No Paper Week and Hope for Mississippi Farmers
The issue notes a week without paper to rest the press and thanks patrons who aided the paper over the past year. It then surveys Mississippi’s year of hardship from cold wet winters to drought, pests, and a harsh cotton season, praising farmers and urging resolve. It laments crime and debt while urging unity, improved governance, and faith as the new year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apo
Eanbeams
Sally
Southland
Mississippi
Ames
Jacob
Ohie
Frank Burkitt
Henry Kernaghan
Congress
Nonot
A Daring Express Robbery Near Dueck Tiwowen
Eight men boarded the north bound train as it stopped, seized the engineer and fireman, and forced the stop to rob the express car. The express messenger opened the door under threat, and money valued at about 3000 was seized. A passenger named Hughes was mortally wounded in a gunfight with the robbers who escaped into the night. masked bandits remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dueck Tiiwowen
Aomire Ool Omials
Prohibition of Crime Urged in Vicksburg Chronicle
The Vicksburg Commercial Herald reports a call for rigid enforcement of laws against crime, warning that unpunished murder and manslaughter empower lawbreakers and threaten the state. The piece urges constant effort and unflinching firmness to prevent more dire outcomes, noting the need for public preaching to curb depravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg Commercial Herald
Jinman
Sam Jones
Vicksburg
Charley Byeia
Race Riot Report from Kemper County
A race riot narrative from Kemper County describes a constable and posse attempting an arrest at Wahalak when attacked by armed Black residents. Multiple whites were killed or wounded. all Black assailants escaped. Tense aftermath and calls for revenge followed.
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Kemper County
Wahalak
Maney
Nail
Seth Cobb
M. TL. Maney
Wmn. Vaughan
J.P. Munry
G. T. Nicholson
John Dew
Wa. Hare
Jeff
Thomas
Sam Jones
Jackson
Featherston as Governor Hopeful Shifts Focus to Mississippi Reform
A Mississippi newspaper opines Gen. Featherston may be the best choice for governor if he concentrates on state issues. It praises his wartime leadership and legislative record, warns against national politics domination, and urges reform of state finances crime and administration while urging economy and justice under his watch. It also includes an unrelated Royal Baking Powder endorsement praising purity and uniform quality.
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Featherston
Sweat
Claiborne County
Mississippi
Therstein
Claiverne
Lowryiam
Conference Names and Transfers At Mississippi Meeting
W B Lewis presiding elder lists Brookhaven and Hazlehurst stations with several named pastors and superintendents. Transfers include J M Weems to Central Mexican Mission and A J McVoy to Louisiana conference. The conference adjourns to meet next year at Crystal Springs. A lamp explosion at Henek's Hall caused a wild stampede during Lecon’s show.
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Hazlehurst
J.T. Nicholson
Crystal Springs
H. R. Singleton
Gallman
Mbi
Providence
J. Bowerton
J. W. Elli Scotland
H. D. Howell
Swamit
G. Bancroft
Adams
Gale
McComb City
Raynor
J. W. Sandell
Holmeesville
H. M. Ellis
Franklinton
J. I. Evans
New Hope
Win
Hoover
Topisaw
J. M. Cowan
Franklinton High School
Pugh
Kavanaugh College
H.W. Featherston
American
Bible Society
J. W. McLaurin
J. M. Weems
Central
Mexican Mission
A. J. McVoy
Louisiana
Lecon
Henek’s Hall
Win. Abshagen
W. Bt. Lewis
Brookhaven
Lewis
Murder, mayors, races, and trains in Mississippi towns
A scattered Mississippi report covers crimes and civic notes from Yazoo City to Natchez. Convicted cholera deaths in Amite. W. G. Benbrook elected Natchez mayor. Dr. Magruder to Jackson as dentist. Vicksburg lights cost per month. Columns note lynching inquiries, temperance schools, marriages, and a steamer fire on Yazoo River.
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Blind Tigers
Jackson
Hoge
Amite County
W.G. Benbrook
Natchez
E. P. McKee
Centrrville
Bozeman
Meridian
West Points
New
Baptist Church
Helm
Yazoo County
Leary and local shops boost holiday goods and more
A jumble of ad copy notes local stores like Leary a Hakery K A Learys mix McGraths and Powell promoting groceries toys spices and Xmas goods. Also mentions Mrs T J McGrath a donkeys party Rev W T Lewis and church events plus local notices about kindergarten and school suspensions and a testimonial for Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption.
