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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
giving me a kick.

giving me kick.
On waking up and looking around
L saw Johns eyes as big as my fist,
while the sun was beaming in at the
window.
What to do he couldn't tell, for we
heard the old man having family
prayers in the kitchen.
John looked out OF the window and
said we could get down over the
porch roof.
Get out and dress as soon as pos
sible," he said.
So in my hurry my foot got
fastened in the bedclothes, and out /
tumbled, head foremost, turned over,
and down the steps until I struck
the door, which was fastened by a
wooden button. and it giving way,
out l rolled in front Of the old man.
He threw up his hands and cried.
Lord save usI' for he thought was
the devil
The old lady screamed until you
could have heard her mile.
Twas so scared and bewildered
that couldn't get up at once.
When heard the girls snickering
it made me- mad, and 1 jumped up
and rushed out of the door, leaving
the greater part of my shirt on the
old iron door latch.
of 1 started for the barn, and when
half way through the yard the dog
set up a howl and went for me.
When / got into the barn yard /
had to run through flock of sheep,
and among them was an old ram,
who backed off a little and started
for me. With one bound I escaped
his blow, sprang into the barn, and
began to climb up the logs into the
NOW, when an old mother hen
bounced upon my legs, picking them
until they bled.
/ threw myself upon the hay. and
after John had slid down the porch
into hogshead OF rain water, he
came to me with one of my boots. my
coat, and one Of the legs Of my pants.
He found me completely prostra-
ted. Part Of my. shirt my hat, one
leg OF my pants, my vest, stockings,
necktie and one boot was left behind.
/ vowed then and there that l
would never go to see another girl,
and I'll die before will.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
The New Aristocracy.

Anonymous Contribufion.l
"Ephraem, come to yer mudder,
hoy. Whar you been?"
'Playin' wild de white folks chilun.' .
"You is, he? See hyar, chyle,
you'll break your mudder's heart,
an brung her gray hairs in the grave
wild yer recklumness an carryns wild
evil assoyashons. Hadn't / raised
you up the way should ought to go?"
"Yethum."
Hadn't bin kline an tender wild
you. an treated you like my one chile,
which you is?r
"Yethum."
Hadn't 1 reezened wild you, and
prayed wild you, an deplored de good
Lord to wrap you in his buzzum?'
"Yethum."
@An' isn't yer nater1 detector an
garden To- de law?"
"Yethum.
"Well, den, do you s'pose Use a
gwine to hab yer morals ruptured by
de white trash? No sahl Get In de
house dis instep; and IL 1 eber coteh
you 'municatin' wild de white trash
any mo, for de Lord, niger, I'll
broke yer black head wild brick"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
s'Stroy all the Intrust.

Old 81 came in and wanted to
know: 'Dere hain't been no new
marshal 'pinted down hyar yit?"
"Not that we have heard" can no
new pos'master?" mo. sir" well,
how Is diff, enyhow? / thought dat
we done got or new presydent. an
dar wuz gwine to be er new deel all
'round?" at seems that we have
got the new president" when ar
we gwine to git de new deel, tho?
OATS what's agertatin de mind oh de
hungry publick." swell. Hayes says
he Is not that kind OF railroad
spike; he Is not for q new deel, it
seems" "An' OATS what he SEE?
Well, he's er best man; kase eff dat
platform wuz greed ter in dis
country wher'd be de use oh univer-
sity suffiridge, fifteent demendment,
an de lective franchize? You jess
start dat prinsipel oh ankern' men in
offs down hyar, and hits gwine ter
'stroy all the intrust in de lections
and knocks polyticks higher dan
kite 'mong niggers and white folks
ginurllyp
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
yer in de chu'ch-youTl be a stranger

yer in de chu'ch-you1l be a stranger
dar."
stop, rite dar, boy! Dar'll be
somefin dar dat I'll knoll De same
bible III be on de desk; de same trufe
from de Great Master II be dar an
read out; de same songs III be sung
by de good people, an de same
speret OBJ grace III fill dis ole niggar's
heartl Don't mex no diffrunce dat 1
amt been dar for 'leben years--don't
mex no difference dat Use black-Fse
gwine to be at home in de white foxes
church. I amt 'sputin' with no mans
ligion now. but Use pinein' an pant
In to get back dar, whar I kno's de
Lord comes. an whar he found me
'mong de mo'nersl
And the old man kept his word
Sunday morning.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
Tramps Striking.
Southern Illinois letter


