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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
EPISCOPAL LAYMEN
POSTPONE MEETING

The team of laymen from St.
Andrews Episcopal Church, of Jack
son, who were to have conducted a
service at st. Luke's Church Of this
city Sunday, to present the cause
Of Christian Education, and make
an appeal for the$36O,0OO fund
now beig raised, was postponed on
account of the roads.
The team will come over as soon
as Mr.. Session can be present, and
as soon as the road will permit.
The team will likely be the same
laymen who were to have been here
Sunday, namely: J. M. Connolly,
T. G. Holmes, w. s. Hamilton, j..
M. Moore and DIR. J. HI. Fox.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
GOOD PROGRAM
RENDERED BY p. T. A.
AT FRIDAY MEETING
Banner Presented Miss Pope's
Room. Prof. Broom Made Inn
pressive Farewell Talk. Prof.
Steen Talks. Interesting Program.

The p. L. A. Met at the audi
torium Friday evening with the
president, Mrs. r. l.. Fox, in the
chair. After the general business
routine, the p. Il. A. Banner was
presented to Miss Roberta Pope,
her room being represented at the
meeting by the largest number OF
mothers.
Prof. Broom made most i'm
pressive farewell talk to the As
sociation, thanking them for the
cooperation they had given him
during his stay here, and giving
them home valuable advice about
the work of another year.
In few we'll chosen words, Mrs.
w. H. Barnes responded to Mr..
Broom's remarks by expressing on
behalf of the members of the p. T..
A. their appreciation Of the assist
ance he had been to the association.
Prof. r. e. Steen was present,
and in brief talk expressed a
desire to have the same cooperation
next session that has existed this
year.
The meeting was then turned
over to the program committee ana
the following interesting program
was rendered:
May Day-Crowning the May
Queen, May Pole Dance-Mrs.
Lewis Wilson.
Spring Song.
Flag Day-Mrs. Mayes Cooper.
Star Spangled Banner.
Mothers Day-Mrs. r. l.. Fox.
Mother McRee
Memorial Day-Mrs. d. M. Mayors
Pianist-Mrs. e. A. Jackson.
Voices in Chorus, Mesdames o. e.
Martin, E. A. Jackson, MeSSrs. w.
Il Darnall an6 r Tip6cou
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
SECOND RANKIN
COUNTY BOY TO WIN
COLLEGE MEDAL
Robert Bell Wins Buie Defamation
Medal at MilIsaps College. Robert
Burns Won Walalce Medal at
Mississippi College.

Another Rankin County boy
brought home honors from college,
when Robert Bell, one of Stars
splendid young men won the Buie
Defamation Medal, open to mem
bers of the Sophomore and Fresh
man classes of Millsaps College.
Last week one of Rankin Coun-
tvs most popular young men,
Robert Burns, of Brandon, won the
Wallace Medal open to the Sopho-
more class of Mississippi College.
And their many friends are con-
graduating them upon winning
these medals.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
COURT HOUSE NOTES

Dewey Myers, of Shady Dell,
was here recently.
j. e. Lewis, of Shady Dell, was
here Saturday.
Joe Myers, a prominent, citizen
of DObsOn, was recent visitor at
the court house.
Floyd Harrington, of Ellisville,
manager of Elton Lumber Co., was
a court house visitor Tuesday.
J. J. Haynie and L. w. William
son, two prominent lumber men of
Hattiesburg, transacted business
here Tuesday.
Carroll May, of Dobson, transact
ed business here recently.
J. L. Bass, a prosperous citizen
of Shady Dell, was court house
visitor a few days ago.
Tom and Eugie Stevens,s promin-
ent citizens Of Eureka, were here
Saturday.
Drewry Hilton. of Rexford, trans
acted business here Saturday.
w. p. Murray and e. F. Muse,
Progressive citizens of Star, were
here Saturday.
S. J. Davis, Of Leesburg, was
here Saturday.
J. L. Watts, of Rehobeth, member
of the school board and candidate
for supervisor, was here Saturday
q. M. Rogers, prominent citi-
zen of Collins, has been prominent
visitor at the court house.
w. B. Sowell, Of Cato, was q
court house visitor Saturday.
B. B. Clark, prosperous citizen
of Mt Greek, visited the court
house Saturday.
e. O. Weathersby, of Mt. Creek,
transacted business at the court
house recently.
Sam Davis, of Leesburg, was q
recent visitor at the court house.
C. e. Stucky, prominent citizen
Of Mt. Creek, transacted business
here Saturday.
H. w. Measles. of Leesburg, was
here Saturday.
G. A. Wiley, a prominent citizen
of Red Oak, was here Saturday.
S. w. Tinnin, Of Fannin, had
business at the county agents Of
flee recently.
Alonzo Grantham, Of Cato, was
here Saturday.
Judge Willis Pope, Of Eureka
was at the court house Saturday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
PELAHATCHIE NEGRO
ARRESTED LAST FRIDAY
FOR SELLING LIQUOR

