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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1884

Page

3

Brookhaven Leader details local politics and society

The Brookhaven Leader notes upcoming mayoral races with references to administration plans to fix sidewalks drain the carp and gravel streets. It lists local figures such as Watts Hagenchlie Marty Rodwell and mentions community events, industry updates, medical reports, Mardi Gras visitors, a serious arm injury, a new dentist office, a young woman Amanda Sample's death, and county financial actions including allowances and bond discussions.

Hagenchlie Ant JM Marty Rodwell Thorelas Ae Place W, Br, Spencer la Pont le Ee Ju H. Cassodanton Rly Boon Senate H. M. Foley A. M. E. Church Mississippi Albert Hiller Sumit J. M. Tyler Bognechitto Max Priebatach Lincoln County J.C. Abrams San Francisco California Lincoln Travis Ainter Lem Lewis 8. C. Beevers Concordia Bolivar County W. B. Watts Toeaeons Oliver Bowen Coluwa John M. Martin Mesars J Levy & Ur New Orleans Tuk Lekapkr Brookhaven Mardi Gras Messra M. Levy A. Bownsky Ro H. Thompson Irving Magee W. C. Chamberlain Chas D. Henedict JH. Casedy J. P. Bemious A. Lewenthal John Marshall Wesson & Money's Misa Amanda Sample J.B. Sample Ary Sample

City election reflection and mayor Charles Cuming’s death

A Columbus Index editorial urges voters to consider local governance and warns against excess in two towns. It notes the death of Hon. Charles Cuming, longtime mayor, describing his virtues and the community’s mourning. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with a large turnout and respect shown by local orders.

Vieheburg Jockos Charles Cuming Beyou Rookhaven el Ole Knights of Honor Knights and Ladies of Honor Kohlman Meadville Cout Boca New Orleans Washburn Ato Hines Inaiah Cain Kohl Ian Amos Bailey Jno McGrath New York J. Bradfield BeAvrieLys ArctiaTow Treia

Whittworth College notes and jokes in a busy issue

A lighthearted college page reports on a guest from Father Ryan addressing the Literary Societies, welcomes Miss Neal Paxton back, and warns students about gum chewing. It lists an honor roll for Whitworthie College week ending RB 2671 and extols faculty sympathy for the Cumings family, with brief society chatter and small-town news.

Jennie Simon Irene Givens Chas, Cuming Lane Whitwortie College Minnie Hoskins Evan Williams Sadie Walker Cora Enoch Carrie Patterson Minnie Thornburg Lillie Gunning Mary McClellan Mollie Maynor Jonny Kin Katie Downer Fannie Kershaw Lanmie Witt Sunatanee Barbe Anna McCellan Claudia Barbe Fannie Hughston Laura Cookie Alford May Millaupa May Bethea Mary Andrewa Corrie Johnson Alice Sadler Sarantha McLeod

Memoiville Notes on Smallpox in Rockport Miss 1884

Rockport visitors report smallpox in the rural district with a tramp exposed along Georgetown road. J A Scarborough and J A Scarborough request admission to Weasen hospital if exposed while urging caution and announcing altered March meetings due to exposure.

Rockront Miss Ritter Brookhaven Rockport Beauregart Georgetown Joe Catchings Shapirion Allen Harris Weasen J. A. Scarborough Shiloh Union Hall Alb

Brookhaven wedding and town election report mix

An announcement notes a February wedding at the Brookhaven residence of Mr Wot. L. Davis and Miss Lavnta C. Mather. It also mentions an upcoming March mayor and six aldermen election, with plans for voters to meet at the mayor’s office.

Ht. M. Polester A. Mv Wot. L. Davis Lavnta C. Mather Hrookhas Vent Taccaon Mise Ani W. M. Went Bhoery Clerk Meadville Miss Willan Tolland Maid Land Vin McMillan J. A McCall's Creek Noid Smitty M.D Pravkelia Co Fergueo Ia R. C. Reer Register

Watts Addresses Lincoln County Voters on Absence from House

In a Lincoln County notice dated 1884 the Hon. Wv. B. Watts explains his period away from the House, cites Senate and House committee chairs, and notes his vote stance on the Railroad Supervision bill and governor’s veto. He presents thanks to supporters while defending his absence and stance.

Jacxacs Miss Lincoln County Wv. B. Watts Bret the Hones Hia Mee M. Shorton Senate Committee A. G. Nownnis House Committee House of Representatives Bridges Tallabatchin B. Warra Aceson K. Watts Monticello Jessie Lee Innd Vis Frank Baylisle Mare Blewart Bayle Charies

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