Mississippi News Bits and Notable Local Affairs
Vicksburg breaks ground for a new electric railway, while Fayette’s TB McGinty and a man named John Dean are among recent deaths. Frank James attends the Natchez fair as political whispers rise in state races. Mississippi Cotton Growers Union assigns a December meeting in Vicksburg. McLain seeks short term in the 6th district with Evans, Hathorn, and Turley in contention. Gulfport plans 15000 in bonds for wheelhouse and street upgrades. Seven Scott County defendants remanded without bail in Ashley murder case. Congressional results show McLain leading, with Evans and Hathorn trailing. Governors’ race rumors swirl around Lelut and J.F. McCool. Clay County calls for Critta’s candidacy. State revenue case against county treasurers expected in Madison circuit court after quarantine delay. Jackson Bulletin expands to morning daily, praised for serving during yellow fever scare. Southern Dairyman launches at Starkville for dairy interests. Jackson pastor Sproles resigns to accept Vicksburg call. his service earned broad esteem. Rail tax favors vary by county. several counties lack railroads. Rankin voter Richard Kitchens finds an 1788 Charles III coin. Brandon’s new Johnson Hall honors Miss Johnson, longtime Brandon Female College instructor. Cotton planter James Richardson dies at his Tahomey place, leaving vast holdings. The Baptist, new Mississippi state chapter, debuts in pamphlet form edited by B. Scurvey, with T. Bailey as promoter. Subscriptions $2.00.
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Jank Johnson
James
Richardson
Tahomey Pi
Bally County
Ned Richardson
Dahomey
the Baptist
New Baptist State
Trip
Aan Roel
B. Scurvey
T. J. Bailey
Tutt's Pills Promoted As Blessing For The Ill
For thirty years Tutt's Pills have been hailed as a blessing to invalids and a trusted remedy for the sick man. The advertisement touts reliability and long standing familiarity in delivering relief.
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Election Returns Show Narrow Support for Levee Amendment
The full returns from the congressional race and the levee amendment vote reveal limited turnout. Congress totals reached 27,337 from 125,232 registered voters, while 19,837 voted on the levee amendment, 7,540 fewer than Congress totals. Eight of seventy-five counties opposed the amendment, with Marion the sole county carried by a Populist candidate. Yeas 14,516 and nays 5,321 approved the amendment by 9,159 votes.
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Webster
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Hathorn
Heary
Brennep
Yellowly
Claiborne
Hinds
Amusing Bogue Chitto School Tax Controversy
A long Mississippi tale shows Bogue Chitto residents divided over a town run as a separate school district. Courts upheld a 3 mill levy for schools amid debates on legality and voter eligibility. Delinquent taxpayers faced poll challenges and mandamus attempts failed. A prospective prayer meeting ends the feud note.
What Shall Be Done For The Delicate Girl
An aged ad style note suggests remedies for a pale delicate girl with cough head aches and poor study. It recommends linseed oil glycerine mix and feeding aid as suitable tonics. Ends with an advertisement line for Scott & Bowne chemists New York with price references.
Winter wardrobe sale boosts blankets and underwear
A local retailer urges readers to prepare for severe winter by stocking blankets, undergarments, and outerwear. The ad touts a wide range of woolen blankets from 50 cents to 10 dollars, women's and children's union suits, vests, and pants, with multiple low prices and big stock.
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