Local notices and social notes from Brookhaven area
Wednesday January 4 1904 brief social column highlights visitors from Jackson Hazlehurst Crystal Springs and Topeka. New Year dinners and family gatherings. subscriptions and storefront sales at McGrath's. various local residents noted including McCormick Laird Maxwell and Purser. public notices include stock taking and upcoming sales. fire damaged Leon Pfeifer building repairs ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ageeee aSaol Tard Wimberly
Wee Ben Pein
Jackson
Leona Bite
Ora
Tull and McCullough
Gallman
T. C
Maxwell
Mattie
Allie McCalip
Wesson
Peepsie Terry
Crystal Brings
Elia May
Smith
Topeka
James G. Hanneton
City Officials Sworn In At First Meeting
Mayor R D Lanier and Aldermen W F Parsona K H Hartman C Larsen Sam Abrams P Z Jones Marshal Aaron Horst and Treasurer Chas Heuck attended. Lanier swore in the others and bonds were approved at the next session. Ian Abrams elected sOPiey clerk at 25 per month. December salaries approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Lanier
W. F. Parsona
K. H. Hartman
C. Larsen
Sam Abrams
P. Z Jones
Aaron Horst
Chas, Heuck
Lanier
Ian Abrams
Fall of Port Arthur
The siege of Port Arthur ends with a Russian victory over Japan after seven months. General Stoessel surrenders to spare further bloodshed, a blow to Russia that may hasten peace talks as Japan is acclaimed by many observers.
A Woman's Work Chronicle From a Chicago Case
A witness recounts a morning in which a busy mother lists tasks from eight to nine o'clock. She washed children, dressed them for school, mended clothes, tidied rooms, cared for plants, prepared beds, dusted, lit lamps, combed a baby's hair, wrote a note to a teacher, fed a canary, and ordered groceries before nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnny
Nellie
Inez Motel Opens For Regional Clothing Convention
The Inez Motel in Brookhaven hosts visiting salesmen from McGrath & Sons and partners for a semi annual Clothing Convention. Registered guests include Hutton Firesheet Meyer Holden Wiley Thompson Crohn Nesbit Goldsmith Smith Hagenbeck Wilson Wertheim Aylward Bowsky Harvey Simon Williamson McCormick Wood Wood Parsons Wimberly. Formal opening date to be announced later as hotel highlights are noted in The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGrath & Sons Own
Brookhaven
Wesson
Hazlehurst
Canton
Hotel Inez
Ollowing
Will RB. Hutton
R. H. Firesheet
Leon S. Meyer
Jas. K. Holden
F. L. Wiley
New York
C.H. Thompson
Jackson
I. 8. Crohn,St. Louis; B. B. Nesbit, Hazhurst; RB. Goldsmith
New Orleans
R. C. Smith
Chas. Hagenbeck
Milwaukee
Ben A. Wilson
Louisville
M. L. Wertheim
Chicago
Olin Aylward
Geo. Bowsky
Luther Harvey
M. Simon
Geo. Williamson
Dunis McCormick
J. W. McGrath
B. T. Hobbs
W.L. Wood
W. K. Wood
J. M. Wood
Ernest Parsons
Heard Wimberly
Pastor Purser Speaks at Yearend Baptist Reception
The Pastor and family planned a New Year reception at the Pastor's Home of the Baptist church. A joyful crowd gathered as refreshments flowed from many hands, and the twelve baskets remained full after all were fed. A late hour bell marked the old year’s end and the community's generous kindness was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Eople
R.A
Rural Free Delivery Expands to Brookhaven Routes
Rural Free Delivery now operates two daily free mail routes from Brookhaven, one east and one west of the railroad. Patrons should notify to have The Leader added to the free delivery list for faster service. Subscriptions are $2 per year or $1 for six months, with Hors and Far added for 25 cents extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Ponderosm Lemon Gift Highlights Holiday Cheer
A city resident describes a rare one pound eight ounce Ponderosm lemon gifted by Mrs R H Hamilton. The writer praises its aroma and novelty as a unique holiday present amid muse about lemon coast mayonnaise and local delights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H. Hamilton
Paraieny
Inethan
Macaeetory
Farmers threaten cotton burnings in Georgia and Mississippi
Fragmented report notes farmers in Fort Gaines Georgia threaten to cut cotton supply and have burned thousands of bales. Mentions similar acts feared in nearby areas and hints at state actions and market reactions amid a tense agricultural situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gaines
Georgi
Mississippi
Georgia
Macbeth on Brookhaven stage draws mixed reviews
A Brookhaven audience saw Macbeth with John Griffith as Macbeth and Miss Louise Ripley as Lady Macbeth. Critics praised Edward Sullivan as Macduff but found Griffith’s delivery overacted and overall ensemble uneven. W C Andrews emerged as Malcolm while other cast members drew less favorable notices.
A Prayer for Self-Blame by Robert Louis Stevenson
A fragmentary prayer asks for self awareness and humility to see one's own faults, blind to others' offenses, and courage to rebuild the city, concluding in the voice of Robert Louis Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
No Manuscript in the Pulpit Chairing at First Methodist
The Clarion Ledger reviews Jackson's First Methodist pastor Dr LaPrade. Described as imposing in appearance and a man of force and character, he is noted as a ripe scholar and a candid talker. The account highlights his temperate style in the pulpit and his straightforward interview with the reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion-Ledger
Jackson’s
First Methodist
LaPrade
County Board Meets in Session with Routine Business
The Board of Supervisors met Monday and remains in session. The agenda is largely routine with accounts, reports, and standard county business. The county farm report shows self sufficiency for the past year and a small credit of about $11.00.
