The Jones County news., 1922-06-27

Mr. and Mrs Tom Tucker entertain
( ed a number Of their young friend
aiurfoy night Refreshments were
eryeI, and all report grand
time.
oeorre T. sterling and family Of
Mobile, ars spending few days With
Mr. Easterllne's parents, Mr. and Ms
Il Easterling this week.
w Jordan was in town monday
looking after the interest OF Beat 4.
Rev f. NJ Herriugton returned
from Moselle Sunday afternoon,
where he filled an appointment With
that church.
Ell Whitaker was Richton visit
or Friday.
The Epwoith League, under the
management oi their new President,
, a, r. Bounds, has taken on new life
( and much interest is being aroused
The attendance was unusually large
Sunday night, and splendid pro-
gram was rendered.
Mr.. a r Campbell, the retiring
{ president, nude a splendid talk in be-
hdli of the League, which was joyed
by all
Mrs Homer Evans, OF Poplarvills,
spent the week with Mr. Evans par
eats, Mr. and Mrs N Il Evans.
Mrs john O'donnell was Laure
visitor Thursday
Mrs T a Dixon and son Roy, are
spending a few days at Browns Wells
shis week
DR. Dave Walloy. Supt OF the State
Hospital at Jackson, vas among the
prominent people in town Saturday
Afternoon.
Rev S NJ Spifes filed his regular
app ,intmet at the Baptist church sun
DAY al II A NJ, aud received IA men,
b.rs into the church, and baptized
them Sunday afternoon
S Mcdonald was lransacling bus
iuess in Laurel Saturday.
The revival meeting which had b, en-
10 progress here fot the last 10 days,
clo-ed Thursday night, there being 45
Admitted TO the churches. Rev Bass
went to Avera where he is conducting
a meeting this week The Methodist
members made no pnrse FOR their
pastor Rev O'Br1uai, to take va
cation on he coast this summer
Miss Geucvicve Mcdonald was
llich,on visitor Sunday.
Mlss Hattie Hilton had for ber
guest Saturday and Sunday Miss
Ruby Smith, OF Avera.
All the farmers We have talked to
Feport the best crops Tor several
wears There are some complaints os
needing rrln from some localities
while others have heen getting TOO
much hui all ugree the outlook is en-
courrg girg. Corn has been "laid by,
aud the cotton is wokIed out clean.
The watermelon crop is good and
they are bringing a fancy price In
the local market. There is a good acre
age set out IN Sweet potatoes. With
the lumber market stronger than 1t
has been for several months and the
biggest body " virgin timber in
South Miss. all around us. We see
prosperity on every side
Many tourists passing through town
do not take heed 20 The speed signs
placed in conspicous places on each
road leading into town and the results
are u fine to pay, which is not always
pleasant TO the driver of the car from
the way they complain. All this towu
wants is the law complied with We
do not need money had enough TO
holi person up for that matter We
do not owe one penny Of bondsd in
debedness And have snug sum on
time deposits and our levy has never
eSceededed ? mills in one year. Our
streets IRE the best that can be bull
ont OF clay aud gravel witch makes it
tempting to any driver OF car to
exceed the limit.
DR. GIN. Martin went to Perkiugston
Sunday on business
DR. and Mrs Gavin returned iiom
Jackson Thursday where the Dr.. had
be, attending meeting of the State
Beard Of Health He said there a ap
plicant for license TO practise medi-
cine 10 this state.