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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. Yesterday
Gov. McLaurin, before his term of of
flee expired, pardoned the following
convicts in the penitentiary: P. O..
Easterling, a white man, from Lincoln
county, serving life sentence for muir
der; Walter Simpson, a white man,
from Jasper county, sent up for ten
years for manslaughter; Will Bibb, a
negro convict, from Rankin county,
serving a four years term for assault
and battery with intent to kill aud
murder; Ed. Harper, a negro convict,
from Lawrence county, sent up for two
years for bigamy; Will Johnson, ne
gro, from Madison county, serving a
twenty-year term for manslaughter:
Pony Pitcher, a white convict, from
Yalobusha county, serving four years
sentence for seduction.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
The Athenian Society.

The Athenian Society met Jan. 10Th,
1900, at the regular meeting place The
following programme was rendered
The subject for discussion was an eve
ming with Mother Goose" A recita-
ton, Little Boy Blue" by Miss Rose
Burns recitation, Jack Sprat," by
Mr.. Wallace Alfred a recitation, Jack
and JILL" by Frank Collins and Kath-
leen Chrisman a recitation, "The
Froggie," by Miss Kate Burns dame
Ducks Lesson to her Ducklings," by
Miss Lizzie Free; reading, where
are you Going, My Pretty Maid" by
Miss Jessie Womack a recitation,
The Death and Burial of Cock Robin"
by Miss Sarah Love recitation,
Little Jack Horner," by Miss Leo
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing term Miss Rose
Burns, president; Mr.. Franklin Col
Inns, vice president; Mr. Walter Prize
batsch, secretary Miss Nell White,
assistant secretary; Miss Lizzie Free,
treasurer Miss May Sherman, critic
paper Mr.. Oscar Hartman, reporter !:
Miss Beulah Parsons, assistant re-
porter: Mr.Wallace Alfred, programme
criticism. REPORTER.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
WELLNAN NOTES.
BY SAWDUST,


Mr.. John Woodbury. is making a
pleasant stay with the Wellman people.
Mossrs. Henry Booker and Tom Fur
low have also moved away, the former
to Hartman and the latter to Brookha-
ven.
Mr. \. NJ. Summers is little troubled
about farming this year. He says he
is afraid he will make more than he
can gather.
The smallpox excitement is not so
great since we learned that it is mild
type, but there is no one stricken with
it yet in our little town.
We are sorry to note that our humor-
Gus clerk, Mr.. Jack Fuqua, has moved
to Magnolia, where he will work for
Hampton Bros. Wellmans loss will be
Magnolia's gain of two splendid neigh
borS.
The Wellman people seem to have
the quarantine regulations around
their own door. It's right amusing to
see them hustling every suspicious
character from one sideof the mill yard
to the other until they get him off.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Homestead Notice.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mis-

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss.
January ,, 1860.
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof Will be made before the Chancery Clerk of
Lincoln county at Brookhaven Miss. on Feb.
Il, 1900. viz: William Jones. Homestead Entry
No. 2S4l7. for the nwl4 neA, nell nwA section
&C. township north, range east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuance residence upon and cultivation of
said land viz:
Lafayette Brister, j. NJ. Brewer, Eli Cocker,
Madison Ard. all of Ruth. Miss
JAMES HILL. Register.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
THE OLD PRICE.

After February 1st-next Thursday
all subscribers, old and new, will have
to pay the regular subscription price
of THE LEADER-s1.5O per year. II you
want to get the benefit of the dollar
rate, let us hear from you by the above
date. Paper, ink, type and all kinds of
printing material have gone up in
price from 10 to 40 per cent. during
the last few months and are still ris-
ing, and we cannot keep the price of
The LEADER at one dollar unless its
subscription list was at least double
what it is.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
The Cherokee Club,

The members of the new young
mems social club held their first meet
ing at their rooms in the Masonic
Temple Monday night and completed
their organization.
Arrangements have been made for
the fitting up of their rooms at once
and it is expected to have them ready
for occupancy early in February.
About fifty members are already en-
rolled and others are being added to
the list.
Particulars of the organization in
next weeks issue.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
PAIR RIVER DOTS.
Especial Correspondence

