would not
change the plan. the school will be
built and ample provision made there
for. The school and endowment will
be presented to the city of McComb
in the name of McColgan brothers
and sister. might here add that this
is not recent thought OF these good
people.
1T had been often discussed a.
mong them during the lifetime of the
lamented Hugh McColgan, who was
also a prominent and beloved citizen
of McComb. Mr.. McColgan recently
endeavored to purchase a site for
this building adjacent to the present
high school grounds, but considered
the price asked for the square too
high. In due time, however, a suit
able site will be procured.
my friends. members of the Ex-
change CLUB, it takes but little fore
sight to understand the inestimable
value to all of us of such a splendid
gift. 1t is unequalled in the state.
The McColgan name will never die
1t will be revered by generations yet
| UNBORN.
After order had been partially re-
stored the president, P. j. Albright,
called on Supt. Joseph E. Gibson, of
the city schools to respond. Mr.. Glib
son said in part:-
There are times when we realize
more than at others how poor is lam
guage to express our thoughts and
feelings. This is one of them. With
an overwhelming sense of my pow
erty of language, but warmed by the
gratitude which speak for thous-
ands of boys and girls who shall rise
up and call your name blessed, Mr..
McColgan, try to express the feel
ings of the school board, the city
government, the teachers of our city
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

HE that ruleth his spirit is
greater than he that taketh q city" :"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24
vardaman Rally Jackson Next Thursday Sept 29 Dinner The Grounds
NEGRO is LYNCHED
IN McCOMB BY MOB
Body Found on Edge of Town
Had Had Trouble With
White Man.

The Magnolia Gazette Of Thursday
records the lynching of young ne
gro, Eddie Mcdowell, who was TAX
en- from his home in the heart of the
residential section of McComb and
done to death by a mob.
The Gazette says:-
About two months ago, while en-
ployed in the garage of the CASTOR
Motor Company. he got on drunk
en- spree, and, while in that state,
applied profape epithets to white
employe Of the same concern, who
promptly knocked him down. The
white men of the garage it is said,
attempted to keep the negro off the
streets, knowing that he would be
arrested, but he resisted their efforts
and went out. Later, he returned to
the garage armed with pistol,
whereupon Chief of Police L. Joe
Quin was called and placed him un-
der arrest.
The next day the negro was tried
before Police Justice Wolbrecht on a
charge of carrying concealed wea-
pons and punished with fine Of
$3.50 and 30 days Imprisonment, the
latter involving hard labor on the
streets.
The negro worked 20 days of his
sentence on the streets, when, it is
said, his fine was reduced to $50, and
on its payment, he was released.
Since then he had made a trip to
Hot Springs as the driver of Mr..
VIM. McColgan's car, and, on his
return, was employed as chauffeur by
DR.. Dickerson.
He was about 25 years old, and
unmarried.
The lynching, which by the bold
ness and secrecy with which it was
carried out, surpasses anything of
the kind ever known in this section,
occurred between the hours of 200
and 2:30 O'Clock Monday morning,
but it was not until daylight follow
ing that the commission of the crime
became known by the discovery of
the negro's body lying beside the
road.
AS soon as he was notified of the
finding of the body, Sheriff Leg
gett called Coroner L. g. Quin, and
a jury of inquest was impanelled.
The jury spent several hours making
an Investigation OF the homicide,
out was unable to procure any sort
Of evidence which would give clue.
to the Identity Of the persons respon-
sible for the negroes fate, and YER
dict was returned accordingly Of,
oeokh at the hands of parties un-
known.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24
Poison Administered in Bottle Of
WhiskeY. Authorities Saw.

