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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1883

Page

2

Republican nomination for Governor of Olio gous begging this year

The item notes a fictional or garbled set of political items including the upcoming Republican gubernatorial race in Olio, with scattered references to local figures and events. It mentions Mr T I Maeter, a Raywood undertaker, and various political and social notes across several states, though many phrases are unclear or corrupted. The passage reads like a stray column of clippings with mixed topics.

Olio Gous T I Maeter Raywood Miss War Weeson Herald Dan Crystal Springs

Grangers and Politics Stir Controversy in Claiborne County

A Claiborne County Grange column defends Granger resolutions urging legislative reform and fair debate. It criticizes Democratic party opponents for dismissing Granger input, while cautioning against partisan leverage in endorsing candidates. The piece argues Grangers should speak through organized action without surrendering independence.

Cliterne County Tem Critielam Stell Claiborne County Doug Thie Democratic Party

Governors Dilfer and Lowry in prolonged exchange over Genaberg case

Governor Lowry writes Missouri Governor Crittenden to explain why Greenville resident Genaberg will not be delivered on a charge of false pretense. He argues St. Louis merchants aim to intimidate for settlement, and that Greenville leaders back his stance. Copiah circuit court adjourns with 94 civil and 204 criminal cases heard. seven criminals sent to the Penitentiary for burglary and grand larceny. two murder charges acquitted.

Lowry Copiah County Anthony Bridges Mack Davie Henry Miller Julia Steen C.J. Young Granville Lee George Miller Mollie Good Elizabeth Hennington

Anticipated Relief Efforts Amid Storm Suffering

The article lauds widespread fundraising for storm victims across Mississippi and beyond. It highlights key contributors including the Clarion editors Messia Bridewell Rea and Cotton at the Beauregard depot, Red-Cross members at Wesson, and the Times-Democrat led by Maj. E. K. Burke. It notes initial generous outpouring, the role of the Times-Democrat in publicizing needs, and a $500 start growing to over $2,000 for relief, held for governor directed disbursement.

Mississippi Staten New York Great Northwest The Clarion Messia Bridewell Rea Cotton Beauregard Messrs Oliver Maugum Lyell Southmaud Red-Cross Society Wesson Old Times Democrat Maj. EK. A. Burke Louisiana Maj. Burke Wesson and Times-Democrat Lowry Red Grass Society New Orleans Times Democrat

Philomathean Anniversary at Mississippi College Observed

The Philomathean Society at Mississippi College marks its 11st anniversary with a formal program tomorrow evening. Officers of the day include Chaplain Z T Leavell Herald E B Robinson Banner Bearer A Cannon Chief Marshal W R Harvey. Anniversary Address by R A Cooper with speakers J P Williams Thea Granberry and S G Cooper listed on the programme. The New York Herald is valued at ten million dollars.

Philomathean Society Mississippi College Z T. Leavell Oxford E. B. Robinson Shiloh Cannon Monticello Misa W. R. Harvey Terry R. A. Cooper Midway Miss Mesers J. P. Williams DeKalb Thea. Granberry Hazlehurst M's G. Cooper

Cotton bales and elections mark Mississippi notes

Pitt Gibson handled 22,000 bales of cotton this season. The article reports gubernatorial race dates in August and outlines financial totals in New Orleans. It covers executions in Pontotoc, Knights Templar meeting in Grenada, cyclone relief funds, a fatal brakeman accident, and Mississippi port rankings. Also notes a municipal election in Gayka, a university commencement sermon, Republican presidential preferences in Pennsylvania, Southern Expo commissioners, and Lunatic Asylum admission rule changes.

Pitt Gibson Otocky Aule Treasury New Orleans Havin Henry Fleming Pontotoc Miss Knights Templar Grenada J. T. Meade Lexington J. L. Power Yeexo Ed. Kavanaugh Natchee and Jackson Gamestox Union Haring Savannah Tar Oayka J. W. Cutter H. H. Varnado M. Henman B. PF. Owen John Peterman Thos Born J. D. Harrell C.G. Anonxws D. D.z Centenary College East Mississippi Female College Robert Lowry Mississippi Pennsylvania Blaine Edmunds Lincoln Grant Sherman W. D. Kelly Harrison

Killing of Cal S M Thompson editor of Oxford Eagle

Details on the killing of Cal S M Thompson, editor of the Oxford Eagle, after a confrontation with Butler who shot him in the heart during an unarmed arrest for offensive language. Indicted for murder as the case is examined by a Grand jury. Commentary from local papers criticizes Thompson’s conduct and notes liquor purchase questions.

Cal. S. M. Thompson Oxford Eagle Butler Thompson Oxford Col. Thompson Mississippi

Southern Baptist Convention closes in Waco Texas May Pth

The twenty eighth session of the Southern Baptist Convention convened at First Baptist Church, Waco Texas, May Pth. Rev P H Mall of Georgia was re elected president. H B Maxey of Texas and others named as vice presidents. Reports from Foreign Missions totaled 54 01 last year with eight gifts of 1500 from Mrs Ellington of Tuskegee Alabama. Home Mission work across Western and Southern States noted 78000 raised, 1800 prayer meetings, 50000 miles traveled, 74000 tracts delivered, 30000 for houses of worship. One hundred thousand dollars more needed for southern mission work. Statistics show 2 5 million Baptists worldwide, 18 000 churches, 8 000 preachers. Conference adjourned to meet in Baltimore.

First Baptist Church Waco Texas P. H. Mall Georgian P. H. Mell Georgia Hoo B. Maxey Joseph E. Brown J. L. Forman South Carolina J. W. M. Williams Maryland Board of Foreign Mission China Mission Tichenor Home Missine Board South Pane

Meeting of Clatborne Grange Adopts Resolutions in River County

The county Grange met at a public hall with a quorum to read minutes and adopt a set of resolutions as a declaration of principles. A committee reviewed proposals on taxation, civil service, lobbying, railroad charges, education equality, and crop diversification, urging legislative support and a university for white females. A night session added further resolutions amid speeches by Barksdale, Darden, and others.

Tored Thos. Danson H. ©. Dixon Hutchins T. Y. Berry Alferson Onder Claiborne County Mississippi Flower Hill Husbandry Clarion and Chickasaw

Resolved 200 Copies Published for Subordinate Granges

Resolved that 200 copies of the meetings eee be published and distributed to subordinate Granges in the State and that resolutions be published in their Geutry papers. They are urged to demand candidates for the legislature pledge to support the memores. true copy. The storkhollem of Meridian, Brookhaven and Natchez Railroad will meet today for Susinene.

Therrin Storkhollem Meridian Brookhaven Natchez Reilroad

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