Town and County Calendar Notes and Social Lines
Calendar items and social notes list visits illness and travel from Town and County. People named include C M Furlow Van Rees Jack Parsons Wm Davis Josie Hurst Anna Middleton Josie Pfeifer and many relatives and neighbors in Laurel Crystal Springs and Woodville with mentions of Perkins Furniture Co and a Naval Academy appointment for Thomas Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parsons
Wm. Davis
Jackson
Josie Hurst
Laurel
F. Magee
Anna Middleton
McGrath
Josie Pfeifer
New York
J. E. Brown
Norfield
Messrs
M. McCullough
As Hartman
Terry Sunray
Ernest Parsons
Crystal Springs Sunray
Attempted Robbery Thwarted by Nightwatchmen at Parsons Store
Two men allegedly planned a robbery at the Parsons May Oberschmidt Co. store last night but were deterred by nightwatchmen Carlisle and Mercer. They forced entry through the front door. Carlisle fired shots as they fled. A dropped bundle and an overcoat with hat were recovered, possibly aiding identification. the coat had been stolen among other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons, May, Oberschmidt Co
Carlisle
Mercer
You Wear Shoes In All Walks Of Life
A compact inquiry into footwear use, noting that most people wear shoes daily and question arises about reasons behind purchase versus necessity. The piece reflects on cultural norms and practical needs dictating footwear choices.
Abshagens Shoes Ad Offers Wide Footwear Range
Advertises Abshagen's Shoes offering footwear for ladies men and children for Sunday wear working days and slippers. Claims good prices and invites customers to see for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abshagen
Local notes on illness and schools in Brookhaven
Mrs. Mary Martin lies critically ill with pneumonia at her daughter's home where she is confined with la grippe. Measles epidemic disrupts several area schools. county and city boards pledge cooperation to support schools. Also notices on cotton seed market, local ads, and remarks on public sentiment against white capping following the Merchants' Street Carnival episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Baley
Winona
W. E. Price
Baley
Harvey Thompson
Robert
Jackson
Sherman
Mamie Martin
Perkins’ Furniture Co
Mattie Ferguson
Alsey Arnold
R. d. Boone
Big Store
T. B. Walsh
Morgan City
Emma Massey
May Bowles
Annie May
Minnie Hoskins Foster
Woodvile
Mrs. Mary. Martin
Mrs. Sherman
la Grippe
Brookhaven
Baby Care Ads and Local Notes Highlight January Meeting
A mix of notices and anecdotes from Lincoln County include a baby care promotion for Mothers Friend and Foley’s Honey and Tar remedies, a report of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by a Kansas City reader, and a note on Hon. G G Lyell’s move to Jackson. The Lincoln County Teachers Association will meet January 15 in the College Chapel. The betrothal of Nathan Zwirn and Carrie Harris is announced with wedding planned for April, plus a report on Australia’s caterpillar plague affecting crops and railway disruptions near the colony’s Western border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lincoln County Teachers’ Association
College Chapel
Mer Own
Uame
W. H. Layha
Agnes Ave
Kansas City
C. E. Grafton
Nathan Zwirn
Carrie Harris
New Orleans
Apan
Australia
Eeyerei Inches
Detective Tit When Berjah Wilkins Sought Cash in Georgia
Read like a clipped old newspaper tale a former congressman and bank president Berjah Wilkins travels incognito to a Georgia village to settle debts. A wary bank clerk tests his identity by the shirt tag leading to a comic cash draft near collapse. The piece toggles to other quick vignettes including a Major Pond gag and Depew on the talking telegraph with a final sales pitch and a lost fur cape notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tit
Berjah Wilkins
The
Washington Post
Congress
Olitehowk Aleo
Iapogme Eion
Vilage
Georgia
Ashody
Washington
Public Square
Wilkins
Ohio Bank
Philadelphia Post
Woman and fashionStrlian coat on military order described
A plain and stylish coat is described as military order wear for cadets. The garment uses cadet gray cloth and is trimmed with brass buttons for an effective, smart appearance.
Fashions and Debutante Gowns in 19th Century Style
The article surveys military inspired epaulets and capes with brass buttons, then discusses broad fashion freedom this year. Velvet, cloth, or wide line gowns, linen or silk vesting, russet or black shoes, and fur coats gain popularity. Debutante gowns remain largely white with simple necklines, emphasizing youth and simplicity. It also notes lace usage, decorative collars, and examples of afternoon wear in plum ladies’ cloth.
