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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-27
John Wesley's Prescription.

"Here is rare little book" said
a Methodist local preacher. cit is
John Wesley's Primitive Physick. ;
Wesley dabbled in medicine, setting
a fashion that has not yet died out.
Did you ever know Methodist
minister who didn't dabble in med
icine."
The full title of the volume was
primitive Physick: or, An Easy
and Natural Method of Curing Most
Diseases. - The local preacher
said that he had paid $40 for the
book, but that, as medical work,
1T was not, really, worth 40 cents.
TO show the weakness of John
Wesley's doctoring he quoted the
following consumption cure:
every morning cut up a little
turf OF fresh earth, and lying down
breathe into the hole for a quarter
OF an hour. have known a deep
eonSumptive cured thus
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Give Your lamps Attention.

They will serve you better for a
little care. No lamp has any value
whatever unless it burns we'll, and
in order that it shall do this without
that horrible oily odor, it must be
cleaned frequently, filled every day
and wiped off thoroughly after each
filling. If a lamp smells persistent
ly, unless it leaks or is otherwise
distinctly out of repair, it means
that the parts need boiling. To do
this, take the lamp to pieces as
much as possible, put the parts in
a big kettle and cover with cold
water add a handful of washing
soda and bring to boil. Then re-
move the parts, dry thoroughly,
adjust and trim the wick and fill.
Nine times out af ten this is all that
a smelly lamp requires. Most lamps
take well to this treatment once a
month. -The- New Idea Woman's
Magazine.
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Notice, Oft the Purpose of the
T0Wnoff RoIahakChse TO Issue
Roensk<


Belt ordained by tine board of Mayor
and Aldermen of the town of Pelahatchie
that ice-beepubiished in the Brandon
News, newspaper having general circu-
lation in said town, for three weeks, of
the purpose of the board to issue the bonds
of the town to the amount of six thousand
dollars, saidl bonds to bear interest at
per cent. par a5aisOm, payable semi an
nually. This bond issue is for the pur-
pose of replacing the bond issue of 1904
issued for the purpose of building the
public school building, and for paying for
the annex which has been built thereto.
This issue will be the entire bonded in
debtedness of the town to date, and it,
together with all the other indebtedness of
the town. will not exceed seven per
eentum CT the assessed value of the town.
Notice is hereby given that, unless twenty
per ceDaum of the adult tax payers of the
town OF Pelahatchie shall petition this.
board against said bond issue, it will, at
its nsxt regular meeting. issue the bonds
of the municipality in the said sum of six
thousand dollars. For cause, that this
rdinance be in force from and after its
passage. Passed at a regular meeting
August a, 1908.
j. A. SPANN, Jr., Town Clerk.
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|, H. M. Quinn, trustee under the pro-
visions of and by virtue of the authority
conferred on me in a ideed of trust made
by F. R. Adams, and@ E. Adams to the
Security Trust & Banking Company on
the 5th day of March,. 1907, to secure a
certain indebtedness to said Security
Trust & Banking Company, and which
said deed of trust is recorded in book No.
1, page IS, In the chancery clerks Office
of Rankin County, Mississippi, will on
the 5th day September, 1905, offer for
sale, and willIseill at public auction for
cash to the highest andbest bidder, in front
of the court housedoor at Brandon, during
legal hours, the following described
property situated in Rankin County,
Mississippi:: East half Ge7zl of the north
west quarter (nw40, section three %,
township FIVE 81 north range four (4)
east, containing. eighty acres 1907 more
or less. Hi M. QUINN, Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-27

1t was, at a class in arithmetic
that the following household pro-
blena was exactly solved, says the
Kansas City Star.
Suppose that in family of five
there are. only four potatoes for din
ner,. and. the mother wants to give
each of the children an equal share
how is she going to do it?p
For a few minutes there was
silence in the room while everybody
calculated hard. Finally one of the
little boys rose to.his feet and, after
attracting the attention of the
!schoOlmaster, gave this unexpected
answer. "Mash tine potatoes, sir. y
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-27
A Boys Religion.

