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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
MASONS TO ERECT HOME
AT SANITORIUM

A largely attended and unusually
interesting meeting of Sherrard
Byrd Lodge was held last Friday
night at the Masonic Hall.
Addresses were made by Mr.. E
H. Buckner, 33rd degree; Mr.. Travis
H. Boykin, Secretary Scottish Rite
bodies, and Mr.. Ben Dever, all of
Hattiesburg; Judge j. Q. Langston
and Hon. Toxic Hall, of Columbia
and Hon. t. G. Bilbo, Poplarville.
The fact that the Masonic bodies
of the State are promoting a move
ment to erect a home for Masons at
the tuberculosis Sanitorium, near
Magee, was emphasized, and the
Lodge passed a resolution that ev-
cry Master Mason of this Lodge be
asked to contribute a dollar toward
this highly laudable fund. 1t is
stated that great enthusiasm pre-
vailed over the proposition, and it
is hoped that each member will
hand in the contribution at once.
Hon., H. X. Rouse, the popular and
capable Chancery Clrk of the coun-
ty, with his usual large-heartedness,
stated that if any member was un-
able to make the offering, he would
be glad to contribute the amount for
him.
That the building will speedily
become reality goes without say
ing, as the Masons generally put
over anything they undertake.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
PROMINENT LUMBERMAN
DIES AT VAUDEVILLE

Vaudeville, La, Nov. 23.-W. G.
Hutchinson, II years old, died early
today at his home in Vaudeville and
when funeral services are conducted
from the family residence at 10 a.
m. tomorrow the big plant of the
Poitevant & Favre Lumber Com
pany will be closed out of respect
for his memory. He was in the
employ of the company for the last
forty years, having in charge its
vast tracts of timber land in st.
Tammany and Washington parishes
and adjoining counties in Mississ-
ippi.
Mr.. Hutchinson, who had friends
by the score in this territory and
New Orleans, came to Vaudeville
in 1877 from Pearl River. Recently
he had an attack of influenza and
failed to rally. He was a life mem
Der of Covington Lodge 1888, F. d
A. M, and his interment in Chin
chuba Cemetery, near here, will be
with Masonic ceremonies.
He is survived by his widow,
who was Miss Sarah Sharp, one
daughter, Mrs. Gregg Armstrong,
and three sons, james M. Hutchin-
son, of Bogalusa, La; W. W. Hutch
inson, of Poplarville, Miss; and J.
p. Hutchinson, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The many friends in Poplarville
of Mr.. Hutchinson will sympathize
with him in the loss of his aged
and honored father.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
VISITING THE OLD HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe M. Holidaye
and baby left Thursday morning for
Brewton, Ala, to spend the Thanks
giving season with Mr.. Hollidaye's
parents.
1t is the first time in several
years that he has had an oppor-
tunity to visit his home folks, and
they will stay ten days or more.
During his absence from the Free
Press composing room, Mr.. HolE-
daye has sub on in the person OF
Mr.. C. B. Bessellieu, an itinerant
printer, who is an Arkansas Travel
er, by birth, but who has made the
state of Mississippi his home for
several years, and likes the old
state very well. AsA
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
Education Week
Program Outlined
American Legion, n. f. A., and
Bureau of Education Ask
Cooperation.

Washington, Nov. 23.-American
Education week, to be celebrated
all over the United States from
December 9 to 9, inclusive, is di-
vided into six separate sections,
a day beinb devoted to each depart
ment. Sunday, December 8, is
known as "For God and Country
Day." on which ministers Of all de-
nominations are urged to preach
sermon on education, either morn
ing or evening. All communities
are urged to hold mass meetings.
Requests for speakers may be made
to the American Legion Posts thru
out the country for meetings during
this week.
Monday is american Citizenship
Day." Tuesday will be devoted to
"Patriotism," Wednesday is School
and Teacher Day." Thursday is to
be given to a consideration of I'll
iteracy," Friday to Equality Of
Opportunity" Saturday to "Physi-
cal Education
The American Legion, the Ma
tional Education Association, and
the United States Bureau of Edu-
cation, which are all three cooper
ating in the celebration, are asking
aid and assistance from the public.
Churches, chambers of commerce,
labor organizations, women's organ
izations, fraternal bodies, luncheon
clubs, ETC., are asked to urge the
mayor to issue a proclamation set
ting aside this week as American
Education Week, and asking the
people to cooperate. Newspapers
are requested to give all space pos
sible to educational matters, artl-
cles, editorials and news material,
and merchants are requested to use
window displays appropriate for the
occasion, and to devote as much
space as possible to matters of ed
ucation in their newspaper adver-
tisements. Citizens everywhere are
requested to ask the moving picture
theatres to flash slides on the screen
urging the people to visit the
schools and study the educational
questions. At all public meetings
held that week ii is hoped space
can be found for some one to talk
few minutes on the necessity of
education. Cooperation with the
educational officials and other pat
riotic, civic and fraternal organi-
cations by local American Legion
Post is asked, on the ground that
the country looks to the American
Legion to pave the way to patriot
ism and education-service to Ma
ton, State and community.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
PRESIDENT HONORS
SOLDIER DEAD

