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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28

TO THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND ARE TO BE DIS
TRIBUTED ON THE 27rH FEBRUARY BY
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY. UPON
THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTH AND
LAST CONCERT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28

d kS60A per day at home. Terms free.
DOEOSV. Address GEO. STINsoN x Co..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28
Drawing Certain or Money Refunded

Whole Tickets, $780, Halves, S25; Tenth. or
each Coupon, s.; Eleven Whole Tickets. 500,
For Tickets. or information. address
THOS. n. BkAMLETfE,
Agent and Manager, Public Library Building
Louisville Ky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28

JAMES D. PORTER. JR.. Gov. of Tennessee.
LOUIS HANAUER. of SchoOl6etd. Iianauer
4 Co.
f. M. WHITE, Of +. M. White Co.
M. @. PEARcE. of Pearce. Suggs Il Co.
Il. URQUHART, Of E. Urquhart Il Co.
7. B. HAYNES. Of T. B. Haynes 4 Co.
HENRY WETTER. Of II. Wetter Il Co.
Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired; policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28
JOuN S. CAIN, Secretary

the fifth concert should be addressed 10 the
undersigned, and pledge myself that the
drawing shall come OF February 9th or that
every dollar paid for tickets shall be returned.
Q. NJ. BRIGGS. Agent and Manager,
Room 4. Public Library Building, Louisville,
Kentucky, d6w-l22-l6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28
CONCERT.

$2OO.OOO /!
In Gold Coin. Choice Lands, Farms and City
Residences. Among the Prizes there will bs
e25,OOO IN GOLD.
The Real Estate ia put in at its actual value.
Capital Prize, $4,000 in Gold !
COMMENDATORY.- -" Having, from our
long acquaintance with j. Z. Foster, every
confidence in his integrity, we feel justified in
saying we believe he will carry out his Distri-
button honestly and fairly gned by the
Mayor. Hon. ]. 7. d. Wilson and the City
Council.
That old and reliable paper. the Houston
Telegraph, which rarely condescends to notice
individual enterprises, says Of the First
Drawing;
mot even the most captious aud suspsctine
person could take exceptions to the manner Of
the drawing. 1t was fair, honorable and
equitable.
1.-The committee and recorders were Of our
very best citizens, and kindly gave their time
and labor 10 the superintendence OF the draw
ing. or rather did the actual labor Of Il.
''Captain Foster has acted honorably and
fairly throughout the whole management Of
this enterprise While some money has been
made by the venture in all probability, yet
the property given as prizes has only netted
fair price, ana the profit is only an exchange
That staunob democratic paper, the Houston
Age. has the following:
The committee Of gentlemen was one Of
the best that could have been selected by tho
audience. Hon. d. U. Barziza, who super
vised the drawing, is our present Representa-
tive. and one Of the most popular men in the
district.
1.-The drawing was prelaced by an explana-
ton from Capt. Foster, of the mode adopted.
This was we'll received and understood. pre-
cisely as explained by the circulars. Captain
Foster said that while he wished all his home
people good luck, he yet was free to say that
With the people of poor Mississippi, Louisiana
and South Carolina. he felt a greater SYM
pathy, and be did hope they would draw the
largest number Of prizes. that they might
come 10 q free country. and make white
mans living. This sentiment was received
with loud cheers.
The drawing was then proceeded with,
and the result is announced elsewhere"
No connection with the Denison, Wagley 4
LOckhart, or any other similar enterprise.
Tickets, SO Each,
and liberal discount on orders for n greater
number. Reliable Agents wanted. Must
have the confidence Of the community in
which they live. Send for circular. Refer
ence- Dunn, Barlow Il Co.'s Reference Book,
found in all banks,
T. W. HOUSE, Treasurer.
Address j. E. FOSTER. Manager,
sl0l-l52kw4S-50 Houston. Texas.
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PUBLIc LIBRARY OE KENTUCKY.

Death of Governor Bramlette-.Ac.
fiOn of the Trustees-,A Successor r
Appointed - No More Postpone
27th.
Library Of Kentucky, january l6, 1875. II was
resolved that G. NJ. Briggs, ESQ.,, who under
the late Hon. Tho. Z. Bramlette was the real
business manager of the gift concerts already
given in aid Of the Public Library Of Ken
lucky, be aud he is hereby authorized to take
the place made vacant by the death Of said
Bramlette, in the management of the affairs
Of the fifth and last gift concert, and thatthe
drawing announced for February 27, 1875,
shall positively and unequivocally take place
on that day without any further postpone
ment or delay on any account whatever.
R, 7. DURRETT, President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28
New Advertisements.
Kenmore UNIVERSITY High school.

