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The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
Ozark Mountain Country Still Observes
The Custom Known as 'Belling the Bride

A sudden deafening din Of shot
guns and cowbells may herald
fight at a square dance in the Ozark
mountain country, but it is far more
likely to be harmless charivari of
a newly welded couple. For the
Ozarkians still keep up the custom
as brought from the Tennessee and
Kentucky mountains, where the GER
emony is known as 'belling the
BRIDE" notes a writer in the Kansas
City Star.
In the rural regions, the young
people get together and 60 to the
house where the young couple went
after marriage. An effort is made
to keep the plans a secret, yet the
bridegroom is supposed to be pre-
pared with candy and cigars and
possibly little corn liquor. Dish
pans are beaten, guns fired, cow
bells rung and any noise-making de-
vice used. Frequently a square
dance is held after the noise has
abated. The newlyweds are SUBJ
jected to much teasing and asked
to lead the first set of the dance.
In the villages the procedure is
carried to greater extremes. There
are different customs in every town.
In Eureka Springs, Ark, the bride
groom is supposed to pull his bride
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27

in little red wagon through the
main streets. Then the following
crowd of noise-makers ducks the
bridegroom in the old log watering
trough.
In Galena, Mo-, the groom is bap-
tized in the James river if he will
not provide a treat for those be-
sieging him. In another Missouri
town the groom is supposed to push
his bride in a wheelbarrow around
the public square several times
while his friends follow on foot or in
cars with the horns constantly honk-
ing.
Some Of the other wedding Gus
toms of the hills have died out. It
Is no longer arbitrary that the in
fare dinner be given at the home of
the brides parents. Weddings are
not so elaborate as in the old days
when scores Of people would be in
vited to the wedding dinner, served
early in the afternoon. No longer
do the. neighbor women bake for
days in preparation. But the chari
vari continues.
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had to put up with some raw stuff,
including"-he grinned ruefully-"a
pretty rotten actor opposite you. On
the whole, you've been game about
it. l don't like to see you get the
worst of it. How matters stand be-
tween you and Snydacker personal
ly"-he stopped to swallow some
thing distasteful-"is none of my
business"
That's right. 1t certainly isn't"
but if you can figure out some
way to back up your bluff and car
ry on, you'd better get busy on it
before the mighty A. Leon gets
back"
For gentleman who has been
living on another mans alias" she
taunted, "you seem awfully partic-
ular about who l am"
II don't care who you are or why
you're pretending to be someone
you aren't" he broke out. what
you are sticks out all over you"
Don't tell me. 1t might hurt
my feelings"
'And for a girl of your breeding
and your antecedents-oh, any fool
could tell" he insisted angrily as.
SuppresSing gasp Of astonishment
she undertook to interpolate-'for
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
-Nduner SeriaL Fiction

is your place. Temporarily, any
how. should be the one to leave"
You've got a stake in staying,
he pointed out. From what Gloria
has told me, you need the salary"
"We-ell, it's handy and pleasant, :"
she admitted.
II think I'd better tell you some
thing" he pursued after some hesi-
fancy.
For my own good, l suppose"
He flushed at her tone but went
resolutely on: "Snydacker is onto
the game"
(Which gamer"
yours. The Van Stratten bluff.
He's found out that it's a plant.
"Oh! Has he?" The tidings left
her thoughtful rather than per-
turbed. How? Did you tell him?"
II didn't say how" he returned.
He was not going to give away
Moby Dickstein, drunk or sober.
mo; / didn't tell him. But l as
sure you, it's true"
so I'm just plain Miss Adelina
Ashcan to him. AS to you"
81 don't know anything about
that" he muttered, reddening
again.
IF you don't mind my curiosity.
why are you telling me this?"
He stared out into the storm.
you've had a pretty tough job of
it here" he said slowly. you've
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27

