The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-11-08


English officers boots, though he scorned
no labor that was honorable.
Young Brewer was determined to do
or die, and, as Jackson reached the pin
acle of greatness, and the record of his
achievements forms one of the most
glorious chapters of American history, so
will our once friendless youth inscribe his
name on the scroll of fame, and the story
of his prlvations and ultimate triumphs
will furnish an incentive to action to the
youth of Mississippi, and of the south as
well, in the years to come.
Mr.. Brewers thirst for knowledge was
great, so relinquishing his job on the
levee he went to Walden, and through the
kindness of Mr.. S. E. McConnico, a mer.
chant and business man of that town, he
borrowed ; four hundred dollars. With
this money young Brewer packed his
earpetsack and boarded a train for Ok
ford, where he matriculated at the State
University, land graduated in the law
of June, 1892. He then looked about for
location, finally deciding on Water Val.
ley, where he opened an office for the
practice of his profession. His sole assets
were code, two chairs and he was about
$500 in debt. With indomitable energy
the struggling young attorney faced Iife's
troubles, determined to win commanding
position in his profession. For the first
few months his progress was anything
but flattering, but with that persistency
and patient determination which has
always characterized the man, he pursued
the even tenor of his way. He secured a
few clients, more through a feeling of
kindness than anything else, but he
handled these with such skill and success
that they gained him others, and 1t was
not long ere he ranked as one of the abest
LAYERS of the local bar. After practicing
his profession for some time he wooed
and won the heart and hand of Mis- S
Minnie Block, most charming young
lady, the daughter of a widow of most
estimable character, though in reduced
circumstances. They were married in
October, 1897. Mrs. Brewer has been a
loving helpmate, loyal and devoted
wife, and through all the sunshine and
shadow, she has been his constant COM
panion.
Mr.. Brewer, in response to the request
of numerous friends, in 1895, two years
before his marriage, announced his
candidacy for the state senate. His op-
ponents were M-ssrs. Moore, Rowland
and Blount. The campaign was long
and aggressive one, bitter and aerimon-
ious, and at times 1t looked as though
bloodshed could not be averted. Through
it all, however, Earl Brewer stood as un-
moved and fearless as Roman gladiator,
advocating those noble and high prin-
ciples which are bound to win, and he de-
feated his opponents in the first primary.
His career in the senate was marked with
that dignity and foresight that was ever
stamped him as wise statesman, worthy
of any foeman's steel.
After serving his term in the senate he
again resumed the practice of law, and
continued to reside at Water Valley, con-
tinuing to enjoy lucrative practice until
his appointment as District Attorney by
Gov. Longino, when he moved to Clarks.
dale. His career as District Attorney we
all are familiar with. Suffice it to say, he
performed his duties faithfully, and as a
prosecutor he has no superior and few
equals.
Mr.. Brewer, though self-made man,
is splendidly equipped for the office he
seeks, and represents faithfully and in
tellectually the best interests of the people.
And thus he lives, with mind blessed
with active genius, which but few are
to possess, whose transoendent
star shines with steady lustre lighting
the pathway of the future.
Lives of great men oft remind US
We can live our lives sublime;
And departing leave behind us
Foot prints on tho Sa ndS of Time"
--ONE WHO KNOWS HIM.
The Nettia jackson Concert Com
pany will give musical entertain
ment in johnson Hall next Wednesday
night November the 14th. No one