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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
CATO.

We had a good rain last Friday,
which was being very badly needed
Our crops have taken on new life. We
have the best prospects for a corn crop
for years. If the season continues we
wont have much corn to buy another
year. Cotton is small and late but
doing we'll. The crop has been Guilt
waited the best this yelr that we ever
had them.
|. Mrs. j. E. Norman has. returned
home after few weeks visit to her
sons DR.. A. G. and J. f. Norman.
Little Matte Harris is having
fever.
Among the visitors to Florence
were Mrs. j. B. Tucker, and children
and Miss Vera Harris, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. S. Tucker Mr.. and Mrs. S. D.
Berry.
". J. Shots is suffering a whole
lot with carbuncles, preventing him
from canvassing as much as he des-
Tres.
Our community has decided to meet
the candidates speaking ON the 18th,
with basket dinner. Every in.
vited with a basket. We are antici
pating a good time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
A CARD.

To whom it may concern: In pass
ing through the town of Brandon on
June II, found that it was being cir
culated in the county that J. I. Gov
ington, who is candidate for county
superintendent of education had not
paid his tax for some years and there
by was disqualified to hold said office.
This is to certify that Mr.. Covington
called on me this morning, June the
30, and OH being notified of the ru-
NOR. drew from his pocket tax re-
ceipts for the years of 1891 and 1892,
signed by W. S. Crook, the present
sehriff. l write this not to give Mr.
Covington any advertising over his
opponents, but as matter of justice
to him and would willingly do the
same for any gentleman in the race.
W. P. CHAPMAN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

came home Saturday from their school
to remain while with their parents.
Mrs. Minnie May, of Meridian
came home Thursday to spend month
with friends and relatives.
The singing at Rev. w. w. Morse s
Sunday evening was very much en-
joyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. l.. Myers from
Rankin attended church at this place
Sunday.
Several of this place attended the
Oratorical Contest at Florence, the
fourth, and report a fine time.
Misses Ollie and Eula Clowan, are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. ID. L. Myers,
this week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

A year ago certain large planter
OF Iowndes county went into Columb-
US and secured the services of a Holt
ness preacher to come to his place and
pray for rain to end the long and dis
astrous drouth. The preacher went,
and during the course of the prayer
the clouds began to gather. Before
night there was a gully washer, -
and the farmer and his neighbors
were thoroughly convinced of the
efficacy of prayer. Several days ago
his crop again looked as if the dry
weather was going to ruin them, and
again he sought the man of prayer.
He responded and the rains descended
in abundance. And now there is
nothing that can shake the faith of
that farmer and his friends -Vicks-
burg Post.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
STAR.
Health is very good.

Health is very good.
Recent rains have brought the crops
out much throughout this section.
Quite crowd of our people went
to Florence the 4th and bring
glowing accounts of the royal enter
tainment accorded them.
Prof. J. r. East was a visitor Sat-
urday, returning to Jackson Sunday
night to be ready for work Monday
morning.
S. P. Morris has just returned from
the state university where he has
spent several weeks. He reports a
pleasant visit, tells of meeting SO
many teachers of state and national
fame, especially the ladies!
Rev. and Mrs. WEIGH of Clinton,
were visitors Tuesday enroute to the
Baptist state convention, held Eat
Yazoo City.
Rev. S. Morris is attending the con-
vention at Yazoo City this week.
Miss Laird, of Meridian, is visiting
Mrs. Didlake for while.
Star High school will give a picnic
July 3d. An elaborate program, con-
sisting Of speeches, dinner, music,
! etc. lis being arranged. Everybody is
cordially invited. Come, bring your
"bost girls, baskets and boxes.
1t is to be hoped that the public
speaking by the candidates, can be
had here the 23rd rather than the 81.
This can be done by changing the dates
with CIeaIy and Star.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

campain. From all parts comes re-
ports of Va1daman' decline, and the
signs point to him as the one to bring
up the rear in the race Even the
Vardaman papers have let up on the
wild claims they have been making
about that gentleman strength. Mr..
Noel has made some gains lately, but
he has never developed any very great
amount of strength. Judge Critz,
who has been the leading candidate
all the way through, continues to lead.
Report of his growing strength are
being heralded from all parts of the
state. and it is no wild claim to say
he will be nominted in the first pri-
mary. Gloster Record.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
COUNTY NEWS NOTES.
BROWNSVILLE.
Sc prevailing in this
Hot weather is the cry now

