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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1884

Page

2

Mississippi political notes and local updates from Hinds

Editorial notes cover political movements and speeches in October including Ex-Gov Hubbard in Texas and Blaine’s showbiz tour in Ohio. Mentions Vicksburg bank plans with Richardson stockholders, George speaking at Monticello, and a Democratic delegation promise from Mississippi. Also notes a name change for J H Martin’s paper to the Hinds County Comet and a fatal accident in Hazlehurst.

Hubbard Texas Winvis Vicksburg Col. Ed. Richardson W. P. Richardson Lee Richardson George Monticello Lawrence Indiana Ohio Hendricks

Democratic Club Organization for Lincoln County Election

County Democratic Committees set October 16 for county club formation to mobilize voters. Emphasis on registering every Democrat, securing a Cleveland Hendricks Barksdale majority, and organizing speakers as the five-week sprint to election begins. Politically charged notes critiquing press slander and state college location debates accompany calls for unity.

Lincoln Barkdale Hill Applewhite McLain Colume Cleveland Hendricks Barksdale St. John Butler Mississippi

Franklin Lynchings and Campaign Tensions in Liberty and Meadville

The Liberty Herald reports on political campaigning in Franklin County amid a lynching incident in Meadville. It details mob violence condemnations, candidate performances, and editorial reactions, noting Judge Chrisman and Major Barksdale among attendees and criticising mudslinging in the race for Congress.

A. McNair Brookhaven Meadville Cassedy Robert Col. Byrd Chrisman Frank Larkin Judge Chrisman McNair Ourself Franklin Capital Smith Hotel Maj. Sesmons Caradine Coffee Jefferson Franklin Maj. Barksale Congress J. W. Bailey Esq Me. Reid Morris Major Noonan Natchez J. B. Yellowly WP. Cassedy Summit R. E. Rhodes E. R. Jones Fayette Major Barksdale Liberty Herald Foum Liberty Amite County

Prohibition debate at Old Brook draws church and state ire

A reader recounts a joint discussion on Prohibition held at Old Brook on the 19th, criticizing Capt. Hoskins for urging ministers to back political action and condemning Dr. Galloway for defending liquor while serving as penitentiary chaplain. The letter portrays the exchange as chaff and rot with no convincing argument, urging readers to weigh religious rhetoric against policy.

Old Brook Patis Capt. Hoskins Capt. Hoskina Methodist Church Galloway State Mr. Williams Cana Williams Pawan

School notice on Haple Broekhaven Whitworth College fees

An 1884 academic year notice outlines charges for Haple from Broekhaven attending Whitworth College with terms for primary, preparatory, and college levels. It lists tuition, Latin and English instruction, music lessons at 30 dollars, other classes at 5 dollars, and singing free for some pupils. The document also mentions general education aims and references a remedy ad relating to Mr Maraden’s Pectoral.

Haple Broekhaven Whitworth College Proak Pula Ie ‘Reshman Claga Juninor Ibe HL F. Jonxson

Mrs Smith and others praise Paruna and Mawna in letters

Letters from Mrs Hillerie Smith of Lawrence County Pa and Miss Maria Roderick of Warren Ohio extol Paruna and Mawna in curing ailments and boosting strength. Other testimonials cite relief from a severe foot wound and glowing opinions of a domestic journal offer.

Smith Hillerie Lawrence County B. Harman & Co Columbus Avecaire Maria Roderick Warren Ohio T. J. Webber Thomas Acton Brooklyn Cleveland

Ladies Medical Adviser preview and liver tonic ad

An advertisement touts a complete medical work for women detailing home treatment to prevent and cure sex related diseases, claiming over 10,000 sold and priced at 50 cents postpaid. It also markets a liver tonic labeled Prickly and Bitters said to improve liver function and overall health, priced at 10 cents per pound with bulk discounts.

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