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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
SALVATION STRENGTHENING
A New Work Taken UP by the Army
I'm Western Cities with Profit
to Both Sides.

One of the newest achievements Of
the Salvation Army in the west is in
the line of street cleaning. Besides
cleaning the streets morally to some
extent, the army in several western
cities has taken up plain street clean
ing, and not only does it well, but
makes profit out of it.
Mayor Hugo, of Duluth, few days
ago made formal proposal to the
army that it should undertake the
whole work of keeping that city clean,
using the unemployed to do the work
and taking its profit out of the sale of
rags, paper and street sweepings. The
proposal is under consideration and
will probably be accepted.
In Chicago the army has been collect
ing the city's rags, waste paper and
junk for some time. Last year the
wagons of the Chicago branch gath
cred up $50 tons of paper, so, 900 pounds
of rags and 5000 pounds of string, and
sold the lot at good price.
Many homeless waits are employed
in this work, and while coming under
the good influence of the army thus
get chance to earn their food and
lodging.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
Concerning Tongues.

Although it is the Chinese language
which is spoken by the largest num-
Der of people on the face of the earth,
it is in English that more than half of
all existing newspapers are writ
ten, says the Westminster Gazette.
Against population of nearly
400, 100000 which speak Chinese,
English is spoken by about 100000, 900
Next comes German, with S5,000,000;
then Russian, with 65.O0O,oo0. French
and Spanish are each the native tongue
of II. OOO.0 900, Italian of $4,000, 900, and
Portuguese of only 100000. In the
United States newspapers appear
printed in twentyfour different lam
qua ges The Italian tongue is, out
side of Italy, mainly spoken in Egypt
and America. The use of Spanish is
decree ;ng. but it is still very i'm
u,,..an. language in commerce.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15

coming end were apparent. He led a
long and useful life, discharging his
duties faithfully and cheeIfully. AS a
counselor, he was capable and ready, as
an associate in daily life twas an in
spiration to be with him. Kind and
generous, able and ready to share his
means with needy objects. Well in
formed and Of fine judgement he sell
dom made mistake. When his wife
died the children were small, with the
help of my mother he reared them to
manhood and womanhood, he also
reared the writer and is the only father
l have ever known. Never once did he
refuse me request or speak one cross
or unkind word to M e. loved him
0, loved him. Dear Uncle, thou
hast gone and left us here. When we go
back to the old home twill seem no
longer like home. O, we will miss
thee. Dear one, we will miss thee.
There is vacant chair that
cannot be filled. 1t was not mine to be
with you in your last day here in per-
son but every moment in prayer.
Beloved one, sleep, take thy rest.
We loved thee we'll but Jesus loved
thee best. Thou shalt wake no more
to toll and weep in this world of sor-
row. May be in the better land we'll
read the meaning of our tears. God
knows the way; He holds the key;
He guides US with an unerripg hand
and sometimes with fearless eyes, we'll
see and know the meaning, of our sor
rows here when God shall wipe all
tears away. Good night, beloved Uncle
not farewell until we meet agin
before His throne, clothed in spotless
robes He gives His own until we know
even as we are known.
In loy ing remembrance.
Your niece.
ELLEN V. DUNN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
W orr'y
Almost Unnerved Me
Heart Pains.
S hort Of Br e ath ,
Faint and Languid.
DR.. Mile 'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

ut has been FIVE years since was cured of
heart trouble by your Heart Cure and Nerv-
Inc, and am just as sound as dollar in
that organ today For several years I had
been suffering with my heart. Breathing
had become short and difficult at times,
short, sharp pains about the heart, sometimes
accompanied with futtering would make
me feel faint and languid. The least excite
ment or mental worry would almost unnerve
me. | felt that the trouble was growing
worse all the time, and after trying many
remedies prescribed by physicians without
obtaining relief, was induced to give your
remedies trial. / was relieved the second
day, and after taking three or four bottles all
symptoms were removed and have never
showed signs of returning. GEO. w.
KIRACoPE, Chincoteague, Va.
There are many symptoms of heart disease,
mon nervous disorders as to frequently mis-
lead the attending physician. Often in cases
OF heart trouble the stomach. kidneys, livero or
lungs become affected. Again the symptoms
may be those of weakened nerves, as tired
feeling, sleeplessness, timidity, the patient is
easily excitable and apt to worry without
cause. If you have the least suspicion that
your heart is weak study your symptoms and
begin the use of DIR. Miles Heart Cure, the
great heart and blood tonic, without days
delay.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Or. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Or. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15