Hot weather is the cry now.
A very nice rain fell last Friday,
which was much needed by the crops.
Miss Laura Martin, of Florence,
is visiting her aunt Mrs. Gayden this
week.
Miss Lille Thomas, of Jackson,
and Mrs. J. M. Bullock of Brandon,
visited relatives at this place Saturday
and Sunday.
Quite number of our young peo-
pie attended the picnic at Florence,
last Saturday. All report pleasant
time.
Mrs. A. E. Waddell, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Annie
Thomas, in Perkins, Okla, returned
home last Thursday, much to the de-
light of ller many friends Mrs. Wad-
dell returned a few days earlier than
she had expected, having had her
watch stolen in Memphis, which OF
course spoiled the pleasure of her trip.
Misses Ruth Haddon, and Millin,
of Harperville, are the guests of Mrs.
W. D. Thomas, this week.
Remember Saturday, July 18th, is
the day for clearing off the grave yard.
Let every one who is interested come
prepared to do big days work.
As yet we have had no application
for the school, we would be glad tc
hear from some worthy teacher.
Childrens Day was observed at the
Methodist church Sunday morning.
The program consisted in reading from
the children, and songs and last but
least, Mr.. Covington gave short talk
which he explained the cause fol
which the collection is to be used
The program was rather short, hav
ing had only two weeks in which tc
prepare for it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
WHITES.

To the Editor: The failure of the
news from Whites has been on ac
count of your correspondent visiting
a sick relative away from home, Greer
Barlow, of CANA, a member of the
Baptist church. Mr.. Barlow departed
this life on the 3rd inst, at half past
10 o'clock; his arms were folded, bis
eyes were closed asleep in Jesus tc
await the resurrection, then to appear
at the right hand of God, then it will
be said, center into the joys of the
Lord, thou hast been faithful over 6
few things, | will make thee ruler
over many things - He leaves low
ing wife, christian mother and nine
children; the oldest one is q young
man of age, the youngest one girl Of
three years old. The mother ant
children have the sympathy of theil
many friends in their bereavement
Mr.. Barlow was buried at Clear
Branch cemetery on the 4th inst; fun
eral services were conducted by Rev
O'Briant, of Florence.
The general health of this commun
ity is not good; the complaint is ty
phoid fever and fiux
The good showers of rain last week
are making cotton and corn look lively
Mr.. Webb and sister, Miss Molli'
Webb, have been selected to teach ou
school.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF
Mr.. D. r. MYERS.

Where, as the supreme ruler of the
universe has in his infinite wisdom
removed from among us our worthy
and esteemed fellow laborer, our be-
loved brother D. 7. Myers, and where
as brother Myers has long been init
mately connected with the Sund ay
school and has ever been faithful in
the discharge of his duties to the same,
it is eminently fitting that we record
our appreciation of him.
Therefore be it resolved first that
the wisdom, ability and devotion which
he exercised in the Sunday school by
service, contributed and counsel, be
held in grateful remembrance. Sec
ond, that the sudden removal of such
a life from our midst leave s vacancy
and a shadow that will be deeply re-
allied by every member and friend Of
the Sunday school, and will be a Sc
rious loss to the community.
Third, that with deepest sympathy
for the bereaved family and relatives,
wes express the hope that even so great
loss to US all may be our ruled for
good by him who doeth all things
we'll.
Fourth, that copy of these reso-
buttons be given to the family of the
deceased copy sent to the New Or
leans Chris stain Advocate, and one to
the Brandon News for publication,
OSCAR KNIGHT,
VADA MARTIN,
ELLA RHODES.
Committee for Shiloh Sunday School
Light, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

Some correspondents have very
strange ideas about what newspaper
will publish free. Not long since one
sent in his letter, as matter of news,
the announcement of a couple of is
neighbors as candidates for district
offices. But he had been badly out.
classed by another this week, who
wrote three pages containing nothing
but a puff of the cheapness of goods
sold by one of his neigbbors at coun-
try store. --Iuka Vidette.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
ANDREW CHAPEL.

