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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18

DOCTOR |. $. MITCHELL,

NNTiLL continue to practice all the
Wv branches Of his profession in Lex
lngiop, Miss. He can he found at all
times at his residence, or al the Drug
Store OF W. III. f lott.
All accounts will be considered due at
the time OF rendering the service.
Jan 4 8 BIN
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
NOTICE.

TT FORWAItN all persons from trP-
q ding for note signed by myself and
Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, made payable to
Thos. Hewitt, for two hundred and forty
five dollars, dated Dec. Nth 1889 and duo
January 1911; said note was fraudulently
obtained and shall not pay it unless
compelled bv law.
EBERT B. HARPER.
December 81. 7 3w
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
DISSOLUTION.

FEVHE partnership heretofore existing
IL in this place, between the under.
signed, under the name and style Of r..
II Spivey & Co, was this day dissolved
by muual consent.
1t is hoped all those indebted to the firm
will cone forward aud make Immediate
payment to r.. II. Spivey, who is author
ized to close the business.
Longer Indulgence need not be asked.
as the hardness of times precIudcs tho pos.
sibhiiy Of our extending IT,
DAVID ARMOUR,
II II. SPIVEY.
Jan s IT
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
NOTICE.

a LII those indebted to me for the
Ia years 1888 and 8 by note or &C.
count, will please call and make immedi.
ate payment; those failing to do SO by the
hrst OF February next, will have to settle
with an officer.
N. b. Cash will be required for all
work done from and after this date.
JAMES WHITAKER.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
SiiERIFF'S SALE.

john Lehcr ReturDabe to Holmes
vs. alias Fl ia Circuit Court to April
& L MoGehee. term 1910.
EDY virtue of the above stated exc
LED culion, which issued from the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Holmes county TO me directed, | shall
expose to sale TO the highest bidder for
cash, at the court house door of my coun.
~, on the
Third Monday in February neat,
the following described tract or parcels Of
land to wit: lots number lS, 10, 20, 81,
90 and %, section 26, township Is, range
| east, and the north east quarter and
north west quarter section 81, township
Is, range ! east. and 80 acres Of land
situated as follows; beginning on a box
elder tree, north west corner % lot number
5, fractional section, township Is, north
of range east section So, thence line
running due east to Harlan's Creek 81
rods, thence following the meanders o
said creek to a post at the present fore
on said creek thence line raining south
ives, to the line between sectional line 81
and 35 thence running due north to til,
beginning, and lot number !, section 81
township Is, range | east.
Levied on as the property of the defen
dan, Charles l.. McGehee, to satisfy TIT
above stated execution and cost of SUI
this the 9th January 1910.
JNO. ID. WYATT,
Sheriff.
january II, 9 ids
PRINTERS fee ii dollars,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
SHERIFErS SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
Thos Holt, use &c Retumable to Holmes
VS. pl f IA on bond Circuit Court, TO A
Saml Swisher, ct al pri term, 1910
RY virtue of the above stated execu-
AS ton to me directed, ! shall expose to
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door Of my county on the
Third Monday Of February ne1t,
the following described tract or parcel of
land, to wit: the south west half Of south
west quarter of section Is, township 10
range three east.
Levied on as the property Of Thomas
Lee TO satisfy the above stated execution
and costs Of suit, this the 9th day of Janu-
airy, 1910.
J. ID. WYATT,
Sheriff of Holmes county.
January III 8 ids
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
NOTICE.

YEyHE undersigned, administrator on
d The estate OF Solomon Addison, de-
ceased, will present at the next February
term, 1910, Of the Probate Court Of
Holmes county, his account as admins.
traitor, for final settlement ard alIowa nee.
JOHN LACY, Admr.
On the estate Of Sol. Atchison, decd.
Jan 3 3w
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
THE STATE OF MlSSlSSiPPi, IS.

THE STATE OF hlSSlSSiPPi, SIS.
A L rules held IN the Clerks Office Of
IA. the Circuit Court for the County Of
Holmes, the 9Th day OF January, 1910.
Margaret G. May complainant, agains,
Joel F. May defendant, in Chancery, bill
Of Divorce.
/! appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court, that the said Joel f. May is not a
resident Of this state, it is ordered that the
said Joel Z. May appear at the next term
Of said Court, to be held in the town Of
Lexington OH The third Monday of April
next, then to answer, plead or demur to
the allegations set forth in said Bill, or
they will be taken pro confesso, and de.
cree rendered for complainant.
Witness the Hon. ID. O. Shatuck,
Judge OF the Second Judicial District of
the State of Mississippi, the Sd Monday OF
October, 1889.
II. MORTON, Clerk.
Jan III q BIN
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
UNION HOTEL.
LEXINGTON MISSISSIPPI.

