The leader. [volume], January 05, 1898, Image 4

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ILLINOIS CBNTNAL.
001*0 MOUTH (DAILY.)
No h. rrmm~ - New(»rlvwo*7:Ws.ni.
Arrive* at Brook hAvr*.U«l»
Arrive* at Jackuno. ir« p. m.
Thais No. t-U»v» New Orieao* fM
Arrive* *1 Biwokhaven "
Arrive* *1 J*rk*rmA_^__ .. I* « a. m.
Tr aim No. 4.-Leave. New Orlean* JHaa. m.
Arrives at Brookhaven.11:17 p. Mi.
Arrive* At Jaekaoo. 1.4# p. m.
OOIMO SOUTH (DAILVJ
No. l. KxMuom-Leave* Jaek»«m ... I:Ham.
Arrive* at Brookhavea. 4:53 *. m
Arrives at New Orlean*. »H0 a. m
Tmaim No. L-1«*ve* Jackson . l*p. m.
Arrive* at Brookhaven. 4; «p. m.
Arrive* at New Orleans. 7 -M p. m.
Thai* No. 7*.—I^ave*4acfcao*. j*p. m.
Arrive* at Brookhavea. »:» p. m.
Arrive* at New Orleans ...«l«in.ni.
Nos. I .mod I do oot stop at Itu stations. No*.
13 sod 54 stop at all riatt m». Train* No*. * *o<1
11 with vestibule car*) stop only At Hfmmond.
Mri'omh city, Brookhaven, Haileburet, ( rvsui
Boris**. Jackson and Canton, and *11 station*
betweeu Canton and Water Valley. No. 34 doe*
not go north ot Memphis, Tenu.
gm-Trains huth way* make close connection
with all of the I. C. branch road*.
town and county.
Kev. I. W. East has been quite ill.
had! 0*4 Dr. Miles' Pals Pills.
Visa Lee Crutcher visited Jackson
last week.
Mr. Joe Evans, of Jackson, was a
visitor Tuesday.
Z. D. Davis visited Jackson last
Friday and Saturday.
gyBeat line Cigars, Tobacco and
Cigarettes at Leary's.
Mrs. T. C. Maxwell has been very
«pk, but is recovering.
Prof. E. L. Ragland has beeb spend
ing some days in Wesson.
Mr. J. O. Boadwee was a great suf
ferer with jaundice last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Raines, of Jack
son, were recent welcome visitors.
Wednesday evening Miss Seavey en
tertained in honor of Miss Mc\t illie.
Thos. Brady, Esq., has been a visitor
tp his old home in Lawrence county.
Mrs. H. J. Wilson spent the holidays
In Wesson with relatives and friends.
Miss May Sherman is the guest of
Miss Gertrude Thompson at Jackson.
Dr. Felix H. Thompson, of Bogue
Chitto, was a Brookhaven visitor Mon
day.
Mrs. Lena Ramsey, of Hazlehurst,
has been a visitor to her mother, Mrs.
Storm.
Charles Chrlsman, Esq., accompa
Died by Jo. and Tom, visited New Or
leans last week.
Migs Kate McWiliie, a charming
belle of Jackson, has been the guest of
Miss Rosa Seavey.
Mr. and Mrs. Spence commenced
boose-keeping on New Year’s day in
the Perkins cottage.
Mr. Albert Mason pleasantly enter
tained a large party of friends at his
home Monday night.
Miss Mary Redding, one of the most
excellent of young women, has been
visiting friends in Hazlehnrst.
We regret to hear of the continued
tllnaas of Dr. Wesley Martin, who has
been, confined to his bed for more than
two weeks.
The young gentlemen of town de
lightfully entertained their young
lady friends at the Armory on New
Year’s eve.
The Cadmus Club was elegantly en
tertained by Miss Seavey on Thursday
evening. Delightful refreshments
were served.
Mr. Z. P. Jones is fencing his lots in
the Hoskins Addition. Other property
owners out there will also soon begin
to make improvements.
There were no services at the Meth
odist church last Sabbath, and things
seemed strangely still thereabouts in
the absence of the pastor and family.
Rev. B. F. Jones will continue as
ppstor of the Methodist Church at this
placq during ’96. This is pleasant
news to all who know this consecrated
djvlpe.
The Commercial Bank compliment
ed its patrons and friends with hand
some calendars on New Year's Day.
Maxie Wilson was the courteous
carrier.
The Baptist W. M. S. rejoices in the
reoeptlon of the pictures ordered some
time ago for the “Art Exhibition” and
the entertainment will take place at
ap early date.
