Lafayette county political slate and local notes
The document lists a long slate of county and state office candidates including district attorney state senator legislature chancellor clerk circuit clerk treasurer and others with names such as W A Roane J W T Falkner Fielder Webster and many more. It also notes candidate speaking dates across Lafayette county from July 1 to July 13 1995 at various towns and mentions the Mississippi Baptist Convention Hazlehirst July 13 for five days a West Point related fatality and academic appointments at Mississippi College.
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Lafayette County
Paris
Taylor's
Orrwood
Clear Creek
Free Springs
Vollege Hill
Abbeville
Caswell
Lafayette Springs
Dallas
Tula
Delay
Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee Proceedings 1895
The Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee met in Court House on Tuesday June 18 1895 with members including W V Sullivan chair RE Harkins J M Taylor J P Parks and others. They passed resolutions to place names of U S Senate candidates at the head of the county ticket for the July 19 1895 primary, set primaries for county officers and district attorney, and specified election procedures and roles for several polling precincts with appointed judges clerks and peace officers.
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W V Sullivan
Harkins
J M Taylor
P Parks
Fiee
A Anderson
W P Bishop
P Browning
Glover Davis
N EH Bryant
United States Senate
RS Mellowan
Grover Cleveland
J. €. Kyle
Congress
Lafayette County
Jim Taylor
Kent
Bent
S H Brrant
Ienit
Varas
Cleetiem
Summer Teachers Institute at University Camp
A large group of teachers and instructors gathered at University James 6th for a summer session. Lectures by Dr W T Harris and Prof Rose inspired and educated attendees while courses in English arithmetic science and physiology ran by listed instructors. The Supervising Superintendent Preston led an able corps aiming to advance Mississippi teachers during a bustling curriculum filled with seminars and demonstrations.
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University
Jame 6Th
Rose
University of Nashville
Miss Cahalen
Saunders
Hunter
Deupree
Jones
der. Johmein
W. H. Payne
Miss Coffin
Detroit
Mich
Jane 6Th
United States
W.T. Harris
Preston
Mississippi
Cabalan
Moat
University lectures ignite interest in science education
Reports from the University describe Dr Jones in Chemistry and Dr Johnson in Physics captivating audiences with practical demonstrations. Miss Coffin and Miss Collins draw large crowds in chapel lectures, while the Summer Normal aims to extend foundations for the next school year.
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University
Schegis
Our Share of Happiness Explains Happiness as Shared Good
A reflective essay argues happiness cannot be bought or stolen and is the shared outcome of all human delights. It warns that those who refuse to contribute to common happiness will dull their senses and fail to perceive happiness later.
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Harper
State Papers Report First Cotton Blooms Across Regions
Several newspapers across the state report the first cotton blooms this season, signaling a timely agricultural milestone. Reports note variation by county, with growers hopeful for favorable weather and steady crop development.
Trusteess Sale Notice for Lafayette County Land
Public auction set by trustee Charles E. Grove of Memphis Tennessee to sell land in Lafayette County Mississippi on July 27 1895 at the courthouse door in Oxford to satisfy a deed of trust dated 12 1991 the description covers a portion of section 29 township 10 range 2 west with all rights of redemption waived and only trust powers apply.
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Lafayette County
Hervinaf Uulen
Es Ee Company
Eas
Lafayette
Misessippi
Oxford
Mississippi
Cuarizs E. Crove
Memphis
Tenn
Said Lot
Said Ot
Notice of Trustee Sale under 1981 Deed of Trust
Notice states Wiles Crocker and Eliza beth Crocker defaulted on a deed of trust dated May 7 1981 and June 17 1801. Trustee Dunn will sell the southwest quarter of section 32 township 22 at public auction for cash on July 5 1856 between 11 am and 4 pm at the front of the courthouse in Seer. The sale is for satisfaction of the debt with appraiseme nt and homestead exemption reserved in the deed. CHarres E. Cure, Trustee. Memphis Tenn June 27 1296.
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Wiles Crocker
Elizabeth Crocker
Dunn
Seer
Charres E. Cure
Memphis, Tenn
Attachment suit in Oxford Hardware Co. case
State of Mississippi Lafayette County to G. M. Torgerson. An attachment at the suit of the Oxford Hardware Co. against your estate for proceedings and actions in the court.
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State of Mississippi
Lafayette County
G. M. Torgersom
Oxford Hardware Co
Warren Institute closure report intentions clarified
A report indicated the intention to close the Warren Institute school permanently at the end of the current session and confirms the plan remains active. The note underscores administrative decisions affecting the institution’s future.
