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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists presidential candidates W J Bryan Patrick Henry of Rankin and James D Thames J W Collier of Warren with J W George of Yazoo. It also reports Tylertown receiving the first bale of the 1908 cotton crop on the 7th.
State tournament at Castalian Springs ends with Chief Justice Whitfield claiming the chess trophy. Crop notes predict a better cotton yield this year, early corn remains poor while late corn improves, and the cane crop looks promising. Senator W. B. Allison of Iowa dies after a long Senate career. Rankin citizens urged to prepare for the state fair in Jackson to seek premiums. District Attorney threatens action against Lloyds Insurance over political risk claims. A Biloxi report notes a 90 foot sea serpent near the coast, effort to capture for the Smithsonians.
Ernest Boadwee a 20 year old jockey from Brookhaven was killed in a race at Saratoga last week when his horse fell on him. The tragedy highlights the peril in prize riding where fortunes can come quickly but so can death.
As colleges raise entrance requirements, a proposal suggests adding another grade to the local high school to maintain high standards. The plan implies more teachers would be needed and emphasizes strengthening educational attainment for students.
A call for citizen consideration of an important issue is issued. The Woman's League of New York seeks employment for 75,000 unemployed sisters in the state, urging prompt action and addressing widespread economic strain.
Professor H L Herring hosts a facility for black teachers with meager turnout across sessions. He criticizes the effort as a state waste aimed at improving a race of teachers who care only for salaries and teach detrimental material to white residents. A Rankin county jail prisoner, Archie Weakly, escaped Tuesday night by prying off an iron bar.
A mulatto man about 23, six feet tall and 165 pounds escaped by crawling through a window after removing a brick and wooden frame. He climbed a chair to reach the opening despite missing steel wall protectors. Authorities warn walls must be steel sheathed and offer a $25 reward for his capture.
The Masonic School of Instruction for the Highth district will be held in Jackson September 1 3. Pearl Lodge No 33 plans a top statewide meeting with three or four district lecturers and the Grand Lecturer. The Grand Master may attend as masons from across the state gather. Jackson lodge spends about 8500 on improvements and will host a fine hall. A note invites masons to attend and O B Taylor will advise on hotel rates. Margaret May ill with typhoid near Dobson remains in critical condition.
Pre-Inventory and Bona Fide Cost Sale announced by H. A. Busick Co starts August 9 offering to sell at cost all general merchandise excluding staple groceries to reduce stock for business changes. Inspect prices and buy if seeking genuine values in Rankin county during this stirring sale.
Thoroughbred Red Poll bull age five years weighs about 1100 pounds. Fine animal offered for sale at 50 dollars. Named sellers H C and L C Ropinson.
Marriage license notices list PJ Purvis and Miss Dora ill and Tom Dear with Lula Wright. Also mentions Matt Talmage and Mattie Brown along with T B Doxey, a merchant, tailor, and steam cleaning and dye works in Jackson Mississippi.
Real estate transfers list several conveyances in Pelahatchie and surrounding townships. Names include T. L Cook, C. H Crain, W R Walker, S Cawthon, W C Palmer, Mrs D B McKee, H A Busick, W T Stevens, J R Stevens, J G Foulkes, W D Divine, A J Divine, Sue Thrash, C R Stingily, J A Spann Jr, Carl Stingily, Annie Walker, Calvin Walker, Emanuel Collier, Luke Walker, Amanda Walker. Transactions show lot and land transfers, undivided interests, and amounts around 1 000 dollars and smaller sums.
Health of our community is very good. Mrs Mary Robbins visited John Robbins and family last week. Protracted meeting at Mt Carmel Sunday drew locals. Mrs Kline of Memphis visiting summer with Williams sisters. Miss Candis Kersh went to Jackson Monday. John McDonald of Dobson called. Mesdames Caine and Jones of the delta visiting relatives. Road work urged to prevent winter impassability. Overseers urged to spend time funds or hire hands. Mills shipped carload of Pansy White Velvet and Gilt Edge flour.
Sealed bids for building a bridge over a branch near W C Johnson's place in Beat 1 are due by 2 p.m. on the first Monday in September at the Chancery Clerk's office. Specifications on file. The Board may reject any or all bids. Clerk A Gayden signs.
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