Meridian Hospital dispute and Turkish fate in World War context
The piece surveys local Meridian ruckus over Mattye Hersee Hospital with Gov Bilbo trustees clashing with charter trustees over two physicians. It also comments on Turkey dragged into European war, predicting division or Turkish control depending on war outcome, and lauds Senator John Sharp Williams as a leading authority on international law and public matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Mattye Hersee Hospital
Bilbo
Turkey
Germany
Europe
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Columbus Dispatch
Rankin County Agricultural High School closes successful session
Johns host school closes its second session with April 22 28 and 24 commencement. Girls contest expression medal went to Mittie Upton Johns and boys to Walter Byrd Methodist Orphanage ariseda. Commencement sermon by Rev B Lawrence Jackson attracted large audience.
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County Agricultural High School
Johns
Laseter
Miss Beard
Miss Crawley
Brandon
Mittie Upton
Walter Byrd
Ariseda
B. Lawrence
Jackson
First Graduation at Agricultural High School and Concert
The Agricultural High School held its first graduation with six boys and eight girls receiving diplomas as County Superintendent Bullock and State Superintendent W. H. Smith spoke. An evening concert and a class drama followed for a crowd of about one thousand, while the school furthers extension work and terraced land for county farmers, offering affordable board and opportunities for local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bullock
Bessie Burnham
Sara Harris
Eva Lindsey
Ruth McIntyre
Alpha Thompson
Mittie Upton
Emma Upton
Velma Welch
Messrs
Clifton Burnham
Calie Jones
Edd Kersh
Chas. McLain
Boris McLain
Thomas Ponder
R. P. Noble
W. H. Smith
Diamonds and Hearts
Supt. Smith
D. L. Williams
Johns
Short Course for Canning and Home Demonstration Workers
The Short Course for Canning and Home Demonstration workers will be held at Johns, May 16 to 19 inclusive. With cooperation from county people, teachers, club members, the Agricultural High School faculty, County Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent, and Miss Bonslagel as Home Science instructor, a successful meeting is hoped. Miss Powell will be with us Thursday and Thursday night. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in work to attend. Programs will be out later.
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Johns
The
Agricultural High School
County Board of Supervisors
Bonslagel
Powell
Rankin County School Board Adjourns and Consolidates Districts
Rankin county Mississippi school board met May 1 1916 with all members present. Minutes approved. The Brandon colored school and Langford district boundaries fixed. Brandon and Bethel districts consolidated into Brandon Consolidated School District with Brandon as the school site. Action takes effect after current term. J W Taylor secretary H H Bullock superintendent.
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Rankin County School Board of Education
J. W. Taylor
J. T. Shields
J. F. Baker
Marvin Carter
H. A. Jones
R. G. Berry
Brandon Colored School
T. 5
Langford
Pelahatchie Creek
Brandon and Bethel
Rankin County
Miss
Brandon
Bethel
Township 5
Richland Creek
Brandon Consolidated
Brandon, Miss
Economic Club Hosts Salad Demonstration in Rankin County
Mrs Watts Webb leads Rankin County women in Economic Club work as Mrs W D Steen hosts a Florence Club salad demonstration at her suburban home. Guests sample fruit and meat salads, with lettuce garnishes and festive decor while music fills the dining room. Attendees include Mrs D Taylor Mrs Sam Dear Mrs Tom Therrell and many others.
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Watts Webb
Rankin County
W. D. Steen
J. E. Smallwood
Sistrunk
Florence Club
Byrd
Virden Therrell
Alliston
Martin
Henry Dear
Smallwood
White
Singleee
Dm Bory
Rooks
J. M
Andy
Dear
Grace Taylor
Marie Sonailwood
Ttye Berry
Ni Attye
Ma Lane
Bettie Smith
Drs. White
Steen
Wanted to Buy for Grazing Pur Pee
An auction notice from W Grey Ellis of Florence seeking to purchase young cattle for grazing. The ad also offers for sale one grade potential item labeled DVDs, unclear in OCR.
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Young Ao
W. Grey Ellis
Florence
Bond Sale Notice for New Prospect Consolidated School District
The Board of Supervisors offers eight thousand dollars in bonds issued by New Prospect Consolidated School District. Bids due by noon on Monday June 5 1916. Bonds may not sell below face value and all bids go to the clerk who may reject any or all bids. Witness date May 4 1916 signed A Robinson Clerk of Board of Supervisors.
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Board of Supervisors
New Prospect Consolidated
Rankin County to buy monthly supplies of corn and feed
Notice from the Rankin County Board of Supervisors states a plan to purchase each month a monthly supply of corn oats and mixed feed for the supervisors districts. Bidders may file bids with the clerk by noon on the first Monday of each month. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Robinson.
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Board of Supervisors
Rankin County
Robinson
Notice of bids for Farrish Slough Bridge repairs
The Board of Supervisors of Rankin County will receive sealed bids on June 1 1916 by noon for repairs to the Farrish Slough bridge on the Brandon and Jackson public road. Plans and specs are on file. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witnessed May 4 1916 by J A Robinson, Clerk of Board.
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Board of Supervisors
Farrish Slough
Rankin County
Brandon and Jackson
J. A. Robinson
Notice to Contractors and Bridge Builders
Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids to build a steel wood or concrete bridge across Farish bridge on road in Rankin county plans and specifications on file. Bids to be filed with the clerk by 12 o'clock NOON on June 5 1916. Board may reject any or all bids. Witness signature May 8 1916.
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Board of Supervisors
Farish Bridge
Brandon and Jackson
Rankin County
J. A. Robinson
Notice to Creditors Mrs Mary McBride Deceased
Letters of administration granted April 19 1916 by the Chancery Court Rankin County Mississippi for the estate of Mrs Mary McBride of Plain Mississippi. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk for probate within one year from April 29 1916 or be barred. W J McBride Admr.
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Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
Mary McBride
Plain
W. J. McBride
Admr
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Ward Gayden Drug Co
Jackson, Miss
Brandon News
Post Office
W.S
Chancery
Boards of Supervisors
Rankin County Agricultural High School
Rankin
School Board Proceedings
H. H. Bullock
Economic Club
A. Robinson
Prince Directum
Odessa Allerton
International Stock Farm
Savage, Minn
Pelahatchie
Star
My Place
Cato Road
Crook Russell
W. Wood
DPA
Sidney L
E. N. Ross
Pelahatchie, Miss
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Company
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Ppelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A. G. Purvis
Guaranty
Barnes & Fox
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