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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1895
Page
2
Jackson convention delegates embrace Populist platform endorsing coinage reform, denounce liquor influence, and pledge united action for governor and statewide ticket led by Capt. Frank Burkitt. Speakers praise Senator George’s silver stance while factions debate resolutions and nomination rules amid a crowded, partisan scene.
The Leader Company announces a liberal education funding plan to encourage subscriptions. For each yearly subscription with one dollar, a student will earn fifty cents toward tuition credit at a chosen high school or college, with half of all funds remitted on Oct. 1 to the school.
The Mississippi Populist platform urges free silver and Treasury warrants to fund deficits, lower taxes, ban futures trading and trusts, and amend the constitution for income tax. Resolutions condemn long terms of office, demand abolition of redundant offices, and promise a reform agenda with investigations into past defalcations. A state convention nominates leaders and endorses Frank Burkitt, with a rousing address opposing Democratic misrule and praising populist reforms.
Illinois Central offers a cheap round trip excursion to Chicago on Saturday August 17 for 12 dollars. Trains depart New Orleans and intermediate stations to Grenada Yazoo District and Kosciusko, with return validity until August 1 1804. Lead time requests agents to confirm intent for ample accommodations.
Protracted meeting at the Baptist church closed last Thursday night with good attendance and praise. Two baptisms reported, one by letter, more to follow. Elder J L Price aided in the meeting amid health concerns. Community notes mention a wedding between Luther Tyler and Florence Connelly at 3 pm last Wednesday at Dr FE A Thompson's home and a move to Amite City for their future home. The piece also notes political shifts, local illness, and a peaches gift to the pastor's wife.
Local notes recount visits by W. B. Chandler and Mrs. Jennings to Hartman, plus guests Miss Henry McClendon and Annie Cox. Rev. Clark’s Magee sermon denounced liquor, with wishes for his return. Watson Braish recovering from illness and residents anticipating Martins in coming weeks.
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