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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1889

Page

2

Coon Party Flap and Local Notices Stir Mississippi Chronicle

The piece lists precinct beat assignments for various officials and canvassing figures, mentions Harold Dixon and other deputies, and notes appointments like S. S. Matthews as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi. It reports on Brownsville Female College gains, Capital Commercial College endorsements, and commentary on Prohibition debates and election sentiment.

S. S. Matthews Huazlehurst U.S Mississippi Matthews Tishop

Admonition for Lincoln Democrats on Registration

The Cascagoule Democrat urges Democrats to register promptly for the November election and to help new and naturalized citizens meet registration requirements. It calls anti Republican allies to rally workers, noting timely action is essential as the election nears.

Times-Democrat Tuwice The Aceune el Vigne Trafic Ippi Cascagoule Democrat Star

Political Clashes and Local Progress in Summit News

The Summit story details postwar political shifts and social changes, noting Republican decline and Democratic gains, with praise for prohibition era order in Summit. It mentions a big upcoming fair, banking courtesy, and local figures like Eugene Hyman and Judge Calhoon, plus election commentary from Rankin Recorder.

A Noble Sentiment From Copiah County Politician

A letter from Thomas Hamilton of Copiah County denounces factionalism and independent candidacies. He urges unity, peacefulethics, and avoidance of strife to protect the ticket and public good, expressing a preference for virtue and humility over power. The piece notes the right to raise a political issue but questions the wisdom of such a course.

Thos, Hamilton Copiah County Thie Eprrin Sisats T. Waynaros

Attorney General Miller Addresses Courthouse Audience

Last Monday Attorney General Marshall Miller gave a forcible appeal at the Courthouse praising the Democratic party over Republicans in state and national politics. He urged Lincoln Democrats to support party nominees and align with the broader Democracy. Col Stockdale and Dr Applewhite were absent due to prior engagements.

Marshall Miller Col. Stockdale Dr. Applewhite Williamsburg

Prof Maxey Withdraws from County Superintendent Race

A letter from Prof A J Maxey requests publication of his withdrawal from the race for County Superintendent of Education. The paper expresses approval, noting his quality and that remaining in the race could hurt the Democratic nominee amid the independent Republican crowd reshaping county politics.

A.J. Maxey Prof. Maxey

County Democratic Committee Sets Ticket Printing Fees

The Democratic Committee assigns exclusive printing authority for tickets and sets pro rata fees: county offices one dollar per candidate and heat offices fifty cents each. Candidates urged to pay promptly to Chairman Cassedy or the publisher. The piece notes national bagging trust consolidation aiming to raise prices and farmers’ costs. Pierce of Washington county opposes a Republican ticket to avoid patronage control. The State Democratic Committee endorses unified county organization and vigilance. D. M. Miller approves a reader letter praising a recent article.

Democratic Executive Committee Leaper Cassedy Levpen Pierce Washington County Washington Lenpon D. M. Miller Copia County Tyne Toto Lincoln

Democratic Hopeful Defends Record Amid Alleged Plot

In a mailed communication Prentiss Hale accuses judge H. C. Casedy of betraying the Democratic party. Casedy defends his loyalty, recounts endorsements by state leaders, and denounces Hale as a tool of hidden enemies seeking party division. He vows unity and loyalty to the county Democratic ticket.

Prentiss Hale Jefferson Yates Dencerth Executive Committee Democratic Party BB. K. Bruce KR. dL. Taylor Mississippi Ames Jen T Gov Lowry Dude Calhoon Ples Prine Dorsed County Democracy Theeal Democratic Toy Lam People Democrats Theounty Coon Party HH. Casaepy Henry Ware Pass Chrristian State Senate Bloomfield Jackson Board of Trade New Orleans

Converted Kicker Backs Democratic Ticket Despite Earlier Opposition

A local writer, once opposing the county Democratic ticket, declares conversion after reading a recent article on The True Issue. He endorses the Democratic slate from Governor Stone to heat constable, denouncing Black candidate labels and urging party majority support. Hoskins denounces opponents from a street box rally during a protracted meeting as the town’s oldest citizen nears death.

Leader Stone Caservinie Dempcrat Hoskins Littl

Notches and ventures across a Mississippi state mix

The State reports on new Masonic temples and a cotton exchange in Yaano City, a booming Hinds County Fair, and revival efforts in Vicksburg. It notes railroad completion, rising cotton receipts, and widespread crop optimism, with fatalities, firings, and public notices shaping a busy Mississippi week.

Yaano City Hinds County Vickslung Columbia State Oxyka del Doterly Jackson Aia Jacksea R. C. Kerr Register of the Land Office Farners Alliance Marion County Oscar Andrews OC. G. Andrews Meridian Grenada Little J. Road Natelez Mississippi College James Alexander Mississippi City Edward Eldridge Hanes Purvis Rials Sheridan Magnolia Robert Biggs Hernando Mra. d. N. Raines

Cow Case Verdict Restores Six Teats Controversy

Circuit Court opened with Judge Chrisman and staff. The trial of W. Sasser vs. Joseph Richardson concerned a $15 cow central to a six v five teats dispute. jurors examined the animal after controversy, finding no scar and ruling for Richardson. The term adjourned with plans to publish full case list. Advertising Puzzle notes and presidential advice follow.

Circuit Court Chrisman McLain Mc Xair Warren Chas. Chrisman Ins Law Lome Seaton Eng Haslehorst Cassedy Simmit Sasser Va Joseph Richardson United States

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