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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
4
The Leader outlines election announcement rates dated May 6, 1903 for district legislative county and real estate offices. Each order must be accompanied by payment of ten dollars for district and legislative positions and five dollars for real estate notices, with no deviation from this rule.
A public notice announces Hon. J. B. Greaves seek re election as District Attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Mississippi. It lists candidates for state senate floater representative sheriff county treasurer supervisor justice of the peace and constable with their home counties and districts in a Democratic Party context.
Bargains in corsets and hosiery at McGrath's May 14th and 15th. The Novelty Store advertises hammocks croquet sets and lawn furniture with low prices and easy payment options. Leighton Jones attended a Jackson marriage of Miss Lewis and Dr. Jones. Staffler's Jewelry offers solid gold and plated watch chains. Price Drug Co. Jewelry Dept. showcases new watches and chains. Hardware and household goods stocked at the Novelty Store. Mrs. Janie Simson Rausch and son visit New York after months with relatives. Mrs. B. F. Jones travels to Jackson for the Lewis Jones wedding ceremony. Company H drills scheduled for Monday and Thursday nights at 8:15. C L Bowen signs as captain. The King’s Daughters delegates attend the State Convention at Vicksburg. College events feature Miss Alva Witt and Gussie Paxton, with music and solos by Miss Josie Benck.
The Meridian Star reports on the State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Governor and other official speeches. Court convened with docket called. cases disposed include guilty pleas for concealed weapons and various verdicts. Fourteen Whitecaps indicted pled guilty, receiving nominal fines and 12 month peace bonds. Judge Powell warns stricter penalties for resisters if they delay surrender.
McGrath's offers a line of hats and a choice stock of 50 cent to $1.00 shirts and corsets at bargain prices through May 15. The notice mentions May 14 sale days, names Rev. C. T. McKee, Miss Dora Laird, Mrs. Robi. Bee, and Miss Zola Malone, plus various local shop and society items and upcoming Y M C A decorations.
Gov. Longino and Senator Noel delivered strong speeches Monday, winning many new friends and energizing former supporters. Noel’s pointed rebukes of Major Vardaman and others drew cheers as he highlighted opponents’ records while praising the speakers’ own positions. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised as a remedy for kidney and bladder disease.
For Sale Fine Barred Plymouth Rocks Hawkings strain Fresh eggs for setting Apply to Mrs we Maxwell Brookhaven Mississippi
On a saturnine Saturday afternoon two young women rode a trap to the Commercial Bank area when the horse bolted the hitch rope failed. Lola Allen fell, Josie Becker steadied the horse, Lola was injured. The event preceded a surprise wedding tonight at Mr Becker’s home with Jos. Juliet and Lola Allen marrying per Rev. A Alt hoff. The couple, popular in town, were engaged to wed in June and now wed early. The Leader offers advance congratulations.
A historical drug advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as bedtime pills to cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles by gently arousing secretions and improving stomach and liver function. The text notes lasting relief after several days of use and lists C. Be. Graf ton Drug Co as a seller.
The editors explain ad placement rules and the quilt like page make up. They urge readers to study columns, avoid foreign cats, and trust homely local matter. An advertisement for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claims healing without scar and lists uses and seller OC E Graf ton DrugCo.
Stylish walkers and swell trim entice shoppers as McGrath's up-to-date millinery department pledges satisfaction.
A bold robbery occurred Friday night at C E Grafton Drug Co as a youth entered by breaking a front window pane and cut himself, leaving blood on the sash. He exited through a back door after taking about two dollars from the cash drawer. The incident echoes earlier juvenile thefts noted with Night Watchman Forsythe detaining several boys at Wroten & Erwin.
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