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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
Another Guess On the Comet.

Owing to sensational predictions
that the earth viii suffer terrible
catastrophes when it passes through
the tail of Halley's comet Wednes-
day, May IS. popular interest in that
ethereal monster" grows apace, and
the demand for accurate information
concerning the comet increase.
Halley's comet will be visible in
this section to the naked eye just
before dawn on April 8, OF shortly
after that date. according to Astron-
omer Campbell. director Of the lick
observatory on Mount Hamilton He
says:
while it is never possible to 2rc-
dict just how bright a comet is going
to be. it is safe to say that the head
and perhaps a little of the tail OF
the comet will be visible at that
time"
On May Is the comet will pass be-
tween the earth and the sun at a dis
tance Of 100000 miles from the
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

earth. On this day the earth will
pass through the tail Of the comet.
1t is held by some theorists that there
is no danger to terrestrial life, as
at this distance from the head. the
tail will be extremely attenuated.
The passage Of the comet betweer
the sun and the earth cannot be OBJ
served to advantage fron here. be-
case the sun will be close to the
horizon, and observations will have
to be made through a great extent
of terrestrial atmosphere.
Halley's comet is now distant
about 13O.O0O.O0O miles from the
earth and is visible in the east bee
fore sunrise However, on account
OF atmospheric and light conditions.
clear vision of the phenomenon
cannot be obtained at this stage 0i
its fight without a glass
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
The Glenn Ferry Cut on.

C. r. Barringer has returned from
Glenns Ferry, where he spent several
days looking after his interests, says
the Boise Capital News He reports
that the Short Line is making pre-
parations to build from that place
to Bull, a distance of 80 miles. Maps
and plats of the road. he states. were
filed a few days ago at Mountaiu
Home, and the company has rs cars
Of steel rails at Glenns Ferry for cou-
struction.
The road from Glenns Ferry TO
Buhl will form a part of the proposed
Ontario cutoff and will be built will
in a short time according to informa-
ton received
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

600 to make the present count of the
people and Investigate the industries
which have been expended during the
past 10 years. This amount will be
expended in paying the salaries of
an army of $1,000 enumerators 10
run around from home to home and
ask pertinent questions. and of the
$50 supervisors who have direction
of their work
In little red brick building close
to Pennsylvania avenue, Washington.
ID. G.. 1000 clerks are housed by the
census bureau. In front of each one
is a little table upon which rests a
number of rows of needles. When
an enumerator slip is received from
Idaho it will be passed to a clerk who
will punch a hole IN the card for
every fact recorded. This card will
be tossed along fro tabmle to table
until the rows Of pegs fit the holes
In this way the population of thi.
state an dthe country is tabulateC
from the Information gathered BY tn,
men and women who are required t,
dodge the watch dogs on the from
porches while edging toward the dooi
bells and to take all kinds of recep
tions and answers from a hardene,
public
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

Big Project is Completed in Record
Time and Is Now Ready To
Deliver Water.

The Minneapolis Steel a. Machinery
company has moved its tools aRc
crew TO the site OF the new bridge
al Craster Flats, and work is now
moving on that structure, says the
Glenns Ferry Gazette. They com
pleted their contract on the King
valley bridge last week, and Sticks
men have the syphon across and
ready to start water running on this
side Of the river Water viii be-
turned into the main ditch of the
extension today or tomorrow.
L. G. Bradley, as manager Of the
Kings Hill Extension company. has
put through the job of completing the
companys distribution works In rec
ord time time. Actual construction
work was started the fourth of last
September, and since that time the
contractors have built IA miles OF
main ditch. with a capacity Of 100
second feet of water, and including
several miles of syphon and fume.
with miles and miles of smaller later
ais, and have completed the entire
Job ready to turn in the water Inc
seven months, the quickest, accord
ing to reliable information, that q
project Of this magnitude. GOVERNS
$4,000 acres. has ever been built m
southern Idaho. The land was
opened for entry November 10. aud
within ten days every available piece
Of it had been filed upon, which was
also a record of itself
The $4,000 acres of the two Kings
Hill segregahons have special advan-
tages that make them certain of being
the greatest fruit belt of the west.
and with the most liberal supply Of
water ever delivered to an irrigation
project. they will within a compare
lively few years take that place
among the now widely advertised
fruit belts
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
Botany Class to Sell Plants.

