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The Leader. “Wormwood” at the opera house to night When you want a dray, phone 32 for J. W. Smollen. Eggs are 20 cents with little promise of going higher. Mrs. Raiford, of Ruth, was a business visitor last Tuesday. The Jewish Council holds weekly meetings on Mondays. Mrs. Morris Schwartz, of Magnolia, was a last week’s visitor. Mrs. L. S. Dubose ‘has returned from a pleasant visit to Vicksburg. Miss Eliza Daughtry left for a visit to New Orleans last Thursday. The new Methodist ohurch will face both Cherokee and Church streets. Leila Bracey is recovering from a spell of fever at Dr. Johnson's home. Mrs. Sallie J. Storm is building a house to rent in the Schwem addition. A. J. Martin, of Bogue Chitto, “dropped up" to see us last Wednes day. Mrs. J. B. Holden, of Summit, visited her mother, Mrs. H. Cassedy, last week. Why not a year’s subscription to the Leader as a Christmas present to your friend? Christmas sales are unprecedented. The dinner-pail and the coal bins must all be full. For fast teams and nice rigs, call at Anderson’s livery stable, near the court house. St. Francis School observed “Missis sippi Day" last Wednesday, the pupils rendering a patriotic and excellent pro gram. The Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society purchased the pastor’s study, which was not sold with the main building of the old church. Tilden Hudson, we are glad to learn, has so far recovered his health as to be able to again engage in business. He is with the Easterling Lumber Co., at Hattiesburg. Messrs. L. P., Henry and Dan Schwem are now all located in Jackson, where they have opened a meat market^ Mrs. D. Schwem visited her sons at the Cap ital last week. B. F. Fore, aged 78, died on the 10th at the home of his son, Steve Fore. He served during the war between the States as a member of Hoskins’ battery and made a proud record. A widow, four sons and three daughters survive him. We extend our sympathy to W. Y. Guess, whose mother, Mrs. Annie Guess, was found dead in bed at Fair River last Thursday. Mrs. Guess was 78 years of age and had been a resi dent of this county for forty years. She had suffered from a stroke of pa ralysis last spring. Some time after the first of the New Year The Leader expects to get out an illustrated trade edition, which promises to be the finest publication of the kind ever issued in this section of the State. With the hearty co-op eration of our business men and peo ple generally there is no doubt but that the issuing of our trade edition will reflect great credit upon the town; for the enterprise, thrift and growth of the town will be manifested in the patronage accorded it. We very much appreciate an invita tion to be present on Tuesday, the 23rd inst., at the marriage of Miss Bessie Dimond Crosby to Dr. W. H. Frizell, jr., at Hattiesburg. The ceremony will take place in the Main street Metho dist church. If these two lives to gether prove as ideal as they have been apart, then “love, hope and joy, fair pleasure’s smiling train,” will mingle with every light and shadow across their pathway, and help to give the strength and color to coming years of experience that true living demands. We extend congratulations and best wishes in advance. Death of Jesse W. Armstrong. The tortures of the Inquisition brought no more horrible death than Mr. J. W. Armstrong, of Lawrence county, suffered in a horrible mill ac cident on the 3rd inst. He was caught in the machinery, his bead and bust thrown to one side, the lower part of his body to another and an arm and a leg in other directions. Mr. Armstrong was 42 years of age and leaves a wife and 11 children, the youngest of whom are twin girls, 7 months of age. Much sympathy goes out to the stricken household. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Digests all classes of food, tones and strengi bens vh- stomach and digestiv organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach troubles, and makes rich red blood, health and strength. Kodol re builds wornout. tissues, purifies strengthens and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G. W. Atkinson, of West Va. says: I have used a number of bottles of Ko dol and have found it to be a very ef fective and, indeed, a powerful remed) for stomach ailm-nts. I recommend it to mj friends. C. E Grafton Drug Co. Election of Masonic Officers. At the election of officers held by Brookhaven Lodge No. 241, A. F. & M., last week, the following officers were chosen for the ensuing Masonic year: C. E. Grafton, W. M. E. D. Lanier, S. W. Stanley T. Byrd, J. W. H. A. Tibbs, Treasurer. J. B. Daughtry, Secretary. VanKees, Sr. D. Max Lewenthal, Jr. D. Z. P. Jones, S. k T. The Installation will be public, on the Atkins plan, on the night of December 27th. _ If you feel ill and need a pill Why not purchase the best? Dewitt’s Early Risers Are little surprisers Take one—they do the rest. - „ W. H.Howell. Hob6ton,Tex.