Local notices and community happenings in Brandon
Mrs. R L Fox visits Hickory parents. H L Garrett of Star visits Brandon. Miss Zou Miller Burney from Jackson visits. Mrs T J Murphey and daughter Mary of Mayfield Ky guest of Mrs S A Brown. Mrs R L McLaurin of Vicksburg visits mother in Brandon. Mrs S L McLaurin visits relatives in Vicksburg. Virgil Howie of Jackson here for chancery court. Christine Berry returns from visit to Berry and Merle. Albert Shields installs Wayne gasoline station. Chancery court convenes with Judge Tann presiding. Eloise Thomas and sister Wilhite arrive in Honolulu before Manila trip. Jake Ehrman dies in Jackson at 59. School meeting invited at school building Monday. School Week begins in Mississippi. Rankin County notes on Mrs. Eloise Thomas and Miss Gertrude May. Uncle Dick McRae returns after influenza. H O Welch reports good conditions in Cato. Farmers behind due to rains. sawmill and turpentine stay busy. Real estate deals active. land values slow postwar. Letter from Mrs Cole Burns about Gertrude May visit. Lieut Burns in Omaha. balloon trip to Lincoln. Brandon urged to prepare landing field for air service. National Airways Association says Brandon will join schedules after landing facilities. Prickly Ash Bitters marketed to ease rapid heartbeats from stomach disorders. New cabbage plants offered. J T Berry advertising. Salesmen wanted for oils and paints. One mouse-colored mule for sale. Cotton seed offered. Henry Busick advertisements.
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H. O. Welch
Cato
Brandon
Witte kerosene engine and burr stone mill for quick cash
An 8 horsepower Witte kerosene engine is paired with a 16 inch burr stone mill and offered for fast cash sale. The ad emphasizes immediate payment and quick transaction.
News Register Items From The Forest
The column notes cattle losses from scarce hay due to continual rains and warns the poorest cattle survivals. Pelahatchie Bank was burglarized but the vault was not robbed. Gant's bloodhounds were tried but no arrests. Mrs Kersh and daughter recently visited from near Pelahatchie. they return home with Mrs Martin and children Louise and Gordon for a few days. Spring begins March 21 with forecasts of warmer weather. Weather predictions warn of possible weather disruption around the vernal equinox. Prices: Prickly Ash tonic advertised at $1.25 per bottle.
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Pelahatchie Bank
Gant
Jackson
8. Kersh
Pelahatchie
Mrs. Martin
Shields Promises Bargains on Hose and Groceries
Albert Shields claims six months ago he bought a large stock of men women and children's hose at half current prices and that fresh groceries and complete hardware stock are available. He urges purchases for every family member and guarantees refunds if customers do not receive full value. He emphasizes warehouse efforts to fill orders and urges immediate buying.
Local folk note weekend visits and church events
Dr D W Flowers visited the capital city Thursday while H R White traveled to Jackson on business. Walter Jones of Union attended Sunday services. Rev M A Massey led sermons at the local church and at Goshen Springs. Miss Annie Maude Latham and Miss Louise Horn were mentioned visiting relatives during the flu period and weekend travel. Families including the Smiths, Holdens, and Browns were cited in attendance and greetings.
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D. W. Flowers
Capital City
H. R. White
Jackson
Walter Jones
Union
M. A. Massey
Goshen Springs
Annie Maude Latham
Brookhaven
Louise Horn
Clinton
Fannie Maude Whittington
Andrew Chapel Notes and Local Socials
Sunshine returns as residents report visits and illness recovery. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Nolan hosted relatives from Langford with Mrs Graham as a guest. Minnie Belle Swilley and Beatrice Smith return home from Langford and Langford Grocery Co. illness noted for Mrs Shivers. Willie Roy Nolan recovering well from an accident. Sunday School progress at Andrew Chapel. Lee Marie Fortune leaves for Mounds Louisiana to work for the railroad. Lennie Smith attended a Castle concert with Leon Fortune. Bessie and Annie Fortune visited Ruby Nolan. Quitman Parker and Mrs Fortune visited on Sunday.
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Johnnie Nolan
Willie Nolan
Andrew Chapel
Lee Marie Fortune
Mounds
Leon Fortune
Lennie Smith
Castle
Bessie
Annie Fortune
Ruby Nolan
Quitman Parker
Fortune
Florence Notes Highlights From A Small Town Week
Miss Loulie Butler of Belthoven spent the weekend at home. Miss Willie Mae Steen was at home Saturday. Miss Sadie Smallwood, recently teaching in Harrisville, is back home as her school ends. Mrs. Edd Burns was taken to the sanitorium for an operation. Mr. Wiley Martin spent Sunday at home. A large crowd attended the Lyceum number Thursday night. next is Friday, March 26. The Star school principal and a few boys attended the ball game Saturday. Fields Day was rained out. the box supper raised over fifty-two dollars. Music by Averitte and Morrison accompanied the exercise. Two contestants who were to speak in Fields Day spoke: Miss Nell Therrell and Rodney Berry. Florence basketball team suffered its first defeat to Raymond A. H. S 12–10 after leading 10–6 at halftime. Lineups: Raymond A. H. S Holliday 22, Therrell OBrien 2, Berry 2, Noble 2, Laird Bust G Baker Luckett 22, Long. Florence Flora game on Flora’s court ended 18–17 in Florence’s favor with Therrell, Berry, Baker, Williams, Laird, Harris, Alliston, Lane, and Long in the lineups.
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Loulie Butler
Belthoven
Willie Mae-Steen
Siintay
H. W. Sears
The
Star School
Averitte
Lucile Averitte
Mr. Morrison
Nell Therrell
Rodney’ Berry
Florence
Ita
Raymond A. H
Raymond Florence I Holliday
Therrell Obrien
Berry Noble
Laird
Baker Luckett
Long
Flora
Local Weather and Social Visits in Hickory Ridge
Fine weather boosts farm work as residents report visits among families. Social notes mention trips to Jackson, Sunday school, a Grace Baptist guest from New Orleans, and a weekend concert at Clear Branch. An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters for regularity with a nightly dose and morning relief, priced at $1.25 per bottle.
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A. G. Thornton
Card of Thanks for Hollie Cook and family
Card expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness and aid during illness and death of Hollie Cook son and brother from Mrs J B Cook and family.
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Hollie
J. BR
Porto Rico sweet potatoes seed crate listing
Seed potatoes Porto Rico offered at two dollars per bushel crate by F. 0. Prompted buyers note price and quantity.
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Porto Rico
Dentist Moves Office Back To Bandon
Notice that the dental office has relocated to Bandon and that patients may visit without a long wait. The message notes Friday and Saturday availability.
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Bandon
Pepto Mangan Promises Vital Spring Energy
A magazine style health note urges readers to guard against spring fatigue by taking Pepto-Mangan, claiming it builds blood and boosts energy. It cites past 30 years of use, physician endorsement, and family suitability while warning of seasonal sickness and weak blood.
In Memory of Hollie Cook
An obituary noting Hollie Cook of Dry Creek baptized in childhood and a devoted church member. Survived by an aged mother, four brothers, two sisters, and many friends. The notice honors his faithful Christian life and urges trust in God while awaiting reunion at heaven’s gate.
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Dry Creek
Golden Gate
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National Airlines Association
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J. H. Crant Magee
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Tom Pace
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D. H. Smith Sr
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R. F. Bass
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H. A. French
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