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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
Day December 15th invites shoppers to Brandon to view a grand holiday display of beauty and a wide stock. The message encourages families of all ages to visit, promises a carefully selected assortment, and asks readers to bring children to see the new novelties and gifts for every pocketbook.
Dr Ruel May, a dental surgeon, will be at Dr Norman's office in Cato on December 15. Office hours are 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Brandon.
Christmas Goods. We will carry a small stock of Christmas Goods and would appreciate it if friends and customers would place their orders for Christmas presents in ample time so we can get them for you.
G D W Traxler of Cato and Squire J T Williams of Florenece visited Brandon yesterday and Tuesday respectively. H D Tinnin and wife of Fannin spent last Friday here. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs J W Birdsong Monday. Bazaar urged for Christmas gifts. W A Johnson of Jackson visited Brandon Tuesday. Mr and Mrs F B Walrod went to Jackson Monday for a day’s visit. H T Ellis returned from a business trip to Jackson. Image of hi
Judge C W Alliston of Monterey visits the Board of Supervisors. Mammoth bronze turkeys sold by John W Summers. Senator A J McLaurin heads to Washington for the Senate session. Baptist church bazaar opens December 17 in the Ohlever building. Mrs R D McRae ill in bed. A E Everett of Galilee visits The News Office. Miss Mary Busick returns from Foote plantation. Miss W W McDowell visits from Refuge. Frank Robinson to Washington as McLaurin’s stenographer. A F Gates of near Ceaser La. visits Brandon. J E Martin relocates offices at the brick livery barn and Gayden stable. Court actions filed against Gulf & Ship Island Railroad for damages. W E Cofer injured while freeing a wagon from mud. Tax books at Brandon Bank. pay by December 15 to avoid damages. Mrs G M Israel sick after attending Judge McCaskill’s funeral. she plans return home shortly. Anna Lou Cox dies of membranous croup at age about 3. services at Hebron. W A Keefe, nitrate of soda promoter, tests to accelerate cotton maturity. Chilean nitrate mines. Hugh Washburn’s meat market robbed. burglar shot in self defense. Christmas gift ad highlights china, dinner sets, crystal, and lamps at low prices. Wild turkey chase ends with game shot atop News office. crowd disperses. Funeral attendance at Judge McCaskill’s. Confederate veterans, Knights of Pythias, and Elks represented. Christmas promotions by W G Barnes. Real estate ad and farm listing included.
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