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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Florence.

III OtUAOs
Miss Street, Of Lake, has been
visiting Miss Fancy Belle Aills this
week.
B. T. Sullivan, of Mount Olive,
spent several days with friends in
Florence this week. Fac was in
school here last session, and made
many friends while here.
The Methodist meeting came to q
close last Saturday night. Rev. Mr..
Smiley is an able preacher. and made
. profound impression on the COM
munity. About fifteen were received
into the church during the meeting.
The health Of this community con-
times good. We have had no serious
sickness In our neighborhood.
The Stems Greek High School
opens on September 10th. We have
been informed that the outlook for
next session lie good. There is no
sacrifice too great for parents to make
in order to get their children in a
first class school.
Mrs. Moore and daughter Miss
Lucia, have returned from . visit to
Mrs. Moore's daughter at Brooksville.
Robt. Steen, Of Pearl, spent several
days with friends in Florence this
week. Robert will re.enter the school
here at the opening.
The protracted meeting at the
Baptist church is In progress here this
week. Rev. Otto Bamber 10 doing
the preaching. At this writing q fine
meeting Is in prospect.
Rev. Mr.. Farmer, Of Westville, has
been visiting friepds in Florence this
week.
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Johns.

Miss Kate Anderson, who has been
on the sick list of our community for
several weeks, is very much better,
and it is hoped that she will soon be
able to again join her many friends.
Several from Johns attended Prof.
Wares singing school at Cato.
Mrs. O. o. Shots IL spending
awhile with relatives at New Hebron
and Prentiss.
w. E. Mcintyre went to Mayton
Saturday where he delivered an Sd
dress before the Farmers Union.
Miss Laura Gates, Of the Brandon
Sanitarium, spent few days with
homefolks last week. Miss Laura
seems to be perfectly delighted with
her work,
The marriage Of Ohleyer Donnel II
and Miss Bessie Hughes was quite !
surprise to this community. Orr
girls have not yet recovered.
Arthur Patrick and sister Ruth,
visited relatives st Brsxton Saturday
and Sunday.
Johns Is soon to have ono 81 tho
most to-datef school buildings II
the county.
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C-leary.
Health generally good.

Some crop prospects good
others not so good. Rain has not
been general; we have been blessed
with good showers.
We can all get together now and
work for the good Of our country, and
let the past take care of itself; none
of us got what we wanted.
Preaching at Hickory Ridge next
Saturday and Sunday by pastor
Morris.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Pace .
fine girl and boy.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Loud
Matthew a fine girl.
Mrs. Hugh Pierce is improving, she
has been confined to. her room for the
past month with slow fever.
Aaron Pierce also is reported i'm.
proving.
Mr.. Tilloston, of Texas, is visiting
his aunt Mrs. NJ. A. Smith and other
relatives.
P. O. French returned homo at
Jackson the past week. after visiting
in our vicinity.
Mack Bickerell's childs condition
is about the same.
We all sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Hemphill in the loss Of
their little baby. May the God Of al
grace comfort the bereaved.
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PclahatChie.

Miss Pauline Summer is visiting
Meridian relatives.
Miss Annie Bland, of Jackson. spent
Sunday with her mother and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. W. Taylor left
Monday for . trip north. While
gone they expect to buy their fall and
winter goods for j. A. Taylor 8 Son.
Jim Evans expects to leave soon for
Edwards, where he has secured po-
sition.
Mr.. Beckes and family spent several
days with friends near Fannin.
Mrs. j. A. Taylor and Mrs. W. E..
Peek, of Morton, visited the family
of @. W. Taylor last week.
Dr.. @. Russell. of Bolton, came
over Sunday and claimed the hand Of
one of our fairest girls, Miss Daisy
Heslep. Only few friends were
present at the marriage. II happiness
is as bountiful as rice was when they
boarded the tlain, we bespesk for
them much joy.
On August 22nd. the death angel
claimed our oldest citizen, w. J..
Flanagan, in the home Of his daughter
Mrs. Eula Taylor. Those Of his
children and grand children from .
distance present were: Rev. and Mrs.
O. Mcdonald, of Lake; s. E. Flanagan,
and family, of New Orleans. La, Mrs.
Geo. Clover. of Columbia, Mrs. M.
E. Kuton, of Hattiesburg; Mrs, Ella
Myers and family, Of Light; Will
Flanagan, Of Laurel; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Taylor, of Morton.
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For Rent.

