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The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
You Can't Keep 'Em Down-Christmas
weddings Galore.

Circuit Clerk Moak. the smiling ofhc-
ial who hands out the papers that au-
thorize the tying of the knot that binds
(sometimes) over at the marriage IL
cense bureau, comes back at The Lead
er for its article on the decrease of
holiday marriages with the formidable
list appended hereto. 1t is true that
two pair" of these are marked return
ed" but that was not the fault of Mr..
Moak. Here's the list for the last week
and luck to 'em.
White-Mr.- L. w. Reeves and Mrs.
Della Reeves; Mr.. Ernest May and Miss
Vera Goings; Mr.. Sidney Laird and Miss
Myrtle Watts; Mr.. June Coghlan and
Miss Eunice Beck; Mr.. versie Smith
and Miss Oracle Smith; Mr. Walter
Brister and Miss Allie Rockhold. (re-
turned); Mr.. Jimmie Smith ana Miss
Corny Travis; Mr. I. C. McGuffee and
Miss Florence Dickerson; Mr.. Lemmie
Reed and Miss Ruthie Summers; Mr..
Earl Smith and Miss Ora Lee Newton;
Mr.. Earle B. Maxwell and Miss Ruby
Green; Mr.. S. H. Shrader and Miss Ed
die Lee Cupit; Mr.. Ben Laird and Miss
Louise Nettles; Mr.. George A Strahan
and Miss Lizzie Wilson; Mr.. Thompsie
Nations and Miss zell Conn; Mr. w. II.
H. McGuffee and Miss Artie Kyzar; Mr..
VIM. L. AlIgood and Miss Fannie Mae
Smith.
Colored-Henry Pickens and Narcissa
Mcintyre; Walter Woods, jr., and Will
lie Mae Wilson; Harvey Townsend and
Della Corley; Willie Porter and Nora
Mitchell: Sam Brewer and Estella Ma
gee; Willie Houston and Rosetta Byrd;
John Vaughan and Matte Markham;
James Straughter and Willie Mae Wat
kins; John Howard an6~ Lula Butler;
Henry Magee and Ola McCery; L. NJ.
Mikel and Sweet o. T. BarnesS Sam
Brent and Alice Tillman. (returnedN and
cancelIed,) Ernest Rials and SafNe
Johnson; Bennie Johnson and Mary
Wilson,; Waller Levy and Ruby Crump;
Ellis Wilson and Marindy Grandberry;
Lambert Thompson and Caroline Buck
anan; John Holloway and Viola Benson:
Albert Durr and Mary Anis Joohnson:
Judge Terrell and Genevieve Ransifer;
Henry Brooks and Susannah Wilson.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
BRooxHAvEN LEADS MARKET
IN THE CHEAPEST GOODS
BLANKETS Can be Bought Here for $3.50
"A Closely Editor Kicks on
High Prices.


II takes about six pounds of clean
wool or nine pounds Of unwashed wool
as il comes from the sheep to make the
average double blanket, says an author
ity. Wool is worth about 25c per
pound on the present market, and ave-
rage wool blankets cost from $12 to
S25 per pair. And the spread" can
not be entirely attributed to increased
freight rates. either. because 8 pounds
freighted both ways would hardly a.
Arount to the difference between the cast
Of raw material and the final retail
price.-F'ayette Chronicle.
If Brother Knapp had come to Brook
haven when Barge's Sale and others
ere on he could have now covered up
from the cold with blanket of all
wool and regulation width. for $3.50.
They were the real stuff. Watch the
Leader for ads and don't miss another
chance like that
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07


Miss Coda Holmes, a beautiful little
brunette Of MuComb. is the attractive
house guest Of Miss Anna Belle Craft
in the home on North Jefferson street
where she, is~ receiving a cordial well
come from her many Clarion
Ledger.
The Climbers and Peripatetics are
preparing a great treat for the COM
munity. Under the auspices Of the two
organizations a play THE Microbe of
Love" will be presented at the Lamp
tom Auditorium, Saturday evening, jan
uary 2Sth, for the purpose Of defraying
Federation Of Women Clubs tla& meets
in Brookhaven in April.
Deception at the Arcade wednesday
and Thursday has been pronounced the
most magnificent film production ever
presented in our city. It was reve-
lation of the times in which King Hen
ry the Eighth lived and ruled, and por-
trayed the lives. the loves, the intri-
gues, the pomp and power of his pro-
fligate reign. There were 1000 persons
in the cast Sorry you missed tiff you
did. But read your program and note
the pext one coming and the next
until THE -Four Horsemen Of the Apo
calypso" appear u March.
: Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Dove have return
ed from a four years residence in New
Orleans and are again settled in their
little bungalow on the Natchez road.
The holidays were spent with their son
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. e. Hare.
OF Jackson where they have delight
ed the hearts Of their little grand
daughters, Helena Ewart and Audrey
Elizabeth Hare. Mrs. Dove could not
be induced however to protract her vls-
II as she wanted to get s'homee and be
among her devoted friends and neigh
bors whom she has sorely missed these
past four years.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
senator A.. 4. coAn = gAatson.

