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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
MUCH INTEREST
BEING SHOWN IN
TAX FIGURES
According To Edgar s. Wilson, In
News-Scimitar, DefauIters Must
Pay $500 Before February lst,
1923, Or Be Disfranchised.

Men and women of Mississippi
who defanlted for poll tax in 1921
will have To pay $500 on or before
midnight of February l, 1923, in
order to be eligible to register and
vote, has started great deal of talk.
Very few people. it seems, had any
idea that it would require that
amount to qualify such persons to
take part in primary nominations and
all other elections.
AS stated, the payment of poll tax
is not compulsory, but failure to pay
the 81 poll tax required by the con
StitutiOn on or before February 1St.
in the year of the election at which
one offers to vote. DISTINGUISHES such
delinquents.
They may only qualify themselves
thereafter by paying the poll tax of
81 for the year in which they offer
to vote. as well as the 50 for the
preceding year in which they de-
faulted with damages of $1.20 for
such default.
This $500 must be paid, all of it,
on or before midnight of February l.,
which means that the full amount
must be paid before that date of
next year, i'll order for men and wO-
men who have not so paid may par
ticiDate in the Democratic primary.
and i'm any and all other elections.
1t can not be too strongly stressed
in this connection, that after the pay
ment of poll tax, whether delinquent
or not, the men and women who have
not heretofore paid their poll tax
and registered must register next
year ut least four months before the
general election on Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. 1923, in
order to be eligible to vote.
The circuit clerks of the 50 cOun-
ties of Mississippi are the registrars,
and men and women who are quail
fled to register may go at any time
to their county courthouses and
register.
1t is reported that the school
teachers of Mississippi of which
there are some 10000, are making
preparations to pay their poll tax
where they defaulted last year with
damages, as well as the 50 due for
1922. ON or before February 1sa0f
next year.
Automatically school teachers
would have to pay this anyway
whether they wanted to or not be-
cause they receive they pay warrants
from the boards of supervisors OF
their respective counties and tax col
lectors are required by law to stamp
on the back of all such warrants mo
taxes due"
BY paying the 1922 poll tax on or
before February l, such teachers
would qualify themselves as electors,
whereas. if they let poll tax payment
90 by until after February l. 1923,
the S5.20-and also the delinquent
So. 2O-would be deducted from their
warrants by the county treasurers,
and they would be unable TO partlcl-
pate in the nomination elections OF
the men who make and execute the
laws. including the school laws.
Tax collectors may also collect de-
linouent poll taxes where default has
been made from citizens genearlly,
wherever it is possible.
1t is estimated that there are per-
haps 100000 white men and women
in Mississippi who owe 500 poll
tax. which if paid, would bring the
school fund better than S5oO,ooo'
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
LEADERS FEEL
CONFIDENT COTTON
CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS

Leaders in the cotton campaign
feel confident the cooperative mar
keting system will become effective
in this state with the signing of the
last of the 100000 bales necessary in
order to put the movement on firm
basis. Workers have been in the
field for several weeks and had prac-
tically the entire amount secured be-
fore the opening of the last week of
active operations. Final reports to-
day are expected to show well over
the amount necessary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
TEACHERS AWAY
ON HOLIDAY TRIPS;
BACK FIRST OF YEAR
The Schools OF Rankin County Turn
ed Out For The Holidays Last
Friday. Teachers Getting Hard
Earned Rest.

schools who reside in other parts of
the State and country did not leave
for their homes until last Saturday
morning.
Many preferred to spend Christ
mas and New Year with friends near
school. but in most cases teachers
living away from the county went
home.
Rankin County is fortunate in
having good teachers. and much
credit is due Superintendent Barks-
dale for the care he exercises in
selecting his assistants.
Teachers and pupils will doubtless
return TO their classes with eagerness
after the holiday season.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
HUNTING GROWS
MORE POPULAR;
MANY ENJOY SPORT
Number OF Men Enjoy Hunting Dur
ing Holiday Season. Some Bag
Large Amount of Game. Weather
Not Suitable For Duck Hunting.

Quite a number of men in different
parts of the county spent the holi-
days i'm the woods and fields, and on
the lakes hunting.
Small bags are reported by many
of them. while quite a few were sue
cessful in bagging a gOOdly number
Of squirrels and birds.
The very sudden change from cold
to warm weather did not aid duck
shooting at all.
The sport of hunting is growing
more popular, and even though moth
ing is killed, the men enjoy it each
time
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
TERMINA OF
HOLIDAYS BRINGS
RELIEF IN P. O.
Postmaster Burns and Assistants Are
Relieved When Heavy Holiday
Mails Cease. Trains Back On
Regular Schedule.

