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The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16
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The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16
NOTICE-Trust Sale.


NOTICE-Trust Sale.
10y Virtue of a deed of trust executed
ID on the 22d day of January, A. d. 1888,
to John ]. Niche and the undersigned, by
Magnus T. Rodgers and wife, to secure to
John L. Harris and John A. Rowan, the
payment Of eight thousand dollars; / shall
sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
for cash, in YazoO City, formerly called the
town of Manchester in the county of Yazoo
and state of Mississippi, on Saturday, the
Oath day of August, A d 1889, at the hour
of i O'Clock, A M, the following described
lands, lying and being in the county Of
Bolivar and State aforesaid, namely: the
southwest quarter of section number seven
teen, and south half and the northeast quar-
ter and the east half of the northwest quar-
terof section number eighteen, and the
north half and the southeast quarter of sec
ton number nineteen, in township number
twenty, of range number eight west, and
lots numbered one, eight, two, and nine
of section number seven, and lots number
ed three, eight, four, seven, five and six of
section number eleven, and lots numbered
four, eleven, FIVE and ten of section num-
Der twelve, and the north half and southeast
quarter and east half of the southwest quar-
ter of section number fourteen, and the
north half of section number fifteen, and the
northeast quarter and the east half of the
northwest quarter of section number twenty
FIVE, in township number twenty, of range
number nine west.
Such title only as is vested in me by the
aforesaid deed of trust, will be given to the
purchaser.
JOHN MURDAUGH, Trustee.
Yazoo City, June 8, 1889. ALL.
printnr1s fee @Oh 0O
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Take Notice.

Ch0 4NO0AOOs
UOHAT several promissory notes given
by me to VIM. +. Courteney Or order,
each for the sum Of S687 so, dated on the
Sd July, 1888, amounting to $3.50: lst,
navable months after date; 2nd, payable
to months after date; Sd, payable I8 months
after date; 18th, payable "a months after date.
/ am determined not to pay unless compel
led bv law. as the considerations for which
said notes were given has failed.
JAMES BILLET.
Yazoo City, April 27. 43-tf
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NOTICE.

"A IL those indebted to the 'sMANCHES-
"A TER WING" are particularly cautions
ed not to pay George r. Fall, administrator
or bis agents Or attorneys, or any Or ether Of
them, any dues which have occurred % that
Office from its FIRST establishment on the 7th
day Of April, 1886, TO the present date, as the
and forcibly ia the absence ofnyself obtained
said dues, and taken upon themselves their
collections ] alone ami legally authorized 10
reception any payments made "a said Office.
JAMES A. STEVENS
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-06
For SALE.

NN Saturday, the 9th day of March next,
W will offer for sale, to the highest bid
der, Iiro Hundred and Iicenty Eight Acres
of Rirer Land, situated in Jefferson county,
Miss. fourteen miles below Rodney. Sixty
acres cleared and under good fence, and the
balance well timbercd. One third of the
purchase money viii be required in adj
vance, The balance on credit of one and
two years.
Also, on the same day, on credit Of one
year,I win sell my stock of Cattle, Horses,
Hogs, Farming Utensils, and Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Cord Wood, Oxen, &c.
Sale TO take place on the premises, be-
tween the hours of IL o'clock A NJ and 3
o'clock P. III.
PRESTON w. NEATHERY.
Feb. %. 4l-ts
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THE NATCHEZ COURIER

SUCH arrangements have been effected
~ by the proprietor of the Natchez Cou-
rer, as to procure via New Or. ans, all the
most recent intelligence from Washington
City, New York, the European ports, the
West Indies, Texas, &c. and, in the shortest
possible space of time. Adyices from New
York are frequently published in the Couri-
err. only eight days from that city--thus af-
iofding important commercial intelligence
for the benefit of planters, merchants. and
IN the whole community.
The P2ocEEDIyGs OF THE LEGISLATURE,
are also regularly and accurately reported
for the Courier, by 4 special correspondent
at Jackson--and such other arrangements
| are in progress as will ensure 10 the patrons
Of the establishment the utmost variety oil
information on all subjects ofintertest
| .EFThe undersigned will remain at Jack
son till the close of the session, and punctu.
ally attend to all orders, either in the way
ofsubscriptionS or advertising.
| n. GREEN NORTH, Agent.
Jackson, Jan. %, 1889. 39-tf
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$500 Reward.

