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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Bell-McW horter

A beautiful wedding was solmeniZ-
ed at Deerbrook yesterday, when Miss
Mary Harrison Bell and Mr.. T. K.
McWhorter were joined in the bond of
holy wedlock. The wedding, which
was one Of unusual beauty was wide
~ attended by numbers Of friends
from different points.
One Of the special features of the
occasion was the fact that the cere-
mony was performed IN IN Old church
that had been in disuse for five years,
hut that was rc-ouvEcd auc used for
tnis occasion on account q its having
been the church in which this same
important ceremony was performed
for the parents Of the bride, on the
occasion Of their marriage. The old
church had been swept and garnished
and reiuvenated as far as possible for
the occasion, and with the beautiful
decorat 0ns made a fitting setting for
the marriage Of a member Of the sec
ond generation" The bringing into
service Of the old church with its
memories, was not the only unique
Itdu. NlF u lllS uCAuIIlul "tuulIES
for the four young girls, dressed in
contrasting colors Of Canton crepe,
made a picture that was more than
attractive, and added an unusual fea-
ture to an already beautiful scene
Miss Haynie McWhorter, sister Of
the groom, as maid Of honor was
radiant in a creation d pink Canton
crepe and Mrs Billie Bate, charm
ing sister of the bride, was pictures
suely beautiful in blue gown of the
same material, with black picture hat.
The bride was beautifully powned
in a geing-away gown of dark blue
cloth, with gray accessories.
/ The beautiful and impressive ring
ceremony was performed hy the Rev.
Owen Williams, nastor of the Ban
tist church at Brookville and the
wedding march was phved by the
musical artist. Miss Frances Edra
Bush Of Macon.
Aftor the ceremony the Young cou-
r1e left Immediately for Birmingham
from which place thov viii 90 to
their future home in Gainesville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
MGsOn's S Have Big Day.

Thursday was a gala day for the
Masons OF Noxubee county, beng the
masonic service Association Meeting
Tor The Northern end OF the Sixteen
Tn district. Macon Lodge No. Az
ldImsneu an elegant barbecue and DaS
ket dinner on the Court house grounds
10 the visiting Masons ana their taml-
hes which was greatly enjoyed by all.
Visitors from all louges IN NoXubee
County, which includes Macon, Brook
vile. Shuqualak, and MashulaVlIle,
were in attendance. Immediately
after dinner the crowd repaired TO
the court house ard had a very in
structive address by Hon. Gabe Jacob
son, 33rd degree Mason, of Meridian.
which was greatly enjoyed by all.
After which very enjoyable talk was
made by our own Senator A. /. Dent.
D. D. q. L. Lon H. Miller of West
Point officiated as master OF cere-
monies. The Eastern Star ladies de-
serve special thanks and mention for
the wonderful success of the dinner,
and they also served lunch at 6:3O
at Hotel Macon. This has truly been
the greatest Masonic day in NoXubee
County for number of years.
j. L. Taylor, ,Gulfpcrt made an
address at the court house p. m.
Later on this season similar meet
ing will be held at the lower end of
the district.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Groom Fords River to Procure License

Mr. George G. Iiaard and Miss
Ruby Wilson Bgkin both Of the
Lynn Greek neighborhoed were mar
ried al the Methodist parsonage by
the Rev. s. H. Caffey, last Saturday
night. 'Tis said that love laughs at
locksmiths, and so it does at high
water. The groom in the case in this
wedding, on his quest for license and
q minister came to the river and
found the bridge gone, but undaunted
he forded the stream and fulfilled his
mission thus proving himself no lag
gard in love.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Missionaries From Korea Visit
in NoXubee

Rev. and Mrs. Robert Colt with their
four children, missionaries to Korea,
were visitors several days this week,
in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Field
at Calyx.
Rev Colt is the son Of the late Rev.
A. B. Colt who almost thirty wears
ago, was minister in charge Of the
Presbyterian church at Macon, He
married Miss Cecile Wood daughter of
the late Chief Justice Wood. Of Meri-
dian, and together they vert imme-
diately into the mission field in Korea,
where thev have labored ever since,
returning home on a visit every six
years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Silvey-McC0rd