Pink Nations, of KEGS creek, is re-
joicing over a new girl.
Joe Penny had big log rolling last
Monday with one hand and two mules.
w. NJ. Russell has in construction a
thirty by eighty foot barn.
- If anybody wants to read the school
house bird call on somebody that's got
it.
John Halls one year old babe died
last Sunday after weeks severe ill
ness.
Look out for a wedding somewhere
up the creek soon. Big preparations
are being made.
Capt L. c. Maxwell, of johnson, was
a visitor last Sunday to his daughter,
Mrs. L. p. KEGS.
Mrs. Abby Nations. of Wesson. has
been on a weeks visit here and re-
turned home last Sunday.
J. NJ. Ready is clearing land to en-
large his farm. A young son has lately
come to bless Mr.. Ready's home.
The many friends of Mrs. w. Y
Guess, of Brookhaven, we're glad to
see her on a visit to our town this week
A new postoffice will soon be in
operation near Antioch, and will be
called Perch, with Robert Crisco post
master.
John Guess, on the Major Maxwell
old place, is making quite a lot of i'm
provements and clearing a very large
new ground.
Several localities are infected with
that bad complaint Rufe Sanders spoke
of, and called running off at the
mouth" 1t generally goes through
the neighborhood.
Mrs. Martin Denham is very sick
with typhoid fever. DR.. Butler, of
BrOokhaven, was called to see her last
Monday by DR.. Robertson, for counsel.
Miss Martha Beeson and Harvey Bee
son, of Pleasant Grove. are very sick
with typhoid fever; also John Blossoms
ten-year-old son was struck with
paralysis last Sunday and at this
writing his case is critical.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

l want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatca know
that Chamberlain Pain Balm relieved
me after a number of other medicines
and doctor had failed. 1t is the best
Imminent | have ever known of. A.
DoDGEN, Alpharetta, Ga. Thousands
have been cured of rheumatism by this
remedy. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by c. E. Grafton, Drug
giSt.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Miss Annie Burns is now making her
home with Mrs. A. c. McNair.
Mr.. Becker has had painted the first
new residence on Becker street.
Improveme nts have begun on Mrs.
Sessions property, now occu pied by S.
n Storm.
Miss Edith Sherman left yesterday
for jackson, where she is the guest of
Mrs. R. H. Thompson.
G. B. Perkins stock of hardware is
the largest, most complete and cheap
est. Call on him and be convinced.
The finest collection of Photographs
that have ever been placed ON exhibit
ton in Brookhaven are in the show
window at McGrath's store. There
are thirty-three in the group: twenty
nine employees, besides the members
of the firm of McGrath & Sons. 1t is
artistically arranged and reflects great
credit on MIR. E. r. Ratcliff, the photo
pher.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy l ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequalled for whooping
Cough. Children all like it," writes
H. N. Williams, Gentryville. Ind.
Never fails. 1t is the only harmless
remedy that & ives immediate results.
Cures coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group,
pneumonia, bronchitis and all throat
and lung troubles. Its early use pre-
vents consumption. c. E. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

The House committee on roads and
ferries now has under consideration
Mr.. Moments bill providing for the
working of public roads by contract.
The bill provides the roads shall be
divided by the Boards of Supervisors
into first and second classes, and the
Board may employ road commission
er at salary of So per day whose duties
are to be defined before appointment
is made. Each person in the county
over Is and under 80 years shall be
compelled to pay either So road tax per
annum or work eight days, and the
commissioner may take the prisoners
in the county Jail for road working
purposes, the prisoners to work out
their fines at the same rate as that al
lowed to taxpayers. Several other
features similar to this now in force
are incorporated in the measure. This
is the eighth bill regarding the work
ing of public roads that has been in
troduced in the two Houses during the
present session.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
smallpox situation at Bogue chitto.

BoGUE CHITTo, MISS, Jan. give
are glad to report that smallpox in
Bogue Chitto is now over. There
hasn't been a single case except at the
home of Mr.. George Turnbough.
Mrs Turnbough died, but the rest of
the family are now out of danger. All
of those exposed have escaped from Il
to 20 days and not case developed
We think there would be no danger
now in coming to our town.
X. n. ELLZEY.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

ffrf- of-tIL OF -HIooIooII T.
To the unknown heirs of III. Kern and all per-
sons claiming any legal or equitable interest
Section Is. township 8, range east In Lincoln
County, Mississippi:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court OF the county OF Lincoln in said
State on the
3rd Monday in February, 1900,
TO defend the suit In said court Of W. C. Fur,
complainant. wherein you are defendants
This, the 2srd day of January, A. ID. 1900.
X. w. McNAIR, Clerk.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Mr.. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, saved his
child's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. 1t is an infallible cure for
coughs, colds, grippe, pneumonia,
bronchitis and throat and lung trou-
bles. Relieves at once. G. f. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Having "a Great Run on Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Having Great Run on ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy.
Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
store, informs us that he is having
great run on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles of that
medicine to one of any other kind, and
it gives great satisfaction. In these
days of la grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain Cough Remedy to stop
the cough, heal up the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within a very
short time. The sales are growing, and
all who try it are pleased with it's
prompt action.-South Chicago Daiy
Calumet. For sale by C. E. Grafton,
Druggist.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

c. K, Grafton, Druggist, guarantees
every bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of the contents. This is
the best remedy in the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency
of cold to result in pneumonia.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Up to Saturday, the close of the third
week of the term, only one bill had be-
come law. This was the bill provid-
ing for the salary and mileage of the
members
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
To the Public.

