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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26
Jnka on Hotel Keeper.

Senator Quay tells story Of an
experience at a country hotel near
Pittsburg. Hanging on the wall in
the parlor was an inscription lei on
parle Francois" The senator noticed
the inscription, and turning to the
proprietor, said: DO you speak
French" NO" replied the proprie-
tor, Omitted States will do for me"
well, then" said Quay. why do
you have that notice on the wall-that
means French is spoken here. !"
well, I'll be blamed IL young chap
didn't sell that to me for a motto
God bless our home!" answered the
astonished hotel keeper.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26
Mental Effects of Diets In London.

Mental Effects of Diets I'm London.
An exclusively pork diet tends infalli-
bly, to pessimism. Beef, If persevered in
for months. makes man strong, ener-
getie and audacious. A mutton diet,
continued in for any length of time,
tends to melancholia, while veal-eaters
gradually lose energy and gayety. The
zee use of eggs and milk tend to make
women healthy and vivacious. Butter.
used in excess, renders it's users phelm-
attic and lazy. Apples are excellent for
brain-w workers, and everybody who has
much intellectual work to do should eat
them. freely. Potatoes, on the contra
~. render one dull, idvidious and lazy.
when eaten constantly and in excess.
To preserve the memory, even to an adj
vanced age. nothing is better than mus
ard.-Pearson's Weekly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26


Some CONSERVATION has been aroused
in the navy department by an appar.
ent determination on the part of Sec.
rotary Moody to run the place with
some regard to economy Some days
ago an appeal was made to him for
more clerks, 1t being declared that
only by the most diligent industry
could the work be kept uA with the
present force. Mr.. Moody astounded
the applicant for more help by saying
that the condition described was ex-
actly as 1t should be. The clerks, he
said, had easy hours and should en-
ploy every moment of their time in
the department In doing government
work. AS they were able to keep the
business up TO date, even with diff
Guilty, this was what was required OF
them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

him ten thousand dollars, and he
came and asked me. and / just
couldn't stand that factory any long
er, and now I've got to go on with
1t, for yesterday I quit. And you
know, Dick, never said / didn't like
him as well-as l do YOU"
Il should think you'd like him ten
thousand times as WELL
You needn't talk that way, Dick"
We'll. then, ten thousand dollars Is
no princely fortune. might make
that much eventually. with a single
story"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Nine times out of a possible ten a
proud spirit in woman Is mistaken for
a sour disposition.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26
Two Great Facts.

She-How many men owe their sue
cess in life to their wives?
Eyes. And how many more men owe
their wives TO their success in life
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26
Fore,rn Tour for Gov. Wood.

Governor General Leonard Wood.
after the evacuation of Cuba. will be
granted long leave of absence. which
he is to spend abroad with his fam
lily.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

The man who has an unusually bright
young son Is not apt to dispute the doc
trine OF heredity.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Marriage is often a failure because
neither of the interested parties has
sense enough to take IN occasional va
cation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Atheists and infidels waste time talk
ing to a mother who gazes with tear
wet eyes at baby's empty shoe.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Most men wish their wives wouldn't
tell them everythirg-so often.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26
THE TORTURE OF PILES

relieved promptly, and permanently cured
by Coles Carbolisalve. Guarantee goes
with each box. Get the genuine. At drug
gists, 25c and SOC.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Water will not extinguish the spark
Of love--and II takes something
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Hairs Catsrrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, rs cents
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Gods presence makes the great
church.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

The house
ills reported
ee. BY far
re was that
ruptcy law.
BUS effort TO
10, but were
7 to 1877. The
" in fifteen
which, II Is
The most
ne to define
prene court
|irie vs.. the
+ company.
FOR refusing
y also are
property on
statements.
mt transfer
cen granted
bankruptcy
nth, having
bf the court
al questions
An evening
consideration
Indian com.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