The botany class in the high school
has several large beds of carefully
trained and thoroughly cultivated
plants which it is going to sell to
the public, having finished their ex-
periments. with them. This is the
first year practical botany has been
taught in the schools. and the gar
denings shows results along lines
that are of real value to the student.
The plants have been growing for
some time and are hardy and vigor-
Gus and include the following
Tomatoes. early and late cabbage.
pansies. nasturtiums. sweet peas and
carnations.
This work is under the personal
supervision Of Miss Grace Farrell
who is especially well qualified Hei
work through college included specia
training and study in botany. ant
this. together with the regular work
has fitted her exceptionally well foi
this line of study.
Plants may be secured at very
low price at any time by calling al
the school house during school hours
The proceeds from this sale will be
used in securing a new picture foi
the high school.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
MINES GIVE
GREAT PROMISE
). E. ANNAS OF ATLANTA TELLS
OF CONDITIONS IN WELL
KNOWN DISTRICT.
New Mill Located On the Monarch
Property Now Ready For Imme-
diate Operation and VIII Have a
Large Force-Nluch Ore In Sight

S. E. Annas is down from Atlanta,
says the Statesman lie states that
there is every prospect for banner
year in that camp. the only drawback
TO the general prosperity being the
condition of the road between Boise
and Atlanta Mr.. Annas has made
careful inspection of the road on his
way down, and finds that. with the
exception of few spots between
Twin Springs and the Boise King.
the worst part of the road is between
the Black Warrior and Atlanta, and
that it can be put in as good con-
dition as it was last summer, so that
it may be used in a practical way
for about $500. All engineers agree
that this road was built on too low
grade. and as a result il catches
all the snowslides which remain on
II all winter, cutting it out in many
places. II has been the dream of the
camp to have this road raised from
25 to so feet, but if that is not
feasible they at least want the old
one put in repair.
'You hear a gr at deal about Jar
bidee." said Mr.. Annas, but the At
lanta camp is not only in Idaho tri-
butary to Boise. but you can find
more gold there in "a hours than
you can in Jarbidge in a week. The
only thing that is keeping us back
is transportation.
The Monarch mine, which has been
closed for two years, Mr.. Annas
says, has completed its new mill and
is now in position to commence OPP
erations 1t will employ from 65 to
as men at the start. The Minerva
is being enlarged from a lO-stamp
to a 20-stamp mill and viii start up
this season. Parties who have re-
Gently interested themselves in the
Black Warrior district will put in a
lO-stamp mill on their property Mr.
Annas says. this season.
The settling of litigation in con.
nection with the Tahoma property
means, Mr.. Annas thinks, that that
property will also start up this sea-
SON. Yuba No contemplates some
development work this season and
while the Bagdad Chase is idle at
the present time. there is a strong
probability of its resuming operations
this season.
"The outlook at Rocky Bar is good
also. for the coming season" contin.
ued Mr. Annas. They have recently
sent in experts from the outside tc
expert the property with a view tc
going in on a more extensive scale
than they have heretofore. The
Overlook now has force of men al
work driving a tunnel TO a depth OF
700 feet to crosscut a ledge where
they have every reason to believe they
will tap a fine ore body. which has
been already opened up in another
locality. with all these mines in
operation this summer, you can see
the camp and the entire surroundings
is bound to be a lively one
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
r. W. Smith Company incorporate

Papers have been filed with the
secretary Of state within the past
week by the Roscoe w. Smith Drug
Co of this city. This is the incor-
poration OF the Roscoe w. Smith
drug business which Mr.. Smith has
been conducting in this city since
1893 The new corporation is in
corporated with a capital stock of
$4,000. and John A. Goodall be-
comes the largest stock owner next
to Mr. Smith.
The company viii continue the
business in the future as in the past
with no change whatever in the man
agement of the business.
Mr.. Smith is one of the pioneer
merchants of the city. coming here
nearly twenty years ago and estab-
fishing the business with which he
has been closely connected ever since.
The fair and honest business pur-
sued in all his dealings has made
competition impossible, and his busi-
ness has grown with the progress Of
the city.
Mr.. GOOdall. since coming into the
employ of Mr.. Smith over three years
ago, has made many warm friends
in the city who will be pleased to
know of his success and connection
with the business He will not de-
tract from the stores popularity.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

