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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1885
Page
4
Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County announces a final settlement hearing for the named guardian and heirs. The notice lists residents and witnesses including Sem Lee Elijah Lee St Myra John Bogeman Helton Parish, with a deadline and location for filing objections.
Notice announces a settler's final proof on Homestead No. 10671 in Township 7 North Range 19 West, Lawrence County Mississippi. It lists heirs of Sanne Oatie Sr and witnesses Green Living Burt Rodgers Randell Daniel Andrew Bridges of Silver Creek, with James D Stewart as Register. Public action scheduled before the Chancery Clerk at Monticello on November 1845.
Chancery Clerk of Lawrences county to hear full proof of intent to take land step in Monticello on November 7. Manuel Nenna nol appears as claimant. Witnesses Marion Williams Henry Clark Rank Thorsen Gilbert Mayas reside near Mort Caro FP Covington county Mississippi.
Boticela gives notice that John H. Blackman seeks final proof to establish his claim in Lawrence County at Monticello Mississippi on November 13 1885. He files for the east half and west half of section 9 township 8 north range 20 to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Witnesses named Scarborough Thomas Griffin Henry N. Loftin W Robinson all of Hooker P O Lawrence County Mississippi.
Notice is hereby given that the following named claimant was filed for retention to prove his title in support of his claim. The proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the Chancery Clerk at Montivello Mississippi. Claimant Levi Dampier Dave Newsom Clark Ruston John Newsom all of Hebron 2. 0., Lawrence County, Miss. JAS D STEWART 6w Registrar.
By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas from the Lincoln County Justice Court the property of defendant B D Nettles is to be sold at public auction on December 7 at the Brookhaven Court House. The land described includes the SE of NW and SW of NE in Township 6 Range 7 East with all appurtenances. proceeds cover judgments and costs. Dated October 21. 1kK. W McNair Sheriff.
Young men with energy and ambition were urged to pursue a thorough commercial education at Jackson Business College in Jackson Mississippi. The notice offered a diploma path under $100, including scholarships, books, stationery, and a course in bookkeeping and penmanship, with Roodebush and Wyatt as proprietors inviting inquiries for circulars and specimens.
A fragmented 19th century testimonial alleges a severe decline in health from back pain to kidney trouble, followed by recovery after using a botanical blood balm. The patchy text cites Dr Brightwell and W Birchmore Co and promotes a mail order book and nationwide cures, ending with dated Atlanta endorsements.
A W C U column ponders temperance and moral influence during a church visit. The author notes eight young women in a choir and questions whether their actions align with the taunt of the harvest question. He warns that influence, even small, shapes others and urges using influence for God and native land.
A thirteen year old Alabama Good Templars member quits his clerks job rather than handle intoxicating liquor, citing steadfast commitment to temperance. The piece argues against liquor and urges redirecting tens of millions from alcohol to education and home improvement, quoting Sir Henry Thompson.
The Port Gibson Reveille reports Capt. Pat Darden, who spoke recently in Mattona and Resson, married Miss Kate Aby, daughter of Hon. T. J. Aby and Mrs. Helen A. Aby, in a Montrose ceremony conducted by Rev. Newell Logan. The match unites Claiborne county’s Joins Jefferson and Claiborne socially and politically, with best wishes to the couple.
An editorial collage reviews the Exposition at New Orleans with satire on its local benefit. It cites a printer billing dispute, a Mississippi lawyer’s criticism of the press, and Bonner’s Panda Star on paying for journalism. It notes unsettled county election outcomes in three offices and mentions Hono. S. J. Randall declining candidacy for Speaker.
A railroad timetable lists northbound and southbound trains with their departure times from Brookhaven and Jackson, freight routes, and Sunday/Monday service gaps. It notes regular stops, mixed trains, and connections to New Orleans, Memphis, Natchez, and Holly Springs, with schedule details and agents names.
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