Stonewall Guards Begin Mississippi National Guard Enlistment
The Stonewall Guards a Mississippi National Guard unit trains at Biloxi starting Monday with 60-man roster. four absent due to illness and Private Joe Chrisman granted special leave. The encampment spans ten days and includes maneuvers along Railroad Avenue before a large depot crowd.
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Stonewall Guards
Mississippi National Guard
Biloxi
Joe Chrisman
Railjroad Avenue
Magnolia
J. L. Storm
R.K. Scott
A. E. Moreton, Jr
H. Pippers
HH Cain
P. Walker
Eoe
Allen
Sam Smith
J. J. Wimberly
M. Douglass
F. H. Hartman, Jr
W. H. Hooten
Nne
S. K. Barron
W. F. Meip
J. W. W. Spencer
M. Laird
Pearl Allen
Luther Adams
Peck Bleeker
L. Bowman
W. Bowman
Chas
Berta Smith
R. J. Storm
B. H. Storm
L. A. Story
Chas. Stringer
Wood Stringer
B. B E. Spencer
Grover Sutton
Ed. Upton
J. C. Warnock
W. H. Warnock
F. A. Wimberly
Ben Willoughby
Hardy West
Mack Hoskins
University of Mississippi Becomes University with Expanded Curriculum
The University of Mississippi reports closing the most prosperous year in its history on June 8. The catalogue shows a 270 page volume detailing a broadened curriculum that elevates the institution to university status rather than a college. Courses span science, literature, arts, law, engineering, education, and a professional medical track.
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University of Mississippi
Big Melon Shipment Claim From Laurel by J M Lindesy
An item reports that the largest watermelons ever sent to Cineinmatl were shipped to that city by J M Lindesy of Laurel. The text mentions measurements and odd phrasing, suggesting damaged OCR and unclear details about the melon's size and voyage.
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J. M. Lindesy
Laurel
Landen
Parkae
Unusual Trial in Corinth Involving Ministers Hicks Folk
In Corinth on August 11 Rev W M PIER sages preacher from Tennessee and Mississippi faces a trial for unministerial conduct. Rev E E Folk editor of the Baptist Reflector in Nashville presents ten charges some sensational and offers retract if proven. Hicks would surrender credentials if charges proven. Trial at the county courthouse draws large crowd with referees named B G Lowry J C Stanley W M Brown James Hubbard and R A Woodley.
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Corinth
W. M. Pier Sages
Tennessee
Mississippi
E. E. Folk
Nashville
The
Baptis Reflector
Hicks
Folk
B. G. Lowry
J.C Stanley
W. M. Brown
James Hubbard
R. A. Woodley
Franklin Homochitto Bridge visit approves nearing completion
Board of Supervisors president J. Wheeler and members G. W. Delaney and E. D. Bers ring toured Waight's ford to inspect the new steel bridge nearing completion. They praised the bridge and contracted to install solid earth approaches about 50 feet on the west bank and shorter on the east, noting the solid clay foundation under the piers assures long-lasting stability.
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Franklin County Advocate
Distinguished Visitors Arrive for Pascagoula Celebration
Gov. Vardaman and Hon. E. H. Nall head a list of distinguished visitors who greeted Louisville and Nashville train No. 96 in Pascagoula on August 11. A state official party accompanied the group, with dignitaries from the Parka Commercial Club and local committees. The Coast expresses and other notes accompany the arrival with plans for tomorrow's events.
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Pascagoula
Sncamped Ab Biiuxi
Bri
Itermediate
First Bale of Cotton Arrives at Brookhaven in 1904 Season
The first bale of cotton for 1904 reached Brookhaven on August 16, weighing 519 pounds and middling. It was bought by John McGrath & Bons for 11 cents, with McGrath adding a $25 premium in gold. The event mirrors last year’s arrival date and honors J R McGehee and F Middleton as leading growers.
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Brookhaven
Messrs
F. Middleton
Montgomery Station
John McGrath
Bons
McGrath
J. R. McGehee
Geo. W. Ivey
Fair River
L. Cohn & Bro
McGehee
Brookhaven Aug. Ltd
H. F. Middleton
Montgomery
John McGrath & Sons
Lehman, Stern & Co
New Orleans
Rip Van Winkle's Last Steep Dying Actor At Buzzard's Bay
Buzzard's Bay Mass Aug 15 Veteran actor Joseph Jefferson lies near death at his summer home as family and friends are summoned. Doctor Kinney of Boston arrived and an optimistic view is urged despite age related ailments. Former President Cleveland may visit to offer comfort while the ailing star battles for life. Eupora poultry trade shows growth with statewide interest and Mississippi's success in diversification discussed. Illinois Central plans a Gulfport grain elevator to move grain via Jackson, signaling hoped port expansion and strong transport links.
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Gov. Vardaman
Charleston, D. C
News and Courier
Post Office Department
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Postimaster
Payne
the Commonwealth
J. K. Vardaman
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Joseph Jefferson
Twlepeane
Dr. Kinney
Boston
Rip
Cleveland
Jefferson
Public Road Working A New Issue Raised in County
The Leader reports a circulated petition in Lincoln County Mississippi demanding road work under contract terms, criticizing the Board of Supervisors failed duties and threatening to withhold commutation money. August actions set September hearings to declare contracts forfeited if roads aren’t properly worked.
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State of
Mississippi
Lincoln County
Board of Supervisors
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