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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1889

Page

2

Political ticket names for state and county offices

Governor John M Stone of Tishoningo leads a slate for governor with M M Evans of Jackson as lieutenant governor and G E Q M Govan of Pike as secretary of state. County posts include Plieter R R Applewhite, Ad Tart for representative, R W McNai for sheriff, Allen for treasurer, R E Fir for assessor, Edward Smith for superintendent of education, Lutler Blue for secretary, R Phillips for coroner and ranger, and Beat 1 W He Penn through Beat 5 C W Beachant for deputies. Justices, constables and party cross-ticket holders listed by beat with names including Dixon, Albritten, Russell, Farr, Williams, McGuffey, Hering, Monk, Deal, Erwin Smith, Popper.

John M. Stone Tishoningo M. M. Evans Jackson GEQ M. Govan Pike R. R. Applewhite R W McNai Allen R E Fir Eslward Smith Sumkinsons He Penn Smith C Price S P Cagle C W Beachant Jvetices Toe Peace TE Dixon R OR Albritten M Russell JC Farr F Willians JG McGuffey F F Hering Emnuel Monk J EB Deal Erwin Smith Fok Constable W Hall D Coker J H Rawls Jesse A Smith P Popper

Lincoln County Political Storms and Rallies

The column railed at party factions and independent candidates while urging all Democrats to register. It notes Attorney General Miller’s planned Lincoln Democracy speech and critiques farmers and cotton policy amid racial tension and alleged manipulation by white leaders.

Lincoln County Boone Hart McNair Smith Democratic Democrats Watts Hosking Omac Lincoln City South

Politico Tensions Roil Lincoln County in Prohibition Debate

A Mississippi Republican county scene dominates with talk of Negro votes and white farmer unity. Lincoln County faces factional contests as independents and Republicans challenge Democratic nominees. A Prohibition editors conference in Jackson endorses a state-wide prohibition platform and urges allied papers to publish resolutions.

Jackson Mississippi PT. Carliste Wit Valled J. 7. Harrbs Blackraven Leapkit Warren Cowan Jtl Gan Vell W. C. Blick BR. Alearn Prohibition

Coon Party Mention in Local Political Talk

A fragment recalls a rural political exchange about party leaders. An elder explains the Coon party once chaired a county convention and sought votes to oppose Hart. A boy questions the animal metaphor, then learns of another party backing Capt. Hoskins and Dr. Watts. The snippet reflects local campaign color and party loyalties.

Brooklaven Democrats hear speakers at Court House rally

At a Monday Brooklaven Democratic meeting Col T R Stovlahile and Attorney General Miller are urged to address voters October first day. A campaign drive will close with an active canvass as committees report encouraging county results.

Brooklaven Col T. R. Stovlahile Miller Anley R. R. Applewhite Court House Campain Albert Poe Perry County EC. Walthall National Association of Ex-Confederates Aberdeen USN Mayes

The Only Safety and White Unity in Politics

A Mississippi editorial argues there is no new remedy for racial tension, urging absolute white unity to prevent demagogues from exploiting Black voters. It condemns partisan manipulation, praises Democratic leadership, and notes local calls for farmers’ support and political vigilance during the Jackson visit.

Macon Walthall Mississippi

The Summit Fair Opens and Regional News Buzz

The State reports the Summit Fair will open October 28 with broad coverage of regional happenings. Biloxi notes a 70 foot artesian well, Port Gibson shows growth, and Winona campaigns to host the Methodist College. Cotton seed prices dip at Vicksburg while the Ripley Sentinel expands its trade edition. Armies, colleges, and local political shifts populate a busy Mississippi snapshot from Adams to Oktibbeha counties.

Biloxi Port Gibson Peter Quin Holmesville Adams County Winona Methodist College Vicksburg Ripley Sentinel Evening Post Vicksogy Stone Macon Mississippi Oxypord Lave “ Jilison Hogin Tanga K B Alton Re M. Leavell W.R. Sina Hue Vanderbilt Waril Mayes

Sheriff McNair and the Leader amid election rhetoric

The Brookhaven News reports Sheriff McNair, the nominated candidate, faced Leaper criticisms but showed a clear accounting. The editorial defends his integrity, cites past support, and notes disaffected office seekers forming alliances with independent movements across Mississippi counties, highlighting a deplorable political climate.

Sheriff McNair Sheil McNair Tlishimesty Vutraight Mississippi Segreea Ciecenville Times

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Prockhaven Mourne W. W. Stone Washington T. Marshall Miller Educat R. Preston Yalobusia BEAT Democratic Party Coon Party Chalmers Ian Phillippie Chalmers Miller Cassedy Lincoln Democracy Hoskins John Boove Aviauee Lincoln Alwaye Patriota Agra Negra Siee Hattison Cleveland Alent Represtartit Republican Executive Committee Eliefly Wee Groes Contitence Sherif Canees Kiows Matthews Carse Copiah County Wiehy Lecrey The Pat Capt. Hoskins Dr. Watts P. Bonney South Mississippi Fair Association Summit Sentinel Lowry Ry H. Thompson Thompson Renson Peter Anil Mort A. d. Maxey Boyne Chittoyd Masey God Tray del M. Allen United States Gicket Watte Jack Hart Brereten Mra Newton Varnado Pike County Armstrong Greenville Willie Lott Stite Line Madison County Prier Canton Pattona Clithorne County Bolivar Issaquena Sharkey Ward L. Fontaine Brookhaven Iil Harrison Jide Clayton Deat David Dudley Piel Teliet Foy Gavenor J. Chalmers Pennessee Dainies D. Lynch Clays W. Mattison Wreusher John 3. Jones Bedward Youn Tarney Cation Parsons Adame Counnties J. A. Thomas Coimber- Tamb Missy J. L. Lawley Lawley & Brow Leo W. Crouch Cranch & Lagan Holenlinden Miss Paul A. Williams San Creek Oktibbeha County Valley Record Sau Jones Recor Moss Point Daniel K. Melania Ehnrch Ilia Little Henry Blumer Pomilnee Sherif McNair Brookhaven News Jixo Manstratt & Co Tagne Chinty Ming First Mortgage Rk. H. Thompson Heonktheven Mississippi Delta Memphs Hoebart Vieksbiare Delia Yen W. McCinais Cota Court LEA Female College Summit, Miss C. B. Otken, LL. D Prest Katie Otken Summit Misa Edward Mayes Baalay Wee Paul Riaee ROYA Meyer Yuriew Stineth RoYal Baking Pownrn Co Wall &R Ens Eagle Cotton Ging Eagle Eclipse Muller Xin Hsieh Ely Gin Cunos Louisiana Livani New Orleans Isa Wales Cory Linllys Stedman's Leffel Straub Queen of the South Corn Mills Blykeslee Bictor End Great Western Sugar Mille Orleans Mschiveny Co Oppa St. Chartes Hotel Cravier Street Wew Efron Fry Ene Spa Mall R._ J. BOONE C- Brookhaven Ahotel Denechaud Carondelet Ht Tertiles Centenliy Cotten Chumge Lange
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