MISSISSIPPI JUDGES APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATIONS AHEAD
The Mississippi secretary of state records reveal many unconfirmed posts. Six of seven chancery incumbents face Senate confirmation next January, two of three supreme court justices, and two of eleven circuit judges also require confirmation. The article lists court appointments, terms, and confirms how vacancies arose from resignations, noting salaries and travel costs.
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Jackson
Monyuno
Senate
Supreme Court
Picayune
Lips Court
A. H. Whitfield
Jeff Truly
Judge Truly
Calhoun
E. O. Sykes
James H. Neville
P. H. Lowrey
Effest
A. McC. Kimbrough
W. F. Stevens
Bank Organized at Silver Creek in Lawrence County
The Merchants and Planters Bank was organized at Silver Creek in Lawrence County on May day with a capital stock of 15000. Officers elected were President F F Becker Vice President D G Griffith Cashier R L Longino Directors include Becker Griffith Longino Ross Mecitrath Louis Cohn and A T Longino. The town sits in a thriving farming area at the G and S L crossing from Mendenhall to Columbia and the Pearl and Leaf River Railroad route planned to extend from Mobile toward the I and possibly to the Mississippi River.
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Merchants and Planters’ Bank
Silver Creek
Lawrence County
F. F. Becker
D. GC. Griffith
R. L. Longino
D. C. Griffith
W. M. Ross
J. W. Mec‘trath
Louis Cohn
A. T
Judge Powell to Retire from the Bench
Close friends say Judge Robert Powell plans to retire at term end and join a district law firm with a partner, forming a strong Mississippi firm. Powell’s current term expires January 20, and he previously indicated retirement at term end.
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Powell
Mississippi
Times-Democrat
Robert Powell
Do You Own Your Own Home
Do You Own Your Own Home presents Brookhaven lots for sale with low down payments for cash and financing by Brennan and Hannah lawyers. It promises monthly installments 30 to 80 percent less than rent and invites immediate calls at their office. The ad also includes a brief line about a turnip stock at Price Organic Company.
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Breonan & Cosnihan
Brookhaven
Bronnan & Hannah
Brennand& Hannah
Fronteas
City Council Extends Water Privilege And Local Notices
The mayor and board met with most members present. An ordinance allows street sprinkling from hydrants after Sept. 7 with stand pipes at city expense and limits use to one hydrant initially. A connection rule lets properties on streets without mains join the nearest main up to 120 feet at owner expense under supervision. no water rent for 12 months after connection. 8. T. Dixon credited 7.21 cents on erroneous taxes. Reports and salaries approved. Various local notices, visits, and social items follow, including cemetery improvements and community events.
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T. Dixon
Coney and Bolian Noted in Local Trade Circles
The passage references Coney and Bolian of the neighboring city, tied to local commerce and a firm named by B N Hart and others. It mentions sales at 12 cents, and notes about the KM Synith death at home, leaving a wife six sons and four daughters, with a birth in Lawrenceville Georgia on June 15.
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Chitto
Grafton
Brookhaven
Jackson
Louise McKahey
Terry
John Quin
McComb
Robt. Hayes
Ophelia
Mattie McNeely
Sallie Powell
R. McRaney
B.C. L
Adams Camp Ground
Adams Station
Camp Ground
Steele
Bay Riders
Florence Newman
Manda Tyler
Julia Gill
Susie Brent
Kate Sasser
Lula Hart
Ella Spurlock
Ollie
Will Gill
Brooks Newman
W. Buddie McNeely
Bob Boney
Z. Busby
Kent McMahon
Jesse Tyler
John McLaurin
J. H. Callahan
Susie Cox
John
Brent
Katie Strickland
Geo. Vernon
Katie
Little Gabriek
Milton Spurlock
Ellisville
Will Gwin
Edna Converse
Randolph-Macon College
Modetts
Hart McMahon
Tom McNeely
Hough Brister
Clyde Hart
Braxton
Miss
Coney & Bolian
B.N. Hart
WN. Sullivan
A. W. Waters
Emanuel Waters
Pansy & Bolian Ae
Progress
KM Synith
Tome de Arp
Ite
San
Learea
Wrenceville, Ga
Jung
Hieges
Resolutions of Thanks Adopted by the Colored Institute
Resolutions praise Profs Green and Scott for guiding the Colored Institute, urge law and order leagues to curb crime, condemn rapists, close dens of vice, and highlight teachers blending moral uplift with academics. Notices also list candidates for State Librarian and report deaths of L. A. Blanviog and Wm. Chiles.
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The
Colored Institute
Green
Scott
Four buyers in New York and St Louis gather plums for fall business
The firm notes four buyers in New York and St Louis collecting goods for a big fall season. Construction on the store progresses, targeting readiness by October first. While awaiting completion, they continue brisk summer trade at the old stand and offer remaining summer items at deep discount to clear stock.
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New York
St. Louis
Men’s Underwear 18c or Three for 50c Deal
Men’s black knitted shirts and drawers selling fast with only a few left. Prices are 18 cents each or three for 50 cents. Call early to secure sizes and quantities.
Ladies' Shirt Waists at Low Figures
Bargain sale of summer waists with prices 50c to 89c and a dime bargain on slightly soiled white lawn waists. Limited stock, about fifty waists left, with various original price points and discounts.
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Brookhaven
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L. Cohn & Bros
Ladies’ and Children’s
Dimity
Louis Cohn & Bros
Millsaps College
Law Department
W. B. Murrah
Ele Lee
Vention
C. J. Moffeit
M. D
James F. Ballard
St. Louie, Me
Dokhaten
W. B S. Ventress
R. B. .Mayes
Janes F. McCool
Cary C. Moody
Union Hall School
Graye’s University School
Z. B. Graves
Hamilton Smith
Will Allen
A. Dixon
C. Bardwell
Smith
Mullens
Teachers’ Institute
Dr. Graves
Price Orng Co’s
City Council
Mattin Plunkett
Madison County
Bessie Clarke
Hinds County
Ethel Bailey
Haskins
Eet County
L. A. Blanviog
Hooker T. Washington
Pointe Coupee Parish
Wm. Chiles
L. F. Chiles
New Orleans
Te Mbps Pier
Lowell
McCormick
John McGrath & Sons
Brookhaven, MI
Whitworth Female College
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