Unfortunate Accident Injures Local Man at Mill
Oscar Adams, a industrious local youth, suffered a severe facial injury at his father J Adams's shingle mill. A knife slipped while cutting leather belting, piercing the nose and eye area, leading to treatment by Dr. J T Butler and transport to Dr. Sims in Jackson for care. He and friend Ben Penn returned after initial treatment, with ongoing advice and care.
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Oscar Adams
Sims
Jackson
Ben Penn
Butler
Adams
Mr J B Nalty Elected Chief High Priest of Anubis
At the Osirian Cloister annual meeting in Portland Oregon on September 9 Mr J B Nalty was chosen to the office of Chief High Priest of Anubis. The elevation is highly regarded nationwide and his friends here celebrate his unexpected honor. Sunny South will be represented on the Supreme Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Cohen
Z. Daniel
East Union Lumber Yard
Eddie ‘Stringer
Forr’s
Brookhaven
L. J. Laird
Carloss Smith
Heuck’s
M. T. Flood
Mazie Buie
Prof. Gilmer
McComb
R. Berger
Mmes
Day
Robin Storm
Newsom
Montgomery
Gussie Newman
Monticello
Meta Smith
C. C. Garvin
Octavia Netherland
Leuck’s
Hamilton Smith
J. P
Pearlhaven
J.E. Wills
H. R. Holcomb
Wood
Leader
Ellis Cooper
Durham
N. B
Trinity College
Ellis
Monk
Reeves
Laban Mosk Homestead
Petu
C. B. Perkins Hardware
M. A. McGrew
G. I. Chapman
Heuck
Wm. D. Davis
Memphis
Tie
W. Davis
Davis
Cuirag
Brooklaven
J. B. Nalty
Order of Hoo-Hoo
Portland
Ore
Anubis
Nalty
Order
Local Society Notes and Teacher Exam Visitors
Beyen Miller from Near visits Miss Eula Granberry as a charming guest. Crystal Springs teachers in town for examinations, with Mrs. Cassedy returning to Summit after a week with Cameron family and tending ill at Summit. Mrs Holden and child ill with fever with Cassedy at bedside. Mire Holland of St Latin cited in labor terms. local items note Myrtle Scott visiting aunt Mrs PF Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyen Miller
Near
Eula Granberry
James W. Cassedy
Summit
Y. A. Cameron
Cassedy
J. 8. Holden
Myrtle Scott
Horses and Mules For Sale In Good Condition
A sales notice offers fist class stock from the country, in good condition and trained for harness and farm work. Buyers are invited to come early to select preferential picks.
People's Laundry Company Organized
The People's Laundry Company organized after incorporators met Tuesday night and elected officers C. B. Perkins as president Hyman Zwirn as vice president G. K. Gardner as general manager Charles Heuck as secretary and treasurer. The first board of directors includes A. E. McCue F. F. Becker L. C. Harvey I Abrams and L. H. Bowen. Construction on new facilities behind the courthouse progresses and operations should start by late September or early October.
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Nettle’s Steam Laundry
C. B. Perkins
Hyman Zwirn
G. KE. Gardner
Charles Heuck
A. E. McCue
F. F. Becker
L. C. Harvey
I. Abrams
L. H. Bowen
Fire at Seavey store roof tar tank
Dense black smoke rose yesterday from behind Seavey’s store as tar from a heating tank caught fire during roofing work by Chris Larsen. The incident caused great excitement but limited damage and likely fumigated the area of Stegomyia fasciatas nearby.
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Seavey
Chris Larsen
Johnson and Sinclair in Fatal Post Office Stand Off
A clash between Seon Johnson and Assistant Marshal Sinclair led to a gunfight near a post office. Witnesses conflict on who fired first, Sinclair claiming accidental discharge, Johnson mortally wounded after being shot and dying weeks later at his father’s home. Trial proceedings closed with a verdict delivered after late arguments.
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Johnson
Ae Sinclair
Sinclair
Sinclair Sinclair
N. P. Johnson
McComb
Geo. Butler
Mixon
Fine Jersey Cows for Sale by Georgia Pure Stock
Fine Jersey cows for sale. Desirable pure stock offered at very low prices. Includes young cows and some with calves. Cattle shipped from the state’s Jersey center and selected by Prof J B Moore of the A and M dairying dept. Call GEO A LOVE.
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Jersey
Prof
J. 8. Moore
Department of Dairying
Geo. A. Love
Monorh Mining Stockholders Hear Of Vast Ore In Sight
A large meeting of Monarch Mining and Smelting Co stockholders in Macon, Georgia, heard that reports by mining engineers indicate over seventeen million dollars of ore is already in sight at the Arizona property near Wickenburg. Macon directors E R Dozier and Prof E L Martin were named, Dozier to Peoria for stockholder interests on Sept 4, and great confidence and enthusiasm followed the talks.
