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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-12-16
FRIENDS IN COUNCIL

The Friends in Council held its last
study meeting for The year Friday af
ternoon at Pythian hall In the alb
sence OF both president and yice-presi-
dent. Mrs Hetty MeLain. treasurer.
presided.
Mesdames Turner, Dean and Seig-
fried were unanimously elected to
membership.
Brazil" was the subject for the
days lesson. Mrs. Whippie presented
most interesting paper on 'Agri-
culture and Mines" giving the pro-
ducts OF the different countries and
different industries. Mrs. Harding
gave the Laws and Politics." which
in many particulars are similar to
those OF the United States. Mrs. Cra-
ven was leader Of Current Events"
and under this head Mrs. Waldo gave
the present war conditions Mrs. Ben
son read extracts from the Review Of
Reviews on Preparedness" which was
given in a speech by Senator Cum
minis. OF Iowa. also extracts pertaining
to the subject from president Wilson's
message.
Mr.. Hodgin was present and told of
the plan for the Royal Gorge Teach
er's Club.- whose headquarters are to
be at the Hot Springs Hotel.
Mrs. Sehweigcrt. chairman OF the
Social Science committee. announced
'-Thimble Party" to be given next
week. Friday. by her committee. to
which every member OF the club is
invited and expected to be present
with her work. II viii be a real good
time and no member can afford to
miss it,
o. NJ. c. CLUB MET WITH MRS.
HYssoNc-
Mrs. John Hyssong was hostess to
the ID. NJ. c. Club Friday afternoon.
The ladies' busted themselves with
fancy work and at a late hour dainty
refreshments were served
MISS JAMESON ENTERTAiNs
A most enjoyable social hour was
spent by the embroidery club at the
home of Miss Queenie Jameson on
College avenue Thursday evening. AZ
ter spending part OF the time with
needlework. delicious refreshment.
were served.
SURPRISE ON MRS. e. HARDY.
The members of the ID. NJ. c. club
planned a surprise on Mrs. Eugene
Hardy Thursday evening. which prov
ed TO be a most delightful AFFAIR. They
gathered at the home OF Mrs. l.. l..
Lambuth and went in body to Mrs.
Hardy's. After spending some time
with their needle work the party went
TO Nelson's where a delicious luncheon
was served.
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MRS. DAVID L. Robson
ENTERTAINs AT 900

Fifty ladies of both. the younger and
older set were guests OF Mrs David
L. Robson at "5e0-' Wednesday after
noon at 2;so At her beautiful home,
IL Riverside.
Mrs. Julia l. Mack and Mrs. Geo.
Baker EAincd high scores and were
given the prizes.
Carnations and other flowers in pro
fusion aided materially in giving an
excellent decorative appearance to
the interior of the home.
\ daintiiy appointed luncheon com
pleted the afternoons pleasure.
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p. E. o. MEETING.

The meeting OF chapter Ac P. E. O.
was held at the home of Miss Adele
Lucas on 10th street Tuseday evening.
7he regular business OF the chapter
was transacted and plans were discuss
ed for charity Christmas. The latter
part Of the evening was given over
TO a social time at the close OF which
light refreshments were served by
the hostess.
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ENTERTAINED SEWING cLus.

Miss Beulah Emmerson was hostess
10 the Tuesday Sewing club yester-
day at her home on River street The
guests brought their neediework and
enjoyed social time Near the close
OF the afternoon dainty salad course
was served.
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CAMP PAIGN
TO MAKE
PAYROLL
TOWN is
STARTED
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND
TOWN BOARDS OF EAsT AND
SOUTH CANON INSPIRED THE
IDEA FRIDAY NIGHT.
EAST CANON PLAYS TINE HEST

