Brookhaven Ledger

Brookhaven Ledger

Brookhaven, Mississippi

January 27, 1881

We learned that Charles Hogg died in Wesson a few nights ago from the effects of drinking poisoned whiskey.

February 17, 1881

Nathaniel Hooker of Beauregard died at his home on the 8th inst. Death supposed to have been caused by injury he received in falling from a gallery.

April 21, 1881

Laura Erwin, aged 13, died in Wesson at the residence of her father, F. B. Erwion, on March 17. Martha Erwin, aged nearly 15 years, died at the same place on March 20.

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