Prohibition, politics, and local notices fill the page
A garbled array of items reports second-hand type stock for sale at 20 cents a pound, elections, court actions, and regional notices. Mentions include Panola County dry status, McCamby City YMCA gifts, Beecher successor Rev Aline Berry, U S Supreme Court praise for prohibitory law foundations, and a variety of political and social notes from Mississippi and Georgia era newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Aline. A. Berry
Queen Street Congregational Church
Wolverhampton
Bay
Supreme Court of the United States
National Railroad Commission
Why We Are a Candidate for Ford Senator Secretary
The editor declares Dr. T. B. Ford, state secretary of the Senate, a faithful public servant of long service, and explains that Porter's reluctance to run left Ford as the preferred candidate. It praises Ford's medical skill, learning, and upright character, noting his family background and reputation among neighbors and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. BH. Ford
Senate
Amnuplai
Porter Tna
Unie
Las
Forrest
Tle
Porter
Ryan M. Barber
Clivhortie
Imal Aysh
Jayne, Key
Jackson
Val
Pord
Eleet
Ford
Lawer
Marlen
Thewlore Swift
Hite
Frank Burkitt Poised For Speaker Role In Mississippi
The Crystal Springs Leader notes Hon. Frank Burkitt as a favored candidate for Speaker, praising his parliamentary skill, reform record, and honesty. It cites his recent election win and strong legislative backing, while criticizing rival writer Hobbs and detailing the current party makeup of Mississippi’s new General Assembly after Reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burkitt
Wool Wat
Iimner
Chickasaw Messenger
Barkity
Aguinetsieheds
Enon
Minke Hin
Mr. Davis Bobs Up Again Controversy Stirs Public Morals
A long disputed correspondence targets Mr. Davis and Bishop Gallas, railing at temper and abuse of print. The letters accuse Davis of grievance, praise coercive punishment for drunkenness, and reference General Wolseley, Ex Gen Curtin, and Senator Trangia amid a broad debate on Prohibition and moral remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallas
Davis
Ereoethes
Yielling
Wolseley
Curtin
Osritten
Trangia
Washington Sentinel
Trewer
Ocean
Maine
Major the Magruder and Speakership
Local notes discuss L. W. Magruder of Warren as a possible Speakership candidate for the Flonse. His record as a lawyer and former chairman of the vhidhciy Committee is noted, but doubts arise about aligning with the current administration and his influence on committees. Col. Phunistan’s Lawse ties are mentioned, along with potential conflicts of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Mer
Itny
Henderson
Independent
Magruder
L. W. Magruder
Warren
Iyo
Flonse
Magender
Vhidhciy
Col
Phunistan
Tewrty
Lily
Ariens
The Hamilton Case Trial and Supreme Court Ruling
The article reports a complex 1887 murder case involving Hamilton and Eubanks, detailing Supreme Court and coroner proceedings, bail decisions, and grand jury indictments. It notes witness testimony, alleged conspiracies, and the court's final stance on guilt, with extensive commentary on legal principles and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubanks
Duidge Peyton
Growl
Touitten
Dude Arnold
Mamilton
Daly
Himailton
Misais
Gambrell
Col
Hanaken
Evider
Supreme Court
Chancelloe Peytan
Thimilton
Ealants
Meeht
Hamilton
Moder
Hankin
Cooper
Enbanks
Liagmilton
Senate nominates several officials amid political rumors
The notice lists Lamar of Mississippi nominated for Associate Justice, M Dickinson of Michigan for Postmaster General, Wika of New York for Secretary to the Treasury, Maynard of New York for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Hyatt of Connecticut for Treasurer, and Guth of Massachusetts for Comptroller. It also notes rumors that ex-Senator Jones is insane and believed conspirators ruined his bid for Judiciary Committee chair. Also advertises fine vases and toilet sets at Mrs. Leary's Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Deat
