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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1887
Page
2
The Democratic committee announces Alfred W. Smith as Floater Representative for Lincoln and Rever counties and A. M. Summers for Jefferson and Dine counties subject to party action. The notice lists the candidate proposals and their respective counties.
Announcement for JW. ROSS as candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County pending Democratic party action. Also a notice urging support for a candidate for Vice Clerk and Chancery Clerk, subject to party action. Names include Mustickion and Ealter Brookhaven Leader.
Authorized notice declares A J Martin as a candidate for Lincoln county treasurer pending Democratic party action. Also urged are candidacy announcements for all Democrats seeking office as the campaign season tightens and announcing fees are listed.
The County Democratic Executive Committee announces precinct meetings on August 1 and a county convention on August 8. It urges harmony, unity, and early declarations of candidacies for all Democratic offices from State Treasurer to Constable, emphasizing party welfare over individual interests. The plan aims for a united ticket and strong voter support in the upcoming primary and convention.
The Hamilton Gambrell trial drew high praise for Jon H. Martins defense and its digest of testimony. He countered Judge Harris’s charge that Hamilton was peaceable and kind while Gambrell sought trouble, earning applause from auditors and earning praise from Chief Justice Cooper and Senator George.
The Hamilton papers fault Judge Peyton claiming a Prohibition edge but concede he based rulings on testimony and law. They note Col. Jones S. Hamilton is now a Prohibitionist and recall Col. W. L. Nugent’s speech claiming Hamilton’s conversion. The Post says Prohibition played no part in Gambrell’s murder or its punishment.
The prosecuting fund rises steadily and has reached half the estimated trial cost. The effort is documented as a spontaneous popular movement with broad public backing and energetic support.
The Rev Dr Gambrell faces sharp criticism from papers and many readers for appealing to the public for funds to prosecute the murder case of Mrs Roderick Gambrell. The Missippi community notes his prior integrity, the need to counter powerful defendants, and asserts his effort aligns with justice and Christian duty.
Jackson on June 15 Attorney General Miller filed a suit in the name of the State of Mississippi against J. S. Hamilton R. H. Allen and James A. Hocking to recover about 80000 for breach of contract by the penitentiary lessees. Bondsmen listed include John M. Allen J Jenkins G B Oliver and others. Summonses ordered to be served on principals and sureties ahead of the July run of the Picayune Special.
The text records Hamilton being carried to jail and fearing a mob, wishing to choose his own counsel. It hints at leaders of a coat faction not aligning with mob interests and mentions bequests and a Pine cui im thie in unclear terms. The fragment lacks clear dates names places or outcomes.
A brief quotation asserts that people have made up their minds and will not stray from duty as the law is executed. It mentions Senator Hamilton and hopes his mind rests on that single point, implying firm resolve.
The farmers of America unite to educate the agricultural class in economic government and unite for equal rights to all and special favor to none. They seek nonpartisan offices, civic harmony, charity, and support for widows and orphans, while opposing prejudice and rivalry. A political note promotes A Lewenthal Jr as a strong, capable candidate for Lincoln county or the district legislature.
That is to say your breathing machinery and all its parts. When clogged or obstructed by matter it cannot function well. Call it cold cough croup pneumonia catarrh consumption or throat nose head obstructions. There is one sure way to get rid of them. That is Benehneck German Syrup sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle. John R. Perkins promotes Woodbury Fruit Jars.
A notice states a Teachers Institute meeting will be at the courthouse on the first Saturday of July at 9 o'clock. Absentees lose one day’s pay. After July, meetings occur on the fourth Saturday each month. Also advertised are cabinet size photos by A Reutter of 212 South Capital Street, Jackson, including views of the Iron Bridge and the late R D Gambrell taken May 4. Prices are 50 cents each.
The Caseyville community denounces the May 1887 assassination of R. D. Gambrell editor of the Sword and Shield, pledges support for prompt punishment, and calls for investigations and prosecutions. A separate Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Brookhaven outlines county convention plans for August and delegates, with deadlines for precinct meetings and an address draft to voters.
An old advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a tonic improving digestion and sleep, claiming benefits for fever and ague rheumatism and other maladies. It also mentions sale of straw huts for ludica gentlemen and a shop deal at Meade & Co and Sluctity Ding Store.
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