The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-22

| chile was In our town today.
j. C. Means, one of our valued
friends from Pickett, was caller
I at this Office Monday.
G. B. Miller, good citizen from
Langford, was here yesterday
looking after business matters.
j. B. Darnall has returned from
trip to New Orleans, where he
went to carry his sister, Miss
Beedie, for medical treatment.
w. R. Patrick, one of our popu-
lar young men Of east Rankin, was
a Brandon visitor Monday, howdy-
ing with his numerous friends.
Mrs. O. J. Mcintyre, Mrs. A.
L. Ormsby and w. J. Waddell, of
Thomasville, are visiting friends
and relatives at Wesson this
| week.
Our good friend, E. B. Story, of
Mayton, was a Brandon visitor
Monday, having been drawn on
the jury, but was excused from
service on account of running a
public mill.
Rev. Mr.. Lakin, Christian min
lister of jackson, will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday at the
usual preaching hours. A cordial
invitation is extended to every
one to attend.
Mrs. L. T. Suber and little son,
Terry, will leave next Tuesday for
Dallas, Texas, for an extended
visit to- Mrs. Suberls parents.
They will stop off en- route at
Shreveport and Monroe La, for
visit to relatives and friends.
The usual big crowd at the
opening Of circuit court was con-
spicuous for it's absence Monday,
due we are informed, to the condi-
ton of the roads. Many of those
who were here reported that they
came through the woods most of
the way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Stingily were
here Monday, Mr.. Stingily attend
ing court and Mrs. Stingily visit
ing friends. Their many Rankin
friends will be glad to know that
they are we'll pleased with their
delta home at Sumner, and are do
ing we'll.
Henry Cook was in town yester-
day en- route home from Walnut
Grove, where he had been to visit
his brother, Hollie, who is at that
place under the treatment of
specialist. We are glad to learn
that he is doing we'll, and the doc
tor thinks he will be entirely cur
ed.
The "Fair Price" Committee,
named by the government, met at
the court house this morning at 10
o'clock and organized by electing
H. H. Bullock president, and Mrs.
Lillian Shields secretary. The
personnel and duty of the commit
tee will be published in The News
next week.
County Assessor D. B. Ward, of
'Pelahatchie, was here Monday.
shaking hands with his many
friends. Mr. Ward has sold his
interest in the Pelahatchie Hard
ware Co., to his partner, Mr.. R. A.
Stingily, and will devote his en-
tire time and attention hereafter
to the duties of his Office.
w. J. Harris and family, who
recently moved here from Duncan,
Miss, buying w. E. Darnalls
place, just south of town, are get
ting well located, and we are glad
to know that they are charmed
with the country. We are always
glad to see good people come into
our community to make their
homes, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harris,
we extend a cordial welcome.
Hon. R. H. Watts and Miss Ger
trude Bates, were happily married
at jackson Sunday afternoon, Rev.
G. w. Riley, officiating. Mr..
Watts has the honor Of being one
of our representatives in the Leg
islature, and is one of our most
popular and influential citi-
zens, and while the bride is one of
our most charming young ladies'.
being a resident Of the northern
part of the county. Mr.. and Mrs.
Watts went over to Meridian Mon
day for a short visit, returning to
Jackson, their home, Tuesday
morning. The News joins their
many friends in extending con-
gratulations and best wishes.
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