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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
NOTHING SMALL ABOUT THIS
Biggest Task-Feeding the World
Aided by Direct Marketing.

Livestock shipping associations H.
Missouri reached a total enumera-
ton of c7s in 1921, according to Jchn
Sheay. extension marketing specialize
Of the Missouri College OF Agrlcu:-
ture. An examination of the reports
Of all these cooperative organizat nas
has revealed the fact .hat s2,373 :ir-
loads OF livestock were THUS SEN d.
rect from farm to the great d,st,iLut-
ing csn:ers with resultant saving &c
the shippers Of $1,o5I,S>:.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
s. !; y s. /:
THIRTY YEARS AGO
March % +s92

Elder Browning, OF the Christian
church, preached his farewell sermoa
Sunday night.
Silas Levy, who has been in the
east for the past three weeks returned
last week. He was accompanied BY
Miss Bertha Shaerf, head milliner Of
the Levy establishment.
X. l.. Graves has started trace
factory in this city which promises to
be quite an industry. He has six or
seven hands at work and expects to
add more az the business picks up,
J. N. Gipson informs US that the
annual meeting Of the St. Louis con
ference of the NJ. l.. church will be
held i'll this city next year. The con-
ference in session at Carthae has re-
turned Rev, Blakcmore to this city
!cr another year
Virginia Items, by n. M. Nestle
rode-Wm. Smith, Jr., and Miss Sal
lie Craig were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony 4, the residence
If the brides mothe, Wednesday
evening. March 9th, by Rev. Brown
ing. OF Butler Mr.. and Mrs. Israel
and few near relatives
we're present. Dick Craig, brother Of
the bride, gave reception Sunday
Tor them.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

Road Fund-Receipts
Received from Township
Doar0 zoo. OF
Auto Lie. and Foil tax ...,.... sao.st
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

Double Branch Itcms--Last Sun
day, March IS. Mr.. Jobe Utley and
Miss frankie Nafus were united -
marriage by Rev. Miller at the home
oi the brides parents. The wedding
was quite brilliant affair. Edwari
Woodiin and Miss Lizzie Heathooe
were united in marriage Monday
evening. Mr., and Mrs. Late Cassity
are rejoicing over the arrival Of lit
tie son.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Babe Ruth viii be One pr the High.
est Wage Farmers in U. S.

New York, March 6.-Babe Ruth S
reported annual salary Of $4,000, with
$500 additional tossed in for every
home run, places him among the lead
ers in the nations salary earners and
far ahead of the leaders in most pro-
LESSONS. On the basis of the fifty
nine home runs he made last year his
salary this year would be 100000
Here arc few of the maximum earn
ings in other lines:
President Harding, $4,000.
Kenesaw NJ. Lands, commissioner
baseball, $4,000.
Will II. Hays. director OF the mo-
tion-picture industry, $I2s,ooo.
Al Jolson, comedian, 100000.
Secretary of State Hughes, $4,000.
Chief Justice Taft, $4,000.
President Hibben, Princeton IT,,
$4,000.
Marilynn Miller, actress (week),
5000.
Highest salaried New York clergy
mas (estimated) $4,000.
Passenger Traffic Drop. 40 Per Cent
. Washington, March r7.-Pas-.
senger traffic on Cfass l.. railroads
during 1871 was 90 per, cent less than
HI iSso. according to reports compiled
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
craig-Dean-

I Mr.. Leonard G. Dean and Miss
Gladys E. Craig, both Of Worland,
we're united in marriage at the Re-
corder's office Wednesday afternoon.
fudge B. F. Jeter officiating. They
will reside on a farm near Worland.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Prominent Sporting Man Held on
Serious Charge,

New York, March ao.-Georgc l..
TEX Ricard, internationally known
sports promoter, went on trial here
Monday charged on four indict-
ments with criminal assault on two
young girls and abduction OF two
others. The case. before Justice lsa-
cor Wasservogcl of the state supreme
court.
Indictments against Richard charg'
ing criminal ass ault on Alice Ruck
and Sarah Schccnfield, IS years old,
was handed up to Justice Wasscr-
vogel by the grand jury on February
10. A week later he was indicted
twice more on charges of abducting
Anna Hess and Nellie Gasko, ID, and
lis bail was increased to $4,000. The
sports promoter pleaded not guilty to
all the indictments.
State Auditor Hickman has re-
fused to approve bills for office furni-
ture for room I4oI in the Federal Re
serve Bank building of, Kansas City
for the use OF the state highway com
mis- sion. for $f,363.5o- Hackmann. SAID
he; would make inquiry as to: the right
OF the commission to equip an office
in Kansas, City .t
: If.you belch up a., bitter<tasting
liquid, suffer from heartburn and sour
stomach. you need the tonic proper.
ties Of Herbine. II Is purifying and
strengthening medicine for the ston-
seh, liver and bowels. Prizes, doc.
sotf BY Travis Drug & Mercantile
c. Mar
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

