Yazoo and Mississippi News Bits From 19th Century Era
A sprawling patch of notes reports Biloxi mayorship, misfires and robberies in Yazoo County, and a host of local incidents. Major H T Howard becomes Biloxi mayor while The Holly Springs Reporter marks 24 years. Murder, theft, arson, and lynching threats ripple across Adams, Pike, and Tate counties with journals noting railroad plans, court cases, and civic events.
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Yazoo
H. T. Howard
Biloxi
Holly Springs
Wm. Reber
Brandon
Auditor Stone and the Show Tax Controversy Explored
A Levato column questions why Auditor Stone allows a reduced tax payment by circus outfits like Tait's, despite the 188% revenue law. Sheriff McNaix admits collecting five dollars instead of the statutory amount, citing forged documents. The piece urges scrutiny of official authority, taxation fairness, and calls for an explanation from Auditor Stone. A second item notes Col J F Merry’s reunion dinner for Western Passenger Agent staff.
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Tait
Baat
Nair
Tvier
Slaw
Ambter Ston
Copiah
McNaix
H C
Neval Miller
Arditer Srune
Thich
Eivens
Auditor Stone
J. F. Merry
Western
TC. Railroad
Merry Dinner at Brookhaven Reflects Travel Agency Spirit
A detailed 1888 Brookhaven social gathering hosted by Col. J B Merry celebrated the traveling passenger trade. Guests, a menu of regional dishes, and toasts honored honesty and duty while discussing railroad business and local civic notes amid a lively, period voice.
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Lester
Manchester
Lows
Winiqie
Col
J.B. Merry
General Western
Minnis Central
Col. Merry
Mlingis Central
Ite
Porenax
Lowa
PG. White
Semyina
Fll
Crozier
Danora
J. M. Mouisey
Arcola
Farmers Brace For New Season Market Shakeup
Farmers prepare for a tougher season as past failures and shifting transport patterns affect prices. Growing vegetables face new competition from revised shipping to Eastern markets like Philadelphia, Boston, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh, where agents seek Mississippi products for quality and flavor.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Agencien
Thoroughbred Morgan Stallion for Stud Near Brookhaven
The aide signed will stand a bright bay Morgan stallion foaled April 14 1882 in Michigan for breeders near Brookhaven Mississippi. The horse stands 11 hands high and is gentle and well conditioned, with a trotting pedigree and expected to sire handsome, high headed driving horses in demand at profitable prices. Interested parties may contact Gill and Lint for information.
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Brookbaven
Gill
Jere Junior
Michigan
St. Joseph County
St. Josey County
Mich
Barnet
Brookhaven
Miss
Notice on land classification in Lincoln County dates set
Land owners are notified under a new act to classify and divide lands in Lincoln County. Dates issued for hearings span February 4 6 9 13 and 16 with locations including Fir River McClenton’s Bogue Chitte and Myatt. The text warns objections will be recorded and inquiries answered by official agents.