For one year or longer, my home in
Brandon. It has about IL acres Of
land, 8 of which Is in pasture. Plenty
OF water for all purposes, right near
school and churches. A good home
for some one wishing to come here for
school advantages, or for other pur-
puses. j. T. B. BERRY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations for white teachers
will be held on 9Th and 7th. and Goth
and 21st Of September, and for colored
teachers on 18th and 14th, and 27th
and 28th Of September.
s. II. MYERS, Supt.
9. g. CHAPMAN,
MRS. BARKSDALE,
Examiners !.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
For Sale.

140 acres good land az miles north
OF Brandon depot, on Brandon and
Fannin road; good residence, out
houses, good water. For prices,
terms, etc., write or apply to
J. T. SHIELDS,
octlO Brandon, Miss.
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Citation Notice.

State of Mississippi. To r. L. Burn
side, defendant, you are commanded to
appear before the chancery court of the
county Of Rankin in said state, on the
fourth Monday Of September, A. ID. 1907.
to defend the suit in said court No. !62d
Of Edna L. Burnside, wherein you are 4
defendant. This 3rd day of August, A.
d. 1907. ]. G. BRUCE. Clerk.
Henry & Henry soils for. eompt.
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Harrisvillc.
Crops are very good.


Potatoes and speckle peas are plenti
ful.
There are quite number on the
sick list this week.
Z. D. Spell made business trip to
st. Louis Monday.
The death angel visited the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Parker and bore
the spirit Of their little infant child
away, to . more pure and holy land.
one day last week. They have our
sincere sympathy.
Charlie Bell and wife, Of Comedy.
spent few days with Mrs. Bells
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcleod.
Of this place, last week.
The Methodist meeting has Just
closed here with good results.
There was . young man sought
food and shelter for 81 years at the
home Of DR.. Nicely, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. M. Mcleod and
little son, Royce, attended church at
Mountain Greek Sunday.
D. W. Moore has sold his saw mill
to L. D. Spell.
r. B. Stnckey, Of King, made a
business trip here Monday.
We are having nice writing school
taught here by r. Sebrens.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Parker are visit.
ing the latter's parents near George
town this week.
Mrs. g. B. CLARK. Of King, is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. J. NJ. Mcleod,
this week.
Rev. D. W. Mcleod, Of King, has
moved to this place to reside until he
selects . permanent place Of residence.
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For Sale.

One good saddle poney. Apply to
W. e. Darnall Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Moro Antitrust Mower repairs cheap.
@. n Owen g Son.
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Pickett.

We are still having plenty Of rain.
Hulon OVERLY who is very sick with
typhoid fever, is no better.
Dunk Grain who has been sick for
so long Is much better.
Mss Nora Nolan, who has been
sick with fever for the past few days
is much better.
Luther Boone. Of Mount Olive, has
been here visiting for the past few
days.
Taley Mize made business trip to
Mendenhall last Saturday.
Miss Eva Purvis has been visiting
relatives in Smith county for the past
few days.
r. r. Polk and wife, visited in
jackson one day last week.
NJ. E.Daniel. Of Weathersby, has
been visiting relatives here for the
past few days.
Cotton is beginning to open, and
people will have to 60 to picking in .
few days.
Well the primary elections are over
and II people are not pleased with the
officers we have, will have to stand It
4 years anyway. and now We can 90
work and quit talking politics.
The Baptist colored meeting here
this week was with good results. I
think there were ten accessions
to tho church, and great deal Of
good done. Rev. Posey did some good
preaching for the pastor Rev, MI.
Baton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
BIG BENEFIT FOR
FIGHTER MCGOVERN
NEW YORK WILL BE ENTERTAIN
ED WITH BOXING PROGRAM AS
A BENEFIT.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Jan. 23.-Tonight will
be a gala night in fistic circles. Cham
pions in every class of the present day
and champions of decade ago are to
don the mitts in Madison Square Gar
den in friendly bouts in aid of the
benefit to Terry McGovern, the former
lightweight champion, whose fighting
days are over. Ever since the little
fighter was taken to a sanitarium re-
Gently, feeble in both mind and body,
his former managers, Sam Harris and
Joe Humphreys, have been actively at
work arranging a testimonial benefit.
In their efforts they have received
substantial aid from scores of fighters
and other sporting men and from
members of the theatrical profession,
among all of whom McGovern was
very popular.
The boxing program tonight prom
Uses TO be rare treat James J. Cor.
bett, Tommy Murphy, Jake Kilrain.
Tom Sharkey. Billy Edwards and a
score or more of other prominent
fighters of the past or present day will
don the padded mitts for friendly set
tos In addition there will be vaude- |
vile program in which numerous stage |
celebrities will be seen.
Checks aggregating nearly $4,000 |
have been received from various quar-
tiers. Among those who have contrib
uted literally are Champion Jim JEFF
ries, George NJ. Cohan, Sam Harris,
Tim" Sullivan, Tony Pastor and AL
H. Woods. 1t is believed that a suffi-
cient sum will be realized from the
benefit not only to care for the remain
ing days of the once great little fight
er, but also to provide for the future
Of his mother, his wife and child,
whose sole support he was.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23

