Editorial on Mississippi politics and court verdicts
Editorial notes praise for Lowry and Hines while criticizing candidates as liars. Reports on Democratic conventions in Amite and Franklin. Amite delegates instructed for Lowry, Darden leads other races. Joseph F. Loftin convicted of his mother Moses Loftin’s murder and sentenced to be hanged. appeals anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amite County
Liberty
Pat Darden
Robert Lowry Wecon
Geo. M. Govan
Wot
Hemingway
HH. Hines
Stone Sec Cubeboive
Geners
Row. Thompson
JR. Galtter
W. FL Love
W. B. Kenabrew
Copish
Claiborne
Smith
Leflore
Yazoo
Wilkinson
Lowry
Amite
Franklin
Darden
Bots
Joseph F. Lottie
Monticello
Mather
Moses Loeftin
Mayers
Longino
McNair
Loftin
Supreme Court
Copiah
Thompson
Anl
Geo S. Dadils
B.A. Rowan
Pod. Millsapps
Sherif
Ar ‘Grave
JD Granberry
Buddigidon
Asssussor
W. D Matheny
A. F. Kilpatrick
Virginia
Sam Randall
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Randall
Alony Rat
Post
Vicksburg
Central Female Institute Ad Universally Esteemed
The Central Female Institute, a popular educational establishment, prepares for its 33rd collegiate term. The June session was highly successful, reflecting growing popularity and efficiency. Prospective students are urged to read the ad in today’s paper and contact Dr. Hillman for a catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman
Board Targets Marshal and City Officials Over Dead Animals Duty
In a heated discussion the board did not force the marshal to resign or tighten his pay, insisting the board must own up to lax enforcement of the dead animal removal ordinance. The ordinance assigns removal to owners, with fines up to 50, and the city published the clause to clarify who bears responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshel McCiewbar
Justien
Eucl
Oenough
Beit
Jiabouus
Picayune
Pall-Bearers Named for Gen Grant Funeral
President Cleveland selected the pallbearers after Mrs Grant urged including a leading Confederate officer with Union generals. The list includes Gen Winfield Sherman Gen Philip Sheridan Admiral David Porter General Johnston Gen Buckner and others from Kentucky New York and Massachusetts. The text criticizes political patronage and notes appointments cannot be bought by campaign workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Johnston
Buckner
Pennsynia
John A. Logan
Ilino
George Jones
New York
Oliver Hoyt
Liquor conflicts and tragedy rumors in Kosciusko and county
The local press recounts liquor fueled violence in Kosciusko and nearby towns. Reports describe multiple fatal and near fatal incidents, a barber killed in a dispute, a man killing his wife, and a sheriff responding to a murder scene. The piece questions tax burdens and criticizes liquor traffic while noting political alignments and party dynamics in Mississippi.
Stomach Bitters Promoted As Malaria Preventive
Former malaria sufferers endorse Hoa letter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive against fever and ague. The tonic allegedly regulates the liver aids digestion and purges impurities, with early use urged in miasmatic regions to guard health and counter rheumatism debility and vascular complaints. Keep it on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoaletter
Journey Through Pearl River Valley Visits and Names
The writer recollects a rural journey past Larkins Hill and Stokes Allen, detailing stops at farmer Bardwell, Jo M aswell, and the Kees and Maxwell properties. They praise aging farmers, note abundant apples and grapes, describe a stop at Fair River and Pearl River locales, and mention hospitality from Parson Buitey, Mr Reilins, and Mr Garrett, ending with plans to continue the travelogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven Leater
Larkins
Garts
Stokes Allen
Maxwell
Silor
Bardwell
Liscolton
Bia
Mantoul
Unele
Joe
Reilins
Parson Buitey
Fair River
Mulline
Mallins
V. Bo Rees
Kees
Appomattox
Jesse Maxwell
Supervi Ora
Cowart
Acre
Toran Aga
Rulidsea
Win Tanet
Otter Wader
Phil Garrett
Garrett
Ieney
Teriyisaon
Bermuda
Patsey Cooper
Ploet Cooper
Stein
Goaml
Ams
Emerald Sex of Pines
Pearl River
Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment Receives Wide Endorsement
The remedy gains praise for rapid relief in rheumatism and neuralgia with endorsements from Dr. T. Harbors of Magenta Arkansas, who notes its prevalence in households and describes its effects as magical and nearly instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
T. Harbors
Magenta
Ark
Ava
Dr Kennethys Favorite Remedy Promises Root Cure
An advert announces Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidney liver stomach and bowel ailments. It claims to strike at the root of disease and restore appetite, offering a silver dollar priced bottle available at drug stores or from Dr K at Roundout New York. It touts Home Salative Cordial as aiding digestion and appetite though not curing all illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dr. K
Roudout
N.Y
Vague OCR Reads On Local Voting Totals
Fragmented text shows a dated note on committees and voting totals with illegible figures. Names and specific places are unreadable, leaving only a abstract reference to a vote count and site tally without clear context or outcomes.
Franklin notes and political weather in the county
A fragmented Franklin County column discusses crops and farming priorities for the season, praising corn and sugar eating crops while urging more attention to labor efficiency. It notes political activity, county candidates Darden and Lewsey, and the upcoming County Convention as the path to delegates for the State Convention. Social events include Baptist meetings, Prohibition growth, and visits from Miss Annie Whitney and Miss Josie Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraskhis Couey
Ayr
Brooklawe
Vatton
Pettss
Paterson
Bit Dardet
Lewsey
Suatter
Franklin
Capt
Darden
Messrs. McGehee
Grice
Theii
Elters
W.W. Holls
C. HH. Green
Gillsburg
Thei
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Lowry
Rankin
Henry H. Hines
Hinds
Robert H. Thompson
Lincoln
Dear Bob
Bob
W Harris
Crystal Springs
Cofish
Lawrence
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Hinds County
The
New York Herald
Clevelsol
Lincolm
Furthem
Central Female Institute
Wilse County
Jackson
Oxford
Gen. Grant
ROMS
RED Arie
Afl
Koavinsko
J.P Avery
Marshal Shipper
Hales
Bre
Wlesky
Kosciusko
Jasper Johnson
Bismt
Ile
Quer
Curren
County Comet
IL Naner
Oakland
Yalohusha County
John Cagle
Rankin Nettles
Brookhaven
el. Case
Lau
J.D. McDavitt
Cagle
Brother Aus
Laurin
Pat
Steakhaven
Brandon
Smith County
Brother Ans. & Co
Wasado
Poya
Mississippi College
Clinton, Miss
Regina
Phorough
Wrestow
T. Ratliff
Lee Ats
LEA Female College
Summit, Miss
Iite
Milles
Holly Springs
Mona
Longina
Montivella
Bt. Stockdale, Sen Mit
Chas. Hothken
University OF Mississippi AT Oxford
Thy
Memphis
Tenn
Selene AM
Pir
Gen Hom
Sulliva
Cristee
Abe
Clintons
Quanty
Miss
Inc
TAGES
Hox Widen
Weil Pe
Arial Be
Orc
Opher
Whitworth Female College
Whitworth College
Freshnain
F. Johnson
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Clarksville, Tenn —O
Colborne
Norrie
Mate
Marsha
Moergineny
Tale
Novi
Taina
Perry Hoateth Iy
Tin Hunefal
Tine
Scott Sharke
Sunpson Smith
Sondew
Warren
Asbingten
Wilkie
Winston
Slotisalia
Idoubetul
Kellman Hay
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!