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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
3
The notice reports rail service changes with trains now passing Brookhaven, indicating schedule adjustments and routing updates on the Minois Central Railway. It highlights the line affected and the new passing point, reflecting a regional transport update.
Heavy rains persist as Mrs. Sarah Shivers dies and is buried at Mt. Olive. The Union revival ends with 26 additions. Topisaw protracted meeting continues with Pastor Wills awaiting help. Neighbors plan a new schoolhouse northeast of Edgar. Aug 10 school rally at Union urged. Visitors from Mt. Moriah and Providence neighborhoods stayed during the meeting.
Fire destroyed most of the Mares and Heuck cottage with only a few items saved. Insurance values cited include $1000 on the cottage and $600 on furniture. The report also notes a child’s illness treatment, local business ads, and a fatal train collision incident involving young Lee, with funeral details and church verses. The piece includes medical ads and country news notes.
Louis Spears struck Willis Butler at a Black amusement venue Ping Pong Pavilion near Brookhaven after a dollar debt dispute. Butler died from injuries. Spears surrendered to Sheriff Applewhite and is jailed on the incident.
Travel ads describe a Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast route via Colorado and California with Southern Route through El Paso or Northern Route via Minnesota. Feature endorsements for Foley's Kidney Cure and Ballard's Snow Liniment appear, plus local notices about burials, visits, and birthdays.
Notice of new jail construction, widening of Broad Street with Hickman, Soo, Butler & Co. building a 30 by 50 foot warehouse, and various residents traveling to Brookhaven or visiting relatives. Mentions Crystal Springs Chautauqua, Dr. Alford buying interest in a drug business, and school matters with Prof. Edgar Green and A. & M. College educators.
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