Noted Florence items span church roles and war notes
Mrs. Sallie Alliston recovers at home after illness while Rev. Wayne Alliston plans to lead Concord Line Creek churches in 1919. Mississippi teachers including Clarence Bullock face enlistment for war and return policy. aviation mail trials and tractor education for farmers appear. Sam Steen of Florence shores up Navy service aboard the Pennsylvania as President Wilson’s voyage gains acclaim. local editorial pieces urge virtue and warn against flirtation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Alliston
Wayne Alliston
Dr. Whitfield
Texas
Rankin County
Bro. Alliston
Briar Hill
Concord
Line Creek
W. F. Bond
Mississippi
Clarence Bullock
Florence
Miss
Bullock
Sunflower County
Bond
France
United States
Chicago
New Orleans
A. & M. College
Pathfinder
Washington City
America
Col. Roosevelt
Gen. March
United States Army
Roosevelt
Quentin
Quentin Roosevelt
Gen
March
Atlantic
Navy
Sam Steen
W. D. Steen
Sam
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Germany
Notice to Contractors Bid for Rankin County Bridge and Supplies
Rankin County Mississippi invites sealed bids for building a bridge on Pela hatchie and Shiloh public road and for furnishing supplies for the county home and feed stuffs for road districts. Bids due noon on the first Monday in January 1919 at the clerk’s office. Board may reject any or all bids. J A Robinson Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Miss
Pelahatchie
Shiloh
Roda
Florence
Brandon
J. A. Robinson
Strayed Red Mare Mule Near Brandon Mississippi
A red mare mule about nine years old with a white shoulder spot was strayed from Brandon Mississippi last Saturday week. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact Berry Crain, Brandon, MS R2.
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Brandon
Berry Crain
Miss
Notice to bid as county depository Rankin County Miss
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors plans to receive bids from banks for the county depository for 1919. Proposals may cover keeping all or part of the county funds starting January 1, 1919, with security details to be listed. The board may reject any or all bids. Witnessed December 4, 1918 by Clerk J. A. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Rankin County
Board of Supervisors
Mississippi
J. A. Robinson
Wanted 1000 to 1500 bushels ear corn
A Brandon Mississippi vendor ENOCHS & WORTMAN seeks good sound ear corn. Submit delivered price quotes to the Brandon address for purchase consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Enochs & Wortman
Miss
Local Notes Highlight Military Return and Community Moves
Louie Gayden returns from Camp Mills with an honorable discharge. Lt. Roy L. Fox led at Mendenhall during the cashier’s illness at Peoples Bank. W. D. Ragland buys Mrs. Robinson’s South College home. Mrs. Robinson purchases Dodson home near the school. possession not before May. Rev. J. W. Chisolm and family settle in the Methodist parsonage and will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday. J. T. Berry and Miss Merle Gayden wed at the Gayden home. ceremony by Dr. J. B. Lawrence. The couple now at the Darnall Hotel. plans to move to Mr. Glass’ house after the new year.
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Roy L. Fox
Mendenhall
Peoples’ Bank
A. 8. Davis
W. D. Ragland
J. W. Chisolm
J. T. Berry
Merle Gayden
C. E. Gayden
J. B. Lawrence
Jackson
Mrs. Berry
Darnall
J. H. Glass
Berry
Rankin County Bank to Elect Directors in January Meeting
Stockholders of the Rankin County Bank Brandon Mississippi will meet in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 14 1919 at 4 oclock p m for the election of the Board of Directors for the ensuing year W H Barnes vice president signs the notice
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Rankin County Bank
Brandon
Mississippi
W. H. Barnes
Missing ratchet drill near home with reward offered
A note from C A DeWeese asks for the return of a small ratchet drill missing between home and town. A reward is offered for its return.
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C. A. Deweese
Missing horses reported near Brandon Mississippi
One light bay horse about 1000 pounds with a grass rope around the neck and a dark bay mare, one-eyed, missing since Christmas Eve Day. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact Richard Harris, Brandon, Miss., R. 1, Box 54B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harris
Brandon
Mis
Cattle for Sale by Lewis Scott Displayed
Six medium sized steers and one Black Angus bull offered for sale. Animals may be sold separately. Lewis Scott will show them.
