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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1897

Page

4

Railroad Time-Table and Mixed Text From The Leader

A fragmented 1897 railroad timetable section shows lines about trains to Memphis and Canton with scattered place names such as Harn fag, Koakhaven, Hasehurst, Cr and Capron. The readability is low and many terms are garbled, offering a partial glimpse of schedule listings and connected stops.

Exrmese Jelvoy Juckere Jackson i Mt All Atadloes Harn Fag Koakhaven Hasehurst Capron Snl

Local Notes Reflect Quiet Week in Town

Local items report Mrs Mook very low and Rev B F Jones bedridden. Visitors include D Burkitt from Monticello and W Beacham of Wesson. Fudge Cassedy, E F Brennan, Duncan B Lasterling and others travel or locate here. A new fence rises at W J McGrath’s, a fine organ arrives at the Presbyterian church, and Miss Marguerite Herring departs for the Boston Conservatory.

W. J. McGrath W. B. Lewis Crystal Springs Ralph Butterfield Norfield Presbyterian Church Ben Abrams Grand Lake Ark Fannie Bowen New Orleans Harvey Mounger P. Bloom J. T. Butler E. F. Brennan Indianola Duncan B. Lasterling Caseyville Jackson Rankin F. Magee Sam Abrams Bowsky Aleus & Co W. P. Farr Little Bahala Lallie Whitworth Water Valley Pickens Minnie Gordin Ida Keenan Mamie Smith Our West Tchula Whitworth College Old Brook Milam Place Hartman Barr John Dunn Delia Mikell Wesson Misses and Herring Hugh Miller Thompson

Leaver To Carry Unexpired Subscriptions In Brookhaven

Publisher notices outline continuation of Tax Leanen subscriptions now under Mississippi Protector, with Brookhaven Citizen accounts to be honored, new advertising contracts, and rate set at 1.00 per year. Middlesex map rights sold. local events include birthday dinner for Mrs Maxwell, Armenian orphan support, and dedication of a Bowsky monument at Jewish cemetery.

Hon Tur Tegnen Jackson Mississippi Ty New Jackson Leanen Brookhaven Tae Leaner Brookhaven Citizen Forsythe Board of Supervisors of Lincoln Tae Leapen Tue Leavin Citiets Bb. T. Tobbs Leaver Chas. Heuck, Jr Armenia B. Gowsky I. Lewenthal Abe Elias Bowsky

Show King Patricide and Sheriff Probe Jury Verdict

A coroner’s inquest reports that Win Campbell was killed by a Bracy Campbell gunshot in a Moore County home. Witnesses describe a violent family feud with threats and abuse. The coroner’s jury concludes the death was justifiable in defense of others.

McNair Myer Ned Weil Jedd HW. McNair Sammons Philips Peti Campbell Bracy Racy Lie Urney Tie Lydia Bency Ubeney Lyrtia Lydia Campbell Maye Mama Mapa Lin Loone Brother Father Gracy Golue Kim Ts TE Ueotthey Bathitt Esperdie Alien Misa Carrie Campbell Wil Vonther Mans Iydia Thor Bri Baydia Fohm Hye Win Bracy Campbell Antwey Leviane Meiler

Local notes on gatherings and a bridal announcement

Community notices detail a Tuesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Wateray and Mrs J. Wolfmaster at the Nevis place now owned by Mr Men at and Mr. Chrisman. A choir entertainment at the Tricbutton residence on Wednesday features free refreshments and a 20 cent admission with several weddings planned including Miss Mattie Ewing and Miss Mary Two, plus a church ceremony for Chas. Oberschmidt.

Miva Wateay - We Mra J Nevis Place Wilch Mr. Auf Wnd St. Adams Ladies of the Hebrow Society Joel Tricbutsoh Howe Sigmen Chas, Clark Mary Two Norfield Toros Aad Clark Anany Flewls Trooklaven Mattle Mey Gus Ming

Lincoln County Board Considers County Lands and Poor Farm Affairs

The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors discusses oversight of the county poor house and farm, appoints Thomas Crawford as superintendent for twelve months at $900, with bond, and approves related contracts for bridge work, land title inspection, and county printing. The board also hires Chrisman Brennan as attorneys and designates the Brookhaven Leaper and Lincoln County Times as official journals.

