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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
4
Brookhaven Star issue highlights McGrath shoe bargains 4 percent packager specials 98 cent corsets and 1.50 items, ads for ladies accessories and rust-proof car sets. Local society notes include visits, illnesses, a May party fundraiser, family travels, a school baby organ, a breezy opera, and obituaries plus upcoming board meeting and rental notice.
A brief note reports that some grocers use a scarce tea supply as an excuse. The statement labels this reasoning as far fetched while highlighting the contrast with overall market conditions and consumer expectations.
A citizen subscribed yesterday to a local directory advertised as a dictionary for Brookhaven. The piece notes spelling of neighbors' names, calling it a handy guide. Subscriptions are offered at 25 cents, touted as more popular this year.
Public summer schools will open Monday May 5. Teachers must attend office May 3 to contract. Supt. of Education Edgar Green. Also notices on medical remedies and local rentals, with testimonials and advertisements. Card of thanks from Epirox Leaver family for sympathy during illness and death.
Brookhaven Star items report social visits from Summit and Hazlehurst residents, theater and store notices, a special sewerage election date, and assorted local business chatter. Cotton prices ease to 9 cents, city council to meet next Tuesday, and Chamberlain’s tablets recommended by boosters for digestive comfort. local arrivals and departures include Mrs McGrath, Miss Powell, and J B Nalty in Chicago for a week.
Brookhaven Drug Store hosts Qje r ros talist for two more weeks while the Jewish Women's Council sets a 4 PM Monday meeting at Mrs. H Simon's residence. A local boy died yesterday at sixteen from appendicitis in the McClendon neighborhood. Leonia Taylor weds Sidney Eskridge tonight at Eastern Star Benevolent Hall with a reception at the groom’s new home. Mississippi National Guard Company H reorganizes with many new members and drills twice weekly at Calisthenics Hall. A con artist with a long gun bilked locals at Cherokee Street last Thursday and Friday. Gratitude is voiced to Brookhaven residents for support during illness and bereavement. A public school board meeting is planned for May 6 at 11 AM at Heth.
Admiral Sehley will be honored in Jackson with special rail service and reduced fares. A Brookhaven train departs at 7:33 am passing Brookhaven, returning at 7 pm with one fare round trip. Prof C B Snyder and Miss Hunt, Whitworth links, Hudson and Providence ties noted in Brookhaven letters. Price Drug Co offers Herbine for digestion at 50 cents.
A short notice item from Brookhaven announces a Summer School opening in June at a local university setting with plans to teach by a noted instructor. The note emphasizes that local residents already know the educator and anticipates strong attendance from both young men and women.
A light rain is welcomed by Auburn residents as visitors and locals share news. Farrar Carruth of Summit and George Butler of McComb visited Auburn recently. A picnic occurred at Mars Hill, and J. P. Carruth has returned from Hot Springs. Rev. John Vaul preached at Sand Hill. Bessie Carruth returned from teaching near Norfield. Dr. K. I. Wood came back from Memphis and plans to locate at Cobb’s P.O. A call to curb stray dogs with a $5 tax per head is urged. Rove Smith's Nerve Restorer advertised. C. ER. Grafton Drug Co. notes Dr. W. W. Davis leaving with Ora, Brookhaven’s loss.
Armour fine art soap offers 3 cakes for 25¢ and Mennen’s talcum powder pins and hair pins for 49¢ in a local sale. Brookhaven Drug Co plans a sanitary soda fountain with onyx body antique oak cabinet and mirrors. Big Ladies Day opening and cornerstone laying for A M E church May 11 102 with Bishop E Tyree in attendance.
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