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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Pearson Dots.

Mrs. Ross Hurst is quite Ill with
ea'ysipelas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Parish enter
tanned his father and sister, Miss
Betty, of Jackson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roeli attended
church I'M the capital city Sunday.
joe VOlenture's little four year old
girl met with serious accident last
week while sliding down the bannis-
ters she fell and broke the thigh
bone in two places. DR.. Farley, of
Jackson set it and we hope it will
heal all right.
Mrs. Cox and daughters, Misses An
ME May and Side Boyd, and Mr..
and Mrs. Waller, of Carriers Valley,
attended Sunday school here Sunday
John and Henry Russell spent Sur
day at their home in the capital city.
John Wilson and VIM. Quinn were
among the passengers here enrout
to Brandon Monday morning.
John Guice, of the capital city, is
spending few days with Ned Parish
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Fannin Personals.

Mr.. w. H. Moore is visiting the
home of r. C. Latham. The friends
of Mr. Moore which are numerous
are always glad to see him at thu
place, and never fail to give him
hearty welcome
Drs. j. E. and Walter Noble, OF
Jackson, made a visit of few hours
only to our burg last week
Mr.. Callmo made another business
"trip to New Orleans this week
People who are so very anxious TO
have their names in our Fannin dot
should not hesitate to express the1
desire, but should be careful of the
company they keep.
r. C. Latham is one of the most
ihustling merchants of our town an
You will never fail to find accom-
keeps a nice line of goods.
1nodations in every line of merchan
disc in the store of Hemby White,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

who has years experience and is con.
tinuously replenishing his up to date
stock.
Miss Jennie Ellis spent several days
in the capital citylast week, visiting
her brother, Clinton Ellis.
Little Miss Ruth Cranberry ha
come to make her home with her
aunt, Mrs. Ellis. We welcome her in
our midst.
The wire and post for the erection
of the graveyard fence has arrived
and we TRUST that much needed work
will soon be completed.
Albert M'Laurin is ON the sick hist
Master Van T. Ellis has returned
home after spending ten days visit
ing his cousin, Van j. Ratliff, Of
Ophelia.
Mrs. Louise Lee has returned home
after a three weeks visit to her
sisters at the capital city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Patrick Happenings.

Our ball team played match game
with the Johns team which resulted
9 to Is in favor of our home team
Owen Roberts is here working al
the Kersh Mill Co.
Mr.. Carl Murray, of Johns, was in
our little village one day last week
Come again, Mr.. Murray, as you are
always"as welcome as the flowers in
May"
Mr. Rankin Clack, of Cato, was
here Sunday with pleasant smile.
Sam Frazier left here last Saturday
for Wainsboro, La. We wish Sam
good luck.
Sylvester Thompson went to May
ton Sunday-must be some attraction
there.
Miss Minnie Lee Kersh, one of our
most charming young ladies, Left sew
eral days ago for Arbo, where she vii
be gone for some time, and we will
miss her so much, though her many
friends hope to see her back soon.
We are going to have a childrens
day here real soon.
Miss Nola Marshall visited her sis
ter at Lynwood Monday.
Miss Kathleen Myers, of Dobscn, Wis
tied here last week.
Mrs. Lera Gray spent last Friday
evening with her friend Mrs. Ellis
Patrick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

information obtainabIa, it would seem
that a canal might be built along the
Nelson River which would enable
oceantgOing steamships to- enter Lake
Winnipeg. where, a. good channel, the
minimum depth of which is 33 feet,
already exists to the South end of
the lake. The amount of power
which is available for developement
along the Nelson River is enormous.
and places the Hudson Bay Railway
i'm very favorable position to use
electricity fer the operations of its
trains.
In touching ON the harbor at Church
hill, the report states that it seems
to be the best natural harbor ON the
West coast of the bay, though the
depths of water are not of the most
desirable, the natural anchorage for
vessels drawing twenty feet of water
being rather restricted
Port Nelson, which lies at the
mouth of the Nelson River, seems to
possess great possibilities, but would
require further surveys to determine
definitely its value as port for the
Hudson Bay ruOte.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