LEXINGTON MISSISSIPPI.
fHa3sg THE subscriber having taken
.l--sA- charge of this House, begs leave
to inform his friends and the travelling
public, that he is prepared to accommo'
date travellers and boardcrs, and solicits
a share Of their patronage.
ARTHUR HAYS.
January, 1910.
n b. Post notes Of the Eank Of
Lexington will be taken a, par from
monthIy boarders if paid before the explr-
ton of the month.
a. HAYS.
January II, Q #.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
APPLICATION FOR ALLOT-
MENT OF DOVER.
Jan |

NOTICE is hereby given to all per-
~ sons interested in the lands, tene-
menls and hereditaments Of William Grit
fin, decd, late OF Holmes county, that |
shall al the February term, lS40, OF the
Hon. Probate Court of Holmes County.
apply to said Court for my allotment OF
dover in the following lands, situate in
said county, and of which my late hus.
band, William Griffin, deed, died seized
and possessed, to wit: south west quarter
of section 8, township II, range 3 east.
KATHARINE GRIFFIN,
Widow ADD relict Of WIN Griffin, decd.
Jan IL 9
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
POSTPONED.

The following sale is postponed until
Monday the 20lh inst.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Julius r Mayo Returnabe 10 Holmes
vs. III. ii ia Circuit Court TO April
B A Oliphni G. Co. Term 1870
- Y virtue OF the above stated execu-
K D ton, which issued from the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Holmes
County, to me directed; and in obedience
thereto in order TO satisfy the same, l
shall xpose 10 sale to the highest bidder
for cash, at the Court House door O! my
county, on the
First Monday in January nert,
the following described tract or parcel OF
land, to wi,:--one undivided moity Of "a
half, of certain tract or parcel OF land
known and designated as the Leher and
Henry, mill tract on Fuunagusha Creek,
conlaing twenty acres more or less.
Levied on as the property CT the above
bound defendants, Bluiord A. Oliphn,
John Dean, aud Abel G.. Rathell; to
satisfy the above stated execution and
cost of suit. This is one of the most
splendid mill sites on Fmnagusha Creek
and worth the attention of purchasers.
will sell all the right, title, interest and
claim, that the defendants may have in
and 10 the above described land.
j. ID. WYATT, Sheriff,
BY A. LOMAX, Deputy.
Dec q ids Pr. fee $40
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
JOS. II. KILPATRiCK, THos. W. HARRIS.
KILPATRICK s. HARRIS
ATTORNEYS d COUNSELLORS
A'E' LAW.
THos. W. HARRIS
JOS. II. FITZPATRICK.

Have associated themselves together in
the practice Of law, they will attend the
Courts of Carroll, Holmes, Yazoo and
Alfalfa; all business entrusted to their
care will receive their joint and undivided
attention.
Their Office is in Lexington Mississippi
pi, where one or both may at all times be
found, except absent on professional bust
hess.
January IS, 10 Gm
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18

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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
SIIERIFFS SALE,

Allen Jenkins Returnable to Holmes
v6 Circuit Court to April
BIG Whitehead. term 1910.
DY virtue of the above stated execu.
I'D ton which issued from the Clerk
Office of the Circuit Court of Holmes
county to me directed, ] shah expose TO
sale TO the highest bidder for cash, before
the Court house door of Holmes county
on the
Third Monday the I'm day of February
next, the following described tract or
parcel of lands TO wit: the east half south
ives; quarter west half south west quarter
secion number 90, township number ID
@'h range, 5 east, east half south east
quarter section number II, west half
south east quarter section number II, east
half north west quarter west half north
west quarter section number 81, all OF
township number ID, range 5 east.
Levied on as the property of of the said
defendant Bryant G. Whitehead to salts
iy the above stated execution and cost Of
suit of Allen jenkins against the said
Whitehead. will sell all the right title
interest and claim that the defendant
Bryant G. Whitehead mas in and to the
above described parcels of land.
January Is, 1910.
JNO. ID. WYATT, Sheriff
OF Holmes County.
January Is, 10 tbs
Printers fee IL dollarsl
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-01-18
SiiERIFE7S SALE.