Senator. A. A. Cohn, of Brookhaven,
is among the early arrivals for the ses-
sion. Senator Cohn Is accompanied by
his wife and they have apartments at
the Edwards.
Although he is not an especially
strong partisan. Senator Cohn is recog-
nized as one Of the administration lead
crs in the Senate He is also mem-
Der Of the general board OF trustees Of
the state educational Institutions
Jackson News.
Representative Geo. Vernon OF Lin
coin also left Brookhayen for jackson
Monday and will be Joined BY Mrs. YER
non next week.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

The question Is not SO much how you
contract a cold, but how to get rid Of it
with the least loss OF time and incon-
venience If you will consider the ex-
perience Of others under similar cir
cumstances, who have been most sue
cessful in checking their colds, in their
beginning, you will secure a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without
delay, and use it faithfully. There are
many families who have used this prep
aration successfully for years and hold
1t in high esteem. It is excellent.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Unusual Subjects Up at Methodist
W. M. q. Meeting. Is

Following is the unusual program
presented at the Methodist w. NJ. S.
Monday afternoon.-
What We May Learn from the
Baptists-Mrs. McMullen.
What We May Learn from the
Catholics-Mrs. Butterneld.
What We May Learn from the
Presbyterians.- Mrs. w. D. Davis.
What We May Learn from the
Episcopalians- Mrs. L. H. bowen.
1t Is now In order for the church
es named to tell what they may learn
from the Methodists whose loyalty
and whose conservation to service Is
an inspiration always.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
$1.OO delivers a HOOSIER
Cabinet in your kitchen. 1t
is the best servant in your
house. McGrath.

H. L. Brian, Secretary Manager Lone
Star Trail Association, announces the
meeting to be held at Andalusia, Ala,
Jan. 10, for the organization of the
State. This will be a peeting similar
to the one held in Brookhaven last year.
Young men. women, over II, de-
string government positions, $3.50
monthly, write for free list of posit-
ions now open. r. Terry, (former
Civil Service examiner) S63 Conti-
mental Bldg. Washington, D. c.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Cases Tried Before Mayor Butler whis
weak

City VS.. George Gadberry and Leon
Pittman-gaming. $500 fine each and
costs.
City vs.. Johnnie Tayior-Assauit and
battery. Compromised.
City VS.. Bernice Billups-Assault and
battery. $3.50 and costs.
City VS.. John Townsend-Drlving au-
to truck on left side signal light posts.
$1.00 and costs.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Card Of Thanks.

Our hearts go out in love and gra-
titude to all friends and 1eighbers who
were so kind to us in our hours of sore
trial and at the end when our loved one
passed beyond the scene of his suffer
ing. For the beautiful flowers, and ev-
cry sympathizing thought, word or deed
we are indebted. Again thanking each
and every one
Mrs. Ike Smith and Family.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

This Is pleasant, safe and reliable
medicine for coughs and colds. It has
been In use for many years and Is held
In high esteem In those households
where lts good qualities are best known
i is favorite with mothers Of young
children. a. Il contains no opium OF 9TH
er harmful drug Try It when you have
nsed VI such remedy
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

The regular meeting Of tha stock
holders Of the First National bank
Of Brookhayen. Miss, for the election
Of directors for the year 192a. will
be held on Tuesday. JANUARY fOth.
1922 between the hours o. 1906 a.
m, and 400 p. m. nt the ornce uf
the First National Bank.
A. b EURLOW,
Yice-President and Cashier.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Constipation Of the bowels is stop
page Of the sewerage system that re-
moves waste matter from the body. II
is as necessary that your bowels move
regularly once each day to carry of
this waste, as 1t Is that the waste pipes
Of your home be kept open and carry of
the waste from the house. If you would
enjoy good health keep your bowels reg
ular by taking chamberlain's Tablets
when needed.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Bilious Headache.

