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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

STATE OE MiSSLSSIPPL, J Probate Court,
Holmes County Nor. term 1898
a CIR FE ABL Y to an order OF
-E&A the Hon. the Probate Court of
Holmes county, obtained at the Nosem
Der term 1888 thereof; Notice is hereby
given TO all persons interested in he lands
tenemenls and Embellishments Of James G.
Dickson deceased, to 10 mud pelscrarl
appear before the court Of Pfobotes, 10 be
holden in Lexington on the first Monday
of January, 1889, then and there 10 shcw
cause if they can why an order should be
granted by the court for the sale Of the
following decribed stands, to wit:
East half northeast quarter, and north
half east halfsouheast quarter, section A..
township 5, range 3 east, norjh half, sec
ton II, township S, range 8 east, east half
northeas, quarter, section 81, township 5,
range s east, east half northwest quarter,
section 33, township IA, range cast, the
whole Of section 7, township 10, range 9
west, south half, section 8, township 3,
range 8 east, west half, northwest quar-
ter, section 8, 'ownship 5, range 8 east,
southeast quarter, section 81, township $,
rahgeS east, north hulfeast halfnorthwest
quarter, section 10, township 5, range 3
east. north half west half, northeast quar-
Ter, section 10, township 5, range east,
west half southwest quarter, section 2,
township 5, range 3 east, east half north
east quarter, section 10, township 5, range
3 east, east half southwest quarter, Sec
lion 50, township 8, range 3 cast, and
southeast quarter, section 3, township ),
range 3 cast upon the application OF Hugh
Dickson, administrators de bonis non OF
said decedent, who suggests to the Court,
that the personal property Of his intesate
is insufficient to pay the debts, &c.
WITNESS the Hon. N. II.
Rlves, Judge Of the Court
l.. $. Probates, the first Monday
in November 1888, and the
seal of said Court,
ISSUED, 18th November, 1888.
w, a, PURDOM, elk.
November, II, T.. CIV
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
A time plantation
For Sale.

p1efS II undersigned offers for sale a tact Of
~ land. containing $50 acres lying on Che
3opa creek about IL miles fom Lexington, and
b miles from Yazoo Valley. $50 acres Of hi.
land is in state of cultivation. upon il there is
a convenient dwelling house, Gin Mill, Quarters,
&c 1t is finely timhered, and well warered. Ii
IS also very convenient TO market, being within
~ miles of both Marion and Tchula., He will
also sell stock OF hogs, cattle, corn and farm.
ing utensils. Those wishing to purchase can
learn The terms BY calling on the subscriber.
LEWIS Ii. DAVIS.
Holmes county Sept. s lift
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
IpDQpO9AI3
FOR PUBLISHING IN TIE
TOWN LEXINGTON
A WEEKLY PAPER TO
BIZ CALLED TIE
l4GXEEigtOEa UnAEOEHs

hH ~ y " sd "a A2 A ~ EAo
BELIEVING thot TIC publication
OF weekly newspaper in our town would
ada to ITS Importance abroad, and be Of
great interest TO The citizens Of this
portion Of the state as vehicle of ger.
eml intelligence, and induced ty the So
l'c!ialon Of friends, aside from political
prediction, we have determined to enter
upon the task; aware Mt the same time Of
our inability, but confident that we viii
he sustained IN our effort by an enlishten-
ed and generous community.
The Lexington Union will sustain the
Old Republican doctrines of the JeHerso.
MAN school, convinced thata strict obser-
vance OF these principles will effect the
greatest good for the greatest number, the
end and aim Of all good government. In
our support however Of he Democracy o.
The union, we shall sednously avoid all
parry asperiiy or political vlrulence, yet
though Iully, firmly adhere to the Admin
isfatlon of the general government, as
being the instrument TO protect and adj
vance those truo republican measures
which we advocate, and which will ensure
the end intended by the trainers Ct our
federal Charter.
AS The Lexington Union will be gov.
erncd by that amendment to the Cons;tu-
ton of the United States, which says that
all powers not delegated to Congress are
reserved to the states respectively" it
must oppose all and every law which finds
It's origin in forced or implied construc-
tons, and will ever be found on the side
Of Democracy battling against usurpa-
ton irom whatever source it may come
all Naturalization constructions Of the
: Constitution Of the Unitud States as sub
versiye ofcyll liberty and at WARMTH The
simplicity of our republican Governments:
still itscolumns shall be at all times open
to all parties, knowing that our political
adye!saries are actuated by as true sense
of patriotism and love Of county rs our
selves, ard recognizing among them many
personal friends and we hope future pat
rons ofthe Union.
1t may be necessary 20 add that we
will support the independent Treasury
as the constitutional fiscal agent ofthe Gov
eminent, nod viii oppose creation by con
gress Of any national Bank-yet we have
never, nor has the Democratic party ever
corteaded fora currency purely netaiic,
but believe that we'll regulated system Of
State banks will not only supcrcede the
necessity ofany United States Bank. but
will preserve free and untramelled the
commerce of tue South, and diverted it
from its present unnatural and Legitimate
direction.
The first Ne. ofthe Lexington Union
Will be Published on next Saturday The
l7lh inst. al So in advance, or, $6 at the
end Of lhe yepr.
w. II. HINTS.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

