The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-12-31
TOWN AND COUNTY ITEMS.

fall size.
Nr. and Mrs. F. F. Becker of wesson
4 s.e in town.
Powell has everything you want at the
lowest prices.
Fine teas, crackers, cakes, pickles and
4 sauces at Powelrs-
Christmas passed off pleasantly aud we
/ hope proftably to many.
For the best cheese, butter, jelly, pre-
serves and fruits, go to Powells.
The weather on Christmas day could
not have been improved upon.
Tonight the Presbyterians will Lave
an entertaining time at Heuck's Hall.
The oyster supper contemplated by the
X of II. has been indefinitely postponed.
Misses Annie and Emma Hubener of
New Orleans are visiting friends III this
city.
Mr.. J. L. Mkell, of Washington coun-
ty spent Christmas among his many
friends here.
The Masquerade Party at Hon. r. II.
Thompson s residence Tuesday night was
fine success.
Vivian Byrd spent Christmas at home.
He will return to work on the Sword and
Shield at jackson.
Messrs. Vernon Smith, C. Bardwell and
H J. J. Stamps were among our welcome
callers last Monday
Mr.. II. T. Beacham, one of the pro-
gressiye farmers of Caseyyllle, has pur-
chased fine Jersey bull, with view to
gong int fine stock-raising
Mr.. J. J. Helm, one of LlDcoln's sue
cesstul lumbeInlen, paid us welcome
call last Thursday and made valued
contribution to our holiday exchequer.
Mr.. S. n. Storm and Miss Josie Nc
Grath and Mr.. VI. ID. McGrath and Miss
Leontine Cantoni were married Yesterday.
evening. A more extended notice here
after.
The members of the Baptist Church
made Mrs. }. Il. Parish Christmas pres
ent of handsome cloak, which was
III ,st gratefully appreciated by that good
lady.
All officers elected on the 3rd of No
yember should bear ia mind the fact that
if they do not make their bonds and
qualify on or before the first Monday in
January, the office becomes vacant.
The Sociable at Mrs. Strickland's for
the Baptist Sunday School children was
friends, relatives and children there were
about 175 present. The supper was
bOunteous and excellent.
Mr.. John Schatfer, piano tuner, will
be here oil or about the 18th of January,
when he will be pleased to receive the
patronage of those needing his services.
He comes well recommended and will in
sure entire satisfaction.
Mr. John II. Martin, the humorous edi-
tor of the New Mississippian, spent last
Saturday in town and favored The LEAD
Err with Il pleasant call. 70 such honor
ed representatives of the press our latch
string always hangs on the outside.
Our bran new Board of Supervisors
meets next Monday. 1t is greatly to be
desired that the new Board pursue the
same policy of economy inaugurated by
the old, even to a greater extent if prac-
ucable, that the county may be freed
from debt before any extra burdens are
added.
Dune. Sessions, of Chamberlin- Hunt
Academy; Ed. Kidd and Hiram Cassidy,
Jr., OF the State University; Robert Cas-
sedy, of the Jackson High School; Kirby
Magee, Ed. Smith, Neal Buie, Charley
Johnson, Warren and Sam Hoskins, of
the A. Il NJ. College, all spent the holt
days at home. There is good material for
useful and noted men of the future
among these boys.
The election of officers by the Knights
of Honor on the 2lst inst. resulted as fol-
lows: Dictator, A. E. Moreton; Vice
Dictator,.J. o. Boadwee; Assistant Dicta-
tor, 7. II. Lewis; Chaplain, F. II. Hart
man; Reporter, n. Ii. blanchard; Finan-
cial Reporter, ]. H. Wllloughby; Treas
urer, f. NJ. Bee, Sentinel, N. Eitel; Guide,
Chas. II. Penn; Guardian, G. w. Smith
A. G. McNair was elected representative to
the Grand Lodge, with John Mccormick
as alternate.
In this the last issue of THE LEADER
for 1885, we return thanks to our adver-
Using patrons for their patronage during
the year, and respectfully solicit con.
tinuance. Those wishing new lads" and
fresh locals will please let us know at as
early day as possible. We most re-
spectfully urge all who desire to add
to the success of THE LEADER, to assist
us by giving us their advertising for the
first issue of the New Year. The circula.
tiOn of the paper is constantly increasing
and your money will be returned to you
many fold.
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