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The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
The Senior Class Play

The Senior Glass OF Penns Grove High
School was greeted with q packed house
in Riverside Theatre last night when they
gave their play "At the End Of the Rain.
bow" The scene WAS laid in a college
town. The first act was in the den of the
Theta Phi House. The second act was q
library scene, and the third the interio,
Of the athletic club house.
The class had been rehearsime the diff
ferent scenes faithfully Tor several weeks
aud for amateurs gave 4 performance that
was highly creditable, tliciting unstinted
applause from the large audience.
Those who took part we're: Eric Peters,
Archie Gu ridrn, Andrew lleudricksnn,
Elmer. on johnson. T.. Bradwav, Willard
Hare, Nae Cunard, Jennie Allen, Lille
Norton, Helen llarbeson, Francis Lacy,
Miriam Sweeten, Sophie Lyons, Myrtle
Curry. Thelma Waters; Theta Phi Girls
Elizabeth Ciine, Hannah ilaegarty,
rillie Shnltz. Alice iiadley.
A most pleasing part OF the pr gram
was the singing between the acts. Solos
were sung by Helen Enos, and chornses
by Sarah Campbell, Helen Enos, Marie
Thompson. Clarence Stetson, Cecil Peters
and Thomas C. Summerill.
The admission Was So and so cents.
Ali could have been cold for so cents.
Some offered n dollar for reserved seats.
The stage settings were spIendidly ar
ranged, conceived in excellent taste, and
evoked much favorable comment. Nearly
all the handsome furniture used in the
cen was loaned for the occasion by 5.
r. Leap & Son. Tue from their large and
splendid stock.
The Class will net nearly 5000 towards
~defraying the expenses OF their Washing
ton trip.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
ALFRED F. LAYTON

al old resident, died Thursday morning,
March 29th, 1917, aged IS yeais, after
being i'll some ytars with dropsy. In his
yout ger days he butclered cattle and
had II meat market, when home dressed
meat was enjoyed. Later lie lived in
Camden and Philadelphia. lie MAS a
strong Democrat and represented tl,e
Township in the County Board OF Free
holders several years ago and filled other
offices.
The funeral service will he held vt the
home Of his sou-in-law. Arthur NJ. Dem
NY. with whom he resided, on Sunday at
t.30 p. m. Burial will be in Emmanuel
Cemetery.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
Emmanuel NJ. E. Church

licly Communion ia the morning.
Sermnm topic, "Commemoration" Mis-
sion day IN tie Sunday school. HE
Epworih League Will be led by Stanley
Bull, topic, Are We Fooling Our
selves3 Evening sermon topic. "rhe
Triumph OF Christianity" The new
pastor assures good music, glad greetings
and cordial Melcume.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
OBITUARY
WILLIAM ANDERSON

husband OF Margaret s. Anderson, nee
Cook. died March %, 1917, aged IS years.
MIR. Anderson, was a former resident
OF PENIS Grove for several years until
about four years ago when he moved TO
Camden, where he died.
Burial was this Monday from the resi-
dence of Clas. Cook; lnternleDt in tie
Baptist Cen,ett ry, Pedriektown.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
In the Melting Pot

Iils country IS known rs the ''melting
pot ioT the people OF all nations on the
globe, and right here ut Carney Point the
work IN being done in n local way thai
cannot help but result in great good TO tln
large number of fOieigners empluy ed :hert
as powder workers. -TITEk%
Under the guidance OF Mr.. La Guardia,
secretary OF the Foreign Branch Of the
7. NJ. Z, A., the men are given lessons
nightly in English and other studies, in
clnding music, citizenship, religion, aritl,-
nIetlc, etc. Then there are gymnastics,
games, tournaments aud other amusments
that keep the mel interested in their
studies. The monthly program is diver
sified, avoiding mOnotonous routine, and
slle men are to be congratulated upon
having such a fine chance to improve tileir
minds and develop character.
April 9Th there will be "a fine musical
program offered by the mem bers Of the
Carney Point Episcopal Church. Hot
cross buns will be served free to all. April
10th there will be All illustrated lecture
on 1.-The Wonders OF the Great West"
followed the SAM evening with Facts
About Our Mail" by a Postmaster. On
the l1th there will be a Jefferson Da,
Celebration. Mr.. Z. A. Wood will give
q brief talk, the revered statesman Ms Ii 3
subject. Later there will be a minstrel
show.
On the 18th ''rlie Battle OF Lexington
will be the subject of a lecture by MIR. e..
A.. Green. On the 22l there will he an
illustrated lecture on the Panama Pacific
Exposition, and another upon the very
important matter OF 'How to Become n
Citizen,' by one who knows.
The above is only part Of The splendid
program tor April, but it gives u good
idea OF the great work that is being done
in the way Of education and uplift anon
this mixture oil the races, with the puI-
pose OF making them good, intelligent
loyal American citizens.
Rev. J. W. Lynch will address the
Foreign Y. NJ. Z. A.. at 4 80 =. IN. sur
day.
Several farmers in Upper Penns Neck
and Oldmans townships are in a serious
p~redicament. They engaged manure 70
be received during the past two months
and have learned that they will not re-
ceiye any. With no manure and help
scarce many farmers will he restricted to
TIL aud grow what can he done by their
W families. Ii others do not like the
high price OF farm produce they can go
back to the land.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

