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The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
aso on the sick list, tho was better

laso on the sick list, tho was better
last report.
Don't forget. Rev. Mr. Lewis will
preach at the M. E. church Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Little Minnie BaIKsdale, who has
been visiting at A. G. Bakers since
November, left last week for a visit
to her grandfather benson, near Bran
don.
The grass is looking green, and
trees budding out. If the warm
weather continues, look out for the
fruit for according to old signs, we
will have late frosts.
The many friend of Mrs. Burnham
were panied to learn of her death,
which occurred at her home near
Johns. Mrs. Burnham was born and
reared in this community, and has
many friends and relatives to mourn
with the bereaved family.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
KING.

B. B. Clark and T. W. Barron wis
tied Star Saturday.
e. E. Laird was transacting busi-
ness in Mendenhall Monday.
Misses Sallie Clark and Matte
Boothe went to Terry Friday.
Peddlers! peddlers peddlers. Our
community has plenty of peddlers.
Young men don't get offended if
you should have leap year call.
The snow has gone and the rain has
come, but don't complain, for of such
is life.
j. +. Williams and @. J. Stubbs,
of Florence, were in our community
last week.
Henry Purvis, who has employment
with E. D. Barron, after a week. s Wis.,
it with relatives at Mt. Carmel, has
returned.
DR.. T. M. Walker, of Mendenhall,
was called to the bedside Of DR.. Craw-
ley last Wednesday, who is still suffer
ing with rheumatism.
G. B. Clark made business trip
to Mendenhall Friday. He spent Sat-
urday and Sunday following with his
son, W. T. CLARK, at Mt. Olive.
Missse Mollie Harrison and Lois
Crawley made flying trip to Alonzo
Saturday afternoon. They we're ac-
oompanied home by Miss Effie Walker.
Rob5. Dear after visiting Galilee
and other points in east Rankin, has
returned to this place, where he will
engage in farming with his uncle, H.
D. Dear.
One of our citizens had the misfor-
tune to lose his white dog during the
snow. AS the dog and snow were so
much alike, we guess they disappear
ed together The owner seems to be
down in the mouth.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
SCHEDULE,

effective january 3, 1904.
No. Leave Jackson 5:25 a. m.
Leave Hattiesburg 900 a. m.
Arrive at Gulfport 1905 a. m.
No, a-Leave Jackson $3.50 p. m.
Leave Hattiesburg 7:o5 p. m
Arrive at Gulfport 1900 pm.
No. 5-Leave Jackson 4:3o a. m.
Leave Hattiesburg $40 a. m.
Arrive at Gulfport II:I5 5. m.
No. 2-Leave Gulfport 700 p. m.
Arrive at Hattiesburg 900 p, m.
Arrive at Jackson II:55 p. m.
No. 4-Leave Gulfport 7:Io a. m.
Arrive at Hattiesburg 1890 a. m.
ArrSve at Jackson 2:Io p m.
No: o-Leave Gulfport a:45 p. m,
Arrive at Hattiesburg $40 a. m.
Arrive at Jackson 1928 p. m.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
LYNWOOD.

Measles, measles, measles. Fifteen
new cases.
Born to Mr.. and Sam Patrick, a
fine baby boy.
Glenn Ragsdale is on the sick list
at this writing.
Miss Hester Patrick is on the sick
list this week with measles.
Tee Pee was so unfortunate as to be
bitten by horse last Friday.
Mrs. r. A. Chapman, of Lynood, is
visiting her son, d. G. Chapman.
Miss Lillian Shelley, of Lynwood,
is visiting her brother near Cooper
Vile this week.
Uncle Jimmie Palmer, who lost
his wife few weeks ago is going to
break up housekeeping
Charlie Shsely is having fine res.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
What's In a Name?

Everything is in the name when it COM
es to Witch Hazel Salye. e. C. Dewitt &
Co., of Chicago discovered some years
ago how to make salve from Witch
Hazel that is specific for Piles. For
blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
Piles, ezemia, cuts, burns, bruises and al.
skin diseases Dewitt Salve has no equal
This has given rise to numerous worthless
eounterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the gen.
uine. Sold by A. G. Thornton.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11

Pelahatchie on an extended visit to
her parents.
II. 7. Ellis visited relatives in
jackson Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. Noble spent few days with
his family in Jackson last week.
Miss Jennie McLaurin Tncame home
from jackson Friday and returned
Sunday.
Clinton Ellis, who has been over in
the delta for some time, has returned
home. Clinton ic quite favo1ite
and, of course, all are glad to have
him back.
W. L. Simmons went to Madison
county on business Saturday. He
says he visited the old school house
where he attended school forty years
ago. There now! I've told how old
Uncle Tom is. hope the young la.
dies will not see this.
Mrs. Hawthorn, wife of g. A. Haw-
thorn, died on the 3rd inst, at her
home near Fannin. Her death was
shock to the whole community, as she
had been sick only a short while.
Mrs. Hawthorn was good christian
lady. Her husband and little chill
dren have our sympathy.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
LODABAR.

