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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12


A CLOUD OF ANTS-On Monday after
noon about o'clock persons in the low
er part of town were astonished at see
ing a cloud Of ants flying very closely to
the ground, extending fifty or sixty feet.
They were about the size of sugar ants,
having wings. They were flying from
the northeast, and when seen by our in.
formant were passing between the
Catholic Church and the Sisters Acade-
my, on Market street. The entire cloud
appeared to be about the size of the
First Presbyterian Church Many a
family washing hanging in back yards
in the path Of the swarm was literally
covered with the little creatures, which
had alighted to take a rest. They were
easily shaken off, when they would pick
themselves up and again join the band,
which moved along at moderate pace.
Where they came from, what they came
for, or where they went is a mystery.
1t is certain, however, that they passed
over the city. There is an old super
stition that, when ants fly, cholera may
be expected. Perhaps the ants know
their business in this respect, and are on
their warning rounds. -E2naaua tN 70
4H,oy3;eor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

The mosttolerahle sort Of revenge is
forsthose wrongs which, there is no law
to remedy But then let "a, man take
heed that the revenge be- such as there
is no ilaWto punish; else d mans einlemlvs
is still beforehand, and is two for onnIf1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
HER NVAFERINGEPIAcE HoMgIt j,

: HER ANAFERNG5PIAcE HoME-It is a
strange thing to- see city chap at a
country party, butt hesswas there, and
in his conversation WithIone5of the pref
test lasses Yentt1red to inquire Z.
7 Were you ever akawateriAg place?2ss
"oh, yes srepheaease, Live rlglit.
at onea1 = - = r
9 indeed exclaHzsbhe growing ilss :
terested,s4 Nhese;mieA it be?y 8
her hlnopents reply Nhy father keeps.
the railroad tank: 80 s
The city chap 1dering yhethef.,
she vas IN earnest making fun d
,him, there dropped - Chicago
'H'e'a''a 70sriHs $
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

DIR cToRs:-Timothy Prown, David Atwood.
Andrew Proudft, b Z. Hutchinson, VIM. F. Villas
VIM. Dudley. ~ fsiH .a'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Growth Of Human Hair after Death.

DR.. Caldwell of Iowa, states that in
1862 he was present at the exhumation
OF a body which had beenr.b,triedl two
years before. The. coffin had been
sprung open at the joints, and the hair
protruded through the openings. On
opening the coffin the hair of the head
was found to measure eighteen inches,
the Whlskers eight inches and the hair
on the breast five Or six inches. The
man had been shaved before being
buried. In 1917 a similar circumstance
occurred III Mercer county, Pa. In dig
g1ng grave, the workmen came upOn
skeleton of a man that had been buried
ten years. The hair was as firm as dur
ing life, and had grown to length of
eleven or twelve inches Medical Record.
The BALD EAGI.E.-The eagle bald is
the most distinguished of the North
American species of the eagle tribe,
not only for beauty, but also as the
adopted emblem of our country. It
chiefly frequents the Qneighborhood of
the SEA. and the shores and cliffs of
lakes and large rivers, where it domes-
tlcates itself the whole year. He pre-
fers the spot mentioned on account of
his partiality for fish Elevated upon
the high dead limb of some gigantic
tree, from whence he can command an
extended view, he watches for food.
Among all other birds he knows the
fish-hawk, and now sees him with his
eyes intent upon some devoted victim
OF the deep. Down rapid as an arrow
the fish-hawk descends, and is soon seen
struggling through the air from the sur
face OF the water with it's tinny prey.
The eagle levels his neck and spreads
his wings; the hawk exerts every facul-
ty to escape, but the eagle is upon him,
and to save himself he drops his prey.
From the hawk the eagle turns to the
fish; posing itself for one moment as if
to take more certain aim, he descends
like a whirlwind and snatches the fish
just before it reaches it's natural ele-
ment. Then majestically rising aloft, it
bears it away in it's talons to the silent
wood.
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INCORPORATED 1851.
CASH ASSETS.

