State Executive Committee Meeting Debates Brookhaven Area
Brookhaven notes show a state executive committee gathering with attendees listed by towns including Jackson, Meridian, Canton, and Aberdeen. Names such as J. W. Carr Crawford Rd and C. F. Stanley Corinth appear among officials and delegates from multiple districts.
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Lanca
D. P. Porter
J.P. Carter
Angusta
R. 8
Kicks
Yazoo City
W. A. Roane
Granaila
KD. Thompson
Aberdeen
C. F. Stanley
Corinth
Joe W. Carr
Crawford
Rd. B. Booth
Sardis
H.C. Myers
Jae
Timple
J. M. Liddell, Jr
Greenw'd
Henry Brabston
Boviin
Fotatt Dist
Jne
M. Moore Oaklane
White
Weat Poiit
Forte Dist
Mandy
Meridian
Noel
Lexington
Sar
Eee
P. Neilon
Wooly Itle
H. Longino
Monticelli
Sevesti Pet Et ‘Arieret
Canton
Sessions
Brookhaven
Sec
A Fine American Number 7 Sewing Machine Auction
A promotional notice offers a brand new American No. 7 sewing machine valued at fifty dollars. Entrants must submit ten annual subscribers paying two dollars each by January or win a share of collected funds, with 25 percent to the collector and a final tally in January 1556. The notice is signed by B. T. Nobbs, Proprietor Leader.
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Qure
Towits
Lave
B. T. Nobbs
Editorial Notes and Political Salients from Mississippi
A compact digest of editorial notes cites December meetings and a President Thanksgiving proclamation. It reports local appointments including Samuel Livingston as deputy, postmaster George W. Adams for Jackson, and political shifts with independents winning in Jefferson and Grenada counties. It notes Prohibition gains in Ohio and New York, and cites Bishop Thompson on women and higher education.
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Sigma
Marshal W. Lee Dinkins
Samuel Livington
Hinds
Hugh Miller Thompson
Lincoln County Voters Split Over McLaurin Wise Battle
A county wide political pamphlet criticizes Democratic loyalties amid the Lincoln Jefferson ballot fight for Floater. The piece accuses Jefferson of backing Wise while Lincoln shifted support, prompting calls for loyalty or redrawing districts to reflect separate county representation.
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J. P. Wise
McLaurin
Lincoln County
Jefferson County
I. J. McLaurin
Lineulo County
Wise
Lincoln
Dudge
Jefferson
MacLaurie
McLain
Deason
Applewhite
Truly
Vote totals and court ruling amid Meridian liquor case
The record shows Lincoln and Jefferson voting patterns for McLaurin and Wise, with Wise leading by 819 after adjustments. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Cooper, affirmed a lower court ruling against Meridian liquor firms, limiting municipal license actions and permitting certiorari appeals. Mrs. Susan Ledbetter dies at seventy after pneumonia. funeral by Dr. Chas. Galloway.
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Supreme Court
Cooper
Meridian
Circuit Court
Susan Ledbetter
Jackson
Chas. BR. Galloway
The Last Liquor Petition and City Politics Farce
A critical look at a liquor petition showing aldermen and the mayor tied to its fate. The piece attacks perceived ethics and bias in the city board, laments pro prohibitionists, and notes related legal contests. Includes an election update from Lawrence, Mississippi, November 4, 1885, with Democratic ticket results and local office winners.
Sound Philosophy and Attala Election Aftermath
Araberty Herald asserts it is too late to label officials as ignorant and incompetent and calls for scrutiny until the next general election. Dr Land, a Democratic Attala county candidate, lost to Jason Niles, an independent Republican, by 244 votes, with Haden gaining 101. Land’s anti Prohibition stance and ministerial criticism cited as factors. Pat Ford and John Murphey of Cap A Murphy in New Orleans face hanging after failed clemency appeals. the Board of Pardons and the Governor set the sentence.
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Araberty Herald
Dr. Land
Attala County
Jason Niles
Haden
Larxi
Land
Pat Ford
John Murphey
Cap A. H. Murphy
New Orleans
Board of Pardons
Tee
Elections Sketch: Republicans Make Gains Across States
The summary covers results from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania and more. It notes Till’s Democrat win in New York, Virginia Governor Lee’s victory, Massachusetts Republican Robinson, and widespread Republican gains in state legislatures and statewide offices.
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New York
Till
New Jersey
Senate
Assembly
Connecticut
Virginia
Lee
House
Massachusetts
Robinson
Maryland
Republians
Democrats
United States
Gorman
Pennsylvania
Quay
Thanksgivings Procllamation by President Cleveland One Hundredth
The proclamation designates November 26 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. President Cleveland urges suspension of public business, assembly in worship, and gratitude for national preservation, peace, crops, prosperity, and charity. Mission: unite families, renew ties, and remember the poor. Signed Washington November 2, 1885 by Grover Cleveland and Secretary T F Bayard.
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Grover Cleveland
Washington
Civil Service Commission reorganized by president
The President reshuffles the Civil Service Commission naming Alfred P. Edgerton of Fort Wayne and Wm J Trenholm of Charleston to new posts with Dorman B Eaton of New Hampshire as temporary, entry conditioned on his consent. A J Bates cites sugar cane culture showing 105 gallons of syrup from a quarter acre after selecting 200 stalks for planting.
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Civil Service Commission
Alfred P. Edgerton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wm. J. Trenholm
Charleston
S. C
Dorman B. Eaton
New Hampshire
Eaton
A. J. Bates
Asherty Herald
Letter From A Wayfarer Visits Thogue Chita Village
A correspondent travels by horse to Thogue Chita along the Bogue Chitto River pre election. He notes thriving farms and a Milam plantation once linked to Judge Jayne, and observes Capt. Milam’s hospitality, a new church, and a non sectarian forest sanctuary with sermons by Galloway Farish and Bingham. The trip ends with hopes to continue later.
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Hitle
Thogue Chita
Chitto
Capt
P. G. Milam
Judge Samuel Jayne
Brookhaven
Long Island Sound
Jayne
Judge Jayne
Milam
Galloway
Farish
Bingham
Snow White
Impaired Digestion and Its Common Causes
The text notes widespread digestion issues arising from improper chewing and sedentary work, plus tobacco use and other factors. It describes symptoms like severe fullness after constipation and emphasizes remedies aiding natural secretions and bowel health, endorsing a traditional medicinal preparation named Hue Sauative Casdial.
Temperance News Notes and Local Gatherings
A report requests details from the County Superintendent of Scientific Education. Temperance events are planned: meetings at Mrs Burnley on Friday at 4 p.m. and a Temperance Sunday School and Band of Hope organized at the Methodist Church next Sunday under Miss A V Marshall and others. The piece notes a river flood at Fair River and a sheep loss for M Tyler.
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Temperance
Band of Hope
Ruskin
Tope
Methodist Church
A. V. Marshall
Lela Cuming
Bennett
Hartman
Evans of Burr's Ferry Endorses Brown's Lion Hitters
An early testimonial extols Brown's Lion Hitters as a superior iron tonic. A. F. Evans of Burr's Ferry Lasaya touts its virtues for his family and notes widespread sales, claiming near a million bottles annually with proven benefits.
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A. F. Evans
Burr's Ferry
Lasaya
Brown
Auction of agents for spinal support corsets and braces
An old advertisement calls for agents to sell calibrated Madame Dean spinal supporting corsets and related protective gear. It promises $150 monthly for four daily orders and reports 4 to 20 daily, with no experience required. Also mentions Mitch paints and a grocery store prompt.
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Agenta
Madame Dean
May Pleads Guilty in Beavercanp Slaughter Case
Special to N O Picnyupe Beavercanp November 7 The court rulings against May left him eroded by insanity but open to justification evidence. May admitted the slaughter of Dr Smith and asked for mercy while acknowledging his crime. The court fined May $800 and ordered costs. public opinion sided with May as he faced sentence.
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May
Smith
May Anil
Debi
Stan
Costa
Powell's grocer shop advert promotes varied goods and remedies
The item touts a potent tonic called a certain medicine for stomach and bowel disorders claiming rapid relief. It also markets extracts pills and powders, then shifts to groceries fruits Christmas toys and miscellaneous goods. Powell invites all customers to visit and order, promising low prices and stock.
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Powell
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