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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
POTATO BUG REMEDY.

The potato bug is pestiferous ami
mails. Not only does he possess vora-
cious appetite,I but he is exceedingly
hard to get rid of. In fact about the
only known remedy for him has been
Pdris green, and TO apply That requires
spraying apparatus scarcely less. elabor-
ate than the outfit of fire company.
But now there comes up from CASTOR
county the good news of the discovery
of new and vastly similar remedy, to
wit, cotton seed meal. 1t seems that
man in that county accidentally discov-
cred the virtue OF the meal as bug de-
stroyer and has since put it to a most
satisfactory test. He had emptied
sack OF meal in his COW trough and was
returning to the house through his POI
tato patch. Thinking TO fertilize The
ground little, he snapped the sack a
time or two to rid it of tie remnants Of
meal. He afterward noticed that the
little patch of vines that caught the slit
ings remained green and growing while
the rest of his crop was devoured by
the 0ugs.
Other farmers have tried it with like
results. According to the Gastoma Ca
zette, one man put the meal ON his vines
and in two hours every bug was gone
"they didn't die but Just hustled away"
If cotton seed meal is really potato
bug remedy, 1.-THE discovery is most
valuable one for the farmers of the
South and will save them many thous-
ands OF dollars annually.-Corinthian.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
CHILDRENS' DAY AT THOMAS.
WILLIE.

Childrens' day exercises were held
at Gallilee church last Sunday, June
LIST. At 10 O'Clock a large audience
assembled, and after the opening
song, GLORIOUS Things of Thee Are
Spoken" Brother Terry offered a fer
vent invocation to the Most High for
His guidance through the day. W. T.
Barbour delivered the welcome ad-
dress SO forcibly that all were made
to feel at home, and were thoroughly
prepared to enjoy the day.
Then for one and three quarter
hours we were entertained so we'll that
hardly any one moved. The pro-
gramme consisted of songs, responsive
readings, papers, speeches, and reel
tations. The children rendered their
pieces almost perfectly They had
been well drilled, and received the ap-
plause of the entire audience. But
the entire programme was not render
ed by the children. We enjoyed very
interesting and instructive speech by
Brother Terry OIL 'sGrowth of the
Sunday School," an excellent paper
by Miss Sudie Thomas, on woman IS
Mission and an Grafton by Prof. R.
L. Sproles. Prof. Sproles' Grafton
was full of deep thought and was ex-
pressed in eloquent language. He
held his audience spellbound until he
had finished. Two songs also deserve
special notice, Christ the Good Shep-
herd rendered by the primary depart
ment, and q dust, My Mothers
Prayer" by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs.
Terry.
A few minutes after IL, Brother
Terry made statement regarding the
purpose of the childrens day and the
use made of the money collected.
Then, while the choir sang sI'll Go
Where You Want Me to Co.. some
little girls took up collection, So. 35
was contributed to childrens' day
fund. The benediction was pronoun-
ced, and we repaired to the table
where we partook of a sumptuous re-
past, ''such as none save our lovely
southern girls could prepare. "
About l 80 the audience gathered
i'll, eager to hear the afternoon pro-
gramme. SThey were not disappoin-
ted. The same interest which had
been manifested in the morning show
ed itself in the afternoon. To say that
the entire programme was almost
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
EUREKA.

We had several cool nights last
week, which made cotton look sick.
Rev. j. r. Johnston held success
full meeting at Woolmarket last week.
Thos. Stevens, our mill man, made
a trip down the Gulf and Ship Island
last week, visiting friends and look
ing at the large sawmills on that
road
Quite a number from here atten-
ded the oratorical contest at Johns
Saturday.
Health is not very good. DR.. Cliff
ton Norman is being kept pretty busy
inst now. No young man in the
county is rising faster i'll his profess
sion than the young doctor. We will
mention the case of belmont Myers,
who broke his leg and dislocated his
ankle last spring. He was in very
critical condition, but by the skillful
assistance of DR.. Norman, he is now
able to walk real we'll.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

