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Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1917

Page

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R. R. Timetable Issenger Trains Brandon Schedule

Eastbound No 1 No 6 No 9 and Westbound trains listed for Brandon timetable.

R. R Issenger Brandon

Local notes highlight visits, elections and events

N H Nash visited Brandon while a much needed rain fell. The board of supervisors will meet next Monday. Mr and Mrs J Luther Singletary of Jackson visited Brandon Friday. Stingily and McIntyre were appointed local attorneys for the Farm Loan Association. Judge Watson’s condition shows no improvement. Local youths en route to Jackson to enlist in the US Army. John Hasty resigned from W G Barnes and returned to Monterey May. Albert Weille and party from Vicksburg enjoyed a weekend at May and toured Brandon. A piano recital by Daisy McLaurin Stevens is planned May 22 with Carey Bruce, Ruth Sanders and Leah Morris assisting. W C Palmer suffered arm injuries but avoided serious harm. Revenue agents offer another day for delinquents to settle with Mr Robertson present. Brandon Water Co absorbed Brandon Electric Co to form Brandon Water and Light Co with meters and 50 cents per thousand gallons, minimum $2 monthly. Rankin County Agricultural High School closing exercises and annual concert noted. Dan Williams named principal. Prof Noble leaves to join military training. ARROW shirts and collars advertised. Marriage licenses listed for several couples. Several colored couples and other marriages listed. An advertisement for low priced suits and hats appears. Chamberlain’s Liniment recommended for chronic or muscular rheumatism.

J. Luther Singletary Jackson Brandon Stingily & McIntyre Farm Loan Association Judge Watson United States Army John Hasty W. G. Barnes Montery Rankin County Agricultural High School Eddie Gipson Knight Leonard Walter Kinard Eva Lee Patrick Isaac Lamar Kendall Laura Julia Crain Leva B. Cox Clyde E. von Chapman William McKinley Everett Pherrie Beatrice Howell Willard Harris May Jones Marie Lucile Jones Zena Grace Jones Nora Virginia McLain Rosa Mae Myers Hammie Allen Traxler Lottie Elizabeth Wiltshire Haze Wiltshire Dan Williams Noble Little Rock Ark

Decoration Day Observance In Brandon By Confederate Veterans

Confederate Veterans and citizens will observe Decoration Day on May 4 in Brandon with services at the cemetery at 11 a.m. The Daughters of the Confederacy and High School students will join in decorating graves and a luncheon will be served at the courthouse after ceremonies. Veterans and Daughters form at 10:30 a.m. at the courthouse and march to the cemetery.

Brandon Court House Veterans and Daughters College and Government Street Owen’s

Wanted Four or Five Good Teams Short Haul Roads

A brief office notice seeks applicants for hauling work across routes with reliable teams and short-distance trips. Preference given to firms or individuals able to supply four or five capable teams and maintain good road access. Apply at the office.

Brandon Water and Light Company Formed in District Merger

Water notice reveals Brandon Water Company has been purchased by Brandon Electric Company and consolidated under Brandon Water and Light Company. The report notes energy responsibilities and ongoing investigations into the service transition.

Brandon Water Company Brandon Electric Company Brandon Water & Light Company

Brandon Water and Light vows 24 hour service with metered rates

Brandon Water and Light Co announces installation of meters on all connections to curb water waste and offer continuous service. The new plan charges 50 cents per thousand gallons with a $2 minimum monthly residence charge, delivering about 1831 3 gallons daily or 4000 gallons monthly for the minimum. Excess water beyond 4000 gallons monthly costs 50 cents per thousand.

Jackson Brandon Water & Light Co

Scripture Cake Recipe in Biblical Measure Story

A whimsical item crafts a cake using biblical book citations as ingredients. It playfully lists chapters and verses from Samuel, Jeremiah, Nahum, Numbers, Kings, Judges, Esther, Amos, Chronicles, Leviticus, and Proverbs as measurements and seasonings for a symbolic “good boy” cake.

Samuel Jeremiah Nahum

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mississippi Rankin County Bank Miss W. A Bara Sidney L. McLaurin Fox, Ca Mr. Opportunity Opportunity Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF Pelahatchie Bank Z. D. Davis A. G. Purvis I. H.C Goodyear Automobile Sharples Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co G. R. Worthington Brandon Depot Guaranty Barnes & Fox N. H. Nash Board of Supervisors Albert Weille Vicksburg Weille Hill City Walter Harvey Thos. Dickson Harris Dickson R. P. Jones W. I. McKay Harry Priestley Normal Burke Col. Newbill Carey Bruce Daisy McLaurin Stevens Ruth Sanders Robert C. Pitard Belhaven College Leah Morris Pitard Miss Bruce Miss Stevens W. C. Palmer Robertson Revenue Department Brandon Electric Co Brandon Water Co Ue Company ARROW E. F. Mulleris Flossie McKay Fed Howard Maud Chambers O. D. Myers Annie Jane Smith Wm. Giddings Roberta Davis R. L. Graves Sallie Belle Proctor Dennis Spann Mamie Euanks James Proctor Malinda Anderson Eae Spann Virgieia Wilson Lillie Landon Robt McCall Mary J. Ware Richard Harris Annie Jane Palmer Jas Vance Dora Union Dan Marshall Ida Love Ruffin Cathey Clara Hill Robert Branch Bertha Fisher Chamberlain Wm. McIntyre Batey G. Barnes M. L. Virden Tom W. Havis Mer Havis Chivrolet S. B. Crook Brandon, Miss Black Squirrel Jack E. E. Jackson C. M. Thompson Hettie L. Thompson G.O. Robinson R. D. McRae Rankin County J. W McIntyre Chancery W. E. McIntyre Susstirors Trust Prince Albert Jimmy P. A Pringe Albert R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO Winston-Salem, N. C Prince
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