Local visitors and travels in Brandon and area
Oblever Donnell of Johns visits Brandon Monday. Mrs. J. D. McCaskill and Mrs. O. W. Giddlestone host relatives. Prof. J. S. Covington campaigning for superintendent in Brandon. Miss Bessie McCaskill returns from Clarksdale visit. Dr. R. H. Scruggs from Meridian spends days with Brandon friends. Community members attend church at Cato. McLaurin plans Leake County canvass. Funeral in Florence for W. G. Barnes. Carr and Butler rest at Coopers Wells. Kate Kersh of Memphis visits ill mother. Local fishing trip on Pearl River with Tobe Ellis. Brandon Graded School annual catalogue issued. Prof. L. O. McIntosh to Cooper's Wells then north for summer. returns Aug 1. Laurie McLaurin returns from school. stops in Aniston. L. B. Mathie jailed for murder near Jackson last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McCaskill
Clarksdale
R. H. Scruggs
Meridian
Brandon
Our
Whitworth Female College
Harriet Bullock
Monterey
Ashville
N. Y
Eva Myers
Light
Julia Eugenia Myers
Leslie May Harper
Star
Corinne
Ruby Ellis
Florence
Brandon School Trustees Elect New Officers and Start Date
The Brandon Graded School trustees met Tuesday with R Burns and W.8 May elected to fill vacancies from J. L. Buchanan and Col. Wm. Walker. W.S. May named secretary. Opening date for schools set September 9, 1907. Music teacher selection to be handled by the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
R. Burns
May
J. L.buchanan
Col. Wm. Walker
W.S. May
J. T. B. Beery
W. B. Collier
Mr. White
George Martin
Harris Collier
W. G. Barnes
Brandon Drug Co
Rankin County Sunday School Convention at Brandon
Rankin County Sunday School Convention will meet at Brandon on Thursday before the third Sunday in July the 18th. The Executive Committee appointed at the last meeting at Fannin includes A. M. Shields chairman A. G. Thornton W. G. Barnes Walter B. Collier Mrs 8 H Stapleton Mrs Geo Pollock Miss Annie Henry and Miss Mamie Bruce. President R F Brown Brandon Miss dates June 19 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Brandon
Fannin
A. M. Shields
A. G. Thornton
W. G. Barnes
Walter B. Collier
R. F. Brown
For Sale and Local Merchandise Listings
For sale items include a 24 inch blow fan and 20 foot galvanized iron pipe for gin elevating or dust blower, new in box. Also 20 milk cows fresh with calves priced reasonably. Home raised mules available. Local shops offer furniture, groceries, and a complete line of coffins and caskets. W G Barnes is repeatedly advertised with two phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busick’s
Notice to Ice Customers From Darnall Bros
Owing to extra labor and expense we will only make two trips daily. Phone orders before 11 am and 6 pm. No ice delivered on Sunday. This notice is from Darnall Bros marked as a closure or adjustment in delivery service. The wording reflects a small business communication to customers in a historical newspaper format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnall Bros
Death of John McNair at home near Thomasville Rankin County
John McNair, age 77, died Monday morning at 10 at his home near Thomasville. A lifelong Rankin County resident and Confederate veteran, he was a Christian gentleman of strong character and cheerful disposition. He remained active in his pursuits well into old age, leaving a lasting good report and fond memories of his neighborly life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNair
Thomasville
Rankin County
Death of Wiley G Barnes Near Florence
Wiley G Barnes died at his home near Florence on June 13 after a long illness. He was 76 and a Confederate veteran known for bravery and loyalty. A longtime Rankin County resident, he was generous, hospitable, and active in community life. He leaves a solitary old age and many grieving relatives. Don Carlos Emery, son of Rev and Mrs Emery, died Monday after a long illness. His remains were interred in Ocean Springs. The community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley G. Barnes
Florence
Mr. Barnes
Rankin County
Asa
Don Carlos Emery
