History of Mississippi's First Blind Tiger
This historical piece traces the rise of a blind tiger operation in Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi before 1855, the licensed response, and a fatal confrontation. It recounts the physician who ran the tiger joint, legal battles, a threatened attack, and a fatal shooting by the attorney in a square confrontation that led to a courtroom dispute and venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaimst
Brooke
Lexington
Sonali
Holmes
Yazoo City
P. M. Doherty
Dr. Lawrence
Yazoo County
E. G. Henry
Robert S. Hudson
Mr. Roy
Mississippi
J. G. Williams
Seasonable Goods for Farmers and Hardware Stock
We have in stock a large supply of hay baling wire including extra heavy wire and standard weight wire. Bought in a carload lot from the factory and distributed to local dealers so we can offer it cheap. Also a fine line of buggies at attractive prices. Our hardware stock is complete and dry goods and shoes are still on sale with big price cuts. Rankin County patrons urged to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Roy
Roy
Sun
Lexington
Goliath
Sam Hoskins
Jackson
Rankin County
Mississippi convict labor and road building debate in Yazoo City
Yazoo City letters discuss the use of state convict labor to build public highways, urging investigation by Gov Neel and legislative action. Includes remarks on a historic trial and a perjury sentence. notes the need to spread road construction across counties for market access.
Work Convicts On Roads Resolution Passed
The Biloxi Commercial Club unanimously adopts a measure urging state action on road conditions. The resolution notes Mississippi as an agricultural state and argues better roads shorten farmer travel time, reduce wear and tear, and improve access to markets, schools, and mail services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Mississippi
Mail Service Established On New Orleans Great Northern
Senator A J McLaurin receives a letter from the Post Office Department granting mail service on the New Orleans Great Northern Railroad between Columbia Junction and Jackson Mississippi starting August 30 1909. Joseph Stewart Second Assistant Postal Master General signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McLaurin
Post Office Department
Washington
New Orleans
Great Northern
Jackson
Miss
Columbia Junction
Joseph Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brandon Bank
Brandon
Sidney L. McLaurin
Roy L. Fox
Rankin County Bank
Brandon, Miss
H. A. Busick
G. W. White
M. E. Ward
Cashier
W. Birdsgng
Mm. Buchanan
D. B. Wilson
J. T. B. Berry
H. C. Patrick
W. L. Barrow
W. B. Collier
Hersi
Pelahatchie, Miss
J. A. Spann, Sr
P. B. Summer
J. G. Patrick
C. W. Taylor
S. S. Rhodes
R. W. Patrick
4.W. Shields
J. E. Martin
Givery
Martin
Public Square
Town
Coe
W.H. Barnes
Mississippy
Ence
Holmes County
Court ‘House
Board of Police
Board of
Texas
Sim Hotnes
A. M. Shields
Illinois
Virginia
Alabama
E. F Neelie
Bilox? Herald
Pubusa
Talbot
A. J. McLaurin, Brandom
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