and representative attendance. The
purpose of the conference. which will
be in session two days, is to consider
the race problem from all viewpoints
and to devise means by which the con-
dition of the negro can be bettered.
The personnel of the conference is
such as is calculated to bring about
results of a substantial and far-reach-
ing character Prominent among
those who have accepted invitations
to speak are Governor Ansel, former
Governor Hayward and Bishop Ellison
Capers. Booker Washington and Bish-
op r. s. Williams head the list Of
those who will be heard on behalf Of
the negro race.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
RICH AND INSANE
WOMAN DYING
MISS FOLSOM, RICHEST INSANE
WOMAN, DYING IN sANITARIUM
AT WAVERLY.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York. Jan. 23.-Margaret Win
throp Folsom, known as the wealthiesi
insane woman in the world, is report
ed to be dying in a sanitarium at
Waverly. Mass. There she has spent
most OF the thirty-eight years since
she was declared incompetent to con-
duct an estate which she inherited in
1872. The estate was extremely large
for those days. and is now enormous.
It consists almost entirely of realty
in this city, and is probably close to
81. OOO,O 900 in actual value.
Half a century ago the Folsom fam
lily was one of the most prominent in
society and politics in this State. To
day her only relative and heir is her
brother. George Winthrop Folsom He
collects an income of sl5O.OOO year
from the thirty-eight properties which
he owns and from the bonds, stocks
and mortgages, amounting to S25O.0OO.
included in her estate. For his SER
vices as committee of her person and
estate he is allowed $4,000 by the
supreme court each year.
Miss Folsom is 81 years old. Her
malady is marked by recurrent peri
DDS of insanity, which of late have in
creased in violence. and now threaten
to end her life. In 1869, after an ex-
haustive inquisition. Miss Folsom was
adjudged insane and incompetent to
care for herself or administer her az
fairs. Her sister. Helen Folsom, and
George, the brother, were named as
the committee. Miss Helen Folsom
resigned in 1871, on changing her resi-
dence TO England. and has since died, |
leaving no heirs with any claim on her |
sisters estate. Since then the brother
has been acting alone. While her
father, George Folsom. a well known
and diplomat, was alive.
Miss Folsom was cared for in the fam.
ly home. After his death, in March.
1869. It became necessary to send her
10 sanitarium. In the sanitarium
she has been constantly attended by
A retinue of nurses and servants, and
everything that money can buy has
been given her to add to her comfort
or crafty her slightest wish.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
STRANGE TURN OF
FORTUNE IN LOTTERY
MANY PEOPLE IN SPAIN GET BEN
EFITs OF BIG PRIZE IN ANNUAL
SPANISH LOTTERY.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Madrid. Jan. 23.-Once more the
great Spanish lottery, which is an an
nual event at holiday time. has come
and gone. Amid the usual scene of
GREATNESS excitement, 34,746 was pro-
claimed to be the winning number of
the capital prize of 100000. The
ticket bearing this number was divid.
ed into tenths, and these again subdi-
vided into fractions. so that over 700
persons might be said to have an in
terest in it. Most of these people be-
lOnged to the poorer classes of ALE.
cante, where joy now reigns supreme.
Some touching stories have beer
told of the lucky gamblers. One poor
shopkeeper of Bilboa was on the point
Of Being closed out for debt when the
news of his winning arrived just in
the nick Of time to save him from ruin.
A workman, whose sick child needed
expensive treatment. drew $500. A
young man whose marriage had been
put Off for lack of funds. was overjoyed
at being made the recipient of. $500.
Senior Agullo. an innkeeper of Ali
cante, is one of fortunes favorites.
One OF his employees had obtained
leave to purchase a small share in his
masters ticket. but had been unable
TO find the money to pay for it. On
hearing the luck he had just missed
by a hairs breadth. the poor fellow
burst into tears, whereupon Senior
Agullo generously paid him his share.
The prisoners in the town gaol COM
bined to buy one ticket. which won for
them $4,000.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
TELEGRAPH WIRES suRpeNsp
With Protests Of Texans Against Re-
Election of Bailey.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 22.-In spite of
the fact that the avowed organs of
Senator Bailey refused to publish the
appeal to the people calling upon con-
stituents to press home upon senator's
and representatives the demand for
delayal Of action before the election of
United States senator. hundreds of
kilograms were received and delivered
at the capital Monday. most of them
representing the demand. The "Peo-
pies long distance lobby" was repre-
scented in a multitude of demands.
The address was printed in those
papers that have not been vigorously
supporting the senator in his remark
able campaign and the response indi.
Gated the circulation represented with
out the organs"
The influx of messages continued
all through Monday and this morning
before the time for the vote. In no
other manner could the advocates of
an investigation have served so force.
fully to bring back to the delegates the
force Of public sentiment.
Few of those who received the mes
sages we're willing to exhibit them.
and frequently the torn scraps of vel
low paper in numerous wastebaskets
testified to the defiance offered.
The measure was almost remarkable
in its import Philadelphia tactics
such as secured for that city release
from the gas ring are now in a meas
use in use in this State that the PEG.
pie may at least have an opportunity |
to discover as to whether OF not Texas
belongs to the Standard OIL.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
Slocum News.