A number OF farmers in Union
county advertised for men TO work
in the harvest field, Offering them as
high as 81 per day. Quite number
of young men in the county were
employed. and in short time little
army OF tramps came In and secured
work at these wages. Discovering,
by counting noses, that these gentle
men CD in a certain neighborhood
outnumbered the home employees,
they incontinently struck for $3.50
per day, and ordered all hands to
quit unless it was paid. The home
employees did not dare to work, on
account OF the threats OF the
strangers, and, as a consequence. the
farmers were compelled TO come to
the tramps' demand or lose their
wheat.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19

New York Ir1Dune.l
General Sherman is reported to
have made an interesting political
prediction before starting on his
western trip. He is said to have re-
marked that it was necessary after
the rebellion that the greatest soldier
of the war should become president;
1t was in accordance with the philos-
ophy of history that a person chiefly
known as civilian, who, however,
had an honorable position in the
Union army. should be the next pres
ident; and the president who takes
his seat in 1881 will be man who
fought upon the confederate side.
who was young enough to see that
he was in error and has acknowledge
ed ii.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
ssDe White Folks Church,

The opening OF the fishing season
has kept Old 81 on the banks OF the
Yellow River for some time. He was
around Saturday night, however.
Il 'spose dat I'll see yer down ter
Macerdony church dis ebening? said
one Of HIS friends to him.
mot in yer hurry, yer WON'T Use
gwine to fling my hook intar de
de stream higher up hereafter. /
want to glib out rite nowl"
Higher up? 1 don't kno' as
onderstan'sp
well, means ter say dat Use gwine
to de white folks chu'ch ter-day. an
strate fer'erd FUN dis on-row you
heabs mel"
whats dat for?.
Use gwine dar on de strenf oh my
1igious principles, / want yer to kno',
kase Use tired oh dis yer Experiment.
In wild dc subject of salvashun."
What's de difiurence, tell me dat?"
Well. dar's some difference to be
sho' but hit amt gwine to 'sterb me.
I'm gwine up dar TO de ole brick
church whar used ter see ole massa
an miss; Use gwine ter post desc
bones rite down in de same ole seat
ober de amen corner whar used ter;
Use gwine to kneol down dar an pray
jess like In de ole time. Ole marster
an missus amt gwine ter be down in
de pew whar my ole eyeslI fust res
'kase dey Is gone-de Lord Dress 'eml
-dey's gone ter de odder side long
ago. De same good ole preacher
won't be dar at de desk, needer, 'kase
Use heerd dat he, too, hez bin called
home-up darl Dem boys--marster's
boys-one OBJ dem was killed in de
fights, you kno', and de oder he sick
end an perish'd in de hospitality
won't be dar; no, dey'l be missen',
too.
DE white folks dar won't want
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19

Washington Capital
Mr.. William Allen Butler has in his
country house on the Hudson a very
charming conceit in the way of a
window, framed so as to impress who
ever looks at il with the belief that It
Is picture. There is a beautiful
view OF the water from this window,
and, framed as the easement is in
gilt, and furnished with shadow
board. one Is deceived for a moment
into the idea that it is the work of art
and not natures self. There is sim
ilarly-illusive window in house OF
some historic note in Calais.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
Agricultural Machinery

Taber & Thompson, agents for the
Buckeye Harvesters, Reapers and
Mowers OF the latest improvements
with full line OF repairs. also Sweep
stakes and Invincible Vibrator
Threshers and Horse Powers, Moni-
tor engines, Superior Drills, Western
Cultivators, Taylor Hay Rakes, and
all leading machines. Office in Sears
block, near Michigan street bridge.
Plymouth, Ind. CYRUS TABER,
w. 4. THOMPSON.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
A New Democratic Editor Discovered.

A New Democratic Editor Discovered.
columbus Republican,
Some four years ago an ass colt
strayed from the farm OF one OF our
Union township friends, and was
supposed to have long since died.
Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock,
while some children were playing on
the green northwest OF TaylorsviIle,
they discovered feeding in a ravine
some distance from them. the most
horrifying jackass in the Union. The
hair upon his belly dragged the
ground, and from appearances he had
not seen stable or curry comb since
he was a colt. Two hundred men and
boys from Taylorsville are in pursuit
OF the animal, and il they fail to cap
ture him. the corporation OF Taylors-
vile proposes TO appropriate sl.62 to
engage Prof. Stout to walk him down.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
Harrison Endorses Hayes.