first Monday of January as required
by law, hence the new election. The
matter was an oversight. - Raymond
Gazette.
Some miscreant entered the smoke
house of J. W. Loveless Thursday
night and carried away two hogs,
which Mr.. Loveless had killed and
dressed. the day previous. The two
weighed something over 400 pounds.
AS yet there is no clue to the
robbery.
Judge A. G. Mayors, O., Brandon,
was in Ellisville attending the special
term of court this week, and was
warmly welcomed by his many friends
here. The venerable judge is spry
and youthful yet in spite of his snowy
locks and in defiance of the passing
years Ellisville News January Q.
Maj. Henry makes his formal an
nouncement for the state senate in
this issue. The major is too we'll
known to the people sof Rankin and
Smith to need any introduction at our
hands. He is an old confederate
veteran, and has always worked for
the good of his people. Long may he
live.
Under the head Of announcements
will be found that of A. T. Kersh for
circuit clerk. Mr.. Kersh is a deserv-
ing man and has spent most of his life
farming, having never before asked
the people for an office. If elected
he promises to fill the office to the
best Of his knowledge and ability.
Any consideration shown Mr.. Kersh
will be duly appreciated by him.
Many of the friends of DR.. W. W.
Kersh in different parts Of the county
are urging him to become candidate
for the office of chancerv clerk, and he
will doubtless yield to their wishes
and announce his candidacy at an
early date. He is we'll known in
every part of the county, and gave
satisfaction when in office some years
ago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15

Dr.A. G. MoLaurin last half salary
as health officer 1902, $3.50.
". S. Crook, Sheriff, victualting
prisoners for Dec. $3.50.
Brandon News Stationery for chan
Gerry clerk So.
Brandon News 4th quarter printing
$3.50.
Brandon News stationey for Sheriff
$1075.
Waddell and May, supplies for poor
house and county farm, $3.50. OF.
Waduell and May merchandise fur
nished Jim Currie So.
Waddell and May nails for road
beat 4, SOC.
A. B. Stubblefield, 2 days inspect
ing bridges, 81
Fl. A. Busick supplies Ed Maxey
Nov. and Dec Sc.
H. A. Busick stationery Superin-
tendent Education, 95c.
R. L. Wilson repairs to Richland
bridge, Sc. 40.
J. B. Lowther 2 days inspecting
and receiving bridges 81.
Perry Lacey poll refunded average,
49,
Bill Adams poll tax refunded over
age So.
J.F Jordan day inspecting brid-
ges $2
j.. Cox, repairs bridge beat 4, SIS.
T. Ell. Howard repairs bridge $11.
Messengale and King, lumber for
bridge $l0.So.
O. F. Corley lumber and building
bridge road 81, beat 2, $40.
Bethune Bros lumber and building
bridge road 81, beat 2, $3.50.
Dr. T. B. Berry, last quarter salary
as county physician $3.50.
W.Howell repairs bridge beat 4, So.
Marshall and Bruce stationery Su-
perintendent, $40. 30.
J.B. Lowther per diem and mileage
this term, $17.3O.
Alb. Stubblefleld per diem mileage
$3.50.
J. F. Baker, per diem and mileage
$117.7O.
j. F. Jordan, per diem and mile
age $17.30.
W. S. Crook sheriff per diem SIS.
G. w. White clerk per diem $12.
l.. J. Dear road commissioner 81
j. Ell. Shack road commissioner 81.
Fl. S. Cole legal services in case of
Board of S supervisors VS. G. r. Cook,
SIS.
VIM. Buchanan same SIS.
Ordered that board adjourn until
first Monday in February 1908.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
DIED.

