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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
A Mississippi reader focuses on rural themes in a column aimed at voters in the 8th Congress district. The piece riffs on farm life by pairing presidential era quips with farming tips and political commentary, urging practical care of orchards, roads, and labor. It quotes Theodore Roosevelt on stable employment and warns that enthusiastic campaign talk should be matched by steady policy.
The county should test road contract work as a method to improve highways in Rankin. Start at the northern boundary and extend to Clarksburg Pelahatchie Brandon and Jackson. Propose fair contractor pay with prudent spending and consider taxing adjacent lands to fund the program.
Major Pat Henry of Rankin enters the 8th district race for ccmae, touting a long public service record including state legislature, state senate, two terms in Congress, and serving as Assistant United States District Attorney. He frames his candidacy on official life, invites scrutiny of private life, and vows vigorous campaigning alongside old allies. R. B. May of McComb City Enterprise obituary note recalls his era as a press leader.
A Jackson reader defends the Rankin County board of supervisors, stating the county pays a contractor to maintain bridges on the pike near Farish Bridge and that Jackson roads receive more county tools and labor than others. The writer argues the accusation of discrimination is unjust and notes observed road conditions reflect fault beyond the board.
At the close of the Monterey Graded School commencement last Thursday night Hon J R East and Miss Bettie Webb were united in marriage by Rev Wayne Sutton. East serves as district attorney of the judicial district and the ceremony was described as impressive.
The article praises a Monterey bride Mrs Dan Webb and her husband to be as they are celebrated by Mr and Mrs Dan Webb. They are spending a week in Carthage where Mr East handles official Leake circuit court duties during the visit.
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union county meeting at Dry Creek last Friday drew a large audience. Regular business was handled and discussions proved beneficial to members. State Lecturer Bradshaw delivered an engaging hour long talk, reassured by his strong reputation, and it was noted he is nearly fully recovered in voice. The next county gathering will be with Central Union, chosen over Brandon’s invitation, with hopes our town hosts in the fall. In Dobson Mississippi on Sunday April 1908 at 5:30 p.m., Ben F. Bowman of Ellisville marries Ada K. Russell of Rankin County at her father I. P. Russell’s home. Bowman works with a local lumber firm and Miss Russell has long served in public schools nearby. We wish the couple happiness and success.
Mr. Blakeslee accepts invitation to attend the Field Day Contests on the 25 inst and to speak to the boys about corn growing. He urges participation, noting prizes in the board of supervisors proceedings and that registration is required before entering. Submit your letter or visit to register.
For sale two lots in Brandon Mississippi one on the south side of the public square and the other on the south side of Government street opposite the brick store houses of L Washburn each hosts a two story frame store building sale offered by William Buchanan Brandon March 31 1908.
Department of the Interior land office in Jackson Mississippi announces Dora Mc Laurin of Fannin Mississippi has filed for final proofs on Homestead Entry No 41020 dated January 25 1906 for the northwest half of section 27 and adjacent lands in township 7 north range 3 east Choctaw Meridian. Proof to be made May 15 1908 before the register and receiver with witnesses J E Noble S Winnin H D Tinnin and E L Ferguson all of Fannin MS. Lamar Register.
Sealed bids will be received at the chancery clerk's office up to 12 o clock a m on the first Monday in May 1908 to repair an iron bridge near Sharles place on Pelahatchie creek. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. MO A Gayden Clerk.
Having purchased and consolidated all the livery business of Brandon we offer great bargains. Martin & Morris.
Brandon Mercantile Co. promotes itself as the exclusive agent in Brandon for McCalls patterns, highlighting their status as unequaled and exclusive in the local market.
Notice to County and District Officers under Section 2708 of the Annotated Code. Officers are required to be present and hear the judge's charge to the grand jury and to take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.
Marriage license entries show J. R. East and Miss Bettie T. Webb. B. F. Bowman and Miss Ada K. Russell. Louis Scott and Ethel Bennett. Willis McLaurin and Hattie Williams. All entries labeled COLORED reflect a 1900s-era community notice.
All boys desiring to enter the Corn Growing Contest must register with Supt. S. R. Myers. The contest follows a bill supported by Judge Norrell, with thanks to R. D. McRae for securing support in Jackson. The board offers $50 in prizes to spur participation.
A district meeting of the Farmers' Union will be held in Florence on May 2 at 10 o clock with a full delegation. Locals King Star Clear Branch Hickory Ridge Plain Thomasville Monterey and others are urged to attend to discuss a warehouse. J W Taylor announces the gathering.
City tax collector of Brandon Mississippi will sell at public auction on Monday May 11 1908 within legal hours the 1907 taxes due to Brandon for listed properties Tom Gains 3 acre lot north of Jackson road bounded by Prudie Gains Damages and total 2.00 Pollock Range mill and lots bounded by J T Shields Mayland and A M Shields section 9 township 5 range 3 total 26.50 Francis Sheppard vacant lot.
Tax assessment figures amount to 28 cents with damage listed at $1.47 and total of $1.70. Description references West Side Depot Road near a colored M. E. church in section 16 township 5 range 3. Mentions Harry Watson and W. G. with land descriptions east of the NW quarter and public road, section 15, noting good top buggies.
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