Just Around the Gown 9 District Gossip and Movements
Johns T. L. Gates, of Johns, visits Tuesday. Miss Nell Gayden to Jackson Tuesday. Forest Smith of Hazlehurst visits Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Sprague go to Jackson Tuesday. Dr. Stingily of the State Health Board visits Monday. Various locals from High Point to Meridian attend business, social visits, and political events. Assessor Jno. Atkins and civic figures keep busy with duty, education, and community affairs in Brandon and surrounding towns. Mentions of fire repairs, school appointments, and local businesses. Includes Forsyth notes on Foley Kidney Pills testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Robbie Jacob
Jackson
Brandon High School
Jacob
Blue Mountain College
Trustees of
J. J. Walker
S. L. McLaurin
Julia
Raymond
Health notes and social updates from Holly Bush
The Holly Bush column reports good neighborhood health after recent rains and crops thriving. It lists social visits including Sam Murray in Jackson, Mrs. Wilsom’s return from Hattiesburg, and extended visits by Mrs. Birt Townsend of Meridian. Community events include Rev. C M O Neal’s sermons and a Rehoboth Sunday service, with a July 6 Sunday school convention invitation and several local visits and musical gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Murray
Jackson
W. F. Wilsom
Smith
Laird
Hattiesburg
Wilson
C. M. O'Neal
Carl
Ben Blackman
Rehoboth
N. J. Abernathy
W. F. Wilson
J. T. Holmes
Ethel Gaddis
Morton
Hillard O’neal
Ruby Wilson
Otis Wilson
Holly Bush
Dee Measles
Hassie McKay
Light on Secret Service Funds Sparks Call for Inquiry
The text questions a $2450 payment for a portrait with only $850 received by the artist and the State Department’s admission that the missing funds were likely used in secret-service work. It cites past claims of Secret Service costs and thousands of detectives, urging a thorough congressional probe into accounting laxities across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Secret Service
McCall
Tawney
Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Penrose and the Pennsylvania machine politics
The piece argues Senator Penrose is strategic and not lacking in intelligence, backing reciprocity for political gain. It notes a shift among Pennsylvania Republicans toward tariff reform, driven by gains in Democratic delegation last fall. His consistency is contradicted by his hostility to the free list, showing selective loyalty to favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Harlem
Governor Tener balks at 60 percent pay raise for next legislature
The Pennsylvania governor, despite his subserviency to the machine, vetoes a 60 percent pay increase for lawmakers. He denounces the political class as serving trusts and their allies, claiming protection for farmers and workers is reserved for the powerful. The piece accuses congress allies of ignoring worker protections and frames the trust as non charitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tener
Pennsylvania
Public Utilities
Congress
Deed of Trust Foreclosure Notice in Rankin County Mississippi
On May 4 1907 Ben Means and Pearlie Means conveyed parts of sections 48 7 township 4 range 5 and related parcels in Rankin County to Sol Welch as Trustee to secure debt to E N Ross. Default occurred. Trustee will sell at public auction in Lynwood Rankin County between 11 am and 4 pm Friday June 30 1911. Title believed good but only vested rights conveyed. SOL WELCH Trustee June 5 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Means
Pearlie Means
North West
North East
North East Quarter
South East
Rankins County
Mississippi
Sol Welch
E. N. Ross
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Lynwood
Notice to Creditors in Rankin County Mississippi
Letters testamentary were granted to Mrs. Mary B. Maynor on May 29 1914 by the Rankin County Chancery Court for the estate of John M. Maynor deceased. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk for probate and registration within one year from this date or be barred. Dated May 29 1944. Mrs. Mary Maynor Testatrix. J W Steward solicitor for Testatrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Maynor
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
John M. Maynor
Mary Maynor
J. W. Stewart
Fire Limits Ordinance Adopted in Brandon Mississippi
The Brandon town board passed a fire limits ordinance establishing six hundred feet from the public square. It bars construction of buildings of iron wood or other combustibles within the limits. The measure takes effect on passage with Yeas McLaurin Sprague Shields and Norte voting Nays. Signed Mayor P Henry and Clerk A M Shields Brandon June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McLaurin
G. C. Sprague
Brandon
Miss
Yeas
A. M. Shields
Norte
Fire Marshal Ordinance Adopted in Brandon Mississippi
Alderman McLaurin and Sprague lead a town ordinance creating a Fire Marshal role in Brandon Mississippi. The measure designates the mayor as Fire Marshal, requires building permits from the marshal, and sets the effective date after passage with unanimous yeas and no nays on June 27 1911.
