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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

cellent one, and delighted the large au-
dience that greeted him. A sumptuous
dinner was served on the grounds at
the noon hour. In the afternoon Mr.. A.
j. McLaurin delivered an address, the
subject of which was GOOD Govern
ment" Though this was Mr.. McLaurin's
first attempt to address an audience, he
displayed extraordinary ability and acu-
men. He is an able and scholarly young
man, a cogent reasoner and a delightful
speaker, versatile, yet profound, per-
spicious, yet fluent in forcible English
Altogether, the day was delightfully."- spent
by all present AT meeting of the school
trustees, Mr.. Covington, whom we con-
cider one of the best teachers in the
county, was reelected for another term
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

E. B. Tabor, who, in 1891, founded
The Brandon News and guided its des-
times for the first nine years of its ex-
(istence, and who afterward removed
to Earlville, ILL.,, buying the Earlville
Leader, was last week appointed post
master of that town. Mr.. Tabor served
years as railway postal clerk, and is there
fore well fitted for the Office, and we feel
safe in saying that he will prove to be
one of the best potnasters the town has
ever had.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

Jackson, visited relatives here the latter
part of he week
School is out! The boys and girls
are now happy over Vacation. This
as been a very successful session. The
pupils have been studious and obedient,
and the patrons have given the teachers
school will be a failure
The closing exercises COX place Friday
and Friday night. We were somewhat
disappointed friday morning when DR..
]. B. Hutton 'phoned that it would be
impossible for him to leave Mr.. Erskin
Watkins, who was lying at the point of
death. But he arranged with Mr.. Robert
" ringer, secretary of the Y M. c. A.,
of Jackson, to take his place. Mr. Wringer
took as his subject, Opportunity" and
his address was a masterpiece No boy
or girl could listen to such an address
without being moved to try for higher
tnings.
After Mr.. Wringer's address dinner
was erved on the ground dinner such
as Dry Greek is wont to serve on occa-I
sions like this kind. AT O'Clock all
gathered again and A. J. McLaurin was
4tI1OduOC0. liz. udQ SIlOSCu DIS Ills SuOJC[l
Good Government" and handled it like
master. He mas promised to furnish
copy of it or publication in the Bran
don News. So we shall not make any
comment, but leave the people to read
it for themselves.
Al 5 o'clock the concert began. There
was a good audience, and the program
was well rendered The school children
deserve credit fer the manner in which
they acquitted themselves. The audience
was appreciative. Inc music was fur
nished by Miss Mamie Harper, J. L.
Grain and Dave Harper, and was thor
oughly enjoyed.
On the whole the day was success
fitting day for the closing of a success
full term.
We were glad to see number of peo-
pie out from Brandon Friday, among them
our editor.
An effort is being made to consolidate
the East school with he Dry Creek school.
A meeting of the patrons of both schools
is called for next Saturday evening at
Dry Creek school house. 1t is to be hoped
that an agreement can be reached by
which the school can be consolidated. This
will make good strong school.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Walrod were Jack
son visitors Sunday. Mr.. Walrod returned
Sunday afternoon while Mrs. Walrod
went on to Madison county, where she
spent few days visiting friends.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05
LOCAL..