Capt. and Mrs. Jno. Mason entertain
ed during Christmas, Mrs. C. S. Con
verse and daughter and E. M. Mason,
of Wellman, and Miss Fauquier, of
Whitworth College.
Mr. Richard Harrison, of Amite
La., and Mrs. S. J. Elliott, of
Chitto, were married here on
30th. Judge MoMtllan offi
It was a Gretna Green affair.
ft, T. H. Butler of Montioello, was
town Monday, en route to Louis
le, where he will take a special
i‘. conns in medicine for the next six
month*. The doctor is a fine specimen
ol pioey woods health and vigor.
Our. benevolent young friend, Chas.
Heuck, after doing an immense busi
ngs* during the holiday season, sent a
valuable lot of dolls and toys to the
Timas-Democrat fund for the poor
little ones of New Orleans. A n umber
of Brookhaven ladies and children
also donated to this object.
B. J. Boone sustained painful
Blast Thursday night from a
b a defective bridge in the
amesing between the market
and P. Lucich’s residence. Mrs.
confined to her bed several
still unable to be out—but
so to
of - Baptist
at theedi
night.
P, Price, who
of unusual
upon the
Heuck's
Rooster Says
That if a housekeeper
wants the l»est Family Groceries,
all she has to do is to leave or tel
ephone her order and she will be
satisfied with the result. Quality
unsurpassed, prices that always
satisfy. A fresh supply just in.
C. Heuck & Son,
’Phone No. 14. Brookhaven, Miss.
fifth Sunday Meeting.
The Fifth Sunday Meeting of the
Fair River Association will convene
Saturday and Sunday, 29th and 30th,
inst., with Monticello Baptist Church.
The following is the program prepared
by the pastor and deacons of the
church per request:
]. Nature and Pnrpose of the Ten
Commandments.—E. P. Douglass, J. A.
Scarborough.
2. The New Testament Idea of a
Church.—R. J. Boone, J. E. Thigpen.
3. Proper Relation Between Church
and Sunday School.—W. C. Cannon,
B. T. Hobbs, J. S. Burns.
4. Scriptural Giving.—J. J. Green,
E. O. Cowart.
5. Christian Fellowship.—W. G. Jor
dan, L. D. Posey.
6. Church Discipline.—W. M. Bai
ley, W. F. Parsons.
Everybody invited.
$100.00 In Gold Given Away.
The Youth’s Advocate, Nashville,
Tenn., a sixteen page illustrated journ
al—a paper that is read with interest
and profit by people of all ages—offers
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN GOLD to the
person who will form the greatest
number of words from the letters in
the name of DRAUGHON. It also
offers free, a bicycle, gold watch, schol
arship in almost any business college
or litorary school, and other pre
miums. Every person who enters the
contest will get a premium of some
kind. Send at once for sample copy
of the paper, which will explain all.
Contest closes April 20,1898.
Sundny .School Convention.
The Executive Committee of Lincoln
County Sunday School Convention de
cided at a meeting in December to
hold the first semi-annual convention
some time early in March, at Bogue
Chitto. This will be a very important
meeting aud should have representa
tives from every school in the county.
Let each superintendent bring this
matter prominently before his school
and help us in securing a large at
tendance.
Very respectfully.
Chas. W. Crislsk, Sect’y.
Brookhaven, Miss., Dec. 31, 1897.
Fine Chapel Organ For Sale 1
Only $57.65. Just think of it I For
mer cash price, $85.00. No cheap John
catch penny, second-hand affair, but a
strictly high-class Chapel Organ. Black
walnut case, hand-rubbed finish;
handles; knee swell and grand Organ
Pedals, covered with Brussels carpet
and nickel-plated protectors. Ten
stops. Stand aud instruction book.
No other such offer will be made.
Good for only ten days. Call at The
Leader Office.
Notice, Truck Growers.
Truck Growers are requested to meet
at the Court House, Saturday evening,
January 8th, 1898, at 2 o’clock. An
address will be delivered by a gentle
man well posted on the subjects of
fruit and vegetable growing. It is
hoped that all farmers interested in
progressive agriculture will attend.
Other points along the great I. C. are
making a success by giving attention
to this important and growing indus
try, and there is no reason why our
people, who are just as intelligent and
industrious as they, with equal if not
superior natural advantages, should
not do likewise. Let everybody who
can put in a quarter or a half acre in
truck this year, turn out Saturday.
It U a painful
I sight to see as
otherwise robust
man limping
along on a crutch
or caae, a sufferer
from rheumatism.
Rheumatism is a
disease that will
never attack a
man who keeps
his blood pure
and rich. There
is just one way to
do this. That is,
to keep the diges
tion and assimila
tion perfect and
the liver and
bowels active.
