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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1897
Page
4
The snippet shows a railroad timetable listing departures and arrivals between New Orleans and various southern locations. It mentions trains leaving and arriving at multiple hubs including New Orleans and Memphis with scattered station names and times, reflecting a period timetable format.
Local column reports illnesses and visits from residents such as Mrs Parsons and Mrs Keenan, church services, weddings, and social events. Mentions Martin Drug Co supplies, a Hamilton Cooke wedding, and civic efforts by Kings Daughters and Masons. Yellow fever news appears with regional case updates and jail break incident near Magnolia.
Local goods and prices are highlighted to help readers keep more of their money by comparing before paying higher prices elsewhere. The notice promotes checking available items and costs to make smarter purchases.
A Brookhaven city meeting discusses closing Ringer’s Hop Joint and a new liquor ordinance. The mayor and board order action to curb sale of intoxicants, with fines up to 500 dollars and authority to sue without bond. The fire department and citizens weigh public peace and jail plans.
A damaged notice from December 6 1807 states a public sale for waterrelated land to the highest bidder for cash. It mentions the city Poihiaven Lane County and the State of Mississippi with unclear legal form and bidder details.
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