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The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
W.C.T.U. and Mission Column
LIQUOR DRINKING AND DE.
GENERACY.

The relation of liquor drinking to
crime, insanity, idiocy, feeble
mindedness, epilepsy and moral de-.
terioration is great subject, and one
to which more attention should be
given, says Lillian M. N. Stevens
DR.. LIE Grain, the famous alienist of
Paris, says in regard to the result of
an investigation made by him: In
the first generation from inebriety the
mental and physical degenerates were
II per cent of all; in the second gen.
Grafton So per cent, were defective
and in the third generation not one
escaped-all were idiots, insane,
hysterical or epileptics. Sir
Matthew Hale, as chief Justice of
England, has said that during his
administration of twenty years he
divided crime into five parts, and
that four of them have been the re-
suits of excessive drinking
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
THE CALL OF MOTHER.

You are tired tonight You ex.
pected this morning to have an "easy
day." but you have answered to the
call Of mother" until the sun is set
and its departing glory almost makes
ycu long for the beyond. Now there
are the children to be put to bed. Your
limited circumstances may not permit
you to have nurse, but remember,
you cannot keep them with you long
and your patient service will be richly
rewarded. Go lovingly, prayerfully
you know not when the last time may
come. Death wounds deeply, even if
we have been kind to our friends.
Comb the golden tangle carefully,
smoth the pillow and straighten the
little dream-dress and laying your
cheek close by your little darling's,
listen to "Now lay me-" and then
wait patiently for the ruby lips to
slowly ask God for some wished for
toy. Kiss fond ''good- night !" In
short, lock the door Of the day gently
and leave the child heart happy. Let
none of the shadows that come with
ripper years slant athwart the youthful
threshold of the soul. The weary
foot tba5 rocks the cradle may be
lulling future president or governor.
Rock on fond mother; sing your lula
by. God has use for the :rail hu-
manity that smiles in it's infant dream.
ing. Never let discomfort enter your
habpy home. Keep cheerful tone
and helpful hand and answer the
call of mother.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
A JUDGE TO A SALOON.
KEEPER.

A saloon keeper in Kansas City was
suing for divorce in the circuit court,
presided over by Judge Park. The
wife Of the saloon keeper was in the
State Asylum for the Insane, at st.
Joseph, taken there as a result of ex-
cessive indulgence in drink. Judge
Park, in delivering his opinion said:
'tThe salient facts of this case are
that the husband sued the wife for
divorce because Of excessive intem-
perance. He married her when she
was mere girl, and soon after their
marriage he went into the saloon
business and is in it yet. His testi-
mony was that his wife drank before
he married her, and that she loved
alcohol SO we'll that she used it in her
coffee. The testimony of the wit
nesses for the wife tends to show
that the husband is not entitled to a
divorce. He took this young and
innocent girl from her fathers home
and made her his wife. IF she was
addicted to drink he ought not to
have been surprised at his develop
ment later. II she was not addicted
to the excessive use Of drink when he
married her-and there is strong
testimony to show she was not-then
the fact that he is in the saloon busi-
ness tends to show that he is respon-
sible for her fall, and there is strong
testimony to show that he is.
when a man is engaged in the
business Of making drunkards it
doesn It lie in his mouth to complain
if the effects Of that business come
home to him. The divorce is re-
fused, and the bill dismissed. The
| Los Angeles Searchlight.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
"MELICAN HEATHEN. ,

The story is told of Chinaman
who applied to wealthy family for
work. He was asked. do you
drink whisky %
mo; Clistian man"
do you gamble ?''
No; Clistian man."
He was employed and proved to be
an excellent servant In the course
of time the mistress of the mansion
gave an elaborate euchre party, at
which wines were served. John
waited on the table with exceeding
deftness and acceptability. The next
morning he asked for his wages, say.
Ing he wanted to quit work.
The astonished mistress asked him,
What is the matter?''
The Chlnaman said to her; ST
Clistian man, I told you SO befo;' Nd
heather. No workee for Mclean
heather. -
The Chinaman, whether in this
country or at home, is impresse d
quite as much by american example
as by precept. Alas that there are so
many "Melican heathens!" !"-Selected
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
WHITES.