and security of the solid earth. Ra-
vines which had been dry since the
memory of local man, became
sluiceways for little torrents.
Chunk, studying the skies. held
troubled conference within himself,
and put in his spare moments Sc
cretly tinkering with his fiat-boat.
For three days and four nights
the downpour never let up. On top
of weeks of bad weather, this turned
the countryside into a swampy slith-
er. Making an early morning tour
of inspection of his drowning prop
erty, the owner of Holmesholm re-
turned from the lake front carrying
on his shoulder a small canoe with
a gaping puncture near the bow.
Dock gone; boats gone" he re-
ported to the depressed company,
gathered for breakfast. Lake S
higher than I've ever seen it.
picked this"-He set the damaged
canoe on the floor-"out of bush.
'D'you think it's likely to keep
on?" queried Gloria.
II don't see any break"
$50 what?"
Lord knows! Cottagers across
the lake are moving out. / hear
that Becker Brook dam is overflow
ing. Oh, well, the worst that could
happen to us is to be marooned for
| a while"
1T would be perfectly sweet to be
shut in for a couple of weeks with
this congenial company" remarked
Marne. ''Noah's ark, with the ami
mails not too carefully selected
Her glance drifted to Kelsey Hare
who continued to eat his egg with an
absent expression. It was as near
as she had come to speaking to him
since Holmes revelations.
I'm off it." asserted Moby Dick
stein. This is no place for me. ]
think I'll wire the Big Fella and be
moving to the Park House."
IF a car can get through" quail.
fed Martin Holmes. "The road this
side of the turn looks as il the bot
tom had dropped clean out"
Moby retired to gather his be.
longings. Gloria and Martin went
to the kitchen to inspect supplies.
Stepping out on the porch for look
at the sullen skies, Marine was fol.
lowed by her screen-lover.
Look here" he began withou,
preface. do you want me to
leave?"
"Why should II" she answered,
taken off-guard. Then annoyed al
herself, amended it to why should
your"
ITO clear the atmosphere"
''It is a bit thick"
1.-Two weeks of it would make it a
lot thicker"
Beyond endurance. But after
ALL" she continued with an effect
Of striving to be fair about it this
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27

A1HAT are you doing about
w plaidS, stripes, dots and checks
in print silks for your spring and
summer frocks, for your redingote
or bolero costume suits and for the
many blouses you will need to COM
plete smart wardrobe? If you have
not already done so, you really
should take steps in this matter, for
one or the other Of these types has
practically become a must in the
up-to-the-minute clothes collection.
Your choice is in no way limited,
for every type from classic checks
and stripes to or-glorified plaids
are represented and it's ditto for
dots. Quaint checks in conventional
sizes and simple two-color treatment
which return to vogue with the
southern belle" fashions, inspired
by the movie version of Gone With
the Wind" are at their best in stiff
silks, such as taffeta or taffeta-ized
silk crepe. These checks are as
stylish for mother as they are for
daughter, and as chic for evening
as for day wear. Reminiscent of
Civil war days is the dress shown to
the right in the illustration. 1t is
of black and white checked silk taf-
feta with deep square decolletage
both front and back. Dainty white
lingerie embroidery (most every
costume carries lingerie touch this
season. outlines the squared neck
line and trims the sprightly puff
sleeves.
Surah silk is big news. Paris
dressmakers are making big to-do
about this silk, hailing its revival as
one of the most significant fabric
style trends this season. The new
check surahs will delight you as
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
Late Styles Turn
To Tailored Suits

In the suit brigade for spring are
large groups of very strictly tailored
suits which have slightly longer than
hip-length jackets and skirts that
usually are gored or plated. Jack
cts bound around with braid are
frequently shown with such suits.
They come in smooth twills or
hard woolens, and are rather mas
culine-looking, but go with blouses
which are so sweet, feminine, and
dainty that they become girlish ir
effect. $50
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
ShirtWdist FrOCk
Latest for EVenino

The shirtWaiSt-and-Skirt theme for
evening has quite a following. Some
gay spirits have concocted informal
dinner gowns by adding a bishop
sleeved shirtwaist blouse of white
silk or dotted chiffon to the long
dark skirts of their evening tailleurs
Sometime they link the two with .
gay cummerbund.
Others dress for informal home
dinners in long dark skirt and q
sheer short-sleeved white organdy
blouse.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
AUTHOR OF
1T HAPPENED
ONE NIGHT

