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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
2
Brookhaven era opinion weekly by B. T. Hobbs condemns delay and emphasizes democratic ideals. notes about elections, Blaine, Cleveland, and local figures, including J. W. C. Watson, Gov. Lowry, Joaquin Miller visit, and Mississippi official vote context.
The New York count shows Cleveland carried New York State by a large plurality and won with 218 electoral votes to Blaine's 183. The report notes minor discrepancies in city tallies, Blaine’s cheerful acceptance, and Blaine’s upcoming move to Washington. Major Barksdale sends seeds. Mississippi figures referenced. editor comments on Civil Service and race in a period context.
A lengthy critique of The Leaves and its delays in publication likens the Clarion to a slow, biased paper. It argues the piece should have published earlier, cites the 1876 and 7 periods as past missteps, and defends the paper’s character while noting political influences on public sentiment and tariff debates. It preserves named figures and references to political issues of the era.
Governor Roser Lowry proclaims a day of general thanksgiving for Mississippi on Thursday November 27 1834 urging cessation of labor and assembly in worship to offer grateful praises to the God of nations. Given November 15 1834. By the Governor Robt Lowry.
A flood of papers statewide mocked Blaine’s election amid fake Associated Press reports. Headlines from Hinds County Comet and Kosciusko Star joke about ill, panic stricken roosters and cholera like scenes while chatter blames Morrison rivalries and charged political rivalries surface in Cincinnati Times-Star and local notices.
Proceedings of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors note a large registration total, yet a high indifference to voting. Of 2,844 registered, only 1,267 cast ballots in the November 4 election, marking the county’s largest yet and revealing voter engagement below expectation.
Special November session of the Board of Supervisors at Brookhaven discussed disallowing a $500 appropriation for exhibits at the New Orleans Cotton Exhibition. The minutes detail committee appointments, road commission, and past due tax reports, with city accounts and adjournment noted.
Advertises a general stock by Samuel P. Bloom in Wesson Mississippi including remedies, patent medicines, books, musical instruments, jewelry, watches, clocks, fruits, confections, and school materials. Promises low prices and satisfaction with items like candies, macaroni, and groceries, urging immediate orders and mentioning postage stamps and coin payments.
A home treatment guide for women covering prevention and remedies for sex related issues. Includes medical advice and domestic care notes. Published by Nimble Publishing Co. New York, October.
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