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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
RAYS FROM RED STAR,
CROPS IN FINE CONDITION,
GOOD RAINS AND OTHER
NEWS.

gro. ous ssGuLAr oosatsronpssr.
The health i'm this community is
very good at present.
The crops are looking splendid since
the rain, especially the cotton and
'' ulG corn.
Miss DOllie Shelgrove, Of Delmar,
spent few days i'm our midst last
week
We are glad tu note that Mr. Geo.
Warren is able to be up again.
Mrs. James Shcaly, of Delmar visit
'd III thfS section last Saturday
Mr. ). G.. bickert' 5 little son was
severely kicked 10y mule one day last
week. The doctor states that some of
he bones are broken. lie is still suf
ering.
Mrs. j. n. Snclgrove has been on
the sick list for few days, but we are
glad to say he is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.. Lybrand visited
at Mr.. Irwin Risinger's near Lees
willie, sunday last.
Mr.. w. Crout has pulled some fodder
but wc think he is rather early.
Saturday, July 22nd. the old Union
church will be sold to the highest
bidder, and on Friday, August llth,
the corner Stone Of the new church
will be laid.
We learn that DR.. Ja". l.. Drafts
lost Il line horse last week.
Mr.. III. T.. Adams is repairing his
dwellin:.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
PIANOS.

Popular Pianos, at popular prices
can be procured through Mr.. G.. w.
stewart, Ct Brattleboro, Vermont. Mr.
stewart is here and, will remain here
perhaps permanently, in connection
With various building enterprises. Mr..
Stewart is an experienced piano expert
AS Piano dealing is now a side, issue
with MIR. stewart. he having no trav
cling expenses: those desiring first
class pianos can get what they want
from him and at the same time. save
The high charges Counting travelling
expenses &c). which must be paid il
bought through travelling salesmen.
Mr. Stewart has Pianos always on
hand for inspection at Tie l.. ID
Cullum Co. Furniture store.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

LETTER.
C0MINGS AND G0INGS; MANY
ITEMS WORTHY OF NOTE.

Mr.. Allen CrossOn OF Prosperity,
after spending several days visiting
relatives i'm our town has returned to
his home.
Miss Ellie Wright, after spending
the winter and spring months here
has returned to her home i'm Richmond +,
Virgiuia
Mrs. Il j. Etheredge, accompanied
by her children. visited her father.
near Columbia, last week
Prof ID. r. RiZer went to Georgia
last week, in interest of his school
Miss Lula Oxner Of Leesville and
Mr. Hammie Vaughan of Bamberg
were married here ON July 3rd.
Rev. G.. p Bouzcr of Saluda County
was in our town this week, selling ten
ceut cotton.
Miss Kate Marshal, of Rock Hin, is
visiting relatives here.
Sir. John Shcaly, who has been
quite sick for sometime, is able to be
up aud about again.
The district conference of Tho
lethOdSt Church is being held here
now, and our town is full Of preache S
and dcicgat eS and visitors.
Mr. J. Lee Etheredge. of Augusta
vas here this week
Mr. Pope Matthews, OF columbia,
VAS in our town few days ago.
Mrs. j. Il. Buuknight has gone for Il
short stay in the Mountains of North
carolina.
Miss Emma Ethcredge is very sick
Il her home, near jobs ton.
DR.. ID. n. Crosson, our popular ply.
,ician, who has been ON the go, now
FOR sometime attending faithfully his
numerous. is now himself quite sick
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
Wouldn't BE HeconciIed.

