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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1886

Page

2

Brookhaven Leader Notice From 1936 Edition

Grainy line shows Brookhaven Leader masthead and postoffice entry dated June 8 1936 with Cherokee Street reference, indicating a local newspaper issue note and filing detail.

Meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee

The Democratic Executive Committee of Lincoln County calls a meeting at my Brookhaven office on Saturday the 17th to set delegates for the Congressional Convention in Jackson on September first. Full attendance is requested. Beat 1 J F Sessieux and others. Beat distribution includes Summers Burns Parnell Furr. Beat 4 Cagle Curruth Tolboway Lewis. Beat 5 Magee Dietehain He Stith and J O Myr.

Democratic Executive Committee Lincoln County Brookhaven Jn Jackson J. F. Sessieux Th. Cassedy J. W. Kyzor Ixanc Susith

Editorial Notes from Tanderdale County on Candidates and Prohibition

Tanderdale county backed home candidate Capt. John W. Fewell for Congress while Gordon appears set for Georgia Governor. Barksdale retains strength in Hinds with Prohibition debate intensifying as saloons close Aug 1. A late July accident injured R Henry near Jackson, now recovering. Barksdale’s Senate loss warned against cross-party entry. Prohibition versus license debate tied to biblical verse. A man named Dunn faces trial after an ax incident at Gage's mill. bond set at 500 dollars.

Tanderdale Capt. John W. Fewell Congress Gendelia Bo Gordon Georgia Barksdale Hinds Col Hamilton Oliver Clifton Jackson Cold Springs Lack Col. Hooker Clifton Atlanta R. Henry Brandon Poleeman

Prohibition and Whisky Fiends in Mississippi Debate

An editorial condemns Senator Henry L. Burkitt of Clay for pro drinking stance and urges Lincoln county voters to oppose Prohibition foes. It portrays Burkitt as hypocritical, highlights his Lauderdale churchyard remarks, and warns to unite against whisky and its pernicious influence.

Hisciptes Reteve Cather Éline Mississippi Henry L. Burkitt Clay Dimoself Lauderdale New Orleans Broodshed Burkitt Meridian Tlasestoes Lincoln County

Local state notes and crimes in Mississippi counties

Wilkinson disappears in Issaquetia county while Morgan seeks reelection in the 3rd district. Leprosy cases rise in Wilkinson county and a fatal shooting follows a marital dispute near Vicksburg. Warren county reports a large grand jury return and a murder in Kemper county. Public notices cover local option campaigns in Warren and a Brookhaven district conference.

Public Office Is A Public Trust Telegram

Major Barksdale telegram to the Madison county Democratic Convention expresses steadfast support for continued service in Congress. He declines to leave his seat due to ongoing appropriation bills and fiscal reforms, urging constituents to reward fidelity with reelection. Dabney Marshall of Jackson to speak at the Courthouse Friday night for W. T. U invitation.

Major Barksdale Madison County Yin Llaxavion E. Banks Congress Dabney Marshall Jackson

Open Letter and Local Notices From Lincoln County Era

Fragmentary notes recount Open Letter to Col Stockdale and county affairs in Lincoln County including election plans, board actions, road and bridge contracts, and a jumble of personal notices. Mentions July 1866 board meeting, courthouse and bridge bids, school land lease, and various salaries and expenses.

Court House Brite Court House Keepig Pat Pera Novemer Uisul RE. Cowart Boyne Chitto Krookhaver Mondville Road Mexwell Siemens Hayon Pierre M. (. Davis Gett Gibert Isaac C. Smith County Trensurer Tis Eport Steaey Max MuichatschImber Isaac Smith Laxwell Carlisle Hoskins Desoe Warren Grafton Case McNair Sheviff

Fragmented 19th century medicine ads mix urges for tonics

An incoherent catalog of patent medicines and tonics from multiple vendors promotes cures for coughs, digestion, and colds. It features claims by diuggists Abraham Hare and W. De Suit, endorsements of Ble Lite Dither and 6 Pectoral Pills, and scattered lines about tobacco and groceries.

W. de Suit Diuggist Mippune F. Bitte Abraham Hare Bellville Obin Venice T. T. Meade & Co's Aher

Tongue in Knots Describes Fortunes of Malaria and Health

A letter from F. Barros dated April 2 describes severe tongue swelling and illness linked to malaria like swamps near Bowie. The author claims recovery after medical treatment and expresses relief at renewed health and clarity of speech.

Isitifife Joints Case of Scrofula and Rheumatism

A patient with extreme knee swelling and immobility improved after an advertised remedy. Medical board in London County saw the case and endorsed the treatment. After three weeks the patient recovered enough to walk, with the anecdote attributed to Emma Gmtefitha of Pepo March 2, 1466.

Lomton Africa Lanall Man Mics Emma Gmtefitha Nitia Pepo

Fragmented note hints at chronic illness and doubt

A damaged fragment mentions a person not dead yet confined at Blow Prison, with years of ailments including pain in joints and a failure to cure. The text references medical treatment, a possible drug or remedy, and ongoing symptoms with unclear authorities.

Masebon Neal

Special Master's Sale Notice in Mississippi Court

A court in Mississippi sets a special master's sale for the highest bidder on Friday in July 1884. The notice names defendants and directs the sale of property located in Lance County to satisfy a claim, with the sale to occur at a federal court location in Jackson.

Jackson Lance County Mississippi

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