Town and County Items from The Brookhaven Leader
The Brookhaven Leader notes a range of items from town life including visits, weather, taxes, and local events. It mentions local people such as Mrs. Maggie Galloway and Dr. Galloway, J. J. Proby, Archie McLean, and Major Milleaps, plus the W C T U meeting, funeral attendance, and the city tax collection deadline of April 3. The piece also references a law authorizing a tax for a colored school building and appreciation for Major Millsaps’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Cramery
Archie McLean
Lunn Bees
Holmes County
Hurst
Franklin County Circuit Court
James ‘M. Wesson
Bogue Chitto
Col. Wesson
Minnie Collier
Weavon Timea
Monara
RH. Moury
The
State Ledger
T. M. Henry
Auditor's Office
W. A. Henry
Yazoo Sentinel
Annie Henry
Jackson
A. G. Robertson
J. R
Dr. Galloway
Maj. R. W. Millsaps
Milleapa
W. C. T. U. program at Brookhaven Hall features praise and drama
The entertainment of last Friday night for the W. C. T. U. under Mrs Harris’s management drew a large audience at Hawok’s Hall. A chaste display with white satin banners, a piano by Mrs Crutcher, and performances by Miss Addie Marshall Miss Weasie Martin and others highlighted a program including a sketch of the Union’s history and a pantomime The Death of Hope. Old King Cole and other tableaux followed with praise for Mrs Harris and the Union. The event opened a sale of groceries and sewing machine powders, and a substantial sum was raised for the Union’s aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Harris
Wf Wine
Ind
Hawok
Union
Gar
BM Crutcher
Mimes Corrie
Katie Johnson
Brookhaven
Addie
Miss Weasie Martin
Kingdom of God
Missen
Lizzie Britton
Susie Powell
Josie Daughtry
Frank Martin
Jos Magee
Little Joe Frilick
Mr. Martin
Hukria
Shiloh and patent medicines advertised with various claims
An assortment of 19th century medical ads touts Shilohs remedies and other tonics. Claims include cures for catarrh consumption and coughs, with testimonies and prices. Local shops such as T T Meade Co Daughtry Saglie Kohlman and others are listed as sellers.
At Cost for Cash Sale of Fresh Groceries in 15 Days
Public notice from M V Pu wkt s offering all goods at actual cost for fifteen days from April 1 1980 to April 15 1980. Stock is large and needs to be cleared quickly. Ad emphasizes cash sales only for a limited period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.V. Puwkts
Mississippi Legislative Action on Property Assessments and County Debts
Mississippi lawmakers pass measures detailing the assessment of city property for state and county purposes with a public hearing and newspaper notice, plus rules for assessing Lin County debts. The acts set tax collection, board authority, notice procedures, and payment tracking with required clerk registration and future expirations through state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plitonel
Wien
Alderten
Boars of
Mugu
Aldertretr Sbiell
Cits
Brookhaven
Aldersen
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Taxi
Nice
Notice of Publication for Final Proof in Mississippi
Notice is hereby given that the settler Lewis Mikell has filed for final proof to establish his claim, with witnesses Grove, Wiooptxe Cow Gn, and Bron, to be heard before the Judge or Chancery Clerk in Lawrence County at Monticello on April 1 or 5. The record mentions land in section 13 and 24, township Barth, range 20 west, with handyman details and local sellers listed. Also advertised are Shiloh's Plaster products and Daughtry & Smylie sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Orvier
Jackson
Iefel
Lawrence
Misa
Monticello
Miss
Lath
Ikmo
Lewis Mikell
Barth
Hummons
Fandd
Shiloh
Daughtry & Siay
Richard & I
Solomon Jones
Daniel Forrest
Lawrence O Miss
Sheriff Sale Notice of Lincoln County Mississippi Property
Public sale ordered by final decree of the Supreme Court of the State of Mississippi for Lincoln County. Sheriff R W McNair and commissioner will offer at the courthouse door the North half of Lot 1 Block B and an adjoining two story brick building in Brookhaven on Railroad Avenue. Property includes store space on the lower floor and upper dwelling with land heirs of ML Whitworth involved. Sale date set for Monday after February 14 in Brookhaven. Party involved: Martins Nolty property with defined parcel lines and adjacent lots 1-7 in Block Q. Sale costs of suit payable by buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Sail
Dalty Satinty Rey Ale
Follawi
Lincoln
Lot Black Co
Martin Nolty
Kailoul Avenue
Line County
Whitworth