Willie the farmers Of this commun
ity are we'll up with thier work, rain
is badly needed.
Mrs. j. A. Cox, Miss /. B. Parker
and Johnnie Lee were the guests of
the family of w. T. Carver Sunday
last.
Preaching on the second Sunday
instead of the fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs Fl. T. Comfort visited
Fannin community last week.
Little Ola Garrett is .uot on visit
to Mrs. Matte Montague this week.
T. A. Garrett is somewhat i'm
proved.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
VOTE FOR INTELLIGENT MEN.

Mr.. Editor: 1t will only be short
time now before the election, and
it behooves every good citizen to vote
for men who are competent to fill
the various offices. Let our people
acquaint themselves with the edu-
cational qualifications of the various
candidates before they vote Vote
for intelligent men, men who you will
not be ashamed Of as your officers.
Especially is this true of supervisors.
We have plenty good men, and men Of
education, let's elect them by all
means. VOTER.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

be with us dur 'ng the meeting, and
we feel sure that we can have good
meeting. All are invited to attend
Miss Ionic Miley, who has been in
school at B. M It. G., returned home
last week.
Arthur Donnell, of Johns, was here
Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
CASToRTA.
Bears the 1n1ha Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ss &>Hzzzx
FOR SALE.

One house and lot near depot, in
section 15 one house and lot in Bran
don, known as school building, Sec
tion 10; one blacksmith shop and lot
southeast corner public square, in Sec
tion 10. Apply to W. E. Craig for
prices and terms.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

The gubernatorial contest is not
creating as much enthusiasm as it did
fewgweeks back. Tile conservative
element seems to be III full sway.
The people, after mature thought are
dropping the wild ideas that seemed
to run rampant at the opening of the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

From my plantation on Pearl river,
5 miles north of Fannin, Miss, one
full blood Deavon Bull, 21-2 years
old, one brown milch COW, and several
yeaIlings. All marked swallow fork
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
MRS. ISABELLA P. DARNALL.

March 10, 1850-June %, 1908.
A sanity woman has passed from
labor into lest A sweet wife's voice
is forever silent here. A lovely
mother s footsteps are no longer heard
in the home she frightened for thirty
five long, happy years. Her life was
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09

and under staple. in each ear. The
cow is branded D. K. on left or right
hip. Any information leading to their
recovery will be duly rewarded.
d. B. MCGEE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
CLEARY.

Health generally good
Weather dry and hot and old corn
needing rain badly.
VIM. Renno sold % loads of water
melons that brought 60 some odd
dollars in the Jackson market last
week, and has as many if not more
ready for market this week.
G. O. Robinson and E. G. Davis
were mingling with the voters last
week.
Frank Hester, and Miss Nettie
Wilson, Of Memphis Tenn. are visit
ing relatives and friends here this
week
Mrs. Trawick, visited her siste
Mrs. Hugh Walker, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith, Miss
Allie Sailing, Mrs. Il. [. Hester, and
Miss Eula and Lillian Hester and G.
Fl. Smith also, visited Mrs. Walker
and Mrs. Gardner Sunday.
1t is reported that judge Norrell is
a candidate for the lower house OF
our legislature, if it is so, look out
boys, for he will mix it with you,
though late his friends have wanted
him to offer for some time past.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
LANGFORD.

Every body is talking politics.
A nice shower fell yesterday but
not enough
Jno. r. Bethune of Blanton is
here for few days visiting.
Miss Annie Harper, visited rela-
tiyes at Jackson, from Saturday to
Monday.
The young people here have orga-
nized Baptist young peoples Union
connection with their Sunday school.
Rev. L. G. Cooper will preach at
the Baptist11church Saturday night.
Everybody is invited to come.
LIGHT.
The health of this community is
good at present.
Miss Eula Morse, who is teaching
music at Johns, visited her parents
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Kelly is visiting rel
atives at Pelnhatchie tits week.
Misses Ira and Ella Robinson,
IS
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-07-09
ELLA RHODE

Committee for Shiloh Sunday School
Light, Miss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01
MarIne intelligence.

