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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
5
Local notes mention the Rankin county fair set for October 21 and 22, with widespread county fair activity across Mississippi. The piece lists visiting people, events, civic notes, and a forthcoming Mississippi Day at Oklahoma City featuring several prominent Mississippi figures.
P Watson brother of Wm Watson attends Meridian meeting on secret work of the American Order Junior Mechanics. Marshal George Owen of Pelahatchie arrests C. L. Wolf, a white man, for unlawful cohabitation, sends him to county farm for three months. Sam Harris freed on nominal bond after preliminary hearing for murder of Jim Hobson near W. E. Cofer's place. J. M. Murphey leases Robinson rock quarry. track to quarry rebuilt for government riprap near Natchez. Several ads and local notices follow, including tomatoes, sewing machines, and services in Pisgah Miss. June 23 1910.
Merchants note autos shorten shopping distances and expand their markets beyond traditional zones. High priced goods appeal to auto owners who drive 25 to 50 miles for a fad or shopping tour, prompting increased advertising to capture this broader trade. Those who neglect planning may lose business to new auto-enabled competition.
The article notes cars are widely used though not owned by many, and that automobiles will soon dominate advertising and merchant activity. It argues autos already influence business and will expand trade as opportunities grow, indicating a rising auto driven advertising era.
The community reports strong corn crops for several years with most farmers pleased. A few fields show boll weevil in cotton. Gulf and Ship Island railroad faces a strike as all operators walked out, drawing sympathy from merchants and public. W A Ainsworth and family face pellagra in wife and five year old Earl, neighbors aiding with crops. S. S. Butler and sons Tom and Tiny visit New Orleans amid regional chatter. E M Qdom recovers after 30 days illness and travels to Hattiesburg. J T Cooper plans a new house with material on site. The church accepts pastor Rev Bryan Simmons’s resignation effective September 1 as he takes the role of state evangelist.
The Jackson area shares social notes listing visits by Edward Petross and Bettie Saunders, the Roell family returning home, Gladys Fisher resuming work, and several relatives gathering for Home Mission Society events. Local church notices mention changed Sunday school times and a Sunday sermon at the schoolhouse.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson spent two days with Mrs. J. B. Williamson. Mrs. Claude Horne and children visited Mrs. Horne's parents, Miss Ruth Granberry of Jackson visited Goshen. Mr. Hugh and Miss Sara Willie Barksdale plan to depart for the Brookhaven normal. Miss Flora Granberry to visit through summer with the Williamsons. Sympathy extended to Mr. J. B. Worley and family on Mrs. Worley’s death. many friends attended the funeral at Fannin. Messrs Sam Baker of Gulfport and Ernest Baker of Louisiana visited Mrs. Worley. Dr. Tanner has been assisting Dr. Neal with dental work.
The Sunday school convention for beat five meets in Cato on July 3. It will adapt the fourth Sunday in June plan with shorter exercises but same goals. Sessions include talks by Covington Compere Clark Gates Baker Harris Webb Ross and an address by Pastor S G Pope followed by Sunday school activities after dinner.
Miss Clara Matthews returned from Edwards visit. Mrs. Katie Thomas of Jackson visits family here this week. Mrs. Martha Berry of Braxton visits mother Mrs. Mary Thomas. Mrs. Haddon of Harperville arrives for visit. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Harper shopped in Brandon Saturday. Mrs. Drumgould of Edwards stays with Belle Matthews. John Garrett and Wade Ragland toured Gulfport. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Crain stayed with Brandon relatives. Wellington Waddell and O. C. Billingslea hosted guests from Brandon. Local correspondent attended Greenfield children day. rain delayed dinner but a fine event. Mrs. R. A. Pierce ill. Dr Gibson of Braxton attends. A. E. Harper sold four-year-old steers for 95 dollars. remarks on cattle prospects.
An immigration convention in Jackson draws railroad and mill representatives who advocate bringing in workers, while opponents warn of adverse effects. They fear speakers will ignore state interests and push for mass settlement, predicting an influx of Italians and other Europeans.
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