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The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, June 8, 1886
Page 2, Column 2

A telegraph from Pearlington to the Times-Democrat, states that Mr. 
Wiley M. Toomer, of that place, was struck by lightning and instantly 
killed last Sunday evening while out on Poitevant & Faver's log railroad, 
in St. Tamany parish, La. The deceased was an old and highly respected 
citizen and belonged to one of the pioneer families of that section. He 
was widely known, having been connected in different capacities with the 
mill and lumber business for many years past.-Crpitolian (sic) Advocate.
Mr. Toomer was the only surviving brother of Mrs. Lincoln, mother of 
Sheriff McGuire of this city.