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Lewis Scott
Public Trustee Sale Notice in Rankin County Mississippi
Trust deed dated June 20 1914 by Sarah Jane Finch and Tom L Gray on land in Rankin county and a Brandon lot. Due payment default. trustee will sell at public auction for cash at Brandon court house door December 28 1918 between 11 am and 2 pm.
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Sarah Jane Finch
Tom L. Gray
Rankin County
State of
Mississippi
Brandon
Miss
Jack Finch
A. Washburn
D. W. Finch
Jane E. Finch
M. E. Tiner
T. T. Cottrell
T. D. Harris
Chancery Court
Court House
RUSTEE S NOTICE OF SALE OF TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE
Substituted trustee announces sale of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter in section 27 township 4 range 1 east in Rankin County Mississippi. The sale follows a deed of trust dated September 30 1912 by Isydore geen and Carrie Steen to secure a debt. undersigned trustee para has been recorded. sale conducted at Rankin County Courthouse Brandon on November 21 1918 during legal hours for cash to the highest bidder.
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Isydore Geen
Carrie Steen
W. L. Martin
Chancery
Rankinunty
Brandon
Cquity Court
Rankin County
Miss
Mississippi
South West
North West Quarter
A. R. East
Citation Notice From Rankin County Chancery Court
State of Mississippi Rankin County issues a citation to M. T. Thomas to appear before the Rankin County chancery court on the fourth Friday in March 1919 in the suit mentioned. Clerk J. A. Robinson records the notice dated November 27, 1918, with P. Henry as solicitor for the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
Rankin County
M. T. Thomas
Chancery Court
Rankin
Court of
Notice to Mrs Bertha Berden Edwards in Edwards suit
To Mrs Bertha Berden Edwards Randolph Ala you are commanded to appear before the chancery court in Brandon on the 4th Monday in March 1919 to defend the suit of Hermey Lee Edwards you are the defendant Witness my signature this 18th day of Dec 1918
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State of
Mississippi
Rankin County
Bertha Berden Edwards
Randolph
Ala
Chancery Court
Brandon
Hermey Lee Edwards
J. A. Robinson
Service Pins and a Soldier Teacher Tale
A sturdy eight year old in Sullivan County wears a service pin earned for a school teacher of nineteen admired by townspeople. Word of the teacher’s wounding spurred more bond purchases than planned. A second quip features a suitor promising a daughter’s hand, only for the bride to remain in his pocket.
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Sullivan
Indianapolis News
Best Time to Walk Says a Connoisseur on Fresh Rain
A vintage note extols the ideal walking moment after rain, describing damp soil, clean roads, marbled gravel, and revived senses. It praises sight, smell, and breath as one contemplates a cleansed world, urging readers to savor the simple act of walking with heightened perception.
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Tucker
Holside
Plumbing and Electrical Supplies In Stock At All Times
A full line of plumbing and electrical supplies is carried in stock at all times. This ensures ready availability for customers seeking pipes fittings fixtures and electrical components.
Return of property sought for reward in Star Miss
A damaged item note states an object was driven away and sold and offers liberal reward for information or return. Contact E. M. Odom in Star, Mississippi.
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Information
E. M. Odom
Nothing New On Sea Births And Berths At Port
The remark compares births at sea to the number of berths on ships sailing from port. It notes that every ship leaving port has many berths, implying a larger scale of sea births.
I Know He Is a Good Man But How Does He Support
The quote contrasts opinion of a man with his treatment of his wife. The speaker notes that despite views of his goodness, concern centers on his support and care within a marriage. The phrase implies social judgment and moral reflection on partnership duties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louie Gayden
Camp Mills
Stockholders’ Meeting
Rustee
S. L. McLaurin
Brandon, Miss
Kate
W.S.S
Eyrich & Co
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