Thanksgiving notes and town life in Brookhaven
The Brookhaven Leader recounts local events and chatter from Thanksgiving week. Mentions Wesson Texas visits, Atlanta Exposition attendees, storms, oysters, fresh fish Fridays, cotton seed deals, and a threatened libel case. Notables include Miss Stewart, Mrs. Bullitt, Senator-elect Weathersby, Rev. Boone, and the Daughtry, Parsons, and McNair families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack
Sarah Stewart
A. C. Bullitt
Texas
Byrne & Cowart
Henry
Buckingham
J.D. Dampeer
Wesson
Harmon Daughtry
Weathersby
J. F. Sessions
Proby
Natchez
W.T. East
Miss Herring
Summit
Cora Parsons
R. J. Stabblefield
French Camp
Cooke
Yrne & Cowart
County Board Proceedings Detail Nov 4 1895 Meetings
The record covers two board sessions with all members present. It lists inmates, tax collectors, jail transfers, and salaries including the auditor at 250.00 and personal property assessments. It notes bids for bridge construction, inquest costs, election expenditures, and guard bond funding for the Stonewall Guards with a 200.00 grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL Cosas
Rutter
Jalt
Hiskins
We i. Seavey
Big Creek
Phillips
McNair
Montgomery
J. Marion Smith
Bayou Pierre
Bogue Chitto
Brookhaven
Monticello Road
Stonewall Guards
Z. D. Davis
J. W. McGrath
E. F. Brennan
Bartlett Smith
J. P
W. P. Pepper
Irvin Smith
J.P
R. W. McNair
Felix May
Death of Mrs Thorson in Brookhaven
Mrs. O F Thorson died at her home Tuesday after a prolonged illness leaving a husband and four children and many friends. She came to the county from Marshalltown about eight years ago and was highly esteemed. Remains were taken to Marshalltown for interment. Mr Thorson thanks the Brookhaven community and the ladies who ministered to the family during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Ewing
Louisiana
Phillips
Maggie McGrath
Georgia
Atlanta
Chas. McNair
Fannie Orr
Minnie Frilick
Hudnall
Susie Powell
Lawrence County
Susie
Lincoln
Vernon Smith
John S. Marshall
Washington County
Marshall Lumber Company
R. J. Boone
Baptist Church
Elihu May
U. S. Court
Jackson
Brookhaven
Will McGrath
New Orleans
Thurber
Thorson
O. F. Thorson
Tut Leaner
Health and liver cure claim amid 19th century ads
A mix of health claims and local notices: Tutt's Liver Pills touted as cures for liver troubles linked to bilious fevers. Notices include a fatal shooting at A. G. Bell's store involving John Mullens shot in the right breast by Si Johnson, with Johnson jailed pending wound outcome. Also mentions an Opium and Whisky Habit book offer, local teaching trio, cotton seed buyers, and a quiet marriage at Whitworth College with President Chambers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
John Mullens
A. G. Bell
Si. Johnson
Johnson
Justice McMillan
Maullens
Brookhaven Schools Show Strong Attendance This Season
Brookhaven schools report improving attendance with Whitworth College at 108, Graded Public School 254, and St. Francis Catholic School 55, all rising weekly. Sum Phillips convicted in Jackson for running a blind tiger with a $100 fine and 30 days in Lincoln jail. later tried in Lincoln Circuit Court on gaming charges and convicted on both counts. Ringling Brothers show last Friday praised as Brookhaven’s finest tour, with strong opening ceremony and overall audience satisfaction amid the era’s theatrical exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Whitworth College
St. Francis Catholic School
Sum Phillips
U.S
Jackson
Lincoln County
Phillips
Lincoln
Ringling Brothers
Nove
W. M. Stone
Mississispi
Thomas J.echeney
Mississippi
Masta
Oscar Stewart
Sid Stewart
Thomas
J. Decell
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Strength for Weak Readies
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to restore energy and vitality. It claims to strengthen the weakened body, rebuild a broken down constitution, and provide lasting relief from fatigue and irritability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
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Leader
Ragland
Edward Smith
Tax Luaper
Ed. W. Davis
Lumberton
Board OF
Dr. Hathaway & CO
St. Charles St
Masonic Temple Building
Duke
Puri
Durham
United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Annette Mikell
Mary Jordan
W. T. East
Seherck
General Merchandise
Mammouth
J. W. Bennett
Brookhaven, Miss
Corrick
Illinois Central R. R
Southern Pacific Co
Chicago
Southern Facilie
Los Angeles
San
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
California
City of Mexico
Ilinoly Central
Pacife
I. Eee
A. H. Hanson
Chas, A. Barber
Mies
Front Drug Store
Sherman
Davis
T. B. Carson & CO
Capital St
Jackson, Miss
Sem W
Dmabsnaw & Co
Mare
Chas, Chrisman
Chrisman & Brennan
Attorneys-At-Law
Supreme Federal Courts
Storm Building
Front St
Hooon
Speedy
Handsome
Monarca Cyrcle Co
Lake and Halsted Sts
Chicago, Ill
Brookhay
Tico
Llery
Ardon
Ghartles Street
Neve
Bamnss
A. B. Grold & Es
Canal Street
Douglas
Illinois Central
Jasco
Bre
Ouhenna
Caineria
Wien
Tal Ones
Deas
Bros
Tale
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