Congress race and state politics stir Southern views
The article notes R H Henry and Patrick Henry from Mississippi districts, Vicksburg to receive about 38000 in back taxes from Y and M W Railroad after a Supreme Court ruling in the city’s favor. It cites cyclone damage in western states, county endorsements for Bryan, and calls for Williams as VP. It mentions a deaf mute student’s accident in Jackson, a new Vicksburg Park commissioner appointment, and Georgia governor race results. It discusses Taft era party divisions, negro voting debates, and southern political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Y. & M. W. Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Nan D Wilson to wed Randall J Cashman in Vicksburg
Invitations announce the approaching marriage of Miss Nan D Wilson and Randall J Cashman. The ceremony is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs R. Martin in Vicksburg on Tuesday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan D. Wilson
Randall J. Cashman
8.R. Martin
Vicksburg
Rankin County Sunday School Convention program notes
The Florence Mississippi gathering July 15 16 features devotional services Rev W W Morse Rev Wayne Sutton and other local leaders. Sessions cover missions pastor duties superintendent teacher training and primary work with a July 4 decoration day planned and a life story of a local child noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Florence, Miss
Wertiasilit
W. W.morse
Florence
Sudinani
Emicgt Steen
John Robinson
Pisgah
J. R. Knochs
Brandon
S. G
Wayne Sutton
Bryan Simmons
C. F. Emery
J. H. Whitfield
Sam Morris
John Rundle
Pelahatchie
W. G. Barnes
B. E. Tutton
A. G. Norrell
Jackson
Local notes on illness and recoveries
Joe reports warm weather. John Ware has been ill for weeks without improvement. Mr and Mrs W E Gill and their daughter Miss Rena Gill show some recovery after recent sickness. Mrs Emma Chapman previously ill for months has entered Brandon Sanitarium for treatment with hopes of returning home soon. Miss Rena Gill returns from Magee after attending a session and is welcomed back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ware
W. E. Gill
Rena
Emma Chapman
Brandon
Rena Gill
Magee
A. H H. Hudson
Nex
Carter’s Valley Community Notes Warm Evening Gatherings
Weather is warm and sultry as farmers stay busy with crops. Children enjoyed a party at Mrs J G Coxes home for Gladys and Beatrice Cox of Braxton with refreshments. Mrs Redfern and Ruth visited Mrs C J Farmers. Baptism at Pearson drew many locals. C J Spencer and family spent Sunday in Ridgeland. R Hurst traveled to Ridgeland for business Saturday. Jeff Carter prepares for hog season. Friends of C J Tanner celebrate his weeklong illness recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Coxes
Gladys
Beatrice Cox
Braxton
Redfern
Ruth
C. J. Farmer
R. Hurst
Ridgeland
Jeff Carter
C. J. Tanner
Monterey Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Monterey residents share news of family visits and travels. Mrs D W Webb cared for a sick brother in Braxton. Miss Mary Speer of Rankin vacationed with sister Mrs W D Taylor. Mr and Mrs John Taylor of Brandon visited relatives here. Harvey Bullock attends Millsaps College commencement. Miss Katie Bullock and Stella Cooper returned from Whitworth. Mr Myers of Brandon visited daughter Mrs Fred Williams. Aunt Sarah Taylor stays with brother Jno Williams. Mr and Mrs J W Harper of Pat attend church and visit kin. Guy Buchanan made his regular Sunday visit. Thompson Webb came from Clinton last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Miley
Puckett
John Ponder
Alice
Brandon
Joel Black
D’lo
Alford Gill
Magee
Letha Gill
Mize
Hester Harvey
A. L. Harvey
Suncey
County Line
L. S. Terry
D. W. Webb
Braxton
Mary Speer
Rankin
W. D. Taylor
John Taylor
Harvey Bullock
Millsaps College
Katie Bullock
Stella Cooper
Whitworth
Mr. Myers
Fred Williams
Sarah Taylor
Jno. Williams
J. W. Harper
Pat
Guy Buchanan
Thompson Webb
Clinton
Puckett News Roundup From a Small Town
