Prohibition disputes fill Brookhaven area notes
The Brookhaven Leader reports on prohibition debates in town and at state level. It cites Mayor Brennan and local figures opposing liquor and recounts local option court decisions in Lauderdale Hinds and Yazoo. Mississippi senators and congressmen are noted as active in Washington before congressional convening. A sensational tale from Scott and Lexington counties involves a bigamy dispute ending in a shooting threat, with police warrants issued.
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Lauderdale
Hinds
Yazoo
Tata
John Barley
Mississippi
Democratic gains reshape New Jersey and Virginia seats
In a sweeping shift the Senate hints at a growing Democratic majority in state legislatures. Virginia and New Jersey shift to Democrats, California’s seat changes, while New York remains contested. Republican strength narrows but may still hold two years.
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New Jersey
Sewell
Abbott
Virginia
Mabine
Mil Sewell
California
Nevalaio Fair
Indiana
Senate
Measie
Riddieberger
van Wyck
Summit Sentinel Drafts Plain Talk on Town Prospect
The Summit Sentinel blasts local stagnation and missed growth in Summit. Editor Bonney urges residents to address vacant lots and lack of new residences or stores over the past eighteen months, noting Summit uniquely clings to saloons amid anti Prohibition sentiment.
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Summit Sentinel
Summit
Brother Bonney
Walle
Robb Wreet
Louisana Line
Canton
Mise
Bold Editor Battles Kaulbars As Bulgaria Target
The State Ledger editor Bro Henry attacks Gen Kaulbars, the Russian agent in Bulgaria, amid claims critics say he shuns sides in the Ives contest. The piece praises his bold stance against Kaulbars’ influence in the Mississippi Legislature and mocks New Mississippian for underestimating his grit.
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Bro Henry
State Ledger
Gen
Kaulbars
Bulgaria
Geo. Kaulbara
Mississippi
Ainpae
Ledger
Ring
New Mississippian
Kaulbers
Ile
Egypt
East Mississippi Asylum Finances Questioned Over Hunger
The East Mississippi Tenane Acy lum expended in 1885 fifty three thousand dollars and contracted a debt of eleven thousand nine hundred and ten addition. This year they received thirty five thousand dollars of which eleven thousand was ordered paid and the rest to support inmates. Has anyone been allowed to go hungry or naked at the Asylum this year and have the remapsigo and lace curtains been fixed. A Chickazow Messenger.
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East Mississippi
Casting an Anchor to Leonard in Dark Political Tricks
The Vicksburg Commercial-Herald notes postmaster Johna Groome’s appointment met Democratic protests and Republican Senate rejection over the paper’s alleged corrupt politics. The President later reappointed Groome and named Fith Galbeath as assistant to curry favor with rebel Senators, a move the paper calls foul political dealing and questions the victor’s spoils doctrine.
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Vicksburg
Commercial-Herald
Johna Groome
Pat
Groome
Senate
C. H. Fulks
Sherman
Hoar
Logan
Fith Galbeath
Ube
Proprietary Medicines Reflections at Green's Laboratory
A visitor recounts Green's Laboratory in Whodbury New Jersey and weighs standard patent medicines. He notes his skepticism about long-tried tonics and praises two preparations, Avon's Flowers for dyspepsia and liver issues and Koenez's German Syrup for throat and lung troubles, while lamenting medical ethics prevent prescribing public formulas. The piece cites widespread testimonials and endorsement requests to license and protect such formulas.
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Green
Whodbury
N. J
Koenee
N. Y. Druggists
Georgia Governor backs convict farms to reform system
Governor Gordon urges Georgia Legislature to remove convicts from lease control and place them on experimental state farms. The proposal mirrors Mississippi moves toward humane, state supervised work programs, aiming for self sufficiency and penal reform rather than private profit.