New York Tribune)
Gen. Benjamin Harrison, of Indi-
ana, who is liable to give Senator
Morton a close race for the United
States senate next year, says he has
entire confidence in the policy and
believes it will eventually be en-
dorsed by everybody, without re-
spect to party.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
Sammy Gives il Up.

tfI1uIHIIdI7 7IIe "0trIlHII
1t Is reported that a man named
Samuel J. Tilden has definitely given
1t up, and will make no fight for his
rights in the courts. Tilden is a
New York man who has been run
ming muck with the Tichborne
claimant to see who can make the
biggest nuisance out of himself.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
Nearer the Peoples Heart.
[san Franclseo Post.l

l>eh fdnti-tO TO,t.l
The President will find Blaine
nearer the heart of the loyal masses
than even Stanley Matthews, letting
alone any mention OF Ben Hill.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
MRS. <. w. DUNLAP

PHYSICIAN d DENTIST. Thankful for
past favors. she can still be found at her Of
flee in Corbin's block during business hours .
and at her residence on East Gano ST.. after
night
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
). o., 8, D. a. ). W. PARKS.

A TrORNEYS AT LAW, Notaries Public and
bourbon and Plymouth. Indiana, Especial
attention given to the settlement Of decedents
Estates. Conyeyancing. and the collection of
promptly TO all professional business en-
trusted TO them. aud practice in Marshall and
adjoining counties. Plymouth office on Gano
street between Michigan and Center streets.
Bourbon Office over irror printing Office 2stf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19

CRev-Jo Wise, of Little Rock.l
1t is not loud praying which counts
with the Lord SO much as giving four
full quarts TO the gallon.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
J. r. LoSEY,

IEWELER. Clocks, Watches and Jewelry
repaired promptly, and in a worlImanlike
manner; Keeps for sale Clocks. Matches,
flated Ware, Jewelry. Gold Pens and full
stock pertaining to his trade. Occupies part
OF HawlSy' boot x shoe store, ichigan ST..
Plymouth. Indiana. June3O-T5
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
VIM. N. BAILEY, M n

PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON. Thirty years
Il practice. Graduate of two Medical col
leges. and six years Surgeon in the army of
the u. \. tyol. servD Can compete success
July with any quack In the United States.
Thankful for past favors. is still i'm regular
practice. and only requires TO be better known
TO have an extensive one. Office in Sears
new brick. cor. Of Michigan and LaPorte
streets.
Plymouth Ind. .Tuly LET 1915 1v
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
DR.. ROwER-

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, will be
4 pleased to receive patients at his office.
No. 81 iehiigan street. where he. may be
ly absent. his residence being at the same
place.
July lst. 1876. sm
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19

Trains Nos. 8 and run daily Train No.
leaves Pittsburgh daily except Saturday.
Train No. leaves Chicago daily except Sat.
urday. All others daily except Sunday.
+. II. MYERS.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
AMASA JOHNSON
C. n. EVE,

4 TTO2NEl AT LAW. Located In 1916
- COLLECTIONS and conveyancing a speci-
nty. Buys and sells real estate on commits
ION. lnsures lives and property in A. COM
mnles. Desirable real estate for sale i'm the
civ ana adjoining. Nov1-75
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19
BECKER&WOLF.

WOLF.
Settled That
Becker & Wolf First Door South OF
Buck II Toan, have the
Largest and Best
Selected stock of Dry Goods, Clotm..g,
Boots, Shoes and Carpets ever offered to
the people of Marshall county, which they
are selling at prices that will satisfy the
closest buyers.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-19

ss-At j. cMAsTER's Cash Store. the
only Strictly Cash Store in Inwood. Ind.
Coffee Sugar lils cents per pound. Light
Creamy Sugar II cents per pound. Brown
Sugar cents per pound. Best apleFlavor
syrup rs cents per gallon. Best Dark Green
Coffee "a cents per pound. Prints. Shifting
Ginehams. Musiins. etc.. down to the lowest
cash prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Degrading the Press.

