NEWS FROM LONG AGO
October 17, 1919
Mrs. J. A. Pinnix and Mr. J. M Power left Wednesday morning for Sprague, Oklahoma, where they went to visit their sister, Mrs. Georgia Davis, who is critically ill. - Supt. Bridges urges all the Teachers to meet him at Ackerman on Saturday, October 25th. Business of the most urgent need will be transacted at this time. - Miss Maurine Hearon, who is teaching at Philadelphia, spent last Saturday and Sunday with relatives and friends here.
The Fair held here Wednesday was a success in every manner. A big crowd was present and the exhibits were never better. County Agent Barrett is to be congratulated on the success of the undertaking. Mrs. L. H. Stubblefield was a visitor to Ackerman Wednesday. - Next Sunday at 3 o’clock, old time, Rev. Patrick S. Rogers will preach at Bethlehem. - Mesdames N. W. Russell and T. B. Quinn will leave Sunday for Louisville, Ky., to visit relatives and friends. Next Sunday at the Baptist Church the pastor will preach at 11 o’clock on “How to Prosper.” At 8 p.m. the B. Y. P. U. will render an interesting program on the 75 Million Campaign. All are cordially invited to these services.
Blacksmith and Wood Shop: I desire to say to the public that I have purchased the Blacksmith Shop at Highpoint, Miss., and have two good Horseshoers, and am prepared for all kinds of Wood and Iron work. Your business will be appreciated. Q. A. Ray.
PRIZE WINNERS in The Fair Held Oct. 15th: PREMIUM LIST (1st prize $3.50 and 2nd prize $1.50) CLASS 1 - CORN: Best 10 ears Mosby Corn - D. H. Quian and A. H. Howard; Best 10 ears other White Cob Corn - J. C. Rainey and Sid Moss; Best 10 ears of Red Cob Corn - Harvey Hemphill and W. M. Ballard; Best 10 ears Yellow Corn - W. D. Ballard and J. A. Shumaker; Best 5 stalks of Corn - S. G. Steele. CLASS 2 - GRAIN: Best ½ bushel of Oats - W. H. Lavender and Fred Kilpatrick; Best ½ bushel of Wheat - W. H. Lavender and Joe Barron. CLASS 3 - HAY: Best bale of Lespedeza Hay - T. J. Griffin and W. H. Lavender. CLASS 4 - POTATOES: Best bushel of Sweet Potatoes - W. C. Buck and Eugene Reed; Best bushel of Irish Potatoes - A. H. Howard and M. R. Thomas. CLASS 5 - CANE AND MOLASSES: Best 6 stalks of Sugar Cane - A. H. Howard and M. R. Thomas; Best 6 stalks of Sorghum - B. F. Bollis and C. E. Staples; Best gallon bucket of Sugar Cane Syrup - A. B. Barnett and Eugene Reed; Best gallon bucket Sorghum Syrup - T. A. Coleman and D. H. Buck. (to be continued next week)
