Lively offers and Victorian verse in a small town sheet
A periodical ad and miscellany from a Lincoln county newspaper includes a one year subscription deal offering The Leaves and Home and Farm for $1.00, plus poetry and prose items, notes on Queen Victoria’s death, local school and college mentions, census data, and remarks on civic matters. The page blends ads with varied clippings and literary fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Leapen
Leaves
Lincoln County
United States
B. T. Hobbs
Gibson Bribe Case Ends in Guilty Plea and Fine
Mississippi headlines report the Gibson bribery case concluding with a guilty plea and a 1000 fine plus costs, despite initial push for trial. Governor Longino's efforts and state expenses are noted, with criticism from the Magnolia Gazette and Clarion Ledger over the compromised outcome and calls for transparent judicial process. The piece also covers reactions from the Aberdeen Examiner and local political chatter on John Sharp Williams and Mississippi politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharp Williams
Aberdeen Examiner
Mississippi
Laurel
Maryland
United States
House of Representatives
John 8
Wil
Gibson Speaks After Case Disposed of In Mississippi
J B Gibson, who pleaded guilty to attempting to bribe Governor Longino, publishes a statement to the Jackson press denying any bribery intent. He explains the bond forfeiture and notes pretrial discussions, asserting no flight and readiness to repay expenses. Also reports on widespread Southern prosperity and rail investment, Covington and Jackson developments, and Mississippi College president’s home drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gibson
Lougins
Jackson Press
Indiana
Michigan
J. B. Ginson
Baltimore Manufacturer’s Record
South
Baltimore
Clarion-Ledger
Mississippi
Bishop Galloway
Edgar S. Wilson
Jackson, Columbus and Northeastern
Longino
Clarion Ledger
Ansept
United States Supreme Court
Crumpacker
Todiana
Congress
Burleigh
Crorgia
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Mississippi Census Report Reveals County Growth
The census bulletin shows Mississippi population growth with 1000 figures 1551270 in 1900 up from 1289000 in 1890. It notes land area 46340 square miles and average density 33.5 per square mile, highlights counties with largest increases, cities over 2,000 and lists politics on poll tax publication costs and related bills.
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Bureau
Washington
Census Department
Mississippi
Pearl River
Perry
Jones
Green
Sunflower
Harrison
Quitman
Covington
Enton
Grenada
Issaquena
Vicksburg
Meridian
Natchez
Jackson
Greenville
Columbus
Biloxi
Mississippi News Chronicle of Laurel and State Happenings
A compiled Mississippi notes spread across Laurel and surrounding counties. Figures include Laurel population 5000, Coahoma County court house plans 84000, state treasury 1 1 000, Jackson front fence removals, Hazlehurst stmaster appointment and Hazlehurst opera house event. Reports cover tax collections, church dedications, local murders, public official standards, and civic projects from 1900 era counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Copiah County
Mississippi
Jackson
Matthews
Hazlehurst
John Shaw
Rankin County
Presbyterian
Harding
Hinds
Milton Mounger
Thaddeus McRae
Collins
Mounger
Missisippi
Jesse Denson
Scott County
North
Madisonville
Dixie Quartette
Mississippi College
Hazlehurst Opera House
Med
Decell
White & Payne Mercantile Co
McComb
W. Ei. Payne
J. J. White
A. Harms
P. G. Wheelock
Jeff Harrell
Sarah M. Prestridge
Wiley Prestridge
Bogue Chitto
Mt. Pleasant Church
Lincoln County
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Leader
B. T. Nombs
A. Scarborough
Ife
Loria K. Venerent
Victoria
William the Conqueror
William the Norman
William
Henry
Stephen
Richard
John
Henry the Third
Edwards
Henrys
Edward
Mary
Bess
Jamie
Charles
Cromwell
James
Anne
Georges
Queen Victoria
Jackson's
W. C. Black
R. W
William Waldorf Astor
Duke of
C.S
Harrison County
Col. Power
Iso
Gibson
J. E. Gibson
Would
Hinds County
Canada Line
Magnolia Gazette
Samach
Bob Miller
Tocating
Detroit
R.N. Miller
Powell
Spencer County
Tecinna
Board of Trustees
The
State University
A and M. College
Millsaps College
Baptist College
Seawright
Senwright
Rockport
Vicksburg Herald
John Redmond
Ireland
Supreme Court of the United States
Teassit
Alli
C. E. Grafton Drug Co., Inc
Tom McNair
Jentist
Orrick
Lamexy
Omeo
Brookhaven
Miss
Miller Organ
T. H. Perkins
Chas. Chrisman
Brookhaven, Miss
Lincoln
Supreme Int Federal
Jackson, Miss
Cassedy Building
Court House
C. G. Lyell
Mise
Adolning
Atistalia
Caskody
Presley
Pfeifer
Deneghaud
New Orleans
Sam Lightfoot
Dr. Milog
P. E. A. Fuina
Hartshorne
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Et'hast
Ing
Mississippi News
Gulfport
S. 8. Bullis
S. C
State Revenue
Franklin County
Advocate
Nathan Brickley
B. D. Gray
Georgetown College
Georgetown
Kentucky
Dr. Gray
Alabama
Lowe's Well
Halzehurst
Courier
Grand ‘Opera House
Magnolia
Hoo
Nelson Webb
Miss Stackhouse
the Gazette
West Pulot Military Academy
Charles I. Pettus
Ellisville
Henry Roberts
Starkville
DRS. Betts & Betts & Dyar
St. Charles Street
New Orleans, Li
Atle Jn
Ferests
Bette
Rafe
Ures Wihoue
Thomas
Tooma
Celia Corrigat
Ors. Betts & Betts& Dyar
Lamber
Lumber
Lauber
East Union Mills
Liss
Henry Meyer
Masonic Temple
Ita
Criterion Publication CO
Sy'smiriin
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