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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

termined effort than ever before Is
to be made to obtain the properties.
The discussions began year ago at
the War Department.
1t was decided by the committee to
eliminate from the properties cover
ed in the Ford offer the steam plant
at Gorgas, Ala. which IS covered by
the contract Of the Alabama Power
Company with the United States a.
long with other properties. The
House may vote separately on the
question Of including the Gorgas
plant before the final ballot on Ford's
proposal itself which includes the
Gorgas plant. Mr.. Ford holds that
the plant is essential to the develop
ment OF Muscle Shoals
However, Ford's representative re-
garded the action OF the Military
Committee a decisive victory for Mr..
Ford. since every detail Of the nego-
tiations was agreed upon. except the
lone and was regarded as distinct
achievement, after 50 long time oi
waiting and uncertainty.
The work done BY Mr.. Quin, and
| his committee was characterized as
courteous and conscientious work
done BY the committee from the time
| II began consideration Of the sub.
| isqEs"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
BROOKHAVENS NEW
LADY CITY CLERK
WIN Quit Saving Solos, and
'sHalf-soling Pants to Take
UP New Duties.

Mrs. lyme Daughtry Nixon, who
won the position of City Clerk Of
Brookhaven, last week is the first
woman in town and one of the first
in Mississippi to be elected to office.
The duties of the position are IA
miliar to Mrs. Nixon as she per-
formed them for the alderman who
nominally acted as clerk during the
twelve year period when her father,
the late Dr.. j. B. Daughtry was
mayor of Brookhaven. Mrs. Nixon
also assisted her father in the in
surance business.
Mrs. Nixon was born and brought
UP in Brookhaven, and was educated
at Whitwerth College. Her parents
were among the most cultured and
prominent residents of this section,
and in their declining health and
fortunes were devotedly cared for by
Mrs. Nixon, herself widowed and by
her sister, Miss Daughtry. When
DR.. Daughtry's six years of invalid
ism eliminated in his death, Mrs.
Nixon was left\ to support her sister
whose health had failed, as well as
herself. The old family home on
South jackson Street had to be given
UP.
Mrs. Nixon found work with sew
eral local firms, among them at a
shoe repairing establishment, where
with characteristic wit and optimism
she announced she was Saving soles"
and later at the Guess Dry Cleaning
establishment where, in charge of al
terations and repairs, she "half-soled
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Geo. K. Smith injured by Train.

Brookhaven friends note in today's
dispatches the accident of yesterday
at Wesson in which Mr.. Geo. X.
Smith was painfully injured. His
Ford truck was struck by a freight
train in the following described man
ner:-
Mr.. Smith was approaching the
railroad from the east near the
Stringer crossing. He stopped for the
fast train going south to pass and
as soon as the flyer passed he drove
on the tracks and was struck by a
north bound freight train. He was
thrown upon the boiler of the engine
and carried fifty yards before the
train could be stopped. Upon exam
ination it is said his collar. bone was
broken, but it is said he will recover.
The Ford truck was literally torn to
fragments and the COW catcher was
torn from the locomotive.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

community.
Therefore, we very cheerfully
commend him to you for careful con-
sideration in his aspiration for the
leadership of Lincoln county's boys
and girls in the capacity of County
Superintendent.
Very respectfully,
Trustees of Hickory Grove School
1.-TWO years)-W. L. Martin, j. N.
Hart.
Trustees of Boone's Creek School
lone Year)-Jno. w. Brister, H. D.
Bullock, T. j. Roberts.
Trustees of Pleasant Grove School
1.-TWO Years) Frank Cole, A. L.
Burns; T. B. Kyzar.
Trustees Of Heuck's Retreat School
(Trustees last year)-M. o. Smith,
]. B. Ratcliff, R. X. Smith, w. Ober-
schmidt, M. D. eagle
Trustees of Heuck's Retreat School
present Trustees)-A e. Emhnger,
w. Oberschmidt, J. w. Hoggatt, M.
D. eagle, R. X. Smith.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
W. o. w. Field Notes.

