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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
4
A compact clipped item from The Leader dated Wednesday March 22, 99 details Illinois Central train schedules and related timetable notes. The fragment mentions a few times and routes and hints at a travel timetable section on an interior page.
Frosty morning sets the tone as town reports illnesses and social events. Mrs. Lucich and Miss Maria Bule note pneumonia and osteopathy studies while church groups promote Easter activities and prayer meetings. Local visits, supplies, and small ads highlight community life and upcoming millinery openings.
A collage of local notices includes testimonials for Peruna catarrh remedy praising long cures, the death of Mrs. Sarah Scherck with funeral details conducted by Rabbis Leucht and Hiller, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsements, Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine promotion, a Brookhaven Public School debate challenge about annexation, and Dr. P. Conerly's candidacy for Lincoln County treasurer with praise for his character and prior service.
The article argues hidden feminine weaknesses cause eventual collapse, criticizing generic remedies for headaches and nerves. It touts Dr. BR Pierce of the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute as able to diagnose and treat these ailments, offering free professional advice by mail with confidential correspondence.
The Grange Hall gathering featured an address by Rev. Graven, student papers read by Miss Ardie Smith and others, and a graduating ceremony for 17 public school pupils led by County Supt. Edgar Green who presented diplomas. Several teachers attended both days, and the event closed with a banquet and tribute to Ernest Brown who died after finishing last year’s studies.
Fragmented report covers a Brookhaven meeting urging direct lawmaking via Referendum, local self government and salary controls. It references an executive committee vote, tax relief aims, and a medical ad for Hathaway Co of New Orleans offering free opinions and guaranteed cures.
March winds bring visits as Hon J. Sexton and wife stay with Col E.M. Bee. Illinois guest Miss Jennie D. Riddell plans summer with sister Mrs C.F. Bills. Mrs H.M. Newell of Chicago and Mrs K.H. Dwyer of McComb visit Bills. Miss Buerkin returns from St Louis to Brookhaven. Printing outfit ad seeks margin via Tuk Leader. Curative mentions Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine. Edith Sherman writes Summer Day Dreams published in New Orleans. Habeas corpus bail granted to Mrs Lena Wilkinson. bond not posted. Mr Chas Clark recovers health to resume Front Street Drug Store job. Mrs Lena Edwards notes Chamberlains Pain Balm helped rheumatism. Wedding: Mr I Edwards and Miss Mary Magee wed, splendid receptions. Leaper Cemetery asks trash boxes for clean grounds. Rosenne Cemetery Association.
Village notes report Little Charley Ryals convalescent and Mrs Will Lea sick with pneumonia. Miss Lou Mason leads the local school and is highly regarded. J O Ritchey married Viola Moore at Brookhaven. wishes from friends. A tree blocked the K LT railroad, then engine stopped for safety. Hat size oddities puzzle Wellman residents. Health booklet offer from Dr Hathaway & Co of New Orleans invites readers. Local sick lists, school staff changes, and community chatter fill the week.
A fragmented local column recounts residents around Holm Brookhaven Avenue and Elam Kol near Scratchie Creek. It mentions a store run by Elam Kol and Mrs Thad Montgomery, a chase after a violator, and community gossip about candidates, with advertisements and health testimonials interwoven.
The estate of Mrs ME Stricks Jand Brookhaven located on Church Street offers a six room residence with four fireplaces, yard, and two extra lots. Offered as owner moves to Texas, with unimproved land nearby and creek frontage seven miles east of Tinois Central Railroad opposite Bogue Chitty. JW BennettBrookhaven Miss.
The Chancery Court for Lincoln County will begin a special term at Brookhaven Court House on the second Monday in April 1899. Marties and witnesses must attend under penalties for failure. Citation issued by FELIX MAY, Clerk, for the State of Mississippi chancery proceeding.
Land Office notices a settler named J J McDavid filing for proof of residence and cultivation for homestead entry 26300 in Oesisel see township 7 north range Yeast at Brookhaven Mississippi. Witnesses listed include Vee 0 Maxwell W O Maxwell Hats Brewer Fy Teyail and Parisiver Missy Hames Hill.
A contest notice from the Mississippi land office in Jackson, filed by Ferdinand J. Sialth against Homestead Patent No 27 held by Nathan G. Welch. It alleges total abandonment of the land entry in township 4 north range east for sw 8s and requires appearance to respond and offer evidence by 10 am on April 4 before Felix May, clerk, at the Lincol County Chancery Court in Brookhaven, with later action by the U.S. Land Office register and receiver in Jackson.
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