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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
5
The Brandon News lists advertising rates on application and gifts optional obituaries up to fifty words with free notices at twenty-five words. It warns arrearages should be paid before stopping delivery and requires named author sign-off for communications.
The Brandon News clipping published in the Post yesterday evening lacked the editor’s endorsement. The Challenge notes the piece alleged railroad–owned papers like Commercial Appeal and New Orleans Picayune supported Hon. Chas Scott, and asserts railroads dominate the state, with corporations usually prevailing.
The board met Monday with all members present, continuing road and stock law petition matters and loan applications. It approved numerous county expenditures, appointed road overseers, and authorized loans to Henry Simon and others, with committees to audit the auditor's books and finalize title abstracts.
In a 1906 district meeting record, J. P. Donnell certifies repairs to the Mayton school building prompting a $104 warrant to the trustees of T. 5, R. 5. A bridge project on Pringle branch is bid for by January 1, 1907, and O. P. Matthews gains a 30 day extension to finish the Rocky creek cable bridge. The Auditing Committee supports $250 for audit services, splitting it into $135.42 to Sol Dobson’s estate and $114.58 to J. C. Bruce. J. T. Ellis is awarded pauper care for 1907, under the 1904 contract, contingent on farm residence and a new agreement. committee notes other routine county salaries and refunds. Adjournment set for January.
Weather fine and a busy community with social visits, church events, and school activities. Births and illnesses noted, with farming progress, telephone line progress, upcoming wedding bell, and preaching plans as Bro. Moore’s last sermon and Brother King’s final appointment for the year.
A wholesale clearance begins Monday November 19 to sell the furniture stock at cost. The store must vacate by January 1 and offers beds, bedsteads, rockers, safes, dressers, washstands, stoves, springs, and full suites at wholesale prices plus freight. Do not delay, visit to save money. Limited cuts and prices shown, with many other items available.
J. L. Tanner announces a new brick storefront in Pelahatchie Miss offering better service, prices, and a fresh stock including cakes, candies, cereals, flour, spices, and holiday goods. He plans a cash-only future from December 1 and invites prompt customers to settle accounts or switch to a 30 day coupon system for those paying on time.
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