ID. RATLIFF, ST., died Dec 5, 1902 !;
was born in Alabama, Dec. 22nd, 1927,
while little boy his parents moved to
Rankin, 90. Miss, where he lived
until the Lord said, It is enough,
come home.
He was married Nov. 9th. 1866 to
Miss Ellen Little, to them were born
two girls and four boys. One boy
Rufe, died just as he was budding into
manhood. His wife died nearly
twenty EIGHT years ago.
Two daughters and three sons re-
main to mourn the loss of q kind in
dnlgent and devoted father.
For the past year dear uncle jesse s
hea'th has oeen failing as the days
passed by his steps became more febble
but twas only during the past three
weeks Of Life that Indications Uf Che
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
INDIGESTION

Is the direct cause Of most Of our ills
such as sick headache. diarrhna, kid.
ney and bladder troubles, rheumatisms
skin diseases. nervous prostration, de.
bility, etc.. often causing pains all over
the body. Acidine is guaranteed to
cure Indigestion in its worst form.
at a cost Of less than one cent day.
Money refunded If it fails. Call for
free sample bottle and circular. Sold
and guaranteed by
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
.MosELEY.
No one sick around here now.

No one sick around here now.
Xmas is gone and hog-killing is
taking the day at present.
Walter Patrick, who has been be-
hind the counter at Mosley, will be
at home in a few days and will enter
school.
Rev. s. B. Culpeppe1 and wife
passed through here last Saturday en-
route to Rufus to visit relatives and
friends.
There was no preaching at Concord
Saturday. on account of bad weather.
Tie crowd was small on Sunday.
Bob Chapman and Miss Annie
Mayo, Marion Mayo and Miss Laura
Chapman attended church at Concord
Sunday.
Miss Callie Patrick and sister left
Monday for Jackson to visit relatives
and friends.
Miss Eta Patrick left Monday for
Clinton to spend few days with Mrs.
Uulpepper.
A. Ueltschey was through hero 'ast
week taking pictures
Misp N0la Patrick has returnvi
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
CONCLUDED from last week. J