Water-Ligh. Fund-Receipts
The, following includes the yea,
'oa1e FL.
Receipts from light plsut. $27,a34s s.
Receipts from Water plant. i2,163.4s
Amount received on account
Of old bills collected ...u... .3o3
Tota&- ...,..~-.. $3o7oI. Sc
Disbursements
Oil ,...-,.. 5000. 6s
supplies .,.,,,~-.-..,~....~.~. hs61.o2
A-oVo' ,,SS0. a :,
Paid off amom, borrowed
from banks .......... ........... to,a6,, z,
lot. ..-...,,.~ ....... $50, 400. 81
Balance on hard ...,=-....-$ .,Ss. 20
/ The city owe, S6s,ooo Water Works
i.ond> which Draw five pcr~cent in
terest. The bonds were issued De
cvembcr LIST, iYt1 pursuant TO an cleo
ton held .Iune 9TH 1914. for the pur-
chase of q watcr works.
The city ais owe, $500 to the
banks which W., drawn against 1929
revenues, whic,, bear six per cent in
ttredt
The above statement does not show
the taxes collected for this year The
.nount not having been deposited at
this date.
!. Guy +. SiIvcrs. City Clerk. here
by certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct statement of the receipts
and disbursements, and the total in
Gehtedncss of the City OF Butter, Mis-
souri,. Tor the six months ending De
cember SYST, 1921, as same appears
from the records and files in my Of
flee.
Witness my hand this 10th day OF
january. IT,,
GUY L. SILVERS,
City Clerk.
Rural Home Makers Club Of
Pleasant Gap.
The Club met with Mrs. Garlic
burst Mar. :. The following pro-
gram was rendered.
Roll call, stories OF Irish wit
Song by Club
How may music be an aid to par
onts in making home life IDEAL Miss
Nellie Fowler.
Instrumental music Mrs Carli:
burst
Music CD Its influence on charac-
er, Miss Dolla Rains. CD Its influ-
nee in the hove. Mrs. Joe Leeper.
81 It's influence in the community.
.eneral discussion.
Miss Lena favored II, with beau
;ful selection.
This being tie last meeting Of this
ear the new officers were Installed.
he Club has done some fine work
his year some of the most import :
mt work was the SEQ they gave on {
he road cast of Pleasant Gap, SEQ
n the n. S. road, $4,000 on the Gem
terry road $40 to the rest room at 8
utter. S on thc piano at the hall, IS {
the Peasant Gap fair. Several 9th /
little things they have paid out (
I'd We hope to double orr work this {.
ear &
One new member was initiated.
RS. Arthur Burkhart After the pro
ram Mrs. Du.st served ice cream r.
I'd cake, which was cnpoyed by all. Il
Those who had the pleasure o. be /,
q entertained at this beautiful home =,
ere Mrs. Carl Witte and Adolph 8.
urst. Mrs. James Steel. Mrs. Oscar !.
assnr, Mrs. Henry Tharp, Mrs. \
rthur Burkl,art. Mrs. Joe leeper, W
isses Dolla Rains, l.ulalie burst, II
orene Tharp. Mrs. Garlic burst, +,
astcr Ralph Burkhart.
The Club had the pleasure OF hav-
g as guests Mrs. John Pike. Miss .,
cna Finklang, of Rockville. :,
They adjourned at late hour to -
ee, with Mrs. Milburn Tharp April ="
A Member. w.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The Club had the pleasure OF hav'
ing as guests Mrs. John Pike, Miss
Lena Finklang, of Rockville.
They adjourned at late hour to
meet with Mrs. Milburn Tharp April
: A Member.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
FINANcIA. STATEMENT
OF the City Of Bptler, Mo.

The six months ending Dec. 3Ist.
1921.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
CAPITAL OF GREECE is
SEIZED BY $1,000 REBELS
Various Government Buildings at AtF.
ems Are Occupied by the Revo-
lutionsts-NeW King.

