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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
4
The Leader issue notes a railroad time table with arrival and departure details for trains, plus local notices. It reports on Rev W Chambers convalescing, Chas Chrisman leaving for county duties, and town visitors from Auburn and Lexington. The piece mentions upcoming Masonic Temple work, wedding attendance, and various ads including paints and soda water.
The community mourns the death of Rev. Ef Dothlas on Monday night after nearly four months of illness. The funeral was held with Masonic rites at the family graveyard near accord and a large, sorrowful audience attended. The paper notes a forthcoming extended sketch of his life. Also reported are a marriage of Mr. Martin T. Rood and Miss Edna Earl Anding, with detailed wedding decor and attendants, and multiple local notices from Brookhaven to Wesson, including court actions, revival meetings, and community updates.
A historical ad touts Mother's Friend as an external liniment absorbed through the skin to ease morning sickness and nervousness, shorten confinement, and promote strong, healthy babies. Druggists sell it for $1 and a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Georgia is offered.
SAWDUST notes droughty weather with desire for rain. John Traylor doubts 200 bushels of corn without rain. Fish bite fair but tough conditions. Road work made dust and improvements. Rev Burton preached two sermons. Confusion about Frank Tarnboughs in Bogue Chitto. John Thompson injured in a snake bite while fishing. United Brotherhood plans July 4 public dinner between the ten and eleven mile marks with candidates invited to speak and refreshments. editor of Tue Leaver receive special invitation.
The text notes a dry period for contributions at Topisaw with church work continuing and a September run. It mentions Antioch church services, a free collection for church expenses, and candidacy fatigue among Lawrence County voters. Anecdotes include a marriage at Mr Dock Brister's and a local constable and teacher in Edgar vicinity.
Enthusiastic Jackson chess players plan a city tournament in Jackson on Monday July 10. Mississippi players are urged to write to N J Smith Jackson for cooperation as the program will be announced soon. Prof Snyder of Witworth College has prepared for students and the town’s best male voices The Merry Milkmaids. The unique entertainment will be in costume with solo and chorus music. It will be at Calesthenics Hall Tuesday night June 6.
Public notices list multiple Democratic candidates for Lincoln county offices. Chancery Clerk contenders include Berneteat Baie and John I Marshall. Treasurer hopefuls include Chas E Grafton Duncan Easterling Thomas W Keenan Zetus Linton D Schwem Dr P Conerly W Maxwell T Montgomery and others, all subject to Democratic party action.
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