The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-03-10
FANN|N, MISS.

A very enjoyable evening was passed
by the young people at Mrs. Aliens las
week. Among the guests were: Misses
Mollie Brown, Isle Owen Latham, and
Grace Buchanan; Messrs Webster De-
Witt, Ernest Afford and Hemby White
Sweet music was discorded upor
stringed instruments and the hours flew
by on wings of enchantment.
Mr.. Luther Ferguson was in Jackson
for day last week
Mr.. R. c. Latham spent two days ir
Jackson last week
Mr. r. c. Baker and wife vert to Scot
county last Sunday.
Mr.. E. L. Ferguson spent Tuesday ii
Brandon.
Mr.. Adolphus Peek has returned after
several days visit to relatives in Morton
Pelahatchie.
Mr. Hcmby White and Miss Grace
Buchanan sepnt Sunday with friends ii
Brandon.
Rev. Mr.. ]. Mayfield has sent in his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist church
Rev. Mr.. Miller, student at Missis-
sippi College, preached trial sermon Sun
day afternoon before an interested audi
encc. He preached with fire and deep
earnestness, and with such force that the
congregation will, doubtless, be glad to
engage his services.
Mrs II. D. Tinnin has been sick with
gripp for some days, but we are happy
to say, is cut again.
Mrs N. c. Allen is recovering from
her late illness.
Mrs. P. V. Starr is considerably under
the weather." being threatened with an
attack of bronchitis.
Our streets are looking quite busy
like
Noble & White have opened up their
new goods and have some attractive bar
gains to offer.
Mr. Armstrong has added a millinery
department to his store.
r. c. Latham has brought in number
of spring goods, among them the big
hats SO affected by young ladies.
The weather has been ideal of late
so warm that householders are spending
much time in their gardens, young peo-
pie are riding, driving and visiting; the
birds have awaked from the winter let
hargy and are singing in an abandon of
pure Joy.
Mr. Joe Smith died Saturday morning
after an illness of two weeks. He was
II years of age. He had lived over three
years only, having formerly lived in Scott
county
DR. Garraway, of Brandon, made pro-
fessional visits Friday and Wednesday to
Mr.. Joe Smith, who was very i'll from
la grippe.
Mrs Smith, daughter, MIR. Holmes,
wife and four children, were here Sun
day to attend the funeral of Mr.. Joe Smith
their father, and grandfather.
The funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning in the Baptist church at
II o'clock, Rev J. H. Grice officiating.
A large concourse of people were present
to pay respect to this citizen of three
score and ten, who had laid down the
burdens Of life to take them up never
again. The man of God spoke beautifully
Of the trials which Abraham, Moses, Jacob.
David and Job had borne; and how, in
every time of great spiritual stress, they
had been supported by Gods love. He
spoke soothing words to the bereayed
hearts of the mourners and had them look
to Jesus who himself, had suffered, while
in the flesh, the loss of his dear friend
Lazarus. OurLord had wept bitter tears
over the death of his friend, although he
krew he was to soon raise him up, and
who could feel for us such agonizing SYM
pathy as Jesus, who is Lord of life and
death? Then the minister pointed to the
"Man o. Sorrows" who bids US look be-
yond the grave to glad resurrection morn
when we shall see our own and know
them, neverEore to be parted. Mr.. Smith
suffered intensely for days, but was not
heard to murmur, or repine. Friends read
to him precious messages from Gods
word On such occasions, he expressed
! perfect trust and faith. Mr.. Smith was
veteran of the Civil War He wore the
cross of Honor presented by the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy. The ranks
of our soldiers are daily thinning. How
we love them! To have fought with valor
as a confederate soldier is honor enough
r. EEL