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SLATED FOR U. S. JOB. J. H. Cook May Be Appointed Federal District Attorney. Jackson.-It is stated here on re that J. H. Cook of Tallahatchie county, posi-, slated for Summer, liable tively authority federal district is atterney of the northern district, and that Lem Oldham of Oxford, will be the United States marshal of this district. There is also a strong rumor to the effect that ex-Gov. A. H. Longino will be prohibition director, this bureau, however, being attached to the department of justice. Bole.-The depositors of the defunct Farmers bank of Boyle are now being full. The its 12 of this year and state doors paid off Jan. in bank notified closed the banking department was to E. F. board of man take of charge. the Anderson, bank examiners chair has been in active the affairs of the its The affairs of of charge Mississippi, closing. of bank the since bank are now in course of liquidation through a special agent appointed by the banking department of the state. Walthall.-Miss Bell Kearney lectured to a large audience assembled in the Methodist church. She was introduced by Mrs. A. F. McKeigney in a short, unique speech, in words well chosen and to the point. Miss Kearney's subject was a comparative view of Europe and America, of which she seemed to have a full grasp. She advocated universal prohibition and placed great emphasis on the single standard of morals for men and women alike. Water Valley.-L. R. Stover, 21, a man who was as exon the section Illinois young press of messenger the Central running express train, No. who had the get mashed 6, his and left leg misfortune under The his to train, body died at the hospital here. was sent to his mother at Covington, Tenn. She had started from her home at Covington to visit him while in the hospital, but received a message that he was dead. Benoit.-Benoit has experienced the greatest revival in the history of the W. Robertson town. did the J. preaching, assisted pastors of Rosedale by of the the Methodist and Baptist is a conse minister and goscrated town. He fearless preaches Almost but the pel without fear or favor. the is rejoicing. were made to see as entire women town sin Men they and had never seen it before. Jackson.-Suspension of sentence by the Ervin up H. has L. been and granted Cleveland, governor sent three- to in 1920 from Newton county on a sentence for grand man has even been penNeither year having in the larceny. been itentiary, suspensions granted from the time of sentence, the present one being good until the July meeting of the 'board of pardons. Senatobia.- banquet given by the business men's club at the French hotel in honor of Dr. A. G. Gainey, the retiring principal of the Tate county agricultural high school, bespoke the high esteen in which Dr. Gainey is held by the citizens of Senatobia. Dr. Gainey has been principal of the Tate county agricultural high school since Its organization six years ago. Wyatt.-Prof. Noah D. Early, super intendent of the Wyatt-Thyatira new consolidated school, left for Jackson, where he will attend an institute prior to the opening of his school work. Prof. Early is an enthusiastic school man. Every year at some time during hig vacation he spends some time in special institute work. chautauqua been coming here Indianola.-The has Redpath four years it has always been enjoyed this is the first one guarand year while raised. all the Mayor entee money has been Lockhart announced the first night of the entertainment that $150 more than the amount necessary has been paid in cash in advance. Belle Kearney deaddress at the here. Her church !ivered Eupora.-Miss an subject Methodist was "Other Countries and Our Country. Among other things she showed the conditions in Europe before the world war and what effect woman suffrage had on the reorganization of these countries. ..... Ripley.-Prof. W. C. Anderson will teach vocal music in Kentucky this Mr. Anderson is leader of Grove choir, known summer. the Pine which is all over Northeast Mississippi. . Scooba.-Commencement exercises of the Shuqualak high school started when the Rev. Dr. Brock delivered the sermon. Diplomas will be presented to eight. Crystal Springs.-R B. Thomas & Co., has already shipped from its farm
