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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
4
The Brandon News discusses voter guidance for a Mississippi race, urging support for qualified candidates and avoiding agitation. It cites figures from Rankin county on district attorney results, praises Judge Truly for immigration and school fund views, and notes broad approval of his positions.
The State Railroad Commission ordered passenger fares at two and a quarter cents per mile. Rail authorities refused to honor the order and were arrested under a state statute, but a federal judge released them via habeas corpus. The dispute prompts a potential federal-state clash, with appeal to the U S Supreme Court anticipated. The piece advocates enacting legislation to set two cents per mile and urges state officials aligned with the people over railroads.
The 1904 national democratic convention denounced agitation on race issues as an effort by Republicans in Congress to revive Reconstruction era debates. Republicans in state and national conventions often press for civil rights enforcement, aiming to maintain Negro voters’ support in key northern states.
The piece argues that most Republicans avoid repealing the 14th and 15th amendments to keep negro citizens rights, while northern Democrats would resist disfranchisement. It notes southern voters resist further federal action on suffrage, preferring stability, and warns that only broad unity could advance any constitutional change.
Statewide rule sets the first Saturday of August for elections by patrons of non separate school districts. Trustees serve three year terms with staggered elections to avoid simultaneous term expirations. The change moves election from September to August, ensuring yearly trustee turnover.
The school district typically holds elections just after term end and selects teachers by the board of trustees. Previously law required country schools to elect in September, with teachers chosen on or before September 15. It is permissible for trustees to coincide teacher election with electing a board member.
The twenty first Rankin County Sunday School Convention met in Brandon on July 18 1907 with President R F Brown presiding. Rev C F Emery led devotions and gave welcomes and sermons while J R Knochs and Rev Lowel Pope contributed music and remarks. Officers were elected including President J R Enochs and secretaries Katie Belle Ferguson and Etta Glen Gayden. Florence was chosen for next year. Collections totaled 7.50 for convention expenses and statistics showed 20 schools 1138 scholars 101 teachers and average attendance 591. A forward movement discussion followed and the executive committee was named. The convention adjourned with music by Rev Wortan.
S R Myers, superintendent, invites all teachers to attend the Institutes for both races in Brandon on August 5. Able instructors have been secured.
George Edwards, a Woodmen of the World member and Knight Templar Mason, is presented as a candidate in McCool, Mississippi. A former teacher who served as private secretary to John Sharp Williams and to Governor James K. Vardaman, Edwards touts his fitness as verified by Williams and Vardaman, and is described as as safe as the rock of Gibraltar. The letter to the editor from Monterey refutes rumors about supporting W. G. Cooper in Rankin County and August primary.
A meeting of postmasters of the fourth class was held in Brandon on Thursday July 18 to organize a county league auxiliary to the state and national leagues. Sixteen postmasters enrolled, a constitution adopted, and permanent officers elected: J T Longmire Pelahatchie president, Alonzo Morgan Plain vice president, Misa Ida Lee Fannin secretary and treasurer. Rankin county fourth class postmasters are urged to join for service improvement and mutual benefit.
A traveler describes an elderly Mississippi couple, Neely Broomfield and Caroline Chapman, who farm and manage their household into advanced age. The account praises their self sufficiency, long marriage of sixty two years, and steady work in plowing, milking, and farming, illustrating southern resilience after hardships.
In Farnitere town W G Barnes and OQ W Owen and Son announce mower repair services. The ad highlights affordable rates and quick service for local customers seeking parts and maintenance for farm equipment amid rising costs.
Mr McLaurin speaks to the audience about his record as district attorney. He notes the limits of time and asks if a public official should be judged by different rules than a private attorney. He thanks the audience for past support and pledges diligent service if reappointed.
A notice to Rankin County voters states W. C. Harper will devote full time and personal attention to the treasurer's office if elected, as he did previously. The notice also notes T. M. Henry is qualified for insurance commissioner.
Claiming to purify impure blood, Bolantic Blood Balm offers relief for conditions from sores and skin diseases to bone pains and rheumatism. Advertising copy promises healing of aches, purifying blood, and rich blood content with a $1 per large bottle price and a free sample by mail from Atlanta, Ga.
Property offer describes 140 acres of good land with a residence and outbuildings located 234 miles north of Brandon depot on Brandon and Fannin road with good water. For prices and terms, write or apply to J. T. Shields, Brandon, Miss.
For Sale at a Bargain a near new rubber tire ropabout is offered with factory guarantees for two years. Dave P. Gayden will show the item and set the price.
Special Notice from Darnall and Bros. announces fresh bread every Tuesday and Friday. W G Barnes offers up to date buggies and blue flame oil stoves for meals prepared in 15 to 80 minutes. Wagon delivers ice twice daily at 10:80 a m and 5:30 p m with no delivery outside these times and no ice sold on Sunday.
Trustee Ben H. Wells announces sale of the West Half of Section 26, Township 6, Range 2 East, totaling 320 acres in Rankin County Mississippi. The sale, by public outcry for cash, will occur July 29, 1907, at the courthouse doors in Brandon between 10 and 3, under two deeds of trust from Jones S. Hamilton and Fannie B. Hamilton to British & American Mortgage Co. and Merchants Bank & Trust Co. of Jackson.
Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi approves an assignment for the benefit of creditors of Jackson Brick Company. Under a June 23 1907 decree Hamilton Johnson as assignee will sell August 12 1907 at Brandon courthouse land east of the Alabama and Vicksburg railroad plus brick plant equipment and upbuildings for cash to highest bidder. Sale subject to liens and encumbrances.
The assessor announces that the personal assessment roll for 1907 has been filed in Rankin County Mississippi. The board of supervisors will meet on the first Monday in August 1997 to examine and consider the assessment.
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