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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
4
Town and county items list Mc Grath's bargain ads for clothing, corsets, shoes, hats, and millinery, plus jewelry from Staffler's. Also notes Startler's watch repair, Novelty Store parts, Gorham silver, and Seavey's line. Local sports report West End beat Bogue Chitto 8 to 5 at Boone's Creek.
A wave of social notices and shop chatter fills Brookhaven with references to Miss Nellie McGrath visiting Natchez friends and Mrs J W McGrath returning from New Orleans. Mrs A Mendle hosts dinner with notable guests, and Union Church set to host Hon K F Noel. Shops tout bargains at McGrath’s and Louis Cohn & Bros, while Meridian Trust plans progress. Local moves include Pauline Milton transitioning to Moreton & Helms Lumber Co. and area firms engaging in decorative woodwork contracts.
Dr Van Watts, candidate for Representative, told The Leader he believes the people should decide on all issues and would support submitting a constitutional amendment to regulate liquor sales. He favors local option personally and notes that three Eminent county candidates, Watts, Abite, and Scarborough, are teetotalers.
An advertisement extols Royal Blend Tea as the standard for excellence imported by a large reliable American firm. It argues paying more yields full value, while cheap options bring trouble. The copy repeats the slogan Get Your Money's Worth and notes tea sells for 50 cents per pound because it is worth it.
A presapentive nuptial event unites Rena Jones of Crystal Springs and John Meredith Wood of Brookhaven tomorrow at 1 pm in the Methodist church. Miss Jones, a Whitworth music faculty member, is praised for culture and beauty. Mr Wood is noted for moral character and business and religious involvement. Guests from Brookhaven and the city plan attendance. after the ceremony they will reside with Thos H Perkins. Cards not issued.
Notice of stockholders meeting at the Brookhaven Mississippi office on Monday July 20 1903 at 4 oclock p m for election of officers and other business. H Lewenthal secretary and treasurer indicates official action and attendance.
Hon E F Brennan forms a law partnership with Thomas C Hannah of Starkville. Hannah a bright 1902 University of Mississippi law graduate praised by officials. The firm will handle law real estate and investments from the St Marco Building. Local notices mention other ads and events in Brookhaven and nearby towns.
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