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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1884

Page

3

Town and County Items From The Brookhaven Leader

Mrs F F Becker of Woman arrives Tuesday Judge Chrieman leaves for Old Court in Pike Head the new city ordinances and govern yourself accountingly Prof and Mrs Eckhardt gone behind the summer in Charlottesville Va Brookhaven seeks ratification meeting Local Democrats questioned Town authorities arrest trains jumping Mr J P Sauls of Lawrence pays up an agreeable call Tar Leaper to subscribers until January 1st for Facts Campaign closes 50 points Two flat fights in town last Saturday warm weather Brookhaven visitors and departures multiple social and civic notes Entreaties thanking Chicago papers for Democratic Convention proceedings Local religious and educational notices Whitworth College opens September 21 Dr Teasdale sermon on saloons young men and business crowd Hook and Ladder hosts reception for Miss Call and Miss McGrath Residents welcomed Rev C F Smith to Methodist pastorate O K Hook and Ladder thanks for fundraising help and contributions

F.F. Becker Tuoalay Chrieman Old Court Pike Eckhardt Charlottesville Brookhaven J. P. Sauls Lawrence Tar Leaper Mina Josie McGrath Minnis Cull Jackson Maggie McGrath New Orleans John Mangum Weason H. A. Fant T. F. Butler J. M. Buckley Marion Mack Annie Gay W. H. Penn Natchez Brookhaven Lodge Supreme Lodge Susie Mary Bee Kosciusko Baptist State Convention Maj R. W. Millsaps Z. D. Davis Chicago Ira Tyler Boyne Chitto Soule Commercial College John Tyler J. Z. Martin Utica Comet J. M. Edwards Southwestern Presbyterian University Clarksville Tenn Whitworth College Teasdale Teasisle

County Economy and Pauper Reform Proposal

A public discussion argues for drastic county budget cuts and a county poor house to reduce expenses. Proposes leasing current paupers to lower costs, building a county poor house on existing land, and running admission decisions by a dedicated board. Critiques judicial and witness costs and calls for local clerks to curb unnecessary expenses. Observes a literary event at Henck's Hall and social picnic at Beechwood Grove with praise for local entertainers and residents.

Tee Dennkaren Lester Ear County Board of Supervisors Keoying Paw Chrisman

Prohibition Convention Calls Lincoln County Meet at Brookhaven

A mass Prohibition convention is called for Brookhaven at Heuck’s Hall on Monday July 2, 1584 at noon to appoint delegates to the State Convention at Jackson July 29. The aim is to advance an active policy and to free the county and state from liquor traffic, inviting all supporters to attend.

Linonls Ieverety Brookhaven Jackson Lincoln County H. ¥. Johnson J. T. Hops

Local Notices From Brookhaven And Lincoln County

Max Pricbatsh of Brookhaven Mississippi advertises a move to reduce stock with large bargains on Ladies Misses Gents Boys and Children shoes and general merchandise. R T Lewis pastor A M E Church replies to circulating rumors claiming political sermons from his pulpit and urges merit over party in race relations, recounting past white and black tensions and carpetbagger eras.

Max Pricbatsh Brookhaven Miss Jackson New Orleans MississiPrii LixcoLs Tam R. T. Lewis A. M. E. Church

Elopement Amid Town Gossip and Quick Marriage

A couple, Charles Huiteio and Stine Marie Planchard, eloped amid town gossip and parental objections. After a failed attempt to wed near Hazlehurst, they journeyed by train and were married at Rev. Hudson’s residence before breakfast, then hosted by the Towns, with celebratory meals and a new home at Deceit House. The event drew social chatter and public congratulations.

Charles Huiteio Stine Marie Planchard Bern Sonia Hazlehurst Hazlelnrst Mr. Hudson Copia W. A. Towns Xovial Kohlman

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