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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15
St. Johns VeStry For 1909.

AT meeting of the congregation of
st. Johns church held in parrish hall
last Monday evening, the following
vestrymen were elected for the ensuing
year: A. w. Wright, Ella Brewbaker,
+. Hannah, j. NJ. Montigel, George
Pulfrey, Frank Leonard, II, c. Richard
son, S. w. Tinker and VIM. Constable.
Wednesday evening the vestry met
and elected A. w. Wright as senior
warden and Ella Brewbaker junior
warden, secretary, II. c. Richardson,
treasurer, Ella Brewbaker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15
The Season Opens.

The Alma college base ball nine will
open the season on Davis field, Saturday
of this week at 4 p. m, when they
meet the Mt. Pleasant Indians. For
two successive years Alma college has
furnished pennant winners and it is
up to the 1909 team to make good, win
the pennant and thereby retain forever
the beautiful cup now held in this city
Let our citizens do their share by Civ
ing the boys loyal support.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15
New EnCampment Organized.

A number of Alma Odd Fellows
were in st Louis last evening when
new encampment was instituted.
The new lodge starts with a member
ship of nearly 80. Alma canton con-
ferred the degrees Among those
present to assist--iu the work were John
j. Foster. grand patriarch. of Three
Rivsrs. and J. B. PeuHsid, grand
scrihs, of Vicksbure-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15
FARMERS and GARDENERS.
U. S. Department Of Agriculture Distribute
Sample Seeds,

Through Congressman Frank II.
Dodds. of this congressional district.
The Record office is in receipt Of a
quantity of vegetable seeds. sent out
by the United States department of
agriculture These seeds are Tor free
distribution and if YOU wish to test
the merits of them call and get n
package, Each package contains the
following request. please report
the result of YOUR trial to this depart
ment'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15

Archie Hildreth, mail carrier on
r. +. ID. No. out of Elwell, disap
peared April 9TH. Since that time moth
ing has been heard of him. Post
master Slingluff informs The Record
that Mr.. Hildreth's accounts with the
department are in good shape, and that
his disappearance cannot be accounted
for by any shortage Substitute Carrier
Herman Fisher is carrying the mail un-
til other arrangements are made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15

Messrs. G. A. Peavy and c. G..
Morgan have formed a partnership for
the sale OF ice. The firm will be known
as the Independent Ice Co. Mr.. Peavy
is the Ann Arbor man Who built the
new ice house opposite the passenger
depot. and Mr.. Morgan is oui well
known business man. who moved here
from his Seville township farm two
year ngo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15

AT the examination of applicants for
fourth class postmasters held last
SATURDAY. at the central school build
ing, four applicants were present.
namely; Edward Phillips. Leo Wood
Lerov b Leonard and Miss M. Owen.
The examination was in charge of
Eli Brown and the uapers have been
forwarded TO wsshiagtoa fer inspsotiss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15
To Name WinShip'S Successor.

A call has been issued bv Secretary
A. X. Garfield. for a meeting of the
democratic state central committee at
Lansing ADril 2ist, to name a success
sor TO John Winship. the present
chairman. whose resignation has been
awaiting action for some time. The
resignation at this time has been made
necessary by business considerations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-15

Earl Porter is now riding in his own
automobile Earl is . mechanic and
the machine he is using Is largely the
result of his own work.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Will Make No Mistake if
Ycu Follow This Lexing-
ton Citizens Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys:
If you have pains in the back, urln-
ary disorders, dizziness and nervous
ness, it's time to act and no time to
experiment. These are all symptoms
of kidney trouble, and you should seek
a remedy which is known to cure the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has cured many stubborn cases in
Lexington. Follow the advice of a
Lexington citizen and be cured your
self.
J, H. Schwartz, S. Main street,
Lexington, S. c., says: Il have been
using Doan's Kidney Pills only short
time but I can say that 1 received
more benefit from them than from
any other remedy. was annoyed by
too frequent passages of the kidney
secretions and my back panied me
severely. The kidney secretions we're
also dark in color and at times con-
taiend sediment. used number
of remedies but they did not prove of
benefit. I finally procured Doan's
Kidney Pills at the Kaufman Drug
Co., and am pleased to state that
thew gave me great relief.'
For sale by all dealers. Price 5Ocents
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

Wanted-Piedmont cigarette cou-
pons. I will pay 45c per hundred cash
in redeeming these coupons.
Rice 3. Harman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Scholarship and Entrance
Examinations Clemson
Agricultural Colleqe.

