Brookhaven Editorials and Local Politics Stated
A Brookhaven 1800s column laments local government issues and political debates. It praises Confederate monument support, comments on Democratic delegates, charter amendments, and critiques mayoral conduct while lauding the Jackson Commonwealth as a progressive state newspaper. The piece notes budget concerns and public works funding distributions over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Commonwealth
The
Commonwealth
Brookhaven Charter Amendment Clears House Amid Statewide Bills
Mississippi legislative action highlights include the Brookhaven charter amendment passing the House, the Constitutional Convention bill becoming law after Senate and House approval, and various measures on education temperance, tax reform, and insurance deposits. Contested seats, prison reform bills, and local-effort debates also feature in the session reports.
Railroad Racket Delegates Seek Brookhaven Meridian Rail Line
A Jasper county meeting at Garlandeville favors building a railroad from Brookhaven to Meridian. Delegates T. E. Boggs C. Jones J. H. Love R. L. Spann W. A. Cole S. G. Loughridge J. D. Love chosen to push claims. Natchez delegation to Brookhaven convention includes S. E. Rumble Jus W. Lambert and others. City endorses the enterprise and pledges aid.
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Brookhaven
Jasper County
Garlandeville
Pobrrary
G. Longbridge
F. EB. Boggs
Natcherly
Meridian
Meridian News
Brooxuanrn
Natehex Democrat
T. E. Boggs
J. H. Love
R. L. Spann
W. A. Cole
G. Loughridge
J. D. Love
R. J. Spann
Brooklaven
F. E. Boass
Natchez
Natenez
Jan
Charter Amendment Bill Passes House With Broad Support
The Brookhaven charter amendment passed the House by a large majority after Dr. Applewhite explained its aims. Two amendments were added to limit repeal of five ordinances and require school bonds to fund both colored and white schools if issued. A fiscal agent will supervise bond issuance.
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Brookhaven
R. R. Applewhite
House
Friends of the
Prison Reform Bill Aims to Abolish Leasing System
The senate passed a prison reform bill with three dissenters authorizing purchase of 2500 acres near a railroad for a government farm run by convict labor. The plan gradual construction and farming, funding changes from earnings, eventual abolition of leasing, and sale of current prison buildings. Brookhaven city charter amendment also approved by the House.
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Hart
Lincnln
Applewhite
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Board of Supervisors
Brookhaven
Committee On Corporation
Ponds Bil
Whitsworth College
Senate
Peyton
Hinds
House
Dean
Board of Control
Jackson
Same
Newman Vs. Magee
Franklin County
Magee
Blair
Gen. West
Heal Ny
Commonwealth
Additional Locals and Convention Bill Items
Local notes report illnesses, visits, and farm tasks including a Measles case and hogs being fattened. A Mississippi convention bill outlines a July election for delegates, Jackson hall meeting August, a 134 delegate plan, voting rules, compensation, and a $30000 appropriation.
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State of
Mississippi
Tlouse of Representatives
Jackson
House of Representatives
Gover_ vor
Barns Fant & Lone promise lower prices and honest service
An 1890 message from Barns Fant & Lone of Wesson Miss declares a liberal policy, lower costs, and square treatment, noting 1889 sales near $100,000 and over 3,000 bales of cotton. They invite farmers and produce buyers to trusted dealings and continued patronage while warning they offer no grand schemes, just steady business. Also notes an upcoming Farmers and Fruit Growers convention at Hammond La with Gov Nicholls opening addresses and reduced rail rates.
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Barns & Lyell
Wesson
Barns, Fant & Lone, Wesson
Miss
Hammond
Francis T. Nicholls
Jackson
New Orleans
Brookhaven
J. W. CoLemax
Valentine Party Notes and Hen Hazards Guests
The notice urges a Valentine Party on the 14th at Mrs Hobbs for the Y’s and recalls a WCTU state convention in Harrisonburg Va. It publishes Hen Hazard’s Guests a long poem about Ben Hazards charity. The piece mentions a widower inquiry and urges girls to avoid wall flowers.
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Y'a
Valentine
Harrisonburg
Hestesa
Hennazzard
Betts and Betts Cure All Ailments Advertised
The notice proclaims Drs Betts and Betts offer cures for nervous debility spermatorrhea and related sexual weaknesses, with claims of permanent private relief. It lists blood and skin diseases including syphilis and scrofula and urinary kidney bladder troubles with rapid safe cures and reasonable charges.
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B. T. Hobbs
Brookhaven Petofficn
Clon Wall
Ovsten-Layuter Riuta
Durant
T.G. Sargent
St. Lonia
Jake Kilrate
Felix Vaquelin
Orleqon
A. H. Coleman
Knights of Honor
Canton
West Mivs
Chicago
Hades
Gov. Stowe
BR. T. Kimbrough
Oxford
J. G. Hall
J. H. Jones
Wilkinson
Col. Jones
Hou
Barksdale
Mi County
Atkins
House Committee
East
N m
Brennan
Mr. East
DAIGS
Clarion-Ledger
Hinds County
Tracy
Washington City
Brookhaven Railroad Meeting
Adams, Jasper
Counties
Clarina Ledger
Askensor Furr Han
Tom Rinls
Jordan
Natty
Jim
Ken Larkin
Hbome
Frank
Gee
W. Ghir
Gyr Stowe
Thie County
Judge McMil Lane
John Fole
Summit
Joe Perkins
Hatthe
Walter Byrd
Lincoln's College
State University
Mia
Isaac Smith
Jof Montgomery
Mise Addie ‘Marshall
Mrs. Martin
Montgomery
Addie
E. P. Douglass
Clear Branch Church
H. A. Smith
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
Arnica
T. T. Meade & the
Wyatt
Business College
Capital Commercial College
South
New Mississippian
Shiloh
City Drug Store
Conpvereo
Beno Huszard
Y's
Ben Hazzard
Hen Hazzard
Ben
Ben Hazard
Anan
Drs. Betts & Betts
Orleans
Das. Betts
St Charles Street
Mosars
Tichenor & Sherronne
Coral St
D. McExeny
Justis Srp
Baton Rouge
O. B. Strely
Th. B. Hantatay
M. D
Law
J. B. Grrwent
Oakley
Franklin Ph
H. M. Borramin
State of Ark
Tichenor & Sherrous Manufacturers & Proprieto
Canal Street
Denggist
Ronee Ek
Farquhar CO
York
Ewisapete
Broadway
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