lowing women to vote for members of
Boards of Education. Their service
offered for wal relief or for the Red
Gross. A speaker from the Red Corss
ranks will be here to address the Club
in the near future.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

S50.OO lar information and tecnNery of
valuable papers taken ilan, tle desk OF
the late II. L. Crompton.
Mrs. MARTHA T. CRoMPToN.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

After the meeting M of the old
citizens present, who has had mach to
do with public affairs in this region for
many years, said he did not consider
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

Field goals, Moote |. Engler l., Lsyton
|, Lsper l, l~larner |, Sparks ,, Drabold
,, Foul goals, Engler.4, Conard /. lime
20 minute halves. i~teleree, Stiles.
Carney Point drieated the Artillery
Fire Co. team OF Wilmington. Score,
IL TO 70.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

Field goals, Stiles 10. Freas 6. Smith /.
Bagds 2, L~andenberg l., Hoops 4. Foul
goals, Sitter 2, Hoops 6. 20 MIN. halves.
Referee, Sl6inn.
Two gs,nles will be played il Freneh's
rink next Wednesday evening.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

BIGGEST and BEST STocK OF LAr EST
STYLE in HATS in Wilmington is At
Dnbell's, No. 2 East Third Street. Chill
dren's Hats a specially ADV. 3 80 Bun.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
ROSA FORDLFY

an aged colonel working woman at the
Cove fell dead with hemorrhsges last
Sunday.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30
Basket Ball

"Wednesday night the Peuns tsroye
team defeated Pedricktown in a well
PLAYED game. Score "A TO (.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-03-30

ANDREW l.. FORTINN
who came from Philadelphia ior work
died in dsFont hospital on Wednesday
| morning.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12

Fresh baked bread from Vicks-
burg every Wednesday and
Thursday.
w. D. THOMAS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of supervisors of Rankin County,
at Brandon, Mississippi, August 6, 1917,
until twelve O'Clock, noon, for such
gravel or gravels as may be ordered
from such bidders by the board of SUI
pervisors for work on roads in Super
visors District No. 2, All bids shall be
made per ton F. o. B. pit on sliding
scale basis prices to be quoted in bulk
from 10 cars to such greater quantities
as the board may elect to take from
the successful bidder under this con-
tract at any time within twelve months
from date of contract. Each bid shall
state the pit at which the gravel will
be put on cars.
All gravel or gravels shall be suita-
BILE for road building purposes, and ac-
ceptable to the engineer, having not
less than so per centum stone, not
more than 35 per centum sand and not
less than is per centum clay.
The koardressrves the right 20 re-
ject any and all bids.
j. A. Robinson, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12

record in the said chancery clerks office in Book
n, at page 348. thereof. Default having been
made in the payment of the said indebtedness and
being requested to foreclose the said deed OF
trust. win. the Ist Monday in August, ,l9l the
same being the 9th day of said month, within legal
hours, at public auction at the front door OF the
courthouse in the town of Brandon, Rankin
County, Mississippi. offer for sale, and will sell
for cash. to the highest and best bidder. the fol-
lowing described land. situated in Rankin County,
Mississippi. to-wit:
North West Quarter of North West Quarter and
North East Half of North Eas Quarter. Section
20 Township 3. Range East; also acres SOUTH
west corner Section 16 Townships, Range 2. ana
the South East Quarter of North East Quarter,
Section q, and the South West Quarter OF the
North West Quarter, Section p. all in Township
8. Range East; and one bay mare named Dalsy
about years old. and one sorrell mare about >
years DID,
The said property will be sold toward, satisfy
said Indebtedness in said deed of trust aad the
title thhreto is believed to be good but | will con-
vey only such title is vested in me as sSch
trustee.
Witness my signature, this the 18th day of Jul =
1917 J. r. EAST. Sub. Trustee. (
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
To the Memory of Dorothy
Roberts.

