Appointment of county election commissioners 1922 24 term
State Board of Election Commissioners names appointees for each Mississippi county to serve a two year term from September 1, 1922, to September 1, 1924. The list includes Adams to Yazoo with multiple commissioners per county, including Miss Myrtis Byars and Mrs. Ruth Campbell among others.
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State Board of Election Commissioners
Adsams
R. Emmett Enochs
R. Foreman
Ethel Claggett
Alcorn
N. S. Sweat
E. J. East
J. A. Bearrum
Amite
W. L. Tatum
W. P. Smith
Myrtis Butler
Attala
W. A. Davis
W. D. Mussel- White
C. W. Provost
Benton
P. G. McBride
J. N. Norton
A. A Autry
Bolivar
Fred Clark
Earl Child
Ivy G. Hill
Calhoun
J. C. Mitchell
Eli Abbott
T. R. Lamar
Carrolli
W. B. Vance
L. S. Hemphill
Wanda Olson
Chickasaw
N. W
C. Wilsford
W. A. Ward
Tol Hibbler
Coahoma
E. L. Anderson
J. W. McNair
H. M. Waddell
Copiah
W. P. Runnels
M. W. Wilson
Colie Covington
Covington
J. D. Rogers
R. T. Taylor
Flora Crawford
DeSoto
John W. Barbee
C. A. Henley
W. A. Williamson
Forest
N. T. Currie
F. M. Hunt
Stella M. Watts
Franklin—Frank Harrison
L. D. Seals
J. F. Hollinger
George—R. J. Horn
FE. H. Goff
M. M. Hovard
Greene
Murdock McIntosh
W. Churchill
Annie McKay
Grenada
W. A. Bridges
Ben Chatham
C. H. Wall
Jefferson
J. P. McCormick
E. G. Truly
C. L. Davis
Jefferson Davis
J. C. Burkett
A. L. Burrow
R. R. Berry
Jones
A. J. Carter
Wilson
Hodges
T. Brady
Montgomery
B. J. Herring
R. L. Hannah
Miss See Rice
Panola
W. H. Ming
F. F. Figg
E. E. Arnold
Pearl River
T. M. Cox
E. B. Williams
M. B. Pitts
Perry
W. M. Dorsett
A. T. L. Watkins
G. B.draughon
Pike
E. E. Blount
Geo. W. Brewer
Geo. Lee
Pontotoc
Lee Wilson
W. A. Mayo
Carrie Elling Green
Tallahatchie
J. T. Blount
P. B. Prichard
Dave Cowart
Tate
Frank Solomon
A. Regan
H. C. Featherston
Tippah
S. W. Pegram
Roy Clayton
S. W. Pearce
Tishomitngo
A. W. Carter, Jr
J. H. Bickerstaff
Washington
H. P. Farish
FE. L. Sharkey
Dean Hebron
Wayne
O. A. Lomax
S. T. McIlwain
J. T. Ward
Webster
H. C. Tabb
Sam Cook
S. C. Lindsey
Wilkinson
J. T. Morgan
Lee Robinson
J. E. Carter
Winston
J. C. Cox
W. A. Garrigues
Local social notes and arrivals highlighted in town
Rev B P Jaco visited Fair View with the Cal loways. Mr Jones from Blue Springs bought land north of town. Hamilton and Davidson families from College Hill Switch joined others for a Water Valley outing. J S Calloway and daughter Pattie visited Memphis. A F Calloway plans a brief Greenwood Itta Bena Morgan City trip. Calloways and Smiths reside with H P Stephens. McLarty family moves to a new South steel extended home. Town reports notable improvements this year.
Noted British author George Sims dies at 75
London reports the death of George Sims a noted British author of melodramatic novels. He died this morning at the advanced age of seventy five.
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London
George Sims
Beard and Surratt Families Stay in City for Winter
Personal notice from a Tuscaloosa area paper shows Mr Elbert Beard and his family lodging at Mr E E Temples for the winter. Mr and Mrs J S Surratt are in the city for a few days.
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Mr. Elbert Beard
Altus
E. E. Temple
J. S. Surratt
Mr. Surratt
Miscellany Oddities and Humorous Snippets
A collection of quirky lines on ostrich parcels and storks, rural photographers, dynamite dangers, twelve passenger canoes, rail strikes, hotel baths, winter holidays, and playful proverbs. The lighthearted items present social curiosities and minor mishaps in a tongue in cheek tone.
