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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1883
Page
3
HOME NEWS lists agents at large Tuk Laapen firm to secure appointments and post office coverage. Church notices include Catholic Mass times 5 20 and evening services, Methodist and Baptist services, Presbyterian schedule, and Sunday School times with pastors named.
Brookhaven items report a missed Free Press edition, a millinery store closure, street work push, a farmer with a peach crop, and plans for Lawrance Circuit Court travel. Weather turns cool with frost warnings. a literary event at Honcks Hall features Dr Frilick. An arrest case involves a negress, and a railway expo ticket notice offers discounted round trips to Chicago.
The article urges Brookhaven residents and nearby landowners to organize a public meeting to plan a proactive campaign. It proposes publishing pamphlets highlighting local advantages such as transport, soil, fruit and vegetable potential, population, education, and religious amenities. It notes the railroad expansion and encourages collective action to attract immigrants and capital, warning against passive waiting.
Méor Keer Company No.1 reports a lively gathering by a young firemen’s organization at Rewek's Hall last Friday evening. Decorated track, music, and a feast accompanied the event to raise funds for new uniforms. Local college and city ladies attended, with Powell & Co praised for generosity and service. The note highlights cash purchases and a business ethos of fair pay and fair dealing.
Memorial services are announced for next Sunday at Llowluck A M. at 9 o clock in Weston in memory of the eyelone dead. The meeting will be at the Methodist Church with other churches urged to attend. Friends and sympathizers are invited. The Western Pa county notes indicate progress on a railroad location and early work, with hopes it may aid harvest timing. The 8 A.M. and L B. Association of Brookhaven Miss. held a meeting May 17 to collect subscriptions and organize stock solicitations, adjourned subject to call.
Lawrence county clerk Watts and deputy postmaster Cohn were in town. Judge Chrisman and District Attorney Cassady rested during recess, Martha Roberson recovered from pain to visit her daughter east of town. Ben Wilson, D. A. McDonald, Captain Chiles, Maj. Milleaspst and others called on business and social rounds. L Z F to host Whitworth seniors. notices for hats and belts return. Southworth novel promo and new complete edition advertised.
In thin county the bond sureties of Cos late Alor if and Tax Collector were forced to pay a large sum for the default in taxes. Judge Calhoun’s full opinion held the declaration defective and outlined why the suit could not be sustained, noting the safeguards required by the Auditor and the limits of relief to state avenues rather than personal obligations of the collector.
A missive praises editor B T Hobbs of Bannerhaven Lane for his pioneering Mississippi work and elegant newspaper, calling him a brilliant star in journalism. The notice also advertises Civilahts Vitaliact cure and local shop promotions for Brennan and McGrath selling glass ware, clothes, and spring goods in Brookhaven Mississippi.
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