Local and Personal Notes From Brandon Area
Local and personal items from Brandon and vicinity list visiting relatives, arrivals, marriages, a birth, travels of residents, church notices, a fatality, a town fundraiser, and a hospital update. Notables include Rev J E McJunkin’s call to services, a 10 pound baby born to Emmett Williams family, and the death of George Nash at Brandon Route 2. The report also notes Hugh Anderson’s destitution case in Denver and community response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emnett Williams
Meridian
Williams
Randon
Irene Atkins
J. Ctkins
Brandon Presbyterian Church
J. E. McJunkin
Mr. McJunkin
Mississippi Synod
Forest
N. H.nash
Brandon
George
Rosa May
Baptist Hospital
Jackson
W. L. Barnett
Hugh Anderson
Denver
Col
Anderson
For Sale Milk Cows and Cream Separator Ad
For sale six good milk cows all will freshen this fall one tubular cream separator in good condition two 5 gallon shipping cans complete stock of groceries prompt delivery. W G Barnes inquire this office We have received a big shipment of Pansy and Velvet flour every barrel guaranteed and price right R R Busick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barnes
R. R. Busick
For Sale or Trade Milk Cows and Cattle Bulls
For sale or trade. Advertisement offers choice milk cows and beef cattle. Also buys sheep and has registered bulls available. Contact W Grey Ellis in Florence Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grey Ellis
Florence, Miss
Notice to Bidders for School Building, Clarksburg Miss
Bids will be received until 12 o'clock noon July 15 1916 by the Trustees of the Clarksburg Mississippi Consolidated School District for erecting a frame construction school building according to plans and specifications on file with chairman Wm H Elliott Clarksburg Mississippi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg, Miss
Wm. H. Elliott
Clarksburg
Miss
Assessment Notice for Rankin County Roll Inspection
The personal assessment roll of Rankin county is on file in the Chancery Clerk's office and will be for 30 days for inspection by taxpayers. The Board of Supervisors at their August meeting will equalize the taxes, which will be final, and residents should examine the Roll to correct any errors in their assessments. J. L. Bass, Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Elberton
Brandon
Cunningham
J. L Robinson
B. B. Clark
Star
Mt. Creek Church
L. C. Potts
Madison Station
Mary Coker
Yazoo City
BE. B. Alford
Brandon Depot
Miss Potts
Myrtle Alford
Rankin County
Chancery Clerk
Board of Supervisors
J. L. Bass
Canning Demonstration At Hebron Held At Wynnes Home
A pleasant day at the Hebron Home Demonstration and Canning Clubs event at the Wynnes home on Monday July 38 featured a business session planning the fall exhibit and a canning picnic. Members and visitors participated in canning soup mixture tomatoes plums and beans after a bountiful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wynne
Hebron
Webb
Coffins Caskets Robes Prominently Offered By Busick
R R Busick advertises a complete line of coffins and caskets along with robes. The listing emphasizes a full range of burial goods available to customers seeking funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.R. Busick
W. G. Barnes
Notice to Allen Hicks in Hicks vs Hicks suit
State of Mississippi Rankin County commands Allen Hicks to appear before Chancery Court at Brandon on the 4th Monday in September 1916 to defend the suit of Julia Hicks. Dated June 25 1916 J A Robinson Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Rankin County
Allen Hicks
Chancery Court
Brandon
Julia Hicks
J. A. Robinson
Court Proceedings Continued From Page One
Lucille Harris v A W Ry Co damage settled costs paid W A Ainsworth v G S Ry Co dismissed at defendant s costs Perry Smith v Wallace Berry dismissed at plaintiff s costs W H Watkins v E R Sloan settled costs paid State v Geo Jack retailing dismissed at defendant s costs State v Geo Jack retailing State v John Steverson va gr ancy put on file State v John and Ella Steverson unlawful caltalization jury and verdict not guilty State v E J Miley carrying concealed weapons jury and verdict not guilty Stace v Hranik Lewis assault and battery jury and verdict phot guilty State v Elroy Slater buyer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Harris
W. A. Ainsworth
Ry. Co
Perry Smith
Wallace Berry
W. H. Watkins
E. R Sloan
State
Geo
John Steverson
John
Ella Steverson
E. J. Miley
Stace
Hranik Lewis
Elroy Slater
Not Guilty and Guilty Plea Outcomes In Court
In district court, state versus Pat Holmes for disturbing public worship ended with no verdict. Holmes pleaded guilty to assault and battery, and the sentence was suspended until the next term. Other cases include McLaurin and Taylor with aiding escapes listed as not pros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Pat Holmes
State
Victor McLaurin
Arter Taylor
Hon J W Collier for Re-election
Hon J W Collier remains in Washington amid a large federal budget and Mexican policy matters. He serves on the Ways and Means Committee with thirteen members and cannot leave his post before Congress adjourns, as Democratic gains depend on every member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
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West Bound
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Iss
Trix Maxey
Ruth White
Clinton
Nan Mayers
Kate Porter
B. Bridges
Katherine Stingily
Jean Gayden
Jack
B. O. Meadows
Pesbura
Inday
J. W. H. Watson
Brown Cottage
Oe Hughes
Mrs
J. C. Hughes
Burton
Okla
Br Shaw Enochs
Childie
E. C. Baker
Stillmore
Fannie Enochs
Dale Haley
Hickory
E. T. Fulton
J. C. Atkins
Emmett Williams
Melian
Etta
Louise
Florence and
Ecison
Dorothy
Plahatchie
Ruth Cottrell
Terry d Jackson
Rs. A. G. Thornton
Miss Ahleen
Biloxi
J. C. Myers
Albert ‘Thornton
Bluefountain
Mary Thornon
Forest W. Stubblefield
Conrn
Alabama
H. L. Whitfield
The
Industrial Institute &Llege At
Columbus
John Ohleyer
Branon
Izen
Tchula
E. R. Cunning
Jesse Wynn
Bessie Downs
Pride
J. W. Downs
Greenfield
R. P. Fikes
Groome
K. W. Wynn
W. M. Smith
J. E. Martin
Birmingham
E. H. Ohleyer
West Point
Ohleyer
Tarante
A.B. Loucks
Aurelia
Senentisis
T. —Deater
Ward Gayden Drug Co
Jackson, Miss
J. W. Collier
W. V. Loveless Livery
Brandon, Miss
FUN Pelahatchi
Z. D. Davis
Mississippi. Bank
Purvis
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