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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
3
The Saturday September 9, 1905 issue presents an Illinois Central Railroad time table noting trains now pass Brookhaven as reflected in the railroad section.
J Cantoni returns from Atlanta and a 10 cent bargain day is set for September 13 at Heuck & Son. The East Union Lumber Yard promotes low prices on lumber and shingles. Mrs R Z Germany travels to Smithdale for her daughter's illness. Miss Emily and Olive Jones stay with Mr and Mrs Chas Hamilton. Dr R J Walker returns from a plantation tour. Readiness to submit estimates to the East Union Lumber Yard before purchases.
Community leaders praise Mr. Lusk in Mem phis and Brockhaven. A large audience attended the Crystal Springs Chautauqua with 3000 people, attendees enjoyed music by Rose Parsons Nellie McGrath Doris Daniel Meta Smith Anna Dorsey Sarah Storm and Adah Sherman. Proceeds benefit the Cemetery Improvement Fund. Admission 35c downstairs 25c upstairs.
Pat M. Hobbs and Miss Kate J. Higdon wed at the bridegroom’s parents home with family present. The Leader notes Hobbs as foreman at the paper and Higdon a long- time office worker. Also highlighted is George L. Crosby earning top score in the Ohio National Guard Engineers battalion. Miss Mary Smiley of Moreton and Helms boards with Mrs. Ramsey while attending public school.
White J E Rushing and Della Smith, James Hemphill and Pearl Myers, F M Nations and Winnie Maple, Will Holliday and Mary Watson, Paul M Hobbs and Kate J Higdon, John Robbins and Sallie Cotten. Cemetery meeting next Tuesday at 5 pm at Mrs Cope's. contributions to Unpresemviste fund welcomed. Bolian Mercantile Co sells new school books at Bogue Chitto. bonds not posted at Auburn and Caseyville. Rev RK Boone and Bolian Mercantile Co sole county depositories.
Gloster and Lumberton report schools opening on schedule while Magnolia lists a Monday start date. Congressman McLain delivered the day’s address. Cotton market activity shows 155 bales at Prentiss and hotel traffic in Jackson hits a low for quarantine days. A Dollar Tea winner, teacher licensing, and a health board order limit openings before October third due to yellow fever concerns.
Describes first class milk stock including young Jersey cows with calves and others arriving soon at very low prices. Stock shipped from a major Jersey center and selected by Prof J S Moore of the A and M dairying department. For sale contact GEO A Love.
The Brookhaven Board of Supervisors records a series of assessment increases for multiple properties and parcels in Rogue Chitto, Blue's survey, and nearby areas. Notable changes include raises from 400 to 1000 on several tracts, 50 to 600 for Louise McRaney’s lots, and a 450 to 1000 raise for a Lot 3 block. The action covers numerous individuals and parcels, marking widespread reassessment for improvements and land values.
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