Brookhaven Leader notes and political items blend
The Brookhaven Leader issue comments on editor J. Avery Jones retirement, Col Dabney editorial control, and political figures like Senator George and President Cleveland. It mentions local and regional newspaper intelligence, the Mississippi Press Association meet, and the Baptist Record praising discipline on liquor questions. Industrials and tariffs are lightly cited with public notices about debts and civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Dabney
J. Avery Jones
Tuk Leaven
George
Greenwood’s Railroads Boost Hope for City Growth
The Greenwood area, with about 13 000 residents two thirds colored, hosts a pivotal Yazoo Valley Railroad hub enhancing freight and river transfers. Greenwood’s history traces to 1830, once a trade center before rail decline, now poised for revival as Georgia Pacific builds west-east lines through Day's Gap to Birmingham, with 15 000 bales of cotton handled annually and Valley Flag newspaper thriving amid planned improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Messrs
S. R. Coleman
J. K. Vardaman
L. P. Yerger
J. M. Liddell, Jr
W. L. Davilson
Valley
L. T. Baskett
Rom. Hicks
Henry
J. BR. Allen
Elivor
Yaror Valley
JC. Railmart
Leflore Ceowmty. Tv
Yaa River
Tallahatebie
Yallahasha
Yazoo
Great Valley
Greenwel
Williaa
Greenwoodt Leflore
Yazoo Valley Railroad
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Greenville
Miss
Atlanta
Johnsonville
Columbus
Birmingham
Day's Gap
Mobile
Ohio
Slorough
Valley Flag
R Coleman
Lincoln County
WL. Davidson
Hinds
Leflore
Coun
Yazno
Gid
Montjoy
Hazdhurst
Koh
An Improved Gin and Local News Commentary
An article describes an improved gin machine with fast fiber removal inspired by plans from Gen. Van Manning’s era and notes speculative progress by planter projects. It mentions Morton Toulmin as inventor and discusses a New York Sun interaction over Gen. Grant’s embalming bill. The piece includes local governance critique on county printing and a health ad for Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Manning
Uie
Mississippi
Phe
Cin Tenis
Progressiv
Morton Toulmin
Alabama
New York
Grant
Lie Sun
Lie
Fred
M. D
Thanksgiving Proclamation and Charity Drive for Natchez Orphan Asylum
President Cleveland called for Thanksgiving generosity aiding the Protestant Orphan Asylum at Natchez. A charity fund drive details gifts, timing, and contact for Mrs Mary Ro Fieting, with notes on Natchez’s care for fifty children and the asylum’s seventy-year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Natchez
Natehes
Assont
Oferinga
Mia
Mary Ro
Natehea
Local Retail Ad Promises Cheap Goods Ahead of Arrivals
A fragmented notice from Atlanta lays out a sales pitch for a large stock of cash goods at 14 Robhnan's Great Cash House including staples and fancy groceries. It touts cheap prices, spot cash purchases, and new candy offerings at Nalty elaine's, urging customers to write Bradfield Regulator Co. for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Robhnan
State Gleanings from Mississippi Towns and Courts
A long Mississippi miscellany notes church memberships, parades, and contests, with items on waterworks, property valued at 400 916, a Coffeeville man’s pears, and Wesson church activities. It cites grand juries, marriages in Hazlehurst, university delegates, and court notes including indictments, stenography savings, and a fatal accident near Crystal Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookbhaven
Vicksburg
Waterworks
Cur
Tazlehorat
Ha Lael
Chas Gage
Heketies
Maile
RW. Stoner
G. W. Mamilion
Weason
Fenderson A. Smith
Pointe
Eal
Persinel
Port Gilwan
Hunt Results and Social Afterglow at Seohely’s
The day ended with a lively tally of points including 78 total and various birds. Afterward a group gathered at Seohely's restaurant for a social session, noting the smallest scorers did not hunt poorly, but perhaps had less luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashina
Pf. Dowell
Dhenedl Crooks
Marty Seseeses
BS Pointe
Seohely's
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Toatonce
Lesies Meilding
Carl
Orients
Martin
Sir
Ramaex
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Miviler Marsha
Mayes Tuasuye
Harris, Shahis
Hazlehart
Accoun
Princr
Lia
Pickens
Crystal Springs
Wessan
Brother Hart
Kosciusko Star
Jobn TL Anderson
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Wm. R. Morrison
Frank Hard
Carlisle
Mississippi Press Association
Brown
Washington
F. Sproles
Wt Lim
Summit Sentinel
I. C. Railroad
Alvether
Fair River Association
Eenwood
Joe Lofton
Lawrence Commty
Werkesiay
Citren
Miller
Aste Langine
Mon Sielly
Gid A. OG. McNain
Bankhaven
Mose Loaftot
Joe Lotion
Ite
Texas
Joane
Dia
Me McNaie
Longino
Ipiis
Joe Laftun
Siid
Ite Industries
Bone Industries
Wn Ennis & Co
Marhall & Bruce
St Louis
Nashville
State Ledger
Woolfords
A. Lewenthal
Choton
Mississippi College
Coun Ay Katiens
Clinton
Ruths
Mississippi City
Misissippi Uiollege
Maule Register
T. l. Meade & Co
Tay
Dr. King
Nalty
Elaine
Nalty's
Velina
de Hentrut
Mics! Company
Bee
The
Gun Club
the Wesson Baptist Church
Wesson Methodist Law School
the Times
Wesson
Lafayette Grand Jury
State University At
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Woc
T. Us of
Fayette
Capes
Copiah Grand Jury
K. Hosford
Shingis Central Tilomb
Jackson
Milit
Chamberlorant Academy
Port Gibson
Mississippi Supreme Court
10Th District
Supreme Court
Ro Galtney
Amite County
Annie Haywood
Raleigh
Ncc
Henry Jackson
Det Jones
Houk
Fur Tile
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Louisville
Alardven
United States Court
Albany
W.L Ray
Congress
J. M. Allen
J. B . Mor
PC. Catchings
Barry
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Stocksdale
CB. Hooker
Meredith Matthews
Eirent Vonet
Turaday
Signal Copiahan
Mbtadteliet
M. Jones
Here
Terry Road
N. O. Pivayuoe
Walta
Cinderella
Anouth
Tougaloo Colored University
Bnet
Ovat
Wall St. NY
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Arar
Alacre Trust and Savings Bank
Union Cigar Company of Chicago
Fas
S. Gibbs
Union Cigar Co
Union Cigar Company
N. Custom St
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Charles Heuck
South
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Ee. J. Hart & CO
F. D. Wimberly & CO
E- B- Wimberly
Weeson, Miss
Ward
Vetribie
BRS
WIEN
Maxey
Robert Wart
Hotanle
Baramrweis, Merchrent
Oybrrcrinke, & Co
Marchante J. Tl
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M.D. Joust
Hawe
Camranty
Addren
Blood Palm CU
Atlanta, Ga
Layo Ovni
Miva
Chancery Court
Lawrence County
Monticello
Josse Wilton
JU Cox
F.C. Noland
Maxwell J
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Stewart Rextator
Rowdship
Bulli
Runge Teta
Henry T
Keen
Henry D, Keen
James ¥. King
Benjamin W. Waldrop
Montierly
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Cliburn
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Sam Oatia
Ransom Oalls
Whirner Loftin
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