daughter-in-law of J. G. Knight is
visiting Mrs. Knights family.
The beautiful cemetery of this
place lis now undergoing a good clean
ing up under the management of J..
A. Parkinson.
The Telephone company of Florence
has about completed arrangements to
connect with the Cumberland. THIRTY
phones have been subscribed for, and
the necessary poles have been order
ed for the wires. This town will
SOON be i'm communica tion with all tn
world by wire.
The Methodist church was crowded
last Sunday at IL a. m. to attend the
ChildrenS Day affair which was ex-
tremely beautiful, and the program
was successfully carried out I'M every
particular. Every auditor was de
lightfully entertained. The little tot
performed their parts well, showing
the fine training hand of the dear
ladies who prepared them fer tn
occasion. The following is the pro
gram:
PROGRAM.
Acting Superintendent Tom G. e.
lis, age 13.
Professional Hymn-C Choir.
Prayer.
Song-Choir.
Childrenis Day Greeting.
Responsive Reading.
Recitation Palms and Praises.
Song-Choir
Responsive Reading.
SOmg-Choir.
Recitation The first Children
Day.
Recitation That's Baby"
Song-Choir.
Song BY Primary Classes.
Recitation Taking and Giving
Song Choir
Object of our Children's Day Offer.
ing Eddie Chapman, age IL years.
Song Primary Classes.
Responsive Reading.
Song Primary Classes.
Song Choir.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
What is a Piano Bond?
My Dream.

900, thus creating a floating fndebt-
neGs in this amount, all Of which -
redeemed only by applying the face
value of the certificate ON the pur-
chase price of a new piano, and linn
ting the time of purchase usually to
one month from the date OF the
bond" During the past two years
numerous Certificates and bond con-
tests" have been advertised. 1t is
safe to say that today there are in
bonds and certificates bearing the
circulation not less than $4,000, 900 in
signatures of piano firms and music
dealers.
The whole bond" plan is based on
the desire of the public generally to
get Something for nothing" the sell
ing plan usually adopted being to
mark UP the price Of all pianos from
500 to $3.50, then deducting the face
value of the bond from the mark
ed price. The rest is easy. The buy
er gets the piano, paying for it 500
to $3.50 more than the regular price,
and having the face value of his
'fbond" deducted or credited to his
accORnt on the piano contract.
If a piano 'bond" is worth 500 on
piano, IL SuOulQ nave a IlX6Q mOu-
etary value, which should apply ON
any other article OF merchandise car
ried by the house issuing the bond.
No bond" house viii accept these
credits in payment for other goods.
Try and buy a photograph with a
800 bond" Can't be done Offer
it for a. 5O-cent sheet of music-$100
for 80 cents-and get turned down.
The piano coupon is a fraud
WILLIAMS BROS. PREDICT THAT
WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS
THE ENTIRE STATE OF MISSiS-
SIPPl WILL BE FLOODED WITH
PIANO. BONDS. THREE BIG PIANO
HOUSES ARE PREPARING TO
SEND THEMOUT BY THE THOUS-
AN0S.. ONE OF THESE. FIRMS HAS
OPENED TEMPORARY STORES
IN SIX OF THE LARGEST TOWNS
IN MISSISSIPPI so AS TO HAVE
PIANOS CONVENIENT FOR THE
PUBLIC TO BITE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Williams Bros. Piano Co..
Jackson Miss.
A Wholesome Movement.

Something of a. stir has been cause
at Natchez, Miss, by discovery that
the Adams county grand jury, dur
ing it's recent session, conducted
searching investigation of race rela-
lions in that community. 1t is re
ported that several indictm entS charg-
ing white citizens of more or less
prominence with miscegenatlon have
been made public, and that some
twenty others have been returned,
their publication awaiting the service
of warrants in the hands of the sheriff
Naturally there is objection I'm som
quarters to- the publicity given this
campaign, and no doubt the members
of the grand jury are coming in for
their share of criticism because OF the
energy displayed in the Investigations
AS we see it, the grand jury de-
serves the thanks of the white South
for the courage and rminatlOn
with which it performed an unpleas-
ant duty-one of the most important,
by the way, devolving upon it. Mis-
cegenation is a crime against both
races It's practice menaces racial in
tegTity and dangerously complexities
a problem for the simpler phases OF
which no unsatisfactory solution has
yet been found 1t is idle to talk in
large terms of race instinct, to inr
weigh against social equality, while at
the same time white men are permit
ted to reelax the color line at will am
to practice social equality on the lNsi-
ted scale liberation of the evil be-
cause of the standing of the offenders
Cr. tho inhprant dislike of scandal is
both unwiSe and unsafe.
1t is sometimes fatuously argued
that vigorous campaign against the
offense brings discredit and unenvi-
able notoriety upon the community in
which it lis launched. On the com
trary, the community that fearlessly
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

