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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1884

Page

3

Brookhaven Ledger’s Patchy County Notes and Local Gossips

The Brookhaven Ledger reports on measles in town, crops turning to wine, and parsonage visits. Community figures like Dr. E. T. Butler and Mrs. Tantrell travel, while Rev. Gambrell addresses temperance supporters. Also notes on mayoral race chatter, court cases, and Prohibition politics in the county.

Tre LanDen Eli J. R. Parish E. T. Butler J. H. Tantrell Dr. Atkina Jace Henry Monk W. B. Bingham Marliehurst Carrie Watson Marshall Michigan A. B. Chandler J. L. Mikel Mississippi Orecaville J. W. Gambrell Mosars Vaughan Robt. Crisco J. M. White Tat Lradex W. B Cuming Chrisman Messrs Sessions d Cawsedy W. BR. Spencer Thompson Martin Nalty Brookhven Jackson Tudge G McMillan C. P. Connelly B. A. Reason J. A.J. Hart Enoch Carruth Grand Lodge G. J. Crosby Menent Warren R. R. Applewhite State Ledger Yoo Vnva Allon Jnto T. J McGrath A. Hartman E. P. Brenn Preston Smith Jas. G. Evans Mesars Sensions The T Lrapea

Two Views on Advertising in Brookhaven Store Debate

In Brookhaven two opinions clash over newspaper ads in a local store scene. A merchant contends advertising is wasteful, while the other argues ads draw customers and boost sales with cheaper goods and better trade.

Brookhaven Runal Oodsions Max Piie Inter Bargall Shere Fey Nanie Limaelé Max Priebatech Ieane

Prohibition Battle in Lincoln County Ends in Postponement

Capt James M Buckley born in 1830 in Lawrence County Miss spent life in Mississippi. He married Bethany Craft in 1836, held several county offices before moving to Jackson. His early legal career paused by eye trouble, yet he remained a respected public servant and church member.

James M. Buckley Lawrence County Miss Fife Bethany Craft Vannerson Brookhaven Lincoln County Jackson Purpeas Sven Chas, B. Gallowat

Whitworth College Notes and Honor Roll 1954

A fragment from Whitworth College records includes a Sunday School report, class averages, and an honor roll for a week ending in Mary Andrews and Constance Barbe. It mentions Miss Helen Gadberry’s visit, a flood incident, and a legislative act from Mississippi in 1844 regarding school warrants and the county superintendent of education.

Perstu Kidd New Orleans Waa Pool Misa Pepatute Preshinas Sevier Moyes Whitworth Helen Gadberry Yasuo City Susie Helen Allance Couny Lawrence County Waenkas G. A. Tennisson Lawrence Belle Fairman Tennisson Fairmen Mra Fairman Chancery Saia Said Lttd Tix Idl Miasiaippi Board of Supervisors Belley V. Fuiman

Resolutions and notices in fraternal tribute and local ads

Fraternal pledge notes mournful resolutions for Brother G. W. Parr of Ballala Ledge Need ALFA, MS Mississippi. The assembly adopts thirty days of mourning and publication to widow and friends. Also brief notices with sale of engines, clothing ads, photo gallery, hats, sewing items, and bargains in boots and shoes from McGrath and Kohlmann with New Orleans fashion items and local shop promotions.

G. W. Parr Ballala Ledge ALFA Bissinsippi Kimble Mazlehurat Copiahkan BF. Dees W. J. Feeanson Alonzo Tkkketty CP PuoTpanarns Serangers New Orleans Washlmru Fine Ars Adoe

In Memoriam Mrs B C Brennan and Emanuel Myer

In a memorial notice from Raleigh and New Orleans, Emanuel Myer of Cherokee County born 1867 in Raleigh died Oct 19 1583 in New Orleans. The piece extols his kind gentle spirit, strong faith, and impact on family and friends, comparing death to a crown of life and urging consolation through divine decree.

B. C. Brennan Emanuel Myer Raleigh Smith Cherokee County Miss Street New Orleans Emanuel Ant Fle Develo

City Election Notice for Brookhaven March 1884

The notice states an election at the Mayor's office in Brookhaven on the first Monday in March 1884. Voters will elect the Mayor, a Marshall, and six Aldermen for two years. Posted by CHAS. CUMING, Mayor, with Jan. SH.

Brookhaven Mayer, & Marshall Chas. Cuming

Great Festival Mardi Gras Special Fare Announced

The Illinois Central Railroad posts a special round trip fare of 4.55 dollars from Brookhaven to New Orleans for a February 26 Mardi Gras celebration. Ticket sales begin February 4 and run through the 26, valid to return by March. Included are notices from A. I. Bon and local officials, with ad copy and references to regional subscribers.

New Orleans Iinois Central R Brookhaven It. Bon G. P. A. EM. Bex

Itching Piles Cure Promoted by Swayne's Ointment

Early advert lines tout Swayne's Ointment as a cure for itching piles and related skin ailments. The piece promotes mail orders for 50 cents a box and 1.85 for a set, with references to other products and local merchants and galleries in New Orleans and Philadelphia.

Swayne de. Swayne & So Palatelphia

Unclear OCR Item With Fragmented Food Market Words

Fragmented OCR text lists items like flour butter salt and chicken with stray numbers and misread words. It appears to be a damaged market or grocery listing from a newspaper page, lacking clear dates or full context.

Local Publication Notice Details and Public Sale Terms

A fragmented publication notice lists writs, land filings, and deadlines for public action. Dates appear with months and venues, naming officials and locations such as Went Coasaery, Weadviin, and Blan, with references to parcels, notices, and a public sale cell. The legible fragments indicate formal notices requiring appearance before a court or official entity.

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