Tom Hardy, negro, was arrested
at Pelahatchie Friday morning on
a charge of selling liquor by r. o.
Edwards, deputy United States
Marshal.
The negro was carried to Jackson
Friday afternoon and is being held
for bond, which it is understood
will be made by citizens of Pela-
hatchie
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
SPEAKING DATES
FOR CANDIDATES
FIXED RECENTLY
Candidates Meet at Court House to
Decide Dates for Speakings and
Picnics. Puckett to be First
Meeting Place, July 4th.

At meeting Of candidates for
various offices at the court house
recently, dates and places for speak
ings and picnics were arranged.
These meetings are always en-
joyable and well attended, and it
is expected that this year will be
no exception to the rule.
1t has been suggested that en-
tertainment committees be appoint
ed at the different places. People
throughout the county will take
this opportunity of having an all
day meeting, and genuine good
time
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
OIL FIRE TAKES is LIVES
LOSS RUNS INTO MILLIONS

Oil well fire at Corsicanna, Texas
which burned for nearly a week
before it could be brought under
control, and it is estimated that
between two to ten thousand barrels
went up in fire and smoke daily.
The crew, fifteen in number, were
trapped at work, not having a
chance to get out of the derrick.
1t is believed that the fire was
started when a steel drilling bit
caused a spark, igniting the gases.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31
'RANKIN-SIMPS
NORMAL TO BE HELD
AT MENDENHALL
Many Teachers From This County
to Attend Joint Normal to be
Held in Simpson. To Open July
End and Continue Five Days.

A normal which is of interest to
many teachers of Rankin County is
the Rankin Simpson County Normal
which will be held at the Agricul-
tural High School building at Men
denhall, beginning July End, and
continuing for five days.
No doubt many teachers from
this county will attend.
A number of teachers from this
county will also attend the normal
at Clinton this summer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-05-31

For More
Than Thirty-TwO Years
The Official
COUNTY NEWSPAPER
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
oBLITERATED PREJUpICES

Some years ago sitting the gallery Of house
that looked out beautiful Canadian Lake and discussing
American history with of the most lovely and gracious
en- that She had been speaking of the days
prior during civil Var when she girl on an old
bayou plantation Louisiana We mentioned John Hays Life
Abraham Lincoln and spoke Of with enthusiasm In fact
length the extraordinary yrle simplicity Of
great President portrayed By his secretary The lady
however remained Then continued she suddenly
spoke cutting that married the lovely Southern sone
her Really don't you think they make good deal
that exceedingly common MANI And then we
nembered her Southern birth and forebea her wartime and
postwarme and suffering and rather understood her
prejudice.
Again years later in Philadelphia were listening
famous old lawyer in and distinguished in
The discussion of certain Americans who had
voted into the Hall of Fame The OF Lee
mentioned Instantly the verheaded old soldier drew himself
up and said THAT rebel along with Linconl Never A
later of the old mans year Libby Prison and his
the Rappahannock And realized then
great heritage to live in later generation of differ
America than that represented by the lovely Southern lady
whose heart remained through three and ten
embered the reunited Union and the genial old gentleman
buryng his soul hatred of what he termed the
gade SOUTH For the years have passed and except where
and cherished the South again pleasant
geographical location and the North its friendly neighbor No
longer the Southemer blind the magnificent simplicity of
Lincoln does the North ignore the gentle sterling character
that Lee
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
THE ISRAEL PUTNAM HIGHWAY