New York. Sept 3o.-Arrived: Friedrich
Der Crosse. Bremen and Southampton.
Philadelphia. Sept. so-ArTived: Swift
zerlHnd. from Antwerp.
New York. SEPT. So-Arrived: HohenzoI-
lern. from Genoa and Naples.
Cherbo1rg, Sept s0.-Arrived: Graf Wal
dersee. New York, via Plymouth, for
Hamburg. and proceeded.
southampton. Sept 3O.-Sailed: Deutsch-
land Grom Hamburs), New York, via
Cherbourg-
Queenstown. Sept. So.-sailed: Aurania.
New York; UltcEia from Liverpool, Bos-
ton
MarseiIies, Sept. so-Arrived. calabria
New York. for Naples.
Queenstown, Sept. 50.-ArTlved: Saxouia.
Boston. for Liverpool. and proceeded.
Southampton. Sept. 3o.-Arrived: Phila-
delphia: New York
Antwerp, Sept. 5o.-saIled: Rhynland.
Philadelphia
Liverpool Sept. so.-Arrived: Oceanic
New York
New York. Sept s0.-Arrived: Kronprinz
Wilhelm. Bremen. Southampton and Cher
bonrg; Perugia, Naples. etc: Monaghan.
GLASGOW Patricia. Hamburg. etc.
New York. Sept so-Ssfled; st. Louis.
Southampton: NOordam. Rotterdam; Tea
tonic. Liverpool: Main. Baltimore
cherboorg. Sept, % Sailed: Deutsch-
lard lfr6m Bremen and Southampton.
sqe York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01
BEAUTIFUL THINGS AT BARR'S.
Opening Display I'm Cloak Depart
ment Continues To-day.

Continuing from yesterday, through
to-day, at the opening in the cloak and
suit department on the second floor at
Barr's there is being shown a wealth OF
beautiful things dear TO the feminine
heart
Such celebrated designers as Doucet.
PaQuin, Ignace, all OF whom are famous
for their original creations in opera
wraps and Francis. who with the others.
is famous for some especial characteristic
which marks their work as something
apart from the usual, are all represented
For instance there Is one, princess
gown from Doucet, faultless in its de-
sign. without a flaw in its execution which
Is composed OF champagne filet lace in
long lines from waist to hem and fans of
champagne colored chiffon in sunburst
pleats. supplying the necessary fullness a
the feet OF the skirt. then spreading
gracefully into the train
An evening wrap of white crepe de
Chine Renaissance lace fine needleVork
and real Nslenciennes lace was built OF
rich white satin overlaid with China silk
having a nounce Of white taneta- over
this was accordiOn-pleated chiffon. All
this furnished the foundation for the ex-
quisite creation which will doubtless be
known as one OF the handsomest opera
cioaks worn during the season just
Bennaire has sent an evening gown OF
sequin Jet and silver, The foundation OF
this costume is sea green taffeta silk and
chiffon of the same shade. II is edged
with an arabesque pattern OF black chen
lille which appears on the waist and
sleeves.
Corne is represented by a gown OF green
which is made up of the most intricate
hand work. the whole 20 carefully
wrought out that there is not a suspicion
OF business. the detail which marks the
real artists being so finely done
The management have not forgotten the
little young ladies" either. for there are
imported creations for them to be found
in the display as well as for the grown
UPS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01
MILNER DECLINES OFFER
OF COLONIAL PORTFOLIO.
Premier VIII Make Announcement
To-DRy-EK-ChanceII RIfchie's
Letter Made Public.

London. Sept. 3o-The Associated Press
understands that Lord Miner has refused
to accept the Colonial once portfolio.
Premier Balfour is expected to make an
announcement 20 this effect at the lunch
con at Sheffield tomorrow.
The text OF c. T. Ritchie's letter OF
resignation OF the post OF Chancellor OF
the Exchsquer was made public tonight.
II says. In part:
Il am afraid after what occurred at the
Cabinet meeting yesterday II IS not pos
sible for me TO remain member OF the
Government with any advantage TO my
self or 20 It. / have therefore 10 ask you
to place my resignation n the hands OF
the King.
Il am in entire sympathy with the de-
sire to unite the mother country and the
colonies more closely. but 1 know OF no
method by which preferential treatment
can be accorded 10 the Colonies. other
than that which is advocated oy the CO.
lonial Secretary. namely. the taxation Of
food. which involves as a consequence an
increase OF taxation. To this policy am
opposed.
I'VE are also asked TO abandon the
policy OF this country from which We
have derived 50 much advantage. but we
are not told exactly what h the proposal
/ would gladly give consideration TO any
practicable scheme for obtaining better
access to foreign markets. or for meet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01
DEATH OF MINISTER
WELL KNOWN IN POLITICS.
The Reverend John Wesley New
comb SuceumbH After an Eight
Months sickness.