Washington, Nov. 24.-President
Harding has begun a custom which
he hopes will become a tradition;
he visited the grave of the unknown
soldier at Arlington on Armistice
Day, accompanied by the Secretaries
of War and Navy, and military es-
cort, and left simple wreath to
let it be known to all the world that
this country honors her dead, known
and unknown, who laid down their
lives at their country's call.
At the same time the Post Office
put on sale new fifty cent postage
stamp, which has a picture of the
Arlington Amphitheater upon it, with
the tomb of the unknown soldier in
the foreground.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDU-
CATION, Jackson, Miss.
November %, 1922.
To County Superintendents of Edu-
cation and Principals of Schools.
We have just had decision from
Judge w. H. Potter, of the Circuit
Court, of Kinds County, on the
matter of the Equalizing School
Fund and this letter is to let you
know that we have won in the big
gest possible way. He held that
there is absolutely no law nor sec
ton of the Constitution in the way
of the Legislatures making an
appropriation to equalize school
terms, salaries, etc, throughout the
state. Under his ruling we win
forever and there will be no need
of a special session of the Legis-
lature or an amendment to the
Constitution.
We are going to take the matter,
however, Immediately to the Su-
preme Court, where l believe, we
are certain to win another victory
for education in Mississippi. If we
win in the Supreme Court it will,
in reality, be one of the greatest
victories ever won for education in
this state. Within two weeks time
we hope to have a decision from
the higher court. In the meantime
let's keep up the morale of our
teaching force and our schools.
We can't lose, for our cause is too
righteous.
1 am sending you this letter be-
cause we promised at the beginning
Of the trouble to keep you informed.
Judge j. Morgan Stevens, ex-mem
ber of the Supreme Court, and Hon.
Fred H. Lotterhos, former As
sistant Attorney General, are our
attorneys. Mr.. F. S. Harmon, a
young attorney, who is with Judge
Stevens, rendered excellent service,
as did Mr.. S. J. Clendinning, assis-
tant to Mr.. Lotterhos.
With best wishes, l am.
Very cordially yours,
w. F. BOND,
State Supt. of Education.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30

settlers, and the product is handled
in that way. They didn't have any
canneries.
Mr.. Hines intends, am informed,
in their development here, to take
care of the settlers in practically
the same way.
conclude that if their settlement
scheme is a success in Wisconsin,
a similar scheme will be success
in Pearl River County. l know
something must be done; you know
something must be done; ! am will
ing to grasp the hand of anyone
who can come along and help us
in a scheme of development and
bring in the right settlers. Men
that settled there before these plans
were put into operation, I found on
lands that joins this Hines land, and
since this plan had been put into
operation their lands had increased
in value in the same ratio, and they
had worked together and all reaped
the benefit.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
D. S. C. Man Sated
Life Of OrleagiiaIl
Picayune. Miss. RESIDENT y Dsee
rated for Bravery in, France.

Picayune, MISS, Nov. 26;-Major
John E. Curtis, Of this city has re-
ceived information from the adju-
tant general of the army that he
has been awarded the distinguished
service cross.
Major Curtis was student at the
University Of Mississippi when the
United States entered the world
war and volunteered his services to
his country and was enlisted as q
private. shortly after his enlist
ment he was sent with num-
Der Of men Sts guard the Il. & N.
bridge at BAY st. Louis. While on
duty there ~ met Miss Nellie VIII
liams, only daughter of R. J. Will
1iams, wealthy lumberman and cap
italist Of Picayune and Poplarville,
Miss, and they were married few
weeks before Lieutenant Curtis sail
ed for France.
Lieutenant Curtis was promoted
to Captain and later to Major, a
rank he has in the Officers Reserve
Corps. The D. S. C. was awarded
Major Curtis for saving the life OF
private Whitney Of New Orleans,
during the Meuse-Argonne often
sive.
In a sharp engagement eight men
were killed and thirty-five wounded
in the company commanded by Cap
tain Curtis.s Private Whitney was
shot through both legs and was un-
able to get back to the trenches.
Captain Curtis went "over the top
and brought Private Whitney back
to the dugout under murderous
shell fire from the enemy and was
wounded slightly by an exploding
shell. His act SO encouraged his
men that they sprang forward and
soon captured the German position
He was awarded the gallantry GER
tificate at the time for his action
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
Mississippi Conference
Hold Session at
Crystal Springs
Annual Meeting Attended by Large
Number of Delegates.