(writes— 1 btfvb used Little Early Riser Pills in my fhmily for constipation, sick head ache, etc. To their use I am indebted for the health of my family. C. E. j Grafts Drag 06. Lincoln County Man Murdered in Louisiana. Last Saturday night, while T. Lovell Wainwright was on his way home, he was met in the road near Sandy Creek by one James Wade, and after the exchange of a few words, Wade sent a bullet through Wainwright’s body that caused almost instant death. James Wade, as well as his vic tim, was drinking and had had a fuss and had fired one shot at Wainwright in Honeycutt’s sta ble about 30 minutes before they met in the road. James left the stable swearing that he would kill Lovell before he quit, and went to some place and procured a lantern, got his horse and rode off. After things had settled down, Wainwright started home in company with Elmer Grand staff, and just before reaching Sandy Creek bridge, met James Wade coming toward Pollock. Wade did not have his lantern lighted, but forced and ordered Grandstaff to light it for him. After he had fixed the light he asked Grandstaff to take a drink with him, and wanted Grandstaff to put his hand in his pocket and get the bottle, he (Waae) keeping his hand in his own pocket all this time. He then accused Lovell of looking for him, which he denied, telling him “that he was looking for no one, but was going home.” Wade said he was a liar and pull ed his gun on him. Grandstaff pulled his hand away and finally persuaded Wade to go on and let Lovell alone. James started on, but after going a few steps, turn ed back and again attacked Wain wright, cursing and swearing, and pulled his gun. Wainwright re flied and Wade shot him; then ovell fired one shot at his assail ant ,walked off about thirty steps and fell dead. James Wade mounted his horse and made his escape, going to the home of some of his friends and then to parts unknown. . The deceased was a man of con siderable energy and had accumu lated some property; had many friends, as a result of his kind and clever way. He had a fault—that of drink—but when at himself he was big-hearted and was an all around good fellow, while his slayer was a notorious tough, hav ing served jail sentences for fight ing, conceald weapons, bulldoz ing, shooting into private resi dences, and many other things. His father, however, Hon. Lee Wade, is a real good old gentle man. Lovell Wainwright was the eldest son of G. W. Wainwright, a large praperty owner in this town, and has been identified with our parish as a good citizen for many years. The above is copied from a Louisiana exchange. Lovell Wainwright was born in Lincoln county and moved with his father, G. W. Wainwright, to Pollock, La., several years ago. The warmest sympathies of old Mis sissippi friends go out to the be reaved as they contemplate anoth er tragedy due to whisky. A -Cold Wave. The forecast of sadden changes in the weather serves notice that a hoarse voice and a heavy cough may invade the sanctity of health in your own home. Cautious people have a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure always at hand. E. H. Wise, Madison, Ga., writes: “I am indebted to One Minute Cough Cure for my present good health, and probably my life.” It cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Bronchitis, Pneu monia and all Throat and Lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws out the inflam mation, heals and sooths the mucous membranes and strengthens the lungs. C. E. Grafton Drug Co. Big line of Mattings and Rugs at Mc Grath’s. It will be good news to mothers of small children to learn that croup can be prevented. The first sign of croup is hoarseness. A day or two before the attack the child becomes hoarse. This is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough. Give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely as soon as the child be comes hoarse, or even after the rough cough appears, and it will dispel all symptoms of croup. In this way all danger and anxiety may be avoided. This remedy is used by many thous ands of mothers and has never been known to fail. It is, in fact, the only remedy that can always be depended upon and that is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by C. E. Grafton Drug Co. $8,000 stock to select from at A. Staffler’s Jewelry Store. —i- _ ■ . Slave To Morphine From Doctor's Orders. Habit Worse Than the Disease. Dr. Miles* Nervine Cured Me. When the nervous system has been shat tered by the use of deadly drugs there is nothing to equal Dr. Miles' Nervine in restor ing it to health and normal activity. “I feel so grateful for what Dr. Miles’ Re storative Nervine has done