Planters Gin-Compress Co Awards in Mississippi Plant
Planters Gin-Compress Co. selects equipment after extensive tests visiting Birmingham Memphis Little Rock and Shreveport. Gullet Gin Co. Amite City La. wins the gun system bid with a new combined design for the Brandon project. Brownell Engine & Boiler Works Dayton Ohio secures the power contract. The Luce-Thomas Gin Compress addition will create Mississippi and southern states most complete gin plant, with Brandon Drug Co. advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planters Gin-Compress Co
Birmingham
Memphis
Little Rock
Shreveport
United States
Gullett Gin Co
Amite City
Brandon
Munger
Rodgers Bell
Brownell Engine & Boiler Works
Dayton
Ohio
Luce-Thomas
Mississippi
South
Circuit Court Session Report with Judge Byrd
Court met Monday morning led by Judge J R Byrd with district attorney and sheriff in attendance. Several cases were filed continued or dismissed while pleas of guilty resulted in fines. juries verdicts and judgments by consent noted. adjournment followed to attend the Bar Association. The grand jury sat. business continued with mentioned officials and bailiffs sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Byrd
J. R
Abe Armstrong
Alf Stubblefield Jr
Alonzo Ford
Henry Lamb
Albert Bullock
Town of Brandon
Claude Butler
Clayton Nathaniel
Richard Lee
L. P. Singletary
W. P. Murray
S. S. Robbins
E. D. Stuckey
Sallie D. Aills Et al
H. C. Bullock
Steve Lee
A. & V. Railvkeieeeton
Ed Ragland
Railea
W. L. Winders
Railroad
Standard Drug Co
Mississippi Home Insurance Co
P. L. Lonie
W. T. Tennon
Ee Dibrell Shoe Co
R. G. Berry
W. C. Williams
A. & V. Railroad
R. E. Hemington
T. B. Carson
M. A. Carson
Walter Smith
Warren—nolle
Anneta C. Webb
Paul Bierdeman
Sarah A. Bierdeman
Meee Byrd
Lesday
Sia Bar Association
Meridigrand
Seein Ee
Chain Reater Business Ee
Decoration Day Ceremonies at Court House Tribute Address
Veterans, daughters, sons of veterans, school children and citizens assembled Saturday morning at the court house and marched to the cone. Maj. Patmae opened the ceremonies with a short talk, Rev. C. F. Emery invoked divine blessings, Miss Edna Buchanan recited, Mrs. Wm. Walker performed a recitation, children sang, Hon. S. A. Witherspoon of Meridian delivered a statesmanlike address, and the exercises closed with prayer by Rev. Bryan Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cone
Patmae
C. F. Emery
Edna Buchanan
Wm. Walker
S. A. Witherspoon
Meridian
Bryan Simmons
Little Girl Writes of the Horrors of the Cyclone
Maggie Cawthon, a Hattiesburg 8th grader, describes a Purvis cyclone disaster. She details wounded buried victims, orphans to be cared for, hospitals crowded, and local volunteers helping. She asks her friend Mrs. Dosia Maxey to consider adopting a baby, promises dresses, and notes upcoming visit and school completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
Dosia Maxey
Mamma
Purvis
Maxey
Maggie Cawthon
Brandon Aldermen Elect D. M. Mayers Registration Notice
D. M. Mayers was elected at Tuesday night’s Brandon council meeting. The town’s registration book will be kept open at Brandon News office during the required hours for all who are entitled to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Mayers
Brandon
Persian Sheep Bring Wealth to Texas
Veteran cattleman Col. Charles Goodnight, famed Texas rancher, has reportedly found a new wealth source by breeding Persian sheep. Thomas S. Gale of San Antonio notes Goodnight’s large flock, about 200 animals, on his ranch. Lambs yield skins for costly caps cloaks and muffs, with prices rising up to $2000 for finer pelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Charles Goodnight
Texas
Thomas S. Gale
San Antonio
Tex
Howard
Persians crossed with Shropshires yield hardy, fat-tailed sheep
Col. Goodnight notes Southwestern lands suit Persian sheep, which thrive on sparse vegetation and possess a fat tail serving as nourishment. Yearlings reach about 100 pounds, two-year-olds grow very large, and the breed appears hardy and disease resistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Goodnight
Goodnight
Baltimore
Notice to the Public on Horse for Service Offered
George Gordon the Hamiltonian stallion is available for breeding service at any time. Noted for fine saddle gaits and harness work. Location: D. M. Rossins, 10 miles east of Brandon, on Wire road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gordon
D. M. Rossins
Brandon
Sunshine Rehobeth Notes Bright After Rainy Days
Rehobeth reports clear health and sunny weather after heavy rain. Little Henry Shedd broke his arm in two places after a horse incident but is recovering well. A large crowd attended the last preaching day. Bro. Blackman spoke on Missions. Former pastor Bro. S. C. Gordon visited, praised for his earnest ministry. Will Nobles of Flora visited with sister Mrs. Sallie McKay. J. B Mashburn won the barrel race prize. Evie Lawrence plans to start a music class, seeking community patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shedd