The 1O9th session of the Mississ-
ippi Annual Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, South, con-
venes today in the Methodist church
at Crystal Springs, and will con-
tinue until next Monday. Bishop
". N. Ainswortn, III 1eergia, will
preside over the deliberations CT
the body.
The Conference has seven pre-
siding elders districts: Brookhaven,
Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian,
Newton, Seashore and Vicksburg,
and is composed of 178 active
preachers; % superannuated and
122 local preachers, total of 223.
There are 62,474 members Of the
church. This Conference embraces
only the Southern part of the state.
The North Mississippi Conference
covers the Northern territory.
There are about 10000 members
of the Sunday Schools, and 5000
members of the Epworth Leagues.
The total money raised last year
for all purposes was $796,535, and
the probability is that it will exceed
the million mark at this Conference.
Those who are attending the Con-
ference from this immediate part Of
the state are Rev. A. M. Broadfoot,
pastor Poplarville church; Rev. G.
S. Harmon, Conference Evangelist;
Rev. J. H. Moore, Picayune; Rev.
E. J. Coker, Carriere; Rev. E. D.
Phillips, McNeill; Rev. J. M. Corley,
Lumberton; and Rev. w. M. Will
liams, Purvis.
The last. item Of business will be
the reading Of the appointments on
Monday, when the preachers are
assigned to their fields of labor for
the ensuing year.
It is generally hoped that Rev.
A. M. Broadfoot may be returned
to the Poplarville church for ano-
ther year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON SAYS
Paul B. Johnson Declines to Enter
Contest for Governor.

Hattiesburg. Nov. 24.-Congress-
man Paul B. johnson will not be a
candidate for governor Of Mississ-
ippi.
He made this positive assertion
this morning, and it will be of, great
interest all over the state, for his
name has been prominently men,
toned in every section as pos
sible, not to say probable, candidate
for the office of chief executive of
the state. In discussing his decis-
ion not to offer for the governor
ship next year, Congressman john
son said that at the expiration of
his term in Congress, on March 4th
next, he would open law offices in
Hattiesburg and engage in the prac-
tice of law. 1t has been known
for some time that Congressman
johnson had been strongly solicit
ted to enter the gubernatorial race,
requests that he take this action
coming from people Of all walks Of
life in every part Of the state. To-
day he expressed deep appreciation
of these evidences of confidence and
said:
II certainly appreciate the Of
fers of hearty and loyal support,
in case / ran for governor, that
have come from many unexpected
quarters, many from folks I do not
know personally. After giving the
matter careful consideration ! have
decided not to make the race for
governor, and to open law Offices in
Hattiesburg and engage in the prac-
tice of my profession after next
March, when my term in Congress
expires. ] am deeply touched by
the many offers Of support that l
have received, and shall ever try
to merit the confidence Of my
friends" a
Congressman Johnson will leave
Saturday for Washington to at
tend the extra session Of Congress
md to. work for the passage Of the
bill to appropriate $176,ooo for i'm
provements in the local postoffice
building.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30

awaited event has come at last.
With the coming Of dawn the
show train pulls into town and at
once commences q scene OF bustle
and hurry. Orders sharply given
and quickly obeyed by vast throng
Of workers who help to unload the
trains. Even the elephants are
called into service. All is noise
and excitement while all about are
spectators staring with eager eyes
and guessing at the many marvels
and wonders still covered with the
protecting canvas. sglSs sA
On the show grounds the same
hurry ia, going on. Acres OF canvas
cover the ground, stakes are being
driven, the big tent pulled into
place and in the twinkling Of an
eye the large pavilions are raised,
while oyer all many bright colored
banners float in the soft morning
breeze. .RrsSg
This is the daily experience Of q
big show requiring the most care
full gsnsralship TO accomplish the
seemingly impossible feat Of getting
ready for the afternoon perfor-
nance, and such are the scenes to
|be witnessed 1t Pcplarville.
The RICE BROS. SHOWS will
arrive for two performances on
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
Superintendent Bond
Elated Over Victory

