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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
succession Sale.

Succession Of H. s. Goodcnsngh, decesaor
state Of LouisiGna-Parish Of Claibor~,.
by virtue Of commission issued ont NJ
IL the Honorable the Parish Cont Of mia
parish and State, to me directed by Drev
Ferguson, Clerk of the District CONT I
Will proceed to sell to the last and hiehest
bildeF, within the legal hours of sale. Al
the Court House door i'll the town of Homer.
"a Saturday, the 24th November, 1877.
the following described property situated
III said parish and State, belonging to aid
succession, to wit:
In" southwest quarter Of the nortbesst
quarter, the southeast quarter Of the north.
west quarter of Section ~. Township q
Range ., the northwest quarter Of south,
east quarter, the southeast quarter OF tn
southeast quarter, the northeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter, the northeast quar-.
ter OF the southwest quarter, the northwea
quarter of the northeast quarter, the north
east quarter of the northwest quarter. ths
southeast quarter of the southwest quar-.
ter, and the southwest quarter of the south
east quarter of Section 30, and the wesS
hall OF the southwest quarter OF Section q
same Township and Range, less a strip one
hundred and sixty-tive yards in width
across the north end of the eighty lsss
named, and a strip same width across ths
northeast quarter of the southeast quarter
OF Section 3--contaiuing ASS acres-with
all the improvements thereon.
Also, one Gin Stand.
The property will be sold on credit Of
one and two years-the purchaser giving
notes with approved personal security.
bearing eight per cent. per annum interest,"
from uay OF sale, and mortgage retained o.
the land sold to pay the purchase price.
W. +. GOODENOUGH, Tutor
Oct. "a, ls77. IOSs
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
OmcinI Annoupcement.

TUE result Of the Election held In wasd
L Five, on the 9th inst, is hereby officially
announced 10 he
For Prohibition, II yotes.
Against Prohibition, 30 ="
Maj. for Prohibition, Al
J. II. CHAPPELL,
President Police Jury.
hmer, La, Oct. 10th, 1877.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

HIS Honor, Judge Graham, seems to give
satisfaction to all by his rulings in the cases
which como before him. A firm judicial
imPartiality seems to characterize all his
decisions. His general manner as Judge
seems to justify the congratulations of the
people that he, and not radical, /. chosen
to preside Over our District Court.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

rattle and buz, may he heard at all
hours Of the night. The growls OF
the tiger, sleek from his native
juDglcs are not absent from the
concord of metropolitan sounds.
Stalwart mulattoes manipulate with
cunning fingers flute, violin, horn,
ETC., in the beer gardens. And the
over curious may get occasional
glimpses of AnOnyma seductive and
charming, giittering in all the para
phernalia of fashion.
All these things are meretricious,
and are alluded to here but for the
purpose of showing that rs such
things are unfortunately common
only when large numbers of people
congrcgato thus far it is proven that
Shreveport is city.
But in point Of useful interest
Shreveport has for the Louisiana
farmer great and remarkable attrac.
tons. Her merchants are liberal in
trade. They understand fully bow
to shave the margin of original cost
and reserve the minimum of profit.
How the largest quantity may be
given for the least money. and all
goods warranted.
In days gone BY Texas and the
Texas trade we're the objects of
Shrcvcports especial regard. Even
now the names of its streets show
that it was at one time q Texas
town, evcnif within Louisiana boun.
diaries. Texas trade made the city
what she is, aud gave to her rich
men their fortunes. But this source
Of wealth she will know no more,
unless there lie remarkable happen.
ings and revolutions in present
affairs. Now a,days she gives more
than a passing thought to the custom
east of Red River; indeed, it is
thought that from those parishes on
this side the river she draws her
largest income. She wants this
trade, and these people want to
trade with her. They appreciate
the fact that she pays liberal prices
for cotton and sells her goods low.
Bnt We do not forget a miserable
bad road through Red River swamp
and the flats on this side. And q
'erriage bill, which amounts to some. |
hing over three dollars for an orli. |
nary team. We hear it whispered
hat railroad eastward from
shreveport, if built ut all, must be |
'ullt by the people OF this country. |
mat II the Shreveport merchants
ire not able to keep in moderately
,Ood repair through the winter |
light miles of swamp road, they
viii not likely do much toward the .
of lengthy railroad.
These are some of the things country
'eoplc, especially in Claiborne, think
bout ut odd timcs-all the while
Wishing that Shreveport might be
made the permanent trading point
or this country.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

