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Emmons County record., 1908-01-23

Linton, N. D., Jan. s, 1908.
The board met In regular session
pursuant to law. Present, Vim. Clev-
ertnga, 8. E. Kurtx, r. N. Volk, r. A.
Sherwood and Robert Buchanan,
commissioners.
On motion VIM. Cleveringa was
elected chairman OF the board for the
ensuing year.
The minutes Of the meetings held
October and 8. 1907, were on motion
read. corrected and approved.
The bids received In compliance
with advertisement for deposit Of
$1,000 Of the county sinking fund
were opened and found to De as fol-
lows:
Emmons County State
Bank Observation-Disclosures. per cent
Bank Of Haxelton. ..... 4 per cent
Security State Bank ..... per cent
Hague State Bank. ...... per cent
After due consideration, on motion
the bids Of the Bank of Haxeltoa,
Security State Bank Of Strasburg,
and the Hague State Bank we're ac-
cepted and designated as repositories
for 5000 each Of the county sinking
fund for one year, conditional that
each bank furnish surety company
bond in the sum OF 1900 and pre-
sent the same to the board for ap-
proval on Saturday, Jan. 18th.
Bills against the county we're con-
sidered.
On motion the board adjourned
until $3.50 a. m. Tuesday, January Z,
1908.
Emmons County record., 1908-01-23

meet at 1910 p. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The board met at l:3O p. M, pur-
suant to adjournment. All members
present.
On motion Commissioners Kurtz.
Buchanan and Chairman Cleveringa
were appointed a committee to In.
spect the bridge at Devils Gulch
with the view of relocating and re-
building same and also inspect the
bridge on section n. Twp. 132. Rg.
7t;. with the view Of raising same.
and report at next meeting.
Upon motion the auditor was In
structed to issue refunding order
to Gottlieb Grenz for his poll tax
paid for 1905. the same having been
paid in Campbell county. 8. d.
A petition was received. signed by
the jurors attending the October
term of court and others. praying
that the jurors benches In the court
room be replaced with comfortable
chairs. Upon motion. the petition
was granted and the auditor Is NJ.
thorized to purchase one dozen com
Portable revolving chairs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07

Nice, good top buggies. w. G.
Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Pearson.

A slight frost Wednesday morn
ing-thoSe who got up real early
saw it.
Assessor ]. c. Atkins, of Bran
don, was here on official business
Monday.
Surveyor ]. H. Whitfield, of
Brandon, did some work for Uncle
Jimmie Watson Tuesday.
Two more saw mills were un-
loaded at this place Tuesday. One
belonging to a Mr.. Seamy from
north of here and the other was
shipped from Hattiesburg to a Mr..
Nash who recently came here.
Mr.. Nash has set up his mill a
short distance east of here on the
Phillips place.
Joseph Roell who spent last
week in and around Jackson has
returned to his duties as head saw
yer for the Roell Lumber Co.
Roy Rosenberger, of Jackson, is
working in the saw mill here.
Mrs. Eta Donaldson and little
daughter. Miss Florence Saunders
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Persian Sheep Bring Wealth to
Texas.

Zone of our veteran cattlemen
the millionaire ranchman, Col.
Charles Goodnight, has in his old
age found out new source of
wealth for Texas" said Thomas
S. Gale, breeder of fine cattle
from San Antonio, Tex, at the
New Howard.
"Col. Goodnight has been ex-
perimenting with Persian sheep
and his success has been equal to
the most sanguine hopes. On
the Goodnight:place there is the
biggest flock Of these valuable
animals in the United States,
about 200 in all including mixed
bloods. From the lambs of this
sheep comes the magnificent
skins out Of which are manu-
featured the costly caps, cloaks
and ladies capes and muffs SO
greatly priced by people Of lux
furious tastes. Even the cheaper
grades run into the hundreds Of
dollars, while the finer ones
bring $4,000 to $4,000. The wool
is jet black and the kinky, curly
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Decoration Day.

Veterans, daughters, sons of
veterans, school children and
citizens assembled at the court
house Saturday morning and
marched to the cemetery. The
ceremonies were opened BY Mai.
Fat Henry in a short talk when
Kew. Y. f. Emery invoked divine
blessings. Miss Edna Buchanan
reclted an appropriate selection
and Mrs. VIM. Walker entertain
ed with a recitation. Next came
a song by the children.
Hon. S. A. Witherspoon. Of
Merldlon, orator of the occasion.
made one of the most logical
and statesmanlike addresses ever
delivered here. He is a deep
thinker, learned, with the faculty
OF lmparting his thoughts and
convictions in simple, chase and
convincing language without
wasting time in meaningless.
word painting adjectives.
The exercises were closed with
prayer by Rev. Bryan Simmons.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Carriers Valley.

