Lawmaker’s bid to rename Lincoln county Jeff Davis county
A Mississippi state senator from Amite county proposes a bill to rename Lincoln county Jeff Davis county. The letter argues against the move, noting Lincoln’s enduring legacy and Lincoln county residents’ lack of support, and joking that Amite should be renamed Booker Washington or Roosevelt if Frith proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Frith
Amite County
Bates Mill
Senate
Lincoln County
Jeff Davis County
Senator Frith
Jackson
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Lincoln
Mr. Frith
van Watts
Amite
Booker Washington
Roosevelt
Killing the Negroes and the plagues of freedom
A Mississippi report cites tuberculosis among negroes at the state insane hospital as worsened by post slavery living, clothing, and sanitation conditions. It contrasts slavery era health with present conditions and notes higher deaths from tuberculosis than other diseases combined. The piece weaves in quotes and local reaction about industrial education and economic independence in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Mitchell
Mississippi Insane Hospital
Clarion-Ledger
Mitchell
Insane Hospital
Mississippi Happenings: Brief notes on deaths and deeds
Mrs. Mattie England 76 dies at Clinton. Mrs. Knowles 70 dies of pneumonia at Magnolia. T. H. Norman, plantation manager, dies near Yazoo City. J. J. Milton wins $100 judgment against Home Telegraph for horse injury. Mrs. Amanda Vick Marshall dies at Vicksburg. widowed Dr C K Marshall noted pulpit orator. Store of Dr H Wood at Gallatin destroyed by fire. $4000 loss, $1000 insurance. robbers suspected in Hazlehurst and linked to Friday night thefts. The Silver Creek Drug Company charter approved. The Barkout Carnival Co. to hold street fair in Columbus. Legislature passes uniform textbook and vagrancy bills. Editor J. T. Senter mourns father W. M. Senter of Tennessee. Bishop Charles B Galloway presided funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie England
Clinton
Knowles
Magnolia
Barkout Carnival Co
Columbus
T. H. Norman
Yazoo City
J. T. Senter
W. M. Senter
Tennessee
Silver Creek Drug Company
D. G. Ashley
Copiah County
Hazhurst
J.J. Milton
Home Telegraph Company
Amanda Vick Marshall
Vicksburg
C. K. Marshall
Chas. B. Galloway
Church Services This Sunday Across Denominations
At Presbyterian Church Rev G T Chandler preaches 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School at 9 30 am. Baptist Church presents Rev R Purser at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Catholic Church has Rev James Kiernan at 10 am and 4 pm. Methodist Church features Rev H G Hawkins at 11 am no evening service with Sunday School 9 30 and Epworth League at 7 pm.
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Presbyterian Church
G. T. Chandler
R. Purser
James Kiernan
H. G. Hawkins
Epworth League
Arion Concert Company at Brookhaven Opera House
The Arion Concert Company led by French violinist Professor de Chandron performs at Brookhaven Opera House on Monday February 20 1904. The high class program aims to benefit the town high school library with funds from the sale. Principal T P Scott invites patrons to attend, promising a full house as the sole lyceum offering this season.
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Brookhaven
Professor de Chandron
Europe
Oxford
Water Valley
Grenada
Piso
Lyceum
T. P. Scott
Baseball Meeting at the Y MCA in Brookhaven
An all members meeting for those interested in forming a good amateur baseball team in Brookhaven is set for Monday February 29 at 8 p.m. in the Y M C A rooms. The item notes local praise for E L Martin and references a recent “Decatrick Skule” performance in Macon with Prof. Martin praised as ideal. It also mentions an extra engine and two coaches arriving from Pike county for district compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. McA
Association
Brookhaven
Pike County
Jenkson
McGrath's Bargain Shoe Sale Opens Big Year
McGrath's Bargain Shoe Sale promises wide selection and deep discounts at the lively department store. Families can find good reliable footwear at take-me-quick prices as the immense stock is offered in various styles, sizes, and brands. Bring friends and save big on shoes.
Misses and Children's Shoes at Slashed Prices
Broken lots of Boys and Misses shoes in multiple leathers and brands priced to move. Box Calf Kangaroo Kid Patent Leather and Dongola styles offered at $1.50 to $3.00 with assorted sizes and finishes, including Moloney Bros Budd Blue Ribbon lines. Gain day specials highlight Misses Patent Leather Mannish Shoes and Bar gain Day pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moloney Bros
Budd’s
Budd’s Moloney’s
Moloney Bios
Dongola
Blue Ribbon School OC
Moloney i Bros
Budd's
Blue Ribbon School
Ladies Shoes Sale Cuts Prices Across Styles
Whole stock of broken lots in Ladies Shoes reduced to 99¢ for many lines and 1.25 to 4.00 tiers. Kid, Patent, Vici Kid, and Fur Top Felt House Slippers offered at deep discounts with various price points including 77c to 99c and up to 4.00, plus children’s low quarters and heavy sole dress options marked down.
Local notes from Topisaw and Wellmar Mississippi
Measles and cloudy days distress residents as preaching at Topisaw church stalls this year. Rev Wills expected on the fourth Sunday. J M Williams and sons buy 4000 pounds barbed wire for farms. Miller and Ferrill showcase cold frames on Wellmar truck farm. Bridges contracted by B A Williams H Rawls and C C Rawls. Captain Dawson’s place bricked by Hugh McCormack from Alabama. Marriage of Will H Summers and Ida Smith near Thayer. Elder Reeves to paint and seat Antioch church. Henry Thames marries Myrtie Burns in Lawrence County. Teaching staff changes at Topisaw Graded School and Mount Pleasant. Ola Williams and Gussie Paxton noted for school work. Hit Bitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topisaw
Wills
J. M. Williams
C. C. Rawls
Dawson
Hugh McCormack
Alabama
Te Ae
A. M. Summers
Vendatoheae
Antioch Church
Elder Reeves
Henry Thames
Myrtie Burns
Lawrence County
Stray or stolen goods report amid busy market scene
In a bustling country setting, Ruth notes a merchandise issue involving Price Drug Co. and local merchants. The entry mentions suppliers and farmers, with a terse alert about a stolen or misplaced item and the need to notify authorities.
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Louis Gohn & Bros
Oxfords
Louis Cohn & Bros
Hamilton & Brown” Shoes
James & Graham
Chicago
Parsons, May, Oberschmidt CO
Booker T. Washington
Chicago News
Simon
New Jerusalem
New York
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
River Valley
Aberdeen Examiner
Democrat-Star
Scranton
Span Balla
P. K. Mayers
Rityan
Vasco
Democrat- Stac
Arion Concert Company
Opera House
McGrath
Congress
Ovetar
McGrath & Sons
John McGrath & Sons
Brookhaven, Miss
Edgar
Will H. Summers
Ida Smith
Thayer
Russell
Mount Pleasant
Ola Williams
Gussie Paxton
Price Drug Co.'s
Thavo Hy Sens
Faraian
Sasemr
Commiurulal Hotel
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