Supreme Court affirms revolving fund ruling for schools
The Mississippi Supreme Court, in a 4 to 2 decision, upholds the continuation of the equalizing fund of 1,268,721 for public schools, reversing a prior ruling that nullified the initiative clause. Key figures include Justices Holden, Sykes, Cook, Etheridge concurring, with Chief Justice Smith and Justice Anderson dissenting. The ruling allows school terms to proceed and rejects a call for a special session or constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conti” SA
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Education
Rankin County
Mr. Barksdale
W. F. Bond
State Supr. of Education
Kson
Puna
Holden
Supreme Com
W. FL Bond
High Court
Sykes
Cook
Etheridge
Sidney Smith
Anderson
Cailing
Questio
Prominent Jeweler Gifts School a Large Clock
A local PTA committee visited Jackson seeking curtain ads for the auditorium. Jeweler J. L. Albritton instead donated a large school building clock, a gift highly appreciated by pupils and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Albritton
Jackson Jeweler
P. T.A
Jackson
J. L. Albritton
Geelock
Taxpayers warned on keeping permanent tax records
A Jackson department issues warning to all taxpayers about gross violations of revenue laws. Investigations show many have neglected permanent records and books required for income tax returns. Penalties include up to 10 000 and misdemeanor for willful evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treatiury
Treasury
Large crowd attends Masons annual banquet at Masonic Hall
On December 29 at noon the Masons held their annual banquet at Masonic Hall. Masons from town and out of town attended along with many wives daughters sisters and widows. The Worshipful Master opened the meeting and after a while invited guests joined the installation of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Annual Negro Conference for Farmers at Utica
The nineteenth annual Negro Farmers Conference will be held January 10-11 at Utica Institute Miss with Professor George W. Carver to present demonstrations on Southern agriculture. Topics include The Southern Negroes place in Southern Agriculture and other Negro progress themes. Allen Institute acts as host to farmers visitors and professionals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Farmers’ Conference
Utica Institute
Miss
Utica Normal
Allen Institute
Watch Party at Methodist Church Welcomes New Year
A Sunday night watch party at the Methodist Church drew many parishioners for the Epworth League meeting at ten o clock followed by Rev W J Dawson leading a song and prayer service and an impressive sermon. At midnight bells rang across town as fireworks guns and anvil were set off ushering in the new year with full spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. J. Dawson
Methodist
Epworth League
Dawson
Boy Accidentally Shoots Nine Year Old Sister
Lula Pope of Cato, daughter of Judge and Mrs EB Pope, was accidentally shot in the arm by her brother about two weeks ago. The boy, by the window, discharged a pistol held by his father as neighbors and a physician tended the wound. The child’s condition has improved after recent visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula T. Pope
Judge
EB. Pope
Cato
Negro Arrested for Burglary Tried Saturday
The preliminary trial of Sam Wright, arrested several days ago, was held last Saturday morning by Mayor Patrick Henry. Bound over to the Circuit Court, he faces a hearing within the next week or two. In custody since just before Christmas, he is jailed without bond and held on burglary charges with a suitcase of stolen goods and multiple keys to town stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wright
Patrick Henry
Brandon Jackson Road Survey Resumes After Holidays
The party of surveyors returned to Brandon Sunday and Monday and work was resumed on the Brandon Jackson road Monday afternoon. A survey extended from Pelahatchie to near Jackson before Christmas. Men left work Saturday for the holidays, and it is hoped surveying will finish in a week or two, though rechecking the road seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Jackson
Pelahatchie
Value on Boom as Saw Mills Spur Town Growth
The small town of Value boomed with new mills and post office growth. Mills by Howie Brothers and George Manning created hundreds of jobs, attracting workers from nearby towns and states. Unemployment vanished as 1922 opened and Value became a growing industrial hub near the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Value
Brandon
M . Atkins
J. H. Richardson
Brandon Unin
Howie Brothers
Jackson
George Manning
School duties resumed after holidays in Rankin County