to be sincerely hoped that the General Assemby Com
nttee Roads Bridges and Rivers viii pass faVoraby on the
bill presented by Representative Hyde Brooklyn for the ere
alton of state road the uneHzed trail that leads be
tween the towns OF Brooklyn Pomret Center W. doubt II
at any other point the there important connecting
road remained long what is at certain periods
the year impossible condition Besides the residents
Of the compelled travel the stones
and through boys the roadway there each in
ereasng number who take what might well be called
the Putnam Bluebook and mapbooks all show Brook
lyn and Pofre intimately connected with the life and the
deeds of Israel Putnam Brooklyn stands the Generals
TRAN statue marking beside the famous old Mort
lake House Then if would go Pomretwards and
view the old Putnam marked BY bronze tablet in
Of the Lapey house he must travel over the road Tor
which many pleas previously been made for improve
third point the Putnam pilgrimage would lead him
still further the and off to the Wolf Den That the
road by all parts of the country aested
by the signatures annually recorded in the Visitors Book at the
Wolf Den maintained by the Daughters Of the American ReVo
luton.
The Brooklyn Pomret road leads through Of the most
beautiful and picturesque sections of the state Moreover
connects the state highway Brooklyn from Norwich and New
London with highway Pomret leading roads both east
and west in Its completion would create i'm
portant and valuable traffic moving northward
southwark Massachusetts, to southeastern Con
necticut and Rhode The highway which should
have completed many years and IS sincerely to be
hoped that will be omitted from the road budget this
hearing the road scheduled for February 9th at
the State Capitol many residents of both Pomfre and
Brooklyn planning be present their plea for the
roads improvement.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
EMERSON IN THE BAoKwooDs

was walking one day IN the back
country districts Of Windham County
one Of those rare places where people
are still to be found who have never
been on a railroad train. The road
We we're on was remote enough, but
far back In the woods vas house
and somewhere back If that. quite
hidden, a small boy shouted Jerkily
something that had reminiscent ca
dence. Ny companion, gently 81.
percilious pessimit concerning rarai
matters, questioned my already ~rin.
killed. brows as 10 what the nature Of
this Grafton was. It came to me ike
the solution Of pulling musical
the words we're indstin-
gHishable. "Wrli. If you want to
know" ] said with a shade Of tri-
umph, the child IS feeItiHg Emerson.
He was-not a very Emersonian poem
to be sure, but one with worthy phil
osophy and quaint yigor u expires
sion II was ~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
MECHANICSVILLE

Through the efforts Of John Ken
nedy Of this place, who is a member Of
the town Of Thompson school commit
tee, an evening school has been estab-
hshed al the French River Inn, here.
Already more than a score have regis
tered. the majority Of the pupils be
ing adult residents Of the village of
foreign birth They are being taught
the English language. and they are
displaying an earuestuess and eager
ness ta learn that is delehting Mr.
Kennedy, who IS in charge Of the
school
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

its readers of the the new pictures since
winter fare of local definitely have set
tied down to Just movie after another We sought
the pounds of movie publicity which daily fill mabox and
this is sample of which we cleaned
In his next picture The Pilgrim Dnky Dean, Charlie chapins
child prodigy has the Of spells
IT the home Of the church
lie punches the parson his fathers up sticky paper
and mixes derby hat in the plum pudding
hailed Of the funniest motion picture
Does it read amusngly to you? No. probably We
showed to Jake and asked But is it Art?" To which the
Putnam Rothapel replied Never mind the Art Sonny you'll
probably laugh your fool head off when you the picture
probably shall
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
THE CARCLING SEASON

In New York when the 'u season begins they the
subway windows and the n and the
daily papers report from three thousand of
Illness each day Fortunately the species of the peerous
nn TINS year annoying than dangerous but enough
10 dodge me idea that healthy winter when the weather
continuously cold and the
There are excellent ways Of wardng off the Gargng
with disinfeetant several times day will neipient
in its early infancy Also wrap overcoat worn n
brief trips out of doors win BILL and whatever
the uneaned increment Of the manufacturers rubbrs and
galoshes purchase OF their season no luxury
bat a healthy necessity.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

