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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1887
Page
2
W. R. Julndon states he will run for Supervisor in District Ned subject to the will of voters at the upcoming election. He urges support from residents and emphasizes public service, duty, and adherence to community needs.
The piece criticizes State finances and the penitentiary lease system while praising editorial figures and candidates. It notes the Democratic primary in Lawrence County, endorses Ed. Martin for the next State House seat, and endorses W. L. Mitchell for State Senate. It mentions Leapex, L. C. Maxwell, and Dr. W. A. Hurt, highlighting the Farmers Alliance official organ and urging farmers to support the Farmer.
An independent candidate for the Legislature claims support for stay laws, sparking a constitutional rebuttal. The piece defends open courts and remedies against debtor abuse, notes state provisions limiting stay laws, and defends The Leaper's stance against political pressures while asserting the paper's democratic allegiance.
Ex governor Francis Nicholls denounced Democratic leaders and patronage as he spoke at Zachary Louisiana last week. He argued some so called democrats once radical bowlers turned into dispensers of patronage, shaping the party for their own gain. He noted Dr Newman was nominated for Representative of Franklin County and Gen A Guice for Senator, as instructed by the county's choice.
The State Farmers Alliance at Javeson Mest Aug 25 formed a state organization with officers led by Dresidumt As Love and other appointments. James French of Newton became lecturer, J. Savage of Winson sergeant at arms, and Dn W. A. Hurt named state organ publisher. Delegates to National Partners Alliance named, finances discussed, and demands resolutions adopted urging economy, tax reform, and penalties against lax state taxation. Attendance included several Democratic nominees for legislature.
The New Mississippian hails itself as the meanest paper and thanks Mrs. CC Campbell for complimentary tickets to a Sept 6 7 7 spectacle in Jackson for the Confederate monument benefit. It notes Governor quotes on treasury payouts and reports Brookhaven cotton receipts for the year ending last night at 248 bales versus 7880 prior, showing a 36% decrease.
A Brookhaven Brookhaven readers digest peers a lengthy letter insulting political figures and arguing for farmer representation in the state legislature. It condemns opponents and praises a candidate while detailing court reforms and farm interests. The writer laments party divisions and urges turnout and support for Joe Sessions as a practical farmer candidate.
Moxtickie Mississippi reports sickness mild in town with one fever case. Weather foresees heavy rains in places, crops praised, but shelling concerns in some areas. Aged Haunt Pos dies, sympathy offered to family. Politics described as tense prior to primary election. canvass noted as vigorous with candidates confident, five representatives and other offices expected.
The piece questions patent medicines and calls for government laws to regulate medical practice. It cites Dr G G Green advocating oversight, exams by appointed chemists and physicians, and protection against unqualified prescribers to save public health. A Knoxville shooting involving Dr W L Godbold and E Short is noted with Godbold wounded.
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