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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
3
The Brookhaven feeder lists religious gatherings with Baptist and Presbyterian notices. Details mention Baptist church preaching sessions on Sunday mornings and monthly services, with Rev. J. R. Parish as pastor, plus Presbyterian sermons led by Pastor W. Bingen and regular Sunday preaches scheduled along with weekly attendance times.
Local items report a courtably attended week, preacher J R Farish to speak at Baptist church, and a pleasant Mrs Cope social. Dan Prime injured by mangled fingers. Maussean completes market home. new Methodist church at Bogto to be dedicated. Weather, crops, concerts, and sales notes fill the page, with notices of deaths, elections, and upcoming events.
Local items recount deaths and illnesses, a wrongful accusation and rescue near a railroad, a sheep theft scare, and social visits in Summit. Brookhaven citizens attend a German event at Max Piehuatset’s residence while a new journalistic candidate with 810,000 capital looms as a threat to local papers. Circuit Court docket shows multiple judgments, continuances, and a packed calendar for the next term with various fines and rulings.
A local court hears cases this week with Judge Wharton overseeing proceedings. The judge, noted for learning and reliability, is celebrated as a retiring, dignified Democrat. He is praised for refusing free railroad passes and for valuable counsel during Reconstruction.
Brakeman Ed Poroly was fatally injured after tripping and being between train bumpers at Hosking Millewitel on the H last Tuesday. He was about 24, with a mother in Memorial who had his remains forwarded by railroad authorities. An H and TL engine on a grade demolished Mr Campbell's fine colt. fireman Lee Cotton and S. F. Magee jumped clear, Magee suffering severe bruises and ankle sprain.
In a May 30 1833 setting Albert Albragh aged 20 and Miss Berrie Bexton of Baltimore Maryland attended a social at Miss Puss Roberta’s residence in Lincoln County with no cards.
A disjointed OCR fragment reports a shooting affray near Beguechittw involving Wm. Leith and J. H. Braithwaite with multiple injuries and a court or legal notice context. It mixes names, meetings, ministers, and public notices including taxation and land-sale concerns tied to Lincoln Franklin and adjacent counties with reference to Gov. Ditbonor and collectors.
A set of late 19th century campaign notices shows candidates announcing runs for the 2nd Senatorial District comprising Marion, Lincoln, and Pike counties subject to Democratic District Convention. Others declare bids for Lincoln County lower house and for District Attorney in the 11th district, urging voter support and stating readiness to serve local interests. The notices reflect party process and election expectations for the upcoming November vote.
Sheriff candidates THOS. 8 COTTEN and MIKELL seek reelection in Lincoln county. Chancery Clerk hopefuls include 0 8 COX and FLOM MARTIN. Local notices mention Brookhaven sales, Terra Cotta items, and Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, with ads for McGrath's and other merchants.
An OCR laden page advertises cheap furniture and watches at Lewenthal in Bowkhaven and multiple retailers. It touts remedies for skin diseases and digestive issues, warning of ailments like indigestion and worms while promoting various pills and tonics from Swayne and Son and other druggists. The motif blends household goods with dubious medical claims typical of the era.
Market notes show futures prices and commodities listed with varied values. Prices include cotton middling and goods like flour and salt, along with multiple grain and feed items. The fragmentary column mentions specific lot counts and mixed products, indicating a busy market day at Brookhaven.
The notice outlines a county election plan for a Starkville area county with six seats in a college related council. It mentions dates around August and July 1934, with officials including the County Superintendent of Education and a county clerk. The readable text references applicants and regulatory requirements for college participation.
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