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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
5
Brandon and nearby towns swarm with visitors and residents on routine business and social calls. Clergymen like Rev. Emery and Rev. Ball host services. Dr. Parker serves horses. residents attend picnics, repairs, and bank closings. Notable items include delays for a Johns picnic, a revival, and a county auction plan, plus petty misdeeds and punishments in a light, community-notice style.
Do not forget to send full delegations to the county meeting on July 9 and 10 held with Greenfield Local. The best speakers obtainable will be present to address the meetings and a good attendance is desired.
A report notes Donaldson was today convicted and sentenced after prior escapes, with observers hopeful the absence of bail on appeal by white security may reduce petty thefts. Florence Green hosted a Meridian guest, Miss Mary Mayers, daughter of Rankin’s famed beauty, in Jackson.
A marriage license notice lists Whites Whites-Jasper G. Knight and Miss Ora May Singletary J. E. Collins and Miss Jennie Ellis Thompson Allis ton and Miss Lillie Lowther Negroes Harry Myers and Fanni Jordan Hector Adams and Mahala Proctor.
A white, middle aged woman is sought as a companion and nurse for an old lady. No trained nurse needed, work not heavy, good home and wages offered. D M Mayers Brandon Miss. Also notice: J D Ferguson says the convention at Central School House on July 23 is postponed to August 6. Everyone invited.
Strayed from Pisgah area a dark brown male horse about 13 1 2 hands and seven years old. Branded J U on left hip. Last seen near Stump Bridge toward Brandon. Reward for information or return. Contact J M Baker Pisgah or Mrs John B Stetson hats at Gayden and Co.
890 acres of land 6 12 miles south of Pelahatchie Miss with one dwelling house four tenant houses and two barns. Terms available from Grover Palmer or Mrs E O Palmer Jackson Miss. W G Barnes offers a complete line of coffins caskets shrouds and robes.
A brief classifieds notice inviting buyers to view a home and lot in Brandon. The ad mentions a fine town with a splendid High School and is signed by W. D. Ragland and W. G. Barnes, with a note about "Freach bread" on Monday and Friday evenings.
A compact note compares Proverbs guidance on a soft answer with Ecclesiastes caution to avoid unnecessary words. It emphasizes restraint, listening, and timing in speech to prevent escalating disputes.
The Nashville American notes that the divide between ordinary men and others can often be settled amicably when money is involved, reflecting on financial influence shaping disputes and social ease.
Wanted at once ten or twelve good saw mill hands white or colored. Pay is $1.25 per day for six days weekly. Wages paid nightly in trade or time checks. Regular payday the 15th of each month. Mill located five miles west of Pelahatchie, one mile from Guide Spur on A and V railroad.
In vacation the commissioner appointed in the case of R L Foster v John and Eudora Mock will sell lands described in the suit on July 15 1909 at 10 am at the Chancery clerk office Brandon Rankin County Mississippi and apply for confirmation of sale. Witness Jee Gayden June 11 1909.
Unknown heirs of R Hatch er and E J P Hatcher and any interest holder in S E 1 4 N W 1 4 of section 22 township 5 range 5 East in Rankin county Mississippi must appear before the Chancery Clerk in Brandon on the second Monday of July 1909 at rules to show cause why P M Huffman’s petition to confirm and quiet title to the land should not be granted.
Rankin County Colored Teachers Association calls members to Brandon on Saturday July 3 1909 at 11 am to arrange attendance at the bi weekly normal at Pelahatchie starting about July 19 1909 Superintendent Myers has secured the normal and urges full participation The speaker urges gratitude for opportunities and continued effort toward uplift of fallen humanity signed J R Sanders President Florence Mississippi R F D 3
Look Listen reports Walrod's Shop offers made to order screen doors and windows with customization. They advertise wheel work and busy tin as a specialty while noting an overhaul of their engine and halted explosions to focus on prompt service.
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