Local notes mix divorce filing and oblique tributes in Aug. era paper
Rod Lawry files a counter petition to his wife's divorce petition. Joli Robinson, veteran showman, dies in Cincinnati. The Conster Journal notes six Kentucky counties lacking a church. Riptey Sentinel predicts Gen. J. R. Chalmers as Republican candidate for Congress. Indiana Republicans blame labor and prohibitionists for not carrying the state. Went Point Forum reports Captain Marion Smith of Jackson dies in Washington, a former Mississippi chief justice son. Summit merchants favor Prohibition, while Greenville Times praises Hinds and Warren grand juries over Hobbs libel suits. Mrs. S. H. Marshall and friends send bouquets to editor Hobbs amid Mumilten case proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joli Robinson
Cincinnati
The
Conster-Journal
Kentucky
Be auregard Alliance Leaders Cited In bitter report and calls for action
A lengthy report issued by the Beauregard Alliance and Capt Oliver details alleged disputes between alliances and captains over discharges of operatives. The piece notes claimed personal fights, questions of membership standing, and calls for public caution before judgment. A Kosciusko meeting of Prohibitionists July 14 1888 condemns State Senator Pressley for drunkenness and urges resignation or impeachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuwregard Alliance
Hat Allignes
Miver
Minsinaippi Mille
Ain
Iver
Win Mille
Toran
Beauregard
Weston and Wesson
Capt. Oliver
Vicayune
Reauregard Alliance
Aeder
Tange
Beauregard Alliance
Allance
Brother Rose
State Penitentiary
Capt. Hardy
Jackson
McNair
Brookhaven
L. C. Maxwell
Lincoln Canty Alliance
Central Female Institute Profile Echoes Longstanding Prestige
The Central Female Institute marks over 35 years of history with a strong reputation across the South. Notably, it has thrived without aggressive recruitment, graduates widely dispersed and valued for training. The campus boasts a rich library, scientific apparatus, and a skilled faculty led by President Hillman and Prof. Menger, who have served 32 years, with capable assistant teachers enhancing the program in a healthy, refined environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Hillman
Menger
Notance
Timmr
Wm. Henninges
Cleveland
Rowan Conservatory
Drive Dex
I. T. Fitzhugh
A. M
Indictments Against B T Hobbs Fronts Page Today
Grand Jury handed in two more indictments against Mr B T Hobbs after 1 pm yesterday. Captures served by a deputy sheriff. Hobbs posted bond quickly as court recessed at 2 pm. Indictments tied to publications about Col Hawilton since earlier indictments. Bonds signed for 200 on each indictment. Sheridan dies after long illness ending era figures in Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.T. Habbs
Hobbs
Judge North
Col. Hawilton
Warren County
Messrs
J. G. Cashman
Geo. Anderson
McCabe & Anderson
Vicksburg Post
A Neutral in a Moral Crisis Across the Nation
A long prose fragment decries a neutral figure as cowardly and treacherous. It condemns the unnamed Douglas supporter and praises moral heroes, asserting that neutrality amid political fealty harms the republic and weakens manhood while urging steadfast allegiance to righteous leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Douglas
Ant
Dr. Mitchell praised as wise head of Lunatic Asylum
A Canton Daily piece lauds Dr. T J Mitchell as calm thoughtful and long experienced in treating diseased minds. It notes the Board of Trustees including the Governor as ex officio member made a wise choice, citing annual insight from nearly five hundred patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strummit J Sentinel
Otken
Anylung
Jackson
Paya
T. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Board of ‘Trustees
Bishop Galloway of Mississippi A Brief Biographical Sketch
A lengthy profile outlines Bishop Galloway born in Korciusko Mississippi in 184? reared in the Methodist Church. It details his education at the University of Mississippi, his ordination in 1865, pastorates in Jackson Canton and Vicksburg, his editorship of the Temperance Banner, and his rapid rise to bishop in 1886. The piece notes his public roles, writings, marriage to Maria Willis in 1860, and their five children. It also describes his character, leadership, and a planned home near the Methodist Church in Natchez, plus a local note about Natchez voting funds to widen the Little J Railroad gauge.
