Prohibition Mass Meeting Planned for Franklin County
A Prohibition mass meeting in Franklin County will convene at the Court House on the 1st Monday in June 1885 to appoint delegates to the State Convention. Prominent leaders will address the gathering and encourage attendance from all sections of the county. Speakers will be announced and expected to attend. MANY CHIVES.
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Pike County
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Mansfeld Medicine Company
Memphis
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Lincoln County
Kievi Favies
Lincoln City
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Powillon
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Brookhaven
Brookhevens
Eles
J. B. Natty
Railroad Avenue
Sid Road Avenue
Maurin Nalty
Autiary
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Editorial notes reflect political shifts and notable events
Martin boosts a debating society while Woodville adopts a new state constitution. Ousted Virginia postmasters, a chilly White House tone, and Capt STL Trick named Director General of the Exposition are noted. Gen Albert Sidney Johnston’s parents visit the Exposition. Mrs Cleveland warns printers. Hayes named grand juror in Toledo.
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White House
Rutherford B Hayes
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Toledo
Murrah
Lowry
Thompsen
Hines
Jinghuysen
Sexton for State Senate backed by Copiah supporters
A local communication lauds Sexton as fit for the State Senate, praising his sobriety and public service while defending Copiah County’s interests. The piece argues his election would restore honor, notes his county loyalty, and cites supportive statements from residents and a hostile senatorial committee.
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Legisienius
Aloae
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Sexton
Copiah
Crete
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Church Letters Urge Ministers to Cleanse Congregations
The text attacks church members who sign petitions tied to whisky protests in Meridian and surrounding counties, urging ministers to purge disorderly members and guide wayward souls. It notes a North American Review issue and discusses Prohibition politics, local editor speculation, and county party positions including a proposed candidacy for Copiah County treasurer.
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Mirminnipyi
Sila Wesson
Treambwell
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North American Review
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Can
Simmer
Lflin
Watke Yule
Tiyan Cu
North Carolina
Bishop Keane
Virginia
Charles Dudley Warner
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
W. A. Hammond
Kate d. Jackson
E M. King
Canvass proposal debated for Mississippi Governor race
A lengthy 1835 correspondence between Thos. Walker and Gov. Robt. Lowry discusses a proposed state wide canvass prior to the Democratic nominating convention. The letters weigh the political value of public discussion, potential candidates like Gen. Featherston, and the risk to party unity versus accountability in selecting a governor.
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Robt. Lowry
Jacks
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Ulldaecksen
Uhe Democratic Party
Gavernor
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Deserved Rabuke and Editorials in Meridian Mercury
A local Meridian meeting condemns Mercury editorials described as unprovoked attacks. Resolutions call for publication of the protest, name signatories, and reference Col Shannon’s rebuttals and editorials from the Mississippi Press Association. Meredian May 18 1885.
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Mercury
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JP Wetherber
AM Gorley
BE Volt
LP Brown
JT Quarles
JN Melton
WA Hall
Ridghl DA Tones
Ate Ball
SM Brown
JD Chatfiell
AT White
LA Danear
AA Dillehay
Birdsong
WE Thrash
Quarles
TC Linyd
M Bootyn
JH Gary
Cavell
A Dp Smith
AD McVoy
D A Wetherhoe
CC Williams
Rob Maris
G It Shedd
PE Rivers
WG Brown
Y W Casteel J A Lewis
EE Spinks
CW Smith
TF Stevenson
WG Stevenson
WC Forse
JA Gatly
PM Kimbrough
Ramsey
Jn D Melnnis
Todroach
M L Fincher
JF Johnson
JM Brett
Meridian
Col. Shannon
Breas
Water Valley
Mississippi Press Association
Col Harn
Tam
Mercury War
Cornerstone Laying for State Endura College for Girls
Columbus May 19 Today marked a historic moment as the cornerstone for the chapel at the State Endura College for Girls was laid with Masonic rites. Grand Master Morgan received a trowel from Hon Jas T Harrison and orator J A Orr delivered a masterful address. Trustees plan to open October 22 with room for 200 boarders and 20 day scholars. Sallie M Lagrin of Brandon elected instruction in industrial arts. Miss Ka Rust of Nashville named teacher in phonography te legraphy and typewriting. Further staff selections to follow at the next trustees meeting.
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Columbus
J. J. Morgan
Jas T. Harrison
Morgan
J. A. Orr
Trusters
Erin
Mise Sallie M'Lagrin
Brandon
Ka Rust
Nashville
Mississippi Postmasters and local license vote in Liberty
The Washington Times Democrat correspondent lists presidential post offices in Mississippi and nearby states with commission expiration dates. In Liberty the town council granted a twelve month liquor license prohibition following a petition by 50 of 70 voters, amid a sentiment praising local prohibition.
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The
Times Democrat
Louishua
Mississippi
Flavila
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
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Haven
Columnus
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Natchez
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Oxford
Stackville
Davon
Vicksburg
Water Valley
West Point
Winona
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Fragmented OCR letter on prices and bias in Kobuma markets
A jumbled, broken text discusses cheap shoes and Nike products at Kobuma plus prices and shopping advice. It compares costs, mentions various goods and a battle analogy, and questions why Kobluan remain biased. The surface reads as mismatched notes from a local market or satire.
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