Scooba, Miss, Sept. 20. - Mrs.
Charles Persons is facing trial on a
charge of poisoning her husband.
Several days ago the man. who was
SO years old. died suddenly. An in
quest was held. the stomach ana
lyzed and as a result of the investi-
cations Mrs. Persons was arrested
,and bound over to grand jury with
out bail. The authorities say poison
was administered in bottle of whis-
key.
For some time 1t is said there has
been domestic discord at the Persons
home. Mr.. Persons lived several
miles west Of scooba and is survived
by four children. Mrs. Persons will
be tried at regular term Of court In
November.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

schools and, above all, of our school
children. When we are forgotten
thousands of our children whose lives
your gift has enriched by giving
them better chance to help them
selves will say of you: He thought
and wrought and left the world
golden heritage of good
DR.. o. B. Quin, president Of the
First National Bank and one of Nc
Combs, Oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens, then took the floor
and said: Il have known Will Nc
Colgan all of my life. We were boys
together, and, though 1 am few
years older, yet in my heart / have
always respected the man for his no
bility of character and fine personal
qualities. Mr.. McColgan has shown
himself to- be a man not only with a
big heart, but man with great
mind, for he is pioneer in the state
and in the entire south in the be-
queathing of wealth for vocational
education. predict that thru the
years to come this great institution
which he has announced will be es-
tablished will make McComb a CEN
ter for trade and industrial educa-
tion. Words cannot convey our gra-
titude. He has placed the people Of
Mcconb under everlasting obliga-
tions."
President Albright then called on
Rev. G. H. Thompson, who said that
this was monumental gift to the
boys and girls of the city and that
nobody without the love Of God and
of his fellow man in his heart could
have conceived thing so magnifi-
cent.
Mayor W. T. Denman moved the
appointment of a committee of the
Exchange Club to draw up suitable
resolutions to be presented to Mr..
McColgan, spread upon the minutes
of the club and published in the
press.
Upon adjournment Mr.. McColgan
held an informal reception in the
Lobby of the hotel, with the citizens
coming to him, for the news had
spread over the town, to express
their gratitude for conceiving a gift
which in such big way will benefit
the citizenship of a greater McComb.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24
Community Building is Nearly Com
pleted.

Visitors in the vicinity of the Pub
lie Playground are astonished to find
that the. Fair and Community build
ing is about completed and is being
stained green in harmony with 9TH
er buildings. The interesting struc-
ture is Of impressive size, has an up
per gallery above the central court
contains rest rooms. etc, and il
beautifully adapted for Lincoln
County Fair Exhibits. The Commun-
ity building has already been the
place Of meeting Of one Of the i'm.
portant fair committees.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

Attorney General Daugherty told
the American Bar Association that
the prodteer is the counterpart OF
the hold-up man. no less vicious no
less public enemy. And
Goes. vastly more harm, it might
have been added, because be out
numbers the hold-up man thousand
to one.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24
TT. Dreyfus Elected
Director of Big Bank

7. F. Dreyfus, prominent lumber
manufacturer, an officer in the
Brookhaven Lumber Company, has
been elected member of the board
OF directors of the Bank of Hatties-
burg and Trust Company. The Sc
lection of Mr.. Dreyfus will add
strength to the board of one of the
states most progressive financial in
stitutions, He came to this city from
Brockhaven many years ago and ever
since has taken prominent part in
civic affairs. s.-Hattiesburg American.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

Mr.. d. M. Stringer who lives near
New Hebron, celebrated his 95th
birthday Sept. 4. Mr.. Stringer has
spent all his long life in Lawrence
county, has never used tobacco or
coffee and never drank to excess. Mr..
Stringer has three children living,
thirty grand children, ffty-eight
great grand children and eleven
great-great-grand children many Of
whom were present to add joy to the
birthday dinner served by friends.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-09-24

A Chicago woman has applied for
divorce on the ground that her
husband kisses her too often. Wheth-
er he thus persisted in doing his
duty because he was under the mis-
taken impression that she liked it is
not stated.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02
Building National Consciousness

