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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-08-07
Habit Of the pestmau,

Why IL 1t that the postman never
stops At your house when you are ex.
pect1ng check and always does when
you ars expecting 4 bdll?-Cofumbus
CO.. Journal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-08-07

The song tonight at the Empire
is The Tale Of q Stroll" Big hit in.
the Wizard Of o." lot
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Receiver Resigns.

The proceedings instituted be-
fore Chancellor McCaskill at
Mendenhall last Saturday to re-
move Receiver DR.. Harper of the
Mendenhall Bank terminated
abruptly, as that gentleman re-
signed his office without any
protest whatever, and Mike
Durr, of Pinola, a neighboring
town, was named as receiver to
assist Mr.. Enochs, the other re-
ceiver, in winding up the affairs
of the bank. It is stated by one
of the largest stockholders in the
institution on the authority of
Receiver Enochs that there will
be nothing left for the stockhold-
ers after the depositors are paid.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Louisiana Molasses.

The Yazoo City Herald has
been publishing reports from far
mers who have been making
molasses from Louisiana cane in
that delta country. From the
figures given, the News is con-
fident that Rankin county can
show larger yields and also prove
that the cane crop is a very con-
siderable item in the agricultural
products of this county. Molas-
ses making is quite a hard lob
and not always a successful one,
as many man can testify to, for
sometimes it is not boiled enough,
with the result that it sours. or
cooked too long causing it to
sugar. However, experience
teaches just how to make it, and
while the trouble is great, the
profit is greater than almost any
other crop and there is no work
that pays we'll which does not
take hard work and close atten-
ton. If it is not asking too
much of our readers, will not
some one in each community give
the number of gallons made by
each farmer last year, as we de-
sire to show that Rankin is near
the top of molasses making coun-
ties in Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

The Farmers Union should take
hold of and endorse the new gin
proposition. This company pro-
poses to gin cotton better, wrap
cotton better and make cotton
sell better and will provide every
facility for COMPRISING and
storing in Fire Bonded ware
house. They propose to do just
what the union contends for and
they should lend the new COM
pany and its promoters their aid
and influence, and later their
patronage.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

sional districts. He has named
the following:
State at Large Hon. C. H. AL
exander, of Jackson; Ex-Gov.
James K. Vardaman, Of Jackson;
Bishop Chas. B. Galloway, of
Jackson.
First Congressional District
DR.. HI. E. Broyles, Greenwood
Springs.
Second Congressional District
Hon. A. C. Anderson, Ripley.
Third Congressional District
Hon. ]. M. Cashin, Greenville.
Fourth Congressional District
Hon. G. A. McLain, Winona.
Fifth Congressional District
L. P. Brown, Meridian.
Sixth Congressional District
7. E. Evans, Gulfport.
Seventh Congressional District
B. T.Hobbs, Brookhaven.
Eighth Congressional District
Hon. L. Brame, Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Gov. Noel Names Committee.

During the state prohibition
convention at Jackson three
weeks ago, Gov. Noel, chairman
of that gathering, was author
lied to appoint at his leisure,
within thirty days, eleven mem
bers of the State Prohibition
Executive Committee, thre e
from the state at large, and one
from each Of the eight congress
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Notice.

State of Mississippi, Rankin County.
Chancery Court. To all persons having
or claiming any interest in the following
described land, viz: The VIZ of sw4
section 9, township 3, range 3 in Rankin
County, Mississippi.
You are commanded to appear at the
next regular term of the Chancery Court
of Rankin County, Mississippi at Bran
don the 4th Monday in March to defend
the suit of Dennis Beverly, to confirm
the title of said land, wherein you are de-
PENDANTS. Witness my hand and seal of
office, this 23rd day of January 1908.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Chacery Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Notice..

To all persons having or claiming any
interest in the following land to wit:
West half of southeast quarter and east
half OF southwest quarter and east half of
northeast quarter, section 30, township 3,
range 3, except strip of 100 feet wide,
being 5ofeet on each side from the center
of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, in
Rankin County, Mississippi.
You are commanded to appear before
the chancery court of the county of Ran
kin, state of Mississippi, on the fourth
Monday of March, A. D. 1908, to defend
the suit of Indiana and Mississippi Stone
and Timber Company for confirmation of
title to said lands, wherein you are de-
PENDANTS. Witness my hand this Jan.
u, 1908.
JNO. A. GAYDEN,
CIV Chancery Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Why the Corn Growing Contest
Should Be Encouraged.

