Local notes from Rankin County and Goshen area
Jas and Osmond Lewis left for Jackson to attend the Culpepper meeting. The Women’s Home Mission society meets at J Tanner’s at 8 pm on Thursday the 18th. Dr. Walter Noble is prospering near Goshen, La. Robt. E. Lee from Goshen visits family, plans to return to Louisiana in 10 to 12 days. Noble has ginned about forty bales by Sep 9. Brother Walter Smith runs the gin, Will Horn quit. Baptist church closed with four new members by baptism and profession, two by letter, one by restoration. Dr. Webb recovered enough to preach several sermons. Misses Nettie, Ina and Willie Lynn Sides visit from Little Rock, Ark. on the 3rd. Meth odists of Fannin church urged to attend the third Sunday in the month to hear why they are Methodists. Brethren Shepherd and Webb left for Clinton. nine members added while away. Lewis returned from Providence and Holly Bush with nine new members. Baptists faced a water issue for baptism. a rear baptistry suggested. Reporter heard gunfire near Holly Bush on Sunday, deemed illegal. Five hundred county residents want to stop cow stealing, preferring legal enforcement over vigilantism. Creek. Visitors hosted at a home. Annie Thomas, visiting from Perkins, Okla., aimed to return but Eloise fell ill delaying. Crain and Garretts lit their brick kiln after delays, promising a successful burn. Rev. W. A. Terry preached. crowd small and effort not fully appreciated.
Thomasville Notes On Local Visits And Arrivals
Ernest Lacy entered Braxton school last week. A telephone line is being installed from here to Steen's Creek. Webb Ragland of Brandon spent last Sunday with his father O J Ragland. J P Bullock visited Brandon Monday to manage land near Star. Mrs J S Bishop of Westville visited brother O J Ragland. Many local youths attended church at Rock Hill last Sunday. Lucile Bullock returned home after days with Brandon relatives. Mr and Mrs Lacy spent Sunday at Monterey with their ill grandchild. Wedding bells are in the air, Madame Rumor hints at an imminent ceremony. Mr and Mrs W D Thomas spent last Sunday near Steen's with Pierce family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bullock
Brandon
Star
J. S. Bishop
Westville
O. J. Ragland
Timber land deals hint at northwest rail line to mill
Massengale and King bought options on thousands of acres north of town and plan a northwesterly railroad in eight to ten miles to haul timber to their mill. John B. Massengale returns from Meridian after inspecting a traction engine. Robbery at Scott county host leads to jail time. $20 recovered. Jim Daniels returns to Gulfport with a new job. A farm upbringing and hard work are praised as keys to success for the farmer boy.
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Massengale
King
Neighborhood health and school progress noted
The local health of the neighborhood is good and the school at this place is progressing nicely. Camp meeting is due in five weeks. Ida Martin made a brief trip to Brandon on Saturday. Miss Ella and Madie Morse visited Miss Ella Rhodes last week. Annie Carter left for Steen's Creek to enter school. J L Roberts departed for Clinton to enter Mississippi College. Brother Morse preached a very interesting sermon Sunday night to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Martin
Brandon
Ella
Madie Morse
Ella Rhodes
Annie Carter
Steen’s Creek
Brother Morse
Consumption and Scott's Emulsion Cure Emphasis
An advertisement urges early treatment of consumption as a curable disease, warning that neglect leads to incurable cases. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as effective in stopping the disease and claims prompt use can check it while reversible. The notice lists Scott & Bowne as chemists at Pearl Street New York with prices 50c and $2.00.
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Scott
Local Notes Mention Visitors and School Assignments
The community reports Mrs. B H Nobles visiting daughter Mrs Minnie May in Meridian this week. Miss Vaida Martin left for north Rankin to take charge of a school. Hugh Burnham, studying locally, visited home over the weekend. Neighbors attended church at Lochabar and Pelahatchie. Rufus Patrick will suspend preaching at Shiloh for a while, much of the neighborhood regrets his absence.
