Local notes bring births weddings and protracted meetings
Wayne S May printer notes arrears policy and free notices. Obituaries and marriage notices priced per word. Town updates report new job at G and I railroad Traxton Phillip Didlake Jr joins station office Ada Hartzog visiting Leomet sister Mrs T A Ross Rosa Price returns to Jackson for business course Weather, sickness and weekly trips are logged with many residents named, churches announce protracted meetings beginning soon and community events fill a busy week.
Local Notes Reflect Community Life And Events
The community health is described as very good aside from T. J. Gates. Residents attended a picnic at Shady Dell and church at Packett. Several people traveled to Jackson for a business trip. Eva Myers and Levie Shotts visited homefolks. Burnham suffered a dry house fire with lumber loss. Visits span Hebron, J. Russell, Whites, and Florence. Farmers near completion of laying by crops as preparations begin for Strong River Baptist Association at Clear Branch church. New residence planned by J. M. Byrd. Dr. Steen to relocate to Whites and work with Dr. Crawley. Prof Sam Morris shifts from teaching to preaching at Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Gates
Shady Dell
J. M. Byrd
John Steen
Crawley
Andrew Chapel Dedication and Parish Updates
Our new church was dedicated last Sunday with a large crowd and a bountiful dinner on the ground. Dr. Laprade of Jackson delivered the dedicatory sermon, and thanks are extended to friends who contributed to the church and organ. Visitors include Mrs. Chris Comfort and daughter from Jackson, and Will Nolgace’s family welcomed a new daughter born on the 9th. Regular preaching remains the second Sunday each month. The piece recalls ante bellum sacred music and community warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laprade
Jackson
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Solomon
Community Notes and Local Death in Brief
In Jackson area events include Rev W P Price assisting in a meeting and locals attending a Star Sunday singing. July notes list W J Shotts and Marion Clark sick, T G Ross and F M Martin shopping Brandon, Ada Clark and Neva Harris studying in Johns, plus a picnic at Shady Doll with praise for a fine time. Mrs Laura Corley dies at 50, widow of T J Gates, mother buried two weeks earlier. she leaves a husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Price
Jackson
Laura Corley
T. J. Gates
Memphis
S. L. Tucker
Brownsville Man Praises Liquo Pepso Cure
W E Dupree of Brownsville Tennessee declares Liquo Pepso cured his long standing dyspepsia. He says appetite returned and strength returned after using three one dollar bottles and would not accept a thousand dollars to return to his prior condition. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Dupree
Brownsville
Tenn
Bran sdon Beat Contest Set For July 25 At Academy
Reported by John Cooper the note recalls a Bran sdon contest to be held at the academy July 25 starting at ten o'clock with contestants present. Judges listed include Mrs. Wm Walker Senator A J McLaurin and Mr Sal Roberts. Also recounted is a curious anecdote involving a Levite custard and a fisherman tale with later absurd images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bransdon
Academy
Wm. Walker
A. J. McLaurin
Sal Roberts
Special Examination Offered for College Students Tours
A special examination will be given for college students on July 21 and 22 with tours conducted to Lewis and Clark Exposition destinations. Both white and colored may apply. Four first class tours include Denver, Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Pike's Peak, Barnt Gorge, Salt Lake, Yellowstone, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Railroad fare, sleeping cars, hotel service, side trips and all expenses included. Depart Chicago via Union Pacific and North Western Line on July 6, 12, 27, and August 10. For full information contact A Hutchison, Manager, 212 Clark St, Chicago, IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Denver
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Pike’s Peas
Barnt Gorge
Salt Lake
Yellowstone
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Union Pacifico & North-Western
A. Hutchison
Clark
Chicago, Ill
That Tired Feeling Promises Liver Help From Herbine
J J Hubbard of Temple Texas reports in March 1902 that Herbine alleviates tiredness by aiding the liver and relieves headaches rheumatism and nervous ailments. He says a dose cures chills and fever and calls it the best medicine. The ad lists a price of five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hubbard
Temple
Texas
All the Money in California Promises Wheat and Fruit Fortunes
A promotional piece urges investment in California’s wheat fields and fruit farms. It promotes Chicago to California train service via major railways with a double berth rate of seven dollars to San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara or Sacramento. Tourist folder available free on request from F A Miller Chicago or W B Howell 381 Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Los Angels
Santa Barbara
Sacramento
F. A Miller
Howell
Broadway
New York
Notice for Final Proof by Eureka Sheely in Mississippi
Department of the Interior notice from Jackson Mississippi dated June 17 1905 states Eureka Sheely widow of John M Sheely decd has filed for final proof to support her land claim H E 35017 for sections 8 10 and 8 in township 4 N range 4 E Choctaw meridian. Proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk Rankin County Brandon Mississippi on July 26 1905. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are John Carter Chapman R M Gray Dobson D A Kersh Patrick and M G Sigrest Chapman Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Jackson
Miss
Chancery
Rankin County
Brandon
Eureka Sheely
John M. Sheely
A. F
John Cartier
Chapman
R. M. Gray
Dobson
D. A. Kersh
Patrick
M. G. Sigrest
Mississippi
Mississippi chancery citation for Walter Bell
State of Mississippi to Walter Bell defendant you are commanded to appear before the chancery court of Rantin County on the fourth Monday in September 1905 to defend Rosa Bell suit dated June 27 1905 clerk Sol Dobson by J C Bruce D C P Henry solicitor for commissioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Walter Bell
Chancery Court
State of
Rankin County
Billy Crook
Rankin
Mary Crook
Sol Dobson
Rankin County Chancery Court summons to Billy Crook
The State of Mississippi Rankin County commands Billy Crook to appear in Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in September 1905 to defend the suit brought by Mary Crook. Dated July 17 1905.
