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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1915

Page

4

Democratic Party Announces Named Candidates

The News is authorized to announce the following named persons subject to the action of the democratic party.

Democratic Party

Stovall Draws Crowd in Brandon Governor Campaign Stop

Hon P S Stovall a leading gubernatorial candidate spoke at the Brandon court house drawing a good sized audience. He discussed public affairs for two hours persuading listeners with ideas on state government and won many friends and supporters.

P. S. Stovall Brandon Court House

Charlie Downs Candi Date for Constable

The News presents Charlie Downs as candidate for Constable in Brandon division Supervisor's district No 2. He is a Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co. mechanic seeking the Democratic primary in August. On his 24th birthday he pledges to serve diligently. He owns five acres on Jackson road and aims to make Brandon his permanent home. He is a church member and devout Christian who supports good causes.

Brandon Charlie Downs Downs Rankin County Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co Jackson Road Charlie Down

Davis Announces Candidacy for Representative in Democratic Primary

The News announces Hon. E. G. Davis of Pelahatchie as a candidate for Representative, subject to the upcoming August Democratic primaries. Davis, proposed by supporters countywide, outlines a platform favoring streamlined government, county road convicts, salaried officers, and abolition of certain state and county bonds and inspections.

E. G. Davis Pelahatchie Davis

Rankin County Board Awards Road and Bridge Jobs

Rankin County Board of Supervisors met May 3 1915 with all officers present. They awarded road and bridge contracts including the Cato road across Richland Creek to Brinson for 89.9 and approved numerous payrolls, allowances, and orders. The board also granted a land lease to the Bank of Collins for the 16th Section sawmill site and directed an inspection of roads and bridges by district members.

Board of Supervisors Rankin County Richland Creek Cato Road Brinson T. L. Gay Estyers C. Shepperd J. L. Buchanan White John Whittington Will Washington J. S Omy Pauper Supanal Distributing Co Me v. Robinson Cox Mississippi Printing Co Brandon News Court House J. W. Evans A. Jinsey Y. C. Shepperd Pelahatchie Hardware Co W. D. Taylor R. R. Busick Tallie ‘Mize J.J. Daniel R. E. Knight G. O. Robinson C- Sorenson Bank of Collins H. H. Bullock Circuit Court Ezra Lee Allen Albert Fletcher Supreme Court Rhodes T. C Plain Star Florence Cleary Aee Wee Fountain Creek Oakdale

Davis Candidacy Praised by County Newspaper

A local paper commends Mr. Davis for legislative candidacy and public service. It highlights his reputation as a public spirited citizen, loyalty to the county, and commitment to speak with voters before the primaries. The endorsement asserts he deserves the honor he seeks and will work to meet every voter.

Board of Supervisors Davis

Tax refund order and county per diem list in Good Roads Fund beat notes

Court orders the auditor to determine refunds for erroneous taxes and directs warrants against the county treasurer for each claimant. Per diem and mileage amounts listed for P B Berry H J Patrick R E Knight J B Williamson J J Daniel T L Gay G O Robinson. Beat 2 Good Roads Fund items show supplies and services. Also registration drive dates and posted land trespass notice for Howell Wilson estate.

Ilene Wallace Sallie " Donald C. R. McKee Adams Bros. Lumber Co Grover Palmer Littie Lewis W. H. Myers B. C. Watson Lee Myers R. E. Knight Good Roads Machine Co R. R. Busick Nancy Washington J. L. Buchanan Pat Henry O. E. Martin S. S. Rhodes Tax Agricultural High School Board of Supervisors P. B. Berry H. J. Patrick J. B. Williamson J. J. Daniel T. L. Gay G. 0. Robinson

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The Brandon, Miss May AY & Brown Sae C. Eastland J. R. East Geo. S. Ware A. B. Stubblefield W. E. McIntyre J. C. Robinson R. H. Watts T. S. Williams J. R. Webster Sheriff N. H. Nash Scott D. Donnell DR. W. I. Kersh Will G. White Geo. R. Owen Chancery T, L. Gay J. A. Robinson John I. Hasty Hugh P. Barksdale L. C. Gayden J. A. Lindsey James A. Cox W. H. Turcott H. H. Harrell John Crain, JR Henry C. Welch W. E. Cofer John B. Darnall T. E. Therrell Jesse Hemphill C. E. McKay I. P. Russell W. E. Laird MO. F. Williams Bascom Singletary R. D. Morae W. B. F. Stacy J. F. Baker J. I. Holmes W. H. Till J. W. Kersh R. L. Wilson Geo. Robinson A. C. Hinton A. G. Baker R. A. Kennedy Webe W. Kersh H. C. Patrick Joe Chapman Justice OF the Peace Wm. Watson W. Sample A. A. Smallwood Ato Dobson Crook Russell D. W. Graves J. O. Parkison Constable Shpi Henry Moss Pauper Sup- R. PS. Suee Lumber and Naily E. Q. White A. G. Thornton Ndse Robert Anderson O. A. Smith King Drug Store Mdse Co Mdise W. E. Cunningham W. H. Baskerville Tom Williams Jeo Jr W. Ve King Ioliion Banke Geeomt State OF Mississippi Sidney L. McLaurin Presi Karnes State OF Mississippi Z. D. Davis Shie Bank A. G. Purvis Good Roads Fund W. T. Glenn Relana Co J. A Ainsworth Annecedas Beat 2 Good Roads Fund Busick C. H. Bethune H. Mashburn Mdse T. J. Rogers, Jr Howell Wilson
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