Lincoln county and surrounding area's timber and town life note
An 1880s survey describes Lincoln county's timber wealth, diverse forests, and abundant game. It profiles inhabitants, schools, churches, and a thriving mercantile scene in towns like Brookhaven and Weson, noting health, morals, and county pride. It also previews lumber interests, local rail plans, and business leadership shaping the region.
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Lincoln County
Carolina
Georgia
Brookhaven
Sie
Gulf of Mexico
Awakening in Bogue Chitto Town on the Illinois Central
Bogue Chitto, ten miles south of Brookhaven on the Illinois Central, sits on the Bogue Chitto River. A wooden town long scarred by fire, it has slowly struggled but now shows life. Population nears two hundred as growth and business rise, with cotton shipments rising from sixty bales in 1881 to more in 1883.
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Mersis
BLE
Drnster & Co
J. M. Tyler
Geo. Riehman
le Ja
Teutonic Decent
New Orleans
W. F. Stovall
Texas
Jno
I. Marshall & Co
P. Quertermana
Bogue Chitta
Messrs. Wesson & Money
Pearl River
Natchez, Bogue Chitto
Ship Island
Bogue Chitto
T. Ho Curtis
E. A. Thompson
Geo. Rieblman
Brister
Illinois Central Railroad
Wesson
Miss
A. M. West
Holly Springs
Philadelphia
Brookhaven
Aod
Colina Wade
Wesson Mills and Town Growth in Lincoln County
The Wesson cotton and woolen factories employ about 500 whites, with 400 cotton machinery and 600 woolen looms, producing textiles for Western states and local markets. The town features several churches, lodges, a bank, and a thriving mercantile scene. it thrives on mill-driven growth, with a robust school system and no town debt. A devastating 1883 cyclone affected nearby towns, prompting Red Cross relief and leaving Wesson hopeful for a bright future.
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Oboe
New York
Wesson
Presbyterian
S. Gibert
J.G Lyell
Joan Thowse
J.C Rhymes
R. D. Rudman
H. M Buckley
J. G. Lyell
Masons Odd Fellows
Knights of Honor
Mississippi
State Female College
Columbus
Deat 1
Lincoln County
H. A. Barns
Alabama
Earns
Colonel Wesson
Earns and Lyell
Beau
Regard
Georgetown
We thank patrons and offer great reduced prices this spring
The firm announces thanks to friends for past patronage and pledges faithful service. With ample capital for a large furnishing business and cash purchases all year, it promises discounts for spot cash. It urges settlements on old cotton debts now as prices may fall, while stocking staple and fancy goods at reduced rates for the next three months. Agents for the Gullett Improved Gin offer inducements for gin materials.
Gimmer Accordions and Machines at Kohlman’s Brookhaven
Come to Kohlman’s in Brookhaven for the best accordions and sewing machines at cheap cash prices. Large stock and ready repairs. Sell your cotton and buy now as money market makes goods cheaper. Remember Kohlman’s will treat you right and always has needed needles on hand.
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Brookhaven
Kohlman
Kohlman’s
Jong
Kohlman's
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B. Z. Josie
Levy
Lister
J. R. Perkins
Brookhaven, Miss
Chattanooga
Olcane
Winship
F.H. Hartman
J.B. DA
Brookila
Fund Hanover Geraunia
Western
Toronto
Crescent
Brienne
Suoures Coubtey
Iit
Wachin
Conner
Lutora
Jn Bates
Wueserdy Ce
Menee
Uly Housen
Ates
Lincoln Wit
J. M. Wesson
Mixaissippi
Col. Weston
Succesa
Copiah County
Nvviety
Amercans
Landa
Cotton
Avon Ae
Magee
Front Street
Avon
Misa
Nees
Cato
SSS Jacescot
Apili Lyr
Milburn
Max Priebatsch
Brice
Ww. F. Jobes
J. M. Hoskins
H. Brill
Cherokee ST
A. C. McNaila
Lincoln
Adjornin
Jackson
HM. Thompson
Iattorney
W. R. Spencer
A. Lewenthal
JB Spencer & Lewenthal
Bidet
Lis
Biormna
DR. J
Frilick
Dawes Keome—Chernkes Street
Dr-K- J- Bowen
Unten
Cour ‘Vu
Comet Suyahank
Markeasay
Sam Lichtfoot
Barbes
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