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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
GRANGE HALL NOTES.
BY REPORTER.

Prof. d. S. Burch visited Brookhaven
on Saturday last.
Misses Fannie Burch and Blanche
Brown spent several days in Brook
haven last week We think Grange
Hall faculty was we'll represented.
Messrs. L. and II. L. Applewhite, af-
ter spending several days visiting
turned to their homes.
Suppose Dr. J. II. Williams is having
considerable improvements made on
his place west of this place, since we
see him going to and fro daily.
Miss Matte Herring, one of Frank
lin Countys fairest beauties is now
spending several days in our midst
visiting her sister, Mrs. Y. H. Apple
white, and friends.
Mrs Sallie Storm has purchased land
near the school and is now having a
beautiful building erected thereon.
We were surprised on Thursday last
by the arrival of Miss Maggie Wright,
who will spend several days in our vi
cinity visiting relatives.
Since last issue of notes the reporter
has found the Zephyr" to be quite
different from whom suspected, it be-
ing avery precious little Jewel and
not meaning to cast any reflections
thereon we recall what has been said
and extend all necessary apologies.
The reporter is requested to an
nounce that there will be meeting at
the Chapel on Wednesday, March 18th,
Of oh 0tolnnly for tho
pose of recognizing the debating club
Would like for all our young men who
wish to improve in the oratorical line
to join.
We notice no Scratch Creek Gotes il
last issue of LEADER. Wonder where
Uncle Ned has gone. Surely he has
not taken fright at one 'Stage Plank
and fed from the wrath to come.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

The LEADER is glad to learn that Dr.
John T. Butler, of Oregon, Mo-, will
remove here in April next. 1t is his
purpose to locate here for the practice
of his profession. The severe climate
of his present home necessitates the
move on account of his wife's health.
Mrs. Butler, it will be remembered, is a
sister of Hon. r. H. Thompson. DR..
Butleris an educated and skillful phys
ician, a native of Lawrence county this
State. If Mississippi could regain her
sons and daughters who have left us in
the past we could have no better or
more desirable immigration.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

Mr.. w. X. Wood, family grocery mer,
chant, made voluntary assignment
yesterday in favor of his sister, Mrs
JAS. Storm, of whom he had borrowed
money to carry on his business. His
assets, including stock and good ac-
counts are estimated at $1,000; liabili-
ties, about S2,4O0. There is about ST.
300 due in bad debts. Inability to re-
alize on these is what forced him to
close. Mrs. Storm, Mrs. Wood, L.
Cohn & Bro. and few others are pre-
ferred creditors to the full amount of
the assets. He has many friends who
heartily sympathize with him in the
adverse fortune which has overtaken
him and who earnestly hope to soon
see him on his feet again.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
The Contract for the New Court House
Let-Capt. Moreton Gets 1t.

The Contract for the New Court House
Let-Capt. Moreton Gets 1t.
Pursuant to their published adver.
tisement, the Board of Supervisors at
their meeting yesterday opened the
bids and awarded the contract for
building new Lincoln county court
house. The following is list of the
bidders and their bids:
). j. Harty, Greenville. ... S11,S00 CO
Underwood Il Pickett, Aber-
deem. 12,4S7.50
5. III. Siwerson, Aberdeen. -. 13,S95.OO
Ii. M. Taylor, jackson, Miss. 14,O32.OO
-- McCabe, Jackson, Tenn. 1G,SJ0.GO
Henry Koerner Il Bro, Pad
ucah, Ky. ................. 16,9O0.OO
j. M. Tedford, Brookhaven. 100000
Chris. Larsen, Brookhaven. 13,750.00
A. E. Moreton, Brookhaven. 100000
One or two other contractors put in
bids, but withdrew them. Though
three other bids were lower than Capt.
Moreton's, the Board decided his the
best and safest and awarded the con-
tract accordingly. The Board have
entered into contract with the success
full bidder to begin work at once,
payment to be made when the work is
done and received. The new court
house will be the handsomest, most
convenient and substantial the coun-
ty ever had. Capt. Moreton, who is a
home man, with ample means, will
take special pains and pride in doing
all the work in frst-ciass style.
Later-Since the above was written
it is learned that Mr.. Harry, of Green
vile, whose bid was the lowest, is
consulting legal counsel with the in
tention of contesting the action of
the board, on the ground that he hav-
ing complied with the conditions spec
flied and being the forrest bidder, the
law required that the contract be Civ
en- to him.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