We are having some very rough
weather. Roads are getting bad !.
The children are having tough time
going to school through the rail-.
Our worthy teachers are in earnest
though and ring the bell every morn.
ing rain or shine. Our school is pro-
crossing nicely.
Rev. s. Morris passed through the
neighborhood Friday en- route to Pales.
tine to ill his regular appointments.
Bro. Morris is one of our hustling
preachers that never let's bad weather
stop him.
Mrs. NJ. @. White has rented her
place to her son, Purser White, who
has just married.
Christmas is approaching listen
for the wedding bells.
II. E. Parkison and family, Of
Bessemer. Ala, will spend the holi-
days with friends and relatives al
their old home In Rankin county.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
BOYS WANTED.

We can use in our business. any
time during this generation, 2,000, 600
boys. They are as necessary in our
line as sawlogs to sawmill or wheat
to -four mill. AS we are expecting
to operate our factories, with one OF
two exceptions, in every State in the
Union, we naturally infer you are in
sympathy with our work and will
help furnish the material. We
manufacture boys into drunk ards,
murderers, criminals, paupers, and
fill your jails, penitentiaries and
asylums, flood the land with prosti-
tuition and vice. We make it oul
special business to populate hell and
work against home, heaven and
purity. We are success Glance
at our record in the United States
100000 persons, drop into a drunk.
ards grave every year, 80, 600 cases o1
alcoholism, $4,000 Suicides, 10000
babes less than one week old mur
dered. Give as your patronage
through your votes. Send us you,
boys. we will do the rest.
Yours in cooperation against Goo
and Heaven. T II e Devil.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Dunbar, Young, Henry, McCaskill,
Bullock and Margie Maxey; Messrs.
o. e. Martin, O.. v. Buchanan, Fred
Lester, G. O.. Robinson, E. F. Henry,
W. R. Taylor and W. D, Ragland.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church conducted bazaar at the
Ohleyer building Friday and Satur-
day, from which they realized about
$l25, which will be used in repairing
the church.
The ladies of the Presby byterian
church held bazaar at the Ohleyer
building last Friday and Saturday,
realizing the sum of $120 after all ex-
penses were paid. They desire
through these columns to thank the
good people of Brandon and vicinity
for their liberal patronage.
Ras Jones, who has been taking a
course in pharmacy at Nashville,
Tenn, arrived home Saturday Ras
was quite sick at Nashville for
several weeks with appendicitis, but
has about recovered. He will not be
able to resume his studies until next
session.
Just as.we 60 to press we receive
the sad intelligence Of the death of
DR.. J. O. Russell, which occurred at
Bolton last night, after a few days
illness of pneumonia. He was q
native of this county, son of Chris
Russell, of Langford. DR.. Russell
was about % years old, and graduated
in dentistry at the Atlanta Dental
College last year. and having success.
fully stood the state examination, To-
Gated at Bolton, and no young man
ever had brighter prospect for life
than he. We understand that his re-
mains will be brought over today and
carried to his old home for interment.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
FOREST DISTRICT.

