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The Holly chieftain., 1918-12-19

burns On my legs but they were
not serious. had little whiff in
my lungs but / don't feel it much
any more.
Well, Dad, have tried to write
you real letter but l haven't told
half as much as could If l We're
where ] could talk to you.
Wishing you all Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year, l am,
Lovingly your son,
Sgt. WILLIAM A. MGLASHEN.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-12-19
Nc Writes Good
u Letter to His Dad
Continued from Page H.

saw very little of Liverpool. We
marched off the boat onto the train
and in a few hours we were in
rest camp in the interior of Eng
land. | never could understand
why those camps were called rest
camps. We marched up hill for
about two miles and found our
quarters in some tin-roofed sheds.
The. hunks were built about four
inches above the floor. The mat
tresses were supposed to be stuffed
with straw. but it felt like number
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
FATHER TELLS JUDGE
SON Is L0AFER

In Municipal Court yesterday after
noon Theodore Kerr Of South Whining
ton. charged with assault and battery
on Wsssen suprum. was dismissed.
Clarence Carney. charged with
breach OF the peace, was ordered to
furnish a $500 peace bond.
The Spanish "flu" was responsible
for the continuance OF two cases
Thomas Burke, charged with furnish
ing drugs, and Hugh Miller, charged
with selling liquor without a license,
was held over until October 10.
When Phoellx Lewandowski was ar
rigned on a breach OF the peace
charge, his father, Stanley Lewandok-
ski, told the court that his son works
only as he feels like Il and while idle
gets drunk and makes life miserable
for the other members OF the family.
Judge Churchman told Court Onlcer
Mcdaniel to investigate and II PhoellX
Is not telling the truth he win likely
find a steady berth through the good
Offices OF the state Council Of Defense.
His case was continued until this morn
ing.
George Flshback, charged with dis
orderly conduct. was fined $40; JOS
eph II. Freedman, charged with the
same Offense, was fined s..
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
BOND ISSUE UP
TO wage Farmers
Government Depends on
Small SaIaried Men to Take
Fifth of Amount
OTHERS OF COURSE
WILL BUY HEAVILY

That the government must depend
unon the earners OF small Incomes, FOR
the support Of the present Liberty
Loan and others that are 90 follow, Is
indicated, in a resume OF the wage
earners OF the country and the wealth
represented, prepared by the Bankers
Trust Company. The recapilulation
after noting that ffty billions Will be
needed for the war by the Allies. the
coming year. and that 2i billions must
come from the United States, sys:
Taking as a starting point. the data
upon which the Heyenue Bill. which
has just passed the House OF Repre-
sentatlyes by a unanimous vote. was
based, It is estimated that the cOrpo-
rations, other than banks, Will pro-
vide six billions: the banks about I've
and one-half billions; while three 10
three and One-half billions will come
from Indirect taxation, leaving nine bill
lions which must be provided from in
diyidual Incomes. The revenue 'bill
places a heavy burden OF taxes upon
the cOrporatl0ns- amount aggregat-
ing over four bllions-it also places the
weight Of the personal income tax, on
those receiving the larger incomes
Necessarily. therefore, the burden OF
the bond buying, must be borne by
lndlylduls receiving the smaller in
comes.
"a striking fact developed in<this dis
cussion. Is that Of the 235OO,O0O family
groups, into which our iO6.OO00O0 p0pu-
laiion naturally falls. 23.ifO,O0O having
incomes OF 5000 or less, receive 76 per
cent Of the national income, which Is
cOnseryatively estimated 10 be sixty
billions, and 2i,i7..OOO OF these families
receiving incomes OF $1,000 or less
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
Spent MOney FOOIishIy

II have been a great sufferer from
stomach trouble and gall stones. No
one knows the pains have suffered.
Since taking the first dose Of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy am feeling fine.
can work all day and eat anything
want Have no more distress or PAL
pltation Of the heart from gas on my
stomach. / have spent a great deal Of
money on doctors and medicine but
got nothing 20 help me-" II is a sim
pie, harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intes-
final tract and allays The innamma-
tlon which causes practically all stom-
ach. liver and intestinal ailments. in
cludlng appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded.
J. NJ. Eckerd. The Miller Drug store
n. b Danforth and druggists every
where
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
DELAWARE LODGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the regular meeting OF Delaware
Lodge, No. 1, l. 0. o. +, on Monday
evening, the following officers were
elected: noble grand, Leighton Aiken /;
vice grand, Frank Muller; assistant sec
reiary, George Lind; recording secre-
tary, William II. Roth; financial secre-
tary. George II. Bennett; treasurer
Charles Waterman; trustee, three years,
William II. Muller; representative read
ing room, Leighton Aiken.
The officers will be installed on next
Monday evening by Deputy Grand Mas
Ter George II. Bennett and stan. The
'Dusturbance" Committee. which has
charge Of the entertainment features OF
the lodge, was instructed at the meet
ing to serve refreshments on next Mon
day evening.
Decree Master Richard Strong is
banding the degree team together and
expects to confer the initiatory degree
on October "a on class OF approxl-
mately fifteen candidates. The orches-
ira is also getting into shape for the
coming season and some pleasing work
is expected OF them.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02

