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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1885
Page
2
A Democratic convention is called for Union Church in Lincoln and Jett counties to nominate a candidate for the Legislature. Each county gets ten votes under the rules from the last convention. H. Cassedy chairs the executive committee. A. Donnel is secretary.
Editorial notes discuss political candidates in Virginia and Mississippi figures and offices. Reports mention new postmasters at Crystal Springs and New Orleans, a celebrated marriage in New York, a clerk appointment for a convicted judge's wife, and resignations in civil service. The tone mixes political commentary with local appointments and society notes.
The county debates Local Option amid anti Prohibitionist fears of costly elections and scattered licensing fears. Proponents cite the state convention pledge for a general Local Option law to let voters decide liquor licensing by ballot, with petitions and bonds in place. Opponents warn of countywide liquor districts and continued restrictions while urging preservation of current laws and caution against misrepresentation.
A letter argues against prohibition noting that crime persists and personal liberty suffers. The writer condemns prohibitory laws as ineffective and calls for ending measures that tempt youth, urging society to remove temptations and allow drinkers to self-destruct.
Dr M C Johnson notes in Franklin County August 26 letter that Johnson declines another term due to ill health. He praises the Hon Mr Johnson as a faithful servant and the most honorable member from South Mississippi in the Legislature. The piece lauds his long service and integrity amid political friends and supporters.
In Wesson a fight over alleged misconduct ends with Dr DL Smith shot from a window by J L May as he was unhitching near May’s residence. The inquest returns death by gunshot. May jailed awaiting Circuit Court action in October. Rev W C Black and the Sword and Shirt are affecting Rev B Graves amid local Prohibition whisky tensions.
Fragmented local notes describe county politics and party lines with emphasis on Franklin county figures, convention sentiments, and Prohibition activity in Lincoln county. The piece references the state convention, candidate discussions, and local public speaking events amid political tension and party loyalty.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement targets homemakers urging wives and daughters to rely on family remedies. It cites Dr David Kennedy as a familiar name and promotes Shriner’s Vermifuge as a cheap, reliable cure available downtown.
The Mississippi Democratic platform outlines reform aims, equal rights, and loyalty to constitutional law. It advocates restoring levee repairs, limiting corporate control, encouraging immigration, and fostering responsible government while inviting broad citizen participation.
An advertisement extols several tonics including Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Brown's Indian Bitters as cures for indigestion and weakness. It touts improved digestion, increased energy, and overall health restoration, claiming better results than castor oil and noting safety with vegetable ingredients. The text targets general ailments from dyspepsia to nervousness and kidney inactivity.
An old column touts Mississippi Disordew Cordial as a universal cure for bowel disorders. It promotes bottles from Mansfield Medicine Co and notes sale points in Tennessee. Reviews praise Brown's Iron Bitters for blood health and appetite, with local druggists urged to stock medicines and groceries.
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