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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
4
The Leader announces J. Enock Carruth as a candidate for Enerlot from District No 4 in Lincoln County Mississippi. A special election is set for November 4, 1902 to fill the office.
The column outlines a mix of local notices and social items including trimmed railroad park trees, illness updates, sales at McGrath’s and Kinkade’s Kandy Kitchen, school teaching in Mr. Moriah, new cement pavement, furniture for rent, and upcoming Golden Wedding celebrations. Also noted are trips to New Orleans, visits from Hazlehurst, piano sales by Pierre Ramsey, and church service schedules with illness and funeral mentions, plus ongoing local promotions and business openings.
Brookhaven Mississippi ad for J C Boadwee practical sheet iron tinsmith offering work and stove repair, tin and sheet iron roof repairs, guttering and general job work, open at all hours with prompt attention, high cattle market info from J E Sasser Ice House Market, Brookhaven.
The Presbyterian Church schedules morning services at 11 and night service at 7 30 with Sabbath school at 10 sharp. A cordial invitation extends to all to attend these services and be present next Sabbath morning. Pastor Geo T CaanpuEr urges faithful attendance and support. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude from Mrs B J McDavirr and Lee McDavirr for Brookhaven sympathy and aid after a departed loved one. Tin shop offers full tin work, roofing, gutters, valleys, and smoke stacks repairs at rear of Perkins Hardware.
The forty fourth Whitworth College session opened in the chapel with a large audience. A piano and vocal program followed by addresses from Rev. B. F. Jones and Hon. J. S. Sexton marked the start, with a strong faculty lineup listed and a festive campus mood evident.
Opening night at Heuche's Opera House features A Millionaire Tramp praised for its scenery, strong comedy, and sentimental depth. Local exchanges report the company delivering greater satisfaction than any in years, with strong audience approval.
The notice announces store hours will be closed Thursday October 2 and Saturday October 11. It reports the death of ten year old Frank Minard and the distress in his family. Funeral services were led by Rev. C W Crisler. It also covers the funeral of Mrs Ella Bellew McDavitt aged eighteen with a five week old baby, conducted by Revs Crisler and Purser, burial at Rosehill.
The Eastern Manufacturing Co of Chicago will give every baby under one year in the county a solid silver engraved baby spoon at no cost. No purchase required. The local distributing agent invites families to bring the baby’s name and age to Wroten & Erwin’s to receive the spoon.
A Brookhaven update highlights public gathering conduct urges orderly behavior at churches and events, plus a plea for decorum. Also promotes Kodol for stomach health, Hall's Catarrh Cure, Foley's Kidney Cure, and Ballard's remedies with reader testimonials and local druggists. notes on charity, a new park fencing, and a planned opera house appearance by Tyrolean vocalists.
Willie Cook and Warren Henderson are ill at the home of B. A. Bee Sr. Mr and Mrs Henderson have been summoned to return home. Hot Springs references appear in the clipped notice.
A Philadelphia Ledger fashion feature describes red and white garments with plaited skirts and lace blouses, plus bolero trims. It outlines low coiffures with jeweled pins and empire wreaths, tiaras, wreaths, and diamonds. Lace jabots, fichus, stole ties, and embroidered waist details are noted as stylish neckwear and finishes.
Illinois Central finishes right-of-way options for the Brookhaven to Monticello branch. Bids expected after November grading begins. Possible extension to Battiesburg discussed, linking timber-rich region and feeder for the Illinois Central. Local notes mention malaria remedies and community happenings with several residents’ activities and incidents.
Oct 2 and Saturday Oct 11 highlight Mc Grath's clothing shop offering a fall suit collection. Elegant fabrics and smart cuts promise satisfying options for witty customers seeking quality attire this season.
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