AMHERsT &. n, VA,
II. A. STROBE. (Math. Medalist, U. VAL
Principal, and Instructor in Mathematics,
Engineering and Natural Sciences. II. c.
BROCK, lB. Lit, U. Va, recently Asst.
Prof. Latin. U. Va..) Instructor in Greek.
Latin, French and German. One Of the lead
ing High Schools Of the State. New term
commences Feb. |, 1875. Charges $3.50 for
board and tuition. Reierences--JOhn Over
ton, ESQ.,. and r. M. Kinnaird. ESQ.,. Nash
Vile, Tenn. Catalogues mailed to all appli-
cants
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-28

The Brooklyn Argus thinks that
heavens best gift to man is the woman
who knows just when and where a
" boo-hoo" ought to come in.
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RAILROADS.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
AND =
Great Southern Railroad.
sCIIEDULE.

n~- No change Of cars by this line for lo us
vile, ST. Louis OF Nashville. Pullman Palace
lleeping-cArs on all night trains.
For Tickets or information apply at
Tiuket Office, 2S7 Maiu, cor. Madison.
JOHN T. FLYNN. bup't Memphis Div.
JAMEs SPEED. Ticket Agent. Past
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
Public Printing.


The following Is n synopsis Of
what is, by law, required to be
published in the local county pa
pers having bonn tide circulation.
The sections referred to are in
Gantts' Digest:
Sec. 6l5. Provides that notice
Of the order of the county
court, for calling in county scrip,
to redeem, cance! or reissue, to be
published two weeks in succcssi n,
the last insertion to be 80 days be-
fore the sitting OF the court.
Sec. so. Notice TO creditors. that
letters OF administration have been
given, if ordered by the court.
See. 100. Publication IN case no
heirs are known, 6 weeks.
Sec. l29. After adjournment of
Probate Court, Clerk to publish
list ot administrators and executors,
who flied their account current for
settlement.
Sec. 23S. Provides for the publ
cation Of citations, either by publ.
cation or postcr-3O days before re.
turn day.
Sec. $50 In actions for settle.
ment of estates of deceased persons,
notice to creditors must be gwen
''by publication; court may order
further notice.
Sec. 100. Non resident distrbu.
tee, to have notice OF application
for distribution, by plbucation 6
weeks.
Sec. l76. No land Of estates can
be sold for payment of debts, till
notice Of the application for such
sale has been published in Il news
paper tour weeks before the appli-
cation is made.
Secs. 7S7 and 7SS. Notice Of
confirmation of title by purchaser,
when the land Is not redeemed
published 6 weeks.
See. PIG. Advertisements of es-
trays, horse, mare, mule, Jack or
Jennet, it appraised as high as $50.
CLERK responsible to printer for
fees.
See. 267S. Notice of execution
sales Of real estates, two insertions,
AZ least, before day OF sale.
Sec. 1863. Provides tor guardians
OF insane or drunken persons, to
give notice Of appointment 3 times
weekly.
Sec. 35l0. Such guardian, before
sales Of wards land, shall advertise
as the court may direct.
Sec. 1850 - 81. Commissioner
shall advertise-In the county
where the land is-any confrma-
ton Of swamp land.
See. 452S. Warning orders four
weels-in ease OF non residents de-
teudant, in attachment or other
suit by clerk or justice of the
peace as the case may be.
See. jl02. Clerk to publish no.
tice Of redemption of land sold for
taxes. 81 for each tract. ..
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
To the Public,
&. II. GAYLouD.

As will be seen by the notice
ABOVE, have purchased the en-.
tire stock, fixtures, etc. Of Chas. ii
Gaylord Esqr, and will hencclorth
conunuo the business at the old
stand.
The stock of dry-goods, grocer
les, plantation supplies and notions
generally, has been repIenished
and largely added to, and the pub
lie will at all times find on my
shelves a full supply OF everything
IN these lines.
Joua MATTHEW'S.
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Notice.,

Having sold out my entire stock
of Dry-sood>, Groceries, &c. aud
good will i'm Osceola to
JOHN MATTHEWS ESQR.
| take this method Of sigailyiug
tine same to my friends and the
public generally, to whom | most
cordially recommend my successor.
shall continue to be found, I'm
I'll further notice, at my old stand,
where all parties indebted to me
are requested to call and make set
tlcment, and where all claims
against me can be presented for
payment
{. II. GAYLORD.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
Actions for the Recovery Of
Lands.

