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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08
LOCAL Happenings.

Mr.. r. +. Smith, of Crystal, spent
Sunday in Alma. the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Verne Wright.
Mrs. J. w. Thorne, who has been SER
iously i'll at her home, 72i First avenue.
is slowly improving.
The Ladies' Union of the Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. Loveland,
40 w. Mechanic street. Friday, Oct. g..
The Central Michigan Produce comp
any is opening up new territory every
week. Next week they put a new
weigh station in at North Star. The
station will be at A. Zelborn's store.
DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Niblick of Read
ing, are guests at the home of their
daughter. Mrs. A. B. Scattergood. They
will remain about two months aud the
genial doctor will pass part Of the time
fishing and hunting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08

We wish to express our thanks to the
many friends and classmates for their
kindness and sympathy in our recent
bereavement in the death of our beloved
one and also for the beautiful floral
tributes which were contributed by
Alma friends and those of our former
home
MRS. PEARL FULLER,
HENRY FULLER,
Mr.. AND MRS u. QUICK,
AND OTHER RELATIVES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. For
sale side board. dining table. parlor
suite. book case. writing desk. chairs.
rugs. CARPETS. curtains. q plano.
dishee. silverware and::other numerous
articles. All in first class-condition.
INQUIRE at Hunters tin shop..opposite
hotel Arcadia 1540tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08
READ THIS

Beginning Saturday. October 10, Med
Ter. the grocer, will again have fresh
seal-shipped oysters. These oysters are
shipped direct from the coast and are
only twenty-four hours out of water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08

WANTED-Poultry, butter, eggs and
fsrm produce. Cash paid for all the
produce delivered to the Wright House.
ISS4-t3 j. w. BARRON.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
amin.
written for last week. J

DR.. S. w. Robinson, of Pisgah
spent Sunday night with his daugh.
ter, Mrs. H. T. Ellis. The doctor
has been suffering for several weeks
with indigestion or stomach trouble.
and has gone to the Brandon SAM
tarium for treatment. He will also
try the mineral water while there.
We trust he will soon return
to his family and practice a
we'll man.
The closing exercises of our
school, which closed Friday night,
was perfect success and all who
attended-which was house full
were glad to proclaim praise to
Prof. Taylor and Miss Foster for
their untiring efforts in training the
children, who did credit to them
selves, parents and teachers. The
ladies sold ice cream for which they
realized SIS. Mrs. Maud Brown
contributed quite a handsome cake,
which was voted off at 10 cents d
vote to.the most industrious young
lady. Miss Jennie Ellis being the
most fortunate was presented the
SIT cake. Prof. Taylor has been
elected principal of our school; Miss
Oneal to assist him.
Misses Ida Lee and Matt Nc
Laurin, of Jackson, attended the
concert.
Mrs. M. kinnon has returned
after spending several weeks in
Jackson.
John Wilmington, of Lena,
visited home folks last Sunday.
DIR. Simmons has returned after
spending several days at his old
home.
Prof. F. c. Ratliff came out Sun-
day and accompanied Miss Foster
to Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14

For your cotton. 1t would mean
&c. pound profit, and you ought
to have that much.
You combine, struggle, make
sacrifices and shoulder trouble all
for the sake of a little higher price
for your Cotton. If it cost you &C.
to produce Cotton, you have a
profit of &c when you sell at Tic,
and so, a
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Commissioners Sale.

Chancery court, Rankin County,
Mississippi. Campbell & Campbell VS.
VIM. M. Right, ct al. By virtue of the
authority conferred on me, as special
commissioner, appointed by the chancery
court Of Rankin County, Mississippi, at
the March, 1908, term thereof, | will, on
Monday, the 18th day of May, 1908, sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following described land, situated
in said county and state, to-wit: The
south half of the southwest quarter and
northwest quarter of the southeast
quarter, section 81, township ., range 5
east. The proceeds Of said sale viii be
applied first, to the payments Of all costs
Of this proceeding, and next to the pay
ment of the sum of $685. 90, to complain
q ants, campbell & Campbell, and 1:1. t an'
PENDANT, VIM. M. kight. This April
1908. g. w. WHITE,
Special Commissioner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Monterey.
written for last week.

