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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
4
An array of Mississippi newspaper clippings advocates prohibition amid party loyalties. Writings condemn liquor sales, applaud reform, and urge citizens to support Prohibition through unions, sermons, and editorials while critiquing political figures and calls for constitutional change. The tone stays firm, mobilizing Baptists and broader reform groups.
Brookhaven Mississippi presents itself as a healthy, growing railroad hub at the Hiinois Central crossing. The city boasts brick streets, substantial homes, and a bustling business district with multiple shops, schools, and churches. Population and property values are discussed, along with notable residents, religious groups, and a planned connection to a new line to Meridian. The piece highlights healthfulness, civic institutions, and a forthcoming railway expansion that should boost trade and access.
Bre W K Denson has settled as organizer and directed all Mississippi Alliance money due him be sent to Waco Texas for receipt. Secretaries of Mississippi Alliances are instructed to forward any funds to E. TB Waren and W F P Alliance in Cor U of A. Fraternally E TB Waren FP Alliance
To The Public Grppians TEXAS Oct 14 1887 announces Mr douse Shipe appointed State organizer for Mississippi with full authority to deputize deputies and conduct the National Plan ters Alliance in the state Also notes fashion millinery openings at Bennett Schaller West Side KR Avenue and a medical patent remedy advertisement adds warnings Brace up without tonics and promotes Flvret Hitters at 50 cents a bottle
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