Political notices and court docket fragment in Mississippi item
Beat 3 4 and 5 precinct slates list candidates for Justice of the Peace and Constable with names including D T Bilbro G W Denson J F Baker E G Davis R F Grimes Si R E Knight W P Ragan A E Martin N H Nash A A Ponder C C Donnell G B Harris R A Kennedy and F S Shivers J B Williams J I Holmes. Also mention Earl Brewer governor candidate speaking in Brandon with Col Scott and a federal court in Jackson continuing indictments against L D Carter Frank King and T H Williams for involuntary servitude of a negro named Dan January and a boarded Illinois Central train incident.
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Jackson
L. D. Carter
Frank King
T. H. Williams
Dan January
Rankin County
Pelawatchie
Brewer Gains Momentum in Campaign Against Railroads
Earl Brewer, candidate for governor, speaks at the Franklin County court house and at Simpson County Mendenhall rally drawing large crowds. Report notes his stance against bucket shops and railroad influence in the legislature and calls him “Brewer for governor” as supporters push for reforms.
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Earl Brewer
Rankin County
Court House
Brower
Simpsson County
Mendenhall
The
New Orleans Picayune
Brewer
Rankin County Democrats appoint primaries committee
County Executive Committee members for Rankin County are named for primaries next summer with Beats 1 2 4 5 and 8. Maj Pat Henry of Brandon is chairman. Vacancies will be filled at the May 20 meeting as assessments on candidates are set to cover primary expenses.
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Rankin County
Democratic Executive Committee
A.G. Norrell
John F. Williams
J. D. Scarborough
Pat Henry
J. J. Daniels
John Permenter
J. F. Baker
E. H. Holmes
J. J. Whittington
J. A. Spann
Carl Stingily
A. O. Rhodes
W. L. Manning
T. D. May
Maj
Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The Rankin county Democratic Executive Committee invites members to meet at the Brandon courthouse on Monday the 20th for election arrangements and related business. Candidates must resign in writing by that day to permit replacement. The new Code imposes duties, and all members should attend. By order of the committee Pat Henry, Chairman.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Brandon
Miss
Rankin County
Court House
Pat Henry
Resolution of Thanks from Rankin County Teachers Association
The Rankin County Teachers Association unanimously passes a resolution thanking Brandon residents for their hospitality during the Rankin county oratorical and athletic contest. W.N. Taylor J. I. Covington H. A. Stovall sign. Also notices seeking a traveling agent for a mercantile firm and a farm for sale or lease near Brandon with favorable terms.
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Rankin County
Remember the concert and Sunday preaching at our town
The note recalls Rev H B Carter preaching Sunday while reporting heavy rains, measles in the area, and town news. It mentions social visits, church gatherings, local farming concerns, and community gossip. Several names and places appear including Jackson Brandon Macon Langford Louisiana Chapman Rankin and Lynwood.
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Shultz
Fernwood
H. E. Carter
Mesdames
T. W. Brame
Macon
J. T. Ellis
Langford
Noble
Calvin G. Spurlings
Louisiana
Calvin
Rankin
Col. R. A. Warwick
Chapman
Best Way to Judge a Man's Character Essay Dialogue
An excerpt discusses how to assess a man's qualifications without direct questions. It cites Mr Clark’s humility, public service as a justice of the peace, and abstaining from alcohol. The piece shifts to a moral tale urging reflection, self discipline, and the habit of thinking as the path to virtue, citing biblical figures and urging daily contemplation.
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Clark
Q Clark
Honest confession from Rankin County teacher missing meeting
A first grade licensed teacher writes to a fellow educator asking that his letter be read at the Rankin County Teachers Association meeting. He cites conveyance troubles and debt as barriers to attendance while expressing zeal for reform and professional progress. The note notes his transfer from a neighboring county and certification by the state Board of Education.