Agriculture has recently been
added to the school curriculum.
Mississippi is prominently an
agricultural state. In the very
nature of things, farming will
always be the chief occupation of
a majority of her people. Pos
sibly no state in the union is bet
ter adapted to an intelligent, di-
versified agriculture than is Mis-
sissippi. 1t is equally true that
most elementary farm nipple
ments are used, and though i'm
proving, we do not have that di-
versity of the most profitable
crops that we might have.
In the most progressive agri-
cultural districts, the fruits of
toll are increased many fold be-
cause of the more rational meth
DDS that have come as a result of
the application of scientific meth
DDS of farming.
1t is now generally recognized
that it takes a high degree of in
telligence and training to cause
an acre of land, that formerly
yielded only about 10 bushels OF
corn per acre, to produce seventy
or eighty bushels per acre.
Aside from the fact of in
creased remuneration for labor,
we believe that this will do much
to solve the problem of the
Boys leaving the farm. Who
can blame our boys for wanting
to leave a life, the greater part
of which is grinding drudgery,
and which brings little or nc
profit. We all must admit that
something must be done to dig
Nifty farm life. There is only
one way, and that is to study our
agricultural resources; let the
best labor saving implements
be used; the best methods of
cultivating the soil be adopted,
and a Investigation of the crops
best suited to our climate may be
grown. 1t is to be hoped that
the teachers of the county will
recognize the Importance of
causing their boys to begin &C
tive operations that will enable
them to contest for the prizes
that will be offered for the best
acre of corn grown by a school
boy in Rankin county.
The Rankin County Teachers
Association will take charge OF
this work. 1t is being consid-
cred now, but in the meantime
boys may select their spot OF
ground and begin it's prepare
ton for the largest yield ever
grown on the old farm. Prizes
will be offered for the best acre
grown by any. The rules gov
erning this contest will be made
known later; and the prizes to
be given will be we'll worth striv-
ing for.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Notice to Teachers.

'Bagleys' Class Management
was adopted for the reading
course at our last meeting, and
all who wish may send SIPS to
me, and will order the books
for you.
All who rather may order di-
rect if it will be easier to get
them from their office.
Sincerely,
S. r. MYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

separately, and also foots up the
total Of the whole business fol
the day. Mistakes are impossi.
bic by the use of this machine.
While it was not stated as a fact,
it is supposed, and we take the
public into our confidence, that
there is a kodak snap shop came
ra on the inside that takes in the
view of the whole store securing
pictures of every customer, and
showing every night just who
put an apple or any other mer-
chandise in pocket.
The entertainment given by
Hemby May to his select few"
last Monday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Burney, was one of the
most interesting and pleasurable
yet given in this town. 1t con-
sisted of humor, witticism,
elocution and vocal selections.
The best rendition was a special
selection. A vocal solo by Mr..
May, piano accompaniment by
Miss Burney. This was his first
attempt before the public, and
some might pronounce it ex-
cellent. He has the elements of
a fine soloist. His voice is round,
mellow and deep. By study he
could become one of the best of
singers. The best came last
when all went to the dining room
where refreshments were served.
Postmaster Robert Burns de-
sires to call attention to the prac-
tice of some patrons of rural de-
livery of placing loose coins in
their boxes each time they desire
to dispatch letters instead of sup
plying themselves with postage
in advance of their needs. This
practice imposes undue hardship
on rural carriers in removing
loose coins from boxes and delays
them on the service of their
routes. The postmaster, there
fore, urgently requests that pa
irons of rural delivery provide
themselves and keep on hand a
supply of stamps consistent with
and in advance of their needs.
1t is also very desirable that
rural patrons place in their mail
boxes small detachable cups OF
wood or tin in which to place
coins, when necessary, in pur-
chasing supplies of stamps.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

For fancy note paper go to
the Brandon Drug Co. They
have the most fashionable to be
had. A note or letter always
reads better when on best sta
tionery.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Notice.

| now have at my place George
Gordon, the we'll known stallion.
Service given at any time.
pd. apr. 20. d. M. ROBBINS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Marriage License.

