Local Notes and County Items Highlight Week
The Brooanaven Leader reports on court activity nearing completion, a planned big Sioux City demonstration, and various visits by residents in the week. It notes stockholders pushing the Colored Fair Association, a prohibitions demonstration, and remarks on weather, crops, and local misadventure. Robbers sought cash during a Saturday prowling incident, while local officials meet and will publish proceedings further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mani Galloway
Petitives and
Friemda
Viekabure
Amare
Adikinson
Mra
Hobba
Clinton
Tom Martyn
Thia Place
Miscouri
Avery
Cropa
Board of Supervisors
County Board of
Blucatton
Iisue
Joorge Cassedy Das
Kanaar
Bia Tip
Junge
Mia Simppl
Moai
Chitto
Agarrel Bunting
Fair River
Robbera
A. Kravan
Josh Priebatach
Death of Rev. Dr. H. F. Johnson at Whitworth College
Announcement informs of the death of Rev. Dr. H F Johnson president of Whitworth College after a seven week illness. Funeral sermon planned at the Methodist Church at 4 pm with Bishop Galloway and the burial at Brookhaven Cemetery with Masonic honors. Community expresses deep sorrow for his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
Whitworth College
Bishop Galloway
Brookhaven
Election Notice for Lincoln County Mississippi 1886 Inspectors
Lincoln County Mississippi boards appoint Inspectors for the August 10 1886 local option election under the Local Option Law of March 12 1886. The list names numerous precincts and officers including pro and anti peace officers and managers. The passage also contains stray text about worms in the human body Shriner advertisements and women’s rights pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lincoln County
Mississippi
Prohibition Rally in County Sparks Open Ticket Call
Prohibition activity surges across the county with speakers at Mt Murial and Monk's Creek church urging open tickets. Central Prohibition Club pushes members to vote open while impassioned crowds attend rallies at Adam's Camp Ground and Caseyville as organizers promise firm enforcement of election laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Summers
Jobo Boonesys
Bishop Galloway
Ger
Kosciuake
Christan
Central Prohibition Club
Chrisman
Monk's Creek
E. A. Rowan
Dogwood Church
Prohibition Club
L. C. Maxwell
Union Hall
Isaac C. Smith
Wm. Maxwell
Lord’s Mill
Prohibition
W. C. Black
Loxton
RTL
Prohibition Executive Committee
AL Ply
A. Lewenthal
Adam's Camp
Felder
Rent
Wao
R. R. Applewhite
A. Lowenthal, Jr
McClendon
Wright
Chitto
Law” Brister
Ben Jones
Hite
Ehunalves
Arrives Meeahaven to Jackson and New Orleans schedule
An OCR fragment outlines connections with arrival times from Meeahaven to Jackson, New Orleans and other points. It mentions a Going Lot and multiple leaves, with lines referencing towns, times, and a manager named Coleman. The text is garbled but preserves travel routes and terminal points across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeahaven
Jackson
Men of courage vote the ballot snowy white
A late 19th or early 20th century temperance campaign verse urges Lincoln County readers to vote for the "ballot snowy white" to ban whisky. It targets men of courage and might, calling for a moral stand to protect homes, children, and wives and to stave off drunkenness. The piece questions who benefits from liquor and appeals to faith, family, and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ware
Jackson
Orrick
Aupitor
Miss
H. B. Ware
Erin
Wight
Iingle
Glasses That Restore Sight Promised by T T Meade Co
Testimonials from leading trade branches and professionals attest to improved sight with these glasses. The firm T T Meade & Co of Brookhaven Mississippi guarantees all glasses fitted. These glasses are not sold to pedlars at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Hutson
Brooklin Yeu
Twlow
Wincelf
Mport
Pickens
Henderson
Mle Fulee
Piexens
Miss
Wade
Thos
Cameron
Hooverd& McPherson
Gorddn
H. B. Clark
J. Son & Co
J.P. Tye
Matra
Bacon
W. D. Cowan
Post
JF. Joyce
A. M. Allen
R.R
J. G. Davis
T. W. Wright
M.D
T. H. Oliver
J. W. Kitchens
Marshal
W. W. Wilburne
A. T. Townes
T. A. Harris
United States
T.T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Prohibition and medicine ads mix in old notice fragment
The text compiles Prohibition Bulletin snippets and an old medicine advertisement. It mentions county petitions, licenses, and anti liquor measures, then shifts to praise for Hostetter's Stomach Tonic and a humorous folk verse about a night with ailments. The readable parts reference Prohibition activity and a medicine ad ending with a rhyme.