We are having a rain this morn
ing which bids fair to overflow the
creeks and check farm work for
several days. Farming is late at
best, and now lots of cotton cannot
be planted before the middle of
May. Suppose, brethren, we just
plant the remainder of the land in
corn.
Prof. H. H. Bullock has closed
his school at Morton and returned
home. He will engage in writing
life insurance during the summer.
Prof. w. B. Wall and r. H.
Fitzpatrick have been through
this week working in the interest
of the Columbian Woodmen.
Prof. B. F.. Williams, of CIarKs-
burg, is spending few days with
his parents. He will begin organ
ling for the Columbian Woodmen
shortly.
Miss Annie Cooper has returned
from visit to her sister in Newton
county. We understand she will
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Mt. Creek.

Sunday school is progressing
nicely, having good attendance.
Several from here attended the
burial service of John Odum, at
Florence, Sunday afternoon.
E. Bridges and wife, of Pearl,
visited B. Bridges Sunday.
Joe Flowers and c. Howell, of
Florence, were pleasant callers at
this place Sunday.
Miss Ruth Pierce, of Florence,
spent Saturday and Sunday at w.
L. Comperes.
Willis Harrison spent Sunday at
Whites.
The singing given at Mr.. Clark's
Sunday afternoon was enjoyed by
all who attended.
Misses Florence Clark and Aliene
Boyd, spent last week at Mr..
Dyes at Pearl.
Mrs. J E. Harrison, of Star,
spent last Thursday with her
mother, Mrs. w. G. Long.
Mrs. John Turner, Of. Florence,
spent last week with home folks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Delark Shields and son,
Robert Noel, of Hattiesburg, are
visiting her parents, R. B. Stuckey
and wife.
Estus Dear and wife spent Sun
day at Whites.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Light.

DO not be frightened if you hear
the wedding bells ringing soon.
Sunday school is progressing
nicely. We consider ourselves
fortunate indeed in having such an
efficient and punctual superintend-
ent.
Childrens' Day will be held at
Shiloh next Sunday, May nth.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come and bring full basket and
purse.
w. S. Crook and son, Luther, of
Lumberton, are visiting home folks.
The picnic at the pond last
wednesday was enjoyed by all
who were so fortunate as to be
present. Boat riding and fishing
were INDUCED in.
c. W. Taylor, of Pelahatchie,
visited William Myers Saturday
and Sunday.
The singing at the church Sun
day evening was enjoyed by all
present.
Miss Emma Martin will leave in
a few days for an extended visit to
relatives in the Delta.
w. S. Crook, of Dobson, was
shaking hands with friends in this
community Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14

teach q summer school in Smith
county and will leave shortly tc
take charge
MISS Irene Speer, of Rankin, is
Taylor.
Mr~and Mrs. John Bullock, OF
Bolton, have been spending several
days with Mr.. Bullock's father, H.
c. Bullock.
Miss Addie Cooper has finished
her school at Hickory Ridge and re-
turned home to spend the summer.
Some one has put out the report
that the Briar Hill school is split. y
we wish to say here that every
word OF it is false. The association
IS unit on every question that has
come before it. Whoever circula-
ted the report does not belong to
the association and therefore has
no more to say about the school
than II he lived in Mexico. He is
evidently some little two-by-four
fellow who wants to split the school
SO badly that he is telling that it is
split. We never hear anything of
It until we get away from home.
80 we will ask those who hear
these things to ask the men who
have supported the school for the
last ten years and find out the
truth about the matter, 1t is
strange that some men are never
satisfied unless they are trying to
tear down what others have built
uD.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
FOR SALE.

One second hand saw mill.
One second hand single mill,
good condition.
One new swing cut off. saw.
Farquhar.
One 400 egg incubator.
One 200 chick brooder.
Sixty-fve leghhorn pullets and
five cockrels.
300 young leghorn chix, one
week to four weeks old.
Not leaving town but putting
everything in the Gin Compress
Co. r. P. WALTERS,
AT Rankin County Bank.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
New Prospect.
written for last week. J

Written tor last week..
Health OF this community is very
good.
We still have plenty of rain,
which is interfering with farming.
Our Sunday school is progress.
ing nicely; as being present last
Sunday.
Walter Rhodes, of Lumberton,
visited home folks last week.
Rev. J. L. Hughes, wife and
baby have returned home after
spending two weeks In this com.
munity.
Mrs. Ella Lewis and little daugh.
ter aressvisiting her parents, E. w.
Rhodes and wife, this week.
Mrs. Jennie Thomas and chill
dren, of Conehatta, are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. M
Robbins.
The ice cream supper given al
the home of E. w. Rhodes and
wife last Monday night, was highl,
enjoyed by all present.
There will be preaching at this
place the 3rd Sunday at ii o'clock
by Rev. Wayne Alliston, of Flor
ence. Everybody invited to come
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company.