Ordered by the board that G. ".
White, clerk of this board, be and is
hereby authorized Ito issue to Miss
Laura Martin, warrant to refund
her ST.. so county tax. paid by her on
$500 valuation for 1900, double assess
ment.
On application Of trustees Township
5, range 2 for $25 to be paid to John
and Sam Lackey for material used
in building Carrie school house, locat-
ed on section II, in said township, be
granted and paid out of funds belong
ing to said township.
1t is ordered that the Supe rinten-
dent Of Education be and is hereby
authorized to lease section 16, Town
ship 6, range 2 for the term of years
to be used for pasturage, after adyer-
Using in The Brandon News for three
weeks, to the highest bidder, the
yearly rental to be due and payable,
Jan. 1st of each year. The lessee to
enter into bond to pay the rent and to
return the property at the end of the
lease under a good fence three wires
and good sound posts, and to allow
no timber to be cut therefrom ex-
cept for fencing the same.
Ordered that the petition of B. W.
Thames ct al, for change of public
road be continued until February
term.
CIR. Cook, Superintendent present
ed his list of teachers for the school
year 1902-1903 which was duly filed.
Ordered by the board that the
clerk advertise for sealed bids up to
first Monday in February 1903 for
building the approach (1o8) feet to the
iron bridge near Terry. according to
specifications filed in the chancery
clerks office at Brandon.
Ordered that the account of DR.. A.
G.. Norman fm evan inatoin of Esaw
Bass, be hereby dismissed.
Ordered that the accounts OF W. T.
Franklin, J. P. aud constable, for
costs in case of j. CLARK, be dismissed.
Ordered that DR.. J. L. B. Berry be
allowed the sum TO $15 for setting
broken leg and attention to Reuben
Taylor.
Ordered that the application of
trustees Township 8, range 5 for
prorata share of funds of said town
ship for Johns school be continued.
Ordered that the following allow
ances be made towit:
Sheriff of Scott Go. for conveying
Charlie Weathersby to Brandon, etc,
$40.
w. P. Franklin J. P. cost i'll case
of Charlie Weathersby $1.15.
r. N. Eubanks, lumber and repairs
to Nicely Greek bridge, beat 2, $50.
Misterfeldt and Legette, $50 feet
lumber for bridge beat | So 59.
Henry Nicely, building bridge beat
/, SO.
S. v. Steen repairs to French creek
bridge beat /, So.
L. A. Comfort wages manager for
Dec. 500. 80.
E. A. Comfort wages as laborer for
Dec. $3.50.
Matilda Carter, support for Dec $S.
Howard and Majors shovels for
road beat 3 So. %.
OR. Cook, Supt. salary for Dec 800.
! q b Cook, pUstage for Den &.40s
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
STATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF
BRANDON BANK
of Brandon. Miss, on December 31st, 1902.
Publish ed by direction of Oh apter IA OF Ammo
tated Code OF 1892.
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts on personal en-
dOrSementS, real estate, or collateral
ecuri ties ,l10 10
Overdrafts secured . 567 So
Overdrafts unsecured J2S. 96
CITY bonds s. 10g5 90
Banking House 1,O48 62
Revenue Stamns 81 "a
FURNITURE aud Fixtures ................ ,Z65 20
expenses Ivy 81
Cash on hand g. SCI 80
Warrants. cnnntv 628 so
Cash items for ,ollection ..... 10.OO6. so
Total. ........ SlO8, O59 90
LIABILITIES.
CapitHl paid in " Wy ~,
Undivided Pro oSO z.
Individual Deposits subject to checl 10 sSS 81 o.
Bills FayaDIe oov -
Total sos t'59 95
I. r. v. Shields. cashier OF Brandon Bang OF
Brandon. Miss do hereby certify tina the ioie-
going Is a true full and exact stafeme mt OF tue
assets and liabilities of said bank OF the say
and date named therein, as shown by Sn 2 pooA0
OF same K " SHIELDS, 'asn1er
Sworn to and subscribed before me. justice
Of the peace in and for the county Of nan ,
mississippi. this the 9th div ~ Jan. ' ~
Justice of the FL sace.
Examined and found corr sct -
/ This nh day Of Jan. 1908
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
LANGFORD.

We are having some very cold
weather
j. P. Sanderson will resume his
studies at Harris Business College
about Feb. LIST.
Mrs. Bertha Faulkenberry left last
Friday for Wesson.
Miss Hattie Easterling, Of Lake
Providence La, is visiting her Aunt
Mrs. G. 0. Rouse.
Allie Lilies is up after few days
illness.
We are glad to learn that Geuie
Sanderson's fever is lower than it has
been, after few weeks sickness with
typhoid fever.
Mrs. G. B. Miller is visiting her
daughter Mrs. A. B. Column.
J. A Bethune spent few days with
Langford friends last week.
f. p. Bethune will arrive in our
little town this evening
There will be preaching at Lang
ford on Saturday before the fourth
Sunday at II a. M, instead of Sat
urday night.
Mrs. Lane. sister of Sunervicor
Lowther, died at the poor house Sat-
urday night and was buried at Oak
dale cemetery Sunday evening.
Mrs. Jessie Smith, who has been i'll
bad health for the past year, has gone
to Vicksburg for treatment.
Prof. Chapman has put an end to
the popular game 'mumblepeg, to
the regret of the girls in school. Bert,
he still plays baseball.
The Virgil writer has no doubt kill
led hogs and being worried with stray
dogs that come to get the scattered
bones at night, gave vent to his
feelings in his notes last week; or
else he had bad dream, possibly in
which he saw the great multitude
of dogs of which he spoke.
We advise that correspondent to eat
less meat for supper, and we feel sure
the trouble will not occur again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
EAST BOUND.
LOCAL NEWS

