Lincoln county to fund eight month free schools on two mill levy
Progressive school people in Lincoln county welcome eight month term funded by a two mill tax. Free school property valued around fifteen thousand dollars is increasing, with higher monthly attendance and stronger teacher salaries. Consolidation and district planning save money while boosting student progress and facilities. Miss Bennie Dun leads a committee to ready pupil work for display at Jackson before the State Teachers Association, with exhibits due by May 2.
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Lincoln County
Bennie Dun
Jackson
State
Brookhaven bankers set May 12 closing for field day
Banks and principal merchants of Brookhaven reach agreement to close Friday May 12 at noon and remain closed for the day due to Field Day exercises of the Public School and the picnic at Storm's Park. Will Steen, a Simpson County farmer, shot and killed a tenant named Rice on his property. Rice returned fire but was not fatally wounded.
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Brookhaven
Storm’s Park
Will. Steen
Simpson County
Rice
Steen
Amble Notes Show April Fresh and Local Meetings
Amble notes report continued farm work despite rain and social activity. R E Wendall took a business trip near Brookhaven last Wednesday. Homer Wilson attended a Brookhaven teachers meeting. Luella Montgomery attended a Rogue Chitto wedding and plans to join the State Teachers Association in Jackson on the 4th and 5th of COR. Leflore capitalists seek charters for two banks with 100000 and 50000 capital at Schlater and Sidon respectively, with Rowan Thayer and A M C Kimbrough among backers.
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R. E. Wendall
Brookhaven
Homer Wilson
Luella Montgomery
Chitto
J. W. Chisholm
Auburn
Blanche
State Teachers’ Association
Jackson
Leflore County
Schlater
Sidon
Rowan Thayer
A. McC. Kimbrough
John Montgomery Ships Jersey Milch Cows to Gulf Port Dairy
John Montgomery of Starkville ships a solid car load of Jersey milch cows to the Gulf Port Dairy. The shipment signals expanding dairy trade and agricultural activity in the region.
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John Montgomery
Starkville
Gulfport
Easter Celebration by the Brookhaven Catholics
Brookhaven Catholics host an Easter service at St Francis Church with a lit scene of artful statues and candles. Battman Mass in F and solos by Edward Thurber and Mrs D H Redding highlight the choral program led by Mrs F B Moodie. A large, mixed audience admired the simple Catholic sermon and expressed respectful, edifying attention shared by Catholic and non Catholic attendees.
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St. Francis
F. B. Moodie
Battman
J. H. Johnson
Edward Thurber
D. H. Redding
Brookhaven Catholic
YMCA Reading contest postponement and new membership drive
YMCA reports we postponed our reception due to a reading contest at the college and schoolhouse exercises last night and will announce a new date. Mr E H Wentworth subscribes 25 to philanthropic Young Men's cause highlighting Brookhaven's growth through institutions. Dr V Shurtieil joins as a new member while gym classes proceed. annual report due next week.
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E. H. Wentworth
Brookhaven
the V. Shurtieil
Clarkedale businessmen file suit against I L Cherry
A group of Clarkedale business men pursue action against contractor and builder I L Cherry for alleged fraudulent solicitation and receipt of money under false pretenses, seeking redress and recovery.
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Clarkedale
I. L Cherry
Falal
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Ambler Notes
New York
YMCA
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