State Supt. Of Education, w. f.
Bond, has sent out the following
letter:
STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDU-
CATION, Jackson, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1922-11-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our apprec'a-
ton and thanks to each and every
one for the kindness and sympathy
shown to us during the illness and
death of our mother.
Sincerely,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. &c. JOHNSON.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-31
sellers will remain until September

sellers will remain until September
8th.
The GROWING event was the
awarding of medals, cups and pen
nants which too place on Monday
night, called Cup Night. When
sixty medals, for athletics, good
conduct and camp spirit.
The chief prize, and the one most
coveted, the Camp Winapce Cup
awarded to the best all round boy,
not necessarily in athletics, but
who for courteous and good con-
duct, loyalty and camp spirit
marks him for special recognition.
This cup was won by Paige Strang
of Pittsburg. This is his fourth sea-
son and is the first cup won by
him. He is thirteen, years old.
The Camp Spirit Cup was given
to William McChesney of St. Louis
and as second one to Robert Storck
of New York city.
The ninety boys represented
eighteen states going west as far
as Cleveland. One from Arizona,
two from Texas, one from Mexico
city, nineteen from Washington
and others from New York, New
York, New Jersey,cf
Jersey, and Connecticut.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-31
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

Misses Grace and Olive Nc
Lam will tell of their work and ex-
perence5 in Albania at the Sept
cmber meeting of the St. Johns
barry Woman's club Tuesday after
noon The travelogue will be IL
luatrated. The Misses McLam
were engaged in Red Cross work
overseas many months and Their
experiences in various sections of
the country and in various depart
ments of war work will form the
basis for interesting talks. The
meeting is under the auspices of
the Trave and Currents commit
tee Mrs. l.. P. Leach. chairman.
Misses Laura Stone, Jean Rus
sell and Mary Gadapee returned
Wednesday from Camp Hoche-
lapa.
DR.. and Mrs. H. H. Miltimorc
and children have returned from a
months outing at Peaks Island.
Me. NJ. M. Tatro of Chicago. Mrs.
Miltimore's father accompanied
them, is at Green Mountain Hall,
his summer home in Concord.
The funeral of Amedie Fourier
OF Concord was held Wednesday
mGning at Notrc Dame church
with burial in Mt. Calvary cemc-
terry. Mr.. Fournier was 81 years
old. He died Sunday night at ST.
hospital.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-31
Jurymen Chosen for
Orleans County Court

The following men have been Sc
lected as jurymen for the Septem-
Der term of Orleans county court:
C. N. Anger and r. E. Griffin
of Newport town.
H. NJ. Bailey and r. C. Young,
Greensboro.
Abraham Arkin, Austin J. Beebe
and Rev. H. T. Coontz, Newport
City.
H. S. Bates, C. W. Dexter, Glov-
A. NJ. Wright, e. G. Niles, Gov
entry.
C. NJ. Hitchcock, w. J. Heath,
Albany.
Fred Wilson, F. r. Jenne and
Herbert H. Blake, Derby.
Arthur Benware, Harvey Hen
dirk, Westfield.
S. c. Wilcox, Morgan.
A. P. Underwood, George Katen
and f w. Hardy, Barton.
A. E. Harlow, w. H. Kidder,
Irasburg.
R. C. Kinsley, w. H. Pope, Low
ell.
Robert J. Patterson, Wallace r.
Merrill, Craftsbury
O. H. P. Hunt, E. C. Field, Troy.
A. r. Hall, Holland.
Ernest Currier, Jay.
G. NJ. Calkins, Carol Cushman,
Charleston
R. H. Calkins, Westmore.
f. T.. Burrows, BrOWnunptOn.
Tuesday, Sept. II, is the date
scheduled for the opening of court.
The primary election comes the
same day, so the court will not
meet then for business, but will adj
iourn to Wednesday the 18th,
when court matters will be taken up
for the remainder of the week. The
Jury is asked to report for duty at
2 o'clock on Monday Sentember 10.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-31
Berlin Man Killed
In Auto Accident
Continued from pape One)

Continued from page one)
talc of Dr., Taylor of Derby Line.
In the Franklin car with Mr..
Ingalls, were Louis King, who
works for Mr.. Ingalls,, and III.
King was the driver of the car.
Mr.. Thomas, one of the occu-
pants of Mr., Ingalls, car, is in a
critical condition.
The accident happened at $50
Wednesday night as the Ingalls,
car was returning to Newport.
Louis King was lodged in the Der
by Line Jail, as the alleged cause
or the accident, and will be given
a hearing today.
The Ingalls, car tried to pass
another car on the road and had
a head on collision with the Ford
from Berlin, pinning all three of
the occupants of the Ford beneath
the car.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-31
Camp Winapee Is
Closed for Season

