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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
MAKES BAD REPORT.
State Health Officer Says Bran
don Needs Cleaning Up.

Dr.. Willis Valley, Of the State
Board of Health, who came to
Brandon last Thursday to look
after sanitary conditions, was
very much disappointed with the
little interest shown here from a
sanitary standpoint.
He says in his report:
After a careful inspection of
the town / regret to state that
the town as a whole is in a most
unsanitary condition. Will only
mention a few of the most i'm
portant conditions which should
be given immediate attention:
''The toilets at school not in
working order, in fact, totally
unfit for use; two old open clos
cts near by which are dangerous
and should be torn away.
Back or near each grocery
store a great many empty cans,
waste of different kinds with
trash, boxes, etc., all or winch
should not be permitted.
weeds and grass on vacant
lots and streets which should be
cut, these places being breeding
places for mosquitoes and flies.
"A few cisterns which are not
kept free of mosquitoes should
be sealed.
"A great many open closets in
the business part OF town which
should be removed at once.
"The mayor and board of al
dermen should pass suitable or
dinances and the people give the
necessary help to enforce same
and thus avoid an outbreak of
typhoid and reduce number ca
ses of malaria and other dis
cases."
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO
DO ABOUT IT?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

All friends of orphan children
are requested to observe Work
Day, October 13. by giving the
amount of one days work to the
Methodist Orphanage, Jackson,
Miss. There about 200 children
in this institution, dependent on
the free-will offerings of their
friends, so please lend a hand in
this way to help them. Please
bring your offerings to Sunday
school or church on Sunday, Oc-
tober IA. which is Harvest Day,
or send direct to
j. B. RANDOLPH, Supt.,
Jackson, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
NOTICE.

Next Sunday at the eleven
O'Clock service / shall begin a
series of talks on Christ's Ser
mon On The Mount. These
talks will be given in the Metho-
dist church of Brandon at z
O'Clock pm. on Monday, Tues
lay, Wednesday and Thursday
of next week, and will close with
the Thursday evening service.
No day service will be held after
Sunday. Everybody is cordially
invited to attend and bring a
Bible.
r p FIXES
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
Death of w. c. Ellis.

Mr.. w. C. Ellis, for over SO
years a citizen Of Florence. died
last Saturday, the 9Th, at 4:30 p.
m. at his home here, after about
three weeks illness with Brights
disease of the kidneys. His de-
mise was quite a shock to his
friends every where. He was
born in Kemper county ard re-
moved with his fathers family
to Florence (then Steens Creek
when quite young. He was a.
bout so years of age at his death.
His funeral was preached in the
Methodist church Sunday by the
pastor, Rev. j. W. King.
The church house was filled with
the many friends and acquain-
tances at home and abroad.
Having belonged to the Masonic
order, the Masons of lodge took
charge of the body and conveyed
it to the Floren e cemetery
where the sad funeral rites
were performed at the grave by
his brother Masons who survive
him. The rites were conducted
by George Power of Jackson as
Worshipfal Master of the sor-
rowful occasion. The crowd in
attendance was unusually large,
many friends from other sections
peing present. Mr.. Ellis leaves
a wife, four sons, three daught-
ers, a brother, Samuel, and a
sister, Eunice, to sorrow over
his departure from this life. He
leaves his family a beautiful and
comfortable home in Florence,
fitted with all the needed con-
veniences of a modern dwelling.
In all his undertakings in busi-
ness he was generally successful.
He had been a merchant, a far
mer and stock raiser, and sue
cessful in each enterprise. AS
far as this writer knows of Mr..
Ellis, he was independent in
spirit, a successful leader in any
enterprise of a public nature
when placed at the head. influ-
entail in politics and social life,
clean and hospitable to the limit
in his elegant home and he will
be missed from the walks of life
by every one who know him or
had any dealings with him social
ly or in business.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Taken up at my place 6 miles
east of Brandoe, one red sbull
about 3 years old, neither marked
nor branded; also one black bull
marked smooth crop in left and
under slope in right, about 3
years old. Owner is requested
to come forward and prove said
stock, or they will be estrayed
and sold according to law.
L. II. Wilson,
Brandon, Miss. q
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
Florence Item.