Brookhaven
Lincoln County
Mississippi
R. W. McNair
Taromiso
G.S. McMincas
Seibaioen
Monticelia Homestead Claim Notice in Lawrence County
Notice is given that Daniel W. Sistrank has filed no intention to take final proof for Homestead No. Liles in section 18, township 3 north range 11 east. The proof will be heard before the Chancery Clerk at Monticelia, Mississippi, on April 17, 1886, with witnesses Thomas Smith J A Robbing Sian Rushing and S B Garner of Monticelia, P O Lawrence County. AL D Stewart, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxp Otrick
Jackson
Mass
Lawrence County
Mont 10
Daniel W. Sistrank
Liles
Thomas Smith
J. A. Robbing
Sian Rushing
B. Garner
Monticelia
P.O. Lawrence County
Misa
D. Stewart
Publication Notice Lawrence County Miss Feb 168
Notice is heresy given that the following settler has filed a motion to make final proof to support his claim. The hearing will be held before the Judge or the Clerk of Lawrence County at Mont Jo Mia on March 26. Jesse C Sutton Homestead No. 142 for the west half and west half of the northeast quarter, township north range west. Witnesses P Harting Wed Bunk G W Hart zog A Parry, all of Silver Creek P O Lawrence County Miss. JAS D STEWART, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cange
P. Harting
Bunk
G. W. Hartzog
A. Parry
Silver Creek
P. O
Lawrence County
Misa
Jas
D, Stewart
Register
Estray notices in Lincoln county March notice
Estray notice from Lincoln county Iowa describes a white pony about five years old with black mane and tail, 12 hands high valued at twenty dollars, and a hackney brown male colt about one year old valued at twenty dollars. Owner urged to prove property and pay charges or suffer sale under law. Dated March 24, with coroner D A Patrick and appraisers Bert E Streit. April 1-3 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Cony
Bert
E. Streit
D. A. Patrick
Lincoln County
Notice to Contractors for Lincoln Court House Bids
Sealed bids for the Lincoln Court House project are invited. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk Office and bids must be filed by 12 o clock May 3. Bids will be opened that day and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. FM Matix, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lincela
Chancery
Eaia Court
Matix
LAND OFFICE Notice of Final Proof at Monticello Miss
Jackson Mississippi land office announces final proof for Clark Sutton Homestead No 9733 to establish continuous residence and cultivation. Proof hearing set before the Judge or Chancery Court of Lawrence County at Monticello on April 30, 1856. Witnesses: Anos Walker Handy Powell Thomas Parkman Calvin Norwood, all of Hebron Lawrence County Mississippi. Register Jas D Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miks
Chancery Ch
Lawrence County
Monticello
Mins
Clark Sutton
Aed
Nce
West Ho
Lind
Anos Walker
Handy Powell
Thomas Parkman
Calvin Norwood
Hebron
P.O. Lawrence County
Miss
Jas
D. Stewart
Register
Jon 21
Township
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Journal of
Alouen
Kullman's
Tom Porkina Maken
Leland
G. T.U. Entertainment
Scanorrenderg Bros., D. & 8
Whitworth College
Honor Rott
Nora Baggett
Eva Kohlman
Josie Pfeifer
Maggie Galloway
Laura Penn
Ian Abrams
Thersa Mendle
Ethel Hardy
Alaska Cuvast
Brown
Schmidt
Conway Street
Baltimore
Mias
Jan
Ibis
Royal
Brookhaven Swanne
Kohlman
Woolford
Ay Lewenhal
Dryas Trookbave i. IL Lyr
Sminew
Uson A Giarsates
Daughtry & Swylie
Daughtry Smylie
Simon
Sal
Daughtry & Suistie
D. J. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Tf, Meade and Co
T. T. Meade & Co
Mixs
Daughtry & Saglie
W. W. Rood
Winchester
Mia
Louisa Pike
Bartonie
Randolph Co
Stong
T. T. Moone &Co
Daughtry & Emylie
Kohlman's
Kohlman’s
Great Cash
Baughtry & Saylis
Garflow
Bolon
Rubliaan
Lin County
Misissippi
Ingainse
Anid
Board of Supervisors
Kobiman
F. Johnson & Son
New Orleans
Pearl River Foundry, Agricultural Works and Machine Shops
Williams
Camal Steel
Ant
el Viellenetee
Daa
Lee
Charles Williams
Lou
J. B. Nalty
Zhay
Bran
Ola Court House
Brookhaven, Miss
R. R. Avenue
A.J. Strake
Chancery Court
Ajel
A. J. Strake
P.M. Manks
D. Bohne
Vonlist
Bors
B. Griswold & CO
Jewelers and Opticta
Rom
Stret Stampa
Lewis Stein
Centre Street
New Works
WM. Iabshacen
Lalen
Abshacen
Drogas
Mampss
Mampss Portpala, Te Any Scdrssan J
Mech & CO
Fand Solo Fraps
ST. Louis
Moy
Collins Ague
Mpllem
ASA
Centur’ Anak A AO
Llins Bros, Drug CO
St.Louis
Wearsiahd
J. D. Boadwee
Azg
T. Brookhaven
Ull Caren
Joa
Ward &O
Louisiana, Mo
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