DIR. Thomas Crichton now has charge of
the Minden Lower Landing, From his ad-
yertisement it will be seen that he offers
liberal and extraordinary Inducements to
customers. Mr.. Crichtop is a most reliable
and worthy young man, aud we would be
pleased to know that lie was successful.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Dir. Joseph Muller, whose carl am, ars
IN to-day's paper, is said to be- n most cx.
ceiient workman. We advise all to give
him trial, and feel assured that he " in
give perfect satisfaction. a Gun Smith
who will warrant his work has been long
needed in this community.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Our old friend, James X. Monk, Esq,
made his first appearance before our conrt
last week, af,cr an ahsencc of many Years
MIR. Monk did rem,rkably we'll, made really
brilliant speeches, and showed plainly that
IN very short time he will occup, his
former prominent position.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The Jetties for the l93d time are u sue.
cess. Somebody please count the failures
aud let's strike balance to date Every
vessel that goes through is declared to be
positive evidence of success.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

A complication Of disasters this week,
The editor has been in continual attend.
ance upon court, and tho publisher had 10
make new roller. So if there bc any
defects In workmanship or editorial matter,
&c, those reasons will furnish excuse
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Elan and Robertson, members of Con.
grss from this State, have been seated
Quite number Of Republicans voted with
tho Democrats.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The report comes to us from all quarters
that the late rains have beaten To the
ground great quantities Of cotton remain
ing on the stalk. This will depreciatc the
price Of tho staple.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
succession Sale.

Succession of James r. Walker, Deceased
State cf Louisiana, Parish Of ClaiborHs.
Rf virtue Of q commission issued ont a
- 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 do
ceased, on
Saturday, cath day Of Nov., A. d. 1877,
all the Personal Property belonging TO the
succession of J. X. Walker, deed, late of
said parish and State, and the following
described land belonging to said deceased:
The northeast quarter of Section, nine
teen, less fourteen acres on west side: eat
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,
and north half of southwest quarter d
northwest quarter of Section twenty six.
Township twcnty-oae, Range eight west,
and northeast quarter of southwest quarter
of Section twenty-five, Township nineteen,
Range seven west.
Terms of sale cash, to pay debts.
ii. w. KIRKPATRICK,
Oct. 81, 1-77. (pfs9) lo:s
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Our young friend Joe Shelton, one Of the
best druggists in the State, moved last
week TO his new store on the north side of
public square. Don't you forget it.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Willie Ellington with his lightning OK
press train came in promptly on Friday
morning from Shreveport, loaded down
with freight, notwithstanding the heavy
rains and bad roads.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Our. friend, Jas. T.. Gray, passed thron Oh
Homer ON Monday last removing his family
to Shreveport. Success to you, Jim. May
you do well In yonr now home.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Great victories lately for the Russians.
Sixteen thousand men captured, artillery
and horses captured in corresponding mum.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Messrs. Martel & Spilkcr are highly re-
commended to us as reliable business men,
who understand thoroughly the peculiari-
ties of the Stove, Tin and Hardware bust
ness. Read their card, and then call on
them.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The Csar and members Of Imperial fam,
lily will remain In winter quarters with
the army.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
JAMES KING,
Fashionable Tailor.

Has just opened shop in the back -soea
II OF Judge Egan's o6aoe, next door y
the Post-ofice building, where h b ~
pared to do all work in his line in ths -
style, on terms TO suit the times, f6e -.
lie is in receipt Of the very latest FaSAfse
Plates of Gents and Boys wearing sDFof
from New York. Oct. ~. i05.iGNf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
The Shreveport Meeting.

we ATTENDED, OOtu inc imHiIBra'
ton and Railroad Conventions ut
Shreveport, and found to our great
pleasure that the people of Shrevc-
port were heartily in earnest about
these questions. They appreciate the
great advantages accruing TO them
from the large trade east OF Red
River, and 50 far rs we were able to
judge. are willing to place all pos.
sible advantages before the people
in order to secure the continuance
of their valuable patronage. The
railroad they propose to build is to
he constructed in the manner most
likely to bc advantageous to all
classes of people, but especially to
the farmers. They propose to rcn.
der valuable and practical aid
toward inducing immigrants to stop
in North Louisiana. They consider
the reason for this class of work self.
evident aud easily understood. by
all. Ii remains for other parishes
than Caddo to act in unison with
the association formed in Shrevc.
port. a plan that will meet the
wishes OF the people of Claiborne,
and will enable them to secure an
influx OF additional population in
their midst, will be found published
elsewhere. To the proposed method
OF organization we invite particular
attention. Let the people of the
various wards meet at some central
point and organize. Any inforlna.
ton they may send to the Office of
the GUARDIAN will bc forwarded to
the proper quarter, and soon our
especial advantages will he pub.
lished to the world. We feel well
assured that under the auspices of
the association formed at Shrcvc.
port n wonderful amount of advan.
tageous labor will be done. Nothing
shall be left undone by us to forward
the great work We have taken in
hand. We look to the people to
second us.
Able and intelligent speakers will
soon present to the people the facts
about the railroad. Let no man
his mite of contribution
because he wants the road to run By
Ills door. Roads cannot, for the
of individuals, he turned
rom their legitimate. and proper
Erection. They must accommodate
themselves to the demands of com.
ncrcc. The road which runs from
shreveport to Monroe may be util.
zcd to our advantage, even if it
hoes not run by Homer.
II is better to have the road ncsr
IS than not to have it at all. With
he plan of building proposed by
he new company and lately ex.
blamed by Mr.. George no one who
ubscribcs can suffer any possible
oss, Yield some of your prcjudices
Or the general good of all is our
drice to the people of North Louisi.
ma. We must not be left behind
he world in convcnienceS and an.
llanccs of civilization. This new
BAD will he built in spite of old
'gics. Let us Join tho onward
lovcment and become practically
'tcrcstcd in the enterprise. Our
Duntry and our people will be all
nc better for it. 1t is not ont of the
over of the people of Claiborne.
no live near and to the northward
Homer, to build % branch road
the main line. Think OF all these
rings, and help the newly pro,
Dscd road.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The Bonds ordered by the Police Jury
for the funding Of the parish debt, are
models Of exquisite workmanship.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The difficultics betwcc tho North Louisi-
ana Railroad Company and the new organi,
ration arc about settled.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

