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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
ON THE WING
FLORENCE COR
RESPONDENT

vandalism of man and beast, much to the
qualification of my feelings Who is
alive today and gray with age that does
not cherish fond recollections of the hal
lowed scenes of youth and days of child
hood. Columbus is certainly beautiful
little city. The refinement and hospitality
of its citizens are not surpassed any
where. 1t is certainly the most suitable
and wisely selected location for that fine
state institution there now, the /. /. and
c., looming up conspiciously as fitting
memento to mississippi woman's presis-
tent appeals for its establishment, and to
the honor and credit of our beloved Ex-
Governor Lowry's administration during
the Sos. In gazing upon this combination
of immense structures now so full of hui
man lives and hopes, could not refrain
from thinking that when those two noble
characters will have passed from the
life of Mississippi, this grand institution
shall, in all its existence and activities,
remain for decades, more suitable monu-
ment for them than one of bronze, stone
or gold.
Occupying seat one morning on the
rostrum at chapel exercises and viewing
before me the hundreds of faces of
young womanhood of Mississippi, a feeling
of deep solemnity took possession of my
soul as Il contemplated the future posi-
biIities ahead of this living humanity I'M
dergoing preparation for their future ca
reers and conflicts. Right here and then
realized foretaste of the great respon-
sibility laid upon the shoulders. and hearts
of the trustees, officers and teachers of
this renowned institution. It is impera-
lively demanded that the training of the
minds and souls of these young women
be influenced and guided by higher
than human ken and power to attain
Mississippi's object in behalf of WON
anhood.
Rankin county IS represented IN this col
lege by about rs young ladies. This
writer claims the honor and great pleasure
of having examined the first applicants
from Rankin for scholarship and admit
tance to the privileges of this school at
its opening session. These young girls.
had been pupils Of one of the best teach
ers Mississippi ever had---Miss Frank
Johnson and their gradings were high.
realized fully what grand qualities as an
instructor Miss Johnson possessed. She
sacrificed her life for the well being of
Rankin girls, and the sacrifice should
be 6ttingIy commemorated for all time.
President Taft spoke his piece to the
I. I. and G. girls, Standing on one Of
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

the steps Of the building The dinner
was prepared for 400 of his friends and
himself within the enclosure Of the college
grounds and the table set upon the play
grounds, waited upon by the young ladies.
The citizens Of Columbus were addressed
by him at public gathering upon a bus
mess sheet. Everything connected with
notable visit of the president passed off
smoothly and pleasantly
A visit to Houston, Chicasaw county,
was made by this writer and many new
acquaintance were formed among the hos
pitable people Of this delightful and quiet
town. The one sad feature that has pes
tered this people for many years was the
Wanton killing in February, of one of
Gods best servants---the pastor of the
Baptist church hereby worthless, tri-
fling, idling negro boy, just at the edge of
town, for no other purpose than to
close the preachers lips from telling of
the attempted robbery by the boy. The
minister had walked out leisurely to study
his sermons for the next days services.
The boy demanded money There was no
money The watch was demanded and
obtained, and as the minister was walking
along the dam of pond, the scoundrel
shot him down with bird shot, the body
falling into the water and was partly
concealed. The watch eventually proved
clew, and the negro was hung the fol-
lowing Monday. The preacher, Rev. Mr..
Hudson, was known as one of the most
consecrated of men, and was much loved
by every one here. But the question can
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
Houston, Miss, Nov. 9, 1909.

