Whitworth College A beacon for Mississippi daughters
Brookhaven highlights Whitworth College as a durable leader in women’s higher education. The piece traces its origins with Rev. H. F. Johnson, the faculty shifts, and the long view of church education guiding its growth. It notes modern leadership under J. W. Chambers and the college’s affordable plan of 250.00 yearly for collegiate studies. It urges readers with daughters to visit and consider the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitworth College
South
Isissippi
H. F. Johnson
Johson
Millsaps College
Jackson
Whitworth
J. W. Chambers
Mississippi Conference
Brookhaven
Hemaras
Aluene Association
H. Cassedy
A.C. McNair
Oscar Crosby
West Point
Mississippi
A. Lewenthal
Pairworth College
McWillie
Louisiana
Trecall
H. P. Johnson
M. J. Whitworth
HH. F. Jahneon
Treentl
Lincoln County A Sketch of Ute Natural Advantages
Lincoln County area and boundaries are described from historical notes, noting formation in 1870 from parts of Lawrence Copiah Pike Amite and Franklin. Population figures from 1870 and 1880, growth estimates to about 17000, river systems and watershed details, climate, fertility, timber resources, rail access via the central railroad, and social composition. The piece highlights agriculture, timber industry, education at Brookhaven Whitworth College, health, and prospects for settlement. It closes with commentary on railroads as partners to communities and a Brandon News sentiment on cooperative growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foumupor
Lincoln County
Pourtins
Lawrence
Copiah
Pike, Amite
Franklin
Abe
Mississippi
Louisiana
Wesson
Copish
Pearl River
County of
Jefferson
Gemall County
Pike
Tilinvis Central Railroad
Yazoo Delta
Lincoln
Lincott County
Peentian
Brookhaven
Port Pievt
Louisiana Line
Lake Manrepas
Monticello
Lawrence County
Copiah Line
Pally
Carolinas
Georgia
Brandon News
Education of Woman at Whitworth College in Brookhaven
A Whitworth College alumni address in Brookhaven urges educated Christian women to lead reform, build homes, and uplift Mississippi. The speaker lauds local history, notes notable figures, and argues for practical female education, fundraising via clubs, and moral civic duty through the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Mississippi
John Ruskin
Christ
Plato
Isaiah
Virgil
Horace
David
England
William E. Gladstone
Daniel Webster
United Action
Organization of
Women For Women
Federation of Clubs
Selma
Ala
Whitworth College
Texas
Satirical Negro Dialect Sermon In Fever Panic Era
A humorous yet pointed spoof targets religious divisions during a yellow fever scare in Jack son. The speaker laments dwindling support, jokes about Baptists Presbyterians and Methodists, foresees leaving the ministry, and comically notes health board officials and a popular remedy as reliable.
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B. T. Norbs
J. A. Scarborovah
John Ferguson
Calhoun
Cortent
Japan
Cie
Tang
SiGe
Nak
Spain
Annie C. Peyton
Alumnum Association
Augustine
Bertha
Kent
Ursula Cotta
Martin Luther
Edward II
Philippa
Flanders
Caroline Herschel
Elizabeth Pray
Plorence Nightingale
Susannah Wesley
Mary Washington
Francis Willard
Sato
Commonwealth
Isaish
Prince of Peace
Sleepy Hollow
Jackson, Miss
Vicksburg Post
Jackon
Tae L&aben
Baptist Church
Chicago
State Board of Health
Chamberlain
C. E. Grafton
East Union Mills
Tiss
Blickensderfer Typewriters
Catalon
le Tlisses
E. & C. Hubener
A. Staffler
Brookbaven
Mirs
New Orleans
Miss
Marell
F. B. Hardone
Mililinery
Chartres St
New Orleans, la
Foundry & Machine Shop
Brookhaven, Mississippi
JOS. Connelly & Sov
Rosenburger & CO
America
Baller
Cstlag
Albert Twill
Balle
Randoe
SF. Greer
A. M. McMillan
Brookhaven, Miss
Bennett & Parsons
Sam Lightfoot
Reliable Bart
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