General Passenger Depart
ment, Gulfport, Miss, April "a,
1903. Dear Sir: Will you kind
ly make note in your paper that
on Sunday, May 3rd, 1903, the
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company will run its first Sun
day excursion of this season to
Gulfport, continuing each Sun
day thereafter until further adj
vised.
The usual low fares will be in
effect from all agency stations
on the Gulf & Ship Island Rail
road to Gulfport.
The pavilion at the sea-end of
the great pier has been arranged
for the accommodation of ex-
cursionists. Yours truly,
S. D. BOYLSToN,
General Passenger Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
For Sale.

Two lots in the town Of Bran
don, one on south side of the
public square, and the other on
south side of Government street,
opposite the brick store house of
IL. E. Washburn. On each Of
them is situated a two story
frame store building.
Apply to
WILLIAM BUCHANAN,
Brandon, Miss, March 31st 1908.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
General Passenger Age1
Notice.

All local secretaries of the F.
c. & E. Union will please send
all cotton pledges and other in
formation of similar character to
D. NJ. Mayors, general manager,
Brandon, Miss, SO he may COM
pile same to send to G.. R. High
tower, state president, Oxford,
Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Alabama & Vicksburg
RAILWAY
| Time Table.

EaStbOund.
To Cincinnati, Atlanta and N. Y.------
meridian and Birmingham 3:o5 pm.
Meridian and Cincinnati o:oI a. m.
Meridian Local-------8:22p pm.
WestbOund.
To Shreveport and Beyond
" Shreveport and Beyond pm.
Vieksburg Local pm.
!" Vieksburg Local---------8:42 a. m.
Fast train carries Pullman Sleeping Cal
between Shreveport and Chattanooga
connecting with through Sleepers to New
York and Cincinnati. Also Dining Car.
The Shreveport and B ham train carries
through coaches and Sleeping Car be.
tween Shreveport and Meridian-and Din
ing Car.
For rates and detailed information, APP
ply to Ticket Agent or address
GEO. H. SMITH, Gen. Pass. Agent,
New Orleans. L
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-05-14
Little Means Double Profit,

and it is profit that counts.
Now, Mr.. Planter, we have a
plan that will insure you more profit,
and we believe so fully in our plan,
that we will furnish the money
necessary for you to try it. You
need not invest any money at all.
A postal will bring you full ex-
PLANTATION. We back our faith with
the cash. It's worth your while to
know about our plan to produce 15c
cotton.
OUR PLAN consists in using the
Kings improved Cotton Seed and
the King Weeder Chopper. We
present here a few letters that
might give you an idea of how well
pleased are those who have tried
our plan in the past:
Mr.. A. N. Williams, farmer of Geor-
gia, says: have cotton planted the same
week, on the same kind of land and culti-
waited the same way, and am making a
conservative statement when | say that
the King is twice as good as the others.
N. G. Dunn, prominent merchant and
farmer of Louisiana, says: The King
Seed shipped straight from North Carolina
has crop of matured bolls from rs to 50
per cent. more than the rest of the cotton,
all of which was King, but the other was
grown from seed raised the previous year
on my plantation.
We have so much faith in our plan
that we will supply the capital needed.
You need not put up cent, Mr.. Farmer,
we will trust you. Address,
r. j. KING CO., Richmond, Va.
Full Particulars Free.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Grim Reaper Claims
 A Noble Woman

The Grim Reaper visited the home of the Williams family on Second street last night at 9 o'clock and claimed a devoted mother. Mrs. John :. Williams, after many days oi doubt, and hope and suffering and despair.
 No words can improve on the esteem in which this noble woman was held m the estimation of the army Of friends who had the honor Of her acquaintance.
 The bereaved husband is a member af the Tombstone bar and is prostrated in contemplation of his appalling l9ss.
 Yet more deeply pathetic still, re- main. the fact that three children are lsrt wbo will never more know the henign smile, the devoted prayer and the unfailing care of a mother-three mere little tots too young to com prehend their loss.
 The profound sympathy of the xhole community goes with these .,,;.ten friends in their hour of terri ble bereavement.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Very Modest and Pretty
 Marriage Is SoIemnized

