Trial of Dr Goes Ends in Partial Acquittal in Varnado Case
The Mississippi trial of Dr J O Goes for alleged murder conspiracy in the Varnado case ends with an acquittal after complex testimony. The report notes defenses alleging no direct link, with witnesses challenging rival suspects and the state failing to prove connected guilt. It also cites political commentary from Ex-Gov Stone and local views on party strength, work ethic, and upcoming candidates in Lauderdale and Jackson counties.
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J. 0. Goes
Felis TL
Varnado
Osyka
Mownelie
Goa
Rials
Goes
Sheriim
Chitoss
Goss
Viavnade
Ganewat Mayer
Sand Cing
D M. Stone
Mississippi
Gov. Stone
J. M. Stone
Mississippi political notices from Durant Democrat and Tate County Record
A collection of editorial blurbs and endorsements from Mississippi newspapers highlighting candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, with support for Meserve Evans and May, notes on editorial leadership shifts, and calls for merit over past service. Local papers praise Montgomy County figures, Chattanooga editorials, and press receptions in Greenville.
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Greenville
EB. L. Martine
Jackson New Mississippian
Durant Democrat
Mississippi Politics and Barksdale Ledger Unfolds
The Grenada Gazelle and Yazoo Herald report on Major Ethel Barksdale's political maneuvering, party debt questions, and calls for a clear audit of funds tied to state printing and publications. They note political support in Yazoo City and timelines around Mississippi governance and taxation reforms aiding public schools in 1889.
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Democratic Party
Ethel
Sprit
Efile
Cata
Lanar
Walthall
George
Tawny
Mississippi
Harkedale
Serte Hia
Lwe
Dna
Barksdale
Ethel Barksdale
Tazoo City
Jackson
Maj. Barksdale
Slaire
Yazoo Herald
Editor’s Absence Raises Paper Editing Questions
A fragmentary exchange notes an editor’s absence with a gentler man to edit the paper. Mentioned is a Setar neighbor and a paragraph author who faced blame when the editor returned, the responsibility remaining with the office staff.
Wise Words on Race and Union from a Democratic Voice
A fragmentary speech argues for a united southern approach to the race question, pledging adherence to Republican government principles. It calls for patience and a bold plan, hoping for national approval and a lasting settlement of the race issue. The text attributes the sentiments to Natekes Tremocrat.
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South
Sefiimy
Bart Hike
Diane
Tike
Yuutei
Mississippi State Sunday School Convention at Starkville
The next annual meeting will be held at Starkville on July 23 and 24 1889 with a program to be published soon. Prominent workers from this and other states will attend and railroads offer reduced rates. Delegates and Sunday School workers from all denominations are urged to attend and Starkville people will provide for all guests.
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Starkville
Tila
A Q May for Treasurer from Simpson County
The editor endorses A Q May of Simpson County as a candidate for State Treasurer. He cites May’s rise from Clinton College alumnus to youngest county sheriff, then circuit and chancery clerk, praising his qualifications and urging support from informed voters.
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Clarion-Ledger
A. Q. May
Westville
May
Clinton
Chiiow
Clinton College
Simpson County
Cruelty to Animals and Local Political Views Highlight Mississippi News
A Mississippi town editor laments cruelty to animals with a verbatim recall of statute 188. The piece also endorses Mat M. Evans for Lieutenant Governor and praises his character. The column notes a habeas corpus case in Pike County and recalls a county sentiment about a delayed political front.
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Speery
Wesson
Clarion—Ledger
Mississippi News Briefs Include Rail, Banquets and Local Incidents
The article reports on railway progress with the Georgia Pacific line to West Point and plans for cooperatives in Neshoba County. It notes a banquet in West Point for the railroad completion, a bagging factory planned in Meridian, and various local notices from Pike County to Aberdeen including resignations of postoffice inspectors and a elopement in the state. Also mentioned are a Mexican War veterans procession in Vicksburg and ongoing church meetings with Sam Jones planned for June.
Loftin case witness letter stirs Lawrence county alert
The Westville News and local residents publish a strong public letter by Lawrence county citizens affirming Mrs Yoseph Lofton as the wife of Joseph Lofton and questioning the credibility of her trial testimony. The note includes a warning about saloon influence and reports a house fire in Randall’s residence. Local officials feud over a new Coffeeville courthouse plans and the Yazoo Herald debuts a spring edition.
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Lawrence County
Addien
Ale
Somek
Lofton
Doseph Lofton
Mgerder
Trotter
Amber Ajith
Teath
Ve‘ Rainty
JT McNeese
Langeston
WOM
Vans
M Cooper
M Robbins
Etn Parker
DB Fortenberry
J Singleton
MJ Willianson
Williamson
LJ Williamson
L Willsiamaun
J N Newsom
W F Deen
ID Wallace
Wo M Hathorn
Daugh- Wel
JH Daughdvill
JA Evans
HP Williamson
AM Branton
EH Williamson
MB Stringer
OG May
JH Polk
WJ Patterson
WA Patterson
DD Williamson
Hathorn
I Wboik
JR Robins
JG Langston
YN Lanston
G W Polk
Board of Supervisors
Yalousha County
Coffeeville
The
Yazoo Herald
Learn Prohibition Bible paper seeks reader support
Rev. R. J. Boone has consented to represent the Learn Prohibition Bible while engaged in county work and is authorized to take subscriptions and receipts. All who want a good local paper on moral and political issues should subscribe. Housekeepers are urged to visit Bodinke's Parlor Furniture Factory to buy a cheap step-ladder.
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R. J. Boone
Learn
Prohibition Bible
Bodinke
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