12 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
3
Local notes report visits and activities of residents and visitors from Brookhaven and nearby towns including Wesson Hazlehurst Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst. Events include theater openings Moodies Hardware promotions Charter Oak stores drawings sewing and school news. A few obituaries and personal remarks close the page.
The Bethel A. M. E. Church rebuilt after an April fire reopened last Sunday. Pastor P. H. Polk thanks white and colored residents and local merchants and lumber firms for generous aid. Brookhaven's racial harmony is praised amid nationwide tensions. Other notes include obituaries, medicine ads, and a laborer call from Pearl River Lumber Company seeking 100 workers.
The readable fragments show garbled names and items such as bowties and carriages. No clear event, date, or location is discernible to identify a coherent news item.
The Wallace Great Show parade showcases its stability and character with a splendid display of tableaux wagons dens and chariots. The parade begins at 10 o clock from the show lot and travels the principal streets. W W Baker Plainview Neb says Foley s Honey and Tar saved his wife from lung trouble after doctors failed. she now enjoys better health. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Price Drug Co.
Obituary notes the death of Whittie Houston Hudson aged 20 years 10 months 11 days at home near Caseyville Mississippi. His brother Tilden had died ten days earlier in Philadelphia church cemetery. Dink had just completed a business course in Kentucky, fell ill with typhoid fever, and died after three weeks of suffering. The home mourns two deaths, with prayers for fortitude and belief in resurrection. Funeral by Rev J B Wills at Philadelphia Baptist church on Thessalonians text.
Damger in Fatt Colds notes winter illness risks and cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure. The item includes a humorous quip about slowness to speak and a dubious testimonial from G. W. Wirt of Nacogdoches, plus a charge of petty theft involving T. J. Walker’s room and missing money and change.
County Teachers Association program outlines the next meeting at the County House in Biven on Saturday with an 8 am start. Topics include reading for teachers, a solo by Prof. Scott, a paper by Miss Margery, and demonstrations by Miss E Kennehbrew and Miss V Marshall.
Saeiee poms eo pogressing rap idly with five can val soon gathering and better yield. Mr W Bownie and family moved to Main street. Prof A D Alderman visiting Leake county relatives. Mr F M Little and daughter Miss Hattie of Martinsville visited Dr E S Little at the White House Miss Ava White of Silver Creek visiting Nola area. Nola High School opened with fair attendance and a prosperous session expected. Mr L J White sick but improving. W E Little left for Nashville to study medicine. On Sunday Henry Callender and Maud White married, Rev J P Hemby officiating. Maud to be missed at the White House. Rev B C Horton of Sulphur Springs TX reports Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup very satisfactory. Prices listed by Price Drug Co.
The State Board of Education considered a contest over a Franklin County school trusteeship from Meadville. Dr. A M Newman and M G Bradley claimed victory after a tied vote and a second tally. Bradley contested the result and the board kept the case under advisement.
A fragment notes praise for Dr Miles Hi Cure claiming many heart disease patients were cured, presenting a nostalgic memorial tone. The text emphasizes healing and gratitude toward the doctor, with no clear dates or places provided.
Multiple Mississippi items. A severe lumber accident near Gulfport, fires in Benvolent Hall, and Meridian plans for a canting factory. Jackson post offices closed for Postmaster General funeral. Meridan sues for personal injuries. Bank of Isola incorporated with 14 000 capital. Obituary notes include Richard H Truly died at 71. son Jeff, Dr. B A, R H Jr., and daughter Mrs. J W Power. Local papers sell and new owners take over Ellisville News. Fire destroys Orphans Home superintendent’s residence in Jackson with substantial loss. A shooting at Poplarville ends with J W Moody killing J E Kelly over a store door key incident. Also included are various ads and local notices and railroad progress reports.
Parishioners and a large circle of friends report Rev H H Mes is now able to be up and about after a critical illness and expect his days of usefulness to be prolonged. The note also mentions Mrs Anna Bowen and her sister planning a ten day trip to the World's Fair, and updates on several local residents and church matters.
The note column recalls that school opened Monday with Miss Beulah Anding as principal and Miss Octavia Gage as assistant. Attendance is expected to be good. Local residents May Albritton and Sue Monk joined others for a Saturday gathering. Dr J W Montgomery left for Memphis to study medicine. The community mourns John Albritton whose funeral was led by Rev W L Johnson of Johnsontation.
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