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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
FROM PUEBLO, COLORADO.

Pueblo, Colorado,
May &c, 1929
Sir John Mitchell, Jr.,
311 North Fourth Street.
Richmond, Virginia.
MY Dear Mr.. Mitchell:-The SAD
news OF the Court ruling in your case
came to me as a great shock. was
Startled. 1t is nothing but prejudic(
lmallce, and envy. If had the meany
would come to your rescue at once
BE brave. Let US hope and look for th1
pest Mrs. James and I will pray I'd
the God of heaven, our God for y6u
He is loving God. He will bless vol
and support you from all harm. WI
are your sincere and true friends.
MIR. and MRS. l.. l.. JAMES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
A VOICE FROM ATLANTA. GA

Atlanta, Ga.
May Is, 1923.
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.. Editor,
Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va,
My Dear Brother John--This is to OK
press to you my most sincere sympathy
and keenest regret I'm your unfortu-
nate dilemma and to assure you Of
my mistaken confidence in your in.
tegrity. cannot bring myself to be-
lieve that you have Intentionally de
frauded anybody-the verdict of the
court to the contrary Notwithstanding
do not believe that you in your declin
ing years, after having fought for
the right Of your people. and made the
many sacrifices you have, and az dear
as the bank of which you were tie
founder. was to you, that you would
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
A WORD FROM FRANKLIN, VA.
Franklin, Va,
.June 2S1Q22

Franklin, Va,
June 28,<1923.
Nh. John Mitchell Jr..
311 North Fourth Street,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Brother Mitchell:-We the
members of Pearly Gate Court feel
trait under our obligation we took
about nine years ago that this is our
time to come to your rescue in prayer
and financial aid. So enclosed you
will find a check for $500 coming
from us, your loyal sisters and broth.
ers. Pearly Gate Court No. 174 Of Cal
anthe.
(MRS.) ADA u. GARY. r. d.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
JAMES BAILEY is CRUSHED no
DEATH BY ELEVATOR.
preston News Service)

Baltimore, Md, July 13.-James
Bailey, aged 40 years. was killed las.
Thursday when he was wedged be-
tween the shaft and the levator he was
tween the shaft and the elevator he
was operating in the Garrett Building
There were no witnesses to the acct
dent, but it is believed that his foot
slipped, throwing him off his bala:,ce
and against the shaft wall w,,Ile the
elevator was in motion Jetween the
sixth and seventh floors.
City Inspectors made an examina.
ton of the elevator Immediately after
the accident and found it in perfect
condition, it is said.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
Yours truly.
MRS. MINNIE PRICE.

a WORD FROM BOYKINS, VA.
Boykins, Va,
June 4, 1923.
Mr.. John Michell Jr.,
Sir:--I am just saying n few words
OF consolation to you in this hour OF
trial. We are in one world of trouble
and we are having it so. The Lord is
not dead. He lives and reigns yet 50.
The wrong cannot overcome rssht
and sad to me to think you put your
SELF upon the altar and not be accept
ed. We the Boykins Court is praying
for you to put all your trust in the
God OF heaven and be man once
more time and II any good, we can dc
we will be more than glad to help.
We cannot believe the swprt to be
true nor can think the o. that are
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
Letter of Thanks.

Mr.. A. w. Holiness, Supreme Master
Dear Sir:-I am writing to thank
you and the officers of the National
Ideal Benefit Society for the check of
$4,000 paid me on account of tfrs
death of my brother, who was a mem.
Der of Lincoln Lodge No. ia of the
National Ideal Benefit tSociety. 1 am
very grateful to you all for the may
deeds OF kindness in my distress.
Very truly yours
MARY NJ. CATO,
Washington, d. G
Witness:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
WOMEN HOLD CLUB CONVENTION
preston News Service)