After the very severe rains since our last
issue the weather has turned delightfully."-
clear and cool.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Randall, the newly elected Speaker OF
the House, may favor the Texas Pacific
rsilroad bill, but we doubt 1t.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Pinchback, the irreprcs-iblc, urges ancw
his 6cnAtordl clAin,S'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The banking house OF Pike Brother q
Co., New Orleans, has failed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

NEW YoRK, October 20.-Cotton, IL SIG
cents; New Orleans, I0i; Shreveport, %. &.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
DR.. HOLBROOK.
DENTIST.

UAS opened an Officc in Homer. Haa
IL an experience extending through mOss
Than twenty years. Performs as kne ope,
rations as any in the State, New OrIeaaa
not excepted. Call and sec specimens q
my work. Prices reasonable; Terms Co.
Persons waited on Mt their residences in tks
country, if desired.
D. F. HOLBROO3, D. D. Q:
Oct. IL, 1877. Oft
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

The cDe Of spofford aud .Eusts will bc
decided soon.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
Homer Price Current.

Corrected treekiy BY reference 10 actual ea.a
sales BY principal dealers
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24
CHARLEY YANCEY'S WAGON.
TOM EGAN, Driver.

MAKES Weekly Trips to Shreveport.
ul care and attention given to all orders.
Trees low, and prompt trips made Give
Ion your business. Oct. 2i-l0ti
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-24

Things grow fearfully exciting in France.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
Hampton's Pluck.

Governor Hampton had an inter-
Wow, last wook, with correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Gazotto, who quotes
him as pluckily declaring that if he
cannot carry out his liberal and son~
siblo policy he will resign. The Gov.
ornor is further reported as saying:
"1 am thoroughly satisfied that tho
position havo taken is tho true ono.
L expect it TO meet opposition from
tho violent party men who arc fgur>
ing for 1880. 7 say to thom, let tho
issues of 1880 wait their timo, and let
us have rest from mere political agi-
tation, and timo to build up our mato-
rial industries. I suppose somo of tho
Northern Democrats would havo pre-
torred to have tho troops kept in the
South. 1t might be a good thing for
tho Democratic party success to have
South Carolina suffor, but she has beon
victim long enough. l am here to
try and restore her wasted energies,
and to do SO by insuring neace and
order, and equal political rights to
both races. / will not bo an instru-
mont for any other purpose. If the
people of South Carolina tcmand any
other course, they must provide som,
other instrument"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
InproVements.

Tho good effocts of Hampton's adj
ministration, and honest Democratic
rule is being manifested in every nook
and corncr of the State. Instead of
despondoncy and gloom which had
splead ovor our people, tho sun shine
of hopo and bright future has burst
upon them. Thespirit of Improvement
has repossossed them, and in many
instances they have gone to work to
adorn, beautify and make their homes
attractive. This is strlkingly demon
strated at Hunters old muster ground,
two miles Southwest of this place,
whoro lives Messrs. Jeremiah Looper,
A. G. Hughes and Judge w. G. Field
Those gentlemen have recently re-
painted their residences, which gives
the neigbborhood the appearance Of
q settlement in tho rich valley or Vir
ginia, and makes everything about it
pleasant and attractive.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
The Attention of Farmers is
Called to Our

