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December 28, 1939
The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
William A. Bacon, a prominent young attorney from Durant, Mississippi, announces his plan to relocate to Jackson around January 1 to continue his law practice, partnering with W. E. Morse in the Standard Life Building. He has been active in local politics and civic affairs.
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William A. Bacon To Accept Jackson Post Local Attorney To Practice Law In Capital City
William A. (Billy) Bacon, popular young attorney of Durant, has made known his intention to leave this city and continue his practice of law in Jackson.
Mr. Bacon has been prominent in the bar of Holmes county for several years, as well as being active in political circles, having served as representative from this county in the Mississippi Legislature and as City Attorney for the City of Durant. He will also be missed in civic and social circles, where he has been very active.
Billy will leave Durant for Jackson about the first of January, and will enter business with W. E. Morse, one of the state's best known and liked attorneys. Mr. Morse serves Jackson as city attorney, a position which he has held for a number of years. His brother, H. M. Morse, is State Supervisor of the Oil and Gas Commission. They will maintain offices in the Standard Life Building. Mr. Bacon states that he will be in Durant quite often to attend to any local matters that may help his clients here.
His many friends regret very much to see his leave Durant but wish him every success in his new field of endeavor.
William A. (Billy) Bacon, popular young attorney of Durant, has made known his intention to leave this city and continue his practice of law in Jackson.
Mr. Bacon has been prominent in the bar of Holmes county for several years, as well as being active in political circles, having served as representative from this county in the Mississippi Legislature and as City Attorney for the City of Durant. He will also be missed in civic and social circles, where he has been very active.
Billy will leave Durant for Jackson about the first of January, and will enter business with W. E. Morse, one of the state's best known and liked attorneys. Mr. Morse serves Jackson as city attorney, a position which he has held for a number of years. His brother, H. M. Morse, is State Supervisor of the Oil and Gas Commission. They will maintain offices in the Standard Life Building. Mr. Bacon states that he will be in Durant quite often to attend to any local matters that may help his clients here.
His many friends regret very much to see his leave Durant but wish him every success in his new field of endeavor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Attorney Relocation
Law Practice
Jackson Mississippi
Durant Attorney
Political Figure
What entities or persons were involved?
William A. Bacon
W. E. Morse
H. M. Morse
Where did it happen?
Durant, Mississippi; Jackson, Mississippi
Story Details
Key Persons
William A. Bacon
W. E. Morse
H. M. Morse
Location
Durant, Mississippi; Jackson, Mississippi
Event Date
About The First Of January
Story Details
William A. Bacon, a popular attorney from Durant, plans to move to Jackson to practice law with W. E. Morse, after years of prominence in Holmes County bar, politics as legislator and city attorney, and civic activities.