Two Of the most eminent lawyers at
the Philadelphia bar We're Benjamin
Harris Brewster and his half brother,
Frederick Carroll Brewster. Both had
held the Office of attorney general for
the state, and the first had been attOr-
ney general of the United States. They
had not been on friendly terms for
many years. 1t Is said that on one oc-
casion mutual friend tried to bring
them together. and finally Frederick c.
consented TO bury the hatchet and sent
Benjamin III. card containing his
name. with these words written under
meath, AT home on Monday evening.
May l." BY the same messenger Ben
jamin III. sent n card i'm return. which
read. Benjamin H. Brewster also at
home Monday evening, May l." This
ended negotiations.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

June u is the longest day of the
year, the day when the sun reaches its
northern limit, the tropic of Cancer.
AT points on the line of the arctic cir
Gle there is the wonder of the midnight
sun, and many tourists go long dis.
tances to witness the sight. 1t is singu-
lar how accurately the sembarbarous
nations We're able to observe and reck-
on. ON Salisbury plain, in England.
may be seen cromlcch erected by the
druids. 1t il - circle OF huge stones
which once formed Il temple, but the
most interesting part Of the structure
Is the sacrifical stone, which is Il broad.
fat slab so placed that the rays of the
rising sun strike full upon it only on
the 2lst OF June. The old guide who
shows the place To visitors tells the
story that young girl once said to
him, II suppose you have seen IL hun
dreds of times, haven't yOuf"
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
DELMAR DOINGS.
Good rains.

NiOpIl ldlIlS.
Miss Leila Shelly is visiting her
brother in Columbia
MIR. Patric liallman has recently
been visiting i'm this section.
Mr. j. O Eargle. of LccSville, spent
Thursday night with Mr.. \ l.. Eargle
MIR. ID. A. Presley was a: Dclmar
one DAY last week ON business.
Plof. j. w, Ballentine, Of Newberrv
is now in this section.
Master Blinton Ilite visited his
grandfather, Mr.. Walter Hite, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. viii Rhincheart viSite I rela-
tives in this vicinity Saturday
Mr.. Wightman Hite from near
summit, visited in this section recent
ly.
Mr., James ana Miss Lillian Eargle
of Pomaria, visited Rev. j H. Shealy
saturday and Sunday.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
RIDGE ROAD RUSTLE
GOOD CROPS--GOOD RAINS--PER-
S0NALS.

FrOm our regular Correspondent
MIR. Editor, aS have never seen any
thing from this part Of the country,
will try and give yon some of the hap
eningS
We are having plenty Of rain now
and crops are iiourishing; every thing
looks very promising now.
Mr.. Johnnie Swygcrt is suffering with
his ankle. which was cut hy an axe
Will lie hewing cross-ticS. we hope 70:
lin quick recovery.
our friend, Mr.. G.. A. Shcaly, Of near
Union. visited friends here Sunday
Mr.. Jake sutton worship! ed al Fnio,
+. l. Church sunday and dincd With
Mr.. Jimmie Bedenbaugh.
Misses Arrie and Mary Caughman
spent sunday last with their brother
George, in the Larena section.
Mrs. Erastus RiSingcr, Of near Lees.
vile, spent last Tuesday with her
Aunt, Mrs. t.: 7tewygcrL
Mr. and Mrs Rufus Adly. MI. and
Mrs. Emanuel Swygert, spent sunday
last with relatives ON Saluda river.
Mr. ana Mrs. Y j. Swygert visited
at MIR. Ernest Bedenbaugh sunday
last.
Our old original Ridge Road beef
clue started last Saturday and we GER
tainly appreciate Mr. COW
Mrs. j. ID. Kisinger and Mrs. Pierce
RiSinger spent Sunday last with \ r..
and Mrs. Geo. Caughman near Larci
ma.
a II the farmers around here. who
held their cotton for 10 cts. and more
are selling. That's right brother
farmer, hold your cotton for ten cts
and take no less. DO 81 in Justice to
yourself.
Well, Mr.. Editor, if this escapes the
waste basket you may again hear from
Big Ike.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
MATTHEWS MAMMA
GOOD RAlNS---PINE CROPS
OTHER NEWS.