The farmers are all busy preparing
for another crop.
Health of this neigbhorhood is very
good at this writing.
Miss Martha Myers visited Miss Eva
Moore Sunday night.
Marvin Huffman visited his sister,
Mrs. @ J. Winstead Saturday,
Several from around here went to
Jackson the day before the snow, and
they report jolly time on their way
back home.
Brother Thompson, our pastor, fill
ed his regular appointment Sunday.
On account of inclement weather, the
crowd was very small.
School at this place is progressing
nicely at this place under the man.
agemcnt Of Miss Kate May. Our
school will suspend in few days until
summer.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
MAYTON.

Virgil Purvis was here Sunday.
Burl Purvis is home from DLo,
and expects to remain.
Health of this community is extra
fine; no measles at present.
Mayton has been behind for some
time, so we must do better.
Sunday school was small Sunday on
account Of such bad weather.
Mrs. Eliza Graves, of Magee, is
visiting her parents at Mayton.
The wedding bells are silent now
and we expect they will remain that
way some time.
School is progressing nicely at May
ton now under the management of
Misses Lille Mize and Nola Patrick. e
Misses Lille Mize and Carrie Pur-
Wis went to Concord Sunday, accom-
panied by Messrs. O. z. Kennedy and
jeff Jones.
Rev. d. J. Miley will fill his ap-
pointment here Saturday and Sunday,
being his second time to preach for
us. Ali are invited to attend.
DOBSON
Enoch May is sporting new
buggy.
DR.. Irvan Myers was called home
last week by the illness of his wife.
Walter Myers family did not have
measles. as was reported several weeks
ago.
j. P. and W. @ Barksdale, of Gosh
en-, were pleasant visitors in the COM
munity last week
Miss Ada Russell lis at home again
after an absence of several months, to
he delight of her many friends.
Jesse Gates and wife spent the
night at W. L. Manning's en- route to
Yazoo county, where they expect to
make their future home.
W. s. Chapman's baby is very low
with pneumonia. W. 4. Manning 10
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
PROFIT

The matter of feed is of
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle food if they
are thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
COMMITTEE MEETING

The republican county convention
meets in Brandon at 10 M, Saturday
February IS, to elect four delegates
and four alternate delegates to the
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
GENERAL JOHN B. GORDON'S
OWN BOOK.

Memorial Edition.
Agents wanted in every city and
county 100000 copies will be sold.
Agents should apply quickly for terri
tory.
The Martin and Hoyt Co., Atlanta,
Ga.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
RESOURCES.
oanS and Discounts on personal en-
dorsements, real estate, or collateral

l, r. " Shields cashier of Brandon Bank, OF
BRANDON, Miss do hereby certify that the fo re
going is a true full and exact statement of the
assets and liabilities of said bank on the day
ana date named therein, as shown by the books
OF same K " SHIELDS, Cashier.
sworn to and subscribed before me- cir
cult clerk III aud for the county of Rankin,
M Mississippi, this the 9th day of Jan. 1904.
r. F. BROWN,
Circuit Clerk.
Examined and found correct
w. @. COLE Auditor.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
A VeSt-PoCket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
easy to take, pleasant and never falling
IN results are DeWitt's Little Early Risers
A vial of these little pills in the vest-pock
etas certain guarantee against headach,
bllllousness, torpid liver and all of the
Ills resulting from constipation. They
tonic and strengthen the liver. Sold by A.
@. Thornton.
LOSI-$53 in Greenbacks on Feb. 10,
1904, either in town of Brandon or on
Brandon and Fannin road. If finder
will return to me | will give $40. cash.
ELI FRANKLIN,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
PUCKETT.

