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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1903

Page

4

Railroad Time Table North and South Schedule

Daily railroad timetable lists northbound and southbound trains from New Orleans to Jackson and Brookhaven with arrivals at key hubs. It details express service No 6 to Jackson, Nos 2 and 6 between New Orleans and Brookhaven, and various local and vestibule trains with times, stops at Hammond McComb City Brookhaven Canton and others, noting connections at multiple stations.

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Town and County notes from Brookhaven area

Local notices report visits by Ford Becker in Summit and W G Kees in Memphis, social calls from Miss Josie Hurst and Miss Nellie McGrath, and various regional mentions. A new Methodist church site, sales at the oil mill, and multiple church and club activities are noted alongside improved services at Brookhaven Drug Co and The Leader offer pricing through March 15.

W. G. Kees Memphis T. S. West Hazlehurst Josie Hurst Hattiebsurg New Methodist Church Nellie McGrath Chatawa Alma Biggs Peepsie Terry Crystal Springs Susie Becker M. D. McGrath New Orleans O. M. Lucas the Baptist Beavers Cox Wesson Imogene Atkinson Summit Robbins Marcith Brookhaven Drug Co Wm. Rogers W. E. Price W. L. Wood The State University J. M. Wood's Presbyterian Church Brookhaven Dr. Robbins Optician

Wesson visits and local social notes in Brookhaven

F F Becker visited Wesson last Wednesday. Several residents including Mrs. Williamson Miss Mikell and Miss Sasser are noted with illnesses visits and social outings at the State Capital Laurel friends Canton guests and New Orleans trips are recorded. Prices and local commerce are mentioned along with upcoming Epworth League social and store notices.

B. A. Williamson Jeannette Mikell Nellie Sasser Lena Durfey Canton Mary Moreton Emerson Price Drug Co C. A. Kerr Mrs. Burke Dora Nalty Epworth Leaguers Alex. Simon Little Son New Orleans Edith Sherman Thompson Jackson Hattie Sherman Mamie Turner Caroline Ford Whitworth College H. C. Price Wesson W. E. Price Hinds Bainbridge Mmes. D E. Cohn Bert McNair Cora Russell Copiah Price Ainsworth Hazlehurst Ruth Penn R. M. Nalty Cherokee Street A. C. Seavey & Sons F. B. Moodie Joan A. C. McNai Annie Burns Carrie Cassedy Crescent City

Spring line of Shoes promises value and durability

The message invites the community to see the spring line of Shoes, asserting the products offer the best value for money and will stand by customers, emphasizing quality and reliability.

Honor Roll and Local Notices From Brookhaven Areas

Wm Abshagen lists Pearlhaven Public School students including Carrie Souleret Lula Harveston Ollie Bickham Ida May Dunlap Minnie Souleret Dora Lota Decia Russell Killa Bickham Amanda Harveston Maude Tur age Glydie Maxwell Lizzie Loy Myrtle Stewart Josie Boone Nettie Souleret Beulah Admire George Hogan Marvin Turnage J J James Calvin Lott W F Lott Ernest Walker Corbett Bickham George Smith Gordon Lott Clem Patton Bennie Lovell. Testimonies praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Mrs J A Moore North Star Mich. Local ads list C E B Grafton Drug Co and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup. Social items note Mrs D Cohn hosting Whist Club Washington Souvenir Party. Medical notes tout Foley’s Kidney Cure and Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets via Price Drug Co. Other items mention Miss Annie Allen joining John McGrath & Sons, Dr Robbins glasses, and general sales of ox wagon and farm implements.

Pearlhaven Public School Carrie Souleret Lula Harveston Ollie Bickham Ida May Dunlap Minnie Souleret Dora Lota Decia Russel Killa Bickham Amanda Harveston Maude Turage Glydie Maxwell Lizzie Loyall Myrtle Stewart Josie Boone Nettie Souleret Beulah Admire

Piano for sale a rose square piano in good quality

A square rose piano in good condition with no broken strings and handsome appearance. Priced at 100 cash, suitable for school use and likely to outlast newer pianos. Apply at this location.

Rose

Brookhaven Adopts Meter System for Electric Light Service

City of Brookhaven Mississippi adopts ordinance to install Watt meters in residences businesses churches schools and other buildings using five or more electric lights or power units. Meters owned by the city. subscribers bear cost only for wiring changes. effective April 16 1903. City officials authorize fuel arrangements and street work during the meeting.

Brookhaven Miss Breet R. D. Lanier Cassedy Jones Larsen Board of Aldermen Pearl River Lumber Co McGrath Sea Yey M. D. McGrath Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Brookhaven Electric Watt Meter Ordinance Subscriptions

Municipal ordinance details subscriptions for incandescent lights on street installations for one year. It outlines deposits with the city treasurer, duplicate meter receipts, penalties for nonpayment, and procedures for returning meters, with City of Brookhaven references and section numbers.

City ordinance on electric light rates and penalties

The document outlines electric light charges per 1 000 watts, monthly rebates by usage, minimum monthly readings for various candle power lights, penalties for overuse without permits, night lighting rules after midnight, day service surcharges, disconnection for nonpayment, meterless service charges, and monthly meter readings with receipts. It details enforcement by city clerks, police, and superintendents, including contract forfeiture for improper use and fines.

Eletric Light Service

City Electricity Rates and Meter Installation Proposes Five Light Rule

The ordinance sets electric light charges with Watts at varying rates and states that existing rate for five lights and more continues until meters are installed and reported to the city clerk. It notes water charges for the month and references dates around April 1905, with text garbled in places.

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Ford Becker Leila Johnson Cuming Margaret Bracey John H. Johnson Department of Archives and History of State of Mississippi Dunbar Rowland J. B. Decell Caseyville Decell Leaver D. J. Batchelder B. F. Roberts Roberts David Coho Julian Wilson Marx Chicago Eho Mra. Marx Orleans F.F. Becker W. Lee Maxwell Fair River Mr. Maxwell Beat Foley Killhside & Barron Crescent Cafe Crescent Plymouth Rocks L. G. Maxwell Box C. A. Tiesoor Roseland, la Preirer Ae Ae Price Drug Co.ss Lightfoot Brookmaven Eer Livcoln Amin Wm. Abshagen J. A. Moore North Star Mich C. EB Grafton Drug Co D. Cohn Washington B. W. Evans Clearwater Kan Ballard W. F. Parsons Ith Price Drag Co M. T. Flood St. Louis J.J. McGrath C. E. Grafton Drug Co Mrs. Montville Ohio Louis Montville Chamberlain C. B. Grafton Drug Co McCormick F. H. Fellows Annie Allen John McGrath &Sons A. Girard, Pease, V Rockhaven Drag Co Bailard Prica Drag Co the City Fathers R. D. Lanier Applewhite H. Cassedy W. H. Seavey Chris Larsen R. C. Applewhite Ayer J. H. Burge Macon, Cui City of Brookhaven Prennis Laura S. Webb Vicw Woman's Democratic Cinbu Cardus Ne Ee Gai Cole Pilty Ms. Webb T. H. Perkins Furniture Co Seavey Building GEO. Bowsky Gill R. D. LA A. Cassedy di Cinta Per Dusen W. J. Layton Wrestlhayes
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