Town and County social notes and local visitors
Brookhaven society page highlights residents and guests from Summit Magnolia Crystal Springs and nearby towns. Mentions include W B West buying land, Dr F W McRee visiting, Miss Leta Lambright, and various social events at McGrath's millinery opening and Pure Food Demonstration. Also notes moves, visits to relatives, and local business promotions for The Perry Cultivators and Ready Trimmed Hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Berger
Dora Diment
Schwarta
Magnolia
Josie Eitel
J. M. Wood
Crystal Springs
Louise Germany
Stockhaven
Delta
G. W. Peets
F.&.smith
Ada Davis Smith
McGrath’s
Wood's
Clara
Order of Sisters of Notre Dame
Milwaukee
Wm. Abshagen
Chase , Meuck
Eleven Story Hotel Planned in New Orleans
An eleven story hotel is projected for New Orleans sparking debate why build there given Brookhaven’s growth. Residents note New Orleans already has many hotels and Brookhaven far fewer, urging Ramos and Dumas who invested $75,000 for Creole City lots to relocate. A social gathering of the Woman’s Auxiliary at the YMCA featured music by Mrs Parsons Henderson Miss Martha Rose and Miss Virgie Marshall and a reading by Mrs Brady with lively talk on promoting the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Watson
Iit
Grahamon Kass
Court Street
Watson
Blanche Magee
Driscos
Brookhaven
R.M. Purser
Baptist Church
Purser
Max Lewinthal
Esteens
Berlin
G. S. McMillan
Viola
Beatrice McMillan Field
Lake Charles
New Orleans
Messrs
Ramos
Dumas
Woman’s Auxiliary
M’mes
Parsons and Henderson
Martha Rose
Virgie Marshall
Brady
Grafton Deng Company
Trans
Cherokee Street
STORM
Front Street
One Minute Cough Cure Aids Woman in Induced Recovery
Mrs. Gertrude B. Fenner of Marion Indiana credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing a deep seated chest cough and pneumonia causing weight loss from 148 to 92 pounds after trying other remedies. Four bottles restored her health and normal weight. Price Drug Co sold the product. A.C. Seavey and Sons hosted a Millinery Opening drawing large feminine crowds and showcasing dressgoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude B. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Price Drug Co
Witch Hazel Salve Ad and Local Notices
The ad promotes E C DeWitt & Co Witch Hazel Salve from Chicago and warns against counterfeits sold by others. It notes Mrs Mil dred Tibbs’s flower collection in Brookhaven and mentions Rev John H Purser visiting Atlanta. A chaotic local item references The Racket Shere and an event with D cS Hamilton and a busy day of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C. DeWitt & Co
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Price Drag Co
Brookhaven Fire Destroys Power House Boiler Room
A blaze at Brookhaven’s Power House damaged the boiler room and ceiling, threatening the city’s electric lights. Volunteer firemen helped contain the fire before it could reach shavings and the machinery room. Insurance covers about $3,000 in losses. electric service was disrupted for days, with full restoration expected soon after. Firemen and city officials pledge a full investigation into the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Iperta
J. B
Fewell
Seavey
McGrath
Power House
The New Pedagogy and Children at Play in Brookhaven
The writer cites the Iroquois Theater disaster to argue against bringing children to theaters and urges returning to traditional schooling at home or school. In Brookhaven, merchants offering free services attract crowds of children, disrupting service and frustrating customers. the observer insists children should not be part of such business invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Observer
Chicago
Brookhaven
Local Mississippi items show crowded rooms and events
The report notes crowded rooms in Parsons and Oberschmidt Co with flour demand. Hyalite J Onielle, a barber, died by self-inflicted wound at Meridian. Covington physicians disconvene at Collins. AjFairly elected president. J M Grayson killing case sees the accused released on bond. New desks to be placed in Jackson legislative halls. lawmakers opened desks at two dollars each. Methodist church women plan annual Easter egg hunt on April 20. The Mississippi College theological celebration features an orator at Heer bias sack-inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLendon
Prentiss
Jackson
Methodist Church
Mississippi College
Heer
Flonday Nirm Ljose
Modern sanitary plumbing improvements offered at no cost
The notice promises aid with plumbing upgrades using in stock fixtures and materials. It notes free estimating and emphasizes helpful methods for homeowners whether living in or selling their houses.
A Model Bathroom Promises Health Savings For Homes
A model bathroom should be installed in every residence. It is not as expensive as it seems and, once fitted with proper sanitary plumbing, will quickly pay for itself through health benefits and reduced doctor bills. With spring underway, do not delay the upgrade.