\ MEXICAN Mammoth Rye; or Diamond
IA Wheat, for Fall or Spring sowing. a
new variety, entirely distinct from the COM
mon rye or any other grain ever introduced
1t was first found growing wild on the Hum
boldt River, Nevada, since which time it has
been successfully cultivated wherever tried,
1t yields from sixty to eighty bushels to the
acre Mr.. A. j. Dufur, United States Cen
tennial Commissioner from Oregon, asserts
that he has known it to yield eighty seven and
half bushels to the acre. 1t was awarded
the highest and only premium at the United
States Centennial exposition, and pronounced
the finest and only grain Of the kind on ex-
hibition.
1t has been grown as q Fall and Spring
grain with equal success s"Single grains
measuring one half inch in length, and the
average close to that.
Price per package 25 cents; Five packages
81 .OO One dozen packages So 90. Sent post
paid by mail. Agents wanted everywhere to
introduce this wheat.
0&S~ ~NoTICE.-We are in no way connected
with any other seed house in Cleveland or
Chattanooga.
All orders, letters, etc., should be plainly
addressed, thus:
s. Y. HAINES & CO.,
Cleveland Bradley Co. Tenn
Branch house, Swcetwater, Monre Co. Tenn
Sample sent free on receipt Of q three cent
stamp. s..
June IA 1877 40 4.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
The Pay of Legislators

There was good doal said about
the salary grab by tho press of the
State. after tho Senate had voted to
make tho pay for both sessions $500.
Under the law tho members wero on.
titlod to 5000 and mileage for each
session, which would have amounted
to over 81 200. Tho Democratic Son
atOrs who voted for $500, thought
they wore making q good compro>
misc with tho Republicans. But the
House refused to concur, and cons
promise was finally effected at 5000
ton tho regular session, and $40O and
mileago for tho special session; or
$500 and one mileage for both sessions.
Thus the members reduced thoir pay,
which thoy wore entitled to undor the
law, ono half This is q greater ro-
duction than was made in tho salary
OF any officer in tho State.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
Revenue Frauds.

Gigantic frauds in the Rovonuo de-
partmont, in North Carolina, has been
recently discovered, and some of the
parties connected with it arc now un-
dcrgoing investigation at Washington
This is said to bo only the forerunner
OF other startling developments soon
to be mado in other sections of the
Union. The frauds areu all said 10
have been committed in tho interest OF
political and personal objects. The
character Of tho mon who have filed
the revenue offices in the South is
sufficient to throw suppicion ovor
their transactions, without any posi-.
two ovidonco OF thoir guilt. We are
satisfied that evory branch of the eor-
vice in this State ncods investigation,
and If proper investigation is mado
no doubt majority of those row in
oflico will go out of service or TO tho
Penitentiary. The law itself is not so
much complained Of as the mannor of
enforcing it. Tho mon who have been
charged with its enforcement, in this
section, with, perhaps, few rare ex>
coptIons, havo boon ignorant, brutal
and wanton in thoir conduct; in fact
thoir conduct has become almost intol.
lerable, and We trust the proper au~
thorities will take such action as will.
at least, put respectable mon in
position, and relieve the citizons (not
tho violators of tho law, but innocent
citizens) of the necessity ofproteoting
themselves against unlawfal inter-
ferenco with their private business.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
Transferred.

Tho case of William L. Springs and
Charles Ferguson, two of tho Revenue
officials who committed an assault
and battery with intont to kill, upon
the person of Mr.. Jamos nj. Portcr, of
this County, has boen transferred to
tho United States Circuit Court for tri-
al. Personally wo know nothing about
this case, but, from information, it was
o cowardly and brutal attack upon
Mr. Porter, and wo trust the parties
concerned in it will receive such pun
ishment rs their conduct deserves.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-06-21
Roster of Circuit Judges.

In accordance with tho provisions
of an Act entitled can act 20 carry
into effect tho fourteenth section Of
article fourth of tho Constitution, re,
lating to the Judiciary" approved tho
31st day of May, 1877, tho following
assignment of Judges to hold tho ros>
pective Courts of Common Pleas and
General Sessions is ordered.
The Fall Term of tho respective
Circuits will be hold by the Circuit
Judges as follows:
lst Circuit-By the Judge of tho
9Th Circuit.
I'd Circuit-By the Judge of tho
lsL Circuit.
3d Circuit-By tho Judge of the I'd
Circuit.
4th Clrcuit-By tho Judge of the
Sd Circuit.
+ 9Th Circuit-By the Judge of the
4th Circuit.
9th Circuit-By the Judge of the
5th Circuit.
9TH Circuit-By tho Judge of the
9th Circuit.
9Th Circuit-By tho Judge of the
7th Circuit.
A. J. WILLARD,
Chiof Justice, S. G.
Dated at Columbia S. g., Juno 18th
1877.