for me that I must tell it for that part of humanity that suffers as I have. During the threeyears I suffered from nervous prostration' I found no relief except when doctors gave morphine. To get rid of suffering I took morphine my self as it was the only thing that would give ease, and now you, who point with scorn at morphine using, how could you, when in such agony, knowing it about the only thing that would give relief, resist it? I knew it was a terrible habit ana I knew of its deadly grasp, but I never fully realized its signifi cance until I had used it a number of months. Oh, the miseiy of being addicted to such a habit I resolved then and there to quit it and resolved I would never be a slave to any such demon. About this time I happened to notice Dr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine adver tised and ordered a bottle. After using five bottles I can truthfully say I am cured of using morphine. Now. however much per sons may aoubt it, God is my witness 1 am cured. This testimonial is unsolicited but I feel it my dufy to give it for the benefit of the suffering.”—Mattie Phillips, Prescott, Ark. All druggists sell and guarantee first bot tle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, lad. ' • V ' "V-• ’•;*§>;....•*" THINK OF IT. Wm. Abshagen has a good stock of SHOES for Pall and Winter wear for Men, Ladies and Children. He knows and will frankly tell you all about SHOES before buying. Old in business ; always has sold you good SHOES for the Least Money. Come and see me and I promise you will save money'and be benefltted by wearing HONEST, SOLID LEATHER MADE SHOES. WM. ABSHAGEN, BROOKHAVEN, MISS. J, ZEHHiER,' II PRACTICAL I] CUTTER AND r TAILOR, FINE SUITS MADE ,_I TO ORDER. Old Suits cleaned and made to look like new. Ladies’ Skirts cleaned under guarantee. la Opera House Building. Proposal for New, Two-Story Brick Jail for Lincoln County, Mississippi. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of. and in obedience to, an order of the Board of Supervisors of Lincoln County, Miss., adopted and passed at a regular meeting thereof held in the office of the Clerk of the Chancery Court in the Court House in the city of Brookhaven, Lin coln County, in the State of Mississippi, on the 4tli day of December, A. D. 1902, sealed bids will be received up to and including ten o’clock a. m. on the first Monday of February, A. D. 1903, for the erection, construction and completion of a new, two-story brick jail for Lincoln County,' Miss., north of the Court House in the Court House yard in the city of Brookhaven, in said county and State, not to cost exceeding Twenty Thousand Dollars, ($20,000.00), according to plans and specifications now on file In the office of the Clerk of the Chancery Court, of said Lincoln County, in the State of Mississippi. No bids will be considered unless accompanied by a cer tified check for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00), as evidence of the good faith of such bidder. This board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Board of Supervisors of Lincoln County. Mississippi, By W. F. PARSONS, President. By R. W. McNair, Clerk. MONEY TO LOAN ON EASY PAYMENTS on improved town lots or im proved farm lands. Apply to J. S. & L. S. SEXTON, Cassedy Building. VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. Forty acres, located one and three-quarters of a mile from Brookhaven, on the Red Star road. Will be sold on easy terms. I will also sell a good dairy or bakery wagon cheap. Apply to Dr. GEO. A. LOVE, Brookhaven, Miss. W. H. Penn General ^Sp!r WAGONS AND BUGOIES REPAIRED AND PAINTED AT LOWEST PRICES. OUADi CORNER MONTICELLO AtiUf . AND SECOND STREETS. «r v For Drunkenness, Opium, Keelev~s I m TI the Tobacco Habii and Neurasthenia. c®™!; a a THE KEELEY INSTITUTE, Costldeotlal. Dwight, III. ALL KINDS OP TOYS, ALBUMS, PICTURE FRAMES, TOILET AND MANICURE SETS —AT THE— RACKET STORE. Mrs.' Fred Unresth. President Country C'Inb, Benton Harbor, Hloli. “After my first baby was bom I did not seem to regain my strength although the doctor gave me a tonic which he consid ered very superior, but instead of getting better i grew weaker every day. My hus band insisted that I take Wine of Cardui for a week and see what it would do for me. I did take the medicini and was very grateful to find my strength and health slowly returning. In two weeks I was out of bed and in a month i was able to take up my usual duties. I am very enthusi astic in its praise.” Wine of Cardui reinforces the organs of generation for the ordeal of preg nancy and childbirth. It prevents mis carriage. No woman who takes Wine of Cardui need fear the coming of her child. If Mrs. Unrath had taken Wine of Cardui before her baby came she would not have been weakened as she was. Her rapid recovery should