SHERIFE'S SALE.
Lancmg, Monroe g. Re,ulnable to Holmes
King Circuit Court TO April
VS. ais vend expo term 1910.
1hos S Maury ct al
10y virtue of the allowed stated vendi.
LID ito exponas to me directed, shall
expose 10 sale to the highest b, der for
cash, at the court house door of my county
on the
Third Monday the Eth day of February
next, the following lot Of ground to wit {:
lot number So, situate lying and being in
the town of Tchula.
Levied on as the property Of the defen.
cant Thos. S. Maury to satisfy the above
stated vendi'ioni exponas and cost of suit.
wall sell all the right, title, interest and
claim that the defendant Maury has in
and to the same. January 18th 1910.
3 u Gibbs for pltff)
JNO. D. WYATT, Sheriff
OF Holmes county.
January Is, 10 ids
printers fee 9 dolIars.)
SHERlEf'S SALE.
Ta Retumable to Holmes
NC sn'oh Circuit Court to April
,rh.n "a term 1910;
rhaoker w Winter &
W II Washington.
Ky virtue of the above stated execu-
lion to me directed, ! shall expose to
public sale TO the highest bidder for cash,
ut the court house door of my county on
Third a Monday the I'm dag of February
"vAI' me following described tract or par
,e' OF lands to wit: the north west quar-.
VT and south half of section u, the north
" "a' Oh section 13, east half south east
, G'a''er north half south west quarter sec.
w., Gon 49, east half north east Quarter sec.
a .o,,, H. township I3, range east, the
r ro..h nall south west quarter section IS,
nu''n east quartar east half north west
e eaa''er section 10, township is, range 2
DAM LEVIED led on as the property of the defen.
sho '. ihacker w. Winter to sa,,sf, the
1--we J. stated execution and cost IF su;t
January 18th 1910. 0''' u sui
(Hlves g. Hughes for nifty
oNO. ID. WYATT. Sheriff
janr,, VI Holmes county.
Tp:uary is, 10 ids
Arrnler's fee 10 dollars
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26

Rr.ruprloS OF PAYMENT.-Ihe NoHhefh
p,s..,. are no q i,,e about h. The Pubic Led
ger ~ Philadelphia Of the Sd says that = Os''
Ter feeling, however, Is manifest among ho'oe's'
,sb,ch vii continue. We suppose, until some &c"
,,pof of the probable failure 81 the Banks TO re-,
ann. a, started into beng. The COMMITTEE Oh
the Banks Of this City left yesterday Tor Ne"
York. there to meet ike Committee from the
Bank. Of Boston. FOR the purpose OF hna''y 40
uns all negotiations touching the much la'Aeo 81
loan. TIE belief oi some 10 theH Ultimate sue
cess may have contributed 10 The hrmness mani
Tested to-day at the BoaId."
The n. Y. Herald doubts the power oil mo u
;. Bank 10 resume, OF a. continue ~ res"ihpn""
even with tine AID Of the loan which Is hawking
about That paper Of the I'd gives under I've
head us " foreign artcles,' tue following ''"'e
mtnt
A" The conviction that there will be m resuinp'
uon n January, Is evidently gaming ground m 'ht
public mind. The arrangement =" much talked
of brtNeen the Banks IN this city and The o"si"'
aud Philadelphia Banks. has fallen though
THIS has not been decislSely announced-bnl INT
negotiation has been iacitly allowed TO drop
THIS s partly from want OF agreement among the
New York Banks but the man reason may 6t
louad in the fact that the proposlon IN It'rli Is
50 insignificant that It could have but tle etiec
on. the Philadelphia Banks, # they are able To re
sumo. aud II they ATE unable 10 do SO, II can give
them no means.
" The mere fact Of poslponirg mand upol
them does not give them active mrahs. In
New lork Banks aud the public aie anxious 4
d. all III their power 10 bring about a resumption
II. therefore, they we're 10 resume without an
a Lteement, their Eastern creditors would avo'
pressing them too closely. The position wa
made when the elections were pending, and part
" with view to feed Ihe markets. The cleo
lions have passed, and the Bank party has TIL
uinphed IN Pennsylvania, 80 fan us tn have INA
iorlty IN both branches Of the Legislature, an
active measures are VIGOROUSLY afioal To tnsur
majority at the coming Session, suihclentl
large 10 render nugaIory The Governors threat
encd veto, and the suspension law Will be ex
tended"
The last steamer carried out 10 Europe Sl2J'
600 IN specie Richmond Enquirer.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26

