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en is an expensive pastime. He :; given unusual opportunities in 1e. collection of curios and other rticles that may be picked up in arious parts of the world.
 MY first hobby was the collecting f stamps. I was youngster in yorcester. went into the post ffice one day and picked up sev- raj letters bearing postage stamps ,hich had been thrown away. here was a certain appeal to me bout postage stamp. Its colors nd designs intrigued me, but even reater than that was the thought lat the stamp had travelled. The lea of adventure ill travel, even lough it was such an Elanimate
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cause they were heavy.

cause they were heavy.
 After I had established a home I did what I suppose every mar ried man will do-brought home presents for my wife. l bought a Chinese bronze lamp that seemed to please Mrs. Fried, who liked lamps so much that I decided to get others. To this have added an English barn lantern, French one of wrought iron, one of Italian made in bronze and a German ma hogany floor lamp. Each lamp is distinctive of the country it represents and because of the di- versity in design the group is in- teresting as well from an artistic standpoint. For the time being, however, I have enough lamps in the house.
 As far back as I can remember every vessel on which I shipped, had pets. Seamen have a fondness for pets that is not always found among landsmen. Perhaps a pet of one kind or another takes away the loneliness that a seaman some times experiences. Pets on ship board are given every considera- tion and, when a vessel gets in trouble and it is necessary to aban- don ship the birds or animals are taken along if the men are saved, sometimes at great risk.
 While on the Bremen run our ship often brought thousands of canaries from Germany, as well as other valuable birds. After I had my own quarters I always had a canary to cheer up my room and of course, took some birds home. These little fellows are wonderful companions. The Hartz Mountain canary is particularly vivacious and chirps away the greater part of the day and will liven up any ones spirits.
 One bird that was a prize was a red-headed bull finch that al- ways greeted me vociferously when returned home from a voyage. The little fellow seemed to sense when I was scheduled to return. Most of the time he flew around the rooms and as soon as I entered would alight on my hand. Then one day I came home and when Mrs Fried opened the door, saw tears streaming down her cheeks. The little fellow was in her hand. I watched him making one last des- perate effort to chirp. I took him and rubbed his soft feathered back He gave one shrill whistle and be- came still forever. It was sad blow to both of us for we had be- come so attached to him. On the next voyage I brought another canary home.
 Marine paintings naturally have fascination for me and I have about 25 small ones in my home that I have collected in various parts of the globe. One which I prize very highly is Duparcs im- prcssions of the laundering of the British freighter Antinoe, with the President Roosevelt standing by as the crew was being rescued. 9th CTS in the collection, several of which are by R. Dumont Duparc, official marine painter for the French government, depicts the rigs of assorted sailing vessels and are unusually interesting because they show the changes of rigging in these ships down through marine history.
 have never considered reading T hobby inasmuch as it is more or less in my daily routine of activi- ties aboard ship and while I am in port. Historical sketches, autobiog- raphies and good modern fiction, are appealing to me and have such volumes in home and cabin.
 But because of the stress of ship "---------- --<- ------- - -
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CHURCH SERVICES

Dr. L. o. Baird will hold services each night this week at 8 o'clock with the exception of Saturday night in the Congregational Com munity Church. Tomorrow night his service will be especially inter esting to the young people.
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FIRST AID INSTRUCTION
 TO BE CONTINUED TONIGHT

About 25 men attended the first aid lecture and demonstrations giv- en by George H. Miller, of the Bureau of Mines, in the city hall last night. The work will be con- tinued this evening starting at 7:30 o'clock. All interested are vel come to attend.
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MIR. SCHRAMM, SIR, IS
 CONTAMINATED, BIRTHDAY

MT and Mrs. w. F. Cahill en- tertained with dinner party last evening for MT. Ben Scramm, for mer old timer or Trcadwell, whose 66th birthday it was. Guests in- cluded Mrs. Schramm, Sr., and MT and Mrs. Charles Schramm.
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Later on in the evening num- Der of old friends of MT. Schramm dropped in to help celebrate the occasion. Bridge was played, hon. ors for high points going to Mrs. Joe Riedi and Ed Andrews.
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DOUGLAS NEWS
LEAGUE IS GIVING
 AN EASTER TEA

