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The Yazoo City Herald 100 Archives and list. Dept VOLUME LV. YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1926. NUMBER 12. CLAY SAMPLES ARE MAILED OUT If Favorably Reported, Secretary Chitty Expects to Interest Brick Factories Samples of various types of clay around Yazoo City are being mailed to Dr.

Henry Mace Payne, consulting engineer of American Mining Congress, Washington, D. Dr. E. N. Lowe, state geologist, Mississippi College and also Mr.

Ben S. Coleman, industrial agent of the Illinois Central, Railroad. If a favorable reply is forthcoming, Secretary F. C. Chitty of Yazoo Chamber of Commerce, along with Hon.

L. J. Folse, general manager of Mississippi Development Board, have at least fifteen companies in this state they will approach with one of the best propositions ever, presented to any new industry entering a city. Mr. Folse has already agreed to accompany our secretary and lend his influence in helping to perfect the movement.

They hope to be ready to talk real business by latter part of August or the first of September. Greek Champ Will Meet Tony Bernardi Here On Thursday Tony Bernardi, light heavyweight champion of the south, and Apostolos Tofalos, Greek champion, whose weight is given at 192 pounds, will stage a match here next Thursday night according to an announcement Saturday, of Boris Demitroff, local matchmaker. Tofalos is a new wrestler in this part of the country, as local fans are unacquainted with his work, but he is said to be a tough man, who is able to stand lots of punishment in the ring. Bernardi is popular locally, and his knowledge of wrestling and good sportsmanship on the mat has won him lots of supporters. He will, no doubt, have the support.

of the local wrestling admirers in this bout. CONGRESS MAY RETURN TAXES Efforts Being Made to Have Money Illegally Collected Refunded Washington, D. efforts on behalf of pending legislation looking to the return of $200,000,000 of illegally collected federal taxes is continuing this summer. The matter is being brought to the attention of members of the Senate and the House while they are at home. No material opposition to the bill has been encountered.

Various direct taxes were levied by the federal government during and just after the Civil War. These taxes were not apportioned among the states provided in the Constitution. The pending legislation authorize the supreme court to entertain a suit against the United States for recovery of payments. Of the $200,000,000 total, 000 was collected in Louisiana and 750.000 in Mississippi. The remainder came from all the states and territories then existing, except three.

Senator Stephens of Mississippi was before the committee on claims. Following his appearance before the committee a favorable report on the bill was voted. The measure was not voted on at the last session, but now has a preferred place on the Senate calendar and doubtless will be passed at the next session. Senator Stephens is convinced that the federal government has no desire to retain what may have been collected illegally, and that it will restore the property wrongfully taken once that it is established that the tax was levied in violation of the Constitution. Meetings For Better Acquaintance As to Work of C.

of C. During the early part of September, meetings will be held in the various towns of the county for the purpose of better acquainting people with the work of the Yazoo Chambering of Commerce and finding out just in what way organization can assist or help our friends living in these places. Letters will be mailed out calling attention to these get-together meetings, so a word spoken in advance in order that they may be well attended. Secretary Chitty suggests that the white people come in and witness the parade on August 19. negro Best service on window shades and Kirsch rods.

H. H. Brickell Son. -Adv. Planters Oil Co.

Lease Is Sold To New Miss. Concern new concern known as the Mississippi Cotton Seed Products Comhas taken over the lease on the Planters Oil Company business in Yazoo City, formerly operated by J. O. Ashworth of Kosciusko. The deal, was made.

last Thursday afternoon, formal ratification coming a late hour, according to information from J. W. Stout, manager of the plant. There will be no change in the personnel at the plant, says Mr. Stout, who will remain in active charge of the plant as under its former lessees.

The mill and gin will be run the same as before, and the only change will be that the lease has hanged hands. Amateur Bouts Staged at Legion Stadium Monday Amateur boxing and wrestling exhibitions have been started here under the direction of Boris Demitroff, matchmaker for the American Legion at the Legion Stadium on Broadway, just west of the post office. The first, of a series of amateur shows held at the Stadium Monday night, in which some twentyfive amateurs participated. It is the intention of Mr. Demitroff to stage a series of these shows, giving those who care to take lessons in these arts a chance to see how they progress.

