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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1895
Page
2
A collage of brief items notes Hall's Hair Renewer claims vigor and color, Kansas court terms two prizefighters to a year, and varied opinions on liquor and politics. Mentions Lawrence county study trips to Louisville, Prohibition party growth, a first black daily paper in Atlanta, and political barbs involving McLaurin and Gore amid rostered party shifts.
County Committee met at the Court House with members E P Douglass Vernon Smith J D Bailey H A Kinchen and H T Read present. Daniel Hickman announced his nomination acceptance for County Treasurer and Rev W H Bailey led prayer. James A Tate invited to assist in campaign as stump speaker. Vernon Smith elected Treasurer. plan to canvass early and challenge rival candidates to joint debates. Brookhaven Democratic club met last night with R H Thompson speaking and a proposed Democratic barbecue Oct 15.
The Prohibition party urges voters to place principle above party, arguing morality and social welfare justify laws against liquor. It defends the party as a vehicle for good government, praises Lincoln county ticket, and notes Frank Burkitt's upcoming Mississippi appointments. Also mentions health ads and political remarks by R. H. Thompson and remarks on Harrison.
A mix of local notices covers Prohibition stance, currency reform proposals, and a Democratic Committee meeting at Brookhaven Court House. Also reported are an attempted robbery at Judge McMillan's home, tenant changes at Chrisman’s rental, a dish washer sales pitch, stamp and coin offers, medical ads, and assorted community notices.
Joseph Cook decries saloon power and urges Protestants to vote as one to outlaw liquor. He compares church discipline with temperance teaching in schools, calls for church leaders to rise to the school standard, and warns that failure could endanger the republic and democracy.
Local notes describe a small community five miles from Summit with White's line and McGehee hacks for travel. Churches and academies host weekly services and meetings. residents engage in farming, mills, stores, and education. Mentions gainful dairy, gin and mill operations, a college event, and a ministerial study path. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure with $100 reward for non cure and Gen. Schofield's retirement from active service.
Auction to be held November 4 1805 at Lincoln County Court House door with lands in Lincoln Franklin and Yazoo Mississippi offered in parcels. Terms one third cash balance in monthly installments. Descriptions include sections townships ranges across counties. Attorneys IAN & BRENNAN for Lebman Bern & Co.
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