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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1891
Page
2
The notice lists J. Ramsey and T. Ward from Manniwon county inviting residents to discuss civic matters on a date in February. It mentions communities Alluibs Creat Mavitisom Linenin and Larreere and references the Democratic party.
A fragmented report describes Democratic mass meetings in multiple counties. Lincoln County calls for a Brookhaven gathering to nominate railroad commissioner candidates. Yazoo, Madison, and Noxubee counties endorse George and Lewis for Senate and discuss alliance stances. Mentions Mrs. Lathrop praised as an orator, and plans for Confederate veterans’ ceremony in Jackson with Gen. Gordon.
The Mississippi Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its 1891 convention in Brookhaven, with Mrs. L. S. Mount presiding. Delegates and local ladies welcomed visitors, speeches extolled prohibition, and officers were elected. Resolutions urged national prohibition alignment, scientific temperance instruction, and continued White Ribbon work, ending with thanks and future meeting plans.
The Mississippi Democratic Party State Committee delegates public speaking plans and county appointments. Leaders urge orderly dissemination of party ideas to support national aims and preserve unity while avoiding partisan missteps.
T S Ward a bright young lawyer and former Constitutional Convention member receives strong backing in Coplats Lincoln and Lawrence counties. Canton Picket notes Ward’s oratorical skill and public trust by the district’s voters while unrelated medical ads accompany the piece.
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