The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-05

Sheriff Chas. McNair's health Is still
such that he Is not able to actively
discharge the duties of his office. UP
10 the time his falling strength com
PEELED him to leave his desk he was one
of the most business-like and efficient
officers the county ever had.
The Presbyterian children enjoyed a
package party at the Masonic Hall on
last Friday evening.
The City Council did not let the con-
tract for building a city Jail Tuesday
night, but postponed action until next
Monday night.
DIR. f. NJ. Cowart, Of Wellman, and
his bonny bride, nee Miss Mary Lee
Horton, were in town last week and
honored this office with pleasant call.
Floater Representative Edward
Smith left Monday for jackson to be
present at the opening OF the Legisla-
ture Tuesday. DR.. Cowart Is sick at
his home on Fair river and cannot at
tend at this time.
Hon. Chas. Chrisman was called to
Cleveland Tuesday nv telegram an
nouncing the death OF his brother jeff
The announcement was received with
profound sadness nv scores who fond
ly remember the deceased for his hon
est rugged nature and kindly heart.
Ex-Sheriff r. w. McNair left for
Jackson Sunday night to assume his
new duties as warden Of the peniten-
tiary, followed by the good wishes Of
his host of friends. Mr.. McNair's fam
ily will not go to Jackson, but have
moved to town from their home near
Union Hall and will occupy the Lucich
cottage north of the depot.
Look out for the electric lights
Friday night. 1t is expected the arc
lights on the streets will be tested
that night, and the incandescent
lights week or ten days later. About
900 incandescent lights have been sub
scribed for to date, which insures a
good revenue from that source.
Messrs. Joel East and Carroll Bard
we'll, with their saws, hammers, planes.
etc, have added very materially to the
comfort, convenience and security Of
THE LEADER office during the past
week. for which they have the personal
thanks of every one connected with
the establishment. Both are clever
and accommodating gentlemen.
With exceeding qualification their
many friends in Brookhaven learn that
Rev. J. NJ. Weems and family will re-
turn unto them. Bro. Weems has
been appointed presiding elder of the
Brookhaven District. Rev. e. Fl.
Mounger, who will always be remem-
bered in the Brookhaven District
with the highest esteem, takes Bro.
Weems' place as presiding elder in the
Vicksburg district.
Patrons who are in arrears and per,
sons who contemplate subs cribing for
ILEADEh az al Cdl ootC Coh iOh
der us welcome assistance by accom-
modating this Office with their cash
favors during the next thirty days.
We have had to purchase large lot OF
new material, besides mourning many
other extra expenses on account Of
the late fire, and all of these obliga-
tions must be met and satisfied.
Robt. Applewhite has succeeded Mr..
r. w. McNair as chief deputy at the
Sheriff's office. "Bob" isa graduate in
book keeping, has had great deal of
experience already as deputy, and will
doubtless discharge the duties of his
more important trust with satisfac-
ton. It is understood Mr.. John l.
Marshall was rendered the position,
but the prospect of having to officiate
as hangman at an early day was rather
too much for Johns nerves and he de-
clined.