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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1890
Page
2
Brookhaven paper reviews inauguration plans for Governor Stone, county officials in session, and a proposed I C rail head from Brookhaven to Monticello. It notes Mississippi politics, prohibition meetings at Hazlehurst, convict leasing criticism, and a looming railroad commissioner ballot with calls for stability.
If a convention is called by the legislature the choice of delegates must rest on character integrity and intelligence. Editors urge voters to elect conservatives who can listen learn and reason, avoid extremists or hobbyists, and oppose personal or partisan backing. The paper stresses no county should send lesser candidates and urges patriotic considerations in selecting representatives.
A preliminary Monticello gathering led by Dr. Bishop and Z P Jones aims to spur a Brookhaven to Monticello railroad, with a committee including Dr G A Tennisson and Joseph Dale to organize a mass meeting in Monticello on the third Monday of the month. Citizens urged turnout for a Brookhaven Lincoln Lawrence county rail push, plus a January 11 assembly to boost delegates for the January 20 event.
Jackson reports a decisive political shift as white Democrats repudiate negro Republican influence in city elections. McGill party efforts to enlist black voters failed, with no black votes cast. Henry wins mayoral race. Legislature opens with Madison as speaker and Madison bill praised. constitutional convention favored by leaders. Senate and House organize, convention likely to dominate early session.
The Leaver records opposition to a 100000 state appropriation to fund a Davis monument. Arguments cite bad timing, unconstitutional risk, tax burden on non supporters, dangerous precedent, and Mr Davis likely opposing memorials funded by others. The editorial notes legislators would struggle to justify such action.
The Vicksburg Post argues the convict leasing system remains a brutal, indefensible form of forced labor. It cites state history of cruelties, calls for abolition, and notes support from Gov. Stone and reform plans for 1890.
The Dan McLean murder trial regarding Ivey ends in acquittal at Greenville last Saturday. The State enters nol pros on other counts against McLean and against Ike Hoskins. both are released. Proceedings reached Brookhaven Tuesday evening.
The document outlines a Mississippi charter for East Asi0% Timber Co. authorizing perpetual succession, stock details of $20,000 with possible increase, voting rights, and a Brookhaven office. It grants powers to acquire property, erect mills, issue notes, and run a timber and lumber business in Lincoln and Lawrence counties, with bylaws, annual officer terms, and board rules. It calls for Governor approval and mentions constitutional convention pay debates.
This article argues for total abstinence and criticizes liquor and tobacco trades, citing Miss Willard and Mrs. Foster as leaders of opposing sides in temperance advocacy. It cites statistics on saloon reductions, prison populations, and the influence of maternal traits, framing temperance as a nation shaping issue with strong personal and political implications.
Tully Bros announce their services in lofting feather-teds and bolaters with new Sokkee cats, based at Heuck's Hall. They urge hauskeepers to inspect work, list dozens of local endorsements, and promote their price penalties for delays while signaling long-standing town presence.
An old advertisement offers Backten's Arnica Salve touted as best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box. Also features Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with a nasal injector free per bottle at 50 cents and sale at City Long Store Mina.
An old medical advertisement lists treatments for nervous debility, impotence, sleeplessness, memory loss, and mood disorders, claiming safe permanent cures without mercury. It markets remedies for syphilis, skin diseases, throat and mouth issues, and urinary tract problems with reasonable charges.
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