your KIM OF girl 10 nave TO lake
and wheedle and cheat"
II haven't wheedled," broke in
Marne, flaming. And 1 haven't
! cheated"
Nor faked?" said Kelsey quietly.
Are you talking to me about
faking?"
We'll, it's tragic. You must need
your job terribly, to do it." Dis
coura cement darkened his face.
However, you make it plain that
you don't need any help from me,
or, at least that you won't take it.
Would you get along better if I
left?"
She cooked an ear at the roaring
creek. Leaving the sinking
house?" she inquired.
Il get the analogy. Thanking you
on behalf of self and fellow rats"
mo; please! I'm sorry" Her
hand shot out to touch his sleeve
That wasn't fair"
mot quite. I'm sticking"
For quite while; in fact, to the
finish. if I'm any judge was
Marne's silent thought as she
marked the outthrust Of his jaw.
''Moby's fed up with it." she volun-
teered. Hes leaving this after
noon if he can get through"
The question of traffic was solved
| after luncheon by the arrival of a
particularly trim and smart road
ster. From it stepped a pink and
fattish man who stared uncertainty
about him until he caught sight Of
Moby Dickstein emerging for a look
at the dripping heavens.
"Hullo and all hail and all that"
said the arrival. do you belong
here?"
"Yop," answered Moby, suspicious
Of the stranger. What got you
past the No Admittance sign?"
II want to see Miss Van STRAIT
ten."
"Oh, you do! Do you know herr"
Certainly, l know her."
Know her long?"
Since she was a kid" replied
the newcomer.
Moby leaned forward, lowering
his voice to an eager and confden-
tial appeal. What about her? On
the up-and-up, now; what is she?"
Apparently she's the star of this
crazy performance" Mr.. Liggett
Morse grinned.
Yes. But what was she be-
fore?"
miss Marion Norman Van STRAIT
ten." returned the other explicitly.
What's the idea?"
"Can that bunk. I'm asking you,
on the level. If you don't know. say
! so."
II ought to know. AS the star Of
this fool show she's my invention,
you might say"
Your invention!" retorted Moby,
dumbfounded by the impudence Of
this claim. II invented her. Why,
I've practically got a copyright on
her"
You're batty." said Mr.. Morse,
beginning to be annoyed.
Who's batty? Did l build her up,
or did your"
Build her up? To what?"
ITO stardom. That's what. From
practically nothin'."
There was hurry of footsteps on
the stairs. From her window Marne
had seen and recognized the car.
In an excess of homesickness for
her own world she cast herself upon
the plump and receptive neck Of
it's representative.
"Oh, Liggy!" she cried and
hugged him.
"Who is this guy?" demanded Mo-
by.
THE name," said its owner, "is
Liggett Morse"
HE says he invented you," stated
the aggrieved First Assistant.
Marne returned to earth and said:
81 expect he is responsible for my
being here. And Liggy believes I'm
a hundred per cent genuine"
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
Can't Eat, Can't
Sleep, Awful Gas
PRESSES HEART

"Gas ON my stomach was 50 bad I could
not eat or sleep. It even pressed on my
heart. A friend suggested Adlerika. The
arst dose brought mo relief. Now ! eat -
wish, sleep Hne, and never felt better
Mrs. Jas. Filler. Adlerika acts on BOTH
upper and lower bowels Adlerika gives your
intestinal system real cleansing, bringing
out waste matter that may have caused GAS
BLOATING, sour stomach, headaches.
nervousness, and sleepless nights for months.
You will be amazed at this efficient intestinal
cleanser. Just one spoonful usually. relieves
grippe, is not habit forming. Recommended b.
many doctors and druggists for 35 years.
Sold at all drug stores
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
Detachable Skirt
Does Double Duty

Buy your new print frock or make
it yourself as you will. but if you
want it to do double duty see to it
that you add detachable skirt of
dark silk crepe that has a wide
crush corselet girdle that buttons
about the waist, the skirt open up
front to show off the print to better
advantage.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
To Lend a Lacy Look

The Importance Of silk lace, not
only as a trimming but for entire
dresses, is an interesting new note
struck by outstanding designers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
CHAPTER X

Small streams back in the hills
whispered together by day and con-
spired by night against the peace
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27
Pine Tree ShilIings in 1852

In 1852 a mint was established in
Boston at which Pine Tree shillings
were coined.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-04-27

