Memorial tribute to Senator Anselm J McLaurin
In Jackson on January 14 the Mississippi Senate and House held joint memorial exercises for the late U S Senator Anselm J McLaurin. The tribute recalls his birth March 26 1848 at Brandon his Civil War service and political career including governor and senator. Addresses by lawmakers praised his leadership and character and a formal resolution was prepared for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Senate
House of Representative
Mississippi
A. J. McLaurin
United States
Speaker Street
W. B. Murrah
Frank Burkitt
Chickasaw
House of
Earth
Anselm Joseph McLaurin
Senator McLaurin
Brandon
Smith County
Miss
Summerville, Institute
Thomas S. Gathright
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Anselm J. McLaurin
Rankin County
Chevalier Bayard
Ber Ward C. Walthall
United States Senate
Anselm McLaurin
Misissippi
Commonwealth
Legilature
W. D. Gibbs
J. R. McDowell
E. A. Rowan
C. F. Engle
Clayton Potter
W. J. East
A. G. Norrell
H. F. Broyles
Charles Perkins
N. O. Love
O. A. Bennett
Do Not Bring Extra Bits To The Funeral Notice
A pointed editorial admonishes readers about wedding gift lists and overbearing death notices. It stresses restraint toward mourners and editors, warns against adding frivolous verse, and lampoons prying behavior. The piece advocates practical care and decency, including charity and sensible conduct.
Sale of Ward property under 1906 trust deed in Rankin County
S. W. Francis as trustee will sell at public outcry on February 16, 1910 at Brandon court house the north half of lot seven and lot four section 29 township 3 range 4 east containing about 120 acres and the north half of lot five section 29 township 35 range 1 east now owned by S. D. and Martha J. Ward for cash to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the trust deed recorded in book 63 page 226 in the Rankin County deeds records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ward
Martha J. Ward
Simpson Mercantile Company
Rankin County
Mississippi
Brandon
Court House
Said
S. D
S. W. Francis
Samuel P. Barton
Irvine Mitchell
Chancery Clerk
W. H. Puckett
R. T. Porter
Missisippi
South West
A. and
Pearson
North West
N. West Quarter
State of
C. W. Girdlestone
Petition for Pardoning Ed Lewis in 1907 Assault Case
A group of Ran kin county citizens petition Governor E F Noel to pardon Ed Lewis who was convicted in May 1907 for assault and battery with intent to kill Buck Liles. They argue Lewis has already suffered adequate punishment and request clemency. The signatories include J A Spann Sr and numerous local residents.
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E. F. Noel
Rankin County
Ed Lewis
J. A. Spann
R. W. Patrick
E. G. Davis
Ellis Donnell
C. C. McKay
Summons to Defend Henry Hawkins in Rankin County Court
The State of Mississippi commands Henry Hawkins to appear before Rankin County Chan cery Court on the fourth Monday in March 1910 to defend a suit brought by Elizabeth Hawkins. Dated December 22, 1909. Chancery Clerk MO A Gayden. Watkins and Watkins, solicitors for complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
Henry Hawkins
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Elizabeth Hawkins
MO. A. Gayden
Chacery
Notice to Creditors Estate of Warner Wright Deceased
Notice to creditors of Warner Wright estate issued by executor A C Morris administrator. Claims must be probated and registered with Rankin County Chancery Court within one year from January 3, 19160, or they will be barred. W R Davis, attorney.
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Warner Wright
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
A. C. Morris
W. R. Davis
Notice of two deeds of trust sale in Rankin County
Two public sale notices filed by trustees in Rankin County Mississippi describe foreclosures under deeds of trust. Samuel P Barton’s property, 160 acres in sections 31 and 30, township 2, range 3 east, is offered February 7, 1910. W H Puckett’s land in multiple parcels, including 4 acres in Pearson and additional tracts in sections 26 and 35, township 5, range 1 and 2, is offered January 31, 1910.
Deacons and Workers Association Meet with Rocky Creek Baptist
A 1910 meeting notice lists queries about church finances discipline and member contributions. It records resolutions on salary discussions, tighter discipline, handling noncontributors, and family member personal giving. A lost ladies gold watch with brass fob offers a $5 reward, return to T. T. Cottrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacons and Workers Association
Rocky Creek Baptist Church
T. T. Cottrell
Notice of Trustee Sale In Rankin County Mississippi
Notice is given that as trustee I will sell at public auction on the fourth Monday in January 1920, the 24th, during legal hours at the Brandon courthouse the 62 acre tract in Rankin County described as west of the Cato and Pelahatchie Road in Section 11 Township 3 Range 4. The sale follows a deed of trust dated January 1, 1909 for E. E. Kersh to secure debt to J. E. Murray. Title conveyed will be only such title as I hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kersh
Rankin County
Mississippi
J. E. Murray
Chancery Clerk
Brandon
D. B
Dissolution Notice for S. H. Williams and Son in Brandon
Notice announces mutual dissolution of S. H. Williams and Son with S. H. Williams assuming all debts. Calls all indebted parties to settle promptly. Dated Brandon Mississippi January 11 1910. Also promotes Jackson Hardware Do and offers farming supplies. Brief notices follow about settling debts to Taylor and Son in Jackson Mississippi with legal action warning.
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S. H. Williams and Son
S. H. Williams
S. H. Williams. Co
A. Williams
Brandon, Miss
For Sale: Residence, acreage, and commercial plots in Brandon
For sale a residence with 5 acre lot, barn, and good well water in Brandon plus a shop and lot on the southeast corner of the public square with two additional acres, 60 acres under fence and 46 acres woodland one mile west of Fannin. If taken all at once the price is very cheap. Call or write F B Waldrod Brandon, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Public Square
Fannin
F. B. Waldrod
Miss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anselm J. Laur
R. L. McLaurin
S. L. McLaurin
W. K. McLaurin
John Berry
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
W. C. Pate
R. C. Watts
McLaurin
Ehough
Army of the Confederacy
Watkins and Watkins, Solicitors For
Complaintant
J. W. Jones
Missionary Baptist Churches
L. D. Bilbro
S. C. Gordon
Kingdom of Christ
B. O. Meadows
Castoria
Sienna T la A Mdedet
Jackson Hardware
Taylor and Son
Peyton
Gay
Pelahatchie
R. M. Taylor
C. A. Richardson Co
East Capitol Street
Oualt
J. E. Moore
Pelahatchie, Miss
South State St
Pearl St
the Smith Company
Jackson, Miss
H. L. Myers
Avery
Jackson Hardware Company
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
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