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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
2
HON S E Packwood of Pike and HON FR Applewhite of Lincoln are listed in a local government notice alongside Joy Flouter as participants in an upcoming civic event. The document notes their titles and jurisdictions, signaling formal involvement.
A chaotic column reports Gov Lowey’s illness recovery, a Missouri governor elect intrigue, and a jail for a would be robber in Maguntia. It notes a Canton couple’s death, a Princess encounter, a comet discovery, editor KeUN’s death, and Mary Lester’s passing. Also covered are political tallies, a Paris to New Orleans cotton exhibition, and a Monroe Democratic bolt amid ballot fraud claims.
The writer recounts a long trip from Lewisville to Cincinnati and Niagara Falls with praise for Cincinnati’s reception and a grand hotel stay. He describes the sights, the Maid of the Mist passage, and the thunderous Falls, noting weather and river views, a blonde memory of a Masonic charm gift, and plans for a future letter detailing New York and Providence travels.
The Liberty Herald praises Mr. McLain a native of Amite County with strong literary and professional training. It notes his prior practice in district attorney duties, declares his ample qualifications, and predicts a large vote in his home county.
Bar own Miss Sept 14 1833. Cal Wells writes to correct misimpressions from a newspaper article titled Mobs Law in Hinds. He recounts urging restraint and magistrate involvement after two men were captured in a grave robbery, describes crowd pressures, his alleged assurances, and his stance on accountability while denying advising killing any suspects. He defends his Democratic Party ties and readiness to face inquiry.
A letter from W Calvis Werts urges newspapers to publish his contribution in addition to the article they ran. He expresses hope that other papers will also print his version, citing simple justice.
In a heated exchange we defend Col Wells against charges of complicity in mob violence, noting his advice favored civil process but arguing that he did not oppose the lynching in spirit. The piece questions the loyalty of Mississippi Democrats and asserts the need to uphold law while criticizing mob action and political insinuations.
The Beauregard community elects Hamer Moody as mayor following the disaster that wounded his family and disrupted the town. Moody, once near death, recovered through resilience and became a symbol of perseverance and civic renewal amid post storm rebuilding.
Fragmentary OCR text from a clerk note or notice in Lawn Office records features unclear names and dates, including a reference resembling September 18 but with many letters damaged, leaving unreadable details about the event or action.
Public notice documents a residency claim and cultivation details for individuals including names such as Wolidm E. Hoiend and Mullan. The notice lists continuous residence periods and related local regulatory language and references a register entry.
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