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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1887
Page
2
The Drovanaven Leader notes local college activities in Lincoln County with a collage of social items. It mentions J. Pownie Likia returning, performances by the Georgia Minstrels drawing crowds, and various visits, meetings, and notices from Whitworth College and area businesses.
Hymeneal notices a Tuesday evening ceremony at the Methodist church featuring M T Devine and M J Martin, with Rev Alec B. Waterkine officiating before a large gathering. The bride wore white satin and the groom Hever stood proudly as they are proclaimed man and wife. Attendants included Miss Ola Murrin. guests prepared to celebrate at the bride’s home before departure for St. Louis and Chicago. The paper notes gifts including a pair of hats and a ring from the groom, while Brookhaven society wishes the couple a long, happy marriage.
A county mass meeting and Democratic Executive Committee in Lawrence County debate primary conduct. Voters, including independents and Republicans, affected by alleged violations vote counts and party guidance. A candidate appeals for party unity and adherence to the platform while criticizing irregularities and urging enforcement of party rules.
The charter amendment outlines the incorporation of Citizens Bank of Brookhaven Mississippi, detailing the company name, purpose, location in Brookhaven, and regulatory provisions. It specifies stock, governance, officers, and the corporate powers, and notes that the charter takes effect upon approval and remains in force thereafter.
Notice of publication states that the following individuals and witnesses are listed for proof before the Chancery Clerk in Monticello Mississippi on November 9. The document names Chares Adams Jerry Armstrong George Walker Albert Burkett and D. Lawrence County as witnesses to prove cultivation and other details in the case docket W768 for the East North Rust and South East am Sorta Hast 4) South West 4, Section 4, Township 5, North, Range 19 east. Jas D. Stewart Register.
Notice for publication of land claim in Lawrence county Montana claimed by Robert Morris in Section 16 Township North Range West. Witnesses listed are D F Holmes William Wyile Mal Moore and Joe Owens all residents of Leyte Pennsylvania. Claimant seeks to prove residency cultivation and occupancy before the Clerk of the Chancery Court on November 4 191? with Stewart as registrar.
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