Local Visitors and Events Noted in County Town
Fannin J B Williamson visited the county capital last week while S W Tinnin was in the capital city Friday. J W Whittington returned home Friday after several days in Bran don. W E DeWitt made a Brandon trip on Wednesday. W C Brown visited his brother in Jackson Wednesday and J B Williamson called on his mother at Goshen Springs Sunday. Tony Washington a long time resident died Saturday. Farmers near Pelahatchie Creek worked to move stock from high water. Mail has not arrived since Friday. residents await word from friends elsewhere. Teachers of white and colored schools strive to improve pupils talents. Rev M A Massey failed to fill his Sunday appointment due to high water. Mrs Lucy White and her daughter of Goodhope visit Mrs J B Williamson. W W Dixon, a merchant, made a Brandon trip Thursday returning Friday. Creek reported as swimming. Friends mourn R E Lee death at his Jackson home Thursday. community offers sympathy. Local H P Barksdale and family were seen in town. The ad notes malaria cures claimed by the doctor’s remedy references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Williamson
S. W. Tinnin
Brandon
J. W. Whittington
W. E. DeWitt
W. C. Brown
Jackson
Goshen Springs
Tony Washington
Pelahatchie Creek
M. A. Massey
Lucy White
Goodhope
W. W.dixon
R. E. Lee
Epenetion
H. P. Barksdale
Dry Creek Notes Wet Spell and Local Happenings
In the Clarion Ledger snippet Dry Creek notes a recent wet spell and school disruptions from whooping cough but reports residents improving and expected returns. J. S. Alexander fractured two ribs after a fall. Marvin Runnels starts barbering in Jackson. A. E. Harper returns after a barn accident. horse traders gather at Walter Berry's. a box supper at Dry Creek schoolhouse on Friday February 6 invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
Dry Creek
Pelahatchie Friends Welcome Levy McKay Home At Post
The town greets Levy McKay back at the post office after days away while others host guests and news of local families fills the scene. Mr. John McKay returns from Baptist Hospital and A D McKay improves. Mrs Purvis heads to New Orleans for weeks of treatment. The community expresses sympathy for the L Myers family over R L’s Jackson death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Purvis
New Orleans
Carl Stingily
Sumner
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Georgette
Jackson, Mississippi
A. E. Granberry
Fannin
Clarion Ledger
J. S. Alexander
Marvin Runnels
Barber
Mr. A. E. Harper
Hambone
Pelahatchie
Lee Myers
R. L
S. P. Morris
Little Stingily
Elizabeth
Martha
Tom Measles
Eunice McCalif
the Baptist Church
la Large
Dr. Lipsey
Florence
Roy Long
Hopewell
Lurline Taylor
Ganized
Vic Blucher
Special Lot
West Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
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