Health and Happenings in Rankin County Notes
Rankin County notes describe good community health with injuries and in-town visits. Marvin Burnham cut his leg mining an old gin saw and is recovering. Dr. A. J. Price did dental work. J. L. Gates traveled to Mendenhall and D'Lo. Rev. J. R. Johnston held a meeting at Woolmarket. Delmont Myers improved after a severe leg and ankle injury with Dr. Norman’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burnham
J. L. Gates
Mendenhall
D’lo
A. J. Price
Clifton Norman
Delmont Myers
Norman
Thomas Curry seen as bright candidate for school post
Local notes report Thomas Curry viewed as bright and deserving for the school position if elected. The column lists numerous visitors, travels, health updates, a birth, religious events, and community remarks from members including Misses Lilian and Mary Spear, H. S. Garrett, and Mrs. Pierce's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Curry
Weather and church notes from GALLILEE community
Health is good with ample rain. Farmers delayed by rain. Rev W H Boone preached Saturday and Sunday to a large congregation. Visitors included G A Warren and wife from Patrick and W E Thompson from Patrick with Miss Belle Gill of Johns. Local socials and weddings teased.
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W. H. Boone
G. A. Warren
Patrick
W. E. Thompson
Belle Gill
Johns
John Terry
Gum
Weather and crops improve as local trip notes appear
John s records show fine oat weather and solid crops. W C Anderson and family traveled to Braxton on business Tuesday. Rosa Donnell visited D Lo on Monday. Walter Gill went to D Lo for business. Mrs Walter Gill returned home after visiting her mother. A contest speaking event last Saturday at this place ended with Lowell as first and D C Harper as second. Editor May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gill
Lowell
D. C.harper
May
Speakers praised at local address and events
The article notes Brandon and Cato judges and congratulates speakers especially the two winners. Children’s day is planned for next Sunday. Gates Shotts and Burnham traveled to Brandon on business. Chamberlain’s Coke is recommended for bowel complaints and sold by A. G. Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
C. Norman
Cato
Shotts
Messrs
T. J. Gates
E. Burnham
A. G. Thornton
Grand community effort earns a noble day of praise
Mrs Thomas and Mrs Terry receive much credit for their long hours and care in preparing for the day, which ends in a grand success. An audience member wishes God’s blessing on their labors and hopes the children will bless them for their noble work. Advertisements praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung illness, with testimonials from Mrs Haviland and others. Trial bottles offered and local merchants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Terry
Cotton seed meal cited as potato bug remedy in Gaston county
The Gaston county discovery of cotton seed meal as a potato bug deterrent draws praise in the Corinthian report. A farmer says placing meal on vines cleared bugs in two hours with the pests “hustling away.” If effective, the method could save Southern farmers substantial sums yearly.
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Gaston County
Gastoma Gazette
South
Corinthian
Childrens' Day at Thomasville Recital at Gallilee Church
Children performed songs readings papers and recitations on Sunday June 1 at Gallilee Church in Thomasville. Adults delivered talks on Growth of the Sunday School Woman's Mission and an eloquent oration by Prof. R L Sproles. A collection raised 5.35 for the day fund and a lavish southern-style repast followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallilee Church
Terry
W. T. Barbour
Brother Terry
Sadie Thomas
R. L. Sproles
Sproles
Thomas
Childrens’ Day Fund
Seven Years In Bed Then Walk After Electric Bitters
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas lay bedridden seven years with kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and general debility until three bottles of Electric Bitters enabled her to walk again in three months she feels like a new person The remedy helps headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness and is guaranteed to satisfy A Thorn ton AL Rhodes Pelakatehie AC Norman Cato advertise the product for 50 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelakatehie
A. C. Norman
Cato
Registration Notice for Rankin County Electors 1902
W G Steen Register announces registration sites across Rankin County for unregistered electors and those changing precincts or coming of age. Locations include Shiloh Antioch Clear Creek Cato Dry Creek Steens Creek Mountain Creek Cleary Pearson Holbrook Oak Dale Fannin Pisgah Pelahatchie Brandon with sessions June 2 to July 4 when books close. Brandon Miss May 13 1902.
