Leaver announces voluntary subscription discontinuation policy
The Leaver informs readers in Lincoln Lawrence Copiah Franklin and Wilke counties that regular mailing will stop for those not requesting it. Those who do not wish to receive the paper should notify promptly. otherwise the paper will be discontinued. The publisher aims to keep loyal subscribers and will continue providing value to those who subscribe.
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Usivene
Peoens
Lincoln
Lawrence
Copiah
Frankfin
Wike Consti
Elit
Reguilar Nalecribars
Nua
van Tang
Measles rage in Summit and town notes
A murky mix of local notices: measles rage in Summit. water and risks in Meridian. social clubs form in Weeson. Joan J. Cason and family move to Monoe, Louisiana. regional judges and officials cited. Reports include census plans for Vervon, public schools opening in April, and a bid to fund the Centennial Cotton Exposition in New Orleans.
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Weeson
Joan J. Cason
Beauregard
Monoe
Mapning Chalmers
Supreme Court
Larch McLaurin
Fayette
Jeffurson
Maine Legisature
The
Wesson Herald
Joseph Myers
Vervon
Wesson Public Schools
T. S. Haynie
Board of Trustees
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
N., J. & C- Railroad
Lawless Pike County outrage sparks civic stand
A Pike County assault on Sarah Quis by armed white men is denounced by local leaders including J D Felder and D C Lea. The letter urges firm law enforcement, condemns racism, and calls for action against doers and their supporters across the region. The piece also notes political chatter in the area and mentions other regional notices and remarks on public health and notable figures.
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Summit Times
Tntergencer
Sarah Qua
Bagachitto
Pike County
Jobo Quin
J. D. Pelter
L Felder
Rev. Felder
J. B. Peller
W. L. Felder
D. C. Lea
Sarah Quis
Parker Place
Felder
Lea
South Missisippi
Postmaster General Timothy O Howe Dies at Home
Timothy O Howe, Postmaster General, died of pneumonia at his Green Bay Wisconsin home last Sunday afternoon. In the past year four men who held the office died. Maynard died last April Dennison in October Jewell in December and now Howe. The President has not yet named a successor. First Assistant Postmaster General Frank Hatton is considered the best candidate.
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Tar Times and Intelligencer
New Orleana
McCom
Courier Journal
Arthur
Steawer
S. Hays
Bisitor Gueex
Mississippi
F. Suria
Magnolia
Wesson
Hesat Gasoner
John C.loge
Natchez
Natchez On the Doth, In the Tiet Year of His Age. ‘Tax Wesson Herald
C. A. Rowan
M. J. Ferguson
Cupiah
Tax Democratic
Gneral
Timothy Ohowe
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Postmart R General
Maynard
Dennison
Jewell
Howe
Nat
Euvcessor
Trix
Pirst
Frank Tlattir
A Bright Life Eclipsed
Wiley P Harrie Jr son of Judge Wiley P Harris of Jackson died of pneumonia in St Louis on March 16 while there pursuing business He was a model of worthiness and a loyal friend praised as refined and gentle He rests in the family graveyard at Jackson May his rest be sweet dear friend.
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Wiley P. Harrie, Jr
Wiley P. Harris
Jackson
Pnemonia
St. Louis
Fire devastates dwelling near Liberty and household items lost
In Amite the four mile northeast Pryor Gardener place owned by Thos H McDowell burned the night of the 16th. Dr S C Webb and family lived there since January. The two story frame home valued at thousands burned with medical books provisions clothing and furniture lost. some items saved. Fire protection credited to Jackson volunteers.
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Merald
Pryor
Liberty
Thos. H. McDowell
Mississippi News Briefs From Crystal Springs and Surrounding Areas
Weather turns cold in Mississippi with temperatures dropping from 10 above to 17 degrees below zero. Notices cover church meetings in Liberty, railroad progress from Meridian to Heidelberg, executive moves for Walter S Birdsong, and profit from asparagus shipments. Local items include cadet exam results near Verona, post office name quirks, clay pigeon scores at Omaha, and forthcoming railroad reroute affecting Natchez. Also reported are tax deadlines, cotton loss near Summit, fruit and vegetable prospects around Crystal Springs, and Masonic lodge representations at the Jackson and Columbus meetings.
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St. Louis
Tor Presbytery of
Louisiana
Presbyterian Church
Libery
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ash'and Register
Black Jack
Canaan
Walter Rabbit
Canver
Capt
Bogardus
Omaha
Carver
Tur Clarion
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Jackson
Natchez
Mississippi River
Remarkable family birth dates in Holmes County
Remarkable report notes Burt J M 1 Chisholm with four children born every two years on July 4. Also Bob Tucker of Bee Lake Holmes County with five children born on successive weekdays in different years. The article suggests these births are record worthy and invites further review.
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J. M
Burt
Chisholm
Bob Tucker
Bee Lake
Holmes County
Holmes County, Has Five Children, the First of Whom Wie Bor
Wedorginy
Duties of Head Overseer and Road Labor Mandates
A historical ordinance outlines duties for the Head Overseer and district overseers. It details eligibility, labor requirements, penalties for noncompliance, and procedures for collecting lists of workers, supplying tools, and maintaining roads, bridges, and causeways. It sets fines, bonds, and jail terms for delinquency and specifies payment handling and post measurements.
Road Overseer Duties and Fines in County Manual
The text describes road overseer responsibilities including marking routes with posts, naming towns, and calculating distances. Overseers must account for expenditures, employ workers for posts, and report to the Board of Supervisors to justify county disbursements, with penalties for neglect and failure to report.
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Danaces
Batnces
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Senegal
Seetloa
Overssen
Mississippi Institute of the Blind opens in Jackson
A new Institute of the Blind is completed and in operation near Jackson under Dr W S Langley. The state institu tion educates blind children ages nine to twenty who are capable of instruction, with crafts offered by special board action for eligible exceptional cases. Communications go to Dr Langley Jackson Miss. Feb 15 1883.
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Institute of the Blind
Jackson
W.S. Langley
Board of Trustees
W. 8. Langley
Jackson, Miss
H. H. Howes
Miss
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