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Jackson
Temperance Banner
Vicksburg
University of Mississippi
Linus Parker
N. C. Christian Advocate
Galloway
State University
Centenary College
Prohibition
Nashville
Baltimore
Board of Missions
The
Methodist Church, South
Richmond
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Indiana
Arkansas
White River
Little Rock
North Texas
Montana
Columbia
Oregon
Paville
Los Angeles
G Man
Central Mexico
Searcy
Ark
Iis
Western Conference
Our
Uversity
Mian
HE. Willis
E. B. Willis
Willie
Hallie
Maggie
Charles
Ethel
Joshua
Methodist Church
Fayette Reports Mad Dogs and Dry Weather Riffraff
The state faces a flare of fever and dryness as Fayette reports mad dogs while Lamerdale goes wet by a narrow 813 majority. Durant’s complex future looms. Local figures discuss Dr PW Peeples as governor candidate and Mrs HB Kella slated as editor. Camp meeting opens at Fehler’s camp ground tomorrow amid political chatter and notable deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Bishop Hargrove
Columbus
Pike County
Lamerdale
Personal Journalism and presses face trials over malfeasance
A local alliance defends newspapers exposing corruption and urges swift judicial action against public officials. A Whisky Protective Association head cites whisky production costs in a tongue in cheek response. Four indictments for criminal libel target B I Hobbs, editor of the Brookwave Leaver, with a forecast Hobbs may prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeson Cousty Almiaace
Alliance
Hobbs
Brookwave Leaver
Warren County Grand Jury
Yazoo Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rockhaven
Iy &. T. Hobbs
Praney Aewetor
Hecokve
Grover Cleveland
New York
Allan G. Thurman
OID
Dor Congress
Cheas. Hooker, Oe Wind
Springs
Memphis
Cme
Lauderdale
Sambo
Laneh McLawin
Osaka
Bolivar County
Democrat
Rod Lawry
Riptey Sentinel
Alont
Gen
J. R. Chalmers
Memphis, Tenn
Congress
Morgan
Ind
Harrison
Mortem
R. W. Miller
Robert Lowry
Marion Smith
Washington City
P. Smith
Supreme Court of Mississippi
United States Pension Office
Summit
Atkinson Hiller
Byman
Moyse
Cotton
Forcheimer
Aaronson
Sample & Persell
Mey
G. T. Gracey
McCearley and
Rios
Tre Holling
Greenville Times
Hinds
Warren Counties
Mamilios
H. Marshall
B. T. Hobbs
Brooxaaves Leaper
Hobbes
League
Alen
Vicksharg Post
Auguet
Oliver
Attala
Kosciusko
Mies
Uerkes
Ton
Pressley
Leake
State Senate
State Senate Ia
Lav
Tindis County
Jons Riney
A. E. Kerry
Central Female Institute
Philip H. Sheridan
Army of the United States
Sherman
Jefferson Davis
Joseph E. Johnston
Geo. G. T. Beauregard
Sheridan
T. O. Mitchell
Canton
Holmes County
Tie
Ship Island
Summit Fair Grounds
Red-Eye
Hell
Wm Atkinson
Magnolia
Atkinson
J. C
Democratic Party
Mississippi
Tupelo Journal
Bishop Galloway
Mts Life
Natchez
Little J
Dr. Kells of
Mississippi College At
Clinton
Sunflower County
Vivian J. Powell
John M. Allen
Yazoo Delta
Robt
J. King
Vickaburg
King
Gus. Cox
Coffeeville Wir
Burton
Alice Spears
Ed. Peale
W. C. Black
Meridian
Prohibition Executive Committee
Lynn
Brink F
Coila
Carroll County
Prof. Eckhardt
New Orleans
Whitworth
Crystal Springs
Bardwell
Yazoo City
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Clarksville
Tenn
Jeff. D. Bell
John Allenton
de Soto County
Miss
Frank Lanier
Cooper Shelton
Warren Circuit
Winona
Alliance Exchange
Auice and Implement
Prospect
Holmes
U.S
Sinclair
C. W. Beam
Franklin County
Calhoun County
Charley Catham
James Enoeha
E. W. Enoebs
John Reagan
Harrison Page
Claiborne County
Chas E. Buck
Whisky Protective Association
Chicago
St. Louis
E. M. Bre
Lewenthal
Linven, Tex
A. K. Hawken
Tam
Hawken
Ghisseu
I. BF
O' Neal
T. T. Meade & CO
Gillsburg Collegiate Institute
Gillsburg
Amite County
Prier
J. H. Price
West Tennessee Classical and Military Academy
Wednes
N. A. Flournoy
T. B. Yaxcry
Board Trustees Military Academy
Capt
H. C. Moorman
Board Trustees
Female Institute
Beathean
Walter Hillman
J. A. Hackett
Logue
Board of
Guo, Whritrikldy, Srey
Ange
Royal Bakina Powerr Co
N.Y
Mississippi College
Clinton, Hinds CO
Atudenta
Republic
Webb
Mnaic, Art, Inc
Dios
Sah
W.T. Lowrey
A.M
W. E. Berry
McDena Lowrey Berry
Sond
Lowrey & Berry
Hine Mountain
Eafanaugh Goldege
Homesville
Mise
New & Cood
Walter Featherston
Procuteur
Huntsville Female College
Huntsville, Ala
Hirty
A. B. Jones
Ds jyS-2mn
University
UISS
Tion
Law School
United States
Historica Oy
Eowan
Mayes
Armce
Oxford
Mie
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