Josie Becker to Present Elite Stock Company Acted Drama
On Tuesday August 29 1905 Miss Josie Mercedes Becker presents a first rank company. Virginia Marshall world wide in character parts stars as Mrs Leadbatter in a boarding house tale. Nellie McGrath sings in the last act. Ada Sherman Sara Scorm join as two English dancing girls. Martin T Flood fronts the cast as an English swell. Edwin Thurber debuts with a dramatic drunk scene and a subsequent character turn. Managers Cohn Becker coordinate scenery and minor roles urging audience to bring fruit for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecker
Virginia Marshall
Leadbatter
Nellie McGrath
Ada Sherman
Sara Scorm
Europe
Martin T. Flood
Edwin Thurber
Cohn and Becker
Glynn
Mary Annis
Invitation to visit a heartfelt display event
A courteous note invites readers to attend a show described as clean and full of heart. The message emphasizes welcome and warmth, encouraging attendance to experience the exhibit firsthand.
County teachers and students to LL 1 and A M colleges
Edgar Green, Supt. of Education, outlines regular full examinations to teach in Lincoln county. Whites take first exams September 1–2 and second September 15–16. Colored take first exams September 8–9 and second September 22–23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Edgar Green
Supt. of Education
Prospective Postoffice Removal Petition in Brookhaven
A petition seeks moving the post office from east to west of the railroad citing most business, schools, banks, and homes on the west side. Brookhaven also argues for a larger post office building. The proposed site is Perkins Furniture Store corner opposite the depot, with supporters and critics on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitworth College
Brookhaven
Perkins Furniture Store
A New Home Shadowed
The infant John Brooks son of Mr and Mrs James Thompson died Sunday night and was laid to rest Monday at Rosehill. Funeral services were led by Rev R H Purser at the family residence as mourners gathered, with prayers for comfort and faith amid the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
James Thompson
Rosehill
R. H. Purser
Prize oration by Abi A. Cohn inspires future tones
The prize oration on the Leader's first page prophesies better tones for the future through the patriotism and devotion of a Brookhaven youth, contrasting with time-serving politicians. It stands as an inspiration showing noble public duty and high morality in eloquent terms amid modern commercial greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abi A. Cohn
Brookhaven
Local notes from Vicksburg and Brookhaven region
Dr. W B Watts visits Vicksburg while Milton Moore serves drinks at The Club. Miss Mabel Guess and brother Malcolm visit Fair River. new school books arrive at Rev K J Boones store. Meadville visitors include Mrs R S Butler and Mr Mrs R Scott. Cotton market at Brookhaven earns 10.40 per bale. Chancery Clerk McNair home ill. O G Batts of Mortis McGraw Wooden Ware Co guest of W W Holliday. Rev R H Purser to preach to Baptist parents next Sunday at 11. Whitworth College delay possible, not later than mid October. Lincoln County Baptist Association edges toward postponement due to quarantine. final decision pending. Regular date remains Friday before the 3rd Sabbath in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Watts
Vicksburg
Milton Moore
O. G. Batts
Mortis McGraw Wooden Ware Co
New Orleans
W. W. Holliday
R. H. Purser
Lincoln County Baptist Association
Death of Halcott Smith
Halcott Smith, a substantial farmer and respected Hartman resident, died last night from a protracted fever. His passing in his prime is deeply lamented, with sincere sympathies extended to his bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcott Smith
Hartman
Notes on the yellow fever in New Orleans and Mississippi City
The report says the fever progress in New Orleans is checked and the Marine Hospital Service is handling the outbreak well. New Orleans 24 hour figures show 57 new cases and 9 deaths with 21 new foci, bringing totals to 1503 cases, 14 deaths, 970 discharged, and 342 under care. Mississippi City reports slow progress. enforcement measures may involve state troops. A new patient is Miss Money, granddaughter of Senator H D Money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Marine Hospital Service
Mississippi City
Vardaman
State Board of Health
LeBaron
Miss Money
George Money
United States
H. D. Money
Money
Minsiesippi City
Poginelly
Jackson
Starkville
Special Queen & Crescent Route Rates to Southern Points
Special excursion rates via the Queen & Crescent Route to Louisiana Arkansas Texas and territories on August 1 15 September 7 19 October 3 17 November 7 21 and December 19 with 21 day return limit. Stopovers allowed both directions. Summer fares to Hot Springs Eureka Springs Eldorado Springs at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. Sale June 1 to Sept 30. For more information address.
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Lookout Mountain
Tenn
Goth
Bealle
Tacoma
Everetto
Helliognam
Viewria
Vancouver
San
Corunlean
Suramer Ney
Aes
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Territories
Ocober
Hot Springs
Ark
Eureka Springs
Eldorado Springs
Nup tials of Miss Mary Louise Chambers and Dr. Robert Nimocks
An invitation notes the wedding of Miss Mary Louise Chambers and Dr. Robert Franklin Nimocks at the Methodist church in Poplarville in September at 6 PM. The message extends best wishes from Mrs. Paul Pritchard and family visiting near Meadville and praises the bride as a cultured daughter of worth in Brookhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Chambers
Robert Franklin Nimocks
Poplarville
Itworth
Brookhaven
Also Mentioned on This Page
AY Weuck
Monticello
Steet Theatre
Messrs
Cohn & Becker
Josie Mercedes Becker
Mary Ann
K. J. Boone
R. 8. Butler
Robert Scott
Meadville
Chancery
McNair
J. Hunter Jones
Queen & Crescent
Paul Pritchard
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