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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
CITATION NOTICE.
The state of Mississippi, Rankin

The state of Mississippi, Rankin
county.
To Sam J. HIT, whose postoffice is
Jewett, McLendon county, D. B. Hit,
whose postoffice is Poetry, Kaufman
county, Mrs. Mettie Hit, and her two
minor children, Fredda and Milton
Hit and ]. S. Hit, Jr., Sam ]. Hit,
Alfred HIT, Oscar Hit, Dolly Hit,
Mrs. Emma Wells, Minnie Hit, and
Ida Edtt, widow and children of ]. S.
Hit, deceased, all of their postoffice
addresses being Lindale, Smith county
all inI the state OF Texas, non resident
heirs at law of the late Solomon j.
Hitt, (deceased,) of Rankin county,
Mississippi, who died possessed of the
following realty in said county, to-
wit:
The N. E. II N. w. u, and S. w.
Il, N. w. II, less Is acres of south
side, section SO, township 5, range
.. 4OU 6NO 1nSu Guy OOuAAAoAAASA ~ W
and appear before the clerk of the
Chancery court, of Rankin county,
said state of Mississippi, at Rules, ON
the and Monday in October, 1909, to
plead answer, or demur to the aIlega-
tions of this bill, to sell said land
for division, and that on a final
hearing hereof i'm vacation the court
will make a decree that the land
above described shall be sold for par
tdtion, and appointing special conn
missioner to make UGH ale.
This 14th day Of Sept. 1909.
JNO. A. GAYDEN,
Chancery Clerk.
Henry and Henry and ]. r. East sol
for compt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
NOTICE.
IH

Whereas, letters Of administration
on the estate of o R. Kersh, de-
ceased. i'm the matter of partnership
We're on the 4th day of August, 1908,
by decree of Chancery Court of
Rankin county, issued to w. l.
Kersh, surviving partner. Now,
therefore, all claims against said O.
r. Kersh, deceased, partnership
must be probated with the Clerk of
said Chancery Court in one year or
be forever barred.
w. I. KERSH, Administrator.
Henry & Henry, Attorneys.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Administrator Notice to Creditors
OF Evelin Ellis. deceased:
Letters. of administration having
been granted to L. w. Ellis, ON the
SOth day Of August. 1909, by the
Chancery Court of the County of Ran
kim State OF Mississippd, to the UNI
dersigned. upon the estate of Evelin
Ellis, deceased, notice is hereby CIV
en- to all persons having claims again
said estate to present same to the
clerk of said court for probate and
registration, according to law. with
in ONE year from this date, or they
will be forever barred.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
This the both day Of August, 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
FOR SALE.

NY home qlace here i'm Brandon,
good house of rooms, about II
acres of land, 100 pecan trees, so
of which are bearing. Near school.
One of the most valuable pieces of
property DIM the town. A good home
and bargain for somebody.
Also a small farm of so acres and
very good house of rooms, three
quarters of a mile from the school
house. Suitable for truck farming.
J. T. B. BERRY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
CITATION NOTICE.

State OF Mississippi. Rankin county.
To George Gayden: You are com
manded to appear before the chan
Gerry court of the county OF Rankin,
in said state, ON the fourth Monday
in September, 1909, to defend the
suit OF Mary Jane Gayden, where.
in you are the defendant.
D., 1909. JNO. A. GAYDEN,
This the 18th day of August, A.
Chancery Clerk.
J. r. East, Solicitor for Complaint
ant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
A Narrow Escape.

Edgar N. Bayliss, merchant OF
RobinsonVille, Del, wrote: about
two years ago was thin and sick,
and coughed all the time and if 1
did not have consumption.it was near
to it. I commenced using Foley's
Honey and Tar, and it stopped my
cough, and I ann now entirely well,
and have gained twenty-eight pounds,
all due to the good results from TAX
ing Honey and Tar"
Foley's Kidney Pills cure backache,
rheumatism, kidney. bladder. and uri-
nary trouble. Do not risk having
Bright's disease or diabetes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
CITATION NOTICE.
State Of mississippi,
County of Rankin.