In compliance with section 3615 OF the
code, the undersigned register will at
the time and places hereinafter set
forth proceed to register all qualified
electors who are not now registered of
Rankin county, who shall present them
selves for registration. Visiting one day
as follows.
Shiloh Monday June 2nd.
Antioch Tuesday June 3rd.
Clear Creek Wednesday June 18th.
Cato Thursday June 5th.
Dry Greek Friday June 9th.
Steens Greek Saturday June TIN.
Mountain Greek Monday June 9th.
Cleary Tuesday June 10th.
Pearson Wednesday June 18th.
Holbrook school house, Thursday
June 18th.
Oak Dale Friday June 18th.
Fannin Monday June 10th.
Pisgah Tuesday June 18th.
Pelahatchie Thursday June 10Th
Brandon Monday June 23rd and there
after until the 4th day of July when the
books will be closed. The registration
is intended for electors who are not now
registered and those who have changed
their precincts and those who have be-
come OF age since the last registration.
w. G. Steen, Register.
Brandon, Miss, May 18th 1902.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
A RATTLEsNAKE SUPPER.

A. /. Dabney recently captured a
monster rattlesnake, which is on exhi-
bition at the leyee board Office. His
snakeship isnow undergoing ilattening
process, and when this is accomplished,
Mr.. Dabney will have it prepared and
will invite several ofhis friends to join
him in a snake supper. Two years ago
Mr.. Dabney gave quite an elaborate
supper to number OF friends at Luehr-
mann's in Memphis, the chief de.icacy
Of the supper being broiled rattlesnake,
which was pronounced 10 be happy
medium between frogs leg and spring,
chicken by those who had the nerve
p1rtake Of Clarksdals Register.
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Didn't Marry For Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
a sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for Jaundice, Bill
iousness, Malaria. Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Gentle
but effective. Only 25c at A. G. Thorn
ton, A. L. ID. Rhodes OF Pelahatchie, A.
.. Norman OF Cato, drug store.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
LIGHT.

Blackberries are ripe. Did you
know it?
Rain has been abundant III this sec
ton and crops are looking we'll.
Mrs. Lewis Myers, who has been
very sick recently, is much better.
Quarterly conference was held here
Saturday and Sunday. The presiding
elder failed to get here. Conference
was held by Rev. w. w. Morse.
Rev. P. D. Hardin was Light Wis
itOr last week.
Miss Ira Robinson is home from
East Mississippi. She graduated there
this year.
Rev. w. D. Bass has been engaged
to conduct the campmeeting in Octo-
Der.
Miss Eunice Myers is home from
Harrisville, where she has been teach
Ing music.
Prof. Ward has been in the COM
munity this week. The school associ-
alton congratulated themselves on Sc
curing him as their teacher for next
session of Shiloh High school.
The stock law goes into effect here
this week.
Some are very much rejoiced over it
Others very much opposed. Wheth-
er good or bad for us, it is something
that is here, and has come to stay.
Misses Eva and Julia Myers expect
to leave i'll a few days to visit relatives
in Meridian, New Orleans and other
points.
Remember the meeting of theLaura
Haygood Workers next Sunday.
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RANKIN COUNTY
NEWS NOTES.
Gathered By Our Special Corps Of CORES
pondents.

on the fifth Sunday, two services,
everybody cordially invited to come
out and hear him.
A crowd of young people enjoyed .
very pleasant day on Richland creek,
near Monterey last Saturday. They
report lots of nice fish, lemonade, ice
cream and bounteous dinner. Only
one misfortune happened to the crowd.
On account of spokcless buggy one
young man got to ride home by him.
self. Those present were, Misses Effie
and Bessie Walker, Webbie and Bette
Webb, Ira Maxey and Mary Taylor,
and Messrs. Wells, Lee and Clarence
Webb, ". D. Taylor, j. B. Murray,
Dr.. Bullock and Oscar Martin.
The ice cream supper Friday night
was success.
Miss Vinie Ross, who has been
teaching at Belzonia, the past six
months, is now with home folks for a
while.
Rev. G. E. WEIGH will preach here
on the third Sunday at p. m.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
FANNIN.
News a little scarce this week.

