Election slate and historic notices blend in local page
A long list of names runs for state and county offices including State Senator J W T Fal ks er and Sheriff E J Kim mos. An Albany Memorial Society plaque notes Kease Lec ter house built 1642 with two port holes. Washington county reports thirteen candidates for Treasurer as Willim guess aims to retain Assessor role. Judge Walton of Indianola was appointed by President Cleveland as the era ends.
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United States
KeaseeLer
Albany Memorial Society
Indiana
Lagsyelle County
Willim
Oxford town faces whisky crackdown and reform calls
Local editor urges town and county officers to act against liquor sales as vice and lawlessness threaten the area. Readers echo a push for moral restoration, with notes on elections, clergy, and civic duty amid ongoing public concerns.
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Seling
Christman
Oxford
Mississippi
Liptys
Social Events Highlight Misses Jones Home Party
The Misses Jones hosted guests on Depot street in a pink and white themed evening. A Seance table draped in white damask and a refined menu drew a jelly crowd as clubs and locals lingered, with several attendees listed by name.
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Jones
Depot Street
Ima Ae
Charlie. Compton
J. L. Wane
Kate
Browning Candidate for State Legislature Endorsement
A local notice urges LaFayette County voters to back Browning for Representative in the Legislature. The writer touts Browning as worthy, competent, and fully able to discharge duties, urging his favorable consideration.
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Browning
LaFayette County
Fragmented OCR Folklore Snippet With Spider Dialogue
A garbled passage describes a spider and a wary merchant scene with partial dialogue about weaving webs and a warning. Readable names are absent, making the exact characters and setting unclear. The text resembles a childhood tale or folklore fragment with distorted phrases.
Prisoner’s dramatic plea before death sentence in crowded courtroom
A condemned man bursts with emotion saying he is not solely guilty in the murder of his wife and blaming legalized saloons for his downfall. The crowd gasps as he asserts collective responsibility and appeals to mercy, while lawyers and spectators react with shock and tears.
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Vaidem
Vaiden
Cape Matthews
Mississippi
Jaleue
Clorch
Alamo
Pesson
Sam
Aguiiaé
Seaham Mata
Sen Rendy
Fragmentary Court Remarks on Tax and Sentencing
The text shows a defendant speaking of execution and acceptance of sentence. It references the Supreme Court and Senator Hill’s claim about income tax, suggesting a constitutional dispute. It mentions landlords and tax targets and implies a political stance on tax policy.
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Supreme Court
Senator Hill
State Sunday School Convention At Water Valley
The event runs April 23 to 25 1996 at Water Valley and features eminent Sunday School workers. Root presents How to Train My Voice as part of a series. An odd note mentions Strawberries and The Carrontem Conservative with unclear years.
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Water Valley
Root
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