Decoration Day in Brookhaven Promises Local Festivities
Town and county notes detail a wide range of local events and visits, with emphasis on Brookhaven preparations for a Friday decoration day. Mentions include Miss Leta Lambr, Mr Kotilman, patterns of residence and rental notices, hardware store offerings, and social visits between Brookhaven and nearby towns. A call for community hospitality urges stores to close at noon and residents to welcome guests, highlighting the era’s civic spirit and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essieeket Yi
Brookhaven News Highlights Local Events And People
Local notes report Mr W F Parsons plans a trip to Hot Springs and Nashville for a Baptist gathering. Subscriptions available for The Leader and Home and Farm. Miss Sara Love attends the State Teachers’ Association and visits Brookhaven. A charitable musical at Dr and Mrs J T Butler raises funds for the organ fund. Upcoming events include a large school gathering and intercollegiate oratorical contest. Capt D J Batchelder Jr contemplates moving to New Orleans. his Brookhaven residence is for sale. Will Adams notes A and M College will be represented in Brookhaven by about four hundred people Friday. A town parade concept is discussed. A naval battle reference and Koogavett journey are touched upon in the closing items.
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East Union
H. Bloch
New Orleans
S. Kohlman
Eva Kohlman
Crescent City
U.S
Moodie’s
Bo Perkins
Longview
Rose Onorata
J. W. McGrath
Moodie
R. H. Purser
McComb
Oscar Boone
Brookaven
David Cohn
R. M. Thompson
Pearlhaven
Geo. A. Love
Cold Springs
Chitto
EL. I. Anding
Curran Addition
L. E. Frien
A. E. Moreton
Messrs. O. Newton, Jr
R. D. Moreton
Monticello
Brookhaven
East Union Lumber Yard
Sara Love
I. I. and C
Jackson
State Teachers’ Association
J. T. Butler
Methodist Church
Mmnes
Edding
McCormick
Esther Greenwood
I. L. Parsons
Marcks
Evans
Butler
Whitworth
Conant
Flood
McNair
Leader
Opera House
D. J. Batchelder, Jr
Pearl River Lumber Co
Capt. Batehelder
Onaes
Pearl River Lumber Company
Will Adams
A. and M. College
Burglar Shoots at Restaurant Man Then Breaks Glass
A prowler attempted burglary near a restaurant, firing during a chase and dropping his shoes. He fled to a roof drop then returned, breaking a plate glass window at W P Hubert's and leaving a shoe pair found in a gutter near McGrath's. Witnesses heard a crash as night watchman Bleeker investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Deal
McGrath’s
Hubert’s
Brookhaven
London Secondhand Fashion From Ascot Dress to Indies Wardrobe
A fragment from a London scene describes a brisk secondhand market where an Ascot dress moves from high fashion to a Brixton Indies wardrobe, then to a green grocer’s wife and a coster Indy. It traces the chain of worn clothing and everyday trade in shabby chic. A separate note recalls bat fowling in England, a boys pastime linked to torch light and night rambles through rural lanes.
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London
America
Indy
Indies
Brixton
Bayswater
Lady G
Saturday Evening Post
England
Watchmaking Standards in Switzerland and America Compared
A report notes that Swiss watch production averages 40 watches per worker per year, while American workers average 100 watches. It discusses factory techniques and machine aids that boost output, including high-volume screen production and precision pivots. The piece reflects on the scale of the industry and technical methods used in watch factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Favre-Peret
Eng- Inna States
Switzerland
America
Lost Lady's Purse and Jewelry Notice in Brookhaven
A salvage-type notice offers a reward of 100 for a lost lady’s purse containing a breastpin diamond ring solitaire and other jewelry pieces. The ad, dated June 18, 1901, from L. C. & Bros Brookhaven Mississippi, also advertises a large Brookhaven residence for sale due to business changes and invites terms and details from DJ Batchelder Jr.
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Aerosa
L. Com & Bros
Brookhaven
Benefit for Higdon Home Musical at Parsons Residence
A benefit program presented next Tuesday at 8 15 p m on the lawn of Mr and Mrs W F Parsons features city talent including Miss Lulah Ragsdale Mrs stew pie D Chrisman Mrs Flood Mrs Parsons Mrs Greenwood Mrs Johnson and others Rev vestments will be served Admission 25 cents
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Higdon
W. F. Parsons
Lulah Ragsdale
Stewpie D. Chrisman
Flood
Parsons
Greenwood
Johnson
County event calls for baskets at the digger day
County studies request ladies to bring baskets for Friday’s digger day. An unprecedented crowd is expected and all baskets will be tagged and returned to owners at day’s end. Efforts aim to make the day a success. MHS J P Eldred Chairman Committed.
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MHS
J P. Eldred
Program of Woman's Auxiliary May Hat Event
The program lists Mrs McCormick and Mrs Flood performing violin and vocal solos with Mrs R K Jones president of the Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs. An informal reception to meet Mrs Jones follows the program inviting all members and friends.