The following act was passed. BY
the Legislature. 1t will be found
Of general interest:
An act to regulate the pleadlngs
and practice IN actions for the
recovery OF lands.
Be it enacted by the general assem-
bly, of the State OF Arkansas
SECTION ]. That hereafter in all
actions for the recovery Of lands,
except in actions Of forcible entry
and unlawful dctaner, the plaintiff
shall set forth in hi complaint all
deeds and other written evidences
OF title on which he relies tor the
malntainaueo Of his suit, and shall
file copies Of the same as far as they
can be obtained, as exhibits there
with, and shall state such facts as
shall show prlma iacie title in
himself to the land in controversy,
aud the defendant in his answer,
shall plead in the same manner as
above required from tho plaintiff.
Sec. > That the defendant in his
answer shall sct forth exceptions
to any OF sand documentary eyi-
deuce relied on by the plaintiff
to which he may wish to object,
which exceptions shall specifically
note The objections taken, and the
plaintiff shall in like manner, with.
in three days after the filing Of the
answer, unless longer time Is gwen
by the courts, file like exceptions
to any documentary evidence eX-
hlbited by the defendant, and all
such exceptions shall be passed on
by the conrt, and shall be sustain
ed or overruled as the law may re-
quire, and # any exception is sus-
tanned to any such evidence the
same shall not be used on the trial
unless the detect for which the ex-
cfptipn is taken shah be covered
BY amendments.
Sec. 3. That all objections to
such evdences moi specifically
pointed outi,1,he manaor provid-
cd above shau be waived.
7 Approved, March 8, 1873. z'
-. -.
p. -. 80 4 ...e ~ a. ~.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

AS gentle spring gushes IN, and
business begins.,to slscken, and
money matters TO tighten, opporiu-
mites to make "a. pile' at little or
10 cost, come thick and fast. Ev-
cry mail brings us TWO or three Of
iers to advertise either a sewing
machine, an organ, knitting ma-
chine, or something Of that charac-
ter, (and for which we have about
as much use AS mule has for a
pocket hardkerchief,) payable IN
the articles advertised, provided
one.half cash he RENTED and the
balance IN advertising. Another
will propose to send Us 81 90 worth
Of pictures Tor four dollar notice,
or a package OF some new sort of
seed, worth perhaps, ten cents, tor
a notice worth two OF three dollars
Most of these offers We must de-
cline, tor good reasons, and one is,
sc doa't want to quit our business
70 act as agent for the sale Of un
sAlablc goods, and then again, when
we find our larder getting low, our
paper and lux bills, and typos un-
paid, we lose all interest IN Iic.
turcs, sheet music, garden seeds,
&c, and long tor Il rest Such
sudden lifts into wealth, we feel
confident, would completely de.
stroy our moral sensibiIilics.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
CuCRCH DIRECTORY.

THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
suUrli- REGULAR ArrUI >rMEN1S FOR
THE ON,EOLA CIRCUIT
Osccola-Fir-i SUNDAY in the Month, at II o
clock 4 NJ and 7 . clock L NJ. Prayer meet
iugevrry " rduesday night at carly candle light
Williams school house second SUNDAY, at II
O'Clock y. NJ
Lynchs School houso--Socond sunday, at 8
O'Clock L "
Min Bayou-rhirl Sunday, q; II O'Clock, :. "
nicllman Hend Friday before the ith. Suu'.av,
4. / clock !. NJ.
Blythe Chapel Fouth sunday, day and
HcA HOPE, }nighj, alternate.
Clear Lake e-Moad-S .l-ht after the III. sun
day
sandy Bayou Friday before the ! sunday
DEITY
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

TIE following NAMED persons are
our authorized agents to receive
and receipt for all moneys due Us
ter subscription or otherwise. Per
SONS indebted TO us will confer a
favor, besides saving time, trouble
and expense by immediate settle
mcut
l.. NJ. CARRIGhN, Frcnchmar' :
Bayou.
Gro. +. KITCHENS. Bend 35.
W. B. HAsKINs, StonewaII Ld'g.
JAMES WILLIAMS. Garfield Point.
H. +. BLYTHE, Chickasawba,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Hereafter 10 legal Advertise
meuts will be inserted in the TINE
unless payments is made when hand
eI in. 1t requires money TO carry
on our business and we are com
pollcd 10 adopt the cash principle.
This rlla Wii, no. be dtyiatcd from
in any case.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

