State Gleanings in a Mississippi Newspaper
A compilation of brief news items from Mississippi towns. Notes on weather, local incidents, births, and deaths. political contests. new papers. cotton receipts. accidents and crimes. and social happenings including marriages and public events. Notable names include D. 5. Byars, Judge John D. Shields, Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, and Col. Stockdale receiving a Congressional nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Tally
Hugh Miller Thompson
Jackson
Internal Revenue
John D. Shields
Brookhaven Pearler and County Items Highlight Local Happenings
A mixed column from Brookhaven covers residents, weddings, relocations, and community events. Notable items mention Mrs E H Crutelor, Mr TS McCirath, Miss Clara Chrisman, Nellie Myer, Stella Thomas, and Rita Hyman among others, plus local jobs, a runaway incident, school plans, a Chicago trip, and a major train dispatcher promotion for L F P Hennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Crutelor Han
TS McCirath Ban
KE Strickland
Clara Chrisman
Feen
R. H. ‘Champeon
Mia Nellie Myer
Stella Thomas
Gary
Ruched Ous
Min Ravin Allen
Summit
F. St. Parish
Seherchamt Mire
Wilson
Brookhaven
Arrow & Fisit
Fox
Liberty Herald
Z. D. Davis
Railroad Avenue
P.M. Martin
P. Oliver
Eugene Hyman
Hyman
Misa Clara Pfeifer
Hrooklaven
Mother Hubbarda
Tanding
Comeone
Wallace Wood
Tenisson
Monticello
Barnard Bee
McComb City
E. M. Bee
I. C
Telula
Cherokee Street
Marshall
Addie
AL. Collings
Milan
Tenn
Chcago
West
Barksdale
Court House
Robert Rey~ Polls
Work of the County School Board Report
The County School Board met on the second and third days of the month to remodel and redraw old districts. They established 40 white and 14 colored schools, totaling four districts aside from Brookhaven, with trustees to designate districts in its limits soon. James M. Grafton reports the board’s efforts and hopes for improved education and moral instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mk. Eorror
Corporation of
Brookhaven
Board of Supervisors
James M. Grafton
Trasteca
Jas. M. Grarrox
Assessment of Lands in Brookhaven and Surrounding Townships
The Board of Supervisors conducted a regular session at the Court House on a Municipal Monday and Tuesday, approving numerous property assessments in Brookhaven and neighboring townships. The motion list includes transfers of land parcels, acreages, and lots across blocks and ranges, totaling extensive alterations of ownership. The meeting also notes the 1846 personal property assessment, a warrant for Laws of the State copies, and multiple pauper and bridge-related expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Chasord
Haven
Brook Haven
Mamie Yoouken
Diel Vriebatech
Owoer
C A Brister
Wyens Wood
Townslip
Tarwhnlip
Jw T Watson
Max Prightise
Joseph Richards
AJ Maze
Ed Awe
Isham Walker
Nelyon
Arrington
AT Grafton
Martin
Wiefswh
AJ Gratton
Wilford
Townelpy S
Ducres
Keawnekee UM
J. B
Roles
Lyle Hart Great
Robenann
Preatridge
NW May
Lt May
RA Aulens
Graves
Bullock
JT Lattin
Pfeifer & Dryts
Ted Se
Allen Smith
Pfeifer & Dreyfus
Ned Ned
Wee
JD McKey
Pfeifer& Dreyfus
Brookhaven
PR Boberes
T'feifer & Dreyfus
Union Church Road
J.J Phillips
Gee
Lowe
Millesa
Aed Sue
TS Cotton
Pheafer & Dreyfus
Sec
P McKee
FE Magee
D. A McLaurie
WJ Maxwell
Ed Hee
Mary Larkin
Wd Maxwell
JM Campbell
W McDonald
Jeon IJ
Henry Sehaler
Bima Peon
Chas
Penn
Wo Penn
Catharine Graham
Bra
ML. J. Magee
Mary Millsaps
Uwe Sect
San
Awnif
Wywd
North End
Pee
J D Byrd
Ned
Ed Nw
Aed
Set Lesa
Lesa LL Sores
Sud
Railroad Township
Bee
W.R. Spencer
Bradfield Regulator Co. Promoted for Female Diseases
An advertisement touts Bradfield Regulator, claimed by the Bradfield Regulator Co. in Sana to treat female diseases. The text asserts the preparation has been used for twenty years and is the best combination for female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfeld
Bradfield Regulater Co
Sana
T.T. Meade & Co
Brookhuven
Miss
Program of the Mixisrens Dmacoase Lay Way Fare