Lust evening a beautiful sp q mod est wedding ceremony occurred in Tombstone with the result that Mir. Harold 5 Blsckmsn and Miss Jean cite Garrett became man and wife, Rev. Benedict uf the Congregational ! church officiating.
 These worthy young people need no introduction to the people of Tomb stone, the groom being young man Of sterling qualities and an exper enced mechanic who holds a responsible pO- sition with the T. c. NJ. Co, while the bride is oae of the fair daughters Of Tombstone, whose charming grace and pleasing personality has made her a general favorite with all.
 The ceremony was attended by inti- mate friends Of the contracting parties John w. Dunn acted as groomsmsn while Miss Barbara Garrett, sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid. The happy couple will make their home at the Harrington cottage on Tough nut street. TIE PRosPECToR joins iu congratulations and best wishes to the newly wed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Presbytery Will Con-
 vene in Bisbee Tomorrow

The Presbytery of Southern Arizona consisting of fifteen churches and eleven ministers, will convene in the Bissee Presbyterian church tomorrow The retiring moderator's sermon will be preached by Rev Charles II Cook, D. D, Nho has been A missionary among the Pima Indians sincc the Christmas Of 1870. Dr Cook has charge Of three Indian churches, the total membership of which is over 500 Following the moderstor's sermon Presbytery will be organized, and a moderator for the coming year chosen Delegates from the churches at Clifton horenci, Tucson, Douglas and othe southern Arizona towns will be in at tendance.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26

Just why the agricultural resources of our county and our valleys have never reaped adequate recognition consti- tutes something in the nature Ofthe eincomprehensible. With water in inexhaustIble abuud- ance near the surface along with nature carryinga a procliv- ity to the artesian system, with a soil that seems to spring to the command of the honest tlller with tomatoes at l5 cts a pound, cucumbers at 10 cts. each, and a hundred mining camps bowling and grooming by turns for green produce, eggs, poultry, and every con- modity which the ranch can produce, with a climate that invites the presence of every conceivable vegetable product from persimmon to an orange with unlimited stretches of un- occupied government land at the disposal of the public at a nominal figure, why do the people not avail themselves of the opportunity. Those who have invested in this class of enterprise in and around Tombstone have been richly rewarded in flowers, vcgeta- bles, cereals. ''spuds,' lawn, honeysuckles and every pro due. of soil and moisture are in profuse evidence in every instance where the people have invoked these resources, and plenty golden opportunities awaits the husbandman in the vast areas of public domain in Cochise county,
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Much Land Yet
 Available In Arizona

In 1865. at the close of the civil war, there were but a little over Sl,O00.OO0 acres of land under cultiva- tion ID the United States. Today the cultivated area is 236,000,OO0 acres
 Such eresble land as still remains Is going at rapid rate. Much of tho second rate lard is seized upon for hemestesds. Soon all land fit for production will be in private hands
 What future generations ofAmericans will do for an outlet to free homes is one of the great social problems that looms large on the horizon. The young man wlo secures while there is yet time q piece of land and holds it until after but few years ranks with the iortunates. There is yet plenty Of available land in Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
TERRITORIAL ITEMS CONDENSED
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continued
 The "gift of tongues" crowd of re- figionists has struck Phoenix.
 Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa are to be connected with what the Gazette call. an electric motor car service Right of-way hse been secured.
 A Phoenix lady is suing her husband for divorc because, as she alleges. "he keeps his skin constantly cracking with booze"
 Bisbee will entertain the railroad officials of the southwast at a big ban quet to be given on the night of May 18th.
 J. P. Gibbons, well sn VII citizen of Bisbee, is dead after long struggle with meningitis. lie WAS uative of Miuuesota.
 A fire department has been organ- ized at Warren, Cochise county.
 Yavapsi county's spportionment of the territorial school fund for the present year was fixed at $5,334. The spportionment is made on the basis of g per capita. anl the last census .bowed 1HeT childra of schooI aga in that county.
 Bisbee is considering the sdvisability ni expending s5n,0 Of fa high school building. The question is to be dis cussed at mass meeting soon to be called.
 The board of trade of Tempe has awarded contracts for a large volume of advertising matter. The management of the free reading room at Tempe is annoyed by book and newspaper thieves Tempe tand has decided to cut out night concerts and give the churches a chance.
 The high school teams Of Prescott 1 md Phoenix will cross bats ou next ,turdsy. These are two of the bsst 'chool bsll teams in the territory.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
From Fridays Daily.

