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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1904

Page

4

Miss Susie Powell in town and local notices

Satur day social notes and town movements include Miss Susie Powell in town, Jones and McCullough visiting Monticello, Luther Sexton from Hazlehurst a visitor, and a Cut Rate Drug Store window glass sale. Also updates on Par sons May, McGrath dress making, and Seavey linen sale. A fire at an oil mill gin stand caused little damage. Lost scarf at Opera House.

Messrs. Jones and McCullough Monticello Luther Sexton Hazlehurst Cut Rate Drug Store C. W. Maxwell Fair River Price Seavey Mary Cassedy Ada Proby Summit Sentinel Opera House C. P. Younts Ford R. J. Boone J. McGrath & Sons Leona Lite J. W. Cooper

Primitive medical hints for emergencies and cures

Practical remedies cover nasal care with borax snuff and hot compresses for neuralgia. Rosin powder staunches bleeding. apply, then wrap wound and keep cloth damp. For nosebleeds, cold water bath the head and neck. If an artery is severed, tighten above it with a cord. Broken limbs recline, patient rests until surgeon arrives. Hemorrhages from lungs or stomach may be promptly treated.

Prompethpan Rene

Fatalities and injuries reported after Sunday incident

The report notes a fatality and additional injuries related to a Sunday event near Ross Huy Cemetery. One man named John died, another unnamed individual, Joe Weasheraly, suffered injuries in unclear circumstances amid disrupted peace and surrounding crowd activity.

Ross Huy John Joe

Crime of Perjury and Duty to Inform Citizens

A courthouse sermon urges all good citizens to report criminals before the grand jury. It condemns perjury as a felonious act, linking crime to societal collapse and warning that failing to inform invites devilish influence and harsh penalties.

Kemper Grand Jury Grand Jury Grand Fury Tam

Firedevastated Cherokee business row endangers Thanksgiving

A fire swept through several Cherokee business blocks on Friday, threatening the administration of justice and prompting emergency crews to control flames that leapt from an upper story. J M Wood, a Popular photographer, photographed the blaze while waterworks crews contained the damage. Magee Bros barber shop suffered water damage, and the blaze likely started from an electric wire or discarded cigarette.

J. M. Wood Oeata Ene Wies Holloway Mr. I. Blum Cotton Exchange Magee Bros

Fair River News Highlights Illnesses, Visits and Events

The community notes sympathize with Mr and Mrs James Warren over their seriously ill infant. W W Kees improves after two weeks of stomach catarrh. Clarence Kees returns to Clinton to resume studies. A new FB % D mail route from Brookhaven via the gravel pit is established with W D Sutton as carrier. Geo Ivey to supply boxes. Byrd the Sunday School Evangelist to speak on the 4th Sunday. Thanksgiving services planned at Fair River Hall on the 24th.

James Warren Clarence Kees Clinton Brookhaven W. D. Sutton Geo Ivey W. Maxwell WY. C. Johnee Byrd Fair River Ivey & Co Cas. Myers Fred Rees Maxwell J. C. Johnson Fair River Hall Butler

Ruth Notes Hog Killing Weather and Local Visits

Fine weather for hog killing as Ruth residents engage in daily tasks. Chauncey Price and sisters Mary and Rena visit sister Myrtie in Jackson while Harris' Business employs Miss Myrtie. Eel Clark of Ruth conducts trade in Summit. Bennie Dunn and Grandma Greer travel, with Mrs Mollie Clark visiting. Teachers and patrons attend the Rath Heights School meeting. education concerns loom as a day promises lively discussion and participation.

Chauncey Price Mary Rena Sonden Jackson Myrtie Harris Eel Clark Ruth Summit Bennie Dunn Grandma Greer Mollie Clark W. A. Gunbell Monica Greer Brookhaven Pansy Williams Browkpacar Facalige Dire Sanday Ivatan Aclyray Ole Garnar

Wilson as Roosevelt adviser praised for Mississippi support

The writer defends Cor le Wilson, noting his close ear to President Roosevelt and his trusted status with Mississippi leaders. They urge upholding Wilson as the president's confidential adviser to do good for the state, arguing abuse serves no one and that Wilson’s actions aim to aid Mississippi and its people.

