Nola Town Grows Around Pearl River Depot and Schools
The Leader editor visits Nola on the Pearl River Branch east of Brookhaven. The town has a depot, a flour mill, a cotton seed agency, and the Nola Mercantile Co. plans a larger store and daily mail after July 1. Nola High School, led by Prof. R. F. Byrne, enrolls up to 117 before measles hit. lumber and railroad development have transformed the pine forest into a bustling community centered near the station. The White family history links to early settlement and local education figures tied to regional colleges.
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Leader
Nola
Pearl River
Brookhaven
L. J. White
Nola White
Yar Nola
Pearl River Lumber Company
Illinois Central
Nola Land and Gin Company
Nola Mercantile Co
Wesson Cotton Oil Mill
Levi White
Hts
Sylvarena High School
Smith County
Mississippi
Fitzhugh
Frank Johnson
Brandon
Fannin
State University
Oxford
Methodist
Whitworth College
Jackson
Belhaven
Nola High School
R. F. Byrne
A. H. White
Ed. Sutton
Nola Mercantile Co. Hall
Ae Seine
Death of Dr. Lewis T. Fitzhugh praised as Mississippis noblest educator
Obituary tribute in the Daily Clarion-Ledger marks the sudden death of Dr. Lewis T. Fitzhugh, president of Belhaven College, lauded for a life of integrity and service. The Jackson leader is mourned as a devoted educator and community figure whose passing leaves a deep gap in the South.
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L. T. Fitzhgh
Belhaven College
Daily Clarion-Ledger
Lewis T. Fitzhugh
Jackson
South
Memphis
Chicago
Missonk
Whitecaps
Fitzhugh
Lincoln
United States
Africa
Seung winds bring blossoms as Seabreeze era opens
The town basks in spring’s warming air as farmers plan planting for the year. A large crowd attended All Day services at New Hope last Sabbath with Rev. R. Bradley’s morning sermon and an afternoon church conference. Travelers Jim Noble, Lucius Arrington and Pat Case return from Clinton. Oscar Adams now leads his father's shingle mill. Social roles flourish as Misses Calender and McRee host flinch night with Oscar Adams, Ira Barron and Ernest Noble. Fannie McRee’s school concert wowed. Gussie and Eula Paxton visited. Eula’s school breaks for vacation. A. P. Callender recovers well from a gunshot. John Walden improves after pneumonia.
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Seung
New Hope
R. Bradley
Jim Noble
Lucius Arrington
Pat Case
Clinton
Oscar Adams
Lou
Abbie Callender
Fannie McRee
Flinch
Ira Barron
Ernest Noble
Remodeling and home improvements in town
G Day and W M Turnbaugh reveal substantial enlargements and updates to their residences including a commodious new remodel and improved comfort. Chandler adds lattice porch enclosure. Sartin installs an ornamental front fence. Magee family visits Legislature. Various regional visits noted. A poignant editorial laments the impact of untidy homes on womanly character.
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G. Day
W. M. Turnbaugh
Mass Meeting at the Y M C A in Brookhaven
A mass meeting of Brookhaven men will be held Sunday at four o clock in the Y M C A gym to discuss town needs with Dr I W Cooper as speaker and other prominent locals offering suggestions. Also listed are church services across Brookhaven with pastors and times, a report on the Methodist choir practice and refreshments, plus notes on cemetery hogs and a local plumber's jab.
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Y.M. C A
Brookhaven
I. W. Cooper
G. T. Chandler
R. H. Purser
James Kiernan
Chas. W. Crisler
Epworth League
Summit Sentinel
Bright Spirit Mrs Z D Davis Dies at Home in Jackson
Yesterday morning at 2 o clock the bright spirit of Mrs Z D Davis died after more than two years of suffering at her Jackson home. She was formerly Miss Mamie D Younkin of the city and was loved as a radiant bride. Her husband and son mourn her loss as friends recall a life of sunshine and domestic joy. The community joins in sorrow while the verse of mourning speaks of sleep and awakening in the eastern skies.
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Z. D. Davis
Jackson
Davis
Mamie D. Younkin
County Convict Farm Goods Purchase Committee Formed
The Board of Supervisors appoints Z P Jones A M Brister and J B Wills as a committee to purchase all necessary goods for the County Convict Farm and Poor Farm. They may bid or buy privately, wholesale or retail, and must report actions at each meeting for approval. In emergencies they may buy supplies and report later as directed.
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Board of Supervisors
Z. P. Jones
A. M. Brister
J.B. Wills
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Hamilton & Brown” Shoes
James & Graham” Wagons
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Eula Paxton
Eula
A. P. Callender
John Walden
G. Wood Magee
Senator Magee
Tatum
Rea Miss
J. P. Williama
Silver Creek
B. D. Bishop
J. H. Jones
Lawrenence County Press
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Rosehill
Scott
Nalty
McGrath
New York
St. Louis
New Orleans
Schloss Bros
Hart
Bec
Ee Shell High Standard’ Co
MO. McGrath & Sons
Cherokee
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