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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06

One distillery company IN Kentucky
turns out every seven days 1000 bar
rels of sweet mash whiskey. The
output for a year would be 62,4o(
barrels. The cost of all this to the
manufactur er may be fairly estimated
at 1914, 000J and they receive from the
wholesaler profit of from 81 to 81
per barrel. The government comes in
for a nice little rake off, but the fel.
low who has to pay it all
including transportation charges,
governments and local License fees,
salary of, bartender and rent of build
ings, is fhe man before the bar, and
for these $4,000 barrels of bocze lie
letsgo of 1914, 761, 678, and then goes
home and beats his wife because sup
per isn't ready. IN. o. States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
PUCKETT.

We are having plenty of rain.
Our community is blessed with good
health.
There has been lots of corn planted
for the past week, and now 1t is too
wet to plant.
W. H. McLain, went to DIDO Sun
day.
Mr.. Walters, of Rufus was q
visitor here. last Sunday.
| Miss Lula Burnbam, Of D'Lo, was
visitor here last week.
| Edd Warren, of Galilee, filled his
regular appointment at Mr.. Purvis'
last Sunday.
Miss Beulah Warren and Mrs.
| Warren. of Galilee, attended church
here last Sunday.
j. M. Polk went to Jackson last
week.
Mr.. Barnes made business trip to
Pelahatchie last week.
@. W. Polk made q visit to Joe
last Saturday.
The Pickett High School will close
next week. 1t has been taught by Miss
Mamie Trawick and Prof. Anderson.
They have taught us good school, no
complaint made by anyone. They
are excellent teachers and both have
been elected to teach the next school
by unanimous vote. We are all
glad that we have secured there SER
vices for another year.
The County Union met at Mayton
with large crowd present. The
day was spent most pleasantly. The
speakers were Dave Kersb, Mr.. Davis
and Prof. Cooper. A bountiful din.
ner was spread and everybody ate
hearty and returned to the house and
Hon. Henry Bradshaw and Mr.. Mar
tin spoke for about an hour on the
interest of the farming class of peo-
pie. The next County Union will
meet at Pickett on the last day of
June, Friday before the first day of
July. Everybody is invited to come !;
there will be dinner on the ground.
The M. E. church has q lively
Sunday school with an enrolment of
40 scholars. Meets at m. and
everybody invited irrespective of de-
nomination Let all the old people
attend and the young ones will follow.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
A new south Mississippi iudg

A new south Mississippi judge in
instructing jury spoke as follows
Gentlemen of the jury, instructing.a
jury is new business to me, as this is
my first case. You have heard all the
evidence, as we'll as myself. You
have heard what the learned counsel
have said. If you believe what the
counsel for the plaintiff have told you,
your verdict would be for the plant
iff; but if, on the other hand you be-
lieve what the defendants counsel
has told you, then you will find a
verdict for the defendant; but if you
were like me, and don't believe what
either said, then I'll be darned if
know what you'll do. Bailiff, take
charge of the jury
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06

races that attended the burial. The
Eereaved ones have the sympathy Of
all IN this sad affliction. Peace to
your ashes brother.
Miss Ellen Odem visited homefolks
at jackson Saturday.
Miss Clara Jones, Of jackson IL
visiting relatives IN our community.
Mrs. Sanders, Of La, has moved
back to Mississippi aid is living with
her sister Mrs G. w. Prisock.
Mrs. s. e. French, of Jackson,
after a pleasant stay of days returned
home Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
1.-THE Yazoo Sentinel correctl,

1.-THE Yazoo Sentinel correctly
says: "There has been a great re-
form in country journalism. The edi-
tor of the weekly paper has long since
placed his enterprise on a financial
basis, and the paying of subscriptions
with a basket of I otatoes is no longer
customary. He has ceased to be the
poverty stricken, literary genius with
an appetite for booze, and is instead
the shrewd, practical business man
with proposition to give his patrons
value received for strictly cash con
sideration. -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
CAN NOT DO WITHOUT TT.


