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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16
THE COST OF DELIVERY
Another Light on a Tremendous Item
in American Housekeeping.

The cost of delivery is a tremen-
dous item in American Housekeeping.
w. A. Haskey, a grocer Of Cleveland,
Ohio, estimates 1t amounts to $3,OO0,-
900 a year in the grocery trade or that
city. The Amount for the butcher and
dry goods dealer must approximate
that Of the grocer, with the druggist
probably ranking fourth.
Mr.. Haskey formerly had one store,
extended credit to customers and
made deliveries. He succeeded, but
detail connected with the many &C
counts and the delivering. He studied
his affairs closely and saw a way to
larger business and better business.
He discovered that for soliciting trade
making deliveries and extending credit
the expense was $4,000 a year, and
that only 40 per cent Of his customers
had their purchases delivered.
He closed his place, vent west,
thought the whole thing out, return
ed to Cleveland and opened a new
store. There was to be no credit, no
deliveries, unless especially paid Tor,
equal service to all and fair prices.
The first day he did only s11 of bust
ness, and it was a month before he
paid expenses. Now he has three
stores. He is able to compete with
the great chain Of stores that have
enormous capital and has few wor-
ries. He says If grocers are going to
hold their own in the business world,
they will have to change their sys-
tenn. Ninety per cent Of them, he de-
clares, are not making money.
That the present system Of delivery
Is all wrong he has no doubt. How
quickly customers will abandon the
habit of having the grocer deliver If
there is a charge for delivery, he shows
by the following: He charges 10
cents for deliveries. In a year one Of
his stores had "a orders to deliver
two a month. In another year 1t was
49-less than n a week.
1t is a regrettable fact that today
the people who buy II take their
goods home pay in part for the de-
livery Of the purchases Of other peo-
pie. 1t Is a fact, too, that people who
pay their bills are taxed for those who
do not pay.
The delivery system is largely waste.
The credit system works injustice.
Good merchandising is necessary to
the prosperity Of a country. Mr.. Has
keys estimate that 80 per cent Of the
retail grocers fail Is not so high as
that of authorities on the subject.
The cost Of living in America can
be reduced by many hundreds Of
millions Of dollars a year II the sim
pie system of this Cleveland grocer Is
adopted by the retail trade through
out the nation.-Richard Spillane, in
Commerce and Finance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

