scattered notes from Jackson area social and business news
Local notices report visitors and guests at homes like Miss Mazio Buia and Mr. Poulson, updates on area schools and construction, plus sales pitches from C. B. Perkins Hardware and East Union Lumber. Found notice for a gold bar pin and upcoming church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holme
Mills & East Co
Mazio Buia
Hickory
Mills Jone Spencer
I. C. Enochs
Moreton & Helms
Hazel Casnahan
Norfield
J. A. Hobbe
East Union Lumber Yard
A Vote of Thanks to Brookhaven Benefactors
A brief note of gratitude praises the benevolent gifts that provided needed pews and brightened the Little printed corner home. Generous hands from The Leader and local helpers are thanked for spurring merriment and aiding guests, with special nods to those who assisted at the initial request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemal Bini
Brookbaver
Willie
Death on Brookhaven & Pearl River Rail Road Claims Young Engineer
F D Klinginsmith a young civil engineer for Pearl River Lumber Co. was fatally injured Saturday evening when a switch engine backed a flat car onto him on the Brookhaven and Pearl River line near Lorando. He died Monday morning after the accident and his parents from Fort Madison Iowa arrived to take his body home. The community mourns the loss of a well regarded and diligent local worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Klinginsmith
Brookhaven
Pearl River
Pearl River Lumber Co
Fort Madison
Iowa
Lorando
Boswell
Birthday Celebration For W F Parsons in Brookhaven
Monday marked a milestone for W F Parsons prominent citizen and Parsons May business leader. Clerks and employees from Oberschmidt Co. joined his family and staff at his Brookhaven home for a luncheon with gifts and conviviality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Parsons
Board of Supervisors
Parsons
Oberschmidt Co
Death of Rev. W. E. Ellis in Durant
Brookhaven friends mourn the death of Rev. W. E. Ellis a gifted young Baptist minister who suffered from consumption. He died yesterday evening at his agents' home in Durant. Funeral services will be held in Durant this afternoon. Ellis once led Crystal Springs church and visited Brookhaven with his bride during the 1898 Baptist State Convention bringing sorrow to many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
W. E. Ellis
Durant
Ellis
Crystal Springs
Baptist State Convention
Recital at Opera House to Aid Cemetery Fund
On Friday evening the 20th, Miss Elizabeth Purser will give a recital at the Opera House to benefit the Cemetery Improvement Fund. She is a Boston College of Oratory graduate who also studied in Chicago and will be assisted by notable local musicians including Mrs. J. H. Willoughby, Mrs. Greenwood, Miss Blun, Miss Vardemen, Ruth Le Beau the child violinist, and Prof. Montamat of New Orleans. The program promises to be very attractive and will align with services at the Methodist church.
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Elizabeth Purser
Opera House
Purser
College of Oratory
Boston
Chicago
J. H. Willoughb
Gon
Greenwood
Blun
Vardemen
Ruth le Beau
Montamat
New Orleana
Rhage Acre
Adnan Ritterv
Chancery Court Opens In Lincoln County October Term
Lincoln County Chancery Court opens its regular October term with Chancellor Mayes presiding. A light docket is expected to finish by week’s end, with numerous divorce filings and several land and estate decrees issued. Notices also report road tax dispute between Brookhaven city and Lincoln County over one mill levy, with a $1,348.50 amount at stake. Local attorneys from Hazlehurst, Bogue Chitto, Summit, and McComb attend.
