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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1885

Page

4

Notice for Final Proof in Mississippi Land Claim

Notice for Publication identifies two settlers George Walker and Arumanila Eaton filing for final proof in Lawrence county and Lincoln county Mississippi. Walker seeks homestead proof for section 22 township north range west, with witnesses Levi Dampier Dave Newsom Clark Button John Newsom of Hebron, Missouri names. Eaton seeks proof for section 9 township range in Brookhaven with witnesses John Martin James M. Lilly dense Mt. Kain Joseph McGuire of Brookhaven.

Epport Bia Juvige Vibe Chancery Lawrence County Ian Monticello Misa James M. Sills Wits WJ. Robinson Cleburn W. P. Benson Hebron Miss James D. Stewart Laxp Jackson Chancery Lawrence Monticello John H. Blackman E. Scarboroug Thomas Griffin Henry N. Loftin W. J. Robinson Hooker P. D Lawrence Aunt Mit Jas. D. Stewart Register Lasp Mint Othe Jeery Clerk Lawrence Cauntry George Walker Homestead Levi Dampier Dave Newsom Clark Button John Newsom Hebrop P Mirs Lanv Orrick Sacksus Brookhaven Mias Aruanila Eaton John Martin James M. Lilly Mt. Kain Joseph McGuire Lincoln County Misa Stuart Regiater

Citation Notice for Appearance in Chancery Court Lincoln

Fragmentary citation notice orders appearance before Lincoln Chancery Court on December 4 1585 to defend suit filed by Josephine Stumps in rent and tax matter. clerk Jord 1865.

Chancery Court of Lincoln Josephine Stumps Lanila P.M. Martin

Patent medicines claim health miracles across miles

A garbled testimonial piece recounts travelers and customers praising a patent medicine. Letters from Milwaukee and Portsmouth report dramatic recoveries from coughs bronchitis and fevers after using the remedy. Witnesses claim renewed strength and praise the product’s curative power.

President stands against cattlemen over Indian lands

The piece praises the President for opposing powerful cattlemen despite their influence. It notes cattlemen had occupied most of the lands of the Indians without earlier presidential action, while the President insists on the law, warns against delays, and supports enforcing rightful boundaries to prevent unrest and injustice.

Tne Otter Cleveland Indiana Indian Territory Eote Isanes Zimes

Education praised by Dr Mayo on Southern schools

Dr Mayo, traveling through the South to study education, declares the Southern people deserving of high praise for rebuilding their schools and colleges after war and misgovernment. He says no other people have made such a remarkable effort and foresees a brighter future due to renewed zeal in public schools.

Mayo South Thal

Prohibition Wins In Cordova and Maine Officials Laud Policy

A Columbus City Council ordinance grants twelve months of prohibition from September 17, 1885. The Dispatch claims victory for the whisky party as Soloman & Trost and Tracy and Ju voby were dismissed. Maine Governor touts temperance in annual message. The Times-Democrat notes widespread praise of prohibition in the Northwest and Georgia.

Orgen Columbus Tiqpore Soloman & Trost Tracy Juvoby Chibition Hike Columbua Calumbua

Mississippi at New Orleans Exposition Shows Diverse Prosperity

Mississippi showcased a broad exhibit at the New Orleans World Exposition, presenting 19,000,000 feet of forest products and a strong corn and grain display. The report highlights tobacco and cotton strengths, wool achievements in England, and wine grapes, illustrating a resilient agricultural and industrial profile.

Jonas U. S Mississippi New Orleans Times Democrat Miesissippi Union Selvet Rhine

Cleveland Rejects Railroad Pass Traditions in 1884 Letter

Washington Letter reveals President Grover Cleveland declining a Mount McGregor railroad pass. D H Fonda of Mount McGregor Railroad sent the first pass to Cleveland in Albany. Cleveland replied thanking him but declining the favor. The exchange, dated January 26, 1884, shows Cleveland’s policy against passes and recalls his early NY governorship.

Washington Cleveland New York D. Jh. Fonda Mount McGregor Grover Cleveland Alban Witeh Svave Executive Chamber Albany D. H. Fonda Teachel Saratoga Gregor George Rathoail Hess Maine

Temperance Legislation in Moral Reform Circles

The National Bulletin argues that reformers opposing drink harbor a paradox as they seek to save men from alcohol but see many relapse at taverns whether licensed or not. It contends the best path to true prohibition is to block the drink trade by law after repeated rescues from the drink trap.

Pittsburgh Kansas National Bulletin Anyatory

Vicksborg Post and Commercial-Herald's dubious stance

A garbled excerpt describes the Vicksborg Post surrendering its control to the Commercial-Herald, labeling it a problematic pawnpaper. The text hints at efforts to secure political appointments or delegate support amid unclear allegiances and scattered phrases.

Vicksborg Post Commercial-Herald

Railroad Time Table Copied North and South

Train times listed from Brookhaven to Jackson and New Orleans with northbound No 2 departing 2 a.m. and No 4 at 6 p.m. Arrivals to Jackson around 1:48 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Mixed trains run north from Brookhaven at 2:04 p.m. and south at 2:00 p.m. Some services do not run Sundays or Mondays.

M. O Brookhaven Jackson Jacknon N. Y Jacknow Orleatia Praigut Tratsa Mt. No. 7

Train Schedule for Holly Springs Route

Train No 4 goes north arriving at Holly Springs at 8 00 AM and 10 10 AM. Train No 3 goes south from Holly Springs arriving in Memphis at 6 30 PM. Officials J C Clarke general manager and J W Coleman A D P agent.

Holly Soee M. B Memphis Holly Springs 1.C Saceue Reece J.C. Clarke J. W. Coleman

Teta Notice on Petition Regulator and Medicine

Fragmentary letter dated November 14, 1661 from P.M. Warren mentioning a Petuile Regulator and Mink as a great medicine, reflecting a personal note about a friend and a coverlet. Text is highly garbled with errors and unclear context.

Teta Tex P.M. Warren

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