News little scarce this week.
General Green is giving most of our
farmer friends about all they can
stand up TO. Some say they will be
compelled to throw away part of their
crop, provided it continues raining
every few days.
Mrs. E. J. Sandcrson is spending
this week with her son, w. A.. San
derson and family.
Miss Dora Lee, after spending sew
eral days in the capital city, returned
home last Saturday.
Henry Moss, of Jackson, spent sew
eral days in and about Fannin last
week.
Brother Shepherd was on hand in
fine tune last Sunday, and put in good
time preaching too, and visiting h is
sheep. Some of his sheep, like some
of the Methodist flock, act moro like
goats than sheep. Goat eat tobacco
sometimes; sheep never.
Childrens' day exercises at the Bap-
fist church next Sunday. A cordial
invitation has been given by the
superintendent of their Sunday school,
DR.. Noble, to everybody to come and
take part in the good work. That is
right Let peace and harmony prevail
in spite of the devil and his chums.
A visit to Uncle Billie Moore's
few days ago was much enjoyed. He
is still ''happy on the way" though
quite feeble at times. His daughter,
Mrs. Matte Afford, is quite feeble al
so.
Floyd Afford is still a great suff-
erer. He seems, however, to be pa
tient under the Christening hand of
loving father. God bless the afflicted
brother and family.
Miss Leone Afford, who has been
in school in East Mississippi .Female
College for some time, came home last
Thursday, looking quite we'll.
Mrs. III. P. Lewis left our quiet
town TUESDAY morning for jackson
where she will spend few days with
her children.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05

1t was Pullman sleeper, and just
across from the bachelors berth was a
handsome little woman and her three
year old boy. EARLY in the morning
the two were laughing and playing to-
gether, and the good natured batchelor
smiled to himself as he arose to dress
Suddenly a little foot peeped out from
the curtains of the opposite berth and
with twinkle in his eye. the bachelor
grabbed the plump sstoe and began
"This little pig went to market; this
little That is my foot, SIR" said
the indignant voice of woman. The
silence that followed could be heard
above the roar Of the train. Vicks-
burg American.
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saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost IA
tai attack of whooDing cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. w. X. Hayland, Of
Armonk, N. Y, "but, when al other
remedies failed, we saved her life With
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used-this wonderful medicine
and to-day she is perfectly we'll" Deg
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
Dr. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infalliblc for Conghs
and Colds. SOC and $l.00 bottles guar
anteed by A. G. Thornton, A. J.. ID.
Rhodes of Pelahatchie, A. G. Norman of
Cato. Trial bottles free.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
Seven Years In Bed.

"Will wonders ever ceaseY' inquired
the friends of Mrs. l.. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debility,
but, "Three bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes "and
in three months felt like a new per-
son." Women suffering from,Headache
Backache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness,
Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy Spells
will find it priceless blessing. Try it.
Satisfaction is guaranteed. A. G. Thorn
ton. A. l.. ID. Rhodes of Pelahatchie, A.
G. Norman of Cato. Only soc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
PELAHATCHIE.

Health is very good in our little
village.
Mr.. Massengale had the misfortune
Of having three of his fingers cut
off at the mill the other day.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. vii.
son, fine boy.
Miss Mollie Oliver, who was thrown
from the hand car last Sunday and
badly hurt, is improving.
Mrs. L. M. Clarke has returned
home after a visit to relatives al
Flora.
Mrs. Smith, of Bolton, is visiting al
H. B. Phillips.
Little Misses Gayden and White, OF
Brandon, are visiting. relatives here.
Mrs. w. S. Crook, jr., will soon
leave for Lumberton to join her hus-
band, who has been there some time.
They will make that their future
home.
Pauline Summers visited Mrs.
Galaspy, at Hickory, last week.
Henry Waldrop, of D'Lo, was in
town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy, of Cato, are
the guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Wilson, this week.
Mrs. Minnie Wilson, of Brandon, is
visiting friends and relatives out here.
Mrs. Page, of Morton, visited her
Fparents north OF town last week.
The many friends of Mrs. Pierce
will be panied to learn of her death,
who, having been sick for some time,
passed quietly Eaway Friday night.
Will Phillips, of Yazoo City, visi-
ted home folks and other friends the
past week. He will now reside in
jackson
Miss Bertha Uelchey, of Morton, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Phillips.
The childrens' day that was held
here Sunday at the Methodist church,
was in every way q success, and our
pastor, Brother Hartman, preached an
excellent sermon at 80 in the after
noon. No service was held at night
on account of the pastors absence.
The negroes seem to think that
sack corn is s'scace' How about the
young men finding it SO plentiful as
to use it for ''couches'' on Saturday
evenings peaceful slumber.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05