1.-THE man who signs the Hemingway
petition is makiag it easy for public
officials to do wrong" said good and
thoughtful citizen of Brookhaven to
the writer, day or two since, refer
ring to the petition in circulation here.
And, he might have added, with equal
truth, the signers of such a petition
are making it CORRESPONDENCE hard
for officials who faithfully strive to
discharge their duty and enforce our
laws, to do SO, and at the same time
contributing to influeuences that may
one day wreck their own children.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
Brookhaven's Tailoring Enterprise.

Brookhaven's Tailoring Enterprise.
The merchant tailoring establish
ment opened in Brookhaven some weeks
ago by Mr. Albert Meinhardt, formerly
of Houston, Texas, is meeting with
| highly encouraging success, and bids
! fair to become one of the towns most
important enterprises. A LEADER re-
porter visited Mr.. Meinhardt's store on
Front Street few days ago and was
surprised to see the amount of excel
lent work he is turning out. Two or
three assistants are kept busy all the
time making up beautiful and attrac-
tive gents suits which have been or
dered from this and other Mississippi
towns. Mr.. Meinhardt, who is an ex-
perienced, practical tailor, gives his
own personal supervision to all meas
uring, cutting and fitting. The report
er was shown a number of fine and
substantial prices of goods which had
just been received, and line of sam
pies of almost endless variety from
which customers are permitted to Sc
lect and order according to their taste.
Prices for full suits range from $500
up, according to quality and style. Any
of our readers who wish something
either nobby and elegant or plain and
substantial in the way of suit will
find Meinhardt's the place to order.
Orders by mail, of which Mr.. Mein-
hardt has been receiving quite num-
Der, receive prompt attention.
The reporter was also informed by
Mr.. Meinhardt that he is local agent
for the New York Steam Dyeing and
Cleaning Co., of New Orleans, for clean
ing, dyeing and repairing all kinds of
clothing, a special notice of which APP
pears in today's LEADER.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
Local Correspondence.
WELLMAN CITY.
BY JISi.

Spring is here and we are glad OF 1t.
Mr.. Ben Greer returned to his work
in Louisiana last week after short
visit home.
Mr.. John Mason, Jr., of Michigan
who has been book keeper for the ~
l.. 81. Co., has bought small farm,
resigned his position as book keeper
and will engage in farming in the fu-
ture. We wish him much success.
Rev. /. Altman has been elected pas
tor of Shady Grove Church to fill out
the unexpired term of Rev. j. ii. Gam
brell. resigned.
John Bullock, a young negro man
working on the farm of Mr.. Jesse Price,
was accidently caught by falling tree
slipping off the stump, and his lett
foot so badly crushed that amputation
was necessary. The operation was per
formed by Drs. G. p. Connerly and f.
E. Collins. lie is doing well at this
writing.
Probably no man in the county
would have been missed so much as
Rev. j. H. Gambrell. We hope he will
have great success in his adopted State.
If he gets tired of Georgia we will wei
come him back home with open arms.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
BOGUE CHITTO DOTS.
By JEEMS.
Everybody is at work except loafers.

