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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02
LOUIS MILLER IS DEAD.
A Well-known Resident of This City Died
Suddenly Last Night at His Home.

Louis Miller, a we'll known Jewish res
ident of Birmingham, died suddenly last
night at 10:43 o'clock this home, 2116ls
Second avenue. 1t is thought that the
cause of his death was an abcess in the
stomach.
Louis Miller was a native of Russia
but came to this country about ten years
ago, eight of which were spent in this
of the most prominent firms. Recently
III has been in business for himself ond
looked forward to the time when he
would be able to send to Russia for his
wife and two little children, whom he
left ten long years ago. r
He was VIII known to a large num-
Der of the best citizens who respected
him for his sterling traits of cllara cfer
and manlinesS. His brother was III
Nashville and did not receive tha inte!li-
gence of the serious turn in ar. Miler's
condition in time to be at the bed side.
He will arrive t-lis morning. II
Mr.. Millsr has been i'll only since last
Friday. His disease has puzzled three
physicians, but death was no. lokcd for,
The funeral will take place this after
noon from the undertaking estabish-
ment of e. Ersw=ll, on Ninete anth street.
Birmingham German Turn-verein.
All members are requested TO attend
the funeral of our deceased member,
Louis Miller, at p. m. today, from Frs
wells undertaking establishment, on
Nineteenth street.
E. LESSER, President.
s. HECHINGER, Secretary,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02

Everybody who is anybody
reads the AGE-HERALD.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02

Will they or will they not raise the tax
rate in Fulton county is the question,
referring to the commissioners of that
county. The Atlanta papers are making
a strong stand against this increase.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
wELLMAN NOTES.
w. II. SEAvEY, City Clerl
BY SAWDUST.

Sawdust wishes success to our friends
in regard to the water works and cleo
tric lights as mentioned by "Jeems."
They are supplied with wind mill.
Mr.. Fuqua is missing in our town
this week. He is attending a wedding
of some of his relatives at Jackson.
His place is energetically filled by
one of Bogue Chitto's brightest boys.
young Mr.. Easterling
Mr.. and Mrs. Scutt were away few
days last week attending the com
mencement exercises at Whitworth
College.
We appreciate very much the return
of Wellman's three bright college girls
for a little while.
Rev. Mr.. Hardy, of Wesson, has car
ried on a weeks revival services here.
Boys, he fairly made us smell the brim-
stone from these scriptures "In hell
he lifted up his eyes," and Hell from
beneath has moved for thee, to meet
thee at thy coming"
Rev. Clarke preached to an immense
congregation at Wellman Thursday
night. He preached the ordinance of
the church in full force. OF course he
could preach nothing else as he de
MES heartfelt religion and the action
of the Holy Spirit.
The meeting held here by Bro. ITar-
dy resulted in a number of conversions
and the upbuilding of the different de
nominations generally.
Messrs. Ryals and Lawrence are fur
nishing our market with some delic-
ious beef and pork
We have lots of fruit and very little
sickness. OF course we give the credit
to our skillful physician, DR.. J. T.
Longino, who says that it don't take
but one shot at patient before they
are willing to let him alone.
We regret very much to hear of the
death of our esteemed friend, Mr. Eu-
gene McLaurin.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Lincoln Populihts,

Pursuant to call of the Executive
Committee, the Populists of Lincoln
county met in mass meeting at the
Court House last Saturday at l o'clock.
A. W. Smith was called to the chair
and Abel 4. Smith was elected Secre-
tary.
On motion of Capt. j. F. White, the
National Conference of the Peoples
party, called to convene at Nashville.
Tenn, July 80, was unanimously en-
dorsed; whereupon, VIM. f. Davis was
chosen as a delegate to said Confer
ence, and John NJ May and r. n. Ell
zey alternates.
After requesting THE LEADER to pub
llsh the proceedings, the meeting ad-
Journed until Saturday July Bird.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
FAIR RIVER NOTES.
BY CARROLL.

