Poll tax liability and delinquency warning from Jackson
An advisory warns residents that poll tax applies regardless of voting or registration status. Nonpayment by February triggers sheriff notice and delinquency ads. tax collections fund public schools. Also notes upcoming film engagements in Jackson with D. W. Griffith’s Way Down East at the Majestic Theatre and local personnel updates, including Albert Shields Jr. joining Emporium and Tanlac availability at Thornton's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futhermore
D. W. Griffith
Lottie Blair Parker
Majestic Theatre
Jackson Miss
Lillian Gish
Richard Barthelmess
Mary Hay
Burr McIntosh
Lowell Sherman
Creighton Hale
Morgan Belmont
Kate Bruce
Edgar Nelson
George Neville
Vivia Ogden
Porter Strong
Josephine Bernard
David Landau
Patricks Wruen
Florence Short
Emily Fitcey
Myrtle Sutch
My. Griffith
Griffith
New England
Fleetwood Thornton Marriage Ties Brandon Couple
The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Thornton in Brandon hosted a quiet December wedding for their daughter Kathleen to Mr Carlton Fleetwood of Severn North Carolina. Rev Val Sessions officiated as the couple began their new life together and departed on the 10:50 p. m. train amid well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thornton
Brandon
Kathleen
Carlton Fleetwood
Severn
North Carolina
Val H. Sessions
Fleatweed
Thanking Brandon for kindness and support to Miss Sunday School
N J Harris financial agent Miss Sunday School Association expresses gratitude to the people of Brandon for courtesies and contributions to the cause represented. Wished happiness to Brandon and sign off sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Usziyia
Sincerly Your
N. J. Harris
Miss. Sunday School Association
Judge Wilson meets citizens at Rankin County court mass meeting
Hon. G. E. Wilson, judge of the Ltd. Judicial District of Philadelphia, Miss, spoke to citizens and taxpayers at the Rankin County courthouse on Monday January 2 1922. The gathering decided the January term of the circuit court should be pretermitted until the regular July term.
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G. E. Wilson
Ltd., Judicial District
Philadelphia
Miss
Rankin County
Court House
Circuit Court
County Officials Meeting in Jackson Endorses Open Session
A Jackson gathering of county officers chaired by W S Wells urged open proceedings and no lobbying during the Legislature. They asked for press access and prepared to present detailed cost data on fees salaries and deputy needs to show fairness to taxpayers and counties. The meeting drew wide attendance across the state.
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Jackson
Court House
W.S. Wells
Hinds County
Wells
H. Bagnell
Lost Certificate of Deposit in Pepples Bank
Public notice warns against trading for Certificate of Deposit No 116 for 1500 issued by Pepples Bank Pelahatchie Mississippi dated August 23 1920 in favor of G F Huff as duplicate has been applied for G F Huff pd3wks
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Pepples Bank
Pelahatchie, Miss
G. F. Huff
Relief from a Cold Headed Congestion with Ely's Cream Balm
A claim that Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal catarrh and stuffed nose from colds. The ad urges readers to apply a small amount into the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and provide instant relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Rankin County Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of Rankin County Bank stock holders will be held in banking rooms on Tuesday January 10 at 4 PM to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County Bank
Pelahatchie visitor drafts a “Chesterfield” copycat style
Mr E G Davis and his son Carl of Pelahatchie visited the court house Wednesday. Davis reports a strong cotton crop this season and now travels in communities imitating a Chesterfield character. Also advertised are a job offer for a car seller of Graham tires at $130 weekly with commission, and Kennington's annual Mill End Sale at Jackson with Mr G A Lockhart in charge promising very low prices and large bargains starting January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G Davis
Carl
Pelahatchie
Court House
Davis
Ches
Kenington's
Jackson
G. A. Lockhart
Kennington
Death of 75 year old resident near Shiloh
aN BY Nobles died last night at his home near Shiloh at age 75 after sixty five years of residence. He leaves several children and friends to mourn his loss. A court notice commands appearance before Rankin County Chancery Court in March 1922 to defend a suit involving Vertie Hutson. Also notices appoint Stella May administrator of W. S. May estate and require probate of claims within six months.
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Nobles
Shiloh
Pat Hutson
Chancery Court
Rankin
Vertie Hutson, Wehrein
W. S. May
Rankin Cunty
State of
Mississippi
Stella
Chan
Rankin County
Hay Sami
Iaid
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Perierrry 2
Ves
Albert Shields Jr
Emporium
Shields
Branson
United States
Canada
Pat Thornton
Fleetwood—Thornton
Judge Wilson
Jersey
Jackson Lumber CO
West Capitol St
Jackson, Mis
Nonny
L .MeLgurin
W. H. Barnes
Active Vice-Press
Roy L. Fox
Coats
Graham Tires
Graham Tire CO
Boulevard
Benton Harbor
Mich
D. Donnell
Chancery
Stella May
Mn.jackson
Liberty Cafe
Elks Club
President St
E. B. Smith
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