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The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
TEN YEARS OLD.

TIE WEST PR1sBYTBRIAN CHURCH cILB-
BRATHs ITS TENTH ANHIvERsABY-AD-
DRESSES AND AN APPROPRIATE FRO
gramme.
The Sunday School of the West Prss>
byterian church was held yesterday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock. There was almost
packed audience, and the programme
was very good.
The exercises we're opened with sir ging
"Hail, the Day of Jubilee" which was
followed by the repetition of the Lords
PRAYER by the school.
The report of the Superintendent of the
school next. 1t expressed gladness at the
anniversary, and dweIt upon the working
force which the school embodied. Dur
ing the past 10 years, its progress has been
surprising, while during the year Just
past, the attendance has been large and
increasing. The school have been success
full in receiving order, and in the many
souls, souls that have been conVsrted. The
report closed with an expression of hope
that 10 years hence, the Goth anniversary,
those present to-day, who might be called
away. would sleep in the hope ofs glorious
mortality.
A memorial hymn was sung by the
school in very touching manner, after
which the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Ksigwin made
a deep and feeling prayer, "Bsautifu
world Of Light" was then sung, and The
rendering Of a service entitled, Il am tn.
Light Of the World" was commenced
which consisted Of scripture reading, rsci'
tation Of the scripture and song, the
source fths light being represented by 8
miniature Lighthouse on the stage. Tht
Second part Of this service was entitleC
"seeking the Light, which was repre-
seated by scholars taking different parts
The pastor then made very pleasan
address, in the commencement of which
be complimented the sch ,ol on its cred,
table exhibition. He was agreeably Sur
prised, he said, to see such workine
school at West Church. The thought tba
came to him was that it would neither bt
unpleasant or impossible to have 1000 in
stead of 500 He expressed very warn
feeling for the Sabbath School, and sait
that it was the hope of the church of th,
world.
After the singing of"While the year
are rolling on" and the benediction, tn,
assemblage dispersed.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
PEARL OF SAVOY.

This evening Maggie Mitchell will appear
at the Grand Opera House this evening in
the Pearl Of Savoy. Miss Mitchell has beeA
playing in Baltimore during the last week
to full houses, and she is so we'll known
here, that nothing need be said in her
praise.
To night expect . crowded house. To
morrow night instead Of Jane Eyre, Miss
Mitchell will appear in the play Of
"Lerle;" or, "The Artists Dream" The
Baltimore News ssys, at was performed
for the second time and gave embounded
satisfaction. Miss Mitchell ID admirably
supported BY Mr.. William Harris and q nne
stock company.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
ATTENDED CHURCH.

The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. attended, divine
service at Hanover Presbyterian Church
yesterday morning, Rev. L. Marks deliver
ed an appropriate sermon.
He took as his text, the 9th chapter and
3rd verse of st. Mark. ''Is this the car
penter, the son Of Marys"
The members of the order were In full
regalia. They expressed themselves ~
much pleased with the sermon.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
JOHN SMITH IMPOSED ON.

John Smith lives at 405 East Fifth street,
and after being away day or two, went
home and found that marsudsrs had been
there since hs had been gone. His house
was ransacked, and his bedstead, three
chairs and other articles were missing. The
thieves, not satisfied with taking away all
things transportable, had cut open the
mattress, which they could not take away,
and emptied It's contents upon the door.
John suspects certain parties, and q search
warrant will be issued. .e. ..,..
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
A DEAR BOAT RIDE.

J. Kelly, member Of the Water Witch
Yacht Club, who had been on the Delaware
river, on the steam yacht Water Witch, lost
his gold watch at the mouth of the Chris
tiana yesterday afternoon about 2. .30o'clock.
Mr.. Kelly was sounding with pole, and
in leaning over the side of the, boat the
watch dropped from his pocket. This is .
dear loss to Nri Kelly. .4lsIdls j" ls"
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
CONDUCTOR INJURED.

George Black, 3 conductor on the vii.
mington & Northern railroad, had one OF
his feet badly injured while shifting heavy
case on car at DuPont's station, on Thurs
day. The box slipped and fell heavily on
one of his feet. The accident has disabled
him from duty for the present.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
THANKSGIVING sUPPERs.

