Brandon News Local Roundup of Sickness and Visits
Brandon residents report a large sick list with grip, mumps, and measles touching many families. Mrs. Bryan Simmons, Miss Lucile Pearson, and Miss Mittie Johnson are among those noted as ill or recovering, while several local and visiting individuals are described in brief society items. Community events include a sermon, school recital, and Farmers Union meeting with plans for dinner and speeches.
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Jim Crain
Grip
Bryan Simmons
Jackson
F. B. Walrod
Col
S. L. McLaurin
R. Myers
F Education
Lucile Pearson
Bessie McCaskill
Shelby McCaskill
W. W. Kersh
Brandon
A. G
Nan
William
Dan
Anna
Lewis
Sarah Mayers
O. W. Owen
Dora McLaurin
Fannin
Leone Rauch
Edwards
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
College Street
W. W. Robeson
Hattiesburg
Sam Hobson
Belmont State Farm
Tchula
J.S Osborn
Sallie Glass
Lee G. Webb
J. R. Sneed
Canton
Texas
Judge Campbell
Bowers’ Bros
Rankin
H. D. Dear
Wesson
Dear
Laura Ragland
O. J. Ragland
Thomasville
Board of Trustees
S. R. Myers
Mattie Kirkpatrick
Farmers’ Union
T. S. Haynie
Union Advocate
H. W. Bradshaw
Dent
D. A. Kersh
Molasses Crop of Rankin County For 1907
T D May reports 350 gallons from about one acre and other parties made 200 gallons at his mill. Sol Welch notes Virgil neighborhood produced 2000 gallons of Louisiana cane molasses last year. JOE WYNN shares his county crop and advises soil, seed potatoes, and quality molasses practices as The News plans weekly reports and monthly totals.
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T.D. May
Sol Welch
Virgil
Louisiana
Brandon News
Rankin County
Joe Wynn
Five room cottage on four lots for sale in Pelahatchie
New five room cottage just completed with four large lots. Well located and priced at 1100 dollars. Payment plan offers one half cash and the balance on very easy terms, monthly or yearly. Contact Carl Stingily, Pelahatchie, Mississippi.
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Carl
Pelahatchie
For Sale Poland China Berkshire Pig Three Months Old
For Sale a Poland China Berkshire pig three months old. Also want to exchange a good brood sow for a meat hog. Rev. Bryan Simmons.
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Poland
Lso
Bryan Simmons
Valentine Post Cards From Brandon Drug Co
In a few days a wide selection of up to date valentine post cards will be available from Brandon Drug Co. This local notice advertises a forthcoming stock and invites customers to look for new designs and varieties.
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Brandon Drug Co
Mammoth Bronze Turkey Eggs For Sale In Mississippi
For Sale. Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs. Mrs. J. W. Summers, Lynwood, Miss. If you will ever need a coat and vest, see Taylor's. I now have a phone in my room at hotel and anyone may phone me at any hour for hacks or buggies to meet if all trains. Your patronage solicited and appreciated. Phone No. 8-three rings. Yours truly W. E. Darnall, The Coats and Vests we are advertising are very cheap. They are good goods, just have to have the room and money. J. A. Taylor & Son.
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W. E. Darnall
J. A. Taylor & Son
Big Catamount Killed At Brandon Attraction
In Whites Mississippi on February 12 1908 a large catamount killed Monday evening by William Robinson a colored boy drew attention today weighing 16 pounds and four feet long. Local merchants J A Taylor and Son advertise coats and vests promising good value.
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Brandon
Miss
Wm. Robinson
Marriage License Notices for Multiple Couples
Geo W Collier weds Carrie White Gilbert Anderson weds Lelia Paterson Willie R Bynum weds Rosa Cawthon Bill Dooly weds Ella Lewis Louis Hobbs weds Minnie Lewis Arthur Alexander weds Elzenia Todd Jas Coleman weds Sarah Mcelaurin Spellman Harper weds Martha Dean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W.collier
Carrie White
Gilbert Anderson
Lelia Paterson
Willie R. Bynum
Rosa Cawthon
Bill Dooly
Ella Lewis
Louis Hobbs
Minnie Lewis
Arthur Alexander
Elzenia Todd
Jas. Coleman
Sarah Mcelaurin
Spellman Harper
Martha Dean
Lost open face silver watch with T. D. M. engraving
A reward is offered for return of an open face silver watch engraved T. D. M. at the back. The owner notes it was lost between the 2 mile board on Brandon and Dry Creek road and his Brandon residence. Contact T. D. May for delivery.