When you have a severe headache, a
disordered stomach and constipation,
take three of Chamberlain's Tablets.
They will correct the disorders Of the
liver and bowels, effeotually curing the
headache.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Miss Bessie Thompson's sunday
School class Of second intermediate
girls of the First Baptist church had q
very delightful time at a party in the
substory Of the church last Thursday
afternoon from 2ss0 to o'clock. De-
lightfuI games were played and prizes
were given. Pimento sandwiches we're
served with hot chocolate followed BY
ambrosia and cake which were prepar-
ed BY the hostesses Misses Anna Meade
Mathis and Willowene Coke Every one
who was present had very delightful
time.
Willowene Coke Reporter.
e%<nr~o~~~e-
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

A bad wound, burn or cut should be
cleansed Of dirt or impurities and dress
ed with Liquid Borozone. 1t heals the
flesh with marvellous speed. Price 30c,
60c, and $1.20. Sold by Brookhaven
Drug Co. and Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Herbine ,corrects biliousness, indiges-
ton and constipation. 1t is fine her
bal medicine that drives out impurities
and restores healthy conditions in the
system. Price, 60c. Sold by Price Drug
Co. and Brookhaven Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
1t always pays to try Nc
Grath's before buying Furni-
ture. Rugs and Shades.

GOV. POSITIONS OPEN-Men,
Women. Experience unnecessary.
Honesty resuired. Good pay to start.
Write T. McCafferty, st. Louis.
Mr.. Roger Friou of Shaw, Miss, was
a visitor to, his grandmother, Mrs. N.
Eitel last week and spent New Year
with her and other relatives in Brook
haven.
Does your roof leak. If 50 call
the Lincoln County Lumber Co. They
sell all grades of cypress and red
cedar shingles.
Mr.. Hamilton Case and DR.. Ralph Rip
ley have left for Eudora, Ark. on a
hunt. Their friends are looking for a
division of the spoils-bear, geese and
duck the two Nimrods are going to
bring back.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Aching joints, rheumatic pains. neu-
ralgia' can be relieved quickly BY rub
bing application Of Bhliards Snow Lin
iment It Is powerful penetrating
remedy Three sizes. SOC. soc and $f.20
per bottle. Sold BY Price Drug Co. and
Brookhaven Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Dr. e. M. Alderman has been q Wis
ttor to Lincoln county relatives.
Lost-Young Jersey heifer. v cut in
right ear. Return to Ora Brooks.
The Climbers will meet with Mrs. D.
Cohn next Thursday at three in the af-
ternoon.
Strayed-Black COW, has been dehorn-
ed. Gone about one week. Notify E.
Arlington.
The Palmer Drury residence has been
freshly painted a chocolate brown with
cream trimmings.
Found-Near City Hall, babys white
kid shoe. May be obtained upon pay
ment for advertisement.
Lost.-On Friday, December 80, black
fur neckpiece. Reward. Return to Mrs.
A. w. Hart, Brookhaven, Miss.
Wanted-One or two roomers. Ad-
dress Cor. S. Jackson and Chickasaw.
Mrs. Lula H. Allen, Phone sos.
For Sale.-Young Jersey Cow, fresh.
Also one pure bred, soon will be fresh.
Both cheap. Apply to DR.. Henry Flow
ers.
"1A' ouN hASF JSSSS 0Lu1IA 1e1I 1huES-
day to spend several weeks with the
family of their son, DR.. A. P. Smith at
Bay st. Louis.
Cypress and red cedar shingles in
stock for immediate deivery.-Lin-
coin County Lumber Co.
Be photographed this year on your
birthday by A. D. Sauer, Member of
P. A. of A. Phone 500, Perkins A
partments.
Miss Launa Raines, the charming
daughter of Mrs Bessie Hoskins Raines,
of Jackson, is the guest of her uncle,
Mr.. Milton Hoskins, at McComb.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Our Great Bargain Sale
starts Saturday, Jan. IA. Be
sure and come. AYlWard's.


