Cotton Gin Built

The Electric Light and Power Company was established. That same year, the Charles Rather House was built at 828 St. Louis Street, and the Solomon Joseph House was completed at 205 St. James Street (Block 13). Smith and Lowery erected a cotton gin in Block 1, which continued to operate under various owners until approximately 1940. On an unspecified date in November, a fire company was organized. Additionally, Jobe’s brickyard was sold to the Sunset Brick and Tile Company.