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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
Shantx is Burned

The small negro shanty on North
Poplar street burned about 8 o'clock
Friday evening, the occupants were
away from home when the burning
occurred. The property belonged to
Mrs. c. d. Finlay. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
Washington Countx,s Vote

The vote of Washington county on
the national ticket was A little over
700, with less than rs of which were
cast for the Republican ticket. We
tried to get complete returns, but thew
are in Jackson.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

E. Rosenfeld has retired iron. lie
bakery business, and the snop las
been leased to Mr.. Charles Sieyers
and will be run under the name of IT,,
Greenville Bakery. Success to Mr
Sievers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Mr.. D. H. Hickey, of Atlanta, Ga,
who is here representing Julian Field,
OF the same city, buyers of cotton
seed oil, etc. has rented an office over
the Bank of Washington, and is out
after business.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The music rendered by Prot. ~
er's orchestra at the Elysian club
dance last Thursday night is being
highly complimented by all who
heard it.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
'ARKER'S
\ LETTER
TUE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF THE NATION.
thanks One and All for Their
INA Work in the Campaign and
~ Democrats Have Mission.

I;ngston, N. Y, Nov. o.-"To tn,
|rorracy of the Nation: Thanks ar,
d the members of the nationa
|mitte, to the members of the ex-
H. committe in charge of the
|p,ign for most unselfsh, capable
brilliant party service. All that
| "a possible for men to do they
|but our difficulty was beyond the
Ii Of party managers.
| am most grateful to them and
T in this general way to extend
|thanks to the workers, as well
the rank and file all over the
|ty. | know how hard they strue-
against overwhelming odds and
|y wish | could take each one
be hand and thank him.
eeply as | regretted leaving the
at this time in the presence of
Vhelming defeat, | do not now
Ii it. | thought it was my duty.
light Of my present informa-
am now even more confident
did right shall never seek a
patton for public office, but l
to the best of my ability, serve
party that honored me and
gh the euarty serve my coun-
The party has in the near future
II mission. Before long the peo-
ill realize that the tariff fed
and illegal combinations are
bng the wealth of the nation.
en they will wish to throw off
eeehes, but the Republican par
not aid them do it, for its
appreciate too we'll the uses
eh the moneys of the trusts can
in political campaigns. When
be comes, and come it will, the
will turn to the Democratic
fcr relief and the party should
dy-ready with an organiza-
patriotic citizens covering ev-
ction district who are willing
FAR the love of the cause-an
'ahon supported by as many
cities, counties and state Off
we are able to elect in the
ne, We entered this canvass
Fry northern, western and east
te, save one, in Republican
gave to that party a large ar
office holders reaching into
lamlet, many Of whom gladly
the examples set for them
noers of the presidents cab
devotlng their time and SER
the party.
eomplish much in this direc-
'wever, we must forget the
Y Of the past. If any one
bis neighbor of treachery let
nnt OF his suspicion. If he
n has deserted let him not
VI forces have been weak
olvlslons. We have quarreled
over non-essentials. If we
sp the people, if we would
an organization through
ey may be relieved of a par
aas grown so corrupt that it
Y enter INTO partnership with
10 secure moneys for cleo
poses we must forget the
Y o. the past and begin this.
ulld up wherever it may be
broad and effective organiz-
We must, by constant teach
asn the press and from the
apprlse the people of the
Vicious tariff circles work.
Y. bring home to them at
'ne TACT that moneys CON
. the Republican party by
'g' only dishonest money,
gwen that the trust NAV
'aufance take a much larger
the people.
presence of a defeat that
away all personal ambi-
" uue that that alone pos
DO not hesitate to say
opinion the greatest moral
"n'ch now confronts us lis:
',ustS and corporations be
lom contributing money
OF to aid in controlling
ALTON B. PARKER.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
and Complete Account Of the Regular November Meet
ing OF the Board of Supervisors Of Washioutoo
County
Allowances.