All cases of
rheumatism are
Promptly cured
y Dr. Pierce’s
Golden Medical
Discovery. It
creates a keen,
hearty appetite,
corrects all dis
ora ft* ot tne digestion, ana an weakness
of the stomach. It makes the assimilation
perfect, the liver active, the blood pure and
rich with the life-giving elements of the
food, the nerves strong and steady, and it
drives all impurities and abnormal acids
from the blooa. It allays inflammation and
dispels pain. It is the great blood-maker
ana flesh-buildtr. It does not make cor
pulent people more corpulent. Unlike cod
liver oil, it does not build flabby flesh, but
tears down the unhealthy, half - dead tis
sues that constitute corpulency, carries
them away and excretes them, replacing
them with the firm tisanes of health.
Thousands have testified to its merits.
Said at all medicine stores.
"I have been afflicted with rheumatism sad
kidney trouble." writes Mr. C. U. White, of
Grove. Geauga Co.. Ohlp. “I suffered untold
pain. I was afraid I would Ipse lay mind. At
times was almost entirely helpless. There had
not been a night for three yean that I could rest
in any position. I tried Dr. Pierce’s Golden
Medical Discovery. I used three bottles of it
and aw well of both disco era."
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation. Constipation is the osuse of
many diseases. Core the cause and yon
cure the disease. One " Pellet" is a
gentle laxative, and two a mild cathar
tic. Druggists sell them and there's
nothing else "just as good,"
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
I cor LAI JANUARY THRU, 1888.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, )
Lincoln County, j
Be it remembered. That at a regular
meeting of the Board of Supervisor* in
and for said county, begun and held at
the Court House in the Chancery
Clerk'* office in the city of Brook
haven, on Monday, the 3rd day of Jan
uary, 1898, the following members and
officer* were present, to wit:
J. C. Bryant, Sam A. Brister, C. T.
Montgomery and Zetus Linton, mem
bers, Chas. McNair, Sheriff, and Felix
May, Clerk. W. F. Parsons, Presi
dent, lieing absent,, the court was or
ganized by electing Zetus Linton,
President pro tem.
The resignation of Joel Finch, J. P.,
was received and accepted.
It is ordered. That Andy Moak be
appointed overseer of road No. 50.
accounts allowed :
T. C. Crawford, keeping pau
* the month of Decern -
. *75 00
B. T. Hobbs, stationery for Cir
cuit Clork.— 6 00
B. T. Hobbs, stationery for Chan
cery Clerk .... 12 00
REPORT or COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
It is ordered. That the report of
County Superintendent, Edgar Green,
be received and approved, and his ac
count allowed, viz: Salary for De
cember, 1897, f40.00; Postage, *2.00.
Total, $42.00.
treasurer's report.
Prentiss Buie, County Treasurer,
having this day presented his report
for examination and approval, and the
Board having counted the money and
cancelled the vouchers therewith pre
sented, and finding said report in ail
things correct, it is ordered, that said
report be received, approved and filed
and recorded.
LOAN or 10th SECTION SCHOOL FUND.
The application of J. M. Girault
and his wife, E. E. Girault, for a loan
of $200.00 of the 16th section school
fund belonging to township 5 north,
range 8 east, in Lincoln county, Miss.,
coming on to be heard, and it appear
ing to the Board that au abstract of
the title to the lands hereinafter de
scribed -has been filed and its correct
ness and valuation of said lands hav
mg been approved and certified to by
the Clerk of this Hoard, it is ordered,
that the said sum of $200.00 of said
funds be loaned to the said J. M.
Girault and his wife, E. E. Girault, on
tneir executing a mortgage ou tneir
lands situate, lying and being in Lin
coln county, Miss., to wit: Lots 1 and
2 south of Trace, section 4, towsbip 8
north, range 9 east, and 40 acres de
scribed as follows, to-wit: Beginning
100 yards south of the southwest cor
ner of the Little Bahala Church lands,
running 410 yards west; from thence
440 yards north; from thence 440 yards
east; from thence 440 yards sonth to
place of beginning. Being about 9
acres in the lots forming the SWV4 sec
tion 4 ; all in township 8, range 9 east.
Ordered, That the Board do now ad
journ until tomorrow morning, at 9
o’clock.
ZETUS LINTON,
President pro tern.
SECOND DAY.
Tuesday morning, January 4, 1898,
the Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present—Linton, Bryant, Bris
ter and Montgomery, members ; Chas.
McNair, Sheriff, and Felix May, Clerk.
