Town and County Happenings and Local Notices
Mr Charles Downer of Jackson visited the city. Miss Mary Hobbs visited Clinton and returned with her mother. Miss Fannie Maxwell visited Caseyville friends. Mr Tilden Hudson is in critical condition with Brights disease. Lost pocketbook with five dollar bill. G M Magee and Heucks' crockery sale praised. Woman's Auxiliary meets at Mrs Younts home Friday. Little Fannie May Kees hosted a birthday party at Mr and Mrs L P Rees. Mrs G J Smith returned from a four month trip to OK TX LA, accompanied by Lizzie Clair. Whitworth College opens in September amid ongoing repairs. Visitors from Canton attended social events. Rev O Briant preaching at Hencks Retreat. strong turnout expected. Lige Miller killed near Bogue Chitto. buried at Crystal Springs County Line Cemetery. Rev T T Martin aiding in Magnolia meetings. Board of Supervisors of Percy County reports total county wealth $7,000,000. realty not reassessed in two years. Columbia to have improvements and growth noted in county reports.
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Fannie Maxwell
Caseyville de
C. P. Younts
Chas. Penn
S. J. Smith
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Lizzie Clair
Shreveport
Whitworth College
J. H. Johnson
F. B. Moodie
Canton
James J. McGrath
Elk’s Club
F. F. Becker
O’briant
Henck
Baptist Church
Lige Miller
Bogue Chitton
Kentwood
Crystal Springs
County Line
Kentwood Commercial
T. T. Martin
Magnolia
Nolia
Tuck
Tint Vines
Med Martin
Shoes That All Look Alike Priced To Sell
A commerce notice touts uniform shoes priced low with feature parity and insists goods are present for customer inspection, inviting buyers to verify value and quality.
Hoyt's Splendid Work Against Lincoln County Whitecappers
Governor Vardaman backs a crackdown using Pinkerton detectives led by A J Hoyt. Evidence gathered includes lists of whitecap members signs passwords and oaths under threat of death. Hoyt aims to present a detailed case to the grand jury amid claims of potential hung juries. The Daily Clarion Ledger reports Hoyt’s extensive, convincing evidence and the full county whitecopper list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardaman
Lincoln County
Lawry
Pinkerton
Pinkerton Bureau
A. J. Hoyt
Hoyt
Grand Jury
Whitecap
Out
Clarion-Ledger
Appreciative Reader Lauds The Leader and Exposition Edition
A subscriber letter from Mrs. W. H. Emerson praises The Leader as the best town paper and notes its “newsy” content. Fayette Chronicle publishes an Exposition Edition with handsome town and county building pictures, plus Supreme Court Judge Jeff Truly’s article. Springfield house, Jackson’s marriage site, is featured and copies will reach World’s Fair visitors in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Emerson
Leader
Fayette Chronicle
Supreme Court
Jeff Truly
Fayette
Springfield
Andrew Jackson
St. Louis
Bradfield's Female Regulator for Young Girls on the Threshold
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Bradfield's Female Regulator marketed to prevent signs of puberty. The text mentions symptoms like languor dull eyes ache head and foot numbness or cold sensations, suggesting a claimed medical effect on young girls nearing womanhood.
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Bradfield
Wien
Mississippi buried city in legends tied to Fontaine letter
The Kansan reports Lamar Fontaine influenced speculation that a prehistoric city lies buried in Mississippi. McMickle asks about location, wall heights, coverings, relics, erosion, and a nearby water spring, asserting such clues hint at immense wealth and the birthplace of the human race.
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Isi
Mississippi
McMickle
Lamar Fontaine
Trial over Wellman conflict ends in fatal shooting
J N Yawn prosecuted for the state and A C McNair with H Cassedy for the defense as J. N. Yawn notes the Wellman case. The charge stems from a dispute over a tomato contract that led to Johnson killing Miller after a confrontation at Wellman. Johnson, president of the Wellman Agricultural and Improvement Company, said the contract was seasonal. Miller claimed yearlong pay. The courtroom crowd watched as Johnson fired twice. the fatal shot occurred during a clinch. The judge ruled the case bail able with bond set at 1000. Johnson was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benae
J. CO
Sfcocon
Miller
Johnson
Wellman Agricultural and Improvement Company
Wellman
Johson
Farmers Institute and Industrial Convention at Lincol County
The State Agricultural and Mechanical College invites Lincolnd county farmers to attend the event at the college August 31 and September 1. The program covers Agricultural Education The Railroad and the Farmer and Greater Mississippi with eminent speakers. Friday includes a sale of cattle with prizes and dormitory lodging and meals offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Agricultural, and Mechanical College
Ets
Lincol County
Mississippi
War in Port Arthur detailed in a chaotic cable
A World cable from Chefoo describes Japanese fortifications at Port Arthur under Russian shelling. Explosions create gaps in Japanese lines, with heavy casualties and fires as forts Liatoshan Golden Hill and Cross Hill come under attack. Russian guns target siege works while Japanese shells damage the town and arson spreads.
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New York
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Nota Conte
Shan
Golden Hill
Cross Hill
Osyka Excursion Details From August Outing
An erratic travel notice describes a day trip from Osyka to Memphis with a noon departure and return. It mentions a six person party, a 7 am start from Osyhe, a 6 pm Memphis arrival, and a same day return plan.
Whitecaps and trouble after gin fire in Pike County
Sheriff Lee reports a tense clash in the Northeast Pike County community over a gin fire. A white man shot a black resident after an armed disturbance, then fled with his son. the shooter is jailed, the victim survived with a minor wound.