Petition for Pardon by John S Sanders in Mississippi
John S Sanders petitions Gov E F Noel for a full pardon from a five year forgery conviction at Rankin County Circuit Court in January 1911. He cites lack of criminal intent, intermittent insanity, past asylum confinement in Jackson, and a consistent reputation for truth and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Noel
Mississippi
John S. Sanders
Rankin County
Jackson
Africa Missionary Reach Report by the Local WBPU
The White Ribbon column cites Africa's population at 175 million with 2 470 Protestant missionaries and 13 098 native assistants. It notes 527 800 new adherents and 221 156 communicants in 4 000 schools serving 203 400 pupils, 100 hospitals, 16 presses, and Bible translations. In Uganda 350 000 Christians and in Cape Colony about 200 000 Christians are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Uganda
Cape Colony
Appreciation for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Bishop Mallalieu lauds the WCTU for global reach and ongoing reform against intoxicants. He praises its role in uplifting humanity, advancing Fourth of July observance, and preventing ruin from drink, while noting Rev. R. A. Hardie and family’s voyage from Korea aboard the Empress of China to Millersburg Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Mallalieu
Boston
Mass
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Union
Christian ‘Temperance Union
R. A. Hardie
Korea
China
Millersburg
Hardie
Church of the Wonderful Progress
Missionary's Diverse Service With WMC In Three Months
A Woman's Missionary Council worker logged three months of service including six hours daily of classroom teaching, six medical screenings with 110 done solo, leadership as president of the Ladies' Aid Society and Junior League, church organ duties, night school teaching, house-to-house visits, and broad committee work during the editor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hearing request details filed by petitioner John S. Ande r
Petition describes grounds for the application with additional reasons to be shown at the hearing. Respectfully submitted by John S. And er as petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Ander
Petition for pardon for Perry Taylor in Rankin County
Citizens urge Governor Noel to grant clemency for Perry Taylor who pled guilty to manslaughter in Brandon during the November 1908 circuit court term. He was sentenced to five years. petition argues he acted under unequal force, is of peaceful reputation, married with children, and has shown good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F.’ Noel
Perry Taylor
Rankin County
Brandon
Miss
Florence
W. I. Butler
S. W. Webb
Wiley Alliston
J. M. Berry
F. M. Luther
Robt
L. Allis
J. B. Lowther
E. K. White
A. P. Dear
G. L. Todd
M. D. Wm
M. Flowers
T. E. Therrell
Po. B. Ainsworth
J. H. South
B. French
C. Ellis
D. D. Webb
J. Luther Singletary
P. B. Berry
J. W. Taylor
J. C. Berry
A. G. Norrell
J. B. Byrd
Local Community News Gathers Rains and Sermons
Health is good after timely rains and hot weather. A Sunday crowd enjoyed services with Rev. Stewart and Brother Gordon. Vardaman's speech drew crowds as Bryant traveled to Canton. Mae quarterly starts next Sunday. Ads for Ballard’s Snow Liniment and kidney pills accompany community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Stewart
Pelahatchie
Rehoboth
Carl O’neal
Hilliard O’neal
Annie May Bilbro
Willis Walsh
Lizzie Mae
Maud
Henry Nobles
Dick Wilson
Branch
Bilbro
Our
Mae
John Worley
Jacksor
Bryant Worley
Canton
Vardaman
Bryant
Marion
Troy Peaglar
Card of Thanks for Fire Aid at Store and Apartments
The Taylor family thanks those who helped during and after the fire that destroyed their store and living spaces. They especially remember J. W. Taylor and wife for assistance amid the tragedy. Also notes Fresh Groceries at W. G. Barnes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. L. Gates
Johns
Nell Gayden
Forest Smith
Hazlehurst
George Sprague
W. P. Dillon
High Point, N. C
Dr. Stingily
The
State Health Board
W. R. Owens
W .H. Miller
New Orleans
Arnie Weathersby
A. J. McLaurin
H. Hyams
Meridian
Frank Robinson
Susie Blue Buchanan
Clinton
Mabel Gayden
C. E. Martin
Hot Springs
Bessie Ferguson
Fannin
Nell Roberts
Carl Stingily
W. H. Barnes
Bessie
Hazel Townsend
Flora
Dicksor Gayden
Leland
Oscar Gayden
Jno
Atkins
T. B. Hobson
Sam Hobson
Claude Searles
Sylvester McLaurin
Velma Childress
W. C. Harper
R. L. Cunningham
Leitchfield, Ky
Co. R. Garraway
W. D. Granberry
Cumberland Tele. Co
Howell Wilsom
Cumberland Tel. Co
Cammie Walker
Ora Robinson
Normal
Cora Lillian Cook
Mrs. O. S. Lewis
Ola Owen
W. R. Owen
Wisconsin
Lakes
Myra Smith
Ha Gvey
Crowville, la
Mrs. N. Smith
L. A. Cardwell
Hugh ‘Washbure
Brandon Bank
Ww. Taylor
T. A. McCaskill
T. S. Lewis
Sidney McLaurin
Hattie Pearl Langford
Viola Burns
Kate and Harriett Shields
Daisy Stevens
J. C. Atkins
Clyde Russell
A. and M. College
C. E. Gayden
Cincinnati
Allis- Chalmers Co
University of Cincinnati
Marion Wilson
the News
Birmingham
Ala
Brando
F. SS. Rexford
New York Life Bldg
Kansas City
Foley
Brandon Drug Co
Life
P. Henry
Tori
G.C. Sprague
Beit
Woman's Missionary Council
Agjungt
Craddock-Terry
W. G. Barnes
Robert S. Aills
Leesburg
Ballard
Flowers
J. W. Taylor and Wife
Unodl
Albert M. Shields
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