Brookhaven Leader notices and executive committee list
Entered at Gridehaven Peetetice with details of a Thursday November 5 meeting. The executive committee includes J. Carter, W. A. Roane, E. P. Thompson, J. M. Lidell, J. Moore, W. Hardy, N. Noel, C. P. Neilmas and many other named officials from Corinth, Meridian, Lexington, Monticello and nearby towns.
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Bate Executive Committee
Lanne
D. P. Porter
Cwe
Dackwa
J.P. Carter
Awpasta
K. B. Ricks
Yazoo City
W. A. Roane
Girenmta
E.P. Thompson
Aberdern
Binet Dust
Stanley
Corinth
Joe
Carr
Crawford
Vera
Jaci
Prices Dieu
J. M. Lidell
Henry Mrabeton
Bovina
Jne
M. Moore
Oakland
White
Weat Point
Piven
W HH Hardy
Meridian
Noel
Lexington
Fixru
C. P.neilmas
Woorlite
A Ua
Monticello
Pevarra
J. BR. Merayen
Semibis
Krookhaven
Becaweany
Editorial Notes From Mississippi and Adjacent States
The Federal Court sat in Jackson last Monday. The Vicksburg Seathrons won first prize at Aberdeen. The Vicksburg and Meridian Rail Round has been placed in the hands of a receiver. The President gave a thousand dollars to the New York campaign fund. W. Lee Dinkins was appointed by the President Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi. J. H. Martin, editor of the Hinds County Comet, resigned as Mayor of Utica. The Vicksburg Fair opens November 10. The Managers thank Tur Leaver for a season ticket. Elizabeth Tyner, an old colored woman, died at 110. Ferdinand Ward, Grant’s partner, convicted of larceny and sent to New York penitentiary. Counterfeiter W. H. Smith, alias Wm. Tarrant, arrested in Jackson awaiting U. S. Court action. Congressman Barksdale spoke at Hazlehurst on the 26th and backs the President’s policy. The Internal Revenue office removal to Columbus is denied. This is as it should be.
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Vicksburg
Magnolia Gazette
Elizabeth Tyner
Ferdinand Ward
Gen. Grant
New York
W. H. Smith
Wm. Tarrant
Jackson
U. S
Barksdale
Hazlehurst
United States Internal Revenue Office
Columbus
Last Tuesday Election Results and Local Races
The late election in Unis county reported a light turnout of 1955 votes from a 1000-plus register. State tickets swept, with Floater-L. J. McLaurin as representative and W. Bow as sheriff, Allen Smith as treasurer, J. M. Tyler assessor, D. Trick coroner and ranger, L. Bine surveyor. Local beat results listed for supervisors and justices of the peace across five beats. Other notes mention Wise’s Jefferson result, Democratic gains in New York and Virginia, and local political shifts including a saloon license dispute and a marriage and barroom incident in Jackson.
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Unis Comnty
H Fotvoce
Atric
L. J. McLaurin
W. Bow Sherif
R. W. McNair
Allen Smith
J. M. Tyler
D,trick
L. Bine
Britton Hall
McMillan
T. Hoskins
L. J. Devel
Hamilton Smith
A. A. Graves
J. M. Guess
E. R. Lovell
Feller
Justices of the Peace
J. F. Greer
J. L. Hart
C. Kelly
Supervienr
S. BP. Oliver
J. M.kin
V. Lewin
Constable
Rank ‘Rushing
R. J. Maeger
T. J. Mager
J. E. Decett
W. P. Pepper
Wise
Jefferson
McLaurin
Lincoln
Virgini
New York
Amite County Election Favoring M Lane Over Whittington
A Amite County letter notes M Lane won circuit clerk over Whittington. The piece criticizes the Whittington faction tied to whiskey and African descent voters, praising the South Herald for its stance. It urges supporters to stay, pledging to stay and fight on. The writer contrasts Lane’s 1295 majority claim with Watts and predicts political fallout.
