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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1888
Page
2
Brookhaven Leader dated Thursday January 12 1988 lists a post office name and address details for a local matter, noting Opvren Lemier building at 22 Keroker St. The fragmentary notice reflects an internal community announcement regarding mail matters and location.
The Leapen article mocks 200 pounders and praises the Leaven as a public voice. It notes Mississippi figures like Speaker Mitchell and Col John Botts Deason, mentions the Vicksburg Herald fire and insurance, and hints at political reshuffling, including calls for a constitutional convention and congressional invitations.
The Meridian Brookhaven and Natchez Railroad faces a court ordered sale of its property and franchises in a chancery proceeding. A final decree authorizes sale at public auction in Brookhaven after thirty days, to satisfy the plaintiffs claim. The line, once seven to eight wires in operation, is now in degraded condition and the franchise is considered valuable.
Governor Lewis outlines a long policy message urging fiscal year alignment to December and tighter controls on debt, taxes, and public spending. He calls for fair property assessments, a joint committee to revise tax laws, reduced extraneous expenditures, and stronger enforcement of poll tax collections, while defending support for education and state institutions. He stresses prudent budgeting and cooperative legislative action for statewide prosperity.
The itemized column surveys assorted Mississippi updates from Crystal Springs to Vicksburg. Eds, changes, and events include editor shifts at Clarion, civic balls, public notices, new postmaster appointments, fire company strength, and senate committee assignments amid regional politics and infrastructure talks.
The Mississippi House considers electing County Superintendents, repealing the current ballot law, and appointing committees on elections commerce and shipping. A joint inquiry into penitentiary leasing seeks economy and humane reforms with potential new governing plans. Pages are named for sessions, and education bills aim to fund Starkville and Columbus institutions.
Lawrence County matters report no warrants, cash balances and fund surpluses. City Council approves sidewalk extension for PAL Hartman, hires counsel for fire district cases, sets salaries, and allows Standard Oil roof update. Truck Farmers Horticultural Club plans Thompson & Son contract. Bean acreage target near met. new members elected.
Advertises Buckien's Arriva Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold by T. T. Meade & Co Brookhaven Miss. Also notes for sale or rent including the W H Turner place near Brookhaven and two other farms with details for inquiries. The rest of the page promotes a local groceries dealer and new year stock.
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