Gas explosion traps 650 miners in West Virginia mine
The Brandon News reports a gas explosion in a Monongah coal mine last week. About 650 miners were imprisoned with nearly all believed killed. Nearby Enochs well at Jackson runs 1600 feet deep, with gas and possible oil. ignitions occur from a match. A 500-strong mob in Hopkinsville Kentucky raided tobacco facilities, firing, and burning property valued at over 200000 dollars as tobacco growers clash with the tobacco trust.
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Monongah
West Va
Enochs
Jackson
Hopkinsville
Tobacco Trust
Mrs Taft Dies in Milbury Mass at 12 20am
Mrs L M Taft mother of the secretary of war and widow of Alphonso Taft died at Milbury Massachusetts at 12 20 Saturday morning. Her distinguished son was on the high seas hurrying home from a world tour when the end came. Alphonso Taft served as secretary of war and attorney general under Ulysses S Grant.
Methodist Church endorses $200,000 hospital plan in Columbus
The North Mississippi Conference of the M E Church South led by Bishop Hendrix at their annual meeting in Columbus endorsed erecting a $200,000 hospital at the most eligible site. Wealthy and earnest Methodists back the movement with determination to succeed.
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North Mississippi
M. E. Church, South
Hendrix Presiding
Columbus
Death of King Oscar I of Sweden at Stockholm
King Oscar I died in his Stockholm palace on Sunday morning at nearly seventy nine. He was tall and stout, loved for kindness and honest rulings, respected as a democratic ruler and able monarch of the nineteenth century. He remained proud of his humble origins and under his reign Sweden prospered. His son Gustave succeeded to the throne.
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Oscar
Sweden
Stockholm
Gustave
Immigrants Sail Home From New York in Mass Departure
More than 7000 immigrants mostly laborers left New York for their homelands last week. The departing number this year is high, and a larger proportion are returning to their fatherlands. The writer argues for stricter immigration laws to keep out hoodlums and criminals, acknowledging the impossibility of perfect selectivity.
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New York
Old Country
Mississippi’s 90th Birthday Recounted From Early History
The piece traces Mississippi origins from De Soto’s 16th century discovery to its 1817 statehood. It notes Biloxi’s fort, transitions among Spain, Britain, and the U S, and Natchez’ near capital status. Agriculture rose with statehood, tempered by Civil War and Reconstruction challenges overcome by a determined people.
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Mississippi
Hernando DeSoto
Father
Waters
Biloxi
Spain
United States of America
Washington
Natchez
Christmas Giving and thoughtful gifts for Christmas
A brief reflection on charitable giving during the Christmas season urging forethought over extravagance. It emphasizes considering each recipient's tastes and desires to express real goodwill rather than reckless spending.
Thoughtful Christmas Gift Rules and Kind Giving
A brisk guide on avoiding useless gifts and misfitting presents. It urges choosing meaningful, well made toys for children, avoiding clutter and encouraging regular rotation of toys. It also advocates giving to those overlooked, with respectful, nonpatronizing generosity and mindful carding of gift recipients.
Marriage Licenses in Local Notice
Geo I Horne wed Miss Kate Berryhill and c D Measles with Miss Minnie King. Will A Thomas with Maggie Hoard. Pete Hobson with Millie Harvey. Ben Right with Rosa Stapleton. Jas Hill with Lena Saylor. Jesse Lowe with Grilla Kendrick.
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Geo. I. Horne
Kate Berryhill
C. D. Measles
Minnie King
Will A Thomas
Maggie Hoard
Pete Hobson
Millie Harvey
Ben Right
Rosa Stapleton
Jas. Hill
Lena Saylor
Jesse Lowe
Grilla Kendrick
Maxims for a Bride and Tennessee Marriage News
A Tennessee governor, Malcolm R. Patterson, wed Miss Mary Russell Gardner of Union City last Saturday. The article notes the bride’s mother as Miss Dozier of Jasper County, Miss. The prose blends a marriage maxim passage with the wedding report and local kin details.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Mary Russell Gardner
Union City
Tenn
For Sale Items and Local Sale Notices
Fragmented ad list shows a 400 Egg Private State Incubator and 200 Chick Cypress units at $35, with sellers R P Walters and W G Barnes. Includes Heinz Sweet pickle products, large shoe line, Pelahatchie sale at J A Taylor & Son, and Self Rising Buckwheat offers from Brandon Mercantile Co with 2 pound packs at 25 cents and 5 pound packs at 85 cents. Some text garbled.
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R. P. Walters
Brandon Mercantile Co
Brandon
Mercantile Co
County News Notes Pearson
Rainy Sunday mud slows travel as residents relocate and transact small town business. New arrivals include H D Evans and Roell brothers while H Menden buys the Pearson place and moves his family in. Frank Roell and others visit Jackson for errands. Wishing updates from Plain continue.
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Wm. Puckett
Plain
H. D. Evans
Roell Brothers
Mrs. Clement
J. Pearson
Monterey Notes and Local Items from Jackson to Brandon
Clarence Webb of Jackson spent Sunday with homefolks in Monterey. Scott Taylor and Norris Bullock seek fortunes in New Orleans. Miss Harriet Bullock and Miss Annie Stubblefield visited homefolks and relatives. Cumberland Telephone Company pressures Thomasville line. new separate line to Florence causes talk restriction. Miss Bettie Webb visited Pelahatchie. Unveiling at Brandon drew many from Monterey. Wayne Sutton preached two sermons and led missions collection. Wayne Alliston spoke on prayer at Baptist church. he is county medalist. Farmers' Union discussed cotton. hold and buy strategies urged.
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Clarence Webb
Jackson
Scott Taylor
Norris Bullock
New Orleans
J. M. Taylor
Comeby
Brandon
Annie Stubblefield
Thomasville Company
Wayne Sutton
Wayne Alliston
The
Baptist Church
Wayne
Farmers’ Union
Farmers Union Reaches Cotton Price Stand
The Farmers Union controls enough cotton to push prices to 15 cents. they will wait to enforce the rate.
Bargain Home with 25 Acre Farm Near City Limits
Brand new painted house with water, small barn and 25 acres prime farm land. Adjoins corporation area offering free access to the best high school in the state. Land mostly outside city limits to save taxes. Price 1350 cash or 15 cash plus balance over 12 months with interest. Carl Stingily, Pelahatchie, Miss.
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Carl Stingily
Pelahatchie
Mis
Warning to hunters and trespassers on my land
J. C. White posts a stark notice warning that any hunting or trespassing on his property will be prosecuted. The terse proclamation signals strict enforcement and legal action if violated.
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J. C. White
For Sale or Rent in Brandon 60 Acre Home and Farm
For sale or rent a 60 acre home in Brandon with a 6 room dwelling, out-house, pecan grove and farming implements. Contacts listed as J. R. SNEED or T. F. D. M. MAYERS. Also notices a big sale by J. R. Taylor & Son with goods bought for the event and promises prices cheaper than competitors.
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Y. C
Monarch
J. A. Taylor & Son
Brandon
J. R. Sneed
T. F. D. M. Mayers
Pelahatchie
Taylor
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Rev
J. B. Dunn
D. C
W. G. Barnes
Heinz
W. G Barnes
Branagh
County News
Pearson
H. Menden
Crystal Springs
Pearson Place
Frank Roell
Henry Stacy
Geo. Goss
B. T. Stacey
Harris
John Isles
West Point
Lawrence Stacey
Monterey
Harriet Bullock
J. W Taylor
Mrs. T
Boteler
J. R. East
H. C. Bullocks
J. R. Taylor & Son
J .A. Taylor & Son
Boys
Brandon Mercantile
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