NASTY THE PLUMBER S MEMORY LAMENTS ENDURING LOVE
Fragmentary verse reflects on self-forgetting in death and the enduring pull of love for children and nature. The piece contemplates how strength and hope persist beyond selfish sorrow, with allusions to spiritual devotion and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uarettos
Fragmented OCRasia Note on Public Health Claims
A garbled OCR excerpt discusses child safety and health claims involving a list termed DaWitt's List the Hurl. It mentions concerns about genetic means and competitions, with references to a mayor and a drug company. The text is unclear and shows multiple misspellings and incoherent phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Tall
DaWitt
Spring Notes and Town Gossip Highlight Local Life
A rural column recalls poetry and town events. J C May leaves confinement, Ed Shivers recovers from measles, H P May to build a blacksmith shop, and Misses Bettie and Susie White visit Nola. Farming momentum grows as 545 tons of paczpeare shipped signals large cotton crops. Rex refers to McGrath's contest and town editor’s praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsons
J. C. May
Ola
Call
Bettie
Susie White
Nola
Ed Shivers
H. P. May
Sam Magee
Brookhaven
T. F. White
McGrath
Rex
In Loving Memory of Fannie White
Death claimed Mrs. Fannie White on March 10 at the home of her husband A. H. White. She leaves four children and many friends to mourn. A memorial note laments her kindness and quotes a woven verse written by Bettie and Annie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. White
Fannie White
Bettie
Annie
Religious Services Tomorrow Across Local Churches
The Baptist Church schedules Rev. R. H. Purser to preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. B Y P U at 6 45 p m. The Catholic Church offers Rev. James Kiernan services at 10 a.m. and evening. The Methodist Church features Rev. Chas W Crisler at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 9 33 30 Epworth League meeting at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R. H. Purser
James Kiernan
E. m
Chas. W. Crisler
Epworth League
Joe Scarborough buys five lots on Railroad Avenue
Joe Blue has purchased five lots on Railroad Avenue and will build a handsome residence soon. The notice invites everyone to Mt Moriah church on the first Sunday in April with services at 10 a.m. and a Sunday school organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah
J. A. Scarboroughir
Joe Blue
Railroad Avenue
Joe
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Boosts Strength Practical Ad
An ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as adding to the physical by aiding digestion and nourishment. It promises pleasant taste and universal digesting power, with multiple local merchants and supplicants listed. A separate notice from the Osslaluve mayor and board calls an April 4 special election on a $15,000 waterworks and electric lights bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osslaluve
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Ole Leader
Ilinois Central
Ees
Norte
BOL
Henry Price
Wesson
Star Brand
Parsons, May, Oberschmidt Co
W. W. Farlow
Bowen
W. B. West
Hannah
Capital City
Richard Nalty
Summit
F. W. McRee
Peetsville
M. Schwartz
Leta Lambright
Geo. J. Wheeler
Wichita, Kansas
Graham
Sealy
McMillan
Lewis Decell
A. Qoulif
Kohlman
Miss Atkinson
Nellie McGrath
Parsons
May
Oberschmidt Co
W. D. Davis
Z. D. Davis
Perry
Pearlhaven
J. W. Fuqua
Louis Souberette
CV. Hafo
Pearl River Branoh
Rafo
Mississippi
Heuck’s
Monticello ST. Theatre
Catholic Cemetery
Ralston
Elgin
Dodson & Braun
Fairbank
Welch
Libby
Keystone
Kennedy’s
Ee Kinhee Co
Grocer
Telephone
A.C. Seavey and Sons
Witch Hazel
Mildred Tibbs
John H. Purser
Atlanta
Hamilton
the Children of the Future
Ruth Hartman
Islif
A. C. Seavey & Sons
Sdaeenea
Rel
Fannie
C. E. Grafton Drug Store
C. E. Grafton Drug CO
Brookhaven, Miss
B. Perkins
Tatare Gueranteca
Ment
Manson Ferguson
Clara Arnold
Janes Thompson
Moneta Hardy
Albert Jones
Eliza Jane Wallace
John H. Williams
Lucinda Powell
Jacob Alexander
Delia Thomas
Jobn Logan
Liszie Robinson
Garfield Watson
Susie Williams
Orly
B.C
Dewitt
Pan
Jas. E. Adams
Miss
East Union Lumber & Mfg. Co
New South
Brookhaven Progressive Cotton Oil Company
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