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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
1
A morning fire at the waterworks and electric light plant spread from the boiler room causing heavy damage to the building. City water and electric service will be cut for about 24 hours while repairs proceed. Volunteers battled the blaze as the city faced potential loss though insurance covers the damage.
The Lincoln Circuit Court adjourned Friday forenoon after a near three week term with extensive business disposed of. Two criminals received penitentiary time, including Wm. Davis for burglary and John Mitchell for burglary. John Sasser, convicted of murder, was transported to Jackson for safekeeping pending Supreme Court action. Numerous cases were disposed of with verdicts, dismissals, and motions. Court expenses totaled 62,550.87 with fines largely unpaid or to be worked off on the county farm.
A reflective, metaphor filled passage argues that appearances mislead about a barbed wire fence breach. It cautions against trusting a seemingly open gap, noting the hidden damage to a man’s character and suggesting misperceptions can mask true harm. McGrath & Sons offers to repair the suit for a fee, underscoring material remedies.
McGrath & Sons offers an 810.00 prize for the guess nearest the six month sales total of cotton thread from January 1 to July 1 1901. A dozen spools costs 48 cents and every dozen purchased yields a free guess. Extra guesses accrue with each dozen bought. The contest runs to June 15 with final tally on July 1 and a 15 day closing period. The number of spools on hand January 1 was 21141 and new purchases are recorded. Further details are available at the store.
Weathered derbies and sturdy Stetsons fade as light straw hats rise in season. A Hopkins Straw Hat paired with a McGrath & Sons cool suit helps a man look on the bright side of spring and summer attire.
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