q EFT the plantation of the subscriber
on Sunday night the Goth of January,
negro-.girl aged about % years, of light
black color, about feet high, very small
waist, wears her hair very iong--slIe wore
away red check dress and blue check d
prom and took with hen brown silk dress,
and white muslin dress. Said girl is a
good seamstress and house servant, and is
quite in.eliigent--she left in company with
her husband, Il man belonging 10 x. q. Da-
vis--he is about feet 6 or Z inches high.
slim made. black color, 35 or 40 years of
age, has scar below one of his cheeks, and
is somewhat grey. AS believe that said
girl was stolen or pursuaded of for the pur-
pose of inducing me to trade her, | will give
the $50 reward for her if confined in any
Jail out oflhe state, or 20 dollars if confiaed
in any Jail in the state so that sc. her a.
gain.
will give 300 Dollars for the apprehen-
sion and prosecution TO conviction of any
white person engaged in either stealing or
harboring said girl, and any information that
will lead to the apprehension Of said slave,
will be literally rewarded.
HAMDEN J. Mickey.
Fayette Jefferson Co. {Mi.) Feb L. 1889
The Natchez Free Trader. Wing Alex
andria La, Bulletin N Orleans, and Ban
ner Nashville. Ten. will insert three times
and forward accounts. list
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Notice.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned
IA. against trading for four promissory
notes drawn by James NJ. Knigh, and Dam
iel Frisby, dated January 10th, 1888, pay
ablo at the Commercial Bank Of Rodney,
at the times and in the sums following, to
wit:
One note for $2,25O, payable January
10Th, 1859;
One note for ss2,25O, payable January
10th, 1910;
One note for $s2,250, payable January
10Th, 1871;
One note for So $50, payable July ION:
1871.
The consideration Of the foregoing seve-
raj notes having failed, we shall net pay the
same, unless compelled by law.
c.. S. KNIGHT,
Admir-. Est. Jas. H. Knight, decd
DAN'L. FRISBY.
December 10, 1888 32-3t
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We SO GOODS.

TuSIIE subscribers have just received a
q NEW LOT OF GOODS, consisting
in part Of fine Bed end Negro Blankets,
Russell and Calf Brosans, Calf Boots, Low
ellis. Domestics. &c &c. all of which they
are disposed to sell low for cash, or the usu-
al credit topunctuai customers.
GRIFFING s. CAPOTHERS.
S. Storing and Shipping cotton care
fully attended to by G. g. G..
oct 10
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Notice.

A LII persons are cautioned against trad
"A ing for note. drawn by Thomas A
Compton and Il. Il. Ricketts, in favor of
c.. Johnson, for the sum of $1,000, dated
the 18th of March, 1896, and payable the
LIST of March, 1888, as the said note is the
property of Mr.. George Lake, and was
handed to me Tor collection, and has been
lost or mislaid. Il. CAMPBELL.
Rodney, 26th January, 1899
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Notice.
z HAVE just received, and am now
q pening a FRESH SUPPLY Of
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
HARDWARE & CUTLERY,
BOOTS &, SHOES
HATS. SADDLERy,
GROCERIES, &c. &c,
Which in addition to former stock, will
render my assortment complete.
JNO. C.. KICKS.
Rodney Feb. l, 1899.
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EGQwos's
Strayed

SIX or seven weeks since, n
~ BRIGHT BAY HORSE.
= 49,. sA about fourteen bands high, bald
81 EAs face, two hind legs white inside
:.sss ss-sss-itszs up to the hook, one fore leg
white Up TO the hook; PAGES and trots well;
his name has been reached. bat has again
almost grown out, and hangs Oh the left
side; long switch tail branded on one fore
northumberland not reco!lected. When in
an open lot he is not easily caught. A libe.
raj reward viii be given for his delivery, o.
such information as may lead to his recove
ry Enquire at this Office.
December IS, 1888 81
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Notice.