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Lincoln County Chancery
Chanvellor Robt
Mayes
Bar
Jothers
Brookhaven
H.J. Wilson
Hazlehurst
J. N. Yawn
Bogue Chitto
Wm. P. Cassedy
Das. Cassedy
E. H. Ratcliff
Hooker McGehee
Summit
W. B. Mixon
Percy L. Quin
McComb
R. C. Applewhite
Catherinea Mitchell
Jennie Larkin
B. G
Larkin
Nathan S. Smith
Alonzo Williams
Pinkney C. Brister
T. J. Hart
Kate Hart
F.S. Swalm
A. K. Leary
Bessie E. Wallace
Horace Sheltors
Jordan Wallace
Mary Johnson
George May
Beulah May
John Krister
Lena Brister
Supreme Court of Mississippi
McComb City
Pike County
Lincoln
Horace Sener
Carrie Jordan
Charlie Jordan
L.J. Hotevniiteva
N. T. Applewhite
R. W. McNair
Pean Ad Litem
Mt Pleasant Notes On Rain Damage And Local Socials
Heavy rains damaged cotton prices may rise to eleven cents due to short crop. Reports include illnesses of Mrs. Henry McFadin and Mrs. Jno Welch, visits by Mrs. E A Welch and Miss Ida Woodall, and a family reunion at Laban Monk place. A marriage near Cold Springs united Miss Mary Jones and Murray Andrews. Local meetings, a wedding announcement for Harvey Chalmer Alexander and Marina Robbins Whitfield, and health officer note closing with a proverb.
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Henry McFadin
E. A. Welch
John Albritton
Ambier
Ida Woodall
Ambler
Luther Reeves
Murray Andrews
Cold Springs
Mary Jones
J. L. Price
Norfield
Montgomery
Harvey Chalmers Alexander
Alexander & Alexander
Marina Robbins Whitfield
Whitfield
Mississippi Supreme Court
First Baptist Church
Jackson
Fresh New Crop Nuts and Fruit Shipment
New crop dates and almonds offered in 1 lb packs, plus walnuts pecans and Spanish onions per pound. Concord grapes in large baskets and extra large fat mackerel sold individually. Fresh shipment of fancy candy available.
Lawrence County items note visits, school, and local events
Local column from the Lawrence County Press lists visitors from Brookhaven and Wesson, a Memphis medical study plan, and a Columbia bride. It reports Monticello Academy adding Miss May Hemby as music teacher, grand jury findings of 42 indictments, postponed church meetings, and city notes from Wesson on water works and residents' lives. It also mentions a child bitten by a ground rattlesnake and dignitary changes including Major Hallam’s retirement and Jnc F. Thompson succeeding as city tax collector. Hurrah for Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Press
D. T. Bryant
Brookhaven
J. A. Hickman
Wesson
Willi Brinson
Vernon Hoggatt
Columbia
Hutter
May Hemby
Monticello Academy
George Brassfield
Jackson
New York
Washington, D. C
New Orleans
W. J. Finch
Frederick
Lee Morgan
W. M. Hallam
Mississippi Manufacturing Company
Jnc
Death of Jackson capitol night watchman Mr W J McGraw
The night watchman at the capitol for years Mr W J McGraw died Sunday morning and was laid to rest today at Cedar Lawn cemetery. He came to Jackson during Governor Longino’s administration to serve as watchman at the old capitol and continued in office into the new capitol era. He was from Lawrence County and long lived in Wellman before moving to Jackson with his family.
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W. J. McGraw
Capitol
Cedar Lawn
McGraw
Jackson
Longino
Clarion-Ledger
Lawrence County
Pike
Sta
Lincoln
Wellman
Bishop Galloway Travels for University Duties
Bishop Galloway left Monday for Urbana Tennessee to participate in the installation of the new president of the University of Minnesota. On Sunday he will dedicate a church at Polaski Tenn and on Monday attend a meeting of trustees at Naghna University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Urbana
University of Minnis
Polas’ Ki
Tenn
Enaeeta University
Nagh
Pensions Returned for Distribution to Confederate Veterans Widows
Pension warrants are being returned to the Aaditni's offense and in a few days the entire $250,000 will be distributed among Confederate veterans their widows and servants. A meeting of the Traders of the Depart om house and history called for Nav 2 ab Jecheon 10am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaditni
Roe Ree
Jecheon
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Pearlhaven
Mr. Conant
T. I. Perkins
Willie Coo
Percy Buie
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C. B. Perkins Hardware Store
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F. O. Conant
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Billy the Kid
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