Alphabet File page 167
The May term of the Police Court was held at Shieldsborough in accordance with the decision above cited, and the following resolution was adopted:
"It appearing to the satisfaction of the Board that the city of Shieldsborough in said county received the majority of the legal votes of said county for the permanent county seat of Justice.
"It is therefore ordered by the Board that the said city of Shieldsborough be and is hereby declared from and after this date the permanent seat of Justice of the County."
We can only guess at the bitterness of the contest that is indicated by these formal records, and at the meaning of the distinction between "the highest number of votes" specified in one resolution and the "Majority of the legal votes" stated in the other. The decision must have been intensely unpleasant for the members of a board that was so evidently in favor of Gainesville.
An act of the state legislature was passed in 1872 authorizing an election on the same subject, but, no record is found that anything came of it. Gainesville, which was formerly a busy and prosperous town, manufacturing lumber and shipping cotton from as far away as Columbia, has lost all its business and become a lonesome, unimportant community. Bay St. Louis, formerly Shieldsborough, is a thriving little city and an important summer resort town. It remains the county seat, with no probability of any change. (From the HANCOCK HAWK, January 19, 1973 quoting from The History of Hancock County compiled by the Works Progress Administration).
Driver, Mr. S.P. is making rapid strides of progress towards the completion of the brick vault at the courthouse for the county clerk. He is ably assisted by Mr. Jos. Favre.. (SCE12/10/1892) .
Jan 21, 1893
The new additions and improvements and the general renovation of the Hancock county court house after a month extension of the specified time for its completion according to contract, is completed. From the time worn and dilapidated looking box shaped building an architectural ornament to the city and county has assumed its appearance, and while it is not altogether a structure of new material, the eye of the admiring stranger will not recognize the deception. In converting the old into the new, the county board of supervisors did not enact the order on the basis merely because the financial situation of the county admitted it or for any reason of unfounded causes, but because, by their wise and far seeingness, recognized that it was an absolute necessity and would meet the hearty approval of all. The structure truly stands as a tribute to the ableness of the Hancock county board of supervisors of the current term of office. The courthouse is not a brick nor of stone but of wood, wood from the roof to the floorsills and considering its cost and size, it is the most attractive looking court house in the State of Mississippi, and without fear of contradiction can this be asserted. Bay St. Louis can feel flattered of such handsome public building and will soon pride herself of a fine and attractive public school building. (SCE 01/21/1893)
150 Main St., BSL - Hancock County Court House (SM1893)
Hancock County Court House - The Courthouse was built in 1911 to replace an older frame Victorian structure. it was designed by Diboll and Owen, Ltd., the same architects who had designed the City Hall and shows a refinement in the 6 years between the two. Although the quality of materials is not as fine as in many courthouses built in South Mississippi in the period, it's proportions are good. The modified Ionic columns are especially well done. A large sheet metal ornamental cupola original to the building was damaged beyond repair in Hurricane Camille (1969) and not replaced when the building was restored. (VF Wagner)
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Hancock Insurance. Located in old W. L. Bourgeoise bldg on Front St. across from Hancock Bank. (Eagle Cent Edit p. 38).
Hancock Insurance. 114 Main. (BSL 100 Yrs. pg. ?)
HANCOCK NAVAL STORES COMPANY, LTD, is another big factor in the the turpentine and rosin industry of Hancock County. This concern is working 70 crops this season of 10,000 boxes each. The valuation of the output will be in the neighborhood of $250,000. This concern is domiciled at Dillville, Miss., and has branches in the Hancock Turpintine Co., of Logtown, Miss., and the Bayou LaCroix Turpintine Co. of Dillville, Miss. The capital stock of this corporation is $400,000, R.R. Perkins is the President and General Manager of this concern, and J.R. Grimshaw is the Secretary-Treasurer. All of the products of these two concerns go for export and are shipped through the ports of New Orleans, Gulfport and Mobile. In addition to being a commanding factor in the Naval Store industry of Hancock County, Mr. Perkins, is a very large stockholder and a director of the Harrison Naval Stores Co., Ltd. The
Imperial Naval Stores Co., and the Hancock Naval Stores Co., own in fee simply 22,000 acres of lands in Hancock County, not including the large tracts of leased lands.
Mr. Perkins is also the President of the Merchants Bank and he owns two of the handsomest homes on the Bay shore at the end of Bay St. Louis, he takes a leading part in all movements for the advancement and exploitation of Hancock County's resources, and is a valued member of the City Bonds Commission, this commission has charge of the spending of the $50,000 for improving the city's streets and roads. (HCSB)
R. R. Perkins the Dominant Factor in the Naval Stores Industry of Hancock County. Mr. Perkins is the President of the Imperial Naval Stores Company, and he is also President of the Hancock Naval Stores Company. Through the progressive methods pursued by Mr. Perkins and his Associates Hancock County has made tremendous strides as a Producer of Spirits of Turpentine and Rosin. Imperial Naval Stores Company, Ltd. This is one of the largest industrial enterprises in the State of Mississippi. It is capitalized at half a million dollars, and has headquarters at Bay St. Louis, Miss. The company manufacture spirits turpentine and rosin, and the operations of this corporation are confined practically to Hancock County. The Imperial Naval Stores Company have branches in various sections of the County. The following companies are owned and controlled by it: The Center Turpentine Co., of Caesar, Miss; the J. L. Long Co., Vidalia, Miss.; Perkins Turpentine Co., Sellars, Miss. (source not recorded)
Hancock Rebels, Civil War. Organized by Col Dan B. Seal (BSL 100 Years pg 17).
Hands, Mrs. Porter, of Handsboro, is visiting her niece, Mrs. C.D. Orr at Pearlington. (SCE 05/06/1893)
Hand, S. W., Russell Bldg. (Ph 48-49)
Hand, S. W., 182 Sobral Av., Waveland (Ph 50) 189 Sobral (Ph 55)
Handy, Ernest r RR Ave., Waveland (Ph 55)
Handy, Julia - see: Circuit Court article (SCE 10/28/1893)
Hanes, Wm. F. m Wall, Deborah L. 8-18-1984 (PC&C)
Hankey, John H. r 456 Bch Blvd, Waveland (Ph 55)
Hankins, O. G. r Elder, Clermont Harbor (Ph 55)
Hanley, Miss Helen ,much to the regret of a host of friends, left her home in New Orleans on Wednesday morning after delightfully spending the summer in the Bay. (SCE 9/17/1892)
"Hannon Home" on Beach Road was Sold to Mrs. Edna McDonald, wife of Wm. A. McDonald for cash $5,000.. Richard Mendes, Johnson, C. O., Jeweler and Optician, Front St. 1908.
Hannon, W. J. - See Bay Waveland Yacht Club (from pamphlet in vault)
Hanover, Wm., Captain of the steamer "NEW CAMELIA". See entry under Marine File: "NEW CAMELIA".
Hansbrough, Mr. Harry P. of Florenville La., spent Sunday here (Pearlington). (SCE 12/10/1892)
Hansen, Hans Capt. r Guignard, Clermont Harbor (Ph 55)
Hanson, A. F. r 174 Tide, Waveland (Ph 55)
Harang, Mrs. Myra A. 812 S. Beach (Ph 55, 1968).
Harbor Lite Cafe Hwy 90 (Ph 55)