Public roads discontent prompts contract-system scrutiny
Widespread dissatisfaction in Lincoln County over road maintenance by contractors spurs calls for stricter enforcement. Disputes focus on unrepaired holes on Union Church and other roads after a wet season, with demands that the Board of Supervisors and Road Commissioner ensure contractors meet contract terms or face bond forfeiture.
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Noahzent
Union Church
Brookhaven
Bogue Chitto
Lincoln
Montgomery
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors and Road Commissioner
Brick Lay Marks Start Of Methodist Church Plan
Captain Tedford expressed hope for rapid progress on the new Methodist church as the first three bricks were laid by Rev. Charles W. Crisler, Rev. B. F. Jones, and B. T. Hobbs. The ceremony included a prayer for blessing and plans for a beautiful, comfortable worship space. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Gussie Lasser Scott on March 24, 1908, with Willing Hearts Circle of King's Daughters offering condolences and the committee extending sympathy to her family.
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J. M. Tedford
New Methodist Church
Tor
Chas. W. Crisler
B. F. Jones
Brookhaven
B. T. Hobbs
Leader
Bro. Jones
Gussie Lasser Scott
Ella McNair
Zula Moreton
Miss Garvin Delights Audiences With Double Voice
Hear Miss Garvin praised for a flawless double voice with a three octave range spanning bass and soprano. The reviewer notes distinct impersonations that astonish listeners as she performs with control and vocal clarity. Also mentions late holiday stock and invites visits to Price Drug Co.'s Jewelry Department.
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Call At Price Drug Co
Honor Roll Brookhaven Public School Grades by Month
The document lists Honor Roll names by grade for Brookhaven Public School with students from first through tenth grade. It also notes an Easter Egg Hunt to be held in the courthouse yard on Saturday evening and announces J. D. Blue as a candidate for re election as Constable for district No 1 with a pledge about craps shooters and peripatetic blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Yard
Methodist Church
J. D. Blue
Mr. Blue
Fifth Sunday meeting brings old comrades and church notes
The piece recalls Rey. O. M. Lucas and A. M. Hun sucker reuniting at a fifth Sunday gathering of the Bogue Chitto community, noting political musings, local figures, and a successful service with eleven ministers present. It mentions moves by families, a sermon by Hey John P. Hemby, and ongoing debate over prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey. O. M. Lucas
A. M. Hunsucker
11Th Alabama
Appomattox
Mt. Moriah
Gussie Scott
Fayette Kggar
Marion County
G. C. Gates
New Orleans
Hey
John P. Hemby
Hazlehurst
Coney & Bolian
Bogue Chitta “Mercantile Co
The
Baptist Church
Lincoln County
John D
Hailey
Emily
Natchez Street
Bro. Carter
Auburn Notes of Social and Local Visits
AUBURN NOTES reports cooler weather and a series of visits. Preston Watts of Dobbs and F C Ratliff of Nola visited Auburn friends. Rev H S Westbrook of Wesson and his bride visited family. Mrs R E L Coker spent time in Lawrence County. J R Coker went to Water Valley to supervise orphanage farm. Mrs W N Wood’s mother cares for two children while his wife remains ill in New Orleans. Rev W J Ferguson and wife enjoyed days with friends in McComb. W H Wood remains in Memphis with Dr K P Wood, improving from pneumonia and expected to return home soon. ROVE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Watts
Dobbs
Auburn
F.C. Ratliff
Jof Nola
R. E. L. Coker
Westbrook
Wesson
Lawrence County
J. R. Coker
Water Valley
W. N. Wood
New Orleans
W. J. Ferguson
McComb
W. H. Wood
Memphis
K. P. Wood
Teachers Meet County Association April 17 at Brookhaven
The last regular meeting of the Lincoln County Teachers Association will be held Friday evening April 17 at Brookhaven Graded School. A program including music elocution and addresses by leading county teachers and a featured educator from another part of the state is planned. The group aims for full attendance and a delegation to the State Teachers Association meeting in Vicksburg April 30. The Union Hall church project and October entertainment by Lincoln County Association are noted. Dr I W Cooper’s sermon to the young people Sunday night is praised as a strong influence toward religious and moral progress.