J. M. Bates and Miss Efie
Hawkins.
Walter Brewer and Mrs.
Willie Harper.
COLORED.
Arthur Keys and Fannie Cy
Fore.
Alex Weathersby and Ollie
Jackson.
Joshua Fletcher and Martha
Nathaniel.
Ed Green and Laura Jefferson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Brandon is the county seat and
principal trading point in Rankin
county, but has no gin in the
town limits.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Go to w. G. Barnes for Heinz
pickle and anything else in the
grocery line. Greensboro wagons
and buggies cheap for cash. w.
c.. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.

Floradora Long Staple Cotton
seed for sale at one dollar per
buShel. j, II. REED,
5 months Florence, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

The best butcher knives, hunt
ing axes, hand scales and kitchen
hardware and necessaries for
every household to be had at HI.
A. Busick Co.'S.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Dentist.
LOCAL NEWS.

101 .. 1Oel Il lctllctSOlA llctO ll1OFCO
to Jackson.
Hugh Myers has returned
from Memphis.
J. R. Sneed is out after a long
spell of humps.
Rufe Latham was selling cot
ton here Tuesday.
Drummers and robins are get
ting numerous now.
Joe Lewis, of Dobson, sold
cotton here Tuesday.
Jap Rhodes is visiting old
friends here this week.
H. D. Tinnin was here last
Saturday transacting business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smoot are the
guests of Jno. A. Gaydens fami-
ly.
r. F. Brown has had consid-
cradle work done on his resi-
dence.
Miss Julia Cofer is spending
the week with the Misses Nc
Gehee.
Miner Hobson went up to
Forest Tuesday to visit Albert
Hobson.
D. H. Lofin was shaking
hands with friends here last
Tuesday.
S. L. McLaurin and w. H.
Barnes went over to Jackson
yesterday.
Messrs w. @. Cole, jr., and S.
). P. Harpe, are Jackson visitors
here this week.
Pretty weather this week, and
better prices brought quite a lot
of cotton to town
Miss Merle Gayden is at home
for a few days from the |. |. and
C. at Columbus.
w. L. Fox, of The News force,
has returned from pleasant
trip to Bernice, La.
Mrs. Aura Purnell is back from
a visitlto Jackson during the in.
augural ceremonies.
w. @. Sharp; former cashier
of the bank of Mendenhall was
here Monday on business.
Mrs. Daisy Graham left this
week for a visit to friends at
Forest and Hillsboro, Miss.
DR.. Chas. Foulks is a guest Of
his fathers family here after {
short visit to Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Jones, o.
Mt. Olive, are visiting H. A.
] Busick's family at the we'll.
Read the advertisement of the
big economy sale of the Brandon
Mercantile Co. in today's issue
J. L. Singletary, of Star, ant
Chas. King, of Pelahatchie, were
business visitors here yesterday
G. C. Sprague and Joe Wynn
attended services at the Christi
an church in Jackson last Sun
day.
Tol Hibbler, one of the oldes
and best drummers, was inter
viewing Brandon merchant
Tuesday.
Mrs. L. w. Ozier returned
Monday from a short visit to he
father, R. o. Edwards, family il
Jackson.
Lamar Easterling, a prominent
young attorney of Jackson spen
Sunday with Brandon relatives
and friends.
Rich Robinson, ]. T. Shields
Mesdames S. R. Myers and Id;
4 Flanagan were visitors to The
capital Monday.
Sam Hobson has returned from
a trip to Washington county ant
reports lots of cotton still in thu
fields of the delta.
Col. and Mrs. w. w. Robesol
are preparing to move to Rev
and Mrs. J. H. Whitfield's HON,
on College street.
The News office has had
new sky light put in, in tn
place of the one destroyed BY
wind a week ago.
G. P. Jones arrived Sunda,
for a visit to Busick's well. HI
is suffering a great deal from al
attack of rheumatism.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Our shelves in the grocery de-
partment have just been re-
plenished with a complete line OF
canned goods, edibles, con-
diments and all that is palateable.
Fl. A. Busick Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

In a few days we will have
choice lot of up-to-date valentine
post cards. Brandon Drug CO.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Store houses, residences and
lots for sale. Big school, big
mill, bright future just ahead. =
A. L. D. Rhodes, Pelahatchie,
Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.