Athens, Sept 29.-Revolutionary
troops have occupied Athens. The
various government buildings were
seized. Soldiers and sailors are pa.
trolling the streets.
1t is estimated that there are from
1900 to 10000 revolutionary troops
in Athens and suburbs.
Grown Prince George has accepted
the throne in succession to King Con-
stantine, who abdicated as result OF
the revolution, it was announced and
other nations have been officially nott
fed.
Attempts to stir up demonstrations
in favor of Constantine failed. Bust
ness has been practically suspended
owing to public excitement. Revolu
tionary leaders have issued state.
ment holding the government respon.
sible for disorder: and ordering the
old members of the ministry to re-
main at their posts until successors
are appointed.
The ringleaders Of the uprising say
that the Greek army will defend
Thrace and make war against the
Turks If the Turkish forces try to
occupy Thrace.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Madison---Financial budgets OF the
University of Wisconsin and of the
nine Wisconsin normal schools are be-
Ing drawn up for submission to the
state board of education and the state
board Of public affairs for approval
before requests for money are placed
before the 1928 legislature. Requests
Of the higher educational institutions
for funds are expected to total ap-
proximately $8,5O0,0OO annually, or
$17,000,000 for the next biennium. The
1921 legislature authorized expendi-
lures of $14,000,000, which excluded
practically all construction projects.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Platteville-Never before in all the
history of Grant county has there been
such an abundance of nuts, of all
varieties as are found in the woods
along the Big and Little Platte rivers
and their tributaries,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Marinette-Howard, 16 months old
son of H. j. Linstad, Walsh, Marinette
county, checked to death while play
ing. The child was eating raw ruta-
baga and while running in the yard
stumbled and fell. A piece of the
vegetable lodged in his throat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Madison-Echoes of the severe sleet
storm that swept Wisconsin last win
ter are still heard by the state rail-
road commission, in the form of tele-
phone company applications for in
creased rates. The Madison and Man
ava telephone companies, the Eden
Telephone Co. and the New Lisbon
Telephone Co. are Applying for rate
raises and have hearings scheduled
before the commission. All of these
concerns were affected by the storm.
$3.50 s2asi5laS4- se->.-.s-zs, - -
Madison-The 8,SS8 grade crossings
In Wisconsin claimed a toll Of AZ
deaths and 172 injured during the
fiscal year ending July /, according
to G. NJ. Larson, of the state railroad
commission In making his report, Mr..
Larson declared that it now appeared
that the majority of grade crossing ac-
cidents are more directly due to the
amount of traffic on the highways and
railroads rather than to the danger
BUSINESS of any given crossing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Appleton = William Lueckel, en-
ployed by the Interlake Pulp and
Paper company, Appleton, was pain
fully burned when he fell into molten
sulphur, which had oyerflowed from a
vat He will recover.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
COMPLETE INCOME TAX DATA
Seven Million Four Hundred Thousand
Persons Pay $2,700, 1880
to United States.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Complete sta
tistics Of income for the calendar year
1920, made public by the commissioner
Of internal revenue, show that 1889,
444 individuals filed income tax re
turns, paying a total tax of $1,075,O53,
$780, and that 203,233 corporations re
ported net incomes taxed at $1,625,
234,643.
AS compared with 1919, the figures
show a growth of 1927, 184 in the mum
Der, of returns and an increase in the
total net income reported amounting
to $3,876, 1875, but decrease OF
S194,576, 418 in the total tax.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
100000 PAINTINGS BURNED
lures Drops Lamp Into Pail OF
Lacquer and Blast Follows.

Concord. Mass. Sept. 30.-Paint-
ings valued at more than 100000
were destroyed by fire here when r. r.
Pettigrew. the painter and owner of
the collection. allowed an electric
lamp to ,op from his hand into pail
Of lacquer while he was engaged in
ret0uching one of the pictures. An
explosion followed and in a few min.
utes the studio and collection had
been destroyed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
SKI TO FIGHT IN NEW YORK
conquerer of Carpenter Agrees t.
Bout In Gotham on
November 80.

New York, Sept. 30.-Battling Sikh
The Senegalese negro. who sprang into
worldwide public prominence by
knocking out Georges Carpenter In
Paris last Sunday, will fight In this
city on or about Thanksgiving day
November 30.
This announcement was made by
Tex Richard, Madison Square Garden
fight promoter, who stated that he had
received Skis acceptance to meet
any light heavyweight on that date
who might be named by Richard
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
ACCEPTS BRITISH DEBT PLAN
United States Will Get 1000, 600 In.
terest on October is Pending
an Adjustment.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Great Brit.
ain has been advised that payment of
$50.000,O00 on October 15 as interest
on her war debt will be acceptable
pending an adjustment Of interest
rates by the forthcoming funding ne.
gotiations. 1t was said at the treasury.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
Approves Big Cuban Loan.

