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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
2
The text lists names associated with Lafayette County political roles including treasurer and clerk positions. It references a Dewrow or Democratic party context and mentions Pete Ramey as a candidate for Treasurer, with parallels to other party figures and local offices.
The notice lists candidates for various local offices in La Fayette County including Tas Aeeemon and Tan Amermoe. It names Jas M O Uaren, WoL (Silly) Goomwin, J8 GUNS, Linden Ulllen, WL. Akers, Joan L. Faser, WwW. Prangcts Mill, and Jas. Ke Tumlinsew as nominees under different parties. Authority of the Democrats and Downswalls and Daamwate parties is cited.
A Tupelo Times East essay urges good citizens to support the upcoming circuit court session. It praises the judge and district attorney, calls for vigilant enforcement of laws, and warns sworn officers against laxity. Local political figures, including P. R. Matthews of La Fayette County, are noted in relation to election campaigns.
A long, opinionated letter praises the county newspaper The Eager and argues for political candidates in the 1835 election. It lauds Col. Parker Falkner for State Senator, endorses KR Ro Commissioner nominee Mr. E Matthews, and commends Tom Turner for legislative work, urging votes and support. The writer reflects on money themes and civic duty amid election year fervor.
In Oxford Mississippi on March 4 the new Democratic Executive Committee for Lafayette County is elected. The old committee should retire and the new one take charge. Chairman W Surrn calls a meeting for March 18 1885 at the Court House in Oxford to organize the new committee.
Attala County populists plan a nominating convention near Kesciuskoe on May 6 to pledge support for a ticket in the state race. Party organizers urge turnout and discuss platform priorities.
Evangelists Moody and San key plan a series of meetings in Meridian this month to share their messages and greet attendees. Local churches and community groups expect to host the events.
Official juror roster for Lafayette County Circuit Court convening on the second Monday in March 1998 lists numerous individuals by name across two sections. The roster includes W L Akers J H Welch J B Hardin J M Tatam J W Higginbotham E W Murry and many others as potential jurors.
A letter praises Hon W C McLean of Grenada as a leading, virtuous candidate fit for the governorship. The writer extols his intellect, cultured manners, political knowledge, and success in public and private affairs, urging support for his election as governor of the state.
The Young Men's Christian Associations of Mississippi invite delegates to their eighth annual convention in Jackson March 11 to 17 with speakers from Trinity Church New Orleans University of Mississippi and more. Special travel rates and hotel arrangements are offered with credentialing at the convention. Attendees urged to bring Bible notebook and prayer emphasis with preconvention services March 10.
The article argues that the South will attract immigrants and capital from the West and North as vast tracts of timbered land are developed for mills and factories. It predicts rapid industrial expansion, more jobs, and widespread settlement by farmers, lumbermen, and manufacturers seeking new opportunities.
A reader from Water Valley derides a Kaneville Illinois charity chain appeal as a fraud. The letter attacks circulating campaign circulars from office seekers and warns banks about insincere expressions of appreciation.
Five million cases of toma toes were put up in the country during the previous year, indicating a large-scale production and distribution of the crop.
A reflection on success not by fame or wealth but by the quality of influence. Every person, regardless of status, leaves an impression after death, shaping lives for good or ill through daily actions and generosity. Wien of Vir has been tendered the Breen of the Unvomity at
The State Democratic Committee is set to govern the process for nominating state officers. Party officials will determine procedures and timelines for candidate selections and regional representation.
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