Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brookhaven Leader in Brookhaven, Mississippi

We have 1,779,931 pages in Mississippi

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1889

Page

2

Published Weekly Sewn Class Anal Matter?

Weekly issue dated November 21 1889 from Mrnnkhacen Peeteilien describes a new sew of class analytic material.

Mrnnkhacen Peeteilien

Early Visit of Fort Scott Railroad Officiants Prompts Local Courtesy

A telegram from Fort Scott railroad officials announces their approach to Franklin County and Brookhaven. Citizens and leaders are urged to extend hospitality and discuss railroad matters. a mix of local politics and public notes follow, including health, legal, and civic topics.

Fort Scott Railroad Leanne Fort Scott Jackson, Miss Fuller Brookhaven Leweher Pranklin Couinty Brookhaven Ctss Wivite Vickstrirg

Two faced debate over constitutional convention and race politics

The piece critiques anti-convention supporters arguing racial issues. It mocks their stance on runout of Black people and immigration to Kansas, while praising carpetbagger sympathies. It also targets Mrs J Ellen Foster and the W C T U revealing party loyalties and alleged connections to liquor interests and the Harrison era politics.

J. Ellen Foster Iowa National Union W.C.T. U Republican Party Poster Harrison

Jacksons Capital City under political siege in Mississippi

The piece laments Jackson as Mississippi’s capital, recounts a history of Republican dominance, postwar reform, and crimes of the era, and urges a NO vote to oust the McGill ring. It links the Mills Company and Methodist College prospects in Wesson to economic influence and capital relocation.

Wesson Urged as Best Site for Methodist College

Advocacy argues Wesson offers superior access and resources for a new male college. Proponents cite proximity to Whitworth College, strong churches, prohibition in real estate, and readiness of local mills, lumber, sand, brick, and rail access to attract students and support endowment.

Trookhaven Methodist College Wesson Vicksburg & Meridion Railroad Veanaung Ihe North Minsissipi Angle Sud Feesale Clinton South Mississippi Lis Mississippi Weeson Whitworth College Legen Brookhaven

Mississippi voters shaped by past push for reform

The article argues that support for a constitutional convention in Mississippi predates current politicians. It notes a 2 to 1 legislature vote, Governor overreach, and rising advocacy from county conventions and state leaders. It claims the people, not Gee or Walthall, started the movement, with state alliances and campaigns rallying behind it.

Gee and Walthall Russia Stone Cameron Barksdale Featherston State Alliance Mississippi

Let Us Help Wesson Get the College Petition to locate Methodist College

A local appeal urges Brookhaven to back Wesson in securing the Methodist College site. Citizens have pledged $25,000 with further funds expected as Mississippi Militia support grows. The piece argues Brookhaven benefits from proximity, population, and trade boosts, touting twin educational centers and county prosperity while urging active town backing and a civic meeting push. It also notes unrelated notices about library reports, Edwards House hotel praise, and New Orleans Picayune subscriptions.

Mississippi Mills Company Methodist College Wesson Mills Company Capt Oliver Brother Oliver Brookhaven Evence Mississippi Wescontithie Methodist Fe College Whitworth Male College Jackson Lincoln C Zews Association Ham

Mississippi Briefs From Jackson and Beyond

Senator Walthall travels to Washington while the 8. Court in Jackson toils. Ballot boxes lost in Holmes county. Mary Klein of Vicksburg dies. Sardis property set for sale as Chalmers exits Mississippi. Mrs. Jax Dyke of Scooba dies suddenly. V. Miller of Valley Springs fails for 57000. Starkville editor taunts Aberdeen Pair. Board of Mayor and Aldermen orders Durnt ranch hustle. Mrs. Mary Earl of Jackson dies in Jackson. People’s Saving Bank opened in Starkville with Moldrow as president. Grenada may support Methodist College if seven saloons close. State Medical Board and Undertakers meet in Jackson. John P. Doves shot in Magnolia. he will recover. Williamson and Dollie Pitts wed in Jackson. Mississippi Synod meeting shuns Louisiana Lottery. Two robbers tied up in Beauregard case. Clock tolls in Bolivar county court house. Back and Matthews raid Smith county moonshine den. Ward & Atkins dissolved. Ward retires. Telegraph post near Adams Church remains. Judge Watson’s wife dies in Holly Springs. Brabetson murder case verdict: manslaughter. Lawrence county election flags unique. Two Pats Henrys set for Legislature. State Board of Education vacancy. Alliance in rise. Jackson groups plan mayoral slate. Starkville cattle sale praised by Texas buyer. Opera train crash near Canton kills negro firemen and others. Knoxville Progress notes Franklin election tech dispute. Magee’s majority cert.

Walthall Washington Jackson Holmes County Mary Klein Vicksburg Chalmers Sardis Mississippi Dike Jax. J. Dyke Scooba Mary Earl People's Saving Bank Starkville Moldrow Greenville Sam Jones Katharine Cole Grenada Methodist College State Medical Board Undertakers’ Association Mississippi Synod Mgr. Stewart Beauregard Bolivar County Court House Back Matthews Smith County TL. M. Street Ward & Atkins Winona FP. Ward W.le. Atkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brookhaven Reader B. BT. Hobbs Oyeee Lalor Winkling Cheroker Atlanta McGill Friends of ‘Temperaire Mississippian Warren County Janvis Poitevant Pearlington J. Moses Sarah Moek Summit New Orleans W. K. McLaurie Jefferson Davis Davis Bro Wanamaker Morton Warren Ohio Virginia New York Stockdile Messrs McGrath Weesm South Lincoln County Sitister Wulives Capt. Hoskins Dr. Watts Mr. Smylie Caseyville Outa Chantacor Ste Hiulivaliane Snd Uider Republican Viennas John McGill Cruwad Tin Goth Mississipi Methodist Colleges van Watts Clarion Ledger Odist College Samuel Colgate Mailison University N. Y Minutes of Fair River Association John Street Edwards House Peeples New Orleans Picayune Associated Press Paris Pearl Rivera Catharine Cole Mollis Moore Davis Jennie June Marie Points Picayune Times Picayun Nutworths V. Miller Yvatal Springs Aberdeen Durnt Board of Mayor John P. Doves Magnolia Marshal Connolly Ile J. M. Williamson Iattiesburg Democrat Mise Dollie Pitts Adam Ehurch Liberty Watson Holly Springs W. FP. Bradeston W. I. Brabston Lawrence County Pats Henry Pat Henry Brandon House Senate State Board Ith Mented S&s. W Hill Macon J. M.taylor Corinth State Board of Education McInnis Representative Hall Will Henry Proce A. G. Lewis H. TL. Muldrow J. L. Gray Temple Texas Maine Mexico Aberdeen Examiner Canton Pat Redmond Tin Lotus Jim Smith The Knoxville Progress Board of Election Commissioners of Franklin Newman Magee ROYAL Roxat Bakise Powter Co Drs. Betts & Betts DRS Betts & Betts Charles Street New Orient Accontanta FRY & Ostein Prop'rs Meridian Miss Plao Mall 600 E.T R. J. Boone C. Brookhaven Nauty Oey Ymincon John B. Nalty
Search Courier

Search the Brookhaven Leader Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brookhaven Leader?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication