Prookhaven Leader notes local life and politics 1887
In Lincoln County November 10 1887 the Prookhaven Leader chronicles town visits by residents J M Hooker and CG Hester, social calls by Mrs Buffalon and Zora Bernon, and school and church events. It reports updates on public salaries, the Board of Supervisors, and teachers for the white city public school, plus remarks on local politics and recent election aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM. Hooker
Hester
Mra
C. Buffalon
Latié Gadberry
Hazlehurst
Zora Bernon
Miaimippe College
Nile
Board of Supervisors
Hicks Ellis
Olivia
Sones
Minnie Hoskins
White City
R.R. Applewhite
Lincoln County
Coates
Wari
Horne
Clark
Jor
Col
Alias Henderson
Hoaver Creek
P.M. Martin
Lim Muay
Tev
Election contest looms after quiet county vote
The county’s election produced a bare plurality for Deason with 84 votes, while several independents were decisively defeated. A petition by Bob Thewsmpa and county party officials prompted recounts at precincts, with results pending and potential challenges anticipated for Deason’s seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNair
Thortt
Warren
May
Uancery
Senith
Trensrer
Cox
Assewor
Bar
Patrick
Eleeter
Demon
Seasion
Wil
Flood Way to Educate and Local Advertisements Adrift
A fragmented 1887 Mississippi item mixs flood education note and promotions for eyewear, a daily paper, and local sales. It touts Hawke glasses, the Daily Mississippian, property for sale, a 25 cent medical salve, and dealer pitches for hardware and vermifuge, with scattered product claims and local business notices.
Corcoran's Tribute To Lee Lays Letter From W W Corcoran
W W Corcoran regrets he cannot attend the Lee monument cornerstone ceremony in Richmond due to health. He recalls General Robert E Lee as noble, humble, and deeply virtuous, praising his courage, integrity, and magnanimity, and notes the nation’s right to honor his legacy. A Washington dispatch reports the President’s journey covering 4500 miles through 17 states with millions of Americans observed. Also mentions Wood Wanted for wood subscriptions, Capt Sam Whitworth selling a stallion at the New Orleans price, and a patent plaster ad.
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Sire
Ee Underwood
Terry
J. K. Deceil
Millaapa Wan
Cistenne
A. Riggh & Bre
Delord Street
Dryades
New Orleans
Whitworth College
G. T. Buzhugh
Vomvnee
Democratic Party
Dudley
Presbyterian Church
Robt. Perkins
Hin
W. W. Corcoran
Lee
Riehmennl
Robert E. Lee
Bayard
Nantal
Washington
National Capitol
Chland
Col. Lamont
White Hons
Dr. Bryant
Miss Bissell
New York City
Buffaloe
Sam Whitworth
Leflore
Brooks Marly
Jackson
Capt
Whitworth
Leflore County
Yazoo Sentinel
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