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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1885

Page

4

Patent medicine testimonial from New Orleans era

A centuries old testimonial letter from New Orleans by Mrs Maids Ripie recounts severe rheumatic pain. She claims relief after using a product promoted by Dr Tarzan and a new remedy called Mewess. The letter cites dramatic improvement in mobility and sleep after three weeks of use.

New Orleans Mathias Doll North Peters Atrert Residence Row Ana Bartheleme New Oxieams Fremont Veltch Weloa P Peres Tarzan Tinus Terit Trent Ripie Sarethnort Kean County Das St Hyaraes, & Co Cohumbr Persa Dave

Misplaced notes of political turmoil and crimes in Warren County

A garbled report lists deaths, appointments, and political moves across multiple counties. It mentions Adineoriee and Lawrence Heene, the Font Meathers of GC lomis, and G. Bice, plus various officials, murders, trials, lynchings, and conventions. The piece touches on the State Dental Association meeting, a murder in progress, and a planned convention to rally Democratic support. It highlights West Point Rifles challenging the Vicksburg Southrons for a state drill championship with a $1060 prize and a lynching attempt in Pine Bluff over Ed Graver’s murder. The fragmented narrative names numerous individuals and places, suggesting broad local unrest and political tension.

Mes Chora Montgomery Dueksen Popailar Taies Montgomery Lake Cui Groend Gloster Ahvaes Meloni Poe Hdeb Biheety Peabibiting Club Alana Enhilidate Bette Mies Speress Col Percy Strana Bo Martin Denes Marreler Gow Lowry Daekenn Beever Gobed Warren County Gene Grant Mt Motegur S. Grant America Peasce Wan West Point Rifles Vicksburg Southrons Greenville Southrons Sui West Pojpters Pine Bluff Copiah County Taglehurst Luke Miller Cram Ed Graver Haglehurst North

Jackson Post Office Appointment Board Drama in Jackson

The Jackson Post-Ditive reports a contested postmaster appointment in Jackson with Democrats and Republicans split. It notes Chester Tuekho’s vote strength, defector W. Clingan’s defense, and the implied influence of Congressman Barksdale and Senator George. It describes McKee’s deputy postmaster role, calls for party balance, and cites regional reactions from Jackson’s North Ward and other cities.

Barksdale Amt George Eliall Kareroy Chester Tuekho Kuckley Ja Gee Huckley Fey Jackson Minno W. Clingan Lees V& M Dyckson Barksdale Chaghan Chiaan Andrew Jackson Barkstale Carlin Washington Post Philadelphia Tinesc Jackson Postales Peery and Wesson Vickshirg

Postage Reduction Debated Amid Claims of Inequity

The notice argues that postage cuts are limited and cannot reduce the rate below two cents. It notes only the possibility to send more weight for the same fare and cites examples like sending twice as much material for a small increase. It urges readers, especially women, to seek correct information on postage changes.

Giasa Panolian

Grange and Catholic Knights clash notes from Jackson meeting

An OCR damaged item discusses Grange nonpartisanship and church orders, plus a Jackson gathering where Catholic Knights of America elected state officers including Spiritual Director Rev HA Pickett President G R Harry and others. It references religious and political restrictions and local officials.

The Catholic Knights of America Jackson HA Pickett G R. Harry Columbus C. Cummings Jas. Grilla Natchez David Walsh Vicksburg Arma Mets

Prohibition in Winona Farce Testimony and Local Debate

A fragmented report from Winona details testimony on prohibition effects after months of trial. Local merchants, officials, and politicians debate economic impact, crime, and public order, naming Ward & Atkins and others, with references to a governor race and a local lien-law discussion. Edgar Holmes was recently shot in Montgomery County, with brother-in-law John Neal involved.

Wittens Careet Capi Lincoln Ashint Sib Vadoneo Ward & Atkins Spaggiste Lay & Co Coil, Campbell, Wanker Parnell & Hawkins Ry Th. Wink Dk Mart General Merchandise V. Steen General Merchan M Billingsley Gtr Mers Joby N .Peetten Wo AL Talman J. Nelson Exccutor Estate W. TL Witte Pos Dublin Avent Thindis Central Rail Raad Oo Moore Ablestetizens Purnell Edgar Holmes Montgomery County Johar Neal

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