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County Teachers’ Association
Brookhaven
State Teachers’ Association
Vicksburg
Lincoln County
E. W. Barrington
Union Hall
Lincoln County Association
I W. Cooper
Altercation at Wesley Nixons shop ends with assault charge
On Saturday afternoon a dispute at Monticello street in Wesley Nixons tailor shop led to Alphonse Garner receiving a knife wound on the cheek after Nixon claims provocation by Garner s curses. Garner filed an affidavit against Nixon for assault and battery with intent to kill and may have a hearing before Mayor Lanier Friday. Related gambling accusations against Nixon, Roy Hoskins, Garner, and Col Bud Hunsucker are also expected to be heard that day. Paper from Yellow Pine. The Orange Tex plant shows pine shavings can produce wrapping paper and even newsprint, signaling a potential for South ern pine waste to fuel local paper mills, boosting regional wealth. O Times-Democrat. N
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Monticello Street
Wesley Nixon
Nixon
Alphonse Garner
Garner
Lanier
Applewhite
Roy Hoskins
Bud Hunsucker
Orange
Tex
New England
Mississippi
Florida
Ihe
O. Times-Democrat
Dr Van Watts Dental Office Promises State's Finest Care
Dr Van Watts announces a new dental office with three operating rooms ladies parlor reception hall and lab guaranteed finest work at reasonable charges specializing in gold work porcelain bridges and crowns pain free extractions using local anesthesia or vitalized air no charge to examine costs. Office over Brookhaven Drug Co Storm Building. Leader notes Geo T Douglass withdraws from candidacy for Assessor after reconsideration and support pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Watts
Brookhaven Drug Co
Storm
Watts
Storm Building
Brookhaven Drag Co
Card of Thanks to the People of Brookhaven
Mrs. Kate Fairman thanks Brookhaven residents for sympathy after her husband’s death. Special appreciation to Duncan Magee and family and others who assisted. Cheater W. Beachum, a Lincoln county native now in Wesson, visited town yesterday. Beachum seeks Copiah supervisor candidacy after trial in Lincoln. Mrs. Mary Brands of Niagara Falls visits brother D. Schwemn. their first meeting in 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Duncan Magee
Kate Fairman
Cheater W. Beachum
Lincoln County
Wesson
Mr. Beacham
Copiah
Lincoln
Mary Brands
Niagara Palls
D. Schwemn
McGrath Millinery Opens with Music and Fashion Display
Prof Piersons Jackson Band performs for the opening of McGraths Millinery on April 2 and 3. Miss Emma Casper leads the millinery display with stylish hats and walkers, promising a lively week of spring openings, decorations, and fashionable crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Jackson
McGrath
Emma Casper
St. Louis
South
McGrath & Sons
Lambright Seeks Justice of the Peace Seat District 1
The coroner and ranger Mr Geo Lambright Jr is announced as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in District 1. He is described as sober upright and capable, promising fair impartial duties if elected. Also notes admiration for local figures and concerns over registration dates and paving issues in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Lambright, Jr
Lambright
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Louis Cohn & Bros
Batiste
Madras
C. B. Perkins
Gladiator
Captain Kidd
King Cotton
Planet, Jr
Blue Bird
Lone Star
C. B. Perkins’ Hardware Store
Price, Drug CO
Lincoln County Farmers Club
Court House
P. Oliver
Menelas
Edgar Green
J. B. Cameron
C. Menelas
John M. May
A. M. Summers
S. P. Oliver
A. Dent
Dr. R. R. Applewhite
C. W Maxwell
C. T. Montgomery
T. J. White
J. M. May
J. M. May, Jr
John I. Marshall
W.P. Smith
P. C. Mullen
A. Mikas
Miss Garvin
Brookhaven Public School
Pritchard Critchton
Ruby Dunn
Jessie Greer
Elizabeth McBee
Thomas Perkins
Dillie Souleret
Julien Willoughby
Judge Buie
Addie Crawford
Ernest Entrecan
Ola Entrecan
John Higdon
Ruth Jones
Carrie Kline
Sadie May Lewenthal
John McKinley
Fred Montgomery
Anselm Ramsey
Perry Ripley
May Ryals
Maggie Wey
Grace Applewhite
Isabella Chandler
Edna Crawford
Myrtle Cunningham
Willie Cameron
Chas Ryals
George Storm
La‘mar Williamson
Ernest Blue
Winnie Dunn
Ada Entrecan
Eddie Greer
Louis Nalty
Willie Nalty
Glenn Parish
Tom Sasser
Janie Warnack
Maude White
Annie Allen
Benton Cain
Emmie Greer
Pauline Purser
Vera Scott
Myrtle Scott
Ethan Allen
Mattie Allred
Ruby Atwood
Homer Scott
Willie Scott
Chancie Wooley
Kate Allen
Mary Hobbs
Melissa McPhail
Ada Wooley
Mattie Purser
Auburn Notes
Geo. T. Douglass
Douglass
Hubbard-McGrath Co
John McGrath & Sons
John McGrath & Sons Co
Canton
Wetathl & Nom
Brookhaven, Miss
T. H. Perkins Furniture Go
JAMES
Sballard
Price Drug Company
M. Bee
Baptist Gorrersuine
Martin
Order of Elks
Sheriff Aplewhite
Ane Callender
Tete Saturda, Texas
Aplewhete
Williams
Capid City
Capitol Str
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