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TCHGS NEWSLETTER TRANSCRIPTION PROJECT Project Volunteers: Betty Marlar, Cindy Nelson, RaNae Vaughn Transcribed by Janice Switcher and Helah Wilson from the Belmont Times (Belmont, Miss.), No. 17, dated March 12, 1926. LOCALS AND PERSONAL O. P. Davis, of Burnsville, was in town last week. Mrs. B. O. Hall spent the week-end in New Albany. Miss Dixie Dexter was a week end visitor to Memphis. J. E. Pilley is confined to his home this week by illness. J. E. Stephens was a business visitor to Corinth Monday. W. H. Deaton, of Paden, was here on business Saturday. S. D. Wren, of Red Bay, Ala., was in town on business Monday. Dr. B. R. Smith of Paden was in Belmont on business last week. FOR RENT Two dwellings in Dennis. N. S. Davis, Dennis, Miss. Mesdames T. A. Gilley and E. C. Wright visited in Corinth last week. Miss Bertha Womack spent the week-end with homefolks at Marietta. Mrs. J. C. Jackson is spending the week in Haleyville, Ala., with relatives. L. D. Thorn, of Route 2, was here Saturday and subscribed for The Times. H. B. Howell is moving to Okolona, Miss., where he will farm this year. C. L. Hicks is in Haleyville, Ala., this week looking after business matters. Mrs. W. T. Davis of Haleyville, Ala., spent the week-end with relatives here. J. E. Stephens, wife and daughter, were visitors to Booneville last Thursday. Dr. S. L. Pharr, of Marietta, was visiting relatives here Tuesday night and Wednesday. D. D. Ardis, of Dennis, Route 2, was her Monday, and paid his subscription to The Times. Mrs. John Dobbs who has been in the hospital at Booneville, returned to her home Sunday. Read the attractive advertisement, on the first page of today s Times, of S. L. Downs & Co.
Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Vivian, La., is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. R. McDougal. Our boys went to Iuka last Friday and lost a game, 18 to 16. The game was a very interesting one. Mrs. C. M. Stults, of Knoxville, Tenn., was here last week, visiting her brother, T. E. Quinn, Jr. Mesdames E. Clay Wright, T. A. Gilley, and Miss Zula Gilley were visitors to Corinth last Friday. J. C. Seago and wife and son, Claude, of Fulton, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pate. Miss Eula McDougal, who is teaching at Tremont, Miss., spent last week-end with her parents here. W. H. Collier, one of Golden s most progressive business men, was a pleasant caller at our office Monday. Lee Pounds and wife, of Prentiss County, were visiting relatives in Belmont Tuesday, guests of G. L. Pounds and family. Mrs. Pierce representing the Texaco Oil Company, was in Belmont first of the week and gave this office a business call. Annie Maude, Ruth, Myra, Isom and Dave Burrow, of Byhalia, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Eason. Carl Flurry, who has been attending the State Teachers College at Hattiesburg, was visiting here last week with his bride. See the advertisement in this issue of The Times of C. G. Shaw & Co., of Red Bay, Ala. Charlie Shaw is well and favorably known to a majority of the people in this vicinity, and we ask our readers to call on his firm when in Red Bay and in need of such merchandise as they carry. With each 48-pound sack of flour bought from me next Saturday, March 13, only. I will sell 100-pound sack of sugar for $6.00 cash. T. H. Young, Belmont, Miss. The continued downpour of rain prevented the usual crowd from coming to Belmont last Saturday. However, our merchants report a good business and The Times added several new names to its fast interesting subscription list.
