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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1895
Page
5
A partial notice from The Leader dated October 20 1805 announces a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Lincoln County. The fragment names Georg[e]n or George as the hopeful and references the poll or position without complete details.
Local notices report upcoming county circuit court session, church calls, and political activity. Mentions Mrs. Barber leaving for New Orleans, Ringling Bros engagement, Prohibition Committee meeting, and candidate Daniel Hickman for County Treasurer. Also notes medical studies, baptist and Methodist services, cotton market improvement, and social events at Brookhaven.
The board investigates delinquent tax lists after receipts arrived showing errors. Citizens like A D Lofton and W J Chandler produced payments, while juror lists and a county treasurer race announce candidates and urging investigations of tax-record mistakes amid election talk.
A dated fragment from 1606 recalls a father’s resolve to help others despite dislike of publicity. He notes illness in November and December among the laymen and militia, resuming duty soon with many sick awaiting care, and mentions trying Bervine on a dear friend’s advice.
Dust in abundance. Mrs. Robt. Easterling improves. Mart Tyler and son J. M. took a trip to Lawrence county. A begro killed at Keystone Mills. Keystone Lumber Co. pushing railroad toward Monticello ward. Burial for Mr. Mize near Moreton and Helms. Debates at Gum Grove between Baptist Rev. Strawburg and Campbellite Rev. Clark. Rev. J. A. Scarborough chosen to lead church in 1896. Prohibition ticket urged before next Tuesday’s ballots. Horses cheaper than bicycles at regional auction last week.
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