Hinds County Hines Nominated For Auditor of Public Accounts
The Brookhaven Leader reports Hinds County resident Hines seeking the Democratic nomination for Auditor of Public Accounts. A circular lists endorsements praising his long tenure and adherence to duties. A Lawrence County Democratic Executive Committee meeting is announced for Monticello on Saturday, May 0, 1480.
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HINDS
Ant Eheeted
Democratic Executive Committee
Lawrene County
Editorial Notes and Mixed 19th Century Updates
Lowry still leads the field. J W England of the New York Run is dead. Cornelius Garrison died in New York City on the Ist. A terrible factory fire in Brooklyn on May Sth destroyed 30 lives. R A Thompson will be the next Attorney General of Mississippi. The woman suffrage bill in New York Legislature was debated by one vote. Subscriptions urged with a new offer. Pike County Prohibition Convention meets in Magnolia May 16 to appoint delegates. Ben Perry Poore asserts the new President is efficiently taking the helm. Wheeling ceased as West Virginia’s capital. government moved to Charleston. Mississippi Mills report booming business but cannot keep up with orders. Ex-Senator Robt E Withers appointed Consul General to Hong Kong, succeeding Gen. Mosby. Southern Baptist Convention refused to admit women delegates despite church appointments. John H. Martin reelected Mayor of Li Shake despite whisky ring opposition. President appoints Mississippi postmasters including Hastings at Port Gibson and Meade at Hazlehurst. commissions had expired. Third annual Mississippi Pharmaceutical Association session begins at Natchez May 18. Catholicism and public schools discussed in North American Review. Miss Julia Jackson and William E. Christian to marry June 2 in Richmond. ceremony by Rev. Dr. Hoge.
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Ben Perry Poore
Buffalo
Wheeling
West Virginia
Charleston
The
Wesson Times
Mississippi Mills
Robt. E. Withers
Virginia
Hong Kong
China
Mosby
di KB Chiles
Wirkkas
Lineal
Jan Perism
Lincoln
State Senate
Lincoln County
Brookhaven
Prohibition Pledge from Lincoln County Convention
A Lincoln county Prohibition convention denounces whisky as a crime source and pledges renewed efforts to drive it from Brookhaven. They condemn local votes against Prohibition, urge selecting sober candidates, invite whisky sellers to join in the cause, and attack the Brandon Republican editor for hypocrisy while praising Dr. E A Rowan’s Prohibition work.
Democratic Conservative party convention May 1 1885
Detailed report of a Democratic Conservative party convention proclamation setting dates and rules for the Jackson Mississippi gathering. It includes delegates per county, leadership reorganization goals, and press publication requests. Also covers Governor’s commutation of KG Penn’s murder sentence from death to life imprisonment following jurors’ petition and public sentiment.
Leading Features of the Home stead Law
The article outlines homestead rules for U S citizens 21 years or older. It details residency, single or joint ownership limits, settlement and filing steps, and payment requirements for final title after five years. It also notes who may file and how publication of intention is handled.
Spare the Young Man Plea to Governor over Penn case
The Winona Times urges the governor to spare the young man Penn from the death penalty. It ties the crime to the open saloon and dreads parental heartbreak, arguing state adults are responsible for the boys’ ruin and asking mercy to save a life.
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Penn
Mlotaa
Wwe
Jackson
Lele
Whisky
Loss of the Steamer Earl on Pearl River
News from Peanuyotox Mississippi dated May 7 reports the steamer Earl owned by W. J. Poitevant struck a snag near Wheatfield Saturday and sank. Cargo believed total loss. Several Lawrence county residents may be among the victims or losses. The writer urges a state Board of Pardons to share executive clemency duties with the Governor.
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Earl
W. J. Poitevant
Pearl River
Wheatfield
Lawrence County
Board of Pardons
Pennsylvania
Murder in Magnolia A Brutal Unknown-Perpetrated Killing
In Magnolia, a quiet town, lawyer LL Traube was found dying from two 38 caliber pistol shots near his home after leaving a task at the post office. An inquest by Coroner Gatlin found he died at the hands of an unknown assailant with no clues or suspicions yet.
