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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1903

Page

2

A Soul That Fears No One But God in 1903 Verse

A mid modern poetic credo extols a truthful loving mind and independent spirit. The speaker rejects wealth status and titles, praising a soul loyal to God, honest service to humanity, and freedom from tyranny. It references slavery critique and personal integrity as defining traits. The poem ends noting such a soul births courage and virtue.

Wil Normandy Kili God Smith Barn Ian

Principles and Men in Mississippi Politics

An editorial calling for principled voting in Mississippi politics. It endorses Longino and Noel for governor and state senator, praises Judge L Brame of Jackson, and urges readers to act with dignity and public spirit. The piece condemns cynicism, cites the need for honorable leadership, and stresses the impact of informed, principled citizens.

Peter Longino Noel Judge L. Brame Jackson, Miss Clay

Board votes to advertise bids for Suttawat creek bridge

Regular May Term 1908 proceedings note authorization to advertise for bids to construct a bridge over Suttawat Creek with bids to be opened at the June meeting. Also records claims for school fund warrants, apprenticeship order for David Brown to Sallie Carter, and assorted committee and allowances.

Mississippi Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Chancery Court House Brookhaven J. C. Bryant W. J. Williams C. Manitgaroes Zc.h Oak Ridge J. W. Brent Q Kyzar Hart

Brookhaven City Council May 1903 Meeting Minutes

Regular monthly session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in Brookhaven Mississippi on May first, 1903, with city officers present. Bills and salaries approved, tax collector and superintendent reports reviewed, and referrals to committees for water main extension and road access.

Brookhaven Miss Jail City Belock P. m R. D. Lanier Cassedy Tones Larsen McGrath Leader Hou Doc Sartin Esty Lobes Union Cimber & Manufacturing Co Strent Dixon Lumberland PT. & T.co Cumberland “Y. &T. Co Powerhouse Simberland T.& ‘i, Co Louis Cohn & Bros Connell Power House JR. Anderson Boardwee Camphtenweita Neya A. Hurst Bennett Dunn Siary Cagle Ernest” Cosnatan Doe Sartin Doe Doc J. D. Cull Doc. Sartin Board of Aisermen City of Doc Martin John Mullen Upper Union Church Road Water and Light Committee Estas Knight Washington Street

Lincoln County appoints J T Butler as chief health officer

On Tuesday morning May 6 the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors learns Dr J T Butler is appointed chief health officer for two years starting May 1 1903 with a salary of 200 per year payable semi annually The supervising committee reports inspecting a bridge on the Monticello road across a creek and requests action.

J.C. Bryant W. J. Williams Boone’s Creek Brookhaven Topisaw Road J. 5 Bowman Board of Supervisors Lincoln County Mississippi State Board of Health J. T. Butler J. F. Hunter Monticello Road

Scott's Emulsion advertisement and local health report

Scott's Emulsion is described as a vital life product aiding consumption cures and growth in children, with notices for women and pale girls. The document also contains Brookhaven Mississippi health officer's report on a nuisance due to wastewater and plans to enlarge a power house wood shed and a list of elected trustees for the graded public schools with terms beginning April 1903.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York Power House Board of Aldermen Power House Committee Cassedy Jones Larsen McGrath Seavey Brookhaven Miss George, Lewenthal J. B. Nalty F. H. Hartman

Mississippi notes relay a coast of restless events

A compact column notes crime and tragedy in Jackson, Laurel, McComb, and Canton with killings, robberies, and a murder conviction. It mentions mobilization rumors for the Mississippi National Guard, a Cant on bank opening, a Water Valley hold up, a condemned seduction case, and society updates from Vicksburg to Covington County. It highlights marriages, divorces, and long-line family histories including Mrs. Viana Yeager born 1796 and Civil War veterans.

Mississippi National Guard Jackson Myrtis Gwin McComb Russell KE. Byers Water Valley State Teachers’ Association Vicksburg Jack Taliaferro Walter Leden Carrollton Lawrence Laurel First National Bank Canton W. B. Weiner Jas. J. McGrath Mollie Matthews Palm Greenville Democrat Mississippi Viana Yeager Neshotis County Sumpter County 8. C McDonald Bunker Hill Madison Yeager Col. Hinds Mississippi Company

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