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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1887

Page

2

Lincoln County Elections Watch Announces Several Clerk Candidates

The notice lists candidates for Lincoln County offices for the upcoming November election. E M Martin seeks Chancery Clerk and Circuit Clerk, J Warre and 8 Hodges are named for Circuit Clerk, Felix A May for Chancery Clerk, Allengsmitil seeks re election as Treasurer, and A J Martin is endorsed for Treasurer.

E. M. Martin Nan Neery Chirk Lincoln County J. Warre Hodges Felix A. May Allengsmitil

Ploatertal Cavention Nominates Whitney For Legislature

The Democratic District Convention met in Payyuer eet week to nominate a candidate for the Lincoln county seat. Capt Lt. Whitney, a veteran legislator, was nomined amid wide support. Lincoln county delegation backed Whitney as the best Jefferson man, with Summers and Lewinthil failing to secure party backing.

Payyuer Whitney Tie Ann Tt State Senate Lincoln County Summwes Jefferson Hall Jefferson Summers Lewinthil Lincoln Simmer Tony Aa Tewire Lewenthal Lewent Thal Jefferson County RR Applewhite A M Summers Leventhal, Jr A Leventhal, Jr J J Whitney R B R Applewhite Capt J J Whitney Applewhite Jefferson Counties Truly Khl Thompson OH McGinty

An Anonymous Writer Threats Eyeing City Officials

A deranged anonymous note threatens exposure by implicating Jackson City Marshal Carraway in past political violence. The piece defends his power while accusing critics, calling for accountability amid claims of corruption tied to the Gawkell assassination and subsequent attacks.

Diesice Rt Jolie C. Carraway Jarleaau Itor Marshal Carman Teme Tite Lesek Way Jackson Roderick Gawkell Dabney Gaanbrell Jule Peyton Itil

Bishop Galloway replies to Davis open letter

The piece summarizes Bishop Galloway’s lengthy response to Mr. Davis. It asserts Davis had no just cause for his open letter and notes the bishop’s careful refutation. It warns that Davis risks condemnation by Southern supporters and condemns his stance on liquor questions.

Galloway Davis Hriva Mantbe E Ducument Iid J Soci South Bishop Howny Brookhaven

Election Tickets Open Funding for Democratic Tickets

Lingola county Democratic Executive Committee has no funds to print tickets and proposes a levy by those nominated. Nominated candidates must send two contributions to A. Lewenthal at Brookhaven or to the Leaver to print enough tickets for all precincts. Any candidate not opposing a nominee and officials can get mime on the ticket by paying one dollar. blanks for beat offices will be provided and special tickets printed at low rates on request.

Democratic Executive Committee Lingola County A. Lewenthal Brookhaven Eden Pranklin Ian Tie

Our remiere changes Tatami publication style statewide aim

Our premiere will observe changes in this week’s Tatami. Telina wears a new dress and removes the old patent hack. The Patrons’ interest guides revision as we push toward a home page focused on state needs. Two pages are printed at Memphis with little local appeal.

Remiere Telina Odekee Nealing Intiuence Mewiphia Mississippi

Lawrence County Ticket Admirably Solid Says Election

The Lawrence county primary produced a strong ticket with Dr Gen A Terinissen for Representative leading a slate that pleases the voters. Sheriff nominee DM Lee, Chancery and Circuit Clerk nominee Will Cannon, Treasurer Alfred Sharp, and Assessor Wade Polk are praised for proven service and popular support. A new Surveyor candidate is less known, but overall the ticket is described as capable from top to bottom.

Lawrence A. Terinissen Dearsot Tsst Laurence County Lee Will. Cannon Nomieve Fin Alfrul Sharp Wade Polk Dol Bullock Wid Shoul Statesy

Reform Fight Warns of Hidden Past Scandal

A Mississippi reform correspondence warns Brookhaven Leader editor Hobbs of exposure over alleged misconduct linked to his past life. The missive questions integrity of reformers and cites criticism from the New Mississippian as endorsing a clean moral press. The Rogue Chitto and Fair River associations back reform journals as worthy of Christian support.

Chitto Association Fair River Association Thensined Baptista Buookuaver Liaven New Mississippian Swaat and Shield Magnolia Gazette South Mississippi

Agriculture and the farmer’s rightful dignity and duty

The article argues agriculture as humanity’s noblest pursuit and the path to national wealth. It praises farming over commerce and trade, urges thorough training and practical knowledge, and stresses energy, economy, and saving. It promotes intellectual growth within farming and calls for unity among agricultural classes for societal harmony.

Letras Theo Hyn W. U. Sess

Lawrence County notes and local updates in 1887

Local brief covering weather, river levels, and community changes. Sheriff Lee and Mr. Dale attend a church association in Little Ball Church. Miss Lizzie Foxworth to take charge of Monticello School. Mrs. A W Maxwell dies at 36 from intestinal obstruction. Denson remains an Independent in a contested Democratic scene with Tennisson nominated, voter support unlikely.