E. n. Ross was among our callers Mon
day.
]. w. Williams spent Sunday with his
family at Morton.
Mrs. Will Evans is visiting her mother,
Mrs. H. L. Myers.
Miss Mabel Tanner, of Jackson, is Wis
.iting Mrs. Walrod.
w. B. F. Stacy was transacting business
in Brandon Monday.
Mr. Guy Jack, CT Scooba, visited rela-
tives here Tuesday.
w. A. Ross and little son, of Star, were
Brandon visitors Monday.
M. z. Myers, of southeast Rankin, was
Brandon visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs w, H. Barnes made
"a trip to Monterey Sunday.
]. E. Shedd, of Rehoboth, was transact
ing business in Brandon Monday.
D. E. Ward, county treasurer, was
here Monday transacting business
A. A. Smallwood, good citizen of Pear
son, was Brandon visitor Monday.
Byington Wynn, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Toe Wynn, is reported dangerously i'll.
Charlie Grain, progressive farmer of
Dry Creek neip hberhood,a was here. Mon
day.
Mrs. H. A. Busick has returned from
a most pleasant trip TO relatives at Foote,
Miss
Mrs. Stuart, nee Miss Stella Ford, of
Shreveport, La, visited friends here this
week
Mrs. c. E. Gayden has returned from
a short visit to relatives and friends at
Laurel.
w. G. Cooper, of Florence, was here
Monday, shaking hands with Brandon
friends.
Mrs. ]. c. Tanner, of Jackson, spent
Thursday and Friday with Mrs. F. B.
Walrod
Geo. r. Owen, the popular marshal of
progressive Pelahatchie, was in Brandon
Tuesday.
NJ. c. Mcintyre, of Johns, was here
yesterday, howdying with his numerous
friends.
Rev. Bryan Simmons has returned from
IN
revival work.
w. r. TayIors many friends are glad
TO see him up again after several weeks
Of severe illness.
w. Waddell spent the early part of
the week looking after his farming in
terests in north Rankin.
G. w. sebren, of south Rankin, spent
the early part of the week attending to
business III Brandon.
Mrs. T. ]. Rogers and daughter, Miss
Lucy, spent last week with the family of
Mrs ]. t. Watts, at Newton.
Joel F. Johnson, who pleaded guilty
to peonage in the federal court at Monroe,
La, last week, was fined $1,000.
The News is glad to report Joe San
derscn some better today. His chances
for recovery are now considered good
Mrs. Aura Purnell arrived this week
from yicksburg, and will spend the sum-
mer in Brandon much to the delight OF her
many friends
G. w. Ferguson, former Rankinite but
now a citizen Of Thomaston, Texas is
spending few days with friends in and
around Brandon
T. G. Ross one of Rankin's substan-
fiaI citizens living near Cato, was in
Brandon Tuesday, shaking hands with
his many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson went to
Jackson Sunday in their REQ auto, re-
turning in the afternoon after attending
services at the Catholic church.
w. H. Bcrryhill, who has been suffer
ing some time with rheumatism, is at
Hot Springs for a few weeks, in the
hopes Of regaining his health.
Miss Mary White member Of the 1910
graduating class Of Hillman College al
Clinton, carae over Saturday and spent
Sunday and Monday with hcmefolks.
Mr.. E. Watts, OF Meridian, state
organizer Of the Junior Order United
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05
CRY Tax SALE

BY virtue cf the. authority vested in me
as tax-eollector of the town of Brandon,
Miss, | will, on Monday, the 9th day
of June, 1910, oifer for sale and will sell
at the front door of the court house, in
tie town Of Brandon, Miss, within legal
hours, to the highest and best bidder for
cash, the following described property
situated in the town of Brandon, Miss,
fer the town taxes due thereon for the
year 1909, to-wit:
Mrs. E. ]. Coppock, Is acres, south
81 Sc and all damages.
7. T. coTTRELL, T. c.
Brandon, h-ss., May s, 1910
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05
DENTAL NOTICE.
| will be at Pisgah Monday and Tues
day, May the 9th and 10th.
H. ]. BURNHAAf.

Never hesitate about giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to children. 1t
contains no opium or other narcotics and
can be given with implicit. confidence. As
a quick cure for coughs and colds to
which children are susceptible, it is un-
surpassed. Sold by all dealers
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

The splendid work of Chamberlain's
ing to light. No such grand remedy for
liver and bowels was ever known be-
fore. Thousands bless them for curing
constipation, sick headache, biliousness,
jaundice ard indigestion. Sold by all
dealers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

John D. Rockefeller would go broke If
he should spend his entire income trying
tc prepare a better medicine than Cham
Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily COM
berlains Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for diarrheea, dysentry or bowel
complaints. 1t is simply impossible, and
so says every one that has used it. Sold
by all dealers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten
the breath and create healthy appetite.
They promote the flow of gastric juice,
thereby inducing good indigestion. Sold
by all dealers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05
PRIVILEGE TAX NOTICE.

All privilege licenses expired on the
goth day of April, 1910, and those who
fail to renew during the month of May
will be charged 100 per cent damage
G. w. WHITE. II. c.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-05
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One full-blooded female Fox-Terrior
dog. Apply Baxter Wilson, Turkeys
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
FOR SALE.

