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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
Dr Ruel May announces office hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 5 in Brandon Mississippi. He states he will be at Florence on Wednesday March 25 and that his office may close from April 1 onward.
Prof Harper visited on business Friday while Mrs Pira Lamb Bruce shopped in Jackson Thursday. Clarence Buchanan home from college for a short visit. Bradley Lowell transacted town business Tuesday. Will Davis of Pisgah in town Tuesday. Mrs S I Law of Foote visited her father’s family last week. Miss Prichard Alford now with her sister Mrs R Brown. Rev W W Kersh very low at Brandon Sanitarium. Mrs Mary Donaldson of Pearson visited Miss Marie Bruce this week. Mrs Dr J P Berry and daughters of Jackson guests here. Jno M Shaw returned to Fannin after Jackson visit. Chancery court in session. full proceedings next week. Judge Enochs improving. Brando residents glad. etc.
The paper owner and machinist F B Walrod developed a fast mailing device yielding 2 400 per hour with expert use up to 8 500 per hour. It prints name and address on the margin and replaces labels. Patent applied for and market launch planned at a fair price with guarantee.
Daniel J. Miley reports to Brandon News that Rankin county cane syrup output in 1907 exceeded 1100 gallons from the Mayton Syrup Co. and that several nearby mills, including five more in the same community, produced substantial quantities of very fine syrup with some shipped to Louisville.
Field day contests for beat 2 will be held at Brandon school campus on March 28. Mrs. Leverett and S. R. Myers chair the event.
Notice for Will Evans the Groceryman offering a full line of staple and fancy groceries. Also handles cigars, cold and soft drinks. Emphasizes freshness. No telephone. Drop in. Coal oil fire proof sold at 15 cents per gallon.
An outline for a county corn growing contest is issued by the Teachers' Association. Eligibility is boys under 21, registration by April 25, and plots of at least half an acre in Rankin County. Contestants handle all planting and care, with prizes for top yield, best stalk weight, and best exhibit, plus a published note book of farming practices.
A five year old mare described as well broke is offered for sale. The notice lists the seller as Albert Hughes and notes the price as cheap. No other details or contact information are provided.
O L McGiLyra offers Allen Long Staple Cotton seed at one dollar per bushel. Seed price and seller listed for potential buyers and local planters.
Mrs J W Summers of Lynwood Mississippi is credited with a mammoth bronze turkey award. The unusual prize highlights a local crafts or fair event featuring her standout entry and recognition within the community.
Monterey community items report rainy weather affecting farming and several social visits. Locals A. C. Williams and Mary Williams hosted, while Miss Estella Harper visited with Mrs. Covington. A school association meeting is planned for next Saturday at 2 o'clock. attendance urged. Gayden & Co advertise new windows, sash and doors.
Notice to all Farmers Union locals in Rankin County announcing a joint meeting with the Thomasville lodge on April 17 and 18. It requests delegates, dues collection, and a full report on membership, with Bro. Haynie and possibly President Hightower present. Fraternally, J. M. Taylor, County Pres.
The advertisement notes George Gordon, a well known Hamiltonian stallion, offering services at any time with payment due on April 20. It also mentions Heinz's pickles as a fine product and lists W. G. Barnes and D. M. Ropsins.
200 bushels long staple cotton seed of the well known Allen Hybrid variety offered for sale at one dollar per bushel. Apply to R. A. Cooper, Florence, Mississippi.
Single comb choice brown sleghorn eggs offered at 15 for one dollar by C A Williams, four weeks, Brandon, Mississippi. Also noted furniture and cook stoves by W G Barnes with cash sale terms due in 30 days, interest charged on unpaid accounts, and a request to Boies sop the account. H A
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