Monticello Growth and Local Business Expansion
The Monticello news notes W R Beal and family moving in from near Silver Creek, S K Maxwell building a two story residence, and an expansion of homes and stores in Watts subdivision. Brookhaven visitors include Seavey Henderson Jones Tyler and Miss Blanche Touchstone who now heads the music department. Mississippi Central railroad survey to Monticello begins, with plans to extend the line. E L and J W Givens plan mercantile growth and fertilizer storage nearby. Hickman Son Butler Co. seeks charter amendment raising capital from 10000 to 15000 dollars, signaling bigger business and livelier times.
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W. R. Beal
Silver
S. ¥. K. Maxwell
Watts
H. M. Sims
W. W. Brinson
P. Z. Jones
J. M. Tyler
Elam Robertson
Blanche Touchstone
Braxton
Jai Magee
Bassfield
J. A. Fox
Monticello
Bank of
Mississippi Central Railroad
Silver Creek
Mississippi Central
Messrs. E. L
J. W. Givens
Hickman, Son, Butler and Co
Supreme Court Upholds Rosamond Carrying Pistol Case
The Mississippi Supreme Court in Rosamond v City of Okolona upholds a conviction for carrying a pistol. Justice Calhoun notes Rosamond sought laborers in Okolona and wore the weapon through his travels, leading to arrest for enticing labor and a fine. The decision rejects a traveling man’s right to carry arms in this context.
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T. R. Rosamond
City of
Okolona
Supreme Court of the State
Rosamond
Chickasaw County
Supreme Court
Calhoun
Okolong
Iqbor
Oko- Jona
Mass Meeting Recommends Southern Cotton Corporation Plan
Lauderdale county farmers and business leaders approve a plan to form the Southern Cotton Company with capital of 110 million dollars. Stock priced at 100 per share payable in cotton or cash, with a floor at ten cents and a ceiling at eleven cents. Delegates to a New Orleans convention on January 24 to be appointed, and a 20 percent 1905 cotton acreage reduction urged.
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Ers
Lauderdale
Eee
Meridian
Committee
South
New Orleans
Eay
Lauderdale County
Witherspoon
Inmense Company
Southern Cotton Company
Dart
Unique prize contest by Memphis paper for descendants
The Memphis News-Sciicitory in Tennessee offers three prizes to couples or individuals in Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas who prove the most direct descendants. Prizes include a Loving Cup valued at 50, an Upholstered Easy Chair worth 40, and a Hell Clock priced at 20. Contest ends March 1 with full details in the News-Soim ry.
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Memphis News-Sciicitory
Memphis
Teno
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Reese
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T. Hobbs
Lawreace County Press
Chicago
Wadé
Lile
Clarion
Brookhaven
Leader
Ies
Vail
Louis Cohn & Bros
Louk Conn & Bron
Seavey & Sons
Kentucky
Maryland
Mary
W. F. Seales
Macon
Landbiskys
Mico Mesmeriner’ S
Strogk
McGrath
Ay, Jan
Ladies Union
Panama
Handooma
Ste of
Miliey
Utty Indies
McGrath& Sons
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