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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
4
The Leader publishes a city directory entry dated Wednesday January 9 1901 listing Carfeman and Bren among local officials and listings. The readable fragments indicate a directory snapshot with names and roles within the municipal structure.
Fragmentary entry lists county offices and names several officials such as superintendent of education Edgar and others like Silas nore Posuahan and Lambright. Text appears to be a historical or municipal directory with incomplete OCR, noting meetings on Mondays and assorted roles.
Miss Ida Keenan visited McComb last week and various residents were noted visiting New Orleans Wesson and Natchez. Baptist church services announced for upcoming Sundays and W. M. S. meeting set. Miss Stella Benjamin visiting Osaka. two county youths to be married next Sabbath. Advertisements tout Dr Erskine Cactus Compound and DeWitt’s products. Some local residents ill or entertaining guests at Becker Street and various farms and shops mentioned including Ulmer Hoke and W. F. Parson with a wood yard.
The charter outlines the incorporation of Parsons More Ton Wentworth Lo. for mercantile trading, land ownership, and farming operations. It lists principal organizers W F Parsons A K Moreton S B Moreton KH Wentworth and others as resident Lincoln County citizens and defines authorized commerce, land dealings, and livestock activities under Mississippi law.
Cotton is selling today. room for rent. furnishings offered. Miss Lily Bloom of Wesson hosted by Dr. Butler. Packard globe lights sold by Perkins. Various local visits and illnesses. new pastor Crisler welcomed. several residents noted for travel and health. Also notes on new mill, cotton seed house, and a January rice mill schedule. A local real estate ad advertises a Brookhaven property with water, garden, and cash/terms.
The Commercial Bank announces a new savings department allowing deposits from one dollar, offering interest to small savers. A misprint corrected in the statement notes the dollar amount, and the feature is praised as a prudent move toward ordinary citizens building savings. Also mentions deafness remedies and a health claim, plus a Fortnightly Club event and several local notices.
On December 21 1900 the Commercial Bank of Brookhaven Mississippi presents a formal statement of assets and liabilities. Total capital stock 50000 dollars with 25000 surplus. deposits include demand 14290 62 and time certificates 58404 19 201. Wills payable 48000 00. The undersigned officers certify the accuracy of the record as of the stated date before city officials.
Promoters claim Tutt's Liver Pills restore order to the body by regulating the bowels relieving constipation and dyspepsia. They advertise as an absolute cure for liver ills.
An advertisement touts Smith’s Sure Kidney Care as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and other female illnesses, claiming a 98 percent cure rate observed by the vendor. It offers a 50 cent price with a money-back guarantee if no cure occurs, sold by C. E. Gratton Drug Co. Also notes Dr. C. H. Trotter bidding farewell to Brookhaven friends before leaving for New York for lectures and planning to locate in Winona on return. Buck’s stores and ranges advertised at C. B. Perkins' Hardware Store.
In Serr Brookhaven a 24 player local event opened the centu ry with a 16 to 6 team victory led by M D McGrath. John McNair, age twelve, scored two wins for Melirath s side, with Bowen s team totaling six points. The report notes strong local talent and offhand play by youths amid a day of chess chatter.
The State of Engan issues a citation notice regarding a chancery matter. Details are incomplete but indicate a court action with a specified party and date. The document references ages and a Debruney party, prompting appearance or response as required by law.
A garland of fashion notes describes gowns and skirts from late 19th century papers. It highlights a tea sketched gown in rose faced cloth with satin and lace trims, a cramming mouse gown with brocade, and a belted tailor made ensemble in drab serge with violet taffetas accents.
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