Health of the community is very
good at this writing.
c. j.. Spencer and wife and Miss
Mabel Tanner visited at RdgIand
Sunday.
Joe Belart left Saturday with six
of his timber men for Natchez.
Miss Hettie Cox, who has been
teaching school at Braxton, has re-
turned home t0the delight of her
many friends here.
Mrs. c. ]. Tanner and daughter,
and Mrs. j. G. Cox and daughter,
attended preaching at Pearson Sud-
day.
The merchants of our community
and Mr.. Carter visited Brandon
last week on business.
Mr.. Percer has planted Is acres
in watermelons. Most of them are
up.
Mr.. Bailey, wife and children,
of Jackson, spent Sunday evening
at c. j. Tanners,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
RehObeth.

Health of this community was
never better.
We've had several days of bright
sunshine and the farmers are taking
advantage of it, after having such
a siege otssrainy weather.
Little Henry Shedd had the mis-
fortune of being thrown from a
horse few days ago, breaking his
arm in two places. He is doing
nicely now.
We had quite large crowd on
our last regular preaching day.
Bro. Blackman preached an in
teresting sermon on Missions.
Bro. S. c. Gorden, our former
pastor, attended preaching here on
the 4th. Everyone was pleased to
see him for he won the love and
confidence of the community at
large during the three years he
served as our pastor. 1t can truly
be said of him that che is all earn
est, consecrated and forceful minis
ter" one who is willing to make
any sacrifice for the glory of his
Master and the salvation of souls.
Will Mobiles, of Flora, attended
preaching here last Sunday. He
was visiting his sister, Mrs. Sallie
Mckay. He has host of friends
in this, his old boyhood home, who
are always glad to see him.
We are glad that j. B Mashburn
won the prize in the barrel race. j.
B. is bright boy and we predict
for him bright future.
Miss EVE Lawrence is visiting
Mrs. j. E. Shedd. She is anxious
to get up music class at this
place. Hope she will succeed, for
she is deserving Christian girl
and richly merits the patronage of
the people.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
hairs give a garment a particu-
larly rich effect.

hairs give a garmenta particu-
larry rich effect.
1t is Col. Goodnight's belief
that the southwestern country is
splendidly adapted to producing
this species, for the Persian sheep
will live and grow fat on the
slimmest vegetation, eating even
the meanest weeds. 1t is an
odd-looking animal, with a long
flap hanging down behind that
looks like the skirt of a saddle.
This appendage is a lump of fat
which sustains the life of the
animal when the grazing plays
out; it is a reserve store of sus-
tenance, and is also good for a
man to eat, being as sweet and
nutritious meat as one ever
tasted. Col. Goodnight says
that the Persians cross well
with any of our domestic aheep,
especially the Shropshires. The
yearling halfbreeds attain a
weight of 100 pounds and at two
years they are of enormous size.
They are uncommonly hardy and
seem immune to every form of
disease. Baltimore American.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07

and Edward Saunders spent Satur-
day in Jackson.
Miss Bessie Harris left Tuesday.
for an extended visit to relatives in
Meridian.
The Baptists met Sunday after
noon and formed an organization to
be known as The Grove Hill
Baptist Church The services
were conducted by Rev. Matthews,
of Clinton, assisted by his son Rev.
Douglass Matthews, Rev. May
field, of Clinton and Rev. Wayne
Alliston, of Monterey. Eight per-
sons presented letters from other
churches and H. D. Mendrum was
elected clerk. The first services
will be held at night May "a, and
will continue one week night
services only. On the fifth Sun
day of this month, there will be
preaching both morning and after
noon by Rev. Wayne Sutton.
Dinner on the ground.
James Cockrell and Earl Kersh,
of jackson, attended preaching
here Sunday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Nelson, of Jackson,
was in our town Sunday.
Lawrence and Henry Stacey, of
Jackson. visited their father last
week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Star.