Subtle temptations need swift re-
sistance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

n isthmian
ely assured,
than II ever
erday, by a
the Spoon
,urn Nicar'
the subsd-
two amend
been adopt.
to
If the canal
n the issu.
r cent gold
h which to
was passed
everal days
;. which, in
sident shall
he can OBJ
mama Canal
.herwise. he
cute, would
majority Of
quite was
sirnble
Nicarsg qua
left open %
nd that the
the house
amendment
as amend
late yester-
president
the govern
her a clear
he Panama
and con.
Itisfed that
d. he shall
Is and con-
in his opin-
obtained, he
an isthnian
tie.
that a COM
oy
the work
for all the
IS that gold
900 bearing
e issued TO
o construct
eek's debate
.ent bill IN
, a remark
speech b..
OF
fairs. He
RS and was >
TIN sides Of
,eech was .
Icy pursued
he ranking
lie commit
,tion of the
yielded the
IN hour AMI
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

crest IN the
rs the time
senate ap-
'ck the vot-
the pending
,egin and a
alter Is ex-
Yesterday
ly it's entire
Of the ques-
were deliv-
sconsin and
'cacy Of The
.tus Of Ala
'tion Of the
ltI VI AhiJ-
support q
Tr. Jones Of
lngs toward
I Is new 10
d by any Of
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

end Of the
was signal
speech by
,e, the lead
, advantage
ing general
appropriation
l Of an hour
lie Republic
eep it's plat
Gu
he necessity
Nebl also
rowing Miss
department
policy and
the promo
II.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-26

'ssion Of the
subject was
eches Were
ms Of CALI
Hampshire,
gan OF Ala
adoption Of
It Mr.. Gal
Il argument
route, and
3 convinced
tie was the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04

that he doesn't hunt O'possums close
by.
Miss Gussie Ammons, of Harris.
vile, spent Sunday with home folks
returning Monday morning.
Miss Gussie Mangumn, of jackson,
after spending several days with home
folks near Braxton, returnd Sunday
evening.
Leonard Burnett and Miss Gertrude
Cox, of Braxton, were married last
wednesday night. We wish for them
long and happy life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04

for bridg $13.75.
G. D. Franklin, 2 days inspectiI
bridges. $500.
Brandon News, 1000 enevolepes
perintendent So. so.
j. B. Lowther / day inspecti|
bridges, $500.
@. o. Rouse, nails for road ga.
D. FL. Brown, Justice of peace
Beat 2, ON account of his feol
health, rendered in writing his n
ignat'on of said office, the board
motion, accepted the same.
Orered by the board that the V. d
M. r. R. Co. be required to mai
at once, suitable crossing for pub
travel where the public road =
crosses said railroad at or near the
mile post on said railroad east of d
town of Pelahatche.
On petition of Jas. A. Butler Il
east half of the northwest quarter al
west half of northeast quarter sectiI
9, township 8, range 2, east, now ow.
ed by him was attached to the I'd
stock law district granted at forn|
meeting on petition of W. B. Price
al, ordered to take effect mont
from date.
AUDITING COMMITTEES REPOH
TO the Honorable Board of Supd
vlsors. We your committee appoint
to examine the county auditors bod
Tor the year 1902 beg to report IL
we have performed that duty, al
ind that said books have been q
Tectly kept and posted.
We recommend that G.. W. Whitd
county auditor be allowed the sum
Ssoo Tor services as county auditor /.
the year 1902.
J. F: JORDAN,
J. T. BAKER,
G. d. FRANKLIN. 4
Commitk
Ordered that the accounts of n
Franklin, J. IP. and constable for
Ill case of Investigation of the de-
OF J. Clark, be continued for furtE
investigation.
Ordered that the following accoul
be allowed;
Waddell and May, supplies SEQ
w. W. Robson, J. P. Bal
statutory allowance, 1902, Sc. IS.
W. W. Robson, costs in Hank /
McLaurin cases, SIS. so.
Q. RI Cook, salary Oct. and M
500.
Ordered that til Q application of II
tees township 8, range 8, for 5
be paid to Miss Sam Barnes for tej
Ing Ct Johns school house, be
tinn3d.
After allowing the usual fees
omcers and members the boar
Jou1ned Wednesday at noon tin
MO9day in january.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
Our Clothing Department,

