Brookhaven State Executive Committee List
Fragments show a roster for the State Executive Committee with multiple names and places including Brookhaven Jackson Canton Meridian Lexington Monticello Woodville and others. Officials listed include secretary and treasurer J L Power and a variety of regional signatories.
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State Executive Committee
P. Carter
Augusts
Ricks
Varoo City
A. Roane
Grenade
Thampaon
Aberdean
Dunst Dust
Stanley
Corinth
Joe
W. Carr
Crawfurd
JouxDane
B. Booth
Sardis
J. C
Ora
Jackson
Thinb Hss
J. M. Lidell, Jr
Greenw'd
Henry
A Fine American Number 17 Sewing Machine Prize
A bona fide offer announces a drawing for a new American No 7 sewing machine valued at fifty dollars. Entrants must submit together ten annual subscribers at two dollars each by January 1, 1886, to win. Unsuccessful competitors receive 25 percent of money collected by the winner. a full tally and settlement will be reported.
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Bh. T. Mobs
Editorial notes on regional events and figures
Ground near Grant's tomb up 300 percent in value. Obituary notes for John Nunnery, Sr., Amite county. Josh Billings legacy of 100000 dollars from spelling. Miss Maco Sstrra appointed clerk in Jackson land office. Mrs Batte daughter of Governor Lowry elected teacher at Girls Industrial College. Prohibitionists Kosciusko file counter petition praising Star and W C T U. Capt Pat Darden elected Master of the National Grange. Kate Darden named Ceres. Gen W H McCardle appointed Consul to San Juan del Norte. declines. Col J T L McCaskell leaves Brandon for Dublin with family. Lasaix Vicken named assistant professor at Columbia Female Industrial College. Magnolia Prohibition town imports 600 more bales cotton than last year. Prohibition hurts local trade. Fayette Chronicle notes Live Stock Exhibition and Races at Fair Grounds starting Dec 15. John McCullough dies in Philadelphia after mental decline and asylum confinement. State Ledger predicts Mississippi Legislature: 40 Senators, 39 white Democrats, some Republicans. House 120 members, 115 white men, 110 Democrats, 10 opposition.
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Liberty Terald
John Nunnery
Amite County
Josh Billings
Maco Sstrra
United States Land Office
Jackson
Batte
Lowry
Girls’ Industrial College
Kosciusko
Kosciusko Have Filed A Majority Counter-Petition—All Honor
Fight of the Star
Pat Darden
National Grange
Mra
Kate Darden
Ceres
W. H. McCardle
Vicksburg
San Juan del Norte
Nicaragua
J. TL. McCaskell
Brandon
Misa
U.S
Dublin
Ireland
Lasaix Vicken
Oxford
Female Industrial College
Columbia
Magnolia
Hector
Fayette Chronicle
Jefferson County
Fair Grounds
John McCullough
Philadelp
State Ledger
Mississippi
House
Thanksgiving Reflection on Providence and National Prosperity
A reflective Thanksgiving message extols divine providence guiding the nation since independence. It recalls Continental Congress prayers, Washington's Thanksgiving, and a history of reliance on the Most High for peace and prosperity. The sermon-like editorial lauds abundant harvests, favorable weather, public health, and a reborn South as signs of blessing.
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Vie North
Continental Congress
Congress
Washington
Success of the A. and M. College in Mississippi
A New Orleans Picayune correspondent reports unprecedented success at the Agricultural College of Mississippi with 360 students, full capacity, strong instruction, enthusiastic faculty, and promising farming, cattle, nursery, and creamery work. Gen J A Smith notes a December trustees election requirement under Revised Code 1880 Sec 708 and state notification duties.
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New Orleans Picayune
Agricultural College of
Mississippi
J. A. Smith
Local editor refutes anonymous accusations and lies
The editor denounces a Railiator letter signed Squire claiming the editor admitted voting for McLaurin. He states he voted for Wise, notes McLaurin tickets printed by a McLaurin supporter, and accuses Squire of multiple falsehoods. The piece defends transparency and insists authors use real names.
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Squire
Tue Lean
Lincoln County Democrats
Wise
Floater
McLaurin
The
Leapex
Tak Leaper
Applewhite
Washington Swindle Targeting Confederate Veterans Circulars Warned
The Times-Democrat reports that swindlers in Washington City are sending circulars to ex confederate soldiers claiming they have valid U S compensation claims for losses during the Civil War. The schemes offer to file papers for a $5 fee, a deliberate deceit meant to rob unsuspecting veterans.
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Times-Democrat
Washington City
United States
Confederacy
Court adjourned in county as safety measure
The judge and district attorney agree continued court would be folly and dangerous. An honest sheriff will be installed soon, so the judge adjourned rather than remove the sheriff, giving citizens time to decide on steps to take. The Herald warned such reporting could be seen as slanderous to the town.
