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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
5
Dr. PP Walker, dentist, declares a bet tied to events on Wednesday July 19 at Fannin and July 20 at Monterey, signaling planned matches or activities.
Local items report visitors and guests, births and deaths, and small town events. Notables include Hon. H J McLaurin and wife leaving for Rolling Fork, Miss Mamie Hart and Miss Inez Scott visiting, and a Shady Dell picnic with speakers. A boy named Lera Lewis returned after claiming kidnapping in Chicago. A local tax on cotton is noted at ten cents.
Dr. Harry Watson advances a useful watch fob patent focusing on the clasp that holds the ribbon. Dr. Cain reports barbon disease worst in Goshen Springs stock, inoculation underway. Death of M. A. Fisher, Mississippi Cotton Growers' secretary, noted. Auction planned July 15 for 90 head of mares and colts. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised as brain and body energizer. A. G. Thornton, special agent.
Miss Virginia Bullock hosted a social reception for guest Miss Inez Scott of St Louis at Chester House. The evening featured refreshments, lively entertainment, and a parade of attendees including Miss Inez Scott and many local residents, noted as a premier social event of the season.
W E Dupree of Brunsville Tennessee asserts Liquo-Pepso cured his long standing dyspepsia. He says prior to use he had no appetite and was too weak to walk. After three one dollar bottles he claims a complete transformation and recommends the remedy to friends. For sale by all druggists.
A nostalgic tribute to Busick's Well in July 1905, praising hospitality, cuisine, country air, and community gatherings. Guests recall youth, fields, trees, and the host Mrs Busick. Includes ads for Prickly Ash Bitters and a note on a special college exam on July 21 22.
The column reports general good health with some sickness in the community and notes that cool rains harmed cotton. A negro passer-through sought information on John Davis's killing, claiming to hunt the murderer. Rev Morris preached at Clear Branch church. Miss Bettie Webb, elected music teacher for Clear Branch school, has not yet notified acceptance. An ice cream supper occurred at J D Millers Saturday night.
The column notes family visits, sermons by John Robinson and Miss Mollie Brown staying with relatives, and a sad obituary for Walter Allen aged 17. It mentions a Sunday school convention success, local illnesses improving, upcoming events, and plans to attend a Shady Dell picnic on the 14th.
The Beat Contest No 2 will be held in Bran don on July 25 starting at ten in the morning. All contestants must be present. The judges are Mrs Wm Walker Senator A J McLaurin and Mr Sal Roberts. Remember the date.
Department of the Interior at Jackson Mississippi announces that the named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof to support her claim. Proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk in Rankin County Brandon Mississippi on July 26 1905. The notice identifies the claimant and the filing date June 17 1905. The record serves as a formal public notice of the intended final proof and the hearing location and date.
An advertisement from Entoka Sheely widow of John M. Sheely offers ice, drinks and Postell flour with delivery within town, then a land witness list for a land claim in Mississippi. A separate bridge notice from Ol Dobson Clerk Brandon invites bids to build Campbell's Creek bridge near Johns, due by Aug 1 1905 with right to reject bids.
Four First Class Tours offers guided Lewis and Clark Exposition packages from Chicago with varied western itineraries including Denver Salt Lake and San Francisco. Public notice mandates Walter Bell appear in Mississippi chancery court on the fourth Monday in September 1905. Also included are insurance style health claims for Herbine and a California train route fare announcement.
In August 1905 a bid is invited for building a bridge across Purvis creek in Ross field. Specifications are on file in the chancery clerk's office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. OBSON, Clerk. Brandon, July 5, 1905.
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