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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
2
The Leader, a weekly paper, lists subscription price at $150 per year paid in advance. Announcement rates are outlined for District Offices, Legislative and County Offices at 10.00, and Real Estate notices at 5.00, with strict policy that payment accompany every order.
Public notices announce Hox. B. Grey seeking reelection as District Attorney of the 7th Judicial District, with other party nominations for Sheriff R. C. Applewhite, County Treasurer Wade L. Summers and W. Maxwell, L. P. Kees. plus a long column of poems, editorials, and local notices mentioning political events, church presbyteries, and figures like Congressman John Sharp Williams and Col. G. C. Hooker. The fragmentary text also notes the prohibition mass meeting and a rural free delivery service in Wes son starting April 1.
The Franklin County Advocate lauds The Brookhaven Leader Magazine Edition for showcasing Brookhaven and Lincoln County's growth. It credits editor B T Hobbs and a cooperative network of progressive businessmen for the publication’s success and community prosperity.
Meridian Press notes how plow boys and working class voters resist being courted for office by candidates. It questions the appeal of a general demand for leadership and urges candidates to prove fitness before seeking votes. Pauline Perlinski of Canton, visiting Henry Perlinski, departs for Brookhaven after a three week stay.
The Times Democrat reports Senator Noel passing through Jackson says the four gubernatorial candidates may soon meet for joint debates. Letters from Major Vardaman hint at consent later. Fox and Critz favor talks, while Longino awaits Senator Money’s return to begin canvassing openly. A church meeting in Ellisville elects Rev. Oberschmidt for next year, boosting the parish. Also noted is Senator Quay’s remark after defeat and his impending Florida trip.
Auburn notes report persistent rains have left roads terrible, a mumps case in Rev S E Carruth, visits by J Coker and wife from Meadville, Mrs Warking teaching music at Auburn High, a new picket fence around the Auburn MFE church parsonage, W H Wood travels to Memphis to visit his fever-stricken son Dr K P Wood. Farmers behind due to rain but expect plowing soon as sun returns and favorable weather resumes work.
The Nola High school concert pleased readers with fine performances by students under Prof McKee and Mrs McKee. The Japanese fan drill impressed with graceful, practiced display. The Leader congratulates Nola and its people on educational progress and strong attendance.
The Leader reports a fresh small booklet from the Yazoo Sentinel. Miss Evelyn Purvis produced a tasteful collection titled Thorpe showing native talent and spirited verse. The publication reflects refined style and popular reception in the print community.
Mr and Mrs M T Flood hosted a refined gathering last Thursday for Miss Nelle Butler of Ballinger and Misses Jeannette Mikell and Kate McShane. Eight young guests enjoyed Progressive Love-making, music, and lively conversation as Butler, daughter of Dr and Mrs Ettus Butler, shone as a standout visitor to the city.
Mrs Lula Johnson announces the opening of her dress making department with John McGrath & Sons to occupy their parlors for the spring and summer benefit. She pledges personal attention to all work and invites the trade to call. A letter from Hon C R Dale in Glendora describes magazine edition as feeling like a Brookhaven visit. Dale, a deep water Baptist, longs for relief from winter floods. Lafayette County reports nine candidates for county treasurer and Neshoba for sheriff.
An advertisement portrays chronic illness as "ruts" of thin, weak people not bedridden. It claims Scott's Emulsion builds new flesh, nourishes the blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite, with ongoing use said to help as long as sickness lasts.
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