It is ordered, That W. W. Fore be
appointed overseer of road No. 100.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
M. Cassedy, merchandise for jail $ 1 75
Chapman, Turner & Co., marriage
record for Circuit Clerk . 15 83
Robert Rhodes, guarding Jacob
Smith, a sick prisoner, from
Dec. 12, 1897, to Jan. 4, 1898 46 00
Jesse Thompson, Sheriff of Co
piah county, transferring Jo
seph Conn 38 miles... 7 60
Chas. McNair, Sheriff, feeding
prisoners to date . 81 60
L. 1). Boadweo, merchandise for
court house...... 2 80
COST IN CASES SENT TO COUNTY CON
TRACTOR.
G. S. McMillan, J. P.,—
State vs. Dan. Haywood.$ 2 70
State vs. Sim. Roberts. . 4 15
State vs. Bill Thomas. 1 80
State vs. Bill Thomas. 2 30
L. C. Decell, Constable—
State vs. Dan. Haywood.. 4 25
State vs. Sim. Roberts. 8 00
State vs. Bill Thomas. 3 25
State vs. Bill Thomas. 2 50
W. W. Williams, conveying pris
oner, Oscar Broom, to Brook
haven, 28 miles, $5.60; jail fees,
30c.; total, $5.90; and convey
ing Henry Farmer 35 miles,
$6.00; jail foes, 30c.—$6.30. 12 20
CONTRACTS FOB BUILDING BRIDGES.
It is ordered, That the contract for
building bridge across Bayou Pierre
be and the same is hereby awarded to
G. E. Matthews at and for the sum of
$149.50.
It. is ordered, mat tne contract tor
building bridge across Bogue Chitto at
J. M. May’s place be and the same is
hereby awarded to J. H. Williams, at
and for the sum of $155.
It is ordered, That the contract for
building bridge across Bogue Chitto at
the Lutz place be awarded to W. B.
Allen, at and for the sum of $165.
It is ordered, That the Board do now
adjourn until Monday morning, Jan.
10,1898, at 9 o’clock.
ZETUS LINTON,
President pro tem.
FELIX MAY, Clerk.
The County Treasurer’s report will
be published next week.—Ed.
^fiss Annie Cage, of Jackson, Miss.,
s in our city, in the interest of the
“Confederate Soldiers in the Civil
War,” which is also an honest and
complete History of our own beautiful
Southland, published by the well
known house of N. D. McDonald, of
New Orleans. Miss Cage is no stran
ger in our midst, being well and favor
ably known to the press of the State
as a graceful and graphic writer. She
will take pleasure in interesting our
ladies in organizing a local Chapter of
the “United Daughters of the Confed
eracy” or enrolling the name of any
one as member of the Ben La Bru
Chapter at Jackson, of which she is
President, and also honorary member
of several local Camps of Confederate
Veterans. The local Camp at Brook
haven, unite with our citizens in ex
tending courtesies to Miss Cage.
Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kid
neys, regulates the liver and purifies
the bowels. A valuable system tonic.
Sold by C. E. Grafton.
Robt Jordan has accepted a good
position in the express business at
Jackigm..
Railrc:^ Engineer
TmVRm t® 8®®Wl Rtc®in4 ftw
Dr. Miles' Remedies.
TnEItE ts no more rreponMble position
on earth than that of a railroad engin
eer. On his steady uorves, clear bruin,
bright eye and perfect eelf command, de
pend the safety of the trnln and the Uvea
of lta passengers. Pr. Miles’ Nervine and
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady, the brain clear
and the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer P. W. McCoy, formerly of 1313
Broadway, Council BlnfTs, but now residing
at 3411 Humboldt St., Denver, writes that he
“aulTt-red for year* from constipation, caus
ing sick, nervous and billons headaches and
was fully restored to health by Pr. Miles'
Nerve Ac Liver Pills I heartily recommend
Dr Miles’ Remedies.”
Dr. Miles' Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, lad.
WELLMAN NOTES.
BY SAWDUST.
The Woodmen of the World organ
ized here last week with a membership
of fourteen.
The united brotherhood at this
place has a membership of fifty and
contemplates starting a savings bank
for protection against future calam
ities.
The debate between SAwdust and
the Cumpellitcs will take place at the
Campbellite church two and one-half
miles north-west of this place, next
Saturday night, Jan. 8th. This was
on accouut of the Baptist and Metho
dist both closing their doors against
the Campbellite. ,
Christmas is gone—passed off very
quietly. There was a good deal of
drunkenness, but no casualties except
one of Ham's descendants got shot in
the leg.
We return thanks to Mrs. W. J.
MeGraw aud Mrs. Robert Kyzar for a
nice birthday supper on Saturday
night and a dinner on Sunday. -
Mr. and Mrs. Scutt celebrated their
25th anniversary by giviDg a nice wed
ding supper last Friday night, De
cember 31st.
