Fragmented 19th century Franklin county notes published
The text outlines a chaotic mix of local political intrigue and court actions surrounding Franklin County. Mentions include an assessment of 100000, claims by Barnars' friends, and alleged acts by Lieboll. References to the Jackson Tribune editorial praise, Captain Wrizhe, and the Vicksborg Herald signal a sprawl of political, legal, and social commentary in an era of shifting loyalties and municipal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Barnars
Franklin County
Lieboll
Jackson
Tite Leanne
CB Wrizhe
Vicksborg Herald
Tras
I Sation Harvester
Lewisville Exposition
Ethics and Qualifications for District Attorneys in Mississippi
Fragmented text discusses standards and qualifications for a District Attorney, arguing the role requires strong legal intellect and independence. It references tests, political aims, and the debate over whether party affiliation or professional merit should dominate selection and conduct in high profile cases.
Local note on legal and political topics in Aberdeen
The report mentions obedience to a national mandate, a court discharge in Aberdeen, a petty offense case, and discussion of local option law in Mississippi. It references Judge Bil of the United States District Court and notes Georgia Legislature actions, with scattered names and dates unclear in the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilte
Eio
Jorge HilmMet
Aberdeen
Turay
Feey
Lenethow
Lemper Vg
Postice
United States Discret Court
Georgia
Mississippi
Controversial dispatch cited in Mississippi politics debate
A garbled telegraph dispatch attributed to James D. Cessor triggers denials by James R. Lynch and others, as Chalmers and Cessor dispute its claim that Lynch would back a Democratic surge and redraw districts. The editorial notes questions of veracity and urges production of originals, while local notes report fairgrounds preparations and local election chatter.
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James R. Chalmers
Jackson
James D. Cessor
James K Chainers
Misa
Wasnisorox
Nly
Lynch
Johe R. Lynch
Essor
la War
Lawrence County Politics and Drought Hit Monticello Area
In Monticello and eastern Lawrence county, politics split between Republicans and Democrats as fusion talk stirs with the Tub Republicans. The county convention meets on December 26 in Monticello to nominate county officials and Nat Dale for the Legislature appears likely. Crops are greatly reduced by drought, though Bluntsville region reports better yields. residents express concern over prospects and local church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Montivello
Lawrees
Lawrence
Scember
Monticello
Nat. Dale
Drouth
Bluntsville
Hoite
AV. Rowe
Chatn Baptist Euuret
Gi Clastan
Gong Muse
Wilkinson County Dems Nominate Candidates in Contested Race
Fragmented OCR reveals Wilkinson County Democrats naming nominees for Legislature Sheriff Circuit Clerk and other offices. Resolution praises free passes controversy and notes Capt James G. Lewis receiving 4 800 000 dollars for work at the Mississippi River mouth.
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Wilkinson
Frgis'ature
D. C. Bramlll
Geo
HH. Peets
W. Morgan
James G. Ewis
Mississippi
Werntic Convention Preektia delegates chosen and names listed
The Democratic Convention met in Mendelle on August 1581 by call of the Democratic Executive Committee. Judge T A Magee presided, McGehee was elected convention chair, J L Caleote named secretary. A credentials committee reported fifty four delegates from various boxes including McMillan, Calvitt, Smyrna, Hamburg, Antioch, Pine Grove, Meadville and more. Balloting for various local offices followed with H C Hall and A Kewland among nominees. The convention adopted the report and adjourned after appointing delegates for district attorney and other posts. The Times of Brookhaven was asked to publish the proceedings.
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Franklin Bounty
Mendelle
Democratic Executive Committee
T. A. Magee
Toonter
Pr. A. M. Dodds
J. Ml. McGehee
HL TL Magee
J. L. Caleote
Htl Mage
Perlie Er A. Pricelams
Cyrene Kontant
W. Caleo
Calvitt
A. Kew
Land
Willie McMillan
J. W. Collins
Thos
Shell
Smyrna
William Adams
Colby Adams
E. Bleeker
Janes Bleeker
P. Claughton
Wolf
Graves
Camp Beat
Hamburg
RP. Farr
L. Calente
James R. Cain
Byrd
Dm. Whit
JH McGehen
J. R. Whitting
MD Whittington
Nation
M. F. Byrd
Hall
Rppain
AL. Whittington
G. Attes
Harboe
McMillan
Wile Finn Anais
Colinns Adams
Laverty
M Fntes
Lie
Ci Abaltor
Vt.a
Legiaany
Resins Andes Atttoy
Orial Ss
C. B. Ki
G. CG. Artanis
M. Carrie
Itis
Tharute Proby
Williams
T. J
MeMi
Hii
H. Q. Bride
G. A. Guice
J. Mo Whittington
J.R. Whittington
It Times
Brookhaven
Leaprr
Fayette
J. . H. Magee
Publication Notice from Menville Chancery Court
Notice states a matter before Chancery Court at Menville Mississippi. It references residency, cultivation, and a witness named Sorguaees with an address at E.L. Fivitan and lists parties including Molen and Kerr. Proceedings appear to involve a claim or petition filed in the district.
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Chancery Cherk
Menville
Misa
Withem BR
E.L. Fivitan
Fo Smith
Merdeilie PO
RC. Kerr
Hexister
Notice of Final Proof for Homestead Claim in Mississippi
Notice declares that a settler has filed final proof on her homestead claim in Monticello Mississippi. The hearing before the Chancery Clerk takes place October 12, 1884. Witnesses include Levi Dampier and others from Lawrence County.
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Lanp Oriek
Tackron
Mies
Wart
Chancery
Monticello
Miss
Flocks Walker
Abs
Matt Taal
Levi Dampier
Gewinville
P.O. Waon
New Lawrence Co
Som
Ben News m
Miss. Uke
Heather
Publication Notice Land Run In Mississippi
Notice is hereby given that the follower intends to make proof in support of their claim for homestead by filing before K.R. Watts, County Clerk, at Langerville, Mississippi, on September 15. The claimant names witnesses of their continued residence and cultivation of the land: Hiehinomd Jonson, Aloox Piatt, and Harkett, with additional witnesses listed as James M. Boas and others.
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Wien
Juste Agen
Liege
Fiat
Hjukal
Teagan
Wasox
Weet
Stiaeot
Multensaned
Leeds
Messissippi
Bess Draper
M. Befer
Ford Galtinan
Mary Dawon
Trale
Meg Dawes
Lone Tay
Veritas
Wilkinson County
John S. Lewis
Supreme Bench
Jack
Testy Notlee
Zane
Wettier
Watts
Chancery Creek
Martheily
Sentenitier A
van Tor
Hs Abe
Monticello
Riisie
Jett
Hays
Lawrence Woud Bryant
Taerson
Setter
Watts Corneery
Buckiey
Mtel Lend
Jonson
Aloo Piatt
Lawrence James M. Boas
Fesagiaes
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