is the largest in Jackson; we have nov
IN stock more than thirty thousand dol
lars worth Of high grade clothing, the
kind that gives satisfaction. We guar
antee to save you from two to five dol.
lars on each suit you buy.
Mems Suits from SIS to $50 with
all the between prices. For instance
we show over three hundred suits al
$40, many Of them are suits that sell
in other stores for SID and SIS.
Mems Overcoats from SIS to $40
with all the prices between.
Boys Suits from ST to $40, the boys
Suit you buy Of US for S. or $3.50 IS
about the same other stores charge
for. You are invited to investigate
our assertions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Concluded from first page.
J. F Jordan, 1 day inspecting
bridges. $500.
A. Jones, lumber and repairs So. 90.
L. Williams lumber and repairs to
bridge $1,000.
1. II. Howard lumber and repairs
to bridge $25. 90.
Pelahatchie Lumber Co.. lumber
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
COUNTY NEWS,
LYNWOOD.

A good number of people from this
place went to Concord yesterday to
witness the ordination of Ain
Patrick to the office of deacon. Bro.
John Mize opened the services with
reading the scriptures on the quail
ifications of deacon and prayer. Bro.
Chapman preached the ordination ser
mon, he spoke and admonished the
him, as one divinely inspired. OF a
truth Bro Chapman breaches and
teaches as one with authority. Bro.
Culpepper offered the concluding
prayer and presented the Bible after
the laying on of hands by Brethren
Chapman and Culpepper.
Concord church is dressed out in a
new coat of paint, and has a splen-
did organist and fine choir, with one
Of the most faithful little Sunday
schools in the county.
The Sunday school at this place is
still on boom. We have one new
scholar, Ras Ross, of Virgil. He is a
very quite and attentive pupil, and we
hope to have him as regular atten-
dant until next Summer any way,
when the attraction will have gone
west in the direction of Steen IS Greek.
William Knight has gone to Natchez
on business, he expects to move there
in the near future
Mrs. Sallie Ross who has been sick
long time, is convalescent.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Wal
tiers a girl baby.
NEW. HOPE.
Health very good
Mrs. Joe Hunter is still sick.
We have fine school here. Miss
Kate May teacher
Mrs. Alb Walters is visiting her son
Hays Walters.
Misses Bessie and Minnie Walters
are in school here and are boarding
with their sister Mrs. A. J. Franklin.
Mr.. Boyd and Miss Ollie Walters
have gone to Louisiana to visit
friends and relatives in Lincoln and
Franklin Parishes.
Molases making is over and 'possum
hunters are heard no more.
J.B. Walters will leave shortly and
go to Baskin, La. We rerget to see
him leave.
Lewis Myers is building on his new
track Of land and will move in the
near future.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
LIGHT.
Christmas will soon be here.

Christmas will soon be here.
The weather is somewhat
changeable.
Miss Lizzie Myers visited at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Sat-
urday and Sunday.
We would say listen for the we'd
ding bells, but as it has appeared so
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
PUCKETT.

Milt Walters, who has been sick 80
long with rheumatism is improving.
Rev. ". H. Boone is able to be up
again.
News has reached here from May
ton that Joe Winston's wife died 3
few days, pgo.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04

Harvey Wallace and family have
moved to Magee where they will max g
their future home, this community
will miss Mr.. Wallace: he is a good
man and good neighbor.
Davis Franklin, our present super
visor has moved to Magee where he
will make his future home. The COM
munity and church will miss Mn
Franklin for he is a good man.
Mute Nash, of Cato, was caller
here lastweek. He is one of our prom
inent candidates for supervisor, in
beat 5.
w. Fl. McLain made business
trip to Brandon last week.
Lee OVERLY is very sick with pnen-
monia.
P. P. Polk and G. W. Polk made a
business trip to Magee last week.
Grover Mize of Joe, was a visitor
here last Sunday.
will ask Bible question for
Virgil to answer. Who was it that
commanded the Sun to stand still and
how long?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04

