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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
5
Brandon and surrounding counties show a busy week with court and civic notes. Notables include Sen A J McLaurin and Mrs McLaurin visiting Jackson, Bishop Bratton to preach at St Luke's, and the Board of Supervisors adjournment. Local ads mention Dr Watson and J A Taylor and Son.
The Rookery boasts a rich fall display of fancy china and open stocks for every occasion. New goods arrive daily as customers await the up-to-date collection. Deeds of trust paid years ago but not cancelled are noted as records for the party assessed. Louis McLaurin, a respected Dry Creek resident, died in a peculiar well accident while being lowered by windlass. damp air and an explosion attempt preceded the tragedy.
The report describes Louis falling about 20 to 80 feet into a rock-bottom well. He presumably died from a broken neck and facial injuries after a head impact, with suspicions he was overcome by air. The incident is noted as a sorrowful loss to the local community. Also advertised are Prickly Ash Bitters kidney tonic and various storefront notices from Gayden and Co regarding shoes hats and suits.
A large assortment of ladies and misses hats selected by milliners in New York and New Orleans. Distinct patterns, no two hats alike, offered to Rankin county ladies. Goods differ from country store stock shopped via drummers samples. Silk waists claimed to be the latest.
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