Brandon town council meets with cattle ordinance passed
The Brandon Mississippi town council met February 1 in regular session with Aldermen Barnes Sprague Shields and McLaurin present. They approved several accounts for T T Cottrell J E Martin W C Palmer F B Walrod and A M Shields and authorized a pay credit to the school fund. Alderman Shields presented a cattle running at large ordinance, which passed. The marshal to enforce it will post notices, seize unclaimed cattle, and sell at public outcry after ten days. Fees include 50 cents posting, 25 cents per day care, and 25 cents per head taken up. The ordinance takes effect April 1 1910. The council adjourned with Mayor P Henry and Clerk A M Shields presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Brandon
McLaurin
Sprague, Barnes and Shields
T. T. Cottrell
J. E. Martin
W. C. Palmer
F. B
Alderman Shields
Miss
Court House
Barnes
Sprague
Shields
Real estate transfers listed for several tracts
A long list of real estate transfers shows A F Milner transferring 80 acres to Mrs C Harris and multiple other deeds. Transactions include Brinson to Crain 36 acres, McAfee family land in section 17, various McAfee names acquiring parcels, Collier to Means 50 acres, Ward and Ponder to Clark, and numerous 20 to 160 acre transfers with prices ranging from 1.00 to 1,600.00. State- and section-labeled parcels cover sec. 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26, 33 in multiple townships, with several private and trustee transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Brinson
F. G. Crain
Joseph McAfee
Martha McAfee
Joel Laura McAfee
Mary McAfee
Sheenga J. B
Annie McAfee
Wash McAfee
Matilda McAfee
Wash Jones
G. W. Collier
Ben Means
Holland Lewis
M. E. Ward
M. P
Ds. M. Ponder
J. J
Clack
H. A. Busick
J. P. Stevens
United States
R. Barber
Lotta Edwards
Edna G. ‘Robinson
W.M. Garner
Narcissus
Nancy
B. Hart
M. C. McIntyre
C. C. Shotts
Johns
Miss
J.H. South
E. ‘K. “White
Ay J. Smith
Phas. Singletary
J. L Singletary
A. B. Lewis
J. M. Walsh
A. J. Divine
Bettie Kersh
J. A. Kersh
J. D. Ross
Star
W. H. Walsh
J. W
Willie Irby
R. M. Gray
Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil
A reflective editorial condemns lies as the root of misfortune, arguing all lies from white to malicious harm, breach of trust, and harm to others. It urges self watchfulness and warns that even seemingly small deceptions can cause widespread suffering.
Doctor’s Quip Sparks Triplet Father Mystery
A brief exchange hints at a comic mix up as a doctor asks about a patient’s children and the man reveals he is the father of triplets. The sharp line questions whether any were overlooked in a rushed count.
Butcher Hero Rescues Daughter From Burning Building
A young butcher stars in a dramatic rescue as he carries a daughter from a blaze. Onlookers recall his calm, decisive actions amid the flames, praising the courage of a man who risked himself to save a child.
Farmers Store Defines Modern Up-to-Date Dealer
The piece argues that a true farmer’s store supports the tillers of the soil with labor saving implements and affordable tools, enabling a farmer to complete field work in one day rather than three, and stresses the change from credit-heavy practices to reasonable financing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brandon Bank
Sidney L. McLaurin
Prae
Brandon, Miss
Roy L. Fox
W. H. Barnes
Asst. Cashier
Rankin County Bank
G.W. White
M. E B. Ward
J. W. Birdscong
Asst
Cashier
H. A. Busick, M. E. Ward, G. W. White
Mm. Buchanan
D. B. Wi
Dr. J.,t. B. Berry
H. C. Patrick
W. L. Barrow
W. B. Collier
Bon-Ton
Edwards
W. Capitol St
Jackson, Miss
Loveless
P. Henry
A. M. Shields
A. F. Milner
Mrs. C. §. Harris
Joene Burnham
Finn
W. H. Walters
Frank Exton
Henry Love
Pt B. Collum
Devil
Earth
the Farmers Store
Rankin County
West
Wyoming
Kalamazoo
A. M Shields
Brandon Mercantile
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