Crops are fine and in good condition.
Mrs. l.. p. Kees is quite sick this
week.
The few warm nights have started
cotton to growing
Prof. ID. S. Sutton, of Malcum, was
here recently on a visit.
Rev. B. W. Lewis has a new wheel
which adds much to his travelling facil-
tiles.
Mrs. DR.. Robertson, who has been
seriously i'll for the past five weeks
with malarial fever is yet very sick.
Fair River church held an interest
ing meeting on their last preaching
day. The 4th Sunday in August is set
apart for the protracted meeting. Ed.
j. P. Harrington, of Clinton, is expect
ed to do the preaching.
Mr.. W. Y. Guess has purchased the
saw mill near L. j, Whites from NJ. F.
Little, and is running same.
DR.. E. Cowart was called to Month
cello last week to see Mr. Saml. Max
we'll, who has been sick for the last
three months. From late reports Mr..
Maxwell is thought to be improving.
On the 9TH inst, as Harmon Prime
was attempting to correct his fourteen
year-old son Jim, the boy cut the faith
er in five different places, some of them
serious, but not fatal stabs.
Mr.. William r, Townsend ST.. age
"a, died at the home of his son-in.l law,
Willie McGuffey, last Friday, the 18th
inst.
Mrs. Jno. Polk, of Whitesand, and
her son, Forrest, spent few days last
week with her mother, Mrs. Robertson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Brewer, of Grant
Parish, La. are visiting relatives and
friends here.
'Lisha and Fleet Maxwell, sons OF j
G. Maxwell, caught 25-pound motley
cat Saturday evening. 1t was nesting
in large hollow log extending out in
to the water when discovered by the
boys.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
A GRAND CELEBRATION.


The Cold Springs Picnic Association VIII
gave Their Twelfth Annual Basket Pic
Me at the Park. at Cold springs. Miss,
Saturday. July Sd. 1897.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend, as there will be amusemeuts for
both old and~young, in which all are
expected to take part.
PROGRAM OF THE DAY.
LIST. For the handsomest baby boy
on the grounds-A baby chair. By A.
C. Seavey, Brookhaven.
2nd. For the most popular young Ia
dy on the grounds-A handsome Ia
dies hat. BY John McGrath & Sons,
Brookhaven.
Sd. For one hundred yard foot race
"A box Jackson Square cigars. by
Association.
4th. For the fat mans race-A fine
umbrella. By Rogers and Mccoy
Bogue Chitto.
5th. For the most graceful young la,
dy dancer-One two-dollar and hall
gold piece. By Commercial Bank.
9th. For 100 yard foot race for boys
age from IA to 16-l fine pair shoes.
by j. J. Myers, Bogue Chitto.
18th. A sack race-1 fine hat. by
Saml. J. Zwirn 81 Co, Bogue Chitto.
Sth. Greasy pig race-The winner to
have pig.
9th. The Ugliest man on the ground
l fine razor. by c. b. Perkins
Brookhaven.
10th. Wheelbarrow race pair fine
linen pants. By Geo. Bowsky, Brook
haven.
18th. Potato race-A fine straw hat
By Association.
18th A hurdle race-A fine hat. by
r. A. Wooten, Bogue Chitto.
18th. The handsomest lady on the
ground-A fine pair 1926 Hamilton
Brown ladys shoes. BY L. Cohn Bros
18th. The neatest dressed young la
dy on the grounds-A fine parasol
By r. T. Scherck, Brookhaven.
10Th. A greasy pole-Prize at the top
All entries for the races must bt
made at the grand stand by 70 o'clocl
m., July Sd.
Committee on the races - w. +
Jobes, chairman, ID. l.. Smith, w. Hig
genbotham, T. L. Butler, Z. II. Easter
ling, E. Batty.
Dancing all day-first class music
has been engaged.
Refreshments of all kinds will b.
served on the grounds at reasonable
prices by the Association.
Committee of Arrangements: E
Batty, chairman; W. b. Moore, E. II
Easterling, r. l.. Butler, ID. l.. Smith
S. f. Moreton, Walter Williams, l.. J
Scott, W. Higgenbotham, w. f. Jobes
F. A. Cameron, w. T. BiXler.
Intoxicating liquors positively pro
hibited on the grounds.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16

Grand Master L. f. Chiles, of Jack
son, assisted by representatives of the
Jackson, Wesson, Summit, McGQmb
City and Magnolia lodges, organized a
lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows here last Saturday night,
numbering about lf5 members. Sew
eral who did not get in Saturday night
will be received at meeting tonight,
at which Grand Master Chiles and a
visiting delegation will again be pres
emf, The Brookhaven Lodge is said
to have the largest charter member
ship of any lodge of odd Fellows ever
organized South of the Ohio river.
This splendid showing is principally
due to the activity and interest of
Messrs. Geo. C. McClendon, l. Isaacs
and u, r. jIoskins,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
The Public school Faculty.