Boris Demitroff is giving free lessons in both boxing and wrestling to those care to learn something about them every night at the Legion Stadium. Those who care to enter these classes will be made welcome, if they will give their names to Mr. Demitroff and show up at the classes for instruction. A series of elimination bouts will be staged among the different classes of both wrestlers and boxers to determine the champions in the various weights so far as Yazoo City is concerned. "The Dark Angel" At Yazoo Theatre Next Thursday For real entertainment we can unhesitatingly recommend George Fitzmaurice's latest offering, "The Dark Angel," at the Yazoo heatre Thursday.

It is. a First Natioal picture presented by Samuel Goldwyn, and one calculated to please the most hardened picture-goer. Ronald Colman is at his very best as Hiliary Trent, the young and handsome army officer, and the story concerns his love for Vilma Banky, as the beautiful Kitty Vane. This is Miss Banky's initial bow American audiences, and we prophesy a great future for the talented and beautiful young lady. She is the Budapest "find" of Samuel Goldwyn while in Europe some time ago.

The direction is most capable and the supporting cast, which includes Wyndham Standing, Frank Elliott, Florence Turned, Helen Jerome Eddy, Charles Lane and other well known players, is well chosen and very capable. Fitzmaurice, as usual, has overlooked no opportunity for artistic effects, his settings are magnificent, and he has injected some gorgeous episodes in natural color photography. Comedy relief is plentiful, and thrills galore are interspersed, throughout the production, screen version of H. B. Trevelyn's famous stage success of the same title.

The photography is superb and the credit goes to George George Fitzmaurice personally directed the picture for the scenario by Francis Marion. Mrs. Zeller Hurt In Auto Wreck On Thursday Evening last Friday afternoon about 6:30 o'clock on the Eden road. Zeller car was struck by al car driven by a negro and containfour other negroes. Both cars were wrecked.

The negroes ran, and automobillists passing by went in search of them. It was later, learned that the owner of the car was Frances Johnson of Holmes County. Mrs. Zeller was confined to her bed for several days as a result of the accident. Mrs.

J. C. Zeller and her two daughters, Misses Letitia and Carolyn, were painfully injured in an automobile accident which occurred Mrs. J. H.

McMann, of Fort Smith, is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Leonard. Miss Joe Ann Terrell, her niece, is also an attractive visitor in the home.

SAM YOUNG DIED SUDDENLY HERE Heart Attack Causes Death of One of Yazoo's Faithful Firemen The. death. of Sam Young was a shock a source of deep regret to. many friends. Mr.

Young dropped dead about 8 o'clock Friday morning while in conversation with (Constable W. S. Lyles and Joe Maggio, near the mayor's office. Mr. Young was 38 years old and has been in ill health for several years, due to high blood pressure and other complications.

He was born in this city and attended the city public schools. Early in life he shouldered the responsibilitv that falls to an older son after the death of his father and mother. At nineteen he joined the local fire department, making a splendid fire fighter who did his duty well. Six years ago he resigned and became connected with the Crane. Hardware Company.

Again in 1923 he went back as a fireman, but finding the duties too, streneous, he again resigned accepted a position as manager for the Standard Oil Company's filling station on Canal street. Mr. Young was buried Saturday afternoon from the family residence on College street, interment being in Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. J.

L. Neill officiated at the services. He is survives by two sister, Miss Young and Mrs. Maurice Bridges, five brothers, Lonnie and Hobaft Young of Yazoo City, Guy Young of Memphis, Preston Young of Clarksdale and Robert Young of Vicksburg. First Open Boll For Yazoo County Raised At Anding The first open boll of the season was brought to The City Herald office Friday morning by Dr.

N. L. Swayze. The boll was grown on Hon. E.

L. Brown's place, just a few miles south of Anding. The boH was fully open, and Dr. Swayze says he picked two from the same field. Capt.

J. S. Butler Wins In Contest With Other Agents Capt. J. S.

Butler left Sunday for Jackson, where he will attend a meeting of agents of the Lamar Life Insurance Company. After two days i in the capital city, the agents will leave eleven day's tour which will include Washington, Philadelphia and the Sesqui-Centennial Eyposition, and New York, at the expense of the company. About sixty of the company's agents qualified for this tour at the company's expense, in a contest among the agents which has been going on for the past 48 weeks. Capt. Butler stands high among the agents of the company, and has made an enviable record during the past twelve months.