Local Manager E. c. /. F. A

In the coming primary election
you have first and second choice Of
candidates. But why pay any atten-
tion to second choice?" There is
nothing in the law which says you
must When you come to the can
didates for governor. just cast your
ballot for James II. Brady and let il
go at that.-M Mountaineer.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets assist Nature in driving all
impurities out Of the system, insurine
free and regular condition and re-
storing the organs Of the body 10
health and strength Sold by r. W.
Smith.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21

Last Sunday IT, K Bacon. linotype
operator in the Maverick office
made a trip to Glenns Ferry and
viewed the scenery surrounding that
place While in the railroad metro
polls" he inspected the newly con-
structed syphon which is to convey
irrigation water across the Snake
river.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-04-21
To Water Users Of the EImOre County
Irrigated Farms Association.

This company will be ready to de-
liver water to all users entitled there
of in a few days, but you will be
expected to sign a written application
and to pay the cost of maintenance
or TO secure the payment thereof. be-
fore any water will be turned into
your bitches.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

Good time to make enc and take in tie
State Fair with all its wonders.
There is not farmer or a business
man in the State who does not feel AZ
seine time during this year as if he
ought really &c to Jackson and see some
CT The officials or the merchants there on
business; or pleasure. And his ideas are
right, therefore lie ought to take advant-
age next week of the really wonderful
reductions in the price of the trip, and
make visit, killing two birds with one
shot" as the saying is.
The attractions offered this year far
exceed any previous fair; the agricul-
tural, Horticultural and all the other va
rites Of display are ahead Of anything of
the kind ever given in the State Of Mis-
sissippi; and the people of the State
should not lose the chance to enjoy them
gathered together within one enclosure.
A recent addition Of interest is the
great Government tuberculosis Exhibit,
now being installed in the corridors and
| library of the Old Capitol; another is
the big Y. NJ c. A tent at the top of
the hill; while the greatest of all free
attractions is being placed on the Old
Buildings dome, this being the monster
fve-mile search light with which the
nj ght flights of the air ship and the race
between the autos and the aeros may be
closely followed
Our people have always made good
showing along agricultural and stock
breeding lines; but never have they had
anything comparable to the exhibits OF
this year in field and garden products,
horses, mules, cattle, hogs, poultry, sheep,
and all that grows upon our soil and is
needed to feed and clothe cur people.
| Bestir yourselves, therefore. and have
at sleast a family representation at the
Fair which opens Oct. 18TH and closes
Nov. 9Th, 1910.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
Comet Will
Be AnaIySized.

Pref. Kerns of Millsaps College, is the
fortunate possessor Of. small piece OF
the meteor that came near soaring the
life out Of several citizens Of three or four
OF the eastern counties ON Monday morn
ing. This fragment of The astronon-
.ical visitor was found by former stu
cent ct Millsaps, and sent to his pre-
ceptGr yesterday. 1t was only small
piece that landed in Rankin county but
the doctor values it very highly and viii
make an analsis of it to ascertain Just
what it is composed of. He says it has
TIE appearance of complex structure,
but its nature cannot be ascertained until
it has been subjected to chemical an
alysis. The stone fell in field near
Brandon, and there is no doubt as to its
genuinsss, for as the meteor passed over
that locality this small stone was de-
posted at the feet Of farmer who was
at the time in his field ana witnessed the
strange visitor.
The passing Of the meteor occurred
between nine and ten o'clock on the morn
ing Of the 18th, and its flight was wit
messed across the heavens by many cit
liens OF Scott, Smith, Newton, Nesho-
ba, Rankin and other counties in the east
ern part Of the State. One gentleman re-
siding in Madison equity also reports that
It was seen there, the attention Of the
people in his locality first being called
to If by loud report, which was az first
thought to have been the explosion Of {
nearby mill boiler.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
LOCAL.