Health is good at this writing.
Houston Webb is spending a few
days at home.
F. M. Everett attended church
here last Sunday.
Rev. j. E. Byrd preached two
able sermons to large audiences
here Sunday.
Miss Roberta Walker, of Jackson,
visited friends here last Saturday
and Sunday.
Several from Braxton, Thomas
vile and Cato attended preaching
here last Sunday.
Monroe Ball has returned home
from University of Mississippi,
where he has been taking four
years course.
A party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Harper last Saturday
night. All report nice time.
Miss Florence Didlake and her
sister, Edna, have returned home
from Hillman College.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07

Charter Oak and u. S. Cook
Stoves very best, at w. G.
Barnes
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
A Little Girl Writes of the Hor-
rOrs of the CyClOne-

Hattiesburg, Miss, April Goth,
1908. Mrs. Dosia Maxey, Dear
friend: I guess you will be sur
prlsed in getti ng a letter from
me, but here it comes. used to
write to you but | don't know
what caused me to stop. Mamma
told me that you were wanting
you a little baby to raise and
there has been a cyclone at Pur-
Wis, a little below here and they
had to bring the wounded people
here to the infrmary and good
many Hattiesburg citizens are
taking the little babies and will
keep them until their parents
come and get them. Some Of
them have no fathers nor
mothers and the doctors and
nurses are glad for any body to
take them for they are so busy
caring for the older folks that
are about dead. Some have
died since they have come here
and some are dying every day.
| saw little girl baby that came
from there today. They do not
know where it's mother nor
father is. It was the sweetest
baby ever saw, and would call
the lady mother just as if she
was its mother. It would almost
make you cry to see it. Mamma
and | are going over to the hos
pital tomorrow and see them, we
may get us one and take care of
it. | would give anything, for
I'd make it all kinds of pretty
dresses and keep it as nice and
clean as any body could. There
are wounded people in every
hotel and boarding house in town
and some at other places. A
little below here Is negroes were
buried in a hole together in a
large box and some mothers and
their babies were buried to-
gether. Well | know you want
you one or | do. If you want
one you had better see about it
right away or they may all be
gone. Well as I've written
about all | know. Give my love
to everybody around there and
tosMr. Maxey.
| coming up there to see you
all. Write to me real soon and
tell me what you will do. Our
school was out last Saturday and
there were were not many there
for it was right after the storm
and the people were going to
help the wounded. A preachers
wife was killed 4 miles above
here. will be in the 9Th grade
next year. Write soon to
Your little school girl,
MAGGIE CAWTHoN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07

speakers will talk on things most
interesting to the farmers. The
proposition of building a ware
house at Pelahatchie will be dis
cussed.
Miss Cora Kline, after spend
ing two weeks at home, left
Thursday to take charge of a
school near Pass Christian. She
was accompanied as far as Gulf
port, by her sisters, Misses
Agnes and Ruth, they will spend
several days there with relatives
and friends.
William E. Johnson died Satur-
day at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. A. T. Kersh, near Dobson,
of general congestion, and was
buried at Shiloh Sunday. Mr..
Johnson was about sixty-five
years of age and an old resident
of this county. He married a
Miss Holden. He was we'll liked
by all who knew him and his be-
reaved family have the sympathy
of many friends.
Married at the brides residence
near Brookhaven, Monday even
ing at 7 o'clock, T. D. May, of
this place, and Mrs. Mary Ham,
Rev. W. A. Gill, performing the
ceremony. Mr.. May has been a
lifelong resident of this county
and while the bride is a stranger
to this community, she is highly
spoken of as "a most estimable
lady. The News joins in the
wish of many friends that they
may be blessed with all the good
things of life.
If any additional evidence was
needed that the directors of the
Gin Compress Co., were making a
thorough investigation of things
in their line and making sure
they were right before they act,
it is only necessary to call at
tention to the fact that the
trustees of the state farm, act
ing for the state of Mississippi,
have made exactly the same Sc
lection as our people made; only
Brandon was a week or more
ahead and has set the pace, not
only for the state but for other
enterprises along this line.
The Gin-Compress Co., has
placed the order for a large part
of the lumber needed for their
buildings and same is being cut
and under contract to be deliver
ed by June 1st. It is their i'll
tention to do their bnilding
during the Month of June, put
in machinery and put on finish
ing touches in the month of July
and be ready for the first bale
offered them in August. Of
course, this, like all other build
ing schedules, is subject to some
delay on account Of bad weather
and other mishaps, but they will
be ready for business as soon as
there is any cotton to gin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Registration Notice.

D. M. Mayors, was elected at
Tuesday nights meeting of May
or and Board of Alderman,
register for the town of Bran
don. The book will be kept open
at Brandon News office the re-
quired time for all to register
who are entitled to.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Notice to the Public.

| now have at my place, Georg e
Gordon, the well-known Hamil-
tonian stallion, service at any
time. Fine saddle gaits and
works we'll in harness.
D. M. ROBBINS,
10 miles east of Brandon, on
Wire road.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Planters Gin-Compress Co.