This trip is in the nature cellent of a work partial reward for his for the company. Demonstration In Life Saving At Wyoming Thurs. The Jackson Life Saving Corps staged a demonstration at Wyoming Park last Sunday afternoon which attracted a large number of visitors to this popular place of amusement. The stunts went off with clock-like regularity, and brought forth many pleased comments from the spectators. The Jackson corps came over in charge of Capt.

Cess Hobart, and consisted of the following: Miss Helen McKay (Miss Jackson of last year), Griffith McKay, Nell Hobart, Capt. Earl Moore, of the American Red Cross, Buster Smith, Joe Griffin, L. Brown, M. L. Fuller, and Mr.

Embry. Capt. Earl Moore will be here all day Thursday at Wyoming Park and give demonstrations is the art of life-saving and lessons. All will be (made welcome. CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heart-felt appreciation for the kindness a and sympathy shown us in the recent loss of our beloved brother, Sam F. Young. MR. AND MRS. W.

M. BRIDGES. MR. AND MRS. GUY M.

YOUNG. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT YOUNG. MR.

AND MRS. HOBART YOUNG. MR. AND MRS. LONNIE YOUNG.

PRESTON YOUNG. NAOMI YOUNG, Newest styles in living room and bed room suites. H. H. Brickell -Adv.

Bernardi Defeats Champ Fox in Match Thursday Title Changed Hands After Fast And Farious Wrestling Thursday The light heavyweight championship of the south changed hands inthe American Legion Stadium on Broadway here last Thursday night when Tony Bernardi defeated Chas. Fox in one of the fastest and prettiest exhibitions of the grappler's art seen in the local arena. Bernardi. won the first fall in 22 minutes with a body scissors, Fox won the second in eight minutes with a flying headlock and Bernardi was the victor in the third and deciding fall with a flying crotch hold and half nelson in exactly eight minutes. Bernardi posted $100 forfeit that he would make 185 pounds ringside on the day of the match, and when the two men were put on the scales at Que Quekemeyer-Anderson Drug Company at 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Bernardi weighed 184 pounds with his clothes on, well under the limit, and Fox tipped the beam at 182 in his street attire.

They were very evenly matched as to weight and skill, though Bernardi showed more ability to stand punishing holds and come back than Fox. Indeed, when Fox took the second fall, he had just managed to get out of one of the most severe Boston split holds that we have ever seen, and was almost as badly off as Bernardi. When the wrestlers were called to the center of the ring for the third, Fox was still showing the effects of the split, and Bernardi maintained his superiority in almost every hold. mirers from fans who saw the of men won warm adthese, match Thursday, ad it is thought that a retarn match here between' these two men would bring the largest crowd here that Yazoo City has ever seen at a mat show. tentative engagement was made Fox and Bernardi for the second match to take place at the Legion Stadium on Broadway on Thursday, August 19.

However, other plans may be made owing to circumstances which no one can control. Bernardi promises to meet Fox or anyone else here at any time. Fox is anxious to have a return go with Bernardi, and if it can be arranged satisfactorily, the match will go on August 19. As the arena was pretty well crowded last Thursday night, the American Legion deems it necessary to enlarge the seating capactiy of the stadium, and work to this end is going forward before the next match. ting on good shows here, and the fans Matchmaker de Boris Demitroff is puthave rallied to the support of the Legion in increasing numbers.

We are having better shows than most other towns where wrestling matches are being staged, including such cities as Memphis and Little Rock. Shows like that of last Thursday night give the fans their full money's worth, and will do much to promote interest in the game locally Yazoo Service Company Off For Camp in Alexandria Command of Capt. J. T. Duggan Has Made An Enviable Record Yazoo City had quite a military air Saturday afternoon when the streets were enlivened by groups the men of the Service Company of the 155th Infantry, Mississippi National Guard, who were in readiness for their annual two weeks' encampment.

Under command of Capt. J. T. Duggan the Service Company and band left Saturday afternoon at 6 o'clock for Camp Beauregard, near Alexandria, La. The roster contains 65 names and all are in splendid physical condition and anticipating a nice time at camp.