With Santa gone and Christmas holidays over, all town students started the regular 8 45 a m bell on Monday morning after a ten day break. Teachers returned home for the holidays and preparations begin for February exams and the Rankin County Field Day in March. A bachelor quip about obstinacy mirrors light chatter among pupils and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Uanster
Rankin County
Services at St Luke's Episcopal Church on Sunday
St Luke's Church Val Hl lists Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:00 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a m and Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7:00 p m All invited note New Year change from Third to First Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Val
Heaviest frost of winter seen Friday morning
The article notes the heaviest frost of the season occurred Friday morning after a period of cooler weather following a heavy Tuesday night storm. It suggests frost benefits farmers by reducing boll weevils and other pests, and mentions that despite a mild winter so far, more cold weather may come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
New Aldermen Meet For First Time On Monday
The new board of Aldermen assembled in Mayor Patrick Henrys office on Monday January 1 for the first meeting with all members present along with the old board. On Tuesday the new board met alone with full membership and discussed plans for the coming year appointing O E Martin and S A Brown as street commissioners and L S May as sanitary commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Board of Aldermen
Patrick Henry
O. E. Martin
A. Brown
May
Infant iChild of Camp Physician Claimed by Death
The eight month old baby of Dr and Mrs G C Russell of Fink hine died Sunday morning at home after a long illness. The child had pneumonia and whooping cough combined. All efforts were made to restore the little one but the dreadful diseases worked faster. The baby passed away about 7 oclock Sunday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Russell
Finkhine
Best Prophet of Future Is Past Outlook for 1923 Bright
A reception at the home of Mr and Mrs S L McLaurin honored Mrs KR S McLaurin bride of Brandon, with red roses pink carnations and poinsettias decor. Guests included Mrs Lumly Canton Miss Mrs Cheek St Louis Mo and Mrs Cox Jackson. The column notes 1923 as a promising year for Rankin County with renewed business, agriculture, and planned local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. McLaurin
Brandon
Ann Stevens
Josephine Cocke
S. L. McLaurin
BE. A. Cheek
Canton
Harris Collier
RE. L. Fox
Mayes Cooper
R. P. Henry
McLaurin
United States
Mississippi
Rankin County
Uwe
Wallace
Chicago
America
Pelahatchie
Jackson
Thrift Medal Contest Expands at Brandon High School
The Thrift Medal Contest at Brandon High School proceeds with students raising funds for a modern library in the new building. Each contestant received $1 to support the effort with legitimate earnings and no gifts. The Rankin County Bank will award a gold medal to the top thrifter based on profit and methods. Participants listed include Elizabeth Hobson Lily Sale Catherine Lindsey Susan Mayers Margaret Foulks Howard Gayden Elizabeth DeWees Dorothy DeWees Hattie Dickson and Elizabeth Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon High School
Knox M. Broom
Rankin County Bank
Elizabeth Hobson
Sale Lily
Catherine Lindsey
Susan Mayers
Margaret Foulks
Howard Gayden
Elizabeth ‘DeWees
Dorothy DeWees
Hattie ‘Dickson
Elizabeth Jones
New Year Busy Day in Brandon Town
January 1st brought a busy start to Brandon with crowds in streets and a first meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the year. Countywide visitors sought meetings on various matters while stores ran busy and banks and the post office observed the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Brandon
Rankin County Bank
Post Office
Flying Squadron Invites Laymen to Mississippi Convention
The Flying Squadron of Jackson invites business men and laymen from all Mississippi churches to a state wide Interdenominational Laymen's Convention on January 17 and 18. A special round trip railroad rate is available on lines into the state. The event is billed as the biggest convention ever held in Mississippi and will be hosted by Mississippi churches and businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department AT
Utica
NAVY
Denby
Schenectady
Boy
Judge W
Brandon-Jackson Road
Earth
Ichild
G. C
Russell
R. L. McLaurin
Leo Ei
Bbs Court House
DL. Overby
Johns, Miss
Court House
H. C. Mosley
Rk, BK. Roberts
Shiloh
J.J. Daniel
B. Q .White
Lucknow
IL Pauick
Antioch
Johns
J. EB. Burns
Florence
Smith Taylor
Fannin
Tom Brinson
A. J. Polk
John Williamson
Jim Robinson
Professor Clanton Murray
J.D. Berguson
L. Jones
Puckett, Miss
R. 1
I. i. Silence
Rankin County Pike
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!