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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1903

Page

4

Railroad Time Table for Illinois Central in Mississippi Area

The Leader prints a railroad timetable for November 1 1903 listing Illinois Central trains north and south daily with arrival and departure times between New Orleans Brookhaven Jackson Canton and nearby stations. It notes express and local freight trains with stopping patterns and connections to the Confederate routes via J C Oranell lines.

Illinois Central Waal New Orleans Brookhaven Ble Jackson Nees Eeteknaree Jacksons Reves Fen Quind South MeCom City Brookven Brookaven Canton Nag Mond McComb City Uarlei Crystal Springs

Graham Bread and Local Notices Highlight Riverside Item

Miss Rosa Isaacs and others are in New Orleans while Abshagen Bros. advertise Graham bread. Figures about the cotton market show 10.65 to 10.80 in Brookhaven. various visits to towns like Franklin and Magnolia are noted. several local people plan moves and repairs.

Rosa Isaacs New Orleans Nathan Zwirn Bessie Cooke Magnolia Morris Mendel Renen Henry Sims Monticello Leader Abshagen Bro’s. Bakery Thos. Perkins I. Abrams Peti Azlehurst Crystal Springs Brookhaven John Erwin Joe Blue Eva Forsythe Myrtle Annie Blue Franklin County Ida Blue Scuribe Bates Great Western

Public call to curb street and highway shooting in Brookhaven

Local residents urge officials to address promiscuous gunfire on streets and near cemeteries and along Jackson Street, noting disturbances and near misses from stray bullets. Lions share of the text includes cough remedy ads and community notices, but the main item calls for action against shooting.

Brookhaven Jackson Street

The Health Promise of Paine's Celery Compound

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for worn out overworked women. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Stephen Smith of St Paul Minnesota who recovered from a grave illness after taking the product and says thousands owe vitality to it.

Paine Stephen Smith St. Paul Minn

Circuit Court Docket Highlights Multiple Guilty Pleas

The Circuit Court convened with jurors impaneled for the week as the State docket proceeded. Prosecutors listed numerous cases including assault with intent, gambling, carrying concealed weapons, and various appeals with pleas of guilty or not pressed. several defendants were fined, while others had bond forfeitures or continuances.

G. _P. Clark Luther Covington B. J. Jackson T.C. Johnson W. B Joe Hive EB. V. Brister J. W. Crosby J. Harry Johnson W. Fe, Kimble L. J. Moore J. H. Smith Will Garner Arthur “‘Cibbs Bud Hunsucker Ill Garner Arthur Tibbs William Baggett Robert Newman Pink Williams Bruce Elzey Charlie Watts Sam Tarburton Marion Watts Archie Smith Dan Bryant Ben Cathern Marshal Hodgman Mike Tillman Sylvester Brown Sam Duhn State Dan Turney Mike McDaniel Jacob NeRoe Thos. Sasser Green Newman Sam Beard John Polk Charlie Dunn Charisle Dunnh Jake Brooks Nol Archie Smith—Gamoe Sam Durham Sarah James

You Wear Shoes

A fragmented e notebook line asks if readers wear shoes and whether purchase motive influences the habit. The brief hints at consumer footwear behavior without clear context or events.

Abshagon's Shoes Offers Wear for All Ages and Days

Vendor promotes Sunday wear and daily use footwear for ladies men and children including slippers. Claims reasonable prices and quality footwear suitable for various daily activities.

Abshagon

Court verdicts in a run of civil cases and one gaming charge

List of cases with verdicts including Ephraim McGee versus Continental Casualty for insurance. various ejectment and damages actions with defendant verdicts. debts appeals dismissed. gaming charge with a $320 fine. naturalization granted. several damages awards ranging from $10 to $500 for different plaintiffs against railroad and lumber firms.

Ephham McGee C. C. Rawls T. EF. Morgan W. J. Brown Pearl River Lumber Go Allan Lott B.L. Crump Marion Watts Ephriam McGee Vs Continental Casualty Co J. H. Hartman R. R. Applewhite Geo. W. Payne E. V. Lairds William Richardson Moreton & Helms Lumber Company James Handy East Union Lumber & Mig. Co Emma Albritton

List of Jurors and Local Notices Appear in Brookhaven

A lengthy juror roster for the third week lists names such as Watts Summers McKay Guy Coon and Wallace among others. The page also includes advertisements for Chamberlain's Pain Balm Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Green's Vermifuge, and notes on cotton compression at Vicksburg Compress and visits by several residents to friends and relatives.

