Benson Schoolhouse hosts lively literary society meeting
Holligan School House report notes Mr and Mrs Tom Dehart recovering and predicts similar cotton acreage to last year. A large crowd formed Feb 16 to organize a literary society led by J W Benson as president and A P Todd as vice president. Feb 23 program included recitations, instrumental music, and readings. next gathering set for March 1 with broad invitation to surrounding communities.
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Mise Mamie Todd
Will Terry
Marion Shaw
Minnie Hensaring
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Mamie Todd
Luther Holligan
Dee
Walter Cargill
Owen Shaw
Andrew Thompson
Miles Ida Holligan
Laura Mims
Anna Holland
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D. D. Jolly
Charlie Sawyer
Sam Benson
Noah Thompson
Sry
Jim
Fickey Family Weather News and Local Obituary Note
Fickey February 22 cold morning with snow and sleet. Polk family to Oklahoma Territory for future home. Mrs Sibo formerly of the county dies in Austin and is laid to rest at Schultz graveyard. Funeral led by Rev J M Zimmerman. Sympathy to the bereaved Fickey family. Frank Mallosh's family visited Sunday. Grandma Stevener and Mrs Wheeless on the sick list.
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Lynched Indian Miller had three murders in six months
Johnson Miller a fullblood Creek Indian charged with killings in Oklahoma and linked robberies was killed by masked men at a farmhouse after being brought for a hearing. He allegedly murdered Herbert McDade Cherry Harwood and Joe Harwood, with the most brutal act burning McCade's body.
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I T
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United States
Robert Stewart
Cherry
Joe Harwood
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Vagrancy crackdowns ignite nationwide clashes and crimes
Atlanta reports Chief Manley orders arrest of vagrants amid a rise in highway robberies and a brutal attack on Mrs. Buchanan. In Boroughs Georgia a whitecap mob hangs a Black man and wounds another as debt disputes spark violence. Indianapolis notes Doc Reed cleared by Miss Carter after investigation.
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Navy enlistees flood in as enlistment plans succeed
Brooklyn navy yard officers report strong enlistment levels nationwide with Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor optimistic about sufficient manpower for existing ships and new construction. Earlier alarms of a navy shortage are now deemphasized as recruiting efforts expand. Also: Choynski and Johnson remain jailed in Galveston on prize fighting charges with $5000 bonds. in San Francisco George McFadden defeats Cal Hawkins on foul disqualification after seven rounds.
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House Employees Investigating Committee Reports Abuses
Washington March 1 The House employment rolls inquiry finds faults due to members urging patronage for constituents and friends. Abuses center on clerk and doorkeeper offices with transfers unjustified pay for absence and salary divisions. Absenteeism is high and some contributions to salaries noted. no evidence of current session contributions. A permanent statute is needed to remedy abuses but no law is recommended.
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Inauguration Programme for McKinley and Roosevelt
Washington plans three night illuminations on Pennsylvania avenue for McKinley inauguration events starting Monday. The schedule lists ceremonies in the Senate, oath of office, inaugural parade, pension office receptions, and multiple concerts and balls through Wednesday. Manila dispatch notes General Young's departure with units aboard the Logan, plus smallpox quarantine adjustments.
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Residents uneasy as provinces face expulsion from Pekin fortifications
A Pekin dispatch to Reuters from Feb 21 reports ministers debating punishment for provincial officials and restricting foreign residents. European staff will sit outside fortifications while traders and missionaries may be housed among Chinese, amid tensions from recent hostilities. The United States signals compensation for land needed to extend the legation.
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Lynch mob thwarted as Shenkle is jailed then sent to prison
Albert Shenkle, accused of raping a 16 year old Carrollton girl on December 28, was rushed from the county jail in Springfield to Carrollton guarded by militia. He pleaded guilty and received an indeterminable sentence before being transported to the state penitentiary at Chester.
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Indiana veto halts railroad bill after legislative pass
Governor Durbin vetoes a railroad construction bill that Indiana lawmakers had just approved. Frank Wharton described as a bank robber was captured in Ripley Kas and held in custody. A 21 foot sea monster washed ashore near Los Angeles California.
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Indiana
Frank Wharton
Ripley
Kas
Los Angeles
Cal
Monroe Edge Land and Rental Agent Seeks Property Listings
Property ads describe houses and lots for sale or rent in Bryan area. Listings include 10 suit houses, 4 to 7 room homes, cottages with outbuildings, vacant blocks near Main and College streets, and farms along Wixon creek with prices ranging from 50 to 2700 dollars. Agents invite buyers and sellers to contact for deals and trades.
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