| hope that the old-ome rou
of July does not go out Oh ST.
for of all of our holidays it is tne
most distinctiyely Amerlcan-ou'
own family day. 1t was james
Blaine who said that the un.''N
States is the only country "l'"
known birthday. When the Fourth
comes. we can lay off from WORN
mack the flivyer or the spring wagon
with cold fried chicken sandwiches
and niekles. lemonade and perhaps ="
freezer If ice cream and make an
early start for the grounds" You
know the program, a platform ae'-
GRATED with flags and bunting 'h'
Declaration Of independence reau w
tho mayor or Il congressman, anu
hen a speech. 1t is a good honey
American speech, the kind we heeu'
/ am not talking of Fourth OF july
in the big city. Too frequently II
means only a day of work LOT so4i0
classes and of much extra Worh loA
Others. For many it is a rare OPP
%portunity to slip away from seetn-
ing crows for a brief hour OF qui9''
At best the patriotic exercises are
too wholesale, too impersonal' 700
bic. You may satisfy the adult
mind, but they do not build mucH
of a background of patriotism lhVo
| the lives and hearts of the boys anu
girls. This background is an UNI
realized thing at first, but with ma
turity it develops into what Is ealleo
national consciousness,
Our schools may teach the I u
significance of independence uay'
hut the observance of that day means
all of the differences between the-
DRY and practice. When we drive
home after staying for the IRE
works. Mary has a torn dress and
Jimmie has three burnt fingers ana
a stomach ache, and both are happy
another chapter unconsciously add
ed to their schooling for citizen
ship.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Hiram said Mrs. Corntassel'
..vou don't take as much interest in
politics as you did last summer"
Eyes, l do replied the husband
shut the NE whired man is such G
fine talker I'm afraid to say amy.
thing that might start him for fear
he'll demand the salary OF "a lee
turer."
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Willis Dodge went through town
Tuesday night, taking a man from
the southern part of Owyhee to the
hospital at Boise. The man had
accidentally shot himself in the leg
with an automatic. We tailed to
learn his name, but he is a transient
in that part of the country.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02


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from these shops to good jobs you
can do the same=you can earn board
and room while attending school
write today for free catalog-largest
and best equipped Auto School on the
Pacific Coast over 2, 900 men trained
annually.
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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Dan Casey and John Burns, al
legged to have robbed a freight car
in Glenns Ferry last winter, but
turned loose for lack of evidence,
We're recently arrested in Spokane,
where it is alleged they shot and
killed a deputy sheriff who caught
them in the act of breaking itno a
freight car.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

''The guests were seated at one
long table graced with a c~enterptece
of yellow roses, from which radiated
strands of smallpox."-Exchange.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

"Father," said a little boy,
thoughtfully, as he watched his par
emit collect his notes and arrange the
slides for a parish entertainment,
rwhv lis it that when you spend
vour holidays in the Holy land you
always give a lantern lecture on it?
you never do when you have been
to Paris"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02


Mrs. George McGrath went to
Boise on a shopping tour Thursday.
M. B. Gibson came down from the
upper country Wednesday on bust
ness.
Mrs. Enrol Black was in town on
Thursday from Bruneau, where they
are farming.
A. t. Fountain and wife of Tulsa,
Okla, are visiting their cousin, w.
w. Fountain.
Wesley Stevens OF Glenns Ferry
purchased a Dodge roadster from
John Morton Wednesday.
FOR SALE-Ford roadster with
delivery body; cash, Liberty bonds
or terms. Rocks Vulcanizing Wks.
Freeman Shrum and Worth Lee
right attended the dance here this
week, motoring up from Glenns
Ferry.
The dance Tuesday evening by the
Shubert orchestra was well attended
and a good time was enjoyed by all
the dancers.
John Caldwell has returned from
a recent trip to the valley of the
Moon with am expedition Of explor-
ers and naturalists.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Anderson have
returned from the East, where they
went some time ago with the body
of Mrs. Anedrson's mother.
J. G. Fralick Wednesday an
nounced that the Bruneau State
Bank, recognized, opened its doors
Tuesday. The bank is now operat-
ing with a new list of officials.
-
/ have 80 acres rye at %Sunnyside,
which | would like to have harvest
ed. Anyone wishing to take an in
terest in same, please communicate
with me-. Peter Mackenzie, Phone
75-W. jy2-tf
, =
Last Thursday the Rebekahs held
their regular meeting and initiated
Delma Macdonald into the mysteries
Of the degree, and she has the dis
tinction of being the youngest mem
Der that has been taken in for some
time.
Louis Zwong and Lin Lab were
arrested Tuesday by Leroy Jones,
United States marshal, for smoking
opium. They were arraigned before
d. A. Utter, United States commits
sioner. Zwong was released on 5000
bail, and Lab on his own recogni-
zance.
In company with a diminutive
gallant who got "cold feet" when
they got too far from home, and de-
) serted, a little miss of 3h summers
last Friday started out from hel
home to see the world. Her anxious
A parents traced her, with the entire
S n~eighborhood joining in the search
: and found her not far from the rail
Y road track, gaily swinging her hat
headed for the country.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02
Local News