S.1 70 600 per day. Agents wanted. All
~ w @-' classes Of working people of
both sexes, young and old make more m lnry al
work FOR Us, in their own localities during their
spare moments. or all the time, than ut ANYTHING
else We uflri employment That will pay hand
somely for every hours work. Full particulars
terms Nc. sent free >eul Us your address At
once. Don't delay, Now il the time. Don I
look for work or business elsewhere, until Noa
have learned what YOU oner q. SilNSON& 90.
Portland, Maine. Jan. Gly
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

A man died at revival meet,
ius, and Chicago reporter says,
"his lamp of Ite was burned out,
the golden bowl was broken, the
AiIver cord WAS loosed, and the
spirit had flown to its Giver." He
meant to convey tho impression
that the man was dead.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

THE law making it misdemcan.
or to carry concealed Seapons goes
INTO effect on the 10th day of May.
1t Is to be hoped that the law will
be strictly enforced, and that the
people as well rs The officers Of the
county, will see the imperative
necessity OF reporting all inirac-
tons Of sand law. Stack arms, and
let US have peace.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
WARNING ORDER.

In the Mississippi Circuit Court.
". B. IIa-kins, plaintiff
Ns.
James y Crdighesd, Th0s d.
CrHigEead, aud David Pres
ton. Trustee ] defendent
The defendants James y. Craighead. Thos
II ,raghcad and David G. Preston, trustee,
are warned to appear In this court within thirty
800 DAYS, and answer the complaint VI the plain
tif, i!lam y. llaskin-.
j. X. Y HALE, Cltra
~ {. l.. MOORE, ID. {.
April Eth, lS1j
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

THE Spellozootic mania is still
on the increase. The Mary Ament
has had an attack and is laid Up
tor spell
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
Commissioners Sale of Real Es-
tate.

Sotisc Is hereby given that in pursuance of
dtcrcctal order of the Hon. Probate court Of
Mississippi county, made at the Apr Term there
the estate Of James Young deceased. | will on
Monday the 3lst day of May. aud between the
hours of Y m, an 3p. m, offer for sale to the
hi ghest bidder In front Of the clerk Office, in the
town Of Osceolo, the followed described
tract Of Iund situated in Mississippi County,
viz. E1hty-soyen one-fourIh ts1A) acres off
the south part of the n. e. of section (2n
twenty -four township IS n. X 10 east.
said land viii be sold subject to the widows :
dover. on credit OF four months. Purchaser
required to give note with approved security,
aud lien retained on said land for the purchas-
ers money
EG. YOUNG, Admir-
April 23th 1873 estate Jas. Young dee d
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

TH2 Eckt,rd B. b. c. played two
games during the week. Soyer-
al lame fingers, and Il few game
legs were scored to each mines.
The sport was metamorphosed dur
ing the rest of the week into u
BuIl-bat club, a number Of the
above misnamed birds being taken
on the 'Ay.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

The river is coming up rapidly
and reports from above are dis.
courag,ng. The cotton crops have
all been planted, and should We
have an overflow, it will be Katie
barred the door, with Us.
A policeman Was killed IN Nast =
vile 10y negro man on the 30th.
nit. A crowd gathered and broke
the jall open, took the prisoner to
the suspension bridge, from which
hc was thrown, with the intention
of hanging, bat the rope broke,
and he was precipiiated TO the
rocks below, distance OF ninety
feet, and from thence into the river.
a large police torce detail sl to
protect the prisoner, was overpow-
cred and driven away by tho riot
ers.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

LAST Friday night, week ago, we
had severe wind storm, amount
ing TO almost hurricane, during
winch the root OF Mr.. w, IL. Harts
residence was carried away.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

J. W. DAVIS hand made boots
and shoes for sale, at J. Cooks a
Sons.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

"A dangerous counterfeit So
note of First National bank of
Paxton, Ill. has been discovered.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

TuUnscAY was the first day of
tho season which reminded one of
spring. "
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
TO THE
NervousA & Debilitated
OF BOTH SEXES,
No Charys for Adrice and Consultation

No Charys for Adrice and Consultation
DR.. J. b. DYorT, graduate of JEFF
ferson Medical College, PhiIadel-
phia, author Of several valuable
works, can be consulted on all dis
eases oftho Sexual or Urinary Or.
gans, (Which he has made an espe.
cial study either IN male or female,
no matter from what cause origi-
mating or OF how long standing. A
practice OF 30 years enables hlm TO
treat diseases with success. Cures
guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Those at distance can forward
letter describing symptoms and en-
closing stamp to prepay postage.
Send for the Guide to Led!ts.
Price, 10 cents. a.,
J. B. DyOTT, NJ. D.
PhSsi~iIn and Surgeon,
ylt
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
L 0 G AL COLT U NJ N
ASoNIC DIRECTORY.