The town board of East Canon was
host last night to the town board of
South Canon and the City council of
Canon CITY 1t was another one OF
those delightful "getto-gether" meet
ings which has characterized the rela-
tons between these bodies since
the present incumbents assumed Of
fee.
The town hail which Is situated on
Cottonwood avenue was the scene OF
the festivities. Many OF the invited
guests were absent because of sick
ness, Alderman Fred Rouse OF South
Canon being the only one present to
represent that municipality.
However. the gathering proved a
lively AFFAIR and something OF great
importance to this community was
started a logical and concentrated
effort TO get some payrolls here is
that something"
Mayor J. J. Ashenhurst OF East Can
on who is confident that this town
can be supported by factories II the
NHORCI GhOAN IN AhaaG " kEt tAAGAAAs
presided ms toastmaster OF the even
ing. All those present were called
upon for speeches and AL made them.
Mayor ID. n. Cooper Canon City
suggested. and the suggestion was
duly acted upon. that three capable
men from each community be appoint
ed TO act Individually and TO think up
some plan by which factories and pay.
rolls may be brought to Canon City
and what methods should be pursued
10 81 about getting them. These men
will be asked TO give only practical
suggestions and not TO deal in the
theoretical.
The committees from each commun-
lily win further be requested 10 be In
readiness TO report at a Joint meet
ing and social time OF the three coun-
ellis nj the Canon City hail sometime
shout the first of the year.
II is thought that such a procedure
viii be prolific Of many good practi.
cable Ideas upon which the boards
hoac to form some definite action.
In connection with the discussions
relative TO the above move It was
brought out by one of the speakers
that IL the mill ditch which was for
merly used by The Peerless Mills
were fiumed ii would develop approx
ulately 200 horsepower which would
se cheap power for some manufactur.
fnr eoncarn that would ha IA benofif
10 tho community.
Mayor Ashenhurst brought out the
idea that In seeking factories all cf-
forts should be centered on small
products that do not carry much ton
mage for the reason that the mountain
railroad freight rates would be more
adaptable In the matter Of competi-
tion than II heavy weight had to be
taken into consideration.
A pleasant lunch was served afte:
the vnrious talks had been concluded
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WEDNESDAY MUSICAL ctUe

The Wednesday Musical club met
with Miss Lyon. el5 N. eth street. on
Wednesday afternoon. Plans for u
special program to be given Decem-
ber 18th, at the home OF Mrs. Snyder
on Macon avenue. were made and an
interesting study Of the topic for the
day Harmony" enjoyed. The follow.
ing recital was then given
Duet--"There Let Me Rest .....
........... Edwin Greene
Mrs Morey. Mrs. Collins.
Piano "FrruhlinGsranschen-.
.....,.s..'..as ...--.-sS.s. iSinuinE
Miss lyon.
Eolo--"Soug Of the Soul. Joseph
............,..... Carl Hreil
~ Mrs. Holland.
Plano Solo. 'Mondschefnfahrt Mach
der lsiebesinset !. 80. .Bendel
Mn Nosyk.
IND.
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Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 3 TOR

ENTERTAINING GUESTS FROM
SALlpA.
Mrs. Clarence Morgan of Salida is
spending few days in town while
having her eyes treated. While here
she is the guest of Miss Fern Pal
me..
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Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
GASToRiA 8
ATTEND SCHOOL ENTERTAiN-
MENT AT COAL cREEl

Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Shirley went to
Coal Creek Friday evening to attend
the play given by the teachers Of the
school there Miss Shirley took part
in the entertainment.
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LOTS OF EXPRESS MATTER
MOVING.

A great deal OF express matter is
now being carried by the various trans
portation companies in anticipation of
the Christmas season. The Wells
Fargo Express company here is doing
very heavy December business in
the handling OF merchandise OF vari-
GUS kinds. Denver q Rio Grande
train No. 10 Sunday night had attach.
cd to It Ave express cars, all of them
loaded TO capacity.
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LivEN UP YouR TORPID LIVER

To keep your liver active use DR.,
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion. relieve constipation.
and tone up the whole system-keep
your eye clear and your skin fresh
and healthy looking. Only 2kc At
youf druggist. -aaS.
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Forensic League.

Contrary to the report that the For
ensic League would not meet Tuesday
evening. ten OF the members assem-
bied which formed enough for n
quorum.
Since Prof Harris, the critic. was
absent, Prof. Blair kindly acted in
that capacity.
There was to have heen q debate.
hut as only one side put in an appear,
ance the debate was declared for
feited to the side present.
During the business session there
were extensive discussions on varioas
subjects.
Mr. Dan Gould was unanimously
made member OF the society at this
meeting. Following this Mr. franklin
Little. the president. gave his inausu-
raj address.
This was IA many respects the best
meeting Of the year. More was accom-
plished in parliamentary drill than in
any previous meeting. 1t is to be re.
gretted that more members Of the
society wett ncf present,
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No Target Practice.