My former patrons and the public generally
are hereby notified that | have sold my entire
hardware and tin business to +. NJ Price 4 Co.
who will continue the business at the old stand
and for whom | bespeak the good will and
patronage hitherto extended to me. All the
accounts and Indebtedness of the old business
are reserved by me, and all parties who owe
accounts will please come forward and settle
same or make some satisfactory adjustment.
l.. ID. BOADWEE.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
PhotOgraphy-NOtice.

Having recently purchased the
Brookhaven Photo Co.'S Gallery at
Brookhaven, am now prepared to do
all kinds of Photograph work, copy
ing, enlarging, etc All work guaran-
teed. j. G. STONEMAN.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
An Internal machine arranged under

An Internal machine arranged under
the chair provided for witnesses and
primed and ready for discharge was
found by the janitor of the court
room at New Albany on the 10th inst.
Assassination of witness in one of the
big trials scheduled for this term of
the court is supposed to have been the
purpose Of the originator of the
scheme.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
BOGUE CHITTO NOTES.
BY JEEMS.

BY JEEMS.
The smallpox liar is abroad in the
land.
No new cases of smallpox up to this
writing.
Sid Hart says he don't want the
smallpox.
DR.. Felix Thompson has stood brave
ly at his post in the midst of the small
pox panic.
If we do get exposed to small -poX
we are going to do our level best not
to take it.
j. w. Tyler and r. L. Brent sang
praise God from whom all blessings
flow the other day when their wives
were released from quarantine.
Ben Bullock has sent his better q tc
the country and is having to manage
his lucrative business alone with his
arm in a sling from vaccination.
Rev. J. A. Scarborough has Just re-
turned from Louisiana and says that
some people are secretly having small
pox in that section. No deaths have
occurred.
Because of the GOODNESS manifested
toward Admiral Dewey in the North
he has cordial invitation to move tC
BOgue Chitto, where he can find con
genial spirits.
Miss Ida Smith, the amiable daugh
ter of Mack Smith, proprietor of the
Smith Hotel, died unexpectedly last
Saturday of congestion of the liver
Her remains were conveyed to Law
renee county for interment. A dark
cloud of sorrow has gathered over the
Smith family and they have the sym
pathy of the entire community. May
the Lord comfort the bereaved.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE.

All druggists are authorized by the manufac
turers of PAZO OINTMENT to refund the money
where it fails to cure any case of plies. no matter
of how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in
six days, the worst cases in fourteen days. One
application gives ease and rest. Relieves itch
ing instantly.
This is new discovery and is the only piles
remedy sold on a positive guarantee, no cure no
pay. Price so cents.
If your druggist don't keep it In stock send us
80 cents in postage stamps and we will forward
same by mail. Manufactured by Paris Medicine
Co.. st. Louis. Mo,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Mrs. Louisa A. Bridges Dies suddenly.

Mrs. Louisa A. Bridges Dies suddenly.
Mrs. Louisa Bridges died suddenly
of apoplexy on Friday night last. For
more than thirty years she had been a
resident of Brookhaven and was be-
loved by many of our older inhabitants.
Especially in the home circle was she
an object of affection and the stay and
comfort of her children, who are deep
ly bereaved She had reached the age
of 81 and was ready to depart On
Sunday morning the funeral services
were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T.
S. Adams, in the Methodist church
and large gathering of sympathizing
friends attested the esteem in which
the deceased was held.
And / heard voice from Heaven
saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord from hence
forth yea, saith the Spirit, that they
may rest from their labors and their
works do follow them"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

., THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
10 Robert King:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Lincoln in said
State on the
Third Monday in February, 1900,
to defend the suit in said Court of Ellen King.
YOU are defendant.
This the 18th day of January. A. ID. 1900
X. w. MCNAIR, Clerk
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Mrs. w. H. Allen, who has been on a
bed of suffering for more than two
months and half, died late yesterday
evening at the home of her son, Thos.
Allen. Mrs. Allen was a most excellent
Christian woman, always kind and
cheerful, devoted to her family and
true to every duty of life. A little less
than a week ago she gave to a visiting
friend the assurance that all was well
with her; and her soul has, doubtless
found the rest promised earth's way
worn travellers who have endured all
for Christ's sake. Our sympathy is
extended the bereaved. The funeral
service take place from the Baptist
church at 3 o'clock this evening.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Il was dead with dyspepsia, tried
doctors, visited mineral springs, and
grew worse. used Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. That cured me-" 1t digests
what you eat. Cures indigestion, sour
stomach, heartburn and all forms of
dyspepsia. G. E. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