The regular silver tea, featuring Eastertide, will be given by the Ladies League Thursday after noon, in the league rooms.
 Mrs. O. A. Stillman, who is soon to leave for the South, will be the guest of honor. Mesdames J. O. Kirkham, H. Mcconnell and Jose phine Simons will serve. Everyone is invited.
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GARDEN CLUB MEETS
 AT DUGOUT FRIDAY

The annual election meeting of the Juneau Garden Club will be held at the American Legion Dug out Friday evening at 8 o'clock, it was announced today by Wilfred Lievers, president.
 Anderson will give the last lecture of the series, he has been conduct ing, and the subject will be Sol and it's Composition. He will also bring several tulips of different species for observation.
 Members of the club are asked to all turn out and to bring samp- les of soil for analization and dis cussion.
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AT LIBERTY THEATRE

Tonight at the Liberty theatre, the feature will be Not for Pub lication,' with a star cast, a comedy full of laughs, and news added.
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(If a sailor inclines to hOb- bies, as does Fried, it's likely to be expensive as he has the world to collect from. Postage stamps, coins, lamps, birds. paintings and books, all fasci- nate him. His stamp album contains 12,O00 specimens; Mrs. Fried's home is full of lamps. And canaries--they sing to hlm in both homes.)
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We are now serving SANDWICHES and SALADS. The best yet. Ju-
 neau Ice Cream Parlors. -adv.
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board duties, I have considerably less time to read at sea than I have at home.
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NOTICE

On and after March IS, I am no longer responsible for any other than my personal debts .adv. J. R. SCHMITZ.
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Dell E. Sheriff, Jmleau's piano tuner and rebuilder. Phone 573
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Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau

Forecast vicinity, beginning p. today tonight and Thursday moderate southeastery winds
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By CAPT. GEORGE FRIED Copyright, 1929, Associated Press)
 CHAPTER XVI
 I suppose every man has a hob Y and the seaman is no exception. Il fact, I believe the man who hooses the sea for his vocation gould have a number of hobbies if [ were not for the fact that it of
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(Tomorrow: My Belief in Radio)
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LOCAL DATA
CABLE AND RADIO REPORTS
TO-DAY

TODAY Low 8 a. m. sam. Precip. am. temp. temp. Velocity "A hrs. Weather
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NoTE-observaions Kodek Prince Seattle, Portland and San Ftan made al 4 a. p. Juneau time
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Hog Shipment Gives
Nice Sum to Farmers

County Agent T. M. Williams reports
the shipment of a cooperative car of
hogs this week that netted the shippers
$857.21 for S5 head and will materially
aid the nine farmers who composed the
shipment under the plan announced.
In referring to the cooperative ship
ment, Mr.. Williams stated that fifty car
loads of hogs at present prices would
return $42,860.50, a sum with present
fiancial conditions prevailing, would aid
materially under the present circum-
stances.
To ship this amount of hogs and real
ize profits, fields must be fenced, in
which sweet potatoes, peanuts, soy beans,
sorghum and corn are grown to be har-
vested by the hogs, adding that hog
production in Holmes county under
present methods are Improbable.
The parties making the shipment
number and amounts realized are as
follows:
G, H. Love, Is head, $14700
Victor Sample, is head, $303,8O.
j. M. Powers, head, $63.40.
P. X. Steele, 13 head, $76.50.
NJ. V. Pierce, 8 head, $80.25.
j. H. Gulledge, 3 head $29.85.
A. E. Swinney, II head, $89.40.
/ Marvin Williams, Jr., l head, 1923 .04
William Hughes, col, head, $43. 81
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Teachers Pay Will
Be Forthcoming Soon

A financial announcement sent out
from State Supt. W. F. Bond of Jack
son, relative to monies of the teachers
will be read with interest in his weekly
letter that states
There will be no cut in the public
school appropriation for the present
year and county superintendents may
feel sure that they will receive the
amount budgeted to their respective
counties. The per capita fund will 90
out sometime in March. There may not
be money in the State Treasury to pay
all these warrants on time but there will
be money not later than April or May
so | am informed. The county super
intendents will have something on which
to borrow in order to pay their teachers
if they so desire until all the warrants
can be taken up in the spring by the
State. letter will be sent out shortly
to the county superintendent by the
State Treasurer in reference to this
matter"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Pickens' Real Estate
In Big Business Deal