For various reasons no target prae
tiee this week. Those squads which
were to practice this week will nc
doubt have an opportunity next week
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
TRUSTEES NOTICE or SALE.

BY virtue Of the authority vested in me, the una
dersigned trustee in deed of trust given by Lee
Terrell and Martha Terrell. his wife. to secure
certain indebtedness to J. r.. Boehle. mentioned
therein, which said deed of trust lis dated Febru-
airy IL. 1913. and is recorded in the Office of the
chancery clerk of Rankin County, Mississippi. in
Book 3, at page Az, reference to which is hereby
made. default having been made in the payment
therein provided. and having been requested and
directed so to do by the beneficiary in said deed of
trust. will on the 9th day of December 1915
during legal hours. at the south front door of the
county court house in Brandon. Rankin County
Mississippi offer and expose for sale. and will
sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, the
following described land and property. situated,
lying and being in the County of Rankin and
State of Mississippi, to-wit:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quar-
ter, tNEl-4 of the NW1-4). of Section Twenty
Nine go, Township Five 90. Range Two (2)
East, all in Rankin County. Mississippi.
Said property is sold towards the satisfaction of
said Indebtedness. interest and costs and the title
to said property is believed to be good but the
trustee will convey only such6itle is vested in
him trustee.s
Witness my signature this. the 1st day of De-
cember. 1918. M. CHILDRE. Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
NOTICE. OF TRUSTEES SALE.

November 80th. 1914. Dan Scott and his wife
Seize Scott executed and delivered to Claud.
Mckay. Trustee, certain deed of trust. convey
ing the following described land. s3t,ated in Ran
kin county, Mississippi, to-wits South half NORTH
east quarter of north west quarter. Section 8
Township 8. Range East containing 20 acre.
more or less. to secure certain indebtedness.
therein named, due and payable to Tom Myers on
the LIST day of November. 1915. The said @eed 81
trust is recorded in Book n. on page g. in N;
office of the Chancery Clerk of said county. De
fault has been made In the payment of tsle ga
indebtedness, therefore. in consideration of tn
premises. at the request of the mortgagee. an,
under and by virtue of the terms of the said dee
OF trust and In accordance with its provisions ant
terms. ], the said trustee, will. in front of tn,
hours. ON Monday. the 10th day of December 19l {
sell to the highest bidder for cash. at public auc
ton. all of said land much thereof as may h
necessary to pay the said Indebtedness ~
The title to this property is believed to be gos
but will convey only such title as is vested in ~
as Trustee.
Witness my signature this the goth day q
November. 1915. CLAUDE MCKAY. Trustee. 4
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
NOTICE or TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of certain deed of trust executed ON
the 2Srd day of January. 1909. by J, L. Robinson
ito K. w. Wynn. as trustee. to secure an indebt-
edness due from said grantor to Mrs Nancy ].
Wynn. beneficiary, which said deed of trust is
found duly recorded in Book No. IA. on page 76
thereof. in the Chancery Clerks Office of Rankin.
county, Mississippi; l, T. T. Cottrel having been,
appointed substitute trustee in the place and
stead of the said K. w. Wynn, which said sub
stitution is duly recorded in Book IA. on page 76.
thereof. in the Chancery Clerks Office in said
county and state. will, the said Indebtedness and
obligation being past due and unpaid. at the re-
quest of the said beneficiary. at tho front door of
the court house in the town of Brandon. Rankin
county, Mississippi. on MONDAY, JANUARY Bird
1916, tit being the 1st Monday in said month";
within legal hours offer for sale and SELL at pub
lie auction to the highest and best bidder for
cash. the following described land situated in the
county OF Rankin, State of Mississippi to-wit:
The WIZ of ne1-4 of sw1-4 and nw1-4 of swl-4
all in Section so. Township 5 Range East; also
20 acres in the South part of the sw1-4 of nwl-4l
Section 80. Township B. Range 4East
The title to the said land is believed to be good
but will convey only such title as is vested in me
substitute trustee, as aforesaid
Witness my hand this 29th day of NoyembarI
1915 I. I. C0TTRELL. Substitute Trustee. h
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER or THE GAM.
MILL IUMB r COMPANY, PElA-
HAICHiE MISSISSIPPI

