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23 Jun 1921

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Brandon News in Brandon, Mississippi

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Brandon News

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Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

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Jun 23, 1921

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Mob Hangs Black Prisoner Near Rankin Farm Gate

A mob of more than fifty masked men abducted Louis Wimberly from two prison guards and hanged him from a tree near the Rankin farm late Monday afternoon. Wimberly, accused of injuring Mrs. Berryhill, was previously captured by Robert Lilley and returned to the farm. An inquest found death due to unknown parties.

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Robert Lilley Sergeant Lilley Rankin Farm J. J. Coman Lilley Jackson Sam Nunnery State Farm Wimberly Sergeant Nunnery Berryhill
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Truck farming caution from Rankin county writer

In a Brandon News letter Georg e S Ware warns against truck farming in Rankin county recounting Newton's cabbage failure and tomato rot risks. He cites costs of at least 100 per acre and warns people to think well before entering the business, offering a measured note to the community. A card of thanks from W O Gray follows, thanking neighbors for aid during his father T J Gray's illness.

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Brandon Rankin County Crystal Springs Newton Mississippi Geo. S. Ware T. J. Gray Jesus
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