Single comb choice brown
leghorn eggs Is for $1.00.
G.. A. WILLIAMS,
4 weeks. Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale Cheap.

One practically brand new
surry. For prices ETC., apply to
this office
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.

A good pair Of mules and two
good mich cows. Apply
L. G. ROBINSON, Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Nice bale hay; SO cents per
bale. w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.

Two Full Blood Angora Billies
at $500 each.
VIM. B. MAYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

CIV
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
Diphtheria in Nymore.

Dr.. F. A. Blakeslee, county health
officer of Beltrami county went to
Nymore, a small village one mile
southeast of this city, Tuesday after
noon and wired and padlocked all
the wells owing to an epidemic of
diphtheria, which he reports has
broken out among the people there.
In an interview yesterday after
noon, DR.. Blakeslee stated that there
are now twenty-four men and seven
women from Nymore in the St.
Anthony's hospital in this city sick
with dyphtheria and there are few
cases in the village which have not
been brought to the hospital.
DR.. Blakeslee sent jars of water
from each of the Nymore wells to
the state bacteriologist to secure
information as to which wells are to
be condemned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
Minnesota 4 International railway,

Minnesota 4 International railway,
and containing officials Of the
Backus-Bfooks Lumber company,
passed through this city at 2:2O
o'clock this morning enroute from
Brainerd to international Falls.
The Backus-Br men came from
St. Paul to Brainerd over the North
ern Pacific and then secured a spec
ial train to the Falls
It is believed that these officials
went to International Falls to rush
the commencement of work on the
big power dam which is to be built
across the Rainy river at that point,
and which is partially completed.
Authentic information from the
Falls" states that civil engineers
in the employ of the Backus-Brooks
Lumber company were busy yes
terday going over the old lines and
also that laborers are expected to
arrive there for work within the
next few days. The work of build
ing the immense dam has at last
begun. LEI
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15

Redby.
Oct. IS.

Miss Stella Minton went to Be-
midi Saturday.
Frank Killing is erecting a new
blacksmith shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Workman
drove to During Friday.
Miss En- ma Push and a party of
friends from Wisconsin passed
through Redby on their way to
Shotley and vicinity. They will
look over the, country with a view to
taking up claims and making there
permanent home there.
Miss Edna Johnson of DEBORAH,
Iowa, spent Wednesday and Thurs
day in this village. Miss Johnson
went to Shotley, and from that place
she will 90 to her claim. She has
built new house there and made
many improvements on her claim.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
WILL Be REELECTED BY.
OVERWHELM MING MAJORITY
Elias Stevenson, Here Yesterday, Pre-
diets Congressman Steenerson's
Return TO the National House.

Elias STEVENSON. brother of Con-
gresham Halvor Stevenson, and
who is postmaster of the City of
Crookston, came over from Crooks
ton yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Steen-
erson spent several hours in the city
mixing" with old friends and in
cidentally making new ones. He left
last evening for Blackjack, near
which place he owns some land.
Before leaving for the north Mr..
Stevenson said:
Il have no doubt whatever of the
reelection of my brother Halvor as
congressman from the Ninth Con-
eressional district. Although Mr..
Sageng, the independent candidate
is putting forth every effort to get
votes he will be several thousand
shy when the votes are counted
after November 3. I have been
over considerable portion of the
district and know whereof 1 speak.
Your Daily Pioneer is certainly a
fine newspaper. Comparison with
our dailies published in Crookston,
will by no means be to the disad-
vantage of the Pioneer. You are
getting out live paper and cover
northern Minnesota in a very ad-
mirable manner"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
A. E, HARRIS SUCCEEDS
c. A. BANG As MANAGER
Mr.. Bang Retires, to Enter in BottIing
Business with His Brother
at Crookston.