Farmers and persons of every
other calling in beat One must
keep in mind the fact that this
beat is to pull off" a 'number
one' beat, fair on the 18th and
10th of this month. Our people
in beat one are energetic and
Jealous for any enterprise they
cooperate in. There is no doubt
that every Industrious soul en-
listed in the coming fair will pro-
duce their best exhibit which
will be equal to any exhibit in
the productive state of Mississip-
pi. The printed sca talogue tells
every one interested what to put
up at the fair to show the world
and his wife what the people in
this part Of Rankin and the state
can do as results of their individ-
ual energy, industry and enter
prising spirit. Friends, do your
best. Bring your best. bring fair
samples of any and everything
you raise or otherwise produce.
Keep your mind on our Beat One
Fair. Don't let it be said that
any fair elsewhere has excelled
us in our fair. 1t is needless to
enumerate the articles to bring
in for public display at our fair
on the 18th and 10Th. Anything
of worth, no matter what, so it
is good, useful, !encourging and
helpful to the community all a.
round, bring it along.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
c ard of Thanks.

To all those who offered SYM
pathy, help, or any token of
kindness during the illness and
after the death of our loved one,
we wish to express our heart
felt thanks and pray Gods bless
ings upon you.
MRS. w. C. ELLIS AND FAMILY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
Hardware and Furniture.

| have just received a full and
complete line of Hardware and
Furniture. They are elegant
lines and you are cordially in
vited to call and inspect them.
w. D. TIL OMAS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

correction in justice to Mr.. Har.
rell, who has faithfully dis
charged every military obliga.
ton required by the government.
News has been received here
Of the killing Of DR.. G. L. Todd
in his office in Jackson last night
by j. Luther Singletary, cashier
of the Citizens Bank at Flor
ence. Four shots were fired by
Singletary, each one taxing ef-
feet in vital spot. Mr.. Single
tary was placed in Jail and had
not issued a statement Of the
cause of the shooting up to the
time of going to press.
On petition Of citizens and at
the request of the adjutant-gen-
eral,. the case of William Orville
Mcintyre, who is now at Camp
Pike and seeks. a discharge from
military duty on account of a de-
pendent wife, was re-opened yes
terday by the local board, and
after shearing all the evidence,
the board affirmed its first action
and ordered his continuation in
the service. The case has been
appealed to the district board,
and Mr.. McIntyre's chances for
release rests alone with that
body.
Just as we are ready to go to
press our good triend, C. H. Be-
thune telephones us that the
progressive citizens of Oakdale
community are preparing for a
Beat 2 Fair to be held at that
place on Friday. October 10Th.
A splendid dinner will be served
on the grounds to all present,
and prominent speakers will be
on hand to entertain the crowd.
1t is hoped and expected that
all citizens of Beat 2 will literally
respond to the request for ex-
hibits of the various resources of
the beat. The plans are to make
the day an interesting and in
structive one to everybody, and
a large attendance is expected.
E. M. Odom, Stars progress
i've merchant, writes The News
that he is making preparations
to put on a Special Fall and Win
ter Sale, beginning November
3rd, and continuing for 10 or Is
days. Zeke, as he is familiarly
known, enjoys the reputation of
being ore of the most careful
and best buyers that visits the
big markets, and he invariably
gives his customers the benefit
Of his ability as a buyer. Mr..
Odom tells us that this sale will
positively be the biggest and
best he has ever undertaken, and
every one in his territory will do
we'll to wait for his announce
ment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

See my line of Shoes before
you buy. They are just right in
every particular.
r. E. GAYDEN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Meal ground on our new Mead
ows Mill is absolutely clean and
sanitary. Try it. Grind every
day except Sunday.
Brandon Feed & Milling Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Pure Home-Ground Brandon
Meal, ground last night; guaran-
teed to be absolutely clean, pure
and wholesome. r. r. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

l can sell, or rent you product
i've farm lands in Louisiana.
]. w. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
For Sale.