A real estate transaction of note and
interest to the Pickens community was
that of O. O. O'Bannon, of the O'Bannon
Motor Co., who purchased the block and
all buildings located on the A. j. Nc
Eachern property and will enlarge his
business as well as develop the build
ings of the holdings which embraces the
local telephone exchange and other
rental properties, according to +, j.
Spengler, local banker and business
leader of the city.
In making the purchase, it is the in
tention to build large and commodious
warehouse to care for the Ford agency
and garage in conjunction with the
present quarters and as the property is
located in the heart of the business sec
tion and along the main street of Pickens
the development carries unusual interest
% all Pickens business leaders.
picllens continues to add to it's pro-
..rcss and with the advent recently of
a large planning mill the additional en-
ployment of around $50 men will greatly
aid in the growth of this prosperous
section.
You'll find it in the Classified Column.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Sound Pictures Now
Offered i'm Lexington

Talking pictures are available in Lex
ington. according to announcement be-
ing made today by Geo. W. Posey,
manager of the Lexington Theatre, who
presents the first program tonight, Fri
day and Saturday with a sound and talk
ing production entitled "Alias Jimmy
Valentine" featuring William Haines.
installation of the equipment neces-
sary has been completed under super
vision of a factory expert, who arrived
in Lexington Monday and will complete
the job in ample time for the initial
showing announced. All tests of the
machines, speakers and other details
of the marvellous invention has been
done and meets with the approval of the
installation engineer. Tests and private
showing made convince all that Lexing-
ton is now able to offer the highest
class motion picture entertainment to
be found anywhere. Sound pictures and
talking productions, or all talkies will
be presented by the Lexington Theatre
under carefully selected program of
pictpres that are appearing in the lead
ing city theatres.
TIE first offering shown in Lexington
will be "Alias Jimmy Valentine" a
con N;nation of sound and talking pic
tui The music. accompanying the
sho,, is a true reproduction of the 75-
piece Capitol Theatre orchestra of New
York The dialogue is the artists them
selves, as they appear in the story
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Clara Bow in wings" one of the great
est film productions of the past year
will be presented. 1t is also sound
and talking production that will be
thoroly enjoyed by the theatre goers.
Manager Posey is very anxious to
give the best to his patrons and with
the completion of equipment now in
stalled, Lexington offers the best. Il
is the first theatre in this section OF
the state to be equipped for talking anc
sound pictures, and prices will continue
to remain at popular standards, statet
the manager.
| Youm find it in the Classified Column
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Special Court Began
Functioning Monday
Grand Jury Busy

A special term of circuit court was
convened in Lexington, Monday, Feb
ruary Il, according to an order issued
by Judge S. f. Davis, and Circuit Clerk
J. D. Weeks, Sheriff w. l.. Ellis and
Chancery Clerk Noel White, of Holmes
county, together with District Attorney
R. A. Jordan, submitted jury list, after
which grand jury, and two petit juries
were selected.
In empanelling the grand jury Judge
Davis delivered some timely suggestions
regarding conditions that exist in the
commonwealth and asked for an investi-
cation to be made by the body that
would tend to preserve law and order
and a stricter observation of the laws
Immediately after receiving instructions
the jury assembled in their quarters
and began functioning.
The grand jury is composed of the
following: Ed Atkinson, foreman, L. F
Heard, J. W. Strowd, J. V. Brown, ]
D. Mckie, M. F. Terry, D. F. Shanks
J. R. Sheehy, D. H. Edwards, L. o. Nc
Gibbony, B. Wilmington, J. j. Harkin
P. c. Boyd, J. w. Nabors, j. R. Watson
E. S. Stigler, J. L. Riddle, j. D. Keal
hofer, c. j. Stewart, and W. H. Lawshe
with J. D. Truitt,' bailiff.
Petit juries are No. 1: ]. w. Cross
D. H. Killebrew, w. ]. Tuberville, Car
Rodgers, S. Siddion, R. R. Truitt, W. H
Byrd, H. f. Barrentine, Ed Tate, R. o
Duke, j. B. Williamson, Bob Boyd Jury
No. 2: T. A. Barrentine, W j. Spell
Harvey Nabors, T. w. Boyd, H. C
Baughn, T. G. Stephenson, L. w. Luns
ford, P. Ingold, Ben Killebrfw, Jim
Harthcock, Tom Bradley and G. D. Nc.
Caleb
According to information there ha:
been no docket adopted by the court al
the special term, this matter being one
that will follow investigation of the
grand jury and cases set as indictment.
are set in motion.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Lewis Loans 100000
To Bank of Lexington
For Depositors' Relief

