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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1888

Page

2

The State News Roundup From Magnolia Area

The Magnolia Gazette reports growth plans for Oayka and a new National Bank in Summit. Obituaries note Miss Mary Joyner in Magnolia and Miss Mamie Robertson in Hazlehurst. Local bands buy instruments. artist J W Moore died by self-inflicted death in Newton last week. Burglary spikes in Vicksburg, while the V T U journal notes the White Ribbon. Real estate in Meridian valued at $250000. charity fund for Pat Darden’s family discussed. Cypress trees along Pearl River dying. County liquor election rejected in Hinds. Republican executive committee to meet in Jackson. Armstrong’s brigade reunion set for September in Durant. Col. Thomas Tracy fined in Columbus for selling liquor. Ex-Lieutenant Governor W H Sims named trustee. State Colored Alliance holds first convention in Jackson. eight counties represented. Water Valley reports a deadly epidemic pace since July 4. A Canton plow unearthed earthen jar with thousands in old Spanish coins. Times-Democrat notes remarks on congressional chairmanship. Immigrant trial yields assault and murder charges with bonds set.

Mary Joyner Magnolia Mamie Robertson Hazlehurst Columbus Cornet Band J. W. Moore Newton Ean V T.U Vicksburg Farmers’ Cotton Yard Association McComb City

Prohibition in Lincoln County Two Year Anniversary Address

Leading businessmen testify to the benefits of local option prohibition in Lincoln County. The August 10 1888 address celebrates two years of prohibition, cites reduced crime and court costs, improved trade and schools, and wider moral and civic gains, with extensive endorsements from merchants and clergy.

T. Fitzhugh Lincoln Oessa Tomber Sth Cou. N. A. Flournoy

Pendleton County Alliance considers suspension of judgment

Aug 18. The County Alliance proposed a six member committee to investigate the dispute between the Mississippi Mille and Beauregard Alliance. The committee will report next Friday and resolutions urge broader Alliance restraint and action through the state body if necessary. Chief officer Groove requested publication through the public press.

Haccenvast Miss County Alliance Mille Beauregard State Alliance Lance Groove J. D. Guannenay

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