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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1904

Page

4

Local notices mix in Brookhaven items and a few events

The page lists church and school news, social visits, and local business ads. Notable items include Miss Helen Huntley resuming duties, Mr. and Mrs. McNair visiting Gulfport, church meetings and a large public sale ad from Perkins Furniture Co. Mentioned are a World’s Fair trip, a public road hearing, a cotton buyer for Brookhaven, and an improving Miss Sara Love with elocution duties in Wesson.

Carey Zed Helen Huntley Sherman Helen Abbeville A. C. McNair Gulfport Sallie J. Storm W. F. Parsons N. F. Hudson Caseyville Ford Church Street Vara Lucille Scott Perkins Furniture Co C. B. Perkins Mattie Dunning Aileen McNair Steve McNair Jackson Jessie Isaac Smith Montgomglary Marion Harris W. P. Hubert’s Perkins J. M. Wood's Moodie J. White Carpenter Tools Wesson Brookhaven George H. Higdon T. C. Maxwell Brookhaven Cotton Oil Co Geo, Drury J. W. Foo Hazlehurst Iesday JM. Wood Ross W.hoskins Katie Burns Ora W.H. Hartwell Willie New Orleans J. A. Scarborough Brookhaven Bay Copsub Association Sara Love Edith I L. and C John M. May Alfred W.smith A. M. Summers A. J. Martin W. W. Davis

Brook Haven Sunshine Society Notes and New Branches

Sunday Times Democrat carries a long feature on the Brook Haven Sunshine Society with an item about organizing a Mississippi branch in Brook Haven. Mrs Soherok appears as state president, while Mrs A J Murray is named honorary president due to ill health. The report closes with a call for continued Sunshiners support and future events.

Brookhaven Sunshine Society Times-Democrat BR. T. Scherale Brookhaven New Orleans San Soherok Bsint Mississippi A. J. Murray Fee

Lofton Captured After Lincoln County Manhunt

Lofton was tracked to near Alexandria by Lincoln County officials aided by Ex-Sheriff Fox. A plot to move Lofton’s wife and children to keep him away from courts was foiled when Fox found him. He was escorted by Speed State's Attorney Brady to Jackson and jailed in Hinds County, awaiting trial.

Uss Appelle Lotoullon Lincoln County Texas Mexico Lincoln County Law and Order League Fox Lofton Hiram Rushing Hadji Piecene Fox Tofton White Caps

Public School Opening Brightens Term Prospects

The public school opened with its best start in history on Monday morning. Over 300 pupils enrolled, with Prof. Scott serving a three year term and assisted by Prof. O. Hopkins. A roster of teachers includes Miss L Martins, Miss Eunice Anding, Miss Helen Huntley, Miss Joicie Smith, and others. Local notices from Magee and Holly Springs report new church and school openings, with multiple baptisms, family additions, and community addresses by Rev. Hobbs and Rev. Holcomb.

Scott O. 8. Hopkins Euron Jones Roby Atwoos Belle Bowen J. H. Willough Malcum News E. L Zeke White Sontag Earth Holly Springs Baptist Church J. Reeves WR. Webber W. N. May Magee J. R. Hobbs Mount Sterling Holcomb

Teachers' Examination Change Discontinues October Tests

The law changes the fine for holding teachers' examinations and outlines the autumn schedule. The October exams are dropped and fall exams proceed as prior first and second white and colored tests, with specific dates noted for Sept. 9 and Sept. 16. The notice warns examiners to adjust practices to align with the new rules.

World’s Fair Transit and Kingbury Station Guide

The notice outlines transit to the World’s Fair via car 18 from Union Station, with precise routes to wash street and Clayton or World’s Fair entrances. Rates list moderate lodging, meals, and weekly prices, plus child discounts. Also includes local notes from Mt Pleasant with social updates and subscriber sign-off.

Ares Bilgi Waltmilired Kingsbury Boulevard Delano Garden 18Th St Union Station Wash St Washington Reiki Clayton Skinner S. F.C Ion Beda Delmar A. N. Bsahman Pres St. Louis

Young couple elope tied to Kentwood Miss and Amite

Local freight No. 96 carried a bridal pair from Montgomery Miss who wed in Amite by Rev R O Wier amid parental objection. Bride Belle Miller 19 and groom Luther Crawford 26 will depart for a farm near Montgomery that night. Also notes on Simpson County teachers forming an Editorial Committee to boost local education and Blakeslee at A & M College receiving blue prints for a new dining hall.

Kentwood Montgomery Miss Amite Wier Belle Miller Brookhaven Amite Ater Luther Crawford

Judge Miller's Charge Stirs Mississippi Court

Jackson Sept 5 Judge Miller in organizing Hinds County Circuit Court delivered a forceful charge. He praised Hinds for a six month record of peace, but warned that murder ran rampant statewide. He linked crime to money misuse, gambling and whisky, noting black labor wages and alleged impunity. He urged thorough juror diligence as crime rises. Other notes mention local residents Mamie Martin Maud and visits by Misses Kirk Nettles and Renew Byrne.

Hindsad Mississippi Miller Hig J. M.gray

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