Memphis, Tenn. July 10.-An educa
tional conference. embracing subjects
pertinent to the work of the organiza-
ton, featured the sessions of the
Southeastern Federation of Colored
Women clubs ut the ST. Andrews
Church. The meeting was presided
over by Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune.
principal of the School for Girls at Day
tcGa, Florida.
During the week many prominent
educators of both races delivered ad
dresses before the assemblage Among
them were: DR.. Austin p. Finley, assis
taDt superintendent Of city schools.
delegates from all parts of the state at
tended the meetings. The organization
'yers twelve states.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

wlifully, w!ckedly and criminals
stirke 1t down and defraud the Peep. q
you have done so much to uplift.
can assist you in any way, !
snail be glad to do it. 1 am enclosinh
you little check for $1,000. as an eyi
dence OF my sincerity. do not know
that you need it. but II you DO. 1 shall
be glad to do more.
with the hope that you may In the
END be vfndicated and praying to that
end, am
Yours very cordially,
B. J DAVIS, Editor.
principle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
GLASGOW (VA. RALLIES

Mr.. Woolridge's Great Work
Glasgow, Va,
July S, 1928.
MIR. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Dear Sir and Brother:-You will
find enclosed two checks, one for $751;
90 and one of Blue Ridge Lodge for
$500. also send you the names of
each one and the amount each gave to
this fund. / do this so that you will
know who helped. We hope this will
b. some help. Please let me know II
any thing you think 1 can do at any
time.
With best wishes yours as ever.
l.. r. WOOLRIDGE, Jr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

trying to convict 70 uthink so. IL is
just the black heart in them so don't be
discouraged for God is not dead. or
as'eep. pray on. hope you can win
tne race at last Please Sir accept
chese few remarks in the greatest
sympathy. l am one that is praying
fo' you.
MARY G. TURNER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE co

Charlotte c. H., Va.
May II, 1923.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
My Dear Mr.. Mitchell:-I note with
very deep regret that your request for
new rial has been denied you and
am writing to say that trust you will
have more favorable consideration
when your case comes up before the
Suprme Court. With renewed assur
anoes of my sympathy,
l ann Fraternally yours.
j. MURRAY JEFFRESS.
n. w. G.. L.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

ce'ved in the spirit the Widows mite
was. 1 shall keep my ear to the
ground and il find a duplication be
necessary. you shall have it.
Mrs. Clifford and her sister. Mrs. c.
+. Cook, wife Of Prof. Geo. w. Cook
OF Howard University, boldly believe
In your honesty. still have faith In
your Supreme Court in your behalf
With sincere love and best wishes.
I am very truly yours.
j. r. CLIFFORD.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Richmond, Va. July s, 1915.
A perfect cure has been effected
BY l.. ]. Hayden's Pure Herb Medi.
cines After waiting thirteen years
and have not suffered from tho
horrible disease, Gravel, I desire to
make "a statement to l.. J. Hayden:
Thirteen years ago twelve leading
physicians OF my city treated me for
Kidney trouble aud gravel with out
the desired benefit. These doctors
advised me to be operated Oh, as that
was the only chance for me. was
advised to go and get some of L. J..
Hayden's Herb Medicine and try b
tore being operated on. did SO,
and In twenty-fo hours after using
his medicines I passed at least q
half dozen gravel, some az big as a
large pea. Since that time I have
not suffered with the gravel. 1
highly recommend L. J. Hayden's
medicine to all suffering humanity.
am, ]. A. PAGE.
4 Auburn Ave-. Richmond Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Was cured Of very bad case a
Rheumautism by two bottles OF 4.
.. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medi
cine. after suffering a long time win
the dreadful disease. was nnah,.
TO move hand or foot, and after
mad taken three doses of the med
icine was able to get out OF nv
bed and walk across the floor. .nS
only two bottles Of the medicine hss
MADE me a perfectly well man IN
every respect. cannot give Mr.. Z.
). Hayden too much praise for vhas
he has done for me. have .en,
many. other suffering ones to hin
and they have also gotten cured. ~
daughter was also cured of Rheums
tism and Indigestion by L. J. Hay.
den's Herb Medicines at No. $40 ".
Broad Street, Richmond, Va. re-
commend M. L. J. Hayden a ons
d The grss test heahrs of the saci
On earth. Respectfully.
J. d. TAYLOR,
241s 4. Grace St.. Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
A VOICE FROM RICHMOND.
Richmond. Va,
June 3, 1923.
MIR. Mitchell:

MIR. MITCHELL
tlease accept this little token of r,
spect 1t is small but gievn with tn
deepest sympathy. I can only pra
thot God In His infinite goodness an
mercy will comfort and uphold you. ]
l CEN be OF any service to you, do nc
fail TO call upon me.
Your friend.
MRS. ADELAIDE G. THOMPSON
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
A WORD FROM OHIO.