Stop, listen. wedding bells will
ring in the near future.
Health lis just fine at present with
the exception of Mrs Rachel M Claim
her many friends hope to seee her
out soon.
We have had two real hard halls
here recently which did lots of dam
age to- the crops, also lots of rain.
We farmers would be proud to see
about ten days of good weather al
present, and think it will take several
days for us to conquer general green
Mrs. Elizabeth Kersh, who fell and
was hurt, is lots better at present.
Miss Wren Ruchanan,of Pelahatchie
visited at Mrs. C. NJ Burnham's last
week
Mrs. Linzey, and family, of Pela-
hatchie, were welcome visitors here
last week.
Several of our young people have
returned from fishing trip and re-
port grand time and let's of fun.
Several of the young people from
here attended the commencement at
Johns and all report a nice time
Willie Ferguson, who is off at
school was a welcome visitor here
last week Come again, you are al
ways welcome.
Our boys are getting on just fine
with their ball team.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

attacks this vicious abuse deserves
hearty congratulations. No once will
believe that Natchez, by reason of re
cent disclosures, is worse than its
sister towns and cities. It's authCTi-
ties will be credited, on the other
hand in a vital and necessary re-
form. Publicity is a corrective only
less effective than that to be applied
by juries and courts Both must be
employed to eliminate what is con-
cededly the graVest of abuses. The
TimeS-D Democrat has before now ex-
pressed the belief that the sentiment
against miScegenation is steadily
growing throughout the South
Eventually the sheer force of puplic
opinion will compel the preSentment
and punishment of Offenders re-
CARELESS of their station i'm life or
standing en- society. The time when
this menacing practice can be
winkeed at or condoned by partial
cOncealment is rapidly passing
Miscegenation is not a nice thing
to talk about, in open court CIR i'm the
columns of the puplic press. But
where geentle remedies fail, the en-
ployment Of more drastic methods is
often necessary to the public good
Before very long, we are encouraged
to beelieves the splendid example set
by the Natchez grand ujry wiz be
followed by similar bodies i'm many
communities where the evil exists.
The value to both races of a general
and determined campaign against
Scegenation, supported by the
courts, the newspapers and a mill
tant puplic opinion, is past all calcu-
lation. If 'the race problem is to be
solved, this revolving, and dangerous
phase of it must be dealt with firmly,
courageously and effectively Times
Democrat.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
MODERN LAND OF PROMISE.
Hudson. Bay Railway Will Open Up
Great Possibilities.

The great developement likely to re-
suit from the Hudson Bay Railway is
suggested by Carl r. Loop, Vice Con-
sui General at Winnipeg, who has
sent to the Department of Commerce
and Labor information based on a re-
port made to- the Minister of Railway
at OTTAWA.
The engineers report having en-
countered between ESQ, 900, 900 and
800 900 900 feet of logs Immediately
silbility of much more along the tri-
butary streams, and that there are
huge areas of timber suitable fer
pulp wood and ties along the whole
route. Rich agricultural lands wer
found along the Mitishto and Gras
Rivers as far as Split Lake and along
both sides of the Nelson River to
Hudson Bay.
The Nelson River is described as
one of the greatest rivers of the
world. as regards the actual volume
of water discharged into the bay. Its
total length is approximately 400
miles, and its drainage area is trei
menidous. It's tributaries cover the
whole of Manitoba, the greater por-
tions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, North
Dakota and Ontario, west of the
Great Lakes, while they also enter
Montana and Minnesota It's dis
charge has been roughly estimated at
five times that of the OTTAWA River
at the Chaudiere Falls, at Ottawa.
Many soundings were taken over the
greater part of it's length, and depths
of water were found from so to so
feet. with a current not exceeding tv ]
OF three miles an hour Lake Winni-
peg furnishes an extension of this
water route to within seventy miles
of the Of the city of Winnipeg. From
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

Health of community is very good
The rain last week put the river
up so there has been no crossing for
several days. This is the third time
Pearl river has overflowed this spring
Farmers are somewhat behind with
their crops owing to so much rain
last week, ,and the corn and cotton
THAT is up is looking badly ON account
of the cool nights.
Miss Effie Ratliff, who has BEEN
teaching at Richton, i'm Perry county,
is expected home in few days.
Master Van T. Ellis, who has been
visiting his cousin, Van Ratliff, for
the past two weeks, returned to his
home at Fannin last Friday
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

