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Brookhaven Leader in Brookhaven, Mississippi
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
3
Town and County Notes in brief illness and visits
Mrs. H. Chandler and Mrs. F. B. Smith are reported ill, while City Marshal Byrd and sexton Penn show fever and prostration respectively. Dr. Purser and Miss Ada Lambright visit Jackson and Magnolia. several locals take vacations, attend institutes, or relocate. Ranchers, clerks, and merchants deal with summer business as Miss Katie Gideon joins John McGrath & Sons. Reverend Lichtenstein, a converted Jew, will speak at the Baptist church tomorrow night after fourteen years as a missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Chandler
Byrd
F. B. Smith
H. Alberta
Roseill
LS. de Sola
North Church Street
Ada Lambright
Magnolia
Leta
Sexton Penn
Ida Blackman
Alabama
Hackney
Chester Bryne
Younis
M. GC
Mollie Daughtry Bullitt and Son
Houston
Texas
J. B. Daughtry
H. B. Gammon
Sardis
J. W. McGrath
St. Louis
Chicago
West
Vivian Griffis
Mattie Porter
Yazoo City
All Shoes Look Alike in Advert Text
An advertiser promotes shoes claiming similarity to higher priced brands while offering low prices and visible proof. Promises goods are available for inspection to prove value.
Institute for colored teachers opens in Lincoln county
The Institute for the colored teachers of Lincoln county will begin Monday August 8 at the Evening Star Benevolent Hall. Attendance is required for all colored teachers in county schools. Program by grade level covers practical teaching methods with model lessons from local textbooks. The goal is to qualify teachers for effective classroom work and stress morals. EDGAR GREEN county superintendent. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by Price Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute For the Colored Teachers of
Lincoln County
Evening Star Benevolent Hall
Edgar Green
Meat Market Reopens In Brookhaven By Ratcliff
T C Ratcliff announces a new meat shop in Brookhaven beside the express office promising better fresh meats. An appeal for patronage closes the message. Other notices include Ballard’s Horehound Syrup testimonials, a Jersey calf for sale, Foley’s Kidney Cure claim, and Uz Ug the Chinese student arriving at the State Canal preparatory to Millsaps College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Ratcliff
Brookhaven
Express
Uz Ug
State Canal
Millsaps College
Che-Foo
Monk Brister wedding and Brookhaven social notes
Brookhaven area notes report Miss Katie Curran and Miss Eva Lambert visiting relatives, and Monks Brister wedding attendance by many locals. Revival by Rev. Schilling in Gillsburg noted, doctors Horton and Montgomery active, typhoid recovery seen, and a large orphanage fundraiser supper held. Local shop news includes J M Woods visit, Virgie Nicholson, Mamie Brister and Dr Tom Brister in town, plus Wm Kirmie struck by cramps and treated with Chamberlain’s remedy, praised by Elkader Iowa Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilli
Brookhaven
Juke Monk
Norfield
Eva Lambert
A. Hi Goss
Jessie Tornbough
Katie Curran
Monk-Brister
A. H. Goss
Ste. D
Jim Brister
Marion
Honsucker
Jim Albritton
J. M. Woods
Amite City
Virgie Nicholson
Summit
Mamie Brister
Tom Brister
Auburn
Geo. Turnbough
Julia Monk
Wade
John Meyers
Sam Zwinn
Jnearly
H. B
AmBlER Notes and Local Social Tidings
Amble r notes report rain and grass growth as well as visits by Walter E F Lowe from Beaumont Texas and a series of meetings led by J P B Hemby including the ordination of John Albritton as deacon. Miss Addye Ray Lowe attended Crystal Springs Chautauqua while many locals visited Adams Pleasant and Oakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter EF. Lowe
J. Lowe
Beaumont
Texas
J. P B. Hemby
John Albritton
Addye Ray Lowe
Crystal Springs Chautauqua
Adams
Mr. Pleasant
Lillie
Annie Lowe
Walter Lowe
Oakley
Juila Monk
Bague Chitto
Bennets Purser
John Chieholm
Axle
Letter from Dr Henry Flowers Reveals Chicago Visit Plans
A private letter from Dr. Henry Flowers to the editor describes plans to leave New York on July 20 and travel via Nes Sale Wee to Chicago for several weeks or months of work in the cellology and tinap fields. It notes the high cost of living in the city and mentions hopes for profitable outcomes and modest lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arivate
Henry Flowers
New York
Chicago