AS the result Of a pitched battle In
the streets Of Pageland, in Chester
field county. Friday afternoon, ]. w.
Arrant was shot dead and ]. M. Ar
rant, Sheppard West, Dock Wallace.
Arthur West and John Robertson
were more or less seriously injured.
The ARRAY vas the elimination Of
neighborhood quarrels, all the par
Elephants coming from the Size Fork
section Of Chesterfield county. One Of
the West boys was tried in Pageland
Friday afternoon, on a charge Of vio-
lating a labor contract. It was alleg-
ed that he had unlawfully left the en-
ploy Of Mrs. Treat, sister Of the Ar
rant boys, to work for Dock Wallace.
Magistrate Evans threw the case out
Of court and the shooting followed
shortly after the announcement Of the
decision.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Taylor's Ofer-Few laymen are able
to appreciate the mental strain upon
the editors Of periodicals involved In
examination Of the flood Of manuscript
hat pours in upon them. Even
though a majority Of the offerings
merit only a cursory inspection, all Of
them must be looked at lest a nugget
be concealed in the mass.
It is perhaps fortunate for the peace
of mind Of all concerned that most
manuscripts are submitted and return
ed by mail 30 that the personal equa-
ton does not enter into the matter, but
while Bert Lesion Taylor was editor
of Judge, a lantern jawed specimen
from the Jersey wilds managed to
evade all the outer guards and work
his way into the sanctum. Once in the
presence he laid upon the desk a finger
printed slip Of paper on which he had
written his prize joke.
It was near the close Of a hard day,
and "B. l. T." was approaching brain
flag after wading through hand made
humor in prose and verse since break
fast time. He glanced at the Bertillon
exhibit and then at its alleged author.
Whats the idea?" he demanded.
"What'n you gimme for that?" his
caller asked.
well, I'll be generous" Taylor re-
turned. I'll give you five yards
start."-Lippincott's.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Provided For.-Dinah was a real
southern negro, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. She had ten children OF
her own. but she was just the person
for other peoples children. When her
eldest daughter grew up. Dinah put her
to work with the family she herself
had served long and faithfully. In
the course of time the daughter fell
away from service. But the memory
Of her mother remained with h white
family.
A few mornings g this daughter
telephoned the family. Mas dead"
she announced simply.
The mistress Of the house WIS
grieved more than she could say. "Oh,
Grace!" she sobbed, lis Dinah dead?
How awful! Was it sudden? Well,
just listen-if there's anything 1 can
do, let me know"
That's what you always say. don't
you know? If your friend, the mil
lionaire or your friend, the washer
woman dies, if there is anything I can
do for you? But this instance Grace
answered sobbingly:
mo, m, thank you. All guess dey
ain nothin' you kin do. It's nice of
you to offer, but ma was insured"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Had No TaIent.-A certain negro lac
had been brought into an Alabama
police court for the fifth time, charg-
ed with stealing chickens. The mag
istrate determined to appeal to the
boys father.
See here" said his honor, this
boy of yours has been in this court
so many times charged with chicken
stealing that I'm tired Of seeing him
here"
II doesn't blame you. judge" SAID
the parent. IAN rs am tired Of seein'
him here as you is"
Then why don't you teach him
how to act Show him the right way
and he won't be coming here"
Il has showed him the right way
said the father, but he jest dom
seem to have no talent for learning
how, Judge; he always gets caught"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

to visit her in Switzerland, and finally
dared to write a book detailing her
moral delinquencies. More recently yet
the Countess Larish, in defiance Of the
emperor'5 urgent wishes. has COM
pleted q volume with the significant
title, MY Past"
Year after year has the crushing load
of scandal, disgrace, teachery, grown
heavier and heavier. And now Aus
tria, backed by other powers, faces a
world armed and determined, so 1t
says. to overwhelm he- even to exter-
mination of political entity, If that
should be necessary.
Suffering. war, horror heaped on
horror, stands with bowed head and
bleeding heart this modern Man of
Sorrows."-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Ended Unhappily.-A group of work
men were passing the dinner hour In
political argument. An interesting
deadlock had been reached, when one
Of the men turned to a mate who had
remained silent during the whole Of the
debate.
Ere, Bill" he said, you're pretty
good at a argument. Wot's youl
opinion?"
Il amt goin' to say" said Bill. Il
thrashed the matter out afore with
Bob James,"
All" said the other, and what did
you arrive att"
We'll" said Bill, Bob, he arrived
at the hospital. and l arrived at the
police station"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Proof Positive.-It was the rush
hour in the cafeteria, n Of those
quick lunch places where you help
yourself and grab a chair and use the
arm Of the chair as a table. A rushed
feeder grabbed a slice Of pie and
copied a chair. Then he remembered
that he needed coffee and he dashed
over to the service counter. When ne
returned with his coffee, his chair was
occupied by another hurry-up diner.
Excuse me- said the first man
but that is my chair"
How do you know it is your
chair?" demanded the occupant in .
surly tone.
Because 1 can prove It." stated the
first man.
How can you prove it," asked the
occupant.
by the seat of your pants" was the
reply. You are sitting On my pie"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16
TUESDAY, R IS, 1915.

as is legally applied by quarantine to a
place infected with contagious disease,
and we do not deem its sale for the
satisfaction Of a morbid appetite n
more Of a necessity than the sale OF
any other poison"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

Caueht.-It was a wizened little
man who appeared before the judge
and charged his wife with cruel and
abusive treatment. His better hal.
was a big, square jawed m with
a determined eye.
In the first place, where did you
meet this woman who a treated you
so dreadfully?" asked the judge.
Well" replied the little man, max
ing a brave attempt to glare defiantiy
at his wife. II never met her. She
lust kind Of overlook me-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