The company has made an enviable record, and their annual tour of duty at camp will add more laurels to their fame. The company is in command of Capt. Jasper T. Duggan, with the following officers and men: First Lieutenants Robert A. Foard and Louis A.

Carey. Second Lieutenant Harry J. Dolton. Service Section--Master Sergeants, Grade One, Harry Applebaum, Wm. Hester, Vernon R.

Netherland. First Sergeant, Grade Two, Alfonso L. Lungrin. Staff Sergeant, Grade Three, Leon H. Green, Edward S.

Jenne. Sergeant, Grade Four, Joe A. Goldsmith, Burrus E. Jones, Charles E. Middleton, James G.

Carley, David Hester. Corporal, Grade Five, Rhoden P. Crook, Robert M. Hamel, Howard L. Eden-Bee Lake Road Is Nearing Completion Said The Yazoo Chamber of Commerce is lending every possible assistance which might be calculated to help rush completion of the stretch of road between Eden and Bee Lake.

It was learned at Chamber of Commerce headquarters Friday that the contractor for first bridge above Eden was ready for steel work to begin, 80 the Chamber of Commerce immediately wired Vincinnes Bridge Construction Company of Vincinnes, explaining the need of such a roadi being opened up for traffic and urged that said company rush assistance to us. Mrs. Harmon Thompson Dead Following Operation In Denver The sad death of Mrs. Harmon Thompson which occurred last week in Denver, will be regretted by many friends here and throughout the state. Mrs.

Thompson same to Yazoo as a bride and lived here several years, winning for herself many dear friends, who are indeed sorry to learn of her death, which followed a major operation. Mr. and Mrs. W. W.

Chesnut have returned from an eight days visit touring Alabama and Georgia, vision ing relatives in Douglas, Ga. On their return they visited Stone Mounpain and Muscle Shoals. NEGRO DAY HERE ON AUGUST 19TH Great Crowds Expected For the Celebration From All Over State Plans are maturing rapidly the no negro celebration here on Thursday, August 19, the second day of the annual celebration of the Afro-American Sons Daughters. One of the largest crowds of negroes ever assembled in Yazoo City expected to be on hand for this event, and each lodge of the AfroAmerican Sons Daughters has been requested by Custodian T. J.

Huddleston to enter a decorated car in the big street parade which opens the day's, program. Hundreds of local negroes are nard at work maturing final plans for this day, and the Yazoo Chamber of Commerce is adding its advice and co-operation to, the efforts of the negro leaders to make this day a great success. Thousands of pieces of literature advertising the day have been mailed out over the state and placards are all over Yazoo County inviting negroes to come to Yazoo City for this big event. Stickers for the windshields of automobiles, newspaper space, signs, posters, etc. all have been used to let the public know what 18 coming off, on Thursday, August 19, and invite them to come to Yazoo City.

The program includes a big street parade, speaking, baseball game, music all day, and a street dance to wind up the program. Marked Decrease In Cotton Crop Of a zoo County Taylor. Private, First Class, Grade Six, Wm. M. Davis, Nicholas A.

Joseph, Henry C. Myers, Wm. C. Powell, Wm. Shurley, Jesse C.

Coffee, Charles R. Evans, James K. Evans. Private, Grade Seven, Leroy C. Bonney, Lockard V.

Callihan, Faula T. Campbell, William V. Carpenter, Ira E. Guion, Lawrence C. Guion, Prentiss E.

Guion, David L. Harper, Jas. IC. Hester, Guthrie H. Hood, Albert W.

Irwin, West G. Caperton, Thos. H. Campbell, Henry H. Carley, Orin L.

Cheatham, Wm. H. Collins, Wilson Crook, Louis Fisher, John Fowler, Ernest C. Harmon, Thos. Hi.

Daniel T. Hester, Vernon C. Holmes, Lamar F. McMillin, Willie Ostrov, Bishop D. Pepper, Charles J.

Powell, Phillip B. Powell, Earl C. Pressley, Edward R. Seward, Fort Stubblefield, William A. Vaughan, Tony G.

Ketchum, George S. Lammons, John F. Luby, Louis G. Luby, Charles E. Lungrin, John T.