State OF Mississippi,
County of Rankin. Negroes.
To Herbert Smith: You are com
manded to appear before the Chan.
Gerry Court OF the County Of Rankin
In said state, ON the 4th Monday OF
September. 1909. to defend the suit
OF Minnde Buchanan Smith, wherein
you are the defendant.
This the 9Th day of August. A. D.,
1907 JNO. A. GAYDEN. Clerk.
H. L. McCaskill, Solicitor. 60,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
CITATION NOTICE.
Mollie Walls

VS..
Robert Walls. Negroes.
State Of Mississippi, Rankin County
To Robert Walls. You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court of Rankin county, DIM said
state, ON the fourth Monday of Sep
TENDER, 1909, to defend the suit cd
Mollie Walls, wherein you are the
defendant.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
This the Goth day of August, 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-16
CITATION NOTICE.
State of Mississippi,
County OF Rankin.
Negroes.

State of Mississippi,
County of Rankin. Negroes.
To Louis H. Beverly: You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court OF the County of Rankin,
in san dstate, on the 4th Monday of
September, 1909. to defend the suit
of Lizzie Beverly wherein you are the
defenrant.
This the 5th day OF August, A. D.,
1909. JNO. A. GAYDEN. Clerk
Henry & Henry, Solicitors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
CLAN GORDON HAS
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Large Crowd Of clansmen and Their
Families Went to Caledonia Park
Yesterday Afternoon for Big
Family Party.

Yesterday marked the 25th annivert
sary Of the institution Of Clan Gordon,
Order Of Scottish Clans, and the occasion
WAS fully observed by members Of The
clan. their families and ladies', by pic-
nic at Caledonia park, About 100 clans
men were present and their families
brought the total attendance up to fully
300 all Of whom thoroughly enjoyed
the day.
Refreshments were served at the pa
vilion and music and dancing were en-.
ioyed throughout the afternoon. music
being furnished by Coburn's orchestra Of
five pieces Games and sports played
an important part In the afternoons
program and the doughty clansmen in
dulged in a base bah game and a foot
ball game. The matches we're both be-
tween the married and single men, and
IN both the benediets proved their SUI
premaey and carried off the honors
Sports were also provided for the chill
dFen and races were run by both the
girls and boys
The party returned at seven o'clock
on special train over the NJ. a. w.
road. The picnic was in charge Of the
amusement committee, who gave fresh
evidence Of its ability TO plan and carry
TO successful conclusion an event OF
this kind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
NOTED IN VERMONT HISTORY.
Thomas Failey. who Died Yesterday 1t
His Home ii Burlington.

Burlington, June l-Th0mas Failey,
fol q yeara 4 deputy sheriff, i former
United States deputy marshal and 4
prominent politician, died at his home,
81 George street, yesterday afternoon
after three months illness with a
complication Of diseases The funeral
will be held from St. Mary's cathedral
tomorrow morning at D o'clock. The
body will be taken to ST. Albans for
burial.
Mr. Failey was d native of Canada,
having been born in Bedford on Feb. %,
1884, rs years ago. He came to this
country when nine years of age, residing
ii Fairfield, where he received his educa
tion ii the public schools When d
young man he moved Co St Albans ana
took position in the grocery store OF
Levi Webster. A few years later he
was taken into the firm. Mr.. Failev was
noted for his strength and was appoint
ed d deputy sheriff at the outbreak Of
the Civil war. Ile occupied this position
at the time Of the Fenian raid and was
instrumental in the capture Of an alleged
raider
Bennett Young made his headquarters
in Mr.. Failey's store. When the raid
started, Mr. Failey armed body or
men and pursued The raiders is far al
the Canadian line. Later he traced one
of them to Chicago, where he captured
and took him into custody. The man,
Payne by name was held in the st. Az
bans jail for a year. but was finally re-
leased for lack of evidence. Mr.. Failey
was later appointed United States depu.
ty marshal and was subsequently crier
ia the United States courts.
During his residence here Mr. Failey
occupied several positions on ward com
mitteees and was hard.worker for the
Republican party. He married in st.
Aibans Miss Isabella Clark, who died 20
years ago. He ii survived By three
sons and daughter They are Norman
aud William g, Of this city, George r. of
Wayerly. Mass, and Mrs. W. Cassidy
of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
ONLY TWO ARRESTS.
Business Light With Barre Police ii
Spite of the Crowd.