Great Falls
Chica
OUR TEXAS LETTER. MISSISSIPPI TO TEXAS COMPARISONS OF FARMING
A reader from Springtown Mississippi compares Mississippi and Texas as farming lands. He praises Mississippi’s climate water and soils while urging better education through reading institutes and social contact to advance farming progress. Confidential note includes an endorsement for Herbine tonic with testimonials and a 50¢ Price Drag Store offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veni
Vidi
Vici
Lincoln County
Miss
Avisos
Issouri
Tennessee
South Carolina
Alabama
Georparse
Wisiank
Texas
Caron
Romise
Selesipat
Routherin
Riend
Tam
Mississippi
P.O
Springtown
Presidential Candidate Financially Embarrassed in Belleville
A Chicago paper reports W I C Payne of Warrenton Virginia failed to cover sheriffs fees for serving papers on W T Scott a presidential candidate on the Negro Liberty ticket. Payne brought 9 6, but was 3 short of the required amount, leaving Scott still jailed in Belleville for an unpaid old fine. The article notes Scott claims political persecution and cites Perry variations in unrelated medical notes and advertisements within the same clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Payne
Warrenton
W. T. Scott
Belleville
Scott
Duranve Vile
Dashiry
Price Guides for Visitors at the World’s Fair Revealed
Observations warn visitors about lodging costs from 75 cents to 5 dollars a day and meals from 25 cents to several dollars on and off the grounds. Readers are urged to bring lunch to save money, enjoy shaded rest spots, and beware of frequent temptations to spend at attractions, rides, and vendors while noting management efforts to avoid extortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cascades
Register
Liver Pills Ad Claims Quick Digestion Aid
An old advertisement touts liver pills as a cure for biliousness and constipation. It promises relief and better digestion, labeling the product as a remedy for digestive discomfort with a brief list of benefits and a price note.
Fashionable Gambling Sparks City crackdown editorial
A Port Gibson Reveille note warns against fashionable social gambling in Memphis and small towns, arguing such venues seed crimes more than dives. The piece cites mayoral and police observations on prizes at social clubs and urges grand juries to indict gamblers under Mississippi law. A testimonial for Ballard's Snow Liniment follows, praising quick relief from rheumatism and selling details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamblin Peae Ace Ins
Memphis
Mississippi
Port Gibson
Cost of Mississippi Education Funds Highlighted in Clarion Ledger
Mississippi spends 77.2 percent of income on education, with last year’s receipts totaling 2 268 671.55 and 1 727 784.28 paid for education. Common schools receive over a million, while the rest funds state institutions of learning. comparison notes Massachusetts as wealthier per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Clarion Ledger
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NORTH
Tom Purser
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Minnie Hoskins Wester
May Bowles
Teachers’ Institute
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Jackson
W. H. Milton
W. 13. Ricourason
Mary MacClosky
Aylward
Wesson
Greeson
Prescott
Ark
Newama
Franklin County
A. C. Sea Yer & Sons
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Wimberly Sre
Joe Storms
Iets Bey
John McGrath & Sons
Katie Gideon
New Orleans
Lirenkingen
Busihoes
Lichenstein
Baptist Church
Lighaptsein
Telte
D. C. Marval
Gugpal Sioger
Pat Oxfords
Vici Kids
WM. Abshagen
Colored Teachers’ Institute
Foley
Bright
Price Drug Co
Meat Market
Ballard
Peaaufel Wien
Clegacce
Sas
Kirmie
Littleport
Gifford
Chamberlain
Elkades
Iowa
Argus
C. B. Grafton Deng Co
Ambler Notes
Oliver
C. L. Caldwell
Agt
M. K
T. R
Price Drag Store
Serra
Chamberixin
Geo. E. Wright
Lon
Geo. Ewing
Smith's Grove
Grafton
Iinvest
Harpur
Independent
Fane
Teribid
Imation
B. W. Sullivan
Sullivar
House
el Heno
O.J
Bullard
John J.patton
Patton
Grafton Rag Co
Board of Supervisors
Poiarie
W. G. Riley
Lb. D
Cuba
N.Y
Otis Hood
J. L. Hood
Copiah County
Wike County
W. d. Layton
Colquit
Johnston
Keemott
Sethe
OLD Buock’s
W. P. Hubert
Masonic Temple
Tani
Interstate Trust and Banking Company
W. B. Hogg
Princ
Stalkers
T. H. Perkins Furniture
Jacksown, Miss
W. B. Murrah
Khaven
Atte
I. Conuer & Son
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