Allowances.
Ulcers and member Of board S z8.Ss
II, Crouch, accounts. . a86 1o
:. H. Hood, stamps ...... z2s
Sings Daughters, allowance. 5000
) R. Deem, physician. ..... $500
-, '''"'u' Janltor''......... $500
w. L. Ross, pauper. . GOO
l. E. Bailey, attending dogs. 1900
Inns pauper er'''......... 500
Jane Caupher, pauper. .. a.,
Peter Holmes, pauper. ... 400
- moo chan' clerk.,.. 1905
- llou' chan, cleik,.,... 4365
T. l.. Grady, assistant. ... 1000
{. l.. Haste, road .... 40
Green Drug Co., drugs. ..... 1880
0. w. Stone, officer. ...... 25oo
w, K. Trigg, attorney ...... 20 90
W, X, Harvey, surveying. .... 4LSs
lines, printing ,............ 2:.oc
R. McAdee, bridges. ........ 35oo
l. roWell, pauper .......... 400
j. IN Johnson, S, tund........ 10000
L. l.. Grady, school. 5000
Z. L. Grady school. ....... $50
E. L. Grady, school ......... LOO
McGee, Dean Co........... 1903
J. B. Williams, rebate, convict. 1888
Catharine Gussett, pension. -. $500
Annie Sutton, pension. ..... 32.oo
A. Latin, pension. n.........., s2.oo
John F. Denison, pension. -. 32oo
p. H. Fletcher, pension. $50. 1900
Frank Melton, pension. ... $500
Sam Brown, pension. ...... 1900
VIM. Holmes, pension. .. 32.oo
Ed Ranken, pension .. 32.oo
M. Collier, pension ......... 22oo
Henry Harris, pension. .. 32,oo
Adolph Smith, pension. ....., 32,oo
Joe Higgins, pension. ...... $500
Billie Stewart, pension ..... $500
Henry Fisher, pension ..... $500
Frank Jenkins, pension ...... 5000
VIM. Yarbrough, pension. 5000
Billie Frazier, pension ...... 5000
]. M. Morton, pension. .... 32.oo
Frank Shackelford, pension. 32.oo
Lank Mordicai, pension ... 32.oo
Cumberland Tel. c, H. ]. j.. 1885
R. Manafee, road -. ..J..... 1900
|. & c. Co. ..... 500
w. K. Gildart, election. .. $500
Marshall & Bruce, printing ..,. 1900
Steger, Holmes-Co. stationery. $50
Haub & Thomas, jail. .....,.- 900
Spirit, spirit. t........ ........ 1850
J. A. McAlpin, election. .. 500
D. L. Moore L. Co., road. .... 86o5
J. N. Dunn, cor or............ 24.45
H. N. Berry, repairs, T. w.. $50
S. P. Sparks, bridge. ........ 5000
Geo. Archer & Co., stationery. ITO
L. Lumber Co., road. ....,. 2o5
& Hays, road. ....... $40
Delta Lumber Co., light. ..... 1900
Chic. NJ. L. Co., road. ....... 3o42
Hyman & Bro, jail. ...... 3,25
F. M. Wallace, bridge. ........ 10000
R. Sessions, road. .......... 10000
Delta Drug Co., drugs. ....... sos
w. K. Gildart, court costs. s..... $50
Democrat, printing. ....... 1854
Planters Lumber Co., road :. 84.3o
ZONES & Hay, road. ....... 7o.o6
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The mayor had several cases be-
fore him this morning, but he was
not long in disposing of them, and
added $40 to the treasury of the city.
J. A Countryman was found guilty
for carrying concealed weapons and
was fined $25 and costs.
VIM. Byman, young coon, of Ar
cola, received like sum for the same
offense
Sam McLaurcn, an antebellum ne
gro, ST and cost for plain drunk
J. H. Edwards for a drunk aud
side walk bed received S. and CO.'S.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Master WittieGriffn met with an
unfortunate accident last Wednesday
while playing football In a scramble
tor the ball he had his leg broken.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
Sunday Night Shooting.