Uniform Rank, Mobile bound, will
leave Brookhaven July 9th, for the
great four states encampment.
Hon. Walter A. Martin, state man
ager, was in the office of the district
manager of the 9Th, making detailed
arrangements for the financial side
of the trip.
Col. Mathis who will command the
Mississippi boys at Mobile, reviewed
the Brookhaven company on the ev-
ening of our regular drill and was
pleased with their progress. Col.
Mathis is an able field officer with
-four years army service and had the
distinction of commanding a crack
drill team that not only won over
every organization in the state but
also won in the southern encamp-
ment at-New Orleans.
Notice is hereby given for mem
bers of the different companies to
arrange to be at "Garland's' in Sum-
nit, Friday night the 9th to be
measured for uniforms. A salesman
from st. Louis will be there to SUI
pervise the uniforming. The cost
of each uniform will be only about
$4.00.
Parents will bear in mind that SUI
perivsed travel is an important fac
tor in education and that the w. o.
w. is giving this trip free to mem
bers of the Uniform Rank. Several
leading educators of the county will
assist in the work.
Forty-fve minutes drill every
Monday and Friday nights. Nc
drill no go. Still time for boys tc
join us for the trip.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
AMONG THE
CANDIDATES
OF INTER EST TO
THE VOTERS AND
GENERAL PUBLIC

To The Voters of Lincoln County,
am hereby making my announce
ment as a candidate for the office
Of County Superintendent of Edu-
cation of Lincoln County. In plac-
ing myself before the people, I real
iZe that / am asking for the most
important office of the county, but
as am thoroughly acquainted with
the conditions of the office and of
the working Of the schools of the
county I'm sure that If elected !
can serve you efficiently in this ca
pacity.
I was born and reared in this
county and have spent almost my
entire life here among her citizens.
After qualifying began to teach in
the rural schools of this county,
Since that time l have devoted my
time to teaching and preparing my
self for better school work. I have
had six successful years experience
as teacher in the schools of this
county and was chosen last year by
the teachers as President of the Lin
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
McCoMB TO HAVE TEAMS. 900
SUBSCRIBED PARK


McComb, Miss. = A mass meeting
of the citizens of the town was held
here this afternoon and temporary
athletic association was formed,
which guarantees a good baseball
team for this city during the sum-
mer.
The charter of the association was
published in the papers of this city
this week. The Incorporation is for
$4,000, of which $4,000 has already
been subscribed.
NJ. p Gillian, assistant coach at
Mississippi college, during the past
year, has been secured to manage the
team. He will arrive here Monday
to take active charge of the team.
A number of local players are to try
out for the team and numerous ap-
plications have been received from
semi-pro players.
The work on the new athletic park
is nearing completion and will be
ready for occupancy soon. The park
is being constructed at cost of
$4,000,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07


Boards of supervisors may not,
without violating the law, employ
as an assistant tick inspector, any
person who is related in the third
degree by blood or marriage to any
member of the. board, according to
an opinion recently rendered by the
department of justice. The attorney
general holds that the anti-nepotism
law passed by the supervisors, APP
pointed by the state live stock sani-
tary board, and paid by the county.
The opinion was written by Assist
ant Attorney General II. Cassidy
Holden in response toan inquiry by
the attorney ior-supervisors Of Harri-
son county.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Rich Bachelor Wants Wife

Many people have blamed me
for not getting married. Since
childhood I have suffered from
stomach and liver trouble, nev-
er being able to get any medi-
cine or doctor to help me. Now
that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
has entirely cured me, I am an.
xious to get a wife"
1t is a simple, harmless pre-
paration that removes the ca
tarrhal mucus from the intesti-
nal tract and allays the inflam.
nation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal
ailments, including appendicitis
One dose will convince<6r money
refunded. For sale by all drug.
gists.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Epworth League Assembly.