Of Brandon, DR.. 9. Norman, Of Cato,
and DR.. G. G.. Shotts, of this place
were the judges. We wish to congrat-
ulate all the speakers for doing SO
we'll and most especially the two sue
cessful ones.
Childrens' day will oe observed here
next Sunday.
Messrs. T. J. Gates, Dr.. @. G..
Shots and E. Burnham went to Bran
don yesterday on business.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05

Thomas. Mr.. Curry came round to
secure the school here. He seems to
be very bright and deserving young
man, and his recommendations show
that he is fully competent to fill the
place, should he be elected.
Misses Lillian and Mary Spear, from
Mt. Carmel, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Terry Saturday night
and Sunday.
H. S. Garrett has accepted po-
sition as travelling salesmsan for the
firm of J. H. Crosby and Bro, Dan
vile, Va.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
PUCKETT.

The health of this community is
very good.
Marvin Burnham happened to the
misfortune last Thursday to get his leg
badly cut, while playing with an old
gin saw. He is doing we'll at pres
ent.
J. l.. Gates made business trip
to Mendenhall and D'Lo last Thurs
day.
DIR. A. J. Price was doing lot
of dental work here last week.
Cecil Chapman and wife visited
his father, W. P. Chapman, of Vir-
gil, Sunday.
NJ. E. Daniel left Sunday for
Johns. He expects to enter j. HI.
Burnham's show Monday, June 2.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
GALLILEE.

These items were intended for last
week, but were delayed.
Health is very good at present.
Plenty of rain.
Farmers are getting somewhat be-
hind ON account of so much rain.
Rev. w. H. Boone filled his regular
appointment here Saturday and Sun
day, with quite congregation.
G. A. Warren and wife, of Patrick,
visited here Saturday and Sunday.
Quite number of the young men
and young ladies, of Gum, and Daniel,
attended church here Sunday.
W G. Crook and family visited
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Long,
OF Andrew, Saturday and Sunday.
D. G. Crook made a BUSINESS trip to
Magee this week.
DIR. Warren and son, Bob, went to
Mendenhall this week on business.
R. L. Prime was in our community
Sunday on business.
Listen for the wedding bells
W. E. Thompson, of Patrick, and
Miss Belle Gill, of Johns, attended
church here Sunday.
John Terry, of Gum, called here
Sunday.
Misses Emma and Alice Everett and
Amanda Cook, accompanied by Tom
Everett, Wade Shaws and Robt. War
rem, were the guests Of Miss Beaulah
Warren Sunday afternoon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
JOHNS.

Fine weather for oat cutting.
Health is not very good.
Crops are still looking fine.
w. @. Anderson and family made
a business trip to Braxton Tuesday.
Miss Rosa Donnell made trip to
D'Lo Monday.
Walter Gill went to D'Lo today on
business.
Mrs. Walter Gill who has been Wis
iting her mother, returned home few
days ago.
The contest speaking was quite a
success at this place Saturday. Sowell
Pope received the first Ehonor and D..
G. Harper the second. Editor May,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yoursell
and family witha bottle of Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and
If procured now may save you trip to
town in the night or in your busiest
season. tits everywhere admitted to be
the most successful medicine in use for
bowel complaints, both for children and
adults. No family can afford to be with
out it. For sale by A. G. Thornton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
.ultless would hardly be putting

faultless would hardly be putting it
too strong.
Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Terry de-
serve great deal of credit for hay
ing spent SO much time and pains in
preparing for this day, for truly it
was grand success. May God own
their labors, and may the children
live to bless them for this nobel work.
ONE OF THE AUDIENCE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
DANIEL.

