1923 The Monitor-Herald

Submitted by Rose Diamond

Volume 24 Number 45 – August 9th 1923
[4 pages: front, back and facing]

BEAT OFFICE RESULTS
 
Beat One
For Supervisor:
Jim Bryant 235
W. W. Mitchell 109
J. H. Tindall 109
T. R. Carter 100
E. R. Pilgreen 155
O.Y. Parker 186
J. E. Simpson 163
H. H. Terry 77
 
For Justice Peace
Roy Murphree 614
K. Morgan 423
Eli Murphree 320
S. C. Lee 332

Results – Jim W. Bryant and O.Y. Parker in second primary for Supervisor. Kay Morgan and S. C. Lee in second primary for Justice Peace. Roy Murphree elected Justice Peace.
 
Beat Two
For Supervisor:
H. E. Long 230
W. V. Hughes 180
J. S. Morgan 416
 
For Justice Peace (Sarepta Precinct)
J. D. Taylor 124
J. A. Camp 79
L. O. Bagwell 34
 
Results – J. S. Morgan elected Supervisor: J. D. Taylor elected Justice Peace.
 
Beat Three
For Supervisor:
W. T. Kelley 128
Jesse l. Collins 144
W. M. Williams 89
L. S. Lester 189
 
For Justice Peace
J. G. Coston 366
J. C. Jenkins 320
S. L. Spradling 138
 
For Constable
Lee Parker 238
H. G. Dunn 285
 
Results – Jesse L. Collins and L. S. Lester in second primary for Supervisor; J. G. Coston and J. C. Jenkins elected Justice Peace; H. G. Dunn elected Constable.
 
Beat Four
For Supervisor
W. H. McPhail 113
J. G. Barton 294
A. L. Wright 135
 
For Justice Peace (Pine Ridge)
R. L. Wright 54
O. H. K. Burke 50
 
(Slate Springs)
W. E. Nelms 96
J. L. Russell 48
S. O. Simpson 105
C. E. McPhail 44
 
For Constable (South side)
H. B. Hodge 97
John Simmons 280
 
Results – J. G. Barton elected Supervisor; R. L. Wright elected Justice Peace at Pine Ridge; S. O. Simpson and W. E. Nelms in second primary for Justice Peace at Slate Springs; John Simmons elected Constable South side river.
 
Beat Five
For Supervisor
A. M. Mathis 325
R. A. Taylor 121
J. M. Aycock 265
Brooks Watkins 157
R. G. Young 333
 
For Justice Peace (Vardaman and New Liberty)
J. A. Martin 269
L. D. Cook 136
M. M. Stephenson 151
 
Results – A. M. Mathis and R. G. Young in second primary for Supervisor; Martin and Stephenson in second primary for Justice Peace at Vardaman and New Liberty.
 
Excerpts from “County News Items…Interesting Facts Gathered during the Week by Our Regular Correspondents.

Pleasant Hill (Intended for last week)
M/M Roy Putman are the proud parents of a [five]-pound boy.
M/M Jessie Putman are visiting their parents M/M Frank Putman of Slate Springs.
Rev. Jim Edison filled his regular appointment at this place last fourth Sunday afternoon at 2:30…
Mr. J. V. Putman and Miss Gladys Higginbotham were happily married Friday night…
Mr. H. C. Putman made a flying trip to Vardaman Saturday…
Signed: Red Heads
 
Big Creek (Intended for last week)
Miss Allen Burton has as her attractive visitor, Miss Louise Lantrip, charming daughter of John E. Lantrip of Columbus.
Miss Burton will entertain in honor of Miss Lantrip Monday evening from seven to ten.
 
Calhoun County Club Boys Take Trip to Short Course
Twenty five Club Boys in trucks Tuesday morning, left to attend the ten days Short Course offered at the Mississippi A. & M. College especially for Boys. They will take up the study of and practical work in gas engines, tractors, stock judging, poultry. etc.
 
This trip is looked forward to by the Club Boys and every Club Boy in Calhoun County who could possibly get off should take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the other Club Boys of the State; see the Mississippi A. & M. College which is doing so much for the advancement for the boys on the farm and to learn how to do some of the things that will make farm life more efficient and attractive. We believe that the good that Calhoun County will get from this Boys’ Short Course can hardly be estimated in that every boy who attends that Course will come back with broadened views and with a new vision of farm life that is sure to build up a better citizenship in the next generation.
 
