davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
PARTITION SALE.
No. 2237.

No. 2237.
w. L. Martin, Et al,
VS.
d. M. Ponder, Eft al.
Chancery Court, Rankin County,
State of Mississippi.
BY virtue of a decree of the
Chancery Court of Rankin County,
State of Mississippi, rendered in
the above entitled cause at the
September 1920 term, I, the un-
dersigned Special Commissioner,
will, between the hours of 10 o.
clock A. M. and 2 o'clock P. M. on
the 30th day of October, 1920 in
front of the Court Houe door i'm
the town of Brandon, sell to the
highest bidder for cash, at public
auction, the following described
land in said Rankin County, Miss
issippi, to-wit:
> SW14 of NWA of Section 5;
tE1a of NE14; and
SW14 of NE14; and
NW14 of NEA; and
NWA; and
NJ of NEA of SWA; and
WIZ Of SEA-; all in Section 6; &
NWA; and :
WIZ of SWA; and
NEA of SW14; all in Section 8;
all being in Township 3, Range 3
East.
The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
Report of sale will be made by
me and motion to confirm the re-
port of sale will be heard before
Hon. G. C. Tam, Chancellor, at
Meridian, Mississippi, on the Sec
ond Monday in November, 1920.
ROBERT BURNS,
Special Commissioner
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
NOTICE OF SALE.
Commissioners Sale of Land
M q IT;lI;onn

Commissioners Sale of Land
M. C. Williams,
VS. No. 2532
Sue Grisham, ct al.
In a decree Of the Chancery
Court of Rankin county, Mississ-
ippi, rendered on the 18th day of
September, 1920, in the suit of M.
c. Williams VS. Sue Grisham, ct al,
said decree being recorded in Min
ute Book 7, at page PIG, thereof,
of said court, |, H. H. Bullock, was
appointed a special commissioner
to sell for partition between the
complainant and the defendant, in
said cause, the following describ-
ed land, situated in Rankin coun-
ty, Mississippi, to-wit:.
WIZ of NE14 and ten acres off
of the east side Of the NW14, in
Section Is, Township 5, North of
Range 4, east; therefore,
\, as such commissioner, will on
the 1st Monday in November, 1920,
within legal hours, offer for sale,
and will sell, at public auction, at
the front door of the county court
house, i'm Brandon, Rankin county,
Mississippi, to the highest and
best bidder for cash, all of the
above described and, for partition.
The title to the said land is pre-
sumed to be good but / will con-
vey only such title. as is vested in
me as special commissioner, in
said cause.
This October 7th, 1920.
HI. III. BULLOCK,
oct7-28 Special Commissioner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
LABOR.

More than fifty-fve per cent of the total ex-
penditures of the Company in rendering SER
vice are for wages and salaries less than one
tenth of one per cent of this being for execu-
tive and general salaries.
The wages paid to our employees cannot, and
should not, be reduced. On the contrary they
must be increased, in many cases, to bring our
wage scale level with wages paid by un-
regulated business, so that we may retain our
skilled employees necessary to give you eff
cient service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
Atlanta, Ca, October 16, 1920.
Mr..
New Orleans, La.

New Orleans, La.
Dear Sir
Your letter of October 18th asks "a very
natural question, and one which demands
full and frank reply, which am glad to make.
While the prices of great many things
have, apparently, been reduced, these reduc-
tions in prices do not apply to articles used by
the telephone company, or affect the expend-
lures necessary in the construction mainten-
ance and operation of the telephone plant.
The following classes of expenses consti-
tute more than ninety-five per cent of the cost
of furnishing telephone service:
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
TAXES.

This expense, both Federal, State, County
and City, has increased every year we have
been in business; the increase this year being
unusually high. There is no probability OF
this expense being reduced
We do not pay any excess profit tax because
we have never earned enough to be subject to
that tax.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
RENT.

Except in the larger centers our central of
fees and stocks of material are housed in
rented buildings, and even in the larger CEN
tiers we rent varying amounts of properties.
Like everyone else, our rents have been
greatly increased with no prospects of any
reduction. Even in pre-war days all leases
for property occupied by us were renewed
at higher charges than for the previous rental
period.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHT
STREET CAR FARE.

We suend many thousands of dollars every
year for these services rendered to employees
engaged in the maintenance of the property.
Practically every year the rates charged by
these companies have been substantially in
creased, and there is no thought of any reduc-
ton. The Telephone Company, like all others,
must pay these increased rates.
PAPER PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
We consume tons of paper for bookkeeping,
correspondence and directory purposes, and
pay many thousands of dollars for printing
annually. This item of expense has increased
in percentage more than the others, and no
one has suggested that any reduction in these
costs is probable.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
HOTELS.