Miss Annie Harper has been sick
for few days.
Arthur Donnell visited relatives at
Rufus Sunday.
Mrs. W. H. McLain has been sick
for the past few days.
For the past three days we have
been having plenty of rain.
DR.. Shotts and M. G. McIntrye, of
Johns, were hers Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry McLain have a
new boarder at thier home. All do
ing we'll.
Miss Bulah and David Warren, of
Galilee, attended Sunday school here
Sunday.
Jesse Gates and wife have moved
away from this place. We regret very
much to see them leave.
Prof. Terry, Owen Corley and Miss
Lula Burnham visited relatives at
Daniel Saturday and Sunday.
Hulon OVERLY and wife, of Magee,
have moved to DR.. W. H. Boone s
near Puckett. We are glad to have
them in our community.
We had good Sunday school last
Sunday afternoon. The time for
holding the school is 2 80 O'Clock in
the afternoon. and everybody is cord !.
tally invited to attend.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
idence built. Hurrah! Charlie for
the ice cream suppers this summer.


idence built. Hurrah Charlie for
the ice cream suppers this summer.
Robert Crotwell, of Light, left last
Friday to spend few days with
homefolks, returning to his school
Monday.
Robert Chapman, of Louisiana,
passed through our little town Sunday
en- route to his old home. We are ex-
pecting to have Robert back as a
neighbor before long.
We are having some pretty weather
after such big snow 1t was thirteen
inches deep. There was three young
men who boarded with D. f Burgess
during the big snow.
There will be preaching at Antioch
next fourth Sunday. We hope to see
good attendance at church. Our
pastor, Mr.. Stone, is doing his share
in the work. Several from our little
town are expecting to 60.
Mrs. Bette Patrick, wife of Jack
Patrick, died 28th of January and was
laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery
on the Goth. She leaves a husband
and six children to mourn her loss.
They have our sympathy.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11

state convention, which meets in the
city OF jackson the 23rd day of March,
1904, and also two delegates from the
senatorial district and two alterna te
delegates, and new county executive
committee.
r. L. JOHNSON, Chairman.
|'E SELMAN, Sec.
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
STATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF
BANK
of Brandon, Miss, on October Slst.

Published by direction of Chapter IA of Ammo.
tated Code of 1892
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11
RANKIN.

Mt. Carmel re-opned Monday with
two new pupils.
John Myers, of Lodabar, was here
few days last week on business.
Mrs. Frank Adams and children re-
turned home from Morton Saturday.
Will Buchanan, of Brandon, attend
ed Sunday shool at Mt Carmel Sun
day.
W. P. Patrick, of Laurel, was in
our town Sunday to the pleasure Of
his friends.
Mrs. Glenn Adams returned home
Saturday from Jackson, after several
days visit.
Marvin Darnall returned home
from Jackson last week and has since
been confined to his bed.
Little Miss Lucille Wilson has been
right sick with measles and pneu-
monia but is up at this writing.
Three appeared In the last Rankin
dots some items which should not
have been there. The mistake was
made in the printing office.
FANNIN.
Our sick are all getting better.
Frank Jones was in Fannin Sunday.
Mrs. E. j. Tut left Sunday for
Vicksburg.
Howell McLaurin visited our CAPT.
tai city last week.
Miss Ida Lee, of Jackson, has been
home on short visit.
Mrs. D. G. Breland has gone to
The Brandon news., 1904-02-11

Sunday school is vacated through
the month of February on account of
measles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01
THE COTTON PICNIC.

The second annual cotton picnic In
stituted at Harmony church abou'
two years ago by Rev. w. g. Neville
took place last Friday and was big
success.
The occasion Is called cotton pic
mic for the reason that the principal
feature of 1t is the consolidation OF
the product Of a quantity OF cotton
seed distributed among members OF
Harmony church during the preced-
ing season.
The recipients Of the seed are sup
posed to plant the same, cultivate the
crop and give the proceeds for church
purposes. The people of the congre-
CATION have entered quite heartily into
the spirit of the idea, and the enter
prise may now be fairly regarded as
an established institution.
There was quite a large crowd In
attendance on the picnic last Friday
and the features included the coilec-
ton Of the various contributions OIL
cotton, a good dinner, some entertain
ing addresses, and social enjoyment
generally.
Rev. DR.. Neville presided over the
exercises Of the day and addresses
were delivered by E. Earle ThornWeii'
Esq, Of Yorkville, and Arthur L. Cas-
ton, Esq, Of Chester.
In all the cotton planters brought up
about $500 pounds of seed cotton,
enough to make nearly 600 pounds OF
lint
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01