are credited with receiving over two
thirds Of the entire national income.
while the banks and corporations
must do their full share. and also the
families and individuals OF wealth and
OF great wealth. for the great sum OF
six billions-fully one-f0lrth OF the en-
tire 2i billions required-the govern
ment will be dependent upon the re-
clplents OF incomes OF $4,000 or less I:
and for over one-flflh Ct the amount
rcquired-for nearly i've billions. Ii
must look 10 the members OF The fam
ilies receiving incomes Of $1,000 and un-
der"
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
UNIFORMS SOON FOR
BOY WAR WORKERS

Thousands OF American boys below
draft age will soon be wearing an Of
fcial United States uniform. Secretary
Of Labor Wilson has authorized and the
War Department has approved an olive
drab uniform which may be worn by
all members Of the United States Boys
Working Reserve.
Already there are many units OF the
Boys Working Reserve throughout the
country which have been awaiting tht
announcement OF the official dress Of
the organization and many more unit.
which VIII be organized as a result ol
the proposed eXpension OF the Reserve
under the cooperation of the War De
partment will at once discard "muftf
for the natty olive drab of the Reserve
uniform.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
RAISE EoR TELEGnAPHERs.

WASHINGTON. oct. 2.-Railroad teIe-
graphers probably soon Will receive 3
wage increase OF between $50 and 81
a month, IL was said by railroad ad-
ministration officials. The application
OF the Order Of Hallway Photographers
for more than twice this amount OF in
crease still is pending before the Board
of Railroad Wages, which is expected to
report soon to Director General Nc
Adoo.
The increase TO be suggested will be
about equivalent, II is said, to that re-
recently granted clerks. maintenance OF
way men, mechanical workers, and
other classes OF employees.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
,'WILD FRIGADEs'' WILL
SHOOT THE KAISER

(By Newspaper Enterprise Association
LONDON, Oct. 2.-This viii introduce
Americas Fighting Wild Brigade.
Great tales come from France aboul
their exploits. They are composed OF
Wisconsin and Michigan guard troops
largely made up OF university students
One story tells how they left every
thing but weapons behind In order %
ilsht more effectively and FOR nine days
fought on three meals and a few lunch
es. They have a marching song which
starts:
"T'he kaiser has no chance;
Wen shoot him in the pants"
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
Everybody:
BUY LIBERTY BONDS!
BUY! BUW BUX

fee Is too great. / have the moral
satisfaction Of feeling that ] have not
lost my leg, but have simply ex-
changed 1t for a clear conscience
IL is that kind OF spirit OF sacrifice
and service for humanity's sake, that
should spur on us stay-at-homes to
respond to the limit TO every call that
is made upon US. Every true American
must rally TO his country's call In cor
nection with this Fourth Liberty Loan
Issue and pledge himself not only to
The limit OF his ability, but to the point
OF self-denial and sacflce.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
BRITISH GENEniL SAYS
WtRLI END N YEAH

by Newspaper Enterprise Association
LONDON. Oct. 2-Lieut. Gen. Sir John
Maxwell in a recent speech at York,
predicted that the end Of the war would
come within a year. "Once the Ger
man nation cracks, Il will crack utter
ly," he said.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
ORRINE FOR
Drink RAbIT

Orrine has been uniformly successful
in restoring victims OF the Drink
Habit into sober and useful citizens.
II. after a trial. you get no benefit your
money win be refunded. 10 Is a simple
home treatment. No sanitarium ex-
pense. No loss OF time
Orrlne No. 1, secret treatment; No. 2.
voluntary treatment. Costs only si25 a
box. Ask for booklet. \. B. Danforth,
Market and Second SIS.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
BRITAIN HAS ONE
CLEANSHANEN GENERAL

(By'Newspsper Enterprise Association.
LONDON. oct. BRIG Gen. Macresdy
the newly appointed head OF the Lon
don police. is sm00th-faced. Therein
lies a story. lie was the only general in
the armyq. 10 is said TO be cleanshsven
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
RussIANs TAKE RONns.