Mrs. VIM. Harris spent Wednesday
in the capital city.
Roscoe Hagan, of Jackson, visited
his sister, Mrs. VIM. Hicks last week
Little Charlie Buck Parrish who
stepped on nail several weeks ago
has been in Jackson under the doc
tors care the past week as his foot
was not healing as 1T should. His
mother, Mrs. Chas. Parish, lis spend
ing few days with him this week
and reports him doing nicely.
John Roell made business trip
to Vicksburg Thursday.
Miss Mary Pickett and little niece,
Mary Findley, returned from Bryan
Miss Eula Smallwood spent several
days in Jackson the past week, re-
turning home Sunday morning.
Chas Hoffman and Joe Roell de-
parted for their home i'm Indiana Sat
urday morning.
Miss Jean Sanderson and Lawrence
Stacy, of Jackson, were the guests of
B. F. Stacy and family Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Cato Notes..

day
Miss Hattie Clark and brother Ed
ward, visited their sister, Mrs. Lee
OVERLY, of Pucket, Friday and Satur-
day.
We are very glad to- note that Miss
Eula Ponder who has been sick for
the past month is much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Ross visited tn
latter's parents at Joe Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Clark went to
Brandon Monday.
Sunday school at this place is pro-
crossing nicely.
The people here are preparing to
build new church i'm the near future
Miss Ora Morgan, of Star, who has
BEEN visiting relatives here for the
pas week returned to her home Nom
day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Florence Items.

Since the shower of last week the
weather has become real ideal for
operations.
Detective Rev. w. M. Pinson, of
Jackson, delivered one of his lectur-
ers here ON Monday night accompani-
ed by pictures showing up crime in
its various phases. The crowd was
good and all were well pleased with
his lecture.
Rev. ]. Smylie, of this place, for
merly a Methodist Evangelist, Joined
the Baptist church at Yazoo City last
Sunday week and was at once or
damned as Baptist minister Monday
following.
Married-On Thursday, April %, by
Rev. Wayne Sutton, at the home OF
w. w. Steen, Esq, the brides faith
Barlow. of Rexford community May
good furtune attend this couple in
their journey Through life.
". c. Ellis made the first MOVING
of his patch of alfalfa ON Monday. II
certainly was fine The example
SlOu1Q D6 lO1IOW0U ny 1ldAly q 1St11llSl
i'm Rankin county, that of sowing this
fine clover.
Edgar MisterfeIdt, of beat /, has
set fine example in road working
making a splendid road iGl this sec
ton by the use of a road machine.
Why can't Rankin county work her
roads by contracts and why cand
the Board of Supervisors encourage
the use of road machinery all over tn
county.
The esteemed Florence Weekly
warns us to listen for wedding bells
about twice" We ON the outside are
now sitting up and guessing who Of
all the many beautiful damsels OF
our delightful city will wear orang
blossoms soon, Please tell us some
body We being quite youthi p
ourselves an interested.
Mrs. Tom White, OF Cold Water sis
ter Of Mrs. w. G. Ellis. spent sew
eral days here last week.
Mrs. Will Knight, OF Tutwiler
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Ophelia Doings.

Mrs. Ella Premon, wife of John Pre-.
mon, who lives near here, suicided
last Friday. 1t seems that she had
BEEN complaining for several days
and Friday while the family were at
dinner she got a gum and shot her
self through the breast near the
heart, after which she lived two
hours.
T. J. Denson, who has been making
his home with John Ratliff for sew
eral months left Monday for Tom
Buchanan's, at Branch, where he ex
poets to spend several weeks visiting
MIR. and Mrs. j. N. Boyd made
trip to ,Pisgah Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

Health of community is very good
at this writing.
On account of the recent rains
farmers are somewhat behind with
their work.
Prof. B. H. Williams. of Florence,
was here Saturday looking after the
interest of the school.
Mr. Hopkins, of Mize, is visiting
his brother, T. w. Little.
A. j. Grantham has his residence
completed, and it is real nice build
ing and adds much to the appearance
of his place.
There is to be a preacher reunion
at this place the fifth Saturday and
Sunday in May. A grand time is ex-
pected, and everybody is invited to
come.
Rev. S. G. Pope filled his regular
appointment here Saturday and Sum
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06
Langford Locals.

