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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1886
Page
2
Money Wanted From Subscribers This Week
A brief plea asks readers to settle outstanding accounts from the past week. The note emphasizes small amounts per subscriber but stresses their combined importance to the publisher and urges prompt payment.
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Otealth
Eel
Law ruling on county warrants and jury certificates
In a New Orleans case Litehenstein sues Teane Litehenstein and the county over county aid school warrants and jury certificates totaling about 6000. The county defense contends warrants are non negotiable and not assignable by delivery. Judge Hilde upholds the county against several claims and the jury later awards about 5200 to the plaintiff.
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United States District Court
Teane Litehenstein
New Opfean
Mate
Veanty
Messrs
Coesely
Quted Llat
Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors
Tenance
Ne County
Thas
Hilde
Thil
Beavil
Luchenstein
Linn Tg
We County
Fin
Ubat Ube
Chancery Clerk
Beaver
Elena
Home Cotton Market Promotes Jackson Buyers Boost
A Hazelhurst Signal-Copiahan article notes merchants selling cotton to Jackson buyers fetch higher prices due to lower freight and less theft, urging Brookhaven merchants to also ship to Jackson. It argues saving two to three dollars per bale benefits farmers and could increase shipments.
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Jackson
New Orleans
Commission
Hazlehurst Signal-Copiahan
Signal Copiahan
Mixed mourners at Arthur funeral reveal political factions
The New York World reports on the heterogeneous political elements at former President Arthur’s funeral. It notes figures linked to Hayes, Blaine, and Cleveland under one roof, with commentary suggesting the next US president might also be present among the attendees. The piece references Elwood, Davenport, Warner Miller, Morton, and others in a smoky hotel social context.
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New York World
Arthor
Hayes
Tal Dismissel
Arthor Freze
Custom House
Elaine Wl
Defeatet Arthue
Elwoods
Cooking
Blaine
Logan
Hig
Chavelanl
Bayes
Will
Davenport
Warner Miller
Morton
State Ledger Defends County Printing Policy
The State Ledger denounces county officials who send work abroad and responds to the Houston Free South by stating it only accepts county printing if home offices cannot handle it. It pledges not to undercut rivals and asserts it will keep county printing at home when possible. A Brilliant Idea.
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Lome
Yusten | Free South
Ledter
Houston Free South
Ofivers
Maresall & Grace
Ennis & Coan
Mississippi Press Association and national drill plans hinted
The Mississippi Press Association meets on the first Wednesday in May and the National Drill starts May 23. Proposals urge trips to Washington to lobby President Cleveland, with names and appointments floated for diplomatic and federal posts, including Buchanan minister to Austria and Mayers as Secretary of the Interior and Matrimonial Department.
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Mississippi Press Association
Brown
Washington
Cleveland
Mississippi
Brookhaven Leader
Gyover
Wiston
Bro Buchanan
Grenada Sentinel
Austria
Wright
Vicksbay
Anderson
Roderick Gambrell
Department of Dudes
Henry George and the Presidency in 19th Century Debate
The Sun quotes political speculation on Blaine facing Henry George as a Democratic rival with Tabor ties. It questions how Prohibitionist Mugwump and labor votes could shift if George rose, suggesting Blaine may foresee a steep GOP loss and party polarization. Adjourned circuit court notes follow.
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Blaine
Henry George
Tabor
Brother Blaine
the Sun
Railway Discrimination Sparks Outcry Over Cotton Rates
A Mississippi observer denounces railroad tariffs from Natchez and points to stark price gaps. He claims rail charges to New Orleans far exceed river routes, arguing rates are fixed to drive cotton from the river to rail lines. The piece urges honest legislation and federal action to curb extortionate interior rates and protect river interests.
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Vicksburg
Natchez
New Orleans
Jennster
Cromwell Line
Crystal Springs
Mise
Th. P Leathers
Natelen
Natchen
Helena
Arkansas
Tacenta
Trom Crystal Springs
New Geina
Hale Davis
Little
Jta
New Orleane
Natches
Heleon
Levould
Hague
Qavka
Maiolin Mit
Brocklusenu
Brocklusenu, $2.2 Wiest Reto
Crystal Sperin
Sinn Fant Bavila
Molly Sperias
Giaml Dyetion
Natchez Vic. Jackson
Venta
Bogue Chitto Notes on Local Life and Events
Local notes recount Sunday Band of Hope meetings at Bayriat Church, W. O. T. U preparations for a Temperance play, community gatherings, and a romantic farewell tale. Reports mention visitors from McComb City, a dance and wedding-feast atmosphere, and public notices about health tonics and local goods amidst a broad hometown chronicle.
