Local Brandon notes highlight visits and public works
Vernon Loveless and others visit Jackson and Brandon figures include W B Nash and H J McLaurin. Gov Noel signs a bill paying jurors three dollars daily. Roads and public works discussed with calls for improved ditches and raised centers. Local officials invite Farmers Union meeting with Bradshaw and a timber of notices on schools and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Loveless
Jackson
W. B. Nash
Howell McLaurin
Fannin
Jess Holcomb
Florence
Clifton Maxey
H. J. McLaurin
Rolling Fork
Various Classifieds and Notices From Mississippi Papers
Advertisements for Allen Hybrid cotton seed at 1.00 per bushel and bale hay at 50c. W G Barnes promotes buggies and sales. Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs listed by Mrs Summers. A Rankin prison farm escape chase ends with a stray red bloodhound and a $5 reward to Capt Rainey in Greenfield. Taylor's offers coats and vests. Gomes Gordon stallion advertised by D M Robskins with service available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Cooper
Florence
Miss
Country Club House
Rankin Prison Farm
J. L. Rainey
Greenfield
Fannin Notes Highlight March Start and Local Links
Prof J M Taylor begins teaching in Monterey style reports a strong opening and hopeful prospects for a fine school. Local sermons at the Baptist church plus visits from Miss Matt McLaurin Miss Ida Lee and Tom Moore from Jackson. Weather friendly for fruit, plans for preaching next weekend and efforts to pay the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Taylor
Monterey
Bro. Hammon
Baptist Church
Matt McLaurin
Delta
Ida Lee
Tom Moore
Jackson
Fannin
Mrs. Noble
Cleary Health Improves Amid Farm News and Local Ventures
Farmers haul fertilizer and brace for a fall break while hoping for more corn and meat production at home. J. J. Smith and W. P. Alliston buy machinery to erect a modern ginning outfit. Mr. and Mrs. Smith return from Texas after visiting relatives, noting Mississippi is good enough. Smith’s Mexico trip includes a bullfight sighting. Preaching planned at Hickory Ridge and Sinai, with Rev. Tutton and Rev. Morris leading. A marriage occurs at H. M. Prissock’s between Mrs R. L. Sanders and T. J. White with Rev. Wayne Sutton officiating. Emmett Ewing visits Jackson. Mattie French visits there this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Smith
W.P. Alliston
Mrs. Smith
Texas
Mississippi
Mexico
Hickory Ridge
Tutton
Sinai
Bro. Morris
H. M. Prissock’s
R. L. Sanders
T. J. White
Wayne Sutton
Whites Creek area reports old man grippe and mail change
The message notes a flu outbreak described as old man grippe affecting residents including Joe Parkison, Rev B E Tutton, Mrs Henson, J F White, and three Byrd children. It mentions doctors called to help, farmers rushing to fertilizer, and a post office closing with mail redirected to Florence Mississippi R F D No.1 as the community reverts to the original name Clear Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Parkison
Rev. B. E. Tutton
Henson
J. F. White
D. J. Byrd
Florence
Miss
Clear Branch
Teachers Debate and Tax Auction at Pelahatchie
A program lists a teachers debate at Johns on April 14 with affirmatives J H Donnell and others and negatives C C Chapman and others, plus Ethel Cox piano music. It also notes a tax sale on April 6 at Pelahatchie for unpaid town taxes with properties including Jerry Butler and Martha Myers, and ends with political exhortations about farming, industry, and vigilance toward politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
J. H. Donnell
J. M. Liles
Eureka
S. G. Pope
Cato
C. C. Chapman
Joe
J. A. Dent
Puckett
J. H. O’neal
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Rankin County Mississippi
Trustee V Watkins states an 1905 deed of trust by Lewis Peterson et al to Robert B Mims in Rankin County Mississippi secures debt. Defaulted, entire balance due, sale set for March 30 1908 at the front door of the Rankin County courthouse Brandon Mississippi. Property: west half of northeast quarter section 24 township 4 range east 80 acres with improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Peterson Et Ax
Robert B. Mims
Chancery Clerk’s
Rankin County
Mississippi
Brandon
Seale County
State of Mississippi
Ranger
V. Watkins
Irish Potatoes Offerings at Evans' Grocery Store
Irish Potatoes Peerless and Early Rose available at Evans' Grocery Store. Handful of seed potatoes advertised for gardeners seeking versatile varieties for home crops. Local shoppers notified to visit the store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evans’ Grocery Store
Extract From Address by President C. S. Barrett
Two short counsels summarize President Barrett's message, urging focus on a single strong idea rather than scattered advice. He emphasizes decisive action to improve farm communities and agricultural practice. The address advocates concentrating energy on a primary policy for farmers.