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B. H. Nobles
Mrs
Minnie May
Meridian
Vaida Martin
North Rankin
Local notes from Galilee and nearby towns
Health reports and social news from Galilee Mississippi and nearby areas. Mentions Rev L S Terry building a new home, weddings of Prof D B Kennedy and Miss Janie Purvis in Puckett, visits by families including Warren, May, Beulah Warren sick list, and local residents seen at services and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 8. Kennedy
Puckett
Janie]Purvis
May
Galilee
Janie
Cleary News Briefs From Weather To Visits
Fine weather boosts farm work as Mrs. Loring Hester improves after illness. Josie Pinsock and family visited Braxton relatives. P. French, en route from Gulfport to Jackson, stopped to see aunt Mrs. M. E. Johnson. Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Clara Jones of Hinds visited John and Mrs. Jones. Paralee Smith Lilian and Eula Hester returned from Gulf Island railroad area visits. Mrs. S. E. French went to Knoxville for funeral of her mother Mrs. H. A. Middleton on the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. ©. French
Gulfport
Jackson
M. E. Johnson
Hawkins
Clara Jones
Hinds
Mrs
John Jones
Paralee Smith
Lilian
Eula Hester
D’lo
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
S. E. French
Knoxville
H. A. Middleton
Local notes from the community
I P Dobson and Earl Russell are at home. Health of the community is very good. Dr. Price is at Lynwood practicing this week. W L Manning suffers with his limb. Enoch and Ruel May attend school at Braxton. Mrs Norwood of Cato visits nearby. Mrs Frank Hobson of Jackson visits Mrs Crain. Cotton opens real fast and people busy picking. Protracted meeting well attended with many visitors. Mrs G A Whittington Mienea Helen Dent and Fannie Hemphill of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Lynwood
W. L. Manning
Frank Hobson
Jackson
Virgil area news roundup with local visits and notes
Hinds county residents visit Goshen Springs and Virgil while A G Bakers hosts. E N Ross reports a fire in his large brick kiln and meadow flood damage. Local pupils prepare for Blue Mountain college trip, demonstrations, and teaching assignments. Ex Senator Price may seek office again. community prayers for Virgil’s wellbeing.
Village News Roundup from Puckett
Waldrop patient on sick list. Corley improving after illness. Holyfield family to move to D'Lo soon. A new residence rumored in the village. Mollie Cook visited last week. J. Chapman and wife called on Waldrop family. H B Wallace visited Magee area over weekend. Oral and Flossie Boone visited H W Kennedy family Sunday. C C and J H Chapman resign from Clear Creek school. vacancy open. applicants sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Corley
N. K. Holyfield
D’lo
J. ©. Chapman
W. M. Waldrop
H. B. Wallace
Magee
Miss Oral
Flossie Boone
H. W. Kennedy
Local Notes From New Prospect Area And Surroundings
Spent time with sisters in Newton county and neighbors report several visits. Miss Sue Robbins elected teacher at New Prospect school. Miss Kate Kersh attends Pelahatchie meeting this week. Mrs Lizzie Malone and Miss Bessie Hughes visited last Sunday. Florence Robbins to Blue Mountain to enter school next Monday. Three baptisms occur at New Prospect church with Rev J R Johnston assisting. Irene Rushton and D E Robbins married at Y O Sheppard home last Tuesday week.
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Lizzie Malone
Bessie Hughes
Lizzie Sheppard
W. D. Robbins
Florence Robbins
Next Mondeay
Blue Mountain
Jennie Thomas
D. M. Robbins
Irene Rushton
D. EB. Robbins
Y. O. Sheppard
Rev. S. Bee Culpepper
Langford Notes On School, Travel And Telephones
C S Russell left today for Clinton where he will enter school. Miss Gusta Miller visits at Star and elsewhere and returns home. Cold nights will force fire wood cutting or cold shivering. Mr Busick completed the Brandon Langford telephone line improving local convenience. Community welcomes longer public schools term as beneficial to all.
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C. S. Russell
Clinton
Gusta Miller
Star
Busick
Brandon
Langford
Local Notes and Social Posts From the Area
John s health is declining after a business trip to Jackson. L P Burnham is visiting Jackson today. R A McCall stays with John Jones for the week. Amos Kendall to preach next Sunday at 11 a m. A death is reported among the community. W A Anderson attended Lochabar meeting on Saturday. Pleasant cotton weather continues. Sammie Barnes of Florence will begin school here next Monday September 15. C N Donnell and E W McIntyre visited relatives yesterday. Mrs Alice Anderson of Braxton visits this week. Collins Miley attended the meeting. Estelle Robbins, previously ill, remains here.
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W. ©. Anderson
Lochabar
Sammie Barnes
Florence
C. N. Donnell
E. W. McIntyre
Beware of the Knife and Witch Hazel Salve Cure
A historical note warns against unnecessary surgery and touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns wounds and skin diseases. It cites testimonials from J C Phillips of Paris Illinois and A G Thornton claiming rapid relief from bleeding piles and other ailments.
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DeWitt
J.C. Phillips
Paris
Notice to Teachers and Exam Dates for Segregated Sessions
The notice lists exam dates for white students on September 19 20 and October 17 18 while colored exams occur September 26 27 and October 24 25. Signed by C R Cook superintendent. Also promotional health ad for Kodol stomach remedy claims to cure indigestion and dyspepsia with anecdotes from Rev J H Holladay and A G Thornton.
Governor seeks pardon for 1902 Rankin County case
Wm Hemphill submits notice dated August 19 1902 announcing application for a pardon after thirty days from first publication for a crime convicted at the August term 1902 of Rankin County Circuit Court. The notice cites His Excellency A H Longino Mississippi Governor.
