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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
4
Town and county items list visitors and residents, with notes on sales, real estate, and local businesses. Mentions include Charles Cowan, John Pierce, Marguerite Butterfield, families from Norfield, Utica, Meridian, and Jackson, plus multiple notices of milters, mills, and stores.
The long case centers on John I. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene charged with complicity in a $2,000,000 U.S. government fraud tied to Savannah harbor improvements. Carter, a former Savannah engineer, faced court martial for alleged conspiracy. After indictments in 1902, arrests abroad and extradition battles followed, ending in Quebec and British involvement. George W. Perkins pursues a Russian loan while shaping broader Russia relations.
A mixed Brookhaven Chronicle of short notices and society items from late 1905 includes visits, education plans, student moves to colleges, a notice about a bedrock oak wood request, and brief local anecdotes. It mentions Mrs G W Ard, Miss Katie Brabster, Willie Adams, and many Lincolns county youths heading to Mississippi College and A M College, plus exams for teachers licenses and a baby death.
Syrup taking leads the day with a yield better than beet years. Jack frost returns as Rev J B Lowe nears completion of a new residence near Bogue Chitto. Association at Arlington enjoyed a pleasant day. Seymour Montgomery is ill with chills and fever. Merv Monk and several locals hunted this week. Teachers Groves and Miss Louella Montgomery visited Brookhaven. Mrs J H Rogers of Brookhaven visited sister Mrs Jno Welch. Mrs Mary Andrews visited Cold Springs. Walter Wallace plans additions to his residence. Frank Clark has lumber for more building near the school. Music school progresses under Miss Mary Curran. Louella and Blanch Ear rs visited Mrs Marshall Brister. Billy the Kid.
Local notes describe syrup making by farmers, school progress under Mr W B Baker and Miss Ida Brister, and social events. Mr J L Hart and Mr Chas Stewart were among visitors. two year old child of Mr and Mrs W L Bowman died, prompting condolences. Violet community column.
A large Herald Square audience welcomed Herald Square Opera Co. with Leona Watson in The Mascot. The old comic opera thrilled listeners with Bettina’s chic performance and Bettina’s vivacious voice. Martin Pache as the shepherd lover impressed with a fine voice and presence. If the Glick Stock Co. performs next week, a high class repertoire will be offered with nightly changes.
The Glick Stock Co opens at Hicock's Opera House Monday for a week presenting A Doctor's . Admission prices run 15 95 and 53 cents at night with 10 and 20 cents for Wednesday and Saturday matinees. One person with a 35 ticket will be admitted free.
A past week notice lists marriage licenses for Oscar Carliste White and Alina Mona Filton. The record notes the names of the couple and implies their license issuance during the week. All details reflect a standard public notice format without further personal context.
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