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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
2
Authorized announcements list candidates for Brookhaven Mississippi offices including For Congress F A McLain and city posts. Names include BR D Lambr J B Daughtry for mayor Stanley Byrd city marshal Aaron Hurst and Charles Heuck for city treasurer.
Public records show Edgar Green county superintendent of education with salary and postage totaling 59.34, and road commissioner C. T. Montgomery filing a monthly report. W B Burns was deemed lowest bidder for East of Illinois Central Railroad roads, contract approved with bonds, and a contempt fine of 50 issued against F B Smith.
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors met October 3 1904 in Brookhaven. They awarded bridge contracts to F B Smith for an 80 length and to R C Ratcliff for a 95 length, ordered a public road petition granted, authorized bids for Boone’s creek bridge, and adjourned to 9 2 m. The report lists fines in September 1904 and counts 11 prisoners and 6 paupers.
On Tuesday morning October 4 the board reconvened after adjournment and ordered advancing bids for undeveloped property improvements. The record notes procedural steps and authorizations as the session continued.
The Board of Supervisors in Lincoln County Mississippi opened bids for public road work east of the Illinois Central Railroad. G W Ivey, Don Pennington and John Guess were the low bidders, with A A Burns awarded work on multiple routes for three years, securing bonds with sureties. The board approved the bid and authorized contract formation with Willie M Russell as president, adjourning to 9 a m the next day.
G W Ivey, Joe Pennington and John W Guess contract with Board of Supervisors approved with bond of principals and sureties. Bond $2200, conditioned by law. Accounts allowed include building bridge for county farm and jail, coffin and electric globes for courthouse, and farm superintendent salary. Adjourned to 9 a m tomorrow. Z P Jones presiding.
The October meeting disallowed claims by Albert Evans and J P Williamson for 2500 each for public road work west of the IC railroad. Award awarded to A Hurst for painting the coat house roof at 185. Funds in treasury distributed persection 4049 act 1896 with district shares listed. Cora Graves allowed 75 for Union services. Eula Paxton approved as principal teacher at Dorr's school for 1908 term.
The Board of Supervisors met to consider sealed bids for the position of superintendent of the county convict farm. J. C. Miller appeared before the board to seek appointment for a one year term beginning January 1908 at a stated monthly salary.
Scott's Emulsion is described as life sustaining for men women and children. It claims to help cure consumption restore flesh and strength and support growth in children. The ad encourages free samples and lists Scott & Bowne chemists at 33-416 Pearl Street New York with prices 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
Notice to stockholders announces a regular annual meeting of Illinois Central Railroad Company in Chicago on Wednesday October 1 1904 at noon. It details voting eligibility and required attendance by registered holders, with instructions for ticketing and travel to the meeting. It notes distribution of tickets to holders and outlines travel arrangements for attendees from various locations.
The board orders a five thousand dollar loan bearing six percent interest from September 1 1904 payable January 1 1905 out of first year funds and directs related warrants. Also approves salaries for 1904 county attorney and 1903 4 auditor, dismisses Hartman v Applewhite suit upon payment of costs, and approves per diem and mileage for members and officers with totals listed. Adjournment noted by Clerk R W McNair.
The Magnolia Railway and Power Company, based in Magnolia, plans an interurban electric line from Analcheeo to Escatid via Comb and Whitestown with a $250,000 capital. Incorporators Judge J. H. Price, Lu. E. Schilling, and Hon. C. Y. Ratcliff bring strong credentials and expected early construction. Summit Sentinel notes robust backing and local optimism for a major statewide development.
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