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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
4
Local notices list residents and visitors in Brookhaven with social calls and trips to New Orleans, Canton, and Pensacola. Events include Zamba's Arabian Nights style show at McGrath's, a Y M C A gathering, and upcoming Union Hall school term opening led by Prof. C. T. McKie.
A letter praises Col Jack Faw of Bristol Senn lecturing at the Brandon Opera House on Sept 23 1904. The elocutionist humorist and orator is described as genial and courteous with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. He offers reduced fifty cent admission to introduce himself and promises to cure blues and start laughter.
Notice of a slightly roan pony with blaze in face and scar on left side found near One Bay More in Bogue Chitto Mississippi. Reward offered for its return. Contact N Nelson, Bogue Chitto.
The infant Vadie Lee Godbold daughter of Mr and Mrs Land Godbold died Sept 7 in Brookhaven after a brief illness. Born April 20 1903 in the city to grandparents Mr and Mrs Warren Entrican she was buried at Rosehill cemetery with Rev R H Purser conducting funeral services. The bereaved parents seek solace in faith and the hope of reunion in heaven as flowers mark the quiet grave.
The notes describe pleasant weather after rain in Mt Pleasants. Rev I Allmand filled his regular appointment to a large crowd. Attendance at singing led by Misses Luella Blanch Montgomery and May Albritton. Local residents John Rolling and Edward Lovell from near Brookhaven visited Welch family. Emma Sasser spent Sunday with relatives. Bertha Grice of Nin June Grove church spent Bath night with Della and Ru de Moak a subscriber.
The Bachelor of Ugliness contest at the YD M C A grows hotter as three candidates name campaign managers. Dana McCormick’s choice is Cowan, Prof Hopkins is led by Bert McNair, and We1D. Davis is represented by Frank Llarmisn. The election, set for Friday in the M OA rooms, will feature presentations and a 15 minute candidate spotlight before a vote of the attendees. A large crowd of ladies is expected at the event.
Announcement lists a Heart and Avorups Fatbire Recital on Thursday with calisthenics performances by faith groups and a Bishop to attend, indicating a campus arts event with religious involvement and student participation.
Friday night lecture at the Opera House features Col Ack Faw endorsed from Summit and Hazlehurst. The event promises interest and merit and urges public attendance while benefiting the public library.
October 3 1904 Union Mall High School notes Thor oughness in the ecomrmom branches. Students prepared for college with bookkeeping taught. Principal cited C T Brookhaven Miss. A serious accident at Dr Johnson's home Monday afternoon as four year old son spilled carbolic acid on his leg causing unconsciousness. after treatment he improved.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a citation notice with references to individuals and a location but illegible details. The readable terms include a few names and a street or area label, suggesting a public notice about a legal or administrative action. The rest remains unclear due to garbled text.
Bulletin for A Staffler's Jewelry Store and Staffier's Perfume Department promotes cheap perfumes at lower prices. Offers bulk perfume per ounce and fancy bottle options, along with face powder talcum powder dentifrice and carbolyperineg cures.
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