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The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Rev. Henry Writes
To The Advertiser

The Advertiser is in receipt of an en-
joyable communication this week from
an old friend, Rev. A. j. Henry. Many
other friends will recall him from as
sociation while a resident of Holmes
county several years ago. His letter is
termed "a Back Number" and we re-
produce it in order that others may en-
JOY reading it:
u came in possession of a back num-
Der of The Lexington Advertiser this
evening late.
Mr. Editor, I do not like the phil
osophy of the term: Back Number, be-
cause it's serious to think about. These
old November issues were not back
numbers to me, because they refreshed
the memory of days past, that were
worthwhile days.
"fhey reminded me of the very happy
four years l spent at Ebenezer, refresh
ing my memory of more than score of
names, incidents and coincidents, that
are worth remembering. Also did these
old back numbers remind me of the
two happy years spent at Acona, to-
gether with the recalling of many things
there that are dear to my heart. God
grant that they may ever be such.
"These copies weren't back numbers
to me, they were right off the press,
so to speak. | think we should have a
new coined expression, that would ex-
| press a more careful speech. The Com
mercial Appeal and other publishing con-
Germs, reprint sayings that are years
and years old. The philosophy of which
sparlles with new affiliations, why
may not, even many other things do
| so.
"Brother think of that expression
| Old Back Number! 1t carries with it an
expression of non-appreciation, useless
ness, no place to work. no one can use
you, or it, as the case may be. It's in
human, un- Christian, let's stop the use
of the term. | have some old men or
the Winona circuit, 70 to S5 years old
They are the salt of the earth. Shal
we charge them with this title-Olc
Back Numbers. 1t would be absolutely
an injustice, even to ourselves, for il
is men such they who made you, anC
to despise this charge, Old Back Number
If you, dear reader, would attend one
session of the Methodist Conference
and see a group of God-fearing anC
God-loving and lf-sacrificing pastors
superannuates, and see the tears rol
down their cheeks, through with a love(
employment, no money and nowhere t.
| go, they are not back numbers, by an,
manner of means. They are just OLE
periodicals that can turn US through tn
pages Of the past, and are able to re
vive our dull, uniformed minds o
many things.
Lets be careful how we apply ou
speech You and l are not young a
we were just a few years ago an
someone will fling this thrust in ou
= faces-Old Back Number.
J. ga. ]. HENRY.
:. "Winona, Miss"
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas our church has sustained a
great loss in the going away of Bro E.
W. Burton: and
Whereas he was interested in every
phase of the work of the church, but
particularly in the Sunday School: and
Whereas he has given more than forty
years of earnest, loyal, devoted work
to the church in various capacities: and
Whereas he was a faithful member of
the official board and Quarterly Con-
ference
Therefore Be 1t Resolved: First, that,
we do hereby express our deep appre-
clatlon of him as a man, citizen and
christian gentleman, as we'll as his life
and service, and commend his example
to all those he so earnestly sought to
help i'll the Christian life :and
Second that, we assure his family,
friends and loved ones of our sympathy
and prayerfs and commend them to Him
who is the consoler and councillor of
all who seek from Him strength and
guidance: and
Third, that, a copy of these resolu-
tions be spread upon the minutes of the
Official records and the Quarterly Con-
ference, and copy be sent to the fam
lily of Bro. Burton, the New Orleans
Advocate and the county papers.
Signed,
w. H. HOOVER,
Dec 4, 1882. For the Committee
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Finance Chairman Presents Play

On Friday evening, Dec 9, in the high
school auditorium, a local talent play
Baby Steps Out" coached by the FL
nance Chairman of the P. T. A., Mrs. J.
/. Garland, was presented for the ben
eft of the Library Book Fund On
account of the inclement weather con-
dltions, the attendance was small. SO it
was decided that the performance would
be repeated on later date
Those taking parts in the play were;
Maurice Scale, Afford Lewis Scale,
Claude KERN Jr., and Misses Ida Sam
uelson, Carmen Samuelson. Mamie Van
diver, Maxine Smith, Martha Slater and
Virginia Lewis. Each gave an excel
lent portrayal OF the character he or
sne represented, and the presentation
was a credit both to the players and the
coach.
Between acts bevy of chorus girls
composed of Misses Elizabeth White,
Ethel Linden Kiern, Make Louise
Lennard, Maxine Smith and Billy
Brown entertained.
The date of the next appearance will
be announced later, and it is hoped
that large audience will-he- present
to enjoy a good play and help good
cause.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Merchants Advertising
Getting The Business