There are 1OS young people at
tending the Epworth Assembly and
enjoying the hospitality of Whit
worth College.
The social gathering in the sub
story of the Methodist church Mon
day evening was charming intro
duction to the program. The local
workers had taken great pains to
decorate most beautifully the spa
cious hall and refreshments were
served.
Rev. G. H. Thompson, ex-Brookha-
ven pastor, of McComb, was announc-
ed to give the Life of Bishop AS
bury" today at noon and this even
ing there will be Community Sing
ing from s to 8:45.
Tomorrow at s p. m. DR.. Hounshell
will speak on Playing Square With
Tomorrow"
The Assembly will close Sunday
evening.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

HAZLEHURST SIGNING PLAYERS.
Hazlehurst, THaziehurst is
organizing for the summer in base
ball, and players are being sought
daily for the team. According to
Fred Montgomery, one Of the basez
ban leaders, the town has raised
$4,000 for the expenses Of the team
and the leaders are getting inquiries
daily from players who want to come
here to play on the team.
Hazlehurst had the winning team
of the state last season, losing only
ten out of forty games, and played
all teams, including the Jackson
state league team. Many of the old
players of last season has signiied
their intention of trying for the team
again this season. Contracts will be
signed with players by June is and
actual play will start not later than
July /. Plans are being made to
put the ball field in shape, and the
organization is in the hands of Fred
Montgomery and Marshall Nesmith.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Card of Thanks.

To Our Many Friends:-
No words at-our command can ade-
quately express the greatness of our
gratitude to you for the tenderness
of your loving sympathy for us in
our great sorrow and your generous
ministrations to our precious sainted
wife and mother in her long and
painful fitness. and your lovely floral
tributes on her funeral occasion. we
love you, each and every one. You
have given us joy in the midst OF
deep and painful affiiction.
These things shall be held by us
in precious memories in the future.
May God bless you all
T. w. Adams and Family.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

pants.p
Mrs. Nixon, who as miss Jimmie
Daughtry' was Brookhaven's pio-
neer woman bicyclist and cross sad
die rider, has always been of the
hail fellow well met" type. and had
no need to add to her CHEEKY and
democratic ways any of-the ingra-
tiating affectations some candidates
assume.
Mrs. Nixon has witnessed all Of
Brookhaven's splendid development
and has confidence in it's continu-
ance. But we need apartment
houses and homes" says Mrs. Nixon.
ut is pitiful to see families hunting
homes. Often the houses they occu-
py are bought by people who want
to live in them and it is almost i'm
possible to find other houses for rent.
/ know people who want to move
here and can't get houses. The wo-
men should work to have more hous-
es built. Brookhaven's growth is
sure"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

E. P. Futrell. formerly with Enochs
& Workman of this city. who some
time ago accepted the management
of their large mill at Jackson. Tenn,
was in the city Saturday. School is
now out and Mr.. Futrell came for
his family las he has decided to
make the Tennessee city his future
home. This excellent family has
made numerous friends in Jackson
since coming here from Brookhaven,
who will sincerely regret their de-
parture and wish them we'll in their
new whome.-Clarion-Ledger.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
S761.14 For Flood Sufferers.

Mr.. Louis Cohn, treasurer, reports
for the Committee collecting for
Flood Sufferers, that>a total of $751;
IA has been remitted. OF this "a
mount the eolored people gave $35.
The colored Kings Daughters con-
tributed $40; the Good Samaritans.
$500: the E. S. B. Society, $500.
Previously reported, $500.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Notice to Automobiles.

On and after Monday, June. 18th
the City Ordinance in regard to the
running and parking and with cut
out open and without lights and
without muffler will be strictly en-
forced.
have a number Of copies of the
ordinance that / would be glad to
give anyone that is not acquainted
with same.
]. H. CASE,
Chief of Police.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Chief of Police

Hon. Geo. S. Dodds, one of the
best known attorneys of Gulfport,
has announced his candidacy for
Judge of the Second Judicial District
and is conducting an active cam
paign. He Is opposed by Judge d.
H. Graham, who is completing the
unexpired term of the late Judge j.
H, Neville. An interesting race is
anticipated.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
What the Trustees of the Schools
That Netherland Has Taught 60
Think About Him,

1t affords us pleasure to state that
Mr.. o. e. Netherland made a splen-
did record as school man in the
various schools he has taught.
During his administration with
us we found him faithful in the
performance of his duties. strong
and capable leader Of boys and girls,
a young man of high ideals and NOR
ais, and fine factor for good in the
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07
Big Springs Picnic.

