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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
4
The text lists supervisor, justice, and constable beat allocations for multiple districts, including Beat 4 and Beat 5, with names like J A Lane, W G Cooper, R D Morae, and F S Shivers. It also rails at length against immigration, praises Mississippi, and mocks a proposal by Isaquena County to restrict young teachers from marrying for three years, calling it unworkable and ridiculous.
The speech focused on Italian immigration and left undecided topics such as elective versus appointment of judges, railroad taxation and regulation. Col Scott’s views on these matters were not disclosed, and Brewer is slated to speak next Saturday the 18th to discuss equal time and a fuller debate.
The article lists seven top railroad magnates led by J. P. Morgan and includes E. H. Harriman William K. Vanderbilt Henry Frick James J. Hill George J. Gould and William H. Moore. Their combined networks span over 161000 miles of track and generate about 1.776 billion in annual earnings.
Local interest case John Rivers versus Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Co. reached the supreme court after an October trial where the judge ruled a railroad isn’t liable for slander by an employee. The supreme court reversed, holding the railroad liable as an individual. Yazoo Sentinel reports.
Farmers observe strange animal behaviors daily and seek explanations. Questions arise about how horses drink, cows eat, chickens drink, pigeons bathe, dogs chew, and cats chew differently. The text reflects on human limits in understanding animal physiology and behavior.
Letter from a hometrader railing against mail order houses and urging support of local home dealers. Argues home procurement keeps money local and highlights personal experience with Chespey and Wisp dealers and brushes over unclear references to tools and procurement.
A citizen named Jim Hometrader writes a forceful appeal defending local home dealers over mail order chains. He argues home merchants support taxes churches schools and charities, sustain local markets, and keep wealth within the community. He warns that widespread mail order buying harms local jobs, identity, and civic spirit, calling for support of home markets over distant sellers.
A thin scarred Scotch collie sold in Valentine Nebraska journeys back to his Des Moines owner, covering about five hundred miles over hills rivers and plains. The dog was last seen in Fremont where locals taunted him while scavenging, then arrived to a warm welcome and a faithful reunion.
A humorous local tale describes a candidate's son pressuring Sime Jones to vote for his father. Sime questions the duty, while the son argues that securing office would benefit the family, asking Sime to vote for “pa” to support the household.
A 1907 birthday event for Beulah Warren occurred at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Warren in Gali leé on Tuesday April 16th at 2 o'clock. The parlor was decorated and guests presented gifts and money to Warren as the hour passed.
Music skillfully rendered by Miss Warren with heartfelt thanks to her numerous guests. Miss Aura Bott of Puckett and others followed, then guests retired to the dining room where cakes custards fruits lemonade and other refreshments were served. The writer believes all present enjoyed the affair beyond expression. Guests treated Miss Warren to their good looks before departing in the afternoon. Friends join in wishing her many such parties in their midst. A Member of the Guests. Administrator's Notice: Letters of administration have been issued by the chancery court of Rankin County Mississippi to William King for the estate of Prince King deceased. Creditors must present claims to the clerk within one year or be barred. This 1st day of May 1907. William King Administrator. McLaurin & Enochs, Solicitors.
On April 16 1907 the Rankin County chancery court held letters of administration for the estate of P P Walker deceased. All persons with claims are advised to present them to the court clerk for probate within one year or be forever barred. Administrator Cammie Smith Walker signs this notice dated April 20 1907 with McLaurin and Enochs as solicitors.
Notice to all creditors to present claims against the estate of Frank Jones deceased to the clerk of the court for probate within one year from May 2, 1907 or be barred. C. Jones administrator. McLaurin and Enochs solicitors.
Executor A B Ross seeks creditors to probate claims within 12 months. chancery clerk of Rankin County Mississippi is the venue. Notice dated May 9 1907. Attorneys Henry & East represent the estate.
Wanted to sell or lease for a term of years a part of all of a acres farm on easy terms. 640 acres well improved with barn fences water near railroad station 10 miles from Jackson 5 from Brandon well adapted to stock raising. Ideal for a dairy farm. Address P QO Box
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