Rain Crow Dominates in S Section of Woodville Paper
The Woodville Republican notes Rain Crow’s rasping voice driving the mockingbird from this section. It lists county storms, deaths, and regional events including Col Edward Russell to speak at Birmingham, state budget totals for 1908 1909, and Confederate reunion sponsors with Miss Evans as sponsor and Miss Cook and Miss Leedy as maids of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lafayette Russell
Alabama
Mississippi
Birmingham
Sarah Lee Evans
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
South
Varina Cook
Arkansas
Emma McDavitt Leedy
Birminghan
Discharged Soldier Sues for Wages in New York Suit
Oscar W. Reid, a discharged black soldier stationed at Brownsville Texas during the town’s shooting incident, sued the government in U S District Court of New York for wages from discharge to the enlistment expiration. Judge Hough ruled the president had authority to discharge him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Reid
Brownsville
Tex
United States District of New York
Hough
Mississippi Press Association Convention in Hattersburg
The Mississippi Press Association hosts its annual convention in Hat tiesburg this week with full hospitality. Members are urged to attend, as the association is a force for good in journalism and the only valid excuses are lacking good clothes or the necessary cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Press Association
Hattiesburg
The Old Man
Bow low the head to the old man whose life has aged him with silvered hair and a worn visage. Once he chased the gay scenes of pleasure and carried grace, now the hand of your day bears the marks of time.
Awakening Nears as Old Deeds Fade in Youthful Reflection
The passage contemplates time and identity as a person nears awakening from dreams. It contrasts a life of imagined adventures with a steadier, wiser present where the eye no longer lights at past deeds and the hand grips the staff more firmly. Bow the head to be honored in later years.
Letter replies on school fund and diet fads from Brandon
A Brandon Mississippi letter to The News rejects a Florence Weekly claim of $3,500 in the school fund and explains the treasury has no remaining balance to pay teachers. The writer cites a 1907 08 financial statement and then shifts to a sensational spoof on vegetable therapy from Paris, listing vegetables and their supposed moral and mental effects with broad, humorous generalizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Miss
the News
Florence Weekly
Tno
Brandon News
Ozier Thanks His Friends and Brandon Town Aid
In Brandon Mississippi on May 19 1908 Lois W Ozier thanks patrons of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph for kindness during his tenure as exchange manager. He praises the town, urges continued efforts for better equipment, notes his honor roll achievement, and introduces successor Mr Hubbard. Also thanks friends of the Kersh family and mentions a lawn mower bargain at the News Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Brandon
Mr. Hubbard
Kersh
Second Hand Cotton Press and Mule For Sale
Steam cotton press in Star Mississippi with lint flue 70 saw stands condenser heavy steel screw and extra features offered by H T Ross Also a three year old mule broke to plow wagons offered by J T B Berry Apply at News Office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
H. T. Ross
J. T. B. Berry
Notice to subscribers on arrears and payment
The News has mailed statements to subscribers over twelve months in arrears and urges remittance to avoid government fines. Readers are asked to read the date after their name, remit the amount or request continuation if unable to pay, and errors will be corrected.
Program Brandon Graded School Commencement
Thursday 8 p m concert for primary and intermediate grades. Friday 11 a m address by J B Hutton and D D Jackson Mississippi. Friday 8 30 p m graduating class exercises. Concert Thursday night admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hutton
D. D. Jackson
McCalls Patterns Sold Exclusively in Brandon
Brandon Mercantile Co. announces itself as the exclusive agent for McCalls patterns in Brandon, highlighting authorized distribution and brand availability for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
McCalls
Brandon Mercantile Co
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The
I. Semay
Brandon, Miss
Congress
R. H. Henry
Hinds
Patrick Henry
Rankin
James D. Thames
Warren
Louisville
Southern Baptist Convention
Rain Crow
Woodville
Dodds
Bassier Parishes
Louisiana
E. J. Smith
London
C. M. Broomfield
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Meridian
Swift
van Sangh
Postell
Gayden Co
Supt. Myers
S. R. Myers
Paris
Ozier
Lois W. Ozierr
Poland
China
Ak W. Taylor
Pelahatchie
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Mississippi
S. L. McLaurin
H. Barnes
Farmers’ Building
Mom Stubblefield
L. H. Mashburn
Pelahatchie, Miss
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