The purchase or selection of
gin machinery and power has
been one of the most difficult
problems the Planters Gin-Com-
press Co., has had to contend
with SO far. They were deter
mined from the start to buy the
best without regard to first COST.
and their investigation along this
line has been long and tedious.
They have been away to see
nearly every system in operation,
while one of their number has
been to Birmingham, Memphis,
Little Rock and Shreveport, to
see the actual machinery in
operation and to determine from
an actual demonstration the value
of the different systems offered.
Last Saturday representatives of
nearly all the gin manufacturers
in the United States were gather
ed here to put in their last and
final bid. The result of the
awards was in favor of the Gull
lett Gin Co.. of Amite City, La,
whose representative submitted
blue prints and drawings of a
special system his company had
planned for the Brandon job.
This system is a combination of
the Munger belt distribution, the
clean feeder, the Rodgers Boil
buster and the Gullett gins, with
certain other improvements
never before put on gins. The
award for power fell to the
BroWnell Engine & Boiler Works
Of Dayton, Ohio, who are special
lists in their Zine, making nothing
but boilers and engines, and
everyone who knows anything Of
this class Of work knows their
high pressure boilers and auto
matte engines are the standard of
the world.
The above machinery together
with the Luce Thomas Gin Com
press bought last week, will
make the most complete gin
plant in the state of Mississippi,
or the south for that matter, and
we predict that all Brandon will
be justly proud of this new plant
when completed.
666 will cure the grippe. When
you have tried other medicines
to no other purpose get a bottle
of 666. Brandon Drug Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
LOCAL NEWS.

Born this morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Taylor girl.
Mrs. S. |. Law, of Foote, is
visiting H. A. Busick's family.
Leon Buchanan, of Hatties-
burg, was here Sunday visiting
relatives
w. j. Davis, of Leesburg was
a pleasant caller at The News
office Monday.
Lamar Easterling and bride
visited his fathers family Satur-
day and Sunday.
J. B. Burns. of Burns, was
shaking hands with Brandon
friends Monday.
Dewitt C. Enochs, of Menden-
hall, was in attendance at circuit
court this week.
Miss Allie Mcneil, of Newton,
visited the Misses Robinson
several days this week.
V. r. HOWE, a prominent
young attorney of Jackson, was
a legal visitor Monday.
Judge Norrell, of Plain, was a
appointment veteran attending
Decoration Day ceremonies.
Miss Nell Gayden who has
been attending Sullens' College,
Bristol, Va, is at home for the
summer.
Uncle Ned Holmes, of North
Rankin, was here Monday and
Tuesday, shaking hands with
friends who are always glad to
see him.
Mrs. Minnie Wilson and Miss
Meddie Robinson, who each have
charge of high schools in Hat
tiesburg, spent Sunday with
home folks.
Senator McLaurin, after &C
companying his family from
Washington home for the sum-
mer, returned last week to the
National Capitol.
Mrs. Daisy McLaurin Stevens
is attending the annual meeting
of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, of which she is the
honored president.
G. ]. Stubs, of Florence, who
served as foreman of the grand
jury last term, was again caught
on this jury and made foreman
for this term-he makes a good
one,
P. K. Whitney, financial agent
Of the Southern Cotton Asso-
citation, was in Brandon Friday
soliciting funds for the prose-
cution of the work as planned by
that organization.
Mrs. Sue Harper Mimms, of
Atlanta, remembered here by all
our older citizens, spent Tuesday
and Wednesday with her sister
Miss Mittie Johnson at the
Chester House.
The Brandon chapter of the U.
D. C. will please remember that
Wednesday next the 18th, is the
date for the election of officers
for the ensuing year. A full at
tendance is desired.
Tuesday mornings torrential
rain caused much damage to
growing , crops, washed down
fences and carried away many
small bridges. The money loss
is considerable, besides the in
convenience.
The Gin-Compress Company is
in the market for brick, both
hard and soft and also for about
200 cross ties, oak or heart pine,
bids may be submitted to them
in their office in rear end of the
Rankin County Bank.
Col. R. H. Henry, and DR..
Frank Hallam, congressional
candidates, both from Jackson,
presented their respective claims
in short speeches to those in at
tendance on circuit, during the
intermission for dinner.
The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Hughes died last
Saturday evening, and was
buried in the Brandon cemetery
Sunday afternoon at A o'clock,
the funeral services being con-
Quoted in a very impressive
manner by Rev. Bryan Simmons.
Next Sunday will be children S
day at the Methodist church.
ILL., ococd Ia olo,aos, Iaxzo
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07
Circuit Court.

