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Lie, OF His Country, ffonor Tso' f11li

there who can take care OF the WORK
Mr.. Simmons was raised IN tha'
county, and lived at Water Valley
for many years. He has always beer
found aligned with the people whe
have worked for the develop
ment of the county, and has neve'
failed to do his duty as citizen ant
public official. He believes that II
the people endorse his administra
ton as Circuit Clerk, they will prac
tice that old Democratic rule, eli
promoting a. man if he deserves il
He will greatly appreciate yot
support and will probably see yol
during the campaign in person.
We commend him to the votefs
for their consideration.
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-22
BAPTIST TIDINGS.

q 16 page magazine issued by the
Baptist Church here, with theii
pastor, Rev. Wayne Alliston as
editor. The first number was cir
culated last week, and is indeed a
neat, and well gotten up church or
gan. The first edition was dedicated
to the late Miss Elsie Boydson.
Hon. T. @. Ellis is one of the con-
tributors to the columns of the
magazine, and Mr.. Ellis is indeed a
good writer. Each month the maga-
zine will be issued, nd different
members of the church will make
contributions for publaction.
Mr.. Alliston and his co-workers
are to be congratulated on this ven
ture.
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charge. =.
No truer principle exists thar
the absolute fact that Environ
ment makes the Man," That day
is as unchangeable as the fac
that night succeeds the day-ans
Tom Ellis is living example ant
proof of this imnutable truth.
Coming to Water Valley in thu
early part of his young manhood
he was employed by the Illinoi,
Central Railroad which corporation
he has faithfully served for man,
years, with, such efficiency and 10y
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-22
B. LELAND, Commander.
J. D. OLINGER, Adjutant.
ROBERTA MURRAY IN CONNER.

CLAL APPEAL CONTEST.
Roberta Murray. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. d. Murray is a candi-
date in The Commercial Appeals
$4,000 popularity contest, and she
will appreciate you helping her win
one of the prizes.
You can reach her at telephone
No. ia.
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We are the only agents for The
John Deere and Oliver Chilled Piow
and Farming Impliments here. Come
and see our big stoock ready for yo
now. WAGNER & CO..
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-22

LOST Head Light Rim from
Elgin Car, between Oxford an3
Water Valley. Finder please return
to this office.
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ss.s - 4, !. 'i'ts =. n
a.rtr..- position and we congratulate
and endorse the action of Grand
Master Hainer for his foresight and
Judgment.
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-22
ATTENTION CONFEDERATE
VETERANS.

Members of Featherstun Camp
No. SIT United Confederate Veter-
ans are requested to meet at the
Court House in Water Valley al
1000 A. M. Saturday February oath
1923. Business of Importance to be
transacted.
B. LELAND, Commander.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
FRATERNAL ORDER OF
EAGLES.

Plans for the memorial services Of
Washington Lodge, No 125, Sunday.
April s. are approaching completion
under the guidance Of William A. Fin
KEEL, chairman of the memorial COM
mittee. The Elks' Hall, s1s H street
northwest. has been engaged for the
occasion and Judge Robert Z. Mat
ttngly will deliver the memorial
grafton. Elaborate floral decorations
will be installed. with electrical eff
fects. The Elks band, under the di-
rection OF Arthur S. Whitcomb, will
render a program and Fritz A. Muel-
teH tchopin T alay and spanish
opus 81, No. I, as cello solos. accom-
panied by Herbert Erisman. The
program will include soprano and
baritone solos by artists whose names
will be announced later,
The reception committee, under
Louis Werden, will see to the COM
forts Of the visitors. Special seats
will be provided for relatives Of de-
ceased Eagles. Applications for
tickets are steadily coming in and
Indications point to the event as one
Of the most impressive and memoir
able in the history of the order.
Tickets may be obtained from any
m member of the order or from Secre
tary Donald Britt, 902 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

