Brookhaven Notes and Local Items in February Issue
Local society notes include visits by Mrs. G. M. Blake and Miss Nelle McCann, ongoing repair and fencing work by Chas Edler, and announcements from the Y M C A secretary. Train schedules for Pearl River Railroad show multiple departures and arrivals, while community members report cold weather and efforts to keep busy amid winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Mounger
Brookhaven
G. M. Blake
Norfield
Nelle McCann
W. L. Weathersby
Lit Springs
B. T. Hobbs
R. H. Purser
Chas
Edler
South Church Street
Poulson
Lincolnville Teachers Set March 4 Meeting Date
The Lincolnville Teachers Association will hold its meeting on March 4 instead of February 25 due to teachers losing time and not reporting until March 4. Full attendance is desired and a printed program will be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolne Teachers’ Association
C. T. McKee
Fragment From Flood: Piano Tuner Rescued Amid Encores
A fragment from a flood story describes A A Johnson, a Ramsey piano tuner, injured when a ruined Y M C A piano fell on him. He was helped by friends using crutches amid cheering crowds, and he plans to resume work soon. The tale weaves in advertisements and local notices about remedies, theater, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. .Johnson
Ramsey
Johnson
Roads mend under contract system blamed in county
The piece argues roads are in poor condition due to frequent rains and freezes and criticizes the counties reliance on contract work. It urges straightening roads, cites possible citizen land donations, and notes high future outlays could be reduced by improved road engineering. The text also references state institutions and fiscal balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Dr Black Preaches at Baptist Church in Inclement Weather
Dr Black addressed a gathered audience at the Baptist church to the relief of the local congregation despite severe weather. The sermon drew a creditable crowd and was warmly received with gratitude for the service. A second pulpit appearance was hoped for if weather allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besgal
Baptist
Black
Do You Know What Drugs Women Were Sold Here
A fragmented 1920s style feature warns mothers about fake birth medicines and unregulated tonics marketed to women. It questions which products were prohibited and who enforced labeling rules, highlighting public safety concerns and regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feck Beatle
Ac Pongiae
Regulator Gor
Pleasant Grove Notes and Community Items
Local notes report weather mild but cold spells, school progress with Prof Hodges and Laura Kyzar cited. Mentions of patients, church preaching by G S Jenkins, a Ballard’s Snow Liniment testimonial, and flood incident rescuing Mat Sharp by life-savers. Also references Magnolia Gazette item, liver remedy promotion, and a correction about criminals named Macey and Fallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadgrove
Laura Kyzar
Hodges
EB. J. Smith
Burlie Smith
Mra
Rita Smith
Pleasant Grove Church
Jenkins
Fire destroys B. F. Ellzey store at Venice Pike county
The store of B. F. Ellzey & Son at Venice in Pike county burned Saturday. Loss estimated at 34500 with 4000 dollars covered by insurance. Other Pout' stores and contents also burned in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
B. F. Ellzey & Son
Venice
Pike County
Visit to Blue Mountain Inspires Daughters Education
The account extols Blue Mountain College highlighting its facilities, students, and ideals. It lauds the campus, dining hall, and culture shaping young women for life beyond school, praising safety, health, and moral development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Blue Mountain
Blues Mountain
Whitworth
Hill
Two Towns Near Brookhaven Face Rising Pearl River
In Lawrence area notes, trains connect Lawrence and Brookhaven as Pearl River rises rapidly threatening lowlands and travel. A county jail project saw three bids rejected. plans reissued with a cap of ten thousand dollars. Also a Wednesday court mention notes a boy sent from Holmes Court for burglary. Local chatter includes weather and travel updates as the Iron Horse remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Olbe
Brookhaven
Pearl River
Board of Supervisors
Pauly Jail Building Co
Southern Structural Steel Co
San Antonio
Texas
H. K. Hardy
Gulf Conference at Gloster Miss Holds Spirit, Reports
Gulf Conference M E church convened at Gloster Mississippi with Bishop Henry Spellinyer presiding. Brother W C Mann reported Auburn charge and was sent to Hugher Springs Texas. Rev J W Hervey to Auburn. Sister Page and Sister Renard spoke for society and deacons work. Dr Altman led the book concern. Pentecostal services by Dr Daman. Weather bad but attendees feasted and invited the conference back. Next session in Welsh Louisiana. Uncle Bob ads and local notices follow with deaths and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloster, Miss
Henry Spellinyer
W.C. Mann
Auburn
Brother Mann
Hugher Springs
Texas
J. W. Hervey
Page
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Renard
Altman
Periodic Pains and Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as highly effective for periodic pains backache nervous or sick headaches and other distressing aches. It urges women to take the pills at first indication of an attack to shorten suffering and promises relief without exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mae
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Leader
Illinois Central R. R A
Broalhaven Aa
Bowsky
Darby
Pearl River Railroad
Wight
Withan
Drasey
Er Alaldeen
P. L. Cordier
Aonington
Penn
Price
Drag Co
Mos. Dale
Lawrence County Press
New Orleans
Josephus Moak
Johnson Station
Woman’s Auxiliary
A. Cohn
Behlow
Californias
Chi
Sam Cohn
Kdpa
Dho
Betes
Chicago
Nvlia
Magnalia Gazette
Robt, E. Higdon
Aradlation
Festiars
Mente
W. W. Baker
Plainview
Neb
Eenie
Foley
Price Drug Co. Co
Galloway
Lamar
University of Mississippi
Water Valley
Japan
Hazlehurst
Mississippi College
Clinton
Ballard
Mississippi
Ser Sal Society
Geo. O. Bachman
Foley’s
Price Drag Co
Yazoo
Saleen Semee
Paice
Mississippi Insane Hospital
East Mississippi Insane Hospital
Eels Agricultural& Mechanical College
Ajorn A. and
Treasury
A. and M
Cpsag
Dr. Black
the Baptist Charth
L. A. Renee
Lit. the Ring
Price Drug Co
Pleasant Grove
Pete
Mat Sharp
Alia
Mat
Teploaien
Bay ‘Street
Vaughn
Mill Pond
Magnolia Gagette
D. W. Smith
Eee
New
Drake
I' Argh Sh Ronyderer
le Gnffer
Capibs
Ayers
Ayer
Col. Lee
DaWitt
Jackson
Gonvern
Edward Uammons
Fannie Kimeey
Nan Iy
Hie Colon
Prk
Homey Mae Tar
Teiyirt
Lawrence
Weems
A. L. Spors
Chester
Miah
Drag Oo
Hinds
Fiastua Smith
New Albany
Docia McKee
Shubuta
Hhabed
Jefferson Davis
James Little
Magnolia
Laurel
Ab ‘Cobaria
Johnston
Michigan Drug Co
Detroit
Mich
Bermoti
Kermoti
Price Drug Company
Brookhaven, Ae
Staffler's
A. Staffler
Betts & Ly
Santase
X. m
Niall Tromtinont
DRS. Betts & Dyar
St. Charles Street
St. Charles Hotel
Brookhaven Foundry & Machine Shop
GO Connelly
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