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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1883
Page
2
A clipped notice lists filings for candidate announcements with quoted terms and a stated adherence to rates and timing. The text reflects a formal, procedural notice about who will be announced and when, ensuring equal treatment under the rules.
A jumble of local notes reports Sexaton Laman visiting Crystal Springs, J Jens and S Brack in civic circles, and political maneuvering across Franklin and Pike counties. endorsements, district attorney contests, and a stockpile of local opinions on candidates and media figures fill the page along with mourning for Marie Texastr and commentary on the Times and Intelligencer.
A long critical column denounces vote buying and drinking among candidates and voters. It argues that many avoid office due to the bait of free drinks and borrowed money, urging voters to assess fitness and integrity, and warning candidates to resist demoralizing manipulation.
Sudae Arnold of Columns argues that Mississippi lawmakers should prioritize education in all relations, maintain and expand existing departments, and seek provisions for public schools of higher grade and a mechanical department in each state agricultural and mechanical college. He insists on advancing mechanic arts training for youth.
A newspaper critique accusing the Wenton Mills Company and its Mississippi associates of not giving to tornado relief after April 22. It questions a reported $10 donation and a $50 pledge, alleges withdrawals, and notes alleged lack of aid from the company that owns much of Wesson. The writer condemns corporate indifference and labels the corporation soulless.
The Ninth Judicial District delegates met in Jackson to nominate a candidate. After hours of balloting, the dark horse Bob Miller emerged as the unanimous choice, with strong praise for his character and abilities. Meade and Hazlehurst编辑 Meade named editor of Copiah Signal. W J Morewent to publish at Hazlehurst.
The article argues repealing the Lien Law and amending the Exemption Law to void mortgages on exempt property. It contends such changes would boost economy, aid heads of families, and reduce credit overreach while preserving protections for women and children. Also notes political debate and related editorials on principles and leadership.
Local notes from Wesson dated August 20 1883 report a new brick depot completed and praised as an ornament to the town. Mississippi Mill plans a six inch water pipe from John Ford place to mills. A loom accident injures Misa Mallie Simmons by a flying shade injuring her face and teeth. Mangum Brown Butler lease Ford place to stock farm and bring new mowing machine. City Marshal J Cable faces criticism over a harsh article and a malfeasance arrest claim is discussed with caution until evidence is heard.
Starkville Times lauds the A. M. College for shaping industrious, educated young men who contribute to national prosperity. It contrasts this with calls for lawful order and cautions against tyrannical enforcement while noting new revenue guidance on bitters and tax rules affecting merchants.
Publication notice from Jackson Mississippi region lists a chancery proceeding before Chancery Clerk C K Watia at Montier Illinois. It notes September 29 19 to prove conditions of real estate and names witnesses including W da Ainawortt Edward All Monticello Carndie Foster Jett Bryant Camron Bryant and more.
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