The Young Peoples Association of St
Paul's M. e. Church will give musicai
entertainment and supper on Thanksgiving
night for the benefit of the Sunday school.
A supper will take place at st.. Peters
Catholic church the same evening for the
benefit of the poor, under the auspices OF
the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Tho un-
married ladies of the congregation will have
charge of the affair.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
TIE FIRST SERMON. ,

A large congregation assembled at the
Wsst Presbyterian Church despite the in>
clsmency OF the weather, to, listen to Rev
A. N. Keigwin, the new pastor, preach his
first sermon. He preached an able and I'M
structive sermon from Romans, chapter K,
verse 4: "For Christ is the end OF the law,
for righteolsness, for you that belieyeth."
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
NEW BRIDGE.

A new and substantial bridge over Shipley
Run, at Front and Adams streets, has been
completed during the past week. The stone
walls are two and half feet thick, and the
lob is one calculated to last.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
SWORN IN.

shsriff-elect Pyle, of this county, took
the oath of Office on Saturday afternoon,
before Judge Wales. He will give his
bonds at the Superior Court sometime dur
ing the present week. ,.f..
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR COURT.

Commencing, to-day, the F., W. s. B.
R. R., Delaware Division, will run aspecial
passenger train, continuing during the
session of Court, leAyfng this city for
New Castle at 9.2O q. m, returning leaving
Nsw Castle at 6.15 p. M. als5l5. bs
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
ANNIVERSARY.

The anniversary of the Sunday School of
the Hanover Presbyterian Church will bs
held next Friday evening. " .g
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
A FINE PHOTOGRAPH.

sutterly has taken fine photograph Of
the Uniformed Division, Knights of Pythias
1t is on exhibition In the store window No.
80S Market street, ans attracts much alton
ton,
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
REDEMPToRIsT MISSION.

On Sunday next the Redsmptorist Fathers
commence mission st ct. Nary's Church,
Sixth and Pine streets,
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
ORDINATION CEREMONIES,

Next Tuesday evening Rev. A. N. Keig-
win. the new pastor of the West Presby.
terian Church, will be formally ordained
and Installed. ''3A IA 10 -
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Walton Burton Of Lewes, proprietor
of the Bright House at Rshoboth City, dur
ing the winter will be at Bottoms Washing
ton Hotel, PhiladelphiA. d, .....s ..., -
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18

Smoke Chapman's thrss-ssnt aromatic
Hayanas and b happy.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
FURNISHING GOODS.

A fuII ING Nnu aC pTICeB 30 low II VIII pHy
you to examine our stock.
Undershirts from Is cts, to $l.75
Drawers from 25 cts. to 175
Canton Flannel Undsrshtrt and Drawers
foI S5 cents each,
80 doz Gents Meripo Hose for Is cts.
silk handkerchief from so cts to Sl.75.
four ply Linen Collars for rs cents.
pair four ply Linen Cuffs for rs cents,
And we will not stop to enumerate
prices or name all our goods, but 1t you
will call ct
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18

THE WEATHER :-To-day e promises
to be scarmer and partly cloudy, ,ctth co.
cGsSOnGt ratns, 10fLomed BY slearnissg
sUeQther.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

We believe that just previous to every
meriing Of Congress il Is customary to
announce that the Capital bnilding is IN
complete order. that new carpets are put
down, &c. W. admit the Necessity for
new carpets. We presume, Of course, that
the hoggiSh habit. Of the peoples repre-
sentatives renders an outlay of this kind
necessary every twelve months. Weareonly
curious to know what becomes of the old
carpets. This is an important economical
question, and unless answered NJ All early
date, and that too in a manner satisfactory
to the people, will convulse the nation
from ceutre to circumference.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
Tribute Of Respect.

