Local Miss. Movers and Visitors In Jackson Area
Mrs. Wm. Henry spent Monday in Jackson, Miss. Graham Burney left yesterday for Edwards. Mrs. Cammie Smith Walker is visiting relatives at Star. Verna and Ola Owens went to Jackson Monday. Aura Purnell leaves today for Vicksburg. Minnie Lee Thornton is ill with fever. Minnie Brown of Fannin visits Mrs. R. F. Brown. Thornton sisters of Meridian visit Mrs. W. H. Waddell. Stingily Hsg. of Pelahatchie was here on business. Mabel Bridges returned to Jackson after a week here with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammie Smith Walker
Star
Hsg
Pelahatchie
Mabel Bridges
Jackson
Charles Langford
Genie Bethune
Hattiesburg
J. T. Shields
Mrs. Ramey
Sanders
Brandon Chatter Highlights Local News And Events
Cotton prices noted as Luther Crane sells at 12 cents a pound. Visitors from Jackson Flora Monroe and Laurel join Brandon residents for stays and gatherings. Banks observe Labor Day as a town marks crops, cane, flour and salt deliveries, while local officials plan sidewalk improvements and trips to Canada for Prudential agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Kline
Brandon Mercantile Company
Mulatto man tried for highway robbery released for lack of evidence
Tom Mangum of Brandon was tried in Jackson on highway robbery charges but released after insufficient evidence. He was arrested and brought here yesterday on an indictment for burglary and grand larceny and jailed. Carey Bruce left for Meridian to visit relatives. National Road Expert and a government civil engineer arrived. road work plans to start Monday for active operations toward the depot next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mangum
Brandon
Jackson
Carey Bruce
Meridian
Dodge
Brandon Moves to Build Sand and Clay Road
Officials secure federal help to replace roads south of Brandon. J H Dodge, a national road expert, arrives with sand and clay samples and a 40 foot wide design. A 6 inch center dressing, 4 inch edges, and dual edge ditches aim to reduce dust and support heavy loads. Citizens and road overseers are invited to Brandon to observe the construction once a civil engineer arrives.
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Brandon
Senator McLaurin
J. H. Dodge
Dodge
Hodges
Bright Mars and Saturn visible this fall with Venus nearby
The Mars is the brightest object in the heavens moving westward in Pisces and will be opposite the sun on September 24 after its nearest approach on September 18 at about 30 million miles. Saturn will move westward and not opposite the sun until December 20, its rings prominent for telescope study. Venus remains visible after sunset in the southwest, slowly moving away from the sun this year.
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Earth
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Jackson Daily News
Marriage Licenses Granted in City Colors
White Melvin Martin wed Miss Julia Kersh and E J Mullane or Miss Kate Hughes listed among licenses. Colored Asa Hill to Dora Howard and Rod Hobson to Lennie Gayden. Wm Hill to Sophie Bloxom Harvey Cook to Mary Washington James Gates to Alberta B Dove.
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White
Melvin Martin
Julia Kersh
E. J. Mullane
Kate Hughes
Asa Hill
Dora Howard
Rod Hobson
Lennie Gayden
Wm. Hill
Sophie Bloxom
Harvey Cook
Mary Washington
James Gates
Alberta B. Dove
Richardson Announces Barber Shop Moving and Bath Addition
J H Richardson, the town’s only barber, invites patrons to visit a new location over W G Barnes’s store in the former Dr Walker office. He is installing a complete bathroom with the barber shop and asks customers to inspect the new quarters, signaling the move with directions to the Barnes stone door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barnes
Dr. Walker
Barnes’ Stone
J. H. Richardson
Brandon Wins Baseball Clash 3 to 1 Over Scott County
Brandon defeats Scott County 3 to 1 in a brisk baseball game. I. I. Barber, Brandon left fielder, snagged a long line drive for a three-base catch, flipping over as the crowd roared. The crowd, aging veterans absent years, praised the fast play and lively rules.