commend this great remedy to every expectant mother. Wine of Cardui regulates the menstrual flow. LWINEof CARDUI Santa Claus —ARE AT— f where he has been found in Brook- - haven for years. EVERYTHING H oTida y GOODS FIRE WORKS Christmas Toys to be found at Heuck’s. I desire to say to my patrons and the public generally that I now have a very handsome line of Jewelry of late patterns and recent purchase. Besides a select line of 1 have a very large assortment of LADIES’ GOLD FILLED CHAINS, 10 & 20-YEAR GUARANTEE, LADIES’; GENTS AND CHILDREN’S SOLID GOLD AND HAND SOME GOLD SET RINGS, EMBLEM PINS, CHARMS, BUTTONS, ETC.,-SOLID AND R. P. I also carry a line of Ladies’ Fine Chate laine Bags, Pocket Books and Purses, Deco rated China Ware, Etc., Etc. Give me a call two doors below the PostoL ficein Brookhaven. Our prices are very low. FAIR RIVER NOTES. (Received too late for last issue.) J. C. Williams made a flying trip to Wesson and back last Sun dday. Mrs. Mary Ivy is rejoicing over that fine turkey she secured for Christmas. Our school teacher left us last Thursday and went to New Or leans to accept a better situation. Mrs. P. B. Mullen was taken severely sick last Monday night, but was thought to be some better Tuesday morning. Mrs. Mary Ivy and her chil dren visited Mrs. Ivy’s mother, Mrs. Sallie Russell, in Laurence county, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wylie, of Tryus, are visitors here to their daughters, Mrs. C. W. Maxwell, and Mrs. Charlie Moore. Mr. Hutchinson, while driving a yoke of oxen along the public road the other day, had a dead tree to fall on them, killing both of the oxen. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Penning ton and little children visited their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pennington, for the first time in over a year. Mrs. Hannah Beeson lias re turned to her home here from a rj "T } ( two weeks’ visit to McComb. We are glad to say she is greatly improved in health by the visit. Mrs. Lizzie Robertson, after several days visiting here, return ed to her home m Wesson last Saturday, accompanied by her brother, W. S. Maxwell, he re turning to his home here Sunday. Mrs, Dr. Weathersby and Miss Dorah Summers, of Bogue Chitto, passed through our town last Tues day morning on their return home after spending the night with Mrs. Alice Ritchie, GEORGE, Coughing Spell Caused Death. “Harry Duokwell, aged 25 years, choked to death early yesterday morn ing at bis home, in the presence of his wife and child. He contracted a slight cold a few days ago and paid but little attention to it. Yesterday morning h. was seized with a fit of coughing which continued for some time. His wife sent for a physician but before he could arrive, another coughing spell came on and Duckwell died of suf focation.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Dec. 1, 1901.” Ballard’s Horehoand Syrup would have sayed him. 25c, 50c. and $1.00. Sold by Price Drug Co. The largest and finest stock of diamonds, watches and jewelry between New Orleans and Jackson at A. Stafiler’s Jewelry Store. How about Millinery? Latest styles and best values at McGrath’s. CITY COUNCIL. , Official Proceedings of Adjourned Meeting, December lothi Pursuant to adjournment, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Brookhaven, Miss., met at the Mayor’s office on December 10th, 1902, at 7:30 o’clock p. m.; pres ent, His Honor, J. B. Daughtry, Mayor, and Aldermen Chas. Schnorrenberg, J. H. Willough by, W. H. Seavey and R. T. Scherck; A. E. Moreton absent. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Report of Election Commission ers. According to section 3034, Chap ter No. 93, of the Annotated Code of 1892, the election commission ers of the city-of Brookhaven, Miss., appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the city of Brookhaven, Miss., at a regular meeting held on November 4th, 1902, made and filed their returns of a municipal election held for municipal officers on December 9th, 1902, showing the following results, and is as follows: State of Mississippi, Lincoln County. We, the undersigned managers and clerks of a regular municipal election of the city of Brookna ven, held by us on the 9th day of December, 1902, do hereby certi fy that For Mayor— J. B. Daughtry received 134 vjotes. R. D. Lanier received 156 votes. For Marshal— R. C. Applewhite rec’d 204 votes. T. C. Ratcliff received 78 votes. For Treasurer— Chas. Heuck received 171 votes. Wm. D. Davis received 96 votes. John I. Marshall rec’d 23 votes. For Alderman-at-Large— C. Schnorrenberg rec’d 91 votes. P. Z. Jones received 194 votes. For Alderman: 1st Ward— J. H. Willoughby rec’d 32 votes. Hiram Cassedy received 44 votes. Second Ward— W. H. Seavey received 37 votes. Third Ward— R. T. Scherck received 31 votes. Chris. Larsen