Mississip Wilson Roosevelt Ah Wilson Mr. Wilson

Jury List First, Second and Third Weeks

A long OCR list enumerates jurors for three consecutive weeks, including names such as K V Becker J C Miller J C May R Parth Tom Lawrence and many others. The compilation spans multiple lines with many misspellings and formatting quirks.

K. V. Becker J. CG. Miller J. C. May R. Parth Tom Lawrence C. CG. Greer M.woodall G. G. Bennett T. E. Smith E. H. Buie G. M. Magee J. E. Loser P. E. Coker E. Nations W.T. Jordan Ira Beeson J. Holloway J. Monk W. V. Minton W. Yarnado P.J. Ward W. K. Nood W. C. Don Pope Eldcid Smith Andy Petsridge Thompson L. Wt Dunn H. Johnson P._J. Freeman J. Wooley C. E Chandler W. O. Burns C. W. Hemphill W.D. Suttar J. J. Williams A. M. Ra W. R. Cade W. T. Covington A. C. Greer B. W. Brister John W. Case P. M. Hart Elliott Posey C. W. Pickering P. J. Stamps J. A. Tibbs W. M. Kaw Hi W, Warren C. C. Rawls Price Ael Monk W. O'Neal I.B. Rateliff W. J. Farr J. R. Anderson Toney Alexander J. Newton Elijah Herring Frank, Keen T. W. Brisae Herrington D. N. Arrington Geo. Watts J. J. Thompson E . Sartin We Newsom A. Eatrican Jasper” Wears W. Deeves Fyr J. Suddath Witte Ee Vaughan W. Rakeo H. G Mills Met

Unclear contractor praised for repeat work

The fragmentary notice praises contractor GN W Hilson for completing a project and being highly recommended for another similar contract. It mentions MF, Darin Say, and Young, with uncertain references to colleagues and a “cun erogiun” or genius claim, and notes awaiting further work.

W. Hilson Darin

Damage suits in Texas threaten railroads and growth

The piece discusses how damages lawsuits in Texas hinder railway development and raise livestock freight costs. It cites figures from 1900 to 1908 totaling nearly 10 million over 13 years and quotes Texas Central Railroad executives and the Interstate Commerce Commission on the impact of claims, rates, and extensions.

Texas Commonwealth Hamilton Texas Central Railroad Texas Central Stamford Amarilo Interstate Commerce Commission New Orleans Live Steel Exchange Texas and Pacific Railway Prouty Tip Railway

Yields His Life For Child In Timber Accident

Frederic J. Simmons of two miles east of Tylertown was killed by a falling tree while bedding cane in his field. A gale toppled a tree he could not dodge. he died instantly saving his child who broke his arm. Survived by his wife and five children. funeral held with Woodmen of the World. Deceased belonged to Woodmen and Knights and Ladies of Honor. Report notes two other timber deaths nearby that week.

Frederic J. Simmons Tylertown Simmon The Woodmen of the World Woodmen Knights and Ladies of Honor Ferywood and Gulf Railroad Summit Sentinel Mississipp

Program for Teachers Meeting in Nola Saturday Nov Hb

A district notice lists beat 3 Lincoln county teachers expected to teach and conduct classes at their schools. Professors Hamilton Smith and others will lead sessions on history and physiology with a program for teachers of Lincoln and Lawrence counties. Byline Mattie Furr and Carrie Bennett note the gathering and invites participation.

McGrath F. B. Moodie B. L. Holloway Nola Lincoln County Hamilton Smith B. Moore Do Abderman Eee Pannell Lincoln Lawrence

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