Local Democratic Tickets Announced for Lincoln County Race
Announcements name I Xwell as candidate for Lincoln county and Jefferson County floater representative for November elections. Also listed are Ingwell Alfred W. Smite for floater Representative from Lincol and dei won, and A M Summers as floater Representative from Jefferson and Lincoln counties subject to Democratic convention action.
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Prentiss
I. Xwell Naa
Linscoln County
Ingwell
Incoln and
Jefferson
Jiatr Rt
A. Lewentital, Jk
Alfred W. Smite
Lincol
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Thorized
Announ
A.M. Summers
Aso
Jefferson and
Linchaln
For Sheriff 8 P Oliver Candidate for Lineal Sheriff
A brief notice presents 8 P Oliver as a candidate for sheriff in Lineal. The item notes campaign action and local election context without additional details or commentary.
Local notices announce candidates for county and circuit clerks
The Lincoln county Chancery Clerk race is announced for Yelix A May subject to voters. Lawrence county lists W Ross as a candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk pending Democratic party action. Jane 1 1587 Raftor Brookhaven Leader notes Lam A candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk in Lawrence county under party guidance. Will C Cannon.
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Lincoln County
W. Ross
Lawrence County
Democratic
Moy
Jackson
Mim
Chancery Court
Lincoln
Brookhaven
Mis
Dacon Watson
F. W. Howman
R. T. Nobles
M. W. Nevela
Julian Fairman
Miss
D. Stewant
Rings and the Executive Committee Scrutiny
A quarrelsome report derides a Democratic Executive Committee session held June 1st. It asserts there was misrepresentation by a writer named Nemo and defends the committee’s integrity, noting Brookhaven’s limited proxies and naming officials present. The piece labels Nemo as J. A. S. Henderson and depicts ongoing factional controversy.
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Democratic Executive Committee
A. HT
Beat Smith
Prohibition Anniversary Dinner Planned by Central Club
At a Central Prohibition Club meeting the August 10 anniversary was set for a basket dinner with speakers planned at the Court House. Dr. Bennett and B T Hobbs head a committee to engage the WCTU and town women to provide baskets and assist. Headquaters will be Headk's Hall. all unfriendly to Prohibition are invited to attend with baskets. Speakers include Judge Chrisman and Bishop Galloway. Mrs ES Buck, mother in law of Cul deo Hamilton, died in Jackson last Saturday night from congestion.
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Brookhaven
Nemo
Judge Oaksedy
Lewenthal
Sessions
J. A. S. Henderson
Omega
East's Mill
Sud
Henderson
Central Prohibition Club
Brookhaven W. C.T. U
Dr. Bennett
B.T. Hobbs
Court House
Headk’s
Judge Chrisman
Bishop Galloway
ES Buck
Cul, Deo
Jackson
Hamilton
Aee Ee
Salwan
Afl
Ehiteh
Grn
Web Righth
Nioth
Femare Industrial Institute and College
Columbus
Hove
Nynor
Ledbetter
Levidetter
Peta
Courae
Bailey
Urge Rollins
Walter Weathersby
D Rollins
Chave
Tam of Towers
Dr Weathersby
Johnson Seeks Local Offices As Hamilton Trial Looms
Assurer D HLS OC seeks Lincoln County assessor nomination subject to Democratic convention while W K Johnson announces candidacy for Supervisor District 1 amid Hamilton murder trial in Rankin County Circuit Court. Trial slated to start in late term. local news notes Lea Female College ad and Rev Chas Otken as president.
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Rankin County
Hamilton
Lea Female College
Chas. Otken
Wasur
Resolutions from temperance convention urge prohibitions
A lengthy set of resolutions from a temperance convention endorses strict measures, calls for constitutional amendments, and advocates prohibition. It emphasizes nonpartisan organization, urges anti saloon actions, and memorializes lawmakers to restrict liquor sales near a Columbus institute. The document notes minority views on a ninth resolution and honors the late R D Gambrell.
Denial from Gov Lowry regarding penitentary ring charges
Jarxson reports Gov Lowry denies any truth to claims of complicity with a penitentiary ring. The Sword and Shield dispute notes the governor’s rebuttal, cites publication paths, and questions the governor debating the people on his administration’s crooked parts.
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Jarxson
Sword and Shield
Gov Lowry
Govan
R H Allen Explains His Connection With the State Penitentiary
R H Allen explains his withdrawal from Hamilton Allen Co in 1883 and outlines unsettled accounts. He asserts the state was paid for his tenure, disputes a local editor’s claims, and offers to have Hamilton Allen Co books clarified by Geo Henry.
