02 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
1
Williams holds that qualified voters already on old books may vote in August primaries if they will be 21 by election day. Board actions to force new registration within four months do not disqualify. commissioners will transfer names to new books by the first Monday in July.
A Plain Mississippi letter recalls Richland Academy seven miles southeast of Jackson. It notes the building’s age pine craftsmanship and hand made doors, with south end as church and north end as school. The piece praises local education gains, mentions Richmond’s vanished town and lake, and condemns rum and social misstatements about Elder Stamps, praising his character while urging tolerance.
Letter reply defends the colored Baptist church against Arthur Barnett. Barnett was expelled months ago by a church vote after questions over untrusted funds. The writer disputes Barnett’s claim of virtue and notes his temper when confronted about the financial matter.
The Brandon Foreign and Home Mission Societies honor Anna E Batte, recalling her faithful service and expressing sympathy to her family. The resolutions note the loss to the auxiliaries and urge continued labor in faith until joining her in the land beyond the sunset, signed by A J McLaurin G Pollock J T B Berry and Wm Walker.
An advertisement highlights Brandon Bank using a Mosler burglar proof screw door and triple time-lock safe. The product is cash handling secure with Cashie bonded by Guaranty Company. Absolutely Safe branding emphasizes protection.
A Brandon News excerpt outlines a twelve letter series titled The Homeside of War Times. It aims to depict civilian hardship during the Civil War from Fort Sumter to Appomattox, focusing on mothers children and home front life. The author notes personal loss and a plan to present moral, accessible tales for youth without graphic detail.
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