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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1885
Page
2
A Brookhaven dealer case arises as a local matter involving mail and irregular activity. Officials note the incident connected to Clatakin Street and Leaster Moilling, with ongoing inquiries to identify all parties and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR lists names and positions for a State election ticket and public speaking schedule across Lincoln county towns. It names Gorromer, Robert Lowrey, and others for lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor public ac commodator and more, plus campaign stops in Montgomery Brookhaven Caneyville and others with dates around late October to November.
Editorial notes praise for Applewhite as next Speaker and condemn Watts for demagoguery and whisky advocacy. Observations from Bogue Chitto and McClendon events claim Applewhite drew crowds, while Watts is seen as untrustworthy. Local Postmasters West Point and Water Valley noted. local option license stance cited. temperance and good government urged amid political friction.
The piece attacks Watts as a weak candidate backed by whisky ring leaders and misaligned voters. It argues he won by luck and coalition support, then urges support for Applewhite in a broader fight on Local Option, Prohibition, and county reforms, urging a vote for the State Ticket.
The letter accuses Hon Var Watts of demagoguery to win Black support. It claims he falsely professes Republican ties, warns of Prohibitionist and Democratic plans to strip Black rights, and alleges past deceit about tax repeals. The piece exhorts both white and Black voters to oppose him at the polls next Tuesday.
State elections are set for November 3. Connecticut will elect half its State Senate for one year and tie members of the House. Maryland chooses Comptroller and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Mississippi also hold offices with governors, state officers, and judiciary on the ballot.
A Mississippi reader quotes Judge Chrisman of Woodville replying to a barbecue controversy. He would vote against any candidate favoring local option and in support of those opposing it, stating he would back his enemy over a friend if the friend supported local option and the enemy opposed it.
Anxious citizens including Ike Staten Billy Pete Steve Anthony John Botts Hiram Jack Jim Gaul Ed and Van await a tidal wave of events. Mississippi newspapers issue large trade editions this year, notably the Vicksburg Commercial Herald Yazoo Herald Yazoo Sentinel Wesson Times Hazlehurst Signal Biloxi Herald, praised for publisher enterprise and advertiser support.
The article argues against forming alliances with pro prohibitionists and urges colored voters to consider candidates John Penn and Dr. Watts. It condemns a Hill convention coalition and warns that an alliance with saloon interests harms the county. It ends by hoping colored voters vote for Dr. Applewhite over Watts.
The notice cites sections 1110 and 1122 of the Revised Code forbidding liquor gifts to voters and sales during elections with fines up to five hundred dollars or six months’ imprisonment. It urges law officers to enforce the law and mentions local Democratic tensions in Brookhaven and Lawrence, plus reports on election pledges, candidate support, and political maneuvering in Lincoln and Jefferson counties.
The Mississippi Industrial Institute and College for white girls opened at Columbus on the 22nd with 300+ entrants. Senator Sykes welcomed. Senators McMartin and Power spoke on its noble aims. Gov. Lowry praised the trustees and declared the college open, predicting great success and highlighting Columbus' advantages. Dr. Jones accepted the trust. Mrs. Peyton expressed pride in Mississippi’s daughters.
In Lawrence county editorial notes defend Democratic unity after Shen Cannon’s defeat in the primary. They attack malcontents who cite Beat 8 underage voting, confirm a single minor voted for Sheriff D J Cannon, and denounce fraud rumors as source of discontent. The piece argues Beat 3 remains loyal, urging counties to rally behind Democratic nominees. Also promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as health tonic for girls, citing Mrs Livermore and Miss Barton endorsements.
Temperance advocates note many medicines appear to be alcohol based yet Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is alcohol free and claims to cure kidney troubles liver complaints and constipation. It asserts it cools the blood and costs one dollar to try. Readers are advised to ask a druggist or send to Rudant New York for details.
Vv. B Watts announces his candidacy for Roy Ive’s Lincoln County seat in the upcoming November election. If elected he pledges to uphold the wishes of a majority of county voters on measures affecting their interests both local and broader.
The record notes that the majority of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering was crowded out of the venue and that officials hope the ladies will arrive earlier at future meetings. The remark attributes the crowding to the tight space and implies a need for better attendance planning.
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