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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1898

Page

4

Central Railroad Timetable Fragment

Partial timetable shows trains stopping at Wh Manly Cy Revershaven Masiehurst Sprines Puckam Canton Water Valley and Brookhaven New Orleans routes. Mentions limited northern reach past Memytils with connections at tie 1 and several station names unclear due to OCR.

Vltsote Central Sham (An Kerm Kmpan Tvmves Jaren Mies Urieame Lewyes Jecksom Tia Vten New Orieams Thane Raves Darken Brookhaven Newreans Vestiowi Manly Cy Revershaven Masiehurst Sprines Puckam Canton

Official City Directory Entry Fragment

Fragmentary city directory items list residents and wards with scattered names and roles. It notes the mayor and board of aldermen meeting on the first Tuesday evening of each month, but many names and positions are incomplete or garbled.

Official Directory of Lin County Agencies and Meetings

Fragmented local directory notes monthly meetings across towns Brookhaven Hrookhaven Hogue Chitto and Summit. Entries list officials such as Clerk and President, district numbers and meeting days. text is garbled but indicates regular monthly gatherings and departmental listings.

Awell Ude Hrookhaven Seeny Cotni Monte H.C. Corth Chitalline Madiehwest Parsons Maxey Hogue Chitto

Local Notices and Society Notes Highlight Community Life

A crowded column of social updates lists illness, visitors, church events, and localities. Names such as Mrs. Mamie Winborne, Miss Kuma Shelton, Mrs. Thos. D. Evans, and Rev. J. M. Weems appear amid notes of guests, weddings, and camp meetings. Mentions of Leary's store, Whitworth College, and McComb appear alongside casual references to Shoe sales and church activities.

Mamie Winborne Lovery Kuma Shelton W.P. Stevens Aggie Enos Suimmit Canton Ollie Connelly Leary’s Henry Schaller Bennett Pont Hobbs Clinton Rohl Dwyer McComb Frank Decell J. M. Weems Mary Beilding Womu Mission Society Duckson Orphans’ Asylum Mitleh McCirath

Brookhaven water works and light plant finances explained

A reader urges the Brookhaven water works and electric light plant be run for public benefit. He notes regular meeting discussions on SHO salaries tied to 7000 dollars interest, a proposed 2700 dollar annual contract rejected, and suggests funds for a new dynamo and engine while opposing further debt to avoid future tax burdens.

Connell Seemel Rodgers Brookhaven Schnorren Derg Howe

Fifty Dollars in Gold Sought for Safety in Local Notice

An odd broadside advert promises $50 in gold to any man or woman who can locate a security breach or solve a local matter. The item references Hathaway & Co of New Orleans and Dr. Walter Weathersby, with other community notes about Brookhaven and surrounding towns, including new store openings and church gatherings, plus family and farming updates.

Hose Dr. Hathaway & Co Sat St. Charles St New Orleans Tony Brookhaven Ice Factory Brookhaven Ice Mfg. CO

Local notices and community updates from Brookhaven

Town items report illnesses including typhoid fever at least two cases. residents prepare for church meetings and street improvements on west Cherokee street. New business openings and moves include Chas Heuck’s store. Geo Bowsky plans fall stock. Chris Larsen hired for McGrath’s addition with 90 day completion. Also mentions baptist services, bridal tour returns, and a free booklet offer from Hathaway & Co of New Orleans.

P. 4 Jules LeCargne Eliza Jamo Daughtry Geo. Bowsky Price Baptist Church Hurst West Cherokee Street W. P. Price Baptist Record Senatobia Chas. Heuck Hug Millsaps College Oscar Haywood W. M.S The J. B. Thigpen

Farmers Institute in Brookhaven Promoted by County Officials

County Superintendent Elgar Green and Prof W L Hutchinson of Acand M College organize a Farmers Institute in Brookhaven on the scheduled dates. Offer includes free admission and broad agricultural topics from fruit crops to live stock and pastures. Dozens of speakers expected to discuss restorative crops, fertilizers, and practical farming methods. OBITUARY: Mrs N J Maxwell dies after eight weeks illness at Fair River Lincoln County. Funeral led by J J Green with Job 7:16 text. buried at Fair River church cemetery. She leaves six children and husband, praised as a devout Christian and neighbor. Mrs Joseph Magee dies near Red Star leaving husband and a large family. sister-in-law of S F Magee of Brookhaven.

Brookhaven Jesse Bowman Lincoln County Bowman Seas Pike County Miss Martha Cicer Carlotta Neece Union Church Walter Weathersby Dr. Mitchell Wesson Hewman J. B. Berry Bob Monticello Pair River Chure Lawrence County Isham McGriw Jones I. J. Hobbs Brotherhood Itenekhavem Edgy Dod Aedge Elgar Green W. L. Hutchinson Acand M, College Farmers’ Institute Proomam Mangum Terrace Pasteres Bermuda N. J. Maxwell J.C. Maxwell Fair River J. J. Green Job Jesus Joseph Magee Red Star S. F. Magee

Notice to all parties in Lincoln County Chancery suit

Citation notice in a Lincoln County Missis­sippi chancery matter commands all persons with any legal or equitable interest to appear in the Lincoln County Chancery Court on the second Monday in November 1404 to defend the suit of Peter Thiele with clerk filings and dates in August and May noted by the clerk Phillis the Jour May of August and Pelin May.

Taye Seale Ississipti Fo Neve Fi Kelly Paul Markman Liz Parkman Dorn Alix Aeros Horth Libcotn Mison Chancery Court County of Lincoln Peter Thiele Philss Pelin May

Land dispute notice in Lineal County court filing

A legal notice lists all persons with possible interests in a northeast quarter and nearby townships, summoning them to appear in the county chancery court on the second Monday of November 1818. Clerk Felin May signs the missive.

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Centennial celebration tuition free for all except law

Tuition is free for men and women in all departments except law. All expenses covered for the Centennial celebration from November 6 to 8 and 18. The next session opens September 1, 1808. For catalogues or information write to B Fulton, Chancellor, University, Miss.

B. Fulton Cl Univer

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