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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
4
The Friday issue notes Seavey’s hardware window and Price Drug Co promotions, a Woodmen picnic, and varied local updates. It reports visits by Rev. Mullens and family, church services, a court sentence in Greenwood, and community movements including a new residence, motorcar rides, and upcoming school and business events in Brookhaven Mississippi.
In a festive clash the Fats beat the Leans by six runs as Henderson Hoskins and Newman delivered the decisive hits in the ninth. Notable plays included Zwirn’s bat theatrics, Graham’s one hand catch, Crawford’s leaping liner and Hoskins’ 30 foot slide. Heuck and Wilson impressed on the mound, while Brookhaven fans noted the refusal of an offer from the New Orleans League to keep the twirlers. A rematch is set for Thursday August 20 at Storms Park.
Thomas W. Keenan requests removal from the Democratic primary ticket for county treasurer. The letter is addressed to Hon. W. F. Parsons, Secretary of the Democratic Executive Committee, and respectfully asks that Keenan's name be withdrawn from the race.
Johnson Academy reports a successful summer session with thirty four students enrolled. The Thia Beta society hosts its first open entertainment next Friday at 2 30 pm. A lecture series on Good Citizenship begins the first Sunday in September at 6 00 pm with courses on statutes teachings, practical medicine, and the school and church roles in character formation by noted teachers and preachers.
Base Ball Thursday at Storm's Park features Dudes led by C Heuck and Geo Oliver against Other Hubbards with a large lineup. Substitutes Sam Magee Ike Cope Jap Phillips and R Stamps. Event advertised with bright costumes and benefit for park improvements.
A New Business Firm formed by W F Parsons and Fred Ober schmidt sells their mercantile interests to Captain A E Moreton. Parsons and Oberschmidt are Lincoln county businessmen with strong community regard. New firm Parsons Oberschmidt Co will open Sept 1 at Racket Store quarters. Ernest Parsons and L M Stingily join. Frank Parsons a capable bookkeeper.
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