The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-16

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10; Mountain Creek. l; Plain /;
Brier Hill, II. The Methodist
brethren will begin their Flor
ence meeting on the 3rd Sunday
in August. Rev. Gatlin to do
the preaching. Meetings at the
other churches in this circuit
will follow.
Rev. Wayne Alllston a native
of Rankin County now pastor Of
two fine churches at Fort Worth,
Tex, came out here and preach
ed some fine sermons at Bro
Sutton's church, Briar Hill, from
LIST Sunday in August to the fol-
lowing Thursday, at which date
he baptized 9 members for the
pastor. Bro. Sutton being too
unwell to perform this duty.
On Wednesday night. the 9Th
inst. Rev. Wayne Alliston, by
special request occupied the
pulpit in the Florence church
and delivered one of the most
appealing exhortations on pray
ing that this writer had ever
heard. Word got around town
in quick time that he would
preach that night, and a fine
congregation was present. A
more attentive and sympathetic
audience never greeted young
minister's preaching elsewhere.
Wayne Alliston-"Our Wayne"
is a Rankin product, and in
dications point to a splendid fu-
ture for him in his chosen
work. His many friends and
relatives are proud OF him and
wish him a useful career in the
Masters services. He started
back to Texas last Thursday
afternoon.
1t occurs to this writer's mind
to say that those young men
who have been drafted and are
trying to slack" from their
country's call, had just as well
come in, stand proper exanina-
ton, and serve their country if
they pass as cheerfully as they
can. For soon or late Uncle Sam
will get them with a strong
military grip. and make them
toe the line at last. This war,
terrible as it is, will go on for
a few years to come.
Honor and fame from no con-
dition rise,
Act well your part; there all the
honor lies.
No shame to you, young man,
= your birth to face,
Slack we'll your part; then comes
untold disgrace.
DR.. E. K. Whites residence
in Florence was destroyed by
fire Tuesday about p. m. Mrs.
White was away on visit and
the doctor took his dinner at a
neighbours home. His cook had
prepared g meal for him and
had left the house. The doctor
on returning to his home and ly-
ing down for a nap. heard pc
culiar popping in his kitchen,
arose to investigate and dis
covered the kitchen afire. A
bout one-tenth only of his fur
niture was saved.
Sam Therrell, son of Tom
Therrel of Florence, has g'sne
to Leon Springs training camp.
Robert Lowery living with Ben
Therrel has also gone to Leon
Springs, training for commission
Office.
Motto, son of Ben TherreI.
being a member of a company
in First Mississippi regiment
is with his company guarding
at Hattiesburg.
Meridian, Miss, Aug, 9. r.
M. Runnels, who was aboard the
torpedoed British steamer Ar
gala, was a native of Mississippi
and formerly was editor of the
Meridian Star. Several years
ago he was a candidate for the
nomination for secretary of state.
He married the daughter of
Charles P. Dement,, one time
owner Of the Star.
Forest M. Runnels was born
and reared in Brandon, and was
a son Of the late Capt. and Mrs.
F. M. Runnels. who made their
home for many years at Busick's
well. He had many friends in
this county who will be panied to
learn nf hia untimelv enc.