The board and lodging bill for our men,
who must travel in connection with the opera
ton and maintenance of the property, costs
many thousands of dollars every year, and we
can see no prospect of the hotels lowering
their charges. Until they do we must pay the
present high charges.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21


In the Chancery Court Of Rankin
County, Mississippi.
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND.
Public Notice is hereby given
that in pursuance of a Decree of
the Chancery Court of Rankin
County, Mississippi, issued ON
September 20, 1920, in Cause No.
1869, Elk Parte, Mrs. Irene Curtis
ct al, /, the undersigned Commits
sioner, by virtue Of the authority
vested in me under said Decree,
will offer for sale at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder for cash
at the south front door Of the
County Court House at Brandon,
Mississippi, within legal hours ON
October 26, 1920, the following de-
scribed property located in Ran
kin County, Mississippi:
West half (W1a) of the south
west quarter (SW1a) Of Section
II, Townhip A, Range 2 East.
South east quarter (SEA) of
the north east quarter (NEA) of
Section %, Township 4, Range 2
east.
This is to be a public sale and is
being made for the purpose of di-
viding the proceeds Of sale among
the heirs. The above mentioned
decree provides a minimum a.
mount for which the land can be
sold.
The title to this property is be-
lieved to be good, but I am con-
veying only such title as is vested
in me under the Decree of the
Chancery Court of Rankin County,
Mississippi.
Witness my signature at Bran
don, Mississippi, this September
20, 1920. S. D. DONNELL,
Clerk of Chancery Court,
Commissioner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER COSTS.

Our annual expense for the transportation
OF freight and passengers is more than one
million dollars. No one expects the Railroads
to reduce their charges under the level of
costs in rendering their service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
POSTED

All lands belonging to us are
posted, and all trespassing, hunt
ing, fishing etc. lis strictly forbid
den. This includes MARI Hill
farm.
RAYMOND LOWDER.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
PAPER, PRINTING AND STATIONERY
COAL BILL.

The Telephone Company purchases coal in
large quantities to heat the buildings occu-
pied by it's employees in rendering the service.
We, of course, must pay whatever price is
necessary to secure the coal for this purpose.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
A Letter of General Public Interest

A Letter of General Public Interest
and the Reply
THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE is OF VITAL IN
TEREsT TO EVERY TELEPHONE USER PRESENT AND PROS
PECTvE:
New Orleans. La October IL 1920.
Mr.. j. Epps Brown, President.
Bell Telephone Co. Atlanta,
Dear SIR
have read the advertisements of Company
understand why must
everything else falling
Will please explain this?
Yours truly
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
INSURANCE.

Even where the actual rate per one thous-
and dollars has not been increased, we are
compelled to carry larger amount of in
.surance than in pre-war days in order to pro-
tect ourselves in the reproduction of any Of
the property which may be destroyed by fire.
and this is reflected in very large increase
in the total insurance bill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21

No. 1869. Elk Parte. Mrs. Irene
Curtis ct al.
In the Chancery Court of Rankin
County, Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-10-21
Get Kodak
Ready

AS she is so anxious to
make some snaps while out
for the evening or about
home getting pictures of
baby. Let us show you
what dandy work even the
$2.85 and $3.50 Kodak will
make.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
Member of the Associated Press
A STRAIGHTFORWARD RULING

Tn CLOSING the caShbox formerly open
i at the Sunday concerts in the academy
of the Fine Arts, Mayor Moore has adhered
to safe principle. II" has enforced the
law.
The wisdom or unwi>dom of the act. the
merit Of the concerts. tn" difficulty Of fnanc.
ing them are questions apart from that on
which Mr.. Moore has fixed his attention
The unpopularity Of any law can never be
made effective until it is enforced.
John II. lngham, a member os the com
mittee in charge Of the concerts is not to be
doubted when he declares that the S45 of
average voluntary contributions is INSULT
cient to finance the entertainments \ gen
erous and cultured public spirit manifested
by the promoters is uuQueStionably the chief
hacker.
1t would be deeply regretted should the
enterprise he seriously crippled by the ruling.
But should it be deemed necessary tn"
remedy in this case. as in 50 many others.
can only be applied at the root Of the diff
GUILTY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
WHAT KNOX TALK MEANS

N1E ARE Indebted to the New York Herald
w for the report that Governor Sproul,
while b" was in Marion, urged the Prcsi
dent -"Ie"t To appoint Senator Knox to tLe
cabinet.
Nh"t""r the report has any basis in fart
We do not know, but it is not difficult 10
O".i"r" that III" Governor would like 70 hoye
an opportunity to appoint successor to Mr..
hhoA in the Scnat" at the beginning Of a
new R"pHbhcan administration in Wash
lngton. Senator Knox does not trouble him
self with the affairs of practical politics
II" leaves all that to Senator Penrosc. So
long us Mr.. Knox remains in the Senate Mr.
PenroSe vii! be the chief, if not the onIv
distributor of national patronage in tbis
state.
II Mr.. Knox should enter the cahinat II
j. generally believed that the Governor would
appoint as his successor in the Senate vii
Lam +. Grow, Of UniOntown. chairman Of
m" Republican state committee. Now Mr.
Crow IS practical politician who has am
bitlons OF his own to be something mora
than an echo of the senior senator. If he
should go to Washington he would insist nm
his share OF federal patronage and Mr.
Pcnrose would not have everything his own
way.
Those who keep the local political sitnatio,
in mind will be able to give to Marion re-
ports about Senator Knox and the rubinat
such weight as they deserve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
THE FARCE GOES ON