Merchants who have recently patro-
nized The Advertisers advertising col
umns in promoting better business and
sales, are all free in stating that they
nave enjoyed extraordinary good trade
during the last few weeks. Many of them
report the best business they have en-
joyed during the last year.
All of which proves that there is still
a lot of business going on, and that this
business is going to the business firms
who arc asking for a share of it and
working towards this end to secure it,
Il is no time to continue to fold your
hands and await for the trade to come
to your door. 1t is the best time to go
after it as the holidays are looming
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Three Inch Rainfall
Over Past Week End

Winter, which moved out of its usual
icy headquarters, paid this section a
visit the past week end The biggest
portion of weather served was rain, a
steady downpour falling all day Friday
and through the night. Three inches
was measured on the guage by W. B..
Lundy, who was in town Saturday and
reported in his observations. He also
stated that during the heavy downpour
and the cold winds accompanying, that
/ the thermometer was around 40 degrees,
hardly varying from the temperature at
any time.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
CRUCER
PARENT-TEACHER ACTIVITIES
Citizenship Program Given

The monthly meeting of the Cruger
Parant-Teacher Association was held in
the high school auditorium on Thurs
day afternoon, December s.
A short business session preceded the
program. Reports were given by the
committee ehairmen. The finance
chairman, Mrs. J. T. Garland, announced
that a play would be given the follow
ing Friday evening by home talent for
the benefit of the Library Book Fund
Mrs. I. C. Fleming was elected to serve
as assistant to Mrs. J. E. Turner. sec
retary- treasurer, until Mrs. Turner can
attend the meeting regularly. The pres
ident requested that the county dues,
fifty cents, be sent to the secretary
treasurer Of the County Council. Miss
Fannie Liddell's room won the atten-
dance award at this meeting.
The topic of the program for the after
noon was worldwide Citizenship Mrs.
6. G. Griffin, Public Welfare Chair
man, was in charge, and the outline used
was as follows:
Christmas Carol at Came upon a
Midnight Clear"-Group singing
Talk, peace Education in the Home"
Mrs. F. C. Flemming.
Talk, Widening Horizons" M iss
Loyce Hines.
Carol, Silent Night, Holy Night
Group singing.
Prayer-Mrs. E. J. Hines.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Music
Recital December 1S

A recital by the pupils of expression
and music department of the Lexington
Grammar School is announced Friday
night, December Is at the grammar
school auditorium. The Riddles Band
will also appear as an added feature of
the event.
Among the pupils appearing on the
program are: Martha Harriet Gulledge
Ruth 0ridge, Virginia Moore, Rose Doris
Hyman. Nancy Sullivan, Ann Hunter,
Gene Gwin Quarles, Lois Brady, Julia
Gibson, Ruth Williams, Frances Brady,
Mary Gray, Ann Roach Lundy, Edith
Mcdaniel, Helen Waldrup, Clara Shipp,
Virginia Carter and Clara CHM Peacock.
Miss Edith Hayden is in charge of the
expression department and Mrs R. w.
Gulledge, music.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
SDecial Offer Made To
Delinquent Subscribers

The Lexington Advertiser has an Of
fer to make delinquent subscribers who
were unable to take advantage of the
cash plan made in the recent subscrip-
tion campaign just closed. If you are
in arrears on your date, The Advertiser
will accept anything of marketable value
the same as cash, giving two years for
$500 The offer is good until Febru-
airy IS, 1888. All dates will be marked
up to 1929 if you accept the plan.
canned goods, syrup, sweet potatoes,
Irish potatoes, peas, soybeans, corn,
wood etc.
This 5 an opportunity for all sub
scrihers failing to pay up under cash
plan to make application of the requests
Of paying in produce. 1t also gives the
privilege of placing several names back
on the mailing list following instruc-
tions 20 contestants to discontinue the
paper the past few weeks.
Tine Advertiser serves the people of
Holmes county. 1t prints the news of
practically every community in it,
These items are gathered by paid cor
respondent in each locality, and con-
tains a review of all the worth while
happenings of the area. The Advertiser
is one of the few weekly papers in the
state featuring live news from its coun-
ty boundaries. 1t is also a medium of
information relative to county affairs,
legal notices and other notices to the
public. Its line of advertising is quick
reference to the busy shopper. The re-
sponse of the readers in the past con-
vinces US that this is the kind of news
paper you want.
OF course cash is preferable-and if
you have the coin of the realm, you
may pay your Indebtedness at the rate
of $500 for years. If you are shy
cash. any of the items listed above will
be accented at market price.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15