rations are being made for the last
deadly struggle at close quarters. The
water supply having been cut of,
wells are being sunk. Provisions are
scarce, only timed meats being left,
the soldiers hold gala feasts on horses
killed by the shells. General Simon
off, 1t is said would surrender, but is
overruled by General Stoessel. The
hospitals are crowded and hygienic
conditions are becoming desperate.
The bombardment at times Is so in
cessant that it Is impossible to bury
the dead to any depth. Over one-half
of the original garrison is dead,
wounded or sick. The high angle at
which the artillery fire Is directed by
the japanese has practically destroyed
the new town. When the fleet at
tempted to break through the block
ade some time ago and the garrison
was to have made desperate sortie
and infiict as much damage as posi-
BILE, and If necessary, capitulate, the
failure Of the fleet to escape frus-
trated the plan. The besiegers are
pressing closer daily, and 1t Is hard
to say how long we can hold out.
When the end comes there will be a
desperate fight and surprise. Thous-
ands Of the enemy will perish, as
everything Is mined"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01

BOTH the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties are doing an unusual
amount Of advertising in the leading
magazines and newspapers OF the
north and west this year. The adver-
tising of both sides Is carefully pre-
pared and skilfully placed. For in
stance a Democratic page will present
the claims Of the Democratic party and
claim credit for certain important
achievements for the American people
and set forth the presidential qualifi-
cations Of Judge Parker in most IA
vorable light. A Republican adver-
tisement does the same for the Repub-
lican party and for Roosevelt. Roose-
velt's writings have been used against
him with much effect, and a Republi-
can advertisement seeks to prove that
while the president was always honest
when a young man he said a great
many things that he probably should
have left unsaid. In other words he may
have been indiscreet. All these adver-
tisements for both sides are calculat-
ed to exert a tremendous influence for
or against one side or the other, es-
pecially in the north where the peo-
pie do their own thinking.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01
SELLS BROS. CIRCUS.

Sells Bros. circus gave two per-
formances in Chester yesterday, ana
an immense crowd Of people gathered
from Chester county and the counties
surrounding. Not less than 15o peo-,
pie bought tickets at the Yorkville
station Of the C. & NV.
The seating capacity Of the big cir
Gus tent is said to be $4,000. At Co
lumbia last Friday, the ticket wagons
had to go out Of business before the
performance commenced, because
every available seat was already occu-
pied. Practically all the seats were
full at Chester yesterday and the au-
dience did not number. many less than
10000. ,q .asg., - s. ~
The people who went to the circus
from Yorkville were delighted with
the performance throughout. They
say that they had everything that was
advertised, and that the whole thing.
came fully up to expectations. The
only incident to mar the occasion was
a frightful accident to one Of the per-
formers.
Many people have seen the revolving
ladder act. Two acrobats dressed as
clowns, get on ladder. balanced on
a pivot and after see-sawing a while
begin to revolve rapidly. Presently
the ladder divides and each continues
to revolve on one half. In this case
as one of the men undertook to re-
new his hold at the parting Of the
ladder, one of the rungs broke and he
was thrown some dista nee and fear
fully injured. It Is reported that sew
en- ribs were broken. The injured man
was promptly removed from the arena,
however, and there was no lull In the
performance. Thousands Of people In
the audience hardly realized the ma
ture of the tragedy that occurred be-
fore their eyes.
The town council Of Chester had
given the circus people to understand
in advance. that there was to be; no
gambling or fleeing Of the people, and
it is said that absolutely nothing Of the
kind occurred. r- ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01
AS TO WHEAT SOWING.

