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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1904
Page
4
A public note urging citizens to observe a patriotic day with earnest attention. The message emphasizes unity and civic duty, calling on residents to honor the occasion with solemn respect and communal solidarity.
A jumble of local items, ads, and notices from Brookhaven of various businesses and residents. Mentions L Blum visiting Jackson, for sale notices, drugstore and hardware promotions, school events, Thanksgiving plans, and community updates from Seavey & Sons, Perkins Hardware, East Union Lumber Yard, and local editors.
The November issue features a half tone portrait of Hon. John Sharp Williams, with extracts from a Memphis address by the Southern congressman. It emphasizes thoughtful rhetoric and Southern philosophy on past and present issues. Also reports on annual reunions of veterans from North Carolina at Asheville and other camps and state groups.
Bogue Chitto notes report a call to the Pleasant Hill church pastorate for the year ahead. The item also mentions Easterling May’s mill schedule, a hospital visit, local remedy offerings, and minor city events including a shooting incident, a bank development on Front street, and Pastor Dr. John P. Hemby’s return.
In a Thanksgiving service at Antioch Church the congregation expresses deep sorrow for the death of E Lofton a faithful member and pledges sympathy to his family. A thirty day charter drape and publication of resolutions are planned.
The obituary honors Sister Burns a devoted Christian whose faith enriched friends and sustained her husband. She died at 27 years and 10 days, leaving a wide circle of family and many friends to cherish her memory. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church with Rev Jobin P. Berby officiating.
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