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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1885

Page

2

Brookhaven Democratic Executive Committee Meets June 20

A Brookhaven gathering of the Democratic Executive Committee for Lincoln County is set for Saturday in Brookhaven at 6 o clock p m. Chair Thompson and Secretary A Lewis Turner lead a full committee including Br. Williams Martin McGrath Sumners Borns Smith Port Ponnerly Hoffman Saniner Bex non Smith Cagle Chisholm McRee Easterling Smith and others. Also noted is a Prohibition Mass Meeting in Franklin County to elect delegates to the State Prohibition Convention in Jackson on the first day of July. All friends of Prohibition are urged to attend with invited speakers.

Democratic Executive Committee Lincoln County A. Oy Brookhaven Satuntas Thompson Chairaun A. Lewas Turan Whampeon A. Martin Dela McGrath Sumners Janes Borns A W. Smith GW. Port P. Ponnerly GW. Hoffman A.W. Saniner F. Bex Non Jeason A. Smith War Panis HL Cagle T. W. Chisholm Bie P McRee W. Easterling IL. Smith Franklin County Friends of Prohibition Franklin Courty Court House Jackson Maxy Urtuzess The Fayette Chronicle Darden Harrison Hapcock Sharkey Lowry Gorerzer

Editorial notes and political turmoil across cities

A garbled editorial note column reports the Supreme Court adjournment to Gehan, cotton estimates 5 percent higher, Civil Service act impact on Democrats, Grant’s health, Gladstone’s resignation, and war rumors with Russia. The Liberty Bell's homeward voyage from New Orleans draws ovations. Idaho postmaster Hibbs allegedly defrauded the government. Contests over election posts surface in Jackson and Deckson areas. A murder trial ends in acquittal. Kimbrough’s suicide noted after unrequited proposals. Various local newspapers comment on expositions, politics, and party nominations amid editorial chatter.

Cincinnatti Enquirer Grant New York City McGregor Gladstone Haw Russia New Orleans Tsaac Hibbs Lewisburg Idaho Canada

Last Saturday's Convention and Ohio political notes

A fragment from a 19th century convention recounts harmony at the gathering, the selection of resolutions, and remarks on Judge Foraker and Blaine. It mentions Mrs. of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, a notable dinner, and speculation on Ohio political contests including Governor and Auditor races and possible appointments.

Fools and Taxes Clash Over State and Local Levies

A letter to the editor argues that taxes in the state are high due to legislature and county boards of supervisors. It criticizes the present petition law for enabling temperance-related taxes on saloons, urges scrutiny of county tax practices, and questions blame for fiscal conditions. The piece cites Gov Lewis and the legislature, calls for election scrutiny of candidates’ temperance stances, and notes a pamphlet by Maj. E G Wall on Mississippi exhibits for the World's Exposition.

Ate Boards of Supervisors Ashillina Gov. Lewis I8ao Bia Lowry Board of Supervisors Inxs Boards of E. A. Rowan Wesser E. G. Wall Immigration and Agriculture Mississippi Maj. Wall Clarion

Mr Thompson for Attorney Generalship

Ra Thompson of Brookinaren is presented as a leading candidate for Attorney General. The piece praises his diligent legal skill, integrity, and suitability, arguing he would be a steady, knowledgeable legal adviser for the state and perform effectively if chosen.

H. H. Hives ABC Brookinaren Sipley Sentinel H Bern Tavern Thompson Camtidars Tai Ani Wen

Fire destroys Masonic Hall in Wesson town

A devastating blaze swept the Masonic Lodge hall in Wesson, origin likely from the West end roof area. Firemen and 500 workers saved several businesses and the Mississippi Mills complex, but 19,000 dollars in insurance covered a fraction of the loss. The fire raged three hours, destroying the lodge, nearby stores, church, and barber shop with extensive property damage throughout the business district.

Brookhaven Dreidy Magente Lodge Jane Mithh Warner Welnek Westerfield & Co Turner Becker & Lee Debn Marion Abrama & Kerger Becker & Ler Masonic Lodge Amit Abrams & Bergerd Masonie Linde AOL Harpe & Co Hallam Sun Dampier, Riley & Co Fipelianda Dampeer Riv & Co Soos Tieie Mississippi Mills Taton T Ue Mills Wesson—Wimberly & Rea Barns & Lyell L. D. Smith Mangum Brown & Butler

Reduced Railroad Fare for Prohibition Delegates at Convention

Railroads grant reduced fare for delegates to the Prohibition Convention meeting in Sweksean Daly. Full fare return, half fare on many lines, and special per mile reductions. Delegates must present attendance certificates after organization. Debate frames as political battle between Democracy and whisky interests. calls for a pure Democratic administration in Mississippi.

Sweksean Daly Natcnee Jacweux & Crorsnys Loorsermir Mississippi Valles Qrens & Ceeseayr Vicksburg Beard Tren

Good for the Girls at A and M College Creamery Work

The article notes Mint the work department at A and M College is available for attendance at the Creamery project where batter is made. It praises the female labor in the office and printing, and discusses prohibition sentiment in Mississippi politics, including editorials from Ellisville and Kosciusko Messenger, with references to Brown's Iron Bitters and Sharner's Vita products for health.

A& M Alwas All Moons Mississippi Kosciusko

Hymn and Bitter Tides in a Frayed Gazette Page

A torn column blends a mournful verse on departure with an ad for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and a local cigar pitch. Names, places, and regional product references mix in a fragmentary historic page notice.

Tourists Excursion to Yellowstone Park and Pacific Coast

Tourists from St Paul Minnesota and Milwaukee plan a Pullman car excursion via Northern Pacific to Yellowstone National Park Portland Oregon and Puget Sound. Tickets good six months from August 19 with mailing of a pamphlet From the Gulf to the Lakes and the Lakes to the Sea. F Merry Western Passenger Agent Manchester will accompany the trip and arrange fare exchanges at San Francisco for Southern or Central Pacific routes.

OAC Yellowstone National Park Portland Pathan Wisconsin Minnesota St. Paul Tod F. Merry Gen- Western Manchester Town Gulf Lakes San Francisco St Paul Puget Sound

Lease Opportunity for Saw Mills at Wesson and Money

Sealed proposals sought by the Southern District of Mississippi Circuit Court for three weeks for leasing Saw Mills at Wesson and Money and timber privileges on their lands to operate lumber mills and related railroad access. Proposals must state terms, rent in installments, and include a $15,000 bond. property lies near Bone Chito amid extensive pine forests.

Circuit Court of the United States Southern District of Mississippi Jackson Wesson & Money Bone Chino Misissippi Saids Weason & Money Poentis Court

Citation Notice POM Wantman vs 1406 Martin Case Lincoln County

In Lincoln County Circuit Court a July term case warns Martin Case that an attachment on Hartman against his estate for 8204.21 has been executed. Returnable before the Circuit Court on the 41st of July, 1 plead to the petition or judgment will be entered and the estate attached will be sold. Judge J Warnes, Clerk Crete Cherk, 18, 1985.

M. Mogan & Co Ho F. Warren Sherman & Davis Lincoln County Mississippi M. Hogan

Whike money is awaree Prwell will est prices clone 10 boat

Prwell plans to set prices for a ten boat clone project, aiming to align costs with market expectations and manufacturing feasibility. The announcement notes budgeting considerations and projected timelines for production, seeking stakeholder clarity on pricing strategy and distribution plans.

Prwell

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