Havana. Cuba, Sept. 2o.-Approba.
ton Of a $5O,0O00OO foreign loan to
liquidate the republics floating indebt-
edness was voted by the house of rep
resentatives, 81 to II.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06
BADGER STATE
| HAPPENINGS

Madison-The Wisconsin Supreme
court has granted the application of
the state democratic party committee
for an immediate hearing on applica-
lions Of that party for writ of man
damus against the secretary of state,
ordering the placing of the democratic
candidates for state offices in the
official democratic column Of the Nov.
election ballot. A decision is ex-
pected by the high court by Oct. 10.
The ballots must be sent out by Oct.
Is, according to statute, and de-
cision must be reached by Oct. 10 to
allow the necessary stages of printing
and mailing to be carried out.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-06

Greece has a new king, George, son
Of Constantine who abdicated in his
favor. AS crown prince he had the
title of duke of Sparta. He is thirty
two years old and a student and ath-
lete. This is his latest portrait.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
Miss Irene Cooper
Entertains At Birthday
Easter Party Saturday.

Miss Irene Cooper delightfully."-
entertained her little friends
with a Birthday-Easter party
Saturday afternoon at her home
in celebration of her eleventh
birthday. A contest was in pro-
gress during the arrival OF, the
guests and the prize, huge cho-
colate Easter egg, was won by
Vivian, Harrison. After this they
were. delighted with grab bag,
from which each received fav-
or. They were then invited into
the dining room, which was pref
tily decorated, pink and white
color scheme being carried out,
and where the cutting of the
birthday cake created much mer-
riment, as each guest drew their
fortune. Ice cream was served
with the cake, and dainty little
box Of candy marked each place,
Those to enjoy lrene's hospl-
tality were: Elizabeth Wilson,
Florence Earl May, Mary Lewise
Mayors, Nell Downs, New Lind
sey, Jean Myers, Vivian Harrison,
Julia and Anne Graham Collier,
Margaret Foulks, Lee Wiman, of
Jackson, Daisy Lee Brown, little
Lucille Fox, Joe Smoot, Jack
Schulz, Jack Schooler, Billy Wat
son, Lewis Cottrell, Hovis Fail,
Glen Thomas, Herbert Morris,
Rolfe East, Walter Collier, and
Allen Lindsey.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13

The litigation between the
Jackson & Eastern Railroad and
the Alabama q yicksburg Rail-
way Company relative to junc-
ton at point near Curan's cros-
sing in Pearl River swamp was
heard before Chancellor Tam
at Meridian last Saturday and
the injunction granted in the case
was dissolved. The case has been
appealed to the Supreme Court
and the matter will await the de-
cision Of that court. The contro-
yersy seems to be as to the point
where the junction between the
two railroads should be made.
The Jackson & EASTERN desires to
make the connection near Cur
rams crossing IN Pearl River
swamp. but the Alabama and
Vicksburg Railroad contends that
this dangerous place and that
the embankment of the Jackson
g. Eastern. would so dam up the
waters that 1t would wash away
the A & Y Railroad track. 1t also
contends that In as much as the
proposed junction point is on .
high embankment at a curve in
both railroads, it would be impos-
sible from an engineering stand
point to make The connection
there. The "A & " Railroad ex-
presses Willingness that juno
ticn be made at some point fur
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
HEALTH NEWS

The Child Welfare and Tuber-
culosis Field Service has COM
pleted examinations of all schools
II Rankin County that had not
closed before the first of March.
These schools that were closed
will be examined within the next
six weeks, A letter is being sent
to each trustee notifying him of
the date of examination and ask
ing him to secure the attendance
of the pupils at the school on the
date of examination.
The Unit will be at Shady Dell
on April Oath, at Lodobar on the
25th and at Shiloh on the 26th.
Trustees, parents and pupils will
please note these dates and see
that the pupils of the respective
schools are at the school building
by $50 A. M. on these dates.
The interest of the patrons in
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
Mrs. s. l.. McLaurin
Hostess To Measuring
Party Monday Afternoon.