Everybody is at work except loafers.
Justice McLaurin is making it warm
for evil doors. Why not the good citi-
zens of Bogue Chitto and surrounding
community hold meeting similar to
the one held in Brool1hayen, and let
the good work proceed all along the
line?
Rev. j. A. Scarborough's better half
is on visit to see her daughter near
Wesson. The "Parson" is comfortably
ensconced in his new home east of the
river and desires to return thanks to
Moreton & Helms, Hartman & Allen
and the Keystone Lumber Company
for their generour donations in the
way of lumber, and also to the many
kind friends, whose names are too nu-
merous to mention, who assisted him
in building his house.
The Eastern farmers have come to
town recently to make arrangements
for fertilizer to produce more 6 cent
cotton. This may be the best thing to
do. but we seriously doubt it.
We are glad to learn that the proper
steps are being taken to give us new
bridge across Beaver creek, in Bogue
Chitto swamp.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

We note that Miss Nellie Smurr, one
of our sweetest girls who is growing up
like a modest violet in the gentle shad-
ow of the home-tree, is answering some
of the Home DC Farms historical and
literary questions. This is very com
mendable and we take pleasure in not
ing the fact, because there are so many
young people who could be likewise
engaged in improving themselves.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

An excellent building lot at the west
end of Cherokee street, convenient to
the graded public school, College and
all the white churches in town, and
with ample grounds attached for gar.
den, barnyard, ETC., can be purchased
at bargain, for cash.
Fronting on the south side of Mon
ticello street, between the College lots
and d. Schwem's, two or more desira
BILE building lots can be had at rea
sonable price.
For further information, apply to
the editor of The LEADER.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

A breeze was created on Cherokee
street this morning by the runaway Of
Abrams delivery wagon, containing
two negro boys. The horse ran it into
one of Priebatsch's strong Milburn
wagons on the side of the street, which
broke the coupling pole of the delivery
wagon and checked the horse in his
mad career, without hurting any one.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

Mrs. j. w. Collins, of Memphis, has
assumed the management of the City
Hotel. Mrs. Collins comes in our
midst highly recommended by promi-
nent citizens of Memphis. She will
make the City Hotel one of the best
on the road. We welcome her and
family
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

The social, for the benefit of the
Baptist church, which was held at the
residence of Judge Baggett on Friday
night, was pleasantly passed in the en-
joyment of games and delightful re-
freshments. Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin
Baggett were happy in their effort to
entertain both young and old.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

Ladies' garments, shawls, dresses,
etc, cleaned and dyed by the New
York Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Com
pany, of New Orleans, La. Albert M
Meinhardt, the Tailor, agent for Brook
haven
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

Reliable dyeing and cleaning done
by New York Steam Dyeing and Clean
ing Company, of New Orleans, La.
Meinhardt the Tailor, agent.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
To he Public.

BRooKHAyEN, MISS, Feb. 21th, 1891.
have purchased the market of Lesser Co
hen and am prepared to fill all orders for Beef,
Pork or Mutton. i slaughter only firstclass meat.
and guarantee satisfaction in every ease.
| solicit the patronage OF the citizens OF Brook
have. Nj. %. JONES.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
Totcn Property tor Sale.

valuable town residence, with two acres Of
ground, is offered for sale at bargain. Proper
ty in good condition, with small orchard and
fine garden spot. For particulars, apply at this
Office.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

We have this day sold our market TO Mr.. M. q.
Jones. We bespeak for him aliberal patronage.
He Is authorized to receive and receipt for all
moneys due our firm.
(Signed) 5, LESSER & COHEN.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
YAZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

JACKSON TO GREENWOOD.
NORTH BOUND.
Mail No. 800 leaves jackson ........ 6 Il. IN.
Local Freight No. 3G2 leaves jackson : a. m
SOUTH BOUND.
Mail No. 30i arrives at Jackson .... G:05 u. m
Local Fr't No. 36l arrives at Jackson 6 90 p. m
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How it Happened.

