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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Serious Auto Accident.

While returning home from the ball
game in Columbus on the night oi the
4th, Taylor Smith was Violently thrown
from Ford racer, and seriously hurt
The car that was driven by Paul
Stephenson held three ether ooys be-
sides himself, ice Stevens, Richard
Stephenson. and Taylor Smith, the
latter two riding behind on the boxing
of the car. They were running over
the smooth road at a lively rate, be-
hind a car that was some distance in
front of them, when, noticing that
the car was turning out to the right
of the road, and supposing that the
driver was making room for them to
pass, they attempted TO do this, to
find just as they were upon the other,
that it had pulled to the side in order
to turn into another road, and failing
to give the signal to those behind.
Seeing that il was too late to stop to
avoid collision, Paul Stephenson with
presence of mind turned sharply into
the ditch, just missing the other car.
but striking a stump with such viol-
ence that it threw Smith off onto the
road, striking his head such a blow
as to render him unconscious, and
leaving wound that bled profusely.
The racer had gone some little dis
STANCE after the accident, before
Smith was missed, and when the boys
turned back to find him he was lying
in an insensible huddle in the road,
with the ugly wound in his head bleed
ing freely, causing them at first TO
believe he was dead. He was brough+
in this condition irto town and re-
mained delirious through out the nigh
He is reported better heinz out of
pain, and remaining asleep the great
er part of the time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Cemetery AssOciGt:
Does Great WOrk.

The ladies of the Cemetery Asso-
citation want to call the attention of
the public to the work that has been
done by them on the cemetery, and the
work that is still to be done. They
have already had work, very necessary
2rk. dore to the amount OF $lZu0-
S is grading, graveling, and other
lrk on the drive ways, and are stlll
need OF about $l5U dollars more,
complete tins. There is little neeo
1or attention to be called to the I'M
provement that has been wrought
through the efforts of these ladies' 10
bring this work so near to perfection,
for the former unkept condition. OIL
the cemetery as compared to the we'll
groomed air that it now bears land
will bear to an even greater extent, II
the Association is allowed means to
work., is too evident to all who visit
the City Of the Dead.
The Association has been IN exist
ence for fourteen years, and we might
here add. with the same efficient presi-
dent. Mrs. E. +. Dantzler land for
the greater part of the time, Mrs.
Charles Strong, Secretary, and the
faithful workers among the band have
never lost interest nor courage IN the
WORK, but have driven ahead, regard
less of Indifference or what not, and
have quietly achieved the glowing re-
suits that are now evident. But this
I is no stopping place, for there is still
work to be done, and after the neces-
sary is disposed Of, there is beauti-
flying that the members of the Asso-
cation have in mind that should by no
means be neglected. This is a Staunch
band, and an untiring one that has
hold of thia work, and their appeals
for support in the cause should not
fall on deaf ears. Those who have
pledged contributions are requested
by them to hand them in. and those
who have not pledged, are assured
hat their contributions will be more
than welcome The work must be
done, and it can not be done without
morAy. A sexton is kept constantly
at work on the grounds, and money IS
required to keep him in wages, as well
as for all of the other work that goes
J on under the management, and of
! which We are not aware.
In time past, the cemetery was a
wilderness of brambles and under
growth that had to be parted to read
name on head stone, whereas now
there are clean lots, and clipped grass
plots, well-watered with water that
the Association had installed. Com
pare the present condition of our ceme-
terry with that of most towns of this
size, remember that improved con-
ditjon is due to the work of the ladies
Of the Association, and then serd ir
your contribution and give them a
chance to enlarge on the work they
have already done.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Checking l'p

Roy Simpson, negro laborer, was
putting in his first day with a con.
etrOction gang whose foreman was
known for gcttin~ he maximum
amount Of labor ont Of aie men SIM
son was helping in the task Of NOV
inr the r'pht-of-way AMI all day lor.
h. carried heavy timber ari ties
until at the close Of the day he was
completely tired out. Came quitting
time. Before he went he approached
the boss and said:
mister, you sure you got me down
on the payroll
The foreman looked over the list Of
names he held "Yes," he said finally
here You are-Simpson-Roy Simpson
That's right, isn't it?"
"Naas sub boss" SAID the Negro
class right. ] thought mebbe you had
me down as Samp'on."Fobes Mag.
azine (N. "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Either Corrupt or Very Ignorant

