Brookhaven Train Stop and Local Notices in Fayette Chronicle Voice
Train No 2 will stop on signal at Brookhaven to take passengers for points north of Grenada. Dr Robbins, scientist, formerly with Brookhaven Drug Co, will join C E Grafton Drug Co Jan 23. Hon S D McNair and daughter Sallie visited Jackson this week and may build a home in the Capital City. Mrs L H Baggett and guests depart for Pickens then Memphis. Mr M Greenwood and family return to Brookhaven at Mr Geo Bowsky’s residence with daughter Mrs A H Simon. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup praised by Henry C Stearns Druggist Shullsburg Wis May 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Grenada
Dr. Robbins
Brookhaven Drug. Co
C. E. Grafton Drug Co
D. McNair
Miss Sallie
Jackson
Fayette
L. H. Baggett
Wm. Baggett
Martha Rose
Nelrose Baggett
Pickens
Lee Baggett
Memphis
M. Greenwood
Trenton
Tenn
Ballard
Henry C. Stearns
Shullsburg
Wisconsin
Price Drug Co
Seba Price
Bozue Chitto
McComb
J. N. Yawn
Sutacanbe
W. HL
Town and County Measles Run Rampant in Local News
Colds linger and measles spread through families in Franklin area. Notable mentions include Misses Addie Ada Sartin Adams Best shingles advertise roofing, and trips by E F Brennan to Simpson County. Local social notes cover visitors from New Orleans, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, and McComb, plus shopping highlights at Graham Grocery and Perkins Furniture.
Smallpox Case Report at Pearl Haven Store
Charles Warden, a Pearl Haven salesman, contracted smallpox and has been isolated. Dr. Wilson tends him and reports his condition favorable with no expectation of wider spread. Also includes an endorsement from Waverly Texas for Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for throat and lung troubles, advertised by Price Drug Co.
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Charles Warden
Pearlhaven
Waverly
Texas
Ballard
Price Drug Co
Dr Wilson Tweaks Office Hours For Patients
Dr Solon G Wilson has changed daily hours to 11 am to 1 pm to better serve patients. Notices request attention. G H Hansan, Engineer L B E W A R, now living in Lima Ohio, reports recovery from threatened kidney disease after using Foley's Kidney Care. Price Drug Co. baby Ruth Cleveland, ex president Cleveland’s daughter, died January 7 in Princeton New Jersey. Foley's Kidney Cure praised for kidney and bladder trouble prevention. Miss Clara Alleh and Miss Annie Hall of Magnolia visit Miss Bessie Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon G. Wilson
G. H. Hansan
L. BE
Lima
Foley
Price Drug Co
Ruth Cleveland
White House
President Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Clara Alleh
Annie Hall
Magnolia
Bessie Cooke
You Wear Shoes You Wear Shoes
A brief note questions daily footwear habits and comfort. It asks whether readers choose to wear shoes and mentions a price point of 180. The item reads as a concise public notice or caption about shoe usage.
Abshagen's Shoes Offers for All Ages and Occasions
A storefront advertises Abshagen's Shoes with options for ladies, men, and children for Sunday wear and working days. Slippers are available to rest the feet, with prices described as reasonable and focused on quality footwear.
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Abshagen
Legislature News and Local Advertisements
The incoming Mississippi legislature meeting in Jackson January 1904 will be covered in full by The Clarion Ledger with early reports and subscription rates. Also included are local notices about cough remedies, shingle yard services, and a letter of praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Congratul Mr John H Cullom editor Garland Texas News.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Clarion-Ledger
Miss
Clario
John H. Cullom
Garland
Texas
Chamberlain
C. E. Grafton
Wood for Sale from Old Brook Farm ads
Wood advertised with 22 inch mixed wood at 2.50 per cord and 16 inch mixed stove wood at 3.00 per cord plus delivery. Also buyers urged to send orders by postal to Brown & Carpenter Box 251. Various local notices mention medical remedies and a fatal accident involving a boy of fourteen, with references to Foley’s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain’s products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Brook Farm
Brown & Carpenter
Prevention of consumption in phurely and gavation of time
Fragmentary text outlines methods claimed to ward off illness and profiteering drug effects. The garbled language suggests a medical patent style, mentioning Foley's Houpy and Ter. Privo Drug, but readability is too low to extract concrete facts, dates, or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Smith Bedwell Wedding in Saulsbury Oakley Miss
Smith J E of Saulsbury and Lina Bedwell of Oakley Miss were married December 30 at the bride’s parents home. Smith described as a popular Lawrence county businessman. Lina as eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Bedwell. Best wishes voiced for the couple. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic ad warns of iron and quinine content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
Saulsbury
Lina Bedwell
Oakley
Grove
Norfield Notes. Local mill expands after repairs
Mrs. L B Jackson has been sick but is recovering. Mr John Irvings mother was seriously ill. The will is shut down for repairs. New machinery raises capacity at the mill. Sam Young of Georgetown La visits his children. Norwood Butterfield Co. lost about 17000 in the December 13 store fire. The new store will be run by a company unrelated to the sawmill.
