Obituaries and local notes from Panolian and Echoes
Local notices report deaths including Miss Ben Boyles David Olinger and Mrs T E B Pegues in Oxford miss and Water Valley. electoral moves raise Sheriff and Treasurer contests with candidates like D A Richards and a special Yalobusha election set for the 23rd. Community moves include new post office near West Station called Broek and teaching updates at Banner and Taliferro.
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West Station
Carroll County
Broek
Mining romance unfolds over McKane mining claims
Fon du Lac March 21 A tale links Alexander McKane saloon keeper to valuable Grant county New Mexico mines through misrepresented quit claim deeds. Spence Hiner and Brown & Young press lawsuits to set aside transfers while Murphy sought titles for three mines. McKane heirs expect about 500 000 to 1 000 000 from rich claims.
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Fon Po Lac
Santa
Spence & Hiner
Mexico
Alexander McKade
New Mexico
Follo Duc Mt T
Indiana
McKane
Alexander McKane
James McKane
Clay County
Samuel McKane
Michigan City
Texie
MeeKane
Brown & Young
St. Louis
Brown
B. Grats
Greeley
Daniel Murphy
Murphy
Samuel
Alexander MeKane
Alexander
Telegraph
MeKane
Grant County
Frank McKane
Massachusetts inquiry reveals abuse at Tewksbury asylum
Ex-watchman Dudley testified of grave neglect at the State almshouse in Tewksbury. He described dying inmates, stripped clothing theft by Capt. Marsh’s wife, hunger among wards, and 73 children admitted in the year with only one surviving. Bodies were reportedly moved from the burial ground by wagon.
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Boston
O Committee
Tewksbury
Dudley
Marsh
Farsh Anid
Capt. March
Middeltown
Tom Marsh
appointyn“Tinate
Mary Barron
Gov. Butler
New South Tours by Henry E Bowen Highlight Emerging Strength
Henry E Bowen of the New York Independent reports a broad Southern tour from Virginia to Texas. He says the South shows new life in her veins with old prejudices fading and strong forces at work likely lifting the region to the front ranks of production and manufacturing in the Union.
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Henry E. Bowen
New York Independent
Texas
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Union
Ashland Register advertises ads and notices in advance
The Ashland Register urges readers to place notices and deeds in trust with easy terms and announces no calls for men to run for office yet. It invites letters at a rate of cents per line payable in advance and directs readers to visit the Eagle office for deeds in trust.
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Ashland Register
Une Eagle Office
Widow Lottie and the Farmhouse Mystery Tragedy
Lottie Handel endures years of quiet widowhood after her husband Jim disappears and is presumed murdered. Charles Handel, her brother in law, finally confesses love and proposes, but their budding happiness collides with Jim's return as a changed, intoxicated figure breaking into their home.
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Lotto
Charles
Lottie Ae
Aioe
James Tandel
Lottie
Charles Handel
Jim
James Handel
Atill
Jim Handel
Ile
Silent Farm Tragedy and Quiet Wedding After Mystery Death
A man named Jim Han del dies the morning after a troubled night at the farm. His wife and brother react with shock as the family recalls his past adventures. A year later a quiet wedding is held in the old farmhouse as a physician’s hopeful romance is finally realized.
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Poe
Jim Handel
Fragmented voices recall a near fire scare and family talk
The speaker recalls a non fire incident where a man claimed he dreamt of hell and acted calmly to survive. Family details follow about a visit, a request for vaseline, and a cautious reflection on how staying cool in danger helps escape.
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Hell
That Bad Milwaukee Boy
A chaotic Milwaukee morning scene unfolds as a boy robs no one, sets off fireworks, and endures a wild escape attempt by his father. The account blends street humor with family misadventure showing a chaotic household and near disaster.
Tenessee Legislature Adjourns Over Farogambling Penalties
A proposed bill by the Gen Assembly of Tennessee deems keeping a room or house for gambling games such as faro monte roulette twenty one or hazard a felony. Convictions carry at least 200 dollars up to 500 dollars and 1 to 3 years imprisonment. The act prohibits name changes of listed games and repeals incompatible provisions.
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Howde
Aylas
Milwaukee
Ime
Tentesaso
Proposal for County District Attorney Nomination Convention
The Ashland Register favors holding a convention to nominate a District Attorney candidate. It discusses forming a district committee, choosing a convention site and time, and supports Holly Springs or Oxford as the location. It calls for representation rules and agitation of the plan.
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Ashland Register
Oxford
Holly Springs
Country and Town Blushes Compared by Central Man
The Central man describes the blush of a country girl as genuine and forthright while labeling a town specimen’s blush as insincere and knowing. He emphasizes preferring the country girl, claiming her blush is the true article.
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John
Ashland Register notes candidate for District Attorney
The Ashland Register reports Hon. S Heard of Union County as a candidate for District Attorney. He is a current popular representative in the Mississippi Legislature and a respected Oxford lawyer whose election would guard the state's honor and dignity.
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Ashland Register
Union County
Mississippi
Oxford
Cats tied tails and tossed under church believed prank
Residents report a cruel act two weeks ago near Water Valley Central where a heartless wretch tied two cats by their tails and threw them beneath a church. The sounds were mistaken for a choir rehearsal by nearby residents.
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Water Valley Central
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Grant Mays
Brandon
Capt. L. T. Blount
Water Valley
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Ben Boyles
Tio Panaliay
Little Claude Parish
D. A. Richards
Panola County
A. Byers
Almna
Ark
Benton Cent County Register
David Olinger
Beulah McFarland
M. Hi. Renfroe
Arkabutla
Tate County
W. W. Wyatt
Banner
Helen Johnston
Carrollton
Vaniden
G. G. Gordin
Oak Ridge
the Vaiden Watchman
Massie Cook
Winona
Ben
King
Chalmers
Water Valley Progress
LaFayette
Kosciusko Star
T. E. B. Pegues
Miss
Thompson
Yalobusha
Tudiana
Massachusetts
the New South
Lottie Grey
S. Heard
Mellow Music
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