At the county courthouse on Friday,
July 2nd, at 5 A. M, the Scholarship
and Entrance Examinations to Clemson
Agricultural College twill be held un-
der the direction Of the county board of
education.
Applicants must be at least 16 years
of age and must be prepared to enter
the Freshman Glass. There are no
Scholarships in the Preparatory Class
This class is open to limited number
of boys who cannot reach high schools
and who are living in sections of the
State where school facilities are poor.
Scholarships are worth $4,000 and
Free Tuiticn. The next session of
Clemson Agricultural College will be-
gin Sept. 8. 1909.
Apply to the County Superintendent
of Education after June 20th for need
ed information concerning the Scholar
hip Examinations.
For catalogue, further information
and cards upon which to make applica-
tion for entrance to the College, ad-
dress P. H. NELL, President,
Clemson College, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION.

The examination for the award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new stu
dents will be held at the county court
house on Friday, July z, at 8 a. m.
Applicants must be not less than fif-
teen years OF age. When Scholar
ships are vacant after July 2 they will
be awarded to those making the high
est average at this examination, pro-
vided they meet the conditions gov
erning the award. Applicants for
Scholarships should write to President
Johnson before the examination for
Scholarship examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth S1OO and
free tuition. The next session will
open September Is, 1909. For further
information and catalogue, address
Pres. D. 3. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. O..
Gap
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Notice Of Examination.

The scholarship and entrance ex-
animation for Winthrop College will
be held at Lexington, S. G. on the End
day of July, 1909, beginning at 9 a. m.
Ali those desiring scholarships or ad-
mission in the College should be pres
ent.
Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of age and have good
education in the common school bran
cnes. Respectfully,
A. D. Martin,
16 Mch. 1909. Co. Supt. Ed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

Remember, that you will always
find the very best cakes and crackers
at The Bazaar
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

There are many limitations Of De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
-DeWitt's is the original. Be sure you
get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve when you ask for it. 1t is good
for cuts, burns and bruises, and is es-
pecially good for Piles. Sold by Kauf-
mann Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

To avoid serious results take Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign OF kid
ney or bladder disorder such as back
ache, urinary Irregularities, exhaustion,
and YOU will soon be well. Commence
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy today.
Sold by all Druggists Of Lexington
and Henry Drug Store, Chapin, S, G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

Out of 13 applicants for teachers
certificates at the recent examination
held in Lancaster county only one
passed, Miss Connie Porter. Miss
Porter was awarded first grade GER
tifcate.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

Everyone would pe benefited by TAX
ing Foley's Orino Laxative for constl-
patton, stomach and liver trouble, as
it sweetens the stomach and breath,
gently stimulates the liver and regulates
the bowels and is much superior to pills
and ordinary laxatives. Why not try
Foley's Orino Laxative today? Sold by
all Druggists of Lexington and Henry
Drug Store, Chapin, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Sixth Set Of Twins.

By the birth Sunday of a set of
twins, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Rogers,
who live eight miles from Asheville,
N. c., are the parents of six sets of
twins. They have been married eight
wears and have no children except the
twelve twins. Eight are boys and
fur girls.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Sewing Machines.

The Davis Unique and other new
improved drop head machines; nicely
finished in oak; easy running and per-
feet sewing; fully guaranteed; for
sale at factory prices for cash, or on
easy payments, at The Bazaar.
If Rice !. Harman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

The Arcadia cotton mill at Spartan
burg, of which DR.. Fl. A. Lyon is
president, is to be enlarged by the ad-
dition of 10, 900 spindles and 260 looms,
making the total equipment $4,000
spindles and 600 looms.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Weston, Ocean-to-0cean Walk

Said recently: "When you feel down
and out, feel there is no use living, just
take your bad thoughts with you and
walk them off. Before you have walk
ed a mile things will look roster. Just
try it. Have you noticed the increase
in walking of late il every community:
Many attribute it to the comfort which
Aliens Foct- Ease, the antiseptic pow
der to be shaken into the shoes, gives
to the millions now using it. AS Wes-
ton has said, 1T has real merit,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

Officers Harbin, Merrick and Gaines
captured an illicit distillery on Ram
sey's creek, eight miles from Walh al
la. One man was captured at the
still and lodged in Jail.
The State Epworth League will
meet at St. George June %, % and
d
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Horner Military School.

The Horner Military School, of Ok
ford, N. c., has just completed the
exercises of its fifty-ninth year, and it
has never seen a greater closing than
it has just passed through. Tuesday
night the literary exercises took place
in the opera house, every seat being
taken, and many standing throughout
the exercises. Wednesday was given
over to the entertainment ofthe alum
nj. In the morning were dumbbell
drill. Butts manuel of rifle drill, and
a game of baseball between the "Old
Horner Boys" and the school team.
In the afternoon came the magniti-
cent Alumni Address by ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor Frank D. Winston, and
his audience were judges, lawyers,
doctors, preachers, statesmen, indus
trial captains, and leading business
men, who received their preliminary
training at this school. At night in
the big auditorium of the barracks two
hundred and one covers were laid at
the Alumni banquet. Beautiful de-
corations and brilliant lights marked
the scene, and the distinguished guests
pronounced the reunion as eminent
success.
On Thursday occurred the competi-
tive drill between companies, field and
track athletics, followed by the pres
entation Of medals and colors to the
winning company.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
A Useful Article.

Fresh Bakers Brazil Shredded Co.
coanut, a seasonable article for max
ing delicious custards, pies and cakes,
at the Bazaar.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08

fishing grounds, about / 1-z miles
South of town, being chaperoned by
several of the most influential ladies
of the community. All who attended
expressed themselves as being delight
ed in the way the day was spent.
At the last meeting of the school
association, Prof. Cook was re-elec-
ted as principal of the Johns High
school, to the delight of his many
friends, and If the next session
proves as grand success as the pres
ent one, we will no doubt have one
of the best schools in the country.
There was quite a revival in the
Sunday school last Sunday, the at
tendance being larger than at any
time during the year. We were pleas
ed to see this new interest being
taken, if it will only last and there is
no reason whatever, why it should
not. Let everybody that can attend,
both young and old.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08
FLORENCE.

Rev. ]. ]. Smylie is delivering a
series of excellent sermons at the
Methodist church at 7:30 p. m. It
is a treat to hear this man of God
expound the Scripture.
The base ball teams of Florence
! and Monterey took the field here
last Saturday, and after a spirited
play, Monterey bore away the minor
donors, by score of 5 to for
Florence.
Under law possibly of the late leg
islative session, the directors of the
Citizens Bank at this place, will in
spect the business condition of the
bank-commencing April 7th. People
generally should know that. every
State bank in Mississippi must be
inspected by it's directors the first
Wednesday of January. April, July
and October.
Mrs. r. L. Aills left Monday for
Louisville, Miss, to spend several
days with her sister, Mrs. Emma Fox
Miss Cora Lee Laird and her broth
er Joa of King, are spending few
happy days visiting at their grand
pas, Mr.. A. P. Dear.
Mrs. Echart is preparing her large
music class for the commencement
exercises of Stems Creek High
school. The commencement comesl
off near the end of May. Due notice
of date will be given later
Mrs Emma Finan, of Minnesota,
but formerly of this neighborhood,
and the youngest sister of Mr.. TOM
Singletary, is now visiting Mr. Lucian|
Singletarys family at Star. We areI
sorry TO hear that she is suffering
with paralysis of the left side. Her
husband has been notified by wire
of his wife's condition, and is ex-
pected here any hour.
The wind from the South has been
coming upon us for the past three
days with swoop- bringing warm
weather and making the gardens
and crops grow. Its an Ill wind
that blows nobody good.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08