STATE F.HfSSESSLPPL } Prostate Court,
HOLMES County Nor. II. m 1888
"A GRsEEA Y tc an order of
IA the Honorable the Probate Court
OF Holmes county, obtained at the No
yemler Term 1888 thereof; Notice
hereby given to all persons interested III
the lands, tenements and heIlditaments OF
John u. Davis deceased, to he and per.
sonaIly appear before said court, to be
holden in Lexington on the first Monday
in January 1889, then and there to shew
cause ifany they can why an order should
not be made by said court ftr the sale Of
tie following lands, to wit: East half
northeast quarter and west half northeast
quarter, section II, township 26, range 5
west, also one undivided half Of the fol.
lowing lauds, owned by said deceCent &
Wiley Davis, (also deceased) 10 witt
Northeast half, section %, townscip l6
range ] east; west half, northwest quar-
ter, section %, and west haf, northwest
quarter, section So, township IL range
east, east half south east quarter, and east
halfnorthenst quarter, section 5, east half
north east quarter, east half southwest
quarter, west half south east quarter, east
half northwest quarter, and east half south
east quarter, section IL, west half south
west qnarter, west half southeast quarter,
section 5, east hal southeast quarter, west
half southeast quarter, section 4, west halt
.II ,s,t
ship l6, range 5 east, east half, southwest
quarter, west half southwest quarter, sec
ton 81, east half rorheast quarter, sec.
ton 33, township ID, range 5 east, west
half northeast quarter, section II, town
ship 10, rarge 4 east, and lots and 6,
section 81, township is, range 4 cast, also
an undivided haIfof the following lands,
owned by said decedent and A. J. Lane,
to wit: Southwest quarter, section 20,
northeast quarter section %, north half
section %, west half northwest quarter,
section 6, east halfnorlh east quarter, sec
ton 7, east half northwest quarter, and
cast half southwest quarter section 6, and
west half northwest quarter, section 7, ALI
in township %, ofrauge 5 west. Ii hay-
been suggested TO the court that the per.
sonal estate of said decedent is insufficient
to pay the debts of said estate.
WITNESS the Hon. ". e.
Rves Judge Of the court Of
J.. $. Prohates the first Monday
in November, 1898, and seal
of said Count.
ISSUED 18th. of November, 1888.
p w. A. PURDOM, elk.
November II, H.. CIV.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
NOIlCEl!l!

A IL persons indebted to the undersigned for
IA Job printing and advertising, upto this
date, will please come forward and make pay
ment Those who are in arrears for the "Stan-
dard'' up to this time, will also oblige by paying
We have had to pay cash for all our expenses,
and it is hoped those indebted will make prompt
payment.
Those having claims against the subscriber
viii please have them presented by the first OF
January next.
Editors of newspapers who may have &C
counts against the Standard Office for advertising
are requested 10 forward them TO Lexington inn
mediatey when they viii be collected and paid
c. 5. SMITH.
f5Novemhet 10 q lw
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

~ GREEABI.Y to an order Of the Probate
IN Court of Holmes county made on the 9Th
of November, 1898, for the sale oil the real estate
Of William Allen, deceased, we will sell TO the
highest bidder the, following lands, Viz: TIE
west half south cast quarter of section Is, south
west quarter Of section IA township Ia range
east; west half south west quarter section no Q
of township IA range east; west half south
east quarter Of section II township IA ofrange
east; west half south east quarter of section
no . township l4range east; east half south
west quarter section nos of township ii range
east; north east quarter of section no %, town.
ship Is range 4 east. The above described
and is well improved, and will be sold on the
23nd Of DECEMBER next. Those who wish to
purchase would do well 10 attend the sale, as il
will be sold on credit Of one and two years
MARY ALLEN, Adm,x.
JOHN B. ALLEN, Ad'mr.
NV l0.....Gu n
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
SALLY FRALFY,
IL. G. FRALEY,
SAMUEL LENOR.
October 90. 1899 o..nt
October 90, 1889.