The following action was had hy ATHENS
Council, of the United Friends of Temper.
anc~, and sent to us for publication:
We your committee requested to draft
res~lutions expressing our sense Of be-
r-avrment in the death Of our dear Sister,
Miss SAVANNAH T.. SIMMONS, respectfully
submit the following:
Whereas, 1t hath pleased our Heavenly
Father in the despensations Of His Mys
terious though Gracious Providences, to
remove from our midst our beloved Sister,
Miss Savannah L. Simmons, who departed
this life on Sunday evening, Nov. Sd. 1878.
Therefore, While we would endeavor
stroke, we deem it meet and right to give
some testimonial expression Of our SORROW
and bereavement in the loss of one whom
We feel 81 poorly able to spare, and withaf
too, one to whom We might have pointed
as most likely to fall, if it be trur, a. the
poets say, des,h loves II shining mark.
May /, not have been out Of special re-
gard To her. that when the Master had de-
,ermiHed TO call our darling Sister from
her post OF duty here ON earth, where she
gave herself 81 unreserv-,lly To His
work in ministering TO the little ones Of
His Kingdom. that he chose beautiful
Sabbath day in which to summons her to
share, on the plains of eternal delivcrance,
the triumphs Of that Sabbath up yonder
THAT knows no end.
! All has he loved her thus much more
than us that he should, while she was ye,
in the first sweet triumphs and morning oi
yonng life, and ere the burden and heat oi
its battles had w-arird her, say to her
Soldier, it's enough, lay now Your srmoI
by aud come mp, and join that white
ROBBED throng, who crowns Of glory veal
and palms of victory bear.
Resolred, That We tender to The brrrave'
family Of nnr Sister. orr kindrst sympa
Thy in this sad affection, assuring then
that we share, in its fullest sense, thri
sorrow and bereavement.
Eesolred That copy Of thrs" resoln
iions b- furnished the family If the lie
ceased, and also that they he spread ot
the minutes.
MARY CALHOUN,
NJ J. PITTMAS,
LIZZIE CALHOUN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

One Of the prisoners in the Albany peni-
Tertiary is little lad of twelve, -cnt from
Georgia for st-aii;.g letters. He is
bright, handsome boy, aud seems out OF
place among his surroundings. He occu-
PIES cell with Oakley, thy cashier, who
is teaching the little Souiherner how to
Rad, aud-actually-to say his prayers
aud worship his Creator.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

Bruce, the colnred Senator from Missis-
.ippi, has engaged handsome residence
in Washington City, which he and his wife
will occupy during the winter. Brnces
wife is a quadroon, and is handsome and
accomplished, 1t is a question ms to
whether she will I've well received or will
he Ignored in the social circles Of the Cap
ital.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04


CbaGe, Shea & Loye, for use, &C., ". T. =.
Crow.
State Of Losisiaaa, Parish Of Clstbev~s.
DY virtue Of writ Of a. Fl. 70 me direct
ID I'd In the above entitled cameo, by The
Clerk of the District Conrt in and fbe the
parish 1T Webster and State aforvsaSA, ]
have seized aud will prucsed 70 eel 70 ~
last aud highest bidder, within The le9ea
hours Of sale, At the Court-hesss dess -
the town Of Homer, on
SATURDAY, the ~ ~ ~. IN,
the following described bsspsfty, - wis
The southwest sssssR & esstto1 q,
Township 81. Range wG
dred end, ss.l0o aosse - =
wesS half q W. srslSwae 4oeee9 q -,
M. Al Tovuehip &, 1anQ 6wslA, sitnn1ol
in the parish a. Clsiboene cid SeaeA
Tesus a sale csaA, witA the ssssos =
.. =. KIexPAIl,cK. asssG
I Nov. Z, Ina tpfeo o) .,,ss, -
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
h'em entertainments
HOLD UP FOR THE BEST aULEs.

FrLroN, Mo, Nov. 26, 1878.
r. r. Rdgland:
Dear Sir--Yon will please notify the cit
izrus of Claiborne, through the Guardian,
that we will b- in Homer about the 18th
December with q lot of tirst-class MULES,
which we will sell cheaper than they have
ever been sold in your section.
Respectfully. -
l6uf HARRlS q HEkNDON'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
Sheri67s Sale.

A. NJ. Simmons w. W. A. Killgore--in Dist.
Court, No. 3,25.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne
DY virtu. Of writ of .ferf Jdcias issued
ID out of the District Court i'll and for the
parish and State aforesaid, in the above
entitled suit have seized and Will proceed
to sell. to the last and highest bidder, with
in the Legal hours Of sale, at the Court
house door in the