Political ticket and local notes from Wesson era
The column lists candidates for state offices led by Governor and Lieutenant Governor choices and local officials. It covers a county race, party dynamics, and notes on residents moving, church sermons, school start, cotton trade, and new brick buildings in Wesson including merchants and builders. It mentions prohibition sentiment, road work hopes, and civic developments in Lincoln County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesson
Becker & Lee
Starehenge
Luther Sexton
S. P. Bloom
Deff ‘Turner
Rev. R. H. Purser
Dampeer, Riley & Co
W. J. Finch
W.j.finch
A. L. Harper
Draggi
Hallam & Son
Methodists
Summit Feels Threatened After Mocking Editorial Feud
The Brookhaven Leader reprints an exchange from the Sentinel in which a Summit Miss. writer accuses No A. of cowardice and premeditated insult. The letter demands a public challenge, condemns violence, and notes the piece as a display of malice afore thought. The Meridian Mercury advertises a half interest sale as a separate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin Pereon
Julia Sticrina
Brookhaven
Tuk Leaver
The
Sentinel
Summit
Miss
Bot
Moti
Doguerel
Hobbs
Amy
Maauk Evens
Care Summit Sentinel
Sananit
Misa
A.ervant
N. A. Sreakr
Mr. Stuart
Wature
Dr D L Smith Fatally Shot With Shotgun Last Tuesday
Dr D L Smith died from a shotgun wound in a fatal incident last Tuesday. The report notes the weapon a shotgun and references a date in May without providing additional particulars or a clear cause. Authorities have not released more specifics at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Smith
Wesson
Dob
John Wari and Governor Lowry's Political Rise Examined
A fragmented reminiscence traces John Wari of the Winean Times and Governor Lowry from humble roots in Savith county to legal study and a judicial career. It notes Lowry's war era sacrifice, business losses, and a decisive four year term, with popular support poised to restore him to office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wari
The
Winean Times
Lowry
Echo
Lewy
Savith County
Bob
Brandon
Smith
Neel
Fay Brecetes
Truhtott
Smith County
Rankinites
Bork Ile
Tan Lowry
Young Robert
Aranon
Vernor Lowry
Phat
Indorsee Letter Attacks Postmaster Shannon on Grant Article
A Meridian Mercury letter to Senator Logan reveals a vendetta against Col Shannon, alleging he did not write the Grant death article and urging confirmation of the postmaster appointee. The writer, A. G. Haus, defends journalism rivals, accuses Shannon of disloyalty, and mocks southern partisan writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondotin A. Logan
Prihnne
John A. Logan
United States
Senam
Washington
J. J. Shannon
Furwalder
Meridian Mercury
Grant
Foris
Col Shannon
Shanmen
Neomoet
Shayne
Shannon
Cnid
South
Col. Shannon
Hank
Suri
Kemper Tragely
Chishom
Gilmer
Woda
Aniwe Shannon
A. G. Haus
Bene Mercury
Meridian
Mise
Fragmentary 19th Century Shipping and Legal Notices
A dense OCR fragment recounts shipments to New Orleans, details about bales, prisoners, and station duties, with named individuals, locations, and actions. It includes references to Maxwell, Jay A Hosking, and others, plus scattered notes on taxes, bridges, and medical advertising.
Proceedings of a 1485 county board meeting
The board met in regular session on September 1485 noting attendance. It approved loans to fund the court house sinking fund and extinguishment of bonds around 200. authorized extra pay for a prisoner keeper and ordered pauper aid for Mary Ann Mallet at 5 dollars monthly. Road overseers were asked to report by October. several bridge contracts were let to low bidders with specific amounts. Appointments included over seer roles on roads 10 and 77. Publication of charges and minor notices appear, alongside a worm remedy advertisement and miscellaneous goods offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liewela
Copia
Lawrones
Pike
Jostet
Lincoln
Mosuda
Democratic Atliia
Ginna
George and Walthall
United States Senate
Tia
McNair
Arlen Smith
J. Hitchens
A W Smith
KK Applewhite
Thomas McNair
Court House
Mary Ann Mallet
Countykof
Momlay
Loweur
Vies Faier
Baya Chitte Bridge
Boone's Mill Creek
Jack Boone
Geof Ivy
View John Guess
Estus Reid
View Goo Milier
Shriners Audinn
Wormifuge
Fair River
Chitte
Local political notices announce Lincoln county candidates
The notice announces JW Rennety and others running for Lincoln county offices, including representatives, assessor, and constable positions for the upcoming November election. It lists multiple candidates, party affiliations, and general pledges, with a tainted insert about medical tonics and Dr. Kennety products.
