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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
Largest circulation guaranteed of any Mississippi country weekly. Advertising rates available on application. Wayne S May, editor and proprietor. End of readable item shows abrupt fragment.
A strong pull for town uplift in 1907 urges waterworks and electric lights to raise property values by 25 percent at small taxpayer cost. The newly elected city fathers should plan permanent improvements including square repairs shade trees sidewalks and street fixes.
Dr S H Stapleton enters the race for Rankin county chancery clerk subject to Democratic primaries in 1907. He previously held the office about twelve years ago and is noted for dependable office work and public service.
In a private talk with District Attorney McLaurin this week he said he would seek re election to the office he now holds. Locals recall he once ran and won, while Brandon was in the same judicial district. Many remember him as an able vigorous prosecutor and his recent county visit showed his zeal tact and courtesy toward all. The Neshoba County Democrat endorses him saying his popularity here matches any man and opposing him would be useless if his strength is similar in other counties.
Weather cold and rainy. Our sick are much better. One week till Christmas. Help with the Christmas tree to make children happy. Miss Dolly Morton visiting Laurel. Lou D. Ellis and Claude Williams of Langford in town. Ida Lee and Noble Brown in Jackson. Mattie Ellis with Fannin friends. Mrs. J. P. Starr moving to live with daughter Mrs. H. D. Tinnin. Mrs. E. F. Starr and two children to live with aunt Mrs. Dr. Lee. Alfred Ellis bought a home near Fannin and will finish building by January 1.
The column reports Miss Nannye Robinson of Magee severely ill with typhoid at her father I. R. Robinson's home. Mrs. A. G. Crook remains confined and slowly improves. W. E. Johnston has moved. One Brown killed a hog on the family ranch.
A hodgepodge of small town notes from Goshen Springs details weather, visits, and weddings as residents recount Christmas readiness. Announcements include visits by Mrs. M H Faulkenberry and Miss Nettie May, W. P. Andersons trip to Canton, wedding bells ahead, box parties at Andersons, new buggy for George Bates, and various family updates from Del hi La to Pisgah burial notices.
Whit Brown moved to Florence last week and the vacated house is now occupied by Charles Sheely. Rev T H King departs today for Laurel to attend the annual Conference beginning the 12th. Miss Ella Robinson teaches at Cross Roads and visited homefolks over the weekend. Mica Knight and Oscar plan a trip to Raymond for holidays. Mr and Mrs R B Roberts and little Robert visited relatives in Pelahatchie last week.
The Cato community shares health updates after a period of colds, notes visits by M. O. Shotts and J. B. Barnett, and announces a Christmas Eve tree inviting all. Mrs. Terrell leads school progress, local social reminders include weddings and visitors, and local merchants advertise poultry, livestock, fruits, and candies.
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