Local notes and ads from Brookhaven period piece
Town and county items list rentals and illness notes. A rumor about a lynching is debunked. Ads promote hardware goods, candy, lumber, shingles, and windows. Mentions includes J N Yawn, L P Rees, C B Perkins, Hoffman Bros, and C E Grafton Drug Co. Also notes women’s fashion and carnival trips. March 1905 setting with sparse details.
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Koblem
L. P. Rees
A. Cohn
C. B. Perkins
J. N. Yawn
Bogue Chute
Lucius Sanders
Hoffman Bros
Pews Island
Local incidents and community notes in a Mississippi paper
A Monday disturbance ends with a man firing several shots while attempting to enter Mrs. Canne dy's residence. he flees on horseback. Mrs. J. F. Greer visits her husband in New Orleans and learns his health is improving. Visitors to Dr. J. T. Butler include Mr. O. D. Zook and Mr. Thomas Curry, editor of Holt County Sentinel. County roads are in poor condition. a cemetery project by Mr. J. E. Seavey seeks hog-proof fencing and subscriptions. Bishop Lamar’s noted character, a barber shop incident, and Lamar’s influence are discussed. An Auburn educational rally with Prof. M. B. Hogg is announced, with local superintendents, a brass band, and free dinner. Village classroom rosters and local notes close the column with weather and events at Gum Grove and an upcoming concert and exhibit in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Priebatsch
Dectal
Larsen Building
ALG Jia Harris’ Business College
Jackson
Mias
East Union Lumber Yard
Jim Thompson
C. E. Grafton Drag Co
I. L
Frank Parsons
New Orleans
C.E. Grafton Drug Co
Louisiana
Bayou Lafourche
County Cotton Association
C. B. Perkins
Majestic
C. B.perkins’ Hardware Store
Grafton’s
Hoffman Bros
Eva Koufman
Birmingham
Ala
W. 8
Allen
Union Hall
Brookhaven
Bob Scott
Fr. Cannedy
J. F. Greer
Greer
0. D.zook
Oregon, Mo
Thomas Curry
Holt County Sentinel
J. T. Butler
Dr. Butler
Missouri
J. E. Seavey
Seavey
Bishop Galloway
L. Q. C. Lamar
L. Q.C. Lamar
Auburn
Lincoln
Franklin
Pike
Amite
H. L. Whitfield
South Mississippi
Wood's Groceries Promotion Cited as Be Sure Pick
A brief notice promotes shopping at Wood's for groceries with an emphasis on reliability and value. The item highlights savings and the store's name as a trusted source for daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood's
Shooting at Bayliss Hotel Kills Fortenberry in Columbia Miss
Isaac Fortenberry, 28, a logger from near Columbia, was shot dead at 8:30 pm at the Bayliss Hotel during a craps game with Homer Smith, a railroad contractor visiting the area. Smith, after firing, fled but was captured by deputies and townsfolk. the inquest at Bayliss Hotel will render a verdict tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, “Miss
Isaac Fortenberry
Columbia
Bayliss Hotel
Homer Smith
Smith
Fortenberry
Ford
Marshal Rnes
Ful
Times-Democrat
Bishop Galloway Lecture On L. Q. Lamar Life
Bishop Charles B. Galloway addressed a large audience at the Opera House under YMCA auspices on the life and character of L Q Lamar. The Irish lecture stressed noble ideals for young men and drew praise for its preparation and delivery. College students from many states attended and were impressed by the speaker's oratory and lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Galloway
Opera Horse
L. Q. GC. Lamar
Bishop Galloway
Tathar
R Ekour
Not Seriously Hurt in Pittsburg Wreck
Geo L Crosby, injured but not seriously, was on his way to Washington with the Ohio National Guard Battalion of Engineers when a wreck near Pittsburg occurred. The incident brings welcome news to Crosby's friends in Brookhaven and Mississippi, amid a jumble of names and local references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Crosby
Pittsburg
Washington
Cleveland
Engineers
Ohio National Guard
Brookhaven
Milk in the coconut frames a county crime report
An interview outlines a governor led investigation into a white cap organization suspected of crime. The speaker claims willingness to testify, describes meetings at Meadville and Shallow Ford, and recounts oath taking and mob influence across Franklin, Amite, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallow Ford
Frankilin
Amite
Jefferson
Lincoln
Debt Paid Off by Church Members and Mission Funds Rejoice
Deacon Jones announced the debt on the church building was wiped out and the deed turned over to the church clerk. Members praised efforts that brought a celebratory spirit, noting prior fundraising of over $2,000 and the church and pastor's home now fully paid. Additional collections raised $40 for the Persian missionary and over $50 for hymn books, underscoring the adage that good, the more is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yohannon
Sunday Gospel Service and Local Activities Highlight Community Life
A rainy Sunday afternoon gospel service drew a large crowd with ample singing and reflections on sacrifice. The Ladies Auxiliary planned a social for the 24th, while the Canton Y M C A secretary discussed securing a hundred advance tickets for a Bishop estan ys conte lecture. Local sports note a Chickasaws 32 to 6 victory over the Chattaws and a upcoming Mohawks vs Chickasaws championship game, with betting on attendance and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkin
Ababugen
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Pearl River Railway
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Alpo
Eid
Tawe
LeHasa AR
the Crocer
Montgomery School
Johnnie Monk
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Sayith Brumfield
Anie
Susie
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Alice Cotten
Eddie May
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Willie Cotten
Kirby
Eno
Vers Brown
Beulah Ephraim Boek
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Albert Woodall
Eile
Aarie
Clint Brown
Trudy
Monit
Hood
Breddie May
Olien Reaver
drade—Dudley
Coli
May
Rhoda Eee
Woteok Reeves
Bertha Wame
Similo
Gum Grove
Gacvad Sanday
Mradames
Quealysix
Lincoln County
Waroberieln
Jobe Shellick
Zi Bo
Peoria Bt
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A. Ms. Palmer
H Lee
Seaman
Meadville
Pols Baue Tea Beastsa Slater Wean
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Tia Wien
Texas
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Penny
Colorado
Mexico
Arizona
California
E. P. Turner
Dallas
Illinois Central BB
NEW Orlean
Memphis
ST. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
cHicaGo
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Horth
Xoula Pitti
Cereala
Buetow
Orks Ra Etan Ay Usimore
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Arie Aod
Penver
Ae Cou
Astection Daily
Rele
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Sioux Falls
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New Orleai
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