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Oard of Supervisors
Aaa
No More Guessing Contests Excluded From Mail
Washington Dec 31 All guessing contests will be excluded from the United States mail after tomorrow Attorney General Moody has placed such contests in the same category as lotteries and newspapers and magazines announcing such will be excluded from post offices A Well Known Negro Passes Away Eli Hilson Jr who lived in Lincoln county for over 40 years and was a familiar figure to a great many readers died at his son s home in McComb City on Dec 20 at the age of 92 He belonged before the war to the Weathersbys of Amite county and was a faithful servant to his old master and family He raised five sons and five daughters all of whom survive him now living with his children The body was brought from McComb to Brookhaven and buried in the church yard at Mt Olive near which the old man lived for many years
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Ce Stock
Leon Pfeifer
Holly
Fernwood
Leta Lambright
Wayne
Shortleff
Brookhaven
Arkansas
Lincoln County
Opera House
Macbeth
Delta
J. W. Bennett
McGrath’s
Washington
United States Mail
Moody
Eli Hilson, Jr
McComb City
Eli
Weathersbys
Amite County
Meres Jr
Inber
McComb
Mt. Olive
SIMILO NOTES From a small town weekly in 1900s
Miss Nettie Anderson returns from Hazlehurst with holiday kinfolk to a cool home town. several social visits occur at Grice and Woodall households. Mrs. L. E. Dickey remains gravely ill with typhoid fever. Numerous movements and visits, including Auburn church guests and relatives from Yanco City. A wedding notice and college literary society event are listed with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Anderson
RK. E. Lee School
Hazlehurst
Maine
Isses Lula
Clara Grice
Messrs. E.cole
J. Woodall
T. M. Brister
Blanche
Etta
Ida Woodall
L. E. Dickey
Tommie
Barnie Grice
Clara
Lula Grice
Auburn
Annie Grice
Migs Mollie
Yanco City
Charlie Grice
Norfield
Migs Felia Porter
Lofton
Wednes- Dee
Gum Grove
Weorth College
Dsbste
Ruseia
Brookhaven Drug Co and local school names in Mississippi
Federal officials depart for Vicksburg to open the trial of W. Giddell charged with padding census returns. The report lists multiple students across grades and mentions community figures and holiday visits, with local church updates and a note on the new pastor at the Methodist church.
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Pearl Byington
William Maxwell
Monticello
T. C. Maxwell
W. E. Price
Henry Price
J. G. Siebe
Crystal Springs
L. H. Baggett
Mittie Higdorn
R. H. Purser
L. P. Rees
R. K. Jayne
Warburton
Port Gibson
J. D. McMorchy
Mr. Reed
Lake Charles
J. D. McMorehy
Abi Cohn
State University
A. Cohn
J. D. Scott
John McCormick
McGraths
S. H. Pepper
Similo
Geo. Greenwood
Mobile
Ala
Jacksonville
I A
Laird
Second and
Court Streets
Mr. McCormick
Natchez
L. J. White
Nola
White
Sevral
McGrath & Sons
Inez
F. W. Touchstone
Fair River
Yeaterday
T. N.touchstone
Simpson County
Bowen
Applig
Ae Ieee
Butler
Walter Beadle
A. B. Middleton
MeGtra
James J. McGrath
Georgia Allen
Laurie Pen
Ira L. Parsons
A.C. Seavey
RK. H. Purser
William Seavey Parsons
Beali
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
el & Moly
Wood's
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Russia
United States
Stoessel
Japan
Our. Forestry
Amon
Josregory
Mondonhall
Ulalborde Airowill
Pastor Purser
Penitentiary Board of
Anatro
Moreior
John McGrath & Sone
Brookhaven, Miss
John McGrath & Sons
John
Griffith
Louise Ripley
Texas
Iatiss Ripley
Lady Macbeth
Edward Sullivan
Macduff
Hemingway
Clifton
Nape
Connell
Ernest Uséneliay
Batturfold Lamber
Fio
Price’s Drug
C. E. Grafton Drug Co
the Graded School
Chart Claus
Lucille Higdon
David Hobbs
John Holman
Bony
Hie May Laird
Jack Parsons
Maryulien Shdogghby
Mamie Davis
Reto Pere River
Ry Ripley
Willi ‘Taylor
Mary Applewhite
Repels
Janie Pennines
Lagullemal P. King
Ee Ula
Eee Granhue
Peouie Greer
Gladys Mobe
Cde McNair
Albert Jer Cer
Vane Hook
Vicksburg
W. Giddell
Washington County
Sovertl Neutro Eoumeratora
Sontay Picayune Jackson
Perch News
Horrah
Reeves
Foster
Godbold
Velora
Fannie Jolly
J ¥. Hi. Grice
Methodist Charet
Ophelia Thames
Luther Criscoe
Luther
Cordis Griffith
Lawrence
Fe Wee Crane
Sansa
Iain li
Ose
Weawon
Yruck
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