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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1887

Page

3

Proowaaven Leader Pioneers Local Notices and Social News

The Proowaaven Leader reports on Frosts Groceries at Powell's, a valentine party, and a busy town with church notices, bids, and social events. It notes the Board of Supervisors approving numerous claims, a garden and picnic season, and a lucrative Baptist entertainment at Heucks Hall. The article also highlights a new Brookhaven Hazlehurst law partnership of Hop R. H Thompson and J. S. Sexton, praising their legal skill and ethics.

Martin Thy Delia Mikel Hughes d& Patrick's Lillie Heard Wimberly Wes Wots Mev J. F. Johnson W.G.T. UL Jackson Whitworth Johngon Board of Supervisors Smilth's Bridge Annie Kate Manship Mary Lee Brown Galloway Messrs Sheaman & Davia Brookshaven Stern Brookhaven Mas Minebatsel McNair Wharton Texas J. F. Sesalotis SK. Williams J. 8. Benson Jhn May B.J. Hobbs J. W. Martin B.T. Hobbs Julia Sherek Florence Deason Susie Bee Ida Martin Kate Mikell Maud Muller Mary Bee Charles Chrisman Bettie Hardy Luther Manship Hop. R. H. Thompson J. 8. Sexton Hazlehurst Sexton

Whitworth Female College Opens New Era of Prosperity

A historical portrait of Whitworth Female College outlines its storied past and a new administration. President Lewin Purlingh leads a trusted faculty including R S Ricketts in mathematics, W B Murrah in religious studies, G T Filhugh in science, and a robust music and arts program. The campus boasts modern facilities, steam heating, a strong boarding system, and a growing student body drawn from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and beyond.

Whitworth St. Joluen Lewin Purlingh Atumns Wien At Ce Hans Rel Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas South Ricketts W.B. Murrah G. T. Filhugh University of Mississippi Maguie Hill Miss Hill Magaie Mhorongi J Coning Silent Unnterest Lily Ntehiguraphy Young Indy L. A. Kidd Joere Margaret Hall Institute

Brookhaven Lumber Company described in detail

A visit to the Brookhaven Lumber and Manufacturing Company reveals a vast operation with extensive yards, drying kilns, and modern machinery. Principal stockholder M Dreyfus oversees about 30 workers, producing rough and dressed timber for rail, bridge, and building needs and shipping to Nebraska, Dakota, and beyond. The firm emphasizes accuracy, diverse equipment, and strong demand across the North and Northwest.

la Brooktaven M. Dreyfus Cs Vrisinness Wluetitehills New Orleans Lis Calvo Ings LC. Railroad Sturtevant Nebraska Dakota Brookhaven Lumber and Manufacturing Co

Unclear Advertisements for Salves Tools and Food

A damaged ad page promotes salves for sores and cures with low prices. It advertises Mewle & Co in Brookhaven and Linge siege at Roblawy's Geeutbash House for cheap items. It touts Powell's weight guaranteed goods and Schnorfenberg's Pichter Boot for meals, with assorted tools and agricultural implements for sale.

Sores Derren Abitelah Brookhaven Mise Best Eilyan- Linge Roblawy Geeutbash Ulin

Brace Up With Electro Bitters At T Y Drug Store

Feeling low spirits poor appetite and headaches strain nerves. This text promotes Electro Bitters as a blood purifier and tonic to boost vitality and health. It mentions 60 cents a bottle at T Y Drug Store and adds cheap seed potatoes at C Schuurrenberg.

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