Brookhaven Fire District and Sidewalk Ordinances Adopted
The February 1905 Brookhaven council adopted new ordinances establishing a city fire district and restricting sidewalk obstructions. The fire district boundaries are defined. wooden or wood covered buildings face fines up to 100 dollars and possible removal at owner cost. Sidewalk regulations prohibit obstructions and require owners to maintain ten foot wide brick or concrete walks within specified blocks, with penalties and enforcement by the marshal.
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Brookhaven
Mississippi
Block A. B
Block 27
Block 34
Monticello Street
First
Chickasaw Street
Jackson Street
Cherokee Street
Board of Aldermen
City resolution repealed on February 14 1904 action
A historical city board vote repealed a prior resolution adopted February 14 1904 concerning construction and sidewalls. The measure, opposed for costing at least $3,000 not covered by current taxes, faced veto repeal and official tally with a few absences noted. A separate local anecdote recounts S P Cagle’s tale of a missing hog recovered from an old well after a dream guided action.
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Brookhaven
Mississippi
P. Cagle
al. Cobbs Post Office
Mr.Cagle
Finlly
S. P.cagle
Boneless Pigs' Brains and Roasts Advertised at Brookburgn
The notice proclaims meat from inspected animals by U S Government and offers bones, ribs, liver, loins, roasts, steaks, and sausages. It promises the best meats ever sold in Brookburgn and notes ready availability for ducks geese and turkeys with two days notice. Located behind T H Perkins' Furniture Store.
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U. & Government
Brookburgn
Lsg
T. H. Perkins’Parniture
Tribute to Prof J M Girault Ends A Noble Life
A Loving Tribute to Prof. J. M. Girault honors a gentle teacher whose life blended courage and courtesy. The Lincoln county Teachers Association memorializes him, extends sympathy to his family, and requests Brookhaven Leader and Lincoln County Times publish the tribute. Sheep Shed Notes mention pleasant weather and local social events as a nearby column recaps community life.
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J. M. Girault
Aining Us
Gene Neler
Teachers’ Association of
Lincoln County
Girault
Brookhaven
Lincoln County Times
B. Graves
W. T. Hays
D. McInnis
J. HL. Albritton
Layton Keen
J. “W. Chisholm
Dr. Chisholm
Memphis
Reginematical Propostition From A Messy OCR Note
A garbled historical fragment discusses cotton farming economics with figures on bale counts and profits. It mentions costs for picking and selling, and potential returns in a debated proposition. The readable text includes references to farmers, prices per pound, and a sales notice for a residence with land.
Queen and Crescent Route details and ads
New Orleans and Northeastern Railway Alabama and Vicksburg Railway Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railway promote the fastest direct route to Texas with solid trains dining cars and Pullman sleepers. Meridian Mississippi agent information. Also stray notices and rental ads including a mare and a mule listed for sale with owners and dates.
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Texas
Colorado
New
Old Mexico
Arizona
California
E. P. Turner
Dallas
New Orleans
Alabama
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Pacific
Pelate
Shreve- la
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J. C. Cosnahan
Marco
Brookhaven, Miss
Millsaps
Bowen
Curran
Life Insurance
Best Old Line Companies
LB Sonns
R.R. Avenue
East Union Lumber & Mpg. CO
Sinois Central
Alo A. m
Pearl River Railroad
Wood
Brookhaven’s
Grocer
J, Mr. Wood
Pee
D. Lanier
Yea
Parsons
Hartman
Jones
Abrams
Larsen
Price Drug Company
Geo. Bowsky
U. S
Kansas City
Mack Hoskins
Mgr
Simon
Kono
Sn Lusignie
Louisiana
Tulinots Central B
NEW Orlean
ST. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Eac
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Adelpnte
Blouin
Hor Sprlége
Arkwaud
Denver
Finland
Queen & Crescent
Ino. W. Wood
Tray
Puss
Meridian
Misa
Berwick
Ainite
Sea Esol Sr Ern En Nck Rer Eerie
Elin
Eh Yok Ovis Fk Citeniey
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