For Belgian Relief.-"Madam." said
the tattered and torn suppliant to the
benevolent lady who answered his
timid rap at the door, have you any
old clothes you can spare for an un-
fortunate victim of the European
war?'
Il think | have, my poor man.; but
how does this happen? You cannot
have beer in this war, surely?'
No. madam" humbly replied the
sufferer; but my wife has sent all
my clothes to the Belgians."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16

A Practical HeIp.-Several members
of the woman's club were chatting
with the little daughter of their host
ess.
Il suppose you are a real help to
your mamma said one
"Oh. yes" replied the little miss.
and so is Ethel: but it is my turn to
count the spoons today after the COM
pany is gone"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16
. New Method

A New Method.-Two men were
talking of hard times.
Does your wife ever grieve be
cause she threw over a wealthy man
for you?" queried Hall.
Well, she started to once" was the
reply, but | cured her of that with
out delay"
Il wish you would tell me how"
said Hall.
Il started right in grieving with
her." replied the other. and l griev-
ed harder than she did"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-16
The BOY FARMER
Or a Member of the Corn Club.
By ASA
CHAPTER w.

Copyright, 1915, by American Press Association.
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New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

BRITO THE BOLT BREAKER ............ BY Paul West
heroic tale describing the "Uord bcaer vaudeville stunt That 'e
ycratile Maxey Conhcm put
Wusfyaied by 6. +. wolfe
HISTORY ON THE WALL. BY william r. Helm Jr
thrilling article on har-raisng ca performed by moHf
,ictire camera men getting their records
Hbsrabd by Rof dynsrong
Wh5rafed
VII URIJRS PLACE IN THE SUN BY Sewell ford
Shorty McCafe story with astonishing climax, showing bow
another Of Pyramid Gordon queer pthumoIs icnefacons worked
WHsraed by r. Fa" UHW
lust A SONG AT TWILIGHT" BY W. d. Godbeck
Hllstyafcd trom baiptiug
FLOWER OF THE GORSE by LOUIS lrac.
yynno and her father come understanding in regard
former Mrs. IngcrSon.
Illustrated by ". Berger
Subjects: The Bride and the cx-Convict
Illustrated
WORTH WHILE FOLK ........... By Glen r. Townsend
Professor f. F. La1d; wonderful work in purifying og .on In
North Dakota. HnrHed
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
BY School Teachers
HIJMOR OF THE SCHOOLROOM
BY Sewell Ford
WUBUR'S PLACE IN THE SUN

\ Shorty McCabe story with astonishing climax, showing W
another Of Pyramid Gordon queer pohnmous 5cnefaons Hp
on, ILLUSTRATED by f. Vqnr UH5oH
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
BY William p. Helm. Jr.
ON THE WALL

\ thrilling article the harang feat performed Dy a'.
picture camera in getting their records
Hna,yaicd by Ro( 1yBStoHg
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
FJLMVILLE PORTRAITS

Subjects: The Bride and the cX-ConVict
Illustrated
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
WORTH WHILE FOLK

Professor +. f. Ladd's wonderful wor
North Dakota. Hmfrated
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
lust A SONG AT TWILIGHT
FLOWER OF THE GORSE

Yvonne and her father come 10 an under
former Mrs. IngerSoll.
Illustrated by ". Be
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
NOTICE or TRUSTEES SALE.

