Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-01-30
-owN AND COUNTY.

Rad colds and grip stiil prevail.
Mrs. Mary Green is suffering with la
grippe.
Several new dwellings are being
erected.
non,t miss the Rag Baby Wednes-
day, Jan. 3lst.
when will the cemetery improve
meuts be commenced?
Miss Julia Hoskins is visiting Mrs.
DR. Butler at Monticello.
our city will soon have another in
dustry. Particulars later.
Capt. J. A. Hoskins left today on
business trip to New Orleans.
Miss Alice Fitzhugh leaves at IL to-
dav for visit to the State Capital.
The funniest farce comedy on earth,
aThe Rag Baby" Wednesday, Jan. 3lst.
Harry Hamilton, the "boss" grocery
drummer. was on our streets yester-
day.
Mrs Hobbs has been confined to her
room for the last week with a severe
cold.
Pupils Recital is expected to be
held at the College on Saturday even
ing next.
MIN. Schwall has greatly i'm
proved the sidewalk adjoining his
property on Jackson street.
VIM. Turnbough has sold several of
his fine horses. When it comes to
~horse sense" Bill can't be beat.
The Picayune of Monday contained
a good wood cut likeness and life
sketch of Judge Hiram Cassidy.
Mr.. Chris. Lawson has almost COM
pleted the new fire bell tower. 1t is
model of beauty and architecture.
Get your seats at once and avoid the
rush, for 1.-THE Rag Baby" always draws
them. Admission % and so cents.
Board of Supervisors meet next Mon
day. Those having business before the
board will govern themselves accord
ingly.
Mr.. W. F. Smith, prominent citizen
of Aurora, ILL.,, is here for the benefit
of his health. He is stopping at the
City Hotel.
Miss Lille Buie has resigned her po-
sition as teacher In the graded public
school and Is succeeded by Miss Ed
wilma Burnley.
John 7. Orten and wife, Spanish
warblers, are with 1.-THE Rag Baby"
Hear them at Heuck's Opera House,
Wednesday, 31st.
The publication Of The LEADER has
been delayed several hours this week
by our chief Office man having a wres-
tie with the grip.
The Board of Supervisors will select
plan for the new court house at their
meeting next Monday. We hope the
contract will be let at once.
Hon. r. H. Thompson was compli-
mented by votes in the caucus last
Saturday. Representative Hart cast
his vote for him in the joint session.
Rev. M. L. Burton, the popular young
pastor of the Methodist church at Nc
Comb, was in town today on business
connected with the district parsonage,
There was wreck on the Illinois
Central at Asylum Switch last night
which delayed passenger train no. l,
seven hours. No particulars can be
obtained.
Brookhaven is Flooding along slowly
but surely. We have no 'spurts" nor
booms, but regular and sure trade.
We congratulate our merchants upon
their success.
The Rag Baby is a farce comedy
without plot. Funny? l should
say So Music, singing and dancing?
Right again. Don't miss it. Wednes-
day, Jan 31st.
Mr.. J. f. Miazza will occupy the resi-
dence now being erected by Mr.. G.
Abrams opposite ], B. Nalty's. Mr..
German will occupy the residence now
occupied by Mr. Miazza.
Bro. N. P. Bonney, editor of the
Summit Sentinel, was in town last Fri
day and paid The LEADER a pleasant
social call. He has lost none of his
geniality and pleasant humor.
The betrothal of Mr.. David Cohn
and Miss Natalie Wilson, of Halle
hurst, Is announced. To this hand
some and worthy young couple we ex-
tend our hearty congratulations.
Mr.. VI. Greer, the merchant farm
erof Ruth, called this morning to
orlng The LEADER a new subscriber.
thanks, friend; such evidences of ap-
probation are always most gratifying
10 hard-worked reform editor.
Mr. Spencer, a prominent railroad
contractor of Illinois, has purchased
property here, and will soon move his
iamlly here and engage in business
we extend to Mr.. Spencer and his
family cordial welcome and hope
'ney will enjoy our Sunny Southland
climate.