Health updates note Mrs Overby improving and James Corley sickly. Sunday school at both churches described as good. Local visitors include Maggie Hunter, Barnet Hunter, and families from Johns and D Lo. Several residents travel to Jackson and D Lo. Beulah Warren teaches a basic school with few students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Barnet Hunter
John
Eugene Wallace
Monroe Gill
Johns
Wallace
Will Polk
McLain
Joe Miller
Burnham
Marvin Burnham
D’lo
Puckett
Jessie Burnham
Owen
Isham ‘Corley
Jackson
Jim Terry
Daniel
Owen Corley
Beulah
Warren
Harvey
Grandchildren's Day at M. E. Church Committee Effort
Owen Corley Miss Callie Polk and Mattie McLain lead a Grandchildren's Day at the M. E. Church on the fourth Sunday. They train the children and invite all to attend with well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Owen Corley
Callie Polk
Mattie McLain
Scattered farming notes and lumber mill plans in county
Farmers seek good weather to clear weeds before planting corn and saving feed costs. The Burdonna Co of Indiana plans to move a mill to the Hemphill and Thomas places near Plain, with $3,000 in personal property taxes. More lumber stock is present with local road and business notes amid scattered items on rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdonna Co
Indiana
Hemphill
Cleary
Thomas Place
Plain
Sore’ Wansley
Blans
Ghasley
Porter Russell
Local People Attend Mt Creek Church and Shop Nearby
Star residents report Albert Loflin and sister Myra attended Mt Creek church last Sunday. Sigs Leslie Hopping and Miss Leslie Harper shopped in Jackson last Saturday. Rosa and Meddie Price returned from Collins where they visited sister Mrs N Corley. Mrs R L Welch of D Lo stayed with friends here. Philip Didlake visited Jackson on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mt. Creek
Albert Loflin
Myra
Mendenhall
Leslie H
Leslie Harper
Jackson
Rosa
Meddie Price
Collins
N. Corley
R. L. Welch
D’lo
Philip Didlake
Clear Branch News Notes and School Meeting Plans
Weather is fine and crops grow. Prof C B Williams and wife visit from ees Springs. Williams taught the last term at Clear Branch and made many friends. Clear Branch patrons are called to meet next Saturday evening to consider next term of school and other school business. Farmers Union at Clear Branch plans a July 4 picnic with speeches from a Jackson union man, Walter Hol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Branch
C. B. Williams
Ees Springs
Jackson
Walter Hol
Community Notes From Pearson and Nearby Areas
Wednesday night brought another heavy shower with strong winds. Dr. Whitfield of Florence visited several times last week. Mesdames H D Meachum and Edward Sutterfield on the sick list. George Goss left Roell Lumber Co after two years, heading home to Cedar Grove Indiana. Mrs H D Meachum recovering at home. Mrs Emma Cockrell and son Jimmie of Jackson visited Mrs A A Smallwood. Mrs J E Fisher spent Sunday in Jackson with Mrs J R Pearson. Henry Stacy visited from Jackson Ley. W M Puckett to attend Birmingham reunion. Rev Peebles preached at Atsreniog SenOpe after Friday invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Cockrell
Jimmie
Jackson
A. A. Smallwood
J. E. Fisher
J. R. Pearson
Henry Stacy
Jackson Ley
W. M. Puckett
Birmingham
J Peebles
Bolton
Wil Harris
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James D. Thames
J. W. Collier
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Nebraska
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Bryan
Mississippi
Denver
John Sharp Williams
Luther McCowen
Deaf and Dumb Institute
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Lewis Guion
Louisiana
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Stephen D. Lee
Lowrey
Cashman-Wilson
Dora Lee
Fannin
J. C. Cavett
M. W. White
Bessie McCaskill
Ruth Stingily
Phil Didlake
R. N. Whitfield
Tommie
J. A
Minnie Jones
Springfield
S. €. Gordon
W- G. Barnes
Joe
Carter’s Valley
Monterey
J. A. Taylor & Son
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S. L. McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Farmers’ Building
Harris Business University
Jackson, Miss
Lis
J. W. Byrd
John South
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