Surely this cannot be true, yet it is published for the truth by one of our daily papers: The other night, under bright lights, at a party in the home of a fashionable New Yorker, a Mrs. Joyce Hawley, in nature unadorned splashed into a tub filled with wine. Then the male guests formed a line and drank the tub dry. IUKA MASONS CONFER DEGREES On Tuesday night Belmont Lodge No. 237, F. & A. M., held a special meeting, for the purpose of conferring the master Mason Degree, which was conferred by the degree team from Iuka Lodge. There were in attendance more than fifty Masons, and following the degree work a number of inspirational talks were made and thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The following visitors were in attendance: Iuka: C. D. Adams, O. C. Miller, Dr. J. R. Hill, Hon. Ernest R. Ligon, T. M. McDonald, Prof. Howard Doty; Paden: Clint and Pate Stephens, Jim Whitaker; Bay Springs: Ernie Moore, Mack Cole; Golden: J. W. Tessner, F. C. Hargette, J. C. Hargette; Marietta: Dr. Stanley Pharr. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1926 MOORE S MILL Some sickness in the community just now. Clara Stacey and Oner Harris are on the sick list this week. Farmers are getting busy and preparing for another large crop. James Gentry has bought a new truck. Bro. Hamilton preached a splendid sermon to a large audience, at Red Bud, Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed the musical entertainment at the home of Alton Davis, last Saturday. James Gentry and Miss Elizabeth Flurry were guests of Luther and Nora Stacey, Sunday afternoon. Our school session will soon close and we very much regret to part with our teachers. O. G. Smith was a guest of Troy Harris Saturday night. A large crowd from this community went to Belmont last Saturday and report that Belmont merchants are offering some splendid spring bargains. Adrian Caveness was visiting with Henry Clary last Sunday.
Houston Barron was a guest of Al Smith last Sunday. Louie Barron has returned to his home, after a stay of several days here. Clara Stacey is suffering from a very painful infection in her foot. Hope she soon recovers. I hope The Times correspondents write regularly. We enjoy reading these communications. LONE STAR FROM TISHOMINGO The Iuka orchestra was here Thursday night of last week and gave a musical entertainment that was greatly enjoyed by all. The rain that fell Saturday was a great help to the farmers. The amount of water which fell, of properly cared for, would furnish moisture for plants next summer when the weather is dry. The last number of the Lyceum Course will be given here March 17, by Edward Rene, the magician. For thirty-five years Mr. Renee has been a magician; and in that time he has traveled extensively, including India, Syria, and Egypt. He comes with promise to entertain. REPORTER NEW BETHEL NEWS Health of this community is not very good. Sseveral cases of the flu. Little Trefurn Pharr has been very sick for several days, but we are glad to say she is improving at this writing. T. V. Johnson and little daughters, Edna and Eler, were guests in the home of C. C. Hammett Sunday. Kirn Scott, of near Baldwyn, is visiting friends in this community. Porter Sample and family spent Saturday night with G. W. Guntharp. Earl Pharr is visiting relatives at Guys, Tenn., this week.
Mack Pharr killed a 400-pound pig last week. Mrs. Mary Johnson spent Friday night in the home of Frank Carden. We are glad to state that Mrs. Sarah Ivey is improving. Miss Bernice and Kenneth Hammett spent Sunday night with the family of Vick Johnson. Arnold Hammett and family spent Sunday night with Frank Carden. Homer Henly and Kirn Scott were guests in the home of Mack Pharr Sunday night. Well, news is scarce, I will be going. PUG VALLEY SCHOOL NEWS As I haven t seen any news from this part of the country, thought I would write a few items. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Largus Cain and children, Miss Rheba Wynn, and Robert Deaton were visitors in the home of Marshall Cain Sunday. Miss Rossie Mann visited Miss Gertrude Clingan Sunday. Miss Annie Wood visited Miss Ada Mann Sunday. The singing at Mrs. Brakefield s Sunday night was very much enjoyed. The services at Old Union Church were attended by a large crowd. Preaching at this church every first Sunday at 11 o clock. Miss Ollie Pharr spent the week-end at Belmont. Two interesting ball games were played here Thursday afternoon, between Forrest Grove and Valley. Valley won both games girls 14to 0; boys 18 to 2. Two games were played between Belmont and Valley Friday at Belmont. Belmont won both games girls 21 to 5; boys 18 to 13. Lewis Ferrell, of Iuka, Route 1, was a visitor to our school last week. Oliver Mann spent Friday night with Orville Cain.
