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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
4
The Brandon News of Brandon Mississippi promotes one dollar yearly circulation and lists advertising rates on application. Terms require arrearages paid before stopping the paper. Obituary and death notices have word limits with paid copies. notices must include author name and payment per word.
The Meridian News suggests a short cotton crop brings prosperity, while a large crop depresses prices. It argues farmers should not withhold planting. It laments the U S Senate’s decline in esteem, blaming wealth influence and scandals for lowering its standard compared to the prior generation.
The piece argues that happiness comes from following instinct and choosing a suitable trade. With firm choice and honest work, success follows. without drives or clear adaptability, progress is harder. It concludes that honor and fortune are not universal, and better to excel as a hodcarrier than be an second-rate anything.
This column urges saving as a path to security and discipline, arguing money saved builds character and peace of mind while resisting wasteful spending. It then shifts to a critique of rural merchants who lose trade to city stores, stressing better stock, pricing, and advertisement to keep local business competitive.
In Memoriam notes the death of George Lovell Miller 1855 1905 of Brandon Virginia lineage. Praises his hospitality mercy and duty as a husband father and friend. Describes his generous acts toward the poor and his lifelong loyalty to family and faith. Concludes with tributes from Julia Walker and local society notes of Brandon companions and visits.
Health of this community is good several from this place attended preaching at Cato Sunday. E Gill and family visited W H McLain Sunday. Mrs Malvina Gill who has been sick is some better now. W A Comfort went to Cato last Monday. Born to Mr and Mrs Jack Mize a fine boy. Several from here attended Sunday school at County Line Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs W E Gill and daughter Maibell visited J A Dent at Magee last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Dora Ponder of Cato has been
Visiting relatives, church services, and school commencement fill the week. A. A. Ponder hosts, Rev. H. S. Terry to lead next Sunday. Farmers slow due to rain. multiple residents reported illness and recovery. Star high school program featured declamations, recitations, a gold medal contest, and a grand concert with prizes awarded to Miss Maude Didlake and Master Albert Ross.
The piece highlights healthy crops and pastures, a large Sunday school attendance, and a list of local teachers led by Jo Parkison. It mentions visitations by Hattie Sandifer, Miss Sadie Smith, and Myrtle Alford, plus farm activity, travel to Scott county, band music in the village, and various residents returning from Oklahoma, Brandon, and Texas.
Wallace Summer visits Pelahatchie while B F Mulhollan of Brandon visits. Jennie Sims returns from Jackson. Lucile Pearson guests Edna Clement. Mrs Stingily and Mrs Taylor visit Morton. Tom Spann visits Brandon relatives. Jennie Ferguson attends Jackson teachers meeting. Ola Evans returns from Williamsburg. Mrs Moore of Morton visits her father W J Flanagan. Dr Baker opens dental office in Jones building. Ada Mashburn returns from Forest. Mrs Leverett visits sister J W Shields and her boy. Roy Longmire spends week at home. Bob Kelly of Clarksburg visits Ed Kelly. Evans and Taylor go to Jackson for Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias. Prof Jno Rundle, Pelahatchie High School sornet, discusses fall term. New brick school building finished. children prep for concert. Over forty new school-age children since January. trustees consider separate school district status. Will Stilny returns to first love. Will favors Texas or Texans, but Pelahatchie remains home. New Put-up by P Improvement Co. may alter community outlook.
Pelahatchie baseballers traveled to Forest and faced strong play. Forest outmatched them though Pelahatchie showed skill. Town notes show growth with three new residences on College Street and two on Second Street. A veterans reunion at Forest drew many youths, plus a lively scene with numerous young ladies. Public works include bridges on Town creek and Brooks street.
Cocoa Florida editor R N Andrews testifies to Herbine’s benefits for himself and his family. He claims it overcomes indigestion and dyspepsia, regulates bowels, and cures liver and kidney complaints. He describes it as a superior blood enricher and vigorator and purely vegetable and harmless.
Sealed bids will be received at the chancery clerk's office until 42 o'clock noon on the first Monday in June 1905 for building a bridge across Saunders Creek near Webster's Mill according to filed plans. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of supervisors. SOL DOBSON, Clerk. Brandon Mississippi May 5 1905.
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