The close of the holidays brought
relief to Postmaster Burns and his
assistants in this city. They have
been very diligent in the handling OF
the unusual amount of holiday mail.
The various postoffices throughout
the entire county did greater
amount of business than in any pre-
vious year New clerks were added
to take care of the holiday rush, and
were exceedingly busy until late
hour Christmas night.
Trains are beginning to get back
on regular schedule, following very
heavy holiday traffic. For many
days prior to Monday practically all
trains were from one to several
hours late.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
McLAURIN-HANNAH

Miss Mildred Hannah, of Pulaski,
Tenn, and Mr.. r. S. McLaurin, OF
Brandon. were united in marriage
Friday evening at 6 o'clock by
Bishop Murrah in his home in Mem
phis. Mr.. r. w. Moore, of Jackson,
served the groom as best man. other
guests at the wedding were: Mr.. Van
Cayett. of Jackson. Mr.. Earl Jones
and Mr.. Dick Bell, of Mississippi
University, and Miss Katherine
Drane, of KosciuSkO.
Mr.. and Mrs. McLaurin left I'M
mediately after the ceremony for
Washington and other places OF IN
terest in the East.
They will return to Brandon FRI
day. and will make their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. McLaurin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
ALL CHURCHES IN
TOWN OBSERVED
CHRISTMAS DEC. "a
Some Had Christmas Trees, In ADJ
diti0n To Regular Christmas Pro-
gram; White Christmas Observed
At Methodist Church.

Every church in town observed
Christmas in some way last Sunday.
In Sunday school, the programs
were appropriate for the day. Three
of the Sunday schools had Christmas
trees, in addition to the regular
Christmas program.
The white Christmas was observed
at the Methodist Church, at the Sun
day school hour. Later, the Christ
mas sermon was preached by Rev.
w. j. Dawson. The music and de-
votional exercises had been planned
and the whole thing carried out the
Christmas spirit.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
State Wide Campaign for
Membership in Boys Club
To Be Held January l15
County Agent Simmons Anxious To Secure Strong In
terest In Rankin County. Boys Between Ages Of
10 and Is Eligible. County Superintendent Of Edu-
cation Joins In To Make Movement Success

There will be a statewide
campaign for membership
during January, to enlist
the boys in this great move
ment. Mr.. Jas. E. Turner
has charge of club work in
the state. Mr.. Fred j. Hurst
is in charge of south Missis-
sippi District and these
leaders are very anxious to
double the membership.
Boys between the ages Of
ten and eighteen are eligible
to join any of the clubs, Sc
cure a record book and par
ticipate in all the contests.
There is no room for argument as
to the benefits that have been de-
rived to the boys i'll following the di-
rection of this project They not
only are enabled to make some
money at their spare time but the
educational features alone is worth
the effort The social benefit is also
worth all ii costs for the entire mem
berShip.
1t really costs boy nothing to
belong to one of the clubs-eXcept to
work, and he is rewarded with all
the work done.
Your county agent is very anxious
TO secure a strong interest in Rankin
County. there is no reason why we
can not have as good clubs in this
county as they have in other coun-
ties. 1t will be a pleasure To hear
from every boy giving his reasons
for wanting to join the club work.
We want only those who are will
ing to go into the work with a de-
termination TO carry out the plan and
secure results. We want n live. wide
awake club membership in every
community.
Boys. get together and have your
teachers tell you about the club. have
your officers selected and every boy
have the kind of club selected he
wishes to join. Write your county
agent at Brandon and ask him TO
cooperate with you and your teach
ers i'll organizing the community
unit.
County Superintendent of Educa
tion Barksdale is with us in this
movement.
Your friend,
o. l.. SIMMONS,
County Agent
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
| MONDAY WAS VERY
QUIET DAY FOR
TOWN OF BRANDON
No Fights Or Drunken Brawls In
Evidence; Court House Officials
and Postmaster Enjoy Day VI
Rest. One Prisoner Fed.

