Switch Engine Victim Dies After Crash at J C Yards
Lee Bass 19, a switchman, was crushed while coupling cars in the northern part of town. He died after his left leg was amputated near the hip, despite skilled care from railroad surgeons. Funeral at Moore boarding house conducted by Rev. W C Black. Community mourns the loss as another switch engine accident in recent months.
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Lee Bass
Lonce
L. Parsons
Virum
Young Bass
Lee Stringer
Moore Boarding House
W. C. Black
Methodist Church
E. A. Bass
Beeckhaven School Honor Roll Second Month 1905 06
The Beeckhaven Graded School honor roll for the second month of the 1905 06 session lists students across grades. Chart class includes Eugene Bee Charlie Grafton Rachel Hamilton Emily Hartman Henry Ware Hobbs Wallie Hubert Clyde Montgomery Audree Northern Clara Bell Watson. First Grade names Lucile Higdon David Hobbs Lizzie Hubert Robert Lee Jones Ayleen King. Second Grade features John Brister Sweetsie Chrisman Flora May Grafton Robert Mercer Oscar Newton. Third Grade lists Willie Byrne Myra Dunning Warren Henderson Alice Ray Higdon Clara Hodges Lilah Laird Aubrey Magee Minnie Waldrop. Fourth Grade includes Ruby Dunn Jessie Greer Aileen Laird May Smith Marvin Turnage Clifton Warnock. Fifth Grade lists Janie Bee Edna Crawford Ola Entrican Ferol Ford Mabelle Henderson Ruth Jones Mary Marshall. Seventh Grade features Maryele White ay Cato Ida May Duns Lucile Harris Ila Kemp Maimo Redding Lula Sasser Pearl Spencer Mabel White. Eighth Grade lists Fannie Greer Katie Northern Albert Powell.
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Thhe Beeckhaven Graded School
Eugene Bee
Charlie Grafton
Rachel Hamilton
Emily Hartman
Henry Ware Hobbs
Wallie ‘Hubert
Clyde Montgomery
Audree Northern
Clara Bell Watson
Lucile Higdon
David Hobbs
Lizzie Hubert
Robert Lee Jones
Ayleen King
John Brister
Sweetsie Chrisman
Flora May Grafton
Robert Mercer
Oscar Newton
Ida May Dun
Lucile Harris
Ila Kemp
Maimo Redding
Lula Sasser
Pearl Spencer
Mabel White
Fannie Greer
Katie Northern
Albert Powell
Prospective Wedding in Poca hontas and Vicksburg
Mrs Amanda E Bell of Poca hontas announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Lucile Sherman to Mr Claude Anding of Vicksburg. Miss Bell is the youngest daughter of the late William Bell, a well known local figure, and is described as graceful and accomplished. Mr Assa holds a prominent position with the estate of A G Coaseell of Vicksburg and supports a bright future for the couple. The ceremony is planned for Lenetine in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hoffman
Brookhaven
W. H. Speights
D. M. Lee
Wm. Allen
Marion County
Amanda E. Bell
Pocahontas
Lucile Sherman
Claude Anding
Vicksburg
Miss Bell
William Bell
Mr. Assa
A. G. Coaseell
Hag
Victory at Jackson Barracks Chronicle of Yellow Fever
The Oct. 23 Picayune highlights Jackson Barracks in New Orleans as a bold success in the yellow fever fight. Dr. Roger Post Ames led measures proving the mosquito theory, with 225 nonimmune officers and soldiers at the post showing immunity and good health during the outbreak. Captain Hugh LaF. Applewhite, a nephew of Dr. Applewhite, is named among nonimmunes and lauded for embracing the mosquito-based protection.
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the Picayune
South
New Orleans
Jackson Barracks
Roger Post Ames
Ames
Hugh Lal, Applewhite
R. R. Applewhite
The
Picayune
Hugh Laf. Appleiwhite
Columbia Barracks
Quemados
Cuba
Reed
The Value of Birds in Agriculture
An editorial stresses the economic value of birds for farmers, noting its savings on insect pests. It cites Florida pepper and pea plantings to attract birds, observing neighbors’ surprise at trees remaining insect-free without insecticides. The piece argues birds help protect crops nationwide.
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Jacksonville
Bia
Times-Unido
Florida
Bis Os
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Lawrence
Ladies Home Journal
A. C. Seavey & Sons
Cherokee
Brookhaven, Miss
J. C. Yards
Lawrence County Press
J. P. Williams
Silver Creek
W. C. Butler
Prentiss
Rens Stringer
R. H. Purser
J. P. Hemby
Baptist Church
Hemby
Bank of Monticello
Broad
Green Streets
Lawrence County Baptist Association
Shiloh Church
Nola
R. R. Drummonds
Wade Folk
N. S. Buckley
Hebron
Newhebron
Providence
Bismark
Coleman
Taylor
Pearsall
New Orleans & Great Northern R
C. E. Grafton Drug CO
East Union Lumber & Mfg. CO
Bowie
Jack Vrast
Henry Irving
Wes Bor
G. A
Jackson Very
Pel
Mo i Pinch
McGrath’s
McGrath's
Black Hawk
McGrath & Sons
McGrath
Abe Lincoln
John
Eee & Sons
Erooreavel
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