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C. R. Dale
Delta Country
Graham Grocery Company
Cherokee Street
Recerty Eremety
N. R. Jordan
GC. B. Perkins
J. W. McGrath and Son
New Orleans
Sam Young
Georgetown
Lincoln County
Norwood & Butterfield Co
Tosurance
Garland Lyell
Jackson
S. E. Moreton
War declaration shocks cotton market with price plunge
The market faces risk as rumors of conflict between Russia and Japan ripple through trading. Cotton prices show volatility with March contracts tumbling over 40 points after news of potential war. Analysts note limited ability to curb upward price pressure amid geopolitical tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ischen
Japan
Lincoln County Teachers Association meeting at Whitworth College
Lincoln County Teachers Association will hold a meeting at Whitworth College next Friday night. An attractive program is planned and all members of the Board of Supervisors and County School Board have special invitations. County officials in Brookhaven will host and entertain attendees, according to Supt. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Teachers’ Association
Whitworth College
Board of Supervisors
Brookhaven
Supt. Green
Local Health and Notable Visits Update
Measles illness affects elderly residents as Dr. Sessions visits Natchez and Brookhaven residents report mixed health news. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Jones remain ill with pneumonia and la grippe while college girls stay healthy. Frank Roberts returns from Vicksburg saying Brookhaven suits him. Gen John B. Gordon dies in Florida and will be mourned nationwide. Mrs. Huntley arrives to care for her daughter Mrs. Frizell who has recovered enough to leave danger with her infant son Will remaining ill.
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R. D. Sessions
Natchez
Mary Martin
Carson
T. P. Scott
B. F. Jones
la Grippe
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Vetrans
Florida
W. H. Huntley
Edwards
W. H. Frizell
Bogue Chitto Items Highlight Moves and Projects
Mr. Bob Kyzar relocates to Easterling saw mill while a new residence for Mr. Botran nears completion. Fundraising by teachers and pupils aims to buy a public school library. Sid Hart plans to start merchandising occupying Eugene Philips’ new store. Rev. Adams, Natchez District leader and former Brookhaven pastor, visits. A car load of Crown Organs arrives at Perkins Furniture.
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Botran
Sid Hart
Eugene Philips
S. Adams
Presidi Jelder
Natchez District
Brookhaven Methodist Church
Easy Fegispokt
Perkins’ Furniture
Salt for savings drives local sales pitch
A marketing blurb extols salt as essential for people and cattle, claiming necessity in hog killing season and urging buyers to save money on salt to have more for luxuries. It promises pure, good salt at low prices, stressing the value of buying locally.
Salt and More Low Prices at We Handle Store
Our sign promotes 75c per 200 lbs and urges shoppers to visit as we offer many items at very low prices. The ad highlights bargain staples and invites customers to explore the store.
Groceries at low prices entice shoppers to trade
A local merchant touts staples like flour coffee sugar meat lard and meal at very low prices. Salt price is shown as a sample. The ad invites readers to visit and compare values, promising surprising bargains through continued trading.
Jackson's New Legal Firm Lauded in Clarion Ledger
The Clarion Ledger announces the professional card of Coxars West and Lyell, a new Jackson law firm formed by Moasra Fred West and Garland Lyell. Lyell practiced in Brookhaven, West served four years in the State auditor's office as revenue clerk and deputy insurance commissioner, prior to law work at Water Valley. The piece highlights their University of Mississippi law training and predicts notable early career success. A separate notice extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive remedy for pneumonia or la grippe, offered by Price Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion-Ledger
Snts
Csars
West
Water Valley
Nola Notes and Local Happenings
Local item notes Sunday school canceled at Nola on the first Sunday due to services at White Line. Mentions measles in the vicinity, new teacher Miss Bullock, Dr. John White leaving for Memphis, visitors from Jackson and Poplarville, and home construction by Mr. Handy May. Also includes small ads for Ballard’s Syrup and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Governor elect Vardaman’s inauguration set for Monday January 18.
