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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
8
A lively county page notes pleasant weather and a large crowd at a candidates meeting last Saturday. It mentions sick roommate Lee Noble with typhoid fever, visits among families in Pisgah Pelahatchie and Leesburg, and social events including an entertaining ice cream supper at Midd McKay’s home.
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It tends to regulate and control kidney and bladder action and is healing, strengthening and bracing. For sale by Brandon Drug Co.
Health of this community is good. Bro Blackman filled his regular appointment at this place Sunday. A shower would be appreciated as roads are dusty. Mr Dee Measles passed through en route to Pelahatchie. Mr and Mrs Ben McKay visited Mr and Mrs W R Bynum Sunday. Mrs Eula Harrell and mother Mrs Murray visit relatives in Louisville this week. Miss Bessie Owen visited Miss Bessie Brasfield Sunday. Ice cream supper at Mrs Boykin’s enjoyed by all. Mr and Mrs W R Bynum visited Mrs Gunningham Sunday afternoon who has been ill. Miss Eula Boykin visited Miss Ruby Harrell Saturday and Sunday. Little Gusta Neal is on the sick list this week. Singing at Mr C P Neals Sunday evening was a success. Mr and Mrs A J Day visited their parents, Mr and Mrs R R Bynum, Sunday.
Middle aged and elderly people urged to use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent relief in kidney and bladder troubles and for painful irregularities.
The community in Holly Bush notes a dry spell and urgent rain need. Residents share weekend visits among Miss Estella Bara and Miss Josie O Neal, recently home from Jackson. Travelers Jean Worley and family passed through en route to Pelahatchie as boll weevil appears, stirring cotton concerns.
A Pasadena druggist endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant. The letter from G. H. Ward and C. L. Parsons notes it relieves colds without upsetting digestion or causing nausea and can be freely given to children. Promote the yellow package as the original remedy.
Eureka reports crops good but needing rain amid heat. Boll weevils prosper yet affect people poorly. Miss Irma Pope returns from Blue Mountain to Eureka. Cleve Bass returns and courts the girl he left behind. Children day at Johns Sunday draws locals. Rev Dickens preaches. Prof Covington speaks on Sunday school work. Ola Chandler of Braxton visits. Ella Nash stays with Ruth McIntyre at Johns. Measles linger. sympathy for patients. Berry canning and red bug gathering occupy women. An ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets via Brandon Drug Co.
Rev Huffstatler preached two sermons Sunday Chester Brown of Brandon visits uncle I C Brown Miss Fannie Maud Whittington returns from Jackson Mr and Mrs J L Ferguson greet friends Hilton Russell Clinton elected principal for next term E B Alford visited Brendon Miss Jessie Mills visits sister Mrs W J Whittington J M Shaw travels to Jackson with wife Mrs Shaw back home Mrs Potts and Miss Vergie return to Madison Mrs Cynthe Faulkenberry returns from Pisgah Grace Buchanan visits Pauline ill health at Lawrence home picnic on the river enjoyed regular picnic weather
Mrs E G Whiting of 360 Willow St Akron Ohio reports a serious kidney trouble and headaches. She saw Foley Kidney Pills advertised, took them per directions, and her pain dizziness and fatigue diminished rapidly leaving her feeling well.
Weather is hot and dry with small crops needing rain and some boll weevil reports. Local visitors include Mr Russell and daughter Kathrine from Clinton. Florence speech by Hon. C. H. Alexander drew an Alexander crowd. some attendees may not vote for him. Small items: Wilking Pierce rests from railroad work. Lonie Kirkpatrick of King visited sisters. Eunice Pierce visited Josie Rannel’s family. Local notices invite news items via W. C. Johnson. Health note promotes Herbine for digestive issues sold by Wm. Flowers in Florence.
Notes from Puckett and Cato report with rain needed, improving health, and local visits. Funeral of Mrs Graves at Mayton noted. Neva Harris returns from Rockport. school principal elected. fishing trip with no fish, hot weather, and boll weevils present. Sunday school grows. community events and travel to Mendenhall and Braxton documented.
There is one machine that every family should be provided with especially in summer. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is almost certain to be needed. It costs a quarter. For sale by Brandon Drug Co.
A local note lists supplies including envelopes, pens, and inks available at Dr Flowers. The brief item suggests a small procurement or restock need for the office or practice in town.
The community reports drought stress with crops needing rain and boll weevil concerns. Local residents greet returning friends, hear sermons by Rev. Hennicut and Rev. Alliston, and recount a picnic on Richland creek with a large fish fry. Voters heard Hon. C. H. Alexander promote “The man and the Measure” and urged support in a Florence rally.
An old Florence Mississippi advertisement touts Herbine to purify bowel channels and promote regular movements. It claims the product makes users feel bright vigorous and cheerful. Price is 50 cents and sold by Wm Flowlors in Florence.
No rain yet as the sun scorches. Miss Georgia Baker returns home after a pleasant week in Brandon. Socials include Mr. and Mrs. Crook hosting a picnic for H. E. Crook and guests. Georgia Baker hosted a Big Tumbaloo fishing picnic last Thursday. Boll weevils appear but heat may deter them. Prof Steve Webb visited this week amid several visiting candidates. Upcoming Baptist preaching next Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is invited.
New York readers are urged to request a free experimental package of Senpine from The Woodworth Co. urging that the discovery cures asthma catarrh hay fever and bronchitis. The ad claims it cures long standing cases regardless of climate and has endorsements from a Vienna University professor.
A choice lot of registered Berkshire pigs is now ready for delivery. Price per pig is listed by Mulhollan and Shields of Pelahatchie Mississippi.
Miss Sadie Thomas visited Mrs. Frank Berry in Braxton last week. Mrs. Sallie Garrett seeks medical treatment at Braxton while Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Hines tend a sick child. The Cumberland Telephone Co demands five cent messages, threatening Brandon exchange loss and possible government ownership. A meeting is held to decide actions as more than one system proves unsatisfactory and potential monopoly concerns arise.
Florence notes report J L Evans safely arrived for treatment in Newton and improving, Mrs White’s condition remains unfavorable, Miss Briggs recovering from breast cancer surgery, and several weddings in town. Protracted meetings set for July in Monterey and Florence with Methodist and Baptist pastors assisting. Crops suffer from rain, politics hinted at changes, Dr E R Nobles begins practice, and local merchants like Wiley Alliston push dress goods July heat.
The report notes the area is dry and dusty with farmers working hard. A theft is mentioned where only a small amount of money was recovered, implying the thief did not obtain much. The lines suggest a local update on agricultural conditions and a minor crime incident.
This item records a mix of updates from the community including illnesses and recoveries of residents, a quiet wedding between W. L. Compere and Mrs. Mattie Bonner, visits by residents to relatives, and social outings. It notes past speakers, travels to Florence to hear Alexander, and mentions the sheriff election slogan Empty Sleeve.
About 200 to 400 attendees heard C H Alexander denounce Vardaman with sharpened rhetoric and alleged distorted history. A Florence audience member mocks his sanctimonious boasting and accuses him of false testimony, perversion of facts, and audacious presumption. H A Busick signs off.
A note suggests making a pasha skirt by sewing two flour sacks together and punching holes at the bottom. The author adds that they lack time to do it themselves.
Notice states Jas R. Buchanan has secured the agency for Model Laundry Co of Birmingham and will collect laundry every Monday and deliver Friday. Prices cut and prompt service offered. Leave laundry at John Taylor's store.
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