Nice 4-room house and 9 acres
of land near Brandon Depot; res
idence recently repaired and put
in splendid condition; all neces-
sary outhouses; good water. Will
sell for 5000, which is a bargain.
MRS. OCTAVIA ROBINSON.
Value, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

When you are sick, get a doc
tor,
When you need legal advice,
geta lawyer,
When you want to buy. or sell,
Real Estate. see me.
J. w. BuSick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Everybody-ladies especially
are cordially invited to visit our
mill at any time and see how
pure. clean, sanitary corn meal
is milled. Plant next to Bran
don News office.
Brandon Feed & Milling Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

| have all kinds of income
property in exchange for farm
lands. j. w. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Charter Oak and other Cook
Stoves. w. G. BARNES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
For Sale.

TOR SAFE.
Choice Seed Wheat, recleaned
and graded.
G.. H. Sheriff.,
Fannin. Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Chattanooga Cane Mills and
Cook Evaporators.
w. G. BARNES. s
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

One car load mares and mules.
All young and good quality; 4 to
Z years old; prices right.
E. j. MCRAE.
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
For Sale.

Cane mill
]. T. Berry,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Fresh mackerel.
r. r. BUsICK,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11

Owensboro Wagons.
w. G.. BARNES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-11
FOR Sale.

FOR Sale.
Church chandeliers and lamps.
Apply at this Office.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-30

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ALL
Visitors far and the gracious wife of the Inn
a public dinner table the middle
pride and
in OF il is
and
the o
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parties who would thoroughly pleasant outing will be well satisfied
perfectly
70 and from Detroit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
GERMANS ARE WARNED
Colonel Gadkc, Military Critic. Tells
People to Have No Fnlse
AlIusiOnS.

GENEVA. June 16.--Colonel Gadke.
military critic of the German news
paper Schwaebische TaGwacht. warns
the people of Germany not to entertain
false illusions as to the
I'VE shall yet have TO withstand
even more terrific attacks than hereto
fore on the western front" says Col
onel Gadke. He continues:
Let us not forget that the itnowl-
edge that they are lighting for their
existence is adding to the intensity of
the onslaughts of the French. The
same. though in a less degree. may be
said of the English, who for the first
time in modern history are feeling the
effects OF the war in their own mar
row bones.
Our nerves will be tried in "a way
such as no nation on earth has ever
experienced. If they COLLAPSE under
that ncrcc trial we may bid Ions
farewell 10 German might and TO the
benign influence of German kultur."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
RUSSIA IS BIC QUESTION
At STATE DEPARTMENT
Some Means Will BE Sought to
Reach the Radical on His
Own Ground.
MUCH EXPECTED FROM ROOT
Demand by Council Of Soldiers and
Workmcn's Delegates for State
ment OF Allied Peace Terms Shows
Lack of Confidence.

WASHINGTON. June l6.-Russia has
become the prcoccupyinE question at
the State Department with the ap-
proach of the Russian mission to
Washington, the beginning of negotia-
iiors by the American commission to
Russia in Pctrograd. and the con-
tinucd Federation Of the demand Of
the Council Of Soldiers and WOrkmcn'S
Delegates for a statement of allied
peace terms.
Recent reports indicate that the
Council Of Soldiers and Workmen's
Delegates is not so dominating a fac
tor as is generally assumed. 1t repre-
SCENTS not over 100000 people of
Russia's 10000. 0oo.
The peasants, according to these re-
ports. comprise the vast majority of
the population. and have voted over
whcimingly in favor Of a vigorous
prosecution of the war The one great
event for them has been the final cs-
Enlistment of local self-govcrnmcnt.
which they feel is directly due to the
present leaders. and which they fear
might he lost by any change
Moreover. the business men of Rus
STA IL is pointed out have recently
voted. practically unanimously. for IA
vigorous prosecution OF the war.
Nevertheless, the continued insist
encc of the Soldiers and Workmen' S
Delegates for new declaration by the
allies shows lack OF confidence or a
MISUNDERSTANDING, which. it is realized.
must be swept away before Russia can
present united front. Despite tho
recent American, British and French
announcements. this has not as yet
been done, and some means will be
sought to reach the Russian radical
on his own ground.
Great hope is felt that the Root mis-
sion may find that way. MIR. Root is
expected TO proceed very slowly and
cautiously. and no decisive work is
expected from him for some days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
PLACE OF CONFERENCE
Question Causes Much Discus.ion Now
Tint Pence Talk In Ram
pant Again.

