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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
5
A parade of names and events fills this issue from Walter Waddell’s here week visit to court sessions at Williamsburg. Poll tax warnings loom with primaries and a new bank board meets in Brandon with a 10 percent dividend. Local lawyers, merchants, preachers, and officials move plans, schooling debates, and announcements through town.
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for morphine addiction and nervous prostration. Mattie Phillips of Prescott Arkansas credits five bottles with recovery and urges others to try the remedy. Also notes the promise of a free book and endorsement of a local bank.
A long list of jurors selected for the February court during the first week is announced. Names include J H Reed senior J W Kersh S S Pierce S A Baker J J Long W J Davis W E Odom J McD Shaw and many others.
Sheriff W S Crook warns that all unpaid taxes by February 1 will be advertised and those with taxes due after February 1 will be barred from voting for the next two election years. January 20, 1903.
Martha E. Fox died January 15 1903 at her son in law J Atkins Brandon after months of illness. She was seventy and a Methodist for many years. She leaves eight children several grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss.
Editor Brandon News expresses heartfelt thanks to the Brandon community for their kindness during mother’s illness and after her death, noting the support lightens the family’s affliction and extending gratitude to those who offered sympathy and aid.
A dated letter from J I Fox of Bovina thanks well wishers after distress and seeks a missing hound. The page lists numerous real estate transfers and quitclaims across multiple townships, naming buyers, sellers, and acreages with prices.
Land transfers include W G Barnes and Mrs H A Basick to Wm Knight for parcels in sections 1 5 2 valued at 275 dollars. Soronson Potter patent homestead 33 3 3 19 acres. Collierland Enochs Exs to Floyd Hopkins 120 acres in 1 5 3 201 dollars. J B Pierce to W I Butler land in 36 4 1 0 dollars. Maggie R Dear and Estus Dear to W S Butler 40 acres in 3641 300 dollars. C J Steen to Narcissa J Price land in 5 8 4 love and affection. Also Lake Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim cure in one day with E W Grove signature on box.
The Oxford Globe says Senator A J McLaurin remains popular among Mississippians for his service to the state and is expected to win reelection without opposition. The article highlights his rising star and strong public support. Also advertised is a 66 acre Brandon area property for sale near Brandon with a four room frame house, outbuildings, and water.
A fragment from The Rookery praises wedding gifts including china and fine tableware, describing the venue as royal and beautiful yet practical. The tone hints at bridal gifts and wedding anticipation with emphasis on elegant household articles.
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