An aching buck, a disordered diges
tion, changes in the urine, headache,
nervous weakness, all point to Bright's
Disease. Take steps to cure the trou
ble before tho disease develops its
dangerous stage. Prickley Ash Bitters
is a certain remedy. It heals and
strengthens the kidneys, regulates the
liver, stimulates the stomach and di
gestion, cleunses the bowels.
It has been used in many severe and
obstinate cases with tho most gratify
ing success. Sold by C. E. Grafton.
After a seasion of two days, the.
Board of Supervisors adjourned to
meet again next Monday. President
Parsons was compelled to be absent
this week on account of sickness in
his family, and, on thiB account, sev
eral imortaut matters to be considered
by the Board, were postponed until
the adjourned meeting.
Exposure to cold and dampness will
excite the lactic acid in the blood,
hence rheumatic aches aDd pains re
sult, together with much weakness aud
distress. To cure this trouble and re
lieve the sufferer from all liability of a
return of the disease, the poisons in
the blood must be dissolved and erad
icated. Lailemaud's Specific for
Rheumatism is an absolutely reliable
and permanent cure. The d(jse is only
twenty drops, yet its penetratiug power
is so great that it reaches the remotest
parts of the body, warming the blood
and bones, relieving pain, strengthen
ing the joints, and what is more im
portant, completely destroying the
rheumatic acid, so that the body is for
tified against future attacks. Sold by
C. E. Grafton.
Special Kxamlnation.
A Special Examination for appli
cants to teach will be held at the
Court House, in Brookhaven, January
7th and 8tb, 1898.
Edgar Green, Sup't. of Ed.
Mr. John G. Martin, his mother,
and Miss Davis have moved to New
Orleans, where they will spend the
winter and spring. John, who is a
young man of many admirable quali
ties, proposes to take a course in phar
macy.
Vienna
1 Bakery, j
^ Near Depot,
fjj BROOKHAVEN, - - MISS.
Is ready to supply the
public with all kinds of Cakes
and Pastry for Christmas,
g Send in your orders for Fruit
Cakes or anything in the Pas
j try line. *
i The finest Bread fur- ||(|
nished daily. 26 JK I
Sc tickets for..
Oysters served on the half-shell ,
every day. Hot Coffee and
lunch at all hours.
I Fresh Scale Fish Every Friday.
Yours to please,
| H. P. LOTTERHOS.
MOMEYTO LOAN
Improved Farms
On long time In turns of
MH«N and YJpwjtvS'
Apply to U. P. WILLING, Ja.. Hazlehunt
Min., pr V Z. JUNKS, Brook liavea. Min.
"f. ■ y-Z,, T . ’
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
Write It 1898.
Wedding belles nest week.
T.,M. Stewart, of MeComb City,
visited friends here Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Sullivan, of MeComb
City, is the guest of Misa Cora Ratclifl
this week.
Miss Nellie Elliott, of Norfleld, visit
ed Miss Edns And mg Saturday and
Sunday.
Hon. E. P. Brennan spent last week
in Jackson and Vicksborg on legal
business.
Job work of all descriptions done
with neatness and dispatch at The
Leader office.
Miss Cora Parsons, one of our hand
somest society belles, has been a visitor
to Summit friends.
The Leader is now prepared to do
all kinds of job work on the shortest
notice. Send in your orders.
Miss Ruth Ratcliff has returned
home, from a pleasant visit to friends
and relatives in MeComb City.
8. C. Ware, of the Wesson Signal,
was in the city Monday eveniug
and paid The Leader a pleasant
visit.
Miss Josie Hurst is engaged in teach
ing eighteen miles from town. Our
Urookhaeen girls may be depended on
for good work.
Judge W. P. Cassedy and Mrs. Bert
Holden and children, of Summit, have
been guests of Judge and Mrs. Cassedy
during the past week.
Their numerous friends in Brook
haven regret exceedingly the departure
of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. May. They are
uow located at Saulsbury.
Judge Cassedy aud Messrs. A. C.
McNair, E. P. Brennan and P. Z.
Jones have been attending Chancery
Court this week at Monticello.
Little Marguerite Parsons has been
hovering between life and death for
several days. We hope, in company
with many others, for her recovery.
Our friends and patrons will please
remember that The Leader is back in
its old quarters up stairs in the Magee
building on Cherokee street, where we
will always be pleased to see them.
Frank Townsend, formerly of this
county, accidentally shot a young man
named Heed in the foot a day or two
ago on Pearl river, south of Mouticello.
as the two were out on a trapping ex
pedition.
