Prohibition meeting set at Brookhaven courthouse Aug 30 1805
A Lincoln county Prohibition mass meeting is called for Friday August 30 at 10 o'clock am at the Brookhaven Court House to consider nominating a full county ticket for the November election and handle other business as needed. The notice, dating August 10, 1805, lists B T Hobbs as chairman and E P Dovatass as secretary.
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Lincoln County
Court House
Brookhaven
B.T. Hobbs
Co. Ex. Com
E. P. Dovatass
Change on silver and education for money power
Mississippi reader laments past support for Bland silver bill and Lamar’s shift to gold monometalism. The piece argues workers must self educate about money power, banking plots, and public finance, urging citizens to demand a people’s financial system. It condemns bankers as priests of the golden calf and calls for mass literacy in economic principles.
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Congress
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House of Mississippi
The Men We Vote and Moral Standards in Politics
A plea for voters to judge candidates by character and integrity. Christians and citizens urged to support only those with clean morals, denounce liquor interests, and vote for men who will serve the nation honestly. The message warns against party pressure and urges action aligned with conscience.
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Ifland
America
Church
Prohibitionists Nominate Hobbs for 8th Senate District
The Prohibition party convention met at Pair River School House in Lincoln county Mississippi on August 22 1806. Obed Rollins elected temporary chairman and John D Bailey temporary secretary. B T Hobbs nominated and declared unanimously for State Senator with Lincoln and Lawrence counties creating a district executive committee. Convention adjourned sine die.
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Brookhaven
B. T. Hobis
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Obed Rollins
John D. Bailey
Floaterial Convention Nomination in Lincoln County
The Prohibition party meeting at Kennolla school house Franklin county Miss August 24 1895 nominated J F Greer of Lincoln for Floater Representative unanimously The executive committee of Lincoln and Franklin counties were named to lead the district party efforts Delegates heard speeches from Greer Hobbs Allen and Posey before the convention adjourned sine die with a closing prayer.
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Greer
B. 'l. Hobbs
W. I. Allen
L. D. Posey
L. ID. Posey
W. H. Allen
L. D. Posy
Sec'y
Prohibition War Cry From Joan D Baturr of Pulr River Miss
A readers letter from Joan D Baturr of Pulr River Mississippi decries liquor traffic as the nation’s leading evil. She condemns Prohibition opponents and laments crime, poverty, and social harm while urging lawmakers and citizens to back a Prohibition platform and rid the land of intoxicants.
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Allon
Democratic Party
The Marshall Case Debates and Warren County Dems
A Mississippi court dispute over Marshall Fox and Coleman features comments by Seastor McLaurin and a Warren County Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Vicksburg. The resolution mourns Dabney Marshall's resignation as Floaters Senator and criticizes liquor influence, urging repeal of murder laws and a license allowing violence under certain conditions.
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Vicksburg
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Senate
Belhaven College Opens New Year With Praiseworthy Growth
Belhaven College ready for another year after a revival following a calamity. New white modern buildings with electric lights and steam heat mark a strengthened campus. The school emphasizes girls education, skilled staff, and enhanced facilities including music and art. The next term opens Monday Sept. 23 with strong public support and a push for continued advancement in education.
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Local Correspondence From Ola Grove Notes Community Happenings
Local notes report weather settling and a busy year ahead with political tensions over party votes and race. A law and order league forms to curb gambling while clergy and pastors plan meetings. area families visit kin and schools face illness. multiple residents travel, seek rest, or announce engagements.
Hartman Notes and Local Happenings in Independence La
Hartman notes report visits by D M Williams and others, a joke about a dummy on the track, and local travels to Franklin county. Reports mention a favored horse loss believed poisoned, a postmaster leaving for Independence, Magnolia, and Magee school sermons. Shaker Digestive Cordial praised for quick digestion and relief of discomfort after meals.
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Matthews
Martin Jordan
Martin
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Franklin County
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Hartman. Lumber Co
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Harvey Lard
Rome
Chas. Magee
John Guess
Riou Aioe
Scholarship drive at Julia Normal Institute seeks 880 plan
The Julia Normal Institute announces a 880.00 scholarship plan to admit 200 students from southern counties over ten months and provide meals, light, fuel, furnished rooms, and tuition. Applicants must be first come, first served and write to H. L. Dean in Tukia, Mississippi.
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Normal
Tuka
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