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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Watsons’ Jewelry Store Watson's Watson Harry Watson L. H. Peacher Mamie Baker Canton J. A. Butler Lyons, Miss Col. Wm. Walker Bessie Pelahatchie Alma Gayden Clyde Stingily Brandon Monday Little Maude.Morris Hi. L. Shields L. O. Gaydon Prof. Hubbard The Agricultural and Mechanical College Brandon Mr. Stone Clinton Mr. Nutt W. T. Garver Comfor W. E. Ramsey Laurel A. M. Shields P. P. Walker Hebron Mr. Coleman Presbyterian Church Mr. Mergin Lewis Methodist Church A. A. Garver Rankin Blossburg Ala Frank A. Cruz Florence Robt. McDonnell Street Committee W. A. Jackson T. H. Grimes Pelahatelite Babe Mrs J. A. Taylor and Company Pelahatehie Stingily and Company Mr. Norsworthy Rey Norsworthy C. Stabblefield Lindsay Rev. H. W. Robinson J. B. Martin’s Vicksburg 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 County News D’lo D. M.mcintyre W. B. Sowell Pisgah Rosa Worley Ward Lorena Berryhill Ola Worley Laura Moore J. B. Worley S. A J. F. Baker 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 Tom Pace E. French Marthugh Fletcher W. C. Johnson Jane Odem W. J. French Mollie Smith Alice Stallings Crystal Springs Boyd North Rankin Byram John Williams Brother Morris Star Hickory Ridge Brother Price Times B. F. Sherman A. G. Norntor Western St. Louis 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 Simpson Henry Franklin Magee Grandma Burnham Leonard
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