Rankin County Court Opens for November Term
The Rankin County circuit court convened with Judge J. R. Enochs presiding. Grand jury drawn, foreman appointed, and the judge gave a comprehensive charge. Petit juries named. special bailiffs sworn in. Several cases heard and disposed of, including penalties for carrying concealed weapons and a dismissed case. Also notes on courtroom routine and an obituary tribute to J. O. Bruce.
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Rankin County
J. R. Enochs
J. H. Neely
W. R. Worley
Carl Bonner
W. D. Thomas
B. A. Ainsworth
J. W. Fortenberry
J. O. Hunter L. B, McKay Louis Bass Evan Pennington
Fortune
R. B, Roberts
Robs. Wilson
J. M. Buchanan
W. O. Harper
J. L. Franklin
L. P. Harper
T. T. Cottrell
Watt Harper
Capt
D. Puckett
Field for chancery clerk urged with praise for Mr Bruce
In an editorial voice a speaker urges the county to support Mr Bruce for chancery clerk, praising his financial acumen and asking others to yield the position without opposition while suggesting the rival take a temporary turn.
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Mayton
Miss
J. O. Bruce
Bruce
Chancery
Free State
Mr. Bruce
J. D. Purvis
Crop notes from Lamar Louisiana 1905 by D. Perry
Editor News reports mixed yields with two thirds corn one third cotton and a strong hay crop. potatoes and cane fare well with home molasses rising. cane potential good but local pine scarce. Timber hardwoods oak ash gum hickory present. health fair in dry years, sicker in wet. a young man can find good wages in the area.
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Lamar
D. Perry
Bloodhounds urged to curb crime in Mississippi counties
John Dodds, state penitentiary sergeant, urges counties to keep first class packs of bloodhounds to reduce crime among Black Mississippians. He cites lower crime in areas with dogs and argues kennel funding saves money, while training and breed quality determine success. He pushes for sheriffs to oversee dogs and rapid deployment when crimes occur.
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John Dodds
State Penitentiary
Jackson
Dodds
Mississippi
Mr. Dodds
Board of Supervisors
Hazlehurst Courier
Incapable Parents and the Curfew Law Debate
A city debate accuses ministers of pressuring for a Curfew Law to keep young boys off the streets at night and away from drink. The text argues against the idea, labeling it nonsense.
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West Point
Way to Advertise: Advice for the Average Beaumont Merchant
The Beaumont Enterprise urges businesspeople to study location, building design, fixtures, goods grades, clerk selection, delivery and credit systems as key to effective advertising and retail success. It emphasizes practical details over grand schemes, targeting the average merchant.
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Beaumont
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered As Kidney Remedy
A. G. Thornton promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a reliable kidney remedy and system regulator to cure back ache before reaching a dangerous stage, urging immediate use as a special agent.
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A. G. Thornton
Gayden & Co Wagon and Buggy Dealers Invitation
When in need of a wagon or buggy, don't fail to see us. Gayden & Co offers reliable light and heavy wagons and buggies, with prompt service and favorable terms for buyers seeking durable transportation.
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Charlie Sheely
Gayden
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E. H. Holmes
G. A. Cox
S. R. Williams E, Misterfeldt
E. W. Cawthon
J. T. Sims Hardy Dear
S.E. Lackey
J. M. Miller
Jno. A. Lane
C. M. Thompson
M. W. Tubbs
Jne. M. Jones
M. O. Stubblefield
Y.O. Sheppard
T. D. May
Sam Stubblefield
Percy Cox
P. H. Williams
A. L. Martin
Joe Wynn Lake Horne
Milner Hobson
J. B. Singletary Wells Webb
T. H. Williams
B. V. Cawthon
W. Cox
Frank Horne J
McDonnell T. D. Buchanan
J. W. Quimby
J. C. Atkins
M. Lewis
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Co
State
Sam Collier
Sam Cook
Clayton Williams
Emanuel Bibb
Noll
Jim Webb
Cornelius Carr
Hurlbut
Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Co
Louisiana
Tony
A. M. Shields
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