seft-e CASH ASS ETS gsSs
Real Estate unencumbered $1s, ss5 81
Loans on Bonds and Mortgages. $3.50. 90, $40 81
United States and Madison City Bonds. 49, 600 90
Cash on hand and in Bank. ........-. 90, 375. SO
Net Premiums in due course of colIec-
ton. g. $3.50. 90 4
Bills receivable. ............ ..... i, 865 81
All other property Exclusive of Prem- aa -
UNI Notes and amount due on Assess
mentl. z....t -. 2 2S7 so
- @at 5s5@ - - s2O6, 9o7 o3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
We give below testimony from those who are in
T a situation to know something of this company

we give below testimony rom those who In
a situation to know something of this company
and it's management a- ~ a@sA -7--
Hon PETER DOYLE, Secretary Of State and In
suTdnce Commissioner:
DEAR SIR: Having furnished you statement OF
the condition of the MADISON. MUTUAL INsUR-
ANcE COMPANY ON the let of May, 1877, with it's
guaranty capital of 100000 all paid in. under au
thority of special acl Of the Legislature, permit
amount of Bonds deposited with the State Treas
urer to $4,000. which you will observe exceeds
the reinsurance fund required to be held by this
Company.
81 y s Very respectfully, = - sar eSe
E. HUTCHINSON ajs
B, E HUTCHINSON, Secretary lHodisoH Autuat
Insurance Company:
DEAR SIR: | am in receipt of yours of the 2oth-
inst stating that you have increased the amount
of Bonds on deposit with the State Treasurer to
sixty three thousand dollars. t 49,, -
would add that from an examination Of the
tirely satisfied that it is fully up 70 the require
ments of the law + ii ~ = " =
Yours respectfully.
end ec-oMcio C0nea1aiss Toner Of Insurance.
We do not hesitate to endorse the Madison Mu-
tual with its old record and new capital The
company will hereafter write good business risks.
intending to be very conse, vative in its manage
ment. and seeking to do safe rather than large
business. There is no reason in the world WHY
Madison should not build up firstclass compa-
ny. Inc gOOu-Wul OF IT'S own people will insure
it.-M0dis0n Democrat.
OF foreign companies, we can only judge which
ones are safe from reports OF the Madison Mu-
tual, we can speak from positive know ledge; we
knoW 1t is sound and reliable: we kDos it lie able
to meet every obligation. and that it W:Il do II
If person in sures his property and meets with
loss, he desires to be assured that it will be paid
He has this assurance in, the Madison Mutual 1t
has always been prompt. It IS now, better than
ever able to do so.-lRsseonsin State Journal. 81
Thesold and reliable Madison Mutual Insurance
Company is gradually taking the front rank since
its reorganization and it is rapidly growing in
favor simply because it pays and that too with
ont. any bother to the insured. -0sbkosA NORTH
tceStern. r.
,rssss ) rs - 81 & sfsssa Aseses@i
THE MADISON MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
This Company hasmade large additions to its cash
CAPITAL all ofwhch has been paid up, and the State
who have been giving the affairs
Of the company a careful investigation, now have
the utmost confidence in it. We are not in the
habit of recommending insnrancelcqnpanies, Of s
which we know little or nothing. to the public,
but from what. we have learned of the fnancial S
Of the company and the high character
OF the officers tuimmeaiate charge Of its genera
we can we'll say that we consider it
entitled to high confdence.-Stote Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
LIABILITIES.

Amount OF Claims for unpaid Losses.
and all other liabilities (except Capital
and Reinsurance. ................ 81. 5S2. 90
DAVID ATWOOD, b. E. HUTCHINSON, TX
President. Secretary,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

WOMEN eVoTING IN UTAH liberal
ladies of Utah will remember that they
are called upon to bestir themselves to-
morrow equally with their Mormon
sisters who support this blighting the
oocracys with seryile and nnintelligent
70 They fya must tbe not dW let Their o@
. 10 I Carriages viii be Sent Is every
precinct, and a few minutes service is
no greatioblation to- make to the7caase
Of progress and reform, The Mormon
sisters, are, drilled into voting as the
Bishop directs them then a(,obey council and snrdd
ask no questions.y Our sisters who en-
Joy aibertysof action viii certainly not
be willing to stand still and lend no aid
to their struggling, brothers. III sa4A Lake
4 ftOee''o' vs18sgT Go sTiTua q hsiosq
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Prof. J. W. Nicholson.