A fragmented schedule notes religious exercises conducted by clergy and college groups. It lists speakers Rev. J R Par Wel and Rev. Zack Loftin among ministers and mentions women’s church work and religious lectures. The garbled text preserves names and general topics without clear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew
Haibay
Mixsiegys
College I" G
Milam W
Shimmer
Devk
Donglaed
F. A. Rowan
Benne
J. KR
Par Wel
Mey
Melt. Mergall
Kutnention
Zack Loftin
J. R. Parish
Muiess
Bil
Mysterious medicine ad touts stomach bitters as cure
The piece touts Hostutter’s Stomach Bitters as a safe vegetable remedy for dyspepsia, liver complaints, constipation, and rheumatic symptoms. It claims many medicines are harmful and urges invalids to heed tested experience, with testimonials from A Ky IPawkess Picur and Governor Jos Ireland praising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Texas
Ang
Picur
Alem Bo
Jos Ireland
Texo
T. TY. Meade & Cos
Brookhaven
Advice to Mothers and Advertisements in One Fragment
Fragment lists a teething syrup claim for children and a mix of product ads. Mentions Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething, various groceries, salves, and Smith’s Bile Beans. Includes local shop names and guaranteed health claims with prices implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Taylor
Avanta
Riddle Bork
Meade and Cat Win Amid Eastern Prize Fight Rumor
A curious snippet hints at Meade and Cat prevailing in a contested event described with odd phrasing and scattered brand mentions. It references a trial bottle offer and a “New Discovery” tied to health product promotion. The text reads like an ad laden column with unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade & Cat Win Alway
Neduyan
Egrey Inatork
Phienat
Dragan
Elaine
Amd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mervelinn
Aterdeen
Roberts
Meridian
D. 5
Byars
Leake, Scott
Jasper
Lnce
Otlea Single
Vicksburg Hershi
Tron
D. Money
Rawls
Morton
Abenleen
Greenville
Janes Hinson
Amite County
George Hanna
Commercial Herald
Vicksburg
Hinds
Dery Grove
Causey's
Liberty
Winona
von M. Railroad
New New Brandan
Patrate
Johnson
A. Finley
Titty County
Lester
Finley
Jobson
Tawar Wilson
Eva Lathan
Latham
Carey Birdsong
Marleluret
jCol
Hooker
Thomas H. Johnson
Young Bolton
Rankin County
Yazoo County
Allva Lindsay
Stubbon
Lindsay
CN. Ratliit
Adams County
Col. Stockdale
Congress
Lyceum Hall
Jon
Hiram Cassedy
Jathers
Shriner
Broonhaven
Jawn
County
Foialk
Queen & Crescent
Birmingham
Ala
Hennington
Lan
J Douglass
Willis Diggs
Forsyth
Bridge Notive
Joe McGrath
Hoskins
Insane Smith
LC Maxwell
JM Sutton
Faecalis
Martin Tyler
Ausnasor
J Hagse
Mardin
Cleri
RM. Mantrx, Gierk
Ireland
AL Lewes
FIAT
Powell's
Powell
JB Nulty
Schnorrenberg Brow
Bucklen
Nalty
Hawkes
United States
T. T. Meade & Co
Mins
Foutz
Honem
Bolt Wrurge Bere
David B, Poute
Peopriet
Chew
Lazarus
Gus Relye
Joy
James
N. Ib
M.D
HP Inn
THE
South Miss
Colored Fair
Brookhaven, Miss
Oliver
Taylor
Tresident
Winbtasts
Ag Shah
Minois Central Railroad
Sea
Pew
Bien
Sis
Tanicel Sane
Vent
WL Coleman
A. Gow
Jackson Business College
Jackson, Miss
Halita
L. A. Wyatt
Proprietors
Artilleti
Hunan Eyes
Griswold & CO
al Steret
Wll Drugwinte
Collins Eros. Drug CO
M. Louis
Jacuaox
Winnal
Trasksa
al waceRy
Lzapest
Cracer
Trask Fish CO
LOUIG
Tip Ubed
Grand Conservatory of of Music
OFN
Augustus Baus & CO
Ures
Anita Foe Silvar
Lis
Dr. Whittier
Conaultasion
Paucbhlek
ARRI
Ilysheird
Wren
St. Low
Chickasaw Female College
Pontotoc
W. ¥. Fribeson
Oxford
M, Sullivan
Deshler Female Institute
Tuscumbia
Twelth
Fit Baeuly
Bucherm
First Cites
N. A. Flournoy
N.W
Daughters of Ministers of the Gospel
Beant of Supervisors
Lawrence County
Ani
Lawrence Counity
Ab Mort Kelly
Phanen
Cle
Wyers
Clerk Board of Supervisors
Monticvllo
Misa
Daly
Dax
Angasew
Chancery Court
Mareb Tin
Court Mouse
Jail County
Mitellu
Mis
Wiliam Wearthershy
Stownahkip
Lorts
Saint Mecesont
LER, Adhwitnistration
Bolla
Pactaaic
Smite & CO
St, Louis
Brookhaven Market
Jaird
Lie Ul Manis
Lee Cottee
Taylors
Price Se
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