The Brandon news., 1904-07-21


in the county.
Leon Gayden, son of our esteemed
townsmsan, L. O. Gayden, and Miss
Virgins, were married at Greenville,
Miss, a few days ago. We extend
to the happy couple our congratula-
tlons, and best wishes for a long. hap
py and prosperous life.
Beginning Saturday, w. G. Barnes
will sell all goods strictly at cost.
He is preparing to make extensive
repairs ON the interior of his build
ing, and desires to get as many good
out of the way as possible before the
work begins. SeeI Ihis big advertise
ment in today's paper.
The Gulf and Ship Island railroad
will give very low rates to Gulfport
on July 80 and 80, on account of the
second annual regatta of the GulfIort
Yacht Club. This will be an excel
lent time to visit the magic city of
the coast.
Miss Lizzie Ratliff, the accomplish
I'd daughter of T. j. Ratliff, of Ophe-
liza, has been selected as sponsor for
Rankin Camp. No. 965, u. O. ",
for the reunion at Aberdeen, August
4 and next She has accepted. She
will name her maids of honor later.
The News has received very in
teresting and instructive paper from
Prof. Geo. G. Hurst, which he read
at the Sunday School convention last
Thursday. We regret that that a
lack of space precludes its appearance
this week.
Anslem McLaurin, jr., spent We'd
nesday at Lake, attending the Pat
rons' Union. Mr.. McLaurin was on
the program for a speech Wednesday
night, but was compelled to return
nome on the evening train, which he
regretted very much.
The case Of Chris Thompson, color
ed, against M. M. Tonsay, white, was
heard in Justice Robeson's court Mon
day. 1t seems that Tonsay's fence
was down and Thomspson cattle were
in his field. Tonsay shot the cattle,
and damaged them to the extent of
about $75. Tonsay was fined $40
and costs. The parties live near
Jackson.
The congregation of the Presbyte-
rian church has voted Mr.. Melvin q
months vacation, which he and Mrs.
Melvin will take in August. Mr..
Melvin will supply the church at Abb
beville, La. during that time. There
will be no preaching service at the
Presbyterian church in his absence.
Oscar Gayden, jr., went to Lake
Tuesday to see the witch dance and
Indian ball game. While there he
pitched game against Forest fol-
Newton, in which he did some bril-.
liant stunts in the box, having struck
out nineteen men and allowed only
one hit in the nine innings. He is az
clever an amateur pitcher as you want
to find.
In remitting year in advance fol
The News, pr. S s. Altman, Of Mel
vim. Ala, Rankin county man,
says: ~ have just returned from the
worlds fair and enjoyed the trip very
much. Every one ought to 90 who
Gan, as it is certainly q chance Of .
lifetime to see the world in . shor,
time. Crops in my section are good
Farmers are we'll up with their worI
and we are having plenty Of rain"
Officers J. A. Morris, O. E. Martin
Miner Hobson and Rich Robinson
raided the turnpike again yesterday
and captured a lot of whiskey ant
beer. Emmett Bradley was arrested
on charge of selling whisky, ant
was brought over and placed under |
$500 bond for his appearance before
Justice Robeson Monday morning
We feel assured that Justice Robesofi
in case any of these parties are con
victed in his court, will Civ
them something to remember him BY
Lee Gilbert, negro peddleF q
blind tiger booze, blew into tow
Friday with about 100 bottles 0
whiskeY and was doing very ME
business until intercepted by eoAsta
BILE Martin. He was carried befor
Justice Robsson and -
! Ins IN" plead guilty
.--~se nned him 5000 and sentent
cd him to 80 days in Jail. Gilbel
accepted the verdict, and IL now