On last MONDAY, a few MIN
utes after the noon hour, sol
EN- hush and deep shadow fell
across the threshold of the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Roberts
Of our town; for the death an
gel stepped over the threshold
and took away little Dorothy,
the youngest member of the
family. And when the sad news
went over the town of Brandon
every heart in our midst was
deeply grieved.
Her sickness was of short du-
ration. And her condition did
not appear to be serious until
about twenty-four hours before
her passing. Owing to this fact
the summons was mot only a
shock to the family. but also to
the entire community.
Her stay here was short. She
tarried with the family a few
days over seven years But
those were years in which she
brought JOY, gladness aud cheer
to the whole family and to a
host of friends. Little Dorothy
was the embodiment of inno-
cence, and all who came within
her reach learned to love her,
for she was the true expression
of innocence and obedient child
hood. We shall all miss her. No
longer will she walk the streets
of. our town, for she has gone to
walk the streets Of the City OF
God. We shall see her no longer
in the Sunday School, for she
has swelled the number Of that
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12

New Orleans, La, Jackson
Barracks, July, 10, 1917, Edi-
tor Brandon News::-I will ask
you to allow me just a little
space in your paper to inform
some Of our boys who are wait
ing conscription, of the condition
here in the Army recruiting
station.
tits best to enlist than wait to
be conscripted
1st. The officers will naturally
be more courteous.
End. We stand a better chance
for promotion.
3rd. The boys who enlist
seem to be more friendly and
social to the enlisted men than
to sconscripted men, because
we are a had went" and not a
was sent"
4th. It is the general opinion
that the conscripts will see SER
vice before the newly enlisted
men.
We are all we'll treated-g good
houses to sleep in, good food and
comfortable clothing, careful at
tention is given to the men who
become sick in camp.
We work and drill every day
except Sunday. The work is
pretty hard but not more than
we can stand. Exercise and
then a good shower bath is the
first thing in the morning. We
have 7. M. C. A. and special
musical and services Tuesday
nights. Preaching is held every
Sunday morning.
My advice to every young man
who has no dependents, to en-
list and not wait for concsrip-
ton.
With best wishes to all of you.
J. d. MARTIN
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Notice of trustees Sale of Land Under
Deed of Trust

On the 18th day of January, 1917 j.
M. Hughes and M. c. Hughes execut-
ed and delivered to me, as trustee, a
certain deed of trust which is of record
in the office of the chancery clerk of
Rankin county, in Book 4, at page 440,
record of mortgages and deeds of trust
on land, to secure certain Indebtedness
therein named and evidenced by notes
due and payable to G. K. Jones on the
10th day of July 1917 and at divers
dates thereafter, and all to automati-
cally become due and payable upon any
default in the payment of either of
said notes, The said deed of trust con-
conveys the following described land,
situated in Rankin County, Mississippi.
to-wit:
All of Section RS which lies
south of Pelahatchie Creek except
the south east quarter of south east
quarter; and also west half of section
10, and west half of south east quarter
section 10, except 10 acres in south
east corner and except 5 acres in north
sold mortgagors by mortgagee.
Default has been made in the pay
ment of the said first note, and the
Wtlo1G VI LuG SdIQ luQCOICQAlCOo 10
now, under the terms of the said deed
of trust, past due and unpaid. The
said indebtedness amounts to $5750.00
with interest.
Under and by virtue of the terms
of the said deed of trust, |, A. G.
Purvis, trustee, will on Monday, the
9th day of August, 1917, in front OF
Pelahatchie Bank, at Pelahatchie, Ran
kin County, Mississippi, during legal
hours, offer for sale and sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder for cash,
all the said land to satisfy the debts
owing and secured by the said deed of
trust.
. shall convey to the purchaser such
title as is vested in me by said deed OF
trust.
Witness my signature this the 18th
day of Aug, 1917.
A. G. Purvis. Trustee,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
A Serious Accident.

Scott County News: G.. G.
Lindsey of near Clarksburg was
in town last Monday. He told
us of the accident that happened
to him and his wife about two
weeks ago. They were driving
out from Clarksburg in a buggy
and in crossing Pelahatchie
creek the mule became frighten-
ed and backed the buggy so
nearly off the bridge. that both
were thrown out into the creek
bed a distance of 10 feet. Mrs.
Lindsey had both arms and one
leg broken besides other injuries
from which she is still confined
to her bed. Mr.. Lindsey was
not seriously hurt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
For Sale.

