13 May 1903
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
1
The Lincoln County Times rebutts Brookhaven Graded Public School disorder coverage, reprinting student resolutions condemning the turmoil and criticizing The Leader for alleged exaggeration. It cites witness testimony, prior editorials, and calls for accountability from school authorities to restore public confidence and prevent future incidents.
From EDGAR. No rain yet and we are dry and distressed behind with farm work. School closing fears persist but dinner next Friday is planned. The children's day program at Topi saw is assigned to Minnie Wooley, Sallie Summers, Eva Reeves, and Sidney Williams with profit expected. V. J. Greer, a supervisor candidate, is at the grand jury. Jones is a capable businessman. Mr. Willie Martin and Mollie Williamson wed at Mr. Britt Boyte’s home. well wishes sent. Uncle Jack White is aged and feeble while a Mexican war pension matter is discussed. Ola Williams of Edgar attended the teachers' association at Vicksburg and visits Wesson. return expected. Barrell Boyte and Monroe White travel roads by night despite whitecaps, road wet and brash in the way. Paley's Kidney Cure touted as Chicago physician prescription with pure ingredients sold by private Co and Tobe Moore. Foreman of FB. B. Smith road contractor killed by south-bound train near Brookhaven while adjusting a team of mules.
Dry conditions persist in Topisaw with residents planting a second crop. Mrs. D. N. Day notes a three-day stretch at home. Visitors Mamie and Mattie Thornhill stay with relatives H. W. Reeves. Local singers hosted at J. B. Wooley’s home on Sunday. Congregation plans for New Orleans reunion and fishing antics. Methodist ladies report a poor ice cream day but grateful for the treat.
The Beaver Creek notes report a welcome pattern of showers and little public concern with courts. The village school is open to outside pupils at fair tuition, led by Prof. Alford and L. W. Bowman guiding the primary department. Plans include a basket social, limber, and a school concert with candidate bearing. A Pills catalog ad mix appears in the fragment.
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