Senate
Tacins
Lamar
Mississippp
Supreme Court of the United States
Will Has
Wisconsin
M. Dickinson
Michigan
Gi I
Charles Bo
Treasury
Outer
le Si Treaty
Daniel W. Hyatt
Connecticut
United States
Guth
Masachsetts
Fox
Jones
Florida
Beck
Kenna
Gibson
Judiciary
Detroit
Scranton needs an artesian well and other town notes
A long, garbled stream of local items mentions Scranton seeking an artesian well, Corinth moonshiner rumors, mourning for Janes McChonky, and various town events. It notes Magnolia fire engine efforts, Crystal Springs canning, Miln and Mississippi theater, weddings, and a string of civic notices including a Knights of Labor ball, a Supreme Court decision, and a postmaster appointment in Gulffort, A. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Corinth
Janes McChonky
Colunius Ention
Magnolia
Canning Fueting
Crystal Springs
Official Bonus Talks on Bond Assessments and Oversight
The piece discusses official bonds, the Chancery Clerk, the Sheriffs office, and the need for the Board of Supervisors to verify assessments and bond values. It urges parties to comply with law and for bond issuances to be carefully examined to protect the county and reliable bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeentwin
Board of Supervisors
Theatrical News and Biographical Sketches from the State
A theatrical notice praises Miss Holt of Brookhaven for a refined piano recital at Mrs. Beardsley’s residence with a soprano voice and polished delivery. Also cited is a favorable portrait of Edgar S. Wilson, former Mississippi leader now U S Land Office chief in Cheyenne, Wyoming, predicting future political prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven Yeader
B. T. Hobbs
Minekhaven
Brilling
K. Boit
Crvaston
Holt
Brookhaven
C. A. Beardsley
Brownell
Holtehillfiel
Thedads
Mise M. Miggert
Wyatt
Edgar
Wilson
U. S
Cheyenme
Wyoming Territory
Mississippi
Ras
Wyoming
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Gladstone
The
Cotton World
Panola County
Panola
Y. M
McCamby City
1 COR. Ik
Spain
Chicago
Henry W
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Tuepelo Journal
Ler County
A. B. Hunt
National
Lanse of Representatives
John G. Carlisle
House of Fives
Dens McMillae
Copiah Baptist Association
Hazlehurst
W. A. Mason
J. D. Grant
State Prohibition Executive Committee
Johann Most
New York
J. W. Cutter
Couloma County
Cuter
Southern Sentinel
Ripley
Southern Yeoman
South
Origana
Linvoly
Hobbs
House of Representatives
Mr. Davis
Col. Frantzy
Brandon Re_Publican
Supreme Comrts
Saul
Anil
Chat
Maniels
Tions
Kuwait
Domuwhereen
Karbaikkes
Ile
Col. Hamilton
Eabanl
Enhaok
Bellhaven
Onnepiniey
Joe Arnold
Fle
Nerden
Chevoner
Julie
Col Taniten
Wiaur
Ibeliev
Swart
Yaz Delta
Grover C. Miln
Willie Tart
Haglelafest
Coyotus Springs
Iss
Torey
Joseph Tim & Co
Moeidian
Jaive
Agi
Craps
Aberdeen
Anoshen
Knights of Labor
Scrinton
Coghomm
Veriars Point
Boeneville
JA Smith
Gulffort
A. Tiwis
Bolton
John W. ‘Todds
Pike
Kenual
Clinton Church
Te Athan Constinuion
Y. Mlc
M To
W. Th Cradtoekvol
Lita Tiuvvis
Colin Kins
Tey
le Siker
4Th Baptist
St. Tons
Green Moore
Handley
Yazon City
Mrt
GC. Phipps
St. Louis
Misa Esther Quitinett
Gromika Lave Trust
Bers Bo
Dicense
Yazoo County
Chaki
Howe
Neu Charleston
Marshall
Belle Peterson
Rose Sherwood
Jackson Dee
Mth
Backson
J. T. Tarnage
McMalan
Tidiena
Delta
Port Gibson
Mack
Col. Ri. Henry
State Ledger
Henry
Telis
Lin
Ark of the Iouses
Ben. Williamson
Eat. Martin
New Mississippian
de. Knox
Blount
Yalobusha
Thouston
Choctaw
Deu White
Lauderdale
Capt
Tota Mint
Tippal
Pensman
Martin
Yazoo
Fulton County
Felton County
Yazoo Sentinel
Lis
Roderick Gambrell
Vinewd
Peyton
Rankin ‘County
Jilge Peyton
McGraths
John McGrath & Sons
Alwas
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