Court met Monday morning
with Judge ]. r. Byrd, presiding
and Hon. j. r. East district at
torney, G. w. White, sheriff; R.
F. Brown, circuit clerk and G. H.
Newman, stenographer.
GRAND JURY.
C. J. Stubs, foreman, LESSEE
Holcomb, H. w, Dear, D. M.
Singletary, ]. J. Mcdonald, G..
E. Martin, G.. w. Hawkins, ].
E. Kersh, G. P. Pollock, G. T.
Darnall, w. C. Harper, w. j.
Davis, j. j. Kersh, A. D. Wor-
ley j. Z. Knight, S. F. Everett,
N. A. Ross.
Judge Byrd delivered a good
charge and called their attention
to the things specially laid down
in the code for their consider
alton.
PETIT JURY.
Sol WEIGH, D. G. Ragsdale, J.
B. Harris, J. M. Tucker, w. G.
Moore, A. G. Baker, Bascom
Singletary, j. L. Grain, j. w.
Harrell, J. j. Daniels, J. M.
Bugg, Henry Holmes.
JURY No. 2.
E. B. Smith, Jesse Kersh, w.
HI. T. Purvis, ]. P. Franklin. S.
D. Donald, E. D. Myers, D. M.
Robbins, T. H. Turley, T. G.
Lawrence, w. E. Cofer, J. T.
Ellis, J. L. Buchanan.
The following were sworn in
as special bailiffs: L. D. Ellis,
c.. K. Jones, w. A. Mcdonald,
Irwin Warren.
State VS. Joe Strong put on
file.
State VS. Walter Smith con-
tinued.
State VS. Jasper Wells-con-
tinued.
State VS. B. M. Donald put on
file.
State VS. Arthur Cranberry
put on file.
State VS. Robt. Jones-put on
file.
State VS. Jim Berry-continued.
State VS. Abe Armstrong con-
tinued,
Sttae VS. Abe Armstrong con
tinued.
State VS. Joe ates-put on
file.
State VS. Abe Armstrong con-
tinued.
State VS. ALI Stubblefeld jr-
plea of guilty to assault and
battery. Fined SIS and costs.
State VS. Alonzo Ford-con-
tinued.
State VS. Henry Lamb-plea of
guilty to assault and battery.
Fined 500 and costs.
State VS. Albert Bullock-con-
tinued.
State VS. Albert Bullock-c con-
tinued.
Town of Brandon VS. Claude
Butler-dismissed for want of
prosecution and costs taxed on
defendants.
Town of Brandon VS. Clayton
Nathaniel dismissed for want
of prosecution and costs taxed on
defendants.
State VS. Richard Lee Jury
verdict guilty, not yet sentenced
L. P. Singletary VS. w. P.
Murray continued.
S. S. Robbins VS. E. D. Stuckey
continued.
Sallie D. Aills etal VS. H. C.
Bullock-continued.
Steve Lee VS. A. & Y. Rail
road Judgment by consent for
SIS.
Ed Ragland VS. A. & V. Rail
road Judgment by consent for
SIS.
w. L. Winders VS. A. & V.
Railroad Judgment by consent
for SIS.
Standard Drug Co. VS. Missis-
sippi Home Insurance Co con-
tinued.
P. L. Ionic VS. A. & V. Rail
road Judgment by consent for
$50.
w. T. lennon VISA. & V. Rail
acknowledgement by consent for
$50.
Murray Dibrell Shoe Co., VS.
R. G. Berry and w. P. Murray
dismissed and all costs paid.
w. C. Williams VS. A. & Y.
Railroad Judgment by consent
for $50.
r. E. Remington VS. T. B. Car
son and NJ. A. Carson and
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-07

666 will cure the grippe. When
you have tried other medicines
to no other purpose get a bottle
of 666. Brandon Drug Go.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-01-09

Columbus, Jan. 7-Senator Foraker says the Taft men jobbed him in making the call for the republican primaries at date earlier than mutually agreed upon, and he is now on the warpath in earnest.
 Goldfield, Jan. An Industra union has been formed and all the Federation miners have joined it. The mine owners will recognize this union. The strike will cease and hereafter disputes are to be settled by arbitration.
 Washington, D. O., Jan. Bids for the erection of a lighthouse on Hinch- inbrook island, at the entrance to Prince William Sound, Alaska, will be opened on January 14.
 Georgetown, Ky. Jan. 7-Six jurors have been secured in re-trial of Powers, charged with complicity in the murder of ex-Govcrnor Goebel of Kentucky.