The Brookhaven leader., 1886-06-10
TOWN AND COUNTY ITEMS.

"Nfumps" is now increasing the CAV"
of the little folks.
THE LEADER from now till Nov. 10th to
any address for so cents cash.
Several readable Communications were
received too late for this issue.
fine Ratchet given away with every
round of tobacco at Leary's Bakery.
DIR. Bennett lost "Old Gray" last week
"A sober, reliable steed whose place will
be hard to I'll.
The Union will hold its next meeting
Tomorrow evening at halfpast four at the
residence of Mrs. Strickland.
You persons who want good live home
MINER, take THE LEADER on trial from
now until November 10th for so cents
cash.
Call on the ladies of the Wesleyan So
ciety tomorrow evening and try some of
their delicious ice-cream. Only 10 cents
per saucer.
Next Sabbath Rev. J. A. Scarborough
will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church
in this city and Rev. J. X. Parish will
preach at Union Hall.
Our genial friend Mr.. Lewis II. White,
of North Lincoln, was among our welcome
callers last Friday. The Editor will try
to profit by his. friendly lecture.
Bids are desired for rebuilding the
Warren bridge on the Meadville road and
for caring for the county's paupers for
the next five years. See notice.
Misses Ella Thompson and Minnie Col
iier. two OF Bogue Chittos charming
young ladies', spent few days in town
last week, the guests of Miss Pauline
Watts.
The Vigilant Company holds its regular
meeting next Monday night. Business
which affects every member Will be
transacted and full atsendance is re-
quested.
Miss Mary McCloskey's school and a
good many of the "old boys and girls"
enjoyed picnic near Mr.. Joe Storms
place last Tuesday-that is, enjoyed it as
well as circumstances would permit
Bishop Galloway will preach the COM
mencement sermon at Port Gibson Female
College next Sunday, and Rev. J. Il.
Parish will preach the Commencement
sermon at Lea Female College at Summit
on Sunday, June goth
Our young friend Geo. c. Hoskins was
the successful competitor in the contest
for the West Point cadetship at the ex-
animation in Jackson, and is to be con-
graduated on his good luck. He VIII
leave for West Point at once.
One of the most in teresting features OF
the Fair River meeting was the recitation
ofthe poem, "The church and the world,
by Sister Sallie Strickland. 1t fit in ex-
actly after the exegess of Rom. II; by
Elder r. H. Purser.-BGptist Record.
In the suit of /. Litchenstein of New
Orleans against Lincoln county for sc, 5000
in county warrants held by him, Judge
Hill of the U. s. Court overruled the de-
nurrers of the county's attorneys, but
continued the case until next November.
Bishop Charles B. Galloway owns the
lot lust in front of the Methodist Church
in this city, and proposes, if he can so
arrange it, to build on it aud make this
place his home. We hope he may, and
all his friends would be gratified to have
him here.-SUord and Shield.
Mrs. C. NJ. Sebastian, of Martin, Tenn;
Mrs. Chas McNair, of Wharton, Texas;
Mrs. Chas Dunning, nee Miss Matte Nc
N:ir, of Utica, Miss; Mrs. I. c. Moore, OF
Huntington; Mrs. Zula Brooks Malone, OF
Atlanta, and Mrs. T. T. Tatum, OF Terry,
are all on visit to relatives and TO
Whtworth Commencement.
Mrs. F. H. Decell had the painful mis-
fortune to fall and fracture an ankle last
Thursday morning while attending to her
domestic duties. The limb was properly
set by Drs. Bennett and Bowen, and un-
der the nursing of her devoted daughter,
Mrs. j. E, Underwood, of Terry we are
glad to know she is now getting along
we'll.
Messrs. Hughes & Patrick are still
rushed with business. They are turning
off some of the finest photos we have
ever seen in Brookhaven. Their work
will compare favorably with that of the
best galleries in New Orleans or elsewhere.
Call early and see for yourself. If you
miss this opportunity you will always re-
greet it. Babies speciality.
Assessor Tyler paid US pleasant call
last Monday. He is pushing his work
rapidly and expects to have it well and
fully done by July LIST, the time required
by law. Under a special Act of the last
Legislature, Mr.. Tyler is making new
enumeration of the educable children OF
the county which will show a decided in
crease over the one made last year, and
which will in the same degree increase
Lincoln's pro rata share in the State dis
tribution of the common school fund.
Misses Ada Sessions and Josie Bowen,
two of Brookhaven's lovely and accom-
plished daughters, with their gallant at
tendants, Messrs. Brooks Hardy and Joe
Bowen, spent several days in our neigh
bOrhood last week, the guests of Misses
Rena and Ollie Montgomery. We regret
that they could not prolong their stay
and hope to have them with us again il