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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
3
Small and large loans on improved land offered with liberal appraisals and low interest. Easy payments and no red tape. Loans completed in ten or fifteen days, borrowers responsible only for their own money. See J R East in Brandon Mississippi.
J T Knight and J B Burns visit Brandon friends while Miss Pira Bruce from Jackson stays with Brandon colleagues. Mrs R L McLaurin of Vicksburg visits her mother Mrs Laura McLaurin, and Miss Della Kersh with sister Miss Anna from Memphis are seen with local kin. Maj A A Weille hosts Vicksburg guests at a house party as Marion Military Institute alumnus Sylvester McLaurin returns home for summer. The water plant gains new parts and service may resume. Rankin County surpasses its Victory Loan quota of 90000. News notes upcoming Mississippi Press meeting in Hattiesburg and a temporary Saturday publication next week.
Miss Dell Bethune of the Postal Telegraph Co. visited Miss Sallie Cole Shields last week. A piano recital by Miss Carey Bruce’s pupils delighted the audience with a decorated stage, smart gowns, and poised performances. Mr J W Moore and Miss Lillie Atkins wed at Value Miss, and Purvis from Brandon returned home honorably discharged after infantry service, recounting battles and praising Rankin County.
The Brandon school graduating exercises happen tomorrow night with a program including invocation by Rev J W Chisolm, class presentation by Miss Robinson, class exercises, songs, and talks. Vesta May leads music and introductions, Ada Morris speaks on malaria, thrift by Mattie Ried, Mr H H Bullock introduces the speaker, Mr J W Broom delivers the annual address, and Mr Tom Rhea Phillips presents diplomas.
Miss Vesta May gave a piano recital in Brandon on Friday evening, drawing praise for artistry. The High School stage was transformed with flowers and ferns, and Miss May appeared in a charming gown. Miss Mable Gayden contributed to the performance with notable effort.
Miss May performs in vocal selections and a future graduation is planned in a few days. Friends anticipate seeing her again on Brandon High School program per the Clarion Ledger report.
Margret Lockwood of Nadaua Alabama visited her daughter Miss Gladys Lockwood and attended her graduation with H H Spann. Corporal Bridges, wounded in France, stayed with Mrs. Lizzie Baker. Rev Chisholm of Brandon preached at the graduation. Florence Gay returned from Glendora to summer. Families of Irby Evans and Dr Buchanan visited. Newcomers Robert Wilson family moved into Dr Clarke’s home. Mrs Gibbs and Margaret Gibbs visited A D McKay.
W O Abercrombie enters the Justice of the Peace race for Clear Creek and Antioch precincts in Beat No 5. He is described as a prominent citizen and says he will render the best service if elected, thanking readers for consideration and favors.
After May 31, we will demand cash payments for all accounts under five dollars. We must pay cash for material, labor costs are high, and we cannot extend accounts beyond ten days. Wynn & Downs.
Seventy head of sheep for sale by H O Welch of Mendenhall Mississippi Box 29 Route 2. Sale details not listed. buyers contact prior to sale.
An old style advertorial claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages and relieves head cold catarrh quickly. It promises soothe and heal inflamed membranes with a fragrant antiseptic application in the nostrils for instant relief.
The excerpt recounts a first hand WWI experience as Morris describes the crossing into enemy trenches, securing a village near Propele, and fortifying captured ground. He notes heavy German artillery, casualties, burying the dead, and improvising trench camouflage while the 92nd Division relieves them. The march continues to Epinol and Lunaville with moves to the St Mihiel front.
A September action describes a raiding party crossing open ground when intense fire erupted. About five o clock the unit, including the narrator, faced German prisoners after being separated and forced to surrender. Five others from the group were captured. others were feared dead.
A lost umbrella with a gold handle and initials B L A on the handle is sought. Finder should return it to Mrs. C. E. Gayden.
Sealed bids addressed to the chancery clerk will be accepted until noon on the first Monday in June 1919. Items include supplies for the county home for June, feed for road districts, four or more mules or horses over six years old weighing at least 1100 pounds, and one six horse arch bar road machine for supervisor’s district No 1. The board may reject any and all bids. J A Robinson, Clerk.
Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned clerk of the town of Brandon Mississippi until 4 p m Tuesday June 3 1919 for chemical fire apparatus including hose and ladders. Specifications may be obtained by application to the mayor. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Notice of two black mare colts, a two year old and a ten month old, missing for about four weeks. Offer of a liberal reward for information leading to their recovery.
A wartime scene describes Mike, a large Irish corporal, comforting a frightened German prisoner said to be sixteen. The corporal abandons his weapon to lift the boy from a shell hole and promises safety and food, while vowing to pursue the perpetrator who sent the child, a rant that underlines brutal war.
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