FOREST DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder-K. ID Moore.
Bay Springs-A. M. Broadfoot.
Carthage. w Thompson.
Decatur-W. III. Lane.
Edenburg-Jos. B. Bennett.
East Abachie-G. w. Huff.
Ellisville-W. j. Dawson.
Eucutta-J. T.. Red.
Forest-W. W. Morse.
Harperville-Supplied by irwin
Miller.
Hebron Mission-Supplied by F. A.
Lane.
Indian Missions. J. Tubby anG
one supply.
Lake.. Mcdonald.
Laurel, Main Street,. W. Cham
bers.
Laurel, Fifth Street,. S. Parker.
Mont Rose and Garlandsville-W.
W. Moore.
Morton and Pelahatchie--H Melar(
Newton-P. D. Hardin.
Neshoba-Supplied by J. @. Long
Philadelphia-T. j. O'Neil.
Rose Hill-W. W. Graves.
Raleigh-Supplied by @. O. Graf
fine.
Shiloh-T. II. King.
scott-supplied by J. 0. Ware.
Trenton-Supplied by r. T. Nolan
Taylorville-J. j. Golden.
Vossburg and Heidelberg-R. S
Gale.
Walnut Grove and Mission-W. l.
White.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.
JACKSON DISTRICT.


Presiding Elder-A. f. Watkins.
Jackson, First Church-W. Fl. La
prade.
Capitol Street-H. L. Ellis.
Rankin Street-W. L. Hightower.
Benton-D. @. Langford.
Brandon-J. A. Moore.
Braxton-O. z. Wise.
Canton-B. f. Lewis.
Collins and McGee-G. H. Harmon.
Fannin-H. j. Moore.
Floia-E. W. Eipscomb.
Florence-M. Fl. Moore.
Lake Oity-H. E. Carter.
Lintonia-H. e. Carter.
Madison. r. Jones.
Mount Olive-W. M. williams.
Pinola-J. W. Ward
Sharon. T. Nicholson.
Silver City. M. Afford.
Deaconsville-C. M. Crossley.
Thomasville-Supplie by Ed Lewis
Tranquil-To be supplied.
Yazoo City. M. Weens.
Epworth League Secretary-H. NJ.
Dubose.
Professor Millsaps Oollege-James
A. Moore.
Students Vanderbilt University
o. W. Bradley, r. P. Fixes, T. M.
Bradley.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
BACK TO OLD RANKIN .

After an absence of six years; l.,
with all my worldly goods, am again
q part and parcel Of Rankin county.
We left Shelby County, Texas, on the
10Th Of November with wagon and
pair Of mules, my son Harvey and my
self. We crossed Sabine river into
Louisiana at Logansport and proceed
ed to Coushatta where we crossed Red
River. Coushatta Is the county seat
of Red River parish, and is q most
picturesque little town, being on q
high bluff on the bank Of the river,
beautifully laid off. It's streets are
broad and nicely shaded with cotton-
wood, live oak and gum trees. Just
across the river, running through the
fertile valley, is the Cypress branch
Of the T. P. Railroad, and just back
of town is the Red River Valley Road.
They have some very fine buildings,
and one of the best high schools in
the state, with our own H. Bascom
Hines, principal. had the pleasure
of meeting him while there. He is
in high favor with the people Of that
place.
To mention all we saw Of interest
would make this letter too long, SO
will only mention few. From Cou-
shatta we came through Campti, st
Morris, WINFIELD and Columbia,
where we crossed Ouachita river !;
thence to Natchez, where we crossed
the Mississippi river, having passed
through some as fine country as there
is in the south. Louisiana IS indeed
a land of many waters. and is not be-
hind in railroads. We passed over
some as fine roads as l ever saw, and
some as bad. We made seven miles
in Tensas sw amp in one day, and did
we'll to get through at all. So much
for Louisiana
We came through Adams, franklin,
Jefferson, Copiah, corner of Kinds,
crossed the iron bridge over Pearl
river into Rankin county, south Of
Florence. The roads through Adams
county are as fine as can be; the hills
have been graded down and the low
places filled in, and where it is nec-
essary for the water to cross, there is
bridge culvert for it to pass through,
SO it is delightful travelling.
A wonderful improvement is ap-
parent all along the route from where
we entered Rankin county. New
fields have been opened up, new and
better houses built, the roads are
worked better and in fact everything
shows the country to be in a prosper.
Gus condition; but my letter is grow
ing too long and must stop. have
no kick against Texas It's a great
lstate-but am here to stay. feel
more at home, in fact, it is my home
as most of my life has been spent in
Rankin. I have left the west and
approached the east. You ask why
In search of Light.
W. e. JOHNSON.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
COUNTY NEWS.
HEBRON.

