Formal opening of Busick's Mineral Well Hotel
The opening Monday night May 1 marks a new epoch for Brandon as a health and pleasure resort. Guests enjoyed a long dinner, dancing, and music by a Jackson band in a two story modern hotel named Busick's with twenty two rooms. The host, Mr. Busick, received praise for hospitality and the site offers cottages near the mineral well and promising summer rest and recreation for city visitors. PRICKLY ASH BITTERS noted as medical agent.
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Busick
Mineral Well
Brandon
Jackson
Piano contest votes tallied by The News committee
The committee counted votes at 6 o clock for The News popular piano contest. Listed are candidates Miss Viola Burns, Miss Josie Peacher, Miss Eunice Washburn, Miss Edna Waddell, Miss Jeanette Buchanan, Miss Mary Busiek, Mrs 8. L. McLaurin, Miss Nell Gayden, Ruth White, Miss Alma Gayden, and Miss Girth Stubblefield.
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Brandon News
Patton & Hartfield
Jackson
E. L. Washburn
Brandon
W. H. Barnes
F. S. Yerger
Viola Burns
Josie Peacher
Eunice Washburn
Edna Waddell
Jeanette Buchanan
Mary Busiek
L. McLaurin
Nell Gayden
Ruth White
Alma Gayden
Girth Stubblefield
Sol McDowell Dies in New Orleans Reach
Sol McDowell a longtime Jackson planter and manager of the Richardson estates in the delta died last evening in New Orleans after illness. The remains were brought to Jackson and interred at Brandon after funeral services at his home. Born June 23 1840 in Green County Alabama he was married to Matilda Love McLaurin and had eight children. He had retired from estate management due to ill health and had sought treatment in New Orleans.
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Sol McDowell
Jackson
Richardson
Delta
New Orleans
Alabama & Vicksburg
Brandon
McDowell
Richardson Estates
Mississippi
Solomon Willard McDowell
Green County
Alabama
John N. McDowell
Rankin County
N. McDowell
Trans-Mississippi
Confederacy
Matilda Love McLaurin
Daniel McLaurin
Col
Ed Richardson
MacDowell
Turo Infirmary
Decoration Day Ritual Draws Rankin Camp Veterans
In Brandon Mississippi on May 3 1905 General Order No 26 calls Rankin Camp No 265 to meet May 6 at the courthouse at 4 PM to pay annual dues and elect delegates to Louisville and Jackson reunions. The Daughters will confer crosses of honor on listed veterans and a cemetery procession will form at 11 30 AM with school children and citizens joining to honor dead heroes regardless of flag.
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Rankin Camp
Brandon
Miss
Court House
Louisville
Jackson
Bans
R. J. Bonner
W. S. Mieer
J. W. Cawthon
R. G. Coleman
Sam J. Donnell
Confederate Memorial Day Service Reaffirms Duty
At the cemetery funeral rites begin with Methodist minister Rev. Gore, followed by recitations by Cole Burns and Mary Atwood Thornton, readings of Lee to the Rear and The Conquered Banner, a cross presentation by the Daughters to a veteran, and Gov. Vardaman’s address before graves of Confederate and Federal soldiers are decorated. Flowers urged. merchants asked to close 11:30 to 1 p.m. by order of the camp. PAT HENRY, Commander. R.S. MAXEY, Adjutant.
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Mr. Gore
Methodist Church
Cole Burns
Baltimore Grays
Mary Atwood Thornton
Local UDC Issues ICV Losses for Two Members Fathers
The Brandon News records resolutions by the local chapter expressing sympathy for two members who recently lost their fathers. Hon S A Buchanan and Capt Coulson are noted veterans now memorialized with flowers and remembrance. Resolutions call for publication in the Brandon News and copies to bereaved families. Banquet honors Herbert Swift at L E Washburn home, described as one of the city’s finest events.
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U. D.C
S. A. Buchanan
Capt. Coulson
Rankin
Brandon News
WM. Walker
W. G. Runge
Geo. Pollock
L. E. Washburn
Herbert Swift
Swift to join The Great French Sensational Com for season
A farewell banquet in Philadelphia honored Mr. Swift before he joins The Great French Sensational Com pany as a special feature. Toastmaster J. W. Birdsong opened the event, with H. A. Busick Jr. leading an old fashion song. Guests included W. T. Williams, J. W. at H. A. Peakee Bis, L. O. Gaden, H. C. Washburn, G. P. Jones, A. Stubblefield, Cliff Maxey, Cole Atkins, Edd Henry, Riddley Busick, Brady Washburn, Shaw Enocs.
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Philadelphia
Swift
Comany
J. W. Birdsong
H. A. Busick, Jr
Cliff Maxey
Cole Atkins
Edd Henry
Riddley Busick
Brady Washburn
Shaw Enochs
How to Secure Teachers for Rural Schools
Notice from State Superintendent Whitfield about supplying competent teachers for high schools and other rural positions. No fee charged. Includes pathways via trustees and county superintendents to secure graduates from Peabody normal college and other colleges. Also mentions securing female teachers and arranging appointments. Day Creek School notes closing 1904-5 session and farewell from J M Kenna. Corley & Corley offer highest cash prices for hides.
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Whitfield
Peabody Normal Col
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Watson
Harry Watson
P. P. Walker
Morton
Pelahatchie
Circuit Court
Gov. Vardaman
Mortimer Walrod
Mrs. Hendon
Indianola
E. R. Hendon
Tom Cottrell
Miss Evans
Mt. Olive
Prof
T. A. Evans
W. W. Pierce
Laura
Tyrian Masonic Lodge
Mesdames Pollock, Puckett and Wilson
Woman’s Home Mission Society
Board of Supervisors
Fannie Jack
Texas
R. 8. McLaurin
E. T. H. Leonard
Mary Taylor
Florence
Busick’s Well
Annie Henry
Simmons
Willis Jones
Depot
Mary White
The
Baptist Church
Mas
Lillian Smith
Bolton
Yerger
Clarion Ledger
R. N. Whitfield
University of Nashville
Walter Jack
Mr. Jack
McLaurin
Jack
Houston
Walter
A. G. Thornton
M. Hunter
Mrs. B
Busick’s Hotel
Brandon Millinery Parlor
Cela
Cotton Association
Providence
Ickly
Eas
Cerain
Charter Oaks
Barnes & Ragland
Perse III I
the Pelahatchie Bank
A. Spann
W. Taylor
V.pres
R. V. Shields
Cashier
Sidney L. McLaurin
D. J. Slenker
Brandon Bank
Brandon, Mississippi
Seegers Erer EE
L. S. May, R. L. McLaurin
R. Myers
Day Creek School
Dry Creek School
J. M. Kenna
Corley & Corley
Mina
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