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Leary
Hakery
K. A
Leary’ Bakery
T.J
McGrath’s
Leary's
Taw And Will Remain For A Few Days At Mall
A fragmented report notes Leon iy and Elaine planning appearances with a troupe of performers at Mebel's Mall De no Tall. The text mentions humorous entries and performances, with references to a claimed earth healing gimmick. The passage is garbled but centers on upcoming acts and lighthearted entertainment.
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Leon
Taw
Elaine
Trrstelans
Yerormers
Mebel's Mall
Local notices and business items from Wilmoth area
A series of notices announces administrative authorization for reading and collecting newspaper revenue, plus a new millinery and variety shop opened by Mrs. T. J. Me at the west door of T. T. Meade & Creary, inviting women to inspect goods. A fire alarm reports a kitchen or farm feed fire affecting Charles Perin’s cows, with no injuries. Governor Jors B. Gonnox endorses optically clear spectacles from A. K. Hawkah and T. T. Meade & Co. advertises all eyes fitted and guaranteed.
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Charles Perin
Manston
A. K. Hawkah
Ajnt
Jors B. Gonnox
State of Georgia
T.T. Meade & Co
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Ic.wid Express Co
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Lawrence County
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John Anderson
Delta
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Kile
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Magnolia
J.D. Lomax
Bolivar County
Daily
Della
Bolivar County Democrat
Birmingham
Memphis
Greenville
Mr. Jones
Hell
C. H. Conti
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McLanninn
Picayune
Vicksburg Post
Memphis Appeal
Tetta
Rials
Osaka
Joe Lofton
Oayka
Virvade
Brookhaven District
W. B. Lewis
Presiding Elder
Brookhaven Station
A. F. Watkins, Wesson and Beauregard
T. L. Mellen
Lesington
Yazoo City
Columbia
Winona
Knoxville
WC. T. U
Metebers
Das. Morehead
Holmes County
Roderick Gumbrell
Magee
Simpson County
W. F. Herrington
Kosciusko
Col
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George A. Guice
Meadville
Iuka W.C. T. U
Isaac V. Enocha
Terry
Mary Rawls
Poplarville
D. R
J. J. Wheat
State University
Port Gibson
Laura Tillman
Joe Flowers
May Britton
Lemuel P. Conner, Jr
Jos
Yazoo River
M. G. Liddell
D. G. Lyell of
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L. 8. Pearson
Panola
Thatesville
Rogers
Yes Arnold
R. G. Johnson
Garley Brown
Water Valley
Willie ‘Tisdale
Tewnessee
Bond
Blountville
Bill Barnes
Iman Ee
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Lawrence County Press
Mr. Carver
Grim
Carver & Jameson
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Christian Advocate
New Orleans
Mra. Galloway
J. W. Pickens
Texas
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Me. Thompson
Lot
B.B. Cowart
Monticelin
Lillian
Luda Barns
Me. K.P. Barna
California
Lincoln County
Teachers’ Institute
Rei. Boone
Fair River Association
Baptist Missions
Fall River Association
Wesson Baptist Church
J. H.gambrell
L. Hf. White
W. ©. Summers
C. KR. Dale
William Crawford
Joseph Buckels
R. J. Boone
J. M. Girault
J. J. Green
J. A. Scarborough
A. A. Lomax
Chavel
J. Ve. Ross
S. W. Sibley
W.H. Bailey
Hobbs
B.D. Gray
BE. P. Douglass
Wesson Barrist Curren
Woman's Missionary Union of Fair River Association
3R. C. Thornton
Mias Clara Lesson
Mary Strickland
Nettie Pierce
Lizzie Purser
Isaac Suri
M. E
D. A. Bradford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. King
Ding
Parsons
Nes Lions
Lowld
Linanese
McGrath
Poya
Wall St N
A.B. Griswold & CO
Canal St
Denechaud
Carondelet KE
Perdido
Dec
Aires H.C. Root
Pam ST
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