Mrs. j. B. Trunk, of North BirmiDg.
ham. Ala, writes.
have used The 20th Century Hair
Tonic for the last three years, and am
perfectly delighted with what it has
done for me. It is far superior to
any hair preparation ! have ever
used. Il has restored the gray hair
to its natural color, stopped it from
falling out, and / have not been
troubled with dandruff since ! began
it's use. ! find it an elegant hair
dressing for it impaIts to the hair an
attractive appearance. ! simply can.
not do without it on my toilet table.
and shall always recommend il. 70,
sale by all druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06

Sunday school was organized last Sum
day, and we hope to have good school
this year.
We will have Bro. Byrd with us on the
nth of this month. We hope to see a
good crowd meet him and hear him lecture.
A good number from this place attended
church at Cato Sunday.
Bro. w. A. Comfort will be ordained
next Sunday at County Line.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
JOE

Everybody enjoying good health at this
writing.
Everything is being rapidly decorated
in green.
Farming IS badly behind; very little
corn has been planted.
w. c. Grain has planted his March
patch Of cotton as usual, and It iscoming
up nicely.
Gardens are looking very we'll for late
planting.
The oat crop Is very promising consId'
Iering the late spring.
School closed last Friday. Prof. Burk.
lit will return to his home In Covington
county in few days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
SOMETHING GOOD TO
A DANDY FOR BURNS

DR.. Bergin, Pana. Ills writes
II have used Billiards. Snow Linim.
emit; always recommended it to my
friends, as I am confident there is no
better made. 1T is dandy for
burns Those who live on farms are
especially liable to many accidental
cuts, burns. bruises, which heal ra-
pidly when Billiards. Snow Liniment
is applied. It should always be kept
IN the house for cases of emergency. !"
csc, SOC, 81 90 bottle.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
NOTICE TO All PRIVILEGE TAX
PAYERS:

PAYERS:
Notice is hereby given, as required
by section III Of the privilege taz
laws of 1904, that all privilege tax
license, except those issued to rail.
roads and retail liquor dealers, will
expire during the month of April and
must be renewed for twelve months
during the month of May.
Unless the the licenses are renewed
during the month of May, it is made
the duty Of the tax collector to col
lect double the amount of the original
tax, and as he is left without any
discretion whatever IN the matter,
/ trust that all privilege taxpayers
will promptly come forward, procure
their Licenses during the month Of
May, and Save me the necessity of
enforcing the heavy penalty.
j. L. BUCHANAN,
Tax Collector.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06
THE HISTORICAL WORK.
Hon. Pat Henry Desires Data
From Rankin County.


Pursuant to the request issued from
the department. of archieves and his.
tory a few days since regarding the
collection Of historical data, Hon
Pat Henry of this town, member of
the Confederate history commission,
will institute an active campaign for
this collection of the disered data in
Rankin county Maj. Henry today
issued the following:
ITO the Ex-Confederates of Rank in
county: AS member of the Con-
federate history commission of the
State of Mississippi, I will be obliged
if every living Confederate in Ran
kin county will write me at once and
give me his name and address, the
company and regiment to which he
belonged, the day said company left
Rankin county, and copy Of or as
complete roster Of the company as can
be furnished: Giving what names
you can, and also the names of Com.
pany Regiment Of Confederate soldiers
living in your neighborhood.
ANY papers sent me will be copied
and returned promptly to the sender,
and greatly oblige,
Your comrade,
"PAT HENRY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-06

Having secured the services of B.
L. Blough, a practical blacksmith
and horse sheer, I am better prepared
than ever to serve my customers in
all kinds of first class worx. Mr..
Blough will have charge Of the smith
shop, which will give me more time
in the woud shop. where ! will also
clean and repair sewing machines.
but ! still make saw filing . special
ity. f. B. Walrod.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
North Marietta.

Misses Essie and Cora Dempsey,
accompanied by Miss Leila Nc
Rea, visited relatives in Atlanta
Sunday.
Two were baptized at Rose Lane
Sunday at II o'clock, Miss Ethel
Dewbarry and Mr. Tom Channell
Mr. Hill, who has had small
pox, is improving.
Miss Mlttie Hurst, and Vera
johnson visited their grand
mother near Kennesaw Saturday.
Mrs Copeland, we are sorry to
learn, is sick
Mr. John Clackum and wife
visited her parents near Newhope
Friday.
Mr. Viii Written has his cot
tage completed and has moved
into it.
Mr. Mack Hill and wife are
visiting relatives at Lost Noun
tam this week. Blue Ewes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
KenneSaW.

