Leader Piles Brookhaven Posteriies Mail Matter
The Leader notes second class mail matter status for the Brookhaven Posteriies as of Wednesday evening March 31, 1897.
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
4
The Leader notes second class mail matter status for the Brookhaven Posteriies as of Wednesday evening March 31, 1897.
Railroad timetable notes Illinois Central routes with departures and arrivals between New Orleans, Brookhaven, Jackson, and Memphis. It lists trains number 1 4 33 24 and 34, stops at Hammond City Brookhaven Hazlehurst Crystal Springs Canton Water Valley and others, with some trains skipping certain stations.
Local department items from The Leaver cover social visits, health notes, and upcoming events in Lincoln County. Mr Frank Martin rests in Memphis while Dr Watts officiates in McComb. various residents visit relatives, and Miss Ehrman stays with Miss Brewer. The Sunbeams stage an April 7 performance at Henck's Opera House, and readers are urged to send in local news.
A Brookhaven advertisement extols frugal shopping at a trusted grocer with value offers on coffee sugar corn and butter. Local crime hearing follows a murder inquiry involving Patsy McLane, Washington, Bud Williams, and Lizzie Lundy, with bail set. Community life includes millinery opening, faculty changes at Whitworth College, and social visits among Brookhaven residents.
Local readers report a fishing trip by Mr and Mrs William and Pink Walker to Me John Boone. The column notes many village concerns including ill health of Mrs Smylie and Mother Smylie, a hearing at the asylum, Rev Backus sermon at M KE church, and wind and fire alarms. School plans by Robt Germany start March 29. Egg and wool market updates close the item with a humdrum outlook.
A health advisory describes how digestion, liver, and appetite problems can weaken the body and invite serious illness like consumption. It argues that strong health resists germs and urges prompt use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to build strength, nerves, and appetite.
The Brookhaven area notices reflect a lodge memorial for Bro. J. Hart, with biographical details, church membership, and mourning. Additional items include the Brookhaven Truck Growers Association meeting notes, bean planting guidance, later meeting date, fertilizer orders, and a bakery advertisement offering pastries and wedding cakes. There is also notice of a teachers examination schedule for Lincoln County and a warning about delivery of goods without a bill of lading.
Tutt’s Liver Pills claim to “Cure All Liver Ills” and “Perfect Health” by keeping the system in order. They promise to regulate the bowels and produce a vigorous body, with an absolute cure for sick headache malaria and biliousness when used occasionally.
An old market ad promotes Grafton’s Specialties including cough syrups, liver pills, and cod liver oil emulsion with hypophosphites at reduced prices. Fresh garden seeds are offered at half the old price, with notes of double quantity for some money and a sales push to convince customers.
Public notice warns against trespass on a messy pasture land described as acres of grass and stock area. It states no liability for livestock loss or disease and warns trespassers will be held responsible for damages. A separate citation from the state of Mississippi names WS Thayler and Kilian Vrsyler for court appearances.
Local notes report Reverend Douglass visiting town, Mrs Jones traveling to Jackson, and residents recovery from illness. Sunbeam entertainment planned for April 7 at Monck's Opera House with Misses Magee in New Orleans week, and Crescent City visits by Miss Helle Cantons.
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