Madames Mollie Bethune and Mar
tina Evans spent Thursday with their
sister, Mrs. w. c. Harper, of Brandon
Miss Fay Rouse, of Jackson, spent
several days with homefolks here last
week.
Miss Florence Sanderson and broth
er Henry, spent Saturday night at
Rehobeth.
Mrs. Will Barksdale, of Goshen
Springs, spent Thursday might at Mrs.
J. A Bethune
Messrs. Henry Bethune and c. c.
Rouse, of Jackson, were here Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

This cold snap is making the cotton
look bad and the farmers gloomy.
Mrs. w. C. Harper and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Kate Shields, of Brandon,
spent Sunday at j. A. Bethune.
J. E. Kersh and SON Ollie, made a
business trip to Jackson Saturday.
Miss Isle Owen Latham and broth
er Rufus, of Fanmin, spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends and relatives
here.
MISS Eulae, Virginia and Eva Viii
liams attended preaching at Fannn
Sunday
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

If men would remember that a wo-
mann can't always be smiling who has
TO cook dinner, answer the door ben
half dozen times, and ge rid Of a
neighbor who has dropped in attend
to sick baby, tie up the cut finger
OF q two-year-old, gather up the play
things OF four ear-old; tie UP the
feet OF a six-yeear-old ON skates and
get am edght-year-old ready for school
Ito say nothing of sweeping, clean
ing. ETC. A woman with all this to
contend with may claim it as a priv
ilege to look and feel little tired
sometimes, and word of sympathy
would not be too much to expect from
q man who. during tn honeymoon,
wouldn'tee let her carry SO much al
a sunshade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

A plano bond plainly see
IL fills me full Of ecstacy.
But my! oh my! when ] awake,
find that it In only "fake."
Again doze. Something said to me,
s'lf you want piano get q kNABE.
Go to Williams Piano Co., who'll trea
you right,
Who also sell the steinway, and it's
out of sight
Very truly, w. TERRY,
West Jackson Station.
jackson, Miss, May 1st, 1909.
The following article, taken frot1
one of the music trade papers, ex-
plains this bond scheme and the ex-
tent to which it is being worked all
over the country:
THE PIANO COUPON.
Within recent years, as prizes for
solving recent puzzles, counting dot
on piano pictures, word contests, geo
graphical problems, etc.. there has
BEEN distributed in the United States
more than $20,00O,00O in ''certifi-
Gates, gold bonds" manufacturers
bonds, y credit coupons ETC., which
are good only if applied ON the pur-
chase price of new piano at the
store from which the "bond" Oh. Ger
tificate' is issued, not more than
one certificate. to apply to any Dur
chase. Thousands of persons hlav
answered these advertisements send
ing their solutions, of the puzzle, and
to each and everyone of these has
been mailed a 'bond" or "certifi-
cate varying in it's apparent value
from $50 to. $125-the average amount
being $100-regardless of the correct
ness of the answer submitted
In a recent prize contest one
piano firm claimed to have received
more than thirty Thousand replies.
Taking the smallest bond issued by
that house, which was $50, it would
appear that $4,000, 600 i'm bonds is
outstanding against that concern. An
ether firm recently sent out 1000
certificates" of $125- each, or $685.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-06

The. following article, taken frot1
one Of the music trade papers, ex
plains this bond scheme and the ex
tent to which it is being worked all
over the country:
New-York tribune., 1909-10-24

first, bear your weight on the outer edge
of the foot, using the ball of the foot
as a fulcrum by the aid of the foot
muscles to lift the body.
Normal walking fills the lungs with
fresh air, sets the blood tingling and
drives away pessimism ahd the blues.
When Heels of Live Rubber are such
a benefit TO humanity it seems almost
criminal that for a few cents more profit
unScrupulous dealers will hand confid-
ing customers heels made of junk
rubber, unless the customer specifies
O'Sullivans After this explanation it
is your own fault if you do not get
O'Sullivan 5 Heels of Live Rubber.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-24
PICKLE FATE

Fate. tickle goddess that she is,
Loves him without a doubt
Who for the moment may be down,
But never owns he's out.
Cor phdm-HdsGrd
New-York tribune., 1909-10-24
O'SuIIivdn'S Heels
Of New Live Rubber

Dan O'Leary, the veteran pedestrian,
says, "You can walk brisker and farther
with the same effort on O'Sullivans
Heels of Live Rubber"
Get a pair of thick -soled lace shoes
that fit snugly at the instep and heel,
loose across the toes, and heels one inch
high-including the half-inch of Live
Rubber. That's how walking shoes
ought to be built.
In correct walking the feet should be
carried parallel to one another, so that
line from the centre of the knee would
pass through the second toe.
In the proper walk you strike the heel
New-York tribune., 1909-10-24
Get the Live Rubber Stride

There IS no substance as well adapted
as Live Rubber for your boot heels 1t
has the necessary resiliency and dura-
bility to supply Natures wants, and
the public demand-inexpensively.
Whan YOU stop to consider the ad-
vantage of heels of Live Rubber to
people who hustle for living, it is
difficult to imagine how any one who
can spare the price will go without
them. And even at that they are