Local campaigns announced for county and state offices
Authorities announce candidates across Lafayette and surrounding counties. W T Palkner, Fielder Webster, J A Montgomery, Jon Eb Harkins, E H Kimmons, John F L Brown, Ben P F Gray, ST M'Uulloe, and DE S McReels listed for sheriff clerk and circuit positions, all subject to Democratic party action.
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Jon EB. Harkins
Shera
Lahwane
Democratic Party
ST M’uulloe
Cireuit
Lafayette Counit
Pubjees
Desmwratie Party
Official Lafayette County Democratic Party Nominating Bids
The document lists candidates for Lafayette County offices under party authority. Names include W. T. Tussez, A. D. Pyttos, Ricka, Red Duncan, John J. Woodward, Bpf Tatum, Br. S. Sneed, William Turner, P. Jeorwen, M’Chaken, B B Coffey, Gr Hightower, Jesse E Barry, all running for Treasurer and Superintendent of Education, with the Democratic party’s action noted.
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BPF_ TATUM
LaFayette Cousty
Walijyert
Dementatiy Party
William Turner Sea
Neweeitar
Laf
Stte
Atest Democratic Party
Lafarette County
B. B. Coffey
Edmentwn
LaFayette County
GR Hightower
Jesse E Barry
Local Tax Assessor Candidates Announced in Fayette County
The Democratic party will decide on Tax Assessor candidates for Fayette County with names including W L Billy Goodwin J R Gunn Linburn Cullen and W L Akers. Payette County and John L Baker are also listed as candidates subject to party action.
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W.L
Billy) Goodwin
la Fayette County
Jbr Gunn
Fa Fayette County
Democratic Party
Linburn Cullen
Taz Assensor
la- Fayette County
John L. Baker
la Payette County
La Fayette County backs Col W D Helder for State Auditor
The paper notes widespread support for Col W D Helder as the State Auditor candidate, predicting near unanimous acceptance across Mississippi. It asserts Helder’s strong character and qualifications, stating no meaningful opposition is anticipated and his name will appear on the ballot for Auditor of Public Accounts.
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Tate
LaFayette County
Lapfayette
W. D. Helder
Col. Helder
Mississippi
Col. Heider
Poriees
la Fayette County
Auditor of Public Accounts
Webster Seeks State Legislature Seat in Local Endorsement
The article endorses Mr. Pielder Webster as a candidate for the lower branch of the State Legislature. It notes his prior service in 1800, familiarity with duties, and belief he will fairly represent the county at Jackson. The piece urges voters to support his candidacy for honesty and ability.
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Pielder Webster
Webster
Jackson
Primary Election Law Changes Mentioned in Annotations
An annotated section explains majority rule for nominating in primaries and the second primary if no candidate wins a majority. It also notes delegate representation should reflect the primary vote as closely as feasible. A state education official states teachers with five year exemption licenses must be re examined in April or lose teaching rights.
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Preston
Resolutions on Death of Rev Dr Jno Newton Waddell
Mississippi faculty honors Rev Dr Jno Newton Waddell son of Moses Waddel and Eliza Woodsen Pleasants born April 2 1812 in Wilmington S C died January 9 1895 in Birmingham Ala. He studied at Georgia University and taught as Montrose Academy principal later holding chairs at the University of Mississippi and Presbyterian institutions. The faculty commends his leadership as administrator and educator and notes his eloquent gospel ministry. A copy is sent to The Christian Observer The Clarion Ledger and the Oxford Eagle.
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Moses Waddel
Eliza Woodsen Waddel
Pleasants
Willington
Abbevile District
S.C
Birmingham
Ala
University of Georgia
Montrose Academy
Mississippi
Waddel
University of Mississippi
Presbyterian Church
Waddell
South
Antiring
The
Christian Observer
Clarion Ledger
Oxford Eagle
Alexander L. Bondurant
P. H. Saunders
John W. Johnson
Falkner Scrapbook Note on Johnnie Falkner’s Rise in Law and Politics
The Ripley Sentinel reprints from the Oxford Eagle noting Johnnie Falkner born in Ripley and raised in Tippah and Lafayette counties. It praises his legal and legislative achievements and recalls his lineage, including J W Thompson and Col W C Falkner, founder of the G and C railroad.
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Oxford Eagle
Sentinel
Johnese
Ripley
Tippah County
Cel Falkner
Falkner
LaFayette
North
Mississippi
Johnnie
J. W. Thompson
W. C. Falkner
Ripley Sentinel
John L Baker candidate for Tax Assessor
John L Baker announces his candidacy for Tax Assessor praising his character and local support in Beat 2. The notice urges liberal support and notes his qualifications for the office. Frederick Douglass, the noted black politician and former slave, died suddenly of heart failure in Washington yesterday.
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Baker
Frederick Douglass
Washington
Dr J B McEwen Nominated as County Office Candidate
The LaFayette community praises Dr Jno McEwen for broad support across the county. He has served as Treasurer and is praised as safe and capable, with strong backing from many friends and firms across all neighborhoods.
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LaFayette
Jno. McEwen
McFwen
Lecture by Geo R Wendling Enthralls Local Audience
A Feb 12 lecture at the public school by Geo R Wendling on Stonewall Jackson drew a large crowd. The event, hosted by Chi Chapter of the D K E Fraternity, included a reception at the McKie House, tributes, poetry, toasts, and a postlecture social.
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Geo. R. Wendling
Wenadline
Chi
D. K
Wf Wendling
Geemlers
Archie Paper
Lamkin
Law Day
Wendling
Jno F Brown Nominated for Sheriff in Oxford County
The EaGLe highlights Jno F Brown as a candidate for sheriff. A respected county figure, he has served as Chancery Clerk and as Mayor of Oxford, with a record of honesty and efficiency. Voters are urged to consider his qualifications and support his campaign.
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Jno
F. Brown
Oxford
Local Candidates Seek Tax Assessor and Commissioner Posts
In Vaiden Thewrerat a notice highlights W L Akers as a Tax Assessor candidate with strong support and popular appeal. The column also mentions P E Matthews of La Fayette County seeking the office of Commissioner for the Northern district of Mississippi, urging readers to consider and support his candidacy and promising fair, diligent service.
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W. L. Akers
Hs Chaims
P. E. Matthews
LaFayett
Missisppi
Matthews
Vaiden
Home Remedies Promise Cures for Addictions and Toxics
An offensive ad touts at home cures for morphine opium cocaine and whisky habits with claims of safety confidentiality and money back guarantees. It cites endorsements from banks and a postmaster and promises testimonials mailed to readers. The piece also mentions a state press sentiment and criticizes a local editor over poverty and hunger, questioning his credibility.
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Natenal Bank
Deblin National Bank
Deblin, Torus
Tobacco Cure Acne
Cippeag
Tc. Prin
Rearanterd G. Wises Chemical Company
Dublin
Texas
Ion They Paper
Four Month Public School in Our County Explained
A county official argues that Mississippi’s 6 mill tax funds state schooling and that Lafayette County receives only 8142 from the state for four months of public schooling. He compares county funds to other counties and appeals for tax reform and a longer school term.
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LaFayette
Oxford
Washington County
Hinds
Bolivar
Noxubee
Yazoo
Isaquena
Adamsa
Tax Collector's Sale. P. of Lars E. MATTHEWS, vette County
Tax collector actions list property measures against Lars E. Matthews in Vette County. Proceedings reference notices and public sale steps with authority cited in the filing. The notice provides dates and locations for loss assessment and auction details consistent with tax delinquency procedures.
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Lars E. Matthews
Vette County
Misa
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