Weather mighty bad.
Listen for the wedding bells.
Mrs. N. J. Wynn returned to her
home in Texas last Friday after a
pleasant visit to relatives and friends
at this place.
Y..C. Shepard visited at K. W.
Wynn's Saturday.
L. O. Thames and family visited at
G.. @. Irby's Saturday and Sunday.
r. v. Shields, of Pelahatchie, was
a welcome vesitor to our neighborhood
Sunday.
K. W. Wynn visited at G. 9. Irby Is
Sunday.
Joe Hughes is expected home for
Christmas,
Miss Annie Brown, of Jackson, is
expected home to spend the holidays.
A warm welcome awaits her.
R. L. Irby has returned from three
weeks visit in Louisiana. He says
he oon't fancy that country.
Joe Wynn is making repairs to his
residence.
The people are preparing to recover
the school house at this place. They
will also make repairs to the church.
Several from here went to Rock.
hill Sunday to preaching, but owing
to the bad weather Bro. Miley die
not fill his appointment.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
il. TANNER, Pe1ahatchie, Miss.

You often hear the remark that
there is no harm in glass of wine
per se." Per Sc means by itself. Ger
tainly there is no harm in glass of
wine by itself. Place glass of wine
on shelf and let it remain there,
and it Is per Sc, and will harm no
one. But if you take it from the
shelf and turn it inside a man, then
1t is no longer per ss.-Geo. W. Balm.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
TYRIAN INSTALLA TON.

Tyrian Lodge, No. 427, will have a
public installation of officers for the
ensuing year at their lodge room at
10 a. M, on December 27th. All
members are requested to be present,
and the public generally is invited to
come. Luncheon will be served by
the lodge at the conclusion of the
ceremonies. All members are ex-
pected, if convenient, to bring q
basket.
W. W. ROBSON,
PAT HENRY,
W. W. KERSH,
Committee.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
DO YOU WANT TO EARN 800 90

DO YOU WANT TO EARN $lOO. 90
N the next 30 days? If so, drop us
a card for particulars. We are pub
fishers of the fastest selling line Of
Red Letter Bibles and popular sub
scription books on the market. One
of our agents earned $500. 90, clear,
in the past 30 days. Do not delay !,
but write today THE ELLIS MAR !.
TIN co.. Dep't 4. jackson. Tenn. =
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
CLEARY.
Health good.
The weather is bad.

Lie WedGnor is pad.
We have had the government sur.
veyor with us the past two weeks, we
are getting the geographical survey of
this section, they find that we are
from $50 to 800 feet above sea level.
At the home of the bride Mrs.
Jennie Walker on last Thursday
Rev. s. Morris, of Star, and Mrs.
Walker were married, Rev. Wayne
Sutton, of Florence, officiating. All
wish the young couple long and
happy life.
AS this will be our last dots before
Christmas we wish the hard worked
editor and all the force a merry
Christmas.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
Dr.. II. II. HUalKer,
DenfiSf.
LOCAL and PERSONAL
MENTION.