distinction Of party. We who have claimed 10 b.
our opponents on tie half way ground. in order 20
drvse ways and means or our future welfare. THen
let those who would be loud 10 see prosperity o.
gam smiling on our de'erted towns aud villages
make an riii'r,lo Fegenente The dOnant energies Of
our citizens. There are many subjects which require
an interchange ofopnon, on the part Of HE people
10 the Fret place our CONSTITUTE n IS wofuIy dei,c-
tive, and ~ants revising. Or Blinking system u
broken down, asd ih,' ubJ-cr the peope aud on'y
The people must take IN hand Our judiciary syslrm
Is out ni order. Our militia should be nrsanzrd.
And correct basis Cor internal improvement should
be laid. However, these subjects viii discuss more
at length IN future numbers. VINDEX.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26

ni ttcf ply MOI " ur 0tIAneas ~ y " e@- ''"'
ire scope.
Fer hs DemoerGi.
Th- unlr is fast approaching when the good
people 81 lhls state whl be called upon TO select
some one 10 an The office nov beldby Gov. Nc
NUT. The situation Of the country calls loudly
for one whose integrity and ability can not be
doubted. To make a wise and prudent sslsc-
ton Of some individual to be run, seems to be The
object o. calling convention. To said call J
yield my hary consent, hoping unity Of sen'''
ment may prevail in then deliberations Now,
what have 10 complain Of is, that tha course Of
The MlssisslppIan and yonrssll is well calculated
10 defeat the object Of said convention. You
have taken time by the forelock, aud presented
to the public -four Gentlemen to be selected from
as # thelr claims preientIons rested upon high
er' grounds than many others whoml could men
ton. Il IS well calculated to give ihose gentle.
then an advantage by calling into action the
individual lnends Of each. The delegation TO the
convention may DO from some Of the counties
selected with a view TO promote the selection oil
one or the other, as such, embarrass greatly the
difficulty always experienced IN making seIec-
ton. us loo often the case ha the interest OF the
whole are sacrificed 10 promote the interest OF
some asplrant whose only pIeiensIon IS that oil
starting hrst In ninety nne cases out oil a hun
dred, those seeking office are the least de-
serving. The people should no, only choose as
they have a right to do, but consult as TO the per
sou best qualified to cary out their views, to this
end delegates are appointed. The great mass
not being abb to unite in the first instance upon
a proper person liom their want Of Inloima
ton as To the merits or dement's Of their whole
population, lei us then have clear field, lot the
convention range the whole state. Some clear
headed honest man, may be found in the private
walks Of lfe who may prove an honor to the state.
Believing have SAID enough 10 satisfy you OF
the improperly Of your course, will only add
that mean no dsparagement 10 those names
you have thought proper to bring before The PEG
pie.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26
PROPOSALS
f0r publishing IN the City Of J,...
Journal to be called p
The Reporter

THE subscriber propoSss
session Of the legislature pap pSo . dRal
ute. The present condnio0 az cp CIV VIII The
Tins country and especially in nv pO.Iea a,as
a paper actually necessary. IN. '1s 'sais |,
vaulled INTO power with n nye,wh. wig he
1t IS necessary that they gbopIJ !. "snlng ms.'
ana Their measures freely canvass uelly NJ.
There IS now little doubt tina, H..
the majority m the legislature an ,,i1i 4
lec's ol great moment will come M c,"' oaht 4
us next Session-Sublecls wbicL ~; IVY 'hal ID,
ness AND prosperity of the peaus or,U; Ne ~
WIZ oe the duty Of the Reporter I, - ~" US ''s
interests and the measures wbicb !. /" u,s'as d
IN relation tn them. "i'y Be pua
The Reporter shall he laal.c.
proceedings Of the Legislature AMI - ~ Ftailss
ct The members of both branches :, " 80. 'ue' 'p'a
De OF genera interest. The ac,inc, - 'ppz'
the assembled 'oisdom Of the state vii a' = S,'e
set down. '' "" Dc {. i
The Reporter vii he princinavv H..
policy The paper will be demoer a,,O's 4 log
ing exclusively Of party cast, II s;n Taa'
lect TO discuss principles exclsivs6' ' q e ''
therefore endeavor to AVOID M pe,sn1, "'
shall not speak of men any mrbr, ,S %sa's'
absolutely necessary IN the unrestransS : IVY
measures JAMEsSFAL.
TERMs;--One dollar during the sass.
g'sIaInre. GenIrmen procuring FIVE , ,aS.
w'll receive one copy graiIs. Subscrhpr. -
Warh their names BY The fist olJanuary \
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U.s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26
Mobile Price Current (Whoiesais)
From The Price Current Of The Mobile Regis.
ter Of December l2th. ls40.