Letter to Dr Kersh From Grand Master In 1908
Meridian Mississippi March 1 1908 Rev W W Kersh Dear Brother Kersh I am grieved to learn of your illness and you have my deep sympathy and earnest prayer for your recovery We missed you at our grand lodge You have been with us so long that we naturally expect to see you in our pleasant annual gatherings Brother Kersh my prayers are for your speedy recovery and that you may be spared to us many years Fraternally your friend J MARTIN Grand Master
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
W. W. Kersh
Brother Kersh
Kersh
J. Martin
Wanted salesman to call on countryside oil trade
Wanted. Salesman with his own team to call on country gin and saw mill trade with our celebrated line of oils and greases in Rankin and adjoining counties. Salary or commission. The Stetson Oil & Paint Co., Cleveland 0. White Leghorn cock and three hens for $3 and eggs after 20 March for 20 cents apiece. E. Timmerman, Pearson, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
Stetson Oil & Paint Co
Cleveland
E. Timmerman
Pearson
Miss
Two Young Ladies Enter Training School for Nurses
Two young women enroll at once in the Brandon Sanitarium training school for nurses. The notice cites immediate admission and ongoing instruction at Brandon Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Sanitarium
Poultry ad offers four weeks of single comb brown Leghorn eggs
A. Williams of Brandon Mississippi advertises four weeks of single comb brown Leghorn eggs at 15 for $1.00. The note by W E Darnall in a hotel room offers hacks or buggies to meet fall trains and invites patronage, with phone listed as eight three rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Williams
Brandon, Miss
W.e.darnall
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Ruel May
Will Thornton
New Orleans
Ellis Patrick
S. I. Law
Susie Busick
Mary Williams
Miss Cox
Tolbert H. Turley
Coldwater
Sidney Lee McLaurin
Harperville High School
Sim Lacy
Dry Creek
John Pearce
Joe Neal
Pat
J. R. Enochs
Col
Sidney McLaurin
Forest
Dr.Goodman
Carey
Noel
Dan Tucker
J. M. Murray
S. L. McLaurin
G. W. Pollock
A. B. Stubblefield
Bryan- Ed Ferguson
J. P. Barksdale
Eugene Barksdale
Thompson Webb
Clinton
Chester McIntyre
Knox McNair
Thomasville
J. C. Bruce
Chancery Clerk
C. A. Williams
Mittie Johnson
Florence Green
Bradshaw
Farmers’ Union
Court House
J. A.jones
Jones Bros. Co
H. W. Bradshaw
Grippe
Watts Webb
Enos Corley
Hickory Mill
Board of Supervisors
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Johnson Hall
Geo. D. W. Traxler
W. W. Ward
Carr- Williams Tobacco Co. Jackson
R. H. Green
Wm. Walker
Will Owen
Brandon W
Earl Rodgers
Hattie White
Meridian Star
Rodgers
Brandon Drug Co
H.W. Bradshaw
Henry L. Whitfield
Industrial Institute and College At Columbus
P. E. Williams
Tishomingo City
Brandon Republican
Lumberton
J. L. Jayne
United States Navy
John
Washington City
Jayne
Maryland
Rainbow
Manilla Station
Taft
Nagasaki
Formosa Strait
Vladivostok
War College
Newport
Dewey
W. G. Barnes
Owensboro
W. .G. Barnes
Poland
Bryan Simmons
Berry
Corporation
S. R. Myrrs
Heinz
S. P. Barton
Gayden
Carl
Pelahatchie
Charter Oak and A
J. W. Summers
Lynwood
Taylor’s
Gomes Gordon
D. M. RoBskins
Albert Taylor
Hemby May
N. L
Jessee McLain
W. A. Shepard
Mrs. A. Hutson
Jack Ware
Louisiana
Sumpter McLain
Jim Gill
Spurgeon Benton
Magee
H. M. McLain
Louise Gill
Fayette Benton
Lena Dent
Della Gill
County Line
Union
Cleary
Emmett Ewing
St. Louis
D. M. Ferry
Rush Park Seed Co
Darnall Bros
Jerry Butler
Second Street
Tom Wilson
George Murry
Martha Myers
College Street
Jackson Avenue
Anderson Butler
Betty Westly
Geo. R.owin
Farmers’ Alliance
President C. S. Barrett
Dr. Kersh
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