The following remarkable event in lady 8
life will interest the reader For long time
had terrible pain at my heart. which flut-
and could not sleep. / would be compelled
to sit up in bed and belch gas from my stom-
ach until thought every minute would be
my last. There was a feeling Of oppression
about my heart, and was afraid to draw a
full breath. ! couldn't sweep a room with
God. by the help of New Heart Cure all that
is past and feel like another woman. Be
fore using the New Heart Cure 1 had taken
different so-called remedies and been treated
by doctors without any benefit until / was
both discouraged and Disguised. My husband
bought me a bottle of DIR. Miles New Heart
Cure, and am happy to say never regretted
it, as l now have a splendid appetite and
sleep well. weighed LIS pounds when I be-
gan taking the remedy, and now weigh 1901
Its effect In my case has been truly marvel
GUS. 1t far surpasses any other medicine
have ever taken or any benefit ever re-
ceived from physicians. Mrs. Harry Starr
Pottsville. Pa, October IL, 1899.
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure is sold ON POSI-
tive guarantee by all druggists, or by the DR..
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind, on receipt of
price, 81 per bottle, six bottles %. express pre-
paid. This great discovery by an eminent
Specialist In heart disease contains neither
opiates nor dangerous drugs.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

The delinquent tax lands met with a
ready sale yesterday. and none of CON
sequence was bid in by the State.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
Cleaning, repairing and altering
done. MEINHARDT's at f. NJ. Fairchilds
& Cos.

New and elegant line of spring sam
pies at MEINHARDT's.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

We now have for sale the Wonderful
Leigh Sure Cure Pile Salve.
CITY DRUG STORE, Brookhaven.
jy-16 3m.)
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06

JACKSON TO NATCHEZ.
WEST BOUND.
Mail leaves jackson for Natchez 6:25 a. IN.
Accommodation leaves daily except
sunday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40 a. m.
EAST BOUND
Mail arrives in Jackson ............... 80 p. m.
Accommodation arrives in Jackson. . :25 p. IN.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-03-06
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

Nos. 1 and . do not stop at flag stations
Nos. 25 and % stop at all stations. Trains Nos
and 8 with vestibule cars stop only at HAM
Crystal Springs, Jackson and Canton, and all
stations between Canton 4 Water valley No.
26 does not 60 north of Jackson, Miss.
S@Trains both ways make close connection
with all of the /. c. branch roads.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-30
Chivalry,s Slow Death.

1t has been often remarked that the days
of chivalry have passed, and Judging from
what witnessed in a street car the other
day l am constrained to the belief that there
is more truth in the saying than jest.
The scene was laid in Il Back Bay, car
where one would least suppose a transac-
ton of the kind would be likely to take
place, and put to blush a half dozen well
dressed men who were parties to the affair.
When the car reached the corner of New
bury and Dartmouth streets, it stopped to
let an old lady get aboard Every seat was
occupied. The moment her form appeared
in the doorway the male passengers who
had not already digested the mornings
news became deeply absorbed in their pa
pers. The others Immediately became in
terested in the painted advertisements OPP
posite. All the well dressed men held to
their seats as if glued to them.
just as the old lady reached for strap
with which to steady herself sweet faced
middle aged woman quickly arose and
rendered her seat to the white haired new
conner.
Then look of shame passed over every
bearded face. Seltishness had won, but it
was at a price.
Had an affair of this kind taken place on
any other lhe, many would say that it was
hardly worth recording, but as it occurred
in section where good manners and re-
fnement are thought to have reached their
highest standard it is fitting to refer to it
publicly, so that the illusion may be dis,
pelled.-Boston Herald.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-30
ZULU HOSPITALITY.
A Tribute to the Generosity and Courtesy
of the African Savages.