Glass agents threaten reputation with counterfeit frames
A note claims individuals pose as authorized agents selling cheap glass while asserting genuine Tuwkes spectacles stamped on the bow. The writer warns all eyes fitted and guaranteed at TL T. Meade & Co. in Brookhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Advised
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it eases teething pain and colic, treats dysentery and diarrhea, regulates the stomach, reduces inflammation, and boosts energy in children. It notes the product is pleasant tasting and sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle as of December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissien
Commissioner’s Sale in Lincoln County Mississippi 1856
A decree of the Chancery Court of Lincoln County Mississippi orders a public auction of lands described by section and township, timber, 16 yoke of oxen, all other oxen, and farming equipment owned by Boone Sartin. The sale, to be held at the Brookhaven court house on September 6, 1856, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for cash to the highest bidder, includes a mill and machinery formerly of Chamberlain and Boone Sartin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood & Butterfield
Jo. W. Boone
Chancery Court
Lincoln County
State of Mississippi
Court House
Brookhaven
Miss
Tanis
Swe
Alao
Mississippi
Boone & Sartin
Chamberlain
Athe Ao
Boons & Sarth
Lincoln
For Late Cheap One 10-horse Power Engine and Baller
A brief notice notes a 10 horsepower engine sale labeled as cheap. Details are fragmentary with unclear context and no firm location or seller named.
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Moist Jodrnal
Avater
Thé
DR. Johnson
Warren's Bar
H Allen
Ark
Jouse Taylor
Anti
Peace Oficer
Mat Smith
Old Court House
E L Bowen
D Davis
J M Hoskins
A D McClendon
Chitto Box
A J Martin
J M ‘Tyler
Peter Reitiman
D L Easterling
Montgomery Roz
E P Douglass
Jaaac Smith
MB Lum
J N Cook
C T Breeden
T P Calender
Alex. Graves
Musion Newton
C W Maxwell
Keenan
WB Brewer
John Dickerson
J. Hart
W C Price
GB McCullough
HP Coon
W McCullough
Ailam
J E Carrath
W. Chishotan
D. V. Basoor
T C Montgomery
Lord's
K P Clark
Cagle
Yroj TJ Red
Shriner
the County Canvass
Simeon Jordan
Henck's Hall
Mr. Jordan
Brookhaven W. C. T. U
Jaquor
Holmes County
Issa
Mekens
Pieux
Mavahal
Coplahun
Eorrors
Copiah County
Jane Lat
Copia County
Copiab County
Buren
Minos Central Railroad
Freire Vans
Geemier Gertt
Lincoln County Campaign
Sona
Flea Grenadrankers
Gtr
Emuraye
Batton
Hawkes
TURY
Peele. Pve
MES
Enn Asite
Aa Corr
Claker
Coptat
Covisedon
Calmoun
Ferenada
Tawamna
Jasper
JONES
Dervale
Lawrence
LEAKE
Maigon
Montgomerey
NETON
Artibreida
PRKKY
PRE
Simson
SME
TATE
Unie Winter
Aleare
Fysteey
Roney
Collins Bros
Louis
D. M. Igemaon
Winnsboro
Texas
Merobo
Delta
Business College
Jackson, Miss
Deller
Aspense
Ben Muunslij
Tmrasks
Elta
Trasks
Trask Fish CO
L. A. Wyatt
Proprietors
Souterm
D. Boline
Vendura
Artineial Haven
Griswold & CO
Canal Street
Lee
Dyew
Marahall
Mich
Lazarus
James Edwards
Senne
N. B. Drewery
M.D. Spalding County
Grand Conservatorory
Aubustus Baus
Ras. Wanerooms
New
Marriag Suide
Tata
Sonera
A. Grice
Courk
Sustice Court
Linculs Ce
Monmlay
Areiot
Hiluse Eine
Mary A. Ken
Ana
A. D
KW. McNam
Sheriil
Coleman
Ae Rais
Smith & CO
ST. Louis
Cy? Biger A
Walter A. Taylor
Bidelie Tink
Fed
Prine Oo Ray
Mitte Wise
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