We have had fine rains i'm this sec
ion and everything Is getting on a
boom.
Your scribe has just returned from
trip over on little Saluda river. The
crops are looking tine and are in good
fix
McsSrS. Calvin Matthews and Span
Lake, went to Augusta last SATURDAY.
and returned Monday.
Mr. w. A. Temples has bought an
organ for his children.
Nr. j. 4. Temples, our Notary Pub
lie, has ordered Il seal to use in his
business.
Mr.. Editors, your paper is looked
ior each week, with more interest
than any we take.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
SOUTH CAROLINA Is SISTERLY
AND BACKS OKLAHOMA FOR
STATEHOOD.

TiS said, that the many South Car
lots along the lines Of the Frisco Sys-
TEN. have sent strong letters to be
read before the convention of Okla
homa City to-day, endorsing the ad
mission Of the Territory, as a State
They argue that Statehood. instead
will double the value OF
lots in oklahoma, by giving them
proper laws TO preserve the bears,
deer and wild turkeys. which may be
on their respective holdings.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
MONETTA.
CFrom our regular correspondent,


Mr.. John Rutland. of Texas. came
home last week where he will spend
some time with his mother, Mrs. j.
W Rutland. All are indeed glad To
see his brilliant iacc again in South
Car linn.
Mi Uses Ida and Maude Shealy visited
mere last Tuesday.
Mrs. l., NJ. HolStein is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. IL Cato
this week.
Miss Carrie Mitchell, one of Lees
ville'S attractive young ladies. has
been the guest of Miss Viola Burton,
Miss Eva Lou Watson has been in
our midst this week.
Mrs. Il H. Holstein and daughter.
little Miss Cecille, OF Florida, are On
a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
NJ j. Holstein. They will spend lie
summer months here.
The protracted meeting at Bethel
church begins Sunday. Services will
be conducted by Rev. :. Il. Pass.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
Concerning Reading.

OF course reading may become n mere
Indulgence and dissipation. Il habit to
be corrected also it Is very evident
that many great. resolute natures have
been built up with little reading or by
much reading Of n few books AMI much
pondering-m much reading OF men. OF
opinions, Of events rather than OF the
printed page. Men like Cromwell and
Lincoln and others who have changed
the course of modern history have been
so nurtured. We could even point to a
very great and effective modern scien-
titc genius who, with an apparent aver
sion 10 scientific literature, gets his
learning not so much from books rs
from experiments and from the TWEEN
ty question system intelllgently ap-
piled to friendly experts.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
THE RUSSO-JAPA-
NESE SITUATION.

NJ Witte, who seems to be, as re-
ported, Russia's wisest and 10 all,
most unobjectionaplc diplomat, has
occn appointed by the Car chief
plenipotcntiary to represent RI ;ia i'm
the peace conference To be held i'm the
United states in August. Mr. Witte
has been clothed with full plenary
powers and his acts will bind all
Russia. The Japanese have captured
the large island Of Sakhalin, Russian
territory lying north Of Japar, and the
Russian irooIs in Mauchuria are prac-
iically in desperate position with
the japanese simply holding back for
such time to strike, as will count most
for Japan. when the Peace Conference
cOnveneS.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
Seen, and SAID
In SWANSEA.
FINE CROPS, GOOD RAINS. A QUIET
MARRIAGE, DEATH OF PROMI-
NENT LADY.
(From our regular correspondent, }