Sam Percy and Ida Davis were re-
turning from church last Sunday night
about II o'clock On their way home
they were assaulted by John Harris
and Simon Winter When Sam Percy
turned his back to continue his way
home, either John Harris or Simon
Wintr shot him in the back. No rea-
son can be assigned for the shooting,
unless it was that the parties were
drunk, Both Harris and Winter have
been arrested.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Chatting dishes, the protest in city,
GEISE-MANN HARDWARE co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Heaters of all kinds at
GEISE-MANN HARDWARE co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

friends in Brandon and vicinity for
the many kind deeds while Mr.
Staples was sick, and especially thank
Charley Martin and his good wife,
Carradine Washburn, Mr.. Hendon,
who stood by and administered kindly
to him in his last hours. To my col
ored friends, espe cially Hence Will
son, who visited him while sick and
waited on him with kindly hand
may God, who said ''vislt ye the
sick, and be charitable to the Eoor, -
reward him 1t is not always the
rich in worldly goods that God favors,
for Lazarus was saved in the bosom
OF Abraham, while Davies, the rich
man, was cast into an endless hell.
God is no respector of persons ;
it matters not how poor they may be-,
God watches over his people and will
finally take them to himself.
Mr.. Staples was an uneducated
man. but as to God 8 promise ''believe
aud be baptized and thou shalt be
saved,' he believed with all his
heart, and obeyed the command.
His good wife was member of the
Baptist church, and I believe had
gene on to that land of eternal rest
and was awaiting the coming of her
husband at the beautiful gstes. II.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
MAYTON.

Health of the community is good at
present.
Rev. D. J. Miley filled bis regular
appolntemnt here Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Emma Cook. who has been
teaching, has returned home.
The school opened here last Mon
day, under the able management of
Prof Beaver.
Miss Lille Mize, who is teaching
school at Corley, visited Msyton Sun
day.
J. F. Purvis will have in new
lot of winter hats this week.
Virgil Purvis. of Daniel, visited
friends here Sunday.
Yves Purvis and family. of Jackson,
are visiting relatives here this week.
T. j. Jones. one Of Mayton's prom
inent young men. who has been at
D'Lo for the past two months, is Wis
iting his parents this week. We'll
come JEFF.
j. D. jackson went to Magee
Sunday
Fred Russell and family, Of DAN
iel, attended church here Sunday.
Several from here are anticipating
on going to the Scott County associa-
tion at Line creek next Sunday,
Jesse Daniel, Of Daniel, was here
Sunday.
There are quite number Of W. 0.
VS. at this place and they are build
ing q hall OVER the school house
which is being built in the thriving
little village Of Mayton. We feel
sure that this will be the banner
camp Of the county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
chool at Braxton visited homefolks

school at Braxton visited homefolks
Sunday.
Prof. Odom. principal of Cato
High school, attended church here
Sunday.
The school at this place opened
Monday morning with Miss Lou
Holmes, Of north Rankin, as teacher.
Miss Lou has several years expert
ence in teaching and we feel no doubt
but what we will have good school
Dan Tucker and wife, Of D'Lo, at.
tended church here Sunday.
Burl Purvis, of Mayton, was here
Sunday evening.
Miss Annie Irby, of Dobson. visit
ed he1 cousin, Mrs. Lee Thames Sat-
urday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
FOR SALE

Three lots in the town of Rankin,
1O0x150 feet each, Nos 5, 6 ana Z,
Block @, lot 6 containing residence
store house, 3Ox50 feet, also barn, crib,
etc. 800 acres on Dabbs creek, 10 miles
south of Brandon. good dwelling, barn
and out houses A large portion we'll
timbered with merchantable zine
Will sell in two tracks $50 acres on
Jackson and W.stville road. IA miles
from Jackson. miles from Monterey
Land fairly good, mostly woodland
In Star Rankin county. one store
house, dwelling and lot
40 acres se14 1ne-4 3. 43; some
cleared, mostly in woods
Apply to HENRY AND MAY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
GALILEE.

