Christmas visitors and local notes from Brandon
Florence resident J H Singletary visited Brandon yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Enochs of Wilson Ark visit Mrs Enochs mother Mrs Fannie Enochs. Will Buchanan of Hopeville La returns for his sister Edna's funeral. Mrs F B Cook and Leila Morris of Sanford Ky visit Mr and Mrs J A Morris for holidays. Rankin county circuit court term shifts to third Monday in January. jury list printed second week. Tax payments aid monument fund. Memorial for soldiers encouraged. Mrs C F Swift of Jackson dies. linked to Washburns and Brandon friends saddened. Lawrence Myers and Emma Kate Ainsworth wed at bride’s parents near Plain. Judge Fisher officiates. Myers to live with W S Crook. Judge W E Pope of district No 5 to town, reports $73 turned to county treasury from evildoers. praised for revenue efforts. Tyrian Masonic Lodge holds final 2023 meeting. new officers elected: Dr W H Watson W M, H H Bullock S W, G A Harrison J W, Roy L Fox Sec, Maj Pat Henry Treas, J A Lindsey S & T, W E McIntyre 8 D, W S Thornton J D. Installation on St Johns Day Dec 27 with banquet. Judge A J McLaurin to be master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrian Masonic Lodge
W. H. Watson
W. M
H. H. Bullock
St. Johns Day
A. J. McLaurin
Death of Edna Buchanan, Beloved Daughter in Anan
Miss Edna Buchanan, a Fayette teacher and daughter of J. L. Buchanan, died after an operation for appendicitis at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. The community mourns her retiring kindness, devotion to family, and bright promise, with her loss felt deeply by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Buchanan
J. L. Buchanan
Edna
Fayette
Baptist Hospital
Jackson
Life remembered in Brandon funeral for devoted mother
Remains brought to Brandon on Tuesday after a life of quiet service. An impressive funeral at the Baptist church was conducted by Dr. M. O. Patterson. She was laid to rest beside her mother who died a few years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Baptist Church
M. O. Patterson
Pelahatchie Christmas Social and Local News
Mrs Reed Gammill and her son Billie Reed returned from Arkansas. Dec Burnham took a position at Gammill Lumber Camps commissary. Local veterans include Charlie Ross Carl Davis Rod Murray from Camp Mabry and Marion Stingily from L A T C Clinton. Miss Lottie Gay improves at Newton Sanitarium awaiting home for holidays. Teachers plan a Christmas program Saturday night at the school auditorium. Miss Josephine Rhodes confined to home with influenza. Miss Aleyne Phillips home from Caughan's Business College for holidays. Mrs J L Ross H H Spann and Miss Gladys Lockwood shopped in Jackson Tuesday. Mrs J W Overstreet and son J W Jr visiting her parents Mss Masse ngale. J W Cawthorn returned from Scott county. Mrs Lynn Nolan hosted a Rock party Wednesday night with refreshments. Mrs R G King visiting son Anse King in Pisgah. Mrs C S Sanders recovering from flu and able to be up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Gammill
Billie Reed
Arkansas
Dec” Burnham
Gammill Lumber Camps
Charlie Ross
Carl Davis
Rod Murray
Camp
Mabry
Texas
Marion
L. A
Newton Sanitarium
Josephine Rhodes
Aleyne Phillips
Caughan
Business College
Mesdames
J. L. Ross
H. H. Spann
Gladys Lockwood
Jackson
J. W. Overstreet
J. W. Jr
J. B. Massengale
J. W. Cawthorn
Scott County
Lynn Nolan
R. G.king
Anse King
Pisgah
C. S. Sanders
Death of Mrs Jorena Ragland at Dry Creek
Mrs Jorena Ragland beloved wife of O J Ragland of Dry Creek died at her home at 6 oclock Tuesday morning December 17 1918 after a long and painful illness She was a consistent church member and led a devout Christian life Her struggle and burden bearing on earth are ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorena Ragland
O. J. Ragland
Dry Creek
Sainted mother laid to rest with tears and faith
A tribute recalls a woman of refinement sympathy and heroic mould who endured life’s dis appointments with grace. Described as a devoted mother and true friend she is mourned by her husband and family. Services were held at home led by Reverends Courtney and Hemby, with burial beside her children in May cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Courtney
Florence
J. P. Hemby
Hammond
May Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guarantee Fund OF
Mississippi
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A.G. Purvis
J. H. Singletary
John Enochs
Wilson, Ark
Mr. Enochs
Mrs
Fannie Enochs
Will Buchanan
Hopeville
F. B. Cook
Leila Morris
Sanford, Ky
Rankin County Circuit Court
C. F. Swift
Lawrence Myers
Emma Kate Ainsworth
Plain
Judge Fisher
Pearson
Myers
W. S. Crook
W. E. Pope
Dr. Hail
Huyler’s
Ford's Drug Store
Hall
Edna Buch
Pelahatchie
Newsy
Rankin
O. J Ragland
Lery
U.S
Key Drug
Company Drug Store
Miss
Charter Oak
Barnes
Barnes & Fox
Ward -Gayden Drug CO
State Sts
Jackson, Miss
Peas
J. A. McKay Floral CO
Eulesvan
Busick
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