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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
3
The Brookhaven column records Monday visits by J. B Burns and D. L. Easterling of Ora, plus several Sunday and weekend guests from Clinton Yazoo City and Summit. Notices mention measles in a Hobbs family daughter, local tradesmen advertising roofing and jewelry, and social events including weddings at Union Church and a Payton Sisters performance.
Three year old Hassie Smith died after climbing into a wagon, jumping out and being crushed between the wheels and a picket fence. She was the cherished daughter of Mr and Mrs Boi Smith, whose friends share their deep sorrow.
Harry Buckwell aged 25 died at his home yesterday morning after a brief illness. His wife and child were present. A physician had been expected but could not arrive in time. The death is believed to have been caused by asphyxia or choking following a cough. The note mentions medical remedies and local drug store prices in context.
Absolutely Pure There Is No Substitute a Sunny School Convention program outlines sermons and discussions. I J Price and J P Varrette, with Prudence Andrews, discuss themes on religious influence and oppressions. Committee members include W T Reeves M Rodwell and Eva Reeves.
In the Institute Building at the Cell on Thur January 7 at eight o clock the public debate features two literary societies the Philomathean and Harvey Johnson. The main event is a discussion on the Panama question Resolved that President Roosevelt action recognizing Panama's independence is reprehensible. Affirmative speakers Georgia Stewart and Elizabeth Adams, Harvey Johnson Society. Negative speakers Minette Eldridge and Maggie Redding, Philomathean Society.
The Biloxi Review denounces salacious performances and urges higher, cleaner amusements. It condemns touring troupes and their impact on families, while praising educational progress echoed by Prof Willie Dick of Walton Kentucky. The piece notes evolving cultural attitudes and remarks on public lecturers and bachelor readers.
A Washington letter traces senator Meyburns marriage to Mrs Venttwoan on August 12 in Renelale Pa, noting Quaker ties and family lineage. It also covers the Senate consumption of quinine and toiletries, Prtyynans invocations, an Alaska delegate issue, and a light anecdote about Joe Cannon and spectacles.
A jumbled humor page recalls a late night mishap as Mr Blank, working night shifts, returns home at 11 with a forgotten latchkey. His wife jokes about recognizing his voice, while other snippets feature witty quips about fortunes, marriage, and mistaken identities. The mix includes jokes on money, remain moments, and a missing Aberdeen banker, plus ads and reader notices.
Jackson Mississippi readers are urged to follow state lawmaking via the Daily Clarion Ledger and Weekly editions with special subscription rates. The legislature convenes January 3 and may run three months or longer. Advance payment required to access full coverage from start to finish. Roosevelt rumors and Abyssinian king notes appear in the same item.
Just arrived at Magee's Barns A1 curtoal of Nebraska Slorses and Mules. Call at once if you want a bureau. J R Blalock, who for several years has been conducting Peak ton exchange at Hazlehurst, has decamped and left no equivalent for between 825,000 and S30 000 Jue on conterets in the shape of yeefits. Tis patrons were anon local merchants and well to-slo planters.
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