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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1889

Page

2

Keystone Lumber and Ti provement Company at Bogue Chitto

The Keystone Lumber and Timber Improvement Company revitalizes the old Wesson and Money mill complex at Bogue Chitto, rebuilding the railroad, installing new mills, and expanding to 11 miles of track. Three new steam sawmills and a planing mill operate with heavy equipment, yielding 80 cars daily as a growing village forms around mills. Capt. Geo S. Laves leads operations with Mrs. M. E. B. Osborn and local foremen, employing hundreds and creating housing, schools, and a new post office.

Keystone Lumber and Tiprovement Company Bogue Uhitta Wesson de Money Weesan & Money Yankee Energy Yankee Capital Representie Tivea Boyne Chute Station Stei Swills Lamber Terrell Purvis Ovenpalley Woodbury Bogue Chitto Tlinois Central Railroad Pullican Car Company Mississippi Valley Railroad Hogue Chitto Justice Carter le One Geo. S. Laves Mitaiger Ales Capt. Lavey Wailea Penns M. EB. Osborn Capt. Lacey Rogue Chitto The Leaven Osborn Alan Scott

Fork Beat Offices and Justices of the Peach Races

The text lists election beat assignments for Strmnviscics and PeachJustices, naming individuals by beat numbers and initials. It covers multiple precincts with winners marked by W, ongoing races, and constable and judge designations across Beat 1 to Beat 5.

FORK Strmnviscics HH Benn Smith Price P Cagle C W Beacham Justices of the Peach HH Dixon Ror Albritton W M Russell J C Marr H T Williams J © McGuiley F F Hering Emanuel Monk EB Decell Lewin Smith Fok Constable W Hull Y TD Coker J J Rawls Jesse A Sith W P Pepper

Press critiques Sullivan case and Mississippi journalism

The Clinton Ledger comments on the Sullivan case while praising Northwestern editors for their hospitality during a recent excursion. The Durant Democrat deflates a Picayune claim about ladies greeting Sullivan at Durant. Executors plan to run Hull’s paper with John T. Hull possibly editor, keeping the newspaper’s prominence in Mississippi journalism. The piece contrasts Western hospitality with Mississippi newsroom hardships.

Brother Alnion Durant Democrat Picayune Durant Sullivan Hull John T Mississippi Mississippi Press

Murder of Editor Hull and public notices in Mississippi

A Mississippi news item compiles sensational charges about the murder of editor C. M. Hull, including witness statements on a fatal shooting outside a house and questions surrounding Weissinger. It also notes prominent figures in rail and law, praise for local colleges, a safety note on Weissinger’s flight, and updates on Purvis boxing case indictments of Sullivan and Kilrain.

Clinton- Ledger Sullivan Purvis Rasea Kilrain

Mississippi Age of News and Local Notes Parade

Mississippi papers report Yanow City to build a new hotel and Delta crops thriving while Yaono City plans a county fair in the fall. J.W. Pant of Holly Springs turns in his late forties, a murder near Kosciusko shocks the region, and several local figures face controversy. Mississippi legal notices, voting, and county board actions fill the pages along with railway progress from Shughter to Woolville and a felled bridge project in Brookhaven.

Yaono City M. L. Lett Brat

Prohibition Resolution Moves From State Convention

The State Prohibition Convention adopted a resolution by Judge Cowan to form an eleven member committee to push for liquor prohibition in Mississippi through the next legislature session or until adjournment. A Jackson scene involved Aldermen Baum and Walsh, with Mayor Beck and the board nearly drawn in, Walsh's account being disallowed. Oxford sensationally reported Prof. A J Quinche's suicide attempt, cutting his throat, windpipe, and thigh. doctors say he is in critical condition after repairs. Brookhaven board actions include permit to P Lucich to erect scales, with street clearance conditions, and several July accounts approved. hog-ordinance repeal petition postponed. City items conclude with adjournment and a discharged assault case.

Jackson Cowan Mississippi Baum Walsh Vicksburg Beck Oxford A. J. Quinche City of Brookhaven Hlis Honor EF Brennan Atkins Baker and Connelly P Lucid Board of Mayor Monticyllo Street Lreien P. Lucidh ET Brennan Aaron Hurst Nalty Brown BY. Arkin Broxwan A. Humer

Democratic Ticket Dominates Lawrence Repre Election

The slate lists A. Fairly for Representative, D. McLae sheriff, Alfred Sharp treasurer, A J Armerton education chief, B D Bishop surveyor, John M Roberts supervisor, W Jones and J J Guynes as other supervisors, FP Roberts and T T Brinson for multiple beats, and A W Stringwe for another. Sheriff Lee is unopposed. Alfred Sharp wins decisively against rivals in the county. The piece notes Republican opposition sidelined and criticizes Col. Frantray and despite party friction.

Lawrence A. Fairly D. Mc Lae Alfred Sharp Assenior A. J. Armetrong B.D. Bishop John M. Roberts IV. Jones J. J. Guynes Supertixor FP. Roberta T. T. Brinson A. W W. Stringwe Lee

Lea Female College at Summit Mississippi opens its

Unsurpassed health and water purity notable for twelve years with boarding students. Spacious, well ventilated buildings, thorough instruction, one teacher per twenty pupils, moderate charges. For information apply to Lea Female College Summit Miss.

Clinton, Hinds Co Miss Walter Hillman J. A. Hacke Board of Trustees Geo. Wuhrretp Sec

Blue Mountain Female College Opens Seventeenth Session

Private Southern female school with 157 boarders and 122 music students announces September 11 opening.W. T. Keevw A M president and W. E. Berry manager promote Miss Ang Len Lowrey as Lady Principal, supported by thirteen teachers.

Thor‘hugh W. T. Keevw W. E. Berry G. Lowrey Modeus Lowregerty Mio Artie Brookhaven Conservatory of Music L. T. Fitzhugh A. M

Starkville Female Institute Session Announcement

Starkville Mississippi firm advertises the twenty first annual session starting Wednesday September 11, 89. Total 10 months or 40 weeks board and tuition range 145 to 150 dollars, music adds 10 to 40 dollars. Catalog and comparison offered by President T G Sellers.

Ant Tusion T. G. Sellers Ang. Bm

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