We have had some very nice rains
since my last writing and crops are
looking promising now.
we are sorry to chronicle the death
OF Mrs. w. "A. Spires, of near this
place. She suffered intensely for sew
eral wee ks with Typhoid fever. until
last Friday morning when her spirit
was wanted to the great Beyond.
learn that the protrgcted meeting
OIL the BAPTIST church Of this place
Will not begin the third Sunday of
July as stated in IN! last letter on ac
count OF the conflict with the Metbo.
dist. AS yet no ditinitc time has been
set.
we arc very glad to have had with
us last week Mr., Clarence G.. Croft.
formerly of this county, but now OF
Washington, -. e.. Clarence has been
an aid in the United States cost and
Geodetic Navy but now, having
rlsigned that position has accepted
position as Computer in the arnesie
Institute at Washington. Clarence
in industrious Young man and we
him wish him much success,
There was quiet marriage i'm town
The contracting parties were. MIR
SllaS l.. Huttn, formerly Of Patesburp,
but Tor heVera years Il citizen Of this
place, and Miss Lucy Mason, of Bal
timcre, who for a few months. has
been IN the Millinery department of
Mr. T. l.. Hutto. Both parties are
very popular and we hope that their
pathway through life NAV be ever
strewn with flowers.
Cotton is now bringing a good price
and The people are putting it on the
market.
Dir. Ernest Jones, OF Wards, is now
in Swansea.
Mayor II. j. Seibles, of Sandy Run.
Is In town today on business.
Mr.. Sydney Smith, of Cedar Keys
Fla, is now visiting his father-in- law
MIR. |. n Hutto, of near here.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
MINUTES FROM MT.
WILLING.
MUCH NEEDED RAIN AND SOCIALS
AND PERSONALS.

Last Tuesday brought rain, whic h
every one was very glad 10 see; we
have Il thorough season now.
ySsAhere wilt Lbeaa moonlight picnic
.Hthe home OF hr. anG Mrs. X. N,
Grown tonight Wednesday,.
Miss Maggie shcaly is visiting Miss
1rannie Fulmer.
Miss frankie Herlong leaves Thurs
day for Saluda where she will attend
the county summer school.
Misses Mary and Annie Herbert.
from ewberry Co., are visiting Miss
lara Riser.
One of our Mt. Willing boys stood
the Examination for the Charleston
College scholarship. Veal hope
that he will be successful
Misses Marie and Carrie Mitchell
spent saturday night at the home of
Mrs. Emmie Buster.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown visited
relatives at Saluda last Monday night.
Many Salnda friends came down to
the Children'S day exercises at Emory
last Sunday.
Mrs j. Nj. Dean is visiting her
nother, Mrs. BledSoe.
Miss frankie Herlong spent Monday
night at Mrs. +. f.. Busters
Mr.. Joseph Long sold cotton at
Johnston last Tuesday.
Misses Eugenia and Mary Ellen Her
long, Bette and Helen Grigsby spent
Friday MI hit with MisS Grace Buster
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
SAMARIA.
BLESSED RAIN AND MOVEMENTS
OF PROMINENT PEOPLE, :

Well, Mr.. Editor, we have gooo
rains TO communicate to-day We
had one OF the most gentle and re-
freshing showers on yesterday, that
we have had for long while, and ev-
cry thing looks much improved this
morning.
Our popular Sheriff, MIR. Il. III. Cor
ley. dropped in TO see us this morning
We noticed Dr. Mack, Magistrate
Derrick's Constable, also going down
the road.
Mcssrs. Nose Kneece, Richmond
kneecc and James Il. Westmoreland,
boarded the excursion for Charleston
this morning. Hope they will have
a nice time.
Mrs Lula Boatwright, the mother
OF Mr.. ID. +. Boatwright, our popular
X. +. ID. Carrier from Samaria, is
very sick ut present, but we hope she
Will soon be herself again.
w. w
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
WAGENER.
COTTON RUSHING TO MARKET AND
THINGS AS SEEN ALONG THE
ROAD.

a great and grand time is expected
at Mr G.. w. Anderson's tomor-
row, July thirteenth. instant. Noted
speakers are invited and we all know
that Glib is pretty g0Uh himself, es-
pecially on picnic dav.
MIR. &. l.. Temples remembered the
carrier the other day by giving him a
pair of nice watermelonS
This carrier took a rest Il few days
last week and gave his substitute Il
chane for the first time since the eS-
tabliShmcnt Of the route.
Mrs. Eta Garvin was in town last
Monday having some dental work
done.
Mr.. Nathan Bodie was seen going
to town with a washing machine on
his wagon.
Mrs. Maggie Rae and children of
augusta are at the bedside OF her
sister, Mrs. G.. G. Brodie. who is very
ill.
Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Fulmer visited
friends il Wagener last Sunday.
Mr. II. r. Garvin and Lcgare Ken
nedy realized that the carrier was in
need of something and gave him
some more watermelon last Wednes-
day. Many thanks old friends.
The people Of this section are hur-
riedly getting rid OF their cotton on
this little up shoot in the prices.
Some of them having refused sixteen
cents last year with expectation of
getting more.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
THE LEAK Is STOPPED.

