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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
5
Local items report visitors from Cato Jackson and Lyons in Brandon. A new baby girl born to J. S. Roberts. Church and school ties noted, plus travels of J. J. Walker and Rev. J. D. Jamison. Officials discuss license payments, and a Junior Order of American Mechanics lodge forms with fifty members.
Miss Mary Berry returns from Whitworth College at Brookhaven with high honors. Brandon Graded School closes next week after a successful session. Col. R. H. Henry will speak on Mississippi Friday May 27 2 to a m. Rev Smede preaches at St Luke's Brandon. J N McLeod notes Brandon's road progress. A H Butler opens a model shoe store in Jackson. Ladies Embroidery Club gathering at Mrs J H Turley's with refreshments and entertainment by Ruth White.
In today’s issue Brandon and Rankin county readers are urged to inspect the large stock at Taylor Furniture and Carpet Co in Jackson. The News endorses the proprietor’s word on quality and price. Also noted are obituaries, notices of lost cattle near Brandon, and Brandon public schools closing exercises with a May schedule and senior class list.
Dr R H Hudnall of Virginia Tech writes in the Richmond Times Dispatch about Mark Twain and his German readers. Hudnall notes his Virginia roots, early talent, scholarly aim, and studies in American colleges and a German university.
A brief promotion states the product is safe for children, containing no opium or narcotics and can be given with confidence. It is touted as a quick cure for coughs and colds to which children are susceptible and is sold by all dealers.
A memorial notice for Lizzie McDowell Slaughter who died the 11th recounts her Alabama birth, Mississippi roots, marriage to W C Slaughter, and widowhood after yellow fever, raising four children with faith. It reflects grief, religious consolation, and belief in eternal life. J J Walker signs the piece.
Rankin residents report a vibrant village scene with a ground circus tonight and a serenade as the band plays Home Sweet Home. Census enumerator Lambuth Robinson visited Monday while families and visitors from Monterey Pe Lahatchie Morton Newton gather for church events and extended family visits.
On Saturday a regular appointment at Mt. Carmel with Rev. Mr. Burks from Millsaps College accompanies Jas. A. Speer’s old horse Vick who injured her eye by stepping on a stick. Dr. Sullivan of Jackson will preach the fifth Sunday this month. A large congregation is hoped for.
An ordinance by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Brandon Mississippi requires a permit to run an automobile on town streets. The permit lists the operator and rules: max 12 mph, slow near turns and sound horn, lamps at night, no standing unless needed, give space to others, violations cancel permit with fines up to ten dollars. Effective May 16, 1910, adopted by Mayor P Henry and Clerk A M Shields.
Timetables for Gulf & Ship Island Railroad passenger service on main line and Columbia division. Listings show departures from Jackson Hattiesburg Gulfport Mendenhall and connections at Jackson Hattiesburg Gulfport with all lines. Effective January 1 1910. General Passenger Agent J L Hawley Gulfport Miss.
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