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A. H. Longino
State of
Mississippi
Rankin County
Wm. Hemphill
For Sale of Residence Lot and Stock of Goods
For sale my residence and lot and four acre lot two store houses and lots and entire stock of goods with fixtures also stock of millinery velvet silks plumes feathers ribbons veiling etc rent store house C A Crout Pelahatchie Miss Petition for pardon I Lige Hatcher Rankin County Mississippi six months penitentiary pardon petition filed August 20 1902
A Necessary Precaution Against Cold Cures
An old ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy for colds and throat ailments. It claims immediate action, safety for children, and benefits like soothing membranes and reducing inflammation. Approved by A. G. Thornton, the notice urges prompt use to prevent dangerous progression of illness.
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A. G. Thornton
National Baptist Convention Colored Birmingham Trip Deal
For the National Baptist Convention Colored in Birmingham Alabama September 17 to 24 1902 Queen and Crescent route offers round trip tickets at one fare. Sales September 14 15 16 with final return September 27 1902. Open to all. fastest route Meridian Mississippi. Inquiries to Q and O ticket agents or R W Bonds T P A Meridian Mississippi.
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Birmingham
Ala
Queen and Crescent
Meridian
Miss
R. W. Bonds
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promise Bright Health
Advertisement extols a lively young woman with flawless skin and a cheerful smile claiming Dr. King's New Life Pills keep all organs active, digestion sound, and headaches away. It urges readers to try them, listing sellers A. G. Thornton in Brandon, A. L. Rhodes in Pelabatchie, and A. C. Norman in Cato at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. G. Thornton
Brandon
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelabatchie
A. C. Norman
Cato
Ross Bros Business to Wind Up Operations
Dear friends the business of Ross Bros will have to be wound up in a hard year We inform the public in time so they can arrange Their friends have helped but several interested will wind up J E Ross on behalf of Ross Bros This notice signals orderly closure and thanks to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bros
For Sale One Fine Jack In Edwards Mississippi
For sale a well bred Jack standing 14 hands high described as sure fold. Interested buyers should contact O Noblin at Edwards Mississippi for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Noblin
Edwards
Miss
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Jas. and
Osmond Lewis
Culpepper
The
Woman’s Home Mission Society
J. Tanner
Walter Noble
Goshen
Robt. E. Lee
Louisiana
Dr. Noble
Walter Smith
Will Horn
the Baptist Church
Dr. Webb
God Bless the Baptists
Nettie, Ina
Willie Lynn Sides
Little Rock
Ark
Dr. Lee
Lewis
Fannin Church
Shepherd and Webb
Providence
Holly Bush
Good Baptist
Winchesters
Kemp
Annie Thomas
Perkins
Oklo
Eloise
Crain
Thomasville
Ernest Lacy
Braxton
Webb Ragland
Rock Hill
Lucile Bullock
Mrs. Lacy
Monterey
W. D. ‘Thomas
Mrs. Pierce
Steen’s
Pelahatchie
John B. Massengale
C. J. Walters
Will Sewell
Mr. Farmer
Scott County
Jim Daniels
J. L. Roberts
Mississippi College
Dr. L. E. Carter
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
York
Hugh Burnham
Rufus Patrick
Shiloh
Tom Terry
Rev. L. S. Terry
Bob Warren
Beaulah Warren
Bob Prine
Mendenhall
Emma
Alice Everett
Good Hope
David Gates
Willie Overby
George and
Robert May
Burnham
Laura Brown
Miss Lelora
Dr. Warren
Ed Warren
Rials
Tom May
Lottie Brown
Coupe
Cleary
Josie Pinsock
I. P. and
Earl Russell
Enoch and
Ruel May
Mrs. Norwood
G. A. Whittington
Mienea
Helen Dent
Fannie Hemphill
Hinds County
Carrington Barksdale
Goshen Springs
A. G. Bakers
Virgil
E. N. Ross
Alice Martin
Perry
Emma Welch
Prof
C. M. Chapman
Warner, la
Lydia Lofton
Magee School
W. P. Chapman
Sylvarena
Bethel
Montrose
Colored Brotherhood
Es. Franklin
Ruth Chapman
Lena
Ora Miley
Cecil Boone
Blue Mountain College
Price
Alex
Virgil All O. K
Ros
J. I. Waldrop
Mollie Cook
C. C
J. H. Chapman
Clear Creek
Teeape
Otel
Samuel
Io Ema
New York
Bears
Castoria
Newton County
Plummer Miley
Sue Robbins
New Prospect School
Kate Kersh
Daisy Heslip
Madie and
Ella Morse
Light
Minnie Wilson
Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg High School
New Prospect Church
J. R. Johnston
Y. L. Robbins
Lagford
L. P. Burnham
R. A. McCall
Amos Kendall
Alice Anderson
Collins Miley
Estelle Robbins
C. R. Cook
Rev
J. H. Holladay
Holladay
Migs
Kodol
Mele
C. A. Crout
Pelahatch'e
Miss. Augle
Lige Hatcher
State
National Baptist Convention
J. E. Ross
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