A marriage of unusual interest to
lthe people Of Macon, which occurred
J "wednesday at the home of the bride
near Union City, Tenn. was that of
Miss Gladys McCord, and Mr. Paul
Silvey of this city.
Miss McCord who was formerly
teacher of Domestic Science in the
public school Of Macon, has a vast
host of friends who will rejoice that
her lot is to be permanently cast here
Mr.. Silvey who is young man of
sterling worth, came to Macon about
1912, from Kentucky in the capacity
of atenographer fos 3i.e MeIlnancs
and Farmers Bank, and has made his
residence here since, with the excep-
tion of two years that he spent in
France, which he served as lieutenant
Of Artillery. His strict adherence
to duty having placed him in the
position of cashier Of the bank for
which he did his initial service on
coming here.
This populat young couple, who
will be welcomed so gladly by their
numerous friends, on their return will
spend few weeks in Kentucky, at the
home of the groom, after which they
will make Macon their home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

One Fresh Register of Merit Cow
4S5 pounds butter year. Price 5000.
Twenty young cows, grand daughters
Of Royal Majesty, some fresh, some
sningers land some stsspers, the
whole b9ncn for S2lGG.O0.
Bulls ready for service $500
Pulls two months old -25.o0.
Heifers Eight months old $500.
Heife~e Two -0onths old $4,000
N. SCALES, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Big Ben Laundry Soap. &c,
5000 case. GiUe ii q trial. Very
probably you wiH not buy 0ther
kinds as long as you can get this
for 5 cents. ED. NJ. UURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

If uonr TnikiH0 Uocbine min
mt pfog Victroio records. I hare
trhnf Is said tn be the besf of-
tdcffment -B,cde -for DIoyi7o
hem. WoUId be plod IN hare
you take one home md tyv il.
ED. N. MURPHEY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
SPECIAL SALE OF
FAIRBANKS SOAP
AT II. N. JONES
Saturday, June II, 1922
And Also VIII Give
FREE

!. With the purchase Of two
specJalties totalIing two bars
(eXcepting Gold Dust) will give
one package Of Gold Dust Free.
2. With the purchase Of three
specialties, excepting Fairy soap
consisting of four bars or pack
ages will give one bar Of Fairy
Soap Free.
3. With the purchase Of four
speciaIties, (excepting Go 4
Dust and Fairy Soap totaling
at least seven bars. viii give one
package Of Gold Dust and one
bar Of Fairy Soap Free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
WEDDINGS.
Scaies-J JamisOn

Scaies-J JamisOn
Mr.. and Mrs. Eris c. Jamison an
nounce the marriage Of their daught-
er, Bessie Camilla, to Mr.. Charles
Maurice Scales Jr. Saturday, June
seventeenth. nineteen hundred twenty
two, at Pasadena, California. This will
be surprise to the many friends of
MIR. Scales who did not attribute his
trip west to such a mission as this.
Miss Jamison formerly lived in
Brooksville, and has many warm
friends there who will be delighted to
know that she will return to Noxubee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our apprecia-
tior for the many kindness and the
sweet sympathy extended nv mother
and our Grandmother in her last days
anl our bereavement.
MISS EMMIE JACKSON and Family
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

what did you say II. VI. Jorty was
putting up on special sale? Wbv
soar-regl'ar bargains. You ins.
ought to read his ad in to.day's Bee.
con.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

You cant ret strong on 2 waa'-,
flimsy diet. Tone un vour stomach
Fat nlaytv Of nourishinp food and
huHi up vorr svstern. Tanlac does
II ED. M. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

"Marv's Millions" is the name Of
the play given by the Eastern Star.
Watch this paper for the date.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Each day is new page in our
book of life. Don't try % erase the
blots, let them stand as danger s.o-
rails so that es we review each daily
lesson these may help us not to make
the same mistake twice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Guard your stomach II is the
foundation of health or disease. The
worlds most famous stomach medi-
cine is Tanlac. ED. Nj. MURPHEY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Soap for all over the house found
at H. NJ. Jones soap sale, Saturday.
June 18th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Methodist Doings.