Miss Zou Miller Burney visited in Jack
son Monday
Mr. Sykes made his regular business
trip here Sunday
Mr.. Roy Fox made a flying visit to
Jc6son on Mondy night
Mrs. l. A Cardwell made business
trip to Jackson Thursday.
Mr.. John A. Gayden attended the fair
at Pelahatchie on Thursdy.
We are glad to see Mr.. L. o. Thames,
of Johns, in Brandon Saturday.
Mrs. w. H. Barnes is SPEEDING a few
days with relatives in Newton.
Mrs. R V. Shields and children, Of
Forest are visiting relatives here.
Misses Enola Stamps and Annie Henry
spent Friday in Jackson shopping.
Mr.. Will Marshall, ct Patrick, was
transacting business in Brandon on Sat
urday
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
Whereas. God in his infinite .yisdoln

Whereas. God in his infinite wisdom
has seen fit to call from is cur beloved
sister, Miss Beaulah NcNair. Be it re-
solved
First, That in the death CT Miss
Beaulah N4cNair Dry Creek Sunday school
has suffered an irreparable loss; the church
faithful worker and the community a
most lovesble character.
Second, That we as a Sunday school,
emulate her example even looking to her
Gcd for guidance.
Third, That our sympathy be extended
to he family in this hour of sadness.
Fourth, That copy CT these resolu-
tions be furnished the family, a copy
be sent to the Brandon News for publ
cation, and copy spread upon the record
eff the Sunday school.
MISS JOSIE RAGLAND,
MISS MARGIE ALLEN,
MISS EFFIE RUNNELS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
auncle Docka MulholIan was shaking

"Uncle Dock" MulhclIan was shaking
hands with his many friends here on
Friday.
Mrs. 6. w White and Mrs. Cas-
per Gayden were shopping in Jackson on
Tuesday.
Mr.. John W. Buchanan, ct Tucson,
Arizon, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Laura
Buchanan.
Misses Eta Glenn Gaydcn and Annie
Folks attended the Fields Minstrels in
esen on Monday night
Misses Katie Ainsworth, Druciie Aims
worth and Leslie Hale, of Florence, were
Brandon visitors en- Saturday.
Jesse Shields, enc Of the old Brandon
"boys,g who is depot agent at Merton,
is spending a short while with home
felix's.
The Mayton high school faculty, COM
posed Of Pref. W w Barlow, Misses
Mary franklin, and Lille Daniel, were
business visitors Brandon Saturday.
Mr. B. A. Clark, a prorniaent citizen
Of South Rankin, and probable candi-
date for Chancery Clerk, was an appre-
ciated caller al the News Office on Sat
urday.
Mr.. Robert. Mazsy, j., with H. B. Cliff
ton Company, New York. spent Sunday
with his parents here. His territory has
been extended from Chrleston, S. c., to
FL Paso, Texas.
Master Alfred Brown, who has been
spending his vacation in Knoxville, Tenn,
has returned home and re-en1ered school.
He wos accompanied home BY his grand
mother, Mrs. Preston, who WI spend
the winter in Brandon.
Some of Jackson's citizens are object
ing to the blowing cf the factory whis-
ties in the early morning hours, saying
that it disturbs their early morning nap.
We world BE glad to be awakened by
factory whistles in Braadon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
WHAI 0NE CAN SURELY DC.

What woulds't thou be found doing
when overtaken by death? If might
choose, l would be found doing some
deed of true humanity, Of wide import
benifcent and noble But if may
not be found engaged in aught So lofty,
let me hope at least for this-what none
nav hinder, what is surely in my power
that NAV he found raising up IN my
self that which had fallen; learning to
deal more wisely with the things of sense;
working ont ny own tranquility, ana tAus
rendering that which is due to every
relation or Iife.-Ep:ctetus.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

