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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1887

Page

2

Felix A. May for Chancery Clerk of Lincoln County

Authorized notice announces Felix A. May as candidate for Chancery Clerk of Lincoln County subject to the decision of the people. Also names J W Ross as candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County subject to Democratic party action.

F. A. McLain Ith Indivial Demscratic Party Sepp. Thuly Marion County Senate Prentiss Ble Ee Enigert JG. Sessions Siler Tetwetiun Snonnoce L Maxwell Linccoln County Lincoln Jedersin A. Lewenthal, Jr Alfred W. Smith Liskoly Jefferson Sitynet A.M. Summers Oliver Lincoln County Hodges Felix A. May Wee J. W. Ross Clere Lawrence County Democratic Party Munticcallo Miss Brookhaven Leader Will C, Cannon A.J. Martin Db. H. 8. Cox

Candidate for Supervisor Urges Voters Amid Tax Debate

The speaker announces candidacy for District No supervisor and criticizes poll tax collection as a factor in sheriff reelection. He challenges editorials and defends frank commentary. He notes concerns over public school fund delays and asserts Lincoln county should better collect delinquent poll taxes to improve finances.

Lincoln County Hull Lincolo County Bes Jher McNair

Lincoln's Sheriff and Tax Delinquency Allegations

A Tug Leaver representative challenges Sheriff McNair's record citing delinquent county taxes for 1881 83 84 85 and 86. The piece details unpaid receipts bonds and clerks fees under an 1884 law plus calls for party discipline ahead of August 15 precinct meetings.

Mississippi political rift and printing era commentaries

The text attacks the Jackson Ring and Ames era in Mississippi politics, naming J S Hamilton, J A Hosking, W Q Lowry, and W H Gibbs as radicals from 1875, criticizes the Clarion and Pilot Printing Company, and condemns journalists as blackguards. It highlights support for University of Mississippi graduates and ends with a note on fiscal receipts and sheriff recounts amid disputed funds.

Ames Trnth Mississippi J. S. Hamilton J. A. Hosking W. Q. Lowry Advertiser W.H. Gibbs Clarion McGill Pilot Printing Company Sword and Shield

Mississippi Prohibition Momentum and Texas Echoes

A Mississippi Prohibition voice reports strong unity at the state convention, pledging renewed vigor for reform. It notes near‑option law boosting anti liquor sentiment in delta agriculture and among colored leaders, cites Texas battles as a prelude to wider victory, and predicts Mississippi becoming a solid prohibition state through persistent, loyal effort.

Nerge Mississippi Texas Lone Star Reform Union Commonwealth

Trial delayed for Hamilton gun case on Wednesday

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trial involving Hamilton and others related to firearms. Mentions of a sheriff, poll tax, and exemptions appear, but details are unclear and some words unreadable.

Time to organize farms for prosperity and reform

A call from a Musk's Creek Alliance member argues farming is vital and urges organized co operation to raise agricultural, social and financial standing. It recommends research into profitable crops, strict economy, and time trade reforms to reduce extortionate rates. The piece also proposes school funding changes and legal reforms to aid education and reduce penalties.

Tong Mao Board of Supervisors

Wanders Illustrated Book Promises Cure for Poisons

All who desire full information about the state and cure of blood poisons scrofula and related swellings ulcers and sores are invited to address balm company of Atlanta Georgia for the illustrated book claiming remarkable proof and remedies.

Atlanta

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