Local society notes and town updates from Brandon
Dr Harry Watson moves to Hazlehurst and residents advised to pay poll tax by February 1. Mrs Tille Easterling of Meridian visits Mrs R Burns. Will Horne of Fannin in town visiting friends. Young people dance at Busick's well Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W W Robeson boarding with Mr and Mrs W Waddell. M B Martin visits Brandon. Knights of Pythias to install new officers Monday. J M Gilmore and family move from Hinds to Jno Gayden place. J M Sneed family moves from Canton to Moore place. Rev Bryan Simmons to preach at Rock Hill Baptist on third Sunday at 3 pm. Hon J O Robinson of Pisgah in Brandon. politics quiet. D W Dickson residence south of town destroyed by fire. insured for 1000. Mrs L M Horne offers plain sewing. Rev and Mrs OC F Emery arrive at parsonage. Emery preaches Sunday. Rev and Mrs Bryan Simmons arrive and board with Shields, later to move to Range home. A EK Wallen of Jackson researching artesian well on public square. Mrs E D Robbins wins $50 for cleanest nearest section house on the Alabama & Vicksburg railroad. Dave Gayden returns from Battle Creek Sanitarium, much improved. Claude Cook of Thomasville builds new residence and moves furniture. J W Birdsong resigns as bookkeeper for H A Busick. replaced by Walters of North Carolina. New town board to meet to elect street commissioner and clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Dickson
Election vacancy to be filled after Monday’s ruling
Recently elected officials and residents discuss a special election to fill a vacancy. Henry Neasy and his father from Minnesota are visiting, with plans to settle near town if farming conditions improve. Darnall Bros. advertises new goods daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xcesso
EB. Martin
Darnall Bros
Brandon Bank Stockholders Meeting Shows Strong Year
The Brandon Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on January 2 1907 in the bank building. Officers and directors were reelected. A 10 percent dividend was declared payable immediately. Net profits amounted to just over 62 percent of capital stock. The stock, originally $100, now trades at about $300 while available shares remain scarce. Local mention of Darnall brothers fresh groceries appears.
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Brandon Bank
County Board Adopts Land Release and Road Changes
Board met Monday with all members present. Actions include releasing $170 deed of trust on land tied to Jas T Ellis and Paralee Ellis, granting township 8 1 for Clear Branch school, changing Road No 46 beat 5 if no county expense, and multiple stock law district annexations and school repairs requests. Resignations noted for district No 1 and other personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. T. Ellis
Paralee Ellis
Township 8
Clear Branch School
H. E. Martin
W. E. Wansley
S. Pierce, Sr
H. H. Pierce
Aills Fall
H. A. Busick
John Shaw Partial Stock Law District
Township
Whitfield
Robinson
Said
Hobson Schiopl
A. Wel
Mar
Eckson
Swhich Hovount
O. J Walley
Trustees Continue County Board Actions In 1906 Session
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors discusses numerous ledger items including bridge building bills, repairs, and salaries. Grants for school funds, road work, and a request to attach funds to a stock law district are noted along with a county attorney appointment and continued trustees applications for local schools. The session reports balances across funds and confirms ongoing projects in the county.
Notice to Stockholders Meeting of H A Busick Co
Stockholders of H A Busick Co will meet January 14th to transact business. call by H A Busick. W G Barnes groceries advertised. All kinds feed stuff and goods sold by Barnes.
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H. A. Busick Co. Oy
H.A. Busick
W. G. Barnes
Barnes
Physician's diagnosis of kidney trouble and remedy claim
A physician discusses that kidney disease causes most deaths and the need for early detection. He cites symptoms such as headaches, backache, digestion issues, and urinary changes, and endorses Prickly Ash Bitters as a strengthening tonic to treat kidneys, liver, and heart. A Starks Louisiana user reports cure after use.
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Lacyis
Mace
Stitizen
Starks
Si Rior
Enti
Germetter Medical CO
Memphis
Feanesses
For Sale Fine Lot of Cornish Indian Game Chickens
For sale a fine lot of Cornish Indian game chickens that won 1st and 2nd prizes at the Jackson exposition. Also advertised are mammoth bronze turkeys and Polan China pigs. Contact Mrs. O. W. Taylor, Pelahatchie, Miss.
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Jackson Exposition
O. W. Taylor
Pelahatchie
Mies
Heinz pickle at W. G. Barnes for sale Hunters full circle day press
For sale one Hunters full circle day press in good repair. Apply to Sam Hobson.
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Heinz Pickle
W. G. Barnes
Full Circle Day Press
Sam Hobson
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A. J. M'Laurin, JR
Brandon, Miss
H. Ohleyer
Brandon
Miss
S. L. McLaurin
J.R. Enochs
M'Laurin
Patrick Henry
J. R. East
Henry & East, Attorneys At Law
Court House
Hugh L. McCaskill
P. P. Walker
Harry Watson
Hazlehurst
Tille Easterling
Meridian
R. Burns
Will Horne
Fannin
Busick’s
W. W. Robeson
Mrs. W. Waddell
Beat 8
Knights of Pythias
J. M. Gilmore
Hinds County
Jno
Gayden Place
W. P. Darnall
J. M. Sneed
Canton
Moore Place
Mr. Sneed
Bryan Simmons
Rock Hill Baptist Church
J. O. Robinson
Pisgah
Mr. Robinson
OC. F. Emery
Mr. Emery
Methodist
Rev
H. L. Shields
L. A. Range
EK. Wallen
Jackson
Mr. Wallen
E. D. Robbins
Alabama & Vickaburg
Robbins
Dave Gayden
Battle Creek, Mich
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Claude Cook
Thomasville
J. W. Birdsong
Mr. Walters
North Carolina
Birdsong
Henry Neasy
Father
Minnesota
Mr. Neasy
Obleger
Brandon Bank Stockholders’ Meeting
Board of Supervisors
Pelabatchie
Deer Creek
Brandon News
Brandon ‘News
J. O. Brace
J, T. B. Berry
Mudena
Brashy Creek Bridge
Mt. Carmel
J. M. Buchanan
R. Williams
Luther Burnham
Squire Franklin
Old Place
W. H. Pervie
Pringle , Creek
H. ©. Hall
F. Williams
J. P
T. E. Therrell
J. L. Buchanan
B. J. Whittington
E. Misterfeldt
John White
P. H. Boteler
Geo
Wood
R. Myers
R. D. McRae
Rocky Creek
O. P. Matthews
Pat Henry
School of Galilee
Township 4
M. E. Church
Richland Academy
W. L. Lane
J. W. Burke
Aills Stock Law District
D. W. Denson
Rankin County
B. J. Washburn
Miss Washburn
Daughters of Confedercracy
Old County
Robert Lowry
Belle Cooper
A. G Thornton
Brandon Ding Co
A. L. D. Rhodes
Phil Didlake
J A. Alexander
W. A. Ross
Star
VMN
Giraggiste
Erice
O. E. Martin
Mississippi
J. L. Tanner, Pelahatchie, Miss
H. P
J.B. Tucker
Cato
Royal Germetuer
Lynwood
J. E. Towp
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