19 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
1
The club notes that improvements are expected at the next meet and that Fox could not attend, so scores would have been better. A notice states no hunting on club lands and asks members to abide by the rule. Signed by D W Webb L G Webb T B Webb J T Webb.
Mrs. R. P. Fikes visits relatives in Meridian. Dr. W. H. Watson was a New Orleans visitor last Friday. R. R. Busick returns from New Orleans. Miss Augusta Spann of Pelahatchie visits Brandon. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bullock. Rock Hill to hold fifth Sunday preaching with dinner on the grounds. Susie Blue Buchanan passes the Brandon law exam and will be admitted to the bar. T. H. Collier recovering well after appendicitis operation in New Orleans. Rev. Jack Linton of Raymond visiting in Brandon. Miss Marie Bruce underwent bowel surgery in Jackson and is recovering. Citizens teachers association planned for Friday at 3:30 to improve Brandon Consolidated School. H. L. Myers reports a seven foot, five pound sugar cane stalk. Mrs. McDonald recovering from hospital stay in Jackson. W. P. Anderson fined $25 for cattle movement without permit in Rankin Madison case. November election tickets noted with liquor law provisions. Editor and Mrs. May visit Beauvoir soldiers home on coast. Rankin county attendees at Gulfport Centennial include Daniel Till Ellis Dear Hitt and others. Strite entertains Mississippi Centennial crowd with tales. Circuit Clerk Lindsey lists liquor shipments 1915–1916 showing reduced whisky and beer after new law. Cane mills and evaporators at W. G. Barnes’.
The county election commissioners announce appointed returning officers and managers for Rankin County polling places for the general election on Tuesday November 7. Precincts list each manager clerk and bailiff with the first-named as returning officer paid three dollars and others one dollar each.
Community notice invites all to Johnson Hall on Friday October 27 at 8 p m for a Halloween celebration with an admission of 10 cents and a side amusement line to aid a good cause. Also mentions local election officials and a brief personal update on Rosa May returning home after injuries from a Brandon run away accident. It also includes health advice urging mothers to treat children’s colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent chronic catarrh.
The treasurer's report for Shiloh camp meeting 1916 itemizes receipts and expenditures. It details funds collected for the meeting and disbursements for services, accommodations, and supplies, reflecting careful accounting for the event.
Sheriff notes tax roll not approved by State Tax Commission, while commutation books open for collection. Ringling Bros Circus announces November 2 performances in Jackson with Cinderella in a grand spectacle featuring 1000 performers, 1000 animals, Big Bingo elephants, 800 horses, 60 clowns, and a three mile street parade.
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