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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
The Brandon News notes that the Atlantic battleship fleet has entered the Suez Canal on its voyage home. It also reports Italy's earthquake toll conservatively at 100000, with Mississippi politics pausing for a year unless vacancies are filled by death. Three other items include a deadly Ensley trench accident, a Panama Canal Zone dynamite blast, and a Dutch gunboat capture.
A circulating story claims 16 Texas ranches totaling 7 million acres and valued above 75 million dollars have merged into a single holding with plans to subdivide into small farms. Separate notes report Italian earthquake damage with loss of life and Roosevelt praising Congress for seeking accountability in the Browdsville shooting.
Prof Welborn, after two years studying the boll weevil question in Texas, argues that pasturing cattle on cotton stalks is as good as burning them and preferable for both land and cattle in practical terms.
Texas onion growers protest a proposed removal of a 45 cent per bushel tariff on foreign onions arguing that American onions should stand on their own.
Indiana Governor J Frank Hanley delivered an eloquent speech of brotherly love at the dedication ceremony in the National Park at Vicksburg. Governor Noel and staff participated in the event.
The season calls for joy though cotton is low and turkeys are high. Stay frugal, work hard, and keep near the shore when spending. This message urges steady effort and prudence amid holiday abundance.
Ernest Watkins, reportedly under whisky, shot Walter Quinn during services at the Plain church. Quinn was seriously wounded in the head, with last reports indicating his recovery is almost assured.
A fragment discusses peanuts seeking entry to the protected industry class and broader free trade tensions. It notes growers and makers favor free trade on all but their own products, implying cooperation forms today’s burdensome tariff.
Miss Ollie Patton, granddaughter of Confederate General W S Patton and former Mississippi Mason leader, wed a Chinese man in Meridian last Sunday. The orphaned, reportedly shy woman is described as not bright, reflecting local attitudes.
An unsettled argument questions the dangers of common foods as a celebrated Mississippi surgeon notes high grade patent flour may trigger appendicitis. Experts claim Pellagra stems from bad corn meal while cancer is linked to tomatoes. sweet potatoes, rice, and Rankin county molasses are deemed safe.
The Gulfport export of cotton marks the first such shipment from a Mississippi seaport to a foreign destination. Pascagoula, though not yet exporting cotton, boasts a vast and quiet lumber trade that positions the port to rapidly rise as a first class seaport in global shipping.
A Harper's Weekly writer uses court records to reveal 93 percent of homicide prisoners in New York are released, 94 percent of arson suspects freed, and 66 percent charged with other offenses freed. Mississippi lacks murder conviction statistics, but crime is described as rampant and life cheap.
The Coopers father and son and Ex-Sheriff Sharp are held in the Nashville jail on murder charges in the E W Carmack case. Bail denied in habeas corpus proceeding. they must remain confined until circuit court. Night rider trials continuing in Union City Tennessee as nationwide hopes for justice.
The legislature should provide an assistant district attorney in each county due to large criminal business leaving prosecutors hard pressed. Proposal considers county attorney also as assistant DA or abolishing the DA office, with reform to attract first class lawyers and higher salaries, acknowledging higher county costs for greater public safety.
Mississippi prepares for statewide prohibition with the new act forbidding sale, barter, or gift of vinous and spiritous liquors and intoxicating bitters after midnight. Communities brace for enforcement as the law becomes inexorable.
The text outlines exceptions for licensed retail druggists to sell alcohol for medical and scientific use, grain alcohol for scientific work, and sacramental wine with strict records and licensing controls. It details required physician certificates, records kept with county clerks, and purchaser statements for non medical alcohol. It also notes that all state and local liquor licenses cease when the act becomes effective, ending existing permits.
The comptroller reports about 25 000 banks nationwide with deposits totaling 918 270 005 000. Since 1900 roughly 11 000 new banks formed, adding nearly 6 000 000 000 in deposits and nearly doubling bank power to 20 000 000 000. About 8 705 000 savers’ funds lie in savings banks, chiefly in New England and the East.