COFTON.-rhe Cotton Market closed yp>iar
dav rntho" 'nanlmitcy diler the operations Of the
week, which reached TO the extent of 1868 haIcs.-
There has existed lar enquiry since our last no.
uce, hui IL has been almost entirely confined 10 or
ders Tor The northern manufactures. The 6rmness
and high rates OF factors not coming within the
limits Of European, orders, they appear to be en-
hrety withdrawn or lie dormant in .he Market. -
Our quotations show an advance of fully | dc,
which was submitted 10 with good feeling by pur-
cIiaserS IN their anxiety 10 complete orders, and
knowing that The limited quantity on sale would %
- lar as To SnSlaln the preenlons Of holders Tie
hxlly yesterday was accustomed BY the arrival Of
about 1000 bales, which made il much easier to huv,
although no curtament in price could be accom-
pl>hed.
We quote fair cotton at 81, lew small oar.
GELS have changed hands at 10, but the bulk OF
transactions have been at our figure, and il muSi BE-
considered the proper relative value.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26

TAI4rIoS.--We are glad to see from the
Grand Gull Advertiser, that The people of Cla-
borne county have determined To hold meeting at
Port Gibson To AXE into consideration the sub
pct OF lie proposed to pay The Bond OF the State
sold inr the use OF the Planters and Union Banks.
We un>t that The peap.e Of every county in this
stale VIII specify take Ihls suhjrc milo consideration
aud Express by Resolutions, Ia their representatives,
aud Ia the world word their views, aud intentions
upon thlS mamenous quesWn. The time Iur Slnih
and naclon Is passed.. The fearful crisis Is az hand
when HE people must assert their rights or orevrr
tanender whatever oil liberty or property, which
ity nav hold Intn the hands Of au uuprncIpled
gang OF desperate bank thieves.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26
Administrators Notice.

TTNHE undersigned was at the last term of the
Il Proha,e's Court or Lowndes County State Of
Mississippi, duly appointed ADMINISTRATOR af all nd
singular The good, aud c allles rights and credits
which were Of Marcus M. Brigham late ofsaid
County deceased. Notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted t. The estate of said miesale 10
make immediate payment thereof And all claims
against the SAID estate requested 10 be prese
properly authenticated according 10 and within The
time prescribed BY. law or they vii be forever bar
red. ARGYLE CAMPBHLL,
administrator.
Dee 90, 1910. 25-u
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-12-26
state of Mississippi , PROFIT Cam
LOWndes County, dec. r. I NV

ITO all persons interested in IN. p.p
decd: '''' VI ho"nl's 0a
You are hereby cited to appear srs,. !. :.
court ol sad c"untyof Lowndes al lIe t -. n
thereof On the fist Monday OF F,bra,,S
1871 then and there to show cause i anv -. ~
why lhe following lands, the properly d Il. ,1
ofsaid Thnnas Il. Wnherspoon. 10 vii. ,1.'@
east quarter and east halt of south east o,,,'.,
east halt oi south west quarter, and w.s
south east quarter. Ct section seven wwn,ba !
enIeen north OF range eighteen east; also norb =,
quarter and west hall of north east oaa,lr, !,
the east hall of the north east quarter ii S,,r
". eight; alro east halt oi north west and vea 4
oil north east quarter Of section seventeen ain sd
hall oil south west quarter nf sccton lively aha n
east hall Of south east quarter Of Schn i've; vi
the west hall ol south ives, quarter of SER ion tgl
all IN township seventeen, north Of range stts
east, containing l4SO acres mare or Irss-saa
moi be sold according to the prayer of u,e ptta
of Margaret J. Wiiherspoon administrator Osl
estate, aud further to do aud suffer such tnep
shall be considered OF aud ordered BY he sid st
in The premises
- Witness, Thomas SsmpScn iolg
So Ssz the Probate coat of LawndcS roni
KcSd at the Court House aforesaid Tie h
- Monday Of Dec. A. D. lS40.
issued The II b day Of December A. D. 1870
Attest WIN ?. Pl' LlER
Ce
Decemb 10, 1910. Ats,
(Pr's Fee, SIT 50)