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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1885
Page
2
Attorney General candidate Robert H. Thompson of Lincoln figures in a turbulent report on local politics. The piece covers Mayes and Arthur as leading Democratic nominees, a Me Ridian postmaster appointment, and criticism of Prohibition factions and political performances in the county amid Senate and convention chatter.
Voice from Franklin discusses county assembly disputes over Democratic boxes and majority rights in the 1885 Franklin election. It notes Lowry and Dobyns candidates, primary plans for September, and asks for further light on local troubles while mentioning Dakota population comparisons.
A Mississippi paper pays tribute to Ulysses S Grant lauding his rise from frontier poverty to West Point, his mercy in reconciliation after the Civil War, and his emblematic call for peace. It notes the South’s sorrow and asserts his lasting influence on the nation’s unity and memory.
A Mississippi meeting of liquor dealers titled Union Protective Liquor Dealers Association was held in Jackson with officers Lemon as President Mutler as Secretary and Frawiacem as Treasurer. The group pledges to oppose prohibition and urges town representation for a August 17, 1885 gathering in Jackson to plan actions defending liquor interests against bans and regulate protections for dealers and communities.
Dr M C Johnson of Franklin county and Mr Harrison from Virginia cite business duties as the reason he cannot again run for the legislature after two terms. The note repeats regret at not meeting constituents' wishes and confirms he will not stand as candidate. Watches Democrat. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette criticizes funeral ceremonies under Democratic officials. Shiloh's Cure advertised for sale by Daughtry & Smilie.
Rupert N. Fox died August 6 at his residence seven miles north of Montjo in Lawrence county aged 39. He was born July 1, 1816 in the same county and known for noble qualities. He died of consumption with Christian fortitude and said Mother I am going home in his final words.
A Morning trip by nine Umllee wrappers and friends to Middle Perk followed by a Seated Roughs game. A welcome from the Brookhaven party, an exuberant contest led by Connelly and Schnarten berg, and a postgame banquet amid music and cheer.
A historical advertisement-like fragment touts a bowel disorder remedy claimed to cure various ailments. It mentions Mississippi and a company in Lemphiss Penni with doctors and secretions, asserting rapid, reliable results from a single dose and ongoing use. The text uses sensational claims about universal efficacy and tested safety.
A disjointed 19th century style advertisement touts Home Bitters Co medicines. It claims cures for gastric and nervous ailments, mentions Dr. David Kemi and a Rondout New York address, and urges readers to buy via local dealers or directly from the proprietor. The layout imitates a testimonial and sales pitch with scattered place names and names.
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