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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
5
Local brief reports on Sunday sermons at Hebron and the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Melvin, civil and social visits, political mentions of Senator McLaurin, and community updates. Highlights include prison counts, a Daughters of Confederacy chapter formation, cemetery maintenance delays, and local business movements.
Reported yesterday a severe accident left D T Myers seriously injured at his Light home. While riding home from a neighbor’s, his horse balked at a branch. Myers reached to break a switch, the horse lunged, and he was thrown backward into water for hours. Doctors feared paralysis and poor recovery prospects.
One of the county's leading men, a prominent candidate for circuit clerk, began his campaign but met a sad misfortune. Mr Myers died yesterday and was buried at Shiloh today, leaving mourners in the community.
Steen's Creek High School invites candidates to closing exercises at 3 pm on Friday May 15. Principal Geo G Hurst promises full attention and a chance to present claims in person.
At Chester house meeting of petitioners for Brandon lodge charter G O Robinson was chosen chairman and W S May secretary. A three member committee T E Wilson Dr Harry Watson and J W Birdsong to arrange supper and entertainment for visiting brethren and prorate expenses. Nominees for lodge offices were elected with Wilson Past Chancellor Robinson Chancellor Commander White Vice Chancellor and other posts. reception committee named. Meeting adjourned until court in course.
The program lists events from Thursday May 14 including a sermon by Rev. W. F. Yarborough in Jackson Mississippi, medal contests for Young Men and Young Ladies, diploma delivery, an annual address by Hon. John B Williams of Yazoo City, a Candidates' Love Feast, and an evening concert. The session-year notes the closing exercises as highly prosperous and mentions a future convention on July 16 at Pelahatchie inviting all Sunday schools.
J H Whitfield asks for full county representation and neighborly urging to prepare for a convention. He urges sharing plans with schools and attendees to inspire and benefit all. Meanwhile Rankin Camp announces postponement of soldiers graves decoration to May 9 due to circumstances beyond control.
Robt L Gates of Johns enters for justice of the peace seat in death notice says he will serve to his best ability. W O Abercrombie of Lynwood also seeks justice. B Groff Myers reenters for superintendent of education after withdrawal. Sam described as industrious and sober seeking support. John McLaurin runs for coroner and ranger with no opposition.
Samuel R Myers announces return to the race for Rankin County public office, citing restored business relations. He appeals to voters, pledging to honor the trust of the electorate and not betray their confidence if elected.
The Braxton Collegiate Institute presents commencement exercises on Thursday May 14 1903 at 10 am with graduating exercises an 11 30 am literary address by Hon F E Noel 3 pm declamatory contest 1 5 pm and a young ladies recital. Friday May 15 1903 features a commencement sermon by Rev J R Nutt at 11 am and an annual concert at 8 15 pm.
A Star report notes the death of a queer character at W A Powell's residence on April 28. E B Gilden arrived in Star on February 13 and secured a machinist job. He fell ill at Powell's house about two months prior, with the judge providing comfort and three physicians attending. The narrative ends with the man gradually declining.
A man unable to reveal family ties died April 28 after claiming to be a fugitive from justice. He said he killed three men, fled from Jackson to Florence, then jumped from a moving train. Pockets held bills from Fred Miller Brewing Memphis and Chas Meyer Helena, plus a Mercham pipe and a U O V badge. He asked that papers be copied for relatives in Memphis Helena and Richmond, and that insurance be paid to Mrs Kelley of Helena for board and to Mr Powell for care. Card of thanks follows for Brandon residents.
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