We publish this week an extract from
the Rural Times, of which able Journal our
poed friend d. +. Head is editor the said
extract headed Degrading the Press A
right good article it is, and one, too, which
we cordially endorse. We regret that the
unfair criticism Of the Morchouse Clarion
should worry our friend 80 much. 1t seems
to us that there are many good arguments
in favor of a convention which might be
used to the exclusion of petty and even
contemplate insinuation like that of the
Clarion-that the opposition Of the Rural
Times to convention finds its inspiration
in the fact that the editor Of that honest
sheet is a parish judge. And il makes the
matter no better for another Journal to say
that this class of insnuatory argument was
begun by an ant-conveution editor The
wrong act of no individual makes right the
wrong act of another. The reputation OF
Judge Head is 10 high that those who
know him best rcpel with scorn so foul al
insinuation.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Increased Assessment.


From the statement we publish It Will
be seen that the assessment of this parish
for thu. year 10 $9oo, 29e. This is an increase
over last years assessment of over one hun
dred thousand dollars. Even this increased
assessment is entirely too small, and does
not nearly represent the value of property
and Investments in this parish. This, how
ever, is the fault of individuals rather than
officials. Taxpayers have . weakness for
swearing to n cheap valuation of property
when it is being assessed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

We regret greatly that 1t was not in our
power to visit the Conference of the Pro-
tcstant Methodist Church at Shady Grove.
Friends who were present say the attend.
ance was large and the ability Of the min
listers striking. At this Conference James
w Harper, d. D., was assigned to the cir
cult lately filed by DIR. Hickcrson. Mr
Harper is minister of great ability. We
have been assured that he will preach ii
Homer sometime soon. If he does his ap
pointment will be announced, and we ask
for him large congregation.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Succession Sale.
Oct. "a, 1871.

Succession Of James r. Walker, Deceased.
State Of louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
DY virtue of commission issued out of
ID the Parish Court Of said parish and
State, and to me directed, will sell to the
last and highest bidder, between the usual
hours Of sale, at the late residence Of de-
ceased, on
Saturday, Gath day Of Now, A. D. 1877,
all the Personal Property belonging to the
succession of j. r. Walker, decd, late of
said parish and State, and the following
described land belonging 10 said deceased;
The northeast quarter Of Section nine
teen, less fourteen acres on west side; east
half of southeast quarter Of Section nine
teen, and the west half Of Section twenty,
and the northwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of Section twenty, in Township
nineteen north, of Range seven west
northwest quarter Of northwest quarter,
aud north half of southwest quarter OF
northwest quarter of Section twenty six,
Township twenty -one, Range eight west,
and northeas. quarter of southwest quarter
Of Section twenty-five, Township nineteen,
Range seven west.
Terms of sale cash, to pay debts.
II. w. KIRKPATRICK,
Sheriff.
Oct. "a, iH77. tpft0 io;ts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Prisoners Sentenced.

Al the late term Of the District Court III
this parish Swabe Howell, charged with
nanslaughter, was sentenced to fifteen
years in the penitentiary.
Josh Stewart, charged with mayhem,
plead guilty, and was sentenced to five
years in penitentiary.
Bob Williams, charged with hog stealing
sentenced to sixty days in parish jail.
Marcus Ella, found guilty of assault
fined s. and cost of prosecution.
Many individuals are likely to complain
of the cost to the parish Of lengthy sen
tcnce to the parish Jail. All such are in
Sprmed that there is really less cost to the
parish in sixty days sentence to the jai
than in carrying prisoner to the peniten
tnry.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Sheriff. Sale.

W. F. Aoreiand, Admir-, vs.. r. J. Callahan
and husband.
In Parish Court of said parish and State
No. l346.
STATE Of Losisia~a--ParisA Of Claiborne.
DY virtue Of writ of feri J6cids issued
ID out of the Parish Court in said parish
and State, In the above entitled suit, have
seized and will sell, TO the last and highest
bidder, within the legal hours of sale, at
the ourt-house door in the town Of Homer
on the
First Saturday in November, A. D. 1877,
the following described property, to wit;
The south half of Lot Ne. seventy in the
town of Homer, said parish and State
with all the thereon situated
said Lot seized as the property Of defend
ants in the above'entitled suit.
Terms Of sale Cash, with the beneht O
appraisement. Property sold to secur'
plaintiffs mortgage. -
II. ". KIRKPATRICK,
Sheriff.
Z Sept 26, 1917. [Prfsal Cts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

