Candidacy announced for Col. R. H. Henry in district race
The issue notes Col. R H Henry seeks the congress seat succeeding J S Williams. Born in Scott county Miss fifty five years ago he built a long career in Mississippi journalism including the Clarion Ledger. He supports Bryan and the Democratic party and asks Rankin voters to consider his independent merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. S. Williams
Scott County
Miss
Brandon Republican
Col. A. Frantz
Ida Johnson
Newton Ledger
Brookhaven
Ledger
Jackson
The
Clarion
Clarion-Ledger
Col
Henry
Mississippi
Tilden
St. Louis
Bryan
Democratic Party
Ames
Rankin
Death of E H Johnson on Miller plantation
Elam H Johnson was killed Friday night by Hank Taylor on the Miller plantation four miles from the Jackson road. Johnson, visiting George Taylor’s daughter, cursed the elderly couple, prompting Hawk Taylor to fetch a gun. He struck Elam over the head and fired. the shot killed Elam and the mother suffered a leg wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam
Hawk
Brandon
White
Corley
Jackson
Supreme Court
Elam H. Johnson
Hank Taylor
Miller Plantation
Jackson Road
George Taylor
Eliza
Rankin County Teachers Meet at Brandon in April
The Rankin County Teachers Association convenes in Brandon on April 24 and 25. A full program will be printed two weeks prior. Saturday features oratorical and spelling contests and field day sports. Contests require pupils in regular attendance and exhibits must be schoolwork by pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Rundle
Association
High-Priced Chickens and a Piano Wife Purchase
Mme Ignace J Paderewskie wife of the pianist offered Ernest Keller-Strauss of Kansas City 5000 for an Orpington rooster. He declined but sold four other chickens for 7500 insured for full value and shipped to Morges Switzerland last Thursday. Rankin county yellow leg pullet fried mentioned as preferred by local housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Ignace J. Paderewskie
Ernest Keller-Strauss
Kansas City
Morges
Switzerland
Rankin County
Greenfield Church Thanks Supporters For New House
Greenfield Church members express gratitude for assistance in building their house of worship and invite others to attend. They note worship Sundays at 11 o'clock and Sunday school at 10, with W H Purvis signing for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Church
W. H. Purvis
Examinations for White and Colored Teachers Set
Examinations for white teachers will be held on April 8 9 and 17 18 and for colored teachers on April 10 11 and 24 25 Examiners include Mrs Kate Barksdale C C Chapman and S R Myers Superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Barksdale
C. C. Chapman
S. R. Myers
New Flower Pots Line Comes In For Ferns and Palms
We now carry a full line of flower pots in all sizes. Come in soon to pick your sizes as we may not restock this season. Large pots are suitable for ferns and palms. Small sizes available as well.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Kings
Rankin County Bank
Brandon Miss
Pelahatchie
BANK
R. H. Henry
E. H. Johnson
Albert M. Shields
C. A. Richardson Co
East Capitol Street
Ammons Bros
Jacob’s
Plow
Brandon Drug Co
J. LS
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