College Hill, Ohio,
May %, 1923.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Lear Sir:-I cannot feel satisfied
until have written you a word of Ell
enlargement. regret that such
trouble has befallen you concerning
the bank. 1 do not feel that you are
guilty OF such as happened. A mau
or your standing cannot be. I hope
and 1 trust that you shall over coma
your enemies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
l.. IL II n DE ~
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
ATTORNEY CLIFFORD.

Martinsbrr9. w W..
June IL, 1929.
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.,
Richmond. Virginia.
My Dear Friend MITCHELL
& God knows my heart goes out to
you. hope this little gift will be 70
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
REV. DR.. ADAMS RALLIES

"A Friend in Need, is Friend Indeed"
Portsmouth. Va,
July 8. 1928.
Dear Mr.. MITCHELL
Enclosed you will find check for S.
% to assist in establishing your ZONES
ty at this critical period of your life
III l was able ! would multiply this
amount by $4,000. You have my pray.
ers. l have not lost faith in you.
Yours truly,
r. G. ADAMS,
1908 Effingham, St.,
Portsmouth Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Glasgow, Va, July 4.-The follow
Ing are the names and the amount op-
posite each that has contributed TO
the Mitchell Defense Fund, through
the club at Glasgow, Va:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Livingston, Montana
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor,
Richmond, Va.
am just saying a few words of con.
ISOLATION to you in this hour of the
charge placed on you, which 1 trust
add hope you will overcome and may
nave chance to PIC owe to the people
that they have been misinformed.
Yours for success,
s. VELLESEN MILLER.
Livingston Montana
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

With best wishes yours,
l.. r. Woodbridge, JR.,
MARY r. WOODBRIDGE
j. H. THOMPSON.
M. THOMPSON, C. C..
w. ]. Strowbridge
Henry Fitz.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
The Young Graduate.

This is the session of the young
hopeful who believes he has learned
how to shoot. Armed with his
sheepskin he starts forth to conquer
AS rule, he never thinks that d
sheepskin is too pliable lever
with which to turn the world from
its course. However, that is we'll,
for the superb confidence of youth
is necessary at the start, for the
opposition with which the young
man will meet later in life will
gradually break down his over.
confidence until the normal amount
is left with which TO fight his battle
for success.
The japanese have some good
advice for the young graduate
They Say. Keep your month
closed; he who always has his
mouth open shows that his mind
is blank. Think of that at which
you are looking; one whose eye is
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28

always wandering tells that his
mind is also wandering. VIII n
paying your respects, look at tie
person whom you are saluting. A
boy should act like a boy; avoid
becoming effeminate. When it is
hot, think it is cold; when it s
cold think it is hot. 1t is shame
to wear torn clothes without mend
ing them but to wear the torn part
patched is nothing to be ashamed
of. Know what shame lie; he wh)
does not know what shame il, is
inferior to dumb animals. When
in good health, train yourself 10
endure physical labor; when you
are i'll, however. obey your physi-
clans instructions. Become man
useful to your country"
To these admonitions of the Jap.
anese, we add: Do no be asham d
OF your father and mother, even II
they are uneducated; remember
you helped to put the callouses on
their hands and to bend their backs.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
C. F. Wavnoer.

Mr.. z. +. Wagner announces in
thus issue for Justice of the Peace
Tor the First District Of the county.
Probably no man in the district is
better known than is Mr.. Wagner.
Ills candidacy is ofcourse subject to
the action OF the demo cratic prima.
ry in August as he is a staunch
democrat. He is a successful farm.
er and builder, is con sentative and
capable and sollcits your support
Tor this office. Before casting YOU
vote give his claims your careful
consideration.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Bethel News.