The members OF the Text Book Com
trying to explain why and how the
school books were adopted. They can
do all the explaining they want to,
but the people know that they had
to pay double for the books their
children are using at school, and not
a few Of US had to do some scrap
ping around to raise the whereWth to
provId, them. .'-Glaster Record.
I've felt certain the Legislature
would not be able to find evidence TO
positively convict the members Of the
Text Book Commission, As we said
before its done and we must grin and
endure this outrage for about four
more years,
"rhcy all ought TO resign, but they
won't do that they will hold on to the
job like hungry hounds will follow
dead carcass.
these sor. of fellows will have to
be wiped out of office, The dirty
work has been well covered up by this
crowd, or the crowd who did it, 1t
may be the commission was not cor
rupt, but if not corrupt it was the
most ignorant crowd, who ever did
business for the poor children Of the
State.
IF they did not get lot of graft
they let some smart fellow who did
get it pull the wool over their eyes
They cannot be justified from any Of
it by the honest voters Of the State
Don't overlook thrm when you
get a chance to make some wholesome
change in this state by your ballot
next year.
ut would be a great boon to the
patrons of the school gcnerally to IN
vestigate the authenticity Of the his
tories now being used. Let's look them
over carefully before adopting. Hat
tiesburg American.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
The Dairy Special

Never in the history of Northeast
Mississippi has there been such
trip outlined as will be the Special
Train, Of the Northeast Mississippi
Boosters composed Of representatives
from the counties that 60 to make up
Northeast Mississippi.
This Special will be composed of a
Baggage Car, five Pullmans and an
Observation Car and will leave Colum-
bus, Mississippi under the auspices
of the Columbus & LoWndes County
Chamber Of Commerce of which Mr..
j. R. Hammer is the Secretary, on Aug
ust 10th at 3:45 p. m. and will be
gone ten days visiting the dairying
and agricultural centers of H., Ind,
Wis, Mo. Racine, Milwaukee, Wau-
kesha, Fl. Atkinson, jefferson. Lake
Mills, Madison Monroe, Wis, Water
loo, Marshalltor, Ames, Des Moins,
Iowa, st. Louis, Mo, and Humbolt,
Tenn n gs
those who take advantage Of this
wonderful trip will have the pleasure
Of gathering information from people
whom they come in contact with and
see what these people are doing and, at
the same time, have the benefit Of
showing them what the wonderful
Prairie Lands Of Northeast Mssis-
sippl can produce, and with the low
cos! Of land, be the means of int rest
ing emigration into our section.
The cost Of the trip is $l0750, in
cluding Pullman. The entertainment
will be furnished by the different
towns in which we stop, as on every
hand we are receiving invitations from
them for different kinds of entertain
ment and meals.
Those going on this trip will have
the pleasure Of visiting the Pageant of
Progress Exposition in Chicago which
is held on the Municipal Pier each
year ard here you will be able to
see the great exhibits of Horticulture,
Agriculture, Milk Industry, Hygenic.
Sanitation Public Safety and the Gov
ernment Exhibits both foreign, and Do
mestic. In fact these exhibits cover
everything that is of interest to every
man, woman and child in this section.
At Racine, Wis, we will have the
pleasure Of visiting the great Hollcolm
Matted Milk Plant; at Chicago we
will visit the great Stock Yards; at
! Milwaukee we will be entertained by
a ride over the city; at Waukesha we
will visit the great Dairy Herd at
Pabsts Farm. In fact this trip will
be one continuous round of education
al matter and should not be missed by
anyone who is interested in farming.
We have already booked for this
trip, Farmers, Bankers, Progressive
Business men and others and you are
urged to make your application for
reservation at once, inclocing a check
for $500, the BALANCE being payable
on August lst to insure the trip. The
train will be equipped with a Radio
Phone, Moving Pictures and a Printing
Press for a Daily Paper.
So let's all get together and help to
make this trip the biggest advertis-
ing venture that has ever been put on
/ in this section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
- re Columbus Dispatch.
IN WINS IN
FAST GAME MON.
Defeats Fast Picked Team of Colum
bus In An TO Tilt