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Jackson
Tao
Imeelfty
Eher Birt
Peta
Oie
Isa ii
Collins
Lee
Pike County
Bey
Bill Collins
Jackson News
Woodmen Picnic and Community Programs at Brookhaven Camp
Brookhaven Camp hosts the Woodmen of the World annual picnic with speakers including Mayor Vernon and Senator McGehee, musical performances, lectures, and a program of readings. The event invites all to attend with baskets. features include piano duets, male quartets, school performances, and an educational address by Prof. W. B. Hogg. In addition, county pension commissioners will meet September first to review Confederate pension rolls and new applications. Also noted: Chamberlain’s Cholera Infantum remedy touted as effective for bowel complaints in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Pearl Smith
Board of County Pension Commissioners
Court House
J. M. May
A. W. Smith
A. M. Summers
A. J. Martin
W. W. Davis
Chamberlain
C. E. Gratton Drug Co
Monticello Farmers Institute Program and Local Notices
The Monticello Farmers Institute will meet in the courthouse Saturday September 8 1904 with a program on fruit growing and starting a young orchard plus truck farming topics including tomatoes potatoes beans and okra. Also reports a bridge crew member sick with cramps and diarrhoea treated with Chamberlains remedy and praise for its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Farmers’ Institute
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Advertised For Rheumatism
An 1008 year diary entry promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment as the sole remedy for rheumatism with immediate relief claims. Prices listed include 250 and 91.00, sold by Privé Drug Store in Gila.
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Ballard
Gila
Revival services and local notices in Brookhaven area
Revival services will be held in Brookhaven Mixs ign cree located in Bowen Addition three blocks north year of Depot beginning Saturday night. Violent attack and diarrhea account of local incidents. John J. Patton of Patton Ala credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his recovery after three doses. Ballard's Snow Liniment praised by sciatic rheumatism sufferer W. Riley. Advertisements note availability at Price Drug Co. and local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kirmse
Littleport
Mr. Gifford
Chamberlain
Gifford
Elkedes, Towa, Argus
C, Be, Gratton Drag Co
Brookhaven
Bowen
Depot
Diarvheed
Ener
Talen
John J. Patton
Patton
Ala
Poe
Grafton
Ella May
Sebe
Jones
World’s Fair visits and local notices in brief
Mrs. T. C. Maxwell and Miss Beulah Ann left Monday night on a visit to the World’s Fair. Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers Foley’s Honey and Tar affords immediate relief and may aid a cure when taken early. Foley’s Kidney Cure is advertised for kidney and bladder issues with testimonials. Mr. L. H. Baggett has enjoyed the World’s Fair trip, accompanying his wife to St. Louis en route to California.
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T. C. Maxwell
Foley
Price Drug Co
A. N
Eshman
Oeese
Mr. Essman
L. H. Baggett
St. Louis
California
Fragmented OCR text on health remedies and products
A garbled OCR passage critiques various remedies and tonics claimed to affect blood, vitality, and digestion. It lists names, ages, and supposed benefits, with numerous misspellings and unclear references to people and products, reflecting a disrupted historical page segment.
University of Mississippi Tuition Free Offerings Exposed
Fragmented OCR describes the University of Mississippi offering free tuition across arts and professional fields while noting exceptions for certain courses. It mentions engineering, law, and related expenses with unclear phrasing and dates.
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Schinils
Pal
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Witneis
Folwet
Charles 2. Downer
Taylor Johnson Co
City
Mary Menger Hobbs
Clinton
Board of Supervisors
Percy County
Columbia
Cowpty
Marion Edanty
WM. Abshagen
Macy
Fontaine
Farmer’s Institute and Industrial Convention
War
Hell
Terry
Hinds County
Ringfield
Miles
Midway
Esa
Deaf and Dumt Institute
St Jackson
Institution For the Blind
Qillian
Osyka
Devka
Inn
Osyhe
Abe Soth
Hutte
W.M. Bennete
Widmer
Lae
Ayers
Epis
Woodmen
Brookhaven Camp
Woodmen of the World
J. Caldwell
M. EK
T. R
Obecatah
Ind
Ter
County. Pension
Farmers’ Institute
W.C. Max Li
M Douglass
R.H. Townsend
Griffith Baley
Winona
Geo. Ewing
Smith's Grove
Messrs
W. EF. Parsons
Wm. Turpbough
Nelson Tynes Tullapse
Evangeliat I. T.mactio
Nick Hendavhe
Woree Noulabe
Saya Mr. Gi Wi
G.W. Faenor
Tiis City
Cnight
Heron Vanitimn
Fual Av
Andereom
Wiest
Lake Cy
Ula
Eva Everett
East Brookhaven
Marion Lee
Dunreather
Opera House
Price Drag Co
OLD Buck's
Hubert
MATL
Interstate Trust and Banking Company
New Orleans
Aetros
Jobasten
Tonio
Johnston
Eniney Troubles Na Tong
Comasen Ails Jong
Peter Orate Per
University of Mississippi
W. B. Hogc
Princ
Auburn
Miss
Busuep
Stalklers Jewelry
Sues Saat
Orai H. Perkins “Furniture Co
Jackson, Miss
Iit
Millsaps College
Agad 1
Ea Ae
Aiwad
Murray
Sispgi
Brookhavens
Foundry & Machine Shop
Rita
Connelly & Som
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