Brookhaven Leader Historic Political Notes from Draft Era
Brookhaven Leader references Ra B T Hobbs amid a discussive draft era. Mentions candidate names and district politics with brief notes on conventions and a Democratic district event.
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1886
Page
2
Brookhaven Leader references Ra B T Hobbs amid a discussive draft era. Mentions candidate names and district politics with brief notes on conventions and a Democratic district event.
Local political notice announces Hon Ethel Barksdale seeking reelection to Congress. The event invites Democratic party members to participate in the campaign forum and to support her continued service in the seventh congressional district.
A Mississippi editorial round up reports defeats and votes on military manpower bills, tax disputes, and campaign activities. It notes Logan's bill failure, Catelings to Mississippi on a campaign panel, press convention date changes, tax rates, and a critical stance on Dems and liquor issues, along with the Lake Miller pardon and broader state politics. The piece mocks a St Louis firm and critiques press and public figures amid ongoing public policy battles.
An 1860s style notice explains a new act to remedy record destruction from county courthouse fires. It urges landowners in Pike and Lincoln counties to re record deeds or have titles confirmed by chancery court within two years, with deeds and mortgages recorded or proceedings begun to preserve rights. The act outlines filing procedures, conclusive decrees after two years, and constructive notice for existing recorded instruments from the fire date.
The district press largely backs Barkdale for renomination, with major papers endorsing him while several noncommittal weeklies lean toward local allies. Editorials warn against boycotts and defend press independence amid factional pressure. Separate items note a university leadership shift and legal rulings on prohibition era revenue laws.
The Congressional Executive Committee for the district lists A. J. McLeorie as chairman and members A G Lewis Hinds county J G Hastings Claiborne county BR Foreman Jefferson county H H Magee Franklin county A Lewenthal Jr Lincoln county H S Cole Rankin county A G Berry Jr Simpson county G S Dodds Copiah county G W Thomas Madison county The committee will soon meet in Jackson to set a time and place for a Congressional Convention A N Kellogg founder of the patent ontelde newspaper died recently.
Summary of scattered notes on town budgets and proposed factories including a $50,000 compress at Greenville and a $37,000 Opera House in Columbus. Mentions the Vitkburg Post political column, editor changes, school notices in Lincoln county, local criminal incidents, business changes, and civic activities across Mississippi towns. Includes public notices, appointments, elections, and prohibition organizing in Clarke and Natchez counties.
A dubious patter introduces B B A Blood Balm as a universal remedy for skin diseases. It promises rapid cures for rheumatism, syphilis, headaches, and facial blemishes, claiming dramatic beauty benefits and blood purification. The text targets females and claims testimonials and a free book of mothers to persuade readers to purchase.
The Press Association street point will be delivered by Miss Maude Exum with Almon of the New Era naming her the prettiest young lady in the state. Almon once faced unanimous calls as the state liar and commonwealth prevaricator. Secretary Manning remains a proving point.
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