Bro. Blackman
S. C. Gordon
Will Nobles
Flora
Sallie McKay
J. B Mashburn
J. B
Evie Lawrence
J. E. Shedd
Local Timber Talk and Early Frost Sightings
A light frost greeted Wednesday morning in Pearson. Officials visiting include Assessor J C Atkins of Brandon and Surveyor J H Whitfield. Two additional saw mills arrived locally, one from Mr Leamy and another shipped from Hattiesburg for Mr Nash who has set up east of town. Joseph Mroell returns to lead Roell Lumber Co duties in the area, with Roy Rosenberger of Jackson working in the local mill. Mrs Etta Donaldson and her daughter Florence Saunders noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Atkins
Brandon
J. H. Whitfield
Jimmie Watson
Mr. Leamy
Here
Hattiesburg
Nash
Phillips Place
Joseph Mroell
Jackson
Roell Lumber Co
Roy Rosenberger
Etta Donaldson
Florence” Saunders
Grove Hill Baptist Church Formed in Jackson
Edward Saunders and Miss Bessie Harris visit relatives in Meridian. The Grove Hill Baptist Church organization meets Sunday with Rev. Matthews and helpers from Clinton Monterey and other towns. Elected clerk H. D. Mendrum. First services May 24 at night with one weeknight services, then double Sunday preaching later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Saunders
Jackson
Bessie Harris
Meridian
Grove Hill
Wayne Sutton
James Cockrell
Earl Kersh
Bessie Nelson
Our Town
Lawrence
Henry Stacey
Sunday event and social notes from local church
Health reports are good as Houston Webb rests at home. F M Everett attended church. Rev J E Byrd preached two sermons to large audiences. Miss Roberta Walker of Jackson visited friends. Attendees from Braxton Thomasville and Cato joined preaching. Monroe Ball returned from University of Mississippi after a four year course. Mr and Mrs J H Harper hosted a Saturday night party. Miss Florence Didlake and sister Edna returned from Hillman College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Webb
F. M. Everett
J. E. Byrd
Roberta Walker
Jackson
Braxton
Thomasville
Cato
Monroe Ball
University of Mississippi
J. H. Harper
Florence Didlake
Edna
Hillman College
Carters Valley Community News Brief
Health of the community is very good at this writing. C. J. Spencer and wife and Miss Mabel Tanner visited Ridgland Sunday. Joe Belart left Saturday with six timber men for Natchez. Miss Hettie Cox has returned home from Braxton. Mrs. C. J. Tanner and daughter etc attended preaching at Pearson Sunday. Merchants of our community and Mr. Carter visited Brandon on business. Mr. Percer has planted 25 acres in watermelons. Bailey and family from Jackson spent Sunday with C. J. Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Glass
Jackson
John W. Taylor
I. Law
Foote
H. A. Busick
Leon Buchanan
Hattiesburg
W. J. Davis
Leesburg
Lamar L Easterling
Bride
J. B. Burts
Burns
Brandon
Dewit C. Enochs
Mendenhall
Circuit Court
Allie McNeil
Newton
Robinson
W. R. Howie
Judge Norrell
Plain
Neil Gayden
Sullens’ College
Bristol
William E. Johnson
A. T. Kersh
Dobson
Shiloh
Johnson
Mary Hann
W. A. Gill
May
Gin Compress Co
State Farm
Mississippi
Gin-Compress Co
C. J. Spencer
Mabel Tanner
Ridgland
Joe Belart
Natchez
Hettie Cox
Braxton
C. J. Tanner
J. G. Cox
Pearson
Carter
Percer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruel May
Ned Holmes
North Rankin
Minnie Wilson
Senator McLaurin
Washington
National Capitol
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
United Daughters of the Confederacy
GC. J. Stubbs
Florence
P. K. Whitney
Southern Cotton Association
Sue Harper Mimms
Atlanta
Mittie Johnson
Chester House
Rankin County Bank
R. H. Henry
Frank Hallam
A. L. Hughes
Methodist Church
Farmers’ Union
Cross Roads
Pelahatchie
Cora Kline
Pass Christian
Gulfport
Agnes
Ruth
Brandon Drug Co
W. G
Pep
Grand Jury
C. J. Stubbs
Jessee Holcomb
Myric D. A Singletary
Fox i Donald
E. Martin
Gey E. Kersh
G. P. and
G. T. Darnall
J. J. Kersh
A. D. Worley
J. T. Knight
S. F. Everett
N. A. Ross
Byrd
Petit Jury
Sol Welch
D. G. Ragsdale
J. B. Harris
J. M. Tucker
W. C. Moore
A. G. Baker
Bascom Singletary
J. L. Crain
J. W. Harrell
J. J. Daniels
J. M. Bugg
Henry Holmes
Gknaith
Jesse Kersh
W. H. T. Purvis
J P. Franklin
S. D. Donald
E. D. Myers
D. M. Robbins
JH. Turley
T. G. Lawrence
W.E. Cofer
J. T. Ellis
J. L. Buchanan
L. D. Ellis
C. K. Jones
W. A. McDonald
Irvin Warren
State
Joe Strong
Jasper Wells
B. M. Donald
Arthur Granberry
Robt
Jones
Jim Berry
Joe Gates
Charter Oak
U. A
W. G. Barnes
Sneilinburg
Rehobeth
Jackson’s Enterprising Lumber Company
Rankin County
Jackson Lumber CO
Jackson, Miss
Carters Valley
Mr. Bailey
C. J.tanner’s
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