National news notes from Brandon and beyond
The Brandon News reports battleship fleet movements from San Francisco to Honolulu and patriotic celebrations in Brandon London and Paris. It notes T J Wharton’s retirement as Jackson post office superintendent August 1 and the selection of L W Ozier as successor. It contrasts bank deposits in Memphis with Brandon’s smaller population and mentions public figures such as Kermit Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt, plus southern courtesy during visits to the region.
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T. J. Wharton
Jackson
L. W. Ozier
Edwards
Wharton
Memphis News-Scimitar
Brandon
J Warren George Born in Carroll County Mississippi
Joseph Warren George was born near Carrollton in Carroll County Mississippi on August 23 1869. He pursued schooling in Jackson and Washington DC and studied at Georgetown University and the University of Mississippi law school.
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Joseph Warren George
Carrolton
Carrol County
Miss
Jackson
Washington, D. C
Georgetown
University of the Law
Th University of Mississippi
Sahiare
Notable Yazoo political figure and family legacy highlighted
The article recalls Joe George son of General J Z George, detailing his legal career in Yazoo City from 1893, service as a Mississippi legislator in 1899 and 1903, and his Democratic fidelity. It notes his marriage to Katherine Hammond in 1895, two daughters, and mentions his Elk and Knight of Pythias affiliations. It also references community events, local meetings, and protracted religious services in Pelahatchie and Barefoot Springs.
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Yazoo City
John Sharp Williams
George
Yazoo
Pythias
Katherine Hammond
J. Z. George
South
Supreme Bench
United States
Joe George
Congress
Local notes from Puckett reflect rain and community activity
A recent rainfall relieved drought while residents report health concerns. Social rounds include visits by Miss Hassie Waldrop returning from Blue Mountain and Miss Marie Waldrop visiting the Waldrops. Buds of community life appear in Sunday schools, picnics at D Lo, and local visiting patterns among McLain, Bott, Waldrop, and Gill families.
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Trinkins
Nora McLain
Hassie Waldrop
Will Bott
Aura
D’'Lo
Marie Waldrop
Mendenhall
W. M. Waldrop
H. P. Polk
Leon Gill
Magee
Annie Mize
Anse Bott
Little Son
G. W. Bott
Flossie Bootie
Jim Terry
Daniel
Sumpter McLain
Rehoboth News Briefs Highlight Local Health and Births
Refreshing showers bolster cotton while corn lags in Rehobeth. Community health remains good. Born to Mr and Mrs L H Watts a fine girl on July 4. Summer enjoyment continues with pleasant weather and cooling breezes.
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L. H. Watts
Death and notices from Rankin county event and local visits
Obituary notes Judge J. R. Enochs as a leading Rankin County citizen and devout church member. Local visits include Miss Rosa Belle Floyd, Allen Holcombe family, Wm Smiths, Steve Smith and Lizzie Smith. Picnics at Clear Branch and Brandon barbecue referenced along with watermelons selling well. Health updates mention Mrs M E Johnson and Maude Holcombe. Edgar Hemphill visits. preaching planned at Segs Ridge and Sinai.
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Rosa Belle Floyd
Briar Hill
Allen Holcombe
Hinds
Wm. Smith
Crystal Springs
Steve Smith
Lizzie Smith
Jackson
Clear Branch
Bessie Hemphill
Hugh
Brandon
M. E. Johnson
Maude Holcombe
Edwin Holcombe
Edgar Hemphill
Mendenhall
Segs Ridge
Sinai
Comedy Fourth of July Happy. Webster Funds Barbecue
The Fourth of July passed without incidents as John R Webster a founder and builder of the place provided beef for a mill workers barbecue. Webster will leave for a short vacation to fish and hunt in Mississippi and Louisiana. Crops look good despite recent heavy rain. No local teacher yet elected for the school. patrons await the strongest candidate. Jim Clark moved his machinery to Braxton.
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Iucn Wille Wuc Anu
Webster
Mississippi
Louisiana
Jim Clark
Braxton
Fourth of July in Brandon Spurs Union Picnic
Community members spent the fourth in Brandon enjoying a well attended picnic with about 500 present. Highlights included a union march, music by the Harrisville band, talks by H. W. Bradshaw and Prof. J. J. Covington, a stock subscription near 500 dollars, and plans for warehouse stockholders meeting in Florence on July 16. Local fishing, church updates, and social visits are noted along with crops improving and several residents listed as ill or traveling.
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Clear Branch
Union
Harrisville
Farmers’ Union
H. W. Bradshaw
J. J. Covington
Bradshaw
Florence
Fannin Church Supper Postponed and Local News
The Baptist church ice cream supper in Fannin is postponed to July 21 with all invited. Uncle Billie Moore visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Sanderson host relatives from Newton while Morrow and Spivy visit. Dr Robinson nearing recovery with friends and relatives passing through to meet him returning from Rochester. Community notes urge support for state agricultural initiatives and a local fund drive, with a board meeting on the 27th and a push to mobilize citizens. A crowd from Fannin spent the 4th in Brandon and locals picnicked by the spring branch in honor of Master Van Ratliff visiting his cousin.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Billie Moore
Jackson
Finly
Gulfport
Batton
Biloxi
Robinson
Dr. Robinson
Rochester
Nannie Potts
W. B. Allen
Mr. Myers
Fannin
Brandon
van Ratliff
van T. Ellis
Quiet Town Notes and Outing Gatherings on the Fourth
The town was calm except near train time with many residents traveling to Brandon on the Fourth. Names from Plain and Jackson appear among picnicers and visitors, including families of Neely Culberson Stacey and Donaldson. Local visits include Dr. Whitfield of Florence and C N Dalbey the New Orleans tariff inspector, plus several residents traveling to Jackson and Hammond for the holiday.
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Jackson
Etta Donaldson
Florence Saunders
Richard Whitfield
Florence
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