Mary Ellen the lovely little daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Aylward has
been quite under the weather several
weeks and is still sufferer. All friends
are earnestly hoping for improvement
very soon.
The rainy season is here. Put on
a new roof and keep dry. Use cy-
press and red cedar shingles. The
Lincoln County Lumber Co., can de-
liver them Immediately.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Brent of the Ar
lington vicinity were among welcome
county guests at the Kiwanis banquet
Thursday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Brent
are among our cultured, progressive
younger element that means much for
advancement in this county in all our
affairs.
After an enjoyable ten days vaca-
tion Mrs.. America Drury resumed her
mail route yesterday, her fine young
son. Sherman, having substituted for
her during the rest of his mother from
her arduous duties she so faithfully
performs while distributing mail and
making friends along Route s."
Bargains in all depart
ments in our big sale starting
Saturday, Jan. 18th. The
more you buy the more you
save. AyIward's.
Following are sne prominent ladies Of
Broolxhaven who accompanied Dr. F. J..
Underwood. head Of the State Welfare
Department, and DR.. Gertrude Slaugh-
ter. of the Child Welfare Unit, on their
visit with the Board of Supervisors
Thursday for the purpose of securing a
follow-up nursei- Mines. T. Brady w.
H. Frizell. f. B. Noodle, S., M. Byrd,
H v. Wall, Lowry Davis, Misses Eva
Legett and Anna Middleton.
r. E. Remington on Monday notified
President J. w. McGrath of the State
Chamber of Commerce that he would
not be able to serve on the Legislative
Committee recently appointed by Mr..
McGrath. This will necessitate another
appointment by the president Of the
State Chamber of Commerce as the
Legislature is in session at the present
time and the committee will have to
organize its plans Immediately.
We are remodeIing and en-
larging our entire store and
must reduce our stock to'
make room for the men to|
work. Our big sale starts
Saturday, Jan. 18th. This is
the sale you have been watt
ing for. Aylward's.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Program for Home Demonstration Clui
Meetings for Second Week In
january.

Monday, Jan. 9-Friendship School
$3.50 P. M.
Tuesday, Jan. 1O.-Ffeuck's Retreat
800 P. M.
Wednesday, Jan. liz Boones Creek
$3.50 P. NJ.
Thursday, Jan. IL. = Mt. Moriah
$3.50 p NJ.
Friday, Jan. 13. - Baha1a, 800 P. M
All meetings will be held at the
school houses.
Eva Legett,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Home Demonstration Agent.

Take dose of Herbine when you are
bilious or eonstipated. or Your stomach
is out of order. 1t is marvel OF
promptness in correcting these eondi-
tions. Price 6Oe. Sold by Brookhayen
Drug Co. and Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Rrookhavenn street crossings afe
nsyaE muddy q dsy weather
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
Ladies! Get your shoes
shined at McGrath's Store.
Try the shine that makes
your old shoes look like new!

At the League of Women Voters meet
ing Thursday, Mrs. Brady urged Brook
haven women to attend the joint ses-
sion of the Legislature next Wednesday
to hear Mrs. Maud Wood Parks address
on the Equal Rights Bill the Woman's
Party expects to introduce at this ses-
sion Of the legislature.
Mrs. D. M. Miller of Hazlehurst. came
down for the banquet and Artist num-
ber Thursday and, incidentally, to join
with her husband, Judge Miller. in the
diverting pleasures that day afforded
those interested in community progress
and enterprise and the entertainments
that are vital part Of such things.
Mrs. Matte E. Brown, so we'll remem-
bered at Whitworth College and. by
Brookhaven friends outside Of. the in
stitution writes;- 81 positively cannot
do without your paper. Nell and both
so much enjoy it. We miss you dear
people so much and love to keep in
touch with you through The Leader.
Wishing all a Happy New Year" Mrs.
Brown is now located at Louisiana Col
lege, Pineville.
Hastings 100 Bushel Seed oats-niee,
bright and clean, S5c per bushel; Pan
ned caught Lespedeza Seed free from
noxious seed. bu. $500; Ave bushel lots
and over, s45O. Hay from $40 to $40
per ton. One Ford Tractor, run S6 days
actual count, together with pulley, disc
harrow, Oliver, two cotton IL in. plows,
$4,000. In fine shape, reason for sell
ing, too small. want TO buy Interna-
tional s-16 and don't need two. Walter
Bacot. Jaycsss Miss.
We will have some bar
gains at our Clearance Sale
Jan. Is to Jan. 81 in the line
of Beds, Bed Springs and
Mattresses. McGrath's.
President G. B. Perkins of the Kiwan-
is Club, who has been IN correspondence
with the manager of the st. Paul, MINI
Baseball Association. has announced
that arrangements have been made for
the st. Paul manager to come to Brook
haven and look over the ground with a
view to establishing spring training
camp here With BroolShaven's
baseball diamond. said to be the
best in the state. the commodious grand
stand and bleachers. and the backing of
the Kiwanis Club. it is believed we shall
have a good training camp here
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Abrams have is
sued invitations to special friends and
to relatives for the marriage Of their
eldest daughter. Miss Pauline, and Mr..
Harry /. Samuel Of Topeka, Kan. The
ceremony viii be performed by Rabbi
Alderman Of Natchez at the Abrams
lovely home next Wednesday, at three
thirty In the. afternoon. Several rela-
tiyes Of the cultured young groom are
expected from Kansas and Indiana. The
attractive and popular bride-elect was
born, sreared and educated here and e.
bout her wedding day a great deal OF
interest clusters because Of lifelong as
ISOLATION,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

