Rankin County Board Acts on Roads Bridges and Finances
Rankin county board met April 5 with full attendance. They approved B A Clark’s inquest costs of 22 75 for Charlie McAfee, granted W T Stevens et al change of road 29 beat 2, and appointed W B Collier and W R Taylor to view the change. They prohibited game selling and ordered bids for a Saunders creek bridge at Webster's mill. They extended road 35 beat 4, issued warrants for bridges, continued H O Welch change of public road, dismissed T R Brinson costs, and approved W W Kersh as deputy assessor. The Bullock lands join the full stock law district six months hence. Various accounts, salaries, and school house repairs were approved, with year end balances listed for county, school, township, and pension funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Clerk
B. A. Clark
Justice Peace
Charlie McAfee
Justice of the Peace
W. T. Stevens
W. B. Collier
W.R. Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Mississippi
Saunders Creek
Webster’s Mill
W. F. Coats
M. X. McKay
Slough
Holly Bush Creek
Barrow Creek
C. W. Alliston
H. O. Welch
T. R. Brinson
W. W. Kersh
J. C. Atkins
L. O. Bullock
C. W. H. Slaughter
U. J. L. Buchanan
Chancery Court
Dobson
J.L. Buchanan
Esi Seeeepee Neces Sam Beal
Olliver Billingslea
C. C. Shotts
J. R. McKay
R.E. Knight
Brandon News
J. W. Loveless
M. C. Stubblefield
J. P. Barksdale
J. T. Ellis
Will Whittington
E. R. Hendon
S. R. Myers
Star School House
Clear Creek
D. W. Dinson
The Stock Law in Newton County Debate
A Decatur Times reader offers a broad critique of stock law wrangling, arguing laws are unclear and politics inflame local tensions. He urges restraint, defends free speech, and favors local conditions plus the golden rule as guiding principles amid a heated countywide policy issue.
Ran kin County Medical Society dues notice and meeting date
All licensed physicians in this county desiring membership in Rankin County Medical Society and admission to State Medical Society, will please forward their dues, $2.50, to meet once. The society will meet the first Monday in July. There will be some voluntary papers expected. A. D. Norman, Sec. Gayden & Co. sale of dry goods and shoes.
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Rankin County Medical Society
State Medical Society
A. D
Norman
Cato
Miss
Chancery Proceedings And Estate Accounts Noted
Chancery proceedings sustain several estate accounts and divorces while detailing defaults, demurrers, and exemptions. Orders authorize compromises on debts, sales of notes, and guardian actions for minors, with several cases set for hearing or final decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Walker
Emma B. Walker
John, Buford
Jesse
Fr . Walker
W. E. ‘Laird
Resolutions Honoring Judge A G Mayers of Brandon
Members of the Brandon bar and court officers met to mourn and praise the late Hon. A G Mayers who died Feb 1905 at age eighty four. The resolutions laud his rank as a jurist and lawyer, his service twenty two years on the circuit bench, and his mercy and charity as a Christian gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Chancery Court
Maj. Henry
J. L. McCaskill
William Buchanan
Patrick Henry
A. J. McLaurin
Wm. Buchanan
Goa
A. G. Mayers
Mayers
Judgs Mayers
Spring Stock Open for Inspection at Local Store
Our entire Spring Stock is now open for your inspection. We guarantee our prices to be lower than you will find at any other store in the county. We carry larger and better selected stocks in every department than you will find elsewhere. If you think for a few minutes you will understand why we do this. Every item we buy is bought to sell for cash. We cannot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Resolutions of sympathy for deceased member of court
The court adopts resolutions praising the late member for integrity and service. They express condolences to the bereaved family, request copies for the minutes, and publication in the Brandon News. Signed by J. L. McCoaskill, Chairman, and Wm. Buchanan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
J. L. McCoaskill
Wm. Buchanan
Water at Busick's well to be discontinued
Notice that season tickets at Busick's well are discontinued and water price rises to ten cents per gallon paid at the well. Patrons should bring exact change when requesting water.
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Busick’s
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Nough
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Jackson, Miss
Jit Millinery
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Aline
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Cai
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Mrsitill
Newton County
Decatur Times
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Demutter
T. N. Norrell
T. B. Webb
Mississippi Bank and Trust Co
J. B. Ainsworth
W. H. Potter
Susie Dixon
Amanda Dear
W. W. Walker
Maggie Smith
Ben Smith
Ed Sheppard
Malissa Sheppard
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H. L. Whitfield
Sue White
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W. C. Ellis
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R. C. Bonner
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R. Lindsey
J. R. Traxler
G. D. W. Traxler
Murrer
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H. W. Kennedy
Guardian
A.M. Shields
S. M. Hunter
Jackson
Bee King
Eugene Palmer Pelahatchie
Miss. Jackson
Miss. King & Palmer
Jackson and Pelahatchie
Law, Miss
W.kersy Brandon
Capital City Marble & Granite Works
J. H. Richardson
Benner Hairpress
E. R. Hend
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