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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1888
Page
2
A 1888 column from Brookhaven discusses the 1840s era elections, names like Harrison and Davis, and a forthcoming Bishop Galloway sketch on Mexico. It notes party contest actions in Virginia and Louisiana results, plus jail terms for local bootleggers and questions about Cleveland’s post March plans.
The Vicksburg Commercial Herald acknowledges past errors and urges a change of heart toward upholding laws. It warns citizens to back legal enforcement to curb violence, criticizing leniency for desperate and violent men and calling for impartial, firm action across counties and cities.
Report on the Osyka druggist Felis Varnado murder on November 22 follows sensational confession. Henry Sheridan arrested after a secretive flight. the accused implicates Dr J J Goss and others in a wide conspiracy. Coroner’s jury finds Sheridan guilty of murder with accessories named.
Habeas corpus hearing for S. He. Whitworth Ike Hoskins and Dan McLean ended with Judge Cowan denying bail. Four counsel spoke for the state and defense. Accused remanded to Yazoo City jail while Leflore grand jury weighs February action. Witness accounts described a deer hunting trip turned deadly with multiple shootings and serious injuries.
Report on a Jackson political gathering where Gen McKee urged white voters to repudiate negro domination, declaring the pre-1875 order over and urging Republicans to rely on white leadership. The audience, including many opposed to black influence, debated party strategy and loyalty with several attendees reacting strongly.
The State reports assorted Mississippi notes including water works at Dan and Jack, Vicksburg seed plant, West Point church completion, and a 20,000 bale drop in Delta cotton. It notes political shifts, railroad plans, a fatality at Mississippi City, arson suspicions, a fire at Lamberton, a murder near Harrison County, elopements, and a run of 22 miles on the L N Railroad at high speed. Additional items include local marriages, suicides, and court appointments with brief incident mentions across towns like Meridian, Oxford, and McComb.
The page touts Lear's Bakery and Learyts for cheap cakes and toys at KOA, McGrath’s wares, and Mrs. T. J. McGrath’s shop next door. It promotes Arnica Salve and Bitter tonic, plus Bleeve Bitters and Kidney tonics sold at nearby stores, with testimonials and prices, urging customers to buy direct.
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