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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1891
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text from Brookhaven section references candidates and court scenes with disjointed phrases. It notes a 72 niece, references to conviction and devotion, and mentions a turnout or judgment implied by the garbled wording. The readable portions hint at political or legal proceedings involving local figures.
A blend of community items covers meetings of the W C T U at the Baptist church, library site discussions for the Presbyterian church, and an alliance time change. Household goods ads appear for Krauss's sale of leather shoes and jewelry, plus social news on marriages, visitors, and a burglary at Mrs May Butterfield's home.
Brookhaven Mississippi April 15 letter from Judge Cassedy to Franklin county Alliance member discusses the Treasury bill. He argues constitutional power exists, cites past practice, and weighs expediency and reform value. He favors fair testing of the experiment if it can be shown effective. He signs as Cassedy.
The Lawrence County Press prints a correction after misquoting the Brookhaven Leader about honoring Hon J L Ramsey of Copiah with two votes. The paper claims no fixed stance and asserts every citizen may vote as they please, acknowledging the error was inadvertent and not intentional. A school trustees meeting in Brookhaven lists officers reelected, resignations, and new appointments, with Bennett as president and Cavanier as secretary.
The Monroe County Board of Supervisors approves tax sales for unpaid fiscal year taxes on various parcels, designates the method, and sets a sale date to dispose of lands. It also awards the printing contract for proceedings to Lincoln County Times and outlines districting for five supervisory districts along with road and bridge maintenance plans and officer allowances.
An obituary notices the passing of a father and church member described as a denizen of Linke Batvate church. The piece reflects on his life, his progeny, and his enduring faith. It honors his sons and daughters and closes with a farewell blessing and the wish that God be with him until they meet again.
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