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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1895
Page
3
A local notice states an authority to announce positions for justice of the peace. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate acceptance of applications or notices to the public. Proceedings reference Heat No. and east area, with unspecified dates or procedures.
Local notices report the Board of Supervisors meeting upcoming, social visits among Brookhaven residents, church services, and community events. Mentions include Mrs. Ada Proby and Mrs. Ruth Sessions bicycling, Brookhaven baseball jubilation, a crime talk about indecent apparel, and plans for a new paper by People’s party members.
The Brookhaven school outlines orderly conduct and grade structure across Primary, Intermediate, Grammar, and High School divisions. Rules cover attendance, discipline, dress, punctuality, weapon and publication bans, examinations, and teacher and principal duties, with Board of Control oversight and regular faculty meetings. The college ad promotes Stone College Meridian, Miss. and reports Brookhaven baseball season ending with a 6-5 loss to New Orleans and 21-3 win at home.
The 185 and 1595 season opens Friday August 30 1895 with Byrne and Cowart starting the season offering fish and oysters. The Brookhaven District Conference at Wesson last week drew large attendance with Bishop Galloway giving a notable address on missionary work in Japan and China. President Chambers spoke in support of Whitworth College. A local letter titled A Card signed T C Ratliff provoked reaction. a court response is expected as actions proceed. A People's Party county executive meeting is set for Saturday in Brookhaven to discuss pulling down the ticket for all county offices.
Mr. D. W. Filton, state agent of Mutual Life Insurance of Kentucky, says he suffered two severe LaGrippe attacks in 189 and that sleep eluded him and weakness left him pale. After using Sars began to improve and he was cured, restoring his health and strength.
The first bale weighed 626 pounds and was bought by John McGrath & Sons, shipped to Julius Weis & Co. New Orleans. Premium of 820 in gold awarded to M. M. Tyrone for first bale. Second bale brought by W. M. Ross, purchased by L. Cohn & Bros, with flour and premium offers. Plus notices on obituaries and local business ads.
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