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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
Mrs. per shopping in caps Tuesday visits relatives in Jackson and Har risville High School gains new charge Prof H H Bullock and others attend camp meeting at Shiloh and Johns. Monterey boys suffer a heavy defeat at Pelahatchie as schools begin and revival plans unfold with Rev J S Purcell invited to preach and lead a great revival future.
Moss Point Miss graduate F L Tyree will teach the local school starting September 14. The Methodist church reports new lights. Dr Todd’s mother and niece left Hickory after visiting. Rev Williams and wife returned to Florence Ala. Williams’ preaching pleased all. Mrs C Carter of Fannis was organist during the meeting. Beasley siblings from Adeline Texas visited S W Berry’s family and departed. Mrs Bishop of Pinola visited relatives here over the weekend.
Health is very good in New Providence. Miss Sallie Mae Brasfield from Louisville Mississippi visits relatives. Anse King left for Steen's Creek High School to remain until spring. An ice cream social at the Owens residence Friday night enjoyed by all. A young crowd plans to be out Sunday with Bessie and Myrtle, though a misfortune left one hurt. Mrs. J. J. LaRue is also mentioned.
Entertainment at Mr Lathams honors Miss Lucile Jack and Miss Iole Owen marked a lively season. Miss Lola Horne visited family. Walter and John Whittington bid farewell for Lena. Miss Myrtle Alford left for Brookhaven. many local students departing to other schools. Mrs H T Ellis visited her father Dr Robinson who remains ill. The piece urges investment in children's education as the best national service and hopes for changes in Fannin's school career.
Several locals visited Jackson last Monday. Miss Meddie Price left Sunday for Collins to enter school there. Carl Crawley of King's was a petition caller Sunday evening. Miss Vina May and Mattie Lou Cooper left Saturday for Bellzona to visit then Blue Mountain Female College. Miss Mattie Walker left Sunday for Mendenhall to take charge of a public school. The Baptist protracted meeting closed last Thursday with Rev. Mr. Simmons of Brandon preaching on Wednesday night the preacher portrayed the Father’s Love from the Prodigal Son’s father, a gracious time.
Clifford King of Gulfport left last Sunday with Paul King to spend time with grandparents. Lucile Wilson moved to Pelahatchie High School Monday. A good number from the neighborhood attended Shiloh camp meeting, with some staying the week for sermons. Marvin Darnall of Jackson visited home folks for the Shiloh event. Mt. Carmel churchwill not preach on the 2nd Sunday but will hold quarterly conference on the 26th and a presiding elder sermon at 11 a.m. on the 27th. all are invited.
A narrator living in Florence, formerly with Clear Branch news, compliments the village and its residents. The letter notes two Sunday schools and describes the distribution of services reaching twice a month at each location.
The town notes slow cotton sales and low prices worry farmers. Merchants report better business but farmers fear hardship. It is hoped prices improve, as farmers must sell first cotton to meet obligations. J O Parkinson comments on crop estimates and the need for relief.
Weather remains hot and dry with rain badly needed. Local visits include Mrs A E Clement returning from visiting daughter Mrs B S Stuart, and numerous Sunday gatherings at homes of Gordon, Saunders, Payne, Puckett, and others. A sermon by Rev Wayne Alliston and prayer meeting are announced, alongside a humorous essay on husbands as assets and domestic stereotypes.
Congressman John Sharp Williams, Democratic minority leader, after returning to Yazoo City from a west trip, awaits marching orders from the Democratic National Committee. He has offered to tour the country for the Bryan Kern ticket, potentially in doubtful states like Illinois and Indiana, and may speak at his own expense. Senator McLaurin among Mississippi lawmakers has also offered to campaign. Jackson News.
The defendant Charlie Morgan must appear before Rankin chancery court on the fourth Monday of September 1903 to defend Saraly Morgan's suit. Dated August 6 1908. Clerk MO A Gayden with J C Bruce deputy and A J McLaurin Jr solicitor for the county.
Sealed bids for building a bridge over a branch near W C Johnsons place in Beat are due by 12 o clock noon on the first Monday in September. Specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
State of Mississippi to Annie Worthy and Hugh Franklin defendants. You are commanded to appear before Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of September 1908 to defend suit of J. F. Worthy and Harriet Franklin. This 26th day of August 1908. Clerk A. J. McLaurin Jr. Solicitor for Complainant.
State of Mississippi commands John and En Rankin County Idora Mack to appear in Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of September 1908 to defend suit of R. L. Foster. The notice is dated August 18 1908 and issued by MO A Gayden with Watkin s Watkins as clerks and solicitors.
Letters of administration granted August 14 1908 by the Chancery Court Rankins County Mississippi to Robert L Aills administrator the estate of Sallie D Aills deceased all persons with claims must present them to the court within one year or be barred
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