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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
1
The federal government donates 240000 dollars for road projects in Rankin County. The money will fund the Jackson to Brandon link and the Dixie Highway segment, with a realignment to avoid a low-water Pearl River crossing while preserving existing routes elsewhere.
The Brandon clean up campaign, begun two weeks ago, continues with street repairs and yard clearances in churchyards. Marshall Berry and his crew are praised for steady progress, as the town and county urge broader participation from other towns.
Five candidates race to secure votes ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Vardaman runs by proxy while Stephens and Kearney deliver three to five speeches daily. Collier and Howie create sharp momentum in a tight contest as voters show little concern. May the best man win.
Early Sunday a fire consumed the residence of John Forbes a colored man leaving the occupants asleep and unable to escape the blaze. The dwelling owned by Mrs. A G Thornton was not large but the loss was considerable for the owner.
Brandon News promotes its printing department with fast 24 hour service and low prices. It invites county merchants to send copy for envelopes letterheads pamphlets statements and other ordinary size jobs, promising first class results and improved county newspaper printing.
Last week near Mayton Mrs Lum Howell was struck by lightning. Her foot was torn almost to pieces but she suffered no other injuries. At Cato Justice W E Popes small son on a front porch was struck similarly and paralyzed on one side. The boy is slowly recovering though months may pass before full recovery. several other family members were nearby but unharmed.
Sunday afternoon near Rock Hill Church a horse tied at a meeting was stung by yellow jackets. The horse lurched and pranced, striking the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell May near the left eye and knocking her down. The crowd gave first aid and a doctor was called. the injuries are not serious, and recovery is expected.
The Briar Hill School District Parent-Teachers' Association met at Mrs. Watts Webb's home on Thursday July 27 at 3 30 pm. Officers were elected with Mrs. Scott Taylor as Chair man and Mrs. Watts Webb as Vice Chairman. Circles A to D were formed with officers named for each group and committees for program library sanitation and goodwill were listed. The next community meeting is set for August 18 at 2 30 pm at the school building.
Community plea urges owners to maintain plots at Brandon Cemetery along the road to the depot and Jackson. It cites weed growth, stained stones, broken fence sections, and calls for an individual clean-up week to honor loved ones with better care.
In a playful yet pointed shift, Ruth treats practice with unusual seriousness as teammates notice a tilt in the routine. The mood suggests new focus and potential changes in approach at the ballpark.
A line reflecting on beauty and virtue, noting that physical attractiveness gains admiration while inner purity earns confidence and respect, with the ideal woman possessing both virtues considered especially blessed.
This item mentions Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt Assistant Attorney General in charge of enforcing tax statutes across eighty six Federal districts and announces a for sale notice a pure bred Alder dog puppy listed at ten dollars with contact in Brandon Mississippi.
Judge G C Tann presided as Tump Shearon defied a cattle dipping order, fined 50 with costs, and was jailed until paid. Witness Ty M Harrell and School Board member H A Patrick attended. Rankin County Supervisors held their monthly meeting, new school building work proceeded, and a county school board session was rescheduled to Saturday due to no quorum.
The small son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Wynn near Brandon fell from his father's truck while playing Sunday and broke his arm. He was taken to Jackson Monday for an X ray and at last reports was doing nicely.
Pelahatchie residents heard Congressmen Collier and rival J H Howie speak on their races. Collier draws strong lodge support while Howie is well known in Rankin County for lumber and milling work and as a good citizen and businessman.
Langford and Pelahatchie opened with a 23 8 win for Pelahatchie over Langford. Fannin beat Brandon 16 12, while Finkbine defeated the Polarines 8 4. County Superintendent H P Barksdale chaired the session at Brandon July 29 discussing higher standards, better teachers, sanitation and school notes. The group visited Masonic Hall for lunch hosted by Brandon P T A. Shiloh camp meeting will start the Saturday before the third Sunday in August with Rev. Bennett returning.
Excitement ran through the Puckett neighborhood Friday after Frances Allen, a white man, shot and killed a Negro named Jones. Allen said Jones’s wife had shown impudence, and he went to whip her but shot Jones instead when he dodged. Trial details from Wednesday at Puckett by Justice W. E. Pope have not reached the report.
A proverb-like remark notes that wisdom and a wife represent two essential aims. It contrasts the ease of acquiring wisdom with the difficulty of managing a wife, suggesting men often face trouble between having one and needing the other.
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