LII a boy is a lover of the Lord
Jesus Christ, though he can't lead
ia prayer meeting or be a church
officer or a preacher, he can be a
godiy boy in boys way and in a
boys place. He need not cease to
be a boy because he is Christian.
HE ought to run, jump, climb and
LyeM just like a real boy. But in all
The ought to be free from vulgarity
land profanity. He ought not to
Euse to tobacco in any form, and
Eshould have a horror of intoxicating
Edrinks. He ought to be peaceful,
Dgentle, merciful and generous. He
fought to take the part of small
boys against large ones. He ought
to refuse to be party to mischief,
| to persecution, to deceit. And,
above all things, he ought now and
then to show his colors. He should
| mot always be interrupting game
Ito say that he is Christian, but
The should not be ashamed to say
THAT he refuses to do something be-
lcause he fears God, or is a Christ
Ian. He ought to take no part 10
| the ridicule of sacred things, but
meet the ridicule of others with
| bold statement that for things Of
| God he feels the deepest reverence,
l-Ex.
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Notice.

The County Union has been
postponed until the % and "a of
October instead of the 9 and 10.
/ hope all the locals will take due
notice.
]. w. TAYLOR, C.. O. P.
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Citation Notice.

State of Mississippi. To Charlie Nor
gan, the defendants You are commanded
to appear before the ehancefy court of the
county of Rankin, in said state, on the
4th Monday of Septt mber, A. d. 1908, to
defend the suit in said court of Sarah
Morgan, wherein you are a defendant.
his 9th day OF August, A. d. 1908.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk. :
By j. G. Bruce, d. c.
A. j. McLaurin, jr., Sol. for Conn.,
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Neuralgia-Stop those sharp, shooting,
agonizina neuralgia pains with Or. Miles
Anti~Pa Pills. rs doses 20 cents.
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Evangelistic Services.

Evangelist John M. Warden, of Har-
risburg, Pa, is conducting special
services at Grace Lutheran Church,
this city, which though held but two
evenings, are proving of great inter-
est. Mr.. Warden is a plain, earnest
preacher of the Holy Word of God.
These services will continue ten days
and are held in the interests of the
entire community. Everybody is invit-
ed. and every christians prayers are
asked.
Mr.. Warden's subject Sunday morn
ing will be Dangers of the Forgiven
Life" at p. m, Troubles of the
Holy Spirit" at 7.30 p. M, "Why
Some Men Do Not Accept Christ"
Bible readings next week, every day,
except Monday, at $3.50 p. m. Come
and get Heavenly blessing.
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WEDDINGS.
Leffert-Ward.

Miss Lille B. Ward, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert D.Ward, of Eastview,
was married to John Leffert, youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Leffert, of
Westminster, Saturday at $50 p. m.
by the brides pastor, Rev. Ewing, of
Deer Park M. P. Church. Miss May
Ward, sister of the bride, was brides
maid, and Will Leffert, brother of the
groom, was best man. The bride and
bridesmaid both wore blue travelling
dresses. After the ceremony a we'd
ding supper was served. Only a few
intimate friends were invited.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Ward, Mrs. Kate Ogg, Mrs.
Lizzie Warehime, Mrs. Maggie Con-
away, Mrs. Laura Schnauble, Mrs.
Ena Mengel, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Schnauble, Misses May Ward, Susie
Leffert, Ida, Birdie and Leona Ward,
Margie Schnauble, Elsie Conway and
Hilda Mengel; Messrs. Will Leffert,
George Bankard and Walter Ward
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Unique Birthday Party.

Mrs. Virginia Armacost, Belle Grove
Square, gave party last Saturday
evening, February 20, to celebrate the
sixth birthday of her son, George H.
ArmacoSt. AS this occurs only every
four years, its uniqueness is apparent.
According to the wishes of the host
eSs, the guests came attired in chill
dren's costume. The young ladies,
with short dresses and hair in plaits,
and the young men, with short trouS-
ers and shirt waists, reminded one
of scenes of the past And those feel
ings of childish days, that had been
pent up were let loose to be express
ed in pranks most characteristic. The
presents included music boxes, jump
ing jacks, wooden wagons, and such
things as were suitable to boy of
six. But that which created the most
intense excitement was large
wooden box brought by four of the
young men. After it had been APP
propriately presented by one of them,
the box was opened by Mr.. Armacost,
and to the amaZement of all there was
taken out six year old young lady,
Miss Marie Shaw.
Those present were Mesdames Vir-
ginia Armacost, George Mather, Car
roll Albaugh, Herbert Cover; Misses
Marion Cover, Eva Rinker, Bessie
Herr, Bessie Gunkle, Mary Weaver,
Irene Woodward, Bessie Robertson,
Marie Shaw and Helen Armacost;
Messrs. Carroll Albaugh, Herbert
Cover, George Bevans, DR.. ]. E.
Shreeve, T. w. Mather, Jr., Howard
Benson, S. S. Wilson, c.. R. Fogle,
Frank w. Mather, George Kenly,
Robert Coe, Snider Babylon, Guy l..
Fowler, Frank Armacost, George H.
Armacost and others.
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A Very DelightfuI Evening.