The three-stOry marble front build
ing now occupied by the pOstOffice and
other tenants. Here is splendid
chance to buy at a moderate price one
of the best built and best located
properties in Americas. The building
and the location are suitable for either
a wholesale or retail business. or adj
mirabIy adapted for banking estab.
lishment.
Whoever buys the property and Oc-
cupies the first floor will find his ex-
pense account exceedingly light owing
to the returns received from the Sec
Ond and third floors.
Or the purchaser could easily make
two stores on the ground fIOor
and rent one and have the remaining
one at cost practically little or moth
ing.
Remember one thing, good real es-
tate in the city of Americas is bound
to advance with the growth of the
place. This property, located as it is.
between two prominent banks and
right in the heart of things, is bound
to hold its own and more. Possession
on or about March or April LIST. Terms
$4,000 down, balance in one year at 6
per cent or five years at z per cent.
APPLY 10 HAROLD BROS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
DOINGS OF THE COUNCIL
AT MEETING ON 18TH
Matters of Importance Are
Considered.

Regular meeting mayor and city
council, January 10Th, 1910 Present:
Mayor Fielder, presiding; Alderman
Brown, Allen, Clark, Bolton and
Poole Absent, Alderman Hawkins.
Minutes last regular meeting read
and confirmed
On motion rules suspended. Mrs.
]. E. Mathis appeared in behalf of
Americas Hospital Association. Coun-
Gil donated $500 to hospital to be paid
in monthly instaIlments.
On motion of Alderman Allen a COM
mittee of three to confer with county
commissioners in behalf of hospital
Mayor appointed Aldermen Allen,
Clark and Brown on committee.
Majority report committee on prop
osition to light city one year signed
by Bolton and Poole rejecting propo-
sition. Alderman Brown made minor
ity report On motion report received
and adopted
Water committee granted further
time on matter of boiler insurance.
Finance committee reported on mat
ter of crediting amount received on
account of claims against Murray the
amount which has been charged TO
general fund be credited to that fund
and the balance divided between
water works account and street ac-
count On motion report adopted
City Attorney J. f. Sheppards re-
port for 1909 read and received.
Following resolution by alderman
Allen read and on motion adopted.
The mayor insisted it should be re-
ferred to city attorney for his opinion:
Whereas. The courts have decided
the Dodson contract null and void, and
Whereas, The Americas Railway
and A,5ht Company have no franchise
for the use of the streets of Americas
for electric lighting purposes or 9TH
erwise; and,
Whereas, The citizens of Americas
have spoken at the recent election in
favor of municipal ownership; and
Whereas, We do not feel that it
would be wise or just or compatible
with our pledges to the people to al
low the said Americas Railway and
Light Company to proceed further in
these matters: therefore be it re
| solved:
That from and after this date the
said Americas Railway and Light Com
pany shall not erect any more poles
| or string any more wires in the city
of Americas, without first obtainine
consent of the mayor and city council
of Americas to dSf so, which consent
must be unanimous
Petition of citizens asking mayor
and council to enter into contract
with Americas Railway and Light
| Company and carrying with it the
building of a street car line read and
on motion refused.
| Ordinance regulating baggage trans
fers and requiring person operating
same to keep office open at all hours
day and night, read first time. Mayor
Fielder called attention to street paw
ing bonds and asked council to take
up matter of selling same.
All approved bills read and ordered
paid. T. N. HAWKES.,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
CUTOFF

(From Our Regular Correspondent
Cut Off, Jan. 21-The farmers are
making good head way in their farm
ling this fine weather, making prepara-
tons for hog and hominy, but not so
much cotton.
Mr.. George Wicker and Misses Will
lie and Laura Wicker and Mollie Me
Kenzie spent last Sunday at English
Vile, the guests of Misses Minnie and
Lila English. All report a grand time
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Pennington and
little sons, William and Howard, spent
last Sunday very pleasantly with Mr.
and Mrs. j. S. Finch
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holloway spent
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr.. A.
J. Pennington
Mrs. r. H. Stubs and children were
visitors in the Cut Off Sunday.
Mr.. John S. Finch returned Wednes-
day from Dooling, Ca, where he had
been spending few days at Mr.. w. c..
I Kitchens.
Mrs. Robert Forehand and Miss
Pearl Wicker, of near Montezuma, at
tended the Coker-Pennington wedding
Wednesday, afternoon.
Messrs w. M. and Will Pennington
spent Wednesday in the Cut Off.
Little Miss Mardel Pennington spent
last Sunday with Little Miss Anne
Claire Barton.
Mr. R. H. Stubs and son, Robert,
spent last Sunday with Mr. D. H.
Stubs at Sumter.
The marriage Wednesday evening of
Mr.. e. w Cocker and Miss Lottie Pen
nington was very impressive, Rev. ).
S. Gilmore, of Oglethorpe officiating
The parlor was very prettily decor
ated. A large number of friends and
relatives witnessed the ceremony. Miss
Pennington is one of Macon county's
most popular young ladies, and Mr..
Coker is one of it's most prosperous
young farmers. They left for their flu
ture home in Sumter county amid
showers OF good wishes and congratu-
lations, which they both richly de-
serve. The bridal presents were many
and costly.
Many of the relatives from the Cut
Off attended the funeral of Mrs. Eliza
Morgan, of Hamburg, at Red Hill the
past Monday, Mrs Morgan died in her
ninetieth year
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. B.
Bedenbaugh is very ILL.,
Mrs. Sam Morris, who has been sick
for quite while, is slowly improving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
TWO PRESENTATIONS OF PLAY
GIVEN IN AMERICUS.
st. Elmo, Matinee and Evening, ON
Wednesday Next.