Monday was a very quiet day III
the town of Brandon. except for the
shooting of fireworks. There were
no fights or anything of the kind In
evidence.
All of the Court House officials
knocked off for the day, and enjoyed
a quiet. restful Christmas.
The postmaster even got CHRIST
mas into his spirit and enjoyed one
day of rest.
The county had to serve Christmas
dinner to only one prisoner. rms
was the man who has been in JAN
here for some time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
LAY CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD SOON
AT STATE CAPITAL
Jackson People Preparing For Im-
pOrtant Laymen's Conference OF
All Protestant Churches. Meeting
To Be Most Far=Reaching.

A great Laymen's Conference of
all protestant churches is to be held
in Jackson, January 1918. Dele
gates from all parts of the State, and
nationally prominent speakers will
attend this conference
1t is expected that this meeting
will be the most far-reaching of its
kind ever held in Mississippi.
The purpose of this conference is
to bring the Laymen of the state
into more active church service.
No doubt every protestant church
in our county will send delegates to
this important conference.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
COURT HOUSE NOTES

H. G.. Jones, of Lucknow, was i'll
the sheriffs office Wednesday.
II. c. Bullock, from the Delta, at
tended to business here Tuesday.
J. Il. Morgan, of Star, Miss, had
business with the sheriff Tuesday.
w. T. Holiday, of Star, Miss, was
Il business visitor at the Court House
Tuesday.
Billie and d. G. Byrd, of Florence,
had business at the sheriff'S office
Tuesday.
John Redfearn, prominent farmer
of Lucknow, was at the Court House
Tuesday.
r. G. Latham. and w. w. Dixon;
Of Fannin, attended to business in the
sheriff's office Tuesday.
Buck and Reber Martin and Ollie
Perry, of Sand Hill, had business in
the sheriff's office Tuesday.
Il =
Circuit Clerk D.. p. Gayden, was
very much disappointed that more
people didn't marry during the holi-
days.
Hon. Hines Howie, prominent at
torney of Jackson, was attending to
business at the Court House Wednes-
day.
O. Buchanan, of Brandon, Route
2, and brother Claude, who has been
in business in Alabama for several
years, were callers at the Court
House Tuesday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
SATURDAY BIGGEST
DAY FOR STORES

Last Saturday was the biggest day
thus far for holiday shoppers in
Rankin County. Stores throughout
well rs visitors. Business establish
ments generally did not close until
a late hour.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
INCREASED PHONE
RATES NOT GENERAL
Larger Cities Get Greatest Raise ;
Smaller Exchanges Are Not Al
fected. Rankin Has Good Opera
tors But Needs Better Equipment.

The Cumberland Telephone OIL
cials state that the new increase
which they have been authorized TO
put into effect will not average up
over the state with Jackson. In fact'
Jackson will be hit harder than any
other point with the possible except
ion of Vicksburg and Meridian.
There are more phones in the Cap
ital City TO the population than any
other city in the state, therefore the
net increase will keep up with the
population throughout Mississippi.
In fact, the increases which Will
be put into effect on January first,
and which will mean an increase OF
S1.OO on every business phone III
Jackson and an increase of 80 cents
on every residence phone in jackson,
will amount to about 100000 per
year for the entire state, on the
present basis.
During these hard times, this Is a
considerable sum, or at least it ap-
pears SO to the little fellows" The
rule of applying the increase ovel
the state was based largely upon the
size of the exchange. Some of the
smaller towns got no increase at al
under the ruling.
Tile towns in Rankin County
which are using the old and long
out Of date phone equipment woulG
not welcome much of an increase il
rates. We are entitled to better
equipment and it is only matter OF
a short time until the telephone
company will be compelled TO give
1t 10 us.
The service being rendered by thu
various operators in Rankin Count!
is good. The Brandon exchange il
managed and operated by as goo,
operators as it is possible to fint
anywhere.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
FIREWORKS USED
EXTENSIVELY IN
XMAS CELEBRATION
Many Bombs, Fire Crackers and Sky
Rockets Heard and Seen Monday
Night. Holidays Put New Pep
Into Spirit of Things in General.

All stores selling fireworks in this
city report an unusual demand thls
season, and no doubt more bombs
were exploded, more firecrackers
shot and sky rockets sent into the
air than on any such occasion in a
number of years.
Fireworks were in order Monday
and Monday night on the streets and
around the city. The holiday spirit
was very much in evidence.
Well, Christmas is over, and
everyone seems TO have had ''grand
and glorious tiIne," and the annual
holidays seem tb have put new pep
in the spirit of things generally.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
FARMER LIVING
NEAR THIS PLACE
DIED LAST SUNDAY
Apparently Was In Best of Health
= Until Day Of His Death; Ill Only
Short While; Lived Near Here
Many Years.

