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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

We are always Pleased to note i'm.
provements, enterprise ard progress.
The number aud character of those
about q city indicate the taste, prosperity
and character Of the people. In the
rounds Of a LEDGER commissioner YES.
teFday he cane upon an establishment
so elegant and tasteful and commodious
as to merit a more than passing notice.
1t Is calculated 10 arrest ,be attention Of
every one WHO oomss near. We allude
to the drug store Of IA old citizen and
acquaintance, Dir. r Batter, at 100
Beal street. Without disparaging others,
we must say that this is one Of the most
tastsfully arranged stocks Of drugs we
have seen anywhere. It speaks well for
the proprietor who takes such a pride in
the fitting up Of his store, and indicates
that be takes no less pains in preparing
tho numbsrlsss preparations appertain-
ing to his profession. This, we learn, is
the feet, aud is appreciated by the uedi-
cal profession and the public. The
affable mi Of the proprietor, his
welLknown skill in different branches Of
his profession, and assisted as he is by
competent young men no less prompt
and polite, Is certainly q guarantee of
continued success. The painting and
ornamentation which frst attracted our
attention wes, we learn, done by the
~welLknown and skillful paiaters Ben
Adams aad L E. Messenger.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

Irrational people always reject good advice,
and in nothing is their folly more frequently
conspicuous than in ignoring precautions nec-
essary for the retention Of health. Forecast,
on the other hand, is a notable Characteristic
of the rational, and it is the exercise Of this
quality which we would suggest to them,
fasten upon the de6ilitated, tho nervous ana
tho dyspeptic, by braoing the physiaue, rsru-
lating che stomach, bowels and liver. and
banishing dependency with the purest and
most efficient Of botanic inviForAnts, Nostet-
ters stomach Bitter. That these ELECTS fol-
low its use, and that it preyen,s MS well "A
annihilates intermittent and remitient leyors,
are facts established by indisputable evidence,
To enjoy the twin blessings Of "a sound
mind and a sound body" ia all their plonti-
tudo, try o course Of this sterling medicine.
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AIIeged Dof loation,

To day an injunction bill was sued OuS
in the Chancery Court styled the State
Of Mississippi and Tunica county, ct
al, VS.. the Emmett Bank, Bessie Man.
aing and VIM. Randolph, administrator
Of the estate Of NJ. j.. Manning, deceased
The bill allie .es that the late NJ. ]. Man
ming was a defaulter as sheriff and tax
collector of Tunica county, Miss, to the
amount of about $4,000. An injunc.
ton was issued restraining the Emme.
Bank from paying out some $4,000 held
there on deposit to the credit of Mrs
Bessie Manning,
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BLUE GLASS lamp chimreys.
ut Z. j. TURNBULL, 23llMain st.
me T,lacn to "a, n 80.

Martin Cohen, the well known halter
at No. 2l9 Main street, rnder The Wor.
sham House, continues to sell his fash-
ionable hats at astonishingly low prices.
His motto is, Quick sales and small
profits" Tho very finest hats a be
found at Cohen's, and ell goods pur-
chased are guaranteed to be Of the very
beat quality and to give satisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14
THE CITY.
MEMPHIS.
Saturday evening, Aprll IA. 1897.
Church servieea To.worrow

Church Services TO-NorrOw.
The following notices are inserted free Of
charge. We request that officers of churches.
who desire so to do, will furnish US. on Sat-
urdays. with brief notices Of services in
their respective places Of Worship;
Central Baptist Church-second and Beal
streets Services at II am. and 500 pm.
by DR.. Landrum. pastor. Sunday-schOOl at
$3.50 an.
Court Street Cumberland Presbyterian
Church Services at II am. AID 7;b pm. by
George I. Stainback, D. D., pastor.
Lsuderdale Street Presbyterian Chusch -
Corner Of Beal and Lauderdale-Service at
IL am. and pm. by the pastor, Rev. DR.. ].
X. Waddell.
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BLUE GLASS lamp chimneys.
27t f. j. TURNBULL, 234 Main st.
Bartee's Soda and Mead,
@ glasses for 25e.
32S Main st. 30t
Corrsspondence.
OFFICE CRY RAILWAY COMPANY
Mrupufe Anil IL 1877