The Reverend John Wesley Neweomb.
prominent in the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF 81. Louis and Missouri. and
well known in Republican politics OF a de-
cade ago as a close friend and adviser OF
Chauncey I. Fflley, died yesterday after
noon at his home, No. f757 Newcomb
place.
Mr.. Newcomb had been sick for the last
eight months. his malady being induced
BY severe cold. which later developed
into pneumonia and then into kidney trou-
bic. He was almost Il years old. the an
niversary Of his birth taking place a week
from to-dly.
The funeral will be conducted tomorrow
afternoon at the residence. by the Rev
erend Doctor Joseph Young Of the Wax-
oner Place NJ. E Church. South.
Mr. Newcomb leaves a wife and eight
children. all OF whom live in 81. Louis.
The children are Mrs. May B. jackson.
Charles b. Newcomb. vice president OF
the Nager Sign and Painting Company;
Mrs J. L. Lasater. Mrs. W. p. Tate. Mrs.
A l. Mcguire. A Royal Newcomb. as
sistant superintendent OF letter carriers;
J. w. Newcomb. Jr.. railway mail
clerk. and Miss Mamie Newcomb.
Nr- Newcomb was born in T-ruxton. n.
Y, and served more than thirty years as
a minister Of the ". Z Church. In 1850
he was sent to 81. Louis and was pastor
OF the Tower Grove and Cioode Avenue NJ.
+ churches Before coming 10 St Louis
he was pastor OF the VI. = churches OF
81 Joseph. Clinton, Macon and Farming
ton
He retired from the ministry in 1855.
and since that time has lived mere. He
at one time owned much OF the land In
the vicinity OF his residence. and New
him
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01

Mayor Harrison Of Chicago declares that
much grating is going on In the Public
service In that city, and he hopes to oust
some Of the grafters before his term ex-
pires.
The ironworkers, IN session at Kansss
City vote to afdliate with the American
Federation Of Labor. The IonE-expected
hght between opposing factions is again
postponed.
The court before which James II. TILL
man Is On trial IN South Carolina rules In
favor OF the prosecution when the dying
statements OF Editor Gonzales are offered
IN evidence.
Cotton shorts In New York settle their
September contracts on a basis Of Il cents.
their losses having been heavy.
Professor Long says that the Chicago
River water is not ct to drink, but that
It is pprer than the water OF the MIS-
sissippI or the Missouri.
Ailittamen are guarding the Canadian
500, and it is thought that there win be
no further trouble of q serious nature
with the former employees OF the Co,sol-
ioated Lake Superior Company.
The Swift lard deal was closed vester-
day. and it is believed that the hackers
Of the corner are losers.
The Odd Fellows OF Oklahoma ana the
Indian Territory propose to build a home
TO cost 100000.
Chancellor MacCracken Of New York
University says an freshmen should be
required to know the Ten Commandments
and various, othsr portions Of Scripture.
Burglars attempted TO burn a woman ana
child to death in their home after rob-
ning 1t. The victims OF burglary escaped.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-10-01
WASHINGTON.

Doctor wiley's poison squad will not as
sembIe till October Is, as the doctor de-
sires 10 give his men a thirty days vaca-
tion at Christmas time and note the ef-
feet Of holiday food on the systems OF his
bosrders.
Tie final figures on the production OF
lead last year in the United States shows
a falling of in Importance in the Rocky
Mountain district and gain by the Mis-
sissippi Valley region.
The Government IS receiving valuable
assistance from the Governors Of most Of
the States which furnished troops to the
Confederate Army in its work OF compil-
ing the names OF Confederate soldiers
The annual report Of United States
Treasurer Ellis Il. Roberts shows the net
revenue OF the Government last fiscal
year 10 have been S550396.654.
The production OF coal in the United
States last year exceeded 50o.Oo0,0Oo short
tons. for the first time, Notwithstanding
the falling of in the output Of anthracite
due to the strike.