On Friday evening, June 23rd at
1880 a picnic will be held at Big
Springs. All candidates are invited
to speak. There will be music; and
suppers will be sold for beneht of
the church. Everybody is invited.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

Somebody says ''You can't ever
tell what a woman is going to do"
There is one thing she never says
much abodt-and that is, elections.
But she votes. And her voice will
be heard that way at every demand
of citizenship.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

Mrs, I. P. Williamson made thu
Leader pleasant call Monday.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

The Leader Prints Letter-Heads.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-07

The Leader Prints Envelopes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
AT THE RIALTO

Thursday; The Silent Call, based
ON Hal G. Evarts' Story The Cross
Pull. The story is a drama of the
outdoor west, a romance of the 81
lent places of virgin forests and
mountains, and the novelty of dog
in the leading role are the features
that have recommended this release
to photoplay followers.
Harold Lloyd in a two reel come
dy, His Royal Slyness.
Friday; Gladys Walton in The
Rowdy. An appealing drama of a
lovable little firebrand who fought
with heart and fists for what she
wanted most.
Two reel century comedy, A Week
Off.
Saturday; Lon CLANCY and Bea-
trice Joy in; Ace of Hearts. A pow
erful and romantic story of the great
love of a man who sacrificed many
lives including his own that one
woman might be happy in her love.
international news and Snub Pol
lard Comedy.
Sunday; A Homespun Vamp; feat
uring May McAvoy. This comedy
drama offers Miss McAvoy an entire
ly new kind of role-that of count
ny Cinderella who drudges for a
pair of stingy old Scotch uncles. The
tale abounds in honely country
touches and ludicrous match making
attempts of her guardians. IF you
like comedy you'll enjoy this pic
ture. Pathe Review.
Monday u. P. Trail, adapted from
a novel of the same name by Zane
Grey. A thrilling perturbation of
romantic drama based on the days
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10

style and Clear Thinking.
good style is the vivid expression
OF clear h'n'ying-Huxley
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
Tested and Proven
There is a Heap of SOlace in Being
Able to Depend Upon we'll
Earned Reputation.

For monts Edgerton readers have
seen the constant expression of praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read about
the good work they have done in this
locality. What other remedy ever prod
uced such convincing proof of merit?
Martin Hagen, farmer, R. F. D.
No: EGgerton, says: ''Doan's Kidney
Pills have been an old standby with US
for several years. My kidneys bothered
me and l had trouble in passing the
secretions. My back was weak and 1t
was hard for me to lift fork of hay
to feed the stock on account of the
pain through my back and kidneys. [
was handicapped until got Doan's at
Atwell -Dallmann Drug Co., and PECAN
using them. Doan's soon reached my
case and cured me of the trouble COM
pletely.'
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Pills = the same that Mr..
Hagen had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfrs,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Advertisement.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
First publication March 10. 1927
Notice of Hearing.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
Court for Rock County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regu-
lar term of the County Court, to be
held in and for said county, at the
Court House in the City of GAINESVILLE,
in said County, on the first Tuesday,
being the 4th day of April, 1922,
at nine o'clock a. M, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of E. M. Laid for
the adjustment and allowance of his &C.
count as executor of the estate of
Helle S. Aas, late of the town of
Fulton, in said County, deceased,
and for the assignment of the residue
of said estate to such other persons as
are by law and said will entitled thereto.
and for the determination and adjudica-
ton of the inheritance tax, if any,
payable in said estate.
Dated March z, 1922.
By the Court:
Charles L. Fifield,
County Judge
E. M. Ladd, Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
Notice to Mothers

Mothers should see that the whole
family take thoro, purifying system
cleansing laxative this spring NOW
is THE TIME. The family will be
healthier, happier, and get along bet
ter if the blood is given thoro purify
ing, the stomach and bowels cleaned
out, and the germs of winter accumu-
lated in the system driven away. HOL-
LISTERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA
lis one of the very best and surest
spring medicines to take. Get it and
see the difference in the whole family.
Their color will be better, they'll eat
better, sleep better, and be well and
happy. Especially good for women and
children. -Atwell- Dallman Drug Co.
Advertisement
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
Deadly Duel Between Eagles.