OFFICE CRY RAILWAY COMPANY,O
MEMPHIS. April Is, 1877.
ChiefM McFadden, Memphis Fire Depart
ment:
DEAR SIR-Appreciating the efforts Of
your department at the FIRE on Tuesday
evening last, and the valuable services
rendered the Memphis City Railway Com.
pany in preventing the burning of their
stable, the board of directors have this
day instructed me to inclose to you q
check for oue hundred dollars, the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to the Firemen's Re.
lief Fund. Please accept same with
best wishes of the company.
Yours truly,
R. V.VBEDEYBURGH, Vice Prest.
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To all who are suffering from tho o. eors and
indiscretions Of youth. nervoue weahnaw.
early decay, loss Of manhood, 90. / will ssnd
a recipe that will cure sou, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great resaedy was discoveries,
by a missionary in south America. 81 ala
seii-addressed envelope to the Rrv 90 only.
I. Imam, Station D. Bible House
City. 1oa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

No more leaky roofs, Have
you seen those cedar shingles
for sale by Moore. Bassetl az
Co., 35S Second street? Ifnot,
call and look af them. 3St
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supreme Court Poetry.

His brother lawyers think it fudge
To try to make Of G.. a judge;
And so fair Portals friend supposed,
Until old Shylock she bulldozsd;
Then it vas seen that ready wit
Most doth a learned judge beft
Now for his wit alone, I pray,
That G. as Judge may have his day;
All else he's tried, and trying failed.
Then as a judge let him be hailed;
He'll try one case, and so out-shiHe
His brother judges, they'll resign;
With equals few. of peers not one.
viii these be left when G. is done.
CALDWFLI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

If you design building or re-
pairing dOn't threw away
your money On worthless
goods, but so 10 Moore, Bassett
81 Co.'s and examine their
stock Of doors, sRsh, blinds,
mOuBdings and lumber. 3St
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Grand lunch.

Joe Emmerich, 341 Adams street, sets
q splendid lunch tonight at 81 o'clock,
and after the theater closes Kohler, the
celebrated cornet player, will be present
and play some Gne solos.
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Trustees Sale.

FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE pow
u ers vested in me by a decree OF the Chan
Gerry Court of Fayette county, Tennessee, Of
date SOth day Of March, 1877, substituting me
in the room Of Joel l.. Pulliam as Trustee, I'M
der two certain deeds Of trust, Of date Janu-
airy l, 1876, executed by Jos. r. MOsby, one
registered in Shelby county in Book No, 1l6,
page l24. and the other in Fayette county,
Tennessee, in Book No. 5. pages 562 to 564, and
60, said trust deeds made for the purpose o.
securing certain Indebtedness therein reoited,
to which said deeds of trust and decree o.
ChanceryCourt references is here made for more
particular description, l will, as the Truste,
substituted, BY said decree, on
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Trustees Sale.

ON TUESDAY. MAY STH, 1S77, IN FRONT
" Of % Madison street, | will sell for cash,
lot 16, block u. Fort Pickering. under a trust
deed executed to me BY John Morgan, and re-
corded in Book 81, page les, Registers office,
to which reference Is mode.
Z G JONES. Trgstee.
L. B. Mcfarland. Attorney. 1888
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

Milbarn Wagon Co., Memphis,
Keep the largest stock OF Spring Work
in the city, ard BreWstor Side Bar
Buggles. 20 /
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Strangers, go TO COnyerse's
billiard paFlOrs, 37 8 Court st.
Nena for FashIonab.e pcople.