Two intoxication cases constituted sIl
the offenses ii the police circles in Barre
over the holidays. CharIes Nee Of Mont
pelier was picked up early this morning
BY Officer Hamel and John Campbell was
taken ii last evening by Special Officer
Byron Phelps Both men pleaded guilty
to first offenses and Nee paid a total
.of Sl0s4 and Campbell sl108 Henry
Andrews, whose second otfense case of
intoxication had been continued until
yesterday morning Tor sentence, was
fined Sl5 with costs Of $Te4, which he
paid.
The raid case, in which nineteen bar
rels Of wine were seized at the G. ".
freight depot several weeks ago on 3
warrant issued by States Attorney
Gates. went through its usual perform
anee Of continuance this morning. This
time the defense asked to have 1t put
over, a. ono Of their attorneys, w. 4.
Lord Of Montpelier. Is sick. June s il
the next date set for the hearing.
Although there were large crowds on
The streets and at all the public ftnc
tions yesterday, there was remarkably
little disturbance Of any sort. ard tlN
day passed Of as ) very quiet one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
DOUBLE DROWNING
is SUSPECTED
Edward potvin and Frank Savior, Rott
Of Winoosk, Went Fishing in River
Saturday Night and Haven't
Returned.

Burlington, June f--Search is still
being made for the bodies Of Edward
Potvin and Frank Savior, both Of Wi.
nooski, who are supposed to have beer
drowned in the Winooski river last Sat
urday night.
Potvin went 70 tho home Of Savior
about eight o'clock Saturday evening
and asked him to 60 fishing. Savior a
first refused but, upon Potyin's urging
finally consented. They stayed around
the village until about eleven o'clock
when they left on the trip. This was
last seen Of them. They both stated
that they would return early Sunday
morning No alarm for them was felt
until late in the forenoon, when George
Bique, brother-in-law OF Potvin
started out on q search.
Near Ethan Allen park, on the shore
Of the river, Bique found the boat up
turned and evidently washed ashore by
the strong current which runs at that
place. Further search revealed the hats
OF both men several rods apart on the
same side Of the river. Bique returned
to Winooski with the news and. securing
additional help, went back to the search
DR.. Z. A. Burdick, accompanied by Se-
lectmQn A. Alanseau, went to the scene
with graphing irons. They found a bag
Of tobacco washed ashore, and with the
graphing irons pulled up some Of the fish
inc tackle. The tackle was identified
as belonging to the men because of an
attached railroad spike which they used
TO hold the line in the boat A coat was
also found on the shore. The river at
the place is full Of stumps, etc, and It
was impossible to see into the water or
to use the irons with any results
Both men are about 20 years Of age
and have been lifelong residents OF
Winooski. Potvin Is married and has a
wife and two small children. His par.
ents are Mr.. and Mrs Joseph potvin,
and he has four brothers. Frank, John
and Louis Of this city and Ernest of
Kingston, Ont. He has been married
but few years. his home being on
Hickok street in Winooshi 4 faw weeks
ago he barely escaped death from
drinking wood alcohol By mistake.
Savior lived with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Savior, on Afailetts Bay
avenue. Potvin has been smployed in
the Porter screen works. Savior has had
no regular occupation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
PUBLIC SERVICE HEARINGS.
Clerk Spear Tells Where to Find Com
mission June Sill.

+N-NrE N-N~
Newport. June i.--Rufus w. Spear,
clerk Of the public service commission,
makes public the following dates for
hearings.
June 8, az ten O'Clock at Wells River
there viii be a hearing on the petition
of the Montpelier d Wells River rail-
road company, for the elimination Of
two grade crossings near Wells River
in the town OF NewbMy.
June 9 at Montpelier at $500 a. M,
the commission will have q hearing on
the petition Of the Barre railroad com-
pany TO be exempt from the abolition
Of grade crossings in 1909. At the same
place there wall be hearing on the
complaint Of the Montpelier 8 Wells
River railroad company against Frank
+. Whitney for receiving lower rate
Of passenger fare slan the published
tariff
June 10 at 900 Il. m. at Jericho,
there will Be an adjourned hearing on
the petition of the Central Vermont
RAILWAY relative 10 the elimination OF
grade crossing near Jericho In the
afternoon the commission win e to Al
hufgh Tor q hearing on the acceptance Of
a new piece Of highway constructed bv
The Rutland railroad IN connection with
the elimination of two grade crossings
June II at Bethel at 1900 a. NJ. there
will be a rehearing on The petition of
the attorney general on the matter Of
the petition of the selectmen 81 the
town against the Central Vermont rail-
way company with reference to the elit
Dlnation of the Findleg bridge crossing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
OBSERVANCE At CHELSEA.
Fine Exercises in Honor Of The Soldiers
Were Held In Town.

