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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
3
The town notes plenty of social activity with Abshagen and MeQtulia fashion pieces, church events, and a Baptist society gathering. Local figures like Captain Hoakine, Mrs. Leary, and J. Burns renew ties, while Dr. Leventhal opens a news stand and lectures and a WCTU meeting are planned.
A Mississippi town records an amicable settlement after a disputed publishment about Prof Lewis Gillespie elocutionist. The exchange cites a honest misunderstanding and withdrawal of dérogatory remarks. Mrs L A Kidd and Miss Lutie Gadbeary visit Yazoo City, with Kidd returning to Whitworth College duties. Genuine Avery stocks and Kohlman's advertise affordable farm gear.
Closing Exercises at Union Hall School featured a large audience, uplifting program, and student performances. The event included songs, solos, and recitations by pupils from five to older ages, with remarks by May Wright and thanks to the Brookhaven Band and local merchants for music and refreshments.
Public notice extols Hawken Spectacles as renowned from Atlantic to Pacific for quality. Testimonials claim eye improvement and cures for skin ailments, with money-back guarantee if not satisfactory. Meade & Co. of Brookhaven, Miss. sell at 25 cents a box. Meade advertises sewing machines and installment options through J. R. Praxins, agent.
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