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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1885

Page

2

BROOKHAVEN LEADER ESTABLISHES STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMES

The Brookhaven Leader by J. T. Hobbs reports the appointment of the state executive committee with members including W. A. Reane from Gremela and B. D. Thompson from Aberdeen, listing district representatives such as C. E. Stanley of Corinth and Jim W. Carr of Crawford among others. Details reference dates and locations like Cherokee, November 19, and multiple towns across the state.

W. A. Reane Gremela B.D. Thompson Aberdeen Finst C_ E. Stanley Corinth Jim W. Carr Crawford Ecoxp J. H. Booth Sardis J. Myers Jackson Tyleee Liddell, Sr Greeny Tratmton Home Oakland West Point W. MH Hardy Meridian Lexington Sixt Dew

A Fine American Number Seven Sewing Machine Offer

A promotional notice promises a sewing machine prize and a 25 percent commission from funds collected by the winner. It specifies deadlines by January 1 and emphasizes the machine as a leading American No. 7 model, with details on distribution and settlement procedures.

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Editorial notes reveal diverse Mississippi happenings

A roundup of regional items notes a Galveston fire valued at 1.4 million dollars on the 13th, political shifts in Warren County, and a Cap Murphy murderers’ respite until December 18. Reports include lynching in Jefferson County, deaths in Brandon and Natchez, changes in newspaper editorship, and local marriage notices in Wesson. Major figures and places such as Colonel Tom Ovhil, the Supreme Court adjournment, and grant engravings from George Stinson & Co. highlight a broad mosaic of late antebellum Mississippi news and culture.

Jefferson County New Orleans Fea Bendernagel Nateliez Louis Green Cara Bay St. Louis Jen Collier Brandon Silinst W. A. Battaile Summit Times Planter’s Journal Vicksburg New Mississippian W.B. Watts Tom Ovhiltree Tom Double Supreme Court

Journey Through Bogue Chitto and County Life in 1885

A vivid 1885 reminiscence recounts travels through Lawrence and Lauderdale counties visiting farms, mills, and market towns. It highlights resilient farmers Matt Smith Irving Magee Col. William Gwin and Britton Hall, detailing homesteads, crops, and postwar enterprise, plus social visits to old neighbors and a political note on local licensing cases in Meridian.

Philips Philips Varth Matt Smith Indivas Eli New South Matt Irving Magee Magee Mr. Magee Lawrence Tobiay Magee Whitesand Daniel Hickman Arlen Smith Bennett Sble J. J, Ton, Jr J. J. Sutton Wid Staunel Wn. Gwin Gwin F.T. Cooper Wm. M. Gwin California New York City Tennessee Andrew Jackson Col. Gwin Bogue Chitta A. J. Martin Bogue Citta Britton Hall Board of Police Lawrence County Board of Supervisors Applewaite Monticello Mra. Rodwell

Big Blaze Destroys Hazlehurst Block and Redding House

Special to the Tines-Democrat Hazlencast Nov 16 about 9 Tonight a fire destroyed the J P Matthews & Bro storehouse on Railroad avenue west side and quickly engulfed the entire block. The blaze spread to the Redding House and consumed most structures on the south side of that block. Authorities estimate losses near 250000 and suspect arson with no definite culprit.

Tines-Democrat J. P. Matthews & Bro Railroad Avenue West Side Redding Post Ofice Sutter Hazlehurst C. M. Banketon Jones Printing Dr. Pitts Williamson & King M. Redding & Co J.C. White Oatis Burnley& Sons J. W. Caor G. W. Parnell Dr. Carr Matthews & Bros L. D. Greenlaw E. Heyman & Co M. Mark Geo. Tomicich Fritz Shermaker W. H. Baker Hiller Linfield Calabouge Buss Noane

Bitter’s Stomach Bitters Relief for Malaria Sufferers

Ague sufferers turn to Houstetter’s Stomach Bitters for faster, fuller relief than quinine. The article claims strong evidence of effectiveness across malarial forms, while also easing stomach, liver, and bowel disorders and correcting dyspepsia. It emphasizes a general health boost and urges use despite tainted water concerns.

Brookhaven City Council Minutes Admit Salaries and Tax Reports

At a Brookhaven Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting held November 1, Alder Men present approved salaries for city officials including a lamp lighter and clerk, repealed an October ordinance, and debated fire district boundaries. The City Tax Collector presented final tax reports for revenue and school funds, with credits and receipts detailed by date and function. The Finance Committee approved the report, and the board adjourned.

Alfernen Brookhavear Vtlee Dean Affermen Kowsky Brennatt Atkins Baker Désass Brewnan Boar Brennan Abkina Dowsky Wid Luck Railroad Avene Hremtian Atkins Wood Bowsky Mia Honor Tse A. D. MoCiespos Corporation of Brookhaven UBL Eec Reese Reese Spercett

Brown's Iron Bitters and related remedies advertised widely

An OCR fragment touts Brown's Iron Bitters for female debility and general health gains. It catalogs testimonials from Mrs Grundy and Sallix L. Poulos, promotes various tonics and devices, and urges agents to sell goods from 300 Bromley Street New York. It also extols Home Sanative Cards and Powell's grocery stock while describing digestive ailments and the need for remedies.

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