U. S. Department of Agriculture ,Bu-
reau of Plant Industry, Washington,
D. C.
March 25th, 1909. Dear Sir: DIR.
S. A. Knapp in order to induce the
boys of Mississippi to make greater
efforts in corn culture has offered
the following prize to the boy who
produces the most profitable acre of
corn in Mississippi. He will receive
$500 per bushel for all of his corn
raised on said plat suitable for plant
ing purposes and a free trip to
Washington including actual expens-
es in Washington City for one week.
The following are the requirements
for the contest This boy must be-
long to a regular organized corn club
in one of the counties that is affili-
ating with the U. S. Department of
Agriculture and his plat must be
worked according to DIR. Knapps in.
structions, his name must be entered
by May LIST, and land must be meas
ured and the corn gathered and
measured by Trustee of the school
in his district There are other mi
nor details that will be worked out
later, but l am writing you this in
order that your boys may begin pre-
parations for this contest.
Yours Truly, R. S. WILSON,
Special agent, Columbus, Mississippi
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08

to draft suitable resolutions In re-
gard to their demise and to report
to the camp.
Resolutions by 1t. Commander, Al.
G. Norrell, on late illness of Major
General Robt. Lowry were introduced
read and adopted as follows:
Whereas, Beloved Division Comman
der, General Robert Lowry, who gal
lantly and heroicaly led his men in
the days OF bloody carnage when can
mons doomed and shells hurled and
the rattle of small arms rang out
their deadly and terrifying fusilade
OF death has for many long and try
ing months has been called to pass
through painful and enervating sick
ness, and, through God's blessing,
has at last, so far recovered as to
resume the command of the Missis-
sippi Division.
Therefore, Resolved, That Rankin
Camp U. c. v. 265, hail with unfeign-
Su AA~PPAACSo dnA joy LIS UuSl0 Call
to arms once more, and with a
shout tender him our sacred love
and undiminished devotion, with a
prayer for his personal presence and
promise to answer to his roll call at
Memphis.
VIM. Buchanan was elected second
Lieut.. Commander.
Vice Lieut.. Commander, James l..
M 'Caskin deceased.
A. G. Norrell was elected historian
Vice VIM. Walker deceased.
Hon. v. Otis Robertson, of Jackson,
was selected as orator on decora-
ton day, Saturday, May 1, 1909
No other business camp adjourned
to meet Saturday, May LIST, at 10
O'Clock by command of camp.
R. S. MAXEY, Adjutant.
P. HENRY, Commander
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08
Miss E. l..
w aShburn

having giving several entertainments
in her honor,
The best and most joyful was the
picnic on the banks of Pelahatchie
creek Tuesday morning, though a
little cool. The home of H. T. Ellis
was made to ring with peals of ap-
plause when Body, (the dummy with
free-hearted< hospitable Hemby White
drove in with an OK wagon well fill
ed with hay, ready to carry them
to their destination. A more joviaI
light-hearted crowd were never on
the banks of Pelahatchie creek. The
day was spent in fishing, hunting,
mudding gathering wild flowers,
decorating the wagon with dogwood
blossoms and honey suckles, which
caused it to equal in appearance the
floats of the carnival of Jackson
They were then driven to the home
of Webster Derritt, where pictures
were made OF the crowd as souve-
niers
Miss Flora Cranberry, of Goshen,
is visiting Miss Jennie Ellis.
Miss Stella Ham spent several
days in Brandon the past week, stand
ing the county examination.
We regret to state that Lutte Law
renee is not doing SO well, having
suffered severely the past week
Henry Moss, of Jackson, is ming
ling among the friends of his child
hood this week.
M. M. Abel, of Fannin, wishes her
name withdrawn from the poll tax
list, as it is not legal in this State
for ladies to pay poll tax Her son
Willie Stopp was assessed and payed
her tax and has receipt for same.
Walter Stevenson also request that
his name be withdrawn from the de-
poll tax list, as he has re-
ceipt showing he has paid his tax
DIR. Simmons is still. among his
friends here, where he always re-
ceives welcome.
Listen for the wedding bellsl
Reports are that Miss Clara Boyd
continues to grow worse.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08