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Vicksburg Herald
Prohibition drawing in Line calm county election disputed
The article corrects false claims about the line between Prohibition and local option in Line calm county. It notes Watts and Applewhite’s positions, cross-issues in the canvass, and that votes split beyond Prohibition alone. It accuses Watts of manipulating some voters and clarifies nominations and local affairs.
Mrs Minnie Wallace Walkup Trial Brief in The Times-Democrat
The Times-Democrat outlines Minnie Wallace Walkup of New Orleans, aged sixteen, who was tried in Emporia Kansas for arsenic poisoning. She married July 22, husband died August 22, faced murder charges August 29, trial October 19 to November 7, and was acquitted. Prohibitionists of Hinds County feature abbreviated anti's remarks amid local politics.
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The
Times-Democrat
Minnie Wallace
New Orleans
Emporia
Kansas
Poor Economy and Iron Bitters Claim
Poor diet and poverty drive misery as text argues people cheat themselves with meager meals. Brown's Iron Bitters touted as a cure all improving blood and system, claiming relief from dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments.
Prohibition Debate Should Hear Honest Testimony
The editor urges open, truth seeking liquor debates with witnesses from both sides to show whether whisky harms or benefits drinkers and families. A fair hearing, free from fanatic zeal, could clarify liberty and license issues in Lincoln County and test the sincerity of both Prohibition and liquor advocates.
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Hrookharon
Hoskins
Hapkins
Lincoln County
Mr. Hoskins
Concert by Young Sladies at Brister s Ball for Church
A concert by the Young Ladies of Bogue Chitto will be held at Brister s Ball on Friday night, November 27. Admission 25 cents for adults, cents for children. Proceeds go to church. Also mentions Brister Currie and a patent medicine advertisement for Bitter’s Bitters claiming health benefits and general tonic effects.
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Young Lams Concert Company
Boour Currie
Northwestern Points Exposition Tourists Rail Plan
A weekly rail service will run from New Orleans to Northwestern points including Pana Decatur and Bloomington every Thursday leaving New Orleans at 9 hours. The schedule lists connections to Jackson Tennessee and other destinations with Friday arrivals. A. Staffer announces a large stock of silverware and jewelry for holiday gifts and weddings.
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Ilincial Contest Road
Pana
Decatur
Bloomington
Mendota
Freeport
Dubuque
Manchester
Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Sioux City
New Orleans
Thamamond
Jackson
Mina
Tenn
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
J. W. Coleman
Pass
Trade offer for corset agents seeks workers with no experience
Advertisement targets men and women earning under 40 weekly, offering Madame Dean Spinal Supporting Corsets and related braces. Promises $150 monthly from four daily orders, reports four to twenty daily orders, and a free outfit. Requires applicants to state sex and send for details.
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Madame Dean
Wiso
Agenta
Impaired Digestion and a Cordial Remedy Promoted
A discussion of digestive afflictions describes how sedentary work and tobacco harm digestion, causing constipation or diarrhea and appetite changes. It advocates diet attention and a remedy, the Home Sanative Cordial, as restoring normal digestion and secretions. The piece urges Powell to compare prices and promises lower costs on groceries and fruits.
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Powell
Strong Potent Peronage and Tonics in Local Talk
In Town chatter Mrs Grundy dominates opinions as Brown's Iron Moisture is praised for Indies health. Sallie L. Paulos of Wrightsville Pa reports cure by Brown's Bitter medicine. Local ads urge shoppers to visit Powell's for groceries and holiday treats.
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Mrs. Grundy
Tren Bitter
Bank Aciw
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Brookhaven
B. T. Mobba
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Carter-Lender Building
Janu Ary
Grant
Fhanksgivinn
A. & M. College
Calm County
R. R. Applewhite
W. A. Watts
Aml Watts
Antonet
Watts
W. B. Watts
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Hazlehurst Signal
Copiahan
Bro. Mitchell
Signal
J. J. Martin
Hinds County
Messia
P. B. Moore
Avery Jones
Wil
Lucy Kipp
Whitworth Female College
Kidd
Atlanta
Temperance Advocate
Mrs. Walkup
Hinds
Hminds
Ontet
Joint Dispusson
Bexes
Shriner
Chiristinan Goods Amt
Inney Grocerinn Pt
Powell's
Howell
Royal Baking Powder CO
Walls NY
Lawrence County
Monticelie
Realth
Norrie
Byuvercenortii
Aix
Nat Rae Sacrestone Benaedient
John CO. West & CO
W. Madison ST
Chicago
Ilb
Johnsons Anodyne
Linimient
Carden
Ayas
A. de Sardes
Pei
Saigan Publishing CO
Marth Tenth St
Phiaselebia
Panam
Ben
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