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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1887

Page

3

Brookhaven Gossip From Lincoln County Reporter

The Brookhaven section notes a light fire sale, local visits, mite and church meetings, and town items. Spring arrivals and illnesses are mentioned alongside property improvements, a fire incident at Hartman’s store, and a forthcoming Bogue Chitto entertainment with the Brookhaven band. Community events include a reading class start, conferences, and a marriage notice near Hamilton’s mill.

Lewis Gillespie Sherif Brookhaven W. K. Woods

Monday Night's Fire Destroys Store and Homes

The town witnessed a fierce blaze Monday night at a store on Kadlwad Avenue. Firefighters saved books and papers, but the building and adjacent residences were ruined. Losses include Hartman stock valued at 13,000 with 8,000 insured, and various insured residences and shops with partial coverage. Fire caused by the collapse of the structure and spread to nearby homes and properties.

Avery Pluw Gearr Kohluan's Zula Schwein McComb City Zula E. H. Cratcher Jane Cope Stern House Mes T. A. Moore Merwlian Tiead ‘Vom Mestre Asl. Sommers Te We Chisholm J. M. ‘Tyler JS. Felder Oliver Hartiwan Vo Kadlwad Avenue Henry Meyers Tom Sheahan Hartran Hartman New Fitzner Brennan Cassidy Cassiday Hin Lehnerrenberg Perkins Church Street J. B. Nalty

A Genial Restorative And Fire Scene At Lincoln County

A Genial Restorative extols Hostetterst Stomach Bitters as a gentle tonic for delicate constitutions and nervous systems, aiding digestion and biliousness while protecting against malaria. In Lincoln county a Monday night fire showcased heroism: Charley Schworzenberg, Fritz Schwall, and others saved buildings. Schworzenberg fell but continued fighting sparks on a wet roof, while Perkins supplied farm implements and Harrow stock. Governor Bob Taylor to speak at Whitworth Female College June 21. county board reports and new overseers. Dr A Lowenthal opens a soda fountain with free drinks. Brookhaven grocer Lowell praised.

Lincoln Brookhaven Bogue Chitto John Johnson Louisiana Medical College Charley Schworzenberg Fritz Schwall Mr. Hartman Bob Taylor Tennessee Whitworth Female College Whitworth

Temperance Meetings and Local Lodge Notes

Reports from East Wednesley temperance meetings and Col Cheves’s oratory in Kentucky and Ohio links. Brookhaven Lodge to hold first regular meeting at Heuck's Hall. membership drive urged. Personal anecdotes include Dr Wilcoxson’s recovery from phthisic via Electric Bitters and a world of minor local notices and ads.

East Wednesley Col Hos Chews Kentucky Hoo Len. J. Bennohhamp Ohio Col. Cheves Order of Gol Templars Brookhaven Heuck's Hall Dr. Wilcoxson Horse Cave Kaya T. T. Meade and Co

Unclear ad touts patent syrup and cheap goods

An OCR fragment advertises a German patent medicine claimed to cure disease and encourage relief, urging pharmacists to recommend it to the poor. It also promotes Kohlman’s Great Cash House with cheap prices, urging buyers to shop there for bargains and onion sets and Southern weed grown for the section.

Veitlionek United States Canada Kohlman Great Cash House Kohlman’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Official Journal of Lincoln County Thirbday Mal Luus Herring W. H. Parsons W. C. T. U. Will Crutcher Crutcher This Evening. Mrs. E. Menger Clinton Mr. Hobbs Capt. Hardy Prof. Melton Hazlehurst P. Magee C. J. Hester Eckhardt Cresent City Hotie Chas. Goitein Cherokee Street Pete Fitzner Justee Bunking Court Board of Supervisors Lowell Bucklen Meade & Co Brooklaven Miss Bralfield Cox, Gllanta Powell Kollman Evangelie Pen A. K. Tawhkts W. E Royal Baking PowDs Wanse NY Brookhaven Market LE Conte Nursery Smithville Georgia W. W. Tuombsox A. Krauss Mls Koliluian Sir Ens Coldi Tor Rede Gan le Given Guaian Monticello Strest R. R. Avenue Ahlersood Broadway New York Martet Sãn Frances Brookhaven, Miss DR. A. Lewenthal Presci Randall’s Carriage House Clavier Street New Orleans Randall Schnork MTH Ven Grocer Sucar West Side Railroad Ave Daughtry Smiley J. R. Perkins Planet Junior Atkins & Branch Crooke’s Laws Brinley Woden Commercial College Jackson, Miss The Modern Practical School Nail L. A Wyatt Jackson GARE Aoath Mnon Otter Wey Ile Belebrat Irdian Dante B.mwaot Wat Doug Ao Iinote Central Railroad Hewublaven Rook Haven Jackosen Jackean Uy So Ieaten Ieab Petreine 1. C. Bravel Preg Thaine Brook Way Br Ae Weeysoning Brewaven J.C. Clarke JW. Coleman AL G.P Stern Union Street R. Hardon Chartres Street D. Holme Ab, Griswold & CO Canal Street H. P. Buckley Camp Street Camp St H. Pierson Crane Aust -Tualeg
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