Town and County Notes Stir Brookhaven Week
Local snippets report J Casnahan in Wesson visits and Abshagen Bros Bakery ads. Mentions include Mrs Ella May with Mrs P 4, Stella Benjamine visiting Meridian, and Miss Mary Mayes to teach next session. Also notes quarterly Conference at the Methodist Church and various visits across Brookhaven and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Pontchatoula
Thos. C. Perkins
Chicago
W. C. Beacham
Wesson
Brookhaven
Capt. Day
Jesse
Mary Mayes
Haglehurst
Whitworth
Mayes
Methodist Church
B, FP. Jones
Murder near town ends in fatal shooting near camp
Last night about three miles east of town a white man, James Nelson, was shot and killed by a suspected robber. The assailant, a negro employee of the Gulf & Ship Island Railroad, fled. Nelson carried cash and a bank receipt, a coffin was ordered, and a posse arrested Henry Moanin who denied guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson
Ile
J. Nelson
Pennington
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Nelson
Silver Creek
Dr. Frizell
Comercial Bank
W. M. Ross & Bros
Marriage Licenses Issued For The Week Ending Today
A weekly list shows marriages including White-Frank M Dunn and Annie Smith and Ienny Williams and Jennie Banks among others. The notice blends local business notices with social events and political commentary from Brookhaven. mentions Mt Pleasant and Pleasant Grove churches and a candidacy clarification from the Commercial Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Dunn
Annie Smith
Ienny Williams
Jennie Banks
Moses Jackson
Lillie Stevenson
Thomas Johnson
Floyd Wise
Death of Mrs May Millsaps Butterfield
Death notice for May Millsaps Butterfield with mournful tribute to her role as wife and mother. Mentions interment in Hazlehurst, and conveys widespread sympathy for her husband, six children, and family. Also notes local items and brief society notes about residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McMurchy
Bettie Farmer
Hermanville
N. W. Ramsey
Tierney
New Orleans
W. M. Anderson
Jackson
Mikel
B. Ff. Anding
Mullen
McComb
F. L. Davidsay
May Millsaps Butterfield
God
Hazlehurst
J. E. Hodges
New York
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Washington Letter on Exposition Sculpture and Public Service
A report covers the ornate design of the Calted Staiva government building for a Louisiana exposition, detailing a grand portico with eight large pillars, an attic with twenty figures, and a Liberty goddess. alongside, notes on new food export certificates, an end to age disqualification for Civil War veterans seeking laborer roles, Roosevelt anecdotes, burglary insurance rate rises, and Philippine Marines returning home. The items span federal art commission, food safety certificates, veteran hiring policy, executive temperament, security insurance, and redeployments from the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Republic
Wach
Agricultural Department
Joseph Fought
Treasury Department
Civil Service Commission
Department
I. G. Khinball
Department of the Potomac
Navy Department
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Ark To A Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Treasury
Albert F. Cochran
Chicago
United States
Philippines
Marine Corps
Naval Station
Carl Schofield
Obscure Patent Remedies and Malaria Claims Mentioned
An old promotional note mentions remedies for malaria and fatigue, praising Herbine for liver stimulation and blood purification, and cites Baltird’s Snow Link meat as curing paralysis in a wife after five years. It also sells Dr. Foley’s Kidney Cure and Lazative Bromo Quinine, with stock phrases about guarantees and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prox Co
Baily
P.O
Secretary Wilson and the Illinois Letter Mystery
A brief tale features Secretary Wilson denying prior influence on legislation. A private secretary reveals a letter signed by Wilson, though written by Professor Blank, prompting a tart exchange about accountability. The piece includes Castro’s Caracas quip on a “string must be pulled for everybody” and a White House visit anecdote of Roosevelt’s era children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Congress
Mr. Wileson
Jasper
Professor Blank
Venezuela
Castro
Notary
Mawimo
Marie
Jose
Caracas
Man in Fine Dress Noted at White House Event
A Washington Post account describes a guest in remarkable attire at a White House function. The observer recalls a tall man with tangled sword and gold lace, identified as Colonel Bingham, former superintendent of public buildings and grounds, who attended all White House events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Mrs. Roosevelt
Colonel Bingham
White House
Washington Post
Spring Fashion Delights Highlight Simple, Refreshing Styles
Modish spring designs emphasize simplicity after ornate winter frocks. A brown weight broadcloth coat with white collar and cape showcases bishop sleeves and white silk trimming. Displayed wardrobe includes light gray veiled frocks for girls with lace yokes, velvet ribbons, and coordinated skirts. Embroidered crepe de chine shirt waists in liberty silk offer pricey yet dainty options for semi dress occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Didn't Know a Ladybug Lesson from a Rural NY Folklore
A Rural New Yorker anecdote describes a school district trustee evaluating a teaching applicant. On the porch the trustee points to a common orange ladybug, asking the meaning of the creature. The applicant correctly names it, but the trustee scolds him for not recognizing a ladybug, withholding his vote.
