Board of Supervisors Taken to Task Over Road Contracts
A reading of the Board of Supervisors proceedings shows contractors F. K. Smith & Son cited for not meeting road contract specs while the board cancels their liability and orders collection of delinquent commutation money. Despite reports of noncompliance from three members, the board absolves the contractors and directs payment from the road fund, prompting criticism of favoritism and inconsistent enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
F. K. Smith & Son
Messrs. Jones
Bryant and
Brister
Rai
F. B. Smith & Son
Montgomery
W. J. Greer
F. B. Smith
F. B
Safeere
Gooden
C. T. Montgomery
Illinois Central
Lincoln County
Smith & Son
Dth
Lincoln
Ani
Mate
Messra
Jones
Wille
Walker
Waller
Messrs. Williamson & Evans
Sarth & Son
County road tax fears cited in terse board remark
In a terse note W King of Telexonda O KK reports October failure and possible cancellation of county control, with full payment to date and discharges for bondsmen. The author warns that such county business by the Board could provoke public dissent over road taxes and commuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwiktania ‘& Evans
Tare Ni
Telexonda O. KK
Stout
Aone Kicker
Judge Miller ruling on city ordinance publication ends in Jackson
Jackson Evening News reports Judge Miller found the citys ban on abusive street language illegal due to lack of proof of publication. If upheld by the state supreme court the decision could affect many Jackson and other towns ordinances, as proof of publication is often missing or lost. Ed Hranklin was fined for street language, and the case appeals through circuit court.
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Miller
Jackson
Supreme Court
Robert Powell
Ed Hranklin
Pearsof
Dankson
Hranklin
Circuit Court
Franklin
Jackson Evening News
Electric Light Cars On New Haven Trains
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad will install electric lights in passenger cars for all trains between New York and Boston. Officials cite fire safety as the main reason, but note advantages of steady brightness, lack of heat, odor absence, and the ability to place lighting units in berths and other spots.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Legee
Boston
Why not a local chicken and egg farm in Winona
Winona Times notes the community’s lack of interest in chicken and egg business. It questions why local farmers do not raise more for themselves and for market and cites the difficulty of obtaining a steady supply of chickens and eggs in Winona. The piece urges action to capitalize on the profitable poultry trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winsons Times
Fertilizer Study Confirms Core Plant Elements
After eighteen years of testing, the Agricultural Research Society of Scotland validates that nitrogen phosphorus and potassium are the only essential mineral elements for plant growth with minimal influence from sulfur calcium and magnesium. Separate note: N B Turner, an aged Confederate veteran, was gored to death by a bull ox at Helena Arkansas.
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Agricultural Research Society of Scotland
N. B. Turner
Mm Ox
Helena
Ark
Soft Core Metaphor: Blood Flows Like a Running Brook
A fragmentary line likens red blood to water from a running brook through the yelus, suggesting a visceral metaphor. The text reads as a poetry-like stream of image rather than a reporting item. No clear event, person, or organization is present.
Revival Camp Meeting Ends Without Regret Says Jim Enachs
Jim Enachs laments the decline of the camp meeting at H.C. M.A. grounds while praising the early organizers led by Rev W. B Linfield and William D Terry. He urges reorganization, wider inclusion, and renewed energy to preserve the people's gathering for preachers, commoners, and various denominations.
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Chautauqua
W. EB. M. Linfield
William D. Terry
Isaac
Henry Hennington
Fletch
Ike Enochs
Joshua
Anmlex
Moses
Aaron
Har
Hur
Amalek
Enochs
Executive Committee
Oli
Pioneers
H.C. M.A
Jim Enochs
Four Presidential Tickets Reported In Mississippi
Secretary of State Power received the lists of Presidential electors for the Democrat Republican Populist and Socialist tickets all placed in the state this year marking the largest slate in memory. Members of a newly organized group were noted to be active in lobbying for their candidates across Mississippi.
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Mississippi
Millsaps letter on cotton warehouse receipts as collateral
Major Millsaps explains that banks across Mississippi rely on cotton warehouse receipts as prime collateral for loans to both farmers and merchants who hold cotton. He notes farmers rarely store due to cash needs and selling early for market, while banks in Jackson push for this business, claiming they cannot obtain enough of it.
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Mississipi
Jackson
R. W
Confederate Veteran Harris Hurst Dies in Mississippi
Harris P. Hurst, 56, longtime inmate of the Confederate Veterans Hospital annex in Yes Mississippi, died today. Son of the late Judge David Hurst, he joined the Confederate army as a boy, was wounded at Missionary Ridge, and leaves his mother and one brother. He will be buried at Summit tomorrow beside his father and brother.