Health in this vicinity is not
good
Cotton picking is the order of the
day.
Ohieyer Donnell. of Johns. was in
our community Sunday.
Edward Warren attended church at
Mayton Sunday.
T. E. overly and wife, Of overly,
were the guests of DR.. and Mrs War.
rem Sunday.
G M. overly, of OVERLY, was
here Sunday
School will open here Monday
next under the able management of
Prof, Cecil Chapman and wife, of
Pickett.
Several from here attended camp
meeting at Shiloh last week. They
report the Masters work progressing
nicely.
lester Everett, who is attending
school at Magee visited homefolks
Saturday and Sunday
Miss Beulah Warren, accompanied
by Jim jackson, of Mayton, attended
church at Maytou Sunday
Quite number Of the young
people from here attended the musical
entertainment at Mr. and Mrs Oapa
Donnell's, Of Johns. Saturday nigh t.
All report an excellent time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
SCOtt'S
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose fesh,it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
1t is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't d.
gest it?
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is thefood that makes
you forget your stomach.
If you have not tried it, send for
free sample. its agreeable taste viii
~oscoTf 4 BOVINE. Chemists.
Soc. and 500 all druggists sT .r'
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
PUCKETT.

All the sick folks in the neighbor
hood are better.
We are having fine weather. We
are beginning to need rain for turnips
Farmers are progressing nicely
with their cotton picking.
John Jones family. of Mayton. Wis
tied at Mr.. Bolts last week.
P. P. Polk attended the camp
meeting at Shiloh last week.
j. M. Polk made business trip
to Jackson last week.
Ihe musical entertainment given
at Mr.. and Mrs. Cape Donnells Satur.
day night was nice affair. A large
crowd was present. It was given in
honor Of Miss Zilla Walker, who left
the next day to take charge Of a
school near Pelahstchie.
There will be preaching at the Bap.
tist church next Sunday by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Mize, Of Polkville. and
there will also be singing at the
same church.
The Pickett High school opened
last Monday with good attendance
and with bright prospects before the
people for a good school. Let the
patrons send their children reRuarlly
We have good teachers and nothing
to prevent a good session.
There : will be picnic given at
this place by the Farmers Cooper
alive Union November 81. which will
be on Saturday before the second Sun
day in November. There has been
several speakers invited, Hon. Hen
ry Bradshaw and Tom Kersh among
them. Dinner on the ground, and
every body invited.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

Think if we could get rain every body
would feel better.
Preaching at Hickory Ridge Satur-
day and Sunday by Pastor Morris, of
Star.
W. j. French and g. W. Prisock
both have new store houses; also our
colored friend, Primus Wells is sport
ing new buggy, so you see we are
on the upgrade.
We had three young men from In
diana prospecting in our vicinity the
past week. They have bought some
land and think of buying more.
Miles White, of Baltimore, was also
here looking after his interests
The Jones brothers of Kinds, Wis
tied their father Sunday and re.
port him very low.
w. D. Pierce's condition has not
improved very much.
Mrs. Tom Pace and children Wis
tied her parents Mr. and Mrs. 1.
Thomas, of Plain, Sunday, also
their cousin.
Craft Thomas, of Texas, who is
visiting relatives here, has not seen
here before in 20 years. His old
friends are all glad to see him.
George Oatron, Of Plain, visited
his friend, Miss Lucille Prisock,
Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
FANNIN.

Fannin hasn't answered to roll call
for two weeks. The dotter has been
from home.
Weather still beautiful and farmers
busy.
H. D. Tinnin has his new gin up
and ready for use.
Noble Brown, who has been at
home for some time, returned to Nc.
Comb Sunday.
Miss Matt Coleman left Sunday for
Jackson where she will attend school.
Miss Ida Lee, of Jackson, spent one
day last week with homefolks.
Wiley Brown, w. T. Simmons and
Lou D. Ellis are on the sick list this
week.
Miss Sallie Coleman came home
last Wednesday, after a pleasant
VISIT her sister, Mrs. A. B Derrick,
of Jackson.
DR.. Mcdowell, wife and daughter,
Miss Sara T. returned to their home
in Jackson, Saturday, after spending
some time on their farm near Fannin.
Mrs. Chas McLaurin and children
have moved to Fannin, where they
will be convenient to school. We
are glad to have them back again.
Clinton Ellis, of Glendora, is at
home on visit. No wonder some of
our girls have on their sweetest
smiles!
Albert McLaurin has come home
from Bolton. Guess he was afraid
Prof. or. - of Polkyille, would sur
pass him in the knowledge of Astron-
omy.
Miss Matte Ellis, who has just re.
turned from pleasant visit to rela-
tives in Alabama, entertained few
of her friends last Thursday evening
All present had delightful time.
Miss Mollie Brown went to Jackson
last week to attend the funeral of her
uncle, R D. Brown. She was accom-
panied home by her brother, Owen
Brown, who left Sunday for the delta
S. W. Tinnin is having house
built on his place known as Samual's
Springs. that will be an ornament to
our community. If we had more en-.
terprising men like Mr.. Tinnin, our
part Of Rankin would soon come to
the front.
Misses Maud Tinnin aid Minnie
Brown happened to quite serious &C
cident while ont driving last Sunday
afternc on. Their horse ran away
throwing them both from the buggy.
They were badly hurt, but their many
friends will be pleased to know they
are now rapidly recovering from their
injuries.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
JOHNS.

