Town and County notes from Brookhaven and area
Town and County items report illness of City Marshal Byrd with malaria but recovering, visitors and travels of residents to Canton Hazlehurst and Wesson, scarce eggs selling at 20 cents a dozen, local church additions, protracted meeting plans, various relocations and transfers of local agents, visits from Miss Byrd and Mrs. Kees, pastors aiding Caseyville church, and community notices from Franklin Advocate and Crystal Springs Meteor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benita Purser
Hazlehurst
Josie Hurst
Louisiana
J. H. Redding
R. E. Higdon
Baptist Church
Pastm Purser
W. H. Warnock
J. Warnock
J. S.burns
Leader
Wesson
William Turnbough
Brookhaven
Wesson Enterprise
C. G. Kees
Miss Summers
Fair River
Caseyville Baptist Church
Anding
Green
T. C. Maxwell
Mary Byrd
Charley Prichard
Bryd
Franklin Advocate
G. C. Eibey
Bee
Washington. Artillery
Crystal Springs
A. Biggs
All Shoes Look Alike Slogans From Ad Copy Fragment
An OCR fragment presents marketing phrases claiming uniform shoes with low prices and high features. The speaker promises proofs of value and offers for inspection, suggesting a sales pitch aimed at cost-conscious buyers.
Amblers Notes and Local Visits Across Meridian South
Ambler Notes reports visiting family members from Ora Mississippi and Bolton Mississippi. Meetings closed with one new conversion amid sermons by Bro Hemby. Dr T M Brister travels widely causing local chatter as Rogue Chitto residents attend the revival. An elderly woman finds relief from chronic headaches after Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, recommended by Geo E Wright of New London New York, sold by C E Gratton Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Chisholm
Ora
J. E. We
Sallie
Bessie Allen
Bolton
Lowe
Charley Jones
Monk
Cynthia Brister
Addye Ray
Illie Lowe
T. M. Brister
Chamberlain
Geo. E. Wright
New London
New York
C. E. Gratton Drag Co
Resolutions Adopted by the Colored Teachers Institute
The institute praises Prof. J J Dawsey for five days of service as conductor and educator enhancing ideals among Lincoln county Mississippi teachers pupils and patrons. The group extends heartfelt thanks for his competent faithful and skillful imparting of valuable information during the institute. A medicinal ad for Herbine follows, including a testimonial from C L Caldwell of Chocotah Ind Ter April 18 1903 and a Price Drug Store endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dawsey
Lincoln County
Mississippi
Dawsey
C. L. Caldwell
Agt
M. K
Chocotah
Ind
Ter
Price Drug Store
Revival Meeting in Brookhaven Miss Under Tent
Revival services will be held in Brookhaven Mississippi under a tent in Bowen Addition street three blocks northwest of Depot beginning Saturday night September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Miss
Bowen Addition Street
Depot
New Library Receipts and Hours Listed at AY Cherry
The Y. M. C. A. ay Cherry library receives new books including The Little Green God Right of Way Selly of Missouri Castle of Crangeron Rose of Old St. Louis and more. Books are available daily 10 to 3 and 4 to 8 with Wednesday evenings extended. A note mentions hours and the secrecy of staff, with reference to access outside standard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. CG
Selly
Missouri
Castle of Crangeron
Rose of
Old St. Louis
Lyneeen
Mississippi
Virginias
Mary
Mississippi Happenings Collates State News In Brief
Mississippi happenings summarize local incidents from Jackson, Gulfport, Laurel, Yazoo City and other towns. Notable items include fires, marriages, rail accidents, political contests about water works, a new sash factory and school planned for Gulfport, a fatal injury near Laurel, and local election and bond discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Mike Durr
Bends
Seesan Ang Golfport
Hugh F. Wellman
Mira
Daisy Cutter
Wesson
Gulfport
Maria d’Ali
A. A. Kern
Nashville
Tenn
Millsaps College
Wm. D. Mann
Laurel
Jackson
Hinds County
Miss
National Democratic Committee
Unsuitable OCR fragment hints at local notices
Fragmentary text mentions names and places but lacks clear event. Reads like a damaged notice or meeting brief with individuals in New Orleans and Newton. Unable to determine clear date, action, or outcome from the readable portion.