The Board of Control held a meet
ing Monday night and COM leted the
work of electing teachers for the next
term of the Graded Public School.
The faculty complete will be as fol-
lows:
Principal-Prof. H. j. Wilson.
Assistant Teachers - Miss Agnes
Chrisman, Mrs. A d. Ewing, Miss Ma
ME Martin, Miss Susie Powell, NJ ISIS
Launa Hoskins, Miss Florence Atkins
Supernumerary- l.. NJ. Hobbs.
Music Teacher Miss Edith Sher-
man.
Teachers of Colored School Prof.
P. D. Gulledge, Mrs o. C. Jordan, Mrs.
L. c. Smith.
Prof. Wilson, the newly elected prin-
cipal, filled the position Of first assist
ant of the Wesson Graded Public
School last term, to which he was re-
Gently reelected, and is highly en-
dorsed for his educational attachments
and exemplary character.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
FORTIFICATION IN WARFARE.

The value of adequate Notifications in case of
attack are admitted even by thOSemost ignorant
of the rules OF warfare. II is also obvious that
all such measures are the result Of forethought
and preparation. To put off building the neceS-
sary defenSeS until the enemy are in sight would
be the verleSt folly, yet majority of people
neglect Notifications that are equally as impor-
tant in an individual sense. There exists sub
stantaly state Of neyer-ending war between
nature and disease. At certain seasons the Cx-
IRENE atmospheric conditions throw decided
advantage towards disease hence we have what
We call our sickly seasons, notably the summer
and fall. 1t is strictly in accord with the pre-
seribed rules of warfare TO fortify the body in
advance of the SiCkly season. The vital organs,
the Kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels should
be cleanSed, stimulated and strengthened so as
to resist the enemy when he appears.
To purify and tone up the system, enrich the
blood ana establish vigorous health throughout
the body PRICKLY ASH BITTFRS Is thorough
and reliable. Its value as a system tonic has
been shown in many years of constant use. It
removes bilious depression, nauScated stomach,
and slugglshneSs of body or brain and quickly
restores activity, energy and buoyancy Of Spir-
It's An invaluable fortifer against sickness.
Sold by c. +. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
A East Printer RoY.

Paul Hobbs, the 14-year-old son of
THE LEADERS editor, is no doubt the
fastest compositor of his age in the
State. He can set four columns of
The LEADER per day, taking Long
Primer and Brewer type as it comes,
reprint or manuscript copy, and sets it
accurately, not making on an average
more than four errors to the galley.
Nothing short of a Mergenthaler or
Thorne typesetting machine can beat
him in little while if he continues to
improve.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16

Board of Aldermen of the city Of
Brookhaven, Miss, That the Forty
Thousand Dollars in bonds of the city
of Brookhaven, proposed to be issued
on the 9Th day of July, 4. ID. 1897, for
the purpose of raising money for the
purchase, erection, maintenance and
operation by the city of a system of
water works and electric lights, be aud
they are here now declared to be ex-
empt from municipal taxation for any
purpose whatever, and the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the city of
Brookhaven shall never assess, levy or
collect any taxes whatever on said For,
ty Thousand Dollars in bonds proposed
to be issued as aforesaid.
Ayes, Moreton, Schnorrenberg, Sea
vey and Cohn. Perkins, absent and
not voting.
The foregoing ordinances we're in
writing and read and considered by
sections at a public meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen and
vote on their final passage was taken
as above recorded.
Because of the Importance OF the
foregoing ordinances, Be it ordained
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of the city of Brookhaven, Miss, That
they shall take effect Immediately.
Ayes, Schnorrenberg, Moreton, Sea
vey and Cohn. Perkins, absent and
not voting.
The account of LEADER Office fol
printing election tickets, etc. for 50. 4
was allowed and warrant ordered to be
issued for same.
There being no further business the
Board adjourned.
J. B. DAUGHTRY, Mayor.
w. Ii. SEAvEY, City Clerk.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Another Farmer white Heard From.