An option was filed for recod pro- yiding an extension on the option granted by the Chicago X Arizona Copper Co to L. W Powell.
 The new D.. O'aeilly Insurance c mpsny has lied its articles of incor- poratIon. Those subscribing to the articles include B. J. O'Reilly, NJ. J. Cunningham, l.. c. ShAttuck, J BOs- ton and Pete Johnson. This consti- tutes h turn wh ch is calculated to straigh,en out the cid situation in insurance circles in Bisbee.
 County Treasurer J x. Gaines is ex- p.cted to retGcn from the coast today or tomorrow. He is said to be much improved in health.
 The weather editor now comes for ward anl advances the opinion that it will be safe to soak overcoats. He honestly believes that the weather has cOncluueu tO sODSf up
 J.C. Lanham, prominent business man of Bisnee, is in toan today.
 CD Lowe of Salt Lake city is taking in the delights ci Tombstone, the flower garden of Arizona.
 Fred Sutter of Biebee is up on court business.
 | I'M Pearson oi Phoenix and James c Jenkins of the same city; L Sieger o! Rochester, New York; W Curry of Bisbee, ] B Rice, of San Francisco A Mackenzie and wife, are in Tomb stone.
 Mrs Bo.g-, sister Of MT. John 5. Williams, is in Tombstone from He! veltia, having come here by the recent sickness and sad death of Mrs. Jno. g. , Wiiliim=,
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Grand Lodge
 Elects Officers

The following officers were elected at the | O. 0. F. grand lodge at Phoenix this week.
 Grand Lodge-J A MacIeay of Clif ton, grand master; A Nelson of Tempe, deputy grand master; w K James O. Phoenix, grand warden r N Shsiter of Williams, grand treasurer; i; Geo A Mintz of Phoenix, grand secre- tary; H II Pratt of Globe, grand repre-. sentative; Theodore Shirley of Solom- onville, W A O'Connor of Nogales and \ A Morford of Phoenix, grand trustees.
 Grand Encsmpment-F Fender son of Bisbee, grand patriarch; : Hem ninger of Tucson, grand high priest; VR Norris of Phoenix, grand senior warden; A Godfrey of Bisbee, grand junior warden; George A Mintz of Phoenix, grand scribe;C F Ryer of Prescott, grand treasurer; r J E Dem arrest of Douglas, r Oats of Globe, William Mccartney of Williams, trustees; \ NJ Mitrovich of Tucson. |. grand representative.
 The returning members state that a proposition for a free site for an |. O.O.F. home g the territory was received from Saffo-f, and this matter has been taken uno T consideration.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Correction of An
 Erroneous Statement

The amount of outst .ndiLg couLty warrants, WIS q Ioted on Monday in the P1osPEcToa enormously at S525,- 9s5.26.
 This constituted one of these little mistakes which siil creep into every office. We are under obligations to Clerk Berner, Of the Do I'd of super visors, for the statement that the amount of the county obligations are s29, ,5s5.2G.
 We hasten to correct the statement along lines of proper equity and a matter of justice to our county, which is in better financial condition than any county Of the territory.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Are No Longer
 Information Bureaus

By ;irtue uf a recent order of the DepeTtment stringent orders have been issued to all po.tmasters not to divulge the names, addresses or any other information whatever con ncern- ing any oi the patrons of the office. Heretofore post offices have been con- sidered local directories, bureaus of informatiOns and deposit ories of all sorts of neighborly conveniences II a person wanted an address or a list of names it was understood that the post master was duty bound to supply this information, together with the habits of, character and general fitness of each individual who comes within ob- servation of the office.
 Now all is changed Postmasters are required to keep all affairs of the office as iuv'olate as the business of a bank. They are not permitted to giv the name or add,ess of patron, nor whether Cr not they are resident of the town or have moved away. Neither are they permitted to trans- act psrcel checking department for the pubic, TOT to do anything except follow the regulations AS set dowc in the Postal Guide and the numerous bulletins which keep them posted fsometimes guessing) as 10 their proper interpretation
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-04-26
Doings in the
 District Court
Monday. April 20

l.. w. Blinn Lumber Co. ys. Mel green; appeal from J. P court. Mo ton of defendant 10 dismiss appeal on ground that amount is not sufficient to give this court iurisdiciion ol case; motion granted and appeal dismis. cd
 E. S White ys. Norton Morgan Me.. o., de't judgment for defendant
 C. Rsmeriz vs. Frank NJ. Main i; appeal from Santa Cruz county. being the trial Of the famous gambling case in Nogsles in which 5000 is involved and suit brought to recover. Attorney F. J. Duffy of Nogales represents the plaintiff and Attorney Selim Nj. Frank lin Tor defendant The case is occupy ing the attention of the court this s,ternoou.