Houston, Miss, Nov. 9, 1909.
This trip cup state" of this correspcn-
dent is one of pleasure, recreation and Wis
ting family connections There was moth
ing of particular note en- route. The
whole country from Florence northward is,
or was dry---no showers having fallen
in nearly three months except one good
one along the railroad near and below
Columbus, and lasr night nice shower
fell here in Houston and settled the dust
There were some fires along the M. and
o. in the nearby timbers; but there was
nothing burning but leaves, straw and
dried green grass. I thought when | left
Florence behind me that the frost had
nipped everything green there and else
where. But from Meridian to Columbus
and out to here, appearances indicate no
frost. Even the leaves of the cotton stalks
are green here.
Cotton on the vast prairies in sight of the
moving train were seen browsing as if
in June. We notice that since the price
of the fleecy staple is lowering around
IA IL cents, Cuffy and his lady and
their kids were leaving not one staple;
the entire space picked over by them was
left desolate Would that our African
forces everywhere in the cotton belt were
that particular every picking season.
To get into the city of elms"---or the
city on the Tombigbee---from the south
we change cars at Artesia for run east
of I6 miles, crossing the Bigbee at the
south western edge of the little beauti-
full city. Your correspondent looked with
longing eyes and tender feelings on
the placid waters of this flowing stream;
fol-, just II years ago---lacking sixty days,
on much cherished spot 40 miles below
Columbus, hardly half mile from the
waters, he first saw the sight of day..
He is the only member of loving family
of six children that was born on Ala
bama soil, and there not over one mile
from his birthspot lie buried the precious
bones of his pious father and mother
who died the year 1870. There on the
level banks of the Bigbee he attended
school and romped with many chum,
within 100 yards of the flowing stream,
and getting frequent glimpses Of the old
time river streams flying in its waters from
Mobile up. ] have lately learned that
one---and only one---of my play-mates
and neighbors Of those childhood days
is still living there, merchandising in my
native town---GainesviIIe, Ala, and what
is more, I have been told that the old
burying ground wherein my parents now
sleep, is still sacredly kept preserved from
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

not be answered "why God permitted
such a useful servant to be so ruthlessly
slaughtered and in such a manner"
The good hymn says, "God moves in a
mysterious way. His wonders to per-
form, etc"
One of the best brick court houses in
north Mississippi has lately been erected
here, and another elegant brick struc-
ture nicely and tastefully arranged inside
contains Carnegie library, now in charge
of an intelligent young lady. The
shelves have not yet all the books that are
expected. Carnegie's gift was $4,000,
which furnished the building and fixtures
Has Brandon public library If not why
not
You people around Florence---you who
are making nicely handled cane syrup,
don't overlook your interest by not furnish
ing DR.. White good samples of your
make. You may get into a way of get
ting more cash by raising good molasses
for the western people. See DR.. White
about it.
Good people---Christian people of Ran
kin, don't forget the orphans this month.
The two orphanages at Jackson look to
you to supply their needs Suppose you
were dead and buried out of sight, and
your own orphaned child was housed
in an orphanage what would you think
now of the prospect of their being starved
and naked You will be the happier if
you contribute something useful and need
full for your dead neighbor's dependent
children.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
Rankin County
School Improves
ment Association


The enterprising people of Clear
Branch prove their interest in improve
ment by good substantial, comfortable
building, purchase more desks, put in a
library, and do many other improve
ments this year. The prizes will not
all go to beat 4 this year. Look out
for Clear Branchl
Star, Hickory Ridge, Popular Springs.
Francis White and Wesley Anna, were
not heard from.
After hearing the above reports we
were invited to the grove where the good
old sumptuous, country dinner was spread.
You may be sure that no part of the
day was more thoroughly enjoyed by
the writer than that good country din
ner. 1t carried me back to childhood
days when we so often had dinner on
the ground" at our little log school
house.
AT o'clock p. m. we were called
back to the house for the purpose of or
ganizing a local association for Clear
Branch
Mrs. M c. White was chosen presi-
dent, Annie White secretary.
Mr.. Walter Mitchell, leader of the
boys club, and Miss Wilma Sebren lead
er of the girls club. The two clubs are
to compete in improvements.
Fifty-three members were enrolled.
To sum it all up the best one meeting
was a decided success, and the day will
ever remain a pleasant memory to me.
Webb and Ware, Nashville, Tenn,
have kindly offered three prizes in this
county to be given at our county field day.
The prizes are as follows:
Beat exhibit of drawing, rst, Worcester's
dictionary.
and. Best exhibit of drawing
one Academic dictionary.
ard Best exhibit of drawing---first
set of drawing books.
The schools competing for these prizes
must use the Webb and Ware drawing
books. Yours very Truly,
MARARET GRAHAM.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