A really good Ham we have only got
occasionally heretofore. Now we get
one every time since we commenced
using the "Berkshhire" brand. Each
piece is attended to in the curing pro-
cess as though for personal use of the
packer. That is why it is always mild,
tender and delicious. Try it once and
you will use no other ham. At all first
class stores. Miller & Hart, Packers,
Chicago.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Ford Smith, Jr., of Wesson, has been
sick for several days with smallpox,
but is reported better He contracted
the disease in Louisiana.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

For RENT.-The store house south of
H. p. lotteries Bakery, formerly oc-
cupied by him. For particulars as to
terms, ETC., apply to H. P. lotteries,
Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

There have been five deaths from
smallpox at the county pest-house to
date. All the other patients, seven in
number, are getting we'll.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Wood for Sale.

In large quantities and of any kind
and lengths. Delivered on short no
tice. Address J. W. King, P. o. Box
43, or F. H. Fellers, Phone 105.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Administrators Notice.

All persons indebted to the late Rev. J. Jas
per Green. are hereby notified to come forward
and settle said Indebtedness as soon as prac-
ticable. and all persons having claims against
his estate are requested to file same at once so
that they may be paid.
MRsA NJ. A. GREEN, ExecutriX.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

The following licenses were issued
by Circuit Clerk Oliver from Jan. II
1900, to Jan. oath, 1900:
WHITE.
Herbert Allen to Estella Chandler.
W. b. West to Nellie White.
Hugh Covington to Mary G. Harper.
Leonard Smith to Francis Smith.
COLORED.
John Berry to Viola Cook
George Tillman to Dollie Carter.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

7. H. Perkins is building a mattress
and furniture factory on Monticello
ST., west of his home. Another of the
many proofs that Brookhaven is march
ing on.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

WANTED-Honest man or woman to travel for
large house; salary SIS mo0thly and expenses,
with decrease; position permanent; inelose self
addressed stamped envelope. MANAGER. $50
Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Notice to CITY Tax-Payers.

The books for the collection of city taxes for
1899 are now open. Taxpayers will please take
notice and settle as early as possible
A. HURST, City ax-Collector.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Miss Ethel Bailey and Mr.. Will
Terry, of Crystal Springs, will be the
guests of Miss Peepsie Terry next
Sunday.
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MCELREE'S
Wine of Cdrdui
For Sale.

Well improved 10 acre farm. Il. miles from
Brookhayen; good bu ldlngs. House nicely
painted aud papered. VIII be sold at bargain
II sold before Feb. list. After that date IL will
be for rent. 5. 7. OLIVER.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

There are ten prisoners ON the coun-
ty farm-seven men, one boy and two
women, all colored.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
TUFTS Liver Pills
Cure all Liver Troubles.

Brookhaven Camp No. 9, Woodmen
of the World, will have a public install
lation and supper at the Masonic Tenn
pie tomorrow night. A large number
of the order and invited guests are ex-
pected to be present in honor of the
occasion.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

Smallpox prevails in the family of
Dan Baggett, well-known colored
man who lives near Montgomery.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

A large assortment of well-selected
Valentines at r. j. Boone's Book Agen-
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To johnson Mcknight:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the county of Lincoln in said
State on the 3rd Monday in February, 1900, to
defend the suit in said court OF Rllla Mcknight,
wherein you are defendant.
This, the 18th day of January, A. d, 1860.
II. w. McNAlR, Clerk.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24
Doctors Say:

4 va ~
Bilious and Intermittent Fevers
which prevail in miasmatic dis
s,,lct5 are invariably accompan-
led by arrangements of the
Stomach Liver and Bowels,
The Secret of Health.
The liver is the great " driving
wheel" in the mechanism Of
man, and when it is out oforder,
the whole system becomes de
ranged and disease is theresult.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

G. B. Perkins has goods in carload
lots, so you can expect wholesale
prices on sas", 'oors, blinds, fire brick,
lime and cement.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

j. B. Clark, Peoria, ILL.,, says, "Sur-
geons wanted to operate on me for
piles, but l cured them with DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve," 1t is infallible
for piles and skin diseases. Beware of
counterfeits G. E. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-24

VIII practice in the courts of Line DIN ana al
joining counties. Office over storms Restaurant