Obituary notes and farm ads in Brookhaven
Local notes report deaths from lagrippe and pneumonia including Mrs. Dora Nalty and Miss Anna Buie Caseyville. Other items mention visitors, illnesses, a four room cottage for rent, seed cotton buyers, farm tools at C B Perkins Hardware, and school plans for Addie Oliver. Community updates reflect a small town paper’s busy social and business life.
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Dora Nalty
Lagrippe
Clark
Caseyville
Mercer
Brookhaven
R. H. Hamilton
New Orleans
E. M. Bee
C. B. Perkins
W. L. Bowman
Norfield
C. B. Perkins’ Hardware
Ella May
Topeka
P. Z. Jones
A. M. Dodds
R. S. Newman
Franklin
Pardon Granted to Lincoln County Arson Convicts on Conditions
Governor Longino grants a conditional pardon to John H. Albritton Asa Brown and Jim Bob Brown all convicted in May 1901 for arson and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The pardon relies on abstaining from intoxicants and living sober orderly lives with revocation for breach and return to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longino
John H. Albritton
Asa
Jim Bob Brown
Lincoln Circuit
Powell
Penitentiary Board of Control
J. R. Albritton
Asa Brown
Lincoln County
John Albritton
Bogue Chitto
Norfield
Brown Brothers
Albritton
Death of Mr J Marion Case at 42 in Macedonia area
Mr J Marion Case died Sunday January 17 at his home two miles west of town from measles and pneumonia. A deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church, he was 42 and left a widow, two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev Z Lofton and interment followed in Macedonia church yard. The Leader extends sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bee
N. A. Oliver
Kennelia
Brookhaven
Addie
Harris’ Business College
Jackson
W. H. Hobbs
Crystal Springs
B. T. Hobbs
Hobbs
W. B. Watts
Rose Hill Cemetery
Anna Buie
Caseyville
Eugene Buie
J. Marion Case
Case
Z. Lofton
Macedonia Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
Lincoln County Teachers Meet Honors Whitworth College Guests
The Lincoln County Teachers Association held a large enthusiastic monthly meeting in Whitworth College chapel. The program featured music speeches and literary pieces by faculty and students. A committee was named to thank Whitworth for hospitality and entertainment. Miss Evelyn Pargis spoke on her book and work. Professor Jarrett urged showcasing educational exhibits at the forthcoming event. Women of Chicago form an esthetic dance club praising graceful historic dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Teachers Association
Whitworth College
W.G. Hoge
J. I. Brueck
Misa Iorr
J. M. Alford
Evelyn Pargis
Jarrett
Mississippi School Journal
Local Lincoln County Couple Wed at Home of Relatives
In a quiet ceremony at the hospitable home of Bear Brodren and Janiak Roman Water Star Larkin, a prosperous young farmer Smith from a distinguished Lincoln County family wed a daughter cherished by her devoted parents. The couple will settle on the old homestead near Mt Morigh church, wishing them a life of steady prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeperenses
Mr. Smith
Mt. Morigh Church
D. A. Scarborough
Mississippi Girl Honored By London Cup Presentation
Miss Anita Bell of Columbus has been chosen as one of three young ladies to go to London and present the loving cup from the American people to Sir Thomas Lipton. She will also deliver the presentation speech, a high honor praised by Columbus Commercial for her beauty, grace, and intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Anita Bell
Miss Bell
New York City
London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Card of Thanks for Roxie Glick’s illness
The unbounded thanks of our hearts go out to friends and neighbors for innumerable kindnesses during the late illness of our beloved little daughter Roxie. Along with our memory of her, we will cherish their loving kindness. MR. AND MRS. I. M. GLICK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie
Swe
Mrs. I. M. Glick
Conscience and Court News From The County Ledger
Conscience is likened to the great clock of St Pauls for its sounding at night. Bessus of Greece is reproved for cruelty toward birds, claiming the notes tormented him about his fathers murder. Dr Z Graves elected Pearlhaven public school principal with a supplemented salary. Circuit Clerk issued marriage licenses to two widowers seeking new bonds after loss of spouses.
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St. Paul’s
London
Bessus
Greece
Z. B. Graves
Pearlhaven
Graves
Oliver
Stray Bay Horse Reported Near Bogue Chitto Miss
Stolen or stray Bay Horse described as 15 1 2 hands tall aged 11 or 12 years and weighing 1100 to 1200 pounds. Noted features include a half foretop and short tail. Reward of 5 dollars offered for return to S B Newman Bogue Chitto Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Newman
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the Reader
Iti Central
Last Suns
Escanon
Grenada
McGrath
Brinly
Lone Star
Moline
John Deere
J. E. Russell
Russell
P. W. Brannigan
Meridian
G. B. Chapman
Chapman
Ike Randle
Alec Randle
Delta
Glendora
Pig
Medirath
St. Louis
Grief
John R. Albritton
Lincoln County Teachers’ Association
Chicago
France
Maine
Mississippi
C. E. Grafton Drug Co
A. Folby
Brookhaven, Miss
Soule Business — College
Manis
Posittona
Boras
Gelevak
Crewe
Teting Erbrpety of
Tiroo
RDA 3
Neal Br Tv
A. C. Seavey & Sons
East Union Lumber & Mfg. Co
Gent’s
Buck
W. P. Hubert
Masonic Temple
Estelle Biaout
Ieee It
D. McNair
Tourer
Franklin County Bank
Franklin Advocate
Richmond Pearson Hobson
The
Columbus Dispatch
Hobson
Jas. K.vardaman
E.N. Thomas
L. Pink \Smith
H.moors
Senate
John S. Willines
Congress
J. D. Burkitt
Lawrence County
Barnfield
Noerions Sen Ceili Wire
the Commercial Bank of
J. W. McCrate
Louis Ohn
EF. Becker
Cahier
L. II
Baggett, Asst
Cashier
Hyman 2Arirn
Ergs Dearge Bowaky
C. E. Gafton Drug Store
Grafton Drug Company
Tte Trans
Cherokee Street
STORM
Front Street
C. E Grafton
MiSs
Blue Bird
C. B. Perkins’ Hardware Store
Perkins
W. J. Layton
Snec
Broggkhaven
Mia
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