Milton Helm made a pusihess 'Ap
to Pine Sunday.
Paul Montgomery is home from
Portland for the summer.
Ruby Wilson of Boise is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Tom Bruce.
A. A. Sessions left Tuesday for ms
ranch at Parma on business.
Duke O'Neill spent the first OF the
week in town from Glenns Ferry.
The King Hill Gospel team VIII
be here Sunday at the M. e. church
Gertrude Label was a visitor u
town from the Ferry during tine
week.
Mrs. McGinnell of Glenns Ferry
visited with Mrs. Fountain the firs'
of the week.
Helen and Florence Lambert came
up Tuesday from Glenns Ferry tt
attend the dance.
Mrs. Matte Jones OF G%reenyille
Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs
McCombs, of this city,
Miss Minerva Williams, a forme'
teacher here, came over from Bru
neau to visit with friends.
The Miller children, from Boise
are visiting their grandfather
B%ridgewood this week.
Mrs. John Pence has returnet
from Boise, where she has been IL
in the hospital.
Mrs. C. A. Gaetz arrived last weel
-
from Butte to visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Morrison.
John Sullivan, an old-timer in tn
Rocky Bar country, was in town
several days this week.
Mrs. j. f. McKinnon of Tildon
Nebraska, is visiting her brother
Bert McKibbin and family.
Mrs. H. T. Glenn and daughter
from Los Angeles, are visiting wit
their aunt, Mrs. Rachael Wetherell
Mrs. c. e. Mason has been Ill dur
ing the past week, but is reported t
be Improving.
Miss Spillcke, the dressmakel
leaves Friday for Mccall to spen
the summer visiting with her sister
Mrs. Nile Carr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Moore, at
companied by their mother, Mrs
Ady, went to Boise Tuesday to hay
Mrs. Ady's eyes treated.
---~
Word has been received in tow
that Mrs. George Noyes of Glenn
Ferry was taken to Gooding, ser
ously i'll. Mrs. Moves was formerl
Geniva Gibson, we'll known here.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

We always laugh when we heal OF
\ bride being lied to the altar. Men
sure do like to kid themselves.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