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R. H. Allen
State Penitentiary
Juna
Meas
The
State Ledger
Jackson Arveith
Dune
Allen
Hamilton, Allen & Co
Hamilton Gambrell
Geo. Henry
Hamilton
R. I. Allen
James A. Hoskins
Hamilton & Hoskins
Hamilco
Owhich
Villans
Roh
Atien
Democratic lists and Clinton Central Institute notice
The document notes preservation of participant lists to track Democratic strength and identify independents for future exclusion from meetings. It also advertises the Central Female Institute at Clinton Mississippi, Sept 20 1987, highlighting its strong faculty, low costs, healthful Clinton setting, and absence of epidemics. Parents advised to consider enrolling daughters.
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Central Female Institute
Clinton
Miss
Isene
Ledbetter Criticised In Contested Sheriff Election Debate
A local correspondent argues Ledbetter misrepresented the sheriff and McNair, challenging claims about pledges not to run again and bond liabilities. The letter defends McNair’s election conduct, notes supposed family ties, and comments on voting history and duties of the sheriff and deputies.
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Keenan
Watts
Rube
Ledbetter
Montgomery Mont
Montgomery
Contested Sheriff Race Sparks Local Debate
A fragmentary letter discusses Sheriff Ledbetter, election implications, and public trust. The writer accuses ledgers of bias, questions past appointments, and argues the sheriff’s honesty while acknowledging voter support for reform tied to officials’ conduct. The piece hints at tension over accountability and political pressures in the county.
Board of Supervisors Approves County Education Report
At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on the first day of August, members present discussed contracts for bridges at Lantz Place and Milan's Mill, road work, promissory notes, and stationery expenses. Administrative items included notices to contractors, printing of proceedings, and pauper support allocations, with actions approved for multiple accounts and services.
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Lancey Entity
IRET
Britten Tall
Hamilton Smith
Felder
Oliver
Rod
Magee
R. McNair
P.M. Martin
Hane
Wits
Aswan
Ragnat
Lantz Place
Fane Staite Tut
Milan's Mill
Geo,Lambright
Dickerson
Hutch
Montivello
Brookhaven
Mra
Robertson
AWC
McNair
Wiley Burgess
Allow Ang
Chan
JM Grattan
Ilory
Tunis
Auporting & Pauper I
Wella
Huntton Hall
Hanitton Suithd Cay
Wi Wien
Martin
Anonymous Threat Letter Spurred Civilian Protest in Brookhaven
A contested anonymous letter dated June 10 1877 circulated at Mrs J Lae uier’s gate near Rev W H Bailey and Dr W Weatherby. Citizens signed a resolution July 16 1887 denying Rev Bailey and Dr E Cowart involvement in the shooting, pledging peace and lawful justice.
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Nn Co
J. Lae Uier
W. H. Bailey
Roblins
J. M. White
J. W. White
R. O. Cowart, Hl, J. Brower
Sentiments, Citizens In
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Damnocratic Convention
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Lineal
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Ljnwoln
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Hrockhaven
Col A.M Summers
Best
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Rollins
Price
Summers
Feliter
D. Hls.oc
Anvssor
W. KR. Johnson
Messrs. C. B. Galloway
T. H. Somerville
Co. G. Andrews
W. C. Black
Henry Yandell
I. DP
R. D. Gambrell
Kin Yross
Rey. J
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Gov. Lowry
Lowry
Board OF Supervisors
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TRC
Hrca Medicine CO
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Bradfield
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Westnett
Elen
Bruce Ator
Attu, Ga
Marsden
Tropical Medicine CO
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Ginger
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Issiehiin Aw Atrelt
Seth Aimer
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Ernirine
Pata
Gale Opasare Loative
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Eine L. A. Wyatt
University of Sirsisipy
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Presbyterian Diversity
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Rex Couies
Setoor
Summit, Miss
Cotiyietiautt
Chas
Wtiga
Gillsburg Collegiate Institute
Gillsburg
J. A. Price
W.A
Pritworth
Foley Brookhaven
Eiria
Nex
Keenity
Empireufus
Gener
Colle Fonth
Ohio River
Keane College
Fitzhugh
Jyt- 2m
Droautent
A Female Institute
Clinton, Hinds CO
Miss. Oe
Walter Hillman
Robt
Kells
Hoard
Vrusteck Geko
Whitfield
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W. T. Lowrey
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