BE 1T RESOLVED. That the Capital stock of
this Company be increased from Three Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars $3.50, 100000 to Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500.000.0O and that
the President and Secretary of the Company be
and are hereby authorized, empowered and d.
rected to do and perform all things necessary for
and on behalf of, and in the name of the Com
pany to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
State of Mississippi
County of Rankin
Personally came and appeared before me the
undersigned officer in and for the aforesaid State
and County the within named, Stewart GamrnilI.
President OF the Gammill Lumber Company, and
r. H. Nolan, Secretary of the Gammill Lumber
Company, who being duly sworn by me make
oath that the foregoing is true and correct copy
OF certain resolution passed by the stock holders
of the Gammill Lumber Company upon the Goth
day of November. 1915. That said resolution has
been duly entered upon the minutes of said Com
pany, and is now in full force and effect
STEWART GAMMILL, President.
r. L. NOLAN. Secretary.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this tbe
Both day of November 1915.
(SEAL) l.. L. SUBER, Notary Public
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NOTICE. or TRUSTEES SALE.

On the 4th day of December, 1914,
j. E. Ammons executed and delivered
to G.. K. Jones, trustee, a certain deed
Of trust which conveyed to him the
property herein described. to secure a
certain indebtedness therein mentioned,
due and payable to j. l.. Ross & Co., on
the 18th day of August, 1915. The said
deed of trust is recorded in book 81,
page 1872 in the office Of the chancery
clerk of Rankin county. The said j. L.
Ross is now the owner of the said deed
of trust by assignment, which is of
record on the margin of the said deed
of trust. Default has been made in the
payment of said Indebtedness and have
been requested to foreclose, therefore,
in consideration of the premises, under
and by virtue of the terms of the said
deed of trust, |, the said 3trustee, on
Thursday the 9th day of January, 1916,
during legal hours, at the location of
the property, on the land of j. E.
of Clarksburg, at the site of the old
Shoemaker saw mill, afterwards the
Ammons mill, will sell, at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder for cash, the
following described property, being the
property conveyed to me as aforesaid,
to-Wit:
One Skinner engine and one Skinner
boiler, known as the Ruff King engine
and boiler, also one complete saw mill
outfit, known as the L. F. Shoemaker saw
mill, and consisting of carriage, saws.
pulleys, mandels, belts, ETC.. ; one cutoff
saw complete, and all the appurte-
ances, tools, machinery, attachments,
fixtures or things now used with or
being now attached to the said saw
mill, being all the property described in
said deed of trust.
This sale is to pay said Indebtedness
and cost of sale, and the title is believed
to be good, but | will convey only such
title as is vested in rae as aforesaid.
witness my signature this 18th day of
December, 1915. c. K. JONES,
Trustee.
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NOTICE or TRUSTEES SALE

State of Mississippi County of Rankin.
By virtue of the authority vested in me as tru
tee in deed Of trust executed to me in favor
j. F.. Sinclair by Ella Hamilton and Ben Ham
ton on the 9th of October 1911 to secure certal
Indebtedness therein mentioned and evidenc.
by promissory notes falling due for follows
years or by Nov 1st 1915 said deed of trust beif
duly recorded in Deed Book No. rs mage q
Nov. End 1911 and said Ella Hamilton and "a
Hamilton having failed to satisfy said deed 4
notes said j. F. Sinclair he has requested IS
foreclosure of said deed of trust and the und
signed trustee will ON the Goth day of Dec. 1918
the court house door of said county in Brap(
offer for sale and sell to the highest and &
bidder for cash the following described land &
WIZ of SWI4 and WIZ of NEI-4 of SW1-4 81
TT. 8, r. 4. East.
The title of same is supposed to be good bu s
win only give such title as is vested in mes
trustee. ~
Witne IS my hand this 22nd day of NOV. 1913
LOUIS KENDALL. Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
CITATION NOTICE..
State of Mississippi, Rankin County.
T., NJ " Tn Qntli e I<.-on