oooooooooooooo oooooooooooo
ia. Morris and family have moved
to the John Gayden residence.
j. I. Fox, of Bovina, is here at the
bedside of his mother, who is critical
ly i'll.
Mr.. Chapman, of 1ndianola, father
of our efficient schoolmaster, was
visitor he1e this week.
Phil D., the little son of DR.. and
Mis-. Kersh who has been quite i'll
for some time with typhoid fever, is
some better.
DR.. Lowry, of Clinton, will preach
at the Baptist church Sunday morn
mig, and will deliver lecture at the
same place at night.
There will be special commune
cation of Tyrian Lodge Friday night
at O'Clock. Work in the M. degree.
A full attendance desired.
j. G. Grady returned yesterday
from very pleasant visit to friends
and relatives in Alabama. He reports
having had splendid time.
Ira Shields, agent at Choudrant.
La, is spendinga few days here
with relatives and friends, being re-
lieved by his brother, Jesse.
Miss Josephine Martin went to Men
denhall Sunday evening to nurse in
the family of Mr.. Magee, who are
sick with measles and fevers.
Married, on January 14th, at the
home of DR.. Kersh, in Brandon, and
by DR.. Kersh, Robert Adams and Miss
Ida Denham, both of this county.
We were truly glad to meet our ven-
cradle friend Judge A. G. Mayors,
who spent several days in attendance
upon court. Ellisville New South
Janua1y10
Hon. r. L. McLaurin and Dave
Shlenker, of Vicksburg, arrived on
the afternoon train to be present at
the meeting Of the stockholders Of
the bank tonight.
Mr.. Baldwin, son of E. E. Baldwin,
was fred upon by negro named
McAfee, at Bolton, last Saturday,
and painfully, though not seriously,
wounded. Raymond Gazette.
Prof. Hurst, of Florence, was a
pleasant caller at this Office Saturday.
Our good friend, DR.. L e. Carter,
of Chapman, was here Saturday, shak-
ing hands with his many friends.
Mrs. A. W. Clark was called to
Porterville last week to the bedside of
her father, who died Saturday. We
sympathize with this excellent family
in this their hour of sad bereavement
M. Childre and Miss Laura Payne
were married at the Brandon Hotel
yesterday at 2 o'clock. Hon. A. B..
Stubblefeld, performing the ceremony.
Both are prominent people of this
county. 1t was a Gretna Green affair
Capt. w. A. Lof1in, of King, was
in town this week. The captain says
that the prevailing sentiment among
the people of his part of the county is
to vote for men of worth and efficiency
in the coming election.
J. P. McRee, of Louisiana, paid
Brandon a flying visit, coming for his
wife, Mrs. Lee McRee, who had been
quite i'll during the whole of her visit
to her mother, Mrs. L. A. Runge.
They returned home Sunday morning.
Parties in town from Dobson the
other day, report that 12-pound boy
put in his appearance at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. M. Kersh Sunday
night. They say that Mr.. Kersh il
now thinking of running for sheriff.
An election for municipal officers
of the town will be held on
Friday 10Th inst. The officers re-.
cyntly elettsd failed to qualify Un tut
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
homo from Cooperville as the school
has rundown, there not being enough
scholars for The assistant teacher.
CATO.

The school is progressing nicely
under the management Of Misses Alma
Echols and Hattie Ponder.
The pound supper at G. M. @.
Shots last Thursday night was quite
a success.
Bill Wanlsey has moved back to his
old home. We are glad to have him
with us again.
W. D. Kennedy has moved to D'Lo
and S. d. Perry has taken charge of
Mr.. Kennedy's place.
G. W. Harris is building him a
new residence.
Mrs. j. j. Clark and son Charlie
made business trip to Braxton last
Monday.
Mrs. +. M. and Mrs. j. e. Morgan
visited relatives near D'Lo last Friday
and Saturday.
MISS Ella Crimson, Of Braxton, en-
tered school here last Monday.
J. b. Barnett made business trip
to Braxton last Tuesday.
DR.. Bass, of D'Lo, passed through
our town last Tuesday
R. F. Sanders, of Texas, Iwho has
been visiting his cousins Mrs. J. j.
Clark family returned home last
Monday.
Julia Clark accompanied by her
cousin r. +. Sanders visited relatives
at Ellisville last week.
Joe Shurls, of Jackson, is the guest
of his father in law Henry Mangum.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
MAYTON.