listened to the teachings of this spiri
tual man who breaches the Masters
word.
The Brandon w. T.. G. U. has Sc
cured Miss Louise e. HOLSTER, the
national organizer and lecturer. for
lecture at the M. E. church next
Tuesday night. April 18th. at TAG
p. m. Everybody Is cordially invited
Miss Hollister Is highly recommends
by the press.
It is refreshing to listen to words
SO bravely, wisely, womanly uttered
Miss Hollister stepped aside from the
beaten path of the usual temper
ance address, and came down to plat
everyday, life as it exists here and
elsewhere. Park Rapids Enterprise
MINI.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08
A LETTER FROM DR.. BERRY.

New Orleans, La, April 5, 1909
The Brandon News, Brandon, Miss
Dear Sir: Please send me the News
here until l return home.
am down here for few weeks
to take a special course in surgical
disease especially, but to review the
whole field.
] find many advances have been
made within the past few years
many of them it would be impossible
to keep pace with by reading journals
even if we would spend much time
in reading.
The Polytechnic" is very fine
Plenty of clinical material and good
men to demonstrate.
I've only been here three days
now, but I have witnessed many sur.
gical operations already.
/ think l can return home in "a
few weeks better satisfied with my
work and etc.
| find many Mississippi doctors
here, but not as many as should be-
more from Texas than any other
State.
1 hope everything is quiet in the
old town.
Whenever l go away to stay few
days l am always anxious to get
back No place on earth like the
old town of Brandon. Yours Truly,
J. T. B. BERRY
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08
PROCEEDINGS OF RANKIN CAMP.

Headquarters Rankin Camp, No.
265, u. C. VS., April 3, 1909.
The camp met this morning when
the following business was transact
ed:
The following named members were
elected delegates and alternates to
represent the camp at reunion at
Memphis in June. Delegates-A. G..
Norrell. G.. A. Cox, A. B. Stubble-
field, alternates Nat Smith, VIM.
Buchanan, Chas. J. Walters
To the State reunion at Vicks-
burg-day to be named later. Dele
gates, R. D. M'Rae, P. B. Berry, j.
W. Cawthorn, alternates; j. L. Buch-
anan, ]. P. Barksdale, j. G. Hughes.
The following deaths dere re-
ported since last meeting of camp:
w. w. Kersh, William Walker, Jas.
T. M'Caskill, Jas. D. Ferguson, H. A.
Noblin. A committee of three com
posed of Pat Henry. A. J. MLaurin
and VIM. Buchanan. were selected
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Cotton today 9h.

OOllO4 IOudy r.
w. E. Dear was here yesterday on
his way to Florence.
Mrs. Nora Jones is visiting friends
in Meridian this week.
Remember Field Day at Pelahatchi
18th and 18th of April
H. D. Tinnin, of Fannin, transacted
business here yesterday.
All privilege license taxes are due
and must be paid in May.
Farmers are busy planting corn
and preparing land for cotton.
Rev. SoweH Pope. now at Missis.
sippi College, was here Monday.
A G.. Thornton's drug store is be-
ing treated to new coat of paint.
". L. Fox is back after a trip to
New Orleans, Texas and Louisiana
Miss Mary Walker is the guest of
her uncle, R. K. Jayne, in Jackson.
". B. Collier, of Columbia, is here
this week looking after business i'm
terests.
Mesdames S. L. McLaurin, and w.
II. Barnes were visitors to Jackson
Monday.
DR.. Mills, veterinary surgeon, was
called here yesterday on professional
business.
Mrs. G. w. Pollock, of Jackson
visited her mother, Mrs. Frank Rob-
inson, Sunday.
Mortimer Walrod and little son
We're the guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. B. Walrod.
Hon. j. G. Robinson, of North Ran
kin, was transacting business here
the first of the week
Recall estate transfers are not nu-
merous just now and marriage license
are seldom called for.
Grass il coming up now and the
old black has something besides hulls
and meal to live on.