NEWS FROM LONG AGO
MAY 30, 1919
Published on page two, Miss Willie Sheedy of Chester received a letter from her nephew, Sergt. Thomas H. Mosley, 3rd Div., 7th Inft., Co. G., A., which was dated April 15, from Coblenz, Germany. He described his trip from New York, along with Robert Henderson and Fred Johnson, on their way to Germany. He closed the letter by saying “If I ever get back to old Choctaw, I can swap war yarns with Mr. Ben Johnson. Believe I will live to be as old as he is, too. I am never sick, soldiers do not get sick after they are in the army awhile.”
Mesdames J. W. Carter and H. A. Hearon left yesterday morning to attend the Commencement Exercises at the I. I. & C. in Columbus. Their daughters, Misses Merle Carter and Maurine Hearon, will graduate with high honors at the close of this session of the college.
Lee Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Bruce, returned from overseas service last Sunday. - Mrs. H. A. Pollard of Weir spent Monday and Tuesday here with relatives and friends. - L. J. Weaver is in Atlanta, Ga. this week on business connected with the Columbian Woodmen. - Miss Mamie Loyd Buck is spending the week with relatives and friends here.
LOST: On road, between Ruff and Dobbs Crossing, one pair of Spectacles in a case. Finder notify Jep Bruce, Ackerman, Route 5 and receive reward.
Complete line of Coffins, Caskets, and Burial Robes always in stock at W. E. Adams Hardware Store.
Mrs. T. K. Lewis of Indianola spent several days here during the past week with relatives and friends. - Robert Rogers and Preston Blanton left last Friday for Chicago where they go to accept good positions. - Miss Annie Lee Buck, an attractive young lady of Chester, spent last Sunday here with relatives and friends. - Hamlett Carter, who is in the Navy and stationed at Paris Island, S. C., is at home on a two weeks furlough. - Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Weeks and Miss Thelma and Mrs. N. W. Russell and little son spent Thursday in West Point. - Mrs. J. F. Ferguson who has been confined to her room for the past several weeks with an attack of Typhoid Fever, is improving.
Reports from throughout the country are to the effect that the farmers are badly behind with their work on account of the abundance of rainfall during the past several weeks.
LOST: On last Tuesday one female Fox Hound about 3 years of age, dark blue color with brown feet and legs and split in right ear. Any information regarding this dog will be appreciated. E. H. Catlin, Ackerman, Route 2.
The 1918-1919 session of the Ackerman High School ended, with final exercises Tuesday night. The following students received diplomas: Nolan Bruce, Salutatorian; Alvin Adams, Historian; Miss Ollie Hemphill, Prophet; Miss Hattie Ridgaway, Giftorian; Cramer Mabus, Poet; Miss Isabel Daniel; Valedictorian; and Miss Carrie Lloyd. \