The editor of the country paper is sup
posed to see all things in his community
and from such sight to make beneficial
suggestions. 1t will therefore not be taken
amiss if we propose that something in the
way of repairs should. be effected with the
organ in the Methodist Church. Professor
Wheeler can doubtless relieve the grooming
and creaking Of the pedals, the noise OF
which can be heard over the house.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

General De Trobriand, who commanded
the military which, in 1875, expelled at the
point of the layobet the Louisiana' Legisls-
tsre, became involved few days. ago, ae-
cording to New Orleans paper, in dis
cussion of French politics, and expressed
very warmly his detestation Of the spirit
and acts Of the French President, and his
hope that the French people would hurl
him from power. "But how, General, if in
his despotic acts he should be backed by
the armyi Do you think that be will not
find officers Of the army who would sup
port him to the point Of expclling the
members Of the National Assembly from the
legislative hallsr The General shrugged
his shoulders and subsidized
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Homer Cotton Rsosipts

Cotton received in this market mp to
present date has been 732 bales. This, we
arc informed, is decrease from last years
receipts up tc same date of nearly 200 bales.
Two reasons are given for the decrease,
one that the crop is really much smaller /;
the other that many, if not all planters,
prefer to gather the crop entirely and not
bring it to market by piece-meal.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Death Of Capt. Monk.

We learn with extreme regret Of the
death of Capt. Merrill Monk, one of the
oldest and most respected citizens of Clai-
borne parish. Capt. Monk had been ill for
n long while, having been stricken with
n,ralysis several weeks ago. He leaves
MANY children, who will do honor to his
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

We have not the space to publish the
lengthy and rather amusing communica-
ton handed us by young friend from
Athens last week. The article does not
possess sufficient general interest to war
rant the use of the quantity of space that
would be demanded for its publication.
Besides, the writer violates o cardinal rule
with printers. He writes on both sides OF
the paper.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Minden Upper Landing.

HAvING LEASED THE MINDEN UP.
III per Landing, invite the attention of
Shippers and Consignees to my commodious
WAREHOUSES; and the thorough repair
of the road leading thereto; and returning
thanks for past favors, respectfully solicit
further consignmcnts of cotton and freight
As my personal care will be given to the
business, my patrons may rest assured that
it will receive prompt attention.
II. A. BARNES.
Oct. 3, 1877. 7:om
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

II. P. Hyams, with J. W. Ports, book
seller, at Burnside's Jewelry Store, Texas
street, Shreveport, La, is the champion
book man of that city. Besides he has
various, divers and sundry fancy articles
and the latest periodicals., all of which he
sells Low for cash, and smiles sweetly as
you walk off satisfied.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Succession Sale.

Succession of II. 8. Goodenough, deceased.
State Of Louis,dna-Pa Of Claiborne.
DY virtue Of u commission issued out of
ID the Honorable the Parish Court of said
parish and State, to me directed by Drew
Ferguson, Clerk of the District Court, !
will proceed to sell to the last and highest
bidder, within the legal hours of sale, mt
the Court House door in the town of Homer,
On Saturday, the cath November, 1877,
the following described property situated
in said parish and State, belonging To said
succession, 10 wit:
The southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter, the southeast quarter of the north
west quarter of Section 30, Township ~,
Range 3, the northwest quarter Of south
east quarter, the southeast quarter of the
southeast quarter, the northeast quarter OF
the southeast quarter, the northeast quar-
ter Of the southwest quarter, the northwest
quarter of the northeast quarter, the north
east quarter Of the northwest quarter, the
southeast quarter Of the southwest quar-
ter, and the southwest quarter of the south
east quarter of Section 30, and the west
half Of the southwest quarter of Section -
| same Township and Range, less a strip one
hundred and sixty-five yards in width
| across the north end of the eighty last
named, and n strip same width across the
northeast quarter of the southeast quartet
| of Section 1-containing i55 aeres-witf
| all the improvements thereon
Also, one Gin Stand.
The property will be sold on credit o
one aud two years-the purchaser giving
notes with approved personal security
bearing eight per cent per annum interes
from day of sale, aud mort gage retained Of
the land sold to pay the purchase price.
w. T.. GOODENOUGH, Tutor.
| Oct. "a, lS77. lost