Large, heavy, second hand,
flooring, ceiling and siding
machine, made by J. A. Fay &
Co. J. S. Alexander.
Brandon, r. 3.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12

school beyond the River. And
while each member of the family
will always be reminded OF the
broken circle in the home and OF
the vacant chair, there will
come comforting thought that
little Dorothy is safe in the
Fathers House of many man.
sions. And as Tennyson has
we'll said we may all say now:
but o for the touch of vanish d
hand
And the sound of voice that is stillp'
r. P. FIXES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12

Carl Stingily secretary-treasurer,
|J. G.. White, S. r. Myers, E. Fl.
Cor ey. P. M. Cox. JOS. Wynn
directors, and Hon. A. B. Stub
blefeld, @. F. Corley and w. P.
Ragan appraisers. Twenty men,
bers have been enrolled, repre-
senting loans of over $35, 600.
The local beard has prepared
the lists of the county registra-
tion taken June 18th of all per-
sons subject to military service,
and each one has been given a
serial number, which will be
used in Washington in making
the drawing for the first 625,-
900 who are to be called to the
colors. The list has been posted
in the circuit clerks office, and
any one interested may call there
and see it. The drawing will
probably take place Saturday or
early next week.
Our old friend, VIM. Sample,
came to town Saturday and
yielded to the solicitations that
he received to become a candi-
date for justice of the peace of
Brandon precinct. Mr.. Sample
was a candidate for this Office in
the general election, and was
defeated only by a very small
majority. Mr.. Samples entry
makes two candidates for the
place, T. B. Dickson .having an
nounced early last week. The
election will be held Saturday.
President Carl Stingily, of the
Red Cross Auxiliary, has named
the following committees: FL
nance-S. L. McLaurin, w. H.
Barnes, Mrs. Irene Cooper. Miss
Verna Owen. Supplies Mrs. S.
L. McLaurin, Miss Annie Robin
son, Miss Bessie McCaskill, Mrs.
E. E. Jackson, Mrs. Katie Sta
pleton. Executive-Mrs. |. w,
Shields, Miss Annie Henry, Mrs.
O. E. Martin, Mrs. c.. E. Gay
den, R. L. Fox, Mrs. f. C. Bur-
ney, J. A. Lindsey, Maj. Pat
Henry, Miss Beatrice Maxey,
Rev. r. P. Fixes, Mrs. ]. G.
White, Mrs. D. NJ. Stevens, H.
H. Bullock, Miss Meddie Robin
son, S. d. Donnell.
In this time of horrible war
fare in air and sea and trench, it
is a great comfort to know that
there is one great world society
for the relief and succor of the
wounded and dying, and that
thousands and thousands of peo-
pie throughout the world are
giving their time, or money to
help on this cause. The Ameri-
can Red Cross is the only society
of this country that is national
and it should have the patriotic
support of all Americans. When
ever there is suffering or desti-
tuition from war or storm or
flood, the Red Cross goes with
nursing, food and needed help to
the distressed, serving all alike.
This organization depends on the
forming Of Red Cross units
throughout the country, and on
private subscriptions for funds
to carry on it's humanitarian
work. For obvious and varied
reasons all citizens cannot take
their places to fight our country's
battles, but by subscribing to the
Red Cross and paying the dues
of from 81 to S25 every one can
help. 1t may be in a few months
many boys from our county will
be on the battle line and we
should help with our dollars to
provide them with needed COM
! forts there, It is devoutly to be
hoped that Rankin county will
respond to this call and that the
800 members required for a
chapter. may be enrolled. Will
you help? An opportunity will
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Prof. C. I. Laseter spent a few
days this week with Brandon
friends.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
The Local Exemption Board.

Sheriff S. D. Donnell, Circuit
Clerk J. A. Lindsey, and DR.. A.
G.. McLaurin constitute the local
exemption board, they being ap-
pointed to serve on the board by
virtue Of the Offices they hold.
These gentlemen did not de-
sire the place, and would not
serve if they could honorably de-
cline, but it is a duty the gov
ernment has laid upon them and
they must accept it like men
and do the best they can. We
should be liberal and sympathet-
ic with them and help them all
we can to render fair and equit-
able service in the difficult work
they are now called upon to do.
Indeed it will be unpleasant for
them to have to say that certain
ones of their friends must be
sent forth to the battlefield, but
the local board is just as power
less to escape the work laid upon
them as those who may be
drafted are to get out of going
to the army. The government
specifically names the conditions
upon which exemptions are to be
granted, and no fault should be
found with them if you fail to
escape military service. It is the
government and not the local
board that has called you to the
colors.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Rankin Makes Good Showing.

