Fort Te. and Terry News Roundup of Unclear Local Items
A garbled 19th century wire service style column reports on political races in the Second Congressional District, local church matters, a Michigan university groundbreaking, a new Athens newspaper, notable deaths, and agricultural economy observations. The text mentions West Point Mississippi pastor Rev T B Malone, a failed soldier’s home bill, pension funding, state congress, a Campbell family widow, the American University ceremony in Washington, and dealer notes from Terry Mississippi.
State Health Chief names medical board for six districts
Gov Meathes appoints the new State Head of Health and designates a therapeutic panel. The board spans six districts with Dr W S Greene of Aberdeen, Dr C M Marrs of Tiggah, Dr W G Kelger of Warr, Dr C W Trin hie of Grenede, Dr F B Smythe of Keerunshey, and Pr BF Duke of Esectawpe as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gove Meathes
Heald of Health
W. 5. Greene
Aberdeen
C. M. Marres
Tiggah
W. G. Kelger
Warr
C. W. Trin Hie
Grenede
F. BD. Smythe
Keerunshey
BF Duke
Esectawpe
In Memoriam Mrs Mittie Lipscomb of the University
Memorial notice for Mrs Mittie Fontaine Lipscomb wife of Phel Tabner Lipscomb English professor at the University of Mississippi who died on campus February 17 in her 37th year. Describes her faith, family, and widespread esteem, with burial at St Peters Cemetery and funeral conducted by Rev J W Borman and Rev W K Hedlesten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Fontaine Lipscomb
Phel Tabner Lipscomb
University of Mississisapi
Kimdoa Cmd
Lowndes
Steden
Saunders Sand
Armio
Steeming
Christian
Education surpasses wealth in shaping worth and power
A Vietsharg Post opinion argues education and disciplined training trump wealth. It asserts wealth fades without merit and that education plus business training yields lasting, upward progress.
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Wes
Fereserys
Vietsharg
Corn crop abundance sparks farmer worries in Macon
A Macon Descoy writer argues the corn crop's strong growth threatens a cotton revival. He notes high corn yields and low prices pose risks to farmers who previously benefited from cotton and fear returning to cotton culture may erode gains from corn.
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called in Mississippi
The Democratic Executive Committee for the Second Congressional District of Mississippi is called to meet at Molly Springs on Thursday the 7th day of April 1896 at 11 o clock A M All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. The committee names include Tippoa h C M Thurman W Wiseman Union G L Jones C O Potter Benton H P Maxwell Will T McDonald Marshall Geo J Finley D M Featherston DeSoto T E Maxwell J A McCargo Trilahatchie J L Meorkle P H L Thoraton Panoa B Boothe C B Vance Lafayette W V Sullivan J R Stowers Tate W W May N A Taylor J B Boothe Chairman J R Stevens Secretary District papers please copy
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Democratic
Mississippi
Molly Springs
Tippoah
C. M. Thurman
W. Wiseman
Union
G. L. Jones
C.O. Potter
Benton
H. P. Maxwell
Will T. McDonald
Court News Civil Dockets Up To Adjournment Monday
A series of civil cases disposed or continued includes Farrow appeal defeasance tax costs, Garville and Bettie Garville cases continued, Oxerothess vs SWM case on application, and multiple judgments by default or consent. Notable items include Elizabeth Garville suit, J. P. Dann verdict for defendant, White vs Western Insurance judgment for plaintiff, Merchants & Farmers Bank withdrawn with $812.20 judgment, and other continuations or dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Farrow
Elizabeth Garville
Gilmer
M. P
J. P. Dann
RB. P. Mos
G. A. White
Western Assurance Co
Jedgment
Merchants & Farmers Pank
Edward Mayenet Se’. Ptes
Lowenstein & Bro
Bryant & Tackers
Sultan
G. M. Tergerson
Goldbar & Co
B. F. Tatum
B. F. Tatem
Jedgement
J. M. Tatum
T. J. Tatum
de. Crast
Mr. Jones
G. W. Nash
If. L. Cuben & Co
E. B. Kiatsinsoen
Hampton and Foster Grocery Firm Forms Partnership
Mc EC Foster forms partnership with G A Hampton, to operate as Hampton & Foster selling best groceries for cash. They invite public patronage and advertise a piano for sale, urging inquiries at the office for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc. EC. Foster
G. A. Hampton
Hampton & Foster
Grand Jury Report to the Circuit Court
The Grand Jury reports after March term examining 127 witnesses and returning 10 indictments. They note rain delays, review of funds, a county poorhouse visit, and recommendations to aid paupers, repair county facilities, seal leaks, and modernize the courthouse deck and sewer. They praise Sheriff E H Kinmons and District Attorney, request discharge after thanking the court, and end with market ad for Nice Leaf Lord at 19 cents per pound at J A Crow’s Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Johnson
Dudee
Circuit Court
Thants
E. H. Kinmons
J. A. Crwo
Treat a Cold Promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An article warns that colds can lead to serious illness and stresses prompt treatment. It notes many deaths yearly from neglected symptoms and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, selling 25 and 50 cent bottles via druggists.
