Death of ex governor Humphreys lauded in Mississippi
The obituary honors Benjamin G. Humphreys noting his long life in public service as a soldier and politician. Born in Tennessee and raised in Mississippi, he fought in the Confederate army, led a famed brigade, and served as governor until Reconstruction. He died suddenly on his plantation in Leflore County, leaving a legacy of integrity and benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin G. Humphreye
Sean
Ness
Demin G. Humphreys
Tio
Tennessee
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Rieda
James Ane
Port Gibson
New Orleanas
Sunflower County
Humphrey
Sunflower
Leflore County
Deaths and Departures Dot Mississippi Towns
A string of notices reports deaths including Mrs. Bila Lee McKay in Tyre and Mrs. Wm Oliver in Wes Bon, plus marriages like J M Foster to Mollie Spivey and J D Gordon to Rena Castleberry. The Copiah and Panola counties note stock losses, new papers Utica and Clinton aims, and residents moving to Texas from Crystal Springs.
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Bila Lee McKay
Tyre
New Po
Vernon
Mra
Wm. Oliver
Wes- Bon
J. D. Smith
Leota
Rocky Ford
J.M. Majors
W. S. Read
Grenada
St.Lowing
W. A. Buffaloe
Winona
Monitor
Utica
Hinds County
Stonewall College
Ripley
Miss
Tee
Montgomery County
Sallie McGuire
Oxford
West Station
Will Boondebush
Starkville
Coldwater
W. A. Alcorn
Friars’ Point
Barnes
Charleston
Sophia Blumenberg
Kosciusko
Choctaw County
Lemuel Richardson
Bolivar County
Vicksburg
C. C. Gaddy
Attala
L. J. Wilson
Senatobia
Alma
Ark
Jack
Wm. Hi. Jack
Natchitoches
A.B. Dunning
Sallie M. Dugger
Batesville
J.D. Gordon
Rena Castleberry
Yalabusha
Panolian
Panola County
Slanders in Masonry and the Call to Discipline
The article condemns slander among Masons and urges immediate expulsion for calumniators. It cites precedents from Grand Lodge and quotes King Solomon on the value of a good name. It uses biblical and allegorical imagery to denounce backbiting.
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Bretheren
John*j. Irion
Grand Lodge of Tennessee
Eggaeractene
Grand Lodge
Sull
Soloman
Call for State Horticultural Association Meeting
A mississippi horticultural call to convene in Jackson in January 1883 to organize a State Horticultural Association. Promotes development of fruit and vegetable interests and asks press attention, noting reduced railroad rates for attendees. Signed by Dr H H Mcfay, Prov J J ColnMont, and Hon W Slagher from Madison Station and Meridian.
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Jackson
Apa
HH. BE. Mcfay
Madison Station
Miss
J. J. CoLnMont
Agricultural College
W. Slagher
Meridian
Brandon elected mayor and city aldermen
Brandon residents choose St. Jack as mayor and approve a slate of aldermen including D. H. Brown J. L. McCaskill A Bushing P. Henry B. E. Frantz and KR Maptin in local elections.
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Brandon
St. Jack
D.H. Brown
J. L. McCaskill
Abushing
P. Henry
B. E. Frantz
KR. Maptin
Fire destroys Newhall House in Milwaukee
The six story Newhall House at Milstreet and Broadway burned to the ground after a 4 a.m. discovery. Inmates on upper floors leapt to concrete and canvas below as flames cut off roof access. Hotel housed about 800 guests with 86 employees, many perishing in the blaze.
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Milwaukie
Newhall House
Miltreet and
Broadway
Doof Odbel
Haines
Lixit
Four Sterling Boys Show Savings and Toil in Atlanta
An Atlanta Constitution tale highlights four boys who began selling papers, saved steadily, and supported their parents. Oldest is 15, youngest 12, with property and stock valued at over 5000 dollars. They work barefoot in winters, invest earnings, and plan a better home, proving discipline and thrift can yield independence and wealth.
