Editorials and local contrasts in crime and church plans
The Jackson jury convicts a negro woman based on detective evidence, provoking critique of the process. A Shiloh church site plans a $10,000 rebuilding funded by veterans. Memphis law and media ethics are debated as the Evening News faces enforcement league backlash while a saloon keeper questions justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Pitsburg Landing
Jackson Evening News
Enforcement League
Memphis
Sullivan
Magazine in Bad Shape and Social Decline Reflected
A critique targets Uncle Remus Magazine under editor Julian Harris accusing him of steering the south away from its political faith toward the Republican party. The piece denounces the stance as a betrayal of birthright and patriotism, calling the proposal vile and degrading. It also cites Mrs. Frohman condemning stage life and fashionable society as sham, and notes Old Judge Galloway of Memphis granting habeas corpus releases regardless of evidence, mockingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remus Magaz
Julian Harris
Down Hill
Republican Party
Harris
South
Galloway
Memphia
Commendation for justice efforts against murderers
The piece praises the press for efforts to bring murderers to justice and awaken public conscience to the seriousness of taking human life, emphasizing life as a God given heritage and condemning such acts.
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors Apr 1909
The April term notes petition for a public road by W Holder. Overseers Monroe Frederick s and Whit Calticutt must account all commutation money to the County Treasurer for the bridge fund. Prisoner entries include James Lambkins Anna Lambkins Tom Jones for profanity. J D Austin and Jas Lambkins released on bond or fines. Stocklaw districts are created or extended in multiple townships. territory definitions and boundaries are detailed. E A Payne, sheriff, lists expenses including a road commission item and carboline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Fredericks
Whit Calticutt
Towit
James Lambkins
Teed
Anna Lambkins
Tom Jones
J D Austin
Jas Lambkins
W Wright
E A Payne
Payne
Kennedy
Tishomingo County
Stocklaw
R L Gable
Als
Belmont Items From Belmont Mississippi 1909
Belmont Mississippi April 12 1909 farmers busy with mild weather. Mayor C Shook hosts Wesley McDougal from Tishomingo. Easter eggs hunted at R L Shook meadow. school bid awarded to W Shook with work starting immediately for September opening. Community notes from Golden and Belmont include churches, schools, logging growth, depots, and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley McDougal
Tishomingo
C . Shook
Hame
R L Shook
Elm community notices and small town events
Farmers report planting corn and soil preparation for other crops. A debate drew a nice crowd Saturday night. Cross Roads Sunday school shows progress. J J Akers of Luka preached at 11 a m. Singing class met at 2 30 p m and sang evening selections. J W Co will now take pine ties on the Tennessee River. Cole's Mill powered by water put in a saw mill and shingle machine Friday. Arthur McMeans of Pickwick on a Sunday trip to Allsboro. The Charleston Herald quips about Bologna sausage dating to A D 567 and its aged look and griping effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Akers
Luka
Public notice of land boundary and board adjournment
Section 17 runs south one mile to the place of beginning confining 254 sections. To take effect Aug 6, 1909, after usual allowances to officers and members. Board adjourned. Joseph Marlar, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecor
Game Township
Stocklaw
W H Sanders
Towit
J P Blanke
Seeeays EM
Nile
Joseph Marlar
Knott Texas News Letter Dose of Spring Sickness and Dry Weather
From Knott Texas Ep Viverre reports a spring surge of lagrippe illness, a dire need for a local doctor, and that distance delays medical care. Farmers lag with work due to dry weather, sandy storms, and north winds. Winter lingers with recent snow and cold. Also notes the death of Mrs Mattie Davis on March 29, leaving RN Davis and four young daughters. twin babies ten days old.
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Mattie Davis
RN Davis
A New York Woman Elopes With Plumber
A New York woman valued at $500000 elopes with a plumber, prompting the Louisville Courier Journal to call the union avaricious and accuse both parties of folly and haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louisville Courier-Journal
Society's Three Classes Split by Car Ownership
A quip on social division suggests three groups: nonowners, owners, and those who fuel a kitchen fire to achieve similar results. The remark highlights differing approaches to mobility and control, framing class through practical choices and improvised actions.
Death of J W Mobley at Merkle Texas in April
J Wash Mobley died at his home near Merkle Texas on April 7 at about age 70. A long time county resident, he served four years as sheriff of Tishomingo. He fought in the war as part of Gen Roddy's command. Moving to Texas in 1893, he remained there until his death. He was a Methodist and well liked, leaving a widow and four children, all living in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wash Mobley
Merkle
Tex
Tishomingo
Roddy
Texas
Death of Mrs J B Parker in Potts Camp
Mrs J B Parker died suddenly at POE Camp Mississippi on the 10th, age 64, from heart disease. Husband was away, telegraphed for, and returned to Potts Camp. Body laid to rest at Indian Creek church near Tuk a with funeral conducted by Rev W A Lemmons. A devout Protestant Methodist and beloved by many friends. The notice ends with an odd editorial line about catching a cold.
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J. B. Parker
Poe Camp
Miss
Burnsville
Potts Camp
Indian, Creek Church
Tuka
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Editorial
Jackson
Proceedings Board Supervisors
Sheriff's Report
Belmont Items
Belmont, Miss
Belmont
W Shook
JM Stewart
Madison
Wis
Agw Byram JP
Squire Miller's
Knott Cemetery
Mississippi
J. D. Dean
Knott
Howard Co. Tex
Golden
Vinerre
Baptist
Gro Camp
Hl, Gillespie
Ella
Nora Phillips
EC Sullivan
Dennis
TB Lindsey
M M Elledge
Corinth
Eldj S Stockton
The
Baptist Church
Mr J W Tipton
S J Tipton
Miles Barkley
K F McRae
J A Miller
G M Hubbard
LCRR
W A Sartain
North
J € Miller
J P
Marvel Hale
the New Baptist Church
Farmer Boy
Cross Roads
J. W. Co
Tenn
Cole's Mill
Arthur McMeans
Pickwick, Tenn
Allsboro
Ala
Charleston
Lone Star State
Viverre
J. W. Mobley
Luka Grocery Co
McKinney Grocery Co
T. Goyer
Agt
Holent
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