Miss 'Wissie McRea, spent Fri
day in Acworth.
Mrs Pomp Brinkley and child
rem, Mr. and Mrs Ben Hardage, of
Atlanta, visited Mr. Ben Stanley
and family. They returned home
Sunday
Mr. Lee Mitchell and wife, Mr.
George Bird and wife and Miss
Carrie Griggs, spent Sunday in
Cartersville.
Mr. Charles McCollum fell sew.
eral weeks ago and injured him.
self. He is still in very critical
condition.
Mrs G M Tripp, of Oklahoma,
is visiting her son, Mr. W F trip.
Mrs Mollie. Recess school will
close on the Doth inst, with an
entertainment at night. All the
patrons and friends are invited
to be present. Gypsy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Lost fountain.

Messrs ] c DuBose and John
Hewett recently attended mason
ic meeting at Rome.
The masons will have work to
do in the Bird degree next Saturday
night. All master masons ere
invited to attend.
Rev H b Starlight, of Acworth,
and S F and E L Mayes left last
Monday for g. several weeks visit
in Texas, Mr. Starlight and S F
Mayes go from Cherokee Presby-
terry as delegates to- attend the
Presbyterian General Assembly in
Fort Worth.
Those interested are requested
to meet next Saturday to clean off
Midway graveyard.
The grass is making good head
way, and if the showers continue,
the farmers will get behind with
their work.
Cotton chopping is general. All
crops doing we'll.
Peaches dropping. Allen.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Olive Springs.

Rev D J Maddox filled his regu-
lar appointment at this place last
Saturday and Sunday. Also had
a nice singing in the afternoon by
the young folks.
Everybody invited to the an.
nual singing at this place next
Sunday,
The Literary Society will meet
next Saturday night A good
program has been arranged The
subject is: Resolved, That the
Agricultural Department should
be abolished. There will also 3e
recltatlons and dial ogues.
Mr. n J Horn and wife. of At
lanta, visited homefolks last Sun
day.
We are glad to know that w N
Templetou's wife is still i'm
proving. Spring Time.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
New Salem.

The singing. given at the resi-
dence of Mrs NJ NJ Alexander Sum
day night was enjoyed by all pres
ent.
Mr. and Mrs Reed and daughter
spent Sunday with the family of
Mr. G G Burton.
Mr. and Mrs lack Carnes spent
Saturday night with the family of
Mr. Dave Carnes.
Mrs Cox spent Sunday with the
family If Mrs Pace, near Mt View.
Mrs J D Easterlin spent last
week in Kansas City.
Misses Mildred and Katie Hairs
ton visited the Misses Jackson
Sunday.
J,R Guffin attended Sam Jones'
meeting at Gainesville Sunday
Blue Eyes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
kennesaw.

The knights Thalia Club, y
OF Kennesaw, organized several
weeks ago as literary and social
Club, held its sixth meeting on
Thursday, May 18th, beginning
at eight o'clock. The subject
debated was: Resolved, That
the United States was justified in
waging war against Spain and
freeing Cuba. The affirmative
was champ'oned by W Franklin
D'hhs; the negative by F N
Burt. This debate was one of
the besS that we have had. The
decision vas given to the atfima-
tive. At the meeting it was
unanimously decided to establish
a Library at KennesaN for the
benefit Of the club, and the citi-
zens Of Kennesaw and vicinity.
We extend a cordial invitation to
the young people of this place and
surrounding country to join us in
our work. We are open to chal-
lenge for a champion debate from
any literary society IN Cobb coun-
ty, Address all communications
OF this nature to the president
* TIC," KennesaW, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Gilmore.

Crops are looking fine in this
section. We also have a fine
stand of grass.
Mt and Mrs w A Nichols visit
Cd relatives in Roswell last week.
Mrs Nancy Boiling has return
Cd from a weeks visit with her
lSEaer and mother near Dallas.
Mrs Emily Manner, visited rela-
Sunday,
IN, Mr. and Mrs NJ NJ Brown and
! :lttle daughter visited their sister
N Atlanta Sunday.
rev Newton, Of Atlanta, con-
sGcted services at Locust Grove
''eool house last Sunday.
sunday school every Sunday
L5ornlng at Locust Grove school
4O U.S. Come out and help us.
W we are glad to learn that Mr. f
70 nerrln is improving, and hope
'' I nm cut again soon.
MISS Mamie Reed is visiting her
parents near Dunwoody this week
Dina.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
& "a g TO 1 K a.
B..,.,.s 1Ths Kind You Have Always BOuga
Signature at M/zHZz1tz<u

