Rankin County News Briefs and Local Notices
Local board of supervisors meets next Monday. Numerous residents visit relatives in Brandon and Jackson. Voters head to primary on September 15 1908. Notables include Joel Johnson Eva Myers and Ada Ward visiting kin. Election results show Pat Henry and J W Collier leading in district races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Joel Johnson
Jackson
Lelia Berry
Brandon
Maggie Horne
Fannin
W. R. Taylor
R. C. Watts
Lynchburg
Albert Hobson
Forest
Eva Myers
Dobson
Congressional District Executive Committee
Patrick Henry
Rankin
J. W. Collier
Warren
Pat Henry
R. H. Henry
Rankin County
Town Council Proceedings Record of Financial Reports
Town Council present mayor G O Robinson and aldermen Shields Rag land W H Barnes and Mayers. Absent Dr A G McLaurin. City Treasurer L S May submitted monthly report showing general fund balances and vouchers dated Aug 1 1908. Recap shows general fund balance school fund interest and sinking fund totals and a street assessment note by Sibihel Cottrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Wm. Watson
G. O. Robinson
T. T. Cottrell
A.T
Milley Lumber
H. L. Myers
Lionel Boone
W.H. Barnes
W. D. Ragland
D. M. Mayers
A. G. McLaurin
A. M. Shields
G. O. Ropinson
Shields
Ragland
W. H. Barnes and
Mayers
L. S. May
Rankin County Voter Appeal for Unity Listed
A candidate thanks Rankin County voters for the August first primary endorsement. He commends supporters while hoping rivals unite for a full vote on the 15th and asks friends to help canvass due to limited time.
Gruesome discovery on Pelahatchie Creek
A fisherman found a murdered woman’s body about 1.5 miles up Pelahatchie Creek near Pelahatchie town. The corpse, a 40 to 50 year old Black woman, bore wounds and iron weights indicating foul play. The coroners jury remained undecided as identifying details and perpetrators remained unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelahatchie Creek
Pelahatchie Town
Arthur Johnson
Monterey Notes and Local Happenings in Jackson Visit
Clarence Webb made his usual trip to Jackson on Sunday. Mrs Hurst and her son from Pulaski stayed with Mrs. D W Webb. Walton Smith began music lessons in Jackson with teacher Mrs Julian. Scott Taylor visited Collins for a few days. Mrs Bob Cooper, rheumatism patient, visits sister Mrs J B Floyd and T J Smith. Monterey boys beat Johns 12 to 8. season record shows two losses. J M Taylor went to Clinton on business. Florence visitors Mr. and Mrs J H South visited W Webb. Cotton opening and picking under way. strong season activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Webb
Jackson
Walton Smith
Mrs
Julian
South
J. M. Taylor
Clinton
J. H
Florence
W. Webb
Labor Day Parade Sets Historic Mississippi Record in Jackson
Union events headline Mississippi Labor Day in Jackson with the largest street parade yet. Music from an army of musicians, morning and evening base ball games, and a grand ball at the Coliseum on Exposition grounds. Fraternal groups invited to join, railroads offer reduced round trips, and organizer W. Waide of the American Federation of Labor provides details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Exposition
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
W. Waide
Miss
American Federation of Labor
Farmers' Union Letter Calls Labor Day Celebration
The message warns that cotton prices may dip as crops fall short of expectations. It notes a large stalk with bolls scattering and urges farmer participation. It invites the local union to be represented next Monday in Jackson for the first Labor Day celebration opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Jackson
Cotton price concerns and local marriages in Clear Branch
The week brings cotton early but price concerns loom over growers as buyers’ offers debate production costs. Notable events include an ice cream supper at Mr. Shack’s that doubled as a marriage of John R. Hilton and Oprah Shack, with Mattie Ashley also wed to Austen Byrd. Sunday school at Florence activity noted, plus local travel and near-fire incident concerns. Children’s Day at Poplar Springs is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
J. H. Shack
John R. Hilton
Pearl
Oprah Shack
B. E. Tutton
Austen Byrd
Mattie Ashley
J. W. Byrd
Florence
S. F. Byrd
Poplar Springs
Lucknow Meeting Draws Afloat Of Visitors And Pleasure
Lucknow reports a healthy community mood after a successful gathering led by Brother Carter and Brother Al ford. Miss Bessie Cockrell served as organist and visitor turnout included Mr C C Horne and nieces Sallie and Dora Horne of Brandon with Mrs Carter and her daughter providing help. Allich Whitington returned home to cheers and Miss Bessie Cockrell again noted as a popular guest of Mrs Pete Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Alford
Bessie Cockrell
C. C. Horne
Neices
Sallie
Dora
Horne
Brandon
Jackson
Pete Jones
Bessie
Pre Inventory and Bona Fide Cost Sale Announcement
Pre-Inventory sale by H A Busick Co offers to sell at cost all general merchandise excluding staple groceries starting August 9 to reduce stock for business changes. The ad encourages inspection price and claims genuine values in Rankin county. Also notes a sale of a comfortable dwelling near Brandon’s school and mentions Pansy flour at $1 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
H. A. Busick Co
Brandon
Teachers Examinations Schedule For White And Colored Teac
Examinations for white teachers will be held on September 4 5 and 18 and 19 and for colored teachers on September 11 and 12 and 25 and 26. Supervisors Myers McIntosh Chapman serve as examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. R. ‘Myers
L.C. McIntosh
C. C. Chapman
For Sale Red Poll Bull from H C and L C Ropinson
Five year old Red Poll bull weighing 1100 pounds offered for 50 dollars. Buyer contact H C and L C Ropinson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C
L. C. Ropinson
Going to paint Give us a chance to figure with you.
