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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1885

Page

2

Delinquent subscribers warned by Brookhaven Leader

The Brookhaven Leader appeals to unpaid readers in a sharp notice by B T Hobbs urging immediate settlement of dues. It warns delinquent names will be dropped after March 1 if payments are not received, threatening loss of future issues and postal charges.

Ima Hinds County Jnc. M. Martin Prohibition Congress Cleveland Hendriks Bisine Logan Lamar Fontaine Potomac T.D. Day Wesson Hamilton County Coxesorem Lowry Arnold Supreme A. J. McLausly Brandon Bolling Fork Lott Columbus Nathan & Openteimer West Point

Editorial notes and village notices mix of names and events

A jumble of brief items and commentary covers political shifts legal notes and local personalities. Mentions Mark Gras Mieveland hats R E Rhodes Fayette Greenwood J J Carnes and Andrew Rounds. Also references Lloyd Cleveland Adams Adams portraits and local publications and elections.

The Leader enters third volume with steadfast journalism stance

The Leader-Vol. III notes its third volume as the newspaper moves into a new year. It pledges no policy changes, continues true Democracy advocacy, Prohibition support, education, morals, and home government. It thanks readers for patronage and encouragement and vows stronger devotion to public journalism duties.

Leavis

Ford Murphy Disgrace Trial Fixed for 18th

The new trial of T. J. Ford and others for the murder of Andrew H. Murphy is set for the 18th with a preliminary examination of alleged perjurers on the 14th. Juror Scott remains in Parish Prison as a witness, likely to be indicted for jury misconduct or prior crimes. The Grand Jury may charge bribery and intimidation. many in the jury room communicated with prisoners. Judges Evans and Gastinel have withdrawn in disgust.

T. J. Ford Andrew H. Murphy Scott Runte N.O. Pioayune W. L. Evans Arthur Gastinel

Beauregard Fire Destroys Block After Epidemic Years

A February 1882 Beauregard blaze destroyed the east block by the depot in a full sweep. Losses include M. Daniel stock 8000 to 10000, IH Mondy storehouse 600, Mrs. Crawford two storehouses 1500, J. F. Biggs stock 3000, M. J. Ferguson billiard table losses, W. C. Loving storehouse 100, with several uninsured. Fire started in Daniels shop. portion of town burned previously by cyclone in 1883. A harsh public tone follows about Rev. Teasdale and local saloon debates. The Clifton event references a duel challenge rejected.

Beauregard M. Daniel IH. Mondy Crawford J. F. Biggs M. J. Ferguson W. C. Loving Daniel

Prohibition Debate and Exposition Echoes Across Papers

Columns from the Oxford papers oppose prohibition claims and critique liquor writers, while West Point and Crystal Spin note political and legal tensions. Reports on New Orleans Exposition leadership, local petitions, and public health remedies conclude with Praise for Prickly Ash Bitters as a health restoration remedy.

Tax Collector Sale Under 1880 Revised Code Section 520

Tax collector announces sale under Section 520 of the 1880 Revised Code. The notice provides the action, authority, and a placeholder for details to be released. Public sale information to be added in a forthcoming official notice.

Auction Notice of 1884 Miss. Tax Lands Sale in Brookhaven

On Monday March 2 1886 within legal hours in front of the Court House Brookhaven Lincoln County Mississippi the lands lying in the county will be offered to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy unpaid state and county taxes for 1884 or totals as necessary. Sale continues daily until completed.

Brookhaven Lincoln Mississippi

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