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Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

2

Feeder pig projects urged for county hog market

The Brandon News reports a countywide push to list each community separately for hog sales this fall winter and spring. Farmers urged to raise only finished hogs and to prepare for shipping while distributing brood sows and bred stock. A meeting is planned at New Prospect consolidated school next Saturday afternoon to discuss hogs and sweet potato markets, with county agent O L Simmons coordinating visits and cooperation.

Capes New Prospect Consolidated School

Local residents share visits and trips around Brandon

Fannin W B Smith and J A Robinson traveled to Brandon Tuesday. Corley Lawrence went to Brandon Depot Saturday. James Barksdale of Goshen visited Sunday afternoon. Dr. Watson and a friend were in town Friday. L T Lawrence made a business trip to Jackson Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R T Latham of Jackson were guests Sunday. Rev W D Barrett's sister and brother in law visited Sunday. Mrs A M Brown and children from Laurel visit W B Allen family. Minnie Belle Swilley spent last week in Langford area. Prof Sherrill was in Johns on Monday. E B McDowell trip to Landon Saturday. Harville family and Flowers left for Holly Bush preaching Sunday. Annie Allen at home for weekend, then back to Laurel. Myrtle McKnight and Clyde Jones with James Barksdale shopped in Jackson Saturday. W C Brown and others attended Holly Bush Institute Sunday afternoon. Tom Watt Alford and friends from Madison Station visited Sunday. E B McDowell with Tinnin, McKnight and Latham to Pelahatchie Sunday. I O Brown and sisters and Miss Mollye attended Holly Bush Institute. Miss Smith read a piece enjoyed by all.

W. C. Brown C. H. McLaurin J. B. Williamson Holly Bush Tom Watt Alford Madison Station Our Village E. B. McDowell

Local Elections Give Teaching Posts Across Communities

Community notes report Leslie Cooper of Cooperville and Clara Hall of Pelahatchie chosen as teachers for the coming year. David White of Cross Roads and Lester Summers of Antioch attended A. H. S. commencement at Johns. Mr. Otho Gray and Lorena Purvis of Cross Roads quietly wed last Thursday.

Antioch Leslie Cooper Cooperville Clara Hall Pelahatchie David White Cross Roads Lester Summers Johns J. T.knight Jr Little Folks W. H. Pease J. H. Walters R. H. En Johns Binany H. Walters Sr Puckett Otho Gray Lorena Purvis

Political announcements for circuit judge and insurance commissioner

Judge G E Wilson seeks Democratic primary support for the circuit judge race in the 8th district. Sam Pagnell, present candidate Shenk of Claiborne County runs for Insurance Commissioner subject to Democratic party action. Pagnell asks for consideration and solicits votes and influence to fulfill duties if elected.

G. E. Wilson Sam) Pagnell

Rankin County Notice of Special Election May 17 1922

Notice of election issued by Rankin County Board of Supervisors directing a special election in Holbrook and Pearson precincts to elect a Justice of the Peace to succeed W B y resigned. Temporary official John Neely holds the seat by governor provisional appointment. Date May 2, 1922. Election Commissioners J W McRae and G C Sprague.

Board of Supervisors Rankin County Miss Justice of Peace District Holbrook and Pearson Justice of the Peace W B. Y John Neely J. W. McRae G. C. Sprague

Patriotism and Papers Required for May Exams at Johns

Notice to those taking college entrance examinations at Johns on May 12. Begin at 8 30 A M. Each applicant must bring paper ruler and compass. Provide name address and school and present the regular certificate signed by the principal. A 50 cent fee funds postage and expenses.

Johnson H. M. Ivy Jackson Miss Jackson, Miss H. P. Barksdale

Non-Resident Notice in Rankin County Mississippi

State of Mississippi to Isaac Bayss and Unknown Heirs of Isaac Bass and others with interests in sections 3 10 and adjacent tracts in Rankin County. Defendants must appear before the Rankin County Chancery Court on the second Monday in July 1922 to defend C M Thompson's suit to confirm and quiet title. April 20 1922. 8 D Donnell Chancery Clerk. W McIntyre Solicitor. Ap 20 27 May 4.

State of Mississippi Isaac Bayss Isaac Bass P. O Township 7 Range 5 Rankin County Chancery Court Miss C. M. Thompson D. Donnell Chancery W. &. McIntyre

Rat Snap proves effective. seven large rats collected

In a brief testimonial from Woodbridge New Jersey and Brandon Mississippi, the user reports using RAT-SNAP to control a rat infestation. Seven large dead rats were collected the morning after use, following prior losses of 18 chicks. The product comes in ready to use cakes in three sizes and is sold by A M Shields and A G Thornton.

sir. G. _. Carpenter Woodbridge N. J A. M. Shields A. G. Thornton Brandon Miss

Estate of Albert L. Ellis Administratrix Notice

Mrs. Florence L. Ellis appointed administratrix of the estate of Albert L. Ellis deceased in Rankin County Mississippi. Creditors must probate and register claims within six months from April 27 1922 to avoid bar. Brandon possession April 27 May 4 11 1922.

Albert L. Ellis Chancery Court Rankin County State of Mississippi Florence L. Ellis Brandon Poseneel

Engineer cites Tanlac as turn in health and stamina

G W Johnson, a Chesapeke and Ohio Railroad engineer from Clifton Forge Virginia, says rheumatism stomach trouble and related ailments vanished after taking Tanlac. He reports weight gain from 116 to 176 pounds and enduring health, praising the remedy after two years. Tanlac is sold by druggists.

Tanlac Popular G. W. Johnson Clifton Forge Chespeake Ohio R. R

Monument Advice From A. J. Martin Marble Works

The advertisement warns against using agents for monument work and touts A. J. Martin Marble & Granite Works of Jackson Mississippi as providing timely, reliable service. It notes many long standing monuments in the territory, claiming proper cleaning restores their appearance and urging readers to contact the firm at 158 East Capitol Street.

A. J. Martin Marble & Granite Works East Capitol St Jackson Miss

Posted Notice On Lands Of Interior Lumber Sold Lands

All lands formerly owned by Interior Lumber Company and now held by Applonia Lumber Company in Rankin County Mississippi between Pearl River and Fannin Public Road are leased and posted. Hunting trapping fishing or trespassing is forbidden with violations to be prosecuted. Henry C. Jones. May 4 11 18 25.

The Interior Lumber Company Applonia Lumber Company Pelawatchie Creek Rankin County Mississippi Pearl River Fannin Public Road Henry C. Jones

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