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Harris P. Hurst
Confederate Veterans
David Hurst
Bar of
Mississippi
Wylie P. Harrie
H. F. Simrall
Missionary Ridge
Summit
Crusade in Mississippi Against Crime
Mississippi faces a wave of crime with calls for reform from bench, bar, press and pulpit. Thoughtful leaders say crime is too high and seek practical remedies while recognizing dangers if moral failing persists. Mississippi colleges Hillman and Mississippi College in Clinton are highlighted for their ongoing impact and alumni presence statewide.
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Misssissippi
Mississippi
Jackson Evening News
Hillman
Mississippi Colleges
Clinton
Inona Times
Illinois Central Railroad Co Notice to Stockholders
Stockholders are informed of extensive improvements at Illinois Central Railroad including new seating, heating, recitation rooms, and campus facilities. The notice details planned enhancements and upcoming work on the system.
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Illinois Central Railroad CO
Sumer
Stéem
Tinois Central Italirosd
Monticello and Lawrence County News Snippet
Local notes report Brookhaven officials visiting the St Louis Fair and the high school opening delayed to the 26th due to construction. Monticello merchants sold 163 bales of cotton and aim for 10,000, while Bank of Monticello formed with $15,000 capital, W H Seavey president and E S Fairman cashier. A burglary at Hickman Son Butler Co. yielded $100 cash and merchandise.
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Lawrence County
Silver Creek
Monticello
Bank of Monticello
Court House
W. H. Seavey
Brookhaven
E. S. Fairman
AE. Moreton
A. W. Maxwell
O. Newton, Jr
W. J. Armstrong
I- H. Brinson
T. H. Butler
Japt
Isyman
Hickman, Son, Butler & Co
S. N. Hickman
Gen White and wife celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
Gen and Mrs Addison White of Huntsville Alabama mark sixty years of marriage. They have six children twenty three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Only two family deaths in sixty years. Gen White once served as a congressman from a Kentucky county.
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Addison White
Huntsville
Ala
Mississippians Buy Their Own Land
Columbia September 15 One of the largest real estate transactions ever recorded in the city was completed yesterday with the sale of 2 223 000 acres of land by the Tensas Delta Land Company of Chicago to capitalists from Greenville Mississippi. The consideration was 384 447 cash Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended by Price Drug Co to avoid serious kidney disorders.
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Columbia
Tensas Delta Land Company
Chicago
Greenville
Miss
Foley
Price Drug Co
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B. T. Hobbs
Congress
F. A. Miclain
Amrre Counts
RE. D. Lanier
Daughtry
Stanley
Byrd
Aaron Hurst
Charles Heuck
Bank OF
Brookhayven
Major Millsaps
Crusade
Pierpont Morgan
Cuba
Mr. Morgan
Eee Feaeren
Leal
Monti
Sia H
L. Cannon
Blue Mountain Female College
Bake Smith
Chancery
Speights
W. D. Wilson
St. Louis
Price Drug Ca
Helen Kilterny
New Porviang
Ayers
A. Folby
Brookhaven, Miss
Sydney
Brookhaves
Price Druc Co.'s
G. N. W. Hilson, Carpenter
Cherokee Street
First Street
Paul B. Prichard
Kinney
Wm. Forrest
Memphis
Tenn
C. E. Grafton Drag Co
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy
Port Gilson
Doral
Thorigh
Peteon
Chancery Clerk's Office
Canty Bond
Poley
Tom. McHair
Orriom Te Baw Laneaa Bornorey
Plafeaton
Crewe
C. L. Ripley
Dewrist
Oller
Mowpulliee
T. Y. Nelson
Puraroran Asp Sura Royy Brookhaven Mise
Eal Eetaegutnoren Ting Coys
Biare, Tels
Parsons
Stingley
Drs
Parsons & Srvclay
Paysiciaxsaxy
J. T. Walker
Purystcian and Surgikon
J. N. Yawn
Bogue Chitto
Miss. Trene
State of
Lanier, Attorneys At Law
Sis Outa
Lincoln and
Millsaps Building
eBene
Aeronaauase Jones & McCuttovan
Attorneys At Law
Cassedy Building
Omeco
Alo
McNair & McNair, Arrorxers
Ar Law
Brennan
Hannah
Real Estate & Investment Ag’is
T Crust
J. C. Boaduiee
Old Stand
Comercia
Peay Econ
W.H. Penn
Epai General Berair
Squwlaas Tse
Apa
Dwiahtry
Pin Ann
Agnes Westley
Wells Street
Marinette
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