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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
2
Local column reports residents traveling to Jackson and New Orleans, visitors to Magnolia and Crystal Springs, and neighbors' social calls. Mentions Perkins Furniture Co. ads, Y M C A Reds and Blues membership contest, and minor community happenings with several names and places.
A report defends Senator Magee, noting he opposed the bill to rename Lincoln County to Jell Davis County and led the opposition in the Senate. It states he secured an indefinite postponement after a hard fight and earned high regard as a lawyer and debater among colleagues.
A mass meeting in Bogue Chitto resolves to eradicate whisky and other intoxicants sold illegally as so called blind tigers. A nine member committee is to investigate suspected places and prosecute violators with aid from the town, pledging support from residents and inviting the prosecuting attorney J. N. Yawn to assist. The group plans further meetings at the Methodist church to advance the cause.
Readable fragments list multiple grade level rosters and names from Brookhaven Graded School, including Sixth through Seventh Grade pupils such as Polly Cora Ard and Ruth Joan Montgomery, alongside scattered unrelated text about elections, wages, and historical notes.
A reader notes a tempting assortment of smoked fish and shellfish offerings. The seller cites mackerel herring shrimp salmon in tins and other delicacies as part of a suggested selection, inviting customers to visit the store for proof of quality.
A humorous critique of a supposed fall remedy for dyspepsia that requires patients to perform all-fours exercises, possibly in private or with assistance. The piece mocks medical fads, notes impracticality, and suggests two people aiding each other might dull the ailment. ends with a brief mention of Foley's Honey and Tar and church visit.
The Mississippi state items note Jackson will set up a paid fire department. Ed Enslen of Meridian dies after being struck by a switch engine in St Louis. A. H. Herring dies of Brights disease. sister to EK Watts. Col. R E Houston elected to replace Senator W B Walker. Five Black men killed and two wounded in Sunflower County over a 25 cent dispute. Aaron Stewart and son clash with W W Hill party. Hill’s three sons killed. Celeste Richardson dies after beating by husband. Ben Phillips injured in fall at Chickasahay bridge. Rev W T Bolli to speak at Millsaps College. Freight derailment near Scooba. wheel flange failure. State education chief to promote longer school terms. Meridian to gradually close Sunday business. Dr Anthony Py elected president of State Pharmaceutical Board. S L Caine named secretary. April 5 set for pharmacy license exams. Peruna temperance bill faces possible defeat in House.
Fragmentary item notes a Beley pris de sa involving grippe coughs and acer on mana, with unclear names and places. Readable details point to a local matter or anecdote, but essential entities remain uncertain due to garbled OCR text.
Hazlehurst Mississippi reports the Board of Supervisors negotiating a $1000 short term loan at 6 percent for county needs this year. The loan, arranged with a local home bank, signals abundant money and a thriving local economy as bids nearby run slightly higher.
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