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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1905

Page

2

Board of Supervisors Official Proceedings February Term

Districts 1 to 5 list numerous members and attendees in a formal record of the regular February term proceedings. The long roster names include G W Ard J Blue N R Douglass W Hosking W Lovell J M May Jr A W Maxwell and many others across districts with extensive membership and officials. The document preserves the official attendee list and district allocations for the county board session.

G. W. Ard Joe Blue N. R. Douglass Ww. Hosking W. A. Lovell J. M. May, Jr A. W. Maxwell Israel Robert ‘Moreton S. E. Moreton F. F. Parsons J. Ak Peer C. Bardwell L. H E. Baggett J. W. Boone, Jr J. W. Brown R. W. Bee Bush W. H. Coke J. M. Chandler Lott Coke A Lovell Wash Peavey Scot Smith J. L. Sutton James L. Sutton I. Timmers W. T. Taylor Daniel B A. J. Newton E. L. Parnell W. Ward John We Guess Cathie Johnson J. L. Mullen Joe. Pennington W. Well N. A. Parkman J. Pete Arrrinton B. Hy. Crawford Reece An J. Franks Z. D. Lee A.F. Morris R. Womack Willie J. Barron MH. Crawford D. N. Foster Jesse Hoggatt L. J. Moore J. T. New Ng Oe Smith Ae Sine PLC Hemphill C. Allen, Sr Martin Case M.A. Day W. J. Ell Parlow W. Lee Mason J. E. Nations W. Smith W. B. Wooley J Crawford W.M. Davis Jana HH John

Deadly buck fight leaves two beasts dead in snow

Two large buck deer fought on a mountain south of Dantury, their horns locked and bodies lacerated. The larger buck died from exposure after the clash, while the other lay slain. Blood stained the surrounding snow as authorities noted the brutal encounter. The report includes stray political clippings and unrelated notices from the era.

Dantury New York

Vardaman rejects inauguration with Roosevelt support

In a candid speech, Governor Vardaman states he will not attend the inauguration or appoint a representative. He voices concern over royal pomp, favors Jeffersonian simplicity, and warns of a drift from democratic principles under recent inaugurations. He admires Roosevelt but doubts grand ceremonies reflect the people’s will.

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Advertising Beats in Mississippi Papers Stir Controversy

Fragmentary clipping notes that Mississippi exchanges rent advertisements for New Orleans banking concerns via Horace M. Goddard Advertising Agency. It warns papers to stop ads and demand advance payment. Also mentions a murder confession by J Samuel McGue, once mayor of Charlottenville, and a brief marriage notice for Robt. W. Patton and Miss Bes aig O. Hodenn in Shabatay.

Mississippi New Orleans Horace M. Goddard Goddard Wich J. Samuel McGue

Coluestumn Teatitles City Expands With Modern Improvements

The mayor highlights new machinery, a modern library and courthouse, extensive population growth to 10 000 to 12 000, twenty five industrial concerns with payrolls over 10000 weekly, new stores and a hotel, cement sidewalks, a new brick school for 800 negro children, and a thriving bank as Brookhaven abolishes saloons and grows.

White Free School Columbus Brookhaven

Vardaman Praised as Promising Governor Amid Campaign Praise

Vardaman is lauded for promising to govern without outside dictation and for starting strong in office. The Wesson Enterprise argues he would be a good governor if he maintains this course, despite occasional propriety concerns. Notes delays from Bro. Joe Dale’s paper due to a freeze.

Vardaman Gove ‘Ernor Theterprise Teddy Booker T Wesson Enterprise

Southern Cotton Association calls mass meeting drive

Harvie Jordan and Richarda Cheatam urge cotton growers in Georgia to unite for a 1905 plan. Advise tying up surplus, cutting acreage 25 percent, bonded warehouses, and county parish conventions from February 11 to 21 with representatives to a state convention. Calls newspapers to publish notices and organize in every precinct and county.

Aoe Siete Axe Bing Zi Cotton Association New Orleans Southern Cotton. Association Executive’ Committee South

Good Manners Advised In Daily Life

The Memphis News-Scimitar urges care in dress and personal appearance as essential to good manners. It warns that lounging, untidy habits, and profane speech erode respect for self and others, urging constant watchfulness over appearance and conduct. Good manners are valuable capital in business and social life.

Memphis News-Scimitar Memphis Jack

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