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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
Readable fragment notes a Wednesday evening event in Alera on March 12 1902. The text hints at a meeting schedule on the first Tuesday evening, but details are unclear. No further names or organizations are identified in the legible portion.
Lin Coln County official directory lists court sessions on first and third Mondays, with names for judges, clerks, chancellors, and district officials across Brookhaven and nearby areas. It covers probate, treasurer, superintendent, and county officers, plus obituary and notice charges.
Brookhaven Star reports a busy week with home improvements on J R Perkins property and Hodnall fence work, Kathleen Chrisman’s Canton secretary appointment, and the Harvey Johnson Literary Society open session. Also noted are Rev Parser services at Pearlhaven, a Baptist sermon at Union Hall, a new Brookhaven Drug Co opening, a Caseyville road overcoat loss, and local marriages and board of supervisors actions.
An old time ad touts Smith's Nerve Restorer to those worn by malaria, overwork, or long illness, claiming it restores vigor and early life pleasures. The item also notes local chatter on weather, visits, church events, rail losses, fertilizer shipments, and community notes from Auburn and Amite.
The Brookhaven Star reports visits by Miss Jeannette Mikel and Miss Eva Kohlman, mentions Hon. J. B. Sexton at Whitworth College, and notes social events at Whitworth faculty recitals and Presbyterian St Patrick’s Evening. It highlights a city council action on water rates, street work, and bond issues, plus a notable theatrical planned by Harry Beresford. Local schools seek a one month extension. warnings go out to avoid suspending terms. Also advertising notes promote Brookhaven Drug Co and Sullivan’s Bread, with medical product recommendations and local business updates.
Advertisement for The Kidneys Are Suffering claims a reliable Kidney Cure and system regulator named Luke Smiths Kure Kidney Cure. Sold for 50 cents by Gratton Drug Co, C. B. store. The copy urges the remedy will prevent progression to dangerous stages.
The Brookhaven city council adopts standard water and light charges effective April 1 and votes to authorize bids for contract street work. The measures set rates for residences stores hotels and public facilities and outline lighting rules and penalties. The board also accepts T C Crawford’s resignation as street commissioner and directs bid advertising for four year street work contracts with bonding requirements.
A collage of readings from World's Work describes the U S rail network's growth, the labor force daily hiring, and rail capacity versus ships. includes a Scottish Highlander anecdote, ice jam scenes on the Great Lakes, a Chicago social lesson, Astor plans and a pigeon brain study, plus New York hotels expansion notes.
County examinations for applicants to each school will be held at the courthouse on specific dates in April for white and colored applicants. Examinations open at 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Professors Scott and gp ranit will oversee the exams. Evean Gurgy, Supt. of Education. Also an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets touting ease of use and bowel regulation, sold by C. E. Gratton.
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