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Rankin County Teachers’ Association
Teachers Association
State Board ‘of Education
Think it Over Thy Past Wealthy Father's Wayward Son
A fragment tells of a rich father with an only son who wanders aimlessly, struggling to find direction after being raised with privilege. The passing tale hints at lessons in responsibility and self discipline, though the account remains incomplete.
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Isaac
Abraham
New Albany Gamotte
Tu Alunos
Pelahatchie Area Real Estate Boom Promises Growth
Houses and lots for sale from one to forty acres near Pelahatchie. Rural and residential sites offered with a booming town nearby. Prospective buyers urged to inquire about store houses, reasonably priced land, and investment potential tied to a proposed sixty thousand dollar lumber plant, railroad, electric lights, water works, and relay station. Call or write for details and prices.
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Pelahstohie
Pelahatchie
Langley Pupils Present Evening Concert May 16 1807
A program by Miss Langley’s pupils unfolds on Thursday night at 8 30 featuring Elisire D Amore by Wallace Schumann and other pieces. Performers include Mary Berry Etta Glenn Gayden Maxey Orris Sallie Shield Viola Burns Foulks Azel Smith Mary Wane Graham Attwood Walker Carey Bruce Milias Godard and more in songs arias and recitations. The event promises a varied program with solo vocal and instrumental items and a closing concert march.
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Mies Azel Smith
Burg
la Baladine
Mary Wane Graham Ae
Attwood Harness
Mary Walker
Carey Bruce Wallace
Soriness
Mary
Attwood
Thomo Thornton
Banope
Ouaival & de Venice
Carey Bruce
Milias Godard
Longrose
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Medollar A Doutar
Advaror
Eee
Mississippi
Pos Fostonict
Secon
G. W. White
J. A. Morris
Chancery
S. H. Stapleton Carl Stingily
J. L. Buchanan
B. A. Clark
C. E. Martin
MO. A. Gayden
R. F. Brown
J. M. Evans
S. R. Myers
J. L. Covington
W. W. Robeson
J. P. Barksdale
D. B. Ward
W. C. Harper
J. B. Tucker Delmont Myers
J. C. Atkins
J. S. Roberts
A. G. Norrell
W. W. Kersh
J. H. Whitfield
I. P. Russell
J. A. Lane
W. G. Cooper
P. B. Berry
R. D. McRae
A. B. Stubblefield
D. T. Bilbro
G. W. Denson
R. F. Grimes
SI. R. E. Knight
W. P. Ragan
A. E. Martin
N. H. Nash
A. A. Ponder
C. C. Donnell
G. B. Harris
R. A. Kennedy
JuStIces of the Peace
Robt
L. Chapman
A. P. Dent
W. H. Walters
H. B. Kersh
John S. Davis
J. A. Bradshaw
A. P. White
Constable
F. S. Shivers
J.B. Williams J
Holmes
W. T. Odom
Col. Scott
Memphis
County Executive Committee
Mercantile House
J. A. Alexander
Plymouth Place
Chiccago, Il
Railroad Station
Tou
H. B. Carter
Henry Moss
Fannin
R. CO. Latham and Son
Toker
Will Hoy, Jr
Madison
Dora McLaurin
Dr. Whitmore
Atlanta
Luther Ferguson
Mr. Dewitt
Lynwood
Oato
Andrew Chapel
Col. Bugg
Norrell
Goshen Springs
Goshen
Pisgeh
Ida Kersh
Bettie Dillion
Nettie May Faulkenberry
J. F. White
Homer Whit.h. White
8. T. Byrd
Ike‘I'ucer
Atole
D.ward
B. A. Olax
Osto
Mr. Cooper
T Brandon News
Pevpis
Vrmagdias
Monarch
J. A. Taylor & Son
Sadie Robinson
Magee
Crook
A. G. Crook
Shiloh
Pierce
Golden
Thedford
Dr. King
New Life Pi
Bucklen
Arnica
International Gall Care
J. E. Townsend
Blue Front Store
Sax
Jonwors
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