We learn with great pleasure that Prof
}. W. Nicholson, of the Arizona Seminary,
has been unanimously elected by tho Board
Il Supervisors Of the State University
Professor Of Mathematics. in that institu-
ton. The choice of Mr. Nicholson is. we
think, a good one. There is in the State no
better mathematician than Prof Nicholson.
The school under his control has been
recognized To be one Of tho best il the
state. The young gentlemen and ladies
who have received from him certificates of
proficiency are all occupying position. of
great usefulness. We rejoice to know that
lie now has the opportunity Of extending
ms sphere of benefits. Our long and in.
innate acquaintance with him satisfies us
That he will in his new position reflect
additional credit upon himself and the
people, who appreciate him so highly. We
regret TO lose his valuable services as
president Of onr school board, but feel con-
hdent that the loss of Claiborne parish is
Inc gain of the whole State.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

We call the attention of the people of
Claiborne Parish to the Immigration pro-
grammc proposed and adopted on Monday
last. Let the people of every ward form
their associations; let the statistics be sent
Tor the present to the GUARDIAN Office.
Let us hear from you soon. We want all
the Information possible. Just that class
OF Information suggested by the report of
the committee published elsewhere is what
We want, and we can put it to the best
practical Use.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

If there is better Hotel in the Sonth
than the new one now occupied by james
Cumpston, Shreveport, we would like ia
know Of its whereabouts. We know that
there is no one man in the country can
keep as good hotel Us Cumpston. We
have stopped with him, and like him as n
man and rs hotel keeper. Read bis carl.
Stop with him when you 60 to Shreveport,
and you will then endorse in toto what we
say now and intend to say next week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
errors in our books

In the notice last week of parish officers,
the Parish Treasurer seems to have been
Ignored. The grand jury in their report
testify to his splendid character as an OIL
cial and indeed they did right, for Mr..
Simmons is a first-rate business man, and
especially excels in knowledge of those
duties which are important to parish
treasurer. We may safely say that the
office of parish treasurer and treasurer of
the school board have never been better
filled than by the present incumbent.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The pink of booksellers and ncwsmen, is
Pink Hyams, at C. II. Burnside's, Shreve-
port, La. We are sure that there is no bet.
ter place to buy books in the State than
from Dir. Hyams, and besides, the pleas
IRE of being served by gentleman Of per.
lection in manners and knowledge of bust
ness. We buy our books there, and can
recommend him highly TO all CONCERNED.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

ION Poland of Shreveport, is a very fine
ness man, has large stock of Groce.
ne', KNOWS all about selling cotton, and all
''1 sort Of thing. And while that is the
;. consideration with everybody in do
~, business, the chief thing one remembers
=; u' Tom Poland is his genial manner,
" good heart, and enlivening presence.
o' are bound to like him and to think of
= D' with kndest feelings after you leave
such, at least, has been our expert
and 1t is with genuine pleasure that
~ ~ call attention to the business card of
- roland d Co, Shreveport Nc
,ho. formerly of Gregg & Ford, is with
r,r and Nc. is a first class man that you
III he pleased with.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Sheriff. Sale.

W. F. Aoreland, admir-, va. r. ]. Callahan
and husband.
In Parish Court Of said parish and State
No. 1915.
State Of LosisidMa-Parisk Of Claiborne.
QY virtue Of q writ Of feri Cdcias issued
~ out of the Parish Court in said parish
md 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 Court house door in the town Of Homer.
on the
First Saturday In November, A. d. 1877,
the following described property, 10 wit:
The south half Of Lot No. seventy in the
town Of Homer, said parish and State,
with allthe improvements thereon situated,
said Lot seized a. the property of defend.
ants in the abovc'cntitled suit.
Terms of sale Cash, with the benefit of
apPraisement. Property sold to secure
plaintiffs mortgage.
II ". KIRKPATRICK,
Esert %, rsn. { Irrtel sheriff g.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

James +. Gray, 81 Claiborne parish, is
now associated with the popular house of
5. G. Dreyfus, Shreveport, La. Whoever
knows our friend Jim, likes him. He is
polite, aifable, and knows all about the
business in which he is engaged. However
forgets his friends and waits on them with
that suave affablity that in private life
made him so many and such valuable
friends. The editor of the GUARDIAN trad
ed with him lately and found him just and
honorable in all his dealings. So we say
to all who go to Shreveport. 60 to sec him
and you will get the full worth of your
money, and will be satisfied when you
make final inspection of your pure bases.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The Star Clothing and Furnishing Goods
house Of N. Levy & Co., No. II Texas
street, La, claims to keep on hand the
most perfect assortment of any house in
their line. BY calling on them our readers
will find that their Clothing is stylish, of
good material and low in price. All at
tendants are polite and agreeable gentle
men.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