The Cotton Picking Machine and Negro Labor Mobility
A wide use cotton picking machine in the South promises large labor savings and potential land consolidation by few big planters. It may force white workers toward towns, but the fate of the negro field hand remains uncertain as mechanization alters southern employment patterns. Cited in Republic. Also notes Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as a cure for coughs with testimonials from several Mississippi and Iowa addresses.
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South
Republic
Matthews for Railroad Commissioner in Northern District
Eupora Progress endorses P. E. Matthews seeking the office of railroad commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi. Matthews, Lafayette county sheriff for twelve years, is described as a capable businesslike and energetic candidate backed by prominent state leaders after a favorable stop in Eupora.
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P. E. Matthews
Lafayette
Matthews
Water Valley Progress
Missispi
Lafayette County
Eupora
Oxford
Ackerman
Matthews Om
Choctaw
Continuous advertising drives success in business
A Mississippi era column notes that enduring advertising builds value, citing Royal Baking Powder and a candidate, Mr. P. E. Matthews, visiting Ackerman. The State Auditor begins June distribution of public school funds, paid cash with half as three percent warrants. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder is praised as a world’s fair winner.
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Royal Baking Powder
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Elis A. Taecersees
D. Wreere Hagen
Eade
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Democratic Party of
Secretary OF State
J. L. Power
of Hinds
W. A. Roane
J. W.T. Falkner
Fielder Webster
WW. McMahon
L. Sivley
J. A. Browseng
Lewis B. Jones
FIOM
J. A. Montgomery
John KR. Harkins
H. Kimmons
Journ F. Brown
Sir Whitten
W. MM. Goodwins
Chancery
Ben P. Gray
G. T. Met Allo
WS. Nichols
Neill E. E. Temple
Chas. Myer
W. T. Turner
J. C
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Hiram B.smith
KE Duncan
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B. K Sneed
William Turner
W. Herbing
DE J. BR. Mkwen
KE. W. Murray
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Jesse RE. Barry
W. J. Hargis
Sen Spencer
Jas. McCharen
Lo Ainy Goodwin J
J.B. Bundsen
George A. White
A.M. Ring
Bailipp
J.P. R Pape
T. Db
Ragland
Jas. R Burley
J. M. Tatum
Lawrenace
Sewell
Hazlehurst
Exum
West Point
Shipman
J. W. Provine
Mississippi College At
Clinton
The
State University
P M B
Wait
Inka
Jane 2
Dr. Price
Exeutive
North Bor
S H Sanders
Barker Anderson
Wm Jenkins
J W Bowser
R L Stephens
Peace Offcer
D Kollman
South Box
Hendry Short
Jack Davenport
E L Park
Buford Short
Howard Park
J N Slough
Alexanders
Nick Taylor
Wm. Ivy
Wash Alford
Slugh Craig Andy Coffee
Jim Anderson
A G Smith
J W Davis
W A Smith
J E Davis
F M Pettis
G W Buford
J H Shaw
G W Delbridge
J A Tankersly
J Gates
P Free Springs
Wm. Houston
Ruff Johnson
K R A Dean
G W Nash
C F Cain
J No. Keel
Taylor
F M Jones
Jesse Sisk
J T Morrison
J M Carothers
Frank Mitchell
H J Nunnerr
S J Locke
P Williams
J P Graves
Abe Shipp
EB Harding
Humphreys
Ike Humphreys
ER B West
James Hood
E H Parks
Ad. Lever
M A Goodwin
J A White
Tack Nail
Phip Green
Ead Gray
B Orr
Peace
Tom Regiane
Tela
Davis
P Mallime
Clerks
Will Parker
J J
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Newton Phillips
WE Russell
J B Phillips
Will Turner
Dolphas Dearley
Lake Kimser
Sam Hodges
J A Fletehan
Nerks
J Hi Palmer
Will Resler
L N Vanderburg
James Lynch
Calvin Hodge
A F Gankt
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Marshall Lynch
Buford England
W. V. Saillivan
Chm
Fi. Bryant
Sec
Peabody Normal Institute
Dr. Bells
AL Deslers
Vis
Urs
EO Rayburn
Ura
Penmark
Gwvarley
Tyre
Kev Sem Farrow
Eliza
P Vaugnan
Potts Camp
Wis
General Council
Philadelphia
Atlantis
von Licht
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Warren Institute
Illinois
Central
R. R
Bells
Eom Rayburn
Torcopela
O P .Nabors
Denmark
Samuel Pitcher
Drockius
Poe
Chad Ates
Bowr
W. T. Wallace
Undertaeker
T. D.isom & Co
Isville
E. Oxford
Miss
W.B. McMahon
Officult
Case
W. W. Foust
Cam
J. M. Sanders
W. T. Falkner
His Valley
Kimmons & Kimmons, Atorney-at-Law
W. A. Keane
W. A. McDonald Roane & McDonald
Busines
Kim
T. D. Isom & Cee
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