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Monarch Mining and Smelting Co
Wickenburg
Arizona
Georgia-Alabama Business College
Messrs
Douzier
Hill
Callaghan
Macon
E. R. Dozier
E. L. Martin
Peoria
Macon (Gu
Rita
Darbon Public Road Incident Reveals Drunk Car Hire Suspects
On the night of the 3rd, while patrolling the public road, a man named Lewis was stopped by a vanful of inebriated individuals who invited him to view their dead man. He located the trio named Allen Parker and Spoura at the scene and confirmed their involvement.
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Darbon
Lewis
Allen
Parker
Spoura
Cross Ties and Bridge Progress on Pearl River Line
The Leader notes steady grading of the Mississippi Central Railroad across Pearl River with cross ties in demand. The central bridge pier at Smith's Ferry is finished, steel extends four miles east of the river, and residents anticipate the locomotive whistle within five to six months on the new line.
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Mississippi Central Railroad
Pearl River
Smith’s Ferry
Detained Guards Repatriated to Detention Camp in Brookhaven
Stonewall guards sent from the Mississippi coast to a marine hospital detention camp near Gulfport faced questioning over lax confinement as local health officials ordered a six day extension of their detention. After protests, Gov. Vardaman and health leaders arranged for their temporary transfer to a Brookhaven detention camp where they will remain until a final decision is made. The episode stirred public concern about quarantine safety and fever control linked to Vicksburg and Hamburg outbreaks.
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Loing
Mississippi
Ese Bernard
Marine Hospital
Gulfport
At Board of Health
County Heal
Moreton
Osaka
State Board of Health
Brookhaven
Tol Cerenics
Walden
Vardaman
Hunter
H. H. Harrison
State Health Board
8. Gilson
Brookhaven Board of Health
Vicksburg
Hamburg
Honest Man and Local Notices From Brookhaven Area
A 1905 notice encloses $2 for The Leader due August 22 and praises resident James Roch of Brookhaven. Brief item on a timber accident near Kees Mill, with a skull fracture soothed by Wilson and Conn. Local ads include Bolson Ceramic Co offering book exchanges and deals on school books, Mississippi Central Ry contract notices, and a lumber yard bidding request with price-saving claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hewp
Kees
Yous
Brs
Wilson
Conn
Health certificates form adopted by Mississippi Board of Health
Due to confusion over required health certificates, the Mississippi State Board of Health announces a single approved form. All county and municipal officers must issue this form from Sept. 18, under threat of nonrecognition by inspectors. Four yellow fever cases reported at Hamburg prompt quarantine ordinances and further mobility restrictions.
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Ie Board
Miss
State Aid of Health
Mississippi State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Marine
G. B. Young
Oem
Hunter
Hamburg
Joh F. Hunter
Allen
Campbell
Magee
Harrison
Harriston
Fayette
Waldauer
Vicksburg
Justice Daughtrys Court and Local Crime Notes
State cases list multiple charges with small fines and costs including disturbing the peace and jumping on and off a train. One case discharged for vagrancy. The cotton crop of 1904 totals 18 120 bales, a 2 000 bale gain, noted as a high water mark. Trial for murder of Wm Miller begins at Magnolia with many witnesses and counsel. The Leader claims extensive local and state coverage.
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Carrie Lewis
Harvey Watkins
Concere O
Linsie Blumenthal
Ernest Winston
Charles O'Neal
Charley Smith
Hazlehurst
J. B. Slade
Wm. Miller
Magnolia
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Che Graber
Ethel Hardy
Atlanta
Hlouck
Bay St. Louis
B. W. McCormiels
C. B. Perkins’ Hardware Store
Mary L. Brinson
J. S&s. Beuble
Scott
Empire Planing Mill
Scubt
HB. Parser
St Nola
Whitehead
Tengacola
Sarr
Jay Whitehead
Yan
Gillaspie
Binge and
McDonald
Crystal Springs
Mire Holland
St Latin
John McGrath
Sams
Henderson & Turnbaugh
The
People’s Laundry Company
Stegomyias
Brookhavenite
Luck
C.e.grafton Drug Co
Brookfield
J. M. Wood
Texas
Ouisian
Reas
Colorado
New Old Mexico
California
New Look
Turner
Dallas
Tuxat
Roch
Old Country
H. Brill
Bogue Chitto
Bolisn Oercamic Co
Bogue Chitte
Mississippi Central
Justice Daughtry's Court
Cantin
Teaté
Tieden
Everatie
Waloguaw
Victoria
Vanconver
Aeeates
New Orleans
Shreveport
Mexico
Meridian
Orleans
Pullman
New Orlquith
W. Wood
Giessea
Price Drug Co
Dokqhapi PO KV
Yours Truly
F. W. Becker
Brookha
West Bount
Pearl River Eae Co
Baer
Sais
Ouswsoum Torssiunisin
Torito
Pier Tur
Cly
Hrrathayer
Alome Niraz
Sealis
de Lincoly
Oak
Edgar Gheen
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