The Women at Home and Dr Kennedy Remedy Ad
An old fashioned advertisement urges husbands to care for wives and daughters. It promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure for low spirits and pale cheeks, claiming it will restore color and laughter. The ad directs readers to mail one dollar to a New York address for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Cook
Stanford
Delaware County
Wien
Dr. Kennedy
Cook
Kennedy
Melis
Poughkeepaie
Poughkeepain
Kenedy
David Kennedy
A. DeRevere
Tarrytown
Tarrytown Station
Davin KeyNroy
Komdout
Dean Skcor
Ben
Nick
Roudout
N.Y
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B. TF. Hobbs
Robert Lowry
Raxxty
Ud, Shands
Tair
LO. M. Govan
Pixe
Wol
Yemingway
Ob Carrote
Incomte
Stone
Wasiixatox
J Marshall Miller
Wanres
Preston
Yadonesia
State Executive Committee
Lanar
D. P. Porter
Ch'n
Shuckson
J.P. Carter
Angusta
Ricks
Yazoo City
W. A. Konus
Grenada
LB. Thompson
Aberdeen
Toxar Diat
C. E. Stanley
Corinth
Jno
W. Carr
Crawth Roonp
J. B. Booth
Sardis
H.C. Myers
Jackson
Trip Dish
J. M. Lid
T. E Butler
W.J. Weathersby
Beaugard
Barns & Eves
J. M. Wesson, Jr
Bogue Whitte
Eugene Wimberly
Florida
Rockport and Wesson Road
W. BR. Clinton
Gillen
Ed. Matthews
Hyzlehorst
Besse
New Or Jets
New Orleans
Mr & W. Brooks
Tio Wesson
Messrs. Wimberly & Co
Kagns & Lyell
McGee
Hazieburat Kebvol
Aml
Homeell
Dax Frit
Lincoin County
Canvaes
Vicksburg Herald
Meridian Mercury News
Zupelo Journal
Mercury
Cal. Hory
John Ward
Gov. Lowry
Col. Horn
Republican Party
Jom Parker
Ned
Sutin Ady
Theat Chitty
Fev
Celia Sabtit
T Morshadt
Prom Hai Iten
Hmeskina Ve
JC Tarvy
Total
New Orhaig
Adrien Pistre
Thales Ceeates
Allwanuds
Vilier & Denytis
Max Priehatsel
AU Seavey
Curtif Haggett
Laanitan & Davis
Wittens
Fbertian
TR Roberts
FC Rutelit
Henry Staith
Clu Mendelson
Ennis
Luen
Elder
Linder
Fulluwins
Sissippi
Maxwell
Tr Browkavett
Statioss
Jay
Hosking
Thally Springs
Martin
Do Wang PT
Mende & Coo
Gretinelys
Dle
Nis
N&tae
Wetendanes
Beard
Sidays
Niles
Williuns
Sas
Slankviilees
West Poms
Baal
Beluys
Vaughans
Hazlehurst Besnard, Wesson
Sumimi
Furuker
Dembermiio
Leonard
Ausedusko
Home Bitters Co's Medicines
Trnao I. Sturgeon
Wasn
Hone Bitters Co
Issac
Ratte
Dotlen
Vp Mulls
Board of Supervisors
Kobluau's
Rennety Ane
Nee of
Lins Mts
Onenioy Natea
Bent Offerte
Iene
Anndanen
Moblavnin
Planter
Dineela
Alethoraen
Lawrence County
Lincel
Watts
JD McDavtet
Ates of
Acesnor Af
Tyler
Asser
Lincoln County
Amine R. WO. Bales
Assur
Ditriet
Lines
Kullmak
Kennety
ROYAL
Select School
Emorthy
Suvmford
Mudsoniver
Will Wall
Acreas Bair
Bogue Chine
Ated Goove
Miu Crook
Vo M. Manis
Heck Liss
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