Camp Winapee at East Charles
ton has closed another successful
season. OF the ninety boys and
nine counsellors, all have gone ex-
cept fifteen, who with four coun-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-05
PROCEEDINGS AT THE ARMS CONFERENCE

OF submarines against merchant vessels
and to make violations OF submarine
regulations acts Of piracy. Italy alone
remains to accept the propositions and
a discussion by the sfuil naval commit
tee may take place tomorrow.
At tomorrow,s meeting Of the Far
Eastern committee, however, new
troubles may be enoruntered turou Il
Chsna's request taatthe famous twenty
one denands'' be brought up for confer
ence discussion. 4 protest WAS lodged
by Japan sust before the last meeting
Of the committee adjourned, and what
promises to be stubborn debate Is ex-
peeted by some delegates before the
point Is decided.
In some quarters also, considerable
discussion Is believed likely before there
Is q definite decision on the Root sub
marine proposals.. France has indicates
desire to see some Of tire terms Of st!lst
resolution fully discussed and clearly Dc
aned, and although ne FrsAeA sggN
tonight they did not propose to press
the point, It, was indicated that some
troublesome points probatly would be
Injected into the conversations sooner or
later. by some Of the foreign powers.
Meantime the American advisory com
rittee met and eanysssed op!nipn en- tn
submarine question with the Jesuit that
TIE contsnittees previous position for re-
teat!on 81 urds- water craft Wltki- gtricf
yernlattons gas -eafn-mee- MembsrS
SAID 4 survey Of editorial cosas,f,Aat arS
ru1lie cp!nicn generally corylsesa Ltssc
| that the rneriean people styongsy degz:
ed that siiAasarine opefatiers BE brouEas
within the considerat:ons Of human
J warfare. :
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-05

Washington, Jan. t.--(By The A. F.)
-After q I've day New Years breathing
space. the arms negotiations were re-
sunaed today with an Impetus that swept
some Of the most troublesome problems
os IRE conference almost to the point Of
decisioa.
uPpermost among the separate discus
SONS which appeared tonight TO be ap-
,roachiaS a conclusion was the coltro-
rs-sy Between the Japanese and Chinese
ove- shartung. II was indicated that
re conversations might enc tomorrow
ne wav or the other. and that the pre-
Dominating belief Was that the result
would oe an agreement rather than q
tasl deadlock.
A final agreement was also in sight on
re question OF I revised Chinese tariff.
Asts- ioaE argument the tarin SUB
committee came together on proposal
20 increase C.hina's tariff schedules under
.,s, international commission plan, and
rho Far Eastern committee Of the whole
IS expected TO rstify the decision to-
s1orzow.
Aa.ons the naval experts SO much pro
s-ress vas made with technical details OF
tas naval Limitation plan that in some
s1artrrr 4 was declared final disposi'
ION Of tAas subject was only question
noars. Precise regulations .cE scrao-
a-z shirs sad details Of rerlace!iassfi
re-s numbered among the ds%s aSreee
tents = the naval suo-cor..rsttees-
q. he ouestto, Of subrsrire reguis-
-4ssss- sensck has Ta:ted on fu-rhsfa I'D
Les ron the foreign capitals Ja9ar
..,1t-Tsptsd another step toward decs
sion BY accepting IN principie the kooe
-ssoIvt.ous proposing to outlaw the U.s.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-05
FARMERS HAVE ORGANIZED
TO HAVE ORCHARDS srRAIEp

H ]. LariSharn was elected president, 4
E. Geer vice president and Irying Bush.
nelA. secretary treasurer OF 3. fruit asse-
c!ation organised at EorWich Tuwn IA st
week to hsn6hs the spraying of orrhagds.
They also form the board Of directors,
whsch handles al 1.-THE business Of the as,
ISOLATION.
| To date Is men and 500 fruit trees
have bssa signed NJ. Each rnea who
joins tbs Organization 4 signs up his
trees at 81 per trse and IN addition asrees
to pay what ever the organization charges
to cover the expenses fo- materials f.
labor and 6ereciation IN machinery n
spraying his orchard.
At Griswold G. T. Armstrong was elect
ed president; Daniel Philips. vice pres
ident and Mr.. H Bartlett, secretary
treasurer OK similar orgsnization. - II
both OF these organixst lions the preSidens
is empowered to hire any empioyees OF
| tho organisation with the approval Of
tbs other two members of the board. II
VIII be necessary n tota instsIces 70
| hire someone to operate tnN roweT spray
er