Stone and Lowry clash in Mississippi political clashes
The Vicksburg Commercial Herald defends Stone while opposing rival factions. Reports show counties instructing for Barkadale wines withdrawal, a $16,240 iron draw bridge contract at Monticello, and pro Stone endorsements. The piece praises Stone’s record, critiques rivals, and notes upcoming primaries with emphasis on integrity and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Bridge Company
Monticello
Lowndes
Calhoun
Lawrence
Aed
J. J. Evans
Col. Lyon Hemingway
Stone and Democratic views on constitutional convention
A Mississippi letter pack discusses Gov. Stone’s stance on a constitutional convention, with J M Stone’s reply stating support if Legislature acts. Included are remarks from J B Stenn of Iuka and Frank Johnston correspondence, plus political speculation on future state offices and candidate prospects in Mississippi.
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Iuka
Miss
Frank Johnston
Jackson
Howe
J. M. Stenn
Stone Called Best Governor for Mississippi in 1875
Grenada Sentinel endorses Col. John M. Stone for governor, praising his independence, courage, and proven leadership during crises. The editorial argues North Mississippi should supply the next governor, citing his wartime service, business acumen, and prior governorship in 1875 as evidence of fit to tackle state debt and finances. Ed. Martin praised for delivering a strong address on intellectual equality and focused life work.
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Lowry
Sullivan
Kilrain
Boston
Old
Mississippi
Winona Advance
Durant News
Stone
Hemingway
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Rilrond
Banda
Ames Dynasty
Pike's Peak
Mole Hills
Colorado Plains
John M. Stone
Billiant
Col. Hemingway
Jas. R. Benford
Col. Benford
Col. Binford
Winona
Col
Sentinel
Aoe
J. M. Stone
Roy. Stone
Ana
Tombighee
Gulf
Tishomingo
Grenada
The
Col. Stone
Times
South Mississippi
North Miss
2D Miss
Us Steel
Mipley Sentnel
Martin
Clinton
Mississippi College
Central Female Institute
E. J. Martin
New Mississippian
Times Democrat
FE. L. Martin
Jackson New Mississippian
Goodwin
Major Barkadale
Hooker
M. J. Little
Sharkey County
Treasury Department
Washington
Little
Catchings
Hill
Congress
Rolling Fork
Cateh Ings
Lincoln County Board Notes 1889 Session in Brookhaven
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors met in Brookhaven on July 1889 with members Hf Smith WH Peau EV Lewis J W Boone MW Nevels and sheriff R W Mase and clerk Felix May present. The report of J M Grafton County Superintendent of Education was approved along with numerous accounts for repairs furniture and supplies. The bridge bid was awarded to J L May and W B Alen for 83 with bond. adjournment set to 9 a.m. tomorrow.
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Board For Supervisors
Lincoln County
Miss
Brookhaven
Hf Smith
WH Peau
EV Lewis
J W Boone
Rod MW Nevels
R W Mase
Felix May
J M_ Grafton
Alex Collins
Andrew Jackson
J M Grafton
Marshall & Bruce
Chancery Clerk
R&t A Ennis
E Cowart
SF Magee
Aperoy Sallie Wallace
Lou Marshall
A Lydia Keegan
HS Cox
Indian Trace
Lhs Miller
Surry
F. May
Vrsuant
JW Bennett
JR Perkins
Court House
John McGrath & Sons
Brookhaven and
Summit Road
Dr. Smith
J W
Boone
Nevels
H&mith
Penn
Lewiz
Nevele
McNair
Jjourn
State notes drownings shootings and political moves in Mississippi
Quitman county reports Cameron instruction and a drowning at Greenville. Ex congressman Money summers on the Coast. Many political nominations and court cases noted including a black man hanged at Oxford and several lieutenant governor candidates. Train wrecks, suicides, and public school and railroad updates fill a broad rural Mississippi scene with multiple named places and people.