STATE oF.MLSSLSSLPPL, I Probate Court,
lloLMEs County. { Nor Term 1888
& G RE Il A b L Y to an order of
-ENA- the HONORABLE the Probate
Court of Holmes County, obtained at the
November Term, 1883 thereof; Notice is
hereby given to all persons interested in
The lands, tenemonis and hcridiameuts of
james Balm deceased, TO be and person.
ally appear before the Probate court Of
said county, to be holden in Lexington Oh
the first monday Of January 1882, then
and there TO shew cause if anv they can
why an order should not be made hv saio
court for the sale Of following lands, to
witt East half south west quarter of
section no. !, township - range 3 east,
it having been suggested 10 the that
it will lie TO the interests Of the heirs Of
said estate to sell the same.
WITNESS the Hon n. T..
iSives, Jnjge of The court Of
l.. 8. Probates the first Monday in
November, 1873, and seal of
said Court.
ISSUED 18th. of November'le3N.
w. A. pURDOM, ok.
November, II, L.. CIV.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

HHE third instalment of GIG, is due
~ and required TO be paid upoa each
share Of the Capital Stock Of this Bank
the 18th day Of this month, according to
the provision ofthe charter.
4i'e1J ~ By order of the board
oisiaao2 A, H. McKlNSTRY, Cashr.
Dec. q, aoi'a2 4-2w
NOTICE. 7i9tiaf ~ ~
NHE undersigned Administrator Of
- the estate of William w Williams,
deceased, will present his account as ad.
minlstrator on said estate, to the Hon
Probate Cont of Holmes county, at its
regular term in January next, for final
settlement and allowance.
- JOHN -McJCNKIN.
Administrator Estate ofww williams.
s3isto f sssh .aai14ra decd
Lexington Dec 8, 1888. 4 4w
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
NOeiCe!!:

p7srS HE undersigned having been appointed by
ia the Probate Court OF Holmes county, com
mssioners to audit examine and al ow the claims
against the estate Of Wiley Davis deceased, viii
meet at the Court House in Lexington on tell
third monday in each month for the next six month
for that purpose.
]. PERKINS,
w. GOULD,
J. Ii. BAUGiIN.
Commissioners.
July --2m
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
sT'Op THE MURDE II Il h 5
$4,000 Reward

WMTiLL be paid by the undersigned
wv for the apprehension Of JOHN
STEP and SOLOMON STEP, who
murdered Martin FrGley Sen. on the 9Th
October inst. near VOLTS Ferry, Hardin
county, Tennessee.
John Sep is nbout % years Of age, 5
feet 8 or 8 inches high, dark complexion,
dark eyes, black hair inclined to cur,
and yely low forehead. The middle Joint
Of the loretioger Of his right hand is con
siderably enlarged, accustomed, it is sup
posed, by hurt.
Solomon Step is about % or "a years
ofage, 5 feet II inches high, stout built,
little inclined 10 he sioop-shoulderod,
dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair in
cliped to curl, and very high cheek bones.
Tho homes Of his right hand have been
broken neal the mid lie Of tho palm, and
occasions a considerable ridge ON the
back of his hand.
The Steps formerly resided in the Cher
okee country in Georgia, and it is thought
thcy will either make their way bacl; to
Georgla, or strike for Texas. The above
reward will be paid on their delivery in
Hardin county, Tennessee, or proper
tionable reward for either.
SALLY FRALFY,
II. G. FRALEY,
SAMUEL LENOR.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
Cotton land and Negroes Ct
Public Sale

III VHE subscribers being DESTROYS 10
Ii close their connection in the culture
OF Cotton, will offer for sale on the premi-
ses Tuesday the 18th oiJanuGry next, to
thehlghest bidder, they plantation OH Ho.
uey Island, Holmes County, Mississippi,
three miles from the town Of Tchula, con-
taining $40 acres, 400 Of which are under
fence and IN cultivation, with a Gin, Mill
Negroe Houses, sc. AS il respects
quality and location, the land is not sur.
passed by any on the Yazoo River. Also,
rs likely, acllmated negroes, consisting of
men, woman, boys and girls; none ex-
ceediog 80 years Of age-about 500 bush
els of corn; horses, mules, a Jorge stock
hogs and cattle, among which there are
some dne mich cows, 3 yoke Ct oxen, /
good wagon and farming utensils of every
description.
Tberms of Sale:-E'or the land. one.
third OF the purchase money in hand, the
balance ON two equal annual payments
For the negroes, stock, corn, and farming
utensils a credit of II months, the purcha
ser giving bond and approved security
Any person wishing TO examine the pro-
perry before the sale can do so by applying
to Elliott, Galloway s. co. Tchua or one
of the parties on the place.
CALEB WORLEY iii
LLOYD WAKEFIELD.
SAMUEL THEABALD.
Fov, %, 1888. 2-Gw
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
IL y r. Il C. az