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Atlanta Constitution
Ni Rifteen
Aul
Constitution Office
Stedliss
Portrait of Hayne in Senate Debates 1828
A Warrenton correspondent recalls Gen. Hayne in the Carolina- Webster debate. Hayne appears youthful and animated, his pale face and rapid strides marking a fierce, impetuous defense of the South against the imposts. Calhoun sits as chair, noting Hayne’s forceful rhetoric and the chamber’s keen interest.
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Baldwin
Warrenton
Carolina
Senate
Robert BK. Hayne
South Carolina
Daniel Webster
New Hampshire
Gen. Hayne
Gcalhonn
Hog and Beef Supply Shortages Across States
The Washington agricultural department reports hog shortages in major producing states with Kentucky 25 percent down, Ohio 29, Indiana 25, Illinois 24, Iowa 20, Missouri 30, Kansas 5, and declines in Southern and Midwestern regions. Beef supply for 1883 will be tighter, likely pushing meat prices higher for the next year. Texas faces an even larger beef shortfall than hog shortages, hindering buyers seeking cattle. To meet growing demand, meat production must rapidly expand, potentially doubling by 1890 according to the Texas Live Stock Journal.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Middle States
Texas
Great Park
United States
Texas Live Stock Journal
Davis to Eulogize Lee in Lexington June unveiling
The Selma Times reports a recumbent statue of General R. K. Lee will be unveiled in June at Lexington Virginia. Jefferson Davis has been invited to deliver the address and may be present for the occasion. The paper foresees a grand scene and a powerful eulogy by Davis of Robert E. Lee.
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Selma
Ala
R. K. Lee
Lexington
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Lee
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis Marriage Tale Denied by Davis
A Davis memoir disputes a tale of elopement with Miss Taylor’s daughter and rebuts rumors of ill feeling with General Taylor. Davis asserts genuine service in Monterey, roles in the 1843 dragoon reform, and warns of misreporting in Buena Vista. The piece cites Verona Banner and Tupelo Journal comments on related gossip.
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Davis
Prairie du Chien
United States Army
Arkansas
John Lorraine
Harrison
Dubuque
Galena
Bennett
Dragoons
Col. Taylor
Kentucky
Miss Taylor
Louisville
Gen. Taylor
Wood
Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Monterey
Buena Vista
Jeferson Davis
Misfortune Strikes H B Stewart on Christmas Day
H B Stewart suffered a great misfortune when a fire started while chopping wood, burning a bed and bed clothes inside his house on Christmas day.
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H. B. Stewart
Marriage Licenses Issued In County For Week Ending Sixth
The Democrat lists seven marriage licenses issued in the county this week ending the sixth, naming pairs such as P B Sappington with Miss J P Archer and W L Brown with Miss A A Wilder, among others. The Chickasaw Messenger criticizes Chalmers over his choice to become assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, noting declining public support. Mrs Anne Stuart Benniss of Rodney is dead.
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The
Democrat
P. B. Sappington
J. P. Archer
W. L. Brown
A. A. Wilder
James Baker
Luella Westerford
Chalmers
United States
Mississippi
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Buchanan
Seldou
W. B. Dean
Susie W. Wilson
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W. B. Waddell
Tuoica County
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Summit Sentinel
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Kosciusko Messenger
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Canton Democrat
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Charleston Sentinel
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Isabella Pattison
John O. Massey
Sallie Carr
W. G. Harvey
Kate McMullen
J. J. Weatherby
J. M. White
Julia Shook
Susan Betts
J. M. Majors
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Copiahan
Crystal Springs
W. P. Barnes
Ton Matheny
E.F. Harris
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Richard Barnes
R. F. Barnes
Mr. Vorks
A. J. Covington
J. F. Hutchins
John Lindsey
Mrs. Har
Mision Sissippi
Raymond Gazette
W. ¥. Lively
Bermuda
Hayne Anq
Webster
Jeff
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Johannes
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Jeferson
Hin
Tupelo Journal
J. B. Wilkins
Verona Banner
Watrimonial
Rev. J. B. W
Marsh T. Polk
John
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Mexico
Pontotoc
Anne Stnart Benniss
Rodney
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