The leader., 1897-03-24
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

need.
Mrs. Bradford, the eloquent speaker
from Denver, tonight at the Court
House.
The new city lamp posts manfactur-
ed by the Variety Works are being put
in place.
We regret to hear of the illness, with
rheumatism, of Miss Jessie McNair at
Boston.
Those wishing fine pasture advan-
tages should read the notice of Fred.
j. Ragland and seek an early interview
with that gentleman.
Drs. Watts and McNair, Dentists,
have formed partnership for the
practice of their profession. The com
bination is strong one.
Mr.. II. Lewenthal and his charming
daughter, Miss Annie, are making
their home for the present with Mr..
and Mrs. Josh Priebatsch.
Rev. C. a. Oliver, d. D., pastor of
st. Peters church, jackson, Miss, will
preach at st. Francis church Thurs
day, March %, at 80 p. IN.
Mr.. John McGrath has been suffer
ing with pneumonia several days ; but
is resting easy at present. His legion
of friends hope to see the old veteran
out again soon.
The inclement weather kept many
away from the recital at the college
Monday evening. We hear there never
was more interesting or more de-
lightful program given.
During this wet weather we are re
minded "If all the world we're water,
and all the water were ink" and have
reason to be thankful lit is as well as
it is Stop grumbling.
Messrs. S. f. Magee and w. w. Wo-
mack have formed partnership in
the market business. When Womack
is in the market business it means the
public is going to have fine beef.
II. p. lotteries, the new baker, has
strongly commended himself to the
Brookhaven public by his fine bread.
He evidently understands his business.
Read his announcement elsewhere.
Many of our ladies met during the
week, Miss Ehrman who is at the head
of the millinery department at Nc
Graths'; and, aside from her being an
artist in her profession, all concur
that she is a lovely and charming
young woman.
DR.. Toombs writes Mine Host of the
Jones Hotel that he is about ready to
leave Springfield, Missouri, with his
household effects, and hopes soon to
reach Brookhaven. Until further no.
tice he will make his office and head
quarters at the Jones Hotel.
John E. Seavey. who circulated the
petition to the Board of Mayor and Al
dermen asking an investigation into
the cost of establishing water works
and electric lights, says the town was
practically unanimous on the PROPOSE
ton. Only three persons expressed
any opposition.
The LEADER has in stock a nice line
of Linen and Congress letter and note
paper, fiat caps, bill heads, state
ments, envelopes, shipping tags, visit
ing cards, etc, and can suit you in any
of these lines. Call when you are
needing anything of this kind and see
samples and get our prices.
Mr. Chas. Heuck, our accommodating
city treasurer, has had a new honor
imposed on him. On last Sabbath he
was duly elected Superintendent of
the Presbyterian Sunday School. Mr..
Heuck is we'll fitted for this pleasant
though responsible position, and we con
graduate him upon being worthy to
succeed the Hon. r. H. Thompson,
who has faithfully served as the head
of the school for several years.
Mr. Joseph Sutton has sufficiently
recovered from the injuries incident
to being thrown from his buggy by a
runaway horse five weeks ago, to get
to Brookhaven last Saturday, He will
have to use a crutch for awhile, how
ever. Mr.. Sutton has secured the
agency for Mr.. Bryan's celebrated
book, The First Battle" and in
short while will begin a thorough can
vass of the county for this book and
The LEADER
Brookhaven is moving in the direc-
ton of water works and electric lights.
a petition being circulated asking the
City Council to find out the cost, etc.
There is no reason any Mississippi
town of the size and Importance of
Brookhayen should not possess these
great cOnveniences. They can be had
for less than $4,000 of long time bonds,
with sewerage system thrown in for
good measure. At least that is what
Grenada did, with home capital. too.
and why not others Clarion Ledqer.
Work is daily progressing on the
new gallery of the Brookhaven Photo
graph Company, next to Hartman's.
and in a few days more you can "get
your picture struck" in any sort of
pose or shade, The gallery, which will
become one of the permanent features
of Brookhayen's developing business
life, will be one of the most complete
and convenient of any photograph gal,
lery between jackson and New Or
leans, All appliances aud fixtures will
be new, with parlors, dressing rooms
etc, as neat and convenient as could
be desired. AS for the work, it will be
tirst-ciass and up to date in every re-
Snart