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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

2

Local Briefs From Brandon and Jackson Alabama Graduates

Local notes report Mrs W E Darnall visiting in Tuscaloosa and Mrs Irene Cooper returning from New Orleans, with several residents traveling for visits, assemblies and church revival plans. Marion Military Institute student Sylvester McLaurin returns from Marion, Hon B H Wells dies in Jackson, Dr A G McLaurin to Battle Creek for electrical treatment, and a July revival is set with Rev J R Nutt assisting. Deputy W D Ragland to register voters on advertised dates. Dorothy Zeller hosts classroom party. Berry McKay begins courthouse repairs, materials shipped from Chicago. Vesta May to Cincinnati for music study. G L Collier notes limited farming due to labor, and Knox McNair shows improvement after recent illness. Leases secured for thousands of acres in Rankin County. gas shows near Brandon and early test wells planned.

A. G. McLaurin Battle Creek Mich Ed. O. Patterson J. R. Nutt Dorothy Zeller Susie Blue Buchanan Berry McKay Court House Brandon Chicago Vesta May Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Evans Rankin County Jackson E. B. Tabor Tabor Warlville Town Vicksburg G. C. Sprague C. L. Martin Chas. L. Martin Duncan Dunn Place Freedom Mississippi Willis A. Martin First National Bank Earlville J. L. McCaskill Gen. Sherman Meridian Lane Texas Billy

Dogs to be muzzled in Brandon ordinance passes

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen in Brandon enacted an immediate effective ordinance requiring all dogs to be muzzled while outdoors due to rabies cases in the state. The law appears in this issue of The News for dog owners to read. Florence note mentions Grace Taylor leaving for Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with Miss Vesta May from Brandon. Also ads for Owensboro Wagons and bread, plus planting cotton seed for sale by Henry Busick.

Brandon Florence

High Grade Salesman Wanted for Stock Raisers

A high grade salesman is sought with selling experience desirable but not required. Compensation offers either expenses plus commission or straight commission. Good men can earn about $2400 per year above expenses. Apply to J. T. Robison Box 2275 De Soto Station Memphis Tennessee with character and ability references.

J. T. Robison de Soto Station Memphis Tenn

Cattle lot for sale in Brandon by L. S. May

A full lot of 50 head of fine cows and heifers with 8 young steers is offered. The herd is headed by a registered Black Angus Bull. For details, contact or visit on Saturdays in Brandon with L. S. May.

Brandon L. S. May

Notice for sealed bids on school electric lighting plant

Sealed bids will be received until 12 noon Saturday May 15 1920 for a suitable electric lighting plant for the Agricultural High School and for complete installation, per plans and specifications now on file with Charles J St John principal. H P Barksdale chairman Board Trustees.

Agricultural High School Oncc Chas J. St. John H. P. Barksdale

Albert Shields Advertises Feed and Goods Offers

Albert Shields promotes chick and hen feeds suitable for all grades and offers oats or chops by the pound or sack. He stocks Oyster Shells with drinking fountains and self feeders, and markets Burt Olney canned goods and Nutrola shortening. He humorously notes customer praise and urges customers to use the phone with a clear 16 at the end of orders.

Burt Olneys Burt Olenys

Bond Election Fails For $70,000 Road Bonds In Beat 1

The Beat 1 election produced 190 votes against and 106 for a proposed $70,000 bond issue to fund road construction. Precinct results show Steen's Creek 30, Plain 3, Gleary 2, Mt. Creek 16, Whites 42, Star ? The vote reflects community sentiment on improving local roads as part of a broader regional discussion.

Steen's Creek Plain Gleary Mt. Creek

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W. CapItol SR Jackson, Miss Petunias PHLOX Dianthus Begonias Ional DR. C. R. v. Seatter Harry Watson Pythian Castle Building L. T. Suber H. L. Shielus Ben Stevens Richton Daisy M. Stevens Lillian Shields Irene Shrevesport Shields Etta May Ada Morris W. E. Darnall Mrs. Gladney Tuscaloosa, Ala Irene Cooper New Orleans Ers Hrcher State Association Sylvester McLaurin Marion Ala Marion Military Institute Hon B. H. Wells Branne H. E. Martin Phonograph Rice Furniture Co W. D. Ragland G. L. Collier Knox McNair Theo Buckley Prings Keep Buckigy B. M. Stoffel Huber EAST_ CAPITAL STREET Owensboro W. G. Barnes Charter Oak Cook Stoves Henry Busick Holly Grove Brandor Brandon A. J. Oakin Jacksons Albert Shields Kaiser Bill Liberal Richard Webb Mendenhall Colliers Pearson Robinson Hamilton Stubblefields Depot Washburns Crooks Greenfield Lucknow Jones Wards Wesley. Burnham Brandon Miss Jackson, Mis J. B. Stirling R. F. Signe O. J. Waite F. J. Julienne Jackson, MI Gates Farm DUROC Plymouth Rocks Prince Dale Orion Big Boy Joe Orion J. V. Gates Djai Durham Cigarettes Durham Tobacco
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