Coughs Colds and Grippe Remedy Sold in Tablets
A patent remedy marketed for coughs colds and grippe claims fast relief in one day with no head ringing unlike quinine. Sold by K B Chilton & Co at 25 cents per pack. Also an ad notes cabbage contest with a two dollar prize for the largest cabbage from seed sold by R B Cardox & Co. Hampton & Foster expand feed stock and W W Kimble advertises fresh dressed beef daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. B. Chilton & Co
The New Plotino Photo's Finest Work in Trade
The New Plotino photos are praised as the finest work in the photo trade. critics tout image quality and craftsmanship, reflecting high standards and market appeal for photographers and clients.
LaGrippe Cure Advocated by Chilton’s Pills
An advertisement urges using Chilton's Steamboat Pills for LaGrippe and promotes W. W. Kimble offering the finest stuffed sausage in a Call around and try style.
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LaGrippe
Chilton
W. W. Kimble
On Sale Now at G. W BurraLor’s
Items are now available for purchase at G. W BurraLor’s store. Shoppers can visit the location to view and buy the new stock.
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G. W
Chilton Rose Cream Praised for Chapped Hands and Lips
Chilton's Rose Cream hailed as the best relief for dry skin on hands and lips. The ad promotes Chilton's Sarsaparils claimed to cleanse scrodulous and blood taints.
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Chilton
Local Notes and Movements In Village Life
Rev Winter returns to our village as several grammars arrive this week. Mr John W Powell aboard a base ship heads Tesos to Redllys age. Mrs Parm likely will enter daughter in school soon. The college hall has new chairs and desks. Many anticipate higher crop output to meet home demands. A few locals plan court business as hope grows for quicker justice. Esirnige Brow bring telephone near their mill to join factory work. The town reports stock and goods arriving and going well.
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Winter
Join W. Powell
Parm
College
Els
Namber
Weil Srs
Community notices and obituaries from Green Wood area
Fragmented local notes report family removals and new housing, a Memphis visitor, a burial, post office tensions in Washington, and the deaths of C K Aleson and M E Burgess at Clear Creek church. Funeral attendance reflects high regard, with neighbors and nearby communities paying tribute to quiet, model Christians.
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Eller Metts
S. Whitten
Johnny Holleran
Memphis
Biz Lock
Johnnie
Finch
Berevss
Bergess
South
Heighhohhoods
Writings On Suwanee Water Cure From Visiting Patient
A patient recounts four weeks at Suwanee noting steady improvement after sixteen years of illness. Observations include a cured elderly man with advanced disease and a New York physician who regained health enough to return to practice, plus another case of sciatica after limb amputation. The testimony emphasizes water and baths as beneficial though anecdotal.
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Suwanee
New York City
United States
Europe
Sawanee Waters Recommended By A. Lasaster For Health
A letter from March 13 describes Sawanee as a quiet restful place with healthful atmosphere and good accommodations. The writer notes persistent use of remedies (waters) for ailments such as catarrh dyspepsia nervous diseases and diabetes though claiming some cases are stubborn. The climate is compared to Oxford and the writer urges others to try Sawanee waters as a reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea Tiema
Oxford
Max
Jane
Onford
Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Publicity Note
An 1895 testimonial cheers Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey from Grantsburg Illinois and other towns. The writer claims long cough and side pains improved after using the remedy and urges others with weak teeth to try it. Multiple names from Mississippi and nearby areas are shown endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
J.B Rosen
Grantsberg
Three More Home-Seeker Excursions On Cotton Belt
On April 7 April 21 and May Sa the Cotton Belt routes will offer road trip tickets from Pealehdiack Chainel Texas to Indian Territories at one fare for the round trip with 15 days return validity. Top overs allowed at inspection points. Tickets include Pullman sleepers transfers and various charges. For details contact the railroad office.
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Cotton Belt Botts
Pealehdiack Chainel Onl
Pullman Bafat
Ciding Vetattas
Ea-Rocte
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Campbilite Church
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Chemads
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Siegen
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Philadelph
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Daughters of the American Revolution
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Geversi
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R. BR. Cardox & Co
Express Daily
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Suwanee Springs, Fla
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Tucco
Pola
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Purney Eyto
Sem Farrow Fila
Pr. c . Vaugnan Potts Camp
D. Koliman
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Mis Kate Harkins
Samuel Pitcher
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Casteria
Cates
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Tos F. Pace
Harkins & Matthews
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Oxford, Miss
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