FOR RENT-Rooms for light
housekeeping. Call 1881. Jn4ti
The Christian Science services Will
be discontinued until August 14th.
Mrs. Mary McKibben of Wendell
is visiting her son Bert.
FOR SALE burner oil stove
with oven, in perfect condition. In
quire al Republican office. jnlltl
Mabel Bennett, who broke her arm
some time ago, is improving rap
idly.
FOR SALE-New Home sewing
machine, in perfect condition. In
quire Republican office.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Nader have
returned from their honeymoon trip
and have apartments at Colthorps.
FOR Acknowledgements, large
family size; holds 100 pounds OF Ice
Inquire Republican office.
Miss Nellie Lu came home Mon
day from Boise to spend her vaea-
tion.
Vern Leonard visited his family
over Sunday, taking them for an
outing in the hills.
Some girls are called "giddy," be-
cause they make the young mems
heads swim.
Miss Marie Strobe came In from
Glenns Ferry Saturday and visited
with Lillian Tye, returning to her
home Sunday evening.
Anna Lauris Jones accompanied
her grandmother, Mrs. John Jones,
home for a visit.
Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. 3 OIL
HALEY has elected Beaulah Coates
noble grand for the ensuing term.
Thomas H. Scruggs, justice OF the
a OF Hill City, vas in town dur
ing the week.
Miss Irene Briglieb returned or
Friday from Payette Lakes, where
she has been mentioning with thu
Y. w. G. A. girls.
LOST-One large black Holsteii
COW, with label on one ear; has
waddle on throat and slit in ears
Finder please notify Orson Hyde
Mountain Home, Idaho. jy.
Edith Mason is home from Wi
bur, Washington, where she laugh
last year, and will return agains
this coming term.
Lorenzo Hansen, who graduate
from Walla Walla this summer, !
working for Mr.. Bjornson on tn
ranch.
Down al Zion City they are al
resting girls who wear peek-a-bo
waists. 1t would keep the authort
ties busy If they tried to enforc
such a rule in Mountain Home.
Sunday Mr. Norell and famil
and Mr.. Lowry and family went !
King Hill to the Sunday school rail-.
and report a very beneficial and eI
joyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Nichols and Sc
of Chicago left Friday on their r.
turn trip, after visiting with M
and Mrs. Tacha. They will mott
through the Yellowstone and 9th,
places OF interest on their retul
trip.
Erma Scholtz went to Glenl
Ferry Ferry Monday to visit HI
mother and grandfather Canfiel
who is seriously i'll.
Purdy Eaton left Tuesday vii
the state reclamation service for u
Pahsimeroi valley, TO do some 81
vey and construction work.
Mrs. John Jones, son Frank
Bruneau, Gertrude and Lest
Sproul of Boise visited Mrs. e. M
Combs Saturday.
The kids about town are civil
advance notice Of the nearness
the Fourth from the noise of po
ping f~irecrackers and the sputte
ing of the whizzers ON the stree
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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

The assembly of Rebekah Odd Eel
lowship will be held here Sunday in
their lodge rooms, and q good at
tendance Of all the members is re-
onested. The assembly convenes at
. o'clock in the afternoon, and also
in the evening. Dinner in che eve
ming by the Baptist ladies.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

The kids about town are giving
advance notice Of the nearness of
the Fourth from the noise of pop
ping firecrackers and the sputter-
ing Of the whizzers on the streets.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mrs. John Jones, son Frank OF
Bruneau, Gertrude and Lester
Sproul of Boise visited Mrs. e. Nc
Combs Saturday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mrs. Enrol Black was in town on
Thursday from Bruneau, where they
are farming.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mrs. George McGrath went to
Boise on a shopping tour Thursday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

M. B. Gibson came down from the
upper country Wednesday on bust
ness.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Purdy Eaton left Tuesday with
the state reclamation service for the
Pahsdmeroi valley, TO do some sur
vey and construction work.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02
Noodles and Chop Suey After 500 ?. M.
REGULAR DINNER HOO to 2:00-40c.

..%.,x..
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mrs. J.. f. McKinnon of Tildon,
Nebraska, is visiting her brother,
Bert McKibbin and family.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mrs. H. T. Glenn and daughter,
from Los Angeles, are visiting with
their aunt, Mrs. Rachael Wetherell
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

FOR ALE burner oil stove,
with oven, in perfect condition. IN
quire at Republican office. jnl1tf
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

A. t. Fountain and wife of Tulsa,
Okla, are visiting their cousin, w.
w. Fountain.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Mabel Bennett, who broke her arm
some time ago, is improving rap
idly.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

John Sullivan, an old-timer in the
Rocky Bar country, was in town
several days this week.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Erma Scholtz went to Glenns
Ferry Ferry Monday to visit her
mother and grandfather Garfield,
who is seriously i'll.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

FOR SALE-New Home sewing
machine, in perfect condition. In
quire Republican office.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Anna Lauris Jones accompanied
her grandmother, Mrs. John Jones,
home for a visit.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. 3 OF
HALEY has elected Beaulah Coates
noble grand for the ensuing term.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-07-02

Miss Marie Strobe came In IRON
Glenns Ferry Saturday and visited
with Lillian Tye, returning to her
home Sunday evening.