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White Line
Nola
Miss Bullock
Mr. Bullock
Jackson
Lula Farr
Poplarville
Handy May
Wellman Truck Farmers Plant Patches Amid Winter Plans
From Edgar notes show farmers and townsfolk busy with land deals and farming shifts for the year. Ben Brister and Conway Summers toured the Gulf Coast, saw mills, and oyster gathering. marriages and tenant moves occur as Albert Dawson and John Gunnell engage in real estate. Topisaw public school highlights include a January program, elected officers, honor rolls, and church visits.
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Wellman
Ben Brister
Conway Summers
Gulfport
Mississippi City
Beauvoir
Biloxi
Square Summers
Jo. Kyzar
Annie McGuffee
T. D. McGuffee
Fate Nations
A. M. Summers
John Gunnell
Edgar
Ed. Collins
Capt
D. A. Dawson
Bath
John
Albert Dawson
Ola Williams
Suallie Summers
G. W. Ivey
Fair River
Brister
Summers
Literary Society
Topisaw
Maurice Reeves
Emmett Williams
Lena Cole
Fred Greer
Chauncey Greer
Johnnie Reeves
Mary Sommers
Buford Greer
Antioch
J. J. Osteen
McComb
Old Antioch Church
Vagrant Law Proposed by W. Calvin Wells
Hop. W. Calvin Wells of Hinds County introduces a bill to break up vagrancy modeled on Georgia and Alabama laws. It would place idle Negroes on farms, impose heavy fines, and require vagrants to work within a set time or be jailed and bonded to county labor. A Mr. Wells supports harsh measures while promoting local home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Calvin Wells
Hinds County
Georgia
Alabarma
Turaian
Thie
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Illinois Central
I. C. Railroad
E. H. Wentworth
Meadville
Addie
Ada Sartin
W. W. Newsom
Monticello
E. F. Brennan
Simpson County
C. T. Montgomery
Mr. Vardaman
Emma Massey
Adams
Robert Lee Jones
Miss Ruth
Leslie Keithley
Susette
Crystal Springs
California
Rita Proby
Belhaven College
Franklin Advocate
Maggie
Anna Middleton
Majestic Steel
C. B. Perkins
M. L. Burton
Burton Rail
Wortham
Ed Mason
Fort Worth
Vince Mason
Kev, Carliste
P. B. Martin, LL. D
Dr. Wilson
Beale Pont
Regulator
Atlanta
Wm. Abshagen
N-Ledger
Jackson, Miss
Price Drag Co
J. Homer Adams
Jas
E. Adams
Roy Kemp
Angola
Ind
Lagrippe
Little Ed Anderson
Canton
EB. W. Grove
Imees
Brandon News
Crane
Grafton
Perkins’ Furniture Co
Bilinas Calle
Woodward Davis
W. W. Davis
Ora
H. T. Beacham
Otto Little
Caseyville
Wood Beacham
Wm. D. Davis
Lowry
W. F. Davis
Dora
Wisie Smith
Magee
Jesse Smith
Alva and
Bert
G. W. Posts
The
Leader
Wisse
Smith
Ford Smith
Davis
W. H. Laghs
Agnes Ave
Kansas City
D, Evans
Fuley
Price , Drag Co
Norfield Notes
John Irving
Ayer
Buckingham Dye Ptt
Frank Roberts
Vicksburg
Bob Kyzar
J. M. Wood
G. N.W. Hilson
Jasl
Grsokthaven
Pest
Jackson's New Legal Firm
John White
Prof. Byrne
Bill May
Vardaman
Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad
A.J. McDougall
DP. Alc. RR
B. Cook
R. Brookhaven
Ar Eee
F. Tey, Bolbetter
Soway Sallelbor
Commercial Bank
Troen
Ring Coureen
Uae
Rehan
Keeleyas Vo
Keele
Keeley Excure Imstitute
Pwignt
Ile
R. W. McNair
Chancery
G. T. Montgomery
Charter OF Incorporation
Brookhaven Wholesale Grocery Company
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Lcs
Ils
Fh Corporation
Us Alds
Sald
Maine
Mimitss
Daba
Mianialore
Ikea
St Saas Fia
Frage
Saas SA
Ritts
Ak Rimakhaven
Mss
Tabstar
Sesmries Putown
Dante
Persie
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