va b the undersigned hereby give notice that
Y we intend keeping open an establishment
IN Lexington for this season AT least and perhaps
longer. We would also give notice that Mr..
Cornelius Lane is our authorized agent 10 trans
act our business in Tchula Any arrangement
that may at any time be made with him will be
strictly adhered to on our put.
CRAWFORD g. RAY.
Tchula, September, %, 1898.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

TOT p"ottS"'"S IN nc toWn 81 Ciht0nG
'reebly Newspaper to be entitled
SOUTHERN MARKSMAY.
Devoted TO Education, Literature, Science
Agriculture, Sc.
@HEELlNG deep interest in the
-M welfare and failure prosperity Of our
town, and believing that The establishment
ola weekly Newspaper would add TO its
Importance abroad, aud to The interest and
convenience of our citizens. Induced by
these and other weighty considerations,
backed by the solicitations of our fiends,
both personal and political, we have de-.
termlnedto make the effort. Having full
confidence in the liberaity ola genelS,ns
public in sustaining and supporting every
effort Of liberal, useful and lhudable
tendency IN the community, we enter Into
the undertaking with confident hope of
success.
we VIII commences cur career on the
great occasion of politics with no promise
OF occupying neutral position-our prin.
c'ples are truly Democratic, and we give
firm and fearless support to the measures
Of the present Administration Of The Gen
eral Government, believing them to be in
the highest degree conductive TO the f.
ture welfare and permanent interest Oft
South, and in accordance with the true
meaning and spirit Of the Constitution.
Being a strict construcllonist of the
Constitution we oppooo the establishment
of National Bank as an unauthorized
and dangerous grant of of power, such as
never was contemplated bv it's framers.--
We shall also oppose a National Bank,
believing it totally inexpedient and dan
gerous in the highest degree to the liberties
of the people.
We shall ever be found opposed to the
misue or the resumption ofpower, whether
in the Federal Executive head, legislative
body, or Judiciary Of the country.
1t will be our purpose TO land virtue
though clad in the habilimenls of poverty.
and denounce vice whether in HIGH or low
places. Ia doing this, we shall speak o.
men and measures as we find them, and
with firm grasp attempt to tear the veil
under hich political delormity has sought
shelter in these evil days of political a.
postacy.
In the discharge of our duty as the
conductors ola political press. we shall
scrupolousIy avoid wounding Individual
and private feelings. "Our banner is now
to the battle and the breeze" We have
planted our feet upon the ramparts Of the
Constitution, and call upon the people TO
come to the rescue The constitutional
banner waves over us in this contest for
free principles, and five fall let its s1cred
folds be wrapped around us.
h C.P. MCDANIEL, Editor.
The Southern Marksman will he pub.
lished weekly, at five dollars in advance,
or six dollars at the end ofthe year. AID
~vertisements will he inserted at usual
rates. No subscriptions can be received
for less than six months, nor will any dis
continuance be made until all dues are
paid.--The first number may be expected
about The LIST of December.
tmys G.. ID. GERE, Publisher.
HNHE third instalment of GIG, is due
and required TO be paid upon each
r share Of the Capital Stock of th;s R,,,k
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Probate Court,
HomesCouHty, Nov term 1888
a GREEABLY to an order of the
IN Hon. the Probate Court of Holmes
County obtained atthe November Term
1883, thereof;-Notice is hereby givento
all persons interested in the lands tene-
ments and heredilaments of Soloman
spraws deceased 10 be and personally to
appear before the said court in Lexington
onthe lst Monday of January 1889; then
and there to show cause if any they can
why an order should not be made for the sa
OF the real estate of said dccedent, lying
and being in said county, known as the
North West quarter of section number
twelve in Township number fourteen OF
Range number four East. Ithaving been
suggested to the Court that il will be to
the interest of the heirs of The deceased
TO sell said lands-.- ..a
Witness Hon. N. f REEVES,
Judge Of Probate for sail coun.
LIS. ty the lst Monday Of Noveni.
Der A. ID. 1888 and seal Of said
Court s.sasr-s
Issued 18th November 1888.
w, A. PURDOM Clerk.
November 90, 1888, 26w
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22