approximately one thousand loyal
fans sat in at the Macon-Columou
game Monday afternoon and saw a
poor lot of baseballing Verify, the
Maconites were too much for the home
club, as told by the final score of s
to 2.
The game started off to be a good
game but the fans saw meek and
mild and meager finish. The fans
were right there in the stands and
helped their favorites play. They
used megaphones, hand claps, hoot-
ing, roofing and loud and languid
cries. But all to no avail, because they
lost and lost in nine tempestuous in
rings.
Nation worked for the home team
and had charge of the game. The mon
ey collected for the game was divided
among the local players. Each re-
ceiving approximately eight dollars
The management takes this method of
thanking the fans for the support ac-
corded them.
McRee and Pritchard, assisted by
several, umpired the game The locals
garnered twelve hits off Sherrod, but
they were fairly scattered. Their only
2 runs came in the seventh when
Broom sirgled. Lipscomb grounded to
first, and Nation walked. Woodham
up next whaled out three baser
bringing in Lipscomb and Broome
And the day went to Macon.
Following = the box score:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Keyed Too High

Most of us are keyed too high. The
strings are stretched too tight That
is why every once in a while some
thirlgs snaps.
There is a note of irritation in all
things American. Politics is petulant
Business is quarrelsome. RH ltions
are strained even in faculty meetings,
teachers, associations and squads,
where one would expect the empyrean
calm of thought.
In the department store the floor
walker is snappy and the ribbon girl
is snappy.
At home the mothers nerves are
frayed, the children are petulant and
the hired girl is crossways.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Business Conditions Improve

Interesting facts concerning bust
ness conditions Of Noxubee County
are disclosed by the comparative state
ment of the Merchants and Farmers
Bank Of this city, as published else
where in this issue Of the Beacon. An
increase of $200,000.00 in deposits
over the corresponding date last year
and largely increased reserves, show
evidence Of the improved financial
condition that has taken place in this
county in the last few months. Ex-
tensive dairying industries that our
people are engaging in are RESPONSE
BILE for this.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

Senator McCumber publicly resents
the fact that he has devoted twenty
three years ard some odd months te
unselfish public service only to be
swatted by the public in tac end. I'm
less Senator McCumber is singular
unobservant, he would expect nothing
else. The public does not pay on ser
vice. 1t pays on the ability of its
beneficiary to excite It's rrejudices and
its emotions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

'It was the first time ! had ever
driven a car faebly explained the
victim Of the accident. u got 20 going
pretty fast and forgot how 70 ,tor.
looked ahead and saw a bridge rush
IN 70 meet me. tried to turn ont ~
let the bridge pass and-that IS ar
/ know about it."Country Gentleman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

In 1918 there were 1881 burglar,c,
in all England and Wales. In the
five cities of New York, Chicago, De
troit, Cleveland and ST. Louis, with
a quarter Of the population of England
and Wales, there were 1869. Why?
In the same year there were l5i
homicides in England and Wales; in
New York City, 22l; in Chicago, 222-
A Chcagoan is twenty times as like
" to be murdered as an EnglishmaB
is. Why? When Americans are in
clined to adopt a superior attitude to
ward other countries it would be wel
for them to mediate a little on such
facts as those.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

A portly woman had, by mistake
taken a seat in . railway coach -
served for smokers. WITH urconceal-
ed Indignation she saw the nan mex,
to her fill his pipe.
Sir" she said in trigii tones.
Smoking always make me ill.,"
The man camly lit his pipe and
puffed con'entedly, and at tie same
time replied:
Does IT, maam? Well take my
advice and give il Chicago
Herald ard Examiner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

Private Smithors after having been
rursed back to health in an army hos
pjtal where he had been suffering
from shell shock expressed his graft
tule to his nurse in this way;
Thank YOU very much ma'am, for
YOUR kindreSs. ] shant never forget
4 # there over was angel, you're
one. The House Sector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

summary. IWO 3a3F Illus, NaS1I,
ONeal. Three base hits, Woodham,,
Shannon Home run, Cockrell, Sac
rifice hits, Propst, Shannon. Double
plays, Hare, unassisted; Howell, ur-
assisted Propst to Woodham; Stag
gers to Propst to Woodham. Struck
out by Sherrod, 8; bv Nation 4.
Base on balls, off Nation 2, off Sher-
rod /. Left on bases. Columbus 9,
Macon 5. Hit batter, Howard. Time
/ hr. and 80 min. Umpres MeRee and
Pritchard
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

