Candidate declares for Supervisor District No Ty Amite Amite
A candidate, W. R. Jounson, announces for Supervisor of District No Ty, subject to voters at the polls. Amite County holds a local option election August 12. Panola County recently voted in favor of Prohibition. A warning about prioritizing greed for office over patriotism is given. A political note references Lincoln County and Democratic concerns. Gen Will Henry, Adjutant General of Mississippi, is invited to the First Annual Encampment and Camp of Instruction near Paes Courstinn in August, described as an upcoming military event of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jounson
Will Henry
Mississippi
Leanes
Bert Heney
Paes Courstinn
Postal notice from Brookhaven Post Office event details
Entered at Brookhaven Post Office on memorandum matter. Office Leader Uedding, Cherokee 8 THURROAT, Jere ot 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Lesder Uedding
Cherokee
Thurroat
Jere
Ford of Marion County Seeks State Senate Nomination
A Marion County candidate, Ford, announces his bid to represent the Calvatorial District in the State Senate, following the Democratic convention's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 4. Ford
Marion County
State Senate
Democratic conventions announce candidates for representative roles
Authorized notices name TRENTISS BUTE, JY fi Sessions, MAXWELL, and L. Maxwell as candidates for Representative in Lin coln and Jefferson counties, with floater Representative bids from Lincoln, Jefferson, and related districts. Announces Alfred W. Smith and A M Summer as floater candidates. Submissions depend on Democratic convention decisions.
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Winonnee Trentiss Bute Na
Alfred W. Smitid
Lincoln
Jeffer Wongsh
A.M. Summer
Lincoln and Lawrence County Clerk Candidates Named
The notice lists eight candidates including OLIVER for Sheriff of Lincoln, B HODGES for Circuit Clerk of Lincoln, J W ROSS for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Lawrence, all subject to actions of the Democratic conventions. WILL CANNON signs the announcement urging support through the newspaper columns.
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B. Hodges
Lincoln County
Ater
J. W. Ross
Lawrence County
Detmoucratic Party
Mosticenn
Miss
Jie
Hulstor Brookhaven
Lam
Circuit
Chauvers
Will
Cannon
Lincoln County Candidates for Treasurer and Assessor
For Treasurer A J Martin is a candidate subject to the Democratic convention. For Assessor Cox is announced as a candidate of Lincoln County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Martin
Lincoln County
Cox
Lineal County
Democratic Scheme Aimed at Undermining Party Unity
A local warning briefs readers on a alleged plan by opponents to flood August 15 primary meetings with non Democrats, push independents or Republicans into the ticket, and possibly seize control of the party machinery. The piece accuses a faction of seeking to destabilize the Democratic slate, urges loyalty to nominees, and cites conflict with Hamilton and the Jackson Advertiser. It notes John M. Allen’s defense of Hamilton and highlights Amite county support for a certain candidate.
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Brother Crawford
Lincoln County
Que
Jvorers
Democratic Party
Porter Defense in Penitentiary Lease Case Output
The article discusses Price Porter defending his role in surrendering a lease paper to Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Co, arguing Governor and state officials bear responsibility and that no bond was required. It critiques the legality and timing of the surrender while urging further exposure of the ring involved, naming Adams Catchings Porter and others as participants.
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Price Porter
State Ledger
Jdmaelf
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Co
Sick
Porter
Heyond
Gulf& Ship Island Railroad Company
Messis
Adams
Catchings
A Trip to Lawrence and Monticello Courthouse Visit
The Leaver editor spent part of last week with Lawrence county patrons at Monticello Circuit Court. Farmers report improved crop prospects with corn oats cotton potatoes and cane. Candidates for District Attorney and Representative spoke to voters about reform debt policy and Prohibition. Lawrence supports short terms and opposes whisky sales.
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Lawrence County
Monticello
A. H. Longino
Sylvester McLaurin
Ameber
J.J. Denson
Columbus
Frank Burkett
Lawrence
Statement of Facts on Penitentiary Lessees and Bond
A dated self defense letter from Duns M. Acer denies criminal links to the Minalasip Penitentiary lease, outlines roles as a surety for R. W. Allen and partners, and explains debts tied to convict hire and rent. He claims additional suits and transfers are misrepresentations and asserts his stronger current property position. He accuses Hamilton and his organs of malicious slander and defends his conduct and finances.
