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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from Lincoln County shows a call for a treasurer candidate, naming William A Williams and Lambertson as possible contenders. The document references an upcoming election and mentions dates in November and May, with authorization for the county clerk to certify candidates. It appears to be an official notice in a historic period.
Community snippets report visits between Miss Magee and Magee in McComb City, a St Louis horse mule shipment, illnesses and recoveries, and church social plans. Elocution recitals at Whitworth and Calisthenics Hall are announced with 15 cent admissions. A fire at a slaughter house, market gossip, and tributes follow, including obituaries and merchant notices.
In Jackson a fresh yellow fever outbreak follows a warm week with new cases reported by the State Board of Health. Dr Hut ton, a Presbyterian divine, remains critically ill but not hopelessly. Two fever cases are noted at Flore by Dr H Haralson as Dr R K Prewitt, the Populist candidate for Governor, spoke at the court house before traveling to Hogue Chitto for another engagement. Democrats are urged to vote on Tuesday the 30th to ensure political gains.
A compact Mississippi chronicle reports fires at two ice houses in Pass Christian, a fair to begin November 19 in Wilkinson County, and remodels at Jackson operas house. It notes a New York man planning a sheep ranch at Ocean Springs, plus a plant fire at Vanell station. River rail service on Wirks hore and Greenville line restored. Murder of WOM Mansell at Sunny Side by Will Morton. Bank leadership at Centreville. Death by self at Okolona. Large cattle deal at Brandon depot. Lumber cargo from Scranton reached Rankin county. Exam results for sixty three teachers license applicants, with ten passing. Editorial control change at Greenlee Times. Baptist church dispute with Gulf & Ship Island railroad. Fire fatality at Palmyra lake gin. Stabbing at Crystal Springs. Violent incidents in Vaiden and Winston county. Political race in Madison county yields McAllister. Johnson feud killings continue. A Hattiesburg romance ends in marriage between Sadie Leggett and Davan Sharborough. Monument to HE Cannon unveiled at Moreton & Helm’s.
A promotional note from McGrath & Sons boasting deep cash purchases and large quantities. The message claims lower prices through small margins on big sales, urging shoppers to compare sizing and weight to see why locals choose their one price store first and always.
Old Uncle Josh says he has traded with Uncle John and the boys for over 20 years and they are OK if not pleased with purchases. He notes McGrath & Sons are the biggest cotton buyers in their region with first class goods at low prices. He recalls last week they paid %% cent more than others for cotton and sold bacon at 6 44, coffee at 8 cents, and men’s shoes for 1.25 dollars.
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