Keenan withdraws from Lincoln County treasurer race
In a Brookhaven message August 15 1903 THOS W KEEN explains he quit the Lincoln County treasurer race after leading in the first primary due to health family and financial strains and disputes false bribery rumors. He remains a Democrat and thanks supporters. The notice also includes ads for Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic and Brookhaven farming land near The Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Iingeeacca
Biadeen
Cers
Commercial Ark
Leader
County Treaurer
Commercial Bank
Keenan
F. F. Becker
H. Cassedy
Lig
Cassedy
Lincoln County
W. L. Summers
Moe
Thos. W. Keen
A Woman's Wealth and Paine's Celery Compound
A health-focused feature argues women’s power hinges on physical condition and promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy. Mrs Stephen Smith of St Paul recounts a near fatal bout with la grippe, noting rapid recovery after starting the tonic and regaining strength to resume full work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Paine
Stephen Smith
St. Paul
Minn
Vast array of early 20th century global notes and facts
A collage of statistics and anecdotes from 1902 to 1908 covers production taxes, education gifts, railway robberies, language use in India, cremation debates, and local legal rulings. Topics include gold and silver output, a Lancashire music diploma, parish smallness, wage hikes, ships, state governance, and surprising tech curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haya! Academy of Music
Kansas
Biddlesden
England
Northamptonshire
Weacher
New York State
Rhode Isiand
New Englad
British and Foreign Bible Society
Mengstir
Turkey
United States Steel Corporation
Odessa
New York Municipal Service
Hungary
Warsaw
Vladimir Litwinecki
India
Grove Road School
Harrogate
Dora Robinson
Oswald Colbeck
New York
German Colonial Society
German New Guinea
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Cincinnati Express-Gazette
United States
Michigan
Supreme Court of the State
Japan
Worm Vermifuge Claim from Mo. Mother
A Missouri reader from Wayne County reports using White's Cream Vermifuge to treat her twins' worm infestations. She claims initial relief after two doses yielded four worms, with twelve more removed after additional doses, praising the medicine as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. J. Montgomery
Pexico
Wayne Co
White
Vierwicinn and Deeg Port £ Sturgeon Prominent Drug Firm
Vierwicinn and Deeg Port important drug firm at Hooky Hill Station Ky states it was asked by Dr G B nny to send Tor Hartdine for customers. It mentions December offer, herb ing delays, and a service order amid price and order notes from Hartdine supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierwicinn and
Deeg Port
Sturgeon
Hooky Hill Station
G. B .Nny
Tor Hartdine
Dean
Herbing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Central
Watt
Dacksenter
Atrivos
Rash
Aurrives
Brookhavend
Dacksoo
Thaun Nu
Lesiwes
Teatx
New Orlesbus
McComb City
Brook Huevent
Jocal Freoghits
Canton
Brookhay
Sion
Hadiamond
Morom City
Brookhavens
Misele- Joural
Crystal Springs
Cancer
Gar Triins Bell Ways
Uuilotehe Tc
J. Casnahan
Capt. Moreton
C. B. Perkins
Marshall McCullough
Topisaw
Mes. FS. Swalm
Fernwood
C.F. Perkins
Carpenters Tours
Shire
Abshagen Shve
Thos
Trenerson's
Onita Lobrano
Eanlee McCalip
John McGraths & Son's
Alex Newman
Union Church
Frank Cameron
J. A. Nalty
Mr. Nalty
Nellie McGrath
Atkinson
Summit Sentinel
Nellie Emerson
Dardanelle
New Enagen
Canada
Miss Emerson
Abshagen
Wm. Abshagen
Monticello Road
C E. Grafton Drug Co
Mr. Grafton
Sam Moreton
Mt. Pleasant Church
Pleasant Grove Church
Aby
Maj. Vardaman
Frank Higdon
Brookhaven Drug’ Company
Brown’s Wells
Paris
Abshagen Bros
Wesley Nixon
Dr. Daughtry
H. H. Cass
Clarksdale
B.perkins
Mr. Osin
Bubo” Maxwell
Untoo Hall
Mag Priebvtsoh
Max Lewinthal
O. R Priea
Laytone Winslow
Foley
Washington
Theicine
Price Drug Co. i
W. Grove
Detroit
I'resa
Carh
T. H. Perkins Furniture Co
Grove
Paine’s
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