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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
2
The notice recalls the burial of a wife and mother in Brandon on March 13, her remains laid to rest beside her husband who had died 22 years earlier. The family bids farewell and expresses faith in her peaceful afterlife. One who loved her signs the tribute.
A federal report notes 7000 Black farm workers left Mississippi for northern states and 2100 to other southern states, with 4900 moving within the state from hills to the Delta. The piece also memorializes Margaret Annice Selser Johnson, born Sept 27, 1882 in Hinds County, a beloved musician and community helper who died March 12 after caring for family and neighbors.
The Brandon News lists candidates for the August Primary. District Attorney candidates include Hon. Dr. M. Anderson seeking re election. Representative candidates include W H Boone Ghorgh Ware R Myers Kr Brown R H Watts Edgar Misterfeldt. Sheriff candidates include John Ke Ross and others.
Edgar Misterfeldt of Plain announces candidacy for Rankin County Representative. He cites experience and commitment to fair treatment and good governance, noting he previously held the office and would serve honestly if elected. The letter from S Elliott praises Agriculture and Penitentiary committee work and endorses re election.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for railway postal service on May 26, 1923, at Jackson, Vicksburg, Brookhaven, Gulfport and other points in Mississippi. Vacancies nationwide at a starting salary of $1,600 yearly, with similar positions in other branches to be filled from the exam.
Mr Sessions, rector, will preach at St Luke's Episcopal Church in this city on Sunday May 6 at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Special music by the Community Choir. Sunday School at 10 am. All invited. Choir to practice Friday night. Lost auto license tag G1100 Mississippi. Return to Brandon News Brandon Miss.
Prof Wallace of Clinton Bank spoke for the 75 Million Campaign at the eleven o clock service and Mrs M O Patterson sang a beautiful solo with the choir at its best. Rev I H Lovelace preached at two thirty in the afternoon on denominational schools and Dr Patterson announced Rev Grenno of Vicksburg will assist in a future meeting. Loose Roy L Hogue of Jackson Miss offers reward for a lost suitcase on Brandon Fannin road. Notify The Brandon News Brandon Miss.
The Utica Institute in Utica Miss closed its nineteenth session with the annual concert marking a splendid year. Prof Wm H Woltzelaw principal praised for his work. Commencement exercises featured Chas Morris of Norfolk delivering the graduating address. One boy and one girl received diplomas, with A J Finch named valedictorian. Other items note community visits and faculty homecomings.
A large crowd attended the all day singing at Mayton last Sunday with a fine dinner on the grounds. Charlie Ponder has a store position with J. A. Jackson. The village continues to grow as P. L. Overby nears completion of a new store.
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