AT THE March term of the Probate
Court of Jefferson county next ensn-
inc, | vii! present my final account of the
administration of the estate of Samuel Robb
deceased, also of the guardianship Of Sam
uel n. Robb, for settlement 81 allowance,
at which time | will resign my Letters of
Administration &, Guardianship.
ALEX. MONTGOMERY.
Feb. 1889. 80
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
lanes e.. Raw
JEFFERSON County

James g. Bayly
rs Circuit Court.
William Newbaker.)
"A Attachment for the sum of SITS 10,
issued out Of the Office of John A. Wat
kins, a Justice of the Peace in and for said
county.
The Attachment in this case having been
returned duly executed, and the defendant
failing to replevy the property attached, and
give special bail herein-Notice is hereby
given, that unless the said defendant do APP
pear here on or before the first day OF the
next June Term of the Circuit Court aiore-
said, give special bail aud plead herein,
Judgment final by default, will be rendered
against him, and the estate attached be sold.
MRsyrgN Given under my fanu and seal
Ia R&ssMl of said Court, this ll,h day of
at1Ss March, A. ID. 1899.
JAS. j. COLLIER, Cl,k
Wilcox, Atty for Plaintiffs 44-4t
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Notice.

THvHE Books, Notes, and Accounts of the
"a estate of James NJ. Knight, deceased,
have been placed in the hands of Mr.. Tho
MAS w. GARNETT, who is authorized to COL
lect and receipt for any money due said
estate.
1t has become indispensably necessary to
collect all debts due to said estate forthwith /;
and all debts That are not paid before the
last return day to the next June Term OF
the. Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, Mis-
sissippi, will be sued on, without distinc-
ton.
c.. S. KNIGHT,
Admir-. Est. James IL. knight, decd
March l6, 1889 44-t3
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Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned, administrator of the
estate of Susan Thomas, decd, hereby
gives notice tEat he will prcse..t his account
Of said estate for final settlement and allow
ance at the january term of the Probate
Court of Jefferson county.
THOMAS S. OSrEEN, Admr.
December %, 1888 33
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A CARD.

FENlIE undersigned have associated them
selves under the firm of MURRAY &
GARNETF, for the purpose of transacting
the Mercantile Business in this place.
T.. They have purchased the entire stock OF
Goods of Conrad S knight, which with an
additional supply Of seasonable goods order
ed from the East, will render their stock
complete. They respectfully solicita share
of the patronage of their friends and the
public generally.
EDWARD 3. MURRAY,
THOMAS w. GARNETT.
March Q, 1889 43-l2ts
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Feb Is
Notice.

ALL those indebted to Fauver & Farms
worth are requested 10 call and settle
their accounts by the 18th Of February,
or they will be placed in the hands of an
officer for collection. After the 22d inst.
their Office will be at the Mansion House,
Rodney.
A. FARNSWORTH,
SURVIVING partner Of Faarer &. Farnsseorss
January 10, 1899 36-.f
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Notice..