There are no clevcrer gentlemen any
where than those with l.. A. Levy, Shreye-
port, La. The editor of the GUARDIAN was
the recipient of many kindnesses at their
hands, and takes this method of returning
his thanks to all the gentlemen. Special
thanks we give to Mr.. Arthur Levy for late
and highly appreciated favors.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

One of the clcvercst young men in Shrevc.
port is Isaac Loeb, with Ben Holman. OIL
Texas street. The card of Ben Holman
is in the Supplement to this days issue.
But to appreciate the honor and integrity
of Isaac you must 80 TO his house and trade
with him, and you will find, like the editor
of the GUARDIAN, that you'll get good bar
gains and iirst-class goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
uangled with an Axe.

Josh. Stuart, living on or near Col. John
hnnbells place, in this parish, became ont
ragged against one Henry Freeman, who it
seems had cultivated an improper intimacy
with Stuart's sister. Stuart whctted his
axe to an exceeding sharpness, and after
knocking down Freeman, endcavored to
chop of both his legs. He undoubtedly
accomplished his work and cut through
tue bone Of both his limbs, 80 that Freeman
VIII undoubtedly lose those useful ap-
pendagos. Stuart is now stopping with
Mr' kirkpatrick, in the parish Jail. Mr.. J..
l. OTIS deserves great credit for his skillful
and efficient labor in making the arrest.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Mr.. Julius A. Jacobs claims to have the
only real New Stock of Goods in Shreve-
port. He just began business this year,
and has no remnants on Neutrality-suspicious.
fresh and new. Mr.. Jacobs is a good MGR
chant and clever and accomplished gen
tleman. His manner and his goods recon-
mend him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The house Of E. Dreyfuss, Shreveport,
corner Texas and Spring streets, next door
to Z. h. Burnside's, offers extraordinary
Inducements to farmers and others. Go
and see Mr.. Joshua Drcyfuss and buy from
him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
N. E. CHURCH, SOUTH-NOTICE.

The following gentlemen, members of the
Board of Trustees, are requested to meet
in the vestibule of the new Church, at S
o'clock this p. m:
A. McCranie, Prest., j. B. More
land, &. G.. Gill, j. w. McHenry,
L. NJ. Boyd, DR.. T. b. Gordon, and
DIR. G. w. Maddox.
J. A. PARKER,
Pastor, NJ. Z. 8.
Homer, La, Oct. oath, 1877.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

II You want anything in the crockery
line be sure to call ON E. J. Carstcn, No
81 Texas street, Shreveport La, in prefer.
ence to any ono else in the same line of
business. His goods are of the best quail
tics; his prices reasonable. He is q clever
gentleman and ADVERTISE in the GUARDIAN
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Mcssrs. Gregg & Ford have many friends
and customers in Claiborne parish, who
will be pleased to see their card in the
GUARDIAN. These gentlemen have always
given great satisfaction to oil their Gus
toners.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

whoever makes q speciality of any par
ucuiar business is usually thought to pos
'ess more facilities for meeting the wants
VI MS customers. Mr.. E. Phelps, No. 81
'eHas street, makes a speciality of Shoes
anu Hats, and the editor of the GUARDIAN
ran testify that his prices are low and his
soods superior.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
A Desirable Place For Sale,

THE undersigned offers for sale his Farm,
L containing Eighty Acres of Land, sit
mated three miles south of Homer, near the
Minden road-about sixty acres cleared
and under good fence.
The place has on it n good framed dwell
ing house, fair average out-houscs, good
young apple and peach orchards, a vine
yard OF Scuppernong vines of from four to
seven years growth, Wine cellar, ind
excellent well water.
For further particulars, apply to the nm
dersigned on the place
T. B. WALLACE.
Oct. 10, 1877. ann
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Minden Upper Landing.