On the 4th day of December, 1914,
J. E. Ammons executed and delivered
to C. X. 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 ia the office of the chancery
clerk of Rankin county. The said ]. 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,
Reconsideration of the premises, under
and by virtue of the terms of the said
deed Of trust, I, the said trustee, on
Thursday the 9th day of January, 1916,
during legal hours, at the location OF
the property. on the land of j. E.
Ammons. one and one-half miles north
of Clarksburg, at the site of the old
Shoemaker saw mill, afterwards the
Amnnons 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. +. Shoemaker saw
min and consisting Of carriage, saws:
pulleys, rnandels, 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 sald saw
mill, being an 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 isvested in me as aforesaid
witness my signature this 18th day OF
December. 1915. C. K. JONES,
Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
PROMINENT RANKIN FAM
LY MOVES TO JACKSON.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lackey
and their lovely children moved
from their beautiful new home,
in Rankin, to Jackson, and are
now nicely domiciled at 12O
North Congress ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lackey were
ideal citizens and it was with
many regrets that they left the
people who were so devoted to
them, and the sweet smiling
faces of their dear little child
rem will be missed so much from
the Pearl School, but they
thought it best to move to Jack
son where they could be with
with their older daughter, Miss
Beulah, who is now attending
the jackson High School.
A Friend.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
BRANDON. MISS
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER or The GAM
MILL LUMBER COMPANY, PElA-
HATCHIE. MISSISSIPPI.

BE 1T RESOLVED. That the Capital stock of
this Company be increased from Three Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars (s350, 100000 to Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500. 100000 and that
the President and Secretary of the Company be
and are hereby authorized empowered and di-
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
undersigne! officer in and for the aforesaid State
and tounty the within named. Stewart Gammill.
President OF the Ciammill Lumber Company. and
K. l.. Nolan. Secretary of the Gammill Lumber
Company, who being duly sworn by make
oath that the foregoing is true and correct copy
of certain resolution passed by the stock holders
of the Gammil Lumber Company upon the s0th
day of November, 1915. That said resolution has
been duly entered upon the minutes of said Com
pany and is in full force and effect.
STEWART GAMMILL. President.
r. l.. NOLAN, Secretary
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the
Both day of November 1915.
(SEAL) L. T. SUBER, Notary Public.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
NoI.ct OF TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of certain deed of trust executed on
the 23rd day of January. 1909. by j. L. Robinson
to K. w. Wynn. trustee. to secure an indeht-
edness due from said grantor to Mrs. Nancy j.
Wynn beneficiary, which said deed of trust is
found duly recorded in Book No. "a. page 76.
thereof. in the Chancery Clerks Office of Rankin
county. Mississippi; l. I. T. Cottrell. having been
appointed substitute trustee in the place and
stead of the said K W. Wynn, which said SUBJ
stitution is duly recorded in Book "a. page rs.
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 the front door of
the court house in the town of Brandon. Rankin
county. Mississippi. on MONDAY. JANUARY Bird,
1916, lit 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 sw14.
all in Section 30, Township 5, Range East: also
20 acres in the South part of the sw1-4 of nw14
Section 80. Township 5, Range East.
The title to the said land is believed to be good,
but will convey only such title as is vested in me
as substitute trustee. as aforesaid.
Witness my hand this 18th day of November.
1915 T.. T. COTTRELL. Substitute Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
TRUSTEES NOTICE or SALE.

BY virtue OF the authority vested in me. the un-
dersigned trustee. in deed of trust given by Lee
Terrell and Martha Terrell. his wife. to secure
a certain Indebtedness to J. F. Boehle. mentioned
therein, which said deed of trust lis dated Febru-
airy 49, 1913 and is recorded in the Office of the
chancery clerk of Rankin County. Mississippi. in
Book g. 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. win, ON the .27th 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 win
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-S
ter. tNE14 of the NWl-O. OF Section Twenty
Nine (2N, Township Five %, Range Two Cd
East, all in Rankin County. Mississippi.
Said property is sold towards the subtraction q
to said property ia believed to be good. but the
trustee will convey only such title as is vested In
him as trusted
Witness my signature this. the LIST day Of De-
cennber. 1915. M. CHILDRE. Trustees
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
again, and will be with them
during the gladstone Yuletide.

