Clubbing Offer for National Democrat and Leaven
The Leapen offers a one year clubbing deal with the National Democrat of Washington, D C. Subscriptions to both papers total 2 50 per year. The National Democrat is described as a leading national Democratic journal endorsed by figures like Cleveland and Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leapen
National Democrat
Washington
D. C
Lran- Ekasa
Cleveland
Carlisle
Democratic Party
Congress
The
Democrat
Brookhaven Prods Reform and Press Etiquette Reflections
A Brookhaven reader urges progress and shuns stagnation while authors lampoon newspaper habits. Notices praise the Lincoln County Times and the Lawrence County Press for local pride, add endorsements of editor independence, and recommend a New Orleans stay at the Denechaud Hotel on Jackson Street for convenient business and courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Times
News and Progress
Messrs. W. 8
L. H. Bowen
Lawrence County Press
New Orleans
Etop
Denechand Hotel
Jackson Street
St. Charles Street
Canal
Monnier Denechaud
Australian ballot system debated in Mississippi suffrage clash
The text argues against a constitutional convention and endorses the Australian ballot under state law. It questions the plan to disenfranchise African Americans and notes Mississippi constitutional barriers. It critiques Chief Justice Harper and discusses voting qualifications across states, warning that change requires formal constitutional amendment rather than indirect reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gazette
Samuel D. Harper
United States
Mississippi
Harper
Connecticut
Massachusetts
U. S. Army
Supreme Court
Itelf
The Dead Chieftain Jefferson Davis Lays in Rest
Thousands from diverse races gathered at Metairie Cemetery New Orleans to bid farewell to Jefferson Davis a Confederate leader admired for bravery and steadfastness Memorial services across Mississippi and the South featured eloquent addresses and a fundraiser to honor his memory supporting a monument and his widow and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Metairie
New Orleans
Davis
Johnson
North
South
Deifersen Davis
Jia
Selfowell
Permay
Avis
Mississippi
Jeferson Davis
Brookhaven
W. B. Murrah
Ada McNair
Willoughby
Chrisman
Dr Applewhite for Speaker of the House
The article urges recognizing Dr R R Applewhite of this county with the Speakership if the next House honors South Mississippi. It praises his parliamentary experience and qualifications, noting he is not a candidate but would accept the role as a compliment to himself and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Applewhite
House of Representatives
South Mississippi
R. R. Applewhite
Holiday Railroad Rates on Southern Lines
The S C Railroad will sell round trip tickets to all stations on its southern lines including the Mississippi and Tennessee division for one and one third regular fare. Tickets sold December 24 25 and list and January 1 return by January 3 1890. E M Bax Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Southern
Mississippi & Tennessee Division
E. M. Bax
Brookhaven's Opportunity Railroad to Pearl River Call
Brookhaven should back a railroad to Pearl River tapping pine forests and virgin timber. The line would make Brookhaven a chief trading point for lumber and cotton, create mills and a cotton compress, and secure long term prosperity with increased regional trade and manufacturing. A railroad meeting next Tuesday invites Lawrence County neighbors to plan funding and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl River
Brookhaven
Minos Central
Monticello
Pearl
Strong
Pascagoula
Simpson County
North Switch
Strong River
Pinebataches
Pfeifer & Dreyfus
Lawrence County
Lawrence
A New Railroad Aiming for Natchez to Meridian Route
Capitalists study a Natchez to Meridian railroad through Wesson or Brookhaven and expect a decision in days. The line would unite Eastern and Western trade and significantly aid South Mississippi, including Natchez and Copiah County, with a profitable future once started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratire
Natchez
Meridian
Wesson
Brookhaven
West
South Mississippi
Essee
Copiah Signal
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Lady’s Ailments
A promotional paragraph extols Electric Bitters as a cure all for digestion liver stomach and kidney troubles. It claims thousands spend for the boon and guarantees relief if used as directed. The ad urges purchase at T. T. Meade & Co. with a 50 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Meade & Co
Temperance notes from the National Convention in Chicago
A strong temperance report from the W C T U notes Demorest Medals distributed during the convention, praises Mary Hunt on Scientific Temperance Instruction, and highlights Mississippi as the lone state in black on the progress map while urging white status for the next National Convention in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hunt
United States
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Nicholla
Lowry
Lowray
House
Senate
Georgia
Mollie McGee Snell
Mississippi Newsmix of Towns and People in Bran don Era
A Mississippi roundup notes Bran don and Meridian seek post office upgrades while Greenville flaunts a new dress in the Dem ocrat. Reports cover Goats in Monroe county, Hazlehurst loan association, and a Durant lender's failure. Names include L W Kannen, Col W C Falkner heirs, Dr P W Peeples, J R McIntosh, and Gov Lowry. A white infant death in Biloxi, Port Gibson mills sale, and a missing envoy from Fayette schools are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Greenville
Biloxi
Baird
Sunflower County
Hazlehurst
W. C. Falkner
P. W. Peeples
Jackson
Chamberlain
Grenada
Thomas Brothers
J. R. McIntosh
Birmai Ala
North Mississippi
Missippi
Salvation Army
Mississippi
Ita
Columbus
Law and Order League
Shelby
Henry Dees
Oscar Moody
Copia County
Toataithy Hilleal
Port Gibson
Vo & A. Meyer & Co
New Orleans
Reorthe Mills
Henry Meyer
Marshal of Wesson
Fayette
The
Academy
the Chronicle
W. L. Dinkins
Madison County
T. W. White & Son
Hernando
DeSoto County
J. J. White
W. T. Sullivan
W. J. Murrah
J. W. Price
T. W. Dye
UN J.T. Faut
Edward Mayer
W. R. Trigg
J. RK. Bingham
Lent
G. D. Shand
Whic
St. Louis
Reuben Davis
Rube
Brandon Republican
Bocklen's Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments
An aged advertisement touts Bocklen's Arnica Salve as cure all for cats bruises sores ulcers fever sores chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by T T Meade Co in Brookhaven Mississippi for 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocklen
T.T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Miss
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Z. Hobbes
Werokee
Sam Jones
Jost Billings
Thomas Jefferson
F. H. Hartman
Breunat
Copiah
Aml
W.C.T. Ue
Coxpreten Uxor
Rae
Clinton B. Fisk
Missassetts
Chicago
Matt
Justin Edwards
Andover
Mass
Atlanta
National Convention of the Rights of Labor
Department of Southern Work
Mrs. Tolls
Supreme Court of the United States
Daisy Stoddard
Realil Newbraska
Demorest
Miss Eunice Melville
Minnesota
North Carolin
New York City
Earth
Clarksdale
Brandon
Magnolia
W. L. Lee
Ellisville
Methodist College
Wesson Mirror
Mr. Adams
Hanmmnoud
WY. B. Commercial-Herald
W. A. Crockett
Crockett
Oy Sherman & Dayvia
Baners, —Or
Brookhaven, Miss
On Noy, Fon, Inc
Punitaneh DY
Actionery OF A
der Armoury Marcy Tr. Tee
D. Davis
Sherman & Davie
Hrookhaven
Lincoln
McMillan
Mercantile Businessa
Sherman & Davys
W. Grusewaln
Avon Brookhaven
An Reap Grunewald & Aoe
Pablo Ree
Drs. Betts & Betts
Jess
DRS
Betts & Betts
St Charles Street
New Orleanss
FRY & Ostein
J. B. Nauty
Chaor Martin Nalty
Lincoln County
Chatcery
Lincaln County
Burts
Chancery Clerk’s
Bruel
John B. Nalts
Belix
R. H. Taomisey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!