The health of this community is
very good at this writing.
IL the fine weather continues the
farmers of this community will soon
be through gathering
Several from this place attende d
the musical entertainment given at
the home # Mr.. and Mrs Cape DON
nell's Saturday evening. All report
a nice time.
Brother Parker filled his regular
appointment at this place Sunday.
He preached very interesting ser
mon as usual.
Yves Patrick, who is attending
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
DEATH OF ROBERT STAPLES

Robert Staples departed this life
on August %, at 20 minutes past 6
O'Clock. He was a Canadian by
birth. After some years he moved
to the United States and bought a
place in Iowa. on the prairie He
hauled lumber 40 miles with which
to build and improve his place; had
TO haul coal 40 miles for fuel He
heIded cattle five or six years, from
500 to 600 head. He staid with
them rain or shine, as he was respon.
sible for them; he received 500 per
head for herding them. By exposure
he contracted, as be and his friends
thought. consumption, and was advis-
ed by his doctor to go south, which he
did. and bought place near Fannin.
this county, and undertook to farm
but his health was so bad that he had
to give it up and moved near Brandon
where he thought he would be more
comfortable. About three years ago
he regained his health and has been in
good health until about a month ago
he ate hearty dinner and after din
ner ate fourth of large watermel-
on; in the evening he was taken with
cholea morbus which lasted all night,
then went into flux which could not
be checked. By the aid of Dr. Nc
| ha boz ha hoo CT o<fo
was watched over close by his
friends If he had lived until Jan
uary, 1905, he would have been 76
years old. Mr.. Staples was true to
every trust; no one could doubt his
integrity; strictly honest and was a
hardworking man. He lad but
little of this worlds goods, but was
rioh in grace which is worth all of
the worldly goods He talked to the
writer freely before he was taken
sick and said that he trusted in God,
who he believed had forgiven him
his many SINS True he had sinned
and done things that he ought not to
have done, but that was Of the head
and not Of the heart While SICK he
said he did not believe he would get
we'll and that he was ready to go
when God called him, and was not
afraid to die. Now, ! believe when
the final Judgment comes and God
calls for the earth and seas to give
up their dead. Robert Staples will
be placed on the right hand Of God
with the angels that have gone before
him. there to remain with God and
his angels throughout an endless eter-
nifty. while many with more worldly
goods and more religious pretenses on
earth will be seated on the left
hand, and will hear that awful COM
mand. depart from me, ye workers
Of inignity for / never knew You. =
Now, want to thank my christian
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
ARREST 1850 REWARD.

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

SPECIAL EXAMINATION.
A special examination will be held
on October 14th aud 18th, 1904
S. r. MYERS, Supt
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
OLEARY.

Weather still dry and hot
Health not very good. Nearly
every family has more Or less sickness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

Tickets and particulars as to specific
rates, limits and train time Of your home
ticket agent
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
FOR SAL r

One Hereford bull. four years old,
registered. One graded shorthorn
Hereford bull, five years old, Must sell to
keep from inbreeding. Inspection solicit
ted. j. G.. White.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
Illinois Central R. R.

with Dining, Buffet-Library, Sleeping and
Reclining Chair Cars on through trains
direct to the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
COACH EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS EVERY
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

in June, at rates less than one fare for the
round trip.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
BOYD CHEMICAL CO.,
III kond- Nc NolLY Bld6..

Chicago. III
The publisher of this paper knows of the
reliability Of Ec-zine and OF the Boyd Chemi-
cal Co.