The Brookhaven leader., 1883-11-15
rowy AND COUNTY ITEMS.

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Look out for fire in windy weather.
Our fire boys are prompt on the alarm
protracted meeting is in progress at
the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Jesse Sebastian, of Martin, Tenn,
!, on visit to relatives in this place.
Irncle Jesse Warren will continue to issue
marriage licenses in the future as in the
past.
Since the sudden change last Sunday
night, thick clothing has been in great de-
mand.
Mr.. Elisha Prestige, an old citizen living
In the southern portion of the county, died
last Thursday.
We are indebted to Mr.. Neil Pierce, of
the Beauregard neighborhood, for pleas
ant call on last Friday.
News has Just reached us of the sudden
death on last Tuesday evening of Mr.. t. j.
r. Keenan,, an estimable citizen of this
county. He had just been reelected JUS
tice of the Peace in Beat 2.
We will have the same Board of Super
vsors for the next two years, with the ex-
ception of Hon. D. A. McLaurin, the men,
her elect from Beat !. He takes the place
of Hon. r. W. McNair; our next Sheriff.
Col. Harvey Thompson, of Beauregard,
was here last Monday, visiting his son,
Hon. X. III. Thompson, and hOnored us
with pleasant call. We are glad to num-
Der him among the staunch friends of THE
LEADER.
Mr.. W. S. Persons, late of the firm of
wesson s. Persons, will make his future
home in Jackson. He is a most excellent
gentleman, and we believe carries with
him the good will aud esteem of everybody
in this county who knew him.
Our young friend Larkin Baggett re-
turned last week, acc ompained by his lit
tie nephew, Richard Latting, of Memphis,
who come to spend awhile with "Grandpa
aud Grandma Baggett." Lark will shortly
leave for Louisville where he has been
offered lucrative position.
A large audience filled Heuck's Hall last
night to greet the Kendalls. The perform
ance was a splendid one and all who wit
messed it were delighted. This talented
and popular troupe will give another enter
tainment tonight, and all who witness it
are sure to bs we'll pleased.
The post-otfice at Friendship, Is miles
west of here on the Brookh3yen and
Meadville road, has been re-es'
tabished. MIR. w. F. ("B.ock") Par
sons is the clever p. NJ. in charge, who
will also run nice little country store as
well as look after the mails. The people
in that neighbOrhOod are to be congratu
lated on the new arrangement.
Mrs B. c. Brennan has just opened an
elegant millinery and dress-making estab-
lshment on Cherokee street, in the house
formerly occupied by Robertson as drug
store. A thor oughly competent lady has
been engaged to do cutting, dress-making.
etc, and 10 effort will be spared to win
and deserve the patronage of all of our
lady readers. Mrs. B. will have something
to say herself next week.
The residence of Capt. S. ID. Powell!
came very near being destroyed by fire last
Monday. The fire originated between the
studding and plastering of partition wall,
and a match and mouse furnish the most
plausible theory as to how the mischief
started. Bnt for the great presence of
mind of Mrs. Powell and her own personal
exextions, the house would have been en-
tirely consumed, as it was some time after
the alarm was given before the fire compa-
MES could reach the spot. As it was, q
few dollars will cover the damage.
Last Saturday was pleasantly and
protitably spent with the friends of THE
LEADER in Boguechitto, and several names
added to our subscription list. We also
enjoyed forming several new and pleasant
acquaintances. We noted two business
changes since our last visit. Mr.. Geo.
Riehlman, an enterprising and agreeable
gentleman, has opened a family grocery
and general supply store, and the we'll
known lumber firm of Wesson a. Persons
has been changed to Wesson g. Money,
Capt. Persons retiring from the business
entirely, and Hon. II. d. Money of Vino
na takin g his place. We return thanks to
Aessrs. j. N. and Ira Tyler for special
courtesies during our stay.