Grand jury begins second week of Herrin mine war investigation
Marion Illinois September 6 the grand jury hearing the Herrin mine war cases enters week two after a two day Labor Day break. Attorney General Brundage and Assistant U S Attorney Middlekauff expected to return to resume questioning over 100 witnesses. Also Arkansas Democratic state convention to convene in Hot Springs with committees to meet after preliminary actions.
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Marion
Ill
Herrin
Edward J. Brundage
Chicago
United States
C. W. Middlekauff
P T A membership drive and list of supporters
The piece details a September push for Parent-Teacher Association dues for 1922 23, urging every home to join and listing many member names. It notes plans and the value of PTA involvement in school life and citizenship. A second item reports a Tennessee legislature funded project to preserve Andrew Johnson’s historic tailor shop in Knoxville.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Kimmons
AY OP
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Andrew Jonhson
United States
Greenville Tenn Promoters Prep Celebration With Speakers
The little town of Greenville Tennessee plans a community celebration with prominent speakers expected to address the crowd. Local organizers emphasize civic pride and upcoming events.
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Greenville,Tenn
Notre Dame Law Instructor Seeks Warrant against Clothing Merchant
South Bend Ind Sept 6 Professor John Tiernan Notre Dame law instructor faces arrest warrant for Henry Poulin clothing merchant alleged father of Tiernan's infant son born last November A hearing was set with possible waiver and potential sensational evidence cited by Tiernan while Poulin denies motives and hints at blackmail claims.
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Notre Dame
Henry Poulin
Fight Over Home Morality Spurs Public Confession
Professor Tiernan recounts his wife’s alleged romance with Paulin starting February last year. He says the affair continued with secrecy and weekly outings until a church encounter on January 8 when Paulin’s manner changed.
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Paulin
Prof. Tiernan
Professor Filley Sued for Seventy Thousand Dollar Libel
A sensational campus dispute centers on Professor Filley facing a libel suit seeking seventy thousand dollars. The item references a controversial comment and hints at a dramatic confrontation on campus.
Nine Foot Tall Acts At Banum & Bailey Show
A storytelling exchange recalls a Banum and Bailey show featuring a nine foot tall performer who weighs 97 pounds. The joke attributes the slender height to the performer's Polish parents.
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Larity
Days of Chivarry Politeness Tale From Old Knight Lore
In days of old a bold knight refuses to call his lady his Jane. Politeness reigned as honor urged respectful terms. The verse reflects chivalric speech and idealized courtly manners.
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Jane
The New York Idea Departing Passenger and Conductor Exchange
A departing passenger complains of poor service saying his wife had to stand while he sat. The conductor asks what is the matter and the passenger replies he found a seat but his wife had to stand. A jibe about a baby costing nearly as much as an auto is noted, with the baby described as lasting longer.
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New York
D. P
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State Board
Brookhaven
B. P. Jaco
Mr. and
Mrs. A. F. Cal
Mr. Jones
Blue Springs
Thas
C. J. Hamilton
Will Davidson
College Hit Switch
Water Valley
J. S. Calloway
Mr. Zion
Pattie
Memphis
A. F. Calloway
Greenwood
Itta Bena
Morgan City
Mrs. Smith
Mr. H. P. Stephens
Guy McLarty
South Steel
Richland Lily
Davis Mize and Company
Oxford, Mississippi
Chas. Tiedemann MI
Ichland
Oud
Detroit
Grand Jury
Hot Springs
Ark
Congressional Committee
Railroad Committee
State Central Committee
Acsapia
Nvuuuin
S. B. Duncan
Rainwater
Anna Wright
Clyde Lindsey
Broom
Dorroh
Nannie Farley
Clyde Huggins
M. Hutchinson
J. N. Hutchinson
J. C. Kincannon
Roach
Guyton
B. B. Russell
G. W. Boyett
Torrey
J. B. Brown
T. C. Kimbrough
A. L. Bondurant
A. W. Milden
R. H. McElroy
B. Orr
H. F. Simpson
Ella Wright
B. J. Wiley
Auber Wilds
Marion Dooley
Roy V. Leonard
Herbert Wilson
Pecoming Truck
South Bend, Ind
John T. Tieran
The
University of Notre
Tiernan
Poulin
Mrs
Arkansas
Herways
Prof. Filley
Darky
Barber
Sim
Banum & Bailey Show
Ember Banke Craese7Tve Fients
U. US
Federal Reserve System
First National
BANK
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