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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1887

Page

2

Lincoln County Lincoln County Clerk and Clerk candidates

Authorized notices announce Si Hodges as candidate for Circuit Clerk, Velix A May for Chancery Clerk, Alj Martin for Treasurer, and D. B. Con for Assessor in Lincoln County. Campaigns target the November election with endorsements and official sanction for each position.

P. Oliver Sherif Lincoln County Martin Asies of Chancery Cirenit J. Warren Si. Hodges Velix A. May Alj. Martin

Not Intended to Be Arbitrary in Political Row

The Fay Chronicle disputes Lincoln county Democratic Convention actions urging delegates to support no one but Mr. Suiumeers or Mr. Leweur. It defends Lincoln’s equal voting rights with Jefferson County and asserts Lincoln may decide its own votes without injustice. It notes bail proceedings for Hamilton and corrects Gov. Lowry’s county contributions claim.

Howe Fay Chronicle Lincoln County Suiumeers Leweurthal Jefferson County Jefferson Hamilton

Lincoln's Sheriff Under Fire For Tax Delinquency Records

A Brookhaven newspaper criticizes Sheriff McNair for poor tax collection and failure to publish delinquent lands. It notes losses to the county, insufficient accounting of delinquent receipts, and alleged inefficiency while urging voters to consider this before reelection.

Prohibition and Debt Trends Stir Mississippi Outlook

Mississippi politics and finance dominate this window, with Prohibition lauded as a cure, debts rising sharply from 1886 to 1887, and calls for spending cuts and tax increases. Editorials praise reform, critique Gov Lowry’s administration, and note a pending legislative clash as the state seeks balance.

Sumor Treasury BUWA TSU IMS Jackson Clarian

Parmer Alliance News and Local Dissent

The Mississippi Valley Parmer notes the Parmer Alliance gaining traction in Louisiana Texas and other states as a fifty cent joining fee and twenty five cent dues start a broad farmer-led movement. It praises non political aims a clear stance against corrupt legislation and notes the alliance aims to vanquish the credit system while expanding organizational reach and press coverage. Major obituary for Maj J S Mason Port Gibson Reveille editor with son Charles S Mason taking over. The Vicksburg Herald airs displeasure with Rosciusko Star.

Mississippi Valley Memphis J.P. Felis South Despond Repub Feab Cie Gomae Louisiana Texas Cotton

County Board Proceedings Outline in Sept Session

The Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday September 15 with Supervisors Britton Hall Hemiron Smith Felder Oliver Magee McNair Sheriff and Clerk Martin present. They approved bids for hauling bridges Bayou Pierre and Bahareeks, awarded Chisholm Montgomery contract for building a bridge across Session’s mill and 305 run, granted permit for road from Monticello to Copiah line, and examined the Superintendent Grafton monthly report and payrolls for various workers.

Board of Supervisors Britton Hall Hem Iron Smith Felder SP Oliver Magee McNair Flom. Martin Yanilly Adyerine Bayou Pierre Bahareeks Chisholm & Montgomery Session’s Mill Crerk Amite River

FATAL EYE AND SKINAIL EFFECTS CLAIMED IN 1956 REPORT

The fragment describes severe illness with facial swelling and eye involvement, then skin sloughing and ulcers. It notes long term pain, appetite loss, and mentions a ton of remedies and a sensational booklet offering cures. Names include Mrs JaoRa Har and Mr FH among others, with an advertisement for a wartime balm and blood potions, dated May 10, 1956.

Everss PRD R. Taanknom Beautust

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