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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1883
Page
2
B T Hobbs reports from Brookhaven Mestefre oind close caail tatier at Orrice Leecer Builling 2 Cher rikee St. Details unclear due to OCR errors but places Brookhaven and a local office building are cited.
A roundup notes Governor race talk, court adjournments, bank failures, railroad and waterworks topics, and several obituaries. It mentions Mississippi College tides, cotton plans, woolen factory hopes, and Copiah County resolutions as campaign material for next year.
A Monticello visit by a local figure drew warm praise from Lawrence's residents during court week. Judge Mayers and District Attorney Huddleston opened the session, with a light docket and liquor-sale impact noted. Felix Hooker, colored, received two years in the penitentiary for assault with intent to kill. Lawrence County officials and rising youth C. R. Dale were highlighted, and the trip proved pleasant and profitable with new subscribers. Mississippi went 5 for Carlisle.
Kentucky statesman J Carlisle won the speakership nomination over Randall and Cox in a Democratic caucus on Saturday. The session opened with Gen Rosecrans presiding. A roll call listed 186 members with early arrivals. Dorsheimer urged a caucus for nominations, which passed 14 to 88. An amendment favored by Nicholls was defeated 300113. Nominees included Justin Y Carlisle Col Morrison Samuel J Randall and S S Cos. The roll was conducted by Staves as voting progressed, signaling Carlisle’s path toward the coolest result.
An 1880s court tale recounts James Parkinson Hedge, a coal miner jailed in Mercer County Missouri after a March shooting during a dispute over a jail delivery, with letters by Melissa Hole and another figure, and sheriff Harvey Harrowson seeking information. memo notes a Kansas City railroad line linking Memphis to Missouri and western routes, urging interest in travel and land exploration tickets.
The Rev Mr Talmage laments the political pursuit as melancholy noting most must face disappointment. He warns that in modern politics much lying stealing and bribery passes as necessary and that many politicians lack integrity after years in canvassing. He urges vigilance in public affairs and keenness of conscience before entering politics.
The late Capt Robert Joselyn, once a Holly Springs editor and a Jackson state official, died in Austin Texas on the dth inst. He served briefly as private secretary to President Davis at war’s start, later appointed governor of the Territory of New Mexico. A Mexican War veteran, he moved to Texas and remained there. He was described as a pleasant and amiable gentleman, and his death is mourned by Meridian Observer.
A Sagician’s wand could not rival John McDonnell’s drive as his foundry rose from smoldering ruins in three weeks. The plant, rebuilt with nothing but his credit and energy, now thrives with machinery and implements, returning the business to its former renown.
To Maggie B Green S Roxana Davis M Octavia Even L Elie Giewi Myra L Watt Sarah E Watt Laura E J Patton 4 h South of Nashville and all interested in the Estate of Laura Williams Deceased you are reminded to appear December 4th in Chancery Court Lincoln County to defend the suit Sudie Hardine The petition of T G Pollack seeks sale of decedent real estate to pay debts The court will appoint a commissioner to sell the described lands at the courthouse door to highest bidder under law and pay debts and costs Mayes Commissioner bwn-
A misformed classified notice lures people with false claims of steady earnings. It promises men women and girls work in their localities, pays high wages for easy tasks, and demands upfront money for materials. The ad targets vulnerable workers with implausible profits.
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