SO many times in the Light news we
Will leave it out this time, but
still listen you may hear them about
Christmas.
Messors. w M. Rhodes and W. G..
Mobiles visited at the home of HI. L.
Myers Sunday afternoon. \
We had service here Thanksgiving
by our pastor.
Miss Jennie Wimberly, of Edwards
was called to this place last Sunday
on account of the death of her niece
Miss Ola Kendall.
Mrs. Cox and Griffin who have
been visiting their sister Mrs.
Thames have returned home.
"Hurrah for Alex and Tee Pee. -
We are sorry to say that Messrs.
Bling Myers and Wellington Crook
are on the sick list.
We are sorry to say that our friend
Charlie Tanner has left us.
Our pastor Rev. W. w. Morse will
preach his last sermon next Sunday
before he leaves for conference.
On Tuesday night last a crowd of
young people went to the League in a
wagon; while going the sparks flew
SO until the driver stopped at the first
mud hole to get some water to keep
from setting the woods afire. "hope
they will not do SO any moro espe-
cially while going to the League
The young people are looking for
ward to a delightful time Christmas
Guess the boys will be pleased as
some more girls will come.
We are glad to say that MIS-. Carter
who has been quite i'll is better
CLEARY.
Nothing of interest to write; times
dull.
Mr.. Boyd, with his son and son-in-
law and their families all came into
our neighborhood last week from
Winston col unity Miss, and yet we
have room for more good white far
mers.
At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. ad Mrs. VIM. Scarborough Fl. A.
French and Miss Maggie were married
on the ~, by Rev. E. B. Steen. All
wish them long and happy life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
w EEDS

Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes i'm
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption SO
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
BRAXION.


The health of this community is
very good
Miss Clara Magee, our popular
young music teacher, spent Saturday
and Sunday at Clinton.
/. P. Tombstone, of Millsaps
was Braxton visitor Sunday.
The B. g. I. boys say that it is get
ting SO cold that it takes two stoves
for one room.
George Shivers, Of Mendenhall,
was Braxton visitor Sunday.
Webb Williams says that it isn't
because the bushes are not thick
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04

We will send you
a little of the Emul
sion free.
Be sure that this picture in
the form of a label is OIL the
wrapper of every bottle Of
Emulsion you buy.
SCOTT & BOVINE
Chemists,
400 Pearl ST., N.
soc. and ST: all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
MODERN FABLES.
b. GEORGE ABE
The Modern Fable. of Rugged Hiram. and Hi
ram. Giddy Wife.
tcepyri,h,, 1907, by Robert toward Rus..lI)

Once there was staid business Man
who was hooked up with a noup-1s spend
er. 1t was often remarked ina, hiraTn s
Wife seemed 10 take it for granted that
Treasury Notes grow on Trees. She wore
Ih,.,e long. iozcnge-shx2ed Kings that
blind the Spectator. and she had a diff
ferent Suaburst TOR every Day in the
Week and q Diamond Tarara that made
the other Women sizzle with Envy. She
wore a trailing Worth Gown that kept
coming into the Room long after she hao
entered.
Now anG then she would give a Party.
az which $50 worth of Spinach would be
hung on the Chandeliers. The highest
priced Caterer IN Town would deal out
the sparkling Conversation Water as il
Brut and Buttcrmilk cost about the same
Snc was, in very fSuoth, among the high
est Of the Rollers, but Hiram stood for the
Bills with nary o. Wh:ulrer He was
proud to Ioe the Husband OF the Lady hi
6osh of the Local Knickercockers.
lie never pranced into the Ring himself
for Fear that he might interfere or
throw 4 Shoe, but he cat back in Section
a and rooted for the Missus. Every tins
she was awarded a Eiuo Ribbon for
another Social Triumph. he was pleased
beyond compare
Hiram was n Child of Nature. and he
never had been able to outgrow his
B!rthnight Even when he was attired
I'm his slS5 Evening Clothes, one could tell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
N NV Z w Norfo|k;1SsNester11

NOVEMBER "a, 1901.
FAVE RICHMOND DAILY).

