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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
A Jackson store advertises June sale prices on boys knee pants suits and men’s summer garments. Highlights include low cost knee pants sets from $1.98 to $6.48 and women’s tan summer shoes from $1.98 to $3.48. The copy touts lightweight fabric, water resistance, and KUppenheimer fabrics with a wide range of sizes and styles.
This notice promotes a major June sale with low prices and large assortment. It urges readers to visit the store, claiming many customers have found satisfaction and saved money by shopping its advertised bargains. It emphasizes the event as a chance not to miss.
Pelahatchie held a lively commencement with Miss Myrtle McKay winning the Wilson prize of history volumes. Rev Jno Sharp Williams delivered the main address amid weather delays, while Myrtle McKay, Edna Robinson, and Dorie Dickers earned diplomas.
Land for sale totaling 390 acres located six and a half miles south of Pelahatchie Mississippi. Improvements include a house and four tenant buildings. Terms available via Grover Palmer or Mrs E O Palmer in Jackson Mississippi.
Rains last week swamped the bottoms of Richland Creek and the Pearl River backwater nears the town with five to six feet of inundation. Crops ruined, railroad trestles at risk between here and Jackson, and a fatal accident at the brick yard after a watchman was killed. Drowned girls near Sea Place found next morning. Travelers halted by washouts on the G. & S. between Plain and Jackson. Local revival meetings led by Rev. Newman continue in the schoolhouse after a tent collapse. Various residents and visitors noted in town.
Rain slows farming as grass outruns corn and cotton. Local youth return from college welcomed home. Rev. T J Miley to preach two sermons with dinner on the ground at Rock Bluff. Rural mail route through Daniel via Mayton, Puckett, and Virgil discussed but faces local opposition.
The writer observes that papers such as Brandon News Baptist Record and Christian Advocate arrive the same evening when collected at Morton, but if delivered by rural mail, the papers reach Morton only to be held at Daniel until Monday, causing a weekend delay.
Rain slows harvests as oat crop awaits clear weather. Local trips include D Lothian to Meridian fruit trees and Cato visits. A new store may rise in Puckett while the Joe to town telephone line returns online. A debating society meets Saturdays. Church events set for July and August with singing and dinners led by Prof. George Ware.
At 3 30 p m May 27 1909 Mr Henry Knox Ellis and Miss Elizabeth Turley were united in marriage by Rev W W Morse. The bride, a Florence resident, gained many friends while the groom, a New Hebron businessman, will cherish and provide for his wife. The planned bridal trip was canceled due to high water and trains not running. They will establish their home in New Hebron where they will be warmly welcomed.
Reports of crop damage from heavy rains. residents consider replanting. Local churchgoers attended Catogunday and enjoyed a good time. Commencement at D Lo drew attendees. W E McIntyre returns from University. July 4 picnic planned. Rev Willis Chapman preached after minister’s reunion at Cat o. News of T P Touchstone’s death in Monticello. Preparations for a children's day on the second Sunday invite all to attend.
The Pearl River Funny Gusha Creek and nearby creeks overflowed flooding croplands for days. Farmers are blue as vegetable crops are ruined. Mrs J T Ratliff recovers from erysipelas after a weeklong illness. Mesdames V E and Martha Robinson visit their daughter Mrs John Ratliff. Mrs V E Robinson improves after days of sickness. Miss Maude Rat leaves for Jackson to visit relatives at Glendora and Indianola before returning.
Fragmentary handwritten ad listing a sale offer for a house and food home, a name Amy, and a note about Aunt Saran McConnell, a respected longtime resident who died last Tuesday. W. D. Ragland signs as town contact.
A story recounts Joseph Jefferson's encounter with a New Iberia dog trainer. Jefferson compares his animal’s feats to a remarkable failing dog and tests the animal by sending it to fetch a left slipper and then the second volume of Dickens from the library, to the boys’ amusement.
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