28 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
1
The One Price Department Store showcases a $10,000 stock of shoes with 10 to 33 1-3 percent savings. Children’s school shoes are emphasized with free book satchels for guaranteed school shoes. Free guessing game offers and prizes accompany purchases as improvements and new department beat apparatus are announced.
A selection of all wool dress fabrics including broadcloth and zipped weaves is offered at reduced prices. Many fabrics such as Zibeline and Venetians are shown in new fall shades. Regularly priced at 1.25 per yard, now 1.00. other items listed at 50 cents per yard.
A selection of black fabrics including Blk Cheviots and Blk Voile, all wool and sponged, 38 in wide, discounted from 75c to 50c per yard. Black Crepedeline 44 in wide, Black French Broad- Black Sharkskin wool cloth 55 in, with lustrous finish. Wide 44 in fall shades, price per yard $1.35, our price $1.25.
The Leader records gratitude for Night Watchman Forsythe who died in duty as Brookhaven citizens raise 214.25 for his stricken wife. Rev. Purser presented the purse to Mrs. Forsythe amid heartfelt sympathy from contributors while praising the officer’s courage and oath to defend law and order. The piece also notes local schools and teachers, weather, and obituaries including Mrs. Glyne, widow of J W Glyne, former Avie Bola Sutton, with cousin Les Provtringe’s recent death.
Brookhaven openness to Y M C A Night School noted as a new civic effort aimed at mental and spiritual development. A $50 month salary job remains unfilled, while education options include six month and mathematics courses. Secretary Siver invites applicants and anticipates a larger student body, stressing the long term value of education over immediate earnings.
A Mississippi Geological Survey proposal discussed by J C Hardy of Starkville aims to map the state’s resources. If funded, a full state survey would inventory soil, water, timber, and other geology to guide development, starting with Oktibbeha County.
The Brookhaven area rejoices as Mamie Powell marries Prof. A A McAlpin at the bride’s mother’s home. Miss Susie Becker and Dr W Seemann plan a later church ceremony at St Francis. Mr P H Lee and Miss Pearl River Lumber Co ties tie the knot and will reside in Brookhaven. Community extends warm wishes to all couples.
World’s Fair Commissioner Henry outlines Mississippi’s exhibit to feature mounted birds, fish, and game. The fish list includes tarpon, red snapper, trout, and saltwater species. birds cover partridge to eagles. game displays showcase squirrels to bears. The display emphasizes native Mississippi wood cases and touch with hunting and fishing clubs for diverse specimens.
In a Clarion Ledger report from October 27, treasury officials reveal rock bottom cash on hand. The vault held about 100 in silver quarters and cash on hand under 150 total. Officials doubt that a loan is needed and expect to bridge until fall tax collections.
The piece asserts Gov Vardaman will appoint only competent, honest, efficient officials and condemns favoritism in public service while urging August primary voters to back the entire ticket. Separately, Miss Mada Crawford and Mr R C Pepper wed Sunday at the bride’s aunt’s home with best wishes from the community. Mr Henry Young visiting Brookhaven and praising clerk candidate Xavierens for the Supreme Court post. A note references municipal bonds proposal and former officials.
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