From now on through the spring
and summer season the world OF
fashion is destined to see myriads
Of ruffles and f1ounces. The latest
trend is toward the new tered sill
houette. You will see this treatment
not only in summery sheers but
likewise in light woolens and silk
surahs and crepes, for afternoon
wear. The model pictured interprets
this new tier silhouette to a nicely
in party frock made of lovely col
orfully printed cloque organdy. If
you have not already done so be
sure to acquaint yourself with this
exquisite summer fabric. 1t makes
the most adorable dresses one can
imagine.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Parade

We have been successful Alcorn A. & NJ.
College, to play again this and lead the parade II
you remember this band gave first class performance
last year The group is well trained and have attractive
uniforms The parade is Tuesday, October 10, 1889, at
II 80 a.
After the parade, President VIM II. Bell, President
of AcOrn College will address the All Club school child
and citizens in general the Exhibit Hall the
Fair Ground His address will be directed toward the 4
II Club work, agriculture. and general education Presi-
dent Bell is giving himself the service of people,
especially the young people, only they attend AL
but wherever he is able touch them His visit here
will be inspiration to the young people of this town.
We certainly hope the young people we'll the adults
will take this opportunity hear President Bell as he has
d store-houSe of information.
Don't forget whole week of the Fair-Mondav
October drought Saturday, October ii, 1889 Come
every day There will be plenty eat you will not have
to go home until time to go to bed.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Mrs. Lillian P. Rogers On Grand Lodge
Program

Mrs. Lillian P. Iogers, President of the Mississippi
Association of Coored Teachers, Inanola Miss, was
of the speakers during the Grand Lodge We make
cia mention of Mrs. Rogers because she exception
al character She tire of serving wherever
she People delight to hear her speak and she car
ries certain pleasanness at all times which has endear
ed her to the people of the state Although Mrs Rogers
not Afro Deputy she took active part in all meet
ngs and discussions of the Grand Lodge In the discussion
Of the Expansion Program which is underway, Mrs Rog-
pledged herself to write at least Fifty Policies for
the Afro American Sons Daughters and advanced the
idea that all teachers of the should their
possession Afro-American Sons Daughters contract
She stated the influence teachers have in their community
and for that could possibly do great worn for the
organization Mrs Rogers the wife Of our most efficient
State Organizer Mr.. S. NJ Rogers.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Addresses Grand Lodge

Pictured above is President VIM. H Bell, noted edu-
Gator and head of Alcorn A. M. College who addressed
the Fourteenth Annual Grand Lodge of the AfroAmeri
Sons & Daughters recently when it met in Jack
son, Miss Read the Presidents Address page three
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01

The Yazoo County Negro Fair dates are October g.
a. 1889 The Fair Association expects Yazoo County
Negroes attend the Fair every day You will certainly miss
important part of your life if you do not
day The Fair program arranged that there
thing different and something special day The Fair
only in each year and believe that eff
forts toward helping Yazoo County Negroes have real
Fair their that should be worth the support of
all We have enjoyed quite in past years but
still looking forward to greater and
it is up all of to whether that day will come.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Football

The football game this year will be worth seeing In
stead of getting college teams have secured two very
fine high school The game will be between Lnaer
High School, Jackson Miss, and our Yazoo High
School No 2. Prof. Walker of Yazoo High No. 2 has
sured us that the boys will give fine game. We
interest high We big crowd will be
here to witness the game The is scheduled for Fri
day. October Is, 1889 at THREE O'CLOCK in the af-
ternoon We you to come early that you will not
the first action. Come root for avore school
Show the boys that for them and appreciate their
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Oil In Yazo0 County

Well, it though Mississippi is headed toward
prosperity. A few weeks ago oil discovered about
miles from Yazoo City between Anding and Tin
sey Miss Hundreds of landowners the county are
anxosy looking forward to the day when they wake
to find this black fluid coming up through point
their land. We all hopeful that there is general
flow the extent that for years the state will be among
the oil producing states of the land
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Program