EDITOR LEADER In response to
your request in LEADER, will say | have
been farming s years. Bought corn
and meat the first year. Since then |
have sold corn and molasses every
year and some potatoes, peas, pinders
and water melons. | have bought
some meat every year, but have sold
enough produce to more than supply
the deficiency.
Eight years ago didn't own an acre
of land. ] now own 40 acres and it is
all paid for. | bought The land on
credit and paid interest and taxes un-
til paid.
| do my own building, repairing and
shop work Have not had any time to
fish or hunt or go to town unless it was
on business. | have had plenty work
for me and two or three more all the
time NoLA WHITE.
Malcum, Miss
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Ne Miles, Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism.
Mrs. VIM. Anderson arrived on
visit yesterday.
Mrs. Lena Storm Ramsey, of Halle
hurst, is in town.
The Canning Factory opens to-day
It's first work will be on beans.
Treasurer John w. Oliver, of Frank
lin county, was in town yesterday.
Chas. Chrisman, Esq, returned yes
terday from Browns Well much i'm
proved.
Mr.. Jno. McGrath has made some
improvements in the way of whitewash.
Our clever neighbor, II. Brill, is hav-
ing the roof of his residence reshin-
gled.
Assessor A. J. Walker, of Franklin
county, was a welcome caller at this of
flee this morning.
Miss Agnes Chrisman, after spend
ing a pleasant while at Oxford, will at
tend the exposition at Nashville.
Mrs. Criswell is again confined to her
home by the infirmities of age. Mrs.
c. will soon have passed her Goth birth
day.
A report of the Easterling Nesbit
wedding at Mammoth Springs, Ark,
was received too late for this weeks is
sue.
Editor n. 2. Bonney and wife, of the
Summit Sentinel, we're in town a few
hours this week en- route to the Press
Convention at Memphis.
Mr.. J. Harvey Thompson has return
ed from the State University with his
"blushing honors thick upon him" and
is now an alumnus of the institution.
Assessor Cosnahan is in town this
week on crutches, the effects of rheu-
matism, from which he has been a
great sufferer for several weeks.
Clifton Lomax, Esq, late graduate
of the Law Department of the State
University, was welcome visitor
among Brookhaven friends yesterday.
Messrs. Leary and lotteries, who
are supplying the staff of life to the
multitudes, have both beautifully pa
pered and improved their sales rooms.
The Colored High School Associa-
ton is going ahead in, business like
way, and will soon have large dining
hall completed on their school lot near
the cemetery. They expect to use this
temporarily as a school room, and will
add other buildings as they are able.
Postmaster keenan, was quite seri
ously injured by being accidentally
thrown from hack as he was return
ing last Sunday night with party of
friends from Bogue Chitto, where they
had been attending the funeral of the
late E. A. McLaurin. Mr.. Keenan, has
suffered a great deal from his injuries,
but we are glad to report his condition
is now more favorable
DR.. A. Lewenthal, of the City Drug
Store, has just received and placed in
position the handsomest soda fount
yet seen in Brookhaven. Besides its
many other handsome features, it is
surmounted by large oval mirror,
which will be never failing attraction
to the girls and young dudes. The
doctor will have formal Opening" in
honor of his new fount next Friday
evening between 3 and 6 o'clock, to
which the public is cordially invited.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
A $500 Vince, for Only $4,000.

The Bicycle of '97 is beauty and as
durable as steel can make it, We are
selling direct to the public. The
FLEETWOOD, a $4,000 wheel, for only
$1,000, and the PALMETTO, a $500
wheel, for only $1,000. Economy is
wealth-don't pay $4,000 for some
thing you can buy for $4,000; don't pay
5000 when $1,000 will get you what
you want. Don't rob your pocket-book
to fatten trust. Money saved is mon
ey earned. Write for catalogue. Ad-
dress
WASHINGTON CYCLE MANU-. Co.
a14'9s Washington, New Jersey.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16

OF Fancy and Staple Glass
Ware, as well as high grade but
reasonable-priced Crockery may
always be found at our store.
The volume of our business
enables us to carry complete
stock always, and to sell at
prices which yield very little
profit on each sale, but in the
aggregate make a very respecta-
BILE showing.
1t affords us great pleasure
to show our goods, as we have
the best selected stock of glass
ware in town. Next week we
will receive 3 Hhds. 5 Casks and
Z Bbls. of glassware direct from
the factory. Give us a call.
G. HEUCK " son.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16

DIR. c. ]. Hester never rallied from
the stroke of paralysis mentioned in
our last issue, and died on Saturday
morning at his home near town. All
of DR.. Hester's children preceded
him to the grave, and only his faithful
wife survives him. Her love and devo-
ton to him through all the trying vi
cissitudes his declining years-for both
had seen far better days-and during
his last illness, were worthy of all ad-
miration and praise, and elicit for her
the profoundest sympathy.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
"Hind Sights" the Best.

EDITOR LEADER Last January
took the "swamp fever''-that is,
wanted to move to the Delta-and | of
fered to sell my splendid farm of 240
acres out here with all its improve
ments and cOnveniences for 81 800 so |
could move. No one seemed to have
81 300 in cash to take advantage of the
real bargain / offered and | didn't get
off. Now I'm glad of it. The overflow
and heavy loss incident thereto, to the
people of the Delta this year, which
will no doubt be followed by an unus-
ual amount of sickness, convinces me
that, take it one year after another,
this part of Mississippi is far ahead of
the Delta, especially for the small
farmer with moderate means. Health,
water, productiveness, everything CON
sidered, the piney woods of Mississippi
pi is one of the finest countries on
earth. Let us stick to it, develop it
and make the most of it.
| expect to get into your column of
selfsustaining farmers, and will fur
nish you the data in time to include
my name. JOHN ID. BAILEY.
Fair River, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Notice to Bridge Contractors.