Hereafter, when desiring to engage
another nation in combat, a coun'r.
viii be required TO serve formal motto.
three times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

No labor strike of an consequence
has ever succeeded that did not have
the sympathy of the public. And by
the public we mean the masses, with
out class distinction. Have the rail-
read shopmen now or strike the
sympathy Of the public? If they
have there is very little evidence of
it outside of union labor circles, and
even there it does not appear to be
unanimous or enthusiastic. The peo-
pie Of the country are getting tired
of strikes, and strike movement of
any kind or in any quarter would
have to be able to show a real griev-
ance and point to circumstances that
were not only unfair, but discrimi-
natory, to enlist public sympathy at
this time. The industries and busi-
ness interests generally are just now
beginning to show symptoms of re-
vival after a most trying depression
caused by the inevitable deflation
that followed the period of initiation
brought about by the World War,
and the consensus of openion in all
industrial, commercial and financial
circles that "this is no time for
strikes" is as general as it is en-
phatic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

George L. Tessey, a welllinown Buff
falo mechanic, said he has gained
twelve pounds; his wife has gained
twerty-sH pounds and his daughter
was gaining every dav. BY taking
Tanlac. ED. NJ. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
A Child's Idea

A little girl of five who was tired
by her first attendance at church said
after the service. Mother, does the
Lord expect US to call at His house
every Sunday?"
Eyes, Margaret, every Sunday"
"Well, mother" inquired the child,
"some Sundays couldn't we just leave
cards ?"-Boston Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
No Trouble at All

An irate critic of bathing suits of
the period asserts that nowadays it
often is necessary to look twice be-
fore determining whether the young
thing in a suit ike men wear is a
girl No inconvenience whatever.
Everybody does look twice.-Louis-
vile Courier Journal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

There is no especial distinction in
the holding of public office, says an
exchange, and it is no disgrace to be
beaten in an election. Anybody can
hold office But it takes genius to
make money selling groceries at retail
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

Tan'ac relieves rheumatism by re
moving the cause.
ED. NJ. MURpHEY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

People who keep on expecting the
worst fail utterly to grasp the signi-
iicance of the present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

The intention with which we per-
form our actions determines their
merit or demerit.-.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Are You Fed Up On Sales ?
Aost People Are.

quite disappointing indeed Special Sale Article ad
ersed and several miles the clerk Sorry
Lady but there something do YOU?
Being disappointed what dc Never me- and from
that day forth converted in the right direction
have worked and inside
where of speak,
Most people do stop consider the sale While they
mention, | will
In the first the merchant who sale usually hard
pressed for money otherwise there would be sale
he goods dispose
which will stand
And in the third place he has bought merchandise
the trade
Dear Friend think the merchant who sale
benefit all by sale but unload
BILE merchandise There always Negro the pile
passing take suggestion and buy article that
article purchased. Sales do allow this privilege.
We claim
buy often and in small quantities, thereby getting goods We
We public dependable merchandise
profit, and thoroughly
all made will glad refund
make a ar-mnded person
think
Give call when need any thing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Mr.. Pagan's Store Broken Into.

Several attempts have been made
lately TO rob the store Of Nj. M. A.
Pagan, about a mile west OF Macon,
at Clines brick yard, ard Monday
morning he found when he Went to
open up, that the same thing had oc-
Cured, so without entering the store,
he wired to Meridian for jenkins blood
hounds. Arriving three hours later,
the hounds took up the trail, follow
Z ing the levee into Macon, and direct
to the house of John Williams, well
known, and aged negro, and one who
has always borne a good reputation.
Finding no evidence that would in
criminate the negro, and on account
of his reputation, the sheriff, after
close questioning, released him. The
~ usv"who entered the store were
...ugntly after the cash for none of
the stock was disturbed, though the
cash drawer had been forced. A pis-
tol that was in the drawer did not
even allure, for it remained undisturb-
ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

