06 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
1
In Jackson Mississippi August 9 voters show Fuller returns piling up support for Senator Money. Vardaman and Critz likely to contest second primary with likely close race. County results highlight power shifts in secretary of state attorney general and railroad posts, plus judges of the peace and county officials.
The Rankin County results show the second for magistrates race set among W. O. Anderson R 8 Franklin W. O. Abercrombie and Webb Kersh Joe Lewis and J. L. Harvey elected constables. A satirical note from Editor Brandon News describes a double deck boat excursion for defeated candidates with stops on Pearl River and Carthage, including a ban on whisky and a feast of regional dishes.
Watergrass briefing from Brandon News lists jurors drawn for second week including S. H. Forbes J. A. Lane J. J. Briggs I. T. Bell C. E. Stuckey L. J. Dear A Long W. L. Compere W. B. Price S. S. Butler G W. Pollock J. M. Williams M. S. Hobson Joe Wynn R. Saunders R. N. Eubanks Jr. S. B. Stubblefield J. P. Stevens O. F. Corley R. BE. Dortch H. E. Slade B. C O. Holmes W. P. Anderson J. J. Liles M. W. Tubbs E. Horne J. W. Fortenberry C. O. Billingslea D. A. Collum J. McBaker John Wells L. E. Burnham Ed Ragan J. A. Cox O. W. Duncan W. L. Barrow A. E. Martin J. E. Huff J. R. Corley G. F. Kersh J. W. Summers J. R. Collier W. H. Walters Luke Walters A. Williams R. A. Kennedy H. Patrick W. L. Myers O. H. Patrick W. H. McLain.
Editor argues repeal of the local dog law due to nuisance from barking and running dogs. The letter cites neighbors and experiences with wild dogs, muzzling scares, and the practice of shooting dogs on streets in some towns, urging reconsideration of the ordinance.
P. P. Walker offers real estate parcels for sale in Florence and Brandon. Properties include a house and lot near the depot in section 9, a school building in section 15, and a blacksmith shop and lot at the southeast corner of the public square in section 15. Contact W. E. Craig for prices and terms.
A remark notes that young women with strong stage fondness often show intense interest in other women's husbands, a volatile social observation reflecting theatre world intrigues and romantic entanglements.
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