Brookhaven Notes Speak of Debates, Visits, and Local Stores
Mardi Gras greetings tide through Brookhaven with retail plugs at Martin Drag Co. and Leary's. Visits by Dr T K Magee and Rev D E Holt mix with social rounds as Miss Jennie Stevens and Miss Rosa Seavey depart or visit. A public school Friday debate and a Valentine party at Maxwells mark week events amid church talks and town growth.
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Agm
H. J. Wilson
Wesson
Leary’s
T. K. Magee
Hamburg
Brookhaven
Heuck
Harmon Daughtry
Clinton
Baptist Church
Martin Drag Co
W. F. Parsons
Masonic Grand Lodge
Water Valley
Sam Aird
Bogue Chitto
B. F. Edgar
Methodist Church
Mrs. Field
Iowa
J. H. Redding
Weather, sermons, and notices from Elmman
Bright cool weather frames the week as Rev Reeves will preach next Sunday and Sunday night. The K L I Co haul fertilizers for Lincoln and Lawrence counties. Rev Ferris preached two sermons on the way to Pleasant Grove. Burial procession last Thursday for Grandmother Hemphill. A birthday dinner honored Mrs Morgan's mother-in-law with many attendees. Local ads tout Mickkly bitters and Lallenand's Specific for rheumatism and urinary issues. Bishop Thompson to preach at Episcopal church Tuesday at 7 30. Madame La Moss visiting, offering readings and advice. Miss Seavey hosts a farewell reception tonight as she departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reeves
South
Lincoln
Lawrence County
Mr. Ferris
Pleasant Grove
Grandmother Hemphill
Hickman
Hl.t. Morgan
B. A. Crawford
Jed
A. Brister
M. B. Ragland
Episcopal Church
Hugh Miller Thompson
Water Works and Electric Light Accounts Quietly Audited
City treasurer Chas Heuck reports January 1808 accounts examined and approved by Finance Committee. warrants cancelled and files organized. Notable entries include Burt Mfg Co. for wells, Granberry Jackson labor, Knowles Steam Pump Co. payments, and wiring work. tax collector A Hurst credited for January collections.
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Arlietes
Gratton
Mayer
Erie
A. Maret
Lewis
Seteol House
Daughtry
Joh Nienith
Storm
Mato
Sh Pollo
Eliza Evans
Beclety
Lvee
Heter Wasesman
Knowles Steam Pump Co
Hroughton
Chas
Heuck
Chas. Heuck
Brookhaven
Miss
Dr Miles Heart Cure praised by veteran sufferer
A veteran described relief after using Dr Miles Heart Cure for long heart trouble following army discharge. He claims the remedy repaired weakness, restored health, and led him to recommend it widely. The notice also advertises a book on heart and nerve diseases and lists medical firm contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B.C
Miles
Miles Medical
Threatened health prompts fight with illness in first round
A fragment discusses a man recognizing serious illness as a foe to be knocked out early. It links impaired digestion and a weakened liver to near-certain danger, warning that without a decisive health fight the second round could bring death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Be Fiafton
Nervous Exhaustion and Nerves Needs Fed
The text warns of nervous exhaustion from ongoing strain and fatigue. It suggests remedies including Red Re seed products and phosphites of lime and soda, claiming these provide nourishment for tired nerves.
Brookhaven approves water works bonds amid city debt warnings
The Brookhaven city government moves to issue new water works and electric light bonds not exceeding 6000 dollars to complete the system, pay existing debts, and est ablish a funded plant. The ordinance outlines bond terms, sale methods, and a March 1 1898 issuance date with three weeks of public notice in The Leaver.
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Board of Aldermen
R. A
J. B. Dow Try
Perkins
Schnorrenberg
Seavey
Moreton and Cohn
Guild & Wapte
Guild & White
Brookhaven, Miss
Rookhaven
Menon
Dahance
BTA
Guild
White
Granbery Jackson
City Enviser
Janary
W. H. Seavey
Brookhaven
Miss
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank of
Ronberg
Verkina
Moreton
BOK
Ant Board
Seay Brookhaven
Arystem
Fiscali
Shockhaven
City of
Mississippi
Mhigors Olen
Skid City
Elty
Howe
Alermen
Jy Ty
Daughtry
Wall, Seavey
Famous Atlanta Optician Hawkes to Visit Brookhaven Store
A. K. Hawkes the renowned Atlanta optician will stay two days at E. Grafton’s store beginning March 4 offering free eye examinations and modern spectacle adjustment. Hawkes, trusted nationwide since 1870, urges early arrival as he has other engagements. Glasses are not peddled and appearances are limited. The Athenian Society notes February 4 meetings with Holmes and other literary items, including librarian election and discussions on Alfred Tennyson.
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A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta
E. Grafton
Brookhaven
United States
Hawkes
Mr. Hawkes
Call
Athenian Society
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mamie Powell
Holmes
Mr Byrd
Walter Brie
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Lesen
Jem
Orica
Jackson Ore
Kharge
Ohits
Dr. Miter
D. E. Holt
Sadie Collins
Wellman
Chicago Price
Martin Ding Company
Mikas
Hugh Miller
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Martin Drag Company
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Fair River
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Rosa Seavey
Jackson
W. P. Price
Sue Stewart Stevens
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D. Davis
Stookhaven
Maggie
James McGrath
Summit
Miss McGrath
Eugene Atkinson
Kavanaugh
T. C. Max Wallon
Admisson
Cheuck & Son
Sawdust
AV. P. Price
L. H. Baggett
The
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Bro. Price
Whitworth College
Laallenand
Lallenand
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A. Hurst
Tony Hurst
Ay Hurst
Madame la Moss
Boston
City Council
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Menair
Wess
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He J. Wilson
Dr. Miles
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TOA
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Ike
Balunen
Heack
Lowa
Cheam Grids Co
Ne Board of Aldermen
J. Th. Daughtry
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Chatty
Aaron Ulurst
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Louisa
Bik Dixon
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Alfred Tennyson
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Tom Tek
Mick
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Brookhaven and Vicinity
Strickland
Chiyeh Street
Whiteword College
Koiltepale
Texas
Tllinois Central Allroad
Roxie Chitto
J. W. Bennett
Beookiilver
Mis
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Haanuary
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Tom Hs Pao
Orgien
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Joe
Erehy
Mtv Ik
Lincoln County Haven
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CUE
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Minish
Jacob Titehie
Martin Biehe
Sam Brister
Mins
James Hela
Register
Brook
Grafton’s Drug Store
Grafton, Brookhaven, Mins
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wAnrep
Boieling
Ng Suen Hy
Perking Wind Mill Co
Mistawaks
Ind
Monticello St
Depot
J. B. Hughes
Brookhavens
Foundry & Machine Shop
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Pevncsusants, Gornelly & Sok
Ale
Ripans
Rivas Ciremeat, Company
New York
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