N""H TOT FNupIt.
Gentlemen continue to visit the estab-
lishment of Peters & Co., the aatters,'s
under the Peabody Hotel, on Main
street. Their stock is fresh and fashion,
able, embracing al the recent spring
styles worn in Nes York, Paris and
London, Those who aspire to wear a
fashionable hat must visit this we'll.
known house aud make their purchases.
Peters & Co.'s hats are easily recognized
on the heads Of the wearers.
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a ConmendnhIe Aot.

The donation of 500 made by the
street car corporation TO the Firemen's
Relief Association as q testimonial to
the efficiency Of tie FIRE brigade in saw
ing ths stables Of the company from de.
struetion during the late Main street Ere,
speaks we'll for the generosity of the
street railway company. The LEDGER
has sharply criticised the action of the
monopoly in refusing to obey the law Of
the State reducing the street car fare to
five cents, and the LEDGER will continue
to do so until the monopoly obeys the
law and ceases 10 make efforts to de-
fraud the public by demanding ten cents
fare, but the LEDGER commends the lib.
eral action of the street car company in
making the above generous donation to
a worthy lot Of men, who risk their lives
whenever necessary in order to save life
or protect pr operty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

DO you want closets that will
preserve your winter clothing
and furs from the ravages Of
insects? IfyOudO, buy cedar
lumber of Moore, Bassets g.
Co. and line the closets. 3st
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DRY GOODS.
I EUBRTE'S.
LEUBRIE'S. SPRING BoNNETs NOW OPEN.
LEUDRIE. SPRING FLOwERs NOW OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING RIBBONS AND SILKS OPEN.
Two-buttOn kid gloves. fashion, LEUBRIE
able shades. Soc. worth SOC, LEUBRlE
A good dollar corset, Zoe. LEUBRIE
Ladies' linen haudkerchiefs at LEUBRIE
81. worth fully SI.50. LEUBRIE
Two hemstitched handkerchiefs, LEUBRIE
25c, LEUBRlE
Ladies' regular made hose, extra LEUBRIE
length, 2)c, worth 40c. LEUBhlE
Towels, &c. SIC, l0c, worth more LEUBRIE
than twice the money. lEUBRlE
Croquet sets 81. worth $50. LEUBRIE
PATTERN HATS 10 Pea CENT. ABOVE LEUBRIE
COST. LEUBklk
LEUBRIE LEUBRIE LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE MILLINERY LBbBhIE
Sailor school boys hats. this sea- LEUBRIE
sons styles. 20c. Csc, $50. 40c, t0c LEuBRlE
Hall ornaments &c. lOc, l5g. LEUBRIK
Fine French flowers cheap. LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE'S CHEAP STORE,
247 MAIN STREET. q lN
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LEoAl.
Attachment R0tIcs.

No. 124i-Before J. NJ. Coleman, j. P, for
Shelby county, 1enn-N. j. Booker Va. u.
@. Craigor.
IN THIS CAESE AN ATTACHMENTHAV-
4 ing been sued out under section 3k5 Of the
Code Of Tennessee, and returned by the proper
efhcer, levied upon the property Of the defend
defendant is Justly indebted to the plaintiff in
the sum of SIS. Is. due by account, and that the
defendant is a non resident of the State Of
Tennessee it is therefore ordered that defend
ant make his personal appearance before
o'cleck am, at my office, 29t Front street. in
the city Of Memphis, Tenn, and defend said
attachment suit within the time prescribed by
law, or the same will be proceeded with ex
parte; aud that a copy Of this order be pub.
lished once a week for four consecutive weeks
in the Public Ledger.
This 14th day of April, 1877.
3s-45-5l57 I'M. COLEMAN, j., P.
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Latest spring patterns just received.
WILSON SEWING MACHINE PARIoRs,
24t] 272 Second st., Ayres Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

The imported Rosa Concha, fresh and
dark II. ]. CoHN,
cor. Main and Jefferson.
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BLUE GLASS lamp chimneys.
27t f. j. TURNBULL, 234 Main st.
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Sid Cocks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced Girst
class by aIi visitors. S3-t
Hunters nnd Flnhermnn.