A large class OF candidates will re-
ceive the first degree tomorrow night
at the Knights OF Columbus Hall from
Potomac Council. Special arrange
surprise program" Admiral W. :.
Benson. L. s. ". retired. Will be the
guest Of honor and will deliver an
address Through it's athletic COM
mittee the council is negotiating the
purchase or lease OF Il tract OF land
IN nearby Maryland. to be used for
sports and summer outings by mem-
bers and their families. Frank
Hewitt. past grand knight OF the
council and now grand knight Of the
Silver Spring. Nd, Council. delivered
a short talk.
Saturday evening. April %. as the
date OF their straw ride to Gathers
burg. Md. This will be another big
night Of fun and froiic.
d. j. Callahan. supreme treasurer
of the Knights OF Columbus. was the
homo honor guest OF Carroll + Council Tues;
knight Of the council. introduced Mr..
Callahan. and he delivered an ad-
dress. State Deputy Charles !. Crit
fifth presented resolution that a
kirmess be held in the fall OF the
knights OF Columbus Building Com
pany. Action on this resolution will
be taken at the next meeting.
Easter Monday the lecturers COM
mittee. under the leadership of Will
lam Walsh. chairman, will give a
carnival dance, with refreshments
and fayors.
This morning the Knights Of CO.
lumbus Band will begin rehearsals
for a concert to be given for Keane
Council at It's meeting and ladies' night
Thursday. April &c. Reflearsals without
charge for beginners are being conduct
ed Friday evenings in the K. Of C.
Home.
The knights Of Columbus retreat
will close this morning at 8 o'clock
at ST. Patrick's Church. Following
the mass, a breakfast will be served
In New York avenue near 13th street
at 8 o'clock.
John r. Dowlan Of Spalding Coun-
ell has just been made state secre-
tary Of the local State Council.
Washington Council Tuesday night
will have talk by its chaplain. A
card party and dance will be given
at the Hotel Washington. April 8 for
the benefit Of the councils charity
fund
Evening star., 1923-03-25
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

The State Councillor with q large
delegation went TO Bern!ng and gave
Unity Council a surprise. at its last
meeting. The evening was spent in
ments were brought and served by
the visitors. This meeting proved
such a success. II is said. that a num-
Der Of such visits will be made.
Triumph Council Tuesday witnessed
the degree team IN it's new and hand
Freitchie councils. Refreshments 9
were saved Triumph Council will be
the guest Of IndependaSS Council to-
morrow evening, at o2o Louisiana
avenue.
American Flag Council will celebrate
it's twenty-f1fth anniversary tomorrow
evening, at 5th and q streets north
west.
The visitation to Martha cambridge
Council, No. l Tuesday evening. at
Masonic Temple. Sth and F. streets
northeast. will close the series of
1922 and 1928. Plans are being made
to visit the councils at Alexandria
and Cherrydale. Va.
The unitel hall committee will give
the first of series of dances at
Pythian Temple May T..
The visitation to Friendship Council
was we'll attended. the reports show
ed progress. the dromatic club OF In
dependent Council presented The
Lady Masors." Misses HALL 2Ei Glass
cock. gave a BLACK faced sketch"
and Judge Butts an address. Pres
entations were made TO the state
councillor. the deputy and the record
ing secretary.
Old Glory Council. No. II. celebrated
It's twenty-ffth anniversary last Mon
day evening. The entertainment pro-
gram was under the direction OF Mrs.
G. Mann. Those taking part were
Mrs. Matte Hooper and Mrs. Gertrude
Abels. Presents were made to Deputy
Councillor Mrs. Mamie Howell, Mrs.
Lee. Mrs. Moriarty and Mrs. r.. V.
Thompson. Flowers were presented
to two charter members, who helped
organize Old Glory. and are still ac-
tive members. They are Mrs. ]. T..
Ke-per and Mrs. l. L. Thompson. \
banquet was served.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
JR. O. U. A. M.