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Amite County
M'Lane
Whittington
Hook
Crook Land
Cateer
South Herald
Herald
Fair River Association Meets at Monticello Baptist Church
The Fair River Association convened with Monticello Baptist Church on the Friday before the 8th Sabbath in October. J P Rider Douglas was re elected Moderator, Hem R Dale declined longer to serve, B T Hubbs elected clerk, A J Martin re elected Treasurer. Zion Hill Church joined by letter and messengers. Reports favorable, sermons held, temperance report adopted unanimously. The group to meet again with Friendship Baptist in Lincoln county in October 1886. The Monticello church provided generous hospitality and dinners each day.
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Monticello Baptist Church
Rider
J P. Douglas
Hem. C. R. Dale
B.T. Hnbbs
J. R. Parish
Court House
B. A. Crawford
Association
J. R. Farish
A. A. Lomax
J. A. Scarborough
Eller R. H. Purser
Baptist Church
Morris
Fair River Association
E. P. Douglass
A. A. Lomax S. Morrin
E. Douglass
R. H. Parser
T. D. Bush
R. J. Boone
W. H. Bailey
LH. Anding
J. H. Lane
D. Drummond
J. M. Richie
Hans
C. R. Dale
E. A. Rowan
Friendship Baptist Church
Lincoln County
S. Morris
Monticello
W. C. Maxwell
T. M. Beal
Beauregard Plans War Article Series in North American Review
General Beauregard has contracted editor Allen Thorndike Rice to write a four part series on Civil War campaigns. The initial piece will cover the Shiloh campaign with subsequent articles on Charleston, Drury's Bluff, and the Defence of Petersburg. The January 1886 issue will publish the first contribution, aiming to spark early controversy during his lifetime.
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General Beauregard
A False Pion Sparks Prohibition Debate
A self-styled whisky seller argues against prohibitory laws as infringing on private rights. He denounces su sump tuary laws and warns that licensing hypocrisy backs the liquor trade, harming families and public morals. Maj. Barksdale’s Hazlehurst speech praised for practical, aggressive advocacy of Democratic principles and party unity. Crystal Springs notes Col Singleton may defer Congress bid to favor younger candidates.
Temperance and politics mix in Meridian column
The Meridian W C T U outlines a Temperance Sunday School and a Band of Hope. It notes the Temperance Centennial Conference in Philadelphia with delegates including Rev. L. K. Hall from Shubuta. Reports resignation of Leroy D. Thoman, death of Gen. George B. McClellan, and a brakeman Ed. McLaurin fatality near Crystal Springs. Also mentions President Cleveland’s stance on postmaster removals and local business notices.
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Meridian
Band of Hope
Philadelphia
Union
L. K. Hall
Shubuta
Miasissippi
Ague Shaken Bufferers Report Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
Ague suffering individuals report faster and fuller relief with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters than quinine. The article credits the tonic with strengthening the system, curing irregularities of the stomach liver and bowels, and preventing bilious remittent fever digestive issues. It advises taking the medicine at first signs of imbalance for best results.
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Hostetter
Interesting to Both Sexes Agents Seeks Advertisers and Health Remedies
An advertisement appeals to men and women earning under forty dollars weekly to join a home based money making plan with four orders daily yielding about one hundred fifty dollars monthly. It also promotes four celebrated cures and medical devices, including spinal supporters and a liver health remedy.
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Madame Dean
Not Open to That Objection Temperance Claim
A temperance view argues that popular medicines are harmful, contrasting with Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The Doctor asserts his product is alcohol free and treats kidney and liver complaints, constipation, and general sickness, promoting it as a cure. It costs a dollar and can be purchased through druggists or mail order from Rodunt, New York.
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David Kennedy
Hruggins
Rodunt
New York
Early 1900s tonic advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for bile, headaches, constipation, and liver distress, claiming it cleanses the bowels without griping and protects against hepatic disorders. It also notes a new millinery shop by Mrs. J. C. Frilick in Brookhaven with a varied stock of hats, feathers, and related goods.
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Tver
Very Very Little Things Iron Tonic Promises Health Boost
A fragmented note describes iron rich tonics and blood health. It claims tiny parts produce an inch, bright red color from iron, and that iron deficiency weakens strength. It touts Brown's Tron bites as a tonic that enriches blood and health.
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Putin
Brown
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