The Leader regrets very much to
hear of the failing health of its old
and faithful friend, Lewis H. White
and hopes the several months of
travel which he proposes to take will
completely restore all his wasted
energies.
Mr. Jas. F. Miazza, assistant cashier
of the Commercial Bank, is now The
Leader’s champion paid-up subscri
ber. He holds a receipt which en
titles him to the weekly visits of the
paper until the beginning of the next
century. Who’ll be the next ?
The Odd Fellows will have their in
stallation and big supper to-night.
With three such expert caterers to the
publio's appetite as J. M. Wood, Geo.
McClendon and P. T. Byrne on the
committee on arrangements, the sup
per is sure to be a great success.
Our charming and popular Miss
Susie Wood is enjoying a visit to Can
ton, whither she has gone to attend
the marriage of her friend, Miss Mary
Holland, to Mr. Luther C. Hays, on
the 12th inst. Miss Holland will be
pleasantly remembered as a guest of
Miss Wood last year.
It is a matter of deep regret that
Sheriff Chas. McNair’* health la still
such that he 1* not able to actively
discharge the dntles of his office Up
to the time his falling strength com
pelled him to leave his desk he wa* one
of the most business like and efficient
officers the connty ever had.
The Presbyterian children enjoyed a
package party at the Masonic Hall on
last Friday evening.
The City Council did not let. the con
tract for bnilding a city jail Tuesday
ntght, tint, postponed action until next
Monday night.
Dr. E. M. Cowart, of Wellman, and
his bonny bride, nee Miss Mary Lee
Horton, were in town last, week and
honored this office with a pleasant call.
Floater Representative Edward
Smith left Monday for Jackson to he
present at the opening of the Legisla
tore Tnesdav. Dr. Cowart, Is sick at
his home on Fair river and cannot at
tend at this time.
Hon. Chas. Chrisman was called to
Cleveland Tnesdav bv a telegram an
nouncing the.death of his brother Jeff
The announcement was received wi**'
profound sadness hv scores who fond
ly remember the deceased for hts hon
est rngffed nature and ktndlv heart.
Ex-Sheriff R. W. McNair left for
Jackson Sunday night to assume his
new duties as warden of the peniten
tiary, followed by the good wishes of
his host of friends. Mr. McNair's fsm
ilv will not go to Jackson, but have
moved to town from their home near
Union Hall and will occupy the Lucich
cottage north of the depot.
Look out for the electric lights
Friday night. It is expected the arc
lights on the streets will be tested
that, night, and the incandescent
tights a week or ten days later. About
000 incandescent lights have been sub
scribed for to date, which insures a
good revenue from that source.
Messrs. Joel East, and Carroll Bard
well, with their saws, hammers, planes,
etc, have added very materially to the
comfort, convenience and security of
The Leader office during the past
week, for which they have the personal
thanks of every one connected with
the establishment. Both are clever
and accommodating gentlemen.
With exceeding gratification their
many friends in Brookhaven learn that
Rev. J. M. Weems and family will re
turn unto them. Bro. Weems has
been appointed presiding elder of the
Brookhaven District. Rev. E. H.
Mounger, who will always be remem
bered in the Brookhaven District
with the highest esteem, takes Bro.
Weems’ place as presiding elder in the
Vicksburg district.
Patrons who are in arrears and per
sons who contemplate subscribing for
The Leader at an early date can ren
der 11s welcome assistance by accom
modating this office with their cash
favors during the next thirty days.
We have had to purchase a large lot of
new material, besides incurring many
other -extra expenses on account of
the late fire, and all of these obliga
tions must be met and satisfied.
Robt. Applewhite has succeeded Mr.
R. W. McNair as chief deputy at the
Sheriff’s office. “Bob” is a graduate in
book-keeping, has had a great deal of
experience already as deputy, and will
doubtless discharge the duties of his
more important trust with satisfac
tion. It is understood Mr. John I.
Marshall was tendered the position,
but the prospect of having to officiate
as hangman at an early day was rather
too much for John’s nerves and he de
clined.
Mo Cure—Mo Pay.
That Is the way all druggists sell fiROVF’S
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Malaria. Clitlls
aud Fever. It Is simply Iron and Quinine In a
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer
It to bitter, nauseating tonics. Price GOc. t>m
BARGAIN DAY
-AT
John McGrath & Sons,
Saturday, January 22, 1898.
Everybody understands what bargain day at
John MoGrath A Sons means : It means that the
purchaser has only to walk in and “buy himself
rich.” Prom the Klondyke nugget, which is his for
the finding, to the 87.50 Walking Jacket that goes
for 83.95, everything offered on the bargain count
er is far below real value. In many items the de
spised Mexican dollar worth about one half its
face value will do the work of a full-fledged
spread-eagle Uncle Sam’s “good as gold” cart
wheel.
