Mississippi notes and political commentary in Brandon
The Brandon News discusses Mississippi politics with notes on E J Bowers as a potential Democratic National Committee member and possible chairman. It praises Brandon as a good place to live, comments on McLaurin’s campaign platform, and mentions Adam Byrd’s DC marriage ban bill. It cites state charter data, home production needs, Minnie Wilson’s candidacy for state librarian, and a push to raise pay for county supervisors as a means to improve governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Bowers
Mississippi
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Adam Byrd
5Th Congressional District
District of Columbia
McLaurin Secures First Senate Bill Passage
Senator A J McLaurin procured passage of a relief title clearing bill for J C Crain on the opening days of the session. He has been promoted to the senate commerce committee formerly held by Senator Berry Arkansas, aiding river and harbor improvements for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
A. J. McLaurin
J. C. Crain
McLaurin
Committee of Commerce
Senate
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Adler Bank President Shipped Groceries to Honduras
Wm. Adler of New Orleans, head of State National Bank and Adler & Co., forwarded 25 000 dollars worth of the firm’s groceries to Honduras recently, as reported in the local news brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Adler
State National Bank
New Orleans
Adler & Co
Honduras
Loss of vessel and cargo near Belize leads to receivership hints
J Steamer Alps and partner Schwartz sailed on the same vessel with a large city foundry and machine works head. The foundry and grocery firms fell to receivers, their bank likely to liquidate despite claims Adler misused no funds. The ship and cargo wrecked on a Belize coral reef last Saturday but all aboard survived. Ill gotten gains rarely endure, yet this loss is swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Schwartz
Foundry
Grocery
Bank
Adler
Belize
Senator McLaurin Faces National Press Criticism on Cotton Note Bill
The New York Evening Sun denounces McLaurin for proposing a bill that would issue treasury notes backed by cotton and offer heavy penalties for cotton futures gambling. It argues the plan is immoral while supporting bank loan profits on bonds. The Vicksburg Herald criticizes the relief bill, the Atlanta Constitution endorses it, and the paper previews its full stance elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Senator McLaurin
United States Senate
United States Treasury
Sun
New York National Banks
Treasury
New York Sun
Wall Street
The
Vicksburg Herald
McLaurin
Atlanta Constitution
Tariff Reform to Be Key Issue in 1908 Campaign
A New York World Dispatch to Senator A J McLaurin reports Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota says tariff reform will be paramount in 1908 and that congressmen must act or be changed by the people. He argues trusts seek special privileges under a high tariff and that great corporations must obey the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
A. J. McLaurin
Brandon
Miss
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
World Today
the World
Senator McLaurin's Reply and Local School Concert
The World in New York quotes Senator McLaurin calling for tariff and currency reform along with other changes to cut government cost and enforce constitutional boundaries. Florence High School announces a Steen's Creek High School concert on January 10 at 7 30 p m with admission 25 and 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Miss
Steen’s Creek High School
W. N. Taylor
Prohibition Mass Meeting Called in Rankin County
We the undersigned urge a mass meeting at the Brandon courthouse on January 5 to select delegates for the State Prohibition Committee in Jackson on January 9 1908. Citizens especially women invited. Signed by local pastors and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Brandon
Annes
Chateck
Jackson
Rankin
Mississippi
Cc. F. Emery
Brandon Methodist Church
Geo. Darnall
W. E. Darnall
Ruel May
A. G. McLaurin
A. G. Thornton
G. C. Sprague
W. H. Barnes
D. M. Mayers
T. D May
Bryan Simmons
W. G. Barnes
A. J. McLaurin
F. B. Walrod
O. L. McGilvra
W. W. Robeson
Gayden
J. i Knochs
A. Shields
E. H Ohleyer
R. Re Brown
G. W. White
M. E. Ward
G. O. Robinson
R. E. Gayden
W. S. May
Brandon Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting of Brandon Bank will be held in their office on Tuesday January 7 1908 at 4 30 p m.