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Magnolia
LL Traube
Vic
Lergest
Traube Vas
James Bullard
Traube
Gatlin
S. B. Williams
James Ballard
T. H. McGowen
A. H. Sprice
RB. W. James
Charlie Nicholson
A. P. Sparkman
L. L. Traube
Magnolia Gazette
Death of Philip P Werlein senior partner of Werleins New Orleans
Philip P Werlein senior partner of Werlein's music store in New Orleans died last Saturday at 73. He led the Female Seminary at Clinton Mississippi in his early life, later lived in Vicksburg and gained renown as a musician. Born in Germany he joined the M E church upon coming to America and remained a member throughout life.
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Philip P. Werlein
Werlein
New Orleans
Clinton
Miss
Vicksburg
Germany
M. EK. Choreh
South
Grant character and the quiet command shown on the war front
A long reminiscence contrasts General Grant with romantic military heroism, recounting his unpretentious leadership in Chattanooga and Chicago. It recalls a moment loading crackers for starving troops, where Grant spoke softly, directed improvements, and earned quiet respect from soldiers and staff alike.
Honest Medicine Promoted by Captain in Testimonial Ad
An advertisement touts an "Honest Medicine" sold for one dollar. It credits Captain Northrap, a liver complaint sufferer, with a yearlong cure attributed to the remedy. The copy claims truthful testimony and wide sale by reputable dealers.
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Northrap
General Debility and Patent Medicines Advertised
A lengthy old notice extols General Debility treatments and Reiwn's Li Hitters while promoting a variety of tonics, worm remedies, and hair restorers. It touts benefits forArkansas readers and broader audiences, urging cash purchases and asserting cure claims for digestive and liver issues. Multiple named suppliers and druggists are listed, with reviews of products like Shiloh’s Vitaliver and Santal products, plus testimonials from religious figures.
Nomination of John Gonde as Solicitor General
The President appoints John Gonde of Virginia to be Solicitor General of the United States. He succeeds Gartell, nominated by Chandler, whose Senate rejected him. Gonde served two terms in Congress and was a Confederate veteran and Virginia Constitutional Convention member. He resides in Norfolk and will represent the United States in Supreme Court cases.
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John Gonde
Virginia
United States
Gartell
BU Chandler
Senate
Supreme Court
Goode
Lie
Norfolk
Congress
Unclear OCR fragment hints at names and places
Fragmentary text references Kollman and Rulinvn st feash heart with unclear meaning and potential names. No clear event or outcome to report.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Whisky Ring
John H. Martin
Hinds County Comet
Li Shake
John
Mississippi
O. A. Hastings
Yort Gibson
Thos. Richardson
J. L. Meade
Hazlehurst
E. Mathews
Mississippi Pharmaceutical Associateo
Natchez
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M. O'Bryne
North Carolina
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Keane
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Plains
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Maller's
Republican
Luther Benson
E. A. Rowan
Prohibition
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Euilitacy Headquarters
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Arkansas
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Shiloh
Daughtry & Styles
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Shilel
Daughtry & Sinylew
Daughtry & Siny
Simmeirs
Daughtry & Smylie
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Sitton's
Cork
Neve Cronp
Whooping Co
Daughtry & Suiglie
Kennedy
Kenney
Inwan
New York City
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Brookhavens
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Sheri
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London and Glorq Insurance Co
J. Warren
F.R. Handa
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Setton Fins
Carta Cleveland, Herdricks and Cabinet
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Dew Jey
Adress U. S. Art CO
Broadway
New York
Monumenta
A. T. Benedict
Woodville
Momental Bronze Co
Bridgeport
Linco Franklin
Amite and
Wilkinson
A.T. Bexniner
John F. Gtratton
Iden Laney Fe Vo —To
Waotmsate
Remmias Gury
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