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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1883
Page
2
Fragmentary clipping lists candidates for district attorney Frank A. McLain senator S. E. Packwood and frontier hopeful R. R. Applewhite with addresses and a dated reference to October 65, indicating a historical local election notice.
Gov Lewry visits Sunflower County amid Democratic splits in the state. The State Fair and Meridian Faire open next Monday with the fair expected to draw large crowds. A Louisiana party split and local race tallies show Republican leads in town and plans for a Jefferson county canvass. Gen Samuel J Gholson dies in Aberdeen at 75. Mississippi rail lines report new through service to Yazoo City and Jackson while the L N O & Texas line aims for December completion. Local ads urge visits to A Virden’s Capitol Clothing, Ledbetter’s drug store, Tier’s jewelry, and a trip to the State Fair Grounds.
Three petitions for mandamus challenge the State Board of Election to recognize the Independent People’s party in appointing county election commissioners. The case, argued before Judge Wharton, draws critique of Fusion party dominance and calls for fair ballots with independent representation on each board. Decisions hinge on Supreme Court ruling expected this week.
Mr. Wm Robertson son of the late Rev Norvel Robertson died last Wednesday after protracted illness. Capt Jas Cannon died suddenly of heart disease at his Lawrence residence on Thursday morning. Both men were highly esteemed figures in the county, marking the end of long, useful lives.
The text outlines election administration rules: appointment of commissioners, oaths, and peacekeeping powers. registration revision, ballot handling, and counting. inspector and clerk duties. polling hours. voter qualifications. order regulations. and compensation for election officers. It cites statutes on general elections, officer removal, and penalties for improper conduct.
An excerpt notes that inspectors and officers of election at each precinct in every county shall be entitled to one dollar for each day actually employed in holding elections and returning the results, with payment to be approved by the boards of supervisors and funded from the county treasury.
An old scanned ad touts the Magneticion Appliance promising cures for heart disease, menstruation issues, and general weakness. It claims magnetic garments fit all ages, offer perpetual pose, and require a one dollar note to receive changes of security. The copy imitates sensational patent medicine rhetoric with pricing and refund offers and urges readers to try the product.
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