The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-12
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The peach trees are in blossom.
The latest fad Brookhaven Star.
Miss Jeanette Mikell is visitor to
jackson.
Vance Massengill was Hszlehurst
visitor Sunday.
Miss Stella and Mr.. l. c. Benjamine
visited Hazlehurst Sunday.
Hello, there! Give me Brookhaven
Star, for there is none better.
S. NJ. Douglass, of Sontag, made US
an appreciated visit yesterday.
Hon j. S. Sexton was distinguished
guest of Whitworth College yesterday.
Fresh, Pure Drugs only, used by the
Brookhaven Drug Co. in filling Pre-
scriptions.
Have your Prescriptions filled at the
Brookhaven Drug Co Fresh Drugs.
Prompt Service.
Complete stock Of Drugs, Chemicals,
Patent Medicines, stationery, toilet ar
ticles, etc, at Brookhaven Drug Co.
Mr.. J. r. Grant has secured the ex-
elusive sale of Sullivan's Famous
Bread for Brookhaven. j. Il. Grant.
Miss Eva Kohlman charmingly en-
tertained Monday night in honor of
her guest, Miss Joseph, of California.
Sullivan's Bread is made with care
by machinery and the use of steam
and without any person putting their
hands in it. j. T. Grant
Mrs. n. Vance has been missed from
her accustomed places of late. By
reason of advancing age and the I'M
toward season. she has been kept in-
doors.
Misses Jones and Ford, of Whit
worth's faculty, will give recital by
their pupils in music and elocution on
Saturday night. The public is in
vited.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
observe next week as week of prayer
and self-denial Services will be held
every afternoon at o'clock Those
interested are cordially invited.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give st. Patrick's Even
ing on next Monday night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. A. G. Seavey. Refresh
ments and lots of fun are included in
the % cents admission.
One of our leading business men says
he would build hotel in we'll sit
uated and prominent portion of town
if he was certain of a Trustworthy, cap
able man to run it. What more en-
couragement do you want?
a report was in circulation here
Monday that Tom Pritchard was
beaten nearly to death last Friday
night in Jefferson county, near the
Lincoln line, by negroes, at one of
t heir festivals he was attending
President y. f. Watkins occupied the
pulpit of the Methodist church last
Sabbath evening. His eXhortation to
the young men of the town to lead lives
of honor and Righteousness is said to
have abounded in the eloquence of
truth and sincerity.
The City Council took action on
three important matters last week.
One of these was the raising of the
rates on water and lights, another de
Gliding to issue $500 more School
house bonds, and a third to levy a
street tax and let out the working of
the streets, crossings, etc, by contract,
at the April meeting. Full partic
ulars of these several matters will be
found in the official proceedings pub
lished to day.
One of the most sprightly and best
staged and performed farce comedies
ever seen in our city will be presented
by Harry Beresford and a clever com
pauy of players Tuesday evening,
March Is, 1902. Mr.. Beresford as "Sey-
mour Sites supplies an excellent
Characterization. His methods are
smooth and unobtrusive and inspire
general mirth. The supporting com
pany aid him in a commendable man
ner. The production has special
| scenery and attractive women.