Since it's first appearance, about so
years ago, Augusta J, Evans novel.
St Elmo" has been by far the most
popular literary production dealing
with Southern life. This season wit
nesses a dignified and competent at
tempt to place Mrs. Evans characters
before the public in dramatic form.
The play is the work of Neil Twomey,
under whose personal supervision the
production is being made To present
the play properly carload of scenery
has been built and every care has
been exercised in the selection of a
cast to insure the maximum of eff
cheney. It will be seen in Americas
at the opera house, matinee and night,
Wednesday, anuary 26th
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
FOR RENT.

The gf "a rsss,.,s of present post
office building on fSN'a, s oh street. This
building will make a -4s-s.iI,es double
store, or we will divide it in 70 two
stores, as desired by tenant
The postoffice will move about
March LIST and we will commence, as
soon as vacated, to lower the floor to
sidewalk level and to make such other
changes as tenant may desire.
This is one of the best sites in
Americas, on one of it's Oldest and
most travelled streets.
1t is splendid location to catch
both town and countryu trade and is
especially adapted for a large whole
sale or retail dry goods business or
retail grocery trade. Apply to
HAROLD BROS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
SEVEN MONUMENTS
COSTING $4,000
That is Mr.. C. j. Clark S
Record Up to Now.

The completion of the Pennsylvania
monument at the National cemetery at
Salisbury, ~ c., makes the seventh
monument that has been built by Mr..
G. j. Clark, of the Clark's Monumental
Works, and the aggregate value of the
seven has been $4,000 1t is quite
likely that Mr. Clark will gather in an
other contract or two within the next
twelve months that will run the total
of his work up to 100000 in monu-
ments for the Union dead. OF course
Mr.. Clark in addition has put up a
number of Confederate monuments,
but these have been less costly.
The seven monuments that Mr..
Clark has so far erected for the North
ern states in the burying grounds Of
their civil war soldiers have been as
follows: At Andersonville, Massachu-
sets, $4,000; Indiana, $4,000; Rhode
Island, $4,000; Connecticut, $4,000;
Pennsylvania, $4,000; Wisconsin, $12,-
600. The Pennsylvania monument err
ected by him at Andersonville lead to
his securing the contract for the 500
GOO monument for that state at Sails
bury, which he has just finished with
the exception of the bronze tablets.
The Salisbury Post tells of this new
work of Mr.. Clark's as follows::
This monument is built of the fam
Gus Mt Airy granite, with Georgia
marble and bronze interior finish. It
stands on nice elevation just be-
yond the Keepers Lodge and about
twenty feet to the left of the main
avenue. Il is Is feet square and 80
feet high, and is on the canopystyle
There is a large platform and three
steps courses up to the main body OF
the monument, which is square, with
three large archway entrances, with
one side of the monument closed or
solid. On this wall the marble and
bronze which bears the inscriptions is
placed. The floor is marble and the
ceiling of polished marble A hand
| some walk has been laid from the ave
nue. to the front or main entrance The
| structure is elevated two feet, six
| inches from the grade line and has
solid granite steps up through a ter
race around the monument. The tor
of the monument is in the shape of 6
dome and is surmounted by a hand
some bronze statue which represents
a prisoner
The entire monument is massive
and handsome and reflects much credit
on the designer and contractor, c. J
Clark, proprietor of Clark's Monu
mental Works, of Americus, Ga
Mr.. Clark has been here for III,
past three months giving personal sup
ervision to the construction"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
What S1.OO
Will Buy Today a
Dune an 5