Mr.. G. L. Riddle Of Zeno, was II
Yorkville yesterday on business, and
the reporter took advantage OF an OPP
portunity to talk to him little about
the wheat situation.
This years wheat crop" Mr.. Rid
die said, "is the best I have ever seer
in this country. refer not to the
quantity; but to the quality. The
wheat grain is larger, healthier and
cleaner. There was not great deal
sown, you know; but in proportion 20
the acreage, the yield was good"
What do you mean," the reporter
asked, "by the qualification in this
country? Is our wheat not as good as
that of any other country"
well, I'll change that a little" Mr..
Riddle replied. 1.-The wheat raised IN
this country this year Is as good as 1
have ever seen from anywhere
What about the probability OF a
good acreage being sown this fall?'
was the next question.
II think there will be good deal OF
wheat sown," Mr.. Riddle said, If the
people can get the seed. That is the
big trouble now. Seed wheat is scarce
and the price is considered high. 1t Is
really not high, but many people think
so, and they will be deferred from
buying until after 1t Is too late. I
would like to see large wheat acre
age put in this fall but as to wheth-
er I will or not Is, to say the least,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01
LocAr. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Invites you
to come to see him about any kind
Of watch you may want to buy. He
will furnish you with what you want
at the lowest prices.
G. H. O'Leary-Has handsome lot
Of picture frames for enlarged photo
graphs. Also calls your attention to
the fact that Dexter, Rex and Regal
mattresses are guaranteed. He sells
the Globe Wernicke elastic book
cases.
Foushee Cash Store-Tells about a
nice line Of embroidered caps, bon
nets, ETC., for infants. Also has a
large line Of fascinators in all col
ors at all prices.
Miss Daisy Williams, Photographer
Asks you to give her your orders Tor
holiday work early. A souvenir is
given with each dozen cabinet pho
tographs. :.
w. r. Carroll-Announces that he is
ready to receive cotton for storage In
his warehouse, insure it, issue re-
ceipts and loan money at reasonable
interest.
Ed Shannon-Wants information In
regard to an estray black heifer that
disappeared last Saturday.
Hickory Live Stock Co.-Will have
lot OF Kentucky mules and horses
in Yorkville next Monday and Tues
day and want you to see them before
you buy.
r. D. Alexander-Has received big
lot Of second d-hand and shop worn bi-
cycle sundries, which you can buy
at low prices.
r. ]. Herndon-Offers to repair, tune
| refit or felt any make Of organs OF
pianos. He buys old pianos and or
gans and makes liberal allowance In
| a trade.
c. w. Carroll and Others-Warn al
parties against hunting, riding, dr!y-
ing or otherwise trespassing on LANDS
owned or controlled by them.
Jas. M. Starr & Co-Advise you te
sow wheat and want you to know
that they have the best fertilizer fol
grain. They also ask parties who
owe them for fertilizers to pay VI
at once. Nov. 4th is their limit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-01
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Election managers will come to
Yorkville next Saturday for the boxes
to be used in Tuesdays elections. Mr.
John s. Sandifer will furnish the box
es for the state managers and Mr.. A.
F. Mcconnell for the Federal mana
gers.
Rev. w. E. Hurt announces q
change in the dates Of his services In
the Yorkville Baptist church from the
second and fourth Sundays Of each
month to the first and third Sundays.
This change Is made so as to prevent
conflict with Beth Shiloh and Glover.
THE funeral services in connection
with the burial Of Miss Elala James
were held at the residence on last SAT-
urday afternoon at o'clock, and were
conducted by Rev. DR.. w. G. Neville.
A large concourse Of relatives and
friends attended the services and fol-
lowed the remains to the cemetery.
w. o. Gattis & Co.'s bucket shop
has been virtually out Of business for
several days. The brokerage firm OF
Larabee G. Co., of New York, failed
last Thursday, and J. Walter Larabee,
head of the firm disappeared. 1t Is
understood that he was short $6OO,000.
w. o. Gattis & Co., were doing busi-
ness with Larabee & Co., and the fall
ure of the. latter firm has embarrassed
the former. 1t is understood that
Gattis & Co., have number OF con-
tracts out with local people and Mr..
H. H. Beard, the manager, gives out
that all of the firms customers will be
protected. w
Rev. ]. C. Johnes has resigned the
rectorship Of the Church Of the Good
Shepherd, Yorkville. The resignation
was announced during the service OF
last Sunday night, and came to great
many people in the. nature Of an un-
pleasant surprise. The resignation Is
based on a belief that Mr.. Johnes en-
tertains to the effect that he can
probably work to better advantage by
giving his whole time to the Church
of Our Savior at Rock Hill, Mr..
Johnes has been rector Of the Churcn
of the Good Shepherd since 1898, and
during the last two and half years
of that time has also been In charge
of the Church Of Our Savior at Rock
Hill. His work has been growing IN
Rock Hill, and has been demanding
his entire attention for quite awhile.
During his connection with the church
at Yorkville Mr.. Johnes has won the
respect, esteem and friendship OF al
most everybody in the town. The news
of his resignation, which is to take
effect at once, will be received with
genuine regret. -,.s