Brookhaven Charter War Ends In Peaceful Settlement
Brookhaven leaders and residents debated a charter amendment before the Senate Committee on Corporations. A compromise plan was signed to appoint aldermen from opposing petitioners, withdraw objections, and ensure balanced representation, with the bill passing the Senate and likely governor approval. Endorsed candidates for mayor and aldermen were named by supporters and opponents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thompson
Judge Cassedly
B. T. Lobb
Brooklaven
Capt. Hosking
J. W. McGrath
Sam Afens
Senate Committee On Corporations
Con Witter
Senate
Wilson
Brookhaven
House
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Z.D. Davis
J. N. Cooke
Messrs
J. W
Martin McGrath
A. Bowsky
Joseph Connelly
A. EB. Moreton
Railroad Racket Aids Natchez Meridian Line Charter
At Brookhaven a joint meeting of Adame Lincoln Lawrence and Lauderdale counties adopted resolutions favoring a Natchez to Meridian railroad. The South Mississippi Railroad Company charter was approved in principle and a legislative delegation was urged to back the bill, with a committee appointed to press adoption before the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natehor
Mount Hiooklaven
Monticello
Brookhaven
J. A. Hoskins
Joel TP. Walker
Meridian
C. Br.dale
L. J. Bowen
Adame
Lincoln
Lawrence
Smith
Disper
Lauderdale
Rohl Thompson
Joint Committee On
Mississippi River
Natehex
Lauderdale County
Menticotte
Lawrence and
Lintealn Colties
South Mississippi Railroad Company
Durin D. Melanis
Solomon
Ry HL. Thomson
J. A. Hoshkins
G. A. Tennisson
J. A. Miekmann
W. T. Till
Acg. McLamin
J. W. Lambert
Wyn McLeod
Win
Rutledge
C. W. Tatum
AL Coles
GA Gnice
Lincelo
Franklin
Miss
Natchez
South Mississippi Railroa Company
Mississippi
Martin
Guice
Ford
Fairly
Hill
Woods
Walker
Adams
Simpson
Covington
Jasper
Clarke
Major Belton Mickle
Magee
Bailer
R.H. Thompson
C. R. Dale
Joseph Dale
A. Q. May
J. R. Bush
Ww. Rutledge
M.C. Hathorn
J. 8. Eaton
W. H. Jones
G. F. Peek
J. E. Love
H. M. Street
W. E. Baskin
Del
Haven
Ise
Tax Collector's Sale and State Insurance Deposits Noted
A fragment reports a tax collector sale process in Brockhaven with auction details, then shifts to legislative miscellany. It notes the state deposits by foreign and local insurers totaling 375,000 dollars, concerns about the insurance deposit law, and mentions moves of A E Weathersby to Tidianola forming a law partnership, plus editor changes and various House and Senate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hone
Nmber
A. E. Weathersby
Monticello
Tidianola
Tlon
Thomas R. Baird
Weathersby
Great
Delta
Lawrence County
Hurst, Vavuerson
Harris, Goode, Johnson
Women’s Temperance Column Marks Anniversary and Plans
The W C T U notes its fifth anniversary nearing and urges members to save Valentines for a post office event at Mrs Thompson’s tomorrow night. An obituary recalls Mrs S M E Henry of Evanston Illinois. A meeting is set for tomorrow at the Methodist church with important business. Local discussions cover Prohibition and the Brookhaven Summit whisky era, while a Valentine party at Mrs R N Thompson’s residence is planned for the Y’s club tonight. Colonel Dennett’s hoped attendance was foiled by bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lineal
Nestor
R. W.m'nair
Negrand
P. Ae Sane
Gwyee
Sorirs
Abe
RE Rees
Pest
Uwg
Ate
Craig
Smith
Wallace
Presteidges
Ned
de Steeeer
Lerco
Thos Farnwr
Wees
Jewell Za Ohls
JB Deason
Julia M Marria
Bo Jesse
We Muboin
Dad Monde
Sk Hart
Keystone L&t
King & Teihow
Ned Andy Fof
Bey
Polk Talbert
Amite Dle
Jet Davis
Committee On
Coundo
Ty Fitire
Legislado
van Byrd
Chris
Mr. Scott
Jidge Chrisman
Martin King
Mollie Lawrence
Pattee
Chester Allen
Fravers Sovith
Polk
Mary King
Ellen Walrene
Motus
Everett Dante
Jo En Acres
Sam Seabes
Mary Rembert
Henry O' Hai
Tomas
Cormer
Maxwell
Tate
Steeareey
Methodist Church
Brookhaven
Summit
Y's
R. N. Thompson
Betts and Betts Advertising a Cure for Nerve Debility
An New Orleans advertisement offers remedies for nervous debility and sexual symptoms, claiming complete cures through unnamed confidential methods. It lists conditions such as sleeplessness memory loss and gloom, promises blood and skin disease treatments, and asserts safety and reasonable charges for urinary, kidney, and reproductive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettinavathy
Cure for vice and sexual weakness claims.
An advertisement by Lette promising cures for Urethral Stricture and sexual debility. It touts permanent cures without knives or injury, urges married men or those entering marriage to seek help, claims practical experience and tailored medicines, and asks for six cents for a booklet while noting no letter replies without stamped enclosures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hobbs
Rura
Oriice
Winlding
A McGuean
Jas. A. Hoskiss
South Mississipri
Adwins, Lincoln, Lawrence, Jasper and
Lauderdale Counties
Pullicumbery
Caner Haven
Brockhaven
H. P. Ticketts
St. 8. Ricketts
Memphis Avalanche
Ricketts
Blair City
Tne
Good
Girls Industrial College
Jeff. Davis County
Bolivar
Jefferson Davis County
Hartefield
Itawombat
Wats
W.C
T. U
M.E. Henry
Mary Henry
National Press
Evanston
Ilinois
Brookshave
Colonel Dennett
Drs. Betts & Betts
New Orleans
Tiheenor
Tiehenor
Sap
New Cheleatns Labs
Richenor & Sherrouse
Manufacturers & Proprietors
Canal Street
Druggis
FRY & Ostein
A.B. Farquhar CO
Yorks
Dean
Via
Ferma
Soo Brostears
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