State of Mississippi. Rankin County.
Tom. v. Falls. Ratliff Texas.
L. D. Vance. Ratliff Texas.
e. Sade, Milton, Fla. r. f. ID.
Geo. Slade. Milton, Fla r. F. D. =
E. w. Slade. Shawnee. Okla.
J. c.. Slade. Double Bay. Texas. all non-rts
dents. and all persons having or claiming any i
gal or equitable interest In the following descriI
Lot No. 2. Section q Township 7, No. Range i
Greeting: For certain causes offered before us
our Chancery court. of Rankin county, we con
mand and strictly enjoin upon you that, laying &
other matters aside and not withstanding IA
excuse. you personally appear at a Chance
Court to be holden at the court house in Brandoi
on the 4th Monday of March. 1916 to answer
bill OF complaint exhibited against you by l..
Mckay. to confirm title to the above lands.
Witness my hand and seal of office thIs"tlI
18th day of November 1915 T. L. GAY Clerk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
PETITION FOR PARDON.

we, the undersigned residents of the
state of Mississippi, in this our petition
toethe Governor of Mississippi, request
that pardon be granted Major Hobson,
who is now serving term of five and
one-helf years in the penitentiary on a
Oh arge of murder,
Major Hobson has been in the peni-
tertiary since January, 1912, and has
made model prisoner and we think has
been sufficiently punished.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Burns and others.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
Sweden Short st Rubber.

One of the rubber companies OF
Stockholm Is renting automobile tires
By the day to owners Of cars, because
of the shortage Of tires throughout
Sweden, so Charge d'Aifaires Cafery
has reported to Washington. Many
cars ii Stockholm are out Of use. It
Ii estimated that about 100 cars Will
Be able to continue to run until De-
'cember, but not longer. unless the tire
shortage is relieved.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

We will not grind corn on
Chris tmas day but will be glad
to have you bring your corn on
Friday the oath, and every Sat
urday thereafter. No matter if
you do hear that we are not
grinding. We are.
BRANDON MACHINERY
& LUMBER Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
CITATION NOTICE..

State of Mississippi. Rankin County.
To Pat Lewis. defendant: non resident
You commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Rankin in said
state on the 4th Monday of March, A. D. 1916.
to defend the suit in said court of Banner Lewis
wherein you defendant.
This the End day of December, A. D. 1915.
T. l.. GAY, Chancery Clerk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE

There will be meeting of the stock
holders Of the Rankin County Bank,
held in their bank building &C Brandon,
Miss, lat item O'Clock a. m, Tuesday
January II, 1916, for the election of
Directors for the year 1916.
r. L. Fox,
Cashier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
ESTRAYED

I have on my place one small
steer cred color yearling, marked
with crop off left ear. Owner
will come and pay charges and
take same away.
J. S. ALEXANDER.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
The j. /. Myers place at Johns
can be leased for the year 1916.
Very reasonable.
w. d. RAGLAND,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

Best School Shoes and all other
kinds at w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

Before buying your coffee ask
the price of one dollar pals at R.
E. Gayden.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

Call on w. G. Barnes for your
candies, apples, oranges, etc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

Fresh Irish potatoes at r. e.
Gayden's.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

Dittman's and Peters Shoes.
Call r. E. Gayden.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

A full line Of Over Shoes for
Ladies and Men at Gayden's.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-16

PECANS 10c A POUND
Phone me your orders for Pecans.
A splendid pecan fir 10c a pound.
MRS. w. S. MAY.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-02-26

in Oroville last summer Rem is
master hand with tools, and did cab
met work while confined that attract
ed the attention and favorable com-
ment of all the officials about the court
house. Admitting this work Judge
Pendergast gave Mr.. McCanmon the
job, with the understanding that Rem
should assist in construction. Mr..
have evidence that Rem was not a
party to the crime charged, and he is
now at liberty.
A large number of friends of the
family gave Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pow
ell, ST., a surprise party last Friday
evening to commemorate the 25th an
niversary of their marriage. The sur
prise was complete, but that did not
prevent a most hospitable welcome
being extended to the self-invited
guests. The crowd made merry
evening of it, and departing expressed
the nope that Mr.. and Mrs. Powell
might live to celebrate their golden
and diamond anniversaries.
Frank Richmond, of Colville, a son
Of that old time commercial traveller,
w. A. Richmond, who has made this
county regularly for years without
number, stopped over in Oroville Mon
day night on his way to Riverside and
incidentally took in the hard times
dance. Mr.. Richmond is an electrician
and goes to Riverside to wire that
town for an electric light system about
to be introduced. He will put in a
bid for wiring the new court house at
Okanogan, and also ST. Joseph's hos
pital at this place when ready for the
wires.