Cotton crop notes and political freewheeling from Mississippi
Mississippi reports show cotton prices near 15 cents per pound and 10 cents for seed. state convicts yield 25.40 bushels of cotton and 544K bushels of corn. Shannan White & Ames ship 200 head of cattle. Mississippi legislature set to meet January 4 in special session. Memphis contests for mayor heat up with Clapp and Williams. Forgeries by J. G. Tho lead to six-year sentence. National quarantine law urged by Jackson Clarion Ledger. Washington log cabin from 1748 tied to Indian warfare stands in Clarke County Virginia. Contested elections loom with 20 cases nationally. Mississippi contributes one case.
Republican Victory and Honeymoon Mark Post Election Era
The piece notes a Republican victory followed by a honeymoon period as rivals from the campaign era adjust. It contains editorial flourishes about work and life and includes odd local anecdotes about Bud Rogan of Gallatin, a giant who cannot walk due to joint issues, and a German chemist's plant-preserving fluid. It discusses Gov. McLaurin preparing for an extra legislative session to revise revenue laws and fund state expenses, singling out no capitol agitation as productive.
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Bud Rogan
Gallatin
Teno
Nlarris Practical Business College Refund Promise
Nlarris' Practical Business College in Jackson Mississippi offers a guarantee promising to refund half of tuition if the school fails to create satisfactory results for a student. The notice highlights the refund policy as part of the college's assurances to enrollees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlarris’ Practical Business College
Jackson, Miss
Oxford Bar Reaches Regretful Resolution for Judge Kimbrough
Oxford bar and Chancery Court officers publish resolutions honoring Judge B. T. Kimbrough on his final Oxford term. They praise his intellect impartiality and equity jurisprudence noting rare reversals in Supreme Court reports. Also thanks to Judge H. C. Conn for presiding and thanks to local attorneys. The issue also includes rheumatic treatment ad and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Bar
Kimbrough
Oxford
B. T. Kimbrough
Judge Kimbrough
Orford
E. H. Kimmons
Ben P. Gray
Bar of
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
H. C. Conn
Fifth Chancery Distriet
Marriage Licenses Issued For H T Dollar And Nannie Word
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday for Mr H T Dollar and Miss Nannie Word of the Fifth District. They are described as popular and excellent people and will be wished happiness by their friends. Miss gupie is worth much more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Dollar
Aberdeen Ledger
H.T. Dollar
Nannie Word
Ledger
University notes crowd campus with class elections and events
The Senior Class plans an assist ant in the chemistry department for the session. The Junior Law Class is the largest in years. Phi Sigma Hermaean and Blackstone societies organized last Saturday. The Blackstone Club anniversary last Friday night drew praise for orator W M Hamner. L Buell of UOMA visited campus. Clarence Townes of Indianola, former student, toured trends on campus. H F P Fisher returned to school last Tuesday. The Class of 1901 organized with L R Russell as president, A B Leavell as vice president, E Clingan as secretary, Webb Williams editor. A football game is set for next Saturday afternoon between Sophomores and Seniors. Campus Reporter.
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Phi Sigma
Hermaean
Blackstone
Blackstone Club
W. M. Hamner
L. Buell
Uo M. Cc. A
University Association
Clarence Townes
Indianola
University
H. FP. Fisher
L. BR. Russell
A. B. Leavell
E. Clingan
Webb Williames
Local Cattle Dealers Form Partnership
Dr. A. R. Bogard and Dr. W. D. Jones have formed a cattle dealing partnership in this place. They are prepared to buy cattle and pay fair market prices, drawing on extensive experience to serve the interests of the community and inviting inquiries before selling.
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A. R. Bogard
W. D. Jones
Salve praised for skin troubles and piles cure guarantee
Advertisements claim a salve treats bruises ulcers piles and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by R B Chilton Co and partners in multiple towns amid testimonials including a mother from Tennessee about Chamberlain's Remedy preventing croup in infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. RK. Chilton & Co
Public Weigher Announces Season at Oxford Cotton Warehouse
W J Turner announces season use of the Oxford Cotton Warehouse rented from D T Carter who bought it from the Oxford Warehouse Company. He will weigh cotton and serve patrons, thanking friends for past liberal patronage and soliciting continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Cotton Warehouse
D. T. Carter
Oxford Warehouse Company
W. KR. Smith's College Ad Teaches Tuition Claims
An advertisement from W. KR. Smith's College in Lexington Kentucky notes hundreds of clerks and farmer boys have paid 90 for tuition and board and now receive 1,000 or more yearly. It urges readers to mail letters to W. Smith Lexington Ky and mentions no medicine related to Chamberlain's Cough Rem for throat and lung diseases with sample testimonial. R. R. Chilton & Co Oxford and F. M. Pettis Ville are listed as sale points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Boys
W. Smith
Lexington, Ky
Chamberlain
EpGer W. Hitte“Obe
Grand Rivers Ky. Herald
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
F. M. Pettis
Bbe- Ville
Castoria Fruit Cakes and Bread Offer Notice
Castoria Fruit Cakes advertised with free baking for orders from Buffaloe and Butler. Me. Baird sells six loaves of bread for 25 cents or tickets for same. Orders for Fresh Fish accepted at W. W. Kimpie’s location.
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Buffaloe & Butler
Baird
Homes of Citizens Opened for Conference Attendees
A complete list of preachers and their assigned homes for conference attendees is published. The roster includes Mr. R. Adams, Dr. W. H. Barra, Mayor J. F. Brown, Chancellor R. B. Fosten, Dr. Alfred Hume, Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, and many others with homes noted as at hotel or specific residences, indicating lodging arrangements for participants.
