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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
8
The Assessor of Rankin County Mississippi announces that the 1907 personal assessment roll is filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors. The board will meet on the first Monday in August 1907 to consider it, and objections may be filed before that date. J. C. Atkins is the Assessor.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal healer for blood and skin ailments including cancer, humors, sores, eczema, scrofula, pimples, bone pains, and rheumatism. It claims purifying blood, stopping pain, and healing sores with a large bottle priced at $1 plus a free sample by writing to the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
W A Cunningham announces purchase of the spring 4 miles northeast of Pela hatchie to be named Pelabatchie Mineral Springs. State chemist analysis finds therapeutic properties. Cunningham claims kidney relief and invites afflicted people to visit or request water, with plans to provide certificates of efficacy later.
Property listing for 140 acres of good land located 2 ½ miles north of Brandon on the Brandon and Fannin road. Includes a depot, good residence, authorities, and water. For prices and terms inquire with J. T. Shields, Brandon, Mississippi.
By virtue of deeds of trust from Jones S. Hamilton and Fannie B. Hamilton to British & American Mortgage Company Limited and Merchants Bank & Trust Company of Jackson, a trustee will sell at public outcry on Monday July 76 1907 in Brandon Mississippi at the courthouse door between 10 and 3 the West Half of section 26 township 6 range 2 east containing about 320 acres. The trustee warrants title only as vested. 41 BEN H. WELLS, Trustee.
Chancery Court assigns Jackson Brick Company assets for creditors. Hamilton Johnson, as assignee, will sell August 12, 1907, at the Rankin County courthouse in Brandon, cash to the highest bidder. Real estate includes 26 acres east of the Alabama and Vicksburg railroad and the brick plant with all machinery, molds, kilns, and plant property. Purchaser assumes liens and obligations.
Senator McLaurin defends his stance on taxation and railroad compromise noting the state benefited whether the compromise was accepted or reversed by the US Supreme Court. He rejects Herald accusations of supporting Weathers Capitol, cites legislative records, and defends primary election advocacy and his role with the Board of Control in convict labor management. He recalls his brother Walter McLaurin and condemns slander about his wardenship.
In a lengthy statement, McLaurin rejects Herald criticisms as misrepresenting his Senate work. He notes his roles on two special committees, immigration and statute-law revision, and emphasizes his humble origins and lifelong labor on his family farm. He contends critics misread his public service and vows loyalty to Mississippi’s people.
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