The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. L. o. Gayden, who has been
SO dangerously i'll at Pelahatchie for
the past few weeks, has about recov'
cred, and is now at home to the pleas.
ure Of her many friends.
The Baptist congregation accepted
the resignation of Rev. Bryan Sim
mons as pastor last Sunday. The
church has not yet decided who ii
will extend call to.
The w. K. KS were most delight
fully entertained by one of the mem
bers, Miss Ruby Enochs, at her home
on last Friday afternoon, where they
enjoyed lovely refreshments and many
games.
Just twelve miles east of Brandon
on the A. & v. railroad, is Pela.
hatchie. J. A. Spann & 90. are do
ing a great business in that town,
selling the best patent flour at &c. 5
per barrel.
Nathaniel Clayton and Easter Par
ker, colored, were before Mayor Gay.
den Monday morning on charge Of
fighting and disturbing the peace
The fine and costs amounted to $16 25
each.
Don't fail to attend the lecture at
the court house Monday night. Mr..
Brosbt's subject will be "Winners, =
instead of "Smiles and Laughter.
1t is one Of his most interesting and
entertaining lectures.
Mrs. John Ohleyer and daughter,
Miss Ida, returned yesterday from an
extended visit to Mrs. Ohleyer' s
daughter, Mrs. Goodman, at Gary.
They were accompanied home by Mrs
Goodman, who will remain until to-
morrow.
A very pleasant party was given at
the home of L. Washburn Friday
night in honor of Herbert Swift, the
noted minstralist, who is spending q
few days with Brandon friends and
relatives. Mr.. Swift is accompanied
by his mother, Mrs. O. F. Swift.
W. D. Raeland and Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Barnes went to Steens Cree b
Sunday, and spent the day with Mr.
Barnes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Barnes 1t was Mr.. Barnes rs birth
day. May he live to see many re.
turns of the day.
Senator j. M. Stevenson, who was
here last week, is now critically i'll a,
his home at Morton, not expected tc
live but short while. The senator
has many friends among our readers
who will regret to hear Of his seriou.
condition.
The w. K. KS will give an Easter
egg hunt in the Episcopal church
yard Saturday afternoon, April 22nd
at four o'clock. A Prize will be giver
to the one who finds the greatest mum
Der of egg. Every one invited. AID
mission five cents.
The backward season is doing more
to reduce cotton acreage than any
other agency just at present. Perhapl
between the boil weevil, the late
spring and the cotton growers asso.
citation the acreage WILL be materially
cut down.
The ladies Of she Episcopal church
will give their usual Easter egg hunt
for the children in the churchyard
next Monday afternoon at O'Clock
Admission five cents. A splendid as
ortment of candies will be on sale
Every body will be expected to come.
| Mrs. X. F. Brown went to Fannir
on Tuesday to attend the marriage
Of her cousin, Mrs. NJ. E. Afford tt
W. B. Smith. The ceremony wal
performed by Rev. D. P. Bradford, 0:
Laurel, faeher of the bride. The
News extends congratulations.
The commencement exercises o.
Briar Hill school will embrace Thurs
day and Friday, April 27th and 28th
The school will close Friday nigh,
with the annual concert. An interes
ting program has been arranged. and
| a large attendance is expected.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will give candy party at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. J. Fl. Whitfield
tomorrow evening and night. Til,
children will be entertained in TIT
evening and the older people at night
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Admission free.
A number of young people gathered
at the hospitable home Of Mr.. ani
Mrs. s. L. MoLaurin Friday night,
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