IN MEMORY OF BUTON AND RAD BRAY
Is Burton dead? Has Rad flown?
Oh how sad; but it is true
That to heaven their angel spirits have gone
To Rest at home and wait for us!
How we long and wait that day to come
When we will meet them in their home
Yes, Burton is dead--He is above
Where all is happiness and love
His life was short.
The call was given
That gave to him a home in heaven
Where all sorrows disappear;
He waits for us to join Him there.
And Rad too, has passed away,
And left us here to weep and mourn
How we wait the coming of that day,
When we too, shall be summoned above
Where all is joy and happiness—
There we’ll live, our king to praise!
Written by Aunt Eliza Bray
 
$5 ENROLLS
Place Your Order Now For a Ford
Father starts it- mother finds she can add a little – even the kiddies will contribute their pennies and in a surprisingly short time, the whole family is enjoying the pleasures of owning a Ford. Here is how you can do it through the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan
 
Bring the first $5 in to us. Enroll under the terms of the new, easy way to buy a Ford. Select the car you want. We will deposit your money in a local bank, at interest. Add a little each week. You will be surprise at the rate the money piles up when everyone is helping. Soon the payments, plus interest paid by the bank will make the car yours. Come in—let us give you full particulars.
 
Burns & Clements Calhoun City, Miss.,
These Banks Depositories For Ford Weekly Purchase Payments
The Peoples Bank Calhoun Co County Bank.
 
Bankrupt’s Petition For Discharge
In the matter of H. D. Webb of Calhoun City…to the Honorable E. R. Holmes, Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Mississippi…
 
Several fine Scotch Collie puppies for sale, $5.00 each. T. E. Doolittle, Slate Springs.
 
L. B. Curtis Insurance Calhoun City, Miss.
 
Ordinance to protect the citizens of the Town of Calhoun City, Mississippi, from Mad Dog, Rabies or hydrophobia, and to prevent and suppress the contagion there of among animals and the people of said town and surrounding community… Approved E. L. Pate, Mayor.
 
In Memory of Mr. R. L. Vance
 
On June 28, our hearts were made sad by the death of that good man and splendid citizen, Mr. Vance of near Reid. He was a useful man and a friend to hundreds of people this County, where he had spent most of his life, sharing the joys and sorrows of the neighbors and living, so that he was loved by all who knew him . For more than nine years he bore his sufferings with patience, but now his suffering is ended.

On May 2drd, he was carried to Houston Hospital. He only lived a month and five days after he came from the hospital.

He was laid to rest in the Poplar Springs cemetery, funeral services being held by Rev. Jones.
Mr. Vance was born Dec. 19, 1872—living fifty years, six months and 9 days. He leaves a wife, five children living and four who have gone to meet him. The following children survive him: Mrs. Laura Clark, Mrs. Lora Burgess, Rosa, Pearl and Burkett. He is also survived by his wife.
He was a noble Christian character, having united with the Methodist church in his early life. He died as he had lived—trusting in the Lord.

While he is sleeping the memory of his untiring faithfulness to God, home and country lives on in the hearts of us who knew him…A friend Bessie Spencer.
 
NEW FORD Truck for sale; also one 12 x 14 center crank Atlas engine. Will exchange for lumber. A. B. Myers, Derma.
 
C. S. Waller …Insurance…Office in Peoples Bank,… Calhoun City, Miss.
R. L. Spencer Notary Public…Calhoun City Miss.
J. M. Chrestman… Notary Public …Calhoun City, Miss.
J. M. Smith …Dental Surgeon …Office over Peoples Bank
Dr. A. C. Kemp Calhoun City, Mississippi…Dentist.
 
Miss Clarice Schley returned Thursday from a visit with friends in Booneville where many social courtesies were extended to her.
 
FOR SALE—Timber on the W. E. Rich place. If interested, see me in Thos. L. Haman’s office, Pittsboro. Aug. 6th…Mrs. Irene Rich, Anderson.
 
HORSE TRADING DAY at W. E. HARDIN & CO’s Store Saturday August 18th.
 
We have arranged for a Big Horse-Trading Day at our store on Saturday, August 18th.
We want everybody to attend and let’s all have a jolly day and an enjoyable occasion.
Our friends will find a hearty welcome and will be entertained by our Radio Receiving plant, as well as get to meet old neighbors and discuss politics, trade horses, and anything else you wish.
Remember the date—Saturday August the 18th.
W. E. Hardin & Co.
6 Miles South of Derma

FOR SALE—My house and land at Pittsboro to pay debts. About 40 acres land; six-room dwelling with closed hall and cellar. Barn and out-houses; walks to barn and to town. Several acres in lawn. Thos. L. Haman…Pittsboro, Miss.
 
FOR SALE—3 fine mule colts; one 2, and one 3-yers’ old; a Percheon filley [sic], 3 years old. See or write me at Slate Springs …J. M. Denton
 
Will Lecture on How To Market [Excerpts]
A. G. Hamilton to Meet Lespedeza Growers of Calhoun County Beginning August 13 to August 18 Inclusive
 
