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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1888

Page

3

Town and County Items

Powell's offers groceries and confections as townsfolk chatter about visits and sales. Firemen earned praise for quick work on a Monday night as Laura Dovell and Duke Schnurrenberg stood out for their service during a blaze at the City Hotel.

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Large Brookhaven Fire Destroys Old Court House Block

A major fire in Brookhaven early Tuesday damaged the Old Courthouse Building on Front Street and nearby brick stores. The blaze destroyed the upper story and caused extensive losses including Mrs. L. A. Hoskins brick building and several shops. insurance coverage varied. Firemen contained the flames with some property saved, and a later city fire incident caused further damage but was rapidly controlled. The report lists affected owners, insurance status, and estimated losses across multiple properties.

Brookhaven Mra. L.A. Toskin C. Hlordy Liverpool London Glote Kate Lowry Brooklaven Alice Col. Denson Mra L.A Vine Raner Mitchell d& McNair Dental Instruments J O Prilivk Milli Jossalwet Howe New York Phasnis Laeieh P Lubivh Beiek New Orleans

Circuit Court Session Vocabulary and Grand Jury Report

The Circuit Court met last week and into this week with a cleared docket. Cases include Werson vs Thotax Dickers won with writ of precedent. Parsons v Selreem judged for defendant at $60. Hosking v Simeone garnishee judge fee and new trial grant. Peter Latcieh verdict not guilty. Ann Edwards as Victor Hart judgment for $165. State v Moses Lam acquittal for Moses Lam, guilty verdict for Harris v ONeal with one year in prison. Grand Jury reports eleven true bills after examining ninety witnesses and urges repairs to the courthouse chimney and blinds and attention to fines due county. notes on marriage licenses irregularities and county officers’ books. Also includes notices for Dr Kings New Discovery and a Teachers Institute at Browkhaver, with miscellaneous medical adverts and endorsements.

Circuit Court Bnally ME Werson Thotax Dickers Agnes Parsons Hosking Simeone Hartman Otion New Trial Grater Rtite Mee Peter Latcieh Ann Edwards Victor Hart Moses Lam Hilly Jim Pink Lam Mose Diggy Harris O'Neal J.B. Christian Tenth Judicial Mastrigt Tincoln Board of Supervisor B.A. Beasox

Obituary Notice of Minster L Slocums at Edwards Mississippi

Departed this life at Edwards Mississippi on December 23 1987 Minster L Slocums in the 24th year of her age. The piece laments a sudden early death and recalls her as a beloved daughter sister and family figure. It invokes faith and God’s providence offering comfort and blessing to the bereaved family.

Edwards, Miss Minster L. Slocums Stuc

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