D. TIL. regular stated mcet'ur Of Osceols
w r; A. chapter, No. 81. is on the
w moon, viz: Feb. lslh March 18th /,
April 18th May l3th. June
ltth.. IGly lh.h, August l2lh Sep'eml', r
sfii., Dct"ber Tth November I'm December
IA
\ full aton ancc OF tlle members l. at all times
earnestly requested.
All r \ MasOu- in good standing are inyi-
ted To attend.
BY orttr of JOHN MATTHEWS, II, L.
j ". CLNPP, Secretary
'rhe stated communications OF Osccoia l.un &c
No u I. a \. NJ, viii be Cd the saturday
an or next before, each full moon, VIZ: Jan.
10th, Feb 2Uth March 9Jth, April l1h May ljlf,
June l!th (St. John, the Baptist, june zith)
July l1rh August. IA h. sept llth oct @tn.
Nov. 18Th, Dee llth. (Dcc. s5th., -. John the
EyangrsD Members are ordered 10 attend IN
accor,anc with the by Laws All Master Ma
sons IN good standing are cordially invited to
attend. BY ordcr Of
j W. CLAPP, Sec.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
O. P. LYLES,
LAWYER.
NO. 2J4 SECOND STREET.
MEMPHIS, TENN.

Practice in Phillips. Monroe, De-
sha, ,Crittcnden and Mississippi coun
ties, in Supreme court of this state.
and United States Courts for the
Eastern and Western district Ot
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

COUNTY Scrip for sale by
J. X. 2. Hale.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

No idle tail-the cows in fly
iime.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
ForSais,

County scrip, in, quantities to
suit, at bottom fgurcs- = Z =. T. -. {.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08
%, MANHOOD
o. How Lost, How Restored.

just published anew edition of DR. Culy,r-
Wei : celebrated essay On the radical cure
twlthont mcdicinr) Of Spermat orthra, Or Sem.
MAJ, Men al aud Physical lncapacity, Impcdl-
lnents to Marriage, tic. also Cons,un piicn Epi.
lfpsl ana Fit, irdGccd by self Indulgence, or
sexual cytravagancc, &c.
ES-P,ice in sealed envelope. only six cents
he ceiehfdted author In this admirable fssay,
clearly demonstrates froma thirty years success
GM practice. that the alarming Consequences of
sell abuse may he radically cured without the
dangctous Use OF Internal medicine or The appli-
cation OF the knife, pointing out mode Of cure
at once simple, certain and etfcctual. by means
ot which every sufferer no msttcl what his con
diton may be-. may cure himself oheaply. private.
yand radically
~ This Lecture should be IN the hands Of ey
cry youth and every man In the land.
semi under seal ~ I'iaiu vns r,s't'-, my ed.
dress, post paid. On receipt Of SiN cents or tive
post stamps. Address The Publishers,
CHAS.J & KLINE 90
l21 fowery, New York, Post Office BOX i5as.
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Mississippi County Ark.

Will practice IN all the Counties of
this (2d) Judicial Circuit, tho Su-
preme Court OF the State, and IN
the adjoining counties Of Tenncs.
see and Missouri. Special and
prompt attention given to col.
lections, TO the pay yment oftaxcs,
examining and abs,ractng titles,
ami TO whatever may appertain
to IL general Land Agency.
Jan. IL If.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

SCRIP FOR SALE-Apply at this
Office.
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

according as the feeling. i
hol;af in any share or fayl
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

:, and this process, owsssf .aTsiuly car
The Osceola times., 1875-05-08

: { me tffn.c . ahomS i,oEs. Neas.
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JoUa MATTHEWS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-25
COOK, WASHER, and fRONER.-.A strong
and URONER-By %

u YOUNG woman family cook. makes good br al AMI
biscuit desserts and II superior aln-f-sS can
! furnish excellent reference Apply at ODELLs AGENCY,
| lCa West 3fthst, corner Of Broadway.