Brookhaven leaders weigh politics and press notes in brief
The Brookhaven Leader reports on candidate announcements including LC Maxwell for Representative of Lincoln County, and mentions Judge Chrisman as a gubernatorial candidate. It notes the Supreme Court upholding a Sunday law, and recounts Mississippi political letters and responses from George and others. Society news covers Jackson men settling a dispute, a planned duel near Rankin County, and other local items.
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Jackson
Rankin County
Pearl
Rom
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
South
Tras- Democrat
United States
Weekly Times-Democrat
Sunxway
Misa
Rettler Nike
Chancery Court
Lawrence County
Montinello
All
Isi
Andrew J. Carbutton
Homestead
Lownship
Emat
Wis Owk
Secction
Henaings
Renfroe
L. Mistronk
J. G. Slacrank
L. Bardwell
Monticelin
Black Day Threat From Prohibition Fears
The Vicksburg Commercial-Herald warns that Prohibition could split Mississippi whites against black voters in politics. It condemns any saloon influence via black votes and cautions the Democratic party against following such guidance, calling it a “black day” for white leadership.
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Vicksburg Commercial-Herald
Herald
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
Mississippi
Commercial-Herald
Coal Discovery Shocks Beauregard Town
A Beauregard special reports a coal bed found at 125 feet in Dr. E A Rowan’s well. Water rose quickly, pausing work until tools arrive. The coal burns like Pittsburgh coal and reveals gas. Local citizens fund further mining as notable subscribers list includes Rowan, Morrie, Bridewell, Morris, Thompson, Bloom, Nolloway, Parker, Pierce, Farr and others.
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N. O. Picayune
Beauregard
Lth
Rowan
Pittsburg
E. A. Rowan
R. Morrie
Lee O. Bridewell
Eldridge & Morris
J. H. Thompson
Isaac Bloom
G. G. Nolloway Jesse Parker
L. O. Bridewell
FE. F. Pierce
Wm. P
Judge Chrisman for Governor Promoted by State Editor
A Broox correspondent urges Judge Chrisman as Mississippi’s next governor, praising his Democrat loyalty, patriotism, and executive ability. The piece contrasts him with current state officials and argues he could lead without influence from moneyed rings or monopolies. Additional notes critique penitentiary corruption and executive clemency, warning of a ring undermining state institutions. Judge Reagan elected U S Senator from Texas after long service.
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Broox Waver
Chrisman
North Mississippi
Stone
Middle Mississippi
Lowry
South Mississippi
Liberty Herald
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
Powell and
Smilard
Boone
House
Friends of Criminals
Friends of
Thomaa
Murphy
Senate
Casey
Thomas
Mississippi
Pat Darden for Governor in Mississippi
A Brookhaven Leader editorial urges Pat Darden of Jefferson County as the state’s best choice for governor citing integrity education and leadership. It claims he is a fit farmer and a peer to any state leader from the region with broad support among residents and the party.
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Ediitee Brookhaven
Pat Darden
Jefferson County
Master Seth
Mississippi
National Grange
Jfarmor
Busor
Kohlman
Shriner
Boom Capital Commercial College Draws Statewide Recruits
Fifteen to eighteen young men and women arrived from various sections of the State and entered the Capital Commercial College in ten days. The college promises affordable education with all-inclusive costs around 85 to 90 dollars, avoiding distant city moves. The note references broader rail regulation debates and contrasts state control with railroad expansion in several states, citing the Times Democrat.
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Capital Commercial College
Sijanteippiiuenre
New Orleans
Jphix
Poughkeepsie
Democrat
Fragmented 19th century ad copy listing groceries and tonics
An OCR readout recalls vendors and products in a small town ad page. Mentions Mothers Friend tonics for mother and child, The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, trader Gay W Kollman, Shriner's Indian Vermifuge claiming to save children, and J B Nalty promoting cheap groceries amid price drops and store displays.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Gay
Seedamen seeds and Craig Co. offer Southern adapted garden tools
R G Crale Seedamen and Craig & Co advertise seeds and garden implements safe for Southern soil and climate. They promote ready stock through Mesum, Craig & Co, dealers in improved agricultural and garden gear. The piece touts Boxelieo German Lymp as a remedy for coughs and colds, claiming rapid relief without drying the throat, and asserts a home remedy can reduce doctor visits.
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HG. Craig & Co. Plis
Pont
Merci Powell
Mesum
Craig & Co
Mesare
Boxelieo
Physivius
Hurge
Electric Bitters Endorsement Promoted By Druggists
A historic local notice reports W D Suit and Abratiain Have of Bellville testifying that Electric Bitters is the best remedy. Druggists claim a unanimous verdict praising its ability to cure liver and kidney ailments and general weaknesses. Te Ts Meade & Co's Drug Store advertises the product.
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Bippas
SM Tau
Rieumitian
Abratiain
Bellville
Olio
Lotuthory
Eletire
Te Ts Meade & Co's
Ex Governor Ricbard Admires Public Print Amid Marriages
Ex Governor Ricbard writes pleased with the pamphlet suited to the era and requests public distribution. Notices of marriages appear in Brookhaven area with Reverend officiants and local couples named.
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Texas
Japan
attLayne & Co
Brookhaven
Obituary for Mrs Espey Raney in Lincoln County Miss
Mrs Espey Raney died at her home near Fair River Lincoln county Mississippi December 20 1866 aged six and a half years months and days born in North Carolina September 1818 came with parents to this state as a child married January 26 1834 to Elder W H Bailey joined New Providence Baptist Church later moved with husband to Fair River area remained a faithful member and devoted Christian woman She gave to missions and supported her pastor many years She left an aged husband three children and several grandchildren The community mourns yet holds hope for her rest in the Lord buried in the old churchyard awaited the resurrection morn Pastor remarks she has done what she could.
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Espey Raney
Fair River
Lincoln County
Mias
Gilays
North Carolina
Zeborn
Ester Davis
W. H. Bailey
New Providence Baptist
Elurch
Fair River Baptist Church
All
Yong
Bone
City Council Meeting and Local Business Notes
A city council session adjourned with the mayor and aldermen present failing to approve certain salaries and the attorney's pay. The document lists various official payments, endorsements for local merchants, and public notices, with snippets of humorous street chatter and an advertisement voice urging SMITH'S BILE BEANS for ague and promoting Powell's groceries and Keliliniii's goods.
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Mayne
Marghal
Fera Fur
Tae Patel
Martin
Bret Eiretegewe
M. Salts
Luis Slit
M. Nalty
Hawkinn
Book of Wonders Advertises Cure for Various Ailments
Fragmentary ad claims a cure for fal information alent the cane and cure of Hud Poinota Serefiia Serefiind Sweliiage Ulcers Sores Rheoiin Het Kyiney Copii Wauirth Crecan KB. It mentions WYkt Trae and Cogly OF OUE 37 page Lille and references Ashirens LOND BALMOO in Atlanta Georgia with a November 234-m date.
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Crecan KB
Oue
Lille
Ashirens
Balmoo
Atlanta
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