Fire Sale at Bowsky's Damaged Goods Offered Cheap
A fire loss at Bowsky's clothing emporium led to a rapid sale of damaged stock at the Inez Hotel building. Prices are extremely low as the shop clears merchandise, with crowds flocking over two days. The sale continues until stock is exhausted, aided by reports of wintry weather and ongoing stock unavailability in nearby areas.
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Natchez
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White Caps in Franklin County Two Reports
A Franklin County article railings recount a white cap intimidation incident with a negro family whose house was shot at last summer. Governor Vardaman offered a reward for the suspects, but no arrests have been made. The piece urges local officials to pursue reform measures and indict those connected to the crisis, citing ongoing fear and lawlessness.
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Franklin County
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City Council adjourned meeting approves personnel changes
The city council held an adjourned session with all members present. Aldermen Hartman and Larsen were named to study larger boilers for the power house and day electric service. Salary adjustments and new appointments included Aaron Hurstmas as street marshal at 15 dollars monthly plus marshal pay, Geo Washington as street garbage remover at 30 dollars monthly, Chase Hardy as assistant marshal 9 am to 11 pm, and James Bleecker as night policeman at 50 dollars monthly. Luther Harvey appointed policeman for Opera House duty without city pay. The council plans its regular meeting next Tuesday.
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Aaron Hurstmas
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Chase Hardy
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Luther Harvey
Peoliceman
Death of Kernan Reveals a Reclusive Poet's Life
The obituary recalls Will H. Kernan who died Saturday, a solitary, handsome figure with Hamlet like melancholy. He attracted peers by genius over charm, produced The Flaming Meteor now out of print, praised for high order imagination and rhythmic fluency, but his work remained admired by few, leaving a testament to a wandering spirit and an unfulfilled poetic potential.
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Lincoln memory honored in Southern Peace Thought
A Youth’s Companion piece by Walter B. Hill discusses Southern regard for Lincoln. The essay notes reconciliation after the Civil War and cites a street confrontation in Verona as an example of lingering tensions. It reflects on how Southern leaders now view Lincoln as a figure of national unity.
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South
Walter B. Hill
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Georgia
Polo
Russia's Troubles Reported Across Nations
Rioting and strikes persist in many Russian regions with partial suppression of open revolt. Famine threatens the poor as bread riots by women and children widen the gloom. In the Far East, Japanese forces continue to hammer Czarist troops and Gen. Kuropatkin evacuates some fortified positions.
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Far East
Kuropatkin
Post Office at Thayer Discontinued. Address Changes Notified
The Thayer post office has been permanently closed. Some Leaders subscribers previously sent there now receive mail via Bogue Chutte Hartman by subscriber request. Others have not responded, making delivery directions uncertain. We invite readers to notify us of any address changes.
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Local notes from Jackson and nearby towns
Taylor-Johnson grocer at Jackson joins Taylor-Wills Co. James Bancum of Heidelberg dies at 24 from stomach hemorrhage. Northern visitors in Jackson plan a trip to Vicksburg National Park. James Latting of Martinsville marries Miss Beatrice Dunn at Wesson on the 20th. Beauvoir Soldier's Home annex nearing completion. 45 veterans reside there and 10 applications pending. Adam Harvey of Jackson missing in Til- railroad wreck. he was 20. Fire at here caused by arson, 500 beachers of coma and areata. Ben H. Wells to preside as Yazoo county chancellor in place of ill Chancellor Mayes. Beef trust case decided under Sherman Antitrust Law. a major victory for the people. Bishop Galloway in Mocom raising 7000 for Methodist benevolence. Rev Solomon of Baptist raises 7000 for his church.
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Martinsville
Beatrice Dunn
Wesson
Beauvoir
Adam Harvey
Til
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Death of Mrs J M Noble at 68 in Brookhaven
Mrs. J M Noble died suddenly of apoplexy Monday evening at 6 oclock. She was 68, a Claiborne county native, and leaves a brother Robi Scott, a sister Mrs M E Scott, and a daughter Mrs T P Scott of the city. Her only other immediate descendant, Mrs A D Richardson, died in Texas. She united with the Methodist church and was connected with W C T U work. She married E F Noble, who also died after a brief marriage. She had lived with her daughter and son in law, Prof Titt, in Brookhaven.
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Lincoln Nebraska Teachers Meeting Noted For Large Attendance
The Lincoln Nebraska Teachers meeting drew the state's strongest turnout to date. Papers highlighted include Susie V. Powell on The Character of Work and W F Foster on A Training School for Teachers. The gathering emphasized loyalty, justice, and the influential role of teachers in county and state education.
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Electrical Wiring Advertisement Appearance in Local Paper
Local notice from Will Spencer offering electrical wiring services. Claiming availability for various electrical jobs and indicating presence near Kerl's livery stable in Grand Po. The ad emphasizes versatility and readiness to take on tasks.
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