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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
Wayne S. May editor warns rates apply on application and arrearages must be paid to avoid service cutoff. Obituary and resolution notices have word limits with free insertions up to fifty and twenty five words respectively, charged at one cent per word beyond those limits. Notices must be signed with author name.
The writer extols country editors across various papers for their decency temperance and moral stance praising their loyalty to home towns advocacy of good government and local schools and their liberal generous nature noting no trace of immorality in these editors and their commitment to public welfare.
The Briar Hill Graded School publishes its honor roll for the advance grade. The notice emphasizes pride in the school’s calling and highlights the achievement of students featured on the honor roll.
Shiloh Graded School hosts an evening program on December 21 at 8 o’clock featuring recitations music plays pantomimes and tableaux. The event highlights student impersonators and a spirited drill with an admission fee for adults 15 cents and children 10 to 15 years 10 cents.
Ann E Traxler Walters was born in South Carolina on December 8 1889. She moved to Mississippi as a child and resided there until her death on August 25 1906. She was converted and joined the church at Shiloh camp.
The Spring Hill Normal and Industrial School near Florence is praised for strong leadership and progress in training colored youths. A. O. Morris is appointed solicitor to raise $1500 to build and furnish another dormitory before the next term. The appeal cites biblical texts urging liberality and public support. Lost notice: a black mare, about 6 years old, last heard near Lessburg. reward offered by G J Taylor.
The Episcopal ladies host a two day Bazaar in the Hon H A Busick sample room with a diverse menu including Canape Suedois Blue Points Little neck clams O Consomme Pottage de Volailly a la Mary Daonbar Sliced Tomatoes Oyster Crabs Lamb and more. Marine Band under Signor Fred Lesterino provides music. Christmas gifts for all ages offered.
Notice to all parties owed for ginning by Pela hatchie Gin Co. to pay the amount due to J. A. Spann Jr. between now and January 1 1906. Pelahatchie Gin Co.
United Daughters of the Confederacy Brandon chapter advertises for designs and specifications for a Confederate monument to be erected in Brandon Mississippi with a $2500 budget and a private infantry soldier statue atop. Plans due to Miss Eunice Washburn by January 10, 1907 for opening and selection. Also notices sale of Cornish Indiana game chickens and livestock by Mrs O W Taylor of Pelahatchie.
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