Chelsea, Jne 1.-The Rev. Fred
Daniels delivered i most excellent Mem
orial sermon nt the Congregational
church last Sunday morning. WateTaon
Post No. 45 and Camp No Is f. r. X.
Hall, S. 81 ". were present and the
seating capacity Of the auditorium WAS
taxed in the afternoon there were
special memorial services held at the
church and in the cemetery on the West
Hill BY the Sons Of Veterans.
During the forenoon, Monday the
various cemeteries in town were visited
By details from the post Of camp who
decorated the soldiers graves, and at the
noon hour dinner was served TO the
members Of the post and eampt at the
S. v. hall
AT 1890 the line formed IN front Of
S. " hall as follows; Corinth tfe and
drum corps, Camp No. rs, S. Of ", Wat
erson Post, No. 45, G. A. r., with
twenty veterans in line, chaplain and
speaker Of the day school children and
citizens, Junior division Commander
Geo. i. Hayward acting as marshal. The
procession marched to the town hall
where the following program was givens
Prayer was offered BY the Rev. Geo r..
Lake; selection hy ladies quartette
composed Of Mise Edith Dearborn, Miss.
es Nora and Florence Taylor and Mrs.
Percy n. Heath; short address BY Conn
rade NJ @. Coburn, commander Of the
post, In which he reported the names Of
the following members Of the post who
had died during the past year. Alvah
Bohonon, George F. Reed, james Nj.
Sanford, Henry +. Mosher, John b. At.
wood and Robert w. Laird Recitation,
Memorial Day" by Miss Pauline Oar.
ling; selection, "Low In the ground the
brave are resting by the ladies' quartet,
Mrs. Fred w. Lewis accompanist; Adj
dress by the Rev. Francis A. Poole Of
Barre City. which was said by many to
be the finest address ever given 10 the
hall. The exercises Gin doors) closed
with the singing Of America BY the an
dience.
The line reformed and marched to
Highland cemetery whore the impressive
memorial service Of the G. A. r. was
given BIZ members of the post. States
Attorney S. G. Wilson then gave a short
address in which he paid touching
tribute to the surviving members 81 the
g. A. r. and to the memory Of those
who have answered their last roll.call,
and he spoke with force upon the fact
that Memorial day should Be observed al
a day sacred and devoted 70 the memory
Of the fallen heroes and 10 the well
being and happiness Of those whose ev.
ening Of life is fast approaching and be
also spoke OF duty of our citizens to
erect q monument 10 the memory Of the
noble two hundred Chelsea boys who went
10 the front. At the exercises in the
hall Col II. 0. Bixby was master Of
ceremonies.
AT three o'clock there was bah game
al Mattoons park between the local
team and team from Nefshire which
resulted in a victory for the visiting
team, the scorc standing to 2. O. s..
umpired the game. In the ev-
euine there was promenade at the
toxin hail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
GIRL JUMPED
FROM AUTO
While Machine Was Moving
Quite Rapidly
HURLED TO THE GROUND
Miss Wheeler Of Bellows Falls Was
Frightened When Chain on Brake
Snapped and Tore Through
the Floor.


Bellows Falls, June 1--Georgs B,
Wheeler, his wife and daughter, with
Maj Lowell, met with severe accident
while attending the decoration exercises
in an auto yesterday.
The chain on the auto broke, tearing
up the noor. Miss Wheeler became
frightened and jumped from the machine
while it was going At high speed, strik-
ing her shoulder and head.
She was rendered unconscious and
taken to nearby house. Later she
was able to Be- moved to her home
A scalp wound and bruised shoulder
Nere her injuries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo
SitiOn in Seattle
HE TOUCHED A GOLD KEY
Ana That Was the Formal Dedication
Of the Great Show for Which the
westerners Have Toiled
So Long.

