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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1883
Page
3
The Brookhaven Zeader from Brookhaven Mississippi reports a Thursday edition dated August 23, 1833. The brief item notes local happenings and notices of interest to residents, including community events and short public notices typical of the period.
The Lincoln County Official Journal reports showers this week and ongoing local developments. Mayor Cumming begins term, Dr T B Butler visits, and community updates note improvements at the new college walls, rising civic activity, and various appointments and resignations in county offices.
In Front Street shop last week drummer Max Monk of Ramadl L. Boyd & Co. confronts a wiry man over a nickel he supposedly sold for a continental coin. The man, claiming to be Tyler, threatens to bar him from future purchases if repaid, then disappears into a fur shop, leaving the misunderstanding unresolved.
A long handwritten letter from an unnamed Brookhaven correspondent criticizes alcohol as a tool for votes and urges candidates to oppose whiskey politics. The writer urges moderation, condemns saloon influence, and calls for reform before the 1844 Democratic convention. A second portion features Col T R Stockdale explaining he will not seek nomination due to his duties and a preference for legislative matters, noting opposition to agrarian law repeal and his obligations to his clients.
A notice highlights Genons Lemon Purple advertised in today’s paper as a cheap and effective solution against the cotton worm. The Planters Journal of Vicksburg Mississippi endorses London Purple as the best safest and cheapest poison for worm extermination urging farmers to use it to protect crops from damage.
In Meadville notes dated August 10 1433 readers discuss the Board of Supervisors and the Rose of Equalizers beginning work the first Monday and the need to cover expenses. Crop damage from drought is reported with corn and cotton suffering. a drought forewarns the harshest in years. Mentions of residents like Miss Fannie Adam and Walter Irwin, and a board decision to permit retail liquors at Mamba.
The Franklin County Democratic convention assembled with delegates from every election precinct. J He Metivhen was called to the chair, John 1 Culeate elected secretary, and A Magee nominated for County Representative. Plans for district conventions were set, with McNair and Johnson among nominees and delegates instructed to back district and state candidates.
The Great Jackson Rete Cine Ve nt ral Rail offers a first class Excursion to Chicago from Brookhaven with round trip fare available within 20 days of sale. Sleeping Berths and hotel accommodations are arranged, with tickets denoting the trip as good for this one voyage only. JW Coleman and others head the offers for sale and coordination.
A garbled 19th century notice lists Brooks of Brookhaven offerings including a two acre lot with a new fence and outbuildings, Johnson and Hesity promoting moving to Brookhaven. Le Schwab jeweler’s watches. Household Sewing Machine features and pricing. medicines by Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Shugh’s Consumption Cure. Daughtry Saylie and Brennan’s embroideries and lace parasols.
The Leader Office offers printing for friends and the public including bill heads letter heads notes and posters with guaranteed satisfaction and fair prices. A Union Hall Baptist church protracted meeting last Friday added over 20 accessions to Rev J A Sarrborough's fold including several previously labeled hard cases. A branch of Koguoebitte held a taptional service last Friday with strong attendance as the church plans to build a new larger worship space due to safety concerns. Union Hall people are described as splendid and welcoming to visitors.
H Lewenthal announces a new supply of heavy winter wear and wagons highlighted by Brennan and Metirath ads promising low prices. Stores like Powell & Co advertise fresh apples cabbages lemons and machinery. Reading includes revived product lists with claims of best wares and special inducements.
Fragmented OCR note detailing various patent remedies and cures with scattered names and firms. Mentions Dr SwarteAs and De Metirath, selling clothing and spring goods, urging readers to buy at local druggists and shops. Contains garbled terms and nonsensical phrases throughout.
A string of candidacy notices from multiple figures in Lincoln County area politics. Names include THOS AT, THOS 8 COTTEN, J. L. MIKELL, 1, HS. COX, and ALL. McNair, seeking roles from Sheriff to Chancery Clerk in Lincoln County with district ties and party alignment noted.
Brooktraves April 5 shows assorted farm goods with flour at 31.00 and 7.50 and corn varieties, cotton, tea, and vegetables. The listing includes chickens, salted and washed goods, and multiple town references such as Flint, Medinw burg, and Badburg with scattered prices.
The document lists railway movements for Igl ing central rail line between Brookhaven Jackson and Vicksburg with freight, mail, accommodation and boat services. It notes departures from Brookhaven to New Orleans and Jackson, arrivals at Meridian and Vicksburg, and names J C Clarke and Join Scot as managers with Elf Rawora as superintendent.
J B Daughtrey an insurance agent based in Brookstavern Mississippi advertises life and property coverage for home flood and general lines. The notice cites Phoenix and New York references and lists policy offerings including fire and casualty coverage with rates and terms.
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