Missionary Society Number two
will meet with Mrs. Lane Monday at
$50 p. m. A full attendance is de
sired Provision Will be made tor
cars to carry all the members
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

will meet with Mrs. Lane Monday at
$50 p. N. A full attendance is de
sired Provision Will be made tor
cars to carry all the members.
Missionary Society number one
met Monday afternoon with a very
encouraging attendance. We are de-
lighted to enroll Mrs. Ceclle Cole
Campbell as a member. Friday June
23rd, has been selected as the day
for our all day missionStudy. We
anticipate the pleasure of entertaining
the EX-Prairie ladies' on this occasion
The Sunday School teachers met
Monday night and planned greater
things for our Sunday School. Every
teacher, officer ,and pupil working
together enthusiastically earnestly and
prayerfully is the only way we are
TO have the best possible Sunday
School
Mr. Sly's Sunday School Class is
reported 10 have the highest average
attendance OF any class in the Sun
DAY scno0l Hurrah. for this class.
Why not make the attendance IN yours
just as good
Several strangers were at SUNDAY
School ana churcH last Sunday amoax
taem Nj. j. II. Rogers OF Flor,uc..
Mr.. HolcOmD Vt Jachson, Mr.. Eol..a
o1 NicEsburg, Miss stewart ol uy.
roHJ ~uu Nh. aal Mrs. VIII Ilau-J-.
ol Meridian. We are especially glad
to have these strangers with us and
we trust that every one viii make
special effort at all times TO make
strangers feel At Home"
We are very glad to have the COL
leee boys and girls at nome for tie
Summer. We hope you viii have d
pleasant vacation and that you will
not forget the Sunday School and
church.
The Sunday School and church sym
pathzes whh Mr., Hale very much in
as illness, and We earnestly hope and
pray hat ere long he viii be up and
back with US.
Mr.. ". B. Jones. Ne vice-pres ident
Of the Board of Stewards and teacher
Of one Of the mems Bible classes. is
on the sick list this week. We as
sure him of our sympathy and hope
that ne will soon be out again.
Sunday Schosl Sunday at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. Subject "The
faith Of a President.
Preaching at SIS. Subject, The
Other Son."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Sunday Schosl Sunday at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. Subject "The
faith Of a President.
Preaching at SIS. Subject, The
Other Son."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

A number Of good high grade dairy
cows for sale cheap.
J. n. MAURY Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Twelve fresh COWS and springers.
An extra fine bunch.
GUELER & CO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Mr.. ". B. Jones. Ne vice-president
Of the Board of Stewards and teachers
Of one Of the mems Bible classes. IS
on the sick list this week. We as
sure him of our sympathy and hope
that ne viii soon be out again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16
Rooms for Rent

Possession given Sent. lst.
MISS EDNA BUSH
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

Mr.. Sly's Sunday School Class is
reported 10 have the highest average
attendance OF any class in the Sun
day scnool. Hurrah, for this class.
Why not make the attendance IN yours
just as good
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-06-16

The Sunday School and church sym
pathIzes wAh Mr.. Hale very much in
AS illness, and We earnestly hope and
pray that ere long he viii be up and
back with US.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Poor, Bleeding Texas.

To the Editor. The wsshinrtop Herald:
In answer to your editorial con-
demning the Klan for Its astonish-
ing and appalling victory in Texas,
kindly let me inform you from au-
thentic Information from Texas
that there were several hun
dred candidates running for Of
fces from governor down to justice
Of the peace who were members Of
the Khan or favored the Khan and
that every one Of them was elected
except two. Texas now lies In the
palm of the Khan like a baby in
the hand OF a giant-before two
years IS per cent of the States will
be placed like Texas. And then
We will have freedom. The Khan
does not intend to run out all the
Jews and Catholics from the bounds
of the United States. It does say
that no clique shall dominate the
United States. 1t will be the sal
vaton of old-time America. 1t
Is true that religious freedom was
the foundation Of this country. but
some have taken advantageous
points and conditions given them
under this freedom to mean some
thing else than was intended. The
Klan is going to place them all
back in line with each one not
overstepping the other.
CoNNoR PORTER.
Manchester Apartments.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
A Woman's Work.