The Russian colony will meet to-
morrow evening unless the Board OF
Health forbids the meeting. The col
ony members are enthusiastic in their
work for the Fourth Liberty Loan and
number Of sales have been reported.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02
HERES WHAT BOYS CAN DO.

Farmers OF New York report that
members OF The United states Boys
Working Reserve increased the produc-
tive acreage Of their State by i620 acres
this season. 335 boys cultivated Pei
acres OF corn. 727 acres OF rye. 26 acres
spring wheat, 70 acres OF barley. 46j
acres OF corn. 727 acres OF hye. 26 acres
OF beans. 26 acres OF cabbage and -
acres OF peas. The total pay received
by these boys mounted TO Si9,32S10.
Buy, buy Liberty Bonds, or bye,
bye Liberty.
Evening journal., 1918-10-02

Show your Americanism
Gonds tell the story.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

Mrs. D. H. Loflin on Thursday of
last week announcing that their
son, Corporal Harry Loflin, had
been killed in France, September
Is, while valiantly fighting for a
cause whose ultimate purpose is
the freedom of all the people Of the
world.
Harry Loflin was born at Flor
ence, Miss, &c years ago and had
been resident of Leonard the
past six years. He was one Of the
first who went fro mFannin coun-
ty to Camp Travis a eyar ago this
past September and had been in
France several months, having
been in several engagements be-
fore receiving the fatal charge
from the enemy. During the
Christmas holidays last year he
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31
HARRY LOFLIN KILLED In
FRANCE.

From a Leonard, Texas, paper +:
A little more than year ago when
the young men of America first
began to be assembled in training
camps preparatory for the grim
business Of war, we realized in a
vague way that sooner or later
the lives of some Of them would
be sacrificed on the CORY fields of
France. But no matter how hard
we may try to fortify ourselves
against the inevitable, our heads
are bowed in sorrow when the in
formation comes that one whom
we had known and loved has fall
en-. 1t was indeed a sorrowful
message that came to DR.. and
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31
PELAHATCHIE NOTES.
Interesting Local Items from 8
Thriving Little City.

I'VE are glad to report all pa
tients with the popular disease"
improving.
w. C. Summer, of Denver, Col,
is here for AN extended visit to
his homefolks.
The infant child Of Mrs. j. H.
Noblin is not expected to live.
The family have the sympathy of
the town.
Misses Berry and Dick Wilson
are at home from jackson bust
ness college until the flu scare is
over.
Mr.. j. R. Longmire returned to
his work in New Orleans after a
few days spent with his family.
Miss Mary Wilson left last
week for York, Ala, where she
has accepted a position as teach
err in piano and voice.
Our little town was shocked and
grieved when the sad news came
that Mrs. Eula Jones had passed
away. She had only been sick a
few days with influenza and pneu-
monia. Mrs. Jones was a lovely
christian character, one whom
every one loved. If she had an
enemy no one knew of it. Our
hearts go out in sincere sympa-
thy to the husband and son and
other relatives who are so lonely
without her.
The many friends of Norvin
Lockwood were panied to learn of
his death, which occurred at his
home in Nadina, Ala, last week.
His remains were brought here
for interment. His relatives have
the sympathy of all who knew this
line young man.
Marion Stingily, who is at
school at Clinton, spent few
hours with homefolks Sunday.
Mrs. Daisy Phillips and family
have moved into the home of Mr..
E. K. Jones.
The many friends of "Ras"
Jones were glad to see him look
ing so we'll. He returned to Camp
Shelby, after having spent few
days here.
Mrs. Tallie Heslep and two lit
tie sons, Henry and Walter, left
Monday for an extended visit to
friends and relatives in Indianola.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

was married to Miss Cecil Fender
grass, of this city, and is survived
by his'wife and parents, one sis
ter and two brothers. To these
loved ones the community offers
sympathy too sincere to be ex-
pressed in words, as was evil
denced by the gathering of friends
and neighbors at the Methodist
church Sunday night where a fit
ting memorial tribute was paid
to the memory of this departed
soldier.
|. While the dews of youth were
yet upon his brow he heard and
cheerfully answered his country's
call; he went forth to fight his
country's battles with smile on
his lips and song in his heart;
he fell gallantly on the field of
honor and was buried by his com.
rades amid the sun-kissed hills
and verdant valleys of France.
Nurtured by nations love and
watered by the tears of a nations
gratitude, his memory will live
and be kept green in the hearts Of
grateful people, while the sac
rifice he has made will be told in
song and story to the generations
that are to follow.
A. G. Mayors, eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. D. M. Mayors, of Bran
don, has been awarded the Du
Pont scholarship in the Depart
ment of Chemistry of the Univer-
sity of Minnesota. This is quite
an honor as that department is the
equal of any in the United States.
The scholarship carries a money
value of $500.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31
FLORENCE.

