Local briefs note election wins and community events
Walter Jack visited this week while Willie Stevens from Jackson and Miss Emma Barnes returned to work at W G Barnes. Judge W K McLaurin won a State Senate nomination by a large majority. H J McLaurin also noted for Rolling Fork. A Confederate Daughters meeting is planned, and a Brandon-Langford baseball game is set with a full Brandon lineup and 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Gayden
Brandon
Langford
Oscar Gayden
Anse McLaurin
Ed Henry
Shaw Enochs
Albert Gayden
Clifton Cole
Bob Warren
Leon Gayden
Henry Busick
Good Crops in Texas Lead Woods Revival Celebration
The Woods community reports plentiful crops including corn vegetables and melons amid a major religious revival spanning twelve days. A Baptist meeting evolved into an all-community event with widespread praying and a move to a larger Methodist church. The writer notes election interest and personal connections to local candidates, closing with thanks to the News and its editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Texas
Methodist Church
J. L. Evans
W. E. Johnson
State cases disposed of up to going to press
The State vs Winston Hall pleads guilty to grand larceny and is sentenced to five years at the penitentiary. The State vs Will Lowry pleads guilty to burglary and is sentenced to six months. The State vs Jerry Gibson pleads guilty to burglary and is sentenced to six months. The State vs Clifford Foster pleads guilty to bigamy and is sentenced to four years. The State vs Will Dent pleads guilty to gaming and is fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Hall
Will Lowry
Jerry Gibson
Clifford Foster
Will Dent
Dental Notice for Peahatchie and Morton Forest
P. P. Walker announces dental service dates at Peahatchie on Tuesday the 18th and at Morton and Forest on the 19th 20th and 21st. Notice dated August 11 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peahatchie
Morton and Forest
P. P. Walker
A Card From Mr Robby Rail Road Commissioner Leader
Durant Mississippi August 11 1903 text from D O C Roby thanking friends for voting him to lead the ticket in the Rail Road Commissioner race and seeking full support for the August 27 second race He expresses confidence in victory and faith in the masses Florence Miss August 6 1903 editor News asks correction on constables election Beat 1 noting T E Therrell and A W Price in second ace and requests correction in paper this week
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Durant
Miss
Rankin County
D.oc. Roby
Florence
Therrell
T. E. Therrell
A. W. Price
Institute to be Held at Florence for Teachers
A note to Rankin teachers invites attendance at an August 17 Florence institute with capable instructors and aims to form a County Teachers Association and plan grading of county schools. Attendance is urged for broad educational improvements. Florence Miss August 12 by Geo G Hurst. Also correction: B A Clark was omitted from last week’s election report, He is a candidate for justice of the peace with 149 votes. Hon E F Noel endorses Judge Oriuz on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company
Memphis
Gulfport
Great Southern
Florence
B. A. Clark
Justice of the Peace
Cleveland Family Welcomes Fifth Child and Son
The Cleveland household adds a fifth child and second son, Richard Folsom Cleveland Jr. He weighed twelve pounds at birth on October 2, 1897 at Princeton, where President Grover Cleveland had retired. Esther Marion Ruth and the rest of the family are named, with Ruth born October 8, 1891 in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Esther
Marion
Richard Folsom
Ruth
Mr.Cleveland
Francis Folsom
White House
Clevelands
Madison Avenue
New York City
Lakewood
Piney Woods
Baby Ruth
Joseph Bryant
Sutherland
Gray Gables
Buzzard’s Bay
Grover Cleveland, Jr
Princeton
Folsom
Family ties mark reception for new club president
The speech honored the father of Mrs Cleveland and noted the sturdy, healthy nature of the Cleveland children who have recovered quickly from childhood illnesses. The president-elect was introduced at a Manhattan Club reception described as a man of family, making him particularly acceptable for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ruth
Manhattan Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry A Watson
Walter Jack
Willie Stevens
Jackson
Susie Blue Buchanan
W. G. Barnes
William Williams
Emma Barnes
Lena Bradford
C. W. Runge
Overton, Texas
L. A. Runge
W. K. McLaurin
Warren County
8. F. Carr
Clarksdale
Rankin
H. J. McLaurin
Rolling Fork
McLaurin
Enoch May
Ruel
T. D. Harris
Helen
Marie Collier
Chattanooga
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. Luther Roberts
Roberts
Shiloh
MR. Robby
E. F. Noel
Oriiz
MR. Cleveland
Ash
Earth
Langford High School
T. A. Chapman
Prin
Shiloh High School
Light
Mississippi
AMA
Waddell & May
Brandon, Miss
Brandon Bank
Mosler
Cashie Guaranty Company
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