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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1884
Page
1
Advertisements list a wide array of black textiles and dress goods. Black Cashmeres, lace buntings, Mohairs, cashmere blends, and printed linens are offered in multiple weights and colors. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with emphasis on white lawns, Nainsooks, Persian Lawns, and Indian linens.
The Blaine report covers Maine’s prohibition mood after a grand Augusta celebration. It highlights Republican gains in the legislature and Congress, argues tariff protection as the core issue, and warns against dragging Prohibition into national politics.
The United States Courthouse and Postoffice at Jackson began in November 1882 with Reese Evans of Washington City handling the super structure and Angus for wood work. Major J. L. Wofford now supervises and reports steady progress to near completion. Heating and ventilation contract goes to Bartlett Haywood & Co. for about 7000 dollars, plumbing material by H B Bruser of Vicksburg, and lathing to begin September 11. Inside work will be elaborate. total expended to date is 54,899.90 dollars plus lot cost 4375 dollars.
The Board of Trustees met in the Governor's office and on the second ballot chose Columbus as the site for the State Female College. Columbus offered buildings valued at $40,000 and city bonds of $50,000. A committee will inspect title and bond validity and meet in Columbus on Sept 30 with trustees Oct 1 to adopt a curriculum and hire staff.
Resignations and appointments appear in Amite and surrounding counties. The State Fair Association offers 5000 in premiums. Local church activities, funerals, and marriages are noted along with rail fare changes and newspaper growth. A new college in Hossville and a bridge project near Canton are reported, as well as legal actions and Prohibition-related indictments in Adams and Jones counties.
The Vicksburg Commercial Herald reports Hon. H. D. Money’s first appearance before a Vicksburg crowd. His hour and a half speech impressed listeners with information and humor, revealing a strong debater with fluent, engaging delivery. The audience demanded more as dusk neared.
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