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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
4
Illinois Central announces a revised timetable with trains passing Brookhaven. Times include a 10 38 p m northbound service and a 1 30 p m option, plus various afternoon and evening departures.
Local items from Brookhaven and surrounding areas highlight St Patrick’s Day observations, social visits, and ongoing town improvements. Mentions include Miss Mabel Love visiting from Gloster, Mrs. Garrett visiting Whitworth College, and Mr. John A. Penn painting Antioch church while Jackson rivals Brookhaven in building projects.
For sale three modern residences in the city plus valuable commercial property. Details through Brennan & Cosnahon. Mayor's Court reports one case, Guy Norton fined for obstructing a street crossing. City Council to dismiss Assistant Marshal D B Magee and Assistant Night Watchman Carlisle after 30 days’ notice. Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Ind cited as cured by One Minute Cough Cure. Perkins Furniture Co. selling a Crown Organ for 500 dollars cash and 35 dollars monthly. Marriage licenses issued by Circuit Clerk Oliver to several couples in the last two weeks.
A mix of ad copy and local items notes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to strengthen the body via digestion, with prices at Price Drug Co. Perkins Furniture reports new matting and rug arrivals. Whitworth College recital postponed after the death of Mrs. D. Davis of Jackson, a cousin of a teacher. funeral held today as Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby and Miss Bowen traveled to Jackson.
Local items note hose reels and repairs at Nalty the Plumber's, affordable furniture at Perkins', Romeo and Juliet at the Opera House next Wednesday, Kennedy's Cakes at J M Wood's, and alimony redefine as improvement on a husband. Citizens invited to a whist club, sweet potatoes on sale, Swift's hams and pancake flour at J M Wood's, plus garden hose offerings. Cotton prices fall. Brookhaven market at 14 1/2 cents. Dr Solon Wilson and Dr J W Bennett items, local real estate movements, and a push for electric service in town.
The piece notes the genuine Witch Hazel Salve by B C DeWitt & Co Chicago amid warnings of counterfeits. It mentions sales by Price Drug Co and a club gathering at Mrs H G Flippen with needlework and refreshments. Attendees listed include Mrs Storm Mrs Eichman Lotterhos Chisholm Willoughby Parsons Jewell McGehee Tippen Estelle Lotterhos and Lewis.
A cautious sales pitch extols a model bathroom and modern sanitary plumbing improvements. It promises no cost for estimating and argues that stock fixtures, installed with proper plumbing, pay for themselves through health benefits and reduced doctors' bills. The spring prompt urges immediate action.
A Brookhaven church selects a local Committee of Arrangements to oversee the Mississippi Conference Sunday school Institute set for May 24. The plan includes reduced railway rates via the Southeastern Passenger Association for fifty or more delegates and advance notification for entertainment provision. The note also mentions local development plans including a new hotel and hospital, plus various small notices and ads.
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