A Tribute to the Generosity and Courtesy
of the African Savages.
On leaving Lambs we were directed to
take a short cut across country, which
would bring us on to the new road to
Etshowe but whether it was we mistook
the path, or the natives of that part of the
country think nothing of hill climbing,
don't know; the fact remains that at noon,
after four hours stiff walking through
grass up to our necks, and covered with
burs and ticks, we found ourselves toll
ing painfully up an almost perpendicular
hill 500 or 600 feet high, with the Their
mometer showing ITO degrees, and no
shade anywhere, and, what was worse, no
water. 1t is true that the view which I'M
folded itself to our gaze as we assembled
higher, higher and higher, was beautiful
beyond description, for on every side were
hills and valleys teeming with foliage of
every hue, while far away on the horizon
could be discerned the deep blue of the
Indian ocean. But the beauties of nature
are wasted on a man suffering from a
parched mouth, and the grandest sight OF
all to our state of mind was when, on at
tanning the summit, we saw at a short dis
tance from us large kraal.
Our tagging spirits revived at once, for
here at least we could get what we so much
required-water. Tired as we were, we COW
cred the intervening ground in time worthy
of wanderers sprint. Our approach had
been observed from the kraal, and when we
arrived there were quite n dozen natives
waiting to receive us and inquire what we
wanted. Our stock of Zulu was limited
but we knew enough to tell them that we
were thirsty, on which they brought forth
water. Then the head man, who appeared
also to be petty chief, came out of his hut,
and reckoning to us led us into an open
kraal, where he babe us sit down. He
seemed pleased to see us, and all his
wives and young men perched themselves
around us, while he had a huge bowl OF
Kaf1ir beer brought out for US to partake Of
He also wanted to cook an enormous piece
of meat for us, but, on our dissenting, in
sisted on our snuffing with him.
After we had staid about an hour in the
kraal we rose to start off again, when what
was our surprise as well as qualification tc
find that the old fellow had instructed one
of his 'umfaans" to go with us to show us
on to the road, Thich was some four or five
miles away One frequently hears the KAT.
fir decried, but I must say that even from
white men one rarely experiences such true
courtesy as this, and 1 may here mention
that we have met with similar kindliness
from all the Zulus we have been brought
into contact with.-Digger News.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-30
,EMARKABLE BLIND DRUGGIST.
The Sixth Sense Possessed by SightlesS
but sprightly Michigander.


William j. Garrison, the blind druggist
of Wyandotte, is a man who excites great
admiration. He was born and grew up in
Vernon, Mich, and came to Wyandotte
about two years ago to become member
of the firm of Dorence 81 Garrison.
When about two years of age, he lost his
eyesight and cannot remember that he ever
saw. He is a highly educated man and
keeps himself thoroughly posted in polit
ical affairs AID all the topics of the time.
Besides being pharmacist, he is piano
tuner and realizes a good income from his
work in that capacity.
1t necessitates his going about the city a
great deal, and his ability to get about, COW
ering long distances, and by crooked, wind
ing ways without inquiring the direction is
q wonder to all who see him. One would
never suspect that a man who moves about
with head erect and brisk step, seemingly
thoroughly acquainted with every inch Of
his path, was treading his way in absolute
darkness. In Mr.. Garrison that indefinable
instinct that we term the sixth sense is de-
veloped in marvellous degree.
He carries a correct map of the city in his
memory, and when he goes out to tune a
piano he takes his cane and tuning instru-
ments, and inquiring in what street and
block the house he wishes to reach is To-
Gated goes directly to the place without
further inquiry. His ear is remarkably
correct, and he possesses great skill in ma
uipulating apiano. When his work is done,
Mr. Garrison retraces his steps without fur
ther inquiry, as if the way was beaten
path before him. People often watch him
as he starts to cross the street to see how
accurately he is able to judge of the dis
lance between himself and passing teams
and of the speed at which electric cars are
approaching He usually gives himself a
block the advantage of a car.
In the store Garrison is very quick to
serve his patrons, although he never gives
out poisons. He can tell any brand of cigar
in the case as soon as his hand touches the
box. No man in the city is quicker or
more accurate than he at making change.
He claims to keep the most exact time in
town and will dispute the time to a second
with any one. Mr.. Garrison does all of his
own trading, and clerk who can deceive
him in the quality of piece of cloth or of
any provender in the market must be pretty
slick. His ability to get along as well as
those who have all their senses is a contin-
ual marvel to all who know him.-Detroit
News.