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    1. [MSWINSTON] Column for Week of October 29, 2003
    2. Louis Taunton
    3. October 30, 1903 Dr. and Mrs. (the former Miss Annie Fox) McAnn arrived in our town from Louisiana last Monday, and will remain over for the sale of the Dr. Fox estate property next Monday. In a personal note W. P. Cooper who recently went to the Delta, says he is well pleased with that country. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. K. Armstrong arrived in our town Wednesday where they will reside in the future. Mr. Armstrong is the manager of the Winston County Bank, and is an affable, courteous gentleman, and we feel sure will fill the place to the satisfaction of our people. The Winston County Bank opened its doors for business this week. Mr. J. A. Gentry informs us that the residence of Mr. D. A. Livingston, near Webster, was burned with most of its contents on last Saturday. The roof caught from the chimney. The following valued patrons have our thanks for substantial favors: S. O. Clay, J. R. Fulton, J. T. Whitten, W. F. McMillin, W. H. Etheridge, W. O. Turner, N. Carr, J. A. Gentry and S. T. Carr. Married: At the home of the bride north of town on Sunday, October 25th, 1903, Mr. O. H. McCully and Miss Minnie Jeffries, J. W. Montgomery officiating. William H. Ashmore has filed for Homestead with the Land Office at Jackson, Miss. and names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land: Henry Garrigues, J. E. Garrigues, Amzie Garrigues all of Louisville, Miss., Post Office and W. M. Kirk of Boone, Miss. Miss Delma Boydston was born May 21, 1882 and died at the home of her parents in Plattsburg on August 31, 1903. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Plattsburg having given her heart to God six years ago under the preaching of Bro. Sims. Z. A. Brantley made a business trip to Jackson this week. Monday will be a big day in our town. Several pieces of property will be sold. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Johnson of Hattiesburg are on a visit to home folks this week. Chas. McGee remembers us substantially this week. Hon. R. C. Jones made a business trip to Philadelphia this week. Jim Sullivan, T. W. Jackson and E. E. Jacoway were over from Noxubee this week. November 2, 1928 Singleton: Old Man Winter must really be on his march southward. At least we know he is coming soon for he's sending whole flocks of his heralders, the wild geese. Singleton: Mr. Howard Clearman is building a new bridge across Little Yellow Creek in our vicinity. Estes: Messrs. Alfred Hodge, J. B. Leflore and Misses Lillie Mary O'Flinn, Pearl Leflore, Marie Strickland and Helen Marie Legan all of A. H. S. spent the weekend with home folks. Loakfoma: The box supper and fiddlers contest was enjoyed by a large crowd. Claytown: Mr. John Stokes from the Delta was a guest of his sister Thursday night. Calvary: Mr. and Mrs. Hays Kirkpatrick visited the latter's mother in Ackerman on Sunday. Noxapater: Work is progressing rapidly on the new Baptist parsonage which is being erected on a lot just east of the church building. Noxapater: Friends of Mrs. Wren Coleman and sister, Mrs. Leek, sympathize with them in the death of their brother, Mr. S. F. Milan, of Cartersville, GA. Noxapater: We extend a hearty welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Triplett and family who moved in to town the past week from their country home. Harvey Haggard, who is attending school at Bennett Academy at Mathiston, is spending the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edd Haggard, in the Ellison Ridge community. Jack McCully of WIlls Point, Texas, arrived here Sunday for an extended visit with friends and relatives. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Howard's new residence on Church Street has been completed and they will move into it next week. Betheden: Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Kinard and little son Eugene spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Emma Alewine. Miss Healya Rosamond and Mr. Talmadge Lashley surprised their friends this week by announcing their marriage, which occured on October 13, 1928. Mrs. Lashley is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Zoe Rosamond and was saleslady at M. M. Oden's store at DeKalb. Mr. Lashley is an energetic young man, and is in the employ of Legan & McClure at Estes.

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