Miss Lynn Wood is spending the week with her sister, Miss Verna Wood at Leedy. Miss Lois Boyd is visiting her sister in Birmingham. JUD AND TOOTSY POGO NEWS Health of this place is very good, except bad colds. The old creek sure is on a boom since the awful rain that fell Saturday. Several from here attended the singing at Pleasant Site Sunday, and reported a nice time and good singing. W. H. George and wife and Marshall Gray and wife spent Sunday afternoon with Pink Gray and wife at Pleasant Site. Mrs. Evie Malone spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Shellie Bolding. Percy Paden, wife and children spent Saturday and Sunday with Clyde Petree and wife, at Belgreen. Lester and Artis George spent Saturday night with their cousins, Philo and Isham George. Lest Thorn and wife and little son spent Saturday night and Sunday with the family of John Petree at Russellville, Ala. Edward Ezzell spent Sunday in the home of Jim Blackledge. Miss Elsie Wood spent part of last week with her sister, Mrs. Pear Parrish. Sam McKinney, wife and children, and Arthur Ezzell, wife and baby, spent Sunday afternoon with Jeff McKinney s family. Sandy Malone and wife were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Edna Parrish, last week. Mrs. Bessie Winchester was a visitor to Mrs. George Coleman Sunday. The sixth grade pupils of this school went to Red Bay, accompanied by their teacher, Dow Thorn, to take the examination, last Friday. Mrs. Senia Danniel spent last week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Russell. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Davenport Saturday night, 6 th inst. a boy.
Hughie Malone spent Thursday night with Isham George. Miss Lula Gaza and Jim Rector are visiting relatives here this week. The school at Pleasant Site is going to give a play next Saturday night. Everyone invited. The school here will be closed Friday. LIG. MARIETTA ROUTE ONE Hello to all! Thought I would write again since The Times was good enough to publish my last letter. Health of our people is very good this week. The musical entertainment in the home of Jim Sparks Monday night was enjoyed by a large crowd. Gardie Sanders and wife visited Mr. Sanders father, Gill Sanders, last Monday night. Miss Lela Spencer was a guest of Miss Cordelia Gilley Saturday night. Mrs. Mattie Sanders visited Mrs. Sandy Malone Sunday. Little Vera Robertson spent the week-end with her mother in Tupelo. Turner Gilley and wife spent Saturday night with Clarence Crowell and wife. Ward Malone and wife visited Mrs. Malone s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilley, Saturday night. Several from here attended and enjoyed singing at Ralph Franks home Saturday night. Mrs. Maudie Malone and Miss Cordelia Gilley spent Sunday with Ella Gilley. Oscar Crowell was all smiles Sunday night. Wonder why? As news is scarce I will go for this time, but will come again. BROWN EYES ADS
With each 48-pound sack of flour bought from me next Saturday, March 13, only, I will sell 100-pound sack of sugar for $6.00 cash. T. H. Young, Belmont, Miss. Read the advertisement of Feldman & Sons, of Red Bay, Ala., in today s paper. This is one of the oldest business firms in our neighboring Alabama city, and their reputation for fair dealing is well established. Give them a call when in Red Bay and in need of the class of merchandise they advertise. FOR SALE Thirty-three and one-half acres of land; house, good well, orchard, good pasture with running water; near Belmont High School. If you want a bargain, write or see John H. Shook, Belmont, Miss. J. E. Clements visited Corinth, Iuka and other points last week, in the interest of his lumber business. Mr. Clement reckoned as the largest dealer in yellow pine and hardwood in Northeast Mississippi and his weekly pay rolls add much to the volume of business done by the Belmont merchants. EATS Good food is what counts; poor food is not worth the trip to the store. Our stock is a Number 1 assortment of food for the table. It comprises everything that is good for the stomach and pleasing to the mind. Particular people are our most satisfied customers, because they know a good thing when they eat it. TRY OUR JUICY STEAKS AND PURE PORK SAUSAGE. W. H. COLLIER Golden, Miss BELMONT A LARGE PRODUCE MARKET Last week two merchants in Belmont, M. J. Sparks and Sumner s & Co., bought 3,900 pounds of chickens, for which they paid an average of 21 ½ cents per pound, amounting to $838.50. They also bought 1,170 dozen eggs, paying for them $292.50. M. L. Shook and M. J. Sparks paid to the farmers of this section for stock peas the same week, $477.00 making a total sum of $1,608 paid for country produce by Belmont dealers in one week. ADS Ma Ferguson has announced herself a candidate for re-election to the governor s office in the state of Texas. We suppose she stands on the record Jim has made. George D. Riley, present state auditor, has announced himself a candidate for governor.