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Brandon
Scott County
I. I.barber
Martin Kersh-Marriage in Pelahatchie Delights Community
On August 22 at the bride’s parents home Mr Melvin Martin married Miss Julia Kersh with Rev Gordon officiating. Melvin, a Methodist, is praised as a promising young man. Julia, Rankin’s daughter from Rehobeth, belongs to the Baptist church. Friends and relatives offer blessings for their future. CARL M O’NEAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Martin
Julia Kersh
John Kersh
Gordon
Melvin
Methodist Church
Pelahatchie
Julia
Rankin
The
Baptist Church
Rehobeth
Carl M. O'Neal
For Sale Advertisements Include Various Goods
A fragment listing items for sale and services. Rhode Island Red cockerels at $1.50 each from Mrs E J Robinson. Coffins caskets burial robes offered by Gayden & Co. Dry goods at cost for 30 days. Stanhope buggy and harness, safe, piano, all in good condition and cheap from J T Berry. Shoes by W G Barnes, Owensboro wagons, Go to H A Busick Co for wagons at cost. They plan to exit wagon and buggy business. XE-
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Rhode Island
E. J. Robinson
Gayden & CO
Stanhope
J. T. B. Berry
H. A. Busick Co
Owensboro
Brandon Graded School Opens Next Term in September
Brandon Graded School will open for the ensuing term on Monday September 13 1909 by order of the board of trustees W A May Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Graded School
W. 8. May
Planet Mars Told Star of Bethlehem by Chicago Letter
A Daily News note about Jackson residents mistaking Mars for the Star of Bethlehem prompts a University of Chicago astronomy reply. The letter confirms Mars is the bright planet near zenith after midnight, not the legendary star.
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Daily News
Jackson
Bethlehem
Mars
The
Department of Astronomy
University of Chicago
Mare
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A. J. M'Laurin, JR
Brandon, Miss
Henry & Henry, Attorneys At Law
Court House
Tally Heslep
T. A. Chapman
Rankin County Bank
Ruel
Merchants Bank
Jackson, Miss
Florence
J. W. Birdsong Notary Public Office
John Ohlever
Brandon Bank
G. R. Garraway
Miss
W. F. Willey
H. J. Burnham
D.ds. Johns
Rankin, Simpson Or
Smith
T. M. Martin
Pelahatchie, Miss
T. B. Doxey Merchant
Gailor
Steam Cleaning and Dye Works
E. Capitol Street
Mississippi
Drs
Stingily & Shotts
Physicians and Surgeons
Elgin
Harry Watson
Wm. Henry
Graham Burney
Edwards
Verna
Ola Owens
Aura Purnell
Vicksburg
Minnie Lee Thornton
Minnie Brown of
Fannin
R. F. Brown
Misses Thornton
W. H. Waddell
Luther Crane
Mattie Leverett
Flora
Edgar S. Wilson
Ellen Wilson
John M. Moore
BE. H. Smith
Flora and
Nora Carr
Monroe, la
Emma
Edna Buchanan
Mrs. Cotton
Emily
J. H. Kelly
Vicksburg Newspaper Union
Sherm Weill
Albert
C. R. Garaway
Little Charles, Jr
Mahned
J. P. McRae
Casper E. Gayden
Mary Russel
Laurel
Waddell
Sanitarium
G. C. Robinson
Crystal Springs
L. B. Ellis
Little Girl
W. F. Ellis
Dock Thornton
Hame
Liverpool
Dr. Wilstead
Mannie
Hugh
McGehee
J. L. Binns
Capitol City
St. Louis
Sinclair Jones
Elmore Johnson
Rev
M. E. Melvin
Tampa
Fla
Bessie McCaskill
L. V. Ellis
Frank Ellis
Millstead
Beins
Sallie Thornton
L. ©. Robinson
Thousand Islands
Canada
Prudential Life Ins. Co
Mr. Robinson
Martin—Kersh
G. Barnes
Mar
W. &. Barnes
Hudnut
Jacob
Brandon Drug Co
J. W. Williams
Mer
Leabonon Belle Brand
Phethune Wholesale
Barish St
Sackson, Nliss
J. E. Moore
Bon-Ton Cafe
Capitol St
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
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