received 42 votes. Fourth Ward— J. M. Wood received 34 votes. M. D. McGrath received 63 votes. SAM ABRAMS, M. C. LUCICH, Managers: Clerks. V. B. WATTS, Jr. T. H. LEWIS. Z. P. JONES. Also showing the followig were elected: Mayor—R. D. Lanier. Marshal—R. C. Applewhite. Treasurer—Chas. F. Heuck. Alderman - at - Large—P. Z. Jones. Alderman, 1st Ward—H. Casse dy. Alderman, 2nd Ward—W. H. Seavey. * Alderman, 3rd Ward—Chris. Larsen. Alderman, 4th Ward—M. D. McGrath. V. B, WATTS, Jr., T. H. LEWIS, Z. P. JONES, Commissioners. On motion, be it ordained by the Mayor and Board of Aider men of the city of Brookhaven, Miss., That the report be re ceived, filed and approved. Ayes, Schnorrenberg, Willough by, Scherck and Seaveyr; nays, none; Moreton absent and not voting. The accounts of the election commissioners and managers of the election held December 9th, 1902, for $48 is hereby allowed and a warrant ordered to be issued for same on city treasurer. On motion, the board adjourned until December 31st, 1902. J. B. DAUGHTRY, Mayor. W. H. SEAVEY, Clerk: How’s This ? We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and tlnan cially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm: West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O., Waldin, Kinnan& Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70e. per bottle. Hall’s Family rills are the best. A. Staffler has been 30 years in the jewelry business in Brook haven and stands behind every ar ticle he sells with his guarantee. To those who have read the novel “Wormwood” and to those who have not, there will be almost an equal amount of interest in the forthcoming production at Heuck’s Opera House on December 17th. No more popular work has been written in the last half century, the sales of the book by the va rious .publishers in this country alone running far into the mil lions. It deals with a true phase of modern life in Paris and de picts the evil pf the absinthe mania in all of its true spectral horrors. It is by far the most in tensely dramatic story Marie Co relli has ever written and as a play should far outclass all of the oth er famous. Corelli productions. FOR SALE—Three (3) show cases, good as new, 8 feet length, Oval fronts, mirror back sliding doors. Call on A. C. Seavey. Elegant line of Jackets and Wraps at McGrath’s. Accurately Fitted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PRICE DRUG CO.'8. Dollars and Sense UNDERWEAR we have in various grades .commencing at 25 cents a gar ment and on up. With a suit of fleece-lined underwear you will ^ fortified against the chilling blasts. SHoii! ^~NicKwiAir We have a full line of Don’t fail to inspect our Shoes and can fit tbe>M new line of Gent’s Neck whole family out in sight- Rn wear. You will say it is ly, durable footwear at jLthe prettiest you have ever taking figures. seen. Nice line of Jewelry of all kinds. Christmas is near and cuff and collar buttons, chains, brooches, hat and stick pins, etc., will make choice gifts. WATCH. FOR OUR CLOTHING BARGAIN DAY coming soon with some startling values. WROTEN & ERWIN, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BLOCK. LOOK! READ THIS! If you need a SEWING MACHINE and can’t afford to pay all cash, how about buying on the Easy Terms given below ? If you have an Old Machine we will take it in exchange as part payment on a new one. $65 Sewing Machine, $25 cash, $20 Oct. 1,1903, Balance Oct. 1,1904 50 “ “ 20 cash, 15 Oct. 1,1903, Balance Oct. 1,1904 45 “ “ 20 cash, 15 Oct. 1,1903, Balance Oct. 1,1004 40 “ “ 20 cash, Balance October I, 1903 35 “ “ 17.50 cash, “ 30 “ “ 17.50 cash, “ 25 “ “ 15 cash, Or if you prefer you can buy any of the above Machines for $5.00 cash and $3.00 per month thereafter. WE REPAIR OLD MACHINES, sell needles, attachments and parts for any Machine made. The Novelty Store, F. B. M00DIE, Proprietor. FRONT STREET. BROOKHAVEN. THE RICHEST, DAINTIEST EFFECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS ARE TO BE FOUND IN OUR NEW STYLE, UP-TO-DATE "^GENUINE * PLATINUM * PRINTS^ _WITH FOLDER COVERS. These Folders, made of heavy dark colored material, give to a portrait a style and dignity that add greatly to its attractiveness. Our Holiday Specialty This Year Will Be Real Platinum Prints With Folder Coyers. They individualize a picture and place it in a class by itself—an artistic class—that has only to be seen to be appreciated. Their popnlarity is increasing because it is based on quality. . . . We are always glad to welcome visitors to our studio. WE WILL SELL YOU A PIANO OR ORGAN CHEAPER AND ON EASIER TERNS THAN ANYONE. BUY YOUR DAUGHTER OR WIFE ONE FOR A CHRIST MAS PRESENT. CALL AND SEE U§. T. H. Perkins Furniture Co. ■ - SANTACLAOSGOODS AT PRICES THAT BEAT THE BAND —AT THE RACKET STORE. ; ——FOB— HOLIDAY GOODS —GO TO THE RACKET STORE, THE OLD STAND.