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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1883
Page
2
A fragmented Mississippi era page discusses Sam Randall for Speaker, a snowy pattern in the North and West, and local deaths in Jackson and Clinton. It notes cyclones, a Jersey City oil work fire loss, and political shifts including a possible gubernatorial candidate and press convention plans.
A dated court proceeding reports an arson probe near Union Church, with one suspect jailed after a community vote for a fair trial. Two convictions for arson and three for disturbing a family’s peace are listed, with racial tensions noted between colored families and white defendants. The district shows movement toward harsher local justice, while appeals were filed to modify sentences.
The Wesson Herald lauds Dr E A Rowan as a skilled physician and philanthropist who cared for the wounded after the storm. His home served as a hospital, he lost substantial property, and he tended both black and white patients, with ongoing care for dozens weekly.
W M Carr Brasn, ex sheriff of Jasper county, was killed at Paulding last Friday by Dr J M Byrd, a young physician there. The fight was fierce, about 40 yards apart, both sides fired and Brame struck Byrd with his stick. Brame died instantly from a wound to his right side. Byrd was unharmed except for a blow from Brawe's stick. The dispute stems from an old feud.
A frontier letter from J F Merry outlines a land excursion plan to northern Iowa and neighboring states to boost settlement and railroad traffic. The pamphlets and maps aim to attract settlers, stimulating real estate and business, with Missouri and Tennessee prospects noted. Territorial rail interests are highlighted and praise for Merry’s energy plus Central Railroad backing is given.
The Mississippi electorate proved the wisdom of reelecting Governor Lowry, as his administration shows ability, firmness, moderation, justice and vigilance. The state prospers with enforced laws, peace, growing immigration and capital, and renewed public confidence in government and resources.
A Mississippi dispatch details Madison Station strawberry shipments by refrigerator car to Chicago, noting 318 crates totaling 10 600 pounds and weekly payouts to pickers of 500 to 600 dollars. It praises Dr Hayden McKay's orchard and logistics, and corrects a misstatement claiming Capt Thompson resisted arrest before his fatal shooting, asserting the officer provoked the incident with insulting remarks and that Thompson was not resisting arrest.
A Mississippi City visitor recounts Beauvoir home life of Jefferson Davis at age 73, noting his kindness, plantations, and the respect he earns from neighbors. Davis discusses Civil War generals, seasonal travels, and his wartime decisions with old acquaintances, highlighting reconciliation in the North and South.
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