Mississippi Central Rail Road extension to Brookhaven grows near
The Mississippi Central Railroad extension to Brookhaven appears likely as grading from Silver Creek to Smiths Ferry on Pearl River began last Thursday. Chief Engineer Archibald has secured Brookhaven housing for the crew and a preliminary survey to Natchez is planned. Rights of way may be obtained soon as residents along the line show cooperation and expect trains to Brookhaven by next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Mississippi Central Railroad
Brookhaven
Silver Creek
Lawrence County
Smith's Ferry
Pearl River
Archibald
Smith’s Ferry
Hattiesburg
Natchez
Vardaman Calls for Strong Enforcement of Vagrancy Law
Gov. Vardaman urges officials in Mississippi to enforce vagrancy laws without exception, labeling the idle as a criminal class and calling for officers and citizens to cooperate. He specifies that the vagrant category includes blind-tigers, gamblers, prostitutes, and habitual offenders, and argues for a broad, rigorous crackdown.
Premium for Lincoln County corn yield winner announced
Mr L Oliver offers a $20 gold premium to the Lincoln county farmer with the largest corn yield per acre in 1905. An acre is 70 yards square with a minimum of 40 bushels per acre. Contestants must sworn prove yield and attend the Farmers Institute at A and M College. Second and third premiums to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.K. Hand
Agricultural College
Mies
Lincoln County
Farmers Institute
A. and M. College
Oliver
Lincoln Coun
Militant white cap claim linked to Farmers League in Franklin
An article asserts the Farmers League and white cap organization are one, aiming to expel Negroes from public land and merchant sites. It cites secret oaths, indicts local officials, and recounts Detective Hoyt's March 4 report detailing members swearing to secrecy and threats against juries and blacks, with calls for broad mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Farmers League
White Cap Organization
Meadville
Farmers League of White Caps
Franklin County
White Caps
Farmers League of Franklin
Jacob
Eseu’s
Lesder
Hoyt
Uiis
Iss v
le Feine
White Cap
New Season Goods Arrive At McGrath & Sons Store
McGrath & Sons announces arrival of new spring goods across departments. Dress fabrics, silks, wash fabrics, whites, waistings, embroideries, laces, and Defender muslin underwear are offered with value prices. Corsets by W B and Warner Bros, Monarch Hosiery, and 25 to 50 cent waisting lines showcase a full seasonal display with sample books for quick viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrath & Sons
McGrath
W. B
Warner Bros
Monarch
Fragmentary reminiscences on a night of fear and crime
A garbled account recalls a tense night amid rumors of theft and coercion. The speaker mentions dangers, an avoidance of disclosure, and a hope for witnesses to name suspects, all framed by uneasy memories of events and a need for protection.
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A. C. Seavey & Sons
Brookhaven Fertilizers
NEW South
Hutchigon
Crystal Springs
Yeninan
Stookhaven Progressive Cotton OW Co
Brookhaven, Mississippe
MR. Farmer
Franklin County Advocate
Thayt
Whking
Adi
Warners League
Shadlow Ford
McGrath's
St. Louis
Ino. McGrath& Sons
Brookhaven, Miss
Wideawake
E. Grafton
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