A clearing sale at MoGrath A Sons means a loss
to the firm but it also means a reduction of sur
plus stock. It means getting rid of odds and ends,
broken lots, etc., and making room for the coming
season’s immense stock.
The bargain counter will be bountifully laden
with remnants of
Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Jeans,
Calicoes, Tickings, Domestics,
Plaids, Sheetings, Chevoits,
Shirting, Ginghams, Flannel
ettes, etc., etc.
Wo have reserved a
BIG CASE OF FLANNELETTES,
About 3,ooo Yards of Remnants;
for the 22nd, and though these goods are worth 8c
per yard they will be sold on this'date for 5}^c.
Another attractive feature of this sale will be
our display of choice Smyrna Rugs. We received
a big shipment of handsome rugs too late for the
holidays, and in order to reduce the quantity we
will put the surplus stock on sale at cut prices.
Among other drives too numerous to itemize we
call the attention of the buyer to the bargains we
will offer in the way of
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C. E. GRAFTON, Special Agent. H
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SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY *
C. E. GRAFTON, Brookhaven, Miss. |
Established 24 Year*. Established 24 Yeurs. |
A. STAFFLER, |
BROOKHAVEN, ... MISS.
Dealer in Wat® j»»c. *
sterling Silver Novelties.
Wedding Rings—10, 14 and 18k fine; weight and
quality guaranteed.
SET RINGS IN DIAMONDS, ROBIES, SAPPHIRES, OPALS, ETC,
Watches from $2.50 up to $125.00,
IN NICKEL, SILVER AND GOLD.
REPAIRING OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS A SPECIALTY.
FAIR RIVER ITEMS.
BY CARROLL.
Mrs. Dr. Robertson is at home and is
rapidly regaining her strength.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Kees spent the
holidays with relatives in Crystal
Springs.
The Christmas tree was a grand treat
to the little ones and the house was
tilled to standing room.
Mrs. Wm. Rutledge, of Mt. Carmel,
spent a night with her sister, Mrs. Dr.
Walter Weathersby, last week.
We are glad to say Messrs. Floyd
Williams and W. C. Summers were
visitors to Fair River last week.
After vacating during the holidays,
Prof. Mullen resumed his school last
Monday with a large attendance.
Mr. W. Y. Guess placed the com
munity under obligations to him by
presenting the school with a large bell.
Elder W. H. Bailey killed a 15
months old porker that weighed 333
pounds. It was a half Poland China.
Dr. E. Cowart is gradually growing
worse, and it is evident that his exit
from this stage of action is near at
hand.
Mr. John Cowart carried Mrs. Cow
art to Brown’s Well the first part of
the week, where we trust her health
may be restored.
Mr. John Guess is moving into our
midst. Mr. P. C. Mullen will move
this week. Mr. John Cowart has his
house in the course of erection. All
these we welcome, and invite others to
come.
Our farmers have entered upon the
duties of a new year with as much
zeal and vigor as though cotton was
worth 10 cents a pound. Right. But,
Bro. Farmer, do you know that to be
come a prosperous and independent
people we m ust decrease the acreage
in cotton and raise plenty of every
thing needful to the sustenance of our
families and stock, instead of raising
cotton to buy it with? Let cotton be
your surplus crop. Wake up, and
eliminate from your minds the erro
neous idea of trying to cultivate 15 or
20 acres of land to the hand. The time
is past for that, and remember that
what has been done by man can be
done again. Believe me, when I tell
you that we have a farmer in the per
son of G. W. Ivy, who raises from 30
to 50 bushels of corn to the acre on
up land, and from 1 to 1% bales of
cotton to the acre. Try it You cau
do the same or even better. He is
going to do better this year he says,
and I believe it, too.
To Caro a Cold in one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it falls to cure. 20c
W. tLPenn
General §hop!r
WAGONS, BUGQ1ES AND BICYCLES
REPAIRED AND PAINTED
AT LOWEST PRICES.
OUAD. CORNER MONTICELLO
onvr. AND SECOND STKEE1S.
BTiOOICFT AVEN.
Stolen.
From the bacl: lot of John McGrath L Sons,
la Brookbaven, on Friday night, Dec. Mth.onc
small dark bay pony, about six years old, well
formed, and slightly lame In left hind leg:
Weight about 750 pounds. He had on when
stolen a regular Texas cow-boy saddle, which
weighed alxrat 40 pounds. The stamp of the
manufacturer. J. S. Stratton, Cuero, Texas, Is
on ibe saddle. Any one returning pony and
saddle to the undersigned, or giving Information
that will lead to their recovery, will be liberally
rewarded. F. B. SMITH.