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Soto
Irs. McCormick
Flood
RK. E. Jones
Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rote Parsons
Commencement at Pearthaven Readies for Monday Evening
Pearthaven Mississippi University holds graduation events next Monday evening with Prof. Gen. G. Hurst, state commissioner of exemients, delivering the address. The program features an eloquent lecture, declamations, and readings by students and guests, set to mark the literary fete of the school.
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Mississippi University
Pearthaven
BORA
Wrip
Univernity Sobol
Health and appetite shape a husband’s success
A magazine style admonition argues that a man’s health and digestion drive success at work and in life. Poor breakfast habits and bad cooking harm morale, finances, and family happiness, while good digestion supports optimism, risk taking, and prosperity for husbands, wives, and communities.
Occupation as the key to growth and wholesome life
A sobering call urges youth to pursue purposeful work or study to build judgment and ambition. It argues occupation sustains healthful growth, relieves discontent, and transforms long summer days into productive time, stressing that life is lived for others and for value.
Young Doctors Galore At State Health Board Exams
The Clarion Ledger notes a double headed examination by the State Board of Health in the capitol. There are 187 candidates, including ten negroes among the group. one is a woman. This is the largest class except one, with earlier totals reaching 199 applicants. Papers are numbered to prevent bias and the board will publish the full list of both pass and fail entrants to spur future effort.
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Attea
Napoleon
Europe
Newberg
America
Carlyle
Laura Jean Libbey
Clarion-Ledger
Yesteratenv
Frayed Readers Protest Misprint in Wedding Notice
The letter complains of a misprint in a previous wedding notice and asks for careful handling. It notes farmers lagging behind in work and mentions a deadline on Friday May 18 with a daylong program and speeches by local figures. A separate fragment reports the shooting death of Jean Moody and an incident near Rogan.
Geuwinig Antiew mod Morne Mrs Josie Summer
Omitted and garbled text from a historical page mentions Geuwinig Antiew, Morne, Mrs Josie Summer, and associated names and places. The fragmentary lines reference people and locations but lack a coherent event or outcome to report.
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Geuwinig Antiew
Josie Summer
Hremond
Terns
Welios
Apel
Ing
Dave
Ose
Sailued
Local district notes praise songs and garden plenty
The piece recalls a cheerful gathering where children recited with evident enjoyment. Visitors include Misses Loa Callender Pollye Callender and Maud Mamille visiting relatives. neighbors praise gardens with corn peas potatoes and onions thriving. An entertainment is announced, with Banjo tunes earning applause. Upcoming events include New Hope service and school vacation. several neighbors recovering from illness are noted.
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Loa
Pollye Callender
Alex Callender
Scott’ Walden
Joe
Ena
N. M
Maud Mamille
Bessie
Bertha Ellzey
Fannie McRee
Nana Callender
Isses Lou
New Hope
Rev. R. Bradley
Misa Jessie Adams
Rose
Amble notes on rallies and weddings near Rockhaven
Ambler notes report a rally at Rockhaven Friday with two sermons and a ground dinner at Arlington Sunday inviting readers to attend. Miss Louella Montgomery returned from the Teachers Association in Jackson. Miss Lillie Lowe and Miss Ut a Woodall are noted locals. Luther Reeves and Ut a Woodall wed May 4 at the bride’s father R K Woodall’s home near Norfield. couple to live near Norfield. best wishes extended.
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Rockhaven
Arlington
Louella Montgomery
Teachers ™ Association
Jackson
Lillie Lowe
Star
Uta Woodall
Luther’ Reeves
Norfield
W. BR. Johnson
R. K. Woodall
Reverend J P Hemby to Speak at Man's Meeting Sunday
Rev J P Hemby will address the Man's Meeting Sunday afternoon. A large gathering is expected as he is praised as an eloquent speaker. The text notes his vow to value deeds over words and mentions the gypsy trip for the boys with a ten mile daily walk to Vicksborg, plus fishing and rest along the route.
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J. P. Hemby
Hemby
Vicksborg
Juveith
Speeraathy
Psigal
Justoe'l Dane Wolepeday
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Magnolia
Kotilman
Yital Springs
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Virgie Marshall
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C Kins
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Harris’ Business College
Miss
Crystal
Mrs. Pigot Lea
Mrs. Williams
Hammond
South Jackson Street
Harry Mills
KR. P. Willing
Hagzlehurst
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R. P. Willing
Lawrence County
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A. Martin
Ridian
Grand Lodge
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Southern Baptist Convention
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Koogavett
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Ie Ohim Uae
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Soule Business College
Soule College
Meines
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Stuatrat
Sile
Batchelder, JR
Mayo Brookhaven
Woman's Auxiliary
Allyteaeyon
the Hou
Kevin Oramaotian
Arith
Aan
Pat Iy
Schiller
Gorothy
Dex
Young Doctors
Jnean Moody
Rogan
Heaingnother
Moody
Cremie
Tom
Ambler Notes
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J. E. Sige
Spain
Aluce Shotty
Thibodeaux
National Toilet CO
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Aralton Drug Co
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