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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
4
The Chevaber timetable lists trains passing Brookhaven with local runs at 7:23 am and 6:12 pm, freight at 1:00 pm, and additional schedule notes for the Illinois route. Passenger and freight times shown as 7:23 am 6:12 pm 1:00 pm with various train numbers.
Local notes report fine harvest weather and cooling nights aiding hay, with many visits and social events. Names include J S Scott, J L Storm, Dr John Chisholm, A C McNair, Sherman, and Rev J P Williams, plus frequent mentions of Brookhaven, Hazlehurst, and Pearl Haven activities and upcoming church meetings.
A Brookhaven stage adaptation of Merely Mary Ann featured Eleanor Ro led by Miss Jame Me Becket with a simple sincere portrayal. Ford V Becker as Lance Lot impressed with his command of classical music roles and ensemble. Seemann as the English lodging house keeper delivered perfect Cockney pathos, while Thurber showed versatility in multiple roles.
Price Drug Company promotes Hyomei as a cure for hay fever claiming it stops sneezing eye and nose discharge and other symptoms. The discoverer promises prevention of annual attacks and possible help in chronic cases with refunds offered if results fail. Price 1.00 for six puffs.
Harmony hosts a school rally this Saturday featuring Mr Abi As Cohn and several officials including Hon M, McQorluugh, and Hon W E Parsons. Organizers urge attendance to support the school and community.
The Sisters of Notre Dame plan to open the new session Monday with emphasis on thorough, efficient education for Catholic children while non Catholic pupils will not take part in religious instruction. The piece notes local church activity, births, deaths, and community visits as well as ongoing rural life details and weather.
Messrs F. C. Andrews and Hugh Wroten spent days at Walkers Bridge fishing in the Bogue Chitto river. They were joined by J. J. Lee and J. O. Williams, veteran fishermen, who reported splendid luck but produced a 20 pound Buffalo as proof.
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