If it is true that the business of
Frank Blgelow, the defaulting
president of that Milwaukee bank,
"showed remarkable want of sys-
tenn" is it not a little strange
that the fact was not discovered
until Bigelow had made a confess
ion of his shortage? The bank
had numerous directors, the bu-
siness of whom it was to keep
informed with respect to its con-
diticn. 1t was under the super
vision of national bank examiners
appointed to their positions be-
cause of their ability as expert ac-
countants. Doesn't it seem that
some one or more persons from all
of this number Of supervisors
should have discovered the fact OF
a lack Of good business methods,
if such existed? When a thief
has col. fessed his crime, 1T doesn t
require any great acumen to know
that he is a thief. The proper
function of the experts is to make
stealing the money of deposltors
practically al, impossibllity.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Smyrna.

Dry weather prevails IN this vi
cinity. A good shower appears to
be badly needed, though cotton
and corn seem to be tiourishing.
Last Saturday night somebody's
bull dog got into Mr. P NJ Rice s
hog pen and proceeded to Eat
'em up alive Before the dog
could be driven off he had seri-
ously bitten and injured a fine
hog, Mr. Rice is now looking for
the dog and says if he ever comes
around his place again there will
be one less bull pup in town.
Mrs Loring Brown rendered the
young people delightful party
last Friday night, many were out
and enjoyed the occasion immense
ly
Summer boarders are making
their appearance in our town.
Mrs Emma Whitfield is spend
ing a few days in West End, with
her daughter, Mrs Guyce Ray.
Mr. and Mrs Cliff Green, of
Elizabeth, visited friends and rel
atives here.
Capt and Mrs Il T Terrell are
home again after an extended Wis.,
it to friends and relatives in and
around Adairsville.
DR. and Mrs w T Pace leave for
Savannah next Tuesday night
where they will attend the session
Of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
lows
There was barrel of beer in
Smyrna last Saturday night !;
can't say that any harm was the
outcome of It's presence but think
it Dad business to say the least
Miss Jessie Moore, of Atlanta,
spent Sunday with friends i'll our
town.
Rev Mr. Grow conducted servi.
ces at the Baptist church last
Sunday afternoon. The rite of
Holy Communion was administer
ed and four received into church
by letter.
To be good, kind and true are the
first lessons of life-fundamental
principles which, every man, wo-
man and child should assiduously
cultivate to the end that in the
practise of the same we may APP
proximate that great marvel per-
lection for which the world is
striving. Critic.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Mt. Zion.

Misses Ollie Reeves and Bertha
Dyson attended preaching at
Kinks Chapel last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Tom Robertson, of
Marietta, spent last Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Grogan.
Cornell Pledger, of Atlanta,
visited his brother, Mr. w J
Pledger, here, Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Virgie Dyson spent part of
the past week with Miss Dora
Ruth Edwards, at Kinks Chapel.
Mr. George Anderson, of Mil
ford, spent Sunday with d
Rolston.
Mrs w J Pledger, who has been
Oh the sick list for several days,
we are glad to know, is able to be
cut again.
Mt Zion Sunday school will PFC
mic at Lithia Springs next Fri
day. Everybody is invited to at
tend.
Rev J j Crow is expected to file
his regular appointment here nexl
Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday school is tiourshing
here, Let everybody attend.
Mrs Edith Jacobs, of Marietta,
visited relatives here Fast Satur.
day night and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs c NJ Head visited
relatives at Macland Sunday.
Mr. G E Edwards made BUSH
Tess trip to Atlanta last week.
Mr. Leonard Davies is smiling
over the arrival of a girl.
May,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
county NEWS
BY CORRESPONDENTS,
From other Towns and Lo-
CaIltieS.
tW0RK OF NEWS-FlNDERS.
All Points of the County Represented.
Rural News Fresh and Spark.
linz for Perusal.
+M0RK OF NEWS-FINDERS.
WileyS.

Mr. Joe Thompson is smiling in
different way to what he has
beep in the habit of doing. A fine
boy at his house
The farmers in this section are
4Sery busy chopping out their cot
ton.
About month ago every far
smer that you would hear talk,
would say reduce your cotton
acreage, but now it looks as if
thew had changed their minds and
nlsnted another big crop. It
really looks as if the farmers are
bound to bring the price of cotton
down tc 5 cents. The only way
to get good price for your cot
ton is not plant So much. Plant
more corn, SOW more wheat, and
raise your own meat, and then
YOU will be independent, and not
until then. Beulah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Powder Springs.

