Local notes and society items from Brookhaven
Brookhaven Chronicle lists January notes on visits and illnesses, engagements, and store ads. Mentions Joe Hartman visiting Greenville relatives. Ada Lambright of Magnolia with relatives. Mrs. B. F. Jones ill with la grippe. Miss Maud Hawkins guest of Hazlehurst. several marriages and engagements including James K. Jackson and Florence Newman. local businesses moving locations and ads for Moline Steel Beam, Perkins Hardware and Mills Jewelry. Also reports on a jail escape, travel of Rev C W Crisley, and Mrs. Carson's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe, Hartman
Greenville
Wm. Turnbough
Pete Cantoni
Crystal Springs
Stewart
Hazlehurst
W. J. Layton
Brookhaven
Ada Lambright
Magnolia
B. F. Jones
Jagrippe
Henry Price
Wesson
W. E. Price
S. C
Maud Hawkins
C. B. Perkins
Thos
D. Evans
W. W. Newsom
Lawrence County
Jasper Brock
Mt. Vernon
Addie Suter
Lorden
Fernwood
Cornelia Barron
Houston Maxwell
Mr. Farmer
B. Perkins Hardware Store
Mills
James K. Jackson
Florence Newman
Dogue Chitto
Annie Lee
Delta
Annie
Edith
Sara Love
I. I. and C
Columbus
Willie Spencer
Emmett Spencer
Williamson
Robi. Harris
Mamie Moore
Justice of the Peace
Hellman
Jackson
Carson
Chas. Hardy
Marriage Licenses Issued in Christmas Season Brisk
The Christmas period saw brisk marriage license activity with Circuit Clerk Oliver issuing licenses to numerous couples, both White and Colored, listed from the week after Dec 18. The piece also notes planned church services across several denominations and times for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
John M. Prichard
Cleo Watson
Edward Hart
Minnie Wooley
W. J. Douglass
Annie White
Byas Fuller
Cilla Brister
Thomas Lard
Narcissa Porter
J. H. Pierce
H. C. Miller
Leslie M. Brewer
Adelle Price
Elijah Daughdrill
Hattie Criscoe
Thomas J. Stewart
Emma Hayden
B. G. McGehee
Annie Graves
Robt
Conk Harris
Mary L. Moore
Albert Roberts
Mary Roberts
W. H. Jones
Rhoda Rutledge
Marcus Cagle
Emma Smith
Janes T. Jackson
Florence L. Newman
Jonnie Lambert
Dora Ryals
David Coon
Annie Reeves
Robert E. Penn
Nellie Houston
Jack Hardy Smith
Mattie Thursty
Chester Allen
Geneva Barnes
Duncan Henderson
Ida Levy
James Cates
Mary Hodges
Isadore Jackson
Geneva Brown
Jake Cooper
Ellan Richardson
Thomas Polk
Carrie James
Israel Buie
Liza Coleman
Richard Banks
Thena
Ashburnham Rector Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
E A Langfeldt rector of St Luke's Church in Ashburnham Ontario testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing a severe cold and cough in time for Easter sermons. He bought a bottle after an order and reports rapid relief after three doses enabling him to preach three times. The note notes sale by C B Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburnham
Ontario
Chamberlain
Ont
E. A. Langfeldt
St. Luke
Justice Daughtry's Court Dispositions Reported
Justice J. B. Daughtry disposed of multiple cases including Duge Lott fined $1.00 and costs for trespass. Robt Baggett fined $2.50 and costs for disturbing the peace. Clarence Poche fined $2.80 and costs for disturbing the peace. Reed Blackwell fined $2.50 and costs for disturbing the peace. Will Wright fined $2.50 and costs for drunkenness. John Hee dead rix weapon fined $25.00 and ora Swearengen fined $2.50 and costs for drunkenness. J Gill licensed as transient vender, ordered to pay $25.00 to the sheriff for sand and costs. Mention of Majestic Steel Ranges in local ad context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Daughtry
Duge Lott
Robt, Baggett
Clarence Poche
Reed Blackwell
Hoy
Will Wright
John Hee Deadrix
Ora Swearengen
J. Gill
Sherforth
The Clarion Ledger Offers Legislative Coverage
The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson Mississippi promotes its full reporting on the incoming legislature to keep readers informed. It details subscription options for daily and weekly editions, with a three month or longer session anticipated and a special rate for advance payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi
Clarion-Ledger
Miss
Daily Clarion-Ledger
Adress
the Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, Miss
Brookhaven Mayor's Court Fines for Christmas Drunks
City of Brookhaven cases show penalties from $2.50 to $100 plus costs. Defendants include Albert Smith for profanity, Jim Stubs for drunk and disorderly, Redse Burns for drunkenness, Bell for carrying concealed weapon, J H Bell for drunkenness, George White and Joe Van for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanier
City of Brookhaven
Brookhaven
Redse Burns
City of
Bell
J. H. Bell
George White
Joe van
Pearlhaven Transforms From Village to Town in Mississippi
The Times-Democrat reports Pearlhaven in Lincoln County grew from a 200 inhabitant village to a town after a census showed 1017 residents. The city boasts one of the souths finest lumber mills and electric street lighting as it advances in population and industrial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearthaven
Times-Democrat
Pearlen
Lincoln County
Mississippi
Pearlhaven
Pauncefote and the detective outwit a strong safe
A Washington detective proves superior to Scotland Yard by entering a locked Pauncefote mansion through an unsecured cellar grate and using a skeleton key to open a thick safe in under five minutes. Lord Pauncefote loses a champagne bet as the detective reveals the house’s vulnerability and showcases capital police prowess. Also reports a death: Harry Duckwell, 25, suffocated at home after a cold tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauncefote
Wauncefote
Washington
Scotland Yard
Sylvester
Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
Iis
Democrat
Hallard
Remarkable Bengal Saint and Duke's Armored Train
A Bengal saint reportedly lived 51 days under water in a masonry grave with only a two inch hole for food and a bell cable for alarms. The Duke of Bedford unveils a toy armored train for his Woburn zoo, narrowly escaping a deer's charge during a tour. Other items include a domestic scene with a crying child at dinner, Germany’s buried wire network, Italian immigration trends, and various short notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Calma
Bombay
East Indian Exchange
Duke of Bedford
Woburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che
Graham Grocery Co
Cherokee Street
Grafton Drug Co
Richard Nalty
Storm
Front Street
Nellie Honston
C. W. Crisler
Presbyterian Church
G. T. Chandler
The
Baptist Church
R. H. Purser
Episcopal Church
H. H. Messenger
James Kiernan
Methodist Church
ST. Luke's
Justice Daughtry's Court
Majestic Steel
C, B, Perkins
Mayor's Court
Colle
Poley
Foley
Price Drag Company
Old Buck
W. P. Hubert
Masonic Temple
Onpd
Brookhaven, Miss
Geo. Bowsky
New South
Brookhaven Progressive Cotton Oil Company
Diquematven
Archie Richards
Mamma
Lippincott’s
Germany
War Office
Italy
Smith
New York
Fifth Avenue
Buffalo
Price Drug Company
Callon
Hodges Bros
Brookhaven Oil Mill
the Commercial Bank of
Will
AW. McGhath
Louis Gun
L. H. Baggett
Joe ‘Hone
Metrick
Booker
C. E. Grafton Drug Store
Grafton Drug Company
C. E. Grafton Drug CO
Oevede Desesevenea
Blue Bird
C. B. Perkins’ Hardware Store
Perkins
Chas, Menck & Sons
W. J. Cavion
Haven, Mies
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