A. G. Hamilton, who was once County Agent for Calhoun County and who is now State Marketing Agent for Louisiana is going to meet the farmers and discuss with them better marketing plans for the Lespedeza Seed grown in the County.
Calhoun County is the original home of the Lespedeza Industry and Lespedeza seed is the most profitable crop raised on Calhoun County farms. Lespedeza is one of the most wonderful nitrogen gathering plants that is playing such a great part in the building up of our poor lands and making them produce paying crops of cotton and corn and at the same time make a profitable money crop that can be sold to other farms of the south for land building and hay for their stock.
Monday: New Liberty 9:30 a.m.; Hardin school 1:00 p.m.; Wardwell 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Rocky Branch 9:30 a.m.; Old Field 1:00 p.m.; Banner 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Sarepta…Box School…Old Town…
Thursday: Pleasant Hill…Slate Springs…Sabougla…
Friday: Loyd…Reid…Ellzey…
Saturday: Coles Creek…Big Creek…Calhoun City…
 
Calhoun A.H.S. to open September 3
 
Announcement is made that the opening date for the Calhoun County Agricultural High School will be September 3rd. The faculty is composed of the following teachers: Prof. E. C. Lindsey, B.S. A&M, Supt.; C. P. Bell, B.S. A&M, Agriculturist; Miss Margaret Few A.B. II&C, domestic science; Mrs. Dan Humphreys A.B. MSCW, English; Miss Hardin, history.
 
According to the Supt. Lindsey the attendance is expected to be the largest in the history of the school

The Monitor-Herald, Calhoun City, Calhoun County, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1923
 
MUTTERINGS OF AGED DYING MAN RECALLS TRAGEDY OF LONG AGO
 
Famous Trial, Conviction and Hanging of Dock Bishop at Pittsboro in 1884 and Events Connected With the Case Mentioned on Death-bed of J.A. Matthews
 
On June 3rd The New Orleans Item published a news story to the effect that John A. Matthews, a farmer and lumberman, who lived just over the Calhoun line in Pontotoc county near Pitts, had, while on his death bed, confessed to the murder of Detective Wise, who it will be remembered by many Calhoun people, was murdered in 1884 in this county and for which murder Dock Bishop was tried, convicted and was hung at Pittsboro in 1886. We have investigated this alleged confession, and, while it is stated by neighbors that Mr. Mathews, who died June 3rd, did talk of the events of the murder and trial, still he made no confession and what he had to say was so disconnected that it could not be stated he really involved himself as a party of the murder conspiracy.
 
The events leading to the murder of Detective Wise was a shooting scrape which occurred at Dallas, in Lafayette county, in which Dock Bishop, Jim Bishop and Bob Lamar and the Harmon Brothers, merchants of that place, and a Mr. Harrison engaged. The Harmon brothers were both killed and Mr. Harrison was badly wounded. As a result of the battle Bishop and Lamar, it is alleged, became outlaws and hid out from the officers of the law near their homes in Pontotoc county and near the Mathews place.
 
About this time Detective Wise, a native of Texas, came to Pontotoc to investigate another matter and was engaged by the sheriff of that county to apprehend the men wanted for which there was considerable reward offered. He took up the case, disguised himself as a cattle buyer and went to the neighborhood in which the men were supposed to be hiding. Here he made his headquarters at the home of John A. Mathews. After a short time, he mysteriously disappeared and it was rumored that he had been murdered. Search was made anl(d) as the searching party was about to give up the task, one of them noticed some clay spots on the side of a bush. His body, riddled with bullets, was found in a shallow grave, carefully concealed nearby.
 
Suspicion rested on Bishop, Lamar and associates, and they were arrested and tried and Dock Bishop, Bob Lamar and Jim Bishop were sentenced to the gallows, but Lamar and Jim Bishop secured new trials, proved their innocense and were acquited, one of them being now a respected citizen of another state.
 
Dock Bishop was hung near Pittsboro for the crime in 1886, maintaining to the last that he was innocent of the charge. He stated on the gallows that he never saw Detective Wise, either alive or dead, and would not know him if he were to appear before him. Hundreds of people who knew something of the circumstances, always had grave doubts of his guilt; indeed many believed him to be innocent. However, he had made a reputation for himself as a dangerous and criminally inclined man, and there seems no doubt but that if not actually guilty, he knew something of the crime and perhaps was instrumental in planning it. He was a man of fine appearance and was said by his associates to be a fairly good man until under the influence of whisky, which made him mean and dangerous.
 
The evidence in the trial brought out the fact that John A. Mathews had agreed to help Detective Wise arrest the men wanted and a scheme was laid to drug them with “doctored” whiskey, after which it would be easy to take them in charge. Jim Bishop, a relative of Dock Bishop, agreed to take the whiskey to the fugitives, and leave a trail to their den by dropping bits of paper, which Wise was to follow. He (f)ollowed these bits of paper to his death.
 
John A. Mathews, whose alleged confession has renewed the interest felt in this crime and hanging of near forty years ago, was a peculiar character. He was an Englishman, and refused to take out naturalization papers and become an American citizen, although frequently urged by his friends to do so. He was a congenial man, with a fine mind. At one time, he was considered wealthy, but at his death he was of small means. He was a leading witness in the trial of the Bishops and was prominent in all the proceedings involved in the case.