Blake, John R. Powell, Taylor R. Mobley, Oscar B. Robinette, Ben C. Rusche, James Smith, Wallace W.

Taylor, James L. Upton, Elmer N. Ward, Matthew Warren. Warrant Officer, John G. Leonard.

Band Section--Staff Sergeant, Grade Three, Wm. G. Jenne. Sergeant, Grade Four, John J. King, James C.

Vincent. Corporal, Grade Five, Osa Harper, David H. Wise, Lem E. Montgomery. Private, First Class, Grade Six, James V.

Gammage, Edward L. Harper, Frank E. Hollowell, Wm. W. Lynch, George A.

Morris, Joe Selby, Dewitt T. Wright Geo. H. Campbell, Robt. S.

Embry, Stephen D. Hester. Private, Grade Seven, George P. Bean, William J. Caldwell, Jr.

Wants Markers On All Yazoo Roads Says Sec'y Chitty The Yazoo Chamber of Commerce thinks that to have these standard federal road markers along with others already out on the road between Jackson and Yazoo City would make a good impression of tourists passing through Yazoo County. This county is one of the first counties in the state to mark all her principal highways. Something over $1200 has been spent for this purpose and the Chamber of Commerce has supervised building of these signs and their erection. Secretary Chitty has addressed a communication to chairman Deitzer of the State Highway Department, asking if the department will furnish our organization with these markers, provided of Commerce will take the responsibility of erecting them. The state contemplates marking highways at some time in the future, but in order to get our roads marked immediately, we feel that it would be to our interest to put them up, in case they.

agree, to donate them. The Yazoo Chamber of Commerce arranged with the Mississippi Builder some months ago for a page advertisement, telling the world of the in Mississippi. In addition to page of written matter, this advertising medium will also carry pictures across top and bottom and. along sides. It is, said.

Yazoo City will have the most attractive ad of any city who has yet subscribed to the project. The rains for the past 30 days caused the cotton -crop of -Yazoo County production to caused decrease by 28 the per increase cent. in the boll weevil. The damp weather is very conducive to the multiplying of the weevil, nothing killing them so fast as dry hot weather. The extent of damage which will come to the crops depends entirely upon weather condition and amount of poison put out by the farmers from now on.

W. S. Jones, government entomologist, who is located in the county for the purpose of assisting the farmers with their problems in controlling insects is thoroughly familiar with methods of control and is anxious to have the farmers call upon him at any time. Any farmer who sees that the weevils or other pests are devastating their crops should call on W. S.

Jones at the Ya200 Chamber of Commerce, who will come immediately to the farm and advise with them as to the best and quickest methods to be used in ridding plants of the pests. Boy Scouts Back From Their Camp At China Point The Boy Scouts are back home from their wonderful camp at China Point on Wolf Lake. The camp was ideally situated and the youngsters had a happy week that wont be forgotten soon. Thursdav night was "Mother's Night," and under the supervision of Mesdames J. R.

Caldwell, R. B. WAson, P. B. Powell, J.

I. McCormick, and J. B. Cobb, a wonderful spread was prepared by the mothers and taken out to the camp. There were about fifteen mothers who motored out and both mothers and Scouts attended retreat and took part in camp fire ceremonies.

A short program of stunts and stories added to the pleasure of the mothers. Thirty-two Scouts were in camp and all reported a splendid time. ELLIOTT-KENNEDY Mr. Will Henry Elliott and Miss Clematis Kennedy were united in marriage at D'Lo Sunday afternoon in the presence of immediate relatives and a few friends. Mr.

Elliott is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Elliott, residents of the Fugates section of Yazoo County.

Miss Kennedy has been employed as home economics teacher in the school at Johns, Rankin County, where they some two years ago. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a short honeymoon trip to New Orleans and other points, after which they will be at home to their friends in DeSoto County, where both will be employed during the coming session teaching. Mr. and Mrs. P.

H. Elliott and daughters, Nona Lee, Aline and Grace, of Fugates, and C. C. Elliott of YaZOO City went to D'Lo for the ceremony. N.

Ostrov is visiting Cooper's. Wells this week. Mrs. L. B.

Craig and son, Willis, have returned from Greenville, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Lucas..