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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1903

Page

2

Steve McNair for Railroad Commissioner in district race

The Southern district results point to Hon. Steve D. McNair of Jefferson in the second primary. In Lincoln County he led with 1 063 votes to rivals 475 130 and 24. McNair’s Lincoln margin suggests near unanimity in the runoff and notes his railroad experience for the State Railroad Commission post.

D. McNair Jefferson McNair Dr. Sheppard Jones County Sheppard Covington County Steve McNair Mr. Watson Lincoln McGehee Watson Mr. McNair J. H. McGehee Franklin Messrs A.2 R. W Thos. McNair Brookhaven State Railroad Commission Vardaman Capitol Commission Roosevelt Mississippi Jefferson Davis R. A. Dean Laffayette W. H. Stovall Coahoma R. H. Thompson Jackson Lincoln County Mr. Roosevelt United States Theodore Roosevelt

Barney the Bum leaves estate and mystery after death

Barney Williams known as Barney the Bum dies at Durant leaving a 12000 estate with 10000 cash in Jackson and Durant banks and 2000 life insurance. He was frugal and well liked, selling key rings and name plates across the state. His wife is urged to raise their son with truth about his father. The Jackson correspondent notes his Brookhaven memory with keepsakes.

Barney the Bum Barney Williams Durant Barney Jackson Times—Democrat Brookhaven

Galloway Praises Noel In Broad Patriotic Letter

Bishop Charles B. Galloway sends a public letter to Senator E. F. Noel praising his Mississippi address and endorsing principles over campaign outcomes. The Mississippi note expresses steadfast patriotism and respect for noble conduct amid primary battles, reflecting long standing friendships and shared ties to Judge Critz.

Lexington Miss Jackson Northwest Chas B. Galloway E. F. Noel Noel Bishop Galloway F. A. Cruz State University Judge Critz Chicago Mississippi Chas, B. Galloway

Mississippi News Column Reports Local Happenings

Jackson forms a gun club while Bogue Chitto and Hattiesburg organize Critz clubs. Corinth votes 60000 for water works bonds. Tupelo cotton factory declares a 14 percent dividend and plans 40000 more stock. Indian Territory Dawes allotment moves loom as Choctaws depart by Aug 15.

Indian Territory Dawes Commission Mississippi Riley D. Saunders St. Louis Mary E Spearing Pass Christian Mr& Spearin Saunders John Kenadie

Organization of a Critz Club at Court House Meeting

An enthusiastic meeting of Critz supporters organized a Critz Club to back Judge Critz in the second primary. P Z Jones was named president, B F Goza vice president, and Wm D Davis secretary. A Central Executive Committee was formed to coordinate with the Critz State campaign, distribute literature, arrange speakers, and manage campaign buttons. Additional committee members include Edgar Green chair, James V Bowen, B T Hobbs, Dr Solon G Wilson, M McCollough, and P Z Jones. A second committee of M D McGrath, W K Wood, and D B Magee will organize Critz clubs countywide and secure precinct cooperation on election day. A big Critz rally is planned for Brookhaven on Saturday, August 22, with Critz to be present or represented. The club begins with about 150 members.

Critz Court House P.Z. Jones B. F. Goza Wm. D. Davis Critz Club Critz State Edgar Green James V. Bowen B. T. Hobbs Brookhaven

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Leader B. T. Nobbs Frank A. Critz Clay R. R. Applewhite V. B. Watts Sherift R. C. Applewhite J. Frank Greer Vor Wade L. Summers Crutz Ilon The Clarion-Ledger Clarion Ledger McLaurin Laurel Canton Cooper Forest M. Vides Vicksburg American Joel Vardamun Crita Barney the Bum Frank Cahn Meridian E. Cahn Elliaville Peter Trolio Chas. B. Galloway Bogue Chitto Palmer Columbus Enterprise Utica Corinth Sewlorage Hattiesburg Vardam Lawrence Gore Steens J. M. Hoyle Tupelo House of Representatives Graves Brandon G. & F. Railroad Campbell College Prn T. H. Montgomery Jas. K. Vardaman Opera House Penn Leflore Henry Lowe New York Los Angles Cal Major Vardaman Christian Scientist C.e.grafton Drug Co Brookhaven, Miss Goord Party Buggies Surreys Max Priebatsch Illinois Central Che New Orleans Louisville Cincinnati Gretunda Aberdeen St Louis Hot Springs Old Point Virginia Beach Ocean View Virginia Illinois Central Connecting Lines A. J. McDougall D.P. A A. H. Hanson G.P Tho A. Scott A.G.P Memphis J. EB. Sasser J. D. Boaduiee Farmers’ Store C. E. Grafton Drug Co W. H. Penn General Sub Secono Sam Lightfoot Front St Chamberlain-Hunt Soaremx Port Gibson Bso Sp Runmboe Iinet W. C. Guthrie W. J. Net Hes W. M. Jones Loc Mr. Nettles Rnn Epee Erie Mon Ali Arness Cneery Stan Sobleier Tom McNair Ofrin Lawnes Lesuler C. L. Ripley Dexmust uMee Bours Olee Powe T. Y. Nelson Omee J.T. Grant Newhee I. L. Parsons Puystcran and SurceEon Ofice Phoneme Hewtietioe G. G. Lyell Law Cassedy Butlin J. N. Yawn Bogue Chitto, Miss R. D. Lanier Millsaps Bulldlir Brennan Hannah Real Estate & Investments Agents Supreme Uprstairs St. Marco Rome A. M. McMillan Attorn Ny At Law E. B. Harris Attorneey Miss. Wit Miieam County R. E. Higdon Pasician Ove Wienes Onine, Mig Rodol BE. C. Dowitt C&icati Heard Louisiana Batson Earl Lake Charles Frank B. [Lubbock Texas Lou Scott Abilene Lubbock Dave Polsey Chattanooga Mills Cooks, Scanlin Chattanooga C. B. Perkin Buck’s Brilliant and Charter Oak Majestic Steel C. B. Perkins J. M. Wood Bocktown Natches Lindgey Dixon Hinds County Meyer B. Bilsher
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