Hrookhaven, Miss.
G. S. McMillan,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
—AND—
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office on Court Street
Strict Attention divan to Basincac.
OFFICE HOURS: Press 7 a- m. to « p. os.
Strayed or Stolen.
About Dec. 19, one cow three years old. un
marked, red and white spotted, Any one giving
Information leadlug to her recovery will be re
warded.
**»,«. D.SCHW KM
Homestead Notice.
Land OrrtoK at Jackhon. Miss., Decem
ber 8, 1897.—Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has tiled n tlce of bin In
tention to make Dual proof In support of Us
claim, and that said proof will he made before
the Chancery Clerk of Lincoln county, at Kronk
haven. Miss., on January 24,1898, viz:
RICHARD P. HEMPHILL,
of Rrookhavcn, Miss., Homestead Entry No.
25,997, for the nw!4 sw)4 Section 2, Townships
north. Range 9 east. Adjoining farm to ucH
swtt Section 2, Township 6 north, Range 9 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous resilience upon and cultivation of,
-alt! land, viz: J. W. Maxwell, Win. Lupin,
Walter Reason, J. C. Johnson, all of Fair River
1‘. <>., Lincoln couuty. Miss.
Jan. 19 JAMES HILL, Register.
Homestead Notice.
Land Offick at Jackson. Miss , Decem
ber 8, 1897.—Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has tiled notice of Ills In
tention to make liua) proof In support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Lincoln county, at Brook
haven, Miss., on January 24,1898, viz:
ALEX. SCARBOROUGH,
of Brookhaven, Miss., Homestead Entry No.
22,956, for the net* nw<4 Section 15, Township 7
north. Range 8 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Vernon Smith, W. T. Marr, Car
roll Bardwell, Joe. I. Smith, all of Brookhaven,
Miss.
Jan. 19 JAMES HILL, Register.
Notice of Annual Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Keystone Lumber
& Improvement Company, of Lincoln County,
State of Mississippi, will be held In the office of
said Comiiany at Wellman, Mississippi aforesaid,
on Tuesday. January 11, 1898, at 2 o'clock In the
afternoon of said day, for the purpose of electing
officers for said company for the ensuing year,
and the disposition of such other business as
may lawfully be brought before said meeting.
HENRY WELLMANN, President.
A. BALDWIN, Jk., Secretary.
Dated at Wellman, Miss., tills 18th day of De
cember, A. D. 1897.
Residence for Sale.
The well known residence of Mrs. M. E. Strick
land, Brookhavcn, located on Church street, be
tween Whitworth College and the Graded Public
School. It has six rooms and four lire places,
m good repair, with large yard and two extra
lots attached. It Is offered for sale because
the owner has made her home In Texas.
Also 28 acres of unimproved land with an ever
running creek half a mile through it. This laud
is seven miles east of Illinois Central Railroad,
opposite the town of Bogue Chltto.
J. W. BENNETT, Brookhaven, Miss.
City Jail Notice.
Sealed proposals or bids will be received by
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of
Brookhaven, at tlielr regular meeting on Tues
day, January 4, 1898, at 7:30 o’clock f. m., to
build a brick City Jail, according to pans and
siKtelflcations on file in tbe Mayor's office of said
city. The Board reserves the right to refuse
any or all bids.
J. B. DAUGHTRY, Mayor.
W. H. 8EAVEY, City Clerk.
Strayed.
A large brown horse ten or twelve years oid,
has one white hand foot, rides or.drives. He
left the College yard Sunday, Dec. 26, and was
seen on Monday five miles from Brookhaven ou
the Wesson road. A suitable reward will be
paid for the return of the animal or any Infor
mation leading to his recovery. Apply to Miss
Kate R...lodge, Whitworth College, Brook
raven, or to Wm. Rutledge, Mt. Carmel, Miss.
HOTEL DENECHADD,
Corner CtrwMrt and Perdido Stt..
few ORLEANS, - - - a
This hotel has just been enlarged
and renovated. An eleetric passenger
elevator has been placed in the build
ing, as well as other improvements.
AMERICAN and EUROPEAN PLAN.
TT
The School
Book Season on"0*
Grafton?s Drug Store has them.
A fall line in all grades. No use
going anywhere else. Also school
Tablets, Crayons and
A Nice Liar of fancj Stationary
Bric-a-Brac and Toilet Articles.
flu Fukt tap fault hiitt
Dili talk Out Mi;
and a full line of patent medicines
on hand every day in the year.
PRICES TO SUIT
THE TIMES
CHAS. GRAFTON,
BBOOmYKH BBS.