Lieut.. Ernest Steen, son of w.
D. Steen, of near Florence, came
home last week on sick. leave for a
few days to recuperate his health.
He is practically we'll now, and
leaves Tuesday, 30th, to return
to his post of duty. Lieut.. Steen
was commissioned from the ranks
several months ago, as second
lieutenant, without attending any
officers training school. He has
been stationed in New Orleans,
Jacksonville, Fla, and New Port
News, Va, and now is stationed
at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe,
Ohio, ana put in command
of Co. c, 418 Reserve Labor Bat
talon. He hopes to be assigned
soon to an overseas unit. He was
taken with slight attack of in
fiuenza and pneumonia at Camp
Sherman, and was in the hospital
only two weeks when he obtained
sick leave for only IA days.
The United States Government
wants million pounds of shells of
nuts-peach pits, hickory nuts
and such. No soft shells like the
pecan, chestnut, etc., are wanted.
The War Department wants the
shells to manufacture gas masks
for use in the army. Though
rather alte about it, many kinds
can yet be gathered by children
and sent to the Government.
Let's vote against the amend
ment to the Constitution that
makes a boy of 81 Governor of
big Mississippi.
Write to the boys. The fact is
an astonishing one if parents or
home friends neglect to write to
their dear soldier boys in the ar
my, on this side or the other side,
of the Atlantic, and away from
the dear home and the people they
love. Nothing cheers the soldier
sons in the army like. loving,
cheering and courage-giving let
tiers from father, mother, brother
or sister, or even from sweet
heart, once-a-week. Write, folks.
them feel that you have not cast
them away-caring nothing for
their comfort and their spirits.
Don't wait for their letters to
come in. Write cheering items of
news about home and neighbor-
hood. The most trifing thing
written in the letter is relished by
the absent boy. Don't write Of
things that cast gloom over
your boys spirits. Help them to
feel that "alrs welI at home, and
that you are proud Of the stand
your boy has taken among his
comrades, and proud Of his bra
very in dangers. Fill their hearts
with pride in themselves. When
your sons full name middle
name, too-and mention the Com
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

Mr.. Brown,of Mayfeld, KY, has
purchased w. G. Barnes farm, on
the Cato road, 2 miles south east
Of town, and will move his family
down about the middle of Decem-
Der. Mr.. Brown Will build a nice
residence on the farm, and will
have one of the best farms in
the county. We are glad to see
these good peopl coming among
us to make thei homes, and hope
others will come.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

pany, regiment, brigade, division
and arm yhe is in, and the proper
location so the postal authorities
can know for certain where to de-
liver the precious and much an
ticipated missive.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31