Ferris Wheel at Worlds Fair Details and Views
A detailed description of the Ferris Wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition includes its construction, dimensions, capacity, and transportation from Chicago to St. Louis. It explains the axle, bearings, towers, and anchoring, plus the ride mechanics, duration, and panoramic views of the fair and surrounding region. The piece notes extensive logistics and praise for the spectacle and night illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Itaistory
Fair Grounds
Cascades
Thie Jeans
States
Pike
Festival Hall
Philipine Reservation
Nclosure
Mississippi River
Family reunion praise and cholera remedy noted in mississippi ink
The Lewis family near Pike County Mississippi hosts a large reunion with baptisms performed by Rev. Henry P. Lewis and Rev. J. A. B. Jones. The piece also touts Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy as effective for infant bowel complaints and mentions ongoing rain, sickness, and local church activities including a protracted meeting at Arlington led by Bro. Hemby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Lewin
Pike County
Atucus
John Lewis
North Mississippi
Henry P.lew
Christian Advocate
Kibley
Clarence
Wiley Evans
New Orleans
R. FE. Woodall
G. W. Chisholm
Ora
Hemby
Inverted rainbow visible at Meadville noon
Franklin County Advocate reports a curious heaven sight at 11 Pelock a m on Wednesday. An inverted rainbow hung in the southern sky and another near the sun near meridian height. The bows spanned about one eighth of the circle, showing all rainbow colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Franklin County Advocate
Bank notices and soldier letters mix with local notices
Semi annual computation of interest prompts depositors to present bank books at Bank of Brookhaven. In local notes, Company H soldiers depart for Jackson then Biloxi. A bridge worker near Littleport falls ill with cramps and cholera. doctors treat with remedies. Community events include a four contest with music and declamation, dinner on the ground, and local notices from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intersi
Bank OF Brookhaven
Jackson
Biloxi
Wm. Kirmese
Littleport
Bers
Mr.Gifford
Cit Grafton Dungeo
Socintart
Gescap Brand Seabee
Secon
Local Notices and Advertisements Mix of Remedies and Rides
An OCR fragment shows drug ads for Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy and Foley products. It mentions patients like John J Patton and Carrie Cassedy, with testimonials on kidney cures, asthma relief, and other ailments. Also notes a new train service on the Silver Creek branch with Hebron schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moetliek
2F Drug Co
Will McCohn
Nosfield
Brookhaven
Vincent Ausew
Champerlain
John J. Patton
Patton
Als
Chamberlain
C. EB
Grafton
Carrie Cassedy Sonst
J. B. Holden
Summit
Fragmented OCR notice hints at illicit trafficking claims
Reading through garbled text reveals a placeholder report about concealed packages and individuals associated with illicit movement. The fragment mentions a range of items including medicines and personal effects, with unclear sources and dates. The text appears to describe attempts to hide contents and evade notice.
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Che Tender
Ae Eo
Ltd
A.m
A. Peeters
Stanley Byrd
John H. Johnson
J. W. eGrath
Canton
Vici Kids
WM. Abshagen
Ambler Notes
Colored Teachers’ Institute
The
Roxie
Yazoo City
Clarksdale
Z. T. Leavell
Terry
South
West Virginia
Vardaman
A.W. Harris & Co
Mernando
Arkansas
S.W. Rose
Grander Age
Socialist Party
Sardis
Jim Leeton
W. M. Martley
Martley
Jon
Tuniew
D Rape
Po Younties
Borwland
Mim Childress
New Orkin
L. Ti. Baggett Baying
Newton
Apatiia
Winona
Saturda
Brazil
Ayer
Foley
Grafton Drag Co
Ambler Dots
Goa
Betherei
Vores
W. L. Riley
Seb
Cuba
Noy
Ballard
Bald
Gy Price Drug Co
F. A. Cameron
Jes Cassedy
Price Drug Co
W.L. Lewis
Bogue Chitto
Tom.McNair
Mary Cassedy
Floyd Willoughby
Price Drag Co
R. C. Pepper
Marion Lee
Danreathe
Hiram Cassedy
Fannie Maxwell
A. C. Seavey & Son's
Bright
Saanideredder
Macedonia
Z. Loftin
R. J. Boone
Mr. Boone
Friendship
Silver Creek
Hebron
Simpeon County
Eermote
OLD Buck’s
Namie
W. P. Hubert
Old
Buck” Masonic Tempie
Til Borr
W. B. Hogg
Princ
Auburn
Stallers Jewelry
Spaffler’s
T A
Peices
Crown
Hi. Perkins Furniture CO
Jacesow, Miss
Jek Coupes
Ebudy
LAW Department
W. B. Murrae
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