Local notes on elections and social visits
Next Thursday will settle it. Be sure to vote for good, competent men. W. D. Jagland is spending a few weeks on the coast. A fine girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans last week. Mrs. Turley has been sick but improving. Misses Lizzie Lancaster and Lizzie Butler visit Mrs. Turley. Salt river trip is being planned. Most will have to go. Mrs. O. W. Girdlestone and Henry gone north for summer. Mrs. G. O. Sprague and son Rodd visit relatives in Madison county. Brandon delegation attends Pelahatchie picnic. Miss Sophie Langley of Jackson visited the Bruce home. Mrs. J. S. McDonald of Dobson in sanitarium. She been very sick. Misses Pearl Watson and Josie Martin to Chautauqua at Crystal Springs. News not issued next week until Friday for election news. Joe Cooper to buy a girl tomorrow night at S. L. McLaurin’s residence. Refreshments free with purchases. A. J. McLaurin Jr. went to D’Lo for a big picnic. Judge Truly to be Mississippi’s next governor, and Dr. E. R. Thomas at Perkins, Okla., visiting. Two Episcopal church pillars to weigh girls at McLaurin residence party for correct weights. Delmont Myers, candidate for treasurer, leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McDonald
Dobson
Pearl Watson
Josie Martin
Crystal Springs
A. J. McLaurin, Jr
D’lo
Judge Truly
Mississippi
E. KR. Thomas
Perkins
Okla
Dry Creek
John Wesley
Qcharles
Jesus
Fannie Crosby
Ridgefield
Conn
Hawley
New York City
Alexander van Alstyne
Cincinnati
Robert Robinson
Robert
London
Mildenhall
Christ
Charlotte Elliott
Brighton
England
Oscsar Malan
Misfortune and oddities surface around Leesburg area
Reported misfortune last week includes a lost con federate badge near Leesburg and several prowlers around homes of Judge Knochs and Dr Berry. The paper notes the death of Mrs J B Burns at Burns in Smith county and lists a charity event by the Red Cross ambulance at S L McLaurin's residence to support the Methodist church. It also covers election commissioners adjourning after nine days and various voter roll adjustments due to moves, deaths, and tax issues.
Hymn Writers and Dr Palmer Biographical Sketch
Miss Lucy Robinson reads a Pe Lahatchie Epworth League talk recalling Dr Richard Storrs praise for Dr Palmer author of My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Palmer born November 12 1808 in Little Compton Rhode Island studied ministry, served Bath Maine Albany New York, and later engaged in associated Congregational Union work in New York City with later health-related resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Robinson
Pelahatchie Epworth League
Richard Storrs
Palmer
Albany
N.Y
American Congressation Union
New York City
Spd
Newark
Hymn’s Impact Noted After Miss Elliot’s Death
After Miss Elliot’s death about a thousand letters were found praising the hymn and thanking her for its blessings through her work with it, illustrating the wide influence of the song across Christian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot
Local religious meeting and disease concerns in Langford
Langford reports a thriving Baptist protracted meeting with several baptism candidates including Dr W W Kersh. The letter notes improved health of J W Maum of Jackson, visitors at the meeting, and concerns over a contagious livestock disease near Charlton. It urges county action for carcass burning and free vaccination to prevent spread and protect low-income residents.
Rankin County Notes Ahead of Pelahatchie Bathecue
Rankin folks report a strong turnout expected for the Pelahatchie bathecue on the 20th with many locals planning to attend. Visitors include Mrs. J. A. Speer and Leila Speer, plus Ina McKay who has returned to Pelahatchie. Community updates mention Dr. R. B. Cunningham doing dental work and praise his early-career skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. EB. Cunningham
Cunningham
Pelahatchie Town Sees Trade Surge And Local News
Pelahatchie reports stronger trade than last year with merchants selling fertilizer at 19 dollars cash while nearby towns fetch 20. Local social notes include visits from Rosa Longmire Meddie Robinson Mollie Davis and Jennie Murty. A baseball win 10-7 over Morton and mayor Uncle Robert campaigns are noted alongside a new rail grade and a planned large saw mill operation.
