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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
3
Secretary Younts calls a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary for next Friday at 3 30 in the Y M C A rooms. Members urged to attend and bring new members. Active efforts urged. town ladies offered a rare opportunity in the Y M C A field.
The column lists local names and brief notes from Brookhaven area society life, including illness and visits by Mrs. Lewis Thurner W. C. Maxwell and others, hardware store ads for C B Perkins, building updates in the burnt district, a Christmas recital anticipations, and various social events at Mills Jewelry and McGrath stores with mention of local churches and educators.
William D Larkin born July 29 1819 in Lawrence County Mississippi spent much of his life in Lawrence Lincoln and Copiah counties. He married Miss D Penn of Covington Louisiana December 25 and died November 23 1903 leaving a wife two daughters and five sons. He was active in Lincoln County public life and a devoted member of St Moriah church. Known as Uncle Billie he influenced others toward faith and optimism. The obituary recalls visits and his gracious nature. A private burial is planned for Friday.
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