At the last meeting Of Andrew
Jack son Council, No. 3, the good OF
the order committee reported "a big
feed" for next meeting night. II. +.
Luce reported on the vaudeville show
given at the Logan Theater. Anacos-
tia, D. c. J. Tracey gave an address
on the Junior o. L. A. NJ. OF the past
and present. Addresses also were
Pote. T. Laroch and H. F. Luce.
state Councillor George ". Acker-
man and his staff last Monday eve
ming visited Potomac Valley Forge
Council. No. 80. After the officia
business. the doors were opened to
ing program. under the direction or
Past State Councillor D. l.. Brom j..
well. was presented: singing or
America" address by Past state
Councillor George ". Rue: orchestra
selections, vocal solo by Mrs. Beulah
Waller and a playlet. 'Dr. cure All
and His Patients" by the Mayfiower
Dramatic Club. Retire. eshmentS were
served. The next visitation VIII oe
made Tuesday to Francis Scott Key
Council. No. %, at o2o Louisiana ave-
nue. northwest.
Anacostia Council. No. 16. met Non
day. Past Commander Charles Tay-
ior reported he had secured large
rag and pole for the course. The
council set aside the fifth Monday III
Arril for a social. Past Councillor
John r. Lunsden of Burnett, No. /,
was q visitor. Capt. +. r. Thomas
was in charge OF the degree team;
John d. Simpson, judge OF the triou-
nal. and Clark Teats. master or cere-
monies. Speeches were made by X. A.
Estep. T. &. Prather, John D. Simp-
son. Earl Everham, Mr.. Dodson, Dr..
Butz. John +. Bunsden and A. ]. Mar
tin, state Councillor Boblettes OF
MARYLAND was a guest Of the evening.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
NATIONAL UNION.

Potomac Council. No. 20S, Monday
evening had as visitors Mr.. O'Brien
Of Mckinley Council and Mr.. Trupp Of
Victory. Council, who spoke on the
prgress of the work of the committee
on extension and publicity.
Central Council met Monday even-
ing. One new member was initiated.
Senator J. Harry Jones performed the
ceremonies, assisted by Messra CO.
penhaver. Auguste and Surguy DR..
]. T. Curry was among the visitors,
United Council met Friday evening.
Senator J. Harry Jones addressed the
council on the new drive for MEM
bers to celebrate the founding of the
society, May IA. 1881. After the bust
ness, prizes were distributed and tho
evening wound up with a smoker.
The committee on extension and
publicity met at headquarters We'd
nesday evening. Reports handed in
at this meeting indicated the cam
paisn had started and that many new
members are being enrolled. The
committee is planning to have the
degree team put on a class initiation
on the anniversary Of the founding of
the society.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
IMPROVED ORDER OF REDMEN

Idaho Tribe. No. Is, celebrated It's
twenty-sixth anniversary last Tues
day evening. Sachem C. w. Kolb out
lined brief history Of the tribe. A
guest of the evening was Great
Sachem Seiffert and the speakers
were Past Great Sachems Joe Caylor,
W. 3. Garner and W. H. King
tSeneca Tribe, No. 11). and Past
No. 81. Refreshments were served
and instrumental music furnished by
| the Kerper brothers.
The Red Mems Bowling League will
! meet today at PIN. and the board
! Of great chiefs Of the Great Council,
in conjunction with the building
| committee. will meet also in Red
Mems Hail.. 18th and Pennsylvania
| Great Chief Of Record John I. Bunch
will give the members OF the Great
Council an oyster roast in the near
! future at his cottage on the eastern
shore of Maryland.
Sioux Tribe No. IS will hold its
! twenty first anniversary April II at
a place to be announced later. Past
Sachem William Greenberg was pre-
sented with past sachem's certifi-
| cate. Past Sachem Foer has just re-
! Florida. Past sachem night" will
! be held April IS. especially for all
SachemS.
Mineola Council, No. 8, Degree of
Pocohontas. Of Anacostia, D. c., on
March 18th entertained the Past
| Pocohontas Association Of this city
| and the great chiefs Of the Great
Council OF the District. The tables
for the banquet were artistically
decorated, typifying the spirit Of the
| day, and were in charge of a commit
tee composed of Mrs. A. Swindells,
Mrs. e. Lucas and Miss Rassback.
Addresses were made by Mrs. L. A.
Mastin, president of the Past Poca-
hontas Association; Mrs. A. G.
Thompson. Mrs. L. NJ. Madison, Mrs.
NJ. wilkinson. Mrs. A. Shanks. Mrs.
B. Becker. Mrs. M. Dennis and Mrs
| NJ. F. Berman. also by Great Sachem
Frank D. Seinert, great senior saga
| more; r. A. Humphries, great
prophet; Lee B. Emmory, great rep
resentative; Robert Strobel and Past
| Great Sachem w. C. White. After
I, an entertainment refreshments were
served.
Idaho Council, No. /. after initiation
! Friday. evening. had an entertainment
Evening star., 1923-03-25
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA.

