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Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

4

Political Ticket Listings for Local Elections

District wide ticket appears listing candidates for District Attorney Sheriff Chancery Clerk Circuit Clerk Superintendent of Education Assessor Treasurer Surveyor and Supervisors by beat. Several names repeated across roles, with multiple districts and precincts indicating a comprehensive local election slate.

T. L. Gay A. P.aohn I. Hasty P. Barksdale Gayden J. A. Lindsey James A. Cox H. H. Bullock Watts Webb J. L. Bass J. C. Atkins W. H. Turcott H. H. Harrell John Crain, JR Nae C. Welch Jesse Hemphill C. E. McKay I. P. Russell W. Oe Laird MO. F. Williams Bascom “Singletary J. J. Daniel Baker K “Holmes W.H. Till Z. W. Kersh L. Wilson E. Knight Geo. Robinson A. C. Hinton

Circuit Court Proceedings in Rankin County Opens

Circuit court of Rankin County convened July 5 with Judge J. D. Carr and District Attorney Woods Eastland. The grand jury was empaneled, foreman named R. G. King. Numerous cases heard include verdicts for plaintiffs in several railroad disputes, several continuances, demurrers sustained, and sentences or judgments rendered in others.

Circuit Court Rankin County J. D. Carr Newton Hon. Woods Eastland M. Childres C. J. Clark L. O. Bullock J. E. Kersh R. G. King J. R. May W. A. Broadwater W. C. Palmer W. A. Edwards

Calf Protection Ad by Yazden Drug Co

Simple safe calf protection method promoted by Blackleids and ana y Asia. Contact iGayden Drug Co in Jackson Mississippi via phone or mail for details on the quickest method.

Anay Asia iGayden Drug Co Jackson, Miss Gayden Drug Co

Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notes

The Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse on July 8 1915 with all members present except Beat No 5. J A Robinson resignation accepted and Jas L Watts elected to fill the vacancy. Assessments set for candidates: State $1, District $2, County $2.5, Supervisors $2, Justices and Constables $1. due by July 19. Meeting adjourned to July 20 at 11 o'clock. Pat Henry Chairman. A E Martin Secy.

Brandon Democratic Executive Committee Rankin County Court House Lnst Pat Henry A. E. Martin Sec’y

Political Adverts for Auditor E J Smith

Auditor E J Smith writes from Rankin County Mississippi acknowledging illness prevented a debate with his opponent and seeks endorsement for a second term as State Auditor. He notes four years of faithful service from 1907 to 1912, claims legislative committee approval, and asks voters to support him and trust his businesslike management.

Legislative Investigating Committee Auditor’s

Rankin County Voter Notice From C E McKay

C E McKay informs Rankin County voters he has focused on crops and will meetable residents at county public gatherings before August primaries. He thanks supporters and asks for influence and consideration.

Rankin County Cc. E. McKay

Denial Of Hemphill Assault On Character

Friends and neighbors of Jesse Hemphill defend his character and moral fitness for public office denying circulated reports. They state he is a lifelong resident and the accusations of seduction and illness are untrue and without basis. The piece aims to counter the damaging allegations and restore his reputation locally.

Jesse Hemphill Hemphill

Community Backing for Jesse Hemphill in Rankin County Race

Letters from Florence Monterey and Sumrall highlight Jesse Hemphill as a neighbor and Christian gentleman with good moral character. Signatories attest to his honesty, industry, and ability to support his family despite lifelong health challenges.

Monterey Miss Rankin County Jesse Hemphill Jesse Wayne Sutton Briar H Jve de Oeton D. Smith J. Ford J. W. Taylor W. V. Williams A. C. Williams P. F. Williams Sumrall J. M. Taylor A. S Moorhead T. C. Williams O. L. Boteler A. L. Compere H. W E. K Wuire, M. D

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