HAVING LEASED THE MINDEN Up.
IL per Landing. invite the attention of
Shippers and Consignces 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 IN ai,,a-4e,- I'M
uusv1"sA PATRONS may rest assured that
It will receive prompt attention.
III. A. BARNES.
Oct. 3, 1877. 7.Gm
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

kead the advertisement headed "Grcat
american Cooking Stove" Mr.. N. w. Muir
Pny' the present Mayor of Shreveport, is
one OF the most worthy and reliable men
VI The State. He understands the Tin and
hardware business thoroughly, and will
give satisfaction to all who patronize him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24


We take great pleasure in testifying to
the faithful and rapid execution of the
various contracts lately completed by Mr..
Crawford, Of Minden, the gentleman who
had charge of the main portion of the new
buildings erected since the fire. Mr.. Craw-
ford began making brick on the 10th day
of April, and on the 2stb day Of May the
first brick of the new building was laid.
Since that time and to the LIST day of
October Mr.. Crawford has completed in
the finest style two buildings. One 100 by
SO feet, 10 feet in clear, with centre wall
foundation, two parapet walls included,
containing $4,000 brick. The other 100
By SO feet, IL feet story in clear, feet
parapot wall including foundation, two
centre walls containing $4,000 brick.
He will soon have finished G. G. Gilis
new store-lO0 feet deep, 36 feet front, first
story twelve feet in clear, second ten feet
in clear, parapet wall six feet. This build
ing will contain 263,o0O brick.
When it is remembered that Homer is in
the hills many miles from navigation,
without those facilities which tend to re-
move obstacles in the way of rapid and
successful building, Mr.. Crawford may be
said to have accomplished wonders in his
special line Of business. We have already
mentioned the names Of some of the skilled
workmen employed by Mr.. Crawford, but
We cannot let this occasion pass without
Mr.. Adams, an accomplished
and faithful workman, who contributed
largely to tho good character Of all that
was done; Henry Hecker, hard working,
skillfnl and steady; our lifelong friend,
James a. Witter, who made all the drawers
in the houses in the best style, even if he
did not "Pig- tair them. The other work
men have been mentioned in an article on |
4. W. Berrows new building
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Cash Receipts.

We will continue to publish under this
heading the names Of those who each
week pay up their subscriptions. This list
Is intended As a memorandum for the pro-
lection of subscribers against possible
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
HAVE on hand . splendid lot of FARM
l. MCLES-and will continue to be sup
piled from the Missouri markct-which |
will sell at the lowest prices. Having no
travelling expenses to pay, will be able to
undersell those who drive their stock clear
through.
Ny stock can be seen at Ragland's stable.
VIM. p. OTIS.
Homer, La, Oct. 3, 1877. 7:3m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Board Of Directors,
Piano and Organ Agency.

IL tDrnteu
MARGINAL 4 SMITH
Piano Manufacturing Co., New York,
am prepared to sell first class Pianos =
the; lowest cash -rrficcs: HE Marchal q
f1anos combine every Improvement
in tone, touch, power and durability, and
have everywhere won for themselves rem
utation for unrirdiied excellence and durabit-
~. All Pianos sold by Inc will have the
makers guarantee for seven Years. and will
also receive my personal supervision when
delivered, thereby guaranteeing their be-
ing In perfect order anttune. ! will also
receive orders for the celebrated MASON a.
HAMLlN ORGANS. These Organs are I'm.
surpassed in the world, and have the in
dorscment of all the leading musicians and
composers in Europe and America. Prices
IA low rs any first class Organ.
All instruments sold by me will have my
personal guarantee in addition TO the max
ers'. For descriptive lists, prices, &c, ap-
ply to
f. A. A. WHEELER,
Prof. Music in Homer Female Institute.
Having a full supply of material, am
prepared TO tune and repair Pianos and Or
gans In thorough and workmanlike man.
ner. with many years experience in the
best establishments, both North and South
l am certain can guarantee my work in
every respect. A. W
Aug ~, 1877. lift
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
SEED POTATOES,

THE BraxiDian Van. and Menue
i Market Poeoso-Fcr sale this Fsii
by the undersigned. These varieties IT.
superior In flavor and quality 10 any other
potato raised In this country. FIVE HUN
DRED BUSHELS TO THE ACRE Il not
an uncommon crop. They arc from four TO
six weeks earlisr than any other variety.
viii be delivered in quantities b suit
purchasers any time after digging.
W. J. MERCER, Homer, La.
Aug. ~ 1877. i:3n
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Price Of Hauling Reduced.

NOW is the time to have your Cotton
~ hauled to Shreveport and sold, for 81
Per hundred. will make weekly trips TO
Shreveport. Personal attention given to
all orders and sales.
W. II. ELLINGTON.
Oct. II, ls77. 9:3m