lis
Is yards of the very best 34 Percales, made in
light or dark colors, not more than twenty
five yards to one customer. Price for the
twenty-five yards, ST..
Is yards of the best brands of Calicoes, including
the VIM. Simpson and American brands
Not more than twenty-five yards TO one
toner. Price for the twenty-five yards ST.
20 yards of the best Outings. Amoskeag brand.
Not more than 20 yards will be sold to one
buyer. Price for the 20 yards 81.
Is yards standard Sea Island, soft, smoothe fin
ish, limit twenty-five yards TO one buyer.
Price for the twenty-five yards 81.
l dozen Huckaback towels, size 20 40 inches.
Not more than one dozen to a customer at
the price, per dozen ST.
Mems Four-in-Hand Ties, made of rich, heavy
silks not more than 81 worth will be sold to
one buyer at the price, five for ST.
Is yards all linen Laces, Edgings and Insertings
to match, regularly 1Oc yd Not more than
Is yards will be sold to one buyer at the
price, Is yards for ST.
Mems hemstitched Handkerchiels, full regular
size and made of sheer lawn. Limit IS to
one buyer. Price for the rs ST..
Yard wide Chez Sc Cloth, good grades, in lots of
IS yards only Price for the IS yards 81.
Ladies Skirt Patterns of all wool materials, big
variety of patterns. Not more than two pat
terms to one buyer. Price for the pattern 81.
Boys and Girls Heavy Ribbed Hose, all sizes,
fast black, high spiiced heels and toes, double
knee Limit fourteen pairs TO one buyer.
Price for the IA pairs ST..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
YOUNG MEN WANTED
Government Pays Railway Mail Clerks
$500 to S1,4G0 Year. Free SchOl-
arships Are Offered.

Uncle Sam holds spring examina-
lions for railway mail clerks in this
vicinity.
The job is for life; hours are short,
salary twice monthly and vacation. To
any young man who has energy
enough to answer, this is the oppor-
tunity of a lifetime.
Thousands of appointments are to be
made. Common school education . is
all you need; city and country people
have equal chance. Start to prepare
now-free information. Free scholar
ships this month. Write Immediately
to Central Schools, Dept 277, Roches-
ter, n. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
NEWS FROM LEE
COUNTY CIRCLES.
SmithvilIe Sends the Usual
Weekly Letter.
From Our Regular Correspondent

From Our Regular Correspondent
Smithville, Ga Jan. 21.-Miss Ada
Salter entertained the Embroidery
Club most delightfully."- last Friday
afternoon.
Miss Mary Ansley visited Dawson
last week, the guest of Mrs. j. R. Mer-
Ger.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr.,
spent last week in Macon
Mrs. w. D. Wells and Miss Marga-
ret Burton left yesterday for Plains
for a stay of some length.
Miss Nell Mckinney is the guest of
Miss Nell Houser in Macon.
Mr.. Nfmmons McNIichael has return
ed to Smithville, after a visit to his
parents, Rev, and Mrs. T. R. McMich-
ael, at Boston, Ga.
Mr. J. T Bunkley spent several days
in Hawkinsville last week, being call
ed there by the death of his father.
Miss Edna Booker spent last week
in Americas with her brother, Mr..
Wiley Booker.
Mr. and Mrs w. F. McAfee spent
last Sunday in Leesburg, the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Salter.
Miss Blanche Pryor is the guest OF
Mrs. Emmette McAfee this week
Mrs. c. C. Ansley, Jr., is visiting her
grandparents in Cordele.
Mr.. Fort McAfee is in Atlanta on
business.
Dr.. H. T. Simpson has gone to At
lanta to purchase an automobile. He
intends making the return trip in his
new car.
Master Harry Burton made a Short
trip to Dawson Monday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
InnammatOry Rheumatism Cured in
3 Days.

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: MY wife had Infammatory
Rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried DR.. DETCHON'S RELIEF
FOR RHEUMATISM. 1t gave immed-
late relief and she was able to walk
about in three days. am sure it saved
her life" Sold by Eldridge Drug Co
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-22
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS WANTED
The Government Pays Railway Mail
Clerks $500 to $1,000, and Other
Employees Up to $500
Annually.

Uncle Sam will hold spring exami-
nations throughout the country for
Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House
Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers,
Departmental Clerks and other Gov
eminent Positions Thousands Of ap-
pointments will be made. Any man or
woman over IS, in City or Country can
get instruction and free information
by writing at once to the Bureau of
instruction, 378 II Hamlin Building,
Rochester, N. Y.