Death in the Pulpit at Crystal Springs Revival
J P Phillips, a Crystal Springs resident, recounts a revival at a Polkville Baptist church where Rev Bozeman allegedly foretold his own death while preaching. Bozeman collapsed and died, shocking mourners as Sutey conducted the burial in Meridian. The incident is noted as a rare premonition of death. Also announced are Mississippi U D C scholarships for descendants of Confederate figures, to be awarded to I I C and Millsaps institutions after Sept 17, with eligibility verified by Daisy McLaurin Stevens.
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J. P. Phillips
Crystal Springs
Polkville
Forest
Bozeman
Meridian
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Bozeman
Sutey
Forest Register
Brandon
Miss
Mississippi
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Industrial Institute and College
Columbus
Millsaps
Jackson
Confederacy
I. I
Daisy M’laurin Stevens
Fearence Mississippi Enquirer Letter On A. M. Shields
The letter argues A M Shields is a longtime Brandon merchant and civic figure, not a McLaurin recruit, noting his alderman term, Brewer support, Presbyterian church leadership, and self-made means. It counters Enquirer speculation and defends Shields’s character and public service. Ed Ferguson Jr of Fannin drowned at Pearl River after stepping into a deep hole while wading with friends. his body recovered after about 75 minutes. Service by Rev Carter. mourners include his grieving parents Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson.
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Fearence
the Herald
Brandon News
McLaurin
A. M. Shields
Brewer
Brandon
Rankin County
Enquirer
Vicksburg Herald
Fearenve
Albert Shields
Ed Ferguson, Jr
Fannin
Pearl River
The
Baptist Church
Cotton Picking Machine touted by Greenville capitalists
Bolivar County Democrat reports capitalists in Greenville are manufacturing a cotton harvester claimed to pick about 5 000 bales per day, five rows at a time, catching open bolls. The Mississippi Cotton Harvester Co is hoped to be a success. The piece condemns the goading of the enslaved laborer and argues for replacing labor with machinery, noting labor costs and debt temptations among workers. The Greenville machine, tested by inventor Geo H Zempter, is described as a bonanza for manufacturers.
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Bolivar County
Democrat
Greenville
Mississippi Cotton Harvester Co
South
Geo. H. Zempter
Certificates Granted by I. J. & C. for Attendance
On September 7 the county superintendent of education will award certificates of attendance to deserving applicants from the above colleges. Boys draw for a scholarship in A. & M.C. while girls must take examinations if applications exceed the quota. S. R. Myers, Supt.
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S. R. Myers
Teacher Examinations Dates for White and Colored Staff
Examinations for white teachers are scheduled on September 6 7 and 20 21. Examinations for colored teachers are set for September 13 14 and 27 28. Superintendent R Myers and examiners C Chapman and Mrs Barksdale will oversee.
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R. Myers
GQ. C. Chapman
Barksdale
Notice to Rankin County Baptist churches
Daniel J. Miley clerk asks churches to report back after blank letters were mailed. The note urges full responses for needed information. The second item from J. T. B. Berry advertises a Brandon home on about 12 acres with 8 acres pasture, water, near school and churches, inviting applicants seeking favorable advantages.
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Rankin County Baptist Association
Daniel J. Miley
Brandon
J. T. B. Berry
For Sale Pony Saddle and Contact Details
For sale one good saddle pony apply to W E Darnall Brandon Miss telephone J W Taylor for all kinds fresh groceries fruit and vegetables
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W. E. Darnall Brandon
Miss
J. W. Taylor
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Busick
Busick’s
Pend
Steen's
Florence
Wyatt
W. N. Taylor
Prin
H. A. Busick
W. B. Collier
M. E. Ward
R. C. Selvidge
Rankin County Bank
Brandon, Miss
P. P. Walker
W. L. Barrow
G. W. White
D. B
Wilson J.T. B. Berry
Wm. Buchanan
W. H. Barnes
Poe
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Albert M. Shields
Brandon Mercantile Co
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