Y. NHEincleasng population of Winston coun.
II ty, and the growing prosperity Of Louis,
Vile, have induced The undersigned TO issue pro
posals lorthe publication OF a weekly newspaper.
IN dong this lie is Influenced greatly by the so.
licitat'ons OF many intelligent citizens Of " ia.
ston comfy. Witbout iu,ther palaver then, we
fly our flag and ask yon to rally under il. We
have full 9uirer and shall shoot straight. Al
We lack is the metal to point our arrows give US
this and we will promise "oose shots aud kee
doinss."
As to politics, we are straight in that partcu-
lar We go for the HARD STUFF and the prosen
Administration. We shall oppose Nationa
Bank, support Southern Commerce, and do ou
bestto promote the prosperity and development
Of this section ofthe State.
You now have what we call candid proepec.
sus. Teh ARROW shall be lis own defence. Lib.
eral patronage will secure the exercise Of our best
faculties TO please The fancy, delight The heart
and illumiue The understanding.
nj VAyr
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-22
300 EsaEcs Cotton.

WMT ANTED Immediately 900 bales
Wv good cotton, for which the highest
prices will be paid in cAsn-applyto
SCRUGGS & BELL.
Tchula lMis.l Dec. |, 1898, St
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-14

Pest and Bows and crsnshaw Reed and Evans and
CO. Adams Wells Phillips. Peters and Mlard Pardo md
Folzum, Comsiock Hyde and CO, Beiden TayloI and
MADDEN, Panl Tulane aud Latin Stephens and CO. Harris
sns s ans
and Johnston, Borders and CO. Dvock, Dennis and
order.
BOSTON, Per ship Deuculion + We'll. Shannon Bro
Gitaud w Lee, Armour. Lake Walker Giles Babrock
Block White CO. Wheeler, Norman Steel & co. Bogar'
& Hawthorn. Johns & co, Harris, Lyons CO. Davis
Hobert, varin co. Davenport, Bass Hawthorn,
Doane Forsyth Limerick, Frost co, Boeart Chase
Dizzy. John Allen, Wood Simmons; Edw Bridge
Hutchinson Lampson Godfrey Laurie { Small, Adams
New York Per ship Crescent cargo. asd mdze Peter
& milard.s q Blanchard Cd Municipality. A p Gray CO
Dorey Rover Henderson Gaiues, sauton, laba
die Jsqueline, Geo q Ball.
rsds Tintard, David Marston, Grooming, A.wster
MEMORANDA.
etenmor Antelope left ST Louis the 3Orh ut; Wanda
Ira above Chester Wilmington Abes Landings Little Rec
No 81; Selma at Plumb Point; ST Louis No Madison
s5 Louisville at Elli''s Cliff; Brazil Mt Tournty Bend
Steamer Plato e the Mouth of the Ohio River tho 1T
In! At mi me, ChlI!eohe at Mills Point; st Louis at NJ
IA Madison at No 90 Belle Of Missouri Randolph Media
above Memphis Rodney In Eggs Bend; Louisville
Rodney Geo Collier below Rodncy John Mill. Ellis,
Cliffs. Len Claiborne and Gov Shelby vicksburg;
Alton al Nachez passed Astoria No s Rienz aground
60 and g. United States a, 10; Prairie Eggs Point.
and proceeded jefferson Barracks on the Sd got
way at 10 m; met steamer Wilmington Turkey Island
4th met st at H.. Island 9Th e Mouth Of Ohio
I'M met Clyde below Mills Point, Chlicothe sIand IA
nh. met ST Louis at Canadian Reach Madison at Randolph
e.h met Memphis at Mediator Presidents Island 9
met Rodney at Esgs Bend passed Olive Branch with IA
boats in tow bound to New Orleans passed Prairie vicks
Geo Collier with brig in tow Grand Gulf Alton Cole
Creek Island. Brazil at Gla,eock Island Alabama Adams
Reach, Levant at Bayou Sara.
Brig Impulse of Bath at Tampa Rsy ON tho 10th Nov
for st Marks naxt day.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-14

Child caught BY Eagh The Nouvellis,e
Faudois, French paper, states that last wear a
Young child disappeared near S.. Maurice, in the
Valais, and this year similar even, having also
occurred, no trace Of he children could he found,
except shoe and stocking of the last LOST, and
the opinion prevailed that some wild beast had
destroyed them. Two eagles of enormous size
had been observed in the neighhorhood, and il,
was concluded to watch them TO find if possible
their nest. After long search, it was discovered
to be that of tho golden eagle. The old birds
were away at the time, and two fine eaglets,
standing two feet high, were brought from il, but
a, the bottom of the mes, and on the rock near it
were The blanched bones and remains of the
dresses OF the two poor children above alluded to-.