Local notes show community life and obits in Brandon
Local Brandon items report crops improving while several residents face illness and travel. Notes include visits by Miss L H Peacher and Mrs Runge, church services, meetings, and a Confederate veterans reunion in New Orleans with many locals attending. Obituaries mention Capt B W Henry and Frank Stevens, plus school and civic events and local business ads.
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New Orleans
McCaskill
Rankin Camp Henry
Veterans Robeson
Manning
R. Cook
James McCarty
E. H. Corley
George Sprague
H. L. Shields
Emma Barnes
Edna Waddell
Lena May
Peyton Davis
Oscar Gayden
Thorn ton's claim on cleansing and regulating the system
A. G. Thorn ton, special agent, asserts a preparation purges and strengthens the body while being gentle enough for the most delicate stomach. The statement promotes its pleasantness and thorough action.
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A. G. Thornton
County News From Main Street and Whites District
County reports health improving and locals attend commencement in D Lo while mourners recall Tobe Moore killed by a train. Notes on church visits, new organs, and road overseers sparking debate over county infrastructure. D J Byrd named road overseer with few hands. Will Moore aids opening. Drownings and voter sentiment cited as community updates unfold.
Central School elects teacher and praises rain
Health is good after the recent rain which aided crops. Oats show improvement and farmers work steadily. Central school patrons elected Miss Ira Robinson of Light to teach an eight month term, with high expectations for quality. A Sunday singing by Prof. Little drew a large crowd and was a success.
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Rankin County
Leesburg
Oscar Bilbro
J. E. Martin
J. E. Enoble
R. D. Maum
Linda Davis
T. E. Worley
J. P. Maxey
J. R. Massengale
Bessie McKay
Bertha Walsh
Jennie Ellis
Starr
Pritchard Alford
Beat
J. C. Robinson
J. P. Barksdale
Will H. Boyd
Board of Supervisors
Patrick
Central School
Ira Robinson
Light
Beautiful Wedding at Fannin Endears Edwards Couple
A May 6 wedding at the Baptist church joined J R States of Edwards and Miss Sara Williamson daughter of Mrs J P Barksdale Goshen Springs. Rev J B Lawrence led the ceremony with Mrs H D Tinnin at the organ. Guests from Jackson and Brownsville witnessed the elegant service and the couple departed for their home in Edwards amid well wishes and gifts.
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Fannin
Baptist Church
J. B. Lawrence
Brownsville
Tenn
J. R. States
Edwards
Sara Williamson
J. P. Barksdale
Goshen Springs
Dr. Noble
Jackson
Ida Lee
H. D. Tinnin
Louise White
Dora Lee
Miss
Mr. Farr
Miss Lee
Old Rankin
Edwarda Miss
J. E. Lawrence
Helen Alford
Slater
Bamana
Bridge bid notice for two bridges in beat No 1
Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office up to 12 o'clock noon first Monday in June 1903 for building two bridges in beat No 1 one across Hominy Creek and one across Mountain Creek near J B Lowther's place. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. G W White, Clerk.
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Chancery Clerk's Ofice
Hominy Creek
Mountain Creek
J. B. Lowthers Place
G. W. White
Mtushe Chancery Clerk
Prengh Creek
W. White
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Pelahatchie
Alma Gayden
Clyde Stingily
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Little Maude.Morris
Hi. L. Shields
L. O. Gaydon
Prof. Hubbard
The
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Brandon
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Mr. Nutt
W. T. Garver
Comfor
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Laurel
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P. P. Walker
Hebron
Mr. Coleman
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Mr. Mergin
Lewis
Methodist Church
A. A. Garver
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Ala
Frank A. Cruz
Florence
Robt. McDonnell
Street Committee
W. A. Jackson
T. H. Grimes
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Babe
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Pelahatehie
Stingily and Company
Mr. Norsworthy
Rey
Norsworthy
C. Stabblefield
Lindsay
Rev. H. W. Robinson
J. B. Martin’s
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State Dental Association
Capt
B. W. Henry
Maj. Henry
Frank Stevens
Wilson P. Stevens
Cato
Frank
Shadydell
Steen’s Creek High School
John Sharpe Williams
State Senate
H. A. Busick
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D. M.mcintyre
W. B. Sowell
Pisgah
Rosa Worley
Ward
Lorena Berryhill
Ola Worley
Laura Moore
J. B. Worley
S. A
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Ollie Worley
J. E. Noble
Clyde Cooper
S. A. Baker
Mamie Barkscale
Mina Baker
Goshen
Sam Robinson
John Faulkenberry
Ratcliff
Strong River
Miss Berryhill
Lena Faulkenberry
D. J. Byrd
Will Moore
D. Byrd
Mamie Dear
J. T. Sandifer
Clear Branch Church
J. O. Parrison
Cleary
Minnie Smith
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W. C. Johnson
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W. J. French
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Alice Stallings
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Byram
John Williams
Brother Morris
Star
Hickory Ridge
Brother Price
Times
B. F. Sherman
A. G. Norntor
Western
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W. G. Barnes
Waddell & May
Brandon Bank
Mosler’s
Guaranty Company
Central
D.A. Kersh
George Warren
Galilee
Anse Warren
Willie
Ophelia Thompson
Tom Thompson
Ross Ross
C. W. Burnham
Luther
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Henry Franklin
Magee
Grandma Burnham
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