Rain still continues.
Rev. T. J. Miley filled his regular
appointment here Saturday and
Sunday.
Charlie Purvis visited the home Of
J. D. Purvis Saturday.
Misses Zillah Walker, Lille and
Lula Burnham visited Miss Ora
Purvis last Wednesday night and went
to the show at this place.
Church attendance was slim Sunday
night on account Of the inclemency
Of the weather.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-15
DENTAL NOTICE.

l Will be at Pelahatchie Monday ant
Tuesday the 10Th and goth.
P. P. WALKER.
The colored American., 1903-01-03
MR.. FORTUNES MISSION
MISINTERPRETED

we 90 not subscribe to the idea that
MI. NJ fortunes confidential mission to
the Philippines has primarily anv re-
Iallon 10 the colonization of that ar
chlpeIago by American Negroes. It is
1ot doubted that social and labor con-
ol1ons In the island will be inouirnd
mo and that the report will discuss
the commercial, agricultural and bust
ness opportunities which NAV offer
themselves to immi grants in general
ana 10 the colored people in particu-
Iar' Dut as for a wholesale exodus as
suggested by Senators Morgan and
human, such a scheme is impracti-
CaD!e, undesirable and preposterous
individually and incidentally. Ne
sIoeS VIII leave these shores to trv
IHelF fortunes in Americas new nos
eSSlohs, but here is not now. nor is
mere likely to be any considerable
sentiment favorable to a forced march
OUT or the Southland into a country
oI immature civilization. No re-
port from any commissioner. no mat
Ter now glowing in rhetoric or nronnisa
VI [Iehes unmeasured, can induce the
Negro to take his leave of a land where
ne has lived, suffered and to some ax-
tent trlumphed-where his fathers
nave struggled to build up free insti-
tutlohs and TO preserve the integrity
OF the nag, and whose customs he has
become reasonably adjusted. The
The colored American., 1903-01-03

| Negro has invested, too, much NJ H..
brain and Drawn into this BODY noIi+iS
to fly away and forsake all hie a.,
dends, in perhaps fruitless search fo-
golden fleece" bound up in 2 nv
terry deeper by far than that vybioL
he has partially solved here amone
people with whom he is in svmna+bI.
in taste, language. and inspiration
For the young Negro, with soma
capital and dash of the pioneer in
stlncL the chances in the PHILIPPINES
and Hawaii will prove an inyiting
field, and Mr.. Fortunes observations
and suggestions will no doubt carry
weight with them in choosing 4 new
arena for business operations. This
would be natural and proper, and con.
tribute largely to the rapid deveIon.
ment and AmericaniZation of a virgin
soil-proftable alike to the nation ana
to the. Individual. But, a wholesale
deportation of Negroes to these islands
or to any other place on the globe is
out of the question. Mr. Fortunes
mission has no such impossible plan
as it's basis, and he absurd rumor to
that effect is clearly the fanciful pro-
duct of the imagination of space
writers on yellow Journals" who, in
the absence Of facts, feel forced to
"get off" something, with a hope Of
probing the truth Or gathering a few
pennies from an Cver-coniding pub
Usher.
Put it down as certain that nc exo-
dus Of Negroes to Africa, Porto Rico.
Hawaii, or the Philippines is under
contemplation, and that the children
of the little band of slaves that began
their experience on tn banks OF the
James River two hundred and eighty
three years ago. intend to stay in what
has become their native land, to work
out their destiny under the guidance
of Providence, amid environments
created by their unfailing loyalty in
peace and answering patriotism in
war.