GTTRAYED or stolen from
fyA the subscriber, when resi-
,a.aa IN ding in the vicinity of Rodney,
~ on the 24th day of December
. &C., last, bay horse, about l6 hands
high, between five and seven years old,
having long tail, and flowing name, trots
well and PAGES little. Also, bright
sorrel mare, IA or Is hands high. or
years old--paces tolerbly well | think she
has three white feet, but not positively
certain. They both were missing at the
same tme, and it is more than probable that
they continued together until taken up
A liberal reward will be given for their
delivery at my place, near Fauvers old
stand, Jefferson county, or for such intor-
nation as may lead to their recovery.
JOSHUA J. GALTNEY.
March 10, 1889 no 3t-3t
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COMMERCIAL BANK OF RoDNEY,)

COMMERCIAL BANK OF KODNEY,)
March 8, 1889.
At the annual meeting of the Stockhold-
n ers of this Bank, holden pursuant to
public notice, on Monday the 4th inst. the
follow lg gentlemen were elected Direct
ors for the ensuing year, VIZ:
THOS. FREELAND,
DAVID HUNT,
MATTHEW BOLLS,
JOSEPH DUNBAR,
JNO. q. JAMES,
ANDREW MONTGOMERY,
THOMAS w. BECK,
JOHN SNODGRASS,
ROBERT Ii. BAYLY;
And at the regular meeting of the Board
on Thursday the 9th inst, THOS FREE
LAND Esq. was unanimously reelected
President.
J. LAYTON, Cashier.
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Lost Note.

= CST about three months since, a note
Z 4 drawn by Jeremiah Watson for Sl05.
in favor ofthe undersigned, dated the 20th
Of May, 1883, and payable four months az
ter date.
Said note is belieued to be entirely lost
but if any person should have found it, they
viii please return it TO me Immediately, as
shall make application for its renewal and
payment JAMES MCDONALD.
January. Is, 1889
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Trustees Sale.

NV HEREAS, Warren G. Henry, by
wv Deed bearing date the twenty fifth
day OF January, in the year Of our Lord
enc thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine,
conveyed to the undersigned, in trust, and
to secure the payment Of the sum of one
thousand and six hundred and twelve doll
ars and thirty cents, to enc Edward w.
Hoyle, on the twentieth day of March in
the year aforesaid, the following property,
to wit:
One woman slave named Ju-
liam, aged about 26 years; one
other woman slave named Su
san, aged about lS; and an
infant child of said Susan:
And whereas default has been made in the
payment of said sum of money, Now there
fore be it known, that in pursuance of said
| Deed and my covenants therein as Trustee
as aforesaid, shall on Monday the fifteenth
day of April next, in front of the Mansion
House in Rodney, proceed TO offer said prop
erty for sale at public auction to the high
est bidder, for ready money, or SO much
| thereofas shall be of value sufficient to pay
said sum of money, and interest thereon
until paid, as well as all the costs and ex-
penses of this trust.
b. CAMPBELL, Trustee.
Rodney MARCH, %, 1889 no Is
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-06
Notice..

"A LII persons indebted 10 Henry Terrell,
"A II. Terrell s. Co, or L. H. Duggan e.
Go. or to the subscriber, are very earnestly
solicited to come forward and make somo
satisfactory arrangement, on or before tho
LIST day of April next, or salt will be brought
without respect to persons.
r. II. DUGGANs ).
March Sth, 1889
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= Just Received

TDER steam boat Persian, large assert
& ment of Produce, viz.
so bbls. FLOUR;
so WHiSKEY;
30 kegs BUCK WHEAT FLOUR;
30 half kegs "
1000 lbs. DRIED BEEF;
30 doz BROOMS;
20 SlEVES;
10 bbls. CRACKERS;
10 " PILOT BREAD;
90 doz. SPINNING WHEELS,
A large assortment of TIN WARE, 70
sale low for Cash by
d. g. J. S. BONE.
February ], 1889
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Lost Note.

H OST on the 18th inst a note given by
~ Linus F. Moore in favor Of the under
signed, for the sum of forty Dollars, dated
between the 18th and ooh of January, and
payable thirty days after date. All persons
are hereby cautioned against said note, as il
has been paid in full to the undersigned.
ISAAC KNOWLES.
Fob IA
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Administrators Notice.
Feb. %.