TliE Fordney emergency tariff BILL which
was introduced in the House on Mon.
day, was passed on Wednesday by ma
jOrity Of 40. The vote was 100 to Sc
And yet the House complains Of sere
torial trespasS on its constitutional Dreropo
tive 10 frame revenue bills The passoee
of tariff bill leyying duties on n score or
more of agricultural products with only tbreo
days between its introduction and its adon.
ton is surrender to the Senate of the
function Of tariff making.
TA" bill is Il political sop to the farmers
The waVs were creased for it, Now thar tho
House has done its part it can tell tLa
farmers that pressure Of other business In
the Senate made it difficult if not imnossible
to bring the bill TO a vote there. II Is i'm.
probable that the Senate will take the meos-
ure seriously. There may be some attemnt
to play politics with it, but it is untbinkabIe
that the senators will bring it to vote
What financial Legislation is passed must he
the result of careful study Of the situation
and a detailed discussion of the merits of
each specific proposition. The real work
will begin after March 4. when there Is n
man in the White House ia sympathy with
the plans Of the majority 4 Congress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
Answers to Yesterdays ouiz

! God rest ye. merry gentlemen" Is the
common form Of the opening Of The
"eII-knOWn Christmas carol II 70
asserted by some, however that ths I'm
should be punCuated as follows "C;nG
rest you merry, gentlemen" This con
lonton is based on the fact that "(fod
rest ye merry was an established nId
English phrase, ''u
.. Tumerlane or Timur was a Tartar r,iIar
who conquered Persia central Aalo ana
great part OF india His capitaI waa
Samarcand in Turkestan. Ills dntes a r"
l3S3-l405 "''
The sea was the dominica Of the Gree,
god POSeidon. A similar deItv u,as
called Neptune by the Romans
4 In the famous engagement In the Ameri-
can Revolution between his shin the
Bonhomme Richard and the BrItisb
vessel Scraps, John Paul Jones' when
called upon to surrender cried Out "VVn
have only just begun TO fight -
only one king of England was uamed
John. He ruled from 1893 to 1915
G. The Niagara of Brazil" IS the great ,at-
aract of Paulo Alfonso on the Sno
Francisco river.
T. Tho gospels of Matthew and John are
attributed TO original disciples of Jesus
S. "Rlgoletto," I'll Trovatore," LA Travi-
alta" and Aida" are operas by Verdi
o The middle Atlantic region was the first
TO express official approval of the United
States Constitution. The first state TO
ratify was Delaware followed by Penn
vania and New Jersey.
0. The Rublcon is small river in Italy near
Rimini.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24


The people of this country are fairly re.
sourceful and adaptable to changing condi-
tIonS. Finding that they cannot have every
thing they want, they simply do without
them, and do so without seeming to upset
their equilibrium.
The country has reached n point where
it is overindustrializcd We produce more
than we can possibly consume or find a
market for. This has resulted periodically
in business drprcssions. So if the ultimate
consumer cXcrtS the power that he possesses
he can bring about an adjustment that will
make the country better balanced in the
productive field and make these periods of
depression less frequent and severe. This
would not spell ruin for our industrial con
Germs either. as they have from time to time
shown remarkable adaptability in fitting
their productive resources to meet changing
conditions. Thus have ! known many con
Germs to completely change their line of
business on occasion without materially af-
Letting their progress or their effectiveness
Similarly, the American worker has shown
similar intelligence and adaptability to
meet changed conditions.
IheNthrift movement, then. if it con
tinucs TIE way it has started. may yet be the
means of putting the country on a tirmer
and more satisfactory basis for all con-
Ccrned.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
Christmas Giving
EoR every JOY the months have brought,