The beat one meeting of the school
Improvement association met at Clear
Branch, Saturday, November 9th, 1909
with the following teachers present:
Messrs. Wallace, Sessums and Will
liams, Misses Meador, Porter, Sum-
mers, Clark, and Buchanan.
Mr.. Wallace and his teachers had in
deed prepared for the meeting. Ev-
erything was neatness itself and the
great crowd of patrons and pupils pres
ent proved that he had been at work.
Men, women, boys, girls, horses, bug
gies, wagons, boxes, pals (none of the
last three named being accepted) came
from all directions until it looked as if
a picnic had been planned
AT 1890 a. m. the house was called
to order by Mr.. Wallace who in few
well chosen words made each visitor feel
at home; after which the improve
rnent work was taken up.
Mr.. Sessums reports a good school
at Plain. They have local associa-
ton of 4s members, and grounds, dec
Grated the walls with beautiful pictures
for the primary room. They have many
Improvements on foot and will no doubt
carry away some of the most valuable
prizes next spring.
Miss Meador reports strong local
association at Florence. They have al
ready purchased dictionary and stand,
and have money to supply shades for
all the windows. They are planning to
fence in the grounds.
Miss Clark reports new ceiling and
patent desks for Hilton and q local
association in the near future. Owing to
illness of her father, Miss Lois Crawley,
the efficient teacher of Mountain Crek
was unable to be present but some OF
the Pupils were there.
The teacher> of Monterey were not
present but Mr.. Cooper, one OF Ran.
kin county's most worthy citizens, re-
ported for that place. They seem to bt
we'll fixed over there with the excep-
ton of local association which they
no doubt will have in the future.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
Heart
troubles

The heart may be weak
just the same as the eyes,
stomach or other organs.
1t often happens that a
person is born with a weak
heart. Then again dis
ease, fevers, over-exertion,
anxiety, nervousness,
rheumatism, etc. weaken
the heart. The result is
shortness of breath, pal
pitation, pain in the heart,
or 10 some OF the nerves
of the chest or abdomen.
The heart should be
strengthened with a tonic,
and for this nothing equals
DR.. Miles Heart Cure.
81 had IaGripre last fan as I
thought in a mild form. / was weazl,
tired feeling. and short of breath;
could hardly go about. and good
deal of the time sort OF an asthmatie
breathing and extremely nervous. 1
began taking DR.. Niles Heart Cure
and Nervine and now feel SO much
better in every way. I am so thank
full that / began taking this medicine,
and shall not hesitate to ten others
how much good it has done me-"
MRS. F. r. NORTON,
Freevfl1e, New York.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles, Heart
Cbre, and we authorize him to return
price Of FIRST bottle (only) II IL falls
20 benefit you.
niles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