Mr.. T. J. Riddle, of Brandon, r. 3,
died at the home of his son, w. NJ.
Riddle, last Sunday afternoon at 5
O'Clock.
Mr. Riddle was apparently in the
best of health until the day of his
death. He seemed to have cold, and
his system was slightly out of order.
But none of the family thought of
his illness being serious until the last
few hours before his death.
He was 80 years old, and had lived
near Brandon for many years. He
was well known throughout the
county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE
PARTY IN TAYLOR
HOME LAST MONDAY
Prof. K. NJ. Broom and r. c. Taylor
Have Christmas Tree For Children.
Santa Claus Visits Them With His
Pack OF Toys.

Prof X NJ Broom and r. C. Tay-
lor had a lovely Christmas tree party
for their children Monday morning.
The tree was loaded with toys and
gifts, and then old Santa Claus him
self came in with his pack of toys,
and distributed them all around.
The children were bubbling over
with JOY and excitement over such
a big event.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il. Darnall. John
Darnall. Mrs. Daisy Graham, and
Marvin and Sam Darnall, of Jackson,
made up this merry party.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

Don't raise heck with your hus-
band for telling another woman she
is beautiful. Perhaps the other
woman's husband will say as much
TO you some day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

Everywhere you see the ravages
of consumption. There were 1000
900 cases and 10000 deaths from
this scourge In the United States last
year. The death rate has been great
~ reduced by the Tuberculosis Asso-
citation. Buy Christmas seals and
help further to reduce this needless
loss or human life. You can not
help in a nobler work.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

When one woman tells you that
another woman is simply the limit ,
YOU have every reason to believe that
she is or she isn't
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

Marriageable young women should
learn to say mo" before saying
yes. A manly sport enjoys the
chase.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

Bobbed hair is no longer stylish.
but 1t declines to hasten Its growth.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

Hon. Hines Howie, prominent at
torney of Jackson, was attending to
business at the Court House Wednes-
day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-28

r. G.. Latham. and w. w. Dixon,
of Fannin, attended to business in the
sheriff's office Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29
CAROT

Cabot's quota of $50 for Near Fast
relief has been over one half secured,
Ii il expected the whole amount will
be Forthcoming. Any outgrown cloth
ing or cast-oif garments will be very
thankfully received and can be left ~
the basement Of the library building,
The door will be open to receive them
and they will later be boxed up and
sent to the desired destination. Money
can be left with Mrs. W. d. Barr or
Rev II l.. Stacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". ID. Barr are visit
ing relatives in Northfield, Brookfcld
and Barre. They also attended the
one hundreth anniversary convention
in Mortified.
Royce Talbert and family were
called to Hardwick Tuesday to ATTEND
the funeral Of his mother Only a
week previous they were called to
Brattleboro by the death OF Mrs. Tai
bert's mother, whose funeral was also
held at Hardwick, very rare coin.
cidence.
Ernest st. John has finished work at
Il. p. Walbridge's and gone TO Bethel
to work in the granite business.
Mrs. Ida Barr was elected last sun
day evening as delegate from the
Congregational church TO attend the
conference held at Mortified.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29
NORTHFTELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Richmond mad
SON Of New Yo-k City, are visiting IN
town, guests at the home Of his moth
err. Mrs. G. S. Richmond,
Mrs. Chauncey Wiley and son Of
Barre, were in town the past week at
tending the centennial at the Congre-
gational church. They were. guests at
the home Of her mother, Mrs. John L.
Moseley.
Mrs. H. /. Cutting who has been
with her son, Raymond Cutting, in
northern New York, has returned to
her home in town.
Rev. and Mrs. John q. Prince and
Mrs. r. T. Campbell Of Waterbury
were among those in town 70 attend
the annual meeting of the Washington
County Association of Congregational
Churches and the banquet opening the
celebration Of the Tooth anniversary
Of the Congregational church Mr..
Prince was one of the speakers. Mrs.
Prince. was formerly from Nortlifield,
being Constance Kimball before her
marriage. They were guests at the
home Of Mrs. Campbell's mother, Mrs.
Homer Denny while in town.
Miss Alice Laviolette returned to
Montpelier Friday night and her sis
itA Mrs Ernest Fishere came to
Mortified. to spend few DAYS IN
town with her sister, Mrs. R. J.
Rabidou.
Col r. L. Howe, Mr.. and Mrs II.
NJ Howe and two children left Friday
for Portlandville, N. ". where they
viii spend few days with relatives.
Mr.. Howe went in the interest OF the
Mortified Monumental Works, erect
ing several monuments in northern
New York.
Mrs. Adam Craig and Miss Ann
Philip of Barre were visitors in town
last week. guests at the home OF their
brother. George Philips. Mrs. Craig re-
turned home Friday night and Miss
Philip remained for a longer visit.
Mrs. Rebecea Simmonds Of VIII
Jamestown Is visiting in town, the
guest OF her sister. Mrs II. L. Cheney.
Miss Margaret Flynn OF Albany, n.
u. is visiting her sister, Mrs George
Philip. at their home on Cross street.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Greenwood OF
st. Adams were visitors in town over
Saturday and Sunday.
Roscoe P. Lynde OF Randolph was a
visitor in town over Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Hazen. wife Of the late
Rev. Dir. William 5. Hazen with her
daughter. Miss Martha Hazen OF
Beverly. Mass. have been in town
during The past week attending the
celebration Of the Tooth anniversary
Of the Congregational church. Rev.
DR.. Hazen was pastor Of the church for
i3 years. Rev. Frank Hazen of Rich
nond. a nephew of the late Mr.. Hazen.
was also in town and took partsin the
festivities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29
MAKE YouR MONEY WORK.

