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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
4
Notice describes mail matter posting and payment rules for arrearages before stopping service. It also details obituary and partnership notices, free word allowances, and the requirement that notices include the author's name.
The Mississippi textbook commission faces criticism for directing a chapter to feature United States Senator Money. The Columbus and Jackson papers argue the move amounts to a political favor, noting Senator McLaurin deserves equal recognition and that the commission’s order appears to be a “chapter made to order” drawing ridicule.
A Natchez Democrat editorial critiques the state revenue law showing double taxation on sales where property remains taxed and notes taxed as solvent credits while sales accounts older than three years are deemed outlawed. The piece argues the law favors the state revenue agent and the wrongdoer, leaving merchants and owners burdened with taxes.
The Meridian Star extols J. T. Jones as a major benefactor whose wealth doubled land value in south Mississippi, funded a seaport and railroad, and whose interurban railway bid sparks criticism from demagogic politicians and a few small newspapers, including Pass Christian Searchlight.
Mississippi readers applaud Gen. Stephen D. Lee’s re election as commander in chief of the veterans of the south. The piece cites Mr Jones’s Gulfport harbor work and opposes electric railroad plans from Gulfport to Dobson Pass Christian. It defends seaport development and praises Lee’s lifelong Confederate service.
Indications point to ten cent cotton this year as the crop is likely the shortest in years. Mills expect tighter supply once the new crop comes to market, though current stock remains larger than last year. A general short crop suggests a prosperous period despite smaller yields.
Across Mississippi newspapers reflect jockeying over Judge Truly’s fate and rival aspirants. Hustling supporters push for stronger river improvement funding, while Prohibition rises as a key issue. A harsh note about lynching and a call for a strong governor round out the fragment.
Notice states the Rankin County School Board will meet at the courthouse in Brandon Mississippi on Monday July 17 1905 to transact proper matters. The board members listed include Beat 1 J C Berry Beat 2 J O Bruos Beat 3 J D Robinson Beat 4 W L Barrow Beat 5 W O Anderson and S R Myers County Superintendent Ed.
Mrs A Tabelman August Tabelman Henry Tabelman Helena Ark Mrs Genl Henry Jackson Mrs Robert Maxey Brandon Mr and Mrs Pat Henry Brandon Mr and Mrs Girdlestone Brandon Mrs James McCaskill Washington Miss.
For sale several fresh milch cows or exchange for a good mule or mare. Contact Edgar Pitman at Box 203 Brandon Migs.
A reverent obituary honors a devoted Baptist wife and mother whose life centered on family service, charity, and quiet daily heroism. She ministered to the sick, supported her husband and children, and held steadfast faith, offering love and comfort as illness neared. Her memory inspires noble living and faith in eternal reunion.
If warm weather makes you weary you may be sure your system needs a cleansing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters before hot weather arrives to put the stomach liver and bowels in order and help you through the heated term. A. G. Thornton special agent.
Walter Allen remains ill while crops improve after rains. Local gatherings include a Smith-Kersh wedding at Langford and a children’s day service at Star. Visits span Jackson, Brandon, Goshen, Florence, and Pocahontas with several residents traveling or hosting relatives. Preaching, picnics, and family travels fill community life as health fluctuates.
No complaints about dry weather. W T Garver on the sick list. Mies Ina Parker left Sunday for a visit to her brothers at McComb City. E A Comfort visiting friends and relatives. Our church will be dedicated next Sunday by Dr LaPrade. Dinner on the ground. Everybody invited to come and bring baskets. A few friends were entertained at the home T J Rogers last Sunday.
Department of the Interior notice from Jackson Mississippi dated June 17 1905 announces Eureka Sheely widow of John M Sheely dec d has filed for final proof under H E 35017 for land parcels in Choctaw meridian. Proof to be made July 26 1905 before the Chancery Clerk Rankin County Brandon Mississippi. Witnesses named: John Carter Chapman R M Gray Dobson D A Kersh Patrick and M G Sigrest Chapman Mississippi.
The Overland Limited runs from Union Station Chicago to San Francisco with dinner time arrival. Two trains daily from Chicago with routes via Milwaukee and St Paul, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines. Contact F A Miller in Chicago or W S Howell in New York for details.
State of Mississippi issues citation to Walter Bell to appear in Rank County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in September 1905 to defend Rosa Bell suit. Dated June 27, 1905. Clerk Sol Dobson with J C Bruce as deputy. Solicitor for Complainant D O P Henry.
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