Wanted-To hear from owner Of good
farm for sale. State cash price, full
particulars. D. F, Bush, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Mr.. Will Spencer is enjoying months
vacation from Post Office duties, while
Mr.. w. H. Thompson is substituting for
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway Hobbs, of the
delta, are guests of the ]. A. Hobbs
home-their first visit after a years
absence.
Mrs. Homer Rhymes of Crystal
Springs, was Mrs. /. L. Parsons guest
Thursday enjoying the Artist number
with the community.
Mrs. c. E. Powe and the little son
are both better than at the first of the
week. Mr.. Powe has been detained at
home by a severe cold.
Lost-Night of January 5th at Lamp
ton Auditorium or some other place in
Brookhaven, a Pearl Necklace. Reward
for return to Leader office.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07
For the convenience of la
dies and children a shoe shine
chair at McGrath's s. Come in
and trY one.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Pratt who came
from Iverness Christmas to visit Mr..
and Mrs. M. L. Ross, are sorely dis
tressed over the illness of their little
girl, Margaret, who developed pneumo-
MIA Wednesday night and is very i'll.
Young men, women, over IT, de-
string government positions, $3.50
monthly, write for free list of po-
sitions now open. R. Terry former
Civil Service examiner) S63 Conti-
mental Bldg, Washington, D, C.,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-07

The Leader prints Bill-Hsads.
The Washington times., 1922-01-15

self. That was good enough advice for them. And
because they took it we their land, and we have
perambulators carrying our pappOoses and freight
cars carrying the load.
The Quaker young gentleman, on the other hand.
like his Mennonite brother of to-day, was told that
he mustn't hurt anybody, but, the other hand, he
mustn't let anybody get the better of him in bar
gain. Mental and commercial fighting was to re-
place fist, knife and gun fighting.
The Spartan boy was advised that the only
things worth while on earth were fighting and glory
He was sent out in the highway at certain time In
the early morning as the sun was rising and was
actually told by his teachers to spring from behd
bushes and murder the miserable Helots, agricul-
tural slaves they went to their work in the fields
He was trained that the Spartan boy most
highly honored was the one that stole young fox,
hid it under his coat and sat in silence before his
teacher. making no sound while the fox ate his
vitals.
Many kinds of advice have been given, including
advice for young gentlemen emerging from COM
mercial and other high schools.
Sometimes they are told, Honesty is the best
policy" They are told that very often by some who
have proved to their own satisfaction that the
OTHER kind of policy can be made profitable
They are told to their pennies, keep the iirst
dollar, and thus become rich And very often they
are told that by prosperous gentlemen that began
life by borrowing enough to bride legislator, and
thus got rich in few minutes Nothing Is new
The Washington times., 1922-01-15

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"Wbat would YOU adviser" is the eternal ques-
t;or One man answers "Save your first dollar, as
I did" But that won't get you out OF the woods.
The man who has tens of millions and also his first
dollar would have had the tens of millions If ne had
given the first dollar to a blind man.
In the old story books the little boy that stopped
the lapel of his coat, became the bank president.
But George Reynolds, of the Continental! and Com.
Inercal National Bank in Chicago; Fleishhacker OF
various banks in California; Mitchell OF the City
Bank bggest in the United States) didn't get 10 De
president by picking up pins.
Doheny, of the Mexican Petroleum Company
one of the most successful men in America tells you
that he once worked on railroad, and worked hard'
long hours But it wasn't working hard on the rail-
rad that enabled him to gather in great Mexican
oil lands.
trayagance is better than false economy. Good
advice but how are you going to wmem 4
FALSE?
When Racine, very young, wrote boastingly, to
Boleau the great critic, ought t1 tell you that
l write with great facility" Bolleau answered
hope to teach you to write with great difficulty
There was good advice in that. For whatever you
are doing easily you may be sure is not the best you
can do J.. eu., cold Dante
which is perhaps the best advice ever given: IL
means that if you don't take something out OF
YOJIRSELF, if you don't BURN yourself up as you
work. you are not doing much you are not creating
the heat that others will feel.
'"e E"r instance walking around in the forest and
,,ordering how to get out, is easy gentle exercise
Climbing to the top of the highest tree to look over
tba other trees and learn the right direction would
ha hard exercise, much better than sauntering.
The young men of Commercial High School VINO
publish the school Ledger" write to this ed'tor;
"There are one hundred and fifty young
men rcho wiu graduate in January from Com
nercial High School.
I'VE pould be Uery grateful you poud