Payment of 25 per cent to depositors
in the defunct Bank of'LeXington now
in liquidation under supervision of the
State Banking Department, and pay
men in full of all public monies on de-
post when the institution closed its
doors is in prospect within the next few
days through the courtesy of Morris
Lewis, president of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank and Trust Co., as the re-
suit of a $200,000.00 loan proffered by
this bank to the state banking depart
ment, according to officials at Jackson
and corroborated by Mr.. Lewis of this
city The loan has been approved by
Chancellor T. P. Guyton and the ap-
pointment of G. H. McMorrough as liqui-
dating agent for the defunct bank has
been made, subject to the confirmation
of the banking department who will pro-
ceed to turn the affairs over to Mr..
McMorrough for attention under their
direction.
Under the state banking laws public
monies on deposit in bank for liquida-
! ton have 100 per cent priority and when
the bank closed its doors, there was ap-
proximately 100000 of public funds on
| deposit, stated w. B. McLain, state bank
examiner, who has been in Lexington
since the establishment closed its doors
Liquidation of the assets of the Bank
of Lexington will require several months
and the banking department feels itself
fortunate in securing the services of
G. H. McMorrough, who is thoroughly
acquainted with matters pertaining to
this section. D. T. Ruff, prominent at
torney of this city, was at first named
as liquidating agent, but he declined to
serve owing to personal business de-
mands that required the greater portion
of his time.
Under the agreement reached betwe I
Morris Lewis, president of the Merchants
and Farmers Bank and Trust Co., and
the State Banking Department, all re-
sources of the defunct bank will be
pledged as collateral for the loan which
was made to assure an early payment of
25 per cent to depositors. Funds avail
able at this time will also serve in a
large measure to stabilize conditions
and relieve the situation, was the com
ment of many who had money on deposit
in the Bank of Lexington, and Mr.. Lewis
stated that everything possible to care
for patrons of the institution was re-
ceiving his attention at the Merchants
ana armerS Bank ana trust 20.
All details pertaining to liquidation
and a complete audit of the books and
thorough checking of securities and
collateras is being done by the State
Banking Department. Supt, ]. S. Love,
of Jackson, was in Lexington Tuesday
| comforting with officials regarding the
matter, and was accompanied by c. L.
Hester of Flower, Brown and Hester,
| legal counsel for the department. After
they have made investigation and all
reports are finished, matters will be
greatly expedited towards liquidation
and payment Of depostors, it was stated,
According to officials in charge, fur
ther announcements will be made public
within the next few days regarding
further disposition of the affairs Of the
defunct institution,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Board Adopts Milk
Ordinance for City