PARIS, June 16.-When peace finally
comes. where will the conferences be
held?
This interesting question has been
raised in connection with the peace
talk which is again in full swing The
fact that the Socialists chose Stock
holm for their peace parlcy cannot he
taken as an indication. that the official
conferences will be held there The
choice. so far as present opinion goes.
lies between The Hague, Bern and
Madrid.
There is growing possibility. how
ever, that Spain mIy not remain neu-
trail. In such event Madrid would be
excluded a s the seat Of the official CON
ferences. SO far as present indications
are concerned. both Holland ard swift
zcrland are determined upon neutrality
to the end. although it is impossible
TO foreteil any event accurately in this
gigantic war
For some time Turkish and German
agents have beer in Switzerland. Civ
ing rise to the report that peace efforts
were under way there among neutral
diplomats.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
DRAMATIC REVELATIONS
OF COURT At PETR0CRAD
Had Revolution Not Broken Out
From Below, 1t Would Have
Come From Above.
CAR DRUGGED AND HALF.MAD
Completely Under Domination Of
Empress. Who, in Turn, Was Con-
trolled by Rasputin and DR.. Bad
maiev-Handful OF Men Rule.

COPENHAGEN June 16.-Dramatic
revelations concerning the events in
Russia Immediately before the revolu-
ton are contained in an interview with
Prince Yusupoff, at whose home in
Petrograd the notorious monk, Ras-
putin, was assassinated.
Prince Yusupoff says that an inn
portant part was played in the inn
perial court by Or. Badmaiev. "a great
charlatan a doctor from the Mongo,
tribe OF Buriats, who claims to have
learned the mysteries of medicine in
Tibet" and he declares with certi-
tude" that Nicholas II. was drugscd
by various potions prepared by this
man. and that Rasputin also played a
part in The affair.
The Car" he adds. was latterIy
half-mad. and his will no longer exist
ed For all affairs of state he took
counsel exclusively with the Empress
who led him toward the abyss: but
Badmaiev acted with such precautions
as to leave no trace.
AT court there was vcritablc
nightmare III the revolution had not
broken out from below it would have
come from above, for it was evident
chat the state was governed by a
handful OF men"
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Stamp 1t Out!

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
TREATS AMERICAN FORCES
AS NEGLIGIBLE QUANTITY
German General Staff Lecturer
Points TO Difficulty OF Finding
Tonnage for Men.
NO REAL HELP UNTIL 1918
Situation OF Teutonic Nation De-
scribed as Absolutely Secure and
Victory Declared to BE Certain.
Estimates OF Allied Casualties.
IBy Associated Pres..l

