The Brookhaven leader., 1884-04-17
Town AND COUNTY ITEMS.

here.
1rdgs Chrisman is holding court in
Woodville.
Miss Susie Rec has returned after an alb
sence of several weeks.
Rad the "Brewer 70 the Blade and the
Rlade 10 the Brewer"
How do you like the improvements in
+he rct-up of THE LEADER'
r., sure TO read our supplement. Becker
"a offering some stunning bargains.
The new pavement along the Storm
Building sidewalk is something for the
town to be proud OF.
Notice the attractive advertisements in
another column of the two most popular
druggists Of jackson.
Mrs. Marshall requests us to say that
che will open the frce-schooi term in her
district. Sept lst 1884.
Rev. J. II. Scarborough, Of Rockport,
honorod TIE LEADER with a call last Sat
urday lie carries sunshine wherever he
goes.
The genial, pleasant face Of Capt Jas.
x. YeIger, of Jackson, lighted The
LEADER sanctum for half an hour last
Tuesday.
The Catholic churth was most beautiful
ly decorated last Sunday, and we learn
that the Faster Services were exceedingly
impressive.
The members the Presbyterian church
are earnestly requested to attend meet
.ag at their church on next Saturday
afternoon at o'clock.
The ladies' of the Presbyterian church
contemplate Soiree Musicale at an early
tav in which our finest amateur talent
will be brought before the people ofbuT
little city. More anon.
Have you lately visited Mrs. Browns
little Millinery store on Cherokee street,
Her new hats, bonnets, plumes, laces, rib
bons, and ladies' dress goods are too lovely
to be described. Call and See for yourself
The Supreme Court decision in the
Market house case, and the proceedings
of the City Council have crowded out
good many local items this week, but
nothing of more Importance. Be sure to
read the new ordinances.
Mr. David Wilson arrived from Liberty
last week with his family. We bespcak
for them cordial welcome from the
people Of this city. Mcssrs. Wilson and
Friebatsch are making all possible haste
tl,.t Sfo .ba,, bnN
DO they are going TO announce it to the
world through THE LEADER.
Mr.. Schnorrenbcrg, one of Brookhaven's
oldest and most esteemed citizens, passed
away last Sunday morning, and was buried
the same evening. The funeral services,
conducted a: the Catholic church by Faith
er Norman, were soiemn and impressive.
His bereaved wife and sorrowihg children
have the heartfelt sympathy Of the coul-
munity. Peace to his soul.
At the meeting of the Mite Society to
be held at the residence of Mr.. B. r.
Atkins on Friday evening next there viii
he presented novel attractions. Among
them peep into Blue Boards tauntcd
chamber, a glimpse of the skeleton in
the Closet" sight of the famous ''Sor-
ceress of the Nile" and last, an oppor-
tunity of seeing the great and only living
GYAsTICUTUs in america. All arc cordially
invited to attend.
If any LEADER subscriber who has given
us his name for. the American Farmer, does
not receive that paper in due tiine, he will
oblige by notifying us promptly of the
fact, and we will investigate the matter.
We make the same request also regarding
failures to receive THE LEADER itself.
Several complaints of this character have
reached MS of late, when the fault was
directly traceablc to postmasters, which
We trust will not occur again.
The reckless street shooters are again
on the rampage. Mr.. Krauss informs us
that whilst himself and Mrs X. were
sitting at home quietly a few evenings
ago, two pistol shots were fred in qhick
succession and the balls entered the upper
casing of the window just above their
heads. At least one or two other houses
have been fired into in a similar manner.
1t Is time this sort of thing were coming to
an end and we urge''upon the authorities to
see if something effectual cannot be done
Easter Sunday was most appropriately
celebrated at the Methodist church. The
decorations were elegant and showed much
artistic taste and design. The st rnon by
the pastor, DR.. johnson, was fine in every
detail. The day itself was most glorious;
but whether the immense audience gath
eIed together" to sec the decorations, to
hear the sermon or on account Of the
tempting brightness of the day we know
not; but we do know that Madame Rumor
had reported that marriage in "high
HE" was to take place and that it didn't
occur and that nobody let on and that
everybody pronounced the Sabbath morn-
lng services grand success and as wor-
thy as anything earthly can be, of the holy
event they were designed to commemorate.
Ooings Of the Board OF Supervisors.
The Board met last Monday and pro-
ceeded to business. The County Treasurer
was ordered to procure bonds of suitable
form to be sold on 1st of July next as pro-
Nlded by law, SO as to obtain money for
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