The health of this community is
very good.
The farmers are hustling around
now to get through with their work.
Had fine and much needed rain
here Sunday evening.
Rev. L s.. Terry filled his regular
appointment here Saturday and Sun
day.
We will have singing school
taught here this summer, beginning
in July.
Several of the young men of CALI
lee attended church here Sunday.
Hardy Baldwin and Willie Boone
were the guests OF w. J. Everett
Sunday evening.
Prof. Dan Kennedy, Of Pickett,
attended church here Sunday.
Misses Lillian and Virdue Wallace,
of Pickett, attended church here Sum
day.
]. B. Hughes and Anse. Barber, Of
Raleigh, passed through this commun-
ity Sunday on their way home.
John Terry made a business trip to
Raleigh Saturday.
John @. Purvis made business trip
to Magee last week.
Mrs. Mary Wallace, Of Pickett, i
visiting relatives in this community
this week.
Eddie Warren, Of Gallilee, was il
our community last Sunday.
Alonzo Dukes, Of Cum attended
church here Sunday.
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BROWNSVILLE.

Blackberry season is almost here.
Rich, poor and all alike can then
feast sumptuously.
Mrs. Kline and Miss Harper are
still confined to their beds. We hope
soon to see them fully recovered.
r. L. Sproles, a former teacher
here, came from Clinton last Friday,
and spent several days visiting friends
in this community. Mr.. Sproles has
just received a diploma at Mississippi
College, Clinton, and is now consid-
cred one of the noblest and deepest
young men we have, for his years
have been spent in study and not in
pleasure, therefore he is now ready
ito be up and doing with heart for
any fate. !" He has just recently been
elected principal of the Braxton school,
and we can assure the people they
have been exceedingly fortunate in
securing the services of such worthy
young man.
Mrs. w. A. Terry left Tuesday for
Jackson to spend several days visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Thomas visited
Jackson last Wednesday.
Miss Louvesta Bullock left Sunday
Afternoon for Brandon to spend short
while with her cousin, Virginia Bull
lock.
On last Sunday Childrens' day was
celebrated at the Methodist church.
A very large crowd assembled and
enjoyed the exercises, and all SEEM
ed to be delighted with the day,
for the sweet little children that so
nicely and sweetly took part i'll the
exercises, deserve greater Iraise than
can be given them here. Among
those who recited were Mamie and
DOME Corley, Lucille Bullock, Clara
Matthews, Mary Lou and Willie Sue
Kinds, Stella, Halle and Jesse Har-
per, and Clifton and Oscar Bullock,
Virgie, Allen, Johnnie Kinds and
Fletcher Harper. Each one did their
parts beautifully. Special mention
should be given Jesse Harper and Will
lie Sue Kinds, for the effective way
in which they recited. A stiffness as
quiet and calm as death seemed to pre-
vail over the entire audience as their
innocent little voices were waited over
the house by gentle zephyrs breeze
into the hearts of many a listening
ear. Such scenes cannot fail to cause
a thrill of pleasure in the hearts of
those who witness them.
Quite crowd from Braxton and
Brandon came out Sunday to attend
Childrens' Day.
J. l. Covington has resigned his
position as teacher here for another
year. and has applied for the Star
school. If he is elected the people
may consider themselves at perfect
ease, for their gain would be our loss.
He left for Jackson Sunday afternoon,
to stand the college examinations.
Mrs. Waddell left for Brandon Sun
day to spend few days with rela-
tives.
G. r. Cook, with Walter Curry, a
student from Haperville, spent Mon
day night at the home of W. d.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05

My little son had an attack of whoop-
ing cough and was threatened with
pneumonia; but for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy we would have had a
serious time OF it. 1t also saved him
from several severe attacks OF Group. -
II. j. STRIcKFADEN, editor World Herald,
Fair Haven, Wash. For sale by A.. G.
Thornton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-05
STAR.

w. D. Thomas, of Townsville, was
in town Monday.
T. L. Ross, of Huntsville, spent
Friday night and Saturday with rel
atives here enroute to Raymond to
visit his brother.
H. D. Morgan and wife visited rel
atives at Cato Saturday and Sunday.
Work has begun on W. P. Murray's
new store house.
The new depot is, nearing compile
tion, which adds much to tho appear
ance of our town.
The steam shovel, which has been
here the past six weeks or more, will
leave in few days.
Rey. J. I. Finley will preach here