The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-10-16

charming young ladies, and her scores
of friends gladly welcome her home.
She will be here for about six weeks.
W. D. Lee, of Langford, is prepar-
ing to move to Memphis, where the
boys all have positions. They will
leave Saturday and will be accom-
panied by Miss Lille Rice, who has
accepted position in the telephone
exchange at that place.
Copeland Mitchell, we'll known
colored man here, died very suddenly
Sunday night and was buried FMonday
afternoon. He was a peaceful and
law abiding citizen, and had many
friends among both races who are sad
dened by his death. He was about
40 years of age.
Those who had the pleasure of at
tending the campmeeting at Shiloh
Sunday, report that the crowd present
was the largest in thevhistory Of the
old camp grounds. Rev. Mr.. Bass is
conducting the services, and great
good is expected to result from the
meetings. The services will continue
until Friday.
Clarion Ledger: DR.. Fl. L. Crook,
son of David Crook, former well
known and popular citizen of Pelahat-
chic, Rankin county, has located in
Jackson for the practice Eof his pro-
fession. DR.. Crook has recently
taken special course at the Univer-
sity of Chicago, and is we'll equipped
for the duties of his profession.
The Central Baptist Association met
at Jackson last week. The following
officers were chosen for the coming
year: Rev. P. A. Hannah, Learned,
moderator; j. S. Riser, Midway,
clerk; Prof. J. W. Provine, Clinton,
and J. w. Dana, .tellers. DR.. S. D.
Cooper, of Canton, preached the an
nual sermon, DR.. Lowery being alb
sent.
[ DR.. Spillman, Sunday school secre-
tarys of the Southern Baptist church,
is now holding a series of Sabbath
school Institutes at various points in
this state. He is assisted in the work
by DR.. L. P. Leavell, the state Sun
day school missionary. An institute
will be held at the Brandon Baptist
church, November 7, at 7 p. m.
A protracted meeting is being held
at the Baptist church this week, the
services being conducted by the pastor,
Rev. j. r. Mutt. Fair sized audiences
are present at each service, and much
interest will be manifested. The
weather is delightful, and the attend
ance should increase.
A fare for the round trip to Jackson
Monday for the big Wallace shows has
been fixed at 60 cents. Special coaches
will be on the regular trains on that
day to accommodate the crowds. Adj
mission to the big show has been re-
duced from 80 to 25 cents, and no
doubt the usual thousands will go.
A. j. Price is now i'll Louisville,
KY, attending dental college. He
writes that he is we'll pleased with the
school, and finds that his expenses are
much less there than they were in
New Orleans last year Ander is one
of our most promising young men and
his friends are pleased to note the
rapid progress he is making in his
profession.
Clarion Ledger: A young white
man named Boothe living in Rankin
county just across the river, met with
a painful accident on West street Fri
day afternoon. While driving an OK
wagon along the street his vehicle col
lided with a passing hack, and in the
mix up his foot was run over and
badly crushed. DR.. Berry dressed his
injuries and the wounded man was
taken home during the afternoon.
The News learns form the Clarion
Ledger that the jackson Merchants
Association has expended the sum Of
$50 in repairing the Rankin turnpike,
and large quantity of debris from
the new state house site has been haul
ed and dumped in the holes along the
roadway. The association has receiv-
ed assurance from the officials in
charge that the remainder Of the de-
bris can be secured if arrangements
are made to haul it away, and the as
ISOLATION will endeavor to raise a
fund for. this purpose.