NOR every JOY the months have brough
l. For every perfect day.
For love and home and family
For lifes fair primrose way,
In thanks for happiness and ease
At Christmas. give tithe of these.
If sorrow holds its bitter cup
Your shrinking lips to press.
If grief walks near for company,
Or fear. or loneliness
Give, and through giving comfort find.
Courag" of heart and peace of mind
Make then of sorrow and Of joy
Your Christmas rosary
And for. "ach bead Ga sad, or sweet,
Or poignant memory
Give, in the little Christ child's name,
Who. JOY TO bring all children came,
Maize ', Caruthers, in y. Y. Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The men have thought that their employers
were treating them unfairly and the en-
ployers have been convinced that the men
were Indifferent to everything but their own
private interests. If there is to be industrial
peace there must be a disposition on both
sides to give as well as to take. There will
be no need for anti strike legislation when
this disposition is general. for then all diff.
ferences can be settled amicably without
interruption in business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Since the weather man SAYS it wont be
a white Christmas, and the police will see to
1t that it won't be Red Christmas, and
common sense demands that it be not a
compromise by making it Red White and
Blue Christmas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Mr.. Wilson will ride with Mr.. Harding
on inauguration day and will entertain him
at luncheon> There is always pleasure in
recording the fact when two courteous gen
tlCmen meet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Despite plans made for their capture
and heavy. sentences handed out to those
who have been captured. hold ups continue
numerous. Perhaps these fellows don't read
the newspapers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Chicago's county clerk thinks marriage
licenses ought to cost as much as dog
licenses. What ails the man? Isn't sun
shine the cheapest thing there is?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

That sentimental burglar who is di.
verted from his nefarious plans by the in
hocent prattle of child has bobbed up
again, this time in Chicago. Wonder what
that guy does in the good old summer time?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

lhere are enough honest men in town
to run the political machine-but ever 50
many, of them, unfortunately, don't care for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The ex-kaiser isn't worrying about in
IDENTITIES due the allies. He's getting his.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Judge Brown quoted "Honi SOFT oui
nal pcnsc" at the close of his victory"
statement the other day. Is that n slogan
for the Order of the Barter?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

1t would be unjust to Governor SprouI
to say that he has an AK to grind in urging
Senator Knox for cabinet position when.
as n matter of fact, if he succeeds he will
have Crow to pick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The foundations having been laid by ths
best minds in Marion, we may look with
more or less confidence to the erection of
temple of world peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Hum. hum ~ said Senator Penrose.
wen, things probably will. senator.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Jersey justice isn't always as speedy
as Jersey lightning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24
SHORT CUTS
Aren't Borah and Bryan the busy B's2
Merry Christmas !!

The heartless exploiter builds his bush
ness tear on tear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

In the municipal poker game the Mayor
mas openers. Some of the sitters in are
going to find them can openers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

80 When Santa Claus puts candles on
Holmes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

, The trouble with so many reformers /,
that they don't stay put.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The vote on the tariff bill ofordod ma
other instance Of the fact that self inte%ost %
and political exigences are erasers tbHt
wipe out party lines. 'hut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Inc fact is now generally admitted that
an excess profits tax means excessive loss
to the consumer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

lloOchinOo, distilled liquor made by In
dIanS, 1t may be assumed therefore that
though there are those who put hooch in
their tea, there is no justification for their
putting ''t'' in their h0och.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

-, with some who declare that universal
disSatmHment is an impossibiity the wish
Is father to the thought.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Starving children will haunt your board
tomorrow unless you have done something
to help the needy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The spirit Of Christmas demands an in
visible guest this year,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

The information that mermaid sIo,...
are to capture mashcrs ut Atlantic CIV ne~t
season confirms the conviction that nroes
agents never take any vacation, P''"S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

No crook loves publicity. This may &C.
count for much of the criticism of news
papers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

With five charges against him. young
man "a New York court said he'd draw
on IT. One can understand his point of
vlHw,' the poi int of view of reckless, bitter
mind But it IS somewhat more difficult to
reconcile oneself to the mental attitude Of
Tue district attorney who fell in with the
ON" which proved to be the most severe
OF thr five and meant ten years in prison,
l)onbtlcSS the attorney thought he was doing
tn" sporty thing. Perhaps he was. But #
IIi WlIl be- h9rd to convince that boy that he is
rs he will see it, he was simply takinc a
chance and lost out. That. too, is "Sporty, >
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

II viii interest, Mr.. Hapding to note
gagged in choosing a secretary N state, ~" w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

=, a young man said to have several
~,aTT% ~nn,1 mas b'cn arrested for trying to sell
Is 4S It should be. A young man with saw
rral aliases should be forced to keen anv
gun he happens to have in his possession
lie never Gan tell when he may need it, with
5" ,,itL many honest people wandering around
WIN money IN their pockets. But The
chances are that the Young man with scvoraI 10y
aliases is not IA bandit. An honest 10 GOOD nd
ness bandit IS never without his gat-and IL
ne wants to buy one from a pawnbrok"r rnt
a copper n tn" world will say him nav II
is only selling one thnt is dnngnrnus =,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

John ., Quorum is still dodging the
Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission
meeting. Perhaps he Is lost in some tunnel
maze.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-24

Every time n Philadelphia hears Of
local hold-u he should read the New York
papers and be comforted.