State College, A. B. Baker Jr. of Kos
ciusko High Miss Eloise Chester of D.
S. 7. c., Miss Agnes Chester of NJ. S. C.
w., and Miss Mary Gurney Parker of
Blue Mountain College.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lavender of
Drew, were entertained as week end
guest in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L..
w. Parker.
On Friday of last week Mrs j. c.
Cannon accompanied Mrs. H. B. McGee
of Tchula, to Columbus where she spent
the week end as guest Of Miss Nellie
KERN at NJ. S. C. W. During her visit
she attended numerous social functions
and had the privilege of hearing the
celebrated violinist, Heifez, in concert.
The Epworth League has been invited
! to attend a meeting of the Greenwood
/ League at the Methodist church in that
: city or Sunday evening.
Sympathy is extended Mrs. H. A
Spivsy in the recent misfortune Of her
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
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LECALS .
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DEED OF TRUST SAFE

Whereas John S. Shurlds -,
JANE Shurlds on the 1st dav of ~ Mrs.
1924, executed and delivaroa %Huary,
tiuSt tels; 70 secure certain indebtednooOal VI
m ne5eln described to R. 7, Walt, trpstaa 1less
and whereas | have been duly apnoint3, rnGStee,
substituted trustee for the tima ptvln'ed ona
the manner provided by law az ana IN
substitution being recorded in SAD
OF Mortgages and Deeds of TrIa+ Dook 4
ll2 and SAID Deed of trust bpinr %S page
ed IN Deed of Trust Book 42 a. ,a leeoFa-
.oI the records Of Holmes Countr Se NJ. o4S
sippi. 'S' Nlssis-
Whereas, default has been maao
the performance of the condition of s,;1 ~
deed of trust therefore I. L. D Pao@p Do Saiu
substituted trustee at the request IF TT ts
hoIder OF said Indebtedness to foreo,one one
satd deed of trust and make sale of tss
lands conveyed hereunder 'Re
Therefore notice is hereby pivon ~.
l. l.. u. Pepper the undersigned snbst;
tuted trustee, will on the 9Th dav Of Low
uary' 1888, OTTER for sale and sell to +ho
highest bidder for cash at tho C.iI sile
House in Lexington, Mississinni I'll.
legal hours the following described 1ana
situated in Holmes County, Mississinni
to-wit: '''''ppi'
Lots ., 6, Z, 8, 10, IA. IS, Is. 81. % %
and Lot IL less II acres off the eas+ .;ao
and Lot II less 13 acres off east sido
all IN Section 10, Township Is, RANCE
East, containing sos acres, and known as
the Shackleford Place, this being sec
ond deed of trust thereon
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Famous Arena In
Film At Star Theatre

Madison Square Garden" a rapid
moving drama set against the kaleido-
scopic background of New York's famed
center of political, social and athletic
life, has been booked for the Star The
18th Jack Oakie, Thomas Meighan
Marian Nixton, Warren Hymer, William
Collier, Sr., William Boyd and ZaSu
Fits head the cast.
Like Grand Hotel,' "Union Depot.
and other films set against single
background, Madison Square Garden
concerns itself with the lives Of the va
rious people who meet under its roof,
and the results that follow their meet
ing.
The vivid panoramic view of the
Gardens ever-chaneing activities is
held together by the story of a manager
who brings two proteges to New York
and The Garden their meeting with
two girl telegraph operators, and their
adaptation of themselves 10 tne new
life. Collier plays the role of mana
ger; Hymer and Oakie are his proteges;
Miss Nixon and Miss Pitts are the girls.
In addition to the screen luminaries,
the cast of the picture includes such
old-time sports favorites as Jack John
son, Tom Sharkey, Tommy Ryan. Mike
Donlin, Billy Papke and Stanislau
Zbyszko; and such noted newspaper
sports writer's as Grantland Rice, Jack
Lait, Damon Runyon, Ed W. Smith,
Westbrook Pegler and Paul Calico.
Jack Kearns and Teddy Hayes are also
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
CHANCERY SUMMONS.