Fresh carload and tobacco offer from H A Busick Co
Birmingham Alabama June 14 1907 news note describes fresh carload arrivals including Kim Dried Corn and Chops Bran and Shorts and tobacco from Henry County Virginia praised as finest grown with pure quality. Also Miss Eunice Washburn Brandon Mississippi receives thanks for support toward Confederate monument effort and donation of five dollars from J E Worthington with mention of Mrs Worthington’s contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim
H. A. Busiok CO
Henry County
H. A. Busick CO
Birmingham
Ala
Eunice Washburn
Brandon
Miss
Eunice
Rankin
J. E. Worthington
Bargain Blacksmith and Wood Shop For Sale
Notice advertises sale of a blacksmith and wood shop with tools and materials. Emphasizes location and bargain to attract buyers, urging immediate contact with J. W. Cooper at eBrandos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onty
J. W. Cooper
eBrandos
Program of the Beat 3 Meeting at Leesburg 1907
The program lists devotional exercises music welcome address recitation and Sunday School talks led by Miss Myrtle Walsh Mrs Kate Barksdale Rev ie Robinson and Miss Ada Simms. Round table talks by Rev M O Neal cover best methods for Sunday School influence and citizenship. Election of delegates and officers follows with next meeting place and benediction. Rankin County Dem Ex Com calls for candidate assessments by July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Usic
J. H. O'Neal
Myrtle Walsh
Kate Barksdale
Robinson Music
Ada Simms
Dora Lee
W. H. Boyd
H. M. Carter
A. P. Smith
J. Ed Shaw
J. N. Liles
Arthur Noel
Democratic Executive Committee
Rankin County
United States Senate
Pat Henry
Ch’m. Dem
Pelahatchie real estate boom eyed with new plant plans
Houses and lots for sale from one to forty acres and store houses offered. Near the county's best school, Pelahatchie is described as growing with a sixty thousand dollar lumber plant, railroad, electric lights, water works, and relay station discussed, inviting inquiries for details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelahatchie
Brandon and Daniel Telephone Company Incorporation Paper
J L Tanner Pelahatchie Mississippi. Incorporation notice for Brandon and Daniel Telephone Company with W H Russell H A Jones and W H Patrick named as incorporators. Domicile Rufus Rankin County Mississippi and capital stock ten thousand dollars with shares ten dollars each. Company to build operate and own telephone lines in Mississippi for up to fifty years beginning when five hundred dollars stock is subscribed. Acknowledgment witnessed by Justice of Peace R S Franklin on May 14 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon and Daniel Telephone Company
W. H. Russell
Postoffice
Daniel
Miss
Smith County
H. A. Jones
Mayton
Rankin County
W. H. Patrick
Rufus
Mississippi
State of
Rankin
Justice of Peace
R. S. Franklin
Justice Peace
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Alabama & Vicksburg Railway
Cincinnati
Atlanta
N.Y
Shreveport
Geo. H. Smith
New Orleans
W. B. Dobson
M. D
Jackson
E. H. Ohleyer
Brandon Bank
A. J. M'Laurin, JR
S. L. McLaurin
J. R. Enochs
M’laurin & Enochs
Attorneys At Law
Brandon, Miss
Patrick Henry
E. T. Henry Henry & Henry, Attorneys At Law
Court House
Hugh L. M.caskill
H. J. Burnham
Ruel May
Rankin County Bank
Oblever Donnell
Johns
J. D. McCaskill
O. W. Giddlestone
J. S. Covington
J. P. Berry
A. J. McLaurin
Jno
A. Gayden
Hon. J
8. F. Carr
A. T. Butler
Coopers’ Wells
Kate Kersh
Memphis
Lambutha
Shaw Enoochs
Pearl River
Tobe Ellis
Annin
The
Brandon Graded School
L. O. McIntosh
Cooper‘s Wells
Laurie McLaurin
Anpiston
Alsa
L. B. Mathie
James Cain King
Peterson Place
Jacksop
Mathis
King Five O
S. S
H. A. Busiok
H. A. Busick
Osskets &Goffins
W.G. Barnes
D. C. Emery
Lee Noel
Rev . M. O'Neal
O. A. Weathersby
C. C. Robinson
Sec’y
J. L. Tanner, Pelahatchie, Miss
Paules
Serge
Csansel Seungal Oil
Marine Bless
Chicago
Uying
Pike County
Magnolia
Schilling
W. Leggett & Co
W. W. Leggett
Auburn Merch. Co
S. E. Carruth, Jr
Chris Herbert
Diamond Brand
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