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Brandon Bank
U D C Notice And Lodge Meeting At Johnson Hall
U D C notice calls regular meeting next Wednesday January 8 in the daughters room at Johnson Hall all members urged to attend. Tyrian Masonic Lodge No 427 will meet tomorrow Friday at 2 pm and every member should be present if possible Brandon Miss January 2 1908 W W Kersh W M For Sale Poland China Berkshire sow pigs three months old at 2 50 each D M Mayers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon News
Brandon
Miss
Monarch
Joe Collier
Patrick
Man
J. A. Taylor & Son
Daughters of the Confederacy
Johnson Hall
W.S. May
Tyrian Masonic Lodge
W. W. Kersh
W. M
Poland
China
Berkshire
D. M. Mayers
A Practical Joker Killed in Brandon Mississippi
A practical joke ended fatally last Friday night near Daniel. Wallace Miley, son of Henry Miley, hid under a sheet to surprise a visitor, but the arriving man fled and then shot Miley, who died Sunday morning. The shooter said he acted during a fight with another man and claimed self defense. Miley was well regarded and his family mourns publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Wallace Miley
Henry Miley
Miley
Pelahatchie Christmas Shopping and School News
Pelahatchie enjoyed a bustling Christmas shopping day despite money concerns in Rankin county. The community praised the school program and noted strong attendance, new families moving in for school opportunities, and robust local business activity including Taylor’s big sale.
Mill hopes and town progress spark Bran don plans
The piece notes the first whistle at the big mill last week and plans to resume operations soon. Jim Kelly contemplates selling and moving back after a property sale in Scott. Planers will fill orders for dressed lumber, with saw mill return likely next summer. A million plus feet of lumber is on hand from nearby small mills. The writer urges reduced grumbling and town improvement, proposes a county fair next year, and invites participation from locals. A 1908 sale notice in Rankin County, Mississippi, lists land described as East of SE of NW X of Section 5, T4 R2 East, 20 acres, with full legal hours at the County Courthouse Front Door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelahatchie
Rankin County
Stewart
Miss Clement
Morton
Bro. Simmons
Iss Woodard
East
Bailey
Graham
Owens
Philadelphia
Nescoba County
Adam Byrds
Neck of the Woods
John Jones
Seemen Place
Charlie McKay
Bank
Munstreman
Indiana
Threlkeld Place
Taylors
Double
Taylor
A. F. Summer
Polkville
Hollifield Place
R. F. Grimes
Ed. Davis
Prty
Davis
Ross Bros. & Summers
Jim Kelly
Scott
C. W. Taylor
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Rankin County
Notice of trustee sale by H V Watkins as substituted trustee under a 1907 deed of trust by Stephen N Mannery and Viola Mannery to Joseph Ascher. Appointment followed Dr Brown's declination. Reference recorded in Rankin County chancery clerk's office.
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H. V. Watkins
Stephen N. Mannery
Viola Mannery
Joseph Ascher
Josepe
Dr. Brown
Chancery Clerk
Rankin County
Brandon
Mississipn
D. B
Substituted Trustee to Sell Land in Rankin County Miss
H V Watkins as substituted trustee under deed of trust for Anthony Lumford to Joseph Ascher will offer for sale at public auction cash to highest bidder at the front door of Rankin County Court House in Brandon Mississippi during legal hours the described land in Rankin County Choctaw Meridian including sections town and range to secure indebtedness to Joseph Ascher W G Barnes mentioned as location or witness and signature date December 7 1908.
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Brandon
Mississippi
D. B
County Court House
Rankin County
H. V. Watkins
Anthony Lumford
Joseph Ascher
D. S. Brown
Chancery
Srecord
Chancery Clerk
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Brandon, Mississippi
Mali Marter
Secretary of State
Minnie Wilson
Hattiesburg
Jackson News
Board of Supervisors
New York World Dispatch
Stockholders Meeting
H. A. Busick Company
Brandon Drug Co
Brandon Mercantile Co
A. L. Hughes
Brandon, Miss
Prairie State
P. Walters
C. Wynn
J. A Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Miss
Milroy
Kieffer
Garber
Anjou
Wilson Produce CO
Williams
N Depot, Miss
Martin
J. A. Morris
Charter Oak
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