H. H. Bullock, County Food Ad-
ministrator, has just received
notice from Mr.. Harding, State
Administrator, that the sugar al
lowance has been increased from
2 per pounds per person month to
3 pounds per person per month,
and family is permitted to buy a
Iull months allowance at one
time. For instance, if you have
five in family, you will be permit
ted to buy Is pounds of sugar at
one time, which will be your al
lowance for one month. The or
der from Mr.. Harding will be
printed in full next week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. Silas Pierce,of Florence,
was among our visitors yesterday.
Board of Supervisors will meet
in regular session next Monday,
November 4th.
Mrs. w. H. Watson is critically
i'll, and has been SO for several
hours. Her condition is consider
ed very dangerous.
Go to the polls next Tuesday
and vote for the democratic NOM
inees and against the proposed
amendments to the State Consti-
tuition.
j. w. Graves, one of our good
subscribers residing on Route 8,
came to town yesterday with a
load of splendid Louisiana syrup
which he had just made.
j. e. Murray, of Johns, is here
today, shaking hands with his
many friends. He reports the in
fiuenza situation better in his Sec
ton.
r. E. Barnett is reported some
better today. Mr.. Barnett has
been suffering for several weeks
with influenza, and has had rath.
or strenuous time with the dis.
ease.
Word has been received by rel
atives Of the death of Mr.. Guy
Wolford at Angola, Ind, his death
resulting from pneumonia follow
ing an attack of influenza. He is
survived by his wife, who was
formerly Miss Virginia Bullock.
Tom Dickson, who has been en-.
gagged in ship building at Moss
Point for several months, came
home last night, having enlisted
in the u. S. Radio Service, and viii
leave Monday for New Orleans
tu-enter upon his new duties.
Victor Martin has enlisted ii
the ship building business, ano
will go to Moss Point this week tt
enter upon his new duties. Mrs
Martin and the little boy will
make their home with Mr.. ano
Mrs. Cottrell for the present.
Just as we are ready to go te
: press we learn of the death Of
Mrs. J. A. Stone, which occurred
at her home few miles west OF
town this morning. Mrs. Stone
had been very i'll for several days
having had influenza, which was
followed by pneumonia.
w. S. Thornton, who went te
Camp Taylor at Louisville, KY.
some time ago for officers train
ing. has returned home, being re
jeeted on account Of physical dis
ability. He has been placed il
9Th class Of the draft.
Senator Elect B. P. Harrison
and Congressman Collier are OPP
posed by two Socialists, the for.
mer by s. w. Rose, and the latter
by w. T. Roberts. Watch your
ticket closely so that you will not
accidentally vote for either Of
these fellows.
News hAe been received from
Francs of ~ death Of Caleb w
Taylor, Of PeIahatchie, which oc
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

Cured while in the aviation SER
vice in Belgium. Mr.. Taylor was
one of the most prominent young
men of the county, and was MAX
ing a splendid record as an avia-
tor when he met his death. He
was killed while making raid
on enemy machies.
When it comes to growing large
potatoes we want the blue ribbon
handed to our friend, Sam Will
liams, of Route /. He brought
in load the other day, and left
a few at our Office that looked
more like big pumpkins than po-
tatoes. Yhey are of the Nancy
Hall variety, and are perfect in
every way.
DR.. Fl. J. Burnham, whose order
number is 3, has been classified
by the Local Board, and placed in
Class 5, which means that the
doctor will not have a chance to
go to the front any time soon. He
is anxious to serve his country
in any capacity, and would will
ingly go if called upon by the
Government, but being a married
man with dependents places him
in the last class to 60, as will be
the case with all other men who
are situated as the doctor is.
The News is requested to state
that the Moderator of the Rankin
County Baptist Association has
named Nov. Z and 8 as the days
for the annual meeting Of the As
ISOLATION, the place of meeting be-
| ing with the Cato church. The
regular meeting was scheduled to
have been held early in this
month, but on account of the in
fluenza epidemic, the health au-
thorities requested that the meet
ing be postponed. All interested
take due notice and be at Cato
on Nov. Z and 8.
Two big healthy young fellows
from Jackson we're caught in this
county few days ago, taking sub
| scriptions to a farm paper and
offering spelling book as pre-
MUM. They were advised by the
chairman of the Labor Council
that their work was not essential,
and it would be good idea for
them to return from whence they
/ came at once, which they did.
The trustees Of the school will
meet Saturday morning for the
| purpose of taking under advise
ment the opening of school next
Monday morning. If no new ca
ses develop this week, it is more
than likely that school will open
next Monday.
In another column of today's
paper will be found an article
| from G. A. Harrison, County Di-
rector of War Savings, in which
attention is called to reports be-
ing circulated in various parts of
the county to the effect that the
stamps are worthless, the object
of the reports being to get the ig-
noraht discouraged over their in
vestment so that their stamps may
be bought at discount. This is
q very grave offenses and no man
who is acquainted with the penal
ty provided for such fabrications,
made to secure Government in
vestpents below par value, would
care to take the risk Of losing his
freedom for the number Of years
! prescribed. The Federal Court
would have no mercy on an indi-
vidual Of this type, and if there
is q man in this county guilty
Of such an offense, take our ad-
vice and straighten the matter up
at once, and don't be guilty Of
such = crime again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31
TO COTTON SELLERS.

We have bought pair of new
Fairbanks Cotton Scales which il
known to be the best made. We
have done this for the mutual ben.
eft of the public and ourselves.
Yours Respectfully,i|I
r. r. BUSICK, rs. II
w. G. BARNES, /
Cotton Buyers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-10-31

Mrs. Leon Buchanan has re-
turned to her home at Jackson af-
ter pleasant visit to Misses Ed
ma and Emma Buchanan.