The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-05

Bolton, came over Sunday aftern Don.
Mrs. Birdsong is in very poor health,
and will remain in the Sanitarium
here for . few weeks for treatment.
| Miss Annie stubblefeld, who has
been visiting relatives at Fulton. KY,
for some time, returned home Sunday
might. She was accompanied home
by her grandmother. Mrs. CLARA Stub.
Ibleield.
Those who attended services at the
Baptist church last Sunday enjoyed
the privilege Of hearing two solos
we'll rendered by r. e. Schilling, Of
jackson, Miss. We hope he will
come again.
Mrs. F. P. Williams, nee Miss
Annie Hinton Wilson, who has been
in Vicksburg for the past seven years,
left last Friday for her new home in
Birmingham, Ala. We wish for her
much success.
The Brandon Mercantile Go. has
just completed their commodious new
cotton warehouse, and are now ready
to receive the new staple. Read their
advertisement today on first page for
full particulars.
Simeon Lacy, and son, Ernest, of
Thorn asville, were howdying with
Brandon friends Tuesday. Mr.. Lacy
complains of poor cotton crop in his
community weed is fine but it
is poorly fruited.
W.. G.. Thames, near Lynwood, had
the misfortune to be severely cut by a
mower Saturday. He accidentally
stepped in front of the sickle while in
operation and the tenden of the heel
was completely severed.
Last Monday evening a team be-
longing to o. E. Martin and driven
by his youngest brother, Charlie, be-
came frightened and ran away, tear
ing the buggy up pretty badly. For
tunately no one was hurt.
| D. W. benson, our efficient county
treasurer, was in town Monday.
"Uncle' Dave celebrated his 10Th
birthday Tuesday. He is enjoying
good health, and his many friends
wish for him many returns of the
day
| George Mobiles, one of our brightest
young men, was in town Saturday and
received license to practice law. He
has located at Morton temporarily !.
His many Rankin county friends join
in extending him best wishes for
success in his new profession.
@. W. Girdlestone has purchased a
lot across the street from the SAM
tarium and hopes at an early date to
erect handsome home. We under
stand that Mr.. Loveless is also
figuring on building residence on
his lot next to Miner Hobson's home.
W. E. Pope. of Cato, was in town
yesterday raising money for the relief
of G.. D. w. Trailer, who had the
misfortune to lose his house and it's
entire contents by fire few days ago.
Contributions sent to Mr.. Pope at Ca
to for Mr.. Traxler's benefit will be
appreciated.
!, Adams Bros at Rankin Station,
lost three fine oxen last week by
lightning. Three yoke were hitched
to wagon and the driver had driven
them under the shade of tee during
the noon hour. lightning struck the
tree, killing the lead yoke and one of
the second yoke. The others were
not hurt
belmont Myers was in town Mon
day and requested The News to thank
his many friends for their loyal
support to him during the recent pri-
maries. He feels proud of the vote
he received, and says that it is q
great consolation to him to know that
it took one of the very best men in
county to beat him.
The Brandon Graded School will
open next Monday, 9th. The coming
session promises to be q good one.
All students should be present at the
opening Of the session that they may
be better classified. The board Of
trustees and all patrons are urged to
come out Monday morning and give
the school encouragement. The school
needs the cooperation of the whole
town that both teachers and pupils
may do their best work.
The Pelahatchie Graded School will
begin its next session Monday morn
ing, September 9th. Among the
prominent speakers will be Senator
McLaurin, Superintendent Powers and
Judge Norrell. The new annex to
the school building has just been COM