CoPENHAGEN, June l6 (via Lon
dom .-Reprcscntativcs of the German
press were told yesterday at the regu-
lar weekly press conference in Berlin.
that the arrival of American troops
in noteworthy numbers lin the European
theater was to he expected only in
1915. The general staff lecturer also
took the ground that the American
forces should be treated as n ncgligi-
bic quantity in tho general reckoning
owing to the difficulties of finding suf-
ficient tonnage for transportation and
supply.
The newspaper representatives also
were told that new Russian offensive
was highly improbable, hut that artil-
lcry and aviation activity and recon :
Motoring raids indicated IL new French
offensive. Tho British also were GER
tain to try their fortune again. but
no surprises in offensive methods were
expected from either the French or
the British.
Gcrmany's situation was described
MS absolutely secure, and German vic
tory was certain. owing to the rclent-
less working Of the submarine. Heavy
estimates of French and British losses
wcrc supplied to furnish encourage
ment to the readers. England's losses
in fifty days OF the spring offensive
were placed at 225.000 men, from
thrty-four divisions engaged The
same proportion was applied to
scventy-two French divisions. produc-
ing an estimate OF French losses OF
more than 100000.
The correspondents were told that
tho purpose of the air raids on Eng
land was to keep in the islands trained
men Of the aerial corps and guns for
defense, and that tho Subma rinc war
fare also served to weaken the British
offensive by keeping from the front
men and guns required to. arm mer-
chantmcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
STARCH STOCKS LOW
Only Short Time Until All London Mny
BE Wearing Soft
Collars.

LONDON. June l6.-Stocks of starch
are extremely low. and. since the gov
eminent has forbidden any more TO be
made. il may be matter of only a few
weeks before every man will he wear
ing soft collar.
Women also will he affected. Nurses
uniforms use UP great deal of starch
to keep them neat and stiff. The
starchcd head coverings of many nuns
and Sisters OF Mercy will have to be
replaced by something limp. Table
cloths and table napkins will no longer
shine.
at is very difficult to say how much
starch Is in the country said trade
expert. 1T is quite certain that the
stocks at present in hand will hardly
carry US or, for moro than q few
weeks" --.. go c-a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
PEOPLE GROW CARELESS
Negligence and Wartime Prosperity
Seem to Go Hand In
Hand.

LONDON. June 16.-War-timc pros-
perity and carclessncss apaprcntly go
hand in hand. The number of valua-
bic articles of jewelry lost has in
creased during recent months by leaps
and bounds. Every police station in
London reports an extraordinary in
crease. diamond brooches, pins brace
let's and earrings forming tho princi-
pal articles lost and found in the
streets. Honesty is conspicuous vir-
tue. for many trinkets lost have been
picked up and returned to the Lost
Property Office. a hospital nurse had
a novel experience. She lost her purse
containing $3.50, and while on her way
to a police station 10 report her mis-
fortune she picked up a. purse con-
tanning IS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
HE MUST PAY TAXES
Duke OF SaIc-McininGcn In Future Wi
Not Escape just +g--
Burden.

LEIpZiG. June 16.-The Duke }. q
SAKE Meiningen will probably havA,,h
pay taxes in the future. like his SUB
jects. y bill for the taxation of hs
estates and private fortune has besi
introduced in the Diet Of the duchy b.
Soctaiis, Deputy, and is supports.
by the Liberals. The bill is now I'm CHI
hands OF committee, and has E6d
prospects OF being passed. at least Il,
the lower house of tho Diet, where stfs
Liberals and Socialists Jointly haYesI
majority, sybS'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
VIII ,t.vi.e constitution.

BREMEN, June 16.-Thc free city
and republic Of Bremen will revise its
constitution under the democratic re-
form wave now sweeping over Ger
many. AT the last meeting of the
lower house a resolution supported by
all progressive parties was adopted.
requesting the Senate TO agree to the
appointment OF joint committee for
The determination of the fundamental
law OF tho state. The ~rs, step to he
taken Is to change the election laws.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
His French Improving.

LONDON. June 1.-THE frequent
visits OF Premier Lloyd George to
France have resulted in steady i'm
provement OF his French. which he
now speaks with hucncy. At the out
break Of the war tho Prime Minister
at times had much difficulty in making
himself understood in that language.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
Warned to Burn Les. Coal.

LONDON, June I6.--Thc people Of
Great Britain have been warned by
the Ministry OF Munitions TO burn less
coal. This applies to industrial as we'll
as domestic purposes. Efforts TO OBJ
tain coke meet with slight success.
owing to the large amounts consumed
by factories. The first call upon the
coal supply is held by tho navy.