The program this year exceptionally good.
number of outstanding leaders brought burning insp
rational addresses. Each speaker seemed brim full OF
good tidngs Those who attended the first day session
about compelled to be back for the second day.
The three day session like reading good story One
just felt that there too much in store to miss any
part Credit must be given the local lodges of Jackson for
the splendid program rendered The welcome addresses
delivered is such sincerity the entire delegation felt
welcome.
For years, the second day session has always been
looked forward to with eagerness On this day. the dele
cation reaches its maximum the parade marches off,
the refreshments served, and recently, the radio
broadcast goes the air. No feels that the
should be missed The speakers for Thursday had
carefully selected Mr. Cster Johnson Supreme Lectur-
of the AfroAmericas Sons & Daughters and Miss F.
O. Alexander Member of State Educational System were
the morning speakers These addresses truly great
and delivered in masterful manner. Some of the
greatest orators of the day could have the
hearts and minds of the people than Mr. johnson
and Miss Alexander In the afternoon the principal ad
dress delivered by Mr. S. NJ Rogers State Organizer
of the AfroAmercan Sons Daughters Mr. Rogers held
the interest of his audience throughout Immediately fol-
lowing Mr. Rogers address the RADIO broadcast was
heard.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
lust Married

The Courier takes this space to extend hearty con-
gratulatons to Mr. and Mrs Edwin Powell who recent
ly announced their marriage which solemnzed May
81 1889 Mrs Powell is the former Miss Mary Ruth HAIR
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. j. W. HAIR of Jackson, Miss
Mr. and Mrs Powell prominent young people and have
many friends here and in Jackson, wish for them
many, many years of hap pness.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
The Show

We have secured the Barker Shows for the Fair
These shows come to us highly recommended and with
good reputation There will be plenty of fun for old and
Young The Show has TEN rides and TWELVE shows
Included in the rides Ferris Wheels Merry Mixers
Cheriplanes Merry Go Round, and Kiddie Rides Come
bring children that they may enjoy this entertainments
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
The Broadcast

For the second time in the history of the Afro-Amer
can Sons Daughters e Thursday afternoo session Of
the Grand Lodge has been given for radio broad
cast Each year a special program is arranged for this
purpose This year. the program broadcast from the
Parish Street Baptist Chuch the WREC, Memphis,
Tenn broadcasng station. The program started at two
thirty in the afternoon After the strains of Amazing
Grace by the congregation had died away, Mr. l. E. Ed
wards, Vice President of the Afro American Sons
Daughters made the Introductory remarks and proceed
ed to the program Mr.. Newman C. Taylor,
member of the faculty of Tougaloo College, had charge
Of the music The first number Afro song by a
group of Yazoo City young namely: Messrs. H. Gal
loway, w. A. J. Williams Milton Steward and James
Watson. This followed by solo by Miss Johnnye
Mae Daley, of Columbus, Miss. Miss Haley has we'll
trained voice and did credit to the occasion Mrs. Stew
ards solo also made big hit; the entire program
celent The main feature of the broadcast the ad
dress by Mr. t. j. Huddleston Founder and Custodian
of the Afro-American Sons Daughters. This address
on We know of who could do this better than Mr.
Huddeston. The progress made by the Afro American
Sons Daughters is amazing story and feel
tain that the address impressed all who heard it. The
church auditorium was packed and members peeped in
windows from the outside, while others found radios in
homes and The organization are grateful
to WREC for permitting this broadcast their station
In doing this they opening the for us to enter
and tell thousands about the organization who probably
have heard of the Afro-American Sons Daugh-
tiers and what it is doing for humanity.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Visitors

Mrs Lula Huddeston Jones and baby Warren Jones,
Jr visiting their father and grandfather. Mr. Hud-
deston, and other relatives and friends We happy
them with us and they seem be enjoying their
stay.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Parade

The parade Thursday after the broadcast was per-
haps the most attractive in the history the organza
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01

Pictured above is your assistant Custodian T. j. Hud
deston Jr, who handled plans for the mile long pa
rade and radio program brought before spectators in Jack
Miss, at the 18th annual meeting of the Afro Amer
Sons Daughters This young fan has been shower
ed with letters from of the leading business of
the country upon his ability to the organiza-
tons affairs.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Stork Visits

Mr. and Mrs Luke Helm, of Jackson, Miss, the
proud parents of baby boy born September B. 1889 Mrs
Helm is the daughter of Mr. Huddleson who is also
rejoicing the newcomer