Local Democrats announce candidates for Lincoln County offices
A string of Democratic party announcements lists candidates for Lincoln County positions including Circuit Clerk Chancery Clerk Treasurer Assessor County Superintendent Constable and more. Notable names include S. Oliver, Prentiss Bailey, R. McNair, Joan Marshall, Chas Grafton, Dock Barton, Duncan Easterling, Tom Keenan, Z T. Linton, D. Schwem P. Conerly C. W. Maxwell and Red Oberschmidt. The report notes party guidance and the Democratic primary process. Col Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange and his son-in-law visited Brookhaven, praising its growth and staying at the Commercial Hotel. The Populists announce a meeting in Loform county with party members urged to attend.
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RW. McNair
Lincoln
Joan J. Marshall
Dock Bartin
Lincoln Coun
Democratic Party
Duncan L. Easterling
Chitto
Intel County
Dem
Fate Arty
Thos. W. Keenan
Lincoln County
Z.tus Linton
D.schwem
P. Conerly
Democratic Dart
H. G. Hester
New Orleans
Tutt's Liver Pills Advertises Cure All Ailments
An old medical advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a broad remedy for a wide range of ailments including sour stomach bilious complaints malaria and constipation. The copy uses elaborate language and claims life enhancement through the product.
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Tutt
Johnston
Jomnston
Joington
Byron
Mich
Michigan
Martin Drug CO
A. Lewenthal
Brookhaven
Miss
County Convict Farm Overseer Meant Aid For Waste
In Lincoln County a county board resolution proposes selecting a four member committee to locate a desirable farm for county convicts. The panel includes Hon. A. Brister Zetus Linton C. T. Montgomery and J. C. Bryant with W. F. Parsons added as chair. The goal is humane treatment and revenue, awaiting lowest cash price for purchase.
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A. Brister
Lincoln County
Zetus Linton
C. T. Montgomery
J. C. Bryant
W. F. Parsons
Brookhaven Board of Supervisors April 3 1899 Proceedings
The Mississippi Brookhaven County Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse on Monday April 3 1899 with W F Parsons J C Bryant Sam A Brister C T Montgomery and Zetus Linton present along with Sheriff R C Applewhite and Clerk Felix May. They consider bid invitations for a bridge on Red Star Caseyville road suppress road petitions reject Brookhaven and Opisaw road reliefs allot road inspection committees and report on Homochitto river bridge location.
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Court House
Chancery
Brookhaven
Towit
W.F. Parsons
J.C. Bryant
Sam A. Brister
C. T. Montgomery
Zetus Linton
R. C. Applewhite
Felix May
Red Star
Caseyville Road
East's Mill
Monroe Kerfield
James Quinn
Opisaw
Keystone
Monticello
W.T. Jordan
Holmesville
Linton
Ay Road
Ghaogi
Homochitto River
Board of Super-ior
Homochitto
Buie
Paige Belove
Union Church Road
N. Ft. C. Watson's
That Cough Hangs On
A fragmented note describes an old remedy claiming to nourish, strengthen, and build up the body to resist a persistent cough. The text blends stray phrases about medicine and health benefits, with unclear references to cures and remedies from a bygone era.
Mississippi News Roundup of Political Shifts and Local Incidents
Mississippi news briefs report political moves in Jackson including the Democratic Executive Committee meeting and a chancellor resignation effective April. Editor Geiger seeks Simpson county legislature seat. Joint April 15 debate between Allen and McLaurin announced. Also noted are a governor’s declining state standing, a life sentence inmate’s stroke, a remarriage in Jackson, a Lunatic Asylum trustee appointment, and local library achievements.
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Jackson
Times
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Kincannon
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McLaurin
College
Futher
Keene
Geiger
Westville News
Simpson County
Hattiesburg
Lipscomb
Steward
Kemper County
Lund
Lex Brame, Jr
Sue
Stewart Stevens
First Methodist Church
Bishop Galloway
W. J. McGee
Lunatic Asylum
J.F. Pettus
Oxas
New Albany
Allen
John Pointevant
Pearlington
Iss
Pointevant & Favre
South
Sullivan
Clarion-Ledger
Itentiary
Greenville
Chicago
Major Vardaman
Cuba
Mississippi
Ponholders
San Juan
Henry L. Whitfield
Brandon News
Yazoo City
Spring Trade Rush at Busy Store Draws Wide Attention
The store reports a brisk spring trade with Easter activity rivaling Christmas week. New faces visit daily as trade expands from distant areas. Fresh spring goods including embroideries, laces, dress goods and millinery drive demand while a first class dress making service upstairs turns out satisfactory work at reasonable prices. Customers can find cloth trimmings and linings under one roof.
Arrival of Low Quarter Shoes Promised This Week
The letter from John McGrath & Sons announces a new line of Low Quarter Shoes arriving this week. They regret delays this season and note expected delivery by the 15th of March. Prices cited include $1.509 and $2.00 shoes and urge buyers to wait until the line is seen.
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John McGrath & Sons
Untitled fragment about sale of boat equipment in Texas
Fragmentary notice describes a vessel and parts offered for sale in Texas with unclear details. Names and specifics are garbled, but sale action and location are indicated.
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Ot ‘Striektant Hrodaygns
Mets
Wweer
Texas
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