The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-11

For Sale Eisman Magnetic and
Willard Battery, also Ford " ton
truck body.-O. A. Moore.
Mrs. Leon Priebatsch has return
ed improved in health after pro-
tracted stay in Wisconsin.
Misses Minnie and Gertrude Davis
"came home" last Thursday night on
visit from Picayune and Goodman.
Mrs. Katherine Covington of Sum-
nit, was a visitor yesterday in the
interest Of the State Federation meet
ing.
DR.. A. F. Watkins, president Of
Millsaps College, was an attendant
upon the Centenary Conference here
Wednesday.
Miss Vestelle Montour has left for
Beaumont, Tex, to spend the sum-
mer. Mr.. Montour accompanied his
daughter over.
Mrs. L. P. Kees and sister, Miss
Fannie Maxwell and daughter, Mrs.
e. s. Bee, attended the w. M. U.
meeting at Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS Perkins have
been visitors with Mrs. Perkins SIS
ter, Mrs. Johnson and her charming
little son, at McComb.
Mr.. w. E. Brent is assisting with
the books at the Farm Bureau. Mr..
Brent is excellently well qualified to
do anything he undertakes.
Mr.. A. B. Middleton has been suf-
fering with disabled foot due to a
burn. His friends are glad the ac-
cident was not more serious.
Mrs. c. L. Simmons, of Hazlehurst,
after visit here with her sister, Mrs.
Homer Simmons, continued to the w.
M. S. Conference at McComb.
Among visitors to the McComb w.
M. S. Conference were Mines. c. N.
Shaw, ]. M. Drury, R. D. Ripley, ].
L. Godbold, beside the three ladies
mentioned in Wednesdays Leader
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) 863 Conti-
mental Bldg. Washington D. c.
Mrs. s. N. Afford has been quite
i'll since her return from visit to
her daughter Miss Audelle, at Lear
ned. Mrs. Afford is relieved that
Miss Audelle is improving; but her
physician has prescribed for her the
rest cure; and so Mrs. Afford will
be missed by her friends for some
time.
The Order of Eastern Star will
hold its regular communication on
Tuesday evening March 14th at 7;15
o'clock. Mrs. Myra C. Eaton, Grand
Secretary of Mississippi will be the
guest Of the evening. All members
and visiting members of the Order
requested to be present. By order
of the Worthy Matron.
News comes from the bedside of
Mrs. w. L. Bowers that she is i'm
proving since serious operation in
New Orleans where she will be de-
tanned several weeks longer. Mr..
and Mrs. Bowers have rooms at the
John Erwin home and have made
friends of all acquaintances since
their arrival from Memphis.
LOST-From our camp on March
End, one Bay Mare Mule about IL
years old, weighs 1400 lbs. Also
one. Brown Mare Mule years old,
weight 100 lbs, and one Black
Mare Mule years cid. weight 1000
lbs. All right out of work. Liberal
reward for their location or persons
notifying us. Williams Bros, osyka,
Miss.
DR.. H. T. Carley, editor of the
New Orleans Christian Advocate was
visitor attending the Brookhaven
District meeting Wednesday and
spoke at the prayer-service Wednes-
day evening. Missionary Secretary
w. D. Hawkins, of Meridian, was
also distinguished and welcome Wis
itor, who gave new impetus to the
centenary movement.
In the interest of the community
the city election should be held at as
early a date as possible. officers
can't serve as efficiently when a
sword is hanging over their heads.
The Leader thinks Senator Kenyon's
suggestions of longer terms with no
reelection for officers higher up,
would apply mighty well here at
home in local Offices. Incumbent Of
f1cers generally have dependent fam
lilies and cannot be blamed for ap-
prehension at the upheayals in their
affairs at every recurring election.
Two years is short time under such
circumstances especially when it in
wolves complete reversal Of all
plans for the office holder who a.
gain becomes candidate and is de-
feated.