V. Lb. Watts, Jr J. M. Summers B. E. Summers G. A. McKay G. M. Guy J. C.coon C. H. C. Smith J. H. Griffith J. M W. O'Neal W. W. Henderson Z. P. Jones Willie Knapp J. R. Ratcliff A. Boyd Andrew Ritchie S. EB. Carruth, Jr B.L. Ratclufno E. Decell W. H. Short James L. Sutton Sam Duon H J. Newton J. M. Crawford R. J. Albritton Gabe Williams L. L Lard BE. L. Coker R. E. Norton J. W. Bowman Chamberlain Post & Bliss Georgia C.B. Gratton Drag Co Brookhaven

Honor Roll and School Schedule Notes at Breakhaven Graded School

The 1903 04 honor roll lists students from second through ninth grade including Jessie Créer Elizabeth Meee Leslie Anderson and Emmie Greer with a note on a missing last month entry. School hours shift with bells at 8 30 and 8 50 and tardies punished. Closing times set for each grade group. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for croup and throat and lung troubles sold by Price Drug Co.

J.N. Patterson Nashua Foley Price | Drug Co Jessie Créer Elizabeth Meee Leslie Anderson Ethel Boone Maybelle Henderson Theodore Holbrook Ruth Jones Fred Montgomery Ruby Parsons Mary Applewhite Edwin Barron Huldah Leary Edwin McPherson Luture Matthews Ard Willie Brennan Leo Bolster Rose Cook Janie Dunning Fannie Gréer Malcolm Guess Pearl Harris Ha Kemp Lilly Lacey Nona Lamb Leon Pevey Albert Powell Eva Soldy Price Drug Co

Brookhaven Notes Mention Long Staple Cotton Sale

Two Louisiana visitors seek cancer remedies. R J Brent establishes a mammoth livery stable on Front Street near Goss Hotel. Farmers shift to sweetening business and preview long staple cotton sale on the 18th in Brookhaven with 60 to 100 bales expected. Townspeople migrate to Bogue Chitto for high prices, election passed quietly, iron bridge work presses on, Goss Hotel crowded with strangers.

Jeems Louisiana R. J. Brent Front Street Goss Hotel J. E. Lowe Brookhaven Fopisaw Bogue Chitto Goss

Nola News Highlights Crop Gains and Local Happenings

Cotton is nearly all picked and corn yields are strong as farmers rejoice over good prices. Nola continues to grow with new residents L J White Joe Hill W N Coyington and E B White. Miss Tassie Smith visited relatives on Little Bahale. The high school enrollment is rising toward 100 prompting new classrooms and another teacher. Local obituaries illness and school notes add to the update.

Nola Messrs L. J. White Joe Hill W. N. Coyington E. B. White Tassie Smith Little Bahale W. L. Ainsworth, Sr E. L. Sutton Frank Farr E. S.little Nashville J. C. May

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Leader Abshagen Bros Graham Bread Bank of Brookhaven H. M. Sullivan Hattiesburg White House Ino. Williams Homer Bass Paul Schwartz Will Abshagen Will R. H. Purser Union Hall Pauline Hoskins Wesson John Metrath & Sons J. T. Butler Hig Jankson Delta Nim Tallahatchie County Farro South Africa Arthur Chapman Durban Natal C. E. Grafton ,Drug Company Miss Baptist Church New Prospect’ Church Brookhaven W. M.S Lincoln County Association Chamb W. L. Roderick Poolesville C. E. Grafton Drug Co Pres B. G. Lowrey Blue Mountain Norfield J. L. Price Pres. Lowre Meridian C.be Grafton Drug Co Crisler I. M. McHany Greenville Texas P. H. Duffy Ashley Ballard Price Drag Co Mrs. Simmons Utica 8. C. Ray Jacob Klinger B. ¥. Jones Anie Uson Battle Creek Michigan Propertie Fey Peon Drag Co Whitworth Sherman Walker Golfport Paine’s Diamond Dyes Burlington, Vt Wuifer Ayér Wm. Abshagen Lincoln Vicksburg Grove Wesley. Martin Yeor White Seat Price Drag Co Walter Robertson McComb John E. Seavey W. A. Herron Finch, Ark Prica van Watts Shere Ig Poe Jolar Lutie Alford Gallman Far Alway Price Drug Ars Middleton Tas Avyisit Nie. Hawkins Ie Fer Pereminat Madiesu Station Subiey Breakhaven Nola Notes Rex AML W. Grove Seea Phrongh Chas. Heack & Sons J. Layton Broookhaven, Miss Pereten Reree IRS T. A. Fosby Brookhaven, En Tom McNair Orrics Builelna Brogkhayven Ds. C. L, Ripley W. H. Frizell Mize Nelson Paysicrian Surcery Gilles Brookhaven Prox Co J. L. Parsons Miss Lucile Waitedlive The Land O'Cotton” Company Heuck’s Opera House Oassaretel Tilaap Cartenaag Hevek's Mintrele Oe Ceomme Mets Surghos Mie Chocia Eddie Sea RE. Higdon Purpsye Las Asp Sunceox Brookpiven Aea Stophe Building Phoes G. G. Lyell Atrorser Ar Law Brookhuiven J. N. Yawn Taneotan R. D. Lanier Atvorser Ar Law Brookhaven, Miss Linegin Hoke Milage Buddtar B. U. Harris Arronanxkyat Law Bogue Chitto, Miss Thepurta of Kincotn Brennan Hannah Arronseys Reel Estate & Investmente Agents Eral Erent Jones
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