Mrs. S. L. McLaurin was the
charming hostess at a Measuring
party Monday afternoon at her
home, at which members of the
Methodist Missionary Society
were guests. Upon arrival the
waist measure of each person was
taken, and one cent an inch was
the amount assessed. $12.42
was realized, the proceeds of
which will be sent to the Wesley
Houses at Meridian and Biloxi.
The Society is divided into
teams, each having captain in
the persons of Mesdames Daw-
son, Lewis May, Darnall, w. G.
Barnes and Miss Verna Owens.
Each of thes had prepared a
stunt" for entertainment, from
which much laughter and inter-
est was created. The captain hav-
ing the most members present
was to receive prize. Mrs. Lewis
May and Mrs. Dawson tied i'm
this contest. After drawing, Mrs.
Dawson held the lucky number,
and won a nice box of candy.
Mrs. Darnall sang solo, af-
ter which Miss Breland PLAYED
the piano and sang. Delightful
music was also furnished by the
Victrola.
Mrs. McLaurin, assisted by
Mrs. Lewis May and Miss Annie
Robinson, served dainty refresh
ments of ice cream and cake, to
the fortunate guests, numbering
about thirty-five in all.
The house was prettily deco
rated with cut flowers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
LAND OWNERS BEWARE

The Supreme Court of the
United States, in a very recent
decision, holds that where a still
is found on ones land the land
owner is prima facie guilty and
can be convicted without further
Testimony. This decision makes
it extremely hazardous for land
owners to allow whiskey to be
made on their land as it subjects
them to indictment and convic-
ton and forfeiture of their land.
/ am writing this for the in
formation of the public so that
land owners will know the chan
ces they are taking when they. al
low whiskey to be made ON their
premises.
S. J.. McLaurin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
LANGFORD

David Swilley from Fannin,
was in our midst Sunday.
Miss Sadie Stevenson, is visit
ino her aunt at Falnnin this
week.
Miss Louise Williams is stay
ing with her grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Williams at Bran
don.
Miss Gertrude Williams is at
home again after spending quite
a while in Memphis and Water
Valley.
News has Just been received of
the death Of Mrs. Winnie Smith Of
Pelahatchie, which occurred Thurs
day might. we sympathize with
the family.
The B. Y P.'U. will entertain
the young people at Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Bethunes Wednesday
night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-13
City Neul In Brief

hood. spent several hours in the
city Monday attending to matters
of business. He made very plea
SAINT cab at the News office.
l.. A. Lewis, of Leesburg, stop
ped in Brandon several hours
Monday to attend to business. He
purchased new Maxwell IN
Jackson, which he was driving to
his home. .
H. O. Welch, prominent plant5
er of the Cato neighborhood, was
business visitor in the city Mon,s
day.
!. Lewis May motored to Jackson
Monday morning te-attend to mat
ters of business. r
Mrs. r. H. Collier has as her
guest her attractive sister. Miss
Cora Ratliff, or Edwards, Miss.
Col. Will Montgomery, of Ed.
wards, Miss, was the guest OF
Major Henry Monday. He return
ed to his home Monday afternoon.
Miss Vesta May, attractive
daughter of Mrs. Stella May,
spent the weekend with home
folks.
Lewis May Jr., who is attend
ing Millsaps College, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis May.
Miss Vesta May, director Of
music in the A H. S., at Johns,
will present her class in a reci-
tai in the school auditorium on
Wednesday night. An especially
good program Is being prepared.
April 10th. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H Bullock are
the proud parents of a pretty lit
tie daughter, who arrived Satur-
day to brighten their home.
To Present Free
Tickets To ''Sat.
urday Night"
To the first twelve persons in
Rankin County making the great
est number of words out of SAT
URDAY NIGHT" without using
the same letter twice, The Bran
don News will present free tic
kets to the play Saturday Night
which will be shown at the Ma
iestic Theatre, in Jackson, on
Friday and Saturday nights,
April 21 and 22.-Send your ans
wers to Movie Editor of The
Brandon News. The winners
names will be published in next
weeks issue of the News.
Mrs. P. III. Stubblefield, and
little daughter who have been the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. E. Owens for the past
four months, returned to her
home at Parchman, Miss, Tues
day. She was accompanied by her
sister. Miss Verna Owens, who
will remain with her for several
days.
Mrs. L. T.. Suber and children.
went to Crystal Springs, Miss,
Monday, where they will spend a
few days with relatives and
friends.
Miss Susie May Barnes, who is
attending Whitworth College at
Brookhaven, Miss, will arrive
Thursday to spend Easter with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Barnes.
G. E. Gayden, was business
visitor in Forest, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Atkins,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L.
Franklin, at Forest.
Col Sidney McLaurin, a pro-
minent lawyer of Brandon, was
in Forest Monday on business of
a legal nature. In addition to be-
ing the leading member of the
Rankin county bar, Col. McLaurin
is president of the Board of Su-
pervisors and takes. keen inter
est i'm county affairs and the up.
keep Of the county roads.-The
News Register.
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