Fannin Newsnotes and Social Roundup
Warm weather and civic talk fill the Fannin page with visits to Edenburg Jamestown and Goshen chatter about baptist events and Sunday School BranCon county happenings include picnics box socials and a death in the Lawrence family with a sorrowful prayer for comfort. Florence May Noble Eula Noble and other locals are noted among visiting friends while Miss Low Lancer and Miss Jonnie Ellis are among those mentioned in Jackson and other towns. Protracted meeting set to begin August first at the Baptist church with Bro Weeks preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence May Noble
Edenburg
The
Baptist Church
Bro. Weeks
Vicksburg
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E. H. Ohleyer
Brandon Brandon
A. J. M'Laurin, JR
Brandon, Miss
S. L. McLaurin
J. R. Enochs
M’laurin & Enochs Attorneys At Law
Patrick Henry
E. T. Henry
Henry & Henry, Attorneys At Law
Court House
Hugh L. M.caskill
Brandon
W. B. Dobson
M. D
Jackson
Miss
Ian Suas
Alabama & Vicksburg Railway
Atlanta
N. Y
Birmingham
Meridian
Shreveport
Chattanooga
New York
H. Smith
Orleans
Lky
Rankin County Bank
Brandon Miss
W. D. Jagland
Will Evans
Lizzie Lancaster
Lizzie Butler
T. H. Turley
O. W. Girdlestone
Henry
G. O. Sprague
Rodd
Madison County
Pelahatchie
Sophie Langley
Bruce Home
Joe Cooper
8S. L. McLaurin
Episcopal Church
McLaurin
Delmont Myers
Leesburg
Judge Knochs
Dr. Berry
J.B. Burns
Burns
Smith County
Red Cross Ambulance
Bob Brown
Rev
Emery
L. McLaurin
N. B. Cooper
Belle
Ellis H. Smith
Star
A. B. Stubblefield
Sidney L. McLlaurin
Methodist Church
Hebron
Pisgah
Joe
Olip
Picayune
Hushpuckanee
W. G. Barnes
Cole Burns
T. M. Henry
Hymn Writers
Langford
J. W. Maum
A. T. Miller
A. B. Liles
J. W. Sanderson
Baker
Aubrey Collum
Wiggins
Charlton
Board of Supervisors
Anguet
Roy Buchanan
Vickburg
O. O. McKay
Rehoboth
A. E. Johnson
W. D. Robbins
McCombe City
J. M. Buchanan
J. A. Speer
Leila
Mrs. Kline
Memphis
Williame
Ina McKay
C. O. McKeay
Rankin
Pelabatchie
Thureday
Rosa Longmire
Neshoba
Meddie Robinson
I. W. Shields
Chas. Bennett
Mollie Davis
Bessie Mashburn
Esther Massengale
J. W. Cooper
Whitworth College
Mrs. Spann
Mre Joyner
Miss Pearl Mashburn
Forest
Mrs. Mashburn
Morton
Ouree
Robt
Epworth League
Jennie Murty
Kate
Eton Ragan
Randels
Michigan
Glen Adams
Hankin
Biss Rosa Cawthorn and
Mrs. Page
Mesdames Powell, Till and
Murray
Pempe
Fannin
Eula Noble
Blue Mountain
Jamestown
Washington
J. N. Slaughter
John
Canton
Little Kate Slaughter
Goshen
Olive Carter
Ed Potts
Madison
Mesdames Noble and
Slaughter
Hazlehurst
Baptist State Convention
Johnnie
Ollie Worley
Pis- Bah
Miss Low Lancer
Dora McLanurin
Minnie Brown
Ida Lee
Noble Brown
Bran
Mr. Ratliff
Jonnie Ellis
Little Halsey
L. T. Lawrence
T. M.henry
Insurance Commissioner
T. M
T. M Henry
W.G. Barnes
Darnall Bros
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