A stream of property deeds and quitclaims shows transfers across townships and ranges. Names include Watkins, McMahan, Huff, Crain, Carmichael, Holmes, Fisher, Weathersby, Gibson, Singletary, Steen, Ross, Magee, Steen, Champion, East, McKay, Durr, Massengale, Mashburn, Cofer, Seed, Ross, Kelly, East, Cooper, and Bullock with parcels ranging from 4 to 160 acres and prices noted such as 500, 1200, 146.30, 250, and 1300 dollars.
Fred Adams of Shreveport spent Christmas with friends here. Mrs M S Speer hosts visitors from Pela hatchie. Clemens of Jackson visited friends here last week. Ida Sylvester from Bay St. Louis vacationing with Leila Speer. George Darnall of Brandon visited sister Mrs S R Williams. W R Taylor and Jasper Rhodes of Brandon called Sunday. Walter Speer of Bolton spent Sunday with family. Howard Wilson of Montrose and Lucile Wilson of Pelahatchie vacationing here. James Crotwell and Casper Ueltschey of Scott County spent Christmas Day here. Mary Speer of Westonia visiting relatives. Roy Buchanan returned to A M College after holidays with father. B B Parker of Jackson visiting relatives here. Mrs W D Taylor and two daughters of Monterey visiting J A Speer family. Minnie King of Jackson and Clifford King of Gulfport spent holidays here.
Between Arthur Bakers and Brandon on Tuesday afternoon a pair of hollow lens rimless nose glasses with a slender gold chain attached. Reward offered for return to Brandon Newws Office.
A brief note indicates the 1908 molasses crop data, with prior mention of D. B. 3 Wandmill and Gallocs-142 as previously reported items in the record.
Rent notice for a farm six miles southeast of Brandon in 1909. Terms described as reasonable. Contact Mrs Sam Hopson for details.
Miss Henrie Walker visited friends in Florence during the holidays. Miss Alma Webb of Hillman College spent the holidays at home. Mrs. J. W. Weathersby visited her sick mother in Jackson recently. The young people enjoyed holiday parties. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thornton of Bogue Chitto were guests here. Mrs. J. S. Purcell of Baton Rouge Law stayed with her parents. Dr. J. W. Webb left for the West. Several visitors attended the show Tuesday. Worley was a business visitor to Jackson Monday.
The year opens with a peaceful scene as Pearson notes a successful Christmas tree at the schoolhouse organized by Miss Hattie Cox. Local residents, including Miss Mariel Tanner, and visitors from Jackson participate in town gatherings at the tree and over the weekend with D. J. Puckett and family.
Meridian Wednesday visits her daughter Edna while J D Scarbrough of Plain and Mack Scarbrough of Shivers mississippi spend Sunday with J E Fisher. Miss Margaret Dalton of Laurel visits Aunt Mrs B F Stacy as Miss Marion Stacy hosts a Saturday night party for the young folks. Miss Clark of McComb spends Sunday and Monday with cousin Miss Marion Stacy. Edwin Cockrell of Jackson visits relatives here. Mr John Roell shares Christmas dinner with Charley Spencer of Carters Valley.
Michael Monahan presents a non religious magazine prayer urging steadfast faith and courage. The bidder seeks calm in striving, hope for tomorrow, self mastery, and virtuous action, asking to overcome fear, pride, and doubt while remaining devoted to one task.
Practical home guidance cites the Circle on burns with a potato remedy for instant relief. It advises cleansing matting with warm soap and varnishing after dry. Nosebleed treatment uses cotton soaked in vinegar. Egg test distinguishes good, light, and bad eggs by water. Salt should be added late to vegetables to preserve flavor and texture.
Classified ad notes a four room house in Pelahatchie on a fraction of an acre offered on reasonable terms with inquiries directed to W Taylor.
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