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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
7
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Mrs Kate Sanderson is very ill this week. Mr and Mrs L C Cooper visited their parents at Pisgah over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J T Shields of Brandon were visitors here Sunday. Dr W W Kersh and daughter Lula of Brandon attended preaching Sunday. Russell Kersh stayed with S T Faulkenberry of Goshen Saturday night. Bro P A Haman of Learned preached a notable sermon Sunday. Miss Mattie Alexander of Brandon spent weekend at W C Harper's. Mr and Mrs J M Williams went to Brandon Saturday. A crowd from here attended children s day at Fannin Sunday. C B Russell leaves for Clinton to attend normal. Bro J R Robinson of Pisgah to preach here Sunday at 11 PM. Misses Virginia and Eula Williams visited the county capital Sunday. Eddie Ferguson of Fannin spent Saturday with J E Kersh.
In dry hot weather Preston Byrd and Holmes White report early cotton blooms with three appearances noted on the 15th. Clear Branch School met on the 17th to conduct business Miss Bettie Webb elected music teacher for next term and an assistant teacher selection referred to Miss Mollie Butler. Builds bend to fall though crop prospects grim. J W Byrd plans to move near the school and Mrs J W Byrd with Mrs Lee Brinson visited Crystal Springs. Mr and Mrs Shack hosted relatives while Miss Myrtie White and Miss Fanniebelle White visited King. John Davis colored shot and killed by a mob in his own house with a $300 reward offered for the murderers.
Walter Robinson of Canton spent Sunday with homefolks and Mary Robinson returns from a visit to Canton. Numerous locals attended Goshen children’s day exercises and an entertainment at Kate Killian’s home. Dozens traveled to Canton and Fannin for visits and events. A ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lute Lawrence. Mrs. D. A. McKinnon and Miss Eula Noble left for a Delta visit. Rev. James E. Lewis preached at Goshen.
Our farmers are smiling we have had a good rain. Noble Brown went to Jackson Friday. Tucker Latham came out from Jackson Sunday. Lou D Ellis and Miss Dora Lee spent Monday in Jackson. Edna Wadell and Ragland Shaw Knochs Hemby May of Brandon were here Sunday. Rev D P Bradford wife and daughter of Laurel are guests in Mr Moore's home.
Mrs R F Grimes and child returned to Pelahatchie after a pleasant visit. Miss Dorabelle McLaurin is recovering from illness. Children’s day services at the Methodist church were well attended and enjoyed. Rain is badly needed for early corn. Bro McLoud preached at Hickory Ridge. July fifth Sunday meetings planned with Bro John Buckley assisting. Miss Stella Pierce left for Louisiana to visit Effie Fean. Uncle Billia Smith on monthly visit near Clinton. Mrs Steve Smith and Tom Pace on the sick list.
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