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Brandon
Dry Creek Road
T. D. May
For Rent: 20 Acres and 5-Room Cottage in Town West
For rent, about 20 acres of fairly good land in the western part of town and a five room cottage near the business district. Property listed by J. T. B. Berry.
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J. T. B. Berry
Notice of Stallion Service Offered
George Gordon a well known Hamiltonian stallion is available for service at any time. Payment due April 20. D M Ropesins.
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George Gordon
D. M. Ropeins
Real estate and sale notices brighten Pelahatchie scene
Store houses, residences and lots for sale listed by L. D. Rhodes of Pelahatchie. A large school and mill promise a bright future. Also advertised are bales of hay at 50 cents each, offered by W. G. Barnes.
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Big School
Big Mill
Bright Future
A L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
Youngest Son of R C Ponder Passes at One
Little Lieu Geen, son of R C Ponder, born August 12 1907, died December 22 1907 after short pneumonia. He rests in County Line cemetery as friends Letha Gill and Marttiz McLain offer prayers for comfort.
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Little Lieu Geen
R.C. Ponder
County Line
Jesus
Letha Gill
Marttiz McLain
Remembered Rankin County Civil War Veteran T. P. Chapman
Thomas Purdum Chapman born September 18 1839 was lifelong Rankin County resident. He served in the war and as coroner and ranger. He joined the M E Church South in youth and tried to live its teachings. He died February 5 at age 68 and four months and was buried at Shiloh with Rev E B Steen officiating. His family mourns a kind father and husband.
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Thomas Purdum Chapman
Rankin County
M. E. Church
South
Shiloh
E. B. Steen
Estray Notice From Cato Mississippi Farm
Taken up by me and now at my farm near Cato, Miss. One large black mare mule. One light bay horse mule. One iron grey horse mule. Owner please come forward, prove ownership, pay for notice and other charges, or same will be sold according to law. Grip has been widely prevailing in the United States.
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Cato, Miss
United States
Boston
California
Casey Young
Congress
Memphis
Tennessee
Washington
Geo T. Angell
Road Overseers Appeal For Beat 5 Repairs
Letter from N H Nasu dated February 3 1908 appeals beat 5 overseers to inspect and report road conditions to the grand jury and to put roads in good condition by the first Monday in March under current circumstances.
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N. H. Nasu
Egg sale notice for leghorn eggs in Brandon
Single comb choice brown leghorn eggs offered at 15 for 1.00 by C. A. Williams in Brandon Mississippi.
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C. A. Williams
Brandon, Miss
Rhode Island Reds Egg Offer From A. M. Shields
Rhode Island Reds breeder A. M. Shields advertises prize winning Rhode Island Reds eggs at 1.50 dollars for 15 eggs. Ready to supply to customers seeking quality stock.
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Rhode Iland
Shields
Mrs R McLaurin's House
S L McLaurin details pertain to a residence owned by Mrs. R. McLaurin. The note lists initials and surname with no additional context or dates.
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R . L. Buchanan
Lattiesburg
Guy Buchanan
Adamsville
Jas. T. Bovill
Episcopal Church
Ada Dewees
Grace Buchanan
Lagrippe
Mary Walker
Bessie
Jayne
J. H. Whitfield
Marshall T. T. Cottrell
Walter Collier
Peter Fairley
J.C. Bruce
C. C. Horne
Lou Horne
Hillsboro
Brandon Sanitarium
Mittie Johnson
Nannie Kline
Eureka
R. L. Penn
Cornelia Kline
Anderson
Nannie
L. S. May
Bessie Wilkins
Lake
Mary Willie Easterling
A. G. Norrell
Vicksburg
Henry W. Jackson
Clinton
Edda
Arthur McAvoy
Michigan
Ras Ross
E. E. Johnson
McHenry
Darnall Bros
Brandon Baptists
Foreign Missions
H. A. Busick Co
New York
H. A. Busick
J. W. Summers
Lynwood
Taylor’s
W. G. Barnes
T. P. Chapman
G. D. W. Traxler
Rhode Island
Walla Widaey
Seling
St Louis
D. M. Ferry
Rush Park
Jacob’s
Plow
J. E. _McWILLIAMS, ‘ae
J.D. Burgess
Moseley
C. A. Richardson Co
East Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
Ammons Brothers
Mississippi
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