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Pike County
A & M. College
Mosars Barnes
Garner
McEwen
Smith
Hosmer
Cain
Ryan
Vicksburg
Fen
Woon Wole
Leapan
Henry Mason
Monticelin
CT Breeden
Weason
JN Cook
Wesson
Reachaw
Caseyville
John Blue
Ragland
Brookhaven
Cowart
Pale River
Elizey
RT Young
Elwina Moore
Hanbury
Davis
Weasett
IE Adame
Woodall
Bogue
Andrew McDaniel
Heowkhaven
Ellsbury Tritt
ES Cox
Andrew Edwards
Hoskins
Marlon Case
Jno D
Bailey
Fair River
Williams
Silver Creek
David McRee
EU Thompson
Case
SF Smurr
TJ Watson
Brooklie
KE Purr
Mallios
Pate River
Germany
Bogne Chitto
Stanley
Brookhave
Rosa
Monticello
IM Smith, Jr
WC Summers
Ws Vaughn
Madison
Russell
Bolivar
Coahoma
Tisaquena
Leflore
Quitmany
Sunflower
Tallahatchie
Tunica
Warren
Washington
Yazoo
Itawamba
Jasper
Lawrence
Leake
Lincoln
Neshoba
Newton
Pontotoc
The
Clarion Ledger
Cteduss
LAKIN
DCO
Weberer
Winston
Covington
Franklin
Greene
Hancock
Iarrison
Jackson
Jones
Marion
Perry
Pike
Apson
Tishomingo
Wayne
Lincoln County
Iit
Fir River
McClentton
Asean
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Liookhaven
Ry J. T. Hobbs
Hrookhaven
Wall Matter
Dyetca-Iewster
Sherif
Knights of Labor
Hailaboro
Lawrence County
Masons
Fayette Lodge
RC. Taylor
Panale County
North Meat Conference
Greenville
Terry
Ok¢ Exum Brothers
General Merchan
Duise
Yazoo City
Koseinsko
William Culpepper
John Wal- Ine
W. TI
Shannon
Ballwyn
Booneville
Georgia Pavilie Railroad
Columbus
Mirs
Chantanguan
Crystal Hazlehurst
Stonewall Manufacturing Company
Enterprise
Hortienbang! Society
Crystal Springs
Georgie Foote
Wm Rine
Aberdeen
Macon
Monroe
BIL Gille
Vacaney & A. Wood
Lyceum Hall
Summit
Adams County
George Gatlin
Board of Superiors
O. L. Carter
Oxford
Missippi
Shands and Johnson
J. B. Morgan
Chalmers
Tatey
W. J0. Miller
Sardis
Mears
Yazoo County
Alcorn
Harrison
Bessie Learned
Natchez
Thome Fren Ward
Paxton
Washington County
Lauderdale County
Bossies
Meridian
Ihs
Cunningham
Shy Hin
Wen
Nin
Comepiracy
Feeve
Leon
Aeditor Stone
Earth
Mississippi
Iowa
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Minnesota
Dakota
Wisconsin
Amerca
J. CaryoTeavenina
B.D. Sadley
J. A. Wheeler
Mixs L
Dunaihann
N.S
Snall
M. J. Kelly
Natehex
Payette
Westson
J. H. Parnell
Georgia
John Knochs
Eee
Fot Meridian
N. Stein
Greenwood
Merry
Lis Road
Industrial Review
Memphis
Thos
E. Powell
Powell
Brookhaven Loy
Memphis Press
Chancery Court
Tunica County
Democratic Party
T. A. Slocum
M.C
Peal St
New York
Dr. King
T. T. Meade & Co
Verelal Hotel
E. H. Franks
Abe Meyer
New Orleans
P.O. Box
RC. Applewhite
Captal Fercial College
Tom Perkins
TOR
Jim Saath
Perry Brown
Tinbridge Munday Esq
Chiy Go
Tex
Thiye
LD. J. Wilewxon
Morse Cava
Kyaida
Price Sue
Lelvanalius
Sutlee
Thin Place
T. & Cotton
John Trelind
Texas
Simon P. Hughes
Arkansas
D. McEnery
Lewisian
Eo B. Taner
Court
Gov. Hubbard
Japan
Marion Martin
W. R. Miller
Arkamsas
B.A. Perry
Florida
Joby I Gorton
Pacinan
T. T. Meade & Cu
LE Fertilizers
the Great
A.C. M'Nair
Brookhaven, Miss
Iforidian Fertilizer Factory
R. J. Boone
C. Brookhaven
Atrat Kere
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
WM. Abshacen
Brockhaven
ROYAL
Royal Raking Powder Co
A. B. Griswold & CO
Canal St
Denechaud
Carondelet Nt
Perils
Cotton Exchange
Dee
Chloe
Gueyed
Drs. Betts & Betts
Charles Street
Improm
Sean
Chouute
Neerens
Disraees
Raven Bon Abel
Betts & Betts
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