Sheriff Lee R. Dale Little Balla Clurch W. L. Givess Montgomery Miss John Garrett Texas Lizzie Foxworth Marion County Monticello Diev A. W. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Turner Wilson Simpson County Witc Maxwell Denson Democratic Executive Committee Tennisson

Lawrence Alliances and subscription request noted

Lawrence Alliances urged to subscribe for the Boonehaven Leaner as the official organ for Allied units. J J Denson, President County Alliance Suger Creek, Oct 15 1887. The October term of the Supreme Court opened with Justices Campbell Arnold on the bench. Chief Justice Cooper absent ill. Hamilton appeal postponed as State brief incomplete and record large.

Lawrence Cormiy Allinces J.J. Denson President County Alliance Suger Creek Supreme Court Campbell Arnold Cooper Hamilton Peyton

Mississippi Notes From The State News

The scanned item compiles Mississippi events including Greenwood opposing stock laws, new daily papers for Greenville, a Durant fire loss of 20000, Jackson pride, Natehex free delivery, shifts in mills and factories, poultry shows, state fair postponement, Mississippi College enrollment, Vaiden Videttes HQ, Fayette Fayette Lexington militia, changes at Brandon Democrt, evangelist Hatch in Summit, 4000 spindles at Port Gibson, Ather Ten church dedication, 396 Farmers Alliance lodges, Fayette Female Academy rise, Ripley Sentinel praise, riverboat fare to New Orleans, Crystal Springs military reorganizes, President visit glimpses, Amite County fatality, sorghum hay yields, Crystal Springs cotton flow, marriages in Vicksburg, Mississippi Teacher atop Meridian, Natchez housing growth via loans, Mamie Eldridge death, J Q Tyde organizing negro alliances, Winona Times subscriber rise, Biloxi Knights of Labor charter, Hattiesburg camp meeting, Vicksburg Southrons car fare row, Kendall Hall Crystal Springs opera house future, Oct fire destroys West Point Baptist church, mob law fear in Greenwood, Pascagoula shipyard expansion, old negro baby in Yazoo cutting second teeth, Bessie Lackey edits Mississippi Valley Farmer, War ren County Democratic pledge, Dr. Benjamin Whitfield dies at Jackson, Clinton. funeral pallbearers from Mississippi College, Hillman tribute, prayers by Welly and Sproles.

Vaiden Videttes Vaiden Warren Cowan Vickeburg Clinton Fayette Lexington Chas. N. Harris Brandon Democrat Tey B. W. Hatch Summit Port Gibson Atherten Farmers Alliance Kendall Hall Crystal Springs R. Levy New Orleans Ada Shankers Chas, Eldridge Beauregard Baptist Church West Point Greenwood Pascagoula Mobile Yazoo Herald Mixa Bessie M. Lackey Mississippi Valley Farmer Memphis Tenn Missackey Lea Female College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hrookhaven By &. T. Hobbs Neenklarten Orrice Holling Choreker St F. A. McLain Amite T. B. Ford Marion Jos. G. Sessions Floater J. J. Whitney P. Oliver Sherith Lincoln Courty A. J. Martin Lincon Couity BD. H.S. CO Roapoetta W. RB. Johnson Justice of the Peace Annoiatioe G.&. McMillan Col. Alias Henderwin Misa Mulock Dinah Maria Craik Frantz Johnnie Martin Jaks W. C. Summers Sth A. H. Longino Hennington & Newton Tryus M.D. L. Crawford Mississippi College Sonia E. Menger Madison Secretary of the Senate Charley Wright Jackson Daily Sracinn Bishop Galloway Mr. Dhavis Ible Threat Jaeson Mississi Agriculture Lincoln County Farmeis' Alliance Kea County Alliance George Washington Amy Poe Lawrence County Jack Prost Greenville Durant M.C. A. Natehex Forest Register Chantauquan Greenada Vicksburg Crystal Springs Military Company Friank Piazz President S. 8. Faust Amite County Starkville Flw Russell Pearl Hunt McCaleb Minnie Lee Platt Meridian Natchez Mamie Walter Eldridge J. Q. Tyde W. A. Hunt The Winona Times Knights of Labor Bilosi Methodist Hattiesburg Benjamin Whitfield Walter Hillman RE Applewhite R. H. Thompsin Jeff Truly J A J Hart Specer R Applewhite We Summers J AJ Hart Joe Burns TW Chrisholm R H Thompson A B Cato JP Wie BR OV Mcdonald W I Spencer D Hay Ginty Jef Truly TH Watkins We Stewart Dr. Applewhite Mr. Truly Jo Wise Hart A. ¥ Summers Chrisholm JP Wilof Jefferson T W Chrisholm Jol Smylie Summer JJ Whiteney McLaurin Juatly Celebra McLaurin & McLaurity Brandon 8Th Judicial District Lin Smith County Teasion Sieattorney Sueh Mena A.J H. Terrell Green B Tawyor HS. Mefauvin
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