Over 200 children and sisters from
st. Vincent. st. Joseph and St Rose
were the guest Of the daughters at
the matinee performances Of the
Passion Play" at the President The
ater during the week.
Mrs. Alice Bicksler was chairman Of
tickets. Miss z. Dolan had charge of
the transportation. Miss ]. Coleman,
assisted by Miss G. McNally, Mrs. NJ.
Stewart, Mrs. James Colpoys, Mrs
Annie Graves, Mrs. James Haskell,
Mrs. Kissel. Mrs. r. Deveny, Mrs.
James Flynn. Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs.
MCCARTHY. Mrs. CNacchetG, Mrs.
Gibson and Miss c. Moriarty were in
charge Of the children.
A business meeting will be held
April 8, at sol z stXeet northwest.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
MISS BINA NJ. WEST,


Founder md supreme commander
WOman's Benefit Association. largest
fraternnl beneht society for women
In the world.
The founder and supreme COM
mander of the Woman's BENEFIT As
ISOLATION, Miss Bina NJ. West, has the
singular honor OF presiding over the
desttnies of the largest fraternal BEN
eft organization for women in the
world. The supreme convention of
the Woman's Benefit Association takes
place on the Pacific coast in May.
The quadrennial state convention
viii open Tuesday morning at Pyth-
Ian Temple. with seven delegates in
attendance. Mrs. Eva L. McNett, state
commander, will preside At the ses-
sions. A feature of the morning ses-
sion will be the exempliflcation of the
rttualistic work of the association by
the guard teams of various reviews of
the city. captaincd by Lille Patrick
OF Washington Review, No T. The
views Will also give the association's 5
impressive memorial service.
The entertainment features OF the
convention are in charge of the com
manders as follows: Mrs. Della Ed
munds. Mrs. Hattie Taylor, Mrs. Mary
Cochran. Mrs Martha Dean. Mrs. Eta
Warder. Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley. Mrs
Anna Lanford and Mrs. Ida Hellyer
Tuesday a luncheon with Mrs. Eva L.
McEett of this city as toastmistress
will be given at the Burlington Hotel
with covers for one hundred guests
Mrs. Minnie Keppnger. great COM
mander of the state OF Illinois, will be
the honor guest.
Washington Review. No. 4. will hold
'Povertie SoshuI" Wednesday. April
streets northwest. Dancing Will be
the main feature.
Evening star., 1923-03-25

