Floater conventions stir Lincoln Jefferson nomination row
The long disputed Floater nominations between Jefferson and Lincoln counties recounts shifting support and strategic ballots. Details trace Lincoln and Jefferson choices from Union Church to Brookhaven, ending with Dr. Applewhite nominated by acclamation after a drawn process. The piece argues Lincoln and Jefferson each skewed toward their interests while urging Lincoln delegates to attend the upcoming convention.
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Brother Culley
Payette
Jefferson
Howe
Jefferon County
Lincoln
Jefferson Reiny
Alow
Brother Calley
Union Church
Col. C. Byrd
Cal Byrd
Jefferson County
Mr. Wicks
Friends
Col. Tyrol
C.D. Butler
Butler
Col. Byrd
R. R. Applewhite
Lincoln County
J. J. Wise
AJ M. Summers
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Brookhaven
Jos
Amylie
Capt. Whitney
Jalan W. Boone
Prentiss Buie
Mr. Buie
Dr. R. &. Applewhite
Dr. Applewhite
Fayette Chronicle
Clinton Commencements Spotlight Mississippi College Progress
A Mississippi College pageant at Clinton celebrates commencements with college and Institute events. Visitors recall the scholastic pageantry under Presidents Webb and Hillman, with diplomas, music, art, and alumnae activities. The Institute plans Adelia Hall expansion to house dorms, chapel, classrooms, and gym space, signaling growth and Baptist backing.
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Chinton
Misainsipgi College
Central
Clinton
Ite Chisaic Hills
College
Webb
Hillman
Menger
Kia Vielin
Dulouston
Louisiana
Tnstitute
Adelia
Adelin
Institute
Mississippi Notes on Politics and Public Affairs
The Mississippi items discuss political figures, constitutional conventions, and funding debates. Major M. Govan supports a constitutional convention to preserve union and critiques voting qualifications, while W C T U plans a Jackson building project for a women’s exchange. Local columns praise Col Blair, note misperceptions about Republicans, and criticize fiscal practices and moral climate in Jackson.
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Mississippi Enterprise
M. Govan
Magnolia
Mississippi
Jackson
Government
W. CG. TU
Slandering the Dead to Shield the Living
A fragment from a newspaper letter denounces slander against the dead to defend Hetingway. It questions ex Treasurer Holland’s finances in 1875 and urges scrutiny of the Hemingway investigation and prosecution. Ed Martin and J S Duke report on Mississippi press association activities in Boston.
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Hemingway
Mississippi
Bulletin Band
Jackson
Treaster Hemingway
Toney
Aberdeen
Holland
Ed. Martin
Mississipe Pian
J. S. Duke
Bemper Herald
Mississippi Press Association
National Association
Boston
Lincoln County Board Minutes July 1800 Regular Meeting
Lincoln County Board of Supervisors meets at the court house on the appointed day with members present. officials and clerks review accounts, road and bridge work, tax matters, and county contracts while approving per diems and mileage.
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Board of Supervisors
Lincoln
W. H. Pe
Smith
W. C. Price
S. PB. Cagle
W. Beacham
W. McNair
Velix May
CSTMS
Lotted
Cox
Tiana Sait Jaxatseh
Clarion-Ledger
Ennis
Chan
Marshall & Bruce
Cowart
Magee
Chancery
Brewer
Fox Road
I'R. Assessoy
Genk
Marsalis
Am't
Overpinis
oMe Lim Philips
County Superintendent of Education
Ellvey
W. Z. Cade
G.G. Jackson
A.B. Middleton
Weil Smith
L. C. Callender
New Lope Church
Foot Hill
Jackson's Creek
Union Churchs Road
R. W. McNair
A. M. Summers
Com. M. Rawls
J. M. Zachary
Toplaan Creek
Alien Smith
H. Penn
Nile
C. Smith
W. Price
Cagle
C. Beacham
McNair
Felix May
Franklin County
Meadville
Mass
R. 8. Newman
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Geo. S. Denne
Democratic Party
Andoute
Chas E. Hooker
Subir
Democrat Party
Menomow
J A. Ruain
J. B. Boor
EL Mayes
Netty
Wey Urkett
Fe Udion
SW. Fawn
Sexton
Ncoln County
B. Chris
Union Hare
Assedy
Copfey
John T. Ball
Merisian
Hennington
Crystal Springs
Coaloma County
Col. Angnias J. Prantyy
Lauderdale County
Tiecketa
Col. ML. M. Street
McRea Mosby
Wo TL Thardy
Jobin D. Bailey
Arkansas
J. P. Eagle
N. Ti. Pizer
George
The
Vicksburg Herald
Campbell
Mixsinsiy College
Iri | Leavell
Clair
State University
Lumberdale County
Newton
Daly
Wilken
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Fener
Judge Chrisman
Bob Miller
Yazoo City
Cowan
Sentinel
VN Noland
Wilkinson
Pref. PH. Eager
Fapokharen
Leurell
Lagerie
Sane
Anine Church
War. Oliver
JL. Alcorn
Coulom
J. A. Blair
Lee
Col
Blair
South
Tapeto Journal
Col. Mair
Harrison
U.S
Exchange
Lincoln County Alliance
J. B. Chris Bun
Prohibitionista
Agin
Clarion Ledger
Col. Hemingway
Pats
Canton Icket
Felix May, Clork
Whitworth Female College
Conservatory OF Music and Art
Aind
Conservatory of Music
Stantaise
Fon
T. Fitzhugh
A. My
W. B. Murrah
Blue Mountain
Paras
Pare Water
Pare Maal Indus
M. F. Lowrey
Modena Lowrey
Lowrey & Beret
Tippah County
Fountain
Miss
Th Retors
Themma
Ave
Tor Mentali
Brookraven
ART + GALLERY
Ya4un
Peaioga
Gina
Sherman & Davis
Brookhaven, Miss
Deering
W.P
L. A. Baggett
Stoge
Grove
Prohibition Executive Committee
Barksdale
Meade & Marti
Marte
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