Health very good at present.
Brother Phillips, from Popla,
Springs, filled his appointment al
New Salem. A large crowd attend.
ed.
Several of the people around
here attended the singing at old
Salem today also at Rocky Springs
They reported a nice time.
Misses Mollie South and Mae
Brown visited Maud and Estella
Waldrep Sunday.
A crowd Of boys and girls seemed
to be enjoying themselves at Mr..
Sam South's Saturday night.
Married, Mr.. Dock Johnson to
Mrs. Lloyd and Mr.. Paul Marlor
to Miss Dovie Woodruff.
Mrs. David Adams of Iuka spent
the week with her brother Mr.. Lee
WEIGH.
Miss Deal and Eb, Lloyd visited
Mrs. Johnson Saturday night and
Sunday. l will be leaving.
Yours,
Blue Ewes.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Tishomingo Miss.

As | have not written to The
Vidette in quite awhile | will write
few dots.
We are having real summer
weather just now but | suppose the
farmers are glad to see it,
w. r. Nettles. who is taking
special course at A. q M. spent the
week end with his wife and baby.
Married Sunday June "a, Mr..
Grady King and Miss Gertrude
Nelson, G. w. McRae officiating.
Mr.. Roe Daniel has moved into
his new Brick and is ready to serve
his customers at all times.
Quite number from here attend
ed singing at Bethany Sunday.
A number ofyoung people from
Corinth spent last week on Bear
Creek They seemed TO enjoy it inn
mensely.
Mrs. Klulz and daughters, of
Ripley, Tenn, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Med Matthews.
Mrs. J. II. Finch, who has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. Shell
Davenport in Chicago returned
home today.
Misses Oudia and Clara Wimbish
of Greenwood, Miss, returned home
last week after a pleasant visit
with relatives here.
Mr.. Steve McDougal, who has
been i'll for sometime is improving.
Mr.. Dan P. Delp moved into his
new bungalow recently.
Miss Ester Belue has returned to
Columbus after some weeks spent
with relatives here.
Mrs. w. M. Glasgow is visiting
her son in Crittenton, Ark, this
week. Xxx.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Miss Carmichael Entertains.

Miss Annie Maye Carmichael en-
tertained the members of hel
bridge club on Thursday afternoon
at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. T. Carmichael.
The house was attractive with
ferns, palms and cut flowers.
The guests were met by Miss
Carmichael, who wore a becoming
frock of black taffeta.
In the game of bridge, which
was enjoyed, the prize, a dorine
was awarded to Mrs. Scruggs.
At the close of the game a de,
licious ice course was served, car
rying out the color motif, pink
and white, by Miss Carmichael's
niece, little Miss Laura Elizabeth
Carmichael, who wore lovely lit
tie frock of peach organdie. x x
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
|. NJ. Carter.

We place in our announcement
column this week the name of Mr..
]. M. Carter as a candidate for
Justice of the Peace for the First
District of Tishomingo County SUBJ
ject to the August primary. Mr..
Carter is lifelong citizen of the
county and we'll and favorable
known by its people. He is a
successful farmer and mill man, is
we'll qualified for the position he
seeks and has never before asked
anything at the hands of the voters.
Give his claims due consideration
before casting your vote.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
To The Voters of Tishominee
County.

