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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1904

Page

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Lincoln county Board of Supervisors March 1904 proceedings

The March 1904 Lincoln County Board of Supervisors convened in Brookhaven with Commissioners Jones Bryant Brister Wells Walker and Sheriff Applewhite and Clerk McNair present. They awarded B A Williams the bridge contract near Andy Greer for $15, approved Montgomery road report, set county farm rent at $20, and itemized numerous accounts. They ordered a salary plan for the county superintendent and discussed road laying rules and a $5000 loan for county expenses with a tax levy. A Good Roads Convention committee was formed to represent the county in New Orleans on April 7, 1904.

Mississippi Board of Supervisors Court House Brookhaven A. D Z. P.jones J. C. Bryant A. M C. T. Montgomery D. D. Posey B. A. Williams Jim Rawls C. M. BrisTer Edwin A. McCoy Walker Evans, Cogswell Co Clarke & Courts Mdse S. T. Monk Oy F. Kyzar Z. P. Jones Honorable Charlie Watts George White Henry Haynes Mary O’neal Ed Edwards Jonas Thomas Sol Bruce Kid Richardson Lucian Dixon Sam Jones Bettie Jagins Squire Miller Iron Farm P. Cagis State of Mississippi Lincoln County Alsbury Sun Eleel Bridge Hobbs J. M. Paxton Y. Oont Watt A.S. P.cagie Smith Wee Macatee Ee Enna R. W. McNam Three Mile Post Union Church Road Patterson Case’s A. M. Callender District of Proposed Road Union Church Wire Road Montomery Chancery Clerk Bayou Pierre Hon Geo. T. Douglass Blanes Charlie Barr Good Roads New Orleans John Walker C.T. Moni Y Gereby

McGrath's Millinery Opening Thursday March 24

McGrath's Millinery opens with a display of new Spring goods in dry goods, dress fabrics, silks, linens, trimmings, and more. The shoe department showcases new styles for ladies and gents. Winners in the shoe guessing contest are announced, with 12 pairs of $3.50 shoes given away and judges S P Oliver and M L Everett reviewing the cards. Names listed include Brookhaven John D Stewart Edwin McCalip McSmith J W Given Perch Mrs M G Blackwell Nola Mrs T F White Brookhaven Louise Mullins Magee J M Summers C H Penn.

Messrs S. P. Oliver M. L. Everett McGrath Brookhaven S. D Chandler Peetsville Dr. F. V McRee John McGrath & Sons P. Oliver John D, Stewart Edwin McCalip McSmith J. W. Given Perch M. G. Blackwell Nola T. F. White Louise Mullins Magee J. M. Summers C. H. Penn

Road Duty Delinquents Listed in Lincoln County

Road hands subject to duty east of the J C railroad in Lincoln County and to Williamson Evans, a list of delinquents west of the railroad. Contractors to report to justices of the peace. delinquents to be dealt with as the law directs in Section 13913 of the code. Also mentions best lumber mill yard and various financial items including farm supplies, livestock, and clothing allowances. A marriage note: Rev. E T Smith and Miss Caroline Ford married at noon, residence of the bride’s mother, Wed March nd, with luncheon and plans to move to Georgetown Indiana after a visit to Gloster Mississippi. groom described as general of wishes or large circle of friends.

J. C Lincoln County Williamson & Evans Pesce Ficonas Rantal Insurance Beyuah Tnepetin ET. Smiths Caroline Ford S. Newman Gloster Miss Georgetown Indiana Wishea Lange Triceks Ming Ford Whitwoth College Brook

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