TWO eagles have had a fight to the
death at Invergarry, Inverness shire,
wires London Daily Chronicle CORE
spondent. Within few yards of a
road boy, the son of a herd keeper,
saw two golden eagles engaged in q
fierce combat. He watched the strug-
gle, and saw one of the birds
fall on it's back dead in a ditch.
Its adversary, with beak fast in the
others throat, then stood triumphantly
on the victims breast.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
First publication March 10, 1927
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that at regu-
lar term of the County Court for Rock
County, Wisconsin, to be held at the
Court House in GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin,
on Sept. 5th, 1922, at 9 o'clock a. m. /,
all claims against John F. Willie, late of
the city of Edgerton, Rock county,
Wisconsin, will be examined and ad-
justed.
All claims must be filed in said court
on or before July 7th, 1922, or be
barred.
Dated March Z, 1922.
By the Court:
Charles l.. Fifeld,
County Judge.
E. M. Ladd, Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
First publication March 10, 1927
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that at reg
ular term of the County Court for Rock
County, Wisconsin, to be held at the
Court House in GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin,
on September 9Th, 1922, at nine
O'Clock a. M, all claims against Tilla
Brown, late of the Town of Full
ton, Rock County, Wisconsin, will be
examined and adjusted.
All claims must be filed in said Court
on or before July 7th, 1922, or be
barred
Dated March Z, 1922.
By the Court:
Charles L. Fifeld
County Judge.
E. NJ Laid. Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10

ra- poets to his own (S.D.B.'s, how
ever do not believe in union of
church and state) and decided to
visit some of their churches. Coming
to Milton it was also convenient for
him to visit Albion which explains
the visit of this Prince of the royal
family to this little inland town.
Mrs. C. S. Sayre.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
Get Back on RIGHT Track

No matter how much you patch up
a mistake, 1t won't change it's nature
Better right it, and go back to the
place where you left the right track
You'll save time. and better still,
you'll save heart aches. This is an
especially good plan for d class TO
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
First publication Feb "a, 1921
Notice of Hearing.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County Court for Rock Coun.v in
Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at spec
ial term of the County Court to be held
in and for said County, at the Court
House, in the City of GAINESVILLE, in
said County, on the third Tuesday, be-
ing the 21st day of March, 1922, at 9
O'Clock a. M, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of Robert Earle and
others to admit to probate the last will
and testament of Margaret Earle, late
of the city of Edgerton, in said county,
deceased.
Dated Feb. 81, 1922.
BY the Court:
Charles L. Fifield,
County Judge.
E. M. Ladd, Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10

WANTED Single man for general
farm labor Dry mixer who has had
experience raising tobacco required.
For further details write to Paul A.
Kayser, Madison, Wise, stating age,
I experience, references and wage ex-
pected. 1912
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
Definition of : Gentleman.

A gentleman has ease without fa-
miliarity, is respectful without mean.
ness, genteel without affectation. i'm
sinratin~ Without seeiri.- art.-Ches-
terfield.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-03-10
AUCTION SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
auction on the Tom Pc ach farm, miles
west of Fulton and mile northeast of
Eagle creamery. on Wednesday. March
Is, 1922, commencing at 1000 O'Clock
sharp, the following described property:
6 head of horses.
herd cattle.
4 sows, l boar with papers.
go chickens
Full line of farm machinery, 10 cords
oak wood, oats, corn, small tools, etc.
Free lunch at noon. Usual terms.
Ole Amundson, Prop.
Dan Finane, Auctioneer.
Jas. Norum and Ben TOwne, Clerks.
Having quit farming, | will sell at
public auction on the old Head farm,
situated in the village Of Albion, on
Tuesday, March "A, 1922, commencing
at l o'clock p. m, the following de-
scribed property:
6 head of horses.
A brood sows and shoats
Full line farm machinery, harness,
small tools, hay and grain.
Usual terms
N. j. Stark, Prop.
John Porter, Auctioneer
Elmer EbbOtt, Clerk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-05

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