OH tne AFTERNOON OF July l4lh, Mrs
Nancy Elizabeth Sanders died at her
nome three miles west OF Nashua
vile, where she had resided for the
last fifty years. She was eighty eight
years Of age at the time of her death
having been born April 4th, 1884.
She was the widow Of J. J. Sanders
who died thirty-eight years ago, ael
the sister of Jeptha Moody of Fearn
Springs. She was the mother of n
children, six of whom are living, T.
}. Sanders Of Poetry Texas, J. NJ.
Sanders, Arkansas, J. F. Sanders,
Greenwood and J. J. Sanders. Misses
Pernina and Eva Sanders of Nashua
vile.
Mrs. Sanders was a devout chris
tan, ard a member Of the Baptist
church from childhood. She was O.
true friend, a good ncishbor, and an
iniuIgent mother. Confined to her
bed for many months. due to the IN
tirpaties Of old age. she bore with
out complaint the sufferinps tina,
came upon her, and said often that 81.
was pre-ared ard ready to 90.
Her remains were inferred in the
Lo'orn Cemetery on july 5.h after
.nn-'pr-4'e services conducted bv Rev
T. l. Clarke. The sympathy Of the
community IS eXt=nded to the bersar.
ed relatives.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14

This Tanlac is really the first medi-
cine ] have ever taken that does what
they say Il viii do" sold !. T. Holly.
Lexington, Ky. Ed. n. MURPHEY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
BROOkSVlLLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Parks o1 Gov
ington, Tenn, have been guests OF
relatives in town and community Tor
some tIme.
Mrs. Nettie Hudson Of Fairport.
spent a few days in town, with old
frienls, recently.
mr. Jach Ingram Of Macon, was the
guests of his sister, Mrs. Nance, Mon
day.
Miss Name Locke Of Columbus is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hearon.
Mrs. Sam Philips is with her kin
people in Alabama. Her daughter
Mrs. Gardner Dinsmore, of EXPral-
RE has been with Mr.. Philips and
the boys, during her mothers absence.
Rev. A. l.. Davenport has spent the
week in Sails, assisting in meeting.
Rev. ii. b. Williams spent part OF
the week in Amte city, his former
home.
Mrs. James Burns of Jackson ha~
recently made a visit to her hom'
folks, Mr.. and Mrs. Bowling.
Mr. John Lee Crymes and family OF
jackson are with his parents, Mr. anl
Mrs. G. l.. Crymes. Miss AnGelin
Crymcs, who has work in North Caro-
lima, is also at home. She is recuper-
ating from an operation for append
citis.
Mcssrs. Richard barnhill and Har
well johnson went to Jackson las
week and took an examination d.
fnarmacy. Their university certifi-
Gates allow them to practice in Mis-
sissippi. This last examination gives
them liberty to practice in Al states.
Rev J. h. Crymes Of Meridian sp,m
the ms, Ct The week with his brother
Mr.. e. l.. Crymes.
Mr.. Sam Cunningham Jr. has been
very i'll for several days. He is said
to be better at the present writing.
Mrs. j. b. Green is still away with
her mother, VINO is in failing health.
Mr.. Griffin Of Mathiston spent s.v-
eral days this week with relatives in
town.
Mrs. S. +. Dotherow is home from
a visit to her son, Jones in Birming-
ham.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-07-14
Peas. Beans and Corn

Brooksville, Miss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-12-07
REV. GEORGE E. DEWEY
DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING

His many friends here were shocked
and surprised to learn of the death
Wednesday morning at 1870 o'clock of
Rev. George E. Dewey, Baptist mis-
sionary worker and Agent { the Sun
day School Union Mr.. Dewey has
lived in this city for the past seven
teen years. He was SO years old and
has been in the Union Sunday School
work throughout practically all MS
active life.
Deceased is survived by his wife, a
daughter, Mrs. Marks, of this city, ?
son Duane and daughter, Winifred,
aged 9 and respectively.
Funeral services will be held at the
home at / o'clack Saturday afternoon
home at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Rev. John De Vries will officiate.
Mr.. Dewey was a devoted worker
in his chosen profession, an industri-
Gus, thrifty man, a good husband anC
father and an agreeable neighbor. He
will be greatly missed by a large cir
Gle of friends throughout the state.