Vast array of statistics and notices from a bygone era
A collage of figures on money, trade, population, health, and industry. It cites German, Bulgarian, and Irish data, banking deposits, crime and convict cases, horse senses, and a peppering of personal notes and advertisements. It mentions iron ore shipments, Canadian rail subsidies, and experiments in entomology, with scattered local notices and商业 items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Canada
Germany
Bulgaria
Olla
Missouri
Bright
Peter T
Servia
Bervia
Greece
Indiana
Emerton
Wiesbaden
Missions of the American Board
French Guiana
Ireland
Inchigeelah
London
Mesaba Range
Lake Superior
Duluth
United States
Canadian Pacific Railway
England
Great Britain
Notable Legislator and Local Figures Highlighted
Hon E N Thomas of Washington county elected Speaker of the House after four Mississippi terms. A grand Mason and state church deacon, he led ceremonies at the new Capitol on June 3. Also notes recovery stories from L E W RK Lima Ohio, and medical testimonials for Foley Kidney Cure and Chamberlains Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Thomas
Washington County
Mississippi
New Capitol
Thomas
Mississippi College
Mattie Shackleford
St. Louis
G. H. Hansan
L. E
W. RK. R
Lima
Foley
Constable's Sale Notice Read as Fragment
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a constable sale with unclear details. The readable words reference a sale action and a constable, but no names, dates, places, or amounts are legible. Further clarification is needed to produce a complete card.
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Illinois Central
Hoing Worts
BrookHavel O
Exennss
Batly
ANTI
LNGW
Tor Canton
Brookhaven Tor Canton
Tte Aia
Aid Sa
Statios
Hanmund
McComb City
Brooklavel
the Hare
Crystal Springs
Jackin Ali Canal
C. M. Furlow
van Rees
Woodville
Dr. Bennett
Bogue Chitto
Fletcher Russell
Hazleyhurst
David and
Nathan Kohlmsp
Sam Abrams
Lottie Zwinn
Zollie Daniels
Thos. D. Evans
Zula Malone
Atlanta
Henry Thompson
Rutie Smith
Wesson
KR. Vance Massenill
Heal
Cola Hassell
Olivette Ey Bright
Mattie Baggett
Mrs. Marchant
Mr. Marchant
Thomas Smith
Sharp Willliming Eadé
United State Naval Academy
Annapolia
Smith
Ercel Tepone
Iekabary
Price Drug Co
Fannie Mills
Searcey
Grove
Wm. Abshagen
Old Brock Farm
Brown & Carpenter
Kemp
Dave Abrams
Hazlehurst
Mendel
Berger
W. W. McLavaty
Agent Jackson Cotton Oil Co
Perkins’ Furniture, Co
Chamberlain
Grover W. Emory
Rock Mills
Ala
Willie Galloway Ventress
Tse Adams
Adams
Majestic
C. B. Perkins
Wouten
Ornne
Price
Deag Co
G .G. Lyell
Mr. Lyell
Poeumoulu
Price Drug
Foley's Honey and Tar Price Drug Co
Major Pond
Winston Churchill
Philadelphia
Bellevue
Boston Post
Senator Depew
Alexander Graham Bell
Gardiner Hubbard
Depew
Vanderbilt
Harlem
Hubbard
Francis McNamara
W. Grove
Ayer
Buigkinghan
W.H. Farr
R. R. Applewhite
Little Bohala
Mr. Furr
Tieman
Lt Grippe
Roy Kemp
Aupola
Tod
Tagrippe
Iegerer
5. Kohiman
Pattie
Nathan
Tootone Uiversity
Kohlcuit
Will Visibe
Wilky Rela
City
Ross
British and Foreign Bible Society
Morrison
William Carey
Serampore
Russia
Dent
John H. Cullom
Garland
Texas
B. Gratton
J. Homer Adgins
Johnston
Michigan Drug Eet
Detroit
Mich
Kermott
Iolahen
Kiott
Price Drug Company
Miss
Sears
Harris Business College
Jackson, Miss
Ara White
West Franklyn
Wm. 8S. Crane
California
Paris
Gil Blas
Price Drag Co. Oe
Mallard
Henry C. Stearns
Shullsburg
Wisconsin
Ballard
Smith Medical Co
St. Louis, Mo
N. C. Herron
C. A. Harper
J. P. Price
E. Grafton
Drag Co
Photography
T. A. Folby
Wellant
TSS
Pater
B. J. Krris
Usenet
Brookardo
Mist
Parsons-Moreton-Wentworth Company
Farsona-Moreton- Wentworth
A. A
Longino
Constable's Sale
Lah Col
Vehiekkys
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