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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1898

Page

4

Railroad Time Table Prompts Northern Route Oddities

The page shows a railroad timetable for Tuanota Central with distorted entries. It mentions arrivals at New Orleans and Brookhaven, schedules in November 1898, and notes stations and routes with unclear details. The garbled text prevents precise mapping of trains or times but indicates a close contest on a branch line and references No 34 toward Memphis.

Tuanota Central New Orleans Tao Brookhaven Sra Tae

Official Directory of Lin County Brevity and Busy Lists

County seat Brookhaven. Officials listed include judge Felix May and clerk Chan gator adieu. District and office assignments cover Brookhaven and surrounding towns with sporadic names such as Wesson Canton and Summit. Contains multiple mispellings and fragmented entries for treasurer sheriff and other county offices.

Brookhaven Cuncorr Covnt Hobe Lowell Canton P. Oliver Brookt Cmaxceny Gaunt Remim Changator Felix May Brook- Macirhvinor'r Stembers Falpone Steadent Brookhaves Wexsatr Hogs Chitto Summit Haven Sexriff Kolt. C. Anpiewhite Frentiss Bila Caseyville Asxnanon J. C. Cosmahian, Wesson Scierintercast Kovcatios Eagar Liteon Rcrv Eda Maxey, Thon Chita Comosfr ASD Raxhrh R. J. Phillips

Official City Directory Entry Snapshot

Official city directory listing aldermen officers and roles. City at large and wards named with names such as Mavor J J Daughtry Seavey and Houck. clerk marshal tax collector and commissioners listed. Mentions regular meetings on the first Tuesday evening of each month.

Leary's Bargains and Local Notices From Brookhaven

Prices cut across groceries medicines and patent remedies by Mantix Dave Co and Martin Dave Co including Prickly Ash Bitters Set Prickly Ast Bitters at low prices. Local items note Leary's store, Capt Moreton adding to residence, Mrs Jyme Daughtry ill, Brookhaven population rise, and upcoming Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting.

Mantix Dave Co Martin Dave Co Mantis Dave Co Mantis Drva Tichenor Mantis Dava Co McGinty Mauri Divo Co Leary Capt. Moreton C.K. Grafton J. W. Chambers Emma Tmubener Julia Hoskins Hazlehurst

Brookhaven Tribute and a Fatal Brakeman Shooting

Local notes recall a 1880 praise for McGrath family boosting Brookhaven’s growth as they plan a large store. Separate item reports brakeman James Washington fatally shot by Johnny Johnson on a moving train. Johnson fled, powder on clothing evident.

James Washington Johnny Johnson Washington McComb City

County inquiry cites jail repairs and poorhouse upkeep

The county investigation reports proper management at the county farm and poor house, good care of convicts and paupers, and decent jail conditions. It notes substandard road work, unsanitary yard sinks and water closets, and urges the Board of Supervisors to address these issues promptly. The investigators request discharge after completing their duties. Dennis Hickman, Foreman. The remains of Edward Hooker were laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery after dying in Indian Territory. He was about 45, formerly a West newspaper man, survived by wife and mother. Funeral by Rev. Chas Oberschmidt. Sympathy to the bereaved. Nathaniel and family noted illness and local fish mention Fr iday.

Ana Renee Im Jon Eso Board of Supervisors Court Hous Yard Traving D. Hickman Edward Hooker Brookhaven Rose Hill Heavener Indian Territory Annie Johnson Ed. Hooker

The Olympians and Euzelion Societies Meet in Regular Sessions

The Olympians met last Friday at their usual place with readings recitations and humorous biographical pieces. Visited by Miss Fay Hoskins Susie Wood Mary Buie Lelia Allen and Carrie J Belle Chrisman. The Euzelion Society held its Friday meeting featuring Life of Longfellow and Jennie Chrisman biography, plus readings and recitations.

Wille E. Cook Lewis Wood Joe Chrisman Chas, Butler A. Cohn Fay Hoskins Susie Wood Mary Buie Lelia Allen Carrie J Belle Chrisman Milton Euxelions Euzelion Society Longfellow Katie Allen Jennie Chrisman Myrtle Greer Josie Hoskins

Fair River Baptist Association Reports Year Features

The Fair River Baptist Association met at Macedonia Church near Brookhaven for its th annual session. Attendance grew after weather improving. 23 churches represented. officers re-elected. 146 baptisms. total membership 2481. average contributions 2.00 per member. Ministers present included J J Green E P Douglass R J Boone J A Scarborough W T Jordan and R M Purser. A memorial note on Rev W H Bailey noted absence due to ill health. The group adjourned to meet with Monticello Church the Friday before the Fourth Bath day in September 1800.

Fair Rived Association Pair River Macedonia Brookhaven Cirmait Court Seasion J. J. Green E. P. Douglass A. J. Martin R. J. Boone J. A. Scarborough W. T. Jordan J. E. Thigpen R. M. Purser Copiah Association W. H. Bailey Elisha Douglass Monticello L. D. Posey

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