Sealed bids for building a wooden bridge
across Fair River on the Rrookhaven and Mon
pervisorS OF Lincoln County, Miss, on Monday
July 9Th, 1897. Said bridge to be built accordinp
to plans and specifications on file in the clerks
once, Each bid must be accompanied hy bond
in double the amount of bid, with good and Su1i
cent Sureties conditioned to build sad hridge
and keep it In good and sufficient repair for a ne
jun 81 FELIX MAY 1icrl,
June 16, 1897.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Notice to Road Contractors.

Sealed bids for working frSt-class public roads
Nos. TO II inclusive according to plans and
specifications on file in the clerks office will he
received by the Board of Supervisors of Lincoln
County; Miss, on Monday, the 9TH day OF July,
lsN. BIDS will also be received on Monday
August 20 1897, for working all roads of the see
ond-class according to plans and specifications
TO he MED with the clerk on the LIST Monday of.
july next. Each road will he let separately and
bond conditioned in double the amount with
good and sufficient SuretieS must accompany each
Did, Board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. Contract to he let for "A term not eX.
eeedlng Tour Years. FELlN MAY, Clerk.
June 10, 1897. inn a
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Fair River Picnic.

On June %, 1897, there will be pic
mic at the Fair River bridge on the
Brookhayen and Monticello road IL
miles east of Brookhayen. Every
body is invited to attend.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
Roll of Honor.

The last month of this session
ends with the following names on the
Roll of Honor in the junior depart
ment of st. Francis School:
Master Bernard Thurner.
Miss Josie Becker.
Miss Katie Curran
Miss Sara Storm
This excellent school closes next
Friday, without the usual public en-
tertainment, but the children will be
served to cream and other refresh
ments.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16
JULY nth.
c. HEUCK ~ son

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
held an adjourned meeting last Friday
night and adopted plans and specifica-
tions for the proposed water works and
electric lights, and fixed the above date
as the time for awarding the contract.
The plans and specifications, which
were drawn by Messrs. Saunders &
Porter, civil engineers of Louisville,
KY, as adopted, correspond very close
ly to those of Grenada, Miss. THE
LEADER was awarded the contract for
printing the plans and specifications,
which will be sent out this week to all
persons desiring to file bids.
Our city fathers evidently "mean
business" and having tested the pub
lie pulse on the matter in hand, are go
ing to supply the city with plenty of
water and light at the earliest date
practicable.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-16

The arms are all attached to the same body.
impure blood reaches out in all directions
over the human body. 1t stretches out a
tentacle and grasps one organ or another
1t attacks the liver and the sufferer is said
TO have liver complaint" 1t attacks the
lungs, and he is said to have consumption.
1t reaches his kidneys, and the doctors say
he has kidney disease and treat his kidneys
These so-called diseases are only symptoms
lhey all reach back to the same cause, and
that cause is impure blood. And i'm pure
blood is usually caused by imperfect diges-
ton. The way to kill devil fish is to at
tack its head and body. II might be killed by
cutting of its arms, but ii would take long
time. While one was being cut off, others
would fasten themselves on the victim.
The way to cure disease is to cure the
cause of the disease to go right at the
head of the matter. There is no use treat
ing symptoms. Disease cannot exist in a
body that is perfectly pure and full of
healthfull strength giving properties. It
can be made pure by the use of DR.. Pierce's
Discovery" 1t is because of its wonderful
blood purifying and invigorating qualities
that this remedy is so marvellous In its eff.
feet on diseases of the throat, bronchial
tubes and lungs. 1t cures ninety-eight per
cent of all cases of consumption II stops
lingering, chronic coughs, and builds up
those who are rundown" emaciated or
debil1tated from any cause. 1t makes sound,
firm, healthy flesh 1t makes people strong.
1t invigorates the blood, and stimulates the
action of every organ in the body The
three things that il does are the three things
that must be done in every case before
health can come. 1t steadies and strength
ems the nerves makes digestion perfect
makes the blood pure and rich There is
nothing in the world just like it, There is
nothing in the world that is lust as good, F"
though dishonest druggists win sometimes
tell you so, for the sake of the profit they
viii make on inferior articles.