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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
4
List of social visits sales and business notes from Mills East and Staffler's Jewelers. Local church and school events cited, including sermons, meetings, bazaars, and educational rallies with names of residents and visitors. Mention of a runaway accident, a death, and upcoming performances at the Opera House.
A list of marriage licenses issued in the past week includes Whites Henry Farmer and Miss Mattie Watson, Thomas Morgan and Miss Alice Rushing, Sam Prestridge and Miss Annie Roberts, H W Brown and Miss Lizzie Reeves, Jn c A Brister and Mrs L E Martin, J J Wallace and Miss Lulah Wallace. Colored couples Jas Gooden and Annie Johnson, Jos Wilson and Bettie Hughes. Local court notes show Dr J T Walker on a business trip to Bolivar county. Disturbing the peace cases City vs R Harrison and City vs S B Byrd each with $5 costs. Miss Maggie Carter, age 16, died at Hattiesburg in an episode described as an explosion. Bertha Lofton, 8, daughter of Ed Lofton, died at Summit. A large sign may not reflect a big sign.
Suggestions cover gifts for men including watches clocks statuary medallions ink stands paper knives bibles books playing cards Christmas cards fountain pens cameras smoking sets cigars shaving sets shaving mirrors military brushes hair brushes clothes brushes hat brushes whisk brooms traveling sets pocket knives pocket books purses collar and cuff boxes sterling novelties and jewelry. Each item listed as suitable gift with emphasis on practical and desirable choices.
There are scores of items suited for any boy including athletic goods toys game boards crokinole archerina and many more. The selection covers books purses pocket knives collars and cuff boxes sterling novelties brushes pictures musical instruments cameras and watches.
The stock has doubled for the holidays and includes latest editions of standard authors along with juvenile and gift books. Books are presented as ideal presents for all ages and conditions and costs have fallen as the art and illustration improve. Come in and browse.
A dealer advertises superb cut glass specimens from leading makers. Prices are described as reasonable and recognizable to buyers familiar with posted cut glass prices.
A wide range of gift ideas for women is presented, featuring Kelva Ware, Japanese goods, books, watches, vales, china, cut glass, rose bowls, candlesticks, photo holders, frames, art caders, music rolls, ladies bags, pocket books, toilet cases, dresser sets, jewel boxes, manicure sets, mirrors, work boxes, box sets, celluloid goods, thermometers, albums, medallions, pictures, chafing dishes, stationery, confectionery, sterling silver, jewelry, gold pens, desk accessories, and perfumes, all offered as attractive gift options for the season.
For girls it is easy to pick gifts from our varied stock. Watches, cameras, books, bibles, pictures, fancy goods, work boxes, pen knives, gold pens, pocket books, toilet articles, games, dolls and toys, and musical instruments like mandolins and guitars offer abundant choices.
Wide demand for perfumes at holiday time prompts quality emphasis. Immense stock includes finest odors from leading perfumers with late specialties. Goods available in bulk and bottles, with fancy packages, dainty bottles, and atomizers for filling. Also stocked Sachel Powders Coteus Toilet Waters and related items.
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