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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1895
Page
2
In a chaotic mix of political chatter and notices the passage notes Prohibition canvassing for a third term, bond issues and gold reserve pledges by syndicates, local tax levies, and a county marriage. It mentions Leaver’s views on January and unrest among Democratic candidates along with unrelated ad-like tips and garbled phrases.
The Prohibition party propagates its cause in Lincoln county, contrasting its ticket with Democratic and People’s party rivals. It argues the others ally with liquor interests, condemns bribery with local liquor concerns, and previews a November upset as farmers report good crops, strong homes, and rising school progress near Grange Hall. Prohibition candidates tour Meadville and Franklin County urging support.
George Gray challenges the idea of a third term for President Cleveland arguing four years separate his second and potential third nomination. The interview presents party views and counterpoints while noting historical precedents. The piece also advertises the Mount Lebanon Shakers Digestive Cordial as a health remedy and booklet offer.
Rev Sam Smith's fiery sermon on hell and wealth accuses rich merchants and Prohibition opponents of sin. A church meeting erupts as deacons, bankers, and Sunday workers clash over liquor, politics, and licensure. A local blacksmith, William Harris, is murdered amid rum-supply fury, blamed on the liquor trade. The piece condemns hypocrisy and warns preachers against mixed voting.
Local notes report three new small pox cases in Avavex Liscoux Co Mississippi with two very ill patients and one mild case varioloid. Vaccination is urged as prevention, no Lincoln cases so far, all new cases in the same house.
Citizens of Beauregard and nearby areas gathered on the 7th to establish a Political Reform Club. The group aims to discuss current political issues from a partisan, but inclusive, perspective and invites participation from all political opinions without bias.
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