Z EiTERS of Administration having
d been granted to the undersigned at
the September, 1888, term of the honorable
Probate Court of Jefferson county, on the
estate of Daniel Baker, dec'd-Notice is
hereby given to all persons indebted to said
estate to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same to pre-.
sent them properly authenticated within
the time prescribed by law.
ARCHIBALD BAKER. Admir-.
December "a, 1888 33-6t
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Grafton Baker, ct al. complainants,)
Nathaniel Wilson, ct al defendants.)
EN7 IEREAS the complainants in chan
w Gerry in the above stated case, have
obtained respectively against the said de.
PENDANTS, Nathaniel Wilson, James Allison
and Alexander II. Wilson, and against the
firm of Wilson g. Allison, composed of the
said Nathaniel Wilson and James AIlison.)
Injunctions, restraining them from collect
ing or receiving debts, or sums of money,
due or to become due to them or either of
them, individually, orto the said firm of
Wilson & Allison; and whereas the Honor
able Edward Turner, Chancellor of the state
OF Mississippi, hath appointed the under
signed, collector and receiver in the above
case, to collect and receive all debts, or
sums of money due or to become due to the
( above defendants or either of them; and
whereas the undersigned has given bond
and security according to law, and the or
der Of said Chancellor.
Therefore all persons indebted to the said
defendants or either of them, or to said firm,
are hereby notified that they must make
payment to the undersigned, and no other,
as he alone is authorized 10 collect and re-
| celve any such debts or sums of money as
aforesaid.
JNO. A. WATKINS, .Rcceioer.
Feb. Is, 1889. 40
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Notice.

a Ii persons are hereby warned not to
"a trade for the following, notes, given
by the undersigned to William Harper, all
of which notes are in favor and endorsed by
Ebenezer Mller-severai notes dated the
Ist January 1886 and payable the LIST Jan
uary 1889, amounting TO twenty two hun
dred and eighty five 79-lOO dollars-sever-
al other notes, same date and payable the
lst January 1910 amounting to twenty two
hundred and eighty five 79-i00 dollars
several other notes, same date and payable
the lst January lS4l, amounting to twenty
two hundred and eighty five 79-lOO dollars
several other notes same date, payable
the 1st January lS4S amounting to twenty
twho hundred and eighty five 10 100 dollars
tho consideration, for which said notes
were given, having failed.
JOHN McCRORY,
Dec. %, 34-4ts.
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4 US'T received on Consignment, 4 choice
~ lot G: GROCERIES, such as Sugar,
Coffee, Salt, &c which we will sell at re-
duced prices for cash.
MURRAY & GARNETT.
Ma CHI 9, 1889. 43-6is
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ALL persons are hereby cautioned a.
= Il ganst trading for a note drawn by my
self in favor of Edmund Duggan, for seventy
Eve dollars, dated. on or about the l5:i; c!
December, 1888, as | have offsets agains1
said note to more than the amount thereof
| have offered to said puggan fair settle.
ment, and shall not pay said note in the
hands Of any other person unless compelled
by law.
PRICE NOE.
Feb %. 4l-3t
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Commission.

FORWARDING AND AGENCY.
Il AM now prepared to forward Cotton to
q New Orleans, iverpool, or any of the
northern ports, and will make liberal advan-
ces on shipments, made to either ofthe above
markets, sc. Begging and Rope vii! be
furnished to all those who may feel disposed
to give me their business.
JNO. A. WATKINS.
Rodney, Oct. IL, 1888. 6t--27
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For Sale or Rent.
NOTICE.

EVHE coparinership heretofore existing
~ between William Ferriday and Will
lam D. Lewis in Jefferson coanty, is dissolv-
ed BY the death of William D. Lewis. All
persons having any claims on William ID.
Lewis & Co. will therefore present them,
and all those indebted to said firm will set
tie with WILLIAM FERRIDAY.
Feb IL 4Oi4 SurriUing Partner
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In Chancery.

Grafton Baker, ct a.. complainants,)
VS..
No4houia1 Wilson of NJ Iafanfants