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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1886

Page

2

Brookhaven County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

The Brookhaven County Democratic Executive Committee met under Chairman call with members Best Cassedy Ryzar Somth Summer Barna Parcell Summer Lewis Mulloy Magee and McNair elected permanent secretary. A delegate convention was set for August 28 at Court House Brookhaven to pick delegates for the Congressional Convention in Jackson and precinct meetings were scheduled with representation by precincts.

H. Cassedy J. W. Ryzar Isaac Somth H. Summer Joe. M. Barna J W. Parcell M. Summer W. Lewis M. Mulloway J. W. Magee Wasiness Ro W. McNair J. H. Bynt Democratic Party Monae Brook- Laven Jackson Brookhaven Montgomery Hwegne Chitto Little Balit River Adame

Public Speaking Schedule for Caseville and Nearby Events

Public speaking slots listed for Caseville and surrounding towns. Bouer Cart0 speaks Wednesday August 18 at 11 am. Bouer Cart0 also on August 19 at 11 am. Keaux Hayes scheduled August 19 at 6 pm. JC Lang's Min set for Friday August and 11 am.

Casevville Bouer Bkeaux Hayes JC Lang

Editorial Notes on Prohibition Era Figures and Farewell to Whisky Ring

A compilation of polemical lines and satirical jabs on Prohibition figures, taxes, and political loyalties. It reflects postwar temper with mock tributes and threats toward liquor traffic while noting shifts in authority and the dissolution of a bulletin. Names such as Burkett Rankin Lincoln and references to Prohibition tax policy anchor the piece.

Dr Johnson Leader in Law and Ministry Passes

Native of North Carolina, Johnson moved to Smith County in 1849 and built a notable legal career before turning to the ministry around 1855. As principal of a local school in 1866 67 he revived Whitworth College support, guiding the community with firm faith and self reliance. The cotton crop reports indicate improving weather boosts.

North Carolina Ile Smith Jounty Miss Sod Npenel Slaw Rifles Shen Johnson Whitworth College Jumson

Lincoln and Hinds Counties Vote to End Liquor Traffic

A historic victory in Lincoln county ends liquor sales with a 256 vote margin, marking a moral triumph shared across races. The Dry Hawks sweep Lincoln and Hinds counties and parts of Mississippi, with Franklin county also contributing to the win. Prohibitionists vow to enforce the law and pursue penalties for violators, urging unity and responsibility.

Lincoln and Hinds Empire Dry Hawks Lincoln County Tueaday Lincoln Mixsissii Jackson MF. Gord Franklin County

Lincoln visit to hear E Barksdale about congressional service

The piece notes Hon. E Barksdale will visit Lincoln to report his stewardship as representative. It urges constituents to support his return in upcoming primaries, claiming his faithful performance and urging voters to back him after the local option campaign. Some lament personal abuse as ineffective.

Lincoln Congress

Bishop Galloway Endorsed at Prohibition Demonstration

Bishop Galloway defended himself against Canton and Brookhaven papers charges after a prohibition speech last Saturday. He said he never advocated violence or disloyal acts and blamed liquor interests for trouble among colored people. A resolution praised his character and office, calling his conduct consistent with citizenship.

Bishop Galloway Canton Brookhaven J. C. Frilick

State Gleanings and Local Developments

Friday notes report many Mississippi items: Vicksburg growing, Avtalia county voted wet, Yazoo City cow troubles, Meridian may get a tri weekly, Port Gibson cotton mill prosperity, new Vicksburg electric lights, and an expected daily Democrat in ksburg. Includes rail, agriculture, education, and church statistics with Baptist counts and a stray hog derailment near Coahoma.

Love Wagon Durant Port Gibson Ksburg The Democrat Mississippi Valley R. A Vicksburg Meridian News de Smet Saw Moas Point Mississippi A. & M. College Coahoma ‘County

Galloway Prohibition Campaign Speaker and Local Notices

Bishop Galloway of the Methodist Church speaks on prohibition in the state. The Vicksburg Post notes his strong ties here and neutral stance on campaign tactics. Also a local wedding report praises Maxwell and Rines Wants with hopes for happiness. An ivermectic worm remedy ad closes the column.

C. B. Galloway Methodist Church Prass Scitte Bissop Galloway Methiat Church Thievity Vicksburg Bishop Galloway Bishny Vicksbury Post Uride Georgetown Maxweet Mine Rines Trirner Willson Trier Marwel Maxwell Lawrence Mill Ni Linckemith Remy Jeter

Notable Electric Discovery and Local Remedies Highlighted

A dubious report touts a new electric lamp or device by Dr Lane claiming vast benefits and cheap brightness, with praise for its imagined power to end bone scraping. The piece also promotes various nostrums, including Electric Bitters and Bucklin’s Arsen Salve, as cures, listing testimonials from Forward Shepherd and others and urging public adoption.

J. M. Guess Fale Ricer de. Lane Lane Bert New Orleans Dietel Shepherd Harrisburg Eleetele T. Meade & Co

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