we have been fond of each other, and now
she has become part of my life.
"My son." said the father, your mother
and / have observed the change in your
manner lately and are not surprised to
hear your decision. We have no objections
to make, but on the other hand think you
have acted wisely.
A man of your advantages and capa-
bilities should choose a wife which would
be able to offer assistance to him in his
plans and one of whom he should not be
ashamed, and Mabelle is your equal in
every respect. l am proud you have
thus chosen. May success attend your eff
forts to gain such a wife as she v3uld
make you. ~iasg
Albert was wild with delightful vas
happy because he knew that his her
and mother favored his plans an he
also knew that MabelIe loved hir.l. So
tomorrow would seek her and gair her
answer.
When tomorrow came he went with
beating heart to hear her answer He
found her watching for him. She to,
knew that he lover her. She knew now by
the expression on his face, and the happy
look which he wore why he had come
this morning, and ere she knew how quick
ly the time had passed she had promised
to be his wife. He was now supremely
happy. He had gained the desire of his
heart. When he told his father and moth
er of his good fortune they too, were happy
with him.
Time passed and the day for the we'd
ding nuptials were drawing near They
were to be wed on the 10th of May, and
it was now March. Today, for the first
time in their lives they had disagreed.
Each parted from the other feeling grieved
and almost angry. Each believed they
were right. They were both stout hearted
and neither would yield to the other. But
they loved as truly as ever.
Time passed and neither would yield.
Mabelle finally lost her good temper and
in an evil hour gave way to an evil
resolution She decided on vengence in the
most cruel form. Though she loved Albert
with her whole heart---she promised to be
the wife of another man. Vengeance in
deed. She was breaking her own heart
for the sake of breaking his.
She now pretended that she had forgiven
him. He had forgiven her and thought
all was well, but she had not forgiven.
She was to be married to both on the
same day, but Albert did not know of the
second engagement.
The roth of May finally arrived. Al
bert had made all preparations in good
faith, when on his way to Mabelle's
home he learned that she had wed another
an hour before.
He was heartbroken. He returned home
and told his mother what had happened,
and she told him to take courage. that
there is not another Mabelle in all the
world for me, and since / have lost faith
in her have lost faith in all womankind
but you. Mabelle died in a few years
with broken heart, but Albert lives
yet His head is white, but erect He has
gained many laurels in his life and much
good, but has never regained the faith
he lost in womankind.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

with Us the crime is not in detec-
ton. It's in admission. All sorts OF
things may be thought Of you, and
said OF you, and even known Of you.
and you can blum them out; but when
you have acknowledged lem You're
doomed. The Inner Shrine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

New York's Tiger wasn't as vigor-
GUS as blind one in a prohibition
state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

Take firm hold Of a cotton bale, if
you want to feel The uplift in the south"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-07
A GREAT RECORD
DR.. Leonhardt's Internal Pile Remedy
Makes 90 Per Cent. Of Cures.

Dr. Leonhardt's Hem Roid has been
tested IN several thousand cases, and was
successful in all but two per cent.
Hem Rods wonderful record is due
to the fact that 1t Is an internal remedy
The cause of piles is internal, and il is
too much to expect to cure piles with
suppositories. or operations.
Hem Roid cures the internal cause
Sold for 81, under guarantee by The
Red Cross Pharmacy, Barre. VT Dir.
Leonhardt Co., Station 3. Buffalo, n. Y,
prop. Write for booklet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-07
CABOT

Mrs. w. p Lance d slowly improv-
ing
Miss Hill Of Hardwick ID stopping ct
George Gould's
Ned Webster was IN Barre last week,
visiting friends.
Rev r. e. Currier ii taking osteopathic
treatment in Barre.
T. c. Lance was q business visitor in
Montpelier last week.
b. 81 R0gegts and wife were visitors
in Hardwick last week
AIiss Maud Stone visited her sister
in Montpelier recently
N. r. Skilien Of Canada was a guest
AZ Tyler Dow's over Sunday.
Miss Grace Morse was home from
Montpelier few days recently
Mr. ard Mrs Carl Fletcher and son
have returned home to Swanton
Charles Haines and family Of Nashua
visited at / F. Haines last week
n. b. Rogers has been confined to the
house by illness for several days.
B. J. lance Is spending few weeks
with his SON. Carroll at Newport
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Zones we're with
friends in Walden last Wednesday.
A post office Inspector was in town
recently to inspect the local post Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Leney and daughter
Of Randolph called on friends recently.
Mrs ]. s. Livingston was a guest Of
Mrs Bert Gerry in Danyille last week.
Eva Cough has been secured 10 teach
the school on Whittier hill this win
ter.
Miss slsia Nelson has been detained
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-07