Bridge Bid Notice For Campbell Creek Near Johns
Sealed bids will be received at the chancery clerk office until 12 o clock noon on the first Monday in August 1905 for building a bridge across Campbell s creek near Johns per on file specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of supervisors. Obson Clerk Brandon Mineup 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Clerk’s Office
Campbell’s Creek
Johns
Obson
Glerk Brandon
Chancery Clerk
Purvis’creek
Ross’ Field
Sol Dobson
Brandon
Chancery Clerk’s
Richland Creek
Pearson Station
Brandon, Miss
Bridge Bid Notice for Purvis Creek Crossing
Sealed bids will be received by the chancery clerk on a Monday in August 1905 for constructing a bridge across Purvis Creek in Ross field.
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The
Brandon News
Wayne S. May
Phillip Didlake, Jr
Traxton
G. & 8. I. Railroad
Ada Hartzog
Leomet
Hinds County
T. A. Ross
Rosa Price
Puckett
Will Bott
Rena Purvis
Owen Corley
J. G. Purvis
Pelahatchie
J. M. Polk
J. J. McLain
H. P. Polk
Magee
Cecil Chapman
Clinton
Luther Boone
Mt. Olive
Gulfport
McHenry
Baptist Church
Eula Williams
J. M. Williams
Sadie Smith
Mat Coteman
Fannin
T. A. Chapman
Clasar
John McBaker
Rufus
J. M. Williamson
E. A. Smith
Pocahontas
Henry Bethune
Mary Wynn
Lucile Miller
Annie Lee Crump
Martha Lee
Lucknow
Sanderson
Ed Ferguson
J. E. Kersh
Aunt Annie
Henry Sheppard
Braxton
Chilrren
Rexford
Will Martin
Florence
Ada and
Decia Butler
Violet Smith
Sinai
Mrs
Norvel Hilton
Ed Lowther
Forest
Miss Lillie
Huse Laird
Mollie Harrison
Bessie Butler
M. O. McIntyre
L. P. Burnham
Miss Eva Myers
Levie Shotts
Lee Thames
Hebron
E. W. Chapman
J.P. Russell
Family
Tom Thompson
D.lo
8. L.L. Donnell
G. B. Harris
Cato
Dan McIntyre
M.O. McIntyre
Monroe Gill
Dr. Warren of
Galilee
Strong River Baptist Association
Clear Branch Church
Sam Morris
Palestine
J. H. Parkinson
Walter and
Ida Parkinson
Whites
Charlie Barron
Ruby
Henry Whites
A. W Holcombe
Joe Brinson
Andrew
Chris Comfort
W. T. Garver
Will Nolgace
T. E. Wilson
D. B. and
L. H. Wilson
Oato
W. J. Shotts
Marion Clark
T. G. Ross
F. M. Martin
Prof. Barlow
Mendenhall
Ada Clark
Neva Harris
Shady Doll
T. R. Brinson
D'Lo
John Cooper
Boston
Peter
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Miss
Braxton Collegiate Institute
P. D
McLaurin
Prin
Tee
Soule Business College
Soule College
South
America
QEO
Soule Ons
Vicksburg
Shreveport&pacificrr
Queen and Crescent
J. Anderson
New Orleans
A. G. Thornton
Hattiesburg
Gulf & Ship Island Ry
Son
Sun
Silver Creek Il
Laurel
Columbia
Illinois Central
Yazoo & Miss
Alabama & Vicksburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Northeastern
Mississippi Central
Mobile
Jackson & Kansas City
Louisville & Nashville
D. Boylston
Gulfpoort
J. H. Richardson
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