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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1883
Page
3
Brookhaven items report church services at Catholic and Methodist houses, a temperance appeal by Elder Farish, photographer Day praised, and local notices on mail contracts, vaccinations, and weather. Citizens urged to guard against smallpox spread and to curb depot loiterers stealing luggage. An express package from Canton is mentioned among unsold parcels.
The note describes a package opened by Kronsatt L. Boss that contained regalia and items for a Knights of the Golden Circle lodge valued at about $75. Patrick bought it for 5 cents, plans to return it to the order, and profit is expected from the sale. Also mentions Dr Sebastian of Martin Tennessee wedding to Miss Jessie Warren Brookhaven Mississippi and bridal tour afterward.
Dr T DeWitt Talmage, touring Southern cities after railroad delays, will preach at 1 o'clock in the Brookhaven Presbyterian Church on Sunday on The Hand Writing upon the Wall. He will be a guest of Dr Johnson and aims to influence Southern education, particularly Whitworth, before traveling to Jackson for a Sunday night sermon.
A crowd gathered in Justice Baggett's office for the preliminary trial of William Lewis, a youth about 16, charged with stealing a fine yearling from Wm. Abahagen and selling it to Frank Hartman. After witness examinations, the case was submitted. Lewis was bound over on a $250 bond to the Circuit Court, though he plans to prove his innocence. The report notes rising cattle theft locally and calls for stronger action by stock owners.
The article urges Mond overseers to post and study the state road law to maintain public roads in the county. It notes many residents lack access to the law and stresses faithful enforcement to improve road conditions this year.
The Southern Herald lauds Judge J B Chrisman during the Amite court term, praising his respected standing and feared due to law enforcement. It calls him the right man in the right place, noting his impartial judgment and mercy, and wishes him a long tenure in office.
Judge Chrisman of Franklin Circuit Court was confined to bed last week due to fever and a lingering cough. He hopes to return by Monday, April 20, and continue the Franklin docket with his usual impartial, businesslike conduct. Sal- o h s cure is offered for cough relief.
Capt J and Madkina were in town with the fleet of the week. Mr T M Henry of the State Ledger visits. W J Vaveaut, a Rugnechitto lumberman, called this week. Scott wal Newman, two Franklin sovereigns, were in town Monday. J W Martin Jr left with lands for Migsiadppi Valley Railroad work near Centerville. Ed Perkins from Sew Orleans greeted townsfolk. Elder B P Douglas visited the Wesson area and seemed well. The Whitworth College board meeting drew Nugent May son Lewin Carradine etc. Swan plans an addition to the college and has shown architectural skill in Jackson.
A county teachers convention in Brookhaven, called by the Lincoln County Superintendent, adopted a uniform county textbook list. W R Spencer chaired. J M Grafton acted as secretary. Despite bad weather, many educators attended and approved spellers, readers, mathematics, geography, grammar, history, and sciences for the schools.
Delinquent tax figures filed with the Auditor show state account 55.00, county tax 265600.00, poll tax 422.00. The total delinquency amounts to 1142.60.
W D Larkin announces tax list meetings for Monitor Apsil Pee Ba 0 ponds Ada Crane and Magnolia area, with dates March 27 1843. County notes report dull business, crowded offices, many sheriff and representative candidates, jail and court house plans, and discussions on moving facilities. Bridges, taxes, and a Magnolia boom are mentioned along with a Onyka post office robbery and local rumors of weddings and a cotton factory.
The item highlights a portable electric lighter patented in 1879 with a five inch form, priced at five dollars, plus local notices for Mrs F A Browns millinery stock and a March 27 1483 wedding in Brookhaven. Brennan McGrath and Brennan's stores advertise cheap clothing, hats, corsets, and dress goods. Also a subscription collection notice and a Big Bonansa Gift Stationery Box promotion accompany the page.
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The notice outlines a price of 52 dollars a year in advance for The Leader. It promises a general daily news summary with emphasis on local matters. The paper pledges to be Democratic but moderate and suitable for reading around the fireside, inviting subscriptions as worthwhile.
The Leader urges advertisers to use the Ledger as a broad reach medium with a large subscriber list. It claims affordable rates and broad appeal for businessmen seeking public exposure through its publication.
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