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The
Oxford Eagle
Strickland
Marshall County
Poss Christian
Tom Mantel
J. M. Jayne
Lowry
Washington County
Vicksburg
R.H. Henry & Co
Great Mississippi
Nortwest
Ilinois
Greenville
Washington
D. C
Winona
West Point
Columbus
Birmingham
Asuiston
Charlotte
Danville
Linchbury
Washington, D. C
Weason
Primary Resolutions Set Lincoln County Democratic Plan
The Democratic Executive Committee of Lincoln County schedules a July 9 1889 primary to nominate candidates for county and district offices. It appoints managers, sets ballot rules, outlines vote counting and contest procedures, and calls a July 18 County Convention to select delegates for the State Convention. The meeting also notes appointing precinct inspectors and instructs on ballot contents and voting protections.
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Jackson
L. Fitzhugh
BE. J. Martin
B.D. Gray
Democratic Executive Committee
Libel
Cbanty
Court House
Heon
BR. R. Applewhite
A. Lewenthal
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Brookhaven
Boyne Chitto
Montgomery
Good Water
Fair River
McClendon
School House
Sheep Shed
Adam's
Lord’s Mill
Caseyville
Vauglin
East's Mill
Tee
Court Hhouse
Jane West
Executive Committee
R. R. Applewhite
Jane
BR. RK. Applewhite
A. Lewenthal, Jr
MasAcena
Issac Smith
W. T. Lambright
J. G. Sessions
Burns
Jatin Nalley
J. W. Maxwell
McClentton
E—W. J. Greer
Ag. p.McCullough
T. B. King
Richart Denman
T. W. Chisholm
Lard’s Milk
P.clark
Antony
Loftia
Levi Lard
Vaughn
Luthey Blue, Jr
T. J. Seaith
Thea
Magee
Win
Bust
Arrington
Caneyville
McLaurin
Beacham
Alrod
Sarkensee
Batenlay
Democratic Party
Brooknayey Leaver
A. Lewentuat, Jr
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B.T TH Hobbs
Brookhaven Pretoctire
Vicksbuirg Commercial Herald
Jasper
Wayne
Newton
Kemper
H. M. Street
Vicksburg Herald
Gov. Stone
Brother Hall
Bolivar County Democrat
Brother Hull
Washington County Democrats
A. Q. May
Simpson
Mr. May
Marion
Perry
Rankin
Smith
Dick Tate
Kentucky
Japan
Hewitt
Cameron
Holmes Counties
Ligaen of Supervisors
EL. Sven
Finax May
Dudleys
Dorseys
Ring
Featherston
Long
Loy Ially
BE. N. ‘Thomas
Thomas
Col Memingway
Honest Dick Tate
Honest Dick
Durant
Newton County
Barksdale
McCool
McGhee
Kincannon
Quitman County
Juling West
H. D. Money
Sarah Sally
Duck Mo
Gov. Lowry
J. H. Rennes Brew
Steve Allen
Oxford
Hobuell
John Diamond
Young Stewart
Arcola
Knoxville Progress
G. A. Tounisson
Lawrence County
W. PF. Melon
Faulkner
Evans
Attalla
Conn
Copial
Bledsoe
J. B. Buchanan
Horn Lake Station
Mixs
Henry Wynne
Geo. W. McCain
Meridians
Commodore McCann
Pascagoula
M. McKee
Hickory
R. M. Sanders
East Mississippi Female College
Little J
Natchez
Raymond
Rankin County
Pearl River
Canton
Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Goat Templars
Greenwood
Grand Lodge
BE. A. Rowan
Templa
L. Harman
Arrie Gillespie
Maud Gresham
Urasleputy Taarshal
Sidney G
Grand Coutinel
Jennie Bowan
Grand Guard
Democratic Evecutive Committee
Ther Apru
Scotty
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Ifarnispena
F. P. Becker
Beaver
Brodkhaven
F. Crowents
ROYAL
Royal Baxi Powerr Co
Wall St
E Jackson
Ahotel Denechaud
Carondelet St
New Orleans
Tocatent
Cotten Exchange
Cara
Hotel
Alry Roma
Familion
Pal Siekys
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