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New Miseipian
Minalasippi
R. UW Allen
Re W. Allen
Mychell
Lee Gouty
Commission House
Allen, West & Bush
New Orleans
Hamilton & Hosking
D.s. Mamiin
J. S. Hamilton
Ibave
John Allen
Hamilton
Stiould
Jackson
Mississippi Bottom
Joshua Green
Monticello character notes and court terms in July issue
In Monticello July 25 1987 MosTiyniy reports on Cynthia Maxwell marrying into the Maxwell family and the passing of Mrs Nairos a devout Presbyterian. Circuit Court convened with Judge AL Go Masern and prosecutors in attendance. many cases continued or disposed with costs and grand jury findings noted. Editorial snips critique local political rings and Port Gibson Reveille satire comment on printers office status and law enforcement fund-raising.
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Be.t. Nairos
Monticetti
Monticello
Dr. Mute
Me. Dunghey
Patran
Didge
Masern Prestlinas
Wil
G. B. Haddleston
Thempann
A.C. M F Meork
Wavens Mens
King
Sylven Ter McLanin
Braden
DM. Wathites Calambr
Aml
TE Longin
A. B Weathershy
Homlay
Kings
W. E
J. I. Prime
Albert Outis
Eliza Warren
Willie Langestan
Weaponr
Print Berry
Awearbg
Kerry
Clark Collins
Olive Dowdle
Steve Barrel
Loved Smith, Jr
Due Davenport
Joe Davenport
Oe Davenport
Dave Port
Sieg Cketie Wd
Minerva Haywood
U. C
Styhe Moore
Willie Morris
M. M
J. R. Morns
Benj King
Steve Adama
Srute
de Nelson
State
John Bryant
Jobin Wilson
Geo. Butler
O. M
Port Gibson
Ledbetter
Sheriff McNair
Tar Leapen
Friends of Law and Order
Hamilton
Give Them A Chance Learn About Lungs And Breathing
Fragments urge readers to consider lung health and breathing. The ad-style text praises “wonderful machinery” of lungs and warns about obstructions from illness. It promotes a dubious remedy claiming to cure respiratory problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bether
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Panola County
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Hell
F. A. McLain
Thatch Attornes
Wath
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Annpaney L
Maxwell
la Calm Coaney
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Jefferson
A. Lewenthal, JR
Oliver
Lincoln Roginy
Peyton
Jackson Advertiser
Leesees
Allen
R. H. Allen
John M. Allen
James Allen
Allens
Ton
Roderick Gawdrell
Frank McLain
Amite
Mr. Price Porter
Hamilton, Allen & Co
Lcase
Duns M
Lawrence County Matters
Ring
Anil
Corinth Herald
Jackson Clarion
State Printer
Rio
Wi Housel
Leland
Vicker
Pieke
Coureerstes
Gettwatlig
J.B. Gaubrell
Miesissippian
Tiese
Jolin RK
Lea
ANA
Noel
Joyal Barny
Ohi Adbarateteim
Marsden
Tropical Medicine CO
Wesleyan, Fenale Institute
Rscucons
Ieee
Central Female Institute Cotor, Elnds CO
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Indus
lieZord- Mi
Mere God
Walter Hillman
Robt
Morman
Cenerrr
Fee Works
Sineien
Ashwaltli
Bowall
Con
Amd
Bradfield
Bradill
Alleter Ezeste
Hart
Ginger
Wimberly & CO
F. B. Wimberly Weavon
The
Modern Practical School
Eussiest
Suidleitn
Misil
L. A. Wyatt
Hamedwettier
Chancery Court
Bawrence County
Montivelio
Mina
An Moan
Hollingday
Frank Carr
Jeff Bmott
Wit
Sartinville
Jas D
Regine
Cituaretty
Broobawie
Han Yu
Ain
Regen
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