The mayor and board of aldermen of
Lexington at their February meeting
adopted the Standard Milk Ordinance
governing the production and sale of
milk and certain milk products. The
ordinance as adopted by city officials
here, is the same as that adopted by
the United States Public Health Service
and the same as is recommended by the
Mississippi State Board of Health. A
copy of the enabling ordinance, as
adopted by the mayor and board, is pub
lished elsewhere in this issue of this
newspaper. Every person in this COM
munity should read the ordinance.
1t was ordered that this ordnance be
in effect on and after June 5th, 1929.
Four months were given to allow the
dairymen, retail distributors and all
I others concerned ample time to comply
with the regulations. The enforcement
of the regulations will be under the
supervision of the County Health De-
partment. All dairymen and other milk
dealers distributing milk within the city
of Lexington, should interview the coun-
ty health officer or the county sani-
tartan within the near future.
The adoption of this ordnance by the
city of Lexington is the acceptance of
one OIL the greatest means available Tor
the protection of the health of its citi-
zens. Over (25) twenty-five cities and
towns of our state now have this pro-
lection. The enforcement of the regula-
tions will not handicap the darymen.
These men are heartily in sympathy with
its enforcement. The immediate attain
ment will be that all milk sold be
graded and sold labeled according to it's
grade A; B; C; CIR d, etc. This grade
is made by the Health Department and
is determined by the sanitary conditions
as outlined in the milk ordinance, gov
erning the barns, milk rooms, cows,
mllkrs and milk handlers along with
the bacterial count of the final product
OF milk produced for sale. 1t provides
means by which the consumer may be
assured of the type of milk he uses At
intervals of at least every six months
the health officer is required to an
nounce through the press, the grades of
all milk and cream supplies delivered by
all producers and distributors within the
ety..
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Selected for
Regional Tournaments

! Announcement is made by W. b.
Jenna, executive member of the big
Hack Regional committee, that alter
bnsultation with other members OF the
pdy, a decision had been reached
;hereby Lexington would be the scene
the basketball tournament for the
stern half, and Kosciusko the western
alf Both of these dates were selected
FEBRUARY % and %.
Eight girls teams and seven boys
ans would play in Lexington on these
ates for preliminaries that would de-
de the two leading teams of each di-
sion, the same number from the west
IN half playing at Kosciusko in elimi-
|ation of their section.
After these games are played the two
eams, both boys and girls, will meet in
lexington, Friday and Saturday March
and 2, to determine the regional win
hers. The boys who win this title will
10 to the state finals at Clinton to com
|ete in the state championship. The
Finners in the girls division will be
aeclared regional champions as there
re no state finals to be held.
All games will start locally at l pm.
I'd both the outdoor courts of the
rammar school and" the nSw indoor
.ourt of the high school will be utilized
n these dates, stated Mr.. Kenna, anC
separations are being made to care
or the visiting teams while here il
ompetition A list of teams comprising
he entries will be announced soon
vhen the secretary of the Big Black Re
ion receives the complete entries ant
-ssigns date. If necessary to care fo1
he schedule another court will be uti
lied at the grammar school, added Mr.
kenna, but with prompt attention t.
lates and places, the officials anticipat,
10 trouble in handling all entries al
.cheduled by the executive committee
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
High Court Says Bucks
Sentence Too Harsh

Among the opinions rendered at Jack
son Monday by the state supreme court,
sentence imposed on DR.. c. 0. Buck,
in the circuit court was declared ex-
cessive under the state prohibition law
and the case was remanded to the lower
court for a new sentence, according to
press reports from Jackson.
This case originated in the city court
of Lexington and was later transferred
to the circuit court of Holmes county.
A sentence of $3.50 and 80 days was
rendered when an appeal was made to
the supreme court with the above ruling.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14

Mr.. j. T. Wallace, formerly resident
OF Schlater, but now residing at Carter,
was transacting business in Lexington
last Friday and was pleasant caller at
The Advertiser office
Paul Hand and Tally Slade were Sab
bath visitors to jackson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14
Masonic Club Meets
Tchula Lodge, Feb. Is

There will be a meeting of the Holmes
County Masonic Service and Study Club
in the Masonic Hall at Tchula, Miss
Monday, Febraury 18th, 1929. Two in
teresting speakers of the evening will
be there, and it is expected that every
lodge in the county will be represented
All Masons in good standing are cor
daily invited
DIR. G. G. ASH, Chairman.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14

You can help your milkman
make prompt deliveries by re-
turning bottles daily. Farmers
Dairy, City. 40-tf,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-02-14

FOR SALE-120 acres, three
ri'c5 southeast of Lexington.
@. 4. and l.. e. Fritz. 39-4t.
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lll find it in the Classified Column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

Hazeldele from the bill the
Capitol registering and madenly
Gust enough much) all the lobby Of the CONNER
House the boys would like invite couple
of timd girls parake of light snack in Ye Ode Coffee
Shoppe down the The boys however headed for
quiet little game in a sample