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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1895
Page
3
A late 19th century notice states an authorized announcement for the position of Justice of the Peace. It indicates re election support for a candidate named George T., with emphasis on continuing leadership and local confidence in the nominee. The fragmentary text notes election timing around October and references Erie County.
A roundup of Brookhaven events mentions meetings, visits, church news, and local commerce. Notables include Mrs Cassedy absent, Miss Lewenthal entertaining, the I C installing a new switch north of the depot, and a fresh supply of Blanks Candies. Cotton prices rise, two young men’ s deaths noted, and many residents travel or host guests across town.
Mrs. Hamilton announces a fall and winter opening on Wednesday and Thursday October ninth and tenth featuring ladies and children's hats and the season’s latest styles. The notice highlights new stock and fashion, inviting local patrons to preview headwear and novelties.
An old promotional note touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy for health woes including sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria torpid liver constipation and biliousness. The copy portrays the product as an absolute cure and urges despairing readers to try it.
Oscar C Green born December 4 1872 in Lincoln County Mississippi College graduate and Anni versarian of the Philomathean Society he joined American Book Company as an agent and rose to a substantial salary. He died September 25 after returning from visit home and was buried Rosehill Cemetery. Funeral at Baptist church with college and local mourners present.
An ad recounts a man who felt weak, irritable, tired and lost appetite about a year ago while weighing 160 pounds. It claims Dr Miles Nervine strengthens the weak, builds up the constitution and permanently cures nervous diseases, ending with a testimonial of recovery after a friend delivered the remedy.
A fragmented rail timetable lists Express and Gong South trains with routes between New Orleans Jackson Brookhaven Canton and Water Valley. Trains 1 2 4 3 leave and arrive at various cities. Some trains skip flag stations while Nos 3 and 4 stop at specific towns including Hammond McComb City Brookhaven Hazlehurst Crystal Springs Canton and Water Valley.
The County School Board met on Sept 19 with all members present except T W Chisholm. It ordered discontinuation of line schools between Lincoln and Saat counties and moving Saron School House to the east side of Bogue Chitto creek. Winter term begins November first for four months. A list of 1895 96 schools is given and the election board to revise registration books will meet next Monday.
Last year's demand for our Leader was 50 large units we could not manufacture fast enough. This year a mammoth factory specializes in this boot producing immense quantities. It features heavy genuine Dongola leather a solid leather sole and inner sole a leather sock lining and careful construction all backed by a guarantee as represented.
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