To the Editor. The washington Herald;
On Saturday, July %. the daily
papers brought reports of the prob
ability of a lynching near Manassas.
Virginia. A negro. Alvin Harris.
had killed an officer of the law at
tempting to arrest him. and mob
numbering 500 or more was hunt
ing him with the avowed object Of
lynching him.
1t was clearly the duty OF all
law-abiding citizens to do every
thing possible to prevent this crime.
A prominent Virginia woman. now
married and living here in Washing
ton. seeing this outrage was about
to be perpetrated in her native
State. felt that she was personally
concerned in II: not only was the
name of Virginia about to be sui
lied, but every Virginian would be
lowered In the esteem of righteous
men everywhere. She exhausted
very possible means OF getting in
touch with the sheriff of Prince
william County over long distance
telephone. Late Saturday evening she
succeeded in locating the Common
wealth's attorney, Mr.. Thomas H.
Lion. at Manassas, and she urged
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
Where Was MIR. Edwards?
To the Editor. The washington Herald:

To the Editor. The washington Herald:
Ny attention has been called to
an article in your paper ION the
"Encouragement of Government
Artists'-G. L. Edwards. Where
were you. Mr.. Edwards. year ago
last May, when the artists in the
Department OF Agriculture held an
exhibition on the second floor OF
the Public Library, Of illustrative
material? As chairman OF the art
committee that was formed at that
time will say that the artists IN
the department. as whole the
bureau chief and the librarian OF
the Public Library co-operated IN
such a way as to make that exhioit
one of the finest IL not the hnest
Of its kind ever held. 1t was
nrettv exhibit as we'll as very
instructive one. All illustrations
were original. There were models
of fruits, OF good roads and bad
road.. lantern slides and transpa-
rencies, pen-and-ink drawings OF
all kinds Of insects, the Bulletin
covers, water -colored paintings OF
fruits and flowers, oil photographs
etc. Some of the scientific men
gave their time to be there even
ings to explain the use OF the va
rious illustrations. All the work
showed rare talent and ability, and
the exhibition would no doubt have
been much more successful IL the
proper publicity had been given II.
Among other things I invited rep
resentatives from two of the lead
ing newspapers to- look IT over.
Did they come? i never knew 1t II
they did. and 80 people out OF 1oo'
when asked II they had been there.
did not know there had been an
exhibition.
The American Federation Of Art
was holding Its convention here at
the time and / wrote letter to
the federation explaining about our
exhibit. thinking that 1t would be
of interest to such a body Of artists.
for there was a style, character and
technique to our work that Is not
common. and I venture to say very
few Of the members have ever seen
anything like II. / was Informed
that the program of the society was
all made up and nothing would be
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

has had a prominent part in shap-
ing the affairs of the nation. Sen
ator Smoot is now in his twentieth
year in the Senate. Under the rule
Of seniority he will succeed next
March as chairman of the commit
tee to which all matters relating
to the raising of revenue, the tax
ing Of. the people, the fixing of
financial policies must Rally go.
1t IL the one committee or the Sem
ate whose deliberations and de-
cisions directly concern every man
and woman in America.
Reed was born in Salt Lake City
sixty years ago. His father was
a Kentuckian and his mother q
Norwegian. He was graduated
from the Brigham Young Academy
and is an apostle OF the Mormon
Church. He was a member OF the
Republican national committee from
1912 to 1920. when he was first
sent to the Senate there was a cry
in many parts of the country to
unseat him because Of his religion.
The fight lasted three years but In
the end Smoot won and he has
served as Senator continuously
since that time. He was made
chairman OF the Republican Sem
atorial campaign committee in 1918.
Smoot 10 known as a wizard at
statistics and one of his hobbies
Is financial history.
|. He Is married and his homo Is
the little city Of Provo. etah.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
{! .
kMH@Mbty

Since my first trip around the
world in 1884," said Will A. PEARS.
Des Moines, Ia. founder of the
Mexican-American scholarship foun-
dation. on his return from his ninth
trip around the world. II have seen
German trade In, the Far East. then
just gaining q foothold. become su-
preme and then disappear. Now it
10 coming back. On my trips Of
1917 and 1919 saw wonderful trade
opportunities in the Far East for
the United States. On this last
trip / saw grave dangers ahead for
our country.
"One Of the chief dangers 10 the
lack of interest on the part Of
American manufacturers and ex-
porters In winning this trade. Un-
like us. Germany is making the
greatest efforts to regain her trade
throughout the Far East and par
ticularly In China. They are carry
ing on active propaganda in India.
Burma, Ceylon. the Malay Archipel-
ago and Java.
Japan also is diligently seeking
markets. In some parts in the Far
East there are great buildings, ,filled
with samples of every product that
Japan makes. England, too. 10 de-
voting a good part of her time to
active propaganda for her wares.
All in all. unless we are to be
beaten. we must be up and doing.
The American people seem in
different, too. toward our own ships.
We have some very fne vessels to-
day which are not getting adequate
support either in passengers or
freight. Recently an excellent line
of American ships by which freight
could be transported directly from
America via Manila to Singapore.
Ceyion, Madras and Calcutta has
been discontinued beyond Manila
because of lack Of support.
This 10 not 20 much the fault Of
American dealers In the Far East
a. of merchants here at home. who
do not specify. for instance, that
jute they buy In Calcutta shall be
transported In American bottoms.
insured with American companies.
and that the financial transactions
shall be carried on through Amer
ican banks"
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
The Dawn Of Prosperity.