The grand visitation this week of
the acting grand master will be
made to Excelsior Lodge, No. II, Tues
day evening. The entertainment is
in charge of Noble Grand Abraham
PAWS.
The weeks bowling schedule fol-
lows: Tomorrow evening, Federal
City VS.. Brightwood; Tuesday. Har-
mony vs. Fred .. Stuart; Wednesday,
Washington VS.. Golden Rule; Thurs
day, Mount Pleasant VS.. Amity; Fri
day, Eastern VS.. Covenant; Saturday,
Central VS.. Salem.
The following installing officers
have been announced: Steward R..
Carter. william J. Hope. William f.
McDuffie. Freedom r. Leaman, Arthur
A. Coates. John L. Russell, c. Dent
Fogle. Eppa c. Royston, Samuel A.
Foose. Robert II. Zier. Charles r.
Oliver. Walter S. Norway, Henry w.
Tippett. Walter B. Randall, Benjamin
b. Walden. Edwin r. Armentrout and
Hugh Phillips.
Assembly President Emma J. 8.
Murray viii pay an official visit to
Esther Lodge No. 8 tomorrow eve
ming. A program. in charge OF Vice
Grand Bertha Moore, will be pre-
sented. Surprises are provided. en-
titled "Two-minute stunts. Among
those who have accepted Invitations
ner, Past Vice President Anna BILL
ings, Past Grand Marshal Linnie A.
Keiser. Past Grand Masters Victor r.
Hammer. Edward L. Dunn and Harry
Robert f. Plymale, Past Commandant
Harry 4. Lybrand and William +.
GUIDE. Refreshments viii be served
and Past Noble Grand Susie W. Eek
loff Will preside.
d. An appropriate program will be
presented at Mount Pleasant Lodge.
No. 2, 14th and Kenyon streets north
west, Wednesday evening. for the
seventh anniversary OF the lodge. ac-
was 'i Instituted March 2s, 1915. with
forty-three members. the first officers
being Katie Morrison. noble grand:
Pollock, recording secretary: Elsie N.
Carey, financial secretary: Eva Mae
II. Bushey. treasurer; Jessie Dudley,
warden; Anna B. Windle. conductor;
Kate VI. Smith. inside guardian;
Maude q. Tillman, outside guardian:
Cora Thompson. chaplain. There will
be refreshments and dancing.
Noble Grand Gertrude W. Gerholu
Of Dorcas Lodge. No. 4. announces a
ba zaar in the auditorium of I. o. o. F.
Temple. April 1s, with Past Noble
Grand Marguerite Ison In charge.
Vice Grand Annie Blalock has been
appointed representative to the 104th
anniversary committee, OF which
Grand Warden James Z. Chamberlain
is general chairman.
Grand Hyastytee Robert II. Zier
,t,,I Il
stunts for the ceremonial of Mithras
Sanctoruna. No 100. SATURDAY night,
in the auditorium OF 7. o. o. F. Tenn
Pile More than 200 neophytes will
cross the desert sands, the journey
being In charge OF Chief Guide
Thomas II. Welch. Others taking
part will be william VI. Ziegler, Ad
olson c. Ream. Ingemand Q. Lund,
Moses Pretzfelder, William +. De-
ment. Guy NJ. podson, William p.
Amos and Robert Strong. Following
the degree, the second moon feast
will take place.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
B. P. O. ELKS.

An athletic and gymnastic enter
tainment Is to be staged by the drlll
team at Elks' headquarters, 9l9 n
street northwest. Saturday night,
April :. An extensive program or
unique character is promised.
The Baltimore delegation named to
visit the Elks' Memorial Home, at
Bedford, Va. has postponed the date
OF the visit from March "a to April "a,
when 1t will be the guest OF Wash
ington Lodge. The party will be met
at the Union station. escorted to the
Elks' home and there entertained
with a musical program by the Elks'
Band, and with cold collation..
Alexandria Lodge, No. 1JS, has
planned gala fete and bazaar TO be
held at the armory and Elks' Hall In
Alexandria April 2-7. In considera-
tion of the assistance rendered by
Washington Elks' Band in the past
the band Is included as a beneficiary
Monday, April 2. there will be a big
parade. a large contingent from
Washington. headed BY the band, un-
der the direction of Arthur 5. Wit
comb, will leave Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street at 7:15 pm. and Will
assume parade formation In Alexan-
dria at the union depot and march to
the armory. Chairman j. A. Balder-
son OF the dance committee has de-
cided TO double the number of gifts
at the UanCe next 1luiS SohS AASAN, Ava
that night only.
Visiting brothers from out-of-town
lodges who registered during the past
week were: S. u. Ashford. Red Bank.
y. j.; ". ]. Clifford. Winthrop; y. j.
Sampson, Springfield. Mass; NJ. S.
Murray. Punxsatawney, James Hay,
NJ Mcmahon. Sayre, w. IL. Drew,
James A. Carr. T. H Kennef, Phila-
delphia, Pa; H. ". Roscoe. Agana,
Guam; John Il. King, Topeka. Kan;
David NJ Winner. a. A. 1,eibert.
Brooklyn; W. H. Kopp. H. Z. Laid
law, New York city: Thomas +. Carr,
Elmira; f. l. Cartwright. Buffalo. y
Y; ]. L. Goodman, Austin. Tex; j.
Lambert, Athens. Ga; q. Mason,
Bremerton, w. Va: c. l.. Moore,
Brinkley, Ark; L. F. Peterson,
Houlton, Me.
The installation Of officers for the
ensuing year will take place We'd
nesday, April 4.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
W0oDMEN OF THE WORLD.

