From the History of Lawrence County by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu if you are interested in book or CD. February 21 1889 A cold snap caught us last Tuesday. Mr. Jeff Walker of Wesson, was in town this week. C. E. Watts has just received a new supply of fine tobacco. Mrs. I. N. Bush at Hebron, is visiting relatives near this place. Mr. F. J. Larkin and wife, of Brookhaven, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. B. D. Bishop at this place. There was preaching in the Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday by Rev. R. W. Hall, our regular pastor. Mrs. Della Carlisle had the serious misfortune to fall and break two of her ribs last Wednesday evening. The accident, though of a serious nature, will not prove fatal. Mrs. V. C. Harris of Beauregard has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Butler, for the past two or three months, returned to her home in Beauregard last Friday. Capt. Dave Womack, tobacco drummer, was in town last Thrusday. The Capt. is a jolly old fellow, and we are always glad to see him come around. We are indebted to him for a call. Mr. W. C. Maxwell, Sr., gave a birthday dinner at his residence on last Saturday, which was participated in by a few relatives and friends. "Uncle"Carrol is one of the old landmarks at our country, having reached the ripe old age of 73 years. May he live to enjoy many more birthday dinners. Tax Collector's Sale: Tom Smith (col), Susan Maxwell, Steve Adams, W. J. Boyd, Ben Bullock, Mrs. A. P. Davis, J. W. Fortinberry, I. Ol Magee, Mrs. E. F. Feltier, Moses Rials, Mary Rials. Homestead Notice: Spencer Bridges, wit: Rolin May, Ed Moses, Frank Carr, all of Sartinsville William Smith, wit: J. L. Lambert, J. N. Lambert, all of Sartinsville February 28 1889 State Briefs The residence of Judge Chrisman at Brookhaven, was destroyed by fire on the 19th. Loss about $2500. No insurance. Houston, infant son of Mr. Mrs. A. H. Longino, of Jackson, died on Thursday the 21st. A boat of friends at this place deeply sympathize with them in this their sad bereavement. Major Millsaps, a former resident of Brookhaven, but now of Jackson, has subscribed $50,000 toward the erection of a Methodist male college in Jackson, provided that the denomination shall also raise $50,000. Mr. I. L. Sauls returned from New Orleans last Tuesday. Miss Lula Byrne was a welcome visitor to our town last Monday. Mrs. J. D. Carlisle gave our office a pleasant call yesterday morning. Mr. F. T. Cooper, of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mr. John Cowart and his young wife visited relatives on Fair River last week. Miss Ella Hickman visited Mr. W. R. Selman's family last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. F. T. Cooper of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mrs. J. E. Walker, of McComb city, is visiting relatives and friends in this county. Mr. Jno Geisert, represent Keifer Bros shoe house, was in town last Monday evening. Mr. Farrer Huffman of Summit, visited his sister, Mrs. W. C. Cannon, at this place last week. Dr. H. Gregory, of Silver Creek, stopped over with us on last Saturday night en route to New Orleans. Homestead Notice: Jesse Richmond, wit: George Bourn, of Monticello, Mick Collins, F. M. Burkett, O. W. Burkett, of Silver Creek. Benjamin F. King, wit: W. M. Lambert, J. L. Lambert, J. W. Mcloud, of Saulsbury Jesse A. Beard, wit: F. D. Dunaway, D. I. Howard, L. L. Boyd, William Marbury, all of Sartinsville. Notice - U. S. Land Office, Jackson, Miss. Complaint having been entered at this Office by Rasbersy R. Honea, against Charles Russell for abandoning his Homestead Entry.