Washington, D. O., June with /
key Of gold-studded nuggets from thi
first mine Of the Klondike mine, Presi
dent Taft this afternoon in the Eas
room OF the White House started tn,
wheels Of the Alaska Yukon Pacific ex
position at Seattle. Following il mes
sage was flashed across the continent
and a response was received. Presideni
Taft briefly expressed his hope in th'
success Of the exposition. Senator Pile
Of Washington replied for the Pacific
coast. Among those at the ceremony
were mombers OF the cabinet, a number
of representatives, diplomatic corps, sen
Rtors and members of Congress
Seattle, Wash, June l.~-With th,
final impressive words Of the invocation
delivered BY the Right Rev Bishop Ed
ward O'Dea echoing through the gfoiAet
arches of towering forest giants, tele
graph key Of Alaskan gold, pressed BY
President Taft in the White House al
Washington, flashed an electric spark
across the continent, and the Alaska
Yukon. Pacific exposition was formally
opened to-day.
just as the sun touched the northern
edge OF the circle, the lightning flasl
released by President Taft connected
with the delicate mechanism Of the greaI
engines in Machinery hall and instantly
from the dizzy height Of $50 feet Of
northern fir strip OF bunting l25 feet
in length, proudly bearing the Stars anc
Stripes, broke from the mast head in
Dome circle
Then from the brazen throats Of hun.
dreds Of musical instruments came crash.
ing the inspiring notes Of the 4Gloria
Washington March, and from every
staff, dome, minaret and elevated point
flags and bunting were unloosed in
countless number. The same electric
spark opened the shutter Of a great cam
era, and sensitized plate recorded the
features Of the waiting throng. Two
gigantic steam whistles in the down
town district were also in connection.
and for five minutes their hoarse cries
led the babel Of noises.
Tho idea Of the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition was conceived by Godfrey
Chealander, pioneer Of the Yukon coun-
try. It was carried out and has been
made successful BY representative btlsi-
ness men Of Seattle. It's president is
j. r. Chilberg, d local banker and a
pioneer and heavy mine owner Of AlaA.a.
The vice presidents are John I'll McGraw,
ex-governor of the state; II. G. Henry
and 4. S. Kerry, bankers. Richard A,
Ballinger was vices president until
called BY President Taft to the secre-
taryship Of the interior department +
A. Nadeau Is director general, and the
other officers are William NJ. Sheffield,
secretary, G. r. Collins, treasurer: John
w. Roberts, general counsel; James Al
Wood, director pf exploitation; Wexford
Beaton, director Of publicity; Frank r
Allen, Jr, director of works; Henry =.
Dosch director Of exhibits and privis
leges; A. w Lewis, director Of conces-
sions; Louis Buckley, director Of special
events.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
LETTERS DEMANDED
TO Get Germany Ont Of Bad Box in
Turkish Troubles.

Constantinople, June l.-German AM
bassador Won Bisberstein visited the
grand vizier to-day and made q demand
for the return Of the letters written by
Emperor William to former Sultan Ab.
dul Hamid during the crisis last April.
IT was reported that the letters prove
that the kaiser supported Abdul's das-
potism, which explains Germany's desire
to obtain them. They were found In the
wallace among the ex-sulaan's effects.
The grand vizier said to-day that the
letters were In the hands Of the Young
Turks investigating committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
LEAVE WASHINGTON July J.
President Taft viii visit Vermont Fol
Tefcentenary.

Burlington, June 1.-The itinerary Of
President Taft on the occasion Of his
visit Il Vermont IN connection with the
Ghamplain tefeentenarv celebration nest
July was announced BY Gov George II.
PTouty yesterday at Meeting IL the
Vermont tercentenafy commission Of
which he & chairman.
Gov prouty and President and Mrs.
Taft viii leave Washington at $3.50 OH
the afternoon Of Saturday, July 3. ae.
companied BIZ James Bryce, the British
ambassador, and Mrs Bryce, and M.
Jusserand, the ambassador from France,
and military ard naval attaches. After
visiting Norwich. Conn. the party will
arrive III Albany, N, ", on Tuesday.
July 8, and leave Immediately BIZ special
train for Ticonderoga,
From Albany Gov Hughes and his
.staff and members Of the New York
legislature will accompany the party,
and at Ticonderoga, the Vermont com.
mission will Join them.
On Friday morning President and Mrs.
Taft will leave Burlington for their
summer home at Beverly. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-01
ONLY 1s VETERANS.
Able TO March in the Memorial Parade
at Mortified.

Mortified, June Memorial day
was observed as usual this year. Tn the
forenoon details visited the several
cemeteries and decorated the graves of
sailors and soldiers AT one o'clock q
procession formed on the south side of
the common and marched to Elmwood
cemetery where the ritualistie service
Of the CT "A. r. was performed at the
grave of Conrade John Hurley. The
procession was headed bv the Mortified
eornet band after which followed Com
pany /, the Norwich university band.
and the cavalry section, the members of
the Grand Army fonly l3 of whom were
able to march this weary On fost and Ia
carriages, the members of the Ladies'
Circle 81 the G. A. r. and citizens gen-
orally, Following the return to the COM
mon an eloquent address was delivered
BY Congressman Frank Plumley.