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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1903

Page

5

Lincoln County Circuit Court Calendar May 1903

The Leader Supplement lists a May 4 to May 19 1903 circuit docket for Lincoln County with civil matters including replevin, debt, damage, and appeals. Criminal docket sets state cases for May term including assault, perjury, conceal weapons, manslaughter, murder, and burglary with multiple defendants.

Lincoln County Circuit Court Calendar Pear Arnold Heneger & Co M. A. Graham & Co Jack Coghlan George Griffin Thomas Griffin James McDavid Will Lee Charlie Lyons Lawson Bosican Lucius Lambert Ell Moses Nancy Collins Hartwell Scott Jim Freeman Sam Beard George Watson Dock Abbott Bart Smith Will Hilton Ab Kelly Boston Bay Jeff Jackson

Courts Need Regular Terms, Says Vicksburg Herald

The Vicksburg Herald argues for fixed criminal court terms with at least four regular county courts annually to deter lawlessness. Judge Powell notes crime rises when courts halt and warns that six month delays resemble acquittal and encourage disappearing witnesses. The piece urges broader court access despite higher costs. The Novelty Store advertises razors and kitchenware. The Presbyterian ladies plan a May 7th bazaar.

Lincoln County Circuit Court Robert Powell Herald Powell Vicksburg Herald

Pearl River Lumber Co adds fireproof oil house and rail work

Dearlhaven notes report the Pearl River Lumber Co expanding with a brick oil house fireproof and a 20 barrel steel tank to be managed by F L Holmes. They plan to double the log pond track, survey underway. Watch for more machinery, higher output, and staff changes as May approaches. Laurie praises the superintendent’s steady leadership.

Pearl River Lumber Co F. L. Holmes Isaac Walton T. L. Hobbs Hobbs Shippie S. E. Moreton Laurie

Miss Florence Atkins Returns from Chicago to aid Lylah Ragsdale

Miss Florence Atkins returns from Chicago where she has attended the sick bedside of Miss Lylah Ragsdale. Friends report her marked improvement and express hope for her early return to health. Mr and Mrs Mikell anticipate arrival of their daughter this Saturday.

Florence Atkins Chicago Lylah Ragsdale Miss Ragsdale

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Leader Supplement May A. D F. H. Hartman R. R. Applewhite Union Casualty Co East Union Mills W. P. Pepper S. D. Smith Henry Wicker R.S. Norman J. C. Casnahan Joe Pennington J. E. Barron F.S. Swalm Western Union Telegraph Co Adolph Lenz Maud Harris Illinois Central R. R. Co Sally Harris Earl Spurlock Ilinois Central R. R. Co D. W. Wilkinson & Co R. T. Scherck J. H. Willoughby John J. Dunn G. W. Peets W. W. McLaurin Hardwick Bank Brookhaven Marble Works Wash Mickens Eastern Mfg. Co Sarah L. Stamps Jackson Cotton Oil Co B. E. Brister & Co E. B. Harris E. E. Collins City of Brookhaven M. M. Killbright W. L. Bell & Co City of Erwin Pendleton W. J. McRee Delilah Causey W. W. Womack M. L. Tian Sandy Roberts Zion Travelers Aid Society Ira B. Minard William Richardson Moreton & Helms Lumber Co P. Esco Lola Levoy John Boone Susie Wood Pegram Knights of Honor J. M. Boreing H. B. and F. B. Smith Ephraim McGee Continental Casualty Co An Loeb & Co J. W. Wright, Jr Ard Lincoln County F. B J. Smith Henry Pittman Novelty Store Dearlhaven Notes W.M. Ace Eynie Mikel Mr Pee
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