Cotton today, 11H.
Eggs, per dozen, 80 cents.
A merry Christmas to you.
J. A. Morris has been quite sick fol-
several days.
Brandon is enjoying a splendid
holiday trade.
L. o. Gayden is up again after a
few days illness.
Mrs. j. l.. Buchanan has been
quite sick for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waddell are
here to spend the holidays.
Miss Sudie Thomas, of Dry Greek
was in town shopping Monday.
Albert Gayden is at home from
Mississippi College for the holidays.
Mrs A. E. Cook, of Thomasvi lie,
was among the holiday shoppers in
town Monday.
Senator McLaurin arrived Sat urday
night from Washington and will
spend the holidays at home.
Misses Laura McLaurin and Susie
Busick are among the school girls who
will spend the holidays at home.
Misses Young and Dunbar leav g
Friday for their homes in West Point
and Natchez to spend the holidays.
Misses Annie Hinton and Mann lie
Wilson are expected home tomorrow
from Vicksburg to spend the holiday !.
Jack Maxey. who is engaged in
railroad contract work, at Brook
haven, is spending few days at
home.
A carload of corn was re-
ceived here this week from
Tennessee, which sold for 65 cents a
bushel.
Miss Sudie Frantz and Master Frank
Johnson Frantz, of Jackson, will
visit Miss Mary White during the
holidays.
Misses Tommie and Eta Glenn
Gayden arrived yesterday morning
from Atlanta for few days visit to
homefolks.
l.. E. Washburn has installed
gasoline lights in his new store. He
has one of the best store buildings in
Rankin county.
Prepare your resolutions for the
New Year. 1t might be good idea
to get a few days running start on
them before the 1st.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Waddell, of
Pisgah, moved to their new home in
Brandon this week. We gladly well
come them among us.
Miss Kate Kersh, one of Rankin s
fairest daughters. has arrived from
Memphis and will spend few days
with Brandon friends.
Preaching at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning and
night. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present.
In order to get our business matters
straight and ready for the new year,
and to give our printers few days
rest, The News will not appear next
week.
Miss Anna MoLaurin, of McComb,
will be among the holiday visitors to
Brandon. Miss Anna has many friends
here who will give her cordial wei
come.
The graded school will dismiss
tomorrow afternoon for weeks
holiday. Prof. Mcintosh will leave
today for "a visit to his home in North
Carolina.
Miss Minnie Watson, the attractive
and accomplished daughter of VIM.
Watson, is at home from Virgil to
spend the holidays. Her sister, Miss
Pearl, is expected home Saturday.
g. v. Buchanan expects to leave
shortly after Christmas to accept
position in Birmingham, Ala. Claude
numbers his friends by the limit of
his acquaintance and will be much
missed.
On Monday night Miss Virgie Max
ey was the hostess at q delightful en-
tertainment. Her guests were Misses
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

j. r. Webster & Co. want to buy s
yoke OF heavy oxen, those having
heavy oxen address them at Combey,
Miss, naming price and giving
weight
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Hominy, Grits, Yellow Danver On
ions and Mackerel at H. A. Busick's
Malaga and Red Emperor grapes
will arrive at FL. A. Busick's next
week,
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
HUNTING NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not
to hunt quail or turkeys on any of
my lands. Trespassers will be
prosecuted J. C.. WHITE.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
FOR SALE.

My farm of 100 acres in sw Rankin,
30 acres fine long leaf pine, 30 acres
in cultivation, good water, good
houses. 25 acres in pasture: Price
81 90 per acre.
j. B. KELLY, Whites, Miss.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
WOULD YOU LIKE TO OWN

the Kersh place now owned by O. B.
May? Rich land, good house, I miles
from Pelahatchie, miles from Bran.
don. If so, write
j. M. & CARL STINGILY.
Pelahatchie. Miss.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
HUNTING NOTICE,

All persons are hereby warned not
to hunt quail or turkeys on Mari Hill
place, or any of my lands.
"A. P. MILLER.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

400 pounds mixed nuts, guaran te ed
sound, at Ell. A. Busick's.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

5000 pounds of candy just arrived
at H. A. Busick's, the popular mer-
chant.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

For cheap furniture and stoves, call
on US. GAYDEN & GO.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
NOTICE.

