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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
The News announces J. R. East as candidate for district attorney of the 5th judicial district, a respected young lawyer favored by the paper. It lists several names for Treasurer JPs and Constable across Beat districts, detailing nominees and affiliations in the Democratic primary context.
W D Heslep of Pelahatchie enters the race for representative under the announcements heading. He is described as worthy and well qualified, backed by a wide circle of friends across the county who solicit his candidacy. Heslep plans to address voters before the election closes, outlining his platform and views on public questions.
The Democratic Executive Committee met at Brandon courthouse at 11 a m on May 20 1907 with A G Norrell Pat Henry J J Daniels J F Baker E H Holmes J A Spann Carl Stingily and others present Four members resigned and new members were elected W O Ellie O O Robinson and O K Jones filled vacancies T D May was replaced by O J Ragland Resignations from removed or candidate members were requested and fare for primary expenses set at two dollars for state candidates and one dollar for beat candidates The meeting adjourned on motion of the chairman PAT HENRY J J DANIELS
Circuit Clerk Brown has completed his list of regular appointments to register voters at precincts across Rankin County. The books are open daily at the courthouse, and those not yet registered can apply at his office. Brown will tour public gatherings to register residents as needed. There are 2,175 qualified white electors in Rankin County by beat and precinct, though some text appears garbled and unrelated.
A May 8 1907 ballot at the college chapel showed 252 students voting for United States Senator Williams and Vardaman and for Governor Truly Noel Sisson Scott Brewer. The report notes the voters come from across the state and reflect a straw poll of the windward direction while about half are real voters.
County News notes health is very good at writing. Minnie Russell resigns as bookkeeper for Hattiesburg Telephone Co and has returned home. Eva Myers will take a Jackson position around June 6. Farmers report rain hindering planting and a 3 percent cotton crop drop may lift prices. A Rock Hill farmers union is organized and invites recruitment. Several residents travel to Jackson for visits and shopping. Clergy Rev Simmons fills appointments, and Tom Thompson is reported dangerously ill in DLo. Kersh possibly running for chancery clerk. readers urged to respond.
The community reports a weather shift lifting spirits. Crops on uplands show promise while low lands await planting. Sunday school grows with strong attendance. plans for singing afternoons and visits to nearby churches continue. Local figures discuss political tickets, arrivals, and a flood of social events from baptisms to weddings, with rail service adjustments and calls for a capable schoolteacher.
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