CREAT industrial Disturbances usually attend
" the return Of national prosperity. Disheart-
enins as are the present strikes. they constitute
nevertheless, evidence that the United States is on
the Threshold of great business BOOM The de.
preston that came as natural and inevitable
result Of the lis nearly at an end
Labor leaders who were not expert prognosti-
Gators OF business movements would lose their
jobs. Mr. Lewis, it is reasonable to suppose knows
as mach about the financial and market features OF
coal mining as any operator in the business Mr.
Jewell, If made to pass examination on the
business Of railroading probably would attain as
high grade as most railroad presidents
These men are not leading national strikes with
out some knowledge Of industrial conditions which
may be hidden from the general public They
know thaA period Of unusual prosperity is jost
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30

ndeiity and has threatened to leave me- and
e she dees. win become object Of charity.
my wife to pay aiimony N. n orc.
There 10 existing law which REQUIRES .
wife to provide for her husband >regardiess OF
his physical condition. or of her means Under
his wife with the necessarfes of life but no such
band
COST OF ENFORCING PROHIBITION.
To the Friend People:
What does the enforcement of prohibition
cost the national government? PRANK
The latest estimate, after deducting ali taxes
ana penalties received showed a net cost 70
the government for the enforcement Of prohlSi-
would represent at the usual rates Of interest
for government funds. interest on capital Of
about $s.75o.oooooo.
VALUES OF OLD COINS.
To Friend of the People:
coins? Three cents coined in 1878; cents, 1858;
cents. 1868; cents 1861; cent. 1872; eagle
penny 1857. J. o.
Three cents. 1858 worth $3.50 cents; 5 cents
eagle penny. 1851. 50 cents.
AUTHOR OF VERSE
To o People:
Could you tell me what poem the following
The stately homes of England,
How beautiful they stand,
Amid their tall ancestral trees
Ger the pleasant land" JENNIE
1t is a verse from the Home. Of England"
written by Felicia ID. Hemsns who lived in
seventeenth century.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-30
HNOSCODe
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1877.

Astrologers read this as a sinister
day with Uranus and Mercury in
malefc aspect. Mars and Venus also
are adverse.
1t is a sway under which to rest
and relax. waiting for better con-
ditions. Even thinking may be un-
lucky while this menacing config-
uration prevails.
There may be strong temptation
to indulge in sentiment at this time,
but love affairs are most unfor-
tunately directed.
Quarrels with those near by ties
Of love or kinship may be easily
precipitated under this planetary
rule.
Mars Is in a place that gives little
seem to indicate that women are to
organize to oppose war.
President Harding. who has. been
subject to powerful and favorable
influences. but Mars is creeping up
to the place Of Jupiter at his birth.
This is interpreted to mean that
he will find his dominating or gov
erning prerosative fraught with
serious perplexittes.
Nervous maladiss will be more
prevalent yhan ever before and
mental disturbances will be on the
increase. II the stars are read Alright
The need of returning to simpler
and less stressful living will be
preached constantly In the next few
months, owing to some presentation
Of facts about American living.
Again the seers prophecy that
the standard Of women's beauty will
be remarkably high in the United
States and that children born since
the war will be endowed with rare
physical charms.
Owing to peculiar planetary as
poets there may be q prevalence
Of stomach troubles during the sum-
mer.
Wise men and women will con-
serve their nervous energies. IL they
read the handwriting on the wail.
Persons whose birthdste II 10 may
have worries during the coming
year. Business affairs may be easily
made successful II there is plenty
of industry applied to them.
Children born on this day may be
careless and anxious to avoid re.
sponsibility. but gifted and able to
win high place in the political
world.