State of Mississippi County OF Homes
To Mrs. Alice Lee Pierce whose post
office address is West Falls Churon'
Virginia, and to Mrs. Annie W. Ayres' y,
whose postoffice address is West + ais
Church, Virginia:
You, and each of you are hereby sum.
moned to appear before the Chahcets
Court of the County of Holmes IN tne
State o. Mississippi, on the first MONDAY J.
of January, 1888, to defend the ou,s
No. 5169 in said Court of Merchants q
Farmers Bank G. Trust Company, where-
in YOU. and each of you are defendants.
This the 2nd day OF Decempei' 1'
GORDON ASHLEY,
Clerk of the Chancery Court OF HOLMES
31-4t County, Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
tween 5 and $3.50 O'Clock.

tween and $3.50 o'clock.
Under the present arrangement, all
afternoon mail to Lexington is sent by
truck. The mail arrives here about 5
O'Clock and return trip is made at
$50 o'clock. The truck is in charge of
E. +. Tidwell, but under the present ar
rangement, he leaves here every after
noon with an empty truck and carries
no mail on his first trip. If the ar
rangement can be perfected to carry
mail Of the first trip, it will allow all
north bound mail to make connections
with |. c. Train No. 4, which will be
direct connection. In the arrangement
at present the same mail is not carried
over until late in the afternoon and the
same mail that would arrive in Mem
pms that night, does not get there until
the next morning, nearly ~ hours later.
The mail system at Lexington has
been uninterrupted to any extent since
the one-train-a day schedule was inau-
gurated, however the delay in the out
going mail has been the main objective.
Under the proposed extension of the
present service, Lexington will have as
complete schedule as formerly was in
vogue, giving all mail connections at the
first train service, either north or south
on the main line.
All express shipments in the after
noon are handled by the truck service
OF the corporation. One each afternoon
at o'clock and on Sunday mornings,
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15

nearer each day. -, host
May we remind you here that the Dos
and NEST inexpensive salesman a' oui p
ent is advertising. Let the pupl'' -. II
what you have, where they can 90 o,d
that you stand behind your goous. s',tbar
prices and will be glad to give
des"rip iption. -, law
The Advertiser has always I;on nav list
advertising rates. Its subscfips'j;n IN the
includes practically every h0me Mne Adyer-
county, and the results OF n' Of the
tiser's weekly visits response about
manv man readers. When you think ,, doing
the business men who are SUI .hav are
business in your town, you find shsudse shsy
consistent advertisers with n'e enners
and prices that interest the Du'si ;s now.
The best time to do anything adyer-
Remember if the needs OF YOU classi-
tisinr embraces anything from ..n give
feds to display, The ADVERTISE 1ot;on ion and
YOUR message the widest circulas,yi astaiu in
appeal that it is possible TO can can also
Holmes county. The job planss c.irculars .rl
Owe ven service on all kinds oil s a,es cir
from hand bills to the larger 90
culars.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
In Town And Out

c. T. Charles looked after matters of
business in Jackson on Thursday and
Friday of last week
Mesdames H. D. Fades and G. G. Grif-
fin spent Saturday afternoon with their
sister, Mrs. H. NJ. Vandiver on Lynch
field Plantation near Tchula.
5. d. Bailey, of Acona, stopped for
brief visit with Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Turner and sons on Tuesday of last
week
On recent date Mrs j. C. Cannon en-
joyed having Mesdames C. G. Combs and
F. w. Gwin, of Tchula, as luncheon
guests.
Mr. and Mrs. M Gertz and sons, Mil
ton and Harry, and Miss Loyce Hines
were Sunday afternoon visitors in Gree
wood.
l., W, Parker, as levee commissioner
for this district made an official visit
to Washington recently. During his
absence from home, Mrs. Parker had
with her their daughter, Mrs. Edgar
Blanchard of Greenwood
W. R. King attended to business mat
ters in Jackson and New Orleans the
last of the week.
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
J. P. Harrison had as their guests Mr.
and Mrs. Dorsey Curry and little dau-
ghter, Florence Mae, of Sdon.
Mrs. j. c. Potter returned Wednesday
of last week from Moorehead, where
she had spent several days with her
sister, Mrs. j. S. Vandiver, who was
critically i'll of flu.
H. c. Waterer of Horseshoe plantation
was recent date visitor in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Flemming.
Mrs G. G. Griffin, Mrs w. B. Far
mer, Miss Addie Downer and Mrs. M.
W. Estes were among last weeks shop
pers in Greenwood
For several days recently Miss Fannie
Liddell, primary teacher, was absent
from school duties on account of flu
Mrs. T. Garland served as substitute
teacher during her absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Lewis and son
Billy, were down from Greenwood Mon
day. While Mr.. Lewis attended to bust
ness matters, Mrs. Lewis and Billy Wis
tied relatives in town.
Estes Hill, of Emory, is spending thi.
week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. w
B. Farmer and doing repair work OF
tenant houses of surrounding planta
tions.
me III tOWH Ine week enc
Reverend D. |. Young, localBaptist pas
tor, was entertained in the NJ W. Este
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Hairston had a
their guests on Monday Messrs. S.
Brown and A. J. Hatch of Sidan.
Among those who have been confine
TO their rooms as flu victims are: Mrs
w. W. McRae, Mrs. J. C. Potter, Mrs.
T. Parker, James Alsop, Tildon Wixor
and Eva Garland.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Beckman an
children, Mrs. V. T. Hodge and Mis-
jamie Lennard, of Inverness, were re
cent date visitors in town.
G.. G.. Griffin and M. W. Estes tran:
acted business in Greenwood on Tuei
day of this week.
Friends of the W. L. Bonners al
pleased to know that they are return
ing to Cruger and will be at home
the Fisher house that has been use
as the Methodist parsonage. The Boz
ner family lived here before going
Morgan City year ago.
Mes. H. A Spivey, Miss Nola Mathi;
and Miss Flora Lewis were delightful
entertained in the home of Mrs. E.
Buchanon on Shotwell Plantation
Friday of last week.
The local boys and girls who a
away at school will begin TO arrive tn
week for the Christmas season. Amor
them will be John w. Parker, of Mis-
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
CHANCERY SUMMONS.

