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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

3

Board of Supervisors Approves Various County Actions

The county Board of Supervisors met with all members present. They fixed back tax assessment for W. C. Bilis at 5000 for 1907, authorized warrants for bridge work near Bob Cooper place, and granted various road and school payments. Overseer appointments were made for several public roads, and numerous accounts for county farms bridges and salaries were approved. A deputy assessor appointment and budget transfers were also authorized.

G. W. White Ieherif Jnc E. K. White A. A. Smallwood Pearson Briar Hill Township 8 Berry Slade Bates School J. C. Robinson Rankin J. C. Atkins Slough Coats Place C. M. Morgans P. B. Berry Milage D. McRae Milag Denson B. E Knight N. H Nash White Jno A. Gayden

A Pretty Wedding Unites Miss Hil lis and Dr Foulks at Home Ceremony

A charming home wedding occurred Wednesday April 21 at 8 30 pm with Miss Frankie Hillis and Dr J C Foulks in attendance. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home in the presence of invited guests and was officiated by the bride’s father Rev Robert Hillis. The parlor decorations featured white and green ribbon and cupids, with a draped arch of smilax. A seven course supper followed on small tables and gifts included china glass silver lace and a purse of 200 for furniture. Dr Foulks, from Birmingham, has practiced in Dalhart Texas for three years and the couple will reside there after May 15. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs J G Foulks of Brandon.

Frankie Hillis J. C. Foulks Robert Hillis

Influence of Mothers on Great Men Across History

A collection of quotes from Edison Moody Lince and others praising mothers. It notes how mothers fuel ambition and achievement, shaping heroes from Benjamin West to modern figures. The piece argues mothers receive little credit for their unseen role in success.

Lince Thomas Edison Dwight L. Moody Jean Paul Richter Benjamin West Whiich Success Magazine

Hairy Pigmies Journey Details From Dr Geil

Dr. W Edgar Geil, noted American traveler and writer, has supplied Reuter's Agency with particulars of a remarkable journey along the entire length of the Great Wall of China. He recently arrived in England from the Far East and reports his observations.

W. Edgar Geil Reuter Great Wall China

Gov Lowry Returns to His Home Folks in Jackson

Gov Robert Lowry has returned to Jackson from New Orleans where reports of his illness prompted fears. He stood the journey well and is now resting at the home of his daughter Mrs Robert Wilson at Boyd and North streets. Dr J B Noble and his daughters aided his recovery as neighbors met the train to welcome him back.

Robert Lowry Jackson Gov. Lowry New Orleans Missisippian Death J. B. Noble Robert Wilson Boyd North Streets

Commissioner’s Notice Sale in Rankin County Mississippi

In Rankin County Mississippi a commissioner under a 1909 chancery decree will sell the west half of the southwest quarter of section 13 township 5 range 1 east at the county courthouse in Brandon during legal hours. Proceeds settle the judgment with interest and costs. title conveyed as vested, but subject to an outstanding easement in favor of Mrs Neseling secured by a 1906 deed.

E. W. Boteler Jackson and Cato Road Steen D. B. Ward W. E. Pope L. Moss Steven's Mill J. A. Kersh T.mcclelland Hardware Co Jnc A. G. McLaurin Navy P. Henry G. W. White W. White Jno A. Gayden Brandon News Abert “Smith County ‘Farm Steve Hines County Farm Ans Williams A. B. Collum Self Claude Williams Gee A. M. Shields Ss. R. Myers J. Bozeman Iron Bridge Doc Dear Creek Bridge M. Corley Walter Everett J.P Atwood Evans Inc F. Williams I. M.lennom G. Boone Henry Cook Deed Loveless and Son Sam Broyles W. B. Denson W. B. Slade N. H. Nash Cistates R. D. McRae R. D. "McRae Sake i W. G. Barnes Chancery Court Rankin County State of Mississippi R. L. Foster John and Eudora Mack John Eudora Mock Brardom Rankin Township Neseling

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