0. A. Luckett, member Of the
State Tax Equalization Board,
was in Brandon the early part of
the week, in conference with
members of Rankin county board
Of supervisors with reference to
our assessment. Mr.. Luckett
was we'll pleased with the valua-
tions in this county, which he
says is much higher than Kinds
or Holmes. two of the wealthiest
counties in the state. The high
est assessed land in Rankin coun-
ty is SIS an acre, the lowest So;
the average being $6.32 an acre,
being a decrease of 36 cents an
acre compared with 1915.
Mr.. Luckett gave The News
the following figures, which he
secured from the Rankin assess
ment rolls:
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Notice of trustees Sale of Land Under
Deed of Trust

On the 26th day of February 1916. w. =. Lofiin
and wife. Annie Lofiin, executed and delivered to
4. Z. Martin, Trustee. a deed of trust to secure
an indebtedness therein named due and owing
to lE T. Martin and Mrs. Ida Myers.
sa;d deed of trust being of record in the Chancery
clerk 8 Office of said Rankin County in Book No.
n at page 34S, thereof; that said named
trustee having refused to execute the trust. l. j.
r East have been appointed substitute
trustee therein. which said substitution 10 of
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Owensboro Wagons.
w. G. Barnes.
Registered Hampshire pigs,
and /, 900 No. 2 cans for sale.
CARL STINGILY.
Card of Thanks.

We take this means to at
tempt to thank the people of
Brandon and others who were
SO thoughtful in rendering
service and giving sympathy
during our recent bereavement.
Respectfully,
J. S. ROBERTS AND FAMILY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
ExcCutrix Notice.

Letters testamentary upon the estate of w. E.
Kelly. deceaAed. having been granted by the
chancery court of Rankin county. Miss. to the
undersigned, notice is hereby given thnt all par
ties having claims against said estate are request
ed to register and probate the same with the
chancery clerk of said county and state within
ono year from this date. or such accounts will be
forever barred.
This June 90, 1917,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
Furniture and cook stoves.
w. G.. Barnes.

The Red Cross Executive COM
mittee will please meet promptly
at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at
the court house.
Mrs. I. w. Shields, Ch'rm'n.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
You Will Have a Cleaner
House Than Ever Before
with a Hoover Suction
Sweeper.

Attach your Hoover Suction
Sweeper to an electric socket
and then gently run 1t over
your carpets and rugs. 1t will
remove every particle of dust,
dirt. lint. threads, hairs and
make your floor coverings
look as bright, fresh and
clean as new
And this perfect cleaning is
dustless.
Come in today and learn
about the Hoover, Suction
Electric Cleaner from the di-
rect factory representative.
Let him explain and demon
strate efficient house cleaning
and how easily the Hoover
makes Ii.
Write or phone for free
demonstration in your home.
We will be glad to have you
do this and 1t incurs no obli-
cation to buy.
We can arrange terms of
payment to suit you.
Housefurnishing Dept.-Ffth floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
The Winter Sports
Indoor and 0ut-Sportins
Goods Department.

Men and boys can play their
fayorite games and enjoy the
exercises they prefer with
this Sporting Goods store 10
help them.
shane and the English rugby
model. from the Sl.O0 grade
10 the official type at $3.50.
Rasket-balls, $3.50 TO $500.
VoIiey balls, $500 to $500.
Boxing Gloves, 500 60 WV
striking or Punching Bags.
sI.7S and S4y00.
Cyco Wheels for striking
bags, $500 and G.So.
Basketball Goals, s4-co sno
Military Exercisers, sI-se
each.
Wall and Hand EXerclsers'
sl.J0 TO $3.50 each.
Separate Bladders for ioot-
balls. volley balls and basket
balls at various prices.
High-grade Ball-bearihg
Roller skates. Sizes for the
smallest child and up TO the
adult. u
a special value in Ball
bearing Extension Skates at
SI.e5-
Better qualities in Roller
skates: one made by Union
Hardware Company at &2.TS
psir, two by Winslow at sS-co
and s4.eO pair.
Fourth hoor-Center.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
Aluminium Cooking Ware
Specials.

$50 2-quart size Aluminium
Saucepans, SIC each. Standard
first quality "Wear-ever" AL
minimum Utensils of a very
popular size and style.
so sets Aluminium Sauce
pans. s1.95 set. Four utensils
to each set-quart, 3-pint,
4-pint and 6-pint.
Fifth foor-Eleventh st.