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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
2
The readable fragments describe arrivals at various locations including Kirwan, Rens aven, Bothell, and New Olean with references to victims, tickets, and waves. Several garbled proper nouns and dates indicate transit, congestion, and possible public notices, but concrete events or outcomes are not clearly stated.
The town column mentions Wood visiting Jackson for business on Monday and details about Chanless Bicycles and CHL Dahlstrom selling bicycles and sundries. Also noted are umbrellas repaired by Dahlstrom and local social items including weddings, church events, and a Knights of Pythias meeting.
Brookhaven Miss city council minutes record January financials, warrants, and committee appointments. City Treasurer Chas Heuck presents January report, with approvals, reconciliations, and warrants examined by finance committee. standing committees named. city attorney appointed for two years. clerk and other officers elected. ordinances set pay and duties.
In Madison county memories of Senator Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania are recalled through his youth in the area and his later support for Lizzie, a local postmistress appointment in Canton. The article also blends local notices, medical ads, and obituaries reflecting early 1900s Brookhaven scene.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm permanently cures impure blood, skin diseases, and even advanced cancer stages. It offers a free trial and low price on large bottles, with testimonials and directions. also mentions the dramatic Quo Vadis production and a Brookhaven city notice about livestock running loose.
Mr and Mrs May of Saulsbury sold out their mercantile business and move to Brookhaven where they board with Mrs P Z Jones. The Chancery Clerk has moved his family to Alt Hursts corner on Railroad Avenue. Their friends welcome them back. Mr Virgil Johnson and Miss Ona Smith were married the evening of the 27th with Rev RJ Boone officiating. Tur Leapen extends best wishes.
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