Board of Supervisors Thos. C. Crawford Lere Lineola County A. D Mississippi Crawford Ro. Parr Aaron Hurst C. Heuck & Son Mdse Jackson Creek Linton AL Dirister Lincoln County Lindoln County C. Bryant C. 2 Montgomery Mon L. Brame Heq Ira Chrisman & Brennan Chas Fifth Chancery Court Coenty Altorng Chas, Chrisman and Bobb Lincoln County Times W.'s L. I.” Bowen Brookhaven Leaper L.f. Hobbs Fh. T. Hobbs Brookhaven Srabku Lincoln Ty Hobbs Svker

Crescent City Commission Seeks Cotton Profits Prospectus

A clipped notice touts market investment schemes from Crescent City Commission Co. at 315 Arcade Place New Orleans. It urges readers to buy into cotton futures with promises of profit. It also notes sermons by Rev. W P Price and Rev J E K Thigpen at local churches.

Crescent City Commission Co Arcade Place New Orleans

Grafton's Drug Store Ad Offers Cough Remedy and Seeds

A torn ad for Grafton's Drug Store promotes Grafton's Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, cod liver oil, and liver remedies for coughs colds and bronchitis. Fresh Landreth's garden seeds are offered at half the old price. The copy urges readers to call and be convinced about the specials and prices.

Try Grafton Grafton Landreth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leader Local Department Joab Spraceby C. W. Maxwell Fair 1 Welch Wap Lannie Maxwell Johnston Station W. C. Maxwell Union Hall William Maxwell Hessie Hoskins Katy McNair Maxwell Muswell The Baptist Church Laura Hoskins Mada Drawford Cluster Byrne IL. Pratt Philadelphia King Patricide Citas Marcy Cyrtis Willa Sis Livre D. Munnay Fvkbwatta VD Aates Mike Morrhusts Barewell Marguerite Herelat Hersiduivers Luwieckeen Bosti Miss Horring Will Chitvon Bowers Wight James McGrath Jesse Murrington Miss Herring Potter Palmer Tim Smith Sip Fallon Son Hon. W Noend Myrkitt Fineatn Vel K. Smith Toquelitte Lincen Menenger Atrie van Vredenburg Demoncat Asenue New York Lowlig Notich Commwoereind Bank Sane I. PF. Becker Esgood Ead Bridget St. Pierce’s Golden Dnctorn Guy Lae Tigedo We. Parsons Pros T Fenix May Washington Herbert Y Wilcem Cheneral Urmon Seontor Mawitachi van Watts Dental Wmillan Court Street Wien Muicum Ealentign le Sutton Wetbon Piste Wo Pfeffer Momr de Bassanette M. Senith David Cohn P.M Josh Priel W. H. Seavey Eli Smith D. O. Taomas Heury Pia Dan Hidaoan Fase Z ‘Wack Melntyre Reli V Cbanidler Ti Simon Edler Pl. Smith Kinveh Mn Seavey T. W. Tiuiton W. B Boyte Ki Eeananorly Hodges Q. Kyzar LE. C. Osteen Agb. Meciitous Obs Roberts de Tt Sawls KE. Creer Ww ‘Ooley Wm. Reeves Sam Cole Alice Boyd Jesse W Greer Annt Jordan Wallace Hence Jacob Ritchey Wile Vo Andy Treer John ‘Phenetyphoh Williams Jatvis Brister Scott Pisitor R Abritton Thal J.C. Cameron Terling Dart Wok.wis A. Moore Frank Nelson S. P. Cagle Mepd Ferenson Holloway J.T. Peterai Nol Ator Pslo They Carruth G. W. Carath Bi. Hodges J. Tt. King N. Monk Zack Reeves Hristo GG Bennett L. Ihstorting Og Kyzar W.L Higginbotham Montgomery Sam Mcfadden Grice W Welch Andrew Edwards H. Etber Larding Walter W. ¥. Parson J. C. Bryant Cheos Baril Aly Pevnie Chad Tax Eatineter Noy Eaals Ft. Waidell J.P. Noes B.dele Oulk Celreche Tax Cote Nair Polly Poling Tron Cigas Aig Has County Supmrt Perecut Commission INTEC Dia UD Js Balanes Haliner Bute Troms Man Crescent City Commission W. P. Price Brookhaven Baptist Church J. EK. Thigpen Luther Manship Chad, Camis Isruokhaven Miss Sneota Am Taeksoo CPC Steirm Valli W. H. Penn General ‘Repair Shop Coe Ierong Brookhaven, Miss A. Melver Chine Sail Felix May Southern Teachers’ Bureau Lovisyille Uehy Pace I Feet Sunn Broadway New Fork Natwe
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