The splendid attendance at the various Sunday schools in Belmont is frequently commented on by visitors who happen to be in our town on Sunday. Frank Gardner proprietor of Gardner s Café has a change in his ad appearing in today s Times. Frank is one of Belmont s most progressive business men, and his effort to supply the people with first-class restaurant service is appreciated by the public. Auction Sale 60 mules, at Iuka, Miss.; last sale of the season. WOODS & ROEBKE LOST In the hills of Franklin County, Ala., one medium size, slender-built fox hound. Color, black with little white on breast. Had on a collar with O. P. Davis, Burnsville, Miss. on it. If found, please notify O. P. Davis Burnsville, Miss., or Boney Winchester, Belmont, Miss. CERTIFIED SWEET POTATO SEED Certified Sweet Potato Seed, $2.00 per bushel, Laredo Soy beans, $7.50 per bushel. I will have potato plants ready for market April 20 th. L. H. DEATON, BELMONT, MISS. FOR SALE Refrigerators, new; for homes, stores and dairies. Sanitary, beautiful, guaranteed. Factory prices. Also canning machines $6.75 and up. Free circular. Farm, Canner Mfg. Co., Meridian, Miss. COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, Complainant; vs. J. U. Clark, et. al. Defendants No.1658: By virtue of the provisions of a decree of the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County, Mississippi, rendered by said court on the 17 th day of December, 1925, the undersigned as Special Commissioner of the said Court in the said cause, will on the 18 th day of March 1926, at Iuka, Mississippi within legal hours, in front of the South Door of the Court House, expose for sale and sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate situated in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, to-wit: beginning 40 rods west of the East line of South half Sec. 35, T. 6, R. 10, and 22 rods South of North line of said South half and running west 45 rods to Iuka and Fulton public road, thence south with said road measuring at right angles of North line of this tract 8rods thence East 16 rods, thence South 10 rods, thence East 16 ½ rods, thence North 18 rods to beginning, being 3 ¾ acres. The said land is sold for the purpose of partitioning among the owners in accordance with said decree; and the title is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as said Commissioner.
T. J. STORMENT Commissioner C. B. Wright Solicitor DELINQUENT TAX SALE The following property, located in Belmont Separate School District, Tishomingo County, Miss., will be sold Monday, April 5 th, 1926 for delinquent taxes: J. B. Bell Part of west half of southwest quarter Section 30 T. 6 R. 11, 57 acres. Taxes $21.50, damages $2.00, Printer s fee 40c. Total $23.90. J. B. Bell part of SE quarter, Sec. 30, T. 6 R. 11, 73 acres. Taxes $21.50, damages $2.00, printer s fee 40c. Total $23.90. J. B. Bell East side of SW quarter Sec. 25 T. 6 R. 10. Taxes $49.00, damages $4.90, printer s fee 40c. Total $53.40. R. L. Elledge Part of NW corner of NW quarter Sec. 1. T. 7 R. 10; 2 acres. Taxes $28.00, damages $2.80, printer s fee 40c. Total $31.20. W. A. SHOOK Tax Collector
BELMONT PRESSING CLUB R. L. Gober, Proprietor Clothing called for and delivered. Articles sent by parcel post will be given prompt attention. Ladies garments carefully and satisfactorily handled. THE TIMES HAS CHANGED HANDS The Editor says he is going to venture into new fields. We have on hand and in transit a beautiful and well assorted line of SPRING MERCHANDISE that when seen will readily CHANGE from our hands to yours, and we ll all be happy. DEPENDABLE GOODS, RIGHT PRICES, COME AND SEE! Belmont Mercantile Co. The Quality Store
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