Special TO the Herald.
Slocum. Texas. Jan. 2i.-Editors
Herald: As this place has not given
any news since Christmas. | will give
a few dots.
Health is not so good around this
community Mr. Chest Davis has A
small boy very sick. but is better this
morning. Little Bertha, baby of Mr..
and Mrs Claude benson. has slow
fever. Miss Catherine Sorry also has
been on the sick list, but we hope all
TO be well soon.
The people of this place were glad
to welcome the cold spell this morn
ing. for many will spend their time
in killing hogs.
J. j. Armstrong gave a talk here
Saturday, January -. for the Farm
ers' Union.
A singing was enjoyed very much
Sunday night at the home of Brother
Tremble.
Mr.. Vickory. who has been visiting
in Georgia. Alabama and Louisiana.
returned home Saturday. and every.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
ROCK ISLAND OPERATOR
Exonerated from Causing Wreck and
Comes Back to Texas.

San Antonio. Texas, Jan. 22.-John
n. Lynes, the 1S-year-old San Antonio
boy who was charged with being re-
sponsible for the Rock Island wreck
at Holland, Kan. in which thirty-three
people were burned to death. has been
exonerated and arrived here today on
a visit to his parents.
Lynes proved that he threw the
lever that worked the danger switch.
but that a broken pin on the roof pre-.
vented it turning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
body was glad to see him home.

body was glad to see him home.
Eugene Turner and Richard Bows
man of Louisiana have come over to
Slocum to make their future home.
Mrs. Sorry and daughter are visiting
in Palestine.
Perry Taylor and Graves Maize of
rural free delivery route No. of Pal.
estine attended Sunday school here
yesterday.
We are very proud to say that Mr.
Frank Gray has moved back into our
community.
Brother Defoe will preach at this
place every second Sunday.
Hoping good luck to the Herald.
Marie.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
In Memory Of Massacre.