TIE office Of a gasoline service sta
ton il located where a storehouse Of
military supplies and a magazine ex-
isted when Bedford, Penn, was a
frontier post in the eighteenth cen
tury. 1t is little stone house almost
hidden among several low, rambling
frame sheds During the Whiskey
Rebellion in 1874 more than 5000
troops we're quartered on the grounds
adjoining it and President Washing.
ton and his first cabinet We're once
established a block away. The old
house was also used as detention
place for escaped slaves who We're
caught on the underground railway
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
LENTEN CHARITIES

appropriate that the beginning OF the Lenen
should find Putnam people hard work the interest of
important charities Tomorrow afternoon that invau
able branch of assistance the Day Kmba Hospital the Won
ans Board viii hold its annual the afternoon at Odd Eel
Hall yearly which enables everyone in the county
providing funds the supplies which annually
institution by the Board Meanwhile, the cty
showing that its interest in the local chapter of the Red Cross
by dead published report would have be
eye Dollars for memberships being plentfuy collected
ny solicitors who have been working throughout
his repudiae the impression gained by the
FIRST drive held last December.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
NO T ICE
BOARD OF RELIEF
RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, the Great spiri, has
called home to the hunting grounds AZ
His Fathers, our beloved Brother.
Charles Pickett.
RESOLVED, That We. the members
OF Wappaquasset Tribe. No. SO, In
proved Order Of Red Men, tender our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
wife and family, and that our charter
be draped for thirty days, and a cory
Of these resolutions be sent to the
family, and to be printed in the put.
nam Patriot and Windham County
Observer.
HENRY HURDMAN.
Committee en- Resolutions
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
able

The mountain and the squirrel
Had a quarrel,
And the former called The hitter 1t
tie Prig";
Bun replied,
You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts Of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up yea
And a sphere.
And | think it no disgrace
TO occupy my place
II Pm not as large a. you.
You are not so small 81 +,
And not half 80 srrY
III not deny you make very pretty
squirrel track;
Talents differ; ali IS well and wisely
put;
II | cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack q nut.
But the great Sage ef Concord is
not TO be judged as a poet by this bit.
Difficult, indeed, IS It TO represent
him. Almost invariably involved and
difficult in his phfasIag, his thought Is
always great. "Brahma, probably his
greatest poem, no one could dare to
expound, but this IS because the great
mythical truths expressed there can
not be more definitely articalated, and
his genius was recognized The fol
lowing two short pieces # they are
not representative. at least serve to
balance the elemental djreetness Of
Fable spouted By the bay % the woods.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

The sun set. but not bis hope
Stars rose his faith vas earlier up;
Fixed on the enormous galaxy
Deeper and older seemed his eye.
And matched ms s1iferance sublime
The taciturnity IF Tine.
He spoke, and words more soft than
ram.
Brought the Az II cold again.
His action Won such reverence sweet
A. hid all measure Of the feat.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
HONOR LlNcoLN's MEMORY
d. A. r Holds Patriotic Meeting -
Rev sherrod Soule Gives Address
Ralph Waldo Emerson
1s03-1ss21

Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter.
D. A. r.. held its meeting Monday
afternoon ut the High school hall
Members ef The Senior history class
were guests The meeting was called
20 order hy Mrs. Bishop. Regent Of
the Chapter She spoke of the signi
6eanee Of the day tlineolp's Birth
day. and thought il extremely for
tunate that the meeting should occur
ON that day, giving the Chapter a
chance 20 commemorate the day
She welcomed the guests and remind
ca them IF their opportunities in the
future.
Al business was suspended ard
Mrs Barber took charge Of the pro
gram The music for the afternoon
was furnished hy the High School Glee
Clubs The GIRLS elee club sang two
numbers very pleaSingly before the
address Ihe speaker of the after
noon WAS Doctor Sherrod Soule. who
spoke on Connecticut Contrihu
tion 60 the Revolutionary War He
is very fascinating speaker, and the
talk Illustrated by slides was closely
followed and keenly enjoyed The
audience sang America from words
and music thrown on the screen.
The boys glee club followed with
two numbers which were well receiv-
ed. Refreshments were served. The
business meeting Of the Chapter viii
be held Monday, February 10. in the
Odd Fellows hall and will be pre-
ceded by a board Of management
meeting at $50 p. m.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