again, and Will DE WITH CloIIl
during the gladstone Yuletide.
Mr.. William Mcintyre and
Miss Ruby Palmer sprung a sur
prise on their friends yesterday
afternoon by being quietly mar
ried at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Palmer. Rev. Mr.. Fixes per-
formed the ceremony, imme-
diately after which the happy
young couple left for the home
of the groom's parents at Thorn
asville, where they will spend a
few days before returning to
Brandon. The News joins their
many friends in best wishes and
congratulations.
At the regular communication
of Tyrian Lodge No. 427 F. & A..
M. on December 10th, the fol-
lowing officers were elected to
serve for the coming year: w.
E. Mcintyre, w. M; j.. i.
Shields, S. W.; j. J. Daniel, J.
W.; Pat Henry, Treas; r. L.
Fox, Secretary, and j. r. East,
Tyler. w. G. White was APP
pointed S. D. and Roy P. Noble,
]. D. The newly elected officers
will be publicly installed on
THURSDAY December Both at
which time dinner will be served
by the Lodge to the members of
the Lodge and their families.
All visiting brothers are cordially
invited. Mr.. C. C. Mabry, Dis
trict Lecturer, will be present
and will assist in the installation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
". c. Palmer.
PETITION FOR PARDON.

we, the undersigned residents of the
state of Mississippi, in this our petition
togthe Governor of Mississippi, request
that pardon be granted Major Hobson,
who is now serving a term of five and
lone-helf years in the penitentiary on a
charge 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, 1915-12-23
NOTICE
To the Banks of Rankin County and

To the Banks OF RANKIN county anu
Adjoining Counties:
Notice is hereby given under Chapter
1914 of the Laws of 1914, as amended
by Chapter 257 of the Laws of 1914,
that the Board of Supervisors of Ran
kin county will, on Monday, January
3rd, 1916. receive such proposals as
they or either of them may make for
the privilege of keeping. the county
funds, or any part thereof, and the Sc
curity proposed. for the year beginning
January 1st. 1916, and ending Decem-
Der 81, 1916, as provided for in said
Acts.
All proposals are to be filed with the
clerk of the board by 12.o'clock m, On
said day, and the board reserves the
right to reject any or all OF said pro-
posals.
Witnessed this the 6thiday of Deem
Der, 1915. I. /. GAY,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
BRIDGE NOTICE.

The Board of Supervisors of Rankin
County, Mississippi, invites sealed pro-
posals TO be filed with the Clerk for the
building of bridge across Parish
Slough, on the Brandon and Jackson
public road, according to plan and spec
ifications on file in the Clerks office.
Bids will be received until noon on the
Goth day of Dee. 1915, and the contract
will be awarded to the lowest bidder,
the Board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
T. L. GAY, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
THE REV. IRL R. HICKS 1915
ALMANAC.

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-12-23
w. v. LOvELESS
Livery, Feed and Sale Stables
Aut omobile Meets All Trains-.--..as> BRANDON MISS
CITATION NOTICE.
State of Mississippi, Rankin County.
TOM. v. Falls. Ratliff. Texas.

State of Mississippi, Rankin County.
TOM. v. Falls Ratliff, Texas.
LID. Vance. Ratff. Texas,
E. Slade. Milton. Fla, r. F. d.
Geo. Slade. Milton. Fla, R. f. D.
E., w. Slade. Shawnee. Okla.
j. c.. Slade Double Bay. Texas. all non-resi-
dents. and all persons having or claiming any le-
lands situated in Rankin county, Miss to-wit:
Lot No. 2, Section 2, Township Z, No. Rsnge E.
Greeting: For certain causes offered before US ia
our Chancery Court of Rankin county. we com
man and strictly enjoin upon you, that. laying ali
other matters aside. and not withstanding any
excuse. you personally appear at Chancery
court to be holden at the court house in Brandon.
on the 4th Monday of March, 1916, to answer a
bill of complaint exhibited against you by L. T..
Mckay. to confirm title to the above lands.
Witness my hand and seal OF office, this the
18th day of November, 1915. 7. L. GAY. Clerk.