Jackson Hardware Co. invites customers to plan painting projects with expert help and in store guidance. Store staff offer recommendations on supplies, color ideas, and timelines to assist DIY painters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hardware Co
Non-Resident Notice in Rankin County Chancery Court
State of Mississippi issues non resident notice to John and Dora Mack Rankin County to appear before the Chancery Court on a specified day to defend a suit. R L Foster filed the case dated August 6, 1098. Gayden Watkins & Watkins, Clerk, solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
John
En- Rankin County
Dora Mack
Chancery Court
Rankin
R. L. Foster
A. D
JO. A. Gayden
Watkins & Watkins
Bridge Bid Notice for W C Johnsons Beat1 Location
Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office until 12 noon on the first Monday in September for building a bridge over a branch near W. C. Johnsons place in Beat1. Specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. MO A Gayden, Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Clerk’s Office
W. C. Johnson
Chancery Clerk's Office
Gayden
Notice in Rankin County court suit against Annie Worthy
Court commands Annie Worthy to appear before Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of September to defend J. F. Worthy's suit. Dated August 26, 19 70. J. McLaurin Jr clerk and A. Gayden solicitor for complainant. Also solicitations for sales jobs with Stetson Oil Co and local Brandon merchants offering buggies, wagons, furniture and caskets with available bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
Annie Worthy
Rankin County
Chancery Court
Rankin
J. F. Worthy
A. J. McLaurin, JR
A. Gayden
Bargain Second Hand Piano and Survey Reach Local Dealer
H. A. Busick Co. received a carload direct from the mills offering second hand piano and second hand survey. The notice lists flour types Pansy White We've Gilt Edge along with shorts and bran and urges customers to inspect quality firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Berry
H. A. Busick Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruel May
Brannon
C. F. Sly-Hart
Hart Building
Oppo
Postoffice
Jackson, Miss
Ruby Enochs
J. &. McWilliams
Ean
Marvin Darnall
Irene Hobson
Kate Porter
Albert Hughes
Flora
John Buchanan
Tucson
Arizona
Ford Terry
Terry Bros
Ada Ward
W. H. Barnes
Mont Fagle
Jessie McLaurin
W. G. Barnes
Lina Myrtle Ratliff
Edwards
Graham Burney
Frank Holloman
Itta Bena
Sam Hobson
Delta
W. T. Stevens
Dr. Goodman
Rex. and
Robbie
Carey
Sophie Ohtleyer
Myra
Ira Gray Smith
H. C. Washburn
Eva and
Dorris Denson
Morton
Verna Berryalll
J. W. Loveless
Ed Henry
McLaurin
Wm. Walker
W. J. Alman
Gulfport
W. H. Berryhill
E. H. Ohleyer
Louise Young
West Point
Leonard
Ruth
Charles L. Davis
Minton and
Marvel
G. W. White
Maxey Burney
New Texas, Ha
Martha Buckley
Memphis
W. B. Teserling
Carl Stingily
Soine
State Board
W. Robinson, Jr
Glendora
C. C. Shotts
H. E. McLaurin
Sallie C. McLaurin
Hugh
Maurice McLaurin
H. L. McLaurin
Dallas
Enc
S. W. Robinson
North Rankin
Arthur Turley
Minton
Marvel Davis
Greenville
Mary Berry
J. W. Buchanan
Tuscon
West
Brandon Graded School
J. N. Powers
Sidney L. McLaurin
Pelahatchie Graded School
Monnday
W. Otis Robertson
R. T. Pate
Carthage
O. A. Hollinsbée
Court House
Baptist College
Louisville
Shiloh
M. E. Church
Voucher
General ‘Fund
Sibihel Cottrell
Will Johnson
Huron
Washington
Monterey
Scott Taylor
Collins
Bob Cooper
J. B. Floyd
T. J. Smith
Thomasville
Monterey Boys
Johns
Larbor’s. Holiday
Missippi
Jackson, Sept
Clear Branch
Charles Odem
W. B. Ross
Cleary
Lucknow
St. Louis
Pelahatchie
Prandon Drug Co
A. Busick Co
Stetson Oil Co
Cleveland, O
Brandon Mercantile Co
T. B. Doxey
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