State of ssissippi-County OF hoi".'
To Cornelius Pittman, Lizzie Plttmsi,
Isaac Pittman, Abraham Pittman, anu
Bit Tittman; and to the Unknown ii''.o -
of William Pittman, Deceased; anu
all Unknown Parties In Interest:
You and each of you are HEREBY SUI
moned to appear before the Chaneets ~
Court of the County of Holmes IN Wv
State of Mississippi, on the tlrst NUN
day of January, 1888, to defend tne n...' sa.s
No. 5177 in said Court, of DaVid ils, su
man ct al, wherein you and each OF yOD
are defendants. 1000
This the sth day of December, 1857
GORDON ASHLEY,
Clerk of the Chancery Court OF iio'"'D
31-4t County. Mississippi
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
GET MORE WEAR
OUT OF
YOUR SHOES

Buy GOOD Shoes-They wear keep
their shape and stay comfortable
longer Can be re-serviced more ec-
onomlcally.
Keep shoes polished-The oils in
good polish are just as beneficial to
the life of leather as in the shine
to appearance. Keep some polish
handy.
Don't dry wet shoes too quickly
and don't wear wet shoes any longer
than absolutely necessary.
Keep your sales off hot surfaces-
especially if the shoes are wet.
Use shoe trees-to preserve shape
and comfort.
Alternate shoes-Give one pair a
rest each day to dry them out we'll.
Keep heels traight-Crooked, run
over heels not only look bad but
strain the seams; shoes soon lose
their shape and break down instead
of wearing out.
Watch your soles-Don't wear them
too thin or past the danger point.
Have your shoes re-bottoned in time
and you will get more comfortable
and economical job.
Don't throw away any shoes-until
we can tell you whether they are
worth rebuilding or not.
Why buy new shoes when you have
; have good repairable shoes at home
with miles of extra service and COM
fort in them?
LEXINGTON
SHOE HOSPITAL
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Franklin Church

announcement is made by Rev. John
w. Groves that services will be held at
Franklin church Sunday night, Decem-
Der 18th at Z o'clock. A cordial invita-
tion is extended all to come.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15

hou:s sooner, leaving Lexington be-
takes care of the shipments of this class,
and the local office is not delayed in
local deliveries.
Business in both lines are beginning
to show the increase of holiday trade,
it is reported, and this will continue to
increase until after the Yuletide busi-
ness
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-12-15
Proposed Service
For Local Office

the local patrons OF the Lexington post
office is being taken up by w. o. Thomp-
son, in order if the project is approved,
the connection with the fast mail trains
north bound out of Durant, will speed
up mail out of this city from three to
five hours. The outgoing mail which is
now being sent to Durant each afternoon
at 80 o'clock, will be sent, several
nephew, P R. Williamson, Madison coun-
ty sheriff, who was shot while hunting.
He has lost one eye as a result of the
shot and his face is badly lacerated.