special 10 lne Herald.
Boston, Mass. Jan. 23.-SOcialistic
and Russian revolutionistic organiza-
tons of Boston and vicinity have ar
ranged for a monster demonstration
tonight in commemoration of Red
Sunday. or. the st. Petersburg mas
sacre Of January %. 1905. There will
be parade through the downtown
section, followed by mass meeting
in Faneuil hall. The organizations to
take part include the Lettish social
list federation, the Russian bund. the
Armenian social democrats. the social
list party Of Massachusetts. the Boston
industrial workers. the Finnish organ
ization and the Scandinavian socialist
declarations.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
DID SOME DAMAGE.
The Cold Weather in Central Texas
Injured Winter Gardens.

Waco, Texas, Jan. 22.-The freezing
weather yesterday morning, accompan-
led by heavy frost, did some damage
to winter gardens and truck farms.
but it is Thought that there was very
little injury to the fruit. Although
buds have been swelling somewhat.
they were not far enough advanced to
be injured to any extent. Small grain
was not hurt much, although volunteer
oats, where not kept grazed down.
had commenced heading out.
Many lawns in the city have been
as green as wheat fields for ten DAYS.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
Vanderbilt Horses Shipped.
Special to the Herald.


New York, Jan. 23-One of the
most valuable shipments OF horsenesh
ever sent abroad from this country
started for England today aboard the
Minnetonka. The horses belong to
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, and are 10 be
exhibited at the great international
horse show to be held in London this
summer. The shipment comprises
twenty-siX horses. sixteen vehicles, in
GLIDING the famous coach Venture.
and twenty grOoms and hostlers. The
well known horses included in the ex-
hibit are the famous four-in-hand team.
Vogue Venture, Viking and Vanity,
and the park four, Polly Prim, Prim-
rose, The Major and Sweet Marie.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR.
r. H. Wood of Arkansas, Fish and oys-
ter Commissioner.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 22.-The follow.
ing appointments have been submitted
by the governor for confirmation:
Fish and oyster commissioner, r. II.
Wood of Arkansas county.
Regents of State University, T. S.
Henderson, e. A. Calvin. J. NJ. Pres
ley, NJ. Marx, C. W. Breckenridge, J.
w. Mclaughlin, T. B. Greenwood, n.
P. Finley.
Directors of Agricultural and Me
chanical College, Jot Gunter, X. X.
Leggett, A. Haidus, w. p. Sebastian.
T. d. Rowell, L. L. McInnis, r. T..
Miner, Walton Peteet.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
Bought by the Kaiser.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Berlin, Jan. 23.-Emperor William
has just bought the house in which his
grandfather. the first German emper-
OF, passed the night on the eve of the
battle of st. Privit in 1870. The place
is a modest little homestead in the
village of Rezonville, belonging to an
old farmer named Baron. On learning
that the man was in distressed cir
cumstances, the emperor purchased
the place for s5OOO-about three times
its value-and told the old man that
he could remain in the house as long
as he lives. Upon Baron's death the
emperor will turn the place into a
museum.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
Deeds Recorded.

J. c. Johnson and wife to G. B. Van
landingham. $3.50: conveys q $40
acres Of the S. W. Perry survey.
J. c. Johnson and wife to Sam and
Hugh Standard. $3.50: conveys part
of the S. W. Perry 1871 acre survey
and part Of the Elias C. Myers league.
w. II. Beacham ct al. to J. NJ. Beach.
am, $40: conveys 1855 acres Of the W.
II. Warren 60 acre survey.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
Fort Wayne Bench Show.

Special TO the Herald.
Fort Wayne. Ind, Jan. 23.-The an.
nnal bench show of the Fort Wayne
Kennel club opened auspiciously to-
day, to continue through the remain
der OF the week. The entries come
from half a dozen States and include
prize winning dogs representing al.
most every breed known to the fan.
cier.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-23
Visit is Deferred.

DIR. Adams. the eye specialist of
San Antonio. could not fiji his dates
here on account OF sickness in his
family but he will be here with his
assistants on February p to open per-
manent Offices in Palestine. Watch
this paper for further announce.
ments. 22-2td2tw