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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
3
The Brookhaven official journal reports in a bustling Borough mood with city marshal race chatter, mayoral hints, and local notices. It notes candidate Aaron Hurst for City Marshal, McClendon seeking re election, and district affairs including tax reminders and alderman re nominations.
The Brookhaven brief reports a marriage at the bride’s father's home near Kawxville, with attendees listed. It notes another marriage at a Franklin county residence and conveys best wishes. The column also covers city council actions, local business ads, and civic notices including tax payments, a new plantation purchase, and sympathy for Mrs. Powell. A list of residents connected to a local school or society appears alongside advertisements for seeds, groceries, and patent medicines.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts sores ulcers and other ailments with a money back guarantee. It also lists Shilohs remedies for catarrh cough and teething, Winslow's soothing syrup for children, and other patent medicines sold by local merchants, touting quick relief and universal availability.
Grate of MississiPri Lawrence County requires owner unknown to appear before the Chancery Court in March 18x8 to defend in the case of G. W. Carlisle for confirmation of tax title. The defendant named is C. E. Watts Clerk A H Lowxatxe plaintiff’s solicitor Volt dt Inte aw.
The Board met February top reviewed school changes and authorized payments for teachers and attendance in chancery and circuit court. They received the Bogue Chitto River Bridge and listed county expenses including sheriff, prisoner care, and court fees.
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