On aud after Monday, April I'd, the
ferry-boat John 0verton will leave the
hot Of Union street at 6;45 am. con-
meeting daily with the Memphis aud Lit
te Rock reilroad for ali poiais as fer as
81 Francis iger. Excursion round trip
tickets sold on board the boat. 81
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HIST RECEIVED.

~ LDs
I car load cedar shingles,
I car load white pine shingles,
j car load cedar plank,
L car load white pine plank,
which we will sell very low 10
close cOnsignments.
38t Moore, Bassefi g. Co.
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Fast Time to the Baseball
Grounds.

0mnibuSes will run every twenty min
utes from the Peabody and Court Square.
Fare l0c. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

Superior card photographs,
any style, only 81 per dozen,
taken at Hughes Gallery, cor.
Main and Union streets. 81
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OFFICE FIRE DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
MEMPHIS, April Is. 18TH
K. V, Vredenburgh, Esq, Vice President
Memphis City Railway Company:
DEAR SIR-Your favor of the 18th
instant, inolosing a check fer 500 as q
contribution to the Firemen's Relief As.
ISOLATION has been received. Permit me,
in the name Of the association, to return
sincere thanks for the liberal donation
The FIRE departmental 1t the late fre,durine
which the stables Of your company were
endangered, did nothing but its duty, for
which no reward was expected; hence
the donation made by your company is
a gratuitous recognition of the FIRE de-
partment and its services, most hatter.
ing, The amount will be applied to the
6remen's relief fund, as directed; and
permit me again to return our thanks for
your liberality and kind remembrance.
Very respectfully, your obedient ser.
want, NJ. NcFADDEN,
Chief Fire Department.
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aPrettr hi q PIcture.n

The Criminal Court is as " pretty as a
picture when in session. You see the
white faces of the judge, clerks, lawyers
and jurors in the foreground, aud a
swavm of black faces in the background.
which is made up by a dease crowd of
negro men aud women who attend the
court daily for tue purpose Of enjoying
the trials, the speeches Of the eloquent
attorneys, and taking a rest as we'll as a
siesta on a bench during the recess Of
the court,
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PERsoNAL

nR. w. R. HODGES, office and residence,
~ 10 Fifth street, cor. G~reenlaw, Chelsea,
and Office 40 Madison street, city. lf3
DERSONAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
sionor Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections Ia the county. Office 294 Front st.
ll8-t
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sTRAYED or STOLEN,

IRON premises Of Mrs. E. B. Carroll, 245
Z fernando street, about ten days ago. u
yellowish red COW, white underneath, about 6
years old, very fat, underbit cut from one or
both ears, letter w branded On right hip.
Finder literally rewarded. IS 40
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John Walsh, Undertaken,
BAL Second st., next to postofiee. 4.
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Play billiards at COnverse's

Headquarters for Asparagus
ut HI. Seessel, Br., d SONS,
Corner Jefferson and Second,
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CIGAR DEALERS, ATTENTION
For reasons given above, we
will sell our stock of cigars.
tobacco and piPesat manufae-
turer's cost, TO cash pur-
chasers. Call soon sndsecure
bargain.
ma PMAN 81 BRO.
Next 10 Oliver, Finnie d. GO.
3S-t
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SMOKE
Sol COleman's Rosa COnChas

SsDA and mead and a fine assortment
Of cakes and candies. Fresh pastry
every day for lunch. For something
nice go to Floyd's, 236 Main street. 3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

Or the first. class hotels Of Boston there
are none that enjoy a larger patronage
from the mercantile community and the
better classes Of travellers than the
American" Many Of the Oldest and
best families of the great cities always
make their home at this house whea Wis
iting or passing through the modern
Athens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

ALL the latest and best magazines and
papers can be had Of Billy Lieben, 1864
Main street. He also keeps a supply Of
stationery and novels.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-14

The most complete assortment flor
e.gn and domestic fruits, nuts, wines.
liquors and foreign groceries in the city
can BE- found at
35t CANALS q Co s, 8 Madison st.
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BOARDING..
ROOMS N BOARD.