Edwin +. Holmes associate statis-
tician in the bureau Of statistics of
the Department of Agriculture has
ac knolcdsed that he has forwarded
news through man named M. Haas
to two brokers in New York City, L.
c. Van Riper and Theodore O. Price.
(Mr. Price denies the Statement).
The charges OF leakage from the De-
partment were made by secretary
Richard Cheatham Of the Cotton
Planters association and have been
proven TO be true.
The more props that are Knocked
from under the Speculators, the bet
ter it will be, for the honest farmer.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
IRENE ITEMS.
UNITED SERVICES In THE CHURCH
ES, COTTON RUSHING TO MAR
KET AND CROPS LOOKING
WELL.

fHoS QUA sSGUtAa coHEEsPohoEkv.
y lot of farmers are in town this
week selling cotton. They are re-
joicing over the fact that it is bring
ing ten cents again
Wcare having nice showers occasion
ally ana crops are looking very much
better.
&!r. Berley Smith is suffering with
appendicitis and up to this writing he
is not any better.
We are sorry To state that the
health OF our town and community is
not improving very much. There are
some new cases of fever this week.
The Oldest son OF Mr. Samuel Sis
trunk. OF Lexington died last Thus
day night and was buried as this
pace on Friday afternoon.
Mr. f. W. Burnett vent to Lone
Star, s. c. last week on business.
Mr. a T.. Wingard spent saturday
and Sunday wiIh.friends and relatives
in Columbia, S G..
Mr.. f. s. Kelly has moved to Bates
burg where he works for the Middle
burg Mills.
Mr.. JnO. Pounds, who was for many
years Il resident of this place, but has
recently been living at WiliamSton,
- 4 - ,,ith nc
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
The EVENING HERALD.

The Augusta Evening Herald has
in view, supplying our Town with
iaily news. The papers are to be
sent here IN bulk and distributed by
i ncwsbuy 4 representation Of the
pap"r visited BateSbure on Tuesday,
whose object il was to make the
arrangement for the daily delivery
and to write up our vicinity.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
PICTURES ENLARGED.

II | fail to call on you send your
pictures by mail. For the finest en-.
largcd pictures, with frames of any
kind. SxlO 81 98; lOx2O $2.9S and up
ward. FLOYD =. ETHEREDGF,
Agent, LeesviIle, s. C.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
HIGHEST PRICES.

If you want II get the highest
prices for your butter, eggs and farm
produce, bring it to me.
r.. X. Steadman.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
FRESH BUTTER
AND EGGS,

Why not buy YOUR butter, eggs
cheese and lard from me? | have one
OF the latest improved refrigerators
and keep everything fresh and cool.
f. r. Steadman.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

W hen you want pleasant laxative
that is easy to take and certain to
act, use Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver tablets. For sale by TimmonS
Bros. and CrOSSon Drug co.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
SENATOR TILLMAN AT
HOME.

Senator Benjamin Il. Tillman re
turned from the North to his home at
Trenton yesterday
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
LOST.