The Brandon Chapter of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy wish to notify
all veterans and descendants of veterans
in the county that they will present
crosses of honor the 10Th of January,
1qr1, Robert E. Lees birthday.
It has been decided by the general or
ganizotion not to present any crosses IN
til 1912.
ANY veteran or any lineal descendant
CT veteran who has no cross and de-
sires one, will please send his name to
Miss Bessie McCaskill, Secretary of Bran
don Chapter, right away, as application
blanks must all be in and all filled early
n December.
ANY veteran who has lost his cross
is requested to communicate with Miss
McCaskill.
In the case of the descendent, this on
" Of course applies to instances where
the father died not receiving any eros,
during his life time.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy are
preparing for . bazaar to be given some
time between the fifteenth and twentieth
Of December.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE


The Brandon School Improvement
League met last Monday afternoon in
the school building, with a good atten-
dance and with Mrs. Daisy McLaurin
Stevens, president, presiding. The Sec
retary's report showed large number of
new members The Treasurer's report
showed that $IS.o5 had been collected
during the past month. The contract has
been let for decorating the rooms on the
second hoor and when this is done ths
building will BE in splendid condition.
The League is doing most excellent
work, not only in raising funds, but in
creating cooperative spirit among pa
trons, pupils and the teachers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

The ladies of Brandon have organized
a Cemetery Association which will work
in connection with the board of mayer
and aldermen. This association is fer
the purpose of beautifying the grounds
and laying off lots, walks and driveways
and generally enhancing the appearance
Of that sacred spot. A competent board
of male directors have been chosen, a
corps of efficient officers, various commit
tees have been appointed and the work
will shortly begin. The small sum of
one dollar is paid by each member in
advance
No appeal is needed in this good work,
and the association is confident that il
will have the hearty cooperation of ev-
cry person in the town, and adjacent to
it.
MRS. ROBERT S. MAXEY,
Corresponding Secretary
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
NOTICE.

one mare stolen from Mt. Zion church
Saturday night, Oct. 8, 1910, from eel
ored association-ane dark bay mare about
8 years old, weighing about 500 pounds
Of medium condition, enc collar marx
on the point eff right shoulder. short
f,retop, small scar on upper lip, black
name and tail. name laying over on
right side of the neck Gates, walk and
trot. About 81 or 81 inches high. S25
T. H. GREEN,
Mendenhall, Miss, Route l, box 7Is.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

The farmer who owns farm is the
particular person who is fixed. Banks
may fail and the factories may close,
workman may strike and mines suspend
merchants fail and towns burn, times may
be panicky and the crops may even be
short-but the farmer who owns his
acres will get along. He will live in
comfort and quiet with plenty to eat,
drink and wear. He is the most in
dependent man on earth. Yet there are
lots of them who do not appreciate their
s..uas;on.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

Pull togther, brethren, we are all here
fer the same purpose. Then live and let
live. The best way to build up town
is for each and every man TO pull to-
gether and not strive to rend and tear
down. All the residents cf town are
partners, not opponents. In all likeli-
hood the more business done by your
rival the more you will do. Every mer-
chant who treats his customers honestly
and fairly will get his share and the more
business that can be secured by united
effort, tie better it vii be for all.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

On Halloween night Mrs. Cammic S.
Walkers room will give a party in The
school building, charging small adj
mission fee. A number Of interesting
and amusing features will be presented.
The proceeds viii so 70 the Improvement
Leagues treasury.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
RALLY DAY.

There will be Rally Day at Star on
Monday, Oct 24th. Public speaking by
Miss Susie Powell and others: Dinner
on the ground Everybody IS invited
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
eTATR NEWS

List Saturday brakeman Mullen,
Gulf and Ship Island railroad employe.
was fatally shot By the-station agent, az
Hathorn, Miss. The trouble IS sad to
have arisen over the placing CT car
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

Mrs Harriet McLaprin. of Dallas,
Texas. and daughter, Miss Sallie, spent
: few DAYS with Mrs. J. l. McCasSih
this week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
FOR SALE.

One loxI2 planer and surfaceS good
as new. Also good shop saw, shaftings
pulleys and betting.
F. B. WALROD.
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20

Fer SALE-Farm of coo acres in
Rankin county, about miles fren Bran
den and miles from Jackson. About
one-half cleared Good cistern. houses.
bans, etc. Address-this office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-20
FOR SALE

Eight good mules ages from s. to 9
years, in good shape, splendid farm ami
mails. Will sell at a bargain. If in
terested apply at News Office.