All persons are positively forbidden
to hunt On my land. P. FAIRLY.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Fireworks of all kinds and at a low
price at h. A. Buslck's.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Charter Oak cook stoves and heaters
the best made at Barnes & Ragland g.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Don't forget-if have not got the
article, there is no use to 60 else
where. III. A. Busick.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Extra choice Bananas at H. A
Busick's next week.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Buy $15 worth of dry goods and
get 81 basket of choice fruit at H.
A. Busick's.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

will handle bleached Michigan
Celery during the holidays. H. A.
Busick.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

10 barrels of Kentucky apples fol-
the holiday rush, at IL. A. Busick's
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
FOR REM

FOR RENT.
The Moore place of 60 acres in the
corporation. Or will rent garden
and residence alone.
D. M. MAYERS.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21

Pansy, Pansy, Pansy-nothing but
Pansy at Busick's.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
Christmas Goods,

nave got them MY house full of good things the
Iancy grocery ne all kinds of candies tron and
urran all kinds fruits from pine apples complete
toys dolls albums lamps fancy glassware you
want 10 Dy nice for endb
memoe the one that buys the largest goods gets good
OaPnopnone ee will guarantee you the lowest price anything
you y from me- try me before buy Yours happy
The Brandon news., 1905-12-21
Gulf \ Ship ISlandRy
PASSENGER SERVICE.

PARLOR CAR BETWEEN JACKSON AND
GULFPORT
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 1905.

The election has been a considerable
factor in the quietness that has poevail-
ed in the trade during the week, but
there is general belief that, this dis
turbance over, business will be better.
It is safe to state that of the Pennsyl-
vania Broad leaf not box exists that
has not Eeen bargained for. The East
ern tobaccos are quiet. Gebhart is sell
ing very rapidly, and a considerable
number of engagements have been made
in 1904 thinner Spanish. Buying of new
tobacco is going on at lively rate in all
sections.
Sumatra. The sale of Sumatra has
been steady. at a rate very satisfactory
to the importers, and with but very few
Developments of interest.
Havana.-Th new Santa Clara is 60
ing at good rate. This is remarkable,
because ordinarily it is New Years Day
before the activity begins in this line.
To general, it may be said that the situa
ton that existed year ago is present in
intensified form, the supplies being more
m eagre and prices higher.-Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Lancaster.

LANCASTER, PENN, Gov. 7, 1905.
With little old tobacco to be found 10
our warehouses, no other report could
be made for the past week than that the
local tobacco market had little doing in
it. A few dealers who had managed to
get in small stocks of Wisconsin and
Ohio goods found ready buyers, but the
aggregate of sales of all the dealers was
small. Some idea of the completeness
with which our dealers have been clean
ed out may be gained by the statement
that John D. Skiles' warehouse is empty
now for the first time in fifty years.
There was little Going the past week
even in the new crop. Less than 10 per
cent of it remains unsold and the hold
ers of this are in no hurry to sell. They
are gripping it hard, knowing that in the
end, when they are ready to sell, they
can have handsome price for their
goods.
The cigar industry continues to boom,
and some of the larger factories would
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
MIAMIsBURG, o., Nov. 3, 1905

The month of October witnessed the
greatest activity in buying of Seed leaf
or Gebhart tobacco that has prevailed in
the Miami Valley for many years. Prices
ranged from to 10 cents through, with
small percentage of the purchases at
lower prices and few crops at frac-
tion higher. 1t is believed that 80 per,
cent. of the entire crop of 1905 has been
contracted. 1t appears that in this Sec,
tion the damage from pole-rot and she'd
burn was not as general or as severe as;
reported from other localities, and per-
sonal examination enables the writer to
vouch foy the existence of many beauti-
full and serviceable crops. The fancy
prices paid will have powerful influ-
ence toward increasing the acreage of
this variety to be grown next season, as
is already evidenced by declarations by.
the farmers. Buyers were so numerous
that three or four of them would some
times visit the same farm in single day.
They still continue to ride, and as the
reported sales of Seed leaf diminish
those of thinner increase, for which va
riety s cents seems to be the prevailing
price at present. Very little stripping
has been done up to this time, but the
next favorable season of damp weather
will see considerable quantity removed
from the poles.