Elm Camp announces an elaborate
program of entertainment at 902
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Fri
day night. The talent will be drawn
from local members Of the fraternity,
some professional actors. Consul
Riley is directing the preparations.
The Boosters Club met last Tues
day evening. Secretary Louis r. Lite
gave an exhaustive review Of the re-
cent activities Of the order locally
and offered some suggestions for new
Luther C. Jones proposed a weeks
frolic and dance. to be staged early
in June, and outlined details.
Company A, 103d Regiment, will
repeat It's barn dance at Northeast
Masonic Temple, Thursday evening
next. No tickets.
Hickory Camp will have an exhibit
at the Alexandria fair which begins
April 2. A special car will carry
members on w: o. w night; which Is
being arranged.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Webster Lodge. No. :, last Tuesday
evening, presented certificates OF
honorary membership in the lodge to
q ". Fridley of Palmetto Lodge. No
"a. Asheville. Ohio, and W. B. Foster
of Lynchburg Lodge, No. II, Lynch
burg, Va. 1t also perfected arrange
ments for the annual banquet to the
members initiated during the preced-
ing calendar year, to be held at
Schneider's rathskeller. sth and L
streets, Tuesday. April 3. at $3.50 pm
The committee promises to provide an
enjoyable evening.
Capital Lodge. No. "a. Tuesday eve
ming discussed the series of entertain
,uents TO be given by the lodge on
dates to be selected later. The lodge
has started d new campaign for mem
bership. Addresses were made by
Grand Vice Chancellor Albert e. Cor
ham and Past Chancellor W. 7. Herr
tage. The rank of page Will be con-
ferred Tuesday. April 3.
Calanthe Lodge, No. IL, after brief
business meeting tomorrow evening
will hold an open get together mix
er, accompanied with refreshmen nts
and smokes. Robert B. Smith, chair
man of entertainment committee, has
arranged a program. consisting of an
address by Grand Chancellor Ellery
W. Heiss and the following diversion;
Buck Boyd, the happy tramp: Buck
Kids, acrobats; Prof. Scheitlin, black
face comedian; Dan Abbott, recita-
tions; The Sheriff. blackface come
dian. Pythians are invited to bring
their friends.
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. S. will
confer the rank of page Wednesday
April 4. The following visitors were
present last Wednesday evening
Grand Chancellor Ellery w. Heiss
Past Grand Chancellor G. Frank Day
Century-Decatur Lodge, No. 80;
Lodge. No. s, Phoenix. r. l.: Past
cellor Commander l. E. Pyles and
Vice Chancellor A. T. Campbell. Her
mione, No. 12.
Grand a-n-shah G. F. Day pro-
claims that Crescent Temple, No. 277
o. NJ II. A, Grand Order of the Orient
will have an April fool class cere-
monial at Pythian Temple next Thurs
day evening.
The ways and means committee
Saturday, April Z, will elect officers
and consider a campaign to raise
funds to defray Indebtedness on the
temple. A theater party will be given
in near future. This body now con-
sists Of sixty-six members, and Its
purpose is to promote Pythianism and
liquidate the incumbrance on temple.
Hermione Lodge, No. IL. will meet
Wednesday. At the last meeting
George E. Heisley, as D. G. c., assist
ed by A. E. Gorham, as G. NJ. A.; A.
Loebe, as G. ]. c.; P. c. Grouse, as
G. p, installed /. E. Colburn, l. G.
The entertainment committee is
planning q dance.