According TO a United States
Treasury report there arc in
this country over THREE Bill
LION DOLLARS carried in the
pockets of the people. hidden
in tin cans and bureau drawers
or boarded in other ways.
This money ought to be work
ing and doing its part to slim
ulate business and increase the
prosperity of the country. Ev-
cry dollar deposited in a bank
helps to keep the wheels o: in
dusty turning.
Rout out your idle money and
make Il work for you and for
the community by depositing
il in The Montpelier saving
Bank and Trust Company,
Montpelier. Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29
$4,000 Worth Of
Syrup Pepsin Free
WAITSFIELD
Rev. Fraser Metzger to Address Vel
Grams on Memorial Day.

On Tuesday, May 30, Waitsteld VIII
observe Memorial day by first in. the
morning placing flags on all veterans
graves in the four different cemeteries
In the town. All flowers and wreaths
donated for special graves will DC
placed as directed by cards fastened
10 the different decorations. At l:3O
all veterans and sons Of veterans viii
meet at library hall and 20 in body
to the Odd Fellows hall, where the ca
ercises will be held, Rev. Fraser Metz
zer OF Randolph will be the speaker.
Automobiles will be furnished to con-
vey veterans to aud from the exer-
eises. ANY veterans who should de-
sire conveyance will telephone 7. ..
Gaylord
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29
WATERBpRY

Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell Bradbury and
daughter. Virginia, were Sunday
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Philip shonlo.
Miss Ethel Bemis Of Montpelier was
d sunday guest Of Miss Ethel Colby
and Mrs. Ollie O'Claire.
Mrs. Fred Mead il reported very III
Mrs. Charles Hamef remains very
i'll.
James i, Somcrsille is making gooi
improvement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29

This Is the first time in eight years
that have been free from stomach
trouble and it is all because of the
wonderful good Tanlac has done me,
saws Mr.. Frank Wilkie 20 Cedar
street. Syracuse. Mrs Nilkie ssrmcr
lv resided in Buffalo and for two years
was matron Of the State Reformato-y
AZ Industry, y. Y.
Il was eating scarcely enough 10
keep olive she declared, for ! woali
rather not touch bite than suffer
the misery knew would follow. Even
sweet milk disagreed with me was
sick in bed for two and three days ~
4 time. and ga on my stomach made
such awful pressure an my heart q
almost cut oil my breath. ] had nor
rihle dreams at night and in the morn
ing uas eli tired out
We'll. the longest day live I VII
praise Tanlac. for my improvement
has been simply remarkable. lave
70 more heartburn. nv appetite =
wonderful. 7 car cat most anything
/ want. and my sleep 4 sound AMI
re-tful am thoroughly delighted
ufth Taniac. II Is wonderfnL-
TanlAr j. sold BY ~ good druggists
ADJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-29

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