Mr. Jack Abbott, of Acworth, spent
last Wednesday here with his sister,
Mrs Jot Camp, who is quite iii.
The Old Folks annual meeting will
convene at this place the 2nd Sunday
in June The full program will be CIV
en- later.
Prof Monk will give his school pic
mic the last day OF school, which is the
81 of May.
Everyone is invited to come to the
Springs on the 3lst inst, as Prof NJ L
Britain, School Commissioner of Full
ton county will make anaddress.
Mr. George Mckinney, of Austell,
spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr.
and Mrs J + McKenney.
Mr. Herbert Bennett of Atlanta, spent
Sunday here with bomefolks.
Revival services begin at the Presby-
terrain church Sunday.
Mrs DR. Middlebrooks spent Monday
in the Gate City.
Mrs Fannie Strickland, Of Austell
and Miss Maud Strickland. of Lithia,
were visitors TO the family of T n Lind
ley here Sunday.
Rev p A Kellett was called to Rock
mart Thursday to attend the funeral
of his grand mother.
Mrs w g Monk visited her sick
daughter, Miss Monk. at Dallas.
Mr. Seawright Lindley ard son Of Ma
riettu, were visitors here Sunday.
Uno
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Macland.

Rev p A Kellett failed to fill
appointment here last Saturday.
being called away to attend the
funeral of his grandmother. He
was here Sunday and preached a
very fine sermon. He will assist
the pastor at Roswell this week in
protracted services.
Mr. and Mrs John n Babo, of
Atlanta, spent several days with
relatives here last week.
Mr. P n Gazaway wishes TO thank
his friends and neighbors Of this
and other places for contributions
to help him get another horse.
Messrs E W Kemp, J NJ Hewitt
and G J Griggs visited Rome a
few days ago.
The many friends of Mr. J r
Guffin will be pleased to learn
that he is rapidly recovering from
a recent spell of sickness.
There will be- no services here
the second Sunday in June, as
most of our people will wish to
attend the old folks meeting at
Powder Springs. Rev Mr. Kellet
will preach Saturday before tho
second Sunday but not on Sunday.
Our fruit is not killed. We have
plenty of peaches, but few apples.
Mr. and Mrs A J Templeton. of
Octavia, attended Church here
Sunday and added their names to
our church roll.
Misses Victoria and Mamie
Griggs visited their brothers at
MONDAY and neal Marietta last
week. Ruby.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Mountain View.

.Chopping cotton is the order of
the day. A good stand is re-
ported generally But now,
Brother farmer, let's not forget
to plant a large crop of peas.
They will add fertility to the
soil, and are selling for a good
price, while cotton will exhaust
the land and the price is below
the cost 80 produce it.
Mr. 7 A Chandler and family
spent ono day of last week in
Paulding county, the guests of
Mr. and Mrs Rakestraw.
Mrs Rosa Floyd and children
have returned home after a week s
visit with relatives at Norcross.
Mr. R / Blankenship, of Law
renceville, is spending several
days with Mr. James Carmen.
Our Sunday school is fourshing
with IS pupils.
A number of our young people
attended the Literary Club at
Kinks Chapel Saturday night
LEVI.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-05-18
Woodstock.

The foundation has been laid
afor the new bank, which will be
In operation by September.
Col and Mrs T E Latimer have
new arrival, a little girl.
Two new houses are being erect
ed Others will be built soon.
Hence our little town is expand
Ag.
Mrs DIN King returned home
after an extended visit to parents
in Rockmart, accompanied by her
bsister, Miss Edna Wingard.
Cut out the cigarettes at once,
boys, or they will cut you out. 1t
will cut all the sharpness out of
your brain, all the strength out of
your sleep, and all the steady
nerve and self-poise out of your
working movements. It will cut
you out of employment, and may
cut you out of heaven at last.
Little River Sunday school will
observe Children's Day, the 4th
Sunday. All are cordially in
vltsd to carry a lunch and spend
the day. Preaching and recita-
tons IN the morning, lecture and
singing in the afternoon.
The district conference will
meet here in July. Then chick
ems will be greatly in demand.
Z.