A very delightful party was held at
the home of Mrs. Edith l. Smith, on
Reyser avenue, near ReisterstoWn,
on February 20, when about SO of her
neighbors and friends of Baltimore
and Carroll county were present. The
young folks INDUCED in plays and
games and music till II o'clock. Re
freshments were served and the happy
couples returned to their respective
homes seeming to have spent very
delightful evening. Those present
were James Dorsey, Charles L. Gore,
Mrs. Edith 1. Smith, Peter w. Smith,
Arthur Smith, Robert Smith, George
Shipley, Courtney Shipley, James Cos
nell, Thomas Gosnell, Marion Grimes,
Carroll Barnes, Lew Ward, George
Schwartz, Herbert Schwartz, Oscar
Barnes, Geo. Frazier, Harry Schwartz,
Charles Barnes, George Talbert, Tison
Bowers, Wilmer Ward, Frank Kenney,
George Phillips, Philip Bents, Her.
schel Ford, Clarence Ford, Carroll
Ford, John Harden, Blame Edmondson,
George Newton, Grant Stern, Pierce
Martin, Jesse Harden, Dell Paregoy,
Misses Mary Ford, Blanche Ford,
Amelia Steffee, Margaret Schwartz,
Ellen Schwartz, Pauline Barnes, Irene
Paregoy, Stella Edmondson, Edith
Smith, Margaret Grimes, Myrtle Ken
ney, Edna Barnes, Daisy Ward, Elsie
Arnold
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PERSONALS.

Ray Fogle, of Annapolis, spent Sun
day in this city.
Mrs. Oscar Black, of Baltimore,
spent a day this week in this city.
Irving Morgan, of Baltimore, visited
his relatives in Westminster on Sun
day.
Harry KINNEY, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his parents in this
city.
Miss Mary Smith, of Dover, Del, is
a guest of Miss Mary Gehr, Bell Grove
Square.
Mrs. Mary A. Diffendal, Liberty
street, spent several days in Balt1-
more this week.
William C. Devilbiss and Samuel G.
Stoner arrived home on Friday night,
after a tour of the West.
j. L. W. Lee, near Westminster, is
visiting relatives and friends at 29O9
West North avenue, Baltimore.
Miss May Ward, of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Ward, of Eastview.
Charles Yingling, of Baltimore, was
the guest on Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob H. Handley, West Main street.
Mrs. Guy w. Steele spent few
days this week with her sister, Mrs.
Howell Carroll, at the Belvedere, Bal
timore.
Miss M. A. Neighoff, who has been
visiting relatives near Westminster,
returned to her home in Baltimore
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Weant, of
Baltimore, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Fowble, East Green street,
a few days this week.
John Carroll Richards and family,
for a number of years residents of
Philadelphia, have returned to their
native home in this county.
Miss Mary Gehr, Bell Grove Square,
entertained at a card party on Tues
day afternoon a number of her friends
in honor of Miss Mary Smith, of Dow
er, Del.
Mrs. Ella DeBow, of Hartford coun-
ty, and John Edward Kemp, of Bal
timore county, are visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. Robert L. Shipley, of West
Minister
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Martha Washington Entertainment.

