Confederate Monument Contract From Brandon Chapter U D C
A 1907 contract records Brandon Mississippi agreement with Columbus Marble Works to build a Confederate monument on Brandon public square. It specifies materials, dimensions, engraving, and payment of 3000 dollars with 2500 cash on completion and 500 as notes, plus freight refunds and a 7 percent installment plan. The piece also notes flags, soldiers’ design tweaks, and erection timing options.
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Brandon Chapter
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Columbus Marble Works
Brandon
Columbus
Miss
Rankin Camp
Port Gibson
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Phuth
Spire
Topsy Turvy World Shapes Two Fates In Town News
An editor notes a topsy turvy world where one man seeks justice while another flees it. A resident saves to build a home as another tries to dump a house below cost to shed the burden. The piece contrasts these parallel struggles in a single town scene.
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An Exchange
Taxpaying and Franchise in 1907 Election
The notice warns that February 1st marks the deadline to pay all taxes to qualify as a voter. It rebuts the idea that only poll tax matters, noting that real and personal taxes must also be paid. It cites constitutional sections, notes the 1907 election year, and urges civic effort and youth involvement. It ends with commentary on missionary work and community progress.
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Moeridian
Myers Letters Clarify School Fund and Monument Funds
Mr Myers writes from Brandon Mississippi on January 21 1907 denying any school fund appropriation for a Confederate monument. He states the school fund is controlled by the county superintendent and separate from the county general fund. The correspondence notes levy reductions and teacher contracts, while preserving the independence of the two funds.
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Brandon
Miss
Brandon News
the News
Board of Supervisors
R. Myers
Florence
J. W. Taylor
Runaway Couples In Neshoba Bank Elopement Attempt
Two Neshoba couples attempted elopements this week. R W Patrick and Miss Katie May Crosby faced a minister at the Bank of Neshoba but the ceremony was cancelled. They traveled to Brandon and Newton before returning home, aided by license from Rankin County. The bride’s father objected to the match, a factor in their haste. The other couple, Mr Burrs and Miss Bertie James, were stopped by her father before they could wed.
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Neshoba
R. W. Patrick
Katie May Crosby
Will Burrs
Bertie James
Bank of Neshoba
Patrick
Newton
T. J. Miley
Rankin County
Brandon
T. M. Crosby
Neshobs
Bank of
Three Living Wives In Pelahatchie Logan Bound Over
T H Logan facing Rankin County grand jury after arrest in Pelahatchie for alleged adultery with three wives. He previously married Eliza Pearson and Lela Collins, later marrying 16 year old Etta Huggins with a child involved. He posted 500 bond to await circuit court while authorities pursue witnesses.
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T. H. Logan
Rankin County
Pelahatchie
New Orleans
Eliza Pearson
Logan
Lela Collins
Etta Huggins
Wilson Produce
Justice of Peace
Wife No
Lawrence
Wife No. 2
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Justice of the Peace
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Columbus, Miss
Eunice Washburn
Pat Henry
Jas. B. Stinson
Gibson City
Illinois
Africa
Chicago
MR. Myers
Red Cross
Johnson
Libbey
Lea & Perrins
A. M. Shields
Rifice
Brandon Mercantile Co
Brandon, Mississippi
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