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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1900

Page

3

Illinois Central Gun Reed Train Schedule Crept Into News

The page lists a 1900 rail schedule with trains from New Orleans to Jackson Brookhaven and Canton. It notes departures and arrivals at multiple stations including Brookhaven Wesson Tirhurst Crystal Springs Jackson Canton and Water Way. Some lines indicate trains stop only at designated stations and a northward route from Mon pits to Tet Pie eins is mentioned.

Illinois Centrae Nook Ravicras New Orleans Wiihee Viama Me Hadves Jaekwunepuane New Oriemme Aroyes Gruckhaven Jackson Nod Orleans Brookhaven Jacket Oln Routh Conely Dot, Esritess Brookhaven Arrives At Sew Orleans Peats Nodame Sia Ducks Brooktuseen New Orlenha Ceaves Jackson Crystal Sprinign Jarksom Canton

Town and County News Clipping Highlights Local Notices

Local names and events appear, including Ada Sherman’s pneumonia, Silas Adams and F Michaelis building homes, visits by Mrs Polak and Mr Ferguson, West Virginia travel by Gillis couple, and Applewhite in Caseyville. Advertisements promote Prickly Ash Bitters and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Woodmen of the World install and host a supper in Brookhaven with new officers focused on Adams and Rateliff.

Ada Sherman J.B. Adams F. Michaelis Chrisman Jackson Stoneman C. Abrams Polak New York Mary Baggett Capt. Milam R. L. Ferguson Tennessee Russell Gillis West Virginia Robi Applewhite Caseyville C. E B. Grafton W. H. Dixon DeWitt C. E Crafton E.R. Ratliff Brookhaven Milam Gratton Fair River Grandia Ivy J. O. Boedwoe Adans Napazwira John . Butler Sam Abrams Oliver W. L. Pow T. C. Rateliff Ri. Ritts F.C. Oterschmidt Adams

Death of G W Turnbough and sobering funeral notice

The community mourns the untimely death of George W Turnbough and his wife from smallpox. A sobering burial scene is described with neighbors offering help, lack of assistance due to risk, and the bereaved husband of four children facing immense sorrow. The deceased’s wife is remembered as a quiet Christian member of the Baptist church. Jan 24 1900 Brookhaven Miss.

G. W. Turnbough George W. Tarnbaugh B. E. Brister Sam Coon Stringer

Retirement of Pastor A F Davis After Six Years Service

Resolution from Hesolutions adopted by Topman church committee notes Rev A F Davis has served six years as pastor with faith and devotion. It expresses regret at his departure to new fields of labor and commends his character, preaching, and church leadership, wishing him God speed and blessings in his future work. Committee member W C Summers signs on behalf of the committee.

Gro. Laninerr Grafton Auburn Lincoln Amite Franklin Union Chamberlain MV. Fisher Liberty W. Va B. Grafton Topisaw A. F. Davis I. Almond Arthur B. Martin Martin Norwood & Butterfield Co Bitty Topman Couren Hitler A. F. Davis God W. C. Summers

Banking hours change at Brookwaves Commercial Bank

Notice from Brookwaves Mississippi dated January 25 1900 states that due to higher business volume the bank will adjust hours starting February 1 1900 to open 830 am and close 5 pm with Saturday hours closing at 1 pm Books cannot be posted until after close of business and patrons are asked for continued patronage with best wishes from cashier F F Beckra and staff.

Brookwaves Miss F. F. Beckra

Mass Meeting in Washington Supports Boers and Mediation

A large Washington theatre crowd backed Boers in their fight for independence, with speakers including many Congress members. Red hot resolutions urged mediation by the President as demonstrations of sympathy and shared ideals with early American forefathers.

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Unprecedented influx at Georgia-Alabama College prompts growth surge

Telegraph reports a flood of new entries from eleven states in early January, forecasting the January record of 1600 scholarships will be surpassed. College expands with desks chairs books and staff as trains bring scholars and inquiries, while four South Carolina students arrive. Proposals emerge for a new county in the region to boost development, with a petition suggesting the name Hobson.

Georgia Alabama Martin South South Carolina The Telegraph

Vague 1900 Lincoln County land claim details

Fragmentary notice from February 24 1900 relates to a homestead loan, with names and witnesses incomplete. It mentions Augustus and Wall Bee Wend and continuous residence proofs. Local officials and county indicate a real estate filing process.

Lincoln County Augustus

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