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Georgia
Mississippi
Senans Dillard
Uoder
Senator Dillard
Post
Frank Johnson
Jackson
Gov
Gordon
Senator Dillwil
Geor
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Vicksburg Post
Kohlman's Candy Shop Opens as Prices Drop Again
A fragmented notice proclaims Kohlman’s offering affordable confections at New Line Blocke Bros. It touts new openings at Nally’s and urges shoppers to visit Kohlman’s for better bargains on candies and women’s accessories amid ongoing price cuts.
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Blocke Bros
Nally’s
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting November 1836 Actions
The Lincels county Board of Supervisors met November 6 1836 with most members present. They renamed Little Mahala to Water Shawl House district and awarded several bridge contracts including Bogae Chitto River to George Laintright and Big Creek crossing to McVernon and Bagnea Chitto via Caseyville road. Numerous claims were approved and per diem and mileage allowances set.
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Board of Supervisors
Lincels County
RJ. Mayen
Little Mahala
Thedwater Schawl House Co Metion
Tawiairip
Range
Aera Bogae Chitto Iver
George
Drige
Broox
Leapen
Kistrar
Notive
Assenor
Mom Robertann
Britton Hall
Wesber
Hamilton Smith
Felder
SP Oliver
RW McNair
Aheriff
OM Martin
M. Mantix
Board of Sarvisnra
Lanbright
Itige
EJ Bowen
Meade de’ Co
Imantion
Big Creek
Jordan
Prominent men praised for vision aid and local shop boasts
The Statesman notes Hawkes' Crystal Lennea improving sight for several prominent Land Office figures and others nationwide. T. T. Steade & Co. offers guarantees at Brookhaven. Kohlman’s Cash House touts new stock bought for spot cash. Also advertised are Woolford's Bonitary Lotion and Smits's Bile Beans with broad retail claims and local druggists carrying them.
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Land Office
United States
T. T. Steade & Co
Brookhaven
Arnica Salve Offered by T T Meade & Co
An old style advertises Arnica Salve marketed as the heat salve for cats sores and skin conditions with money back guarantee. It notes two contents per box and positions T T Meade & Co in Brookhaven mia as the seller.
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T.T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Mia
Propriety Medicines Price Cuts Amidst Revenue Stamps Change
A news item notes reduced internal revenue and revenue stamp removal aiding consumers and discouraging home manufacture. It highlights Greese Angert Flowers and Horchee's German Syrup, now in larger bottles for 9 to 1 cent per bottle, and mentions various tonics. It also advertises boots and shoes with prices from $1.50 to $3.00 and more, targeting towns and villages.
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Geoghe
Loncae
The Bratfield Regulator Company Ad in Atlanta Ga
A historical notice touts a patent medicine claiming to regulate monthly cycles and cure diseases of women. Advertises the Bratfield Regulator of Atlanta Georgia as a universal remedy after decades of trial.
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Wome
Bratfield Regulator, Co
Atlanta
Notice of Homestead Proof in Monticello Lawrence Co
Notice is hereby given that the above named settler must file proof in support of his claim. The proof will be made before the Judge of the Chancery Court in Monticello, Lawrence County, Mississippi, on December 14, 1856. Witnesses John K. Cox E Noland J S Maxwell and others, all of Monticello, Lawrence County. JA8 D. STEWART Register
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Mina
Ana Ti
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Noland
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Lawrence County
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Aky
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Ack
Chancery Court
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Bowen
Morria ‘Barnes
Monticelio
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Stewart
Rogimer
Lane Orrick
Jackson
Mies
Treg
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Miss
Myra Smith
Orth
Range
Ind
G. L. Mateding
George Callai
Lawrence
D. Stewart
Keguter
Jourk
Law Noras
Divorce Notice in Lincoln County Mississippi
Citation notice from the Chancery Court in Lincoln County Mississippi. Lee Parker, a new resident, is summoned to appear at the chancery court in Brookhaven on the fourth Monday of December to answer a divorce bill filed by Louis Parker. Witness P.M. Martin, Clerk, dated November 24, 185y.
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Chancery Court
Brookhaven
Mist
Ise
Loulas Parker
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