Confederate veterans and civic notes from the Mississippi era
A Pine Bluff group forms with 100 ex Mississippi members. Waynesboro Bank closure follows a big lumber firm failure. Confederate reunion sights and governance votes appear with memory of leaders and prizes for subscriptions. Foremost bonds from Forrest County fund Hattiesburg jail. June and July cash subscriptions offer a gold watch and $75, with a $1.50 price.
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Forrest
Hattiesburg
Chicago
Jackson
Vegetables Shipped From Crystal Springs This Season
The Crystal Springs Meteor reports 633 tarloads of vegetables shipped from that town this season up to last Friday, including 255 222 crates of tomatoes 48 280 crates of cabbage 68 421 bushels of beans 10 502 bushels of peas 16 727 bushels of carrots and everything else in proportion.
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Crystal Springs
Pardons Granted to Powers and Howard Over Goebel Murder
Caleb Powers ex secretary of state of Kentucky and James Howard once a mountain tough were convicted of complicity in Governor Goebel murder and have served eight years in the penitentiary. They were pardoned by Governor A. E. Wilson, amid Democratic claims he would.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
James Howard
Goebel
A. E. Wilson
Iowa Senator Allison Re-nominated by Narrow Margin
Senator Allison of Iowa, seeking a seventh term, was renominated in the first primary by a slim majority of 700 votes. His opponent, Governor Cummings, has long led the anti-Allison faction.
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Senator Allison
Iowa
Gov
Cummings
Mining expert John H Hammond seeks VP bid
John Hayes Hammond, a mining expert with a $500000 annual salary, aims for the Republican nomination for vice president. He married a sister of General Nat Harris of Natchez, praised as a successful businessman with good marriage judgment but criticized for his political affiliations.
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John Hayes Hammond
Nat. Harris
Natchez
Maj Pat Henry Enters Congress Race From Rankin County
The Vicksburg Herald notes Maj Pat Henry of Rankin County announces for Congress. A two term former congressman, Henry is respected for accessibility and dedication to constituents. A gallant Confederate veteran in Confederate gray, his backers expect former supporters to rally, making him a strong contender.
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Pat Henry
Rankin County
Congress
Maj
Henry
Major Henry
Vicksburg Herald
County Roads and Road Improvement Call
After harvest, when road hands are idle, overseers should work the public highways to improve Rankin county. A local observer notes Rankin has the poorest country roads after traveling the state, and a buyer could be deterred by their condition. The board of supervisors has been considering plans, and citizens should cooperate to push needed changes.
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Rankin County
Rankin
Board of Supervisors
Marriage of Nan Wilson and Randall Cashman at Brandon home
Last evening at 7 o clock Miss Nan Wilson married Randall Cashman at the bride’s aunt Mrs R Martin’s home with Rev Dr Felix R Hill Jr officiating. Attendants were Miss Gertrude Martin and Louis Cashman. The wedding drew many relatives and friends and gifts were numerous. Died. Carl B Smith, younger child of Mr and Mrs Y Z Smith, died May 23 1908 after a brief illness, aged two years. The memorial note recalls his brief life and faith in God. A FRIEND. Ladies if you want to & something pretty and just look in at W. Teh door won’t tell ! Bares! it is.
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Nan Wilson
Randall Cashman
R. Martin
Felix R. Hill, Jr
Gertrude Martin
Louis Cashman
Arthur B. Conway
John G. Cashman
Bettie Wilson
Brandon
Vicksburg
Cashman
Vicksburg Herald
Y. Z. Smith
Carl B
Carl
County Democratic Convention Elects Delegates and Committee
The county Democratic Executive Committee met Saturday with strong attendance. Judge A G Norrell was named chairman and J C Robinson secretary. Delegates from beats 1 through 5 were chosen to the state convention, and a county at large slate was appointed. An executive committee for four years was formed, with Beat 1 J W Taylor J D Sandifer C W Alliston and others from Beat 2 through Beat 5. The convention adjourned.
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Democratic Executive Committee
A. G. Norrell
J. C. Robinson
Florence
C. W. Allison
D. W. Webb
J. W. Taylor
W. C. Ellis
C. J. Stubbs
J. F. Williams
P. B. Berry
Will Long. Plain
J. D. Scarborough
Ery Misterfeldt
Pisgah
W. F. Davis
L. B. McKay
Pelahatchie
J. M. Stingily
R. A. Warwick
Johns—M
C. McIntyre
Jackson
J. D. Sandifer
J. T. Daniels
W. E. Payne
H. C. Jones
S. L. McLaurin
J. W. Fortenberry
J. Whittington
J. Spann Jr
Carl Stingily
D. B. Ward
W. D. Heslop
A. C. Norman
C. C. Shotts
Wm. McLain
H. C. Patrick
W.C. Ellis
W. H. Barnes
John A. Gayden
Wm. Walker
C. O. Rouse
J. F
C. W. Alliston
Florence and nearby towns praised for growth and stability
Florence is highlighted as a solid town on the G and S I Railroad with thriving stores and a strong school. Nearby Braxton, D Lo, Star, and Cook stoves are noted for business, mills, and farming, while local banks adjust leadership. The piece closes with a horse breeding notice from J B Massengale in Pelahatchie.
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Florence
Star
Wildcat Bank
Jackson
Cotton planting tips from a long-time grower
A correspondent outlines decades of cotton farming experience, detailing soil history, seed use, and fertilization. He discusses drilling, timing lists, deep furrows, and combining green cottonseed with phosphate, kainit, and meal for soil preservation and higher yields. He notes meal acts faster while seed provides lasting fertility.
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The
Brandon News
W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
R. H. Henry
Hinds
Patrick Henry
James D. Thames, J. W. Collier
Warren
Pine Bluff
Ark
Bank of
Waynesboro
Memphis
Laurel
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Stephen Lee
John W. Apperson
Sons of Veterans
Gen
Henry Tyler
Hickman
Forest’s Cavalry
George Gordon
Army of
Tennessee
Walker
Northern Virginia
General Cabell
Trans- Mississippi Department
Cashman-Wilson
G. & S. I. Railroad
Braxton
Simpson
Bank of Braxton
Wiley P. Mangum
R. H. Everett
D’lo
Rankinites
W. G. Barnes
J. B. Massengale
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Mississippi
Farmers’ Building
Mississippi
Harris Business University
Miss
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