Hast thou named all the birds with
out a gun?
Loved the wood rose and left IT on It's
stalk
At rich mems tables eaten bread and
pulse2
Unarmed. faced danger with a heart
Of trustg
And loved SO we'll high behavior.
In man or maid. that thou from speech
refraned.
Nobility more nobly TO repay?
o. be my friend. and teach me TO be
thine
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Is03-1ss2l
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

one hundred and forty newspapers
and periodicals went out Of existence
m Germany during a single month
hast summer. Among them was the
Taglehe Rundsehau. a Berlin daily
founded 80 years ago, which main
tanned the highest literary standards
aud had the most cultivated readers
Of any newspaper In Germany.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

The center Of Negro population Of
the United States has moved north
east. II is now located in the extreme
northwestern corner ~ Georgia; ap-
proximately 9a4 miles farther east,
and 1874 miles farther north in 1920
than in 1910. Former movements
have been southweSterly.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing Those Who Have Something Dispose OF
Wishing Acquire Something For Employer and En-
loyee 1t Brings Buyer and Seller Together
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
WITH FATHERS FACE IN THE FLY-pApER

Recently The Patriot decided include each par
Movie Notes intending present
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
H~HsasaaAsN-aaaI
LOST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

trading, Planting, Pruning. Formal
gardens and treatment Of grounds.
Plans and designs furnished. JOS
EPH 5. SHEPARD, South Wood
stock. Conn. Telephone 637-i2.
i4-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
SPECIAL
Town Meeting

The Legal Voters of the Town of
Thompson are hereby warned to meet
az the Town Hall, on
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
WANTED

WANTED-Housekeeper for family
Of three on village farm. Middle
aged woman preferred. Address
FRANK JOHNSTON, South Wood
stock, Conn. rs.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

FOR RENT-Furnished room, heated,
to gentleman. Address BOX KY z
Patriot, or phone 401-4. Aft
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Niee large tenement up
stairs. Hot and cold water. cleo
trio lights and bath. Apply to L
J. MIGNAULT, "a Chapel street
Tel. 1862. 52-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
FRIDAY, FEB. %. 1928
Al 200 O'clock p. NJ.

To act on the following
Art. I. To see II the town vii, APP
propriate a sum Of money not to ex-
coed $4,000 10 purchase certain
tract Of land. to enlarge the Public
School Grounds in District Is.
Art. .. To see Il further action will
be taken by the town to clear our
roads of snow so that all our citizens
may be able to reach our State roads
and have the use Of them, also So that
the public could reach them II neces-
garY
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16

FOR RENT Tenement of seven rooms
on South Main street; also a barn
on Wilkinson street. Inquire at 10
SOUTH MAIN STREET, Putnam
T-Qf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
The Influenza Bug"

The Incidence Of influenza during
the past year has been very low. and
no increase was noted until pecem-
her. since which time constant IN
crease in reported eases has occurred
More cases of pneumonia have been
reported each week during this win.
ter than the previous two winters.
Tins condition began in September
and has continued up to the present
time
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-16
Che putnam Patriot

PUBLISHED BY THE PATRIOT PRESS, INC
LAWRENCE PERKINS ffesaeHt
John J WHITEHEAD. IR Editor
ALBERT F. RALsTON Assistant f.litof
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
FOUR MATCHES
To Be PLAYED
In Local volIey Ball League
at Y. M. C. A. This
Evening

BY a one game margin the Bake
lite team is leading the local voliey
ball league and the entire eight
teams are scheduled to go into action
again tonight in the Y. M. c. A. gym.
The Bakelites will encounter the
Bankers, who are tied with the Pro-
f~essionals for sixth place, the Out
laws will take on the Professionals
and the Merchants will encounter
the Press. The Press team IL in
fourth place, while the Outlaws and
the Merchants are tied for second
place. The fourth match will be be-
tween the Nationals, occupants of
fifth place, and the lowly Lead
Works combination.
This league started on February
16 and the final matches are carded
for June 8. The present leaders have
about the best collection Of volIeyers
in this league. A majority of the
teams will be minus star performers
tonight because of the fact that the
associations varsity team is in Chi
cago.
The Outlaw-Professional game will
start at z o'clock tonight. and a half
hour later the Bankers will play the
Bakelite nine. At s o'clock the Press
will take on the Merchants ana Ia
the final match at $40 o'clock the
Lead Works will take the foor
against the National combination.