NOVEMBER "a, 1901
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILD. BYRD
STREET STATION.
300 A. M.-HORFOLkz LIMITED. Ar
rive at Norfolk 11:2o A NJ. Stops only
9:O5 A. M.-THE CHICAGO EXPRESS,
For Lynchburg. Roanoke, Columbus and
Chicago. Buffet Parlor Car Petersburg
to Roanoke. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke
to Columbus; also for Bristol, Knoxville
and Chattanooga Pullman Sleeper Roam
okc to Knoxville
3:OOaP M.-OCEAN-SHORE LIMITED.
Arrive Norfolk $40 P. NJ. Sto7s only at
Petersburg. Waverly and Suffolk. Con-
meets at Norfolk with steamers to Ros-
ton. Providence. New York, Baltimore
and Washington.
1928 P. M.-For Suffolk. Norfolk and
intermediate stations. Arrives at Nor
folk at 1O:4o P NJ.
0:1O P M.-For Lynchburg and Roam
eke: Connects at LynchburE with
Pullman sleepers Lynetbq5g to Memphis
servation Car Radfcrd to Alfalfa, Ala.
Lynchburg Berths ready for occupancy
at $50 ?. NJ. Also. Pullman Sleeper Pc
tersburs and Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the West daily at 80 A. NJ and
1856 P. NJ: from Norfolk and the East at
ITO A. NJ; II: 40 A NJ and $50 P. M.
Office-No. S3S Main Street.
JNO. E. WAGNER,
City Pass and Ticket ACT.
c. H. BOSLEY. Dis. Pass. Agt.
W. B. BEVTLL. Gen. Pass. Agt-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
YORK RIVER LINE, WEST Va 'So,sr.
THE FAvoEITE ROUTE NORTH

THE FAvOEITE ROUTE NORTH
LEAVE RICHMOND.
4:3O :. NJ, No. 49, Baltimore Limited
daily, except Sundays, for West Point
connecting at West Point with steamers
for Baltimore and York 4..vcr landings
except Yorktown, Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays.
2:15 P. NJ, No. 10, Mondays, Wednes-
| days and Fridays, local express for West
Point and intermediate stations. Connects
with stage at Lester Manor for Walker
ton and Tappahannock.
600 A. NJ, No. -, local mixed, leaves
daily. except Sunday. COR West Point { NJ.
intermediate stations, connecting with
stage at Lester Manor for Walkerton and
Taprnhannnek.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
0:12 A. NJ, daily from West Point, with
connection from Baltimore. Wednesdays.
Fridays and Sundays.
1915 A NJ, No. 0, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
West Point and intermediate stations
Steamers leave West Point Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays at $50 P. NJ,
arriving Baltimore $40 A. NJ.
Steamers call at Almonds, Claybank
and Gloucester Point.
c. W. WESTBuRY.
District Passenger Agent.
$40 E. Main Street. Richmond. Va.
8. H HARHWICK,
General Passenger Aren't
F. s. CANNON.
Third President and General Man
ager, Washington D. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
he MUST STAND
TRIAL FOR MURDER
Thomas TempIeton Discharged by a
Magistrate.
SENT ON TO THE GRAND JURY
Bristol Railways aud Electric Properties Pass
Into Nsw nands-The smallpox Situa.
lion in the Vicinity OF Ablng-
don is Grave.
SENT ON TO THE GRAND JURY
Especial Dispatch to Tho Tiues.>


BRISTOL, VA, Jan. l1.-Thomas Tenn
Court a lew days ago for the Killing OF
kopert Moore on December 24th, and VINO
was acquitted Of the charge Of murder,
will not be permitted TO escape trial by a
jury. He has since been indicted by a
special grand jury, ana his case viii come
UP for trial later in the County Court at
Abingdon
THE SMALLPOX.
The smallpox situation at Lime Hill,
near Bristol. has become alarming. There
have developed about so cases, and the
disease is now thoroughly epidemic In that
community. One case has developed
near Benhams, and another case is re-.
ported near Abingdon. The AFFLICTED per-
son is said to be an Abingdon man, a
son of Judge McBrown, postmaster there.
The supervisors OF Washington county
and the County Health Board held a
meeting yesterday. and have taken the
smallpox situation in charge. with the
hope of keeping the contagion confined
to it's present limits.
INTO NEW HANDS.
The Bristol Belt Line Railway the
properties Of the Bristol Light and Pow
er Company, and those of the Bristol Gas
and Electric Company, all passed into
new hands this week. The company, re-
Gently organized. has Mr.. Benjamin L
Dulaney. of Bristol. as its president. Ma.
ior ]. ]. Gordon, Of Washing ton; Mr.. r.
II. Chapman, Of New York: Colonel E. J.
Sanford and others are interested.
The new manager is Mr.. W. B. Emmert,
who is also general passenger agent Of
the Virginia and Southwestern Railway,
with headquarters here. The combined
properties are very valuable.