WY Dockats and Local Goat Tales in Brookhaven
Local notes recount Dr. Walter Weathersby on a trip to Hattiesburg and a big fate possum tale with Brother Billy. Rev J A Scarborough aids Mrs Sam Brister, heads to Jackson Vicksburg on rally, and deacon ordination at Mt Zion. Deaths of Jesse Maxwell and Kathleen Pearlhaven noted amid community updates and odd incidents.
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Walter Weathersby
Hattiesburg
Billy
J. A. Scarborough
Sam Brister
North West
Jackson
Vicksburg
Mt. Zion Church
John P. Hemby
Jesse W. Maxwell
Maxwell
Muir River
Lazarus
Local notices mix with health cures and church aid
Community items report rheumatism cure by Chamberlain Pain Balm praised by a Northwood resident, relief efforts for the afflicted, a Baptist church relief committee, and appeals for musical volunteers. Also notes meetings led by Rev Caldwell and Chandler with McCue, a shopping trip for M Grath firms, and readers’ testimonials on stomach remedies from Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Brookhaven Star referenced as a preferred paper.
Fashion notes from Philadelphia to Paris on skirts and sashes
A Philadelphia Ledger discussion questions whether American fashion leads or follows Paris and London as English and French women lament shorter skirts. The piece notes American modistes sourcing ideas in Paris, and reports on ostrich plumes, velvet hats, soft cloth gowns, and new sleeve trends as fashion swings between cloth and chiffon. W. E. Poonington of Pair River will open a dry goods store on Mortivelia Street.
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Laurel
Credit Association
New Orleans
Doe
Smith
M. L. Partin
Laurel Chronicle
Pearlhaven
Kathleen
Paris
London
Uncle Sani’s Fair
Pittsburg Dispatch
W. E. Poonington
Pair River
Mortivelia Street
Stalag H Willoughby in Bankruptcy in Southern Mississippi
District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi holds a creditors meeting in Jackson to consider a proposed 20 cent compromise for the unsecured creditors of stalag H Willoughby and Al Jackson. Trustee G J Lyell in Brookhaven may provide details on liabilities and assets. order entered February 1.
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District Court of the United States
Mississippi
Stalag
G. J. Lyell
Brookhaven
Misissippi
Henetary
Wwe
J.B. Stirling
Keterwe
City Aldermen Approve Ordinance on Block 1 Street
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen pass an ordinance concerning Block 1 street layout and development. Details indicate municipal actions on approval, with references to the city council and mayor confirming the measure.
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Rook
Resolutions on a Bank’s Loss and Community Figures
Notices honor the Commercial Bank’s late attorney and a local citizen, Miss Julia Helle Reeves, aged 17, with church and community tributes. Includes obituary notes for Wm Netherland, and a report on Miss Beatrice McMillan’s Brookhaven visit, with brief local commentary.
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Commercial Bank
J. H
So . W. D. McGrath
M.D. McGaata
Julia Helle Reeves
Christ
Julia
Jesus
Baptist Church
W. Rt
Jonxson
Johnston Station
Miss
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Thaisrrives
AP Ares
Earness
New Olean
Brookhave
Brook
Canton
Anton
Sci
Hammon
McComb City
Wesson
Howitt
Crystal Springs
Jacksond
Water Valley
Draneb
Eae Thais
Mesdames David
Emile Cobn
Leona Hitel
Br. RR
Applewhite
J. L. Logan
McComb Female Institute
F. Watkins
Whitworth
Ethel Farmer
Bennett Purser
RK. P. Willing
Bank of
Pletcher
B. Graves
Graves’ University School
Caseyville
Claudia Hickman
P. Z. Jones
Alice Cook
Greenwood
H. Y. Frazier
W McComb
Mamtie Zealey
Geo. I. Tate
Uiut
Joe Abrams
St. Louis
A. M. Dodds
Veto
Charles Schnorrenberg
Zolly Daniels
D. Sartin
John McGrath & Sons
Everett & Price
Meadville
Franklin
Chris Larsen
D. J. Batchelder
St. Valentine
Sach
Chamberlain
C.E. Grafton Drugs
J. R. Anderson
Franklin Advocate
Chamberbin
J. A Moone
North Star
Mick
CE Grafton Drag Co
James Cuming
Scott Station
Ark
J. 8. Johnson
Cuming
Leila Johnson Cuming
Scott Bistiva
Margaret Jobnet
Congress
Surreal
WM. Abshacen
ITTO
Simpson
Themkhaven
Misa
Ehe
Busterling
F A. May
William Kennison
J. Joseph Preston
Hetel Devechand
Mr. Simpson
Tlinall Central
Carouselet Street
Henry Clay Avenue
Howard Aveone
Brookhaven Millman
Denechaud
Charles Denechaud
Mr. Denechaud
Canal Street
Street Railway
Hornds
Picayune
Crey
Bed Chaney & CO
Tirngists
Bamily
Whitworth College
Mabel Love
Gussie Paxton
Maggie Redding
Mattie Brown
Forest
Memphis
Teun
C. E. Grafton Drug Co
C. A. Barber
Gallman
Mrs. Prestridge
Tra Magee
MeComb
Sie
Mr. Wheeler
R. Wiireten
Northwood
N.Y
C. B. Grafton Drug Co
King's Namies
C. Caldwell
Hazlehurst Presbyterian Church
G.T. Chandler
F.L. McCue
Lucile Kirchhurne
M. T. Flood
J. J. McGrath
Mr. Flood
McGrath
8. Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Chaimberlain
Purina
Mark
Ongest
Detroit Leather Specialty CO
Detroit, Mich
Carhartt Overall
W.p.hubert
Buck” Masonic Temple
Tse
Siuld
Sal
Lincoln County
Whaven Rowen
Mes
Willoughby
Dik
Whaven
Hixon
Haven
Personal
M. T
Magel
Wit Ft
Bie
Joe
Hawkins
E. Mecormick
Vilage
Ax Coles
Sal la
Vernon
Rogue Chitte
Bowie Chitto
Lineal County
Mississipph
Vanes Pe Niusren & Ch. Wi
Hirla
Sutton's Survey
Hart's
Wittermielots
Thie
Blue
Hart
Bogue Chitto
Geo. Bowsky
Woman and Fashion
Philadelphia Ledger
Washington Post
A. E. Steere, Goodwin
Joel Desowr
C. B. Grafton 1 Drug Co
McC. Stuart
Centreville
Mary Stuart
East Union Mills
Liss
Saddlery
Zollie Daniel
Ork
Eames
Snel Miere
John Mereath
Juidyn Cuxsidy
Wuraras
Jobn McGrath
Commercial
Lincoln
M. L. Iveros
Hyaan Zwiks
H. Casteny
Mike
Netherland
Wm. Netherland
Busichands
Antioch Church
Dr. Billy
J. F. Thames
W. J. Terrill
W. L. McGuppie
Beatrice McMillan
St. Charles
Kel
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