OQe OF LQG most 6HJOydDl6 DIS well
as picturesque events of the season
took place Thursday evening, Febru-
airy 81, at Forest Glen," the home of
Miss Carrie E. Greene, at Carrollton
Md. The gathering was held in honor
of Miss Agnes K. Mann, of Baltimore.
1t was a typical Washington's Birth
day party, and the house was beauti-
fully decorated according to the good
old colonial times of Washington.
American flags were used extensively
throughout the house, while in the
sitting room a very unique corner
was arranged with spinning wheel
and complete outfit thereto. The table
was tastefully arranged with cherry
tree for a centerpiece, and mound
of hatchets around it. A ribbon was
attached to each Ratchet and led to
the plate of each gentleman, while at
the plate of each colonial dame
bunch of cherries was placed. These
were given as favofS. An elaborate
and appropriate repast was served,
among other dainties, some Martha
Washington gingerbread.
The ladies all wore their hair powd-
cred and dressed in colonial style, and
presented a pleasing appearance with
the freshness of youth in their faces
crowned by the pathetic grey of old
age. Miss Carrie Greene took the
part of Martha Washington and made
a charming hostess. The gentlemen
also powdered their hair, and Guy
Fowler and Howard Miller came in
colonial dress, wearing knee trousers
and swallow-tailed coats End slippers.
A guessing contest Was held, in
which each guest was asked to write
as many words as possible, each con-
tanning three letters, out of the word
Washington, in certain length OF
time. Prizes were awarded to both
those writing the most and least
words, which were as follows: First
ladies' prize was given to Miss Maude
Taylor, first gentleman's prize to
Ernest Geiman; ladies' BOBBY prize,
Miss Mary Taylor, gentleman's BOBBY
to Samuel Hollingsworth. A Ratchet
hunt was INDUCED in, and the finder
had the privilege of keeping it. How
ard Miller proved to be the lucky one.
The guests then repaired to the din
ming room. After refreshments, other
games were played, ending with music
and singing, when the merrymakers
dispersed with pleasant "reminiscences
of George and Martha Washington, of
old colonial days and the good will of
their hostess.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Greene; Agnes K. Mann and
Rena McCaig, of Baltimore; Eta
Gladhill, of Westminster; Maude Tay-
lor, Mary Taylor, Fannye Stocksdale,
Maude Horner, Edith Horner, Agnes
Frazier, Eta Zepp, Anna Martin, Fan
nye Buckingham and Pansye Magee;
Messrs. Frank Armacost, Howard Mil
Ter, Guy l.. Fowler, Ernest Geiman,
of Westminster; Leslie Robertson,
Vinton Caple, Carroll Stocksdale, Rich
ard Plant, Alvin Sauble, Samuel Hol-
lingsworth, Jesse Hollingsworth, Les
lie Oursler, John Rill, VIM. Martin,
Mr.. Herbert, William Morrill, and Har-
land Greene
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THE OLD, OLD QUESTION.
A Westminster Girl Takes Advant-
age of Leap Year.

One of our young men last week
received the following letter.:
My Dear Friend-The time has
come when l must ask you question,
one concerning something which has
cost me many sleepless nights, also
days of anxiety. This is subject
upon which l have hesitated to speak
to any one about, and / have known
a whole community. to be upset COM
pletely and many happy homes have
been broken up by the same trouble.
Yet must know the worst. | dare not
communicate my state of mind to my
mother, for, as you well know, she is
old-fashioned concerning these things.
In my distress l appeal to you. 1t
may surprise you to have me turn to
you in this trouble, but l know you
so we'll, l feel that you understand
me and that your huarr is ever open
to me; also, am assured of your af-
lection for me, and therefore | know
that my troubles are yours also.
While you are considering this, beg
of you to put away all cares and all
social pleasures and devote your time
and faculties to the proper consider
alton of this question which / am
about to ask you.
Now, my dear, want you to an
swer me truthfully what your
thoughts are in this matter, and |
promise never to tell any one, as 1
feel that this is too serious a matter
to jolly about. Another thing, 1t Is
between you and me and no one else,
but I must come to the point. When
do you think we will have warm
weather?
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WooDRINE

Guy Spurrer and family. of Westminster,
have moved into 81. B. Pickett's house in
Day.
Clarence Poole has moved into c. A.
Miler's tenant house.
Mrs. Robert Pickett has been quite sick.
but we are glad to state is much improved
at this writing. Miss Amanda Picket is
also indisposed
G, R. Pickett is building house in the
village springing up between Day and
Woodbine. We think MELVILLE an appro-
pirate name for the place. A.. M. lille, of
Winfield. has also purchased property there.
and, Judging from hearsay, many new build
ings will will be erected in the near future.
Miss M. j. Mcleod will visit her parents
at Lansdowne. from Friday till Monday.
She will be accompanied by Mrs. Lena
Pickett.
The sork has shown much liberaliiy in
these parts recently. On his last trip he
left fine son at the home of Fl. S. Kuhn.
Now Mr. Kuhn sings 1.-TWO little boys are
better than one"
Bennett & Kuhn, Woodbine, will enlarge
their store building this spring in order to
supply the demands of their ever increasing
trade.
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BERRETT.