am still in the race for Chancery
Clerk despite the rumor that l had
Withdrawn. 1t will be almost i'm.
possible for me to see each one o
you before the election though
would like very much to do so, ano
because I.cannot see all l am taking
this opportunity of telling yor
something about me. l began
teaching at the age of II years
teaching a divided term, or a winter
and summer term and after my
school wuld close in the spring would
re-enter school in my rome town,
'Tishomingo, and resume studies
With the class | had left in the
autumn previous. In this way
was able to graduate with the class
| was a member of when | first
entered school here. During my
10Th and Goth year | was principal
of the huntsville high scho)l with
an enrolment OF about 125 students
After teaching six years l was
appointed postmaster at Tisho-
mingo serving the public in that
capacity for four years and during
the past four years | have been q
rural letter carrier.
In these various positions l have
always tried to serve the people al
best ! could and am willing TO
those whom | have served to say
whether or not l have been faith
frl. In face of these facts l fee
that / am capable of making you {
good Chancery Clerk and if elected
| will attend to the duties of sait
Office in person, always having tn
interest of the people at heart
Please consider my claims and i
you can see your way clear t
support me no one will appreciate
it more than /, and | shall endeav
or to serve you in such way thai
you will never regret having support
ed me.
With kindest regards to each Of
you | am, Yours truly,
| Luther Owens
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Commissioners Sale

Under authority vested in me
by decree of the Chancery Court
of Tishomingo Cou nty at its June
term 1928 i'll the suit by w. L.
Madden, ct al, VS.. Calvin Robin
son, ct al, | will on July 18th
1928. at the court house in Iuka,
Mississippi, sell to the highest
bidder for cash the land involve d
in said cause described as follows,
towit.
The southwest a of the south
west "a of section 9, township 2,
range 9, in Tishoningo County,
Mississippi.
Posted this the 19 day of June 1928
AZ 4 t. ]. P. Ford Com.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Harper Ray.

AS candidate for Justice of the
Peace from the First District we
announce this week Mr.. Harper
Ray. Mr.. Ray is young man and
a farmer. He served in the late
war being among those who went
overseas.
de is qualified to fill the office, has
many friends in the district and
we ask that you think of his candi j.
dacy when you cast your vote,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28

Mr.. Dave Graham spent the
week end with relatives here,
Messrs Clifton and Houston Reid
left Tuesday morning for Memphis
where Mr.. Clifton Reid will undergo
a surgical operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Price and
son, Wilbur, left Sunday, overland
for Winnipeg, Canada. They will
stop in Nashville and Chicago en-
route. They will be absent until
September.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Geo. w. Stricklin
CANDIDATE FOR

CANDIDATE FOR
Superintendent Of Education Tishomngo County
II elected shall pay you for your vote by giving you
Fair Square. Impartial and Real Educational Service.
am candidate for the flee Of County Superintendent Of
Education, Tishomingo county.
made three races for the office Of Tax Assessor
ond nan in each and grew stronger each time If my
gain this in the proportion shall be elected
live between Bunsvlle and holcu have taught school
several years. am graduate Of the Mississippi Normal
College.
The past year was Superintendent Of the Red Bay High
School with an enrolment OF 1863 pupils
am candidate for this office because feel that am
qualified give the children and the people real educational
service.
Your vote and influence greatly needed and will be very
much appreciated.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
Work on Lee Highway to Begir
Nov. LIST.

We learn from Commissioner r.
W. Garter Jr., that work on the
Lee Highway will not begin in this
county before Nov. 1st as the money
VIII not be available before that
time' Alcorn County will begin
work next month.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28
|. D. Mcdonald.

Just as we go to press we are
authorized to announce Mr.. J. D..
Mcdonald a candidate for Sheriff
of Tishomingo County. You will
hear further from him through these
columns next week,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-06-28

There will Picnic near the
Double Branches about one and
one half miles south of Salem July
%. Everybody is invited and
nobody sighted. This is our third
Annual Farmers Union Picnic, and
all candidates and speakers are
especially invited to come and take
part. w. H. Page.
Hon. Ely B. Mitchell, of Corinth,
was in Iuka attending to legal mat
tiers Tuesday.
Mrs. G. S, Moser left yesterday
for visit to relatives at Forest
City, Ark.
Miss Lucy Jourdan returned We'd
nesday from Chattanooga, Tenn,
where she attended a house party.
Encourage American Initiative.
No amount Of legislative tinker
ing or arbitrary control of industry
with price fixing and rationing of
consumers will secure service salts
factory to the American people.
Private initiative and the law of
supply and demand are the two
greatest fores in bringing about the
development of the worlds resources
TODAY.