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Duk
Drs. Mitetell
McNain
C. E. Duwninng
Catelings
McComb City
Thrawysiat
Che Sarnglioge
Ann Sanday Wighle
Mr. Tea Tyler
Old Stieuule
Conrac
Prairie Mange Cure Promises Quick Relief for Cattle
An old advertisement proclaims Prairie Mange cures in minutes with Wool fis Sanitary Lation and Dr A Lewens Brookhaven Mississippi. It touts cheap cotton sale at Kohlmans Great Canh House and claims a harmless tonic sold everywhere for 25 cents per bite, aiming to boost popularity despite garbled text.
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Woolfis
A. Lewens
Brookhaven
Miss
Jeu Wely
Bucklen Arnica Salve for All Ailments Sold in Brookhaven
Bucklen Arnica Salve claims remedies for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever rashes tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and piles. It offers money back guarantee and costs 25 cents per box sold by T Meade & Co in Brookhaven Mississippi.
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T. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Miss
The Mother's Friend and Pectoral Pills Ad Notice
An old ad copy touts The Bradfield Regulator Co. urged for shortening labor and reducing risk. It warns neglectful cold or cough can lead to deadly consumption. Pectoral Pills claimed to cure a cold, while Kohlman’s promotes cheap groceries and women’s products with repeated assurances of value.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Notice to prove residence of B lev Buckley and others
Notice of publication lists L W Buckley George Bowen Archy Barnes Morris Barnes all residents of Monticello Lawrence county Mississippi. It states proofs of residence and cultivation to be made before the judge and clerk of the chancery court at Monticello on a specified date. Names appear with a registration official signature JAS D Stewart registrar.
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Elaine
Chancery Court
Lawrence
Montiveile Misa
Danuare
Vias Tita Sina
Momestoud
Patige
L.W. Buckley
George Bowen
Archy Barnes
Morris Barnes
Monticello
Lawrence County
Miss. Jas
D. Stewart
Reginter
Lee Walker
Said
Brookhaven
Miss
Louisa Parker
F. M. Martin
Fackron
Misa
Nord
Touke
Hia
Chancery
Uoory Lawrener County
Ay Monticello
Mise
Deste Wilson
Lownship
Mort
Raue
Vie Junk. Cox
B.C. Noland
Maxwell
J. M. Prince
Monticedia
Musa
Jas
D. Stewrt Keilir
Law Offich
Jackson
Settlor
Janary
Myra Suith
Ramyed
Opon
Wad
Enisiva
Ead Land
Wim
Sam Slay
Hatehind
George (Iatile
Vhanes Knight
Bhim
Jas. D
Stewart
Jackbox
Miaa
Han
Finn
Wade
Bulge
Ihin
Ubkehee
Lawrence Vonity
Lucila
Pattereftt
Horth
Nat Sabford
C. Cliburn
Grimt
John Smith
Hebron
Lawrences County
Mim
Setter
Larrence County
Mia
Watts
George Laynes
Sam Catia
Ransom
Tharner Lottin
Blountville
Rece
State of Mississirri Chancery Court December noted
The record cites a chancery court proceeding in Lincoln County state court during December. It mentions Mississirri and local court actions, with no further details available from the fragment.
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Mississirri
Lincoln County
Mississippi News Roundup of 19th Century Local Happenings
Streak of short items reports on Wessen beef markets Meridian water works plans. Igg St. Louis fire losses. Miller & Britton assignment. Vicksburg mayoral candidates. Baptist church revival at Liberty with 40 accessions. a Liberty area fathering forty children. Oxford Falcon notes young Lobes at French Camp Institute. whisky saloons and a retirement. Ex President Davis sighting in Vicksburg en route to Brierfield. obituaries Howell G. Wall W. Ewell dead in Amite. G. Redding killed while braking near Mausblach. I.F. Basking death in Clinton. North Mississippi Conference in West Point under Bishop Duncan. Robert Wiles of Fort Worth and Miss Withe Flowers wed. cotton fire in Vicksburg. Thanksgiving observed in Wessin. George Carroll yields 145 bushels corn. 1b cotton loss tied to ex-Auditor Gwin. railroad worker Rob Robinson injured. Col. B. D. Frost resigns as L&N superintendent effective Jan 1. moonshiner camp found in Tatlatatehie County. Huntington Wilson and Leland Stanton plan 100000 acres in Yazoo Delta. Rev. Dr. Pearson revives Meridian. Refuge Oil Mills to build 3 tanks for 1,000,000 gallons. strange mulatto-black child near Aberleen. Marcellus Greco named Mississippi delegate to Constitution celebration in Philadelphia. report of three incendiaries lynched in Franklin County for cotton gin arson.
True Merit Will Do Boselen Syrup Sale Promise
Unusual claim notes Boselen’s Gerwan Syrup as safest and best remedy for coughs colds and lung disorders. It allegedly removes cause of trouble without harsh prescriptions and claims health return after a short course. Price 75 cents large bottles promotes seasonal sale and footwear offers.
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Boselen
Henke
Bertie
Olive Wases
Billy
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