A Pug luppy in town yesterday.
Reward if brought to j. ID. RAWL.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

Read Jack Harkaway's
School Days.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14
Written Dry Goods Co.,
Great July Bargain Sale.

of
II at
of
Cash unit get to This unquestnab the
friendsh dnntco COUNT within in nbuXnp
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

500 Yds. SC. Lawn, at SC
SO Pc. II 1-2C. White
Lawn, at &c
500 Yds. Calico &c
500" zoe Cotton Skirts II l-2c
so Pc. l5c Fancy Crepe
Paper, lOC
25 soc COrsets, SOC
so l5C Towels oC
100 Pc Ain Silk Ribbon iOC
100" Sin " - lSC
so " Fine Chiffon Taf=
fetta Ribbon, worth
45C 2SC
JUST OPENED
100 Ladies Ready=to-wear
$500 Hats, at Sl.l5
100 Ladies and Childrens
Newly Trimmed Hats, soc
so Odds and Ends i'm
Shapes, Ole
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

so d. Armour & Co.'S Chateaux Violet Soap, worth
15c cake,.-- Sc
30 DE-. Armour Cos, Vioetta Soap, l0c. Cake A.
10 DE-. Mennen's Tacum Powder l5c.
10 Dz. Colgate's Talcum Powder ioc
10 DE- PIC Tooth Brushes
DE-. Jap. Flat Silk Fans worth Toe. -O7c.
10 d. Seconds IN Black Rubber, 25.. Combs -----OSc
Dr. Ladies Black and Fancy Colored Hose OSc
SO Dr. Boys Heavy Ribbed Hose worth pic ISc
80 DE-. Misses Heavy Ribbed Hose. worth
1000 Yds. 36-nch Heavy Shccting Osc
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

IS Prs. Ladies OxfOrds, soc
so Lad. Sample Skirts at
Wholesale price to
Close out.
100 Pr. Mems Sample
Pants $50 to $3.50
100 Mems Fancy Sl.OO
Shirts, 75c
100 Mems Fancy SOC
Shirts SOC
IS DE-. Mems l0C Collars 45c
Dozen.
10 DE-. II 1-2C White Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs OSC
5 DE- 25C Neck Ties l0c
5 soc '' 30C
5 Is and zoe lie
10 s. 25C Suspenders at loc
40 lOC Socks at OSc
IS" 25C {" 10c
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-14

500 Id's. Batcsburg Hickory Stripes l. &c
500 Yds Batesburg Tick ------ ..---- ------. &c
50O Yd's BateShurg 10 inch Drills -- ...------- Sc
20 Pieces Best Table Oil Cloth --..-.-. .lSc
800 Gds &c. Lawns .-- &c
200 Yd'S Sc. Lawns - O5c
6 dZ. mems 81 so n $500 hats -....... 90
10 dz. l2a white hemStitched hdkfS ...-......-- OS
D dz 21c neck ties 70.
25 dz. mems and boys 25c caps ------------. Sc
% pr. ladies sl.25 button shoes .--.---.----
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Uniform Textbook.

The Mississippi uniform textbook
commission held a session with all
members present, Prof. H. L. Whit
field presiding and Prof. E. L. Bailey
acting as secretary. The commission
adopted a resolution declaring that it
will recommend no books for adoption
other than those provided in the
course Of study for the public schools
Several publishing houses requested
The commission to make recommended
tons for other books used in
high schools and special courses Of
study, but the commission did not
deem it proper to do so. The resolu-
al u! Su!l9em lslg eq4 4e peldope uo!,
gard to deposits by publishing houses
was modified SO as to provide that no
publishing house will be required to
deposit more than $1,000 on its books
submitted for examination.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Convention Of Elks.

1t has been definitely decided that
the state convention of Elks will as
semble in the city of Gulfport on June
10th. The citizens of Gulfport some
time since invited the Elks to hold
their 1905 meeting in that city. How
ever, realizing that there was no Elk
lodge there and that their city was
sufficiently large enough to organize
and maintain one, the eaterprising
business men Of the community circu-
lated a petition asking that the Grand
Exalted Ruler grant dispensation for
the installation Of lodge at that
place. A copy of that petition was
mailed to the Grand Exalted Ruler
and another accompanied the invita-
ton to the Executive Committee hav-
ing in charge the naming Of town
where in the next convention would
be held.