IN their endeayor to make an innocent
man the victim Of misplaced Justice.
Marion Kerby, in the role Of the girl,
illustrates the highest reach 81 emo
tiona acting, and that the soliciting Of
Miss Kerby for this part was a master
stroke for Mr.. Harris, Che producer was
best shown BY the excellent criticisms
accorded her work
Geo sumner, as Brewster, is admirably
lifted q the part and gives a sterling
performance
"A, M. Ellis, about whom little can b.
said that Is not already known, in the
part Of Captain Clinton, who, with tires
less energy for seven long hours subjects
his victim to a torture that can only
be compared With those Of the Spanish
inansition again demonstrates his value
as an actor Of unusual ability.
GLADDEN. james, az THE accused, offers
as splendid an Interpretation Of the boy
who is al hypnotized subject as has
ever been seen in theatre.
The rest Of the cast suffer nothing in
comparison with those whose names
have been mentioned. and IL il to their
credit that much Of the success Of Mi
klein's interesting play is due to their
efforts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-07
DANGER IN DELAY
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous for
Barre People to Neglect.

The great danger Of kidney troubles
is that they get q firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health Is
gradually undermined. Baekache, head
ache, nervousness, lameness, soreness,
lumbago, urinary troubles, dropsy, dia
betes and Briohss disease follow in mer-
CHESS succession Don't neglect yonr kid
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pills, which has cured people right here
in Barre.
Mrs J. Z. Cummings, SO Elm street,
Barre. VT. SAYS; Il hold the same high
opinion Of Doan's Kidney pills to-day
a. when I publicly testified as to their
merit three years ago Experience has
proven to me that the claims made for
this remedy are genuine The worst
symptom Of kidney trouble in my case
was a sharp pain in my hips often last
ing for days at q time. During these
attacks. ] could not sleep at night. and
it was with the greatest difficulty that
] got about the house. IF I happened
to catch cold, ii settled in my kidneys
and aggravated the trouble I used any
number of remedies, but | found more
relief from Doans Kidney Pills, procured
at + A. browns drug store, than from
any other preparation had previously
taken They relieved the pains in my
back, strengthened my kidneys and
proved to he reliable kidney remedy
IN every respect
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sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doans--and
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-07
CURED MOTHER
AND DAUGHTER
Bloodlessness and a Rundown
Condition VIII Inevitably Bring
Suffering and Sorrow Unless
Promptly Corrected.

The symptoms described in the fol-
lowing statement are SO common today
wherever oyerwork and worry have
resulted in a decline in health that the
means by which cure was effected
deserves the careful attention Of every
thoughtful man and woman
Mrs. b. Ct. Goodwin, Of II. f. d. No.
q Gardner, Mass, was cured Of anamia
after she had been sick for year She
says:
II WAS in terrible condition a few
years ago suffering from an@mia.
was overwofked and run down bringing
up my baby. lost color and strength
and became 80 weak that my husband
had to help me around. Very often
would get dizzy and seem to see hoating
specks before my eyes. would wake
up through the night and be 50 numb all
over that it seemed my blood would
never start circulating again. This
numbness would last for an hour. My
digestion was poor and l could not
breathe well.
MY doctor treated me for anmmia
but / finally stopped taking his medi-
LAAATs lANtNtA VA LIZ " AAAIuAiAn lila
Pills and felt some better after had
taken them only short time. But
gave them long trial and gradually
grew better and got so that / didn't
need medicine any more. Ny health is
good now and / have had no serious
sickness since
Later had greater reasons for being
grateful for Or. Williams Pink pills.
My little girl began to grow weak and
seemed to have no strength. We took
her TO two doctors, who examined her
lungs and heart and told us to take her
from school, We We're afraid of con-
sumption as the doctor watched her
lungs so closely. During her sickness
we moved here and not wishing to try
another doctor began giving her DIR.
Williams Pink Pills, She gained right
away in strength and color, was able to
resume her school work and is now in
fine health.
Or. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, on win DO sent, postpaid,
on receipt Of price, SO cents per box;
six boxes for ~ 80, by the DR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n Y.