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Mr. R. Adams
T. Halmer
J A Wilson
Beanland
P Crowe
Young
M Beynes
L Anderson
Butler
R Bogard
M Davia
P Jaco
L Lowrance
M Cases
J F Brown
Jas. Porter
N H Bryant
P T Callicott
EC Hives
T Carter
A Whitson
KR Chilton
C Spraggins
Sprag
Morehead
Lawson
T Falkner
M Murry
Scroggs
H L Spence
H Sanders
BU Gray
C Fee
W McLaurin
N G Augustus
T Boswell
V Corneil
EC Foster
Nesbit and Wife
Mr. Foust
C Foust
B Fosten
B Streator
A Cruz
Farr
G H Jacobs
D M Geddie
Mra. Gates
M Bradley
Gentry
E H Rook
N Gipson
J A Klein
Jno. Wilson
W K Goodwin
R P Goar
Fabilove
K Hamilton
T L Foster
U Hampton
T Y Ramsey
C Minnus
Isom
T Newsom
Edge
Johnson
K C Calloway
A Steel
A Gunning
R W Jones
E Hoss
Ames
T B Clifford
A J Joes
E Kershaw
T H Rodgers
F Rodgers
Keyes
T Buck
Meek
A Meek
Miller House
Newsom
Barbee
Boswell
Carpenter
Paessan
Pannabaker
Si Williams
W Petrie
R Tucker
Evans
C Ray
Oakley
R Bingoam
FE Riley
W Anderson
Noane— Jones
P H Saunders
W Woollard
H T Gaines
D Shands
E Jhaeen
Veterinary advertises horse tonics and staff list
R. M. Standefer announces a roll of names for an event with possible changes to notify concerned parties. Dr. Cody's Condition Powders are promoted as a tonic and blood purifier, not food, claimed best for improving a horse's condition. Sold by K. B. Chilton & Co.
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R. M. Standefer
Cody
Kk. RB. Chilton & Co
Bread and dental services promoted by local merchants
Buffaloe & Butler advertise bread and repair services for old plates at moderate cost and invite customers to bring broken items. A dentist promises free examinations and estimates while praising Dr New Discovery for coughs and consumption. Mr. R B Greeve testifies to a cure after trying various remedies. A recruitment notice seeks trusted travelers to Mississippi with monthly pay and reference.
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R. B. Greeve
Chilhowije
Chilton & Co
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Oxford Eagle
Evita A. Trioxwreen
Oxford‘ostoffe
Cotton Greers States Association
Atlanta
Gra
The
Starkville Times
Messrs White & Ames
Mississippi
Princepally
Neshoba
Newtor Leake, Jasper and
Scott
Columbus
Aberdeen Examiner
Monroe County
Post Office Department
Governmet
Corinth Herid
Jackson Clarion Ledger
George Washington
Clarke County
House of Representatives
Cornelius
J. Jones
T. OC. Catchings
Memphis
Clapp
J.J. Williams
Tous
Wm. McSwine
Grenada
Champion
Hinds
A. N. Wilson
Lee
Itawamba
J. R. Turner
Quitman
J. G. Tho
State Penitentiary
Criminal Courts
Tennessee
Rev. G. F. B. Howard
Kansas
Ap Elecen
Ae Bowes
Charleston
S. Co
Chilton '’S
Jim S1towxe
C.L Sivley
W. A. McDonald
W. V. Sullivan
Jxo
H. Kimaons
H. A. Birr
M. A. Montgomery
K. H. Kimmons
BK. P. Gray Clerk
Jill Stone
W. V. Sullivas
L. Sivley
H. Kimmons
W. A. McDosaco
H. A. Barr
Meengoes
Bess
Lallemandi
Erecus
RK. R. Chilton & Co
Harmontown
M. M. Smith
Mississippi Bottom
Ed Walker
Lamotonis
Tex
Dave Deshage
Louisanna
Z.T. Smith
Jack Cook
Jonpson
J. R. Wallace
Wallaceville
R. RB. Chilton & Co. Ford
Abbeville
Eugene Campbell
Buckien
Towle
Philadel Tenn
Croup
W. J. Turner
W. KR. Smith’s College
Castoria
W. W. Kimpie’s
A. McKeown
Mrs. Andrews
T. B. Harris
T. Richey
Dr. W. H. Barra
T. B. Stone
H. Barr
W. C. Black
W.B. Murrah
Larry
R S Allen
W G Beanland
H D Estes
Smaith
Harrison
Rease
T H Sommerville
Sommerville
S Bem
Bell
King
M Standefer
T Morrah
Mandel
V Sullivan
Man
RO Brown
JJ Brooks
Saitan
K A Jones
C Lowe
Ia Pe Patterson
W T Browning
L West
S$ Sanders
R Whitten
C Shell
Atte
Tenno
O Farnett Larnett
Lagrone
Sea
A A Young
W T Bolling
K J Bingham
Sauer
J. F. Park
Buffaloe & Butler's
W. B. McMahon
Minion Company
Depot
Chicago
R. M. Warner
Garner
Court House
N. E
N. W
Sthay
Rover
E. H. Knewens
J. W.T. PaLexer
Pitcher’s Castoria
Harkins & Matthews
Lewis
Hinaware
Deeks
Miss
City Lumber Yard
T. J. Harkins
E.H. Jones & Son
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