Mrs. Alice Fleming and daughter,
Jessie, have returned to their home
after spending the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Edgar Shipley, of Mt.
Olive.
Rev. Geo. Trastle spent a few DAYS
in West Virginia last week.
Perry Hyatt, of Della, is visiting
friends here.
Herman Stansbury, Of Baltimore,
has returned to his home after spend
ing several weeks with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reaver.
Cora and Cleveland Reaver visited
Westminster Monday.
The society of the public school
here elected new officers Friday. The
following were chosen: President
Cleveland Reaver; vice president, Mar
garet Dorsey; secretary and treas
urer, Bertha Shipley; assistant sec
retary, John Bennett; program COM
mittee, Mary Keefer and Milton Dor
sey.
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Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given to Harry Edward Yingling, near
Cranberry Valley, on February "a.
1t was Mr.. Yingling's birthday, and
a number of his friends determined
to surprise him, which they certainly
did to a full extent. Refreshments
were served to the guests. Among
those present were VIM. R. Yingling
and wife, VIM. K. Leppo and wife,
Horace Leppo and wife, Chester Gel
man and wife, Milton Yingling and
wife, Percy Leppo and wife, Mrs. Lep-
pc, Mrs. Matthias; Misses Grace and
Viola Yingling, Emma Ebaugh, Grace
and Hilda Geiman, Treva Leppo. Viva
Jones. Hilda Bankert, Fife Bankert,
Marie Leppo, Mamie Wisner, Arie and
Edna Knipple, Erma Houser, Edna
Bankard, Susie Morfing Ella Leppo,
Catherine Jones, Florence Zentz, Nora
Runkles, Pauline Yingling; Messrs.
Charles and James Starner, Charles
Geiman, David Ebaugh, Ster1ey, Ed
ward and Clarence Leppo, Sterling
and Vernon Matthias, Paul Jones, Bill
lie and Vernon Knipple, Harry Stone
sifer, VIM. and Elmer Yingling, Her
bert Horner, Edward Bankard, Norma
Zentz, Charles Jones, John zentz and
many others.
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F. NJ. C. Initiation and Banquet.

The new Davis lodge room Monday
evening last presented very attrac-
tive appearance, with the Westmin-
ster Ruling Fraternal Mystic Circle
assembled for its regular meeting
and class initiation, the light evening
gowns of the lady members adding
color and beauty to the picture. The
large hall was we'll filled with MEM
bcrs and visitors from Blue Mountain
Ruling, 113, of Hagerstown.
After the regular proceedings of
the order, the ladies' degree team of
the Westminster Ruling, which prom
Uses to rival the famous degree team
of Hagerstown, initiated the class
of twenty-five applicants. The ladies
of the team cannot be too highly COM
plimented for their good work, this
being their first exhibition. With
their handsome new gowns they made
a very attractive appearance, and so
we'll pleased their audience that they
were encored after they had complet-
ed the work. Music was furnished
by J.. Thomas Anders with the violin
and Mrs. Thomas Anders at the piano.
The ladies of the team are: Mrs. Effie
Lippy, leader; Madames E. o. Diffen-
dial, Oliver Grouse, S. G. StOner, VIM.
Helm, J. Hoffman Fuss, John H.
Mitten; Misses Nora Shueman, Bertha
Henry, Margaret Eckenrode, Bessie
lille, May Stoner, Gertrude Null, Mar
garet Shaeffer.
An address of welcome was made
by Worthy Ruler H. P. Gorsuch which
was responded to by r. M. Spielman,
Blue Mountain Ruling. Others who
made speeches were w. A. McCune,
J. T. McCune and H. F. DeShon, Ha-
gerstown; DR.. Baughman, Jas. e.
Smith and DR.. Lewis X. Woodward
At the close of the lodge session a
sumptuous banquet was served in the
banquet room adjoining.
Social intercourse and music
brought the evening to a pleasant
close. The visitors from Hagerstown
were ]. T. McCune, Richard M Spiel
man, Harry F. DeShon, Mr. and Mrs.
w. A. McCune, Mrs. Henry Matthews,
Mrs. Grace Williams; Misses Mary
Smith, Margaret Brandenburg and
Goldie McCarde11.