The management of the local
exchange of the Northwestern Tele-
phone Exchange company is being
transferred today from Z. A. Bang
to A. E. Harris, and the latter is
again in charge of the office.
The change of management has
been necessitated by the resignation
of Mr.. Bang, who has purchased an
interest in bottling works concern
at Crookston, and who desires to
leave Bemidji Immediately and
assume management of his business
at Crookston.
Since Mr.. Bang has been in
Bemidji, there have been many
changes in the local service, all of
which have been for the better, and
no doubt the telephone company
will continue to improve the service
as the local business demands it,
Frank A. Bracelin of Crookston,
district manager for the telephone
company, has been here making
official transfer of the office from Mr..
Bang to Mr.. Harris.
Mr.. Harris was manager of the
telephone Office for some time prior
to engaging in the laundry business
in this city. He will, from now on,
be the active manager for the tele-
phone company, and has the best
wishes of all in again assuming his
old position.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
TenStrike.
Oct. a..

Mrs. Balfour of Blackjack has
moved to this village.
Business called S. E. Thompson
o Gemme!l last Saturday.
Sam Marshall, the Kellihe,
lumberman, was here yesterday tc
buy or hire teams.
Oma Hannah of Wilton came tc
lenstrike Saturday, to attend the
public school here.
Rev. Davies, the Episcopal min.
lister Of Bemidjl, preached in
Jacobson's hall last night.
Mr.. Wallace, of Iowa, accom-
panied by his sister and son, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Pemble.
Mr.. Bruzehius and son, Daniel,
went to his farm near Rebedew,
yesterday, where he will do some
building.
Rev. bingham of Fort Ripley,
who is visiting his son here,
preached in the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening.
The Wiling Workers will give
an entertainment Tuesday evening
November 3. Among the attrac-
tons will be announcement Of
the election returns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
"BIG BEM|DG" BALL TO
Be A SPLENDID AFFAIR
Coliseum Is Being Completely Rem
ovated for the Great Event-High
School Supper.

The Coliseum, under the present
management, is undergoing thor
ough cleaning preparatory to the
big Bemidg" basketball dance
which will be given there Friday
evening, October 10. The large
floor is being scraped and waxed
and put into axcellent shape.
Managers Hebron and Biddinger
have secured the services of a five
piece orchestra and special new
music will be rendered upon that
occasion. 1t is doubtful whether
any other dance this year will be
furnished with as good or better
music than the big Bemidg" ball.
The managers will spare no expense
in making this the event of the sea-
son.
An impression has gained ground
in the city that the dance is to be a
public affair but this is untrue.
About 800 invitations have been
issued and only those who have
their bids" with them will be
allowed to attend the dance.
Several neatly painted cards have
been placed in the various windows
of the city to remind those who have
received invit otions to be sure to
attend.
The girls of the Bemidji High
School Athletic association will serve
lunch on the balcony of the hall for
the benefit of the dancers. The
high school has an excelledt reputa-
ton for serving fine suppers and it
is fortunate for those attending the
ball that the girls will do so next
Friday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15

large crowd, and left the Zenith
City" this morning, going direct to
Cass Lake, arriving there at 2::45
this afternoon.
The Bemidji delegation will &C.
company the governor to this city
this evening, and the Bemidji band
and citizens will meet the party at
the depot, at SIS this evening.
1t is expected that a very large
crowd will assemble in the city hall
to hear the governors address,
which. will be given as soon as
possible after the arrival of the G..
N. train from Cass Lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-15
ClementSOn.

w. ).
Phillip Passolt spent the fore
part of the week here.
DR.. Stuart called here Thurs
day afternoon to attend Mrs. John
Olson, who was very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller and
Miss Grace Monroe were Clement
son visitors on Thursday.
Messrs. Milton, Robertson and
Cornigan of Spooner were here
Thursday on a hunting trip.
Thomas Cooley and Samuel
Crookshanks departed for the
border towns on the boat, "Knute
Nelson," Friday Morning.
Manuel Volstad, who owns a
claim on the east side of the
Rapid river, left Saturday for Mt.
Horeb, Wis.,, where he will visit
with his family for a while.