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Rankin County
Shiloh
Antioch
Clear Creek
Cato
Dry Creek
Steens Creek
Tiis
Mountain Creek
Cleary
Pearson
Holbrook
Never Marry For Money Says Man Behind Health Pills
A Boston man who recently wed a ailing rich woman claims Dr King s New Life Pills restored her to perfect health. The pills promise relief for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Sold by A G Thornton A L D Rhodes Pelahatchie and Norman of Cato drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hapy
Dr. King
Ape
A. G. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
Rattlesnake Supper Held by Dabney at Levee Office
A. L. Dabney captured a large rattlesnake now on display at the levee board office. After flattening, he plans a snake supper for friends once prepared, recalling a prior Memphis meal where broiled rattlesnake was praised as a midway between frog leg and firm chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dabney
Levee Board
Mr. Dabney
Luehrmann's
Memphis
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Rankin County News Notes
Puckett
Cecil Chapman
W. P. Chapman
Virgil
M. E. Daniel
J. H. Burnham
Eureka
J. R. Johston
Woolmarket
Stevens
Gulf
Ship Island
Fannin
General Green
E. J. Sanderson
W. A. Sanderson
Dora Lee
Henry Moss
Jackson
Shepherd
The
Baptist Church
Noble
Billie Moore
Mattie Alford
Floyd Alford
W. D.thomas
Thomasville
T. L. Ross
Harrisville
Raymond
H. D. Morgan
W. P. Murray
J. L. Kinley
Richland Creek
Monterey
Effie
Bessie Walker
Webbie
Bettie Webb
Ira Maxey
Mary Taylor
Wells
Lee
Clarence Webb
W. D. Taylor
J.B. S Murray
Dr. Bullock
Oscar Martin
Vinie Ross
Belzonia
C. E. Welch
Clinton
Mississippi College
Braxton School
W. A. Terry
W. D. Thomas
Lonvesta Bullock
Virginia Bullock
Mamie
Donie Corley
Lucile Bullock
Clara Matthews
Mary Lou
Willie Sue Hinds
Stella
Hallie
Jesse Harper
Clifton
Oscar Bullock
Virgie
Allen
Johnnie Hinds
Braxton
J. S. Covington
Star School
R. Cook
Walter Curry
Haperville
W. D
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Years Street
New York
Lilian and
Mary Spear
Mt. Carmel
Mrs
H. 8. Garrett
J. H. Crosby and Bro
Danville, Va
Mollie Oliver
Mrs. Smith
Bolton
H. B. Phillips
jLittle
Gayden
White
Pauline Summers
Mrs. Galaspy
Hickory
Henry Waldrop
Mrs. Kennedy
Mrs. Wilson
Minnie Wilson
Bertha Uelchey
Morton
Mrs. Phillips
Methodist Church
Brother Harman
Daniel
Rev. L .S. Terry
Gallilee
Hardy Baldwin
Willie Boone
W. J. Everett
Dan Kennedy
Lilian
Virdue Wallace
J. B. Hughes
Anse, Barber
Raleigh
John O
Purvis
Magee
Mary Wallace
Eddie Warren
Alonzo Dmikea
Gummi
Lewis Myers
W. W. Morse
P. D. Hardin
Ira Robinson
Mississippi
W. D. Bass
Ward
Shiloh High School
Eva
Julia Myers
Meridian
New Orleans
Laura Haygood
Gumn
W C. Crook
Joe Long
Andrew
D. C
R. L. Prine
Emma and
Alice Everett
Amanda Cook
Tom Everett
Wade Shaws
Robin Warren
Beaulah Warren
W. C. Anderson
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
A. L. T. Rhodes
A.C. Norman
Arly
Batchelor
Vicksburg
Chamberlain
H. J. Strickrapen
World-Herald
Fair Haven
Wash
HE Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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