MICE furnished rooms, with or without
In board. at i. Woeller's, 80 Main st. SIT
TWO FRONT ROOMS Zone large and one
i small, with elegant new furniture) and
beard, very low for the summer. III COURT
street, between Third and Fourth. 2s-3s
DLEASANT rooms and good board at low
J. rates. Fine front rooms for families, al
Cooper House formerly Whitemore), No. 1s
and Ill Adams street. 1910
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REWARD.

q k0-ST0LEN from the UNDERSIGNED, cor
DOU ner Of Rayburn avenue ana Jackson
street. NnIo n q gSr * b 9L9En biG ghoa sbgn PACE 4 Ss,,! M oi5.
white nose, few white hairs near one hip 4;
dapple spots on chest, high-headed, gentle,
warts on nose. twenty-five collars will be
paid for delivery Of the mule, and SIS for de-
livery Of the thief in Memphis Jail.
ST. LEWIS K, GILBERT.
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Don't forget Chas. Kney's
market for your Sunday dim
ner. The best the market
affords. 40 and As Beal 81. 80
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or Main and Monroe streets. SO I
Look at carpet, l0c a yard.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Look at our silk saeques, $3.50.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Look at our pearl buttons, SOC a gross.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Look at our l0c jeans.
Kahn 4 FREIBERG.
Look at our l24c %cottonade.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-06-15

ried nearly 10 church before being pat
on Ihc feet, III orderio save them A. long
~ possible. ~ spoke OF the many i'd
vantagFS enjoyed by the farmer over
those engaged IN other pursuits. and
gave some sound advice 10 the Younger
members of his large audience Ia regard
~ The choice they should make FOR their
iife business. He pictared The condition
Of want aud suffering among - lnanv
of the mechanics aud lab0ring men of
our cities. and contra~ted their constant
wreichedncss with the plenty and COM
fori Of the farmer. lie thought that we
have had too many consumers and foo
few producers. and sa.I there was far
more room for workers in the country
than the city. and would recommend ail
The unemployed there 10 migrate tO Tie
the farms where. If they could not earn
"A dollar day. they might get fms cents
or a quarter day. or III least plcnty.t4,
live upon. He stignaiized debt ~ the
curse Of farmers generally. aud said slii-
was The greatest trouble they had sO en-
counter. and one which every one should
rid himself of al the earliest moment
pos siblc.
Ills remarks were well received aud
made an excellent impression upon his
attentive audience.
nos. j. W. W. nFLrrvc~ry's REMARKS.
Tie Hon. J. w. w. Efilingsby. Of In
aianapoli~. was next called for. and re-
-ponded with some thoughts on The gool
old times that were fresh In his memory.
lie paid 4 nne tribute ~ inc business ~
= sgriculfu.c. showing lis high rank
among the pursuits ol men. Saii I.
should be tic effort of larmers TO elevate
their calling in tie estimation Of them
selves and others He agreed with tile
governor ia recommending lhe young
men to stick TO the farm.
The old settlers being called for. Ma
than HAdiey. George Wren and Mr..
>windleFre-pondel will short speeches.
Dr. furnas expressed lsis Qualification
AZ tic attendance ~ the governor and
the large number OF his assistants and
related some Interesting portions of his
farming experience. Tbc Hon. w. ~.
lsagan. y. g. king~bnry. 0t the iudiana
Farmer. aud others were called on and
responded briefly. Altogether the io-
rolling was most interesting and en-
joyablc occasion and one loas % lie re-
|membcresl bF the good people of Hen
|drirks c~,mty.
An artist was present and took view.
representing the governor. whipin hand.
'StaId di q by hi yoke 81 ca,flc. 4 group
|of men with sleeves rolled up ant hand
spikes in hand, and lrx heap for back
lgrouud. The picture il IL Understood.
wilt We corici in Frank Lcslic's Illu>-
'iraied New slapcr.
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4. r. Drelage ". n. Sfhuhmachcr q
ai. Judgment for Sl79 10.
John Gcier ys.J. q. Deskcmper: iudg
mcni Tor S7l AZ.
j. Geier ~. A. I!cnninger; jmdgmen
for SlOt AZ.
r.. Rutherfcra. .dm'r. W. Tbos. Dow,
ct IA. Judgment Tor Si5 20.
4. NJ. Dillon. admir-. rs. Il. Mosby e
al. Judgment for $lls 80.
Nj. 4. Frazee. ex'r. vs.. A. Shoulders
dismissed.
M. j. Baker W. y. c. Kelso ct al.
foreclosure for S27O 35.
J.. Iirerz vs. j. Kessler: iudgmen
for $50 0s.
l.. Bretz vs.. w. III. Harris : judgmeu
for $ll5 o5.
Jane Dillon We. y. Il. Osborn ct al.
foreclosure for sses e5.
Dillon. Norman x Co. VS.. r. Stenfien
age 81 A.. judgment Tor $l42 20.
q. Burger. ST.. W. Al. Gosnann ct Al.
judgment for $3l7 g..
Thos. Harris W.. A. Moore dismissed
H. Mussman vs.. w. Zehr; judgmeu
for S2l7 80.
Dillon Norman a Co. VS.. N. IIaskin
ct al. Judgment for Si3l ~.
II. WoIn vs. J. Buchart; judgmen
for $40 07.
J. Volmcr, admir-. v. I. Schumacher
continued.
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fur the Jasper Ccnr er-
Free. Press, F-ec speech, No Out
law

Nv little harmless article abont some
secrets. in the Courier. created so much
excitement that every fool grew more
crazy. aud many chickens began 10 crow.
Only seme cooi-headed and properly cd
ucalcd men could zee all in IT, true light
H. quite inoflcusi.e. only expecFcd
information. etc i;Ut | received only
Insult. threat. provoke. Slindcr. ani q
call from Tho Clerk ina trial for insanity.
Instead OF being ,iiiing some led.
crs tried 10 excite every Man in and
about town. After screwirg up the
most .~imple laborgr, anal the nvanesI
Gus. some members threatened me will
a good thrc~hing before two days would
clapsc. However. il was not accom-
pIshed. though n drunken man folioM-
ed me up out ofthc corporation to strike
me. But the poor fellow was 20 bcaSil,
drunk that did not lake notice Of him.
He said lie was Mason. but guess he
is bogus. May he they only wanted
10 scare ME. Well. fellow-tiiizcns. YOU
cannot scare me a. long as have all the
law i'll my favor and against some Of you.
FREQ press aud free speech Is guaran-
tecd us by our glorious constitution
which we all sworc 70 support and re-
spcct. But provoke, threat. pro.ans
swearing. Insult. SANDER. assault. eir-
are against the laws OF every civilized
nation and community. and no good
law abiding cilizcn,will ever do the like
know good way 10 pacify your ex-
cited minds. and thatis: Go 10 the Hon
Judge Welboin. now present. at any
time when he il at leisure aud not 9th
erwise bothered. Let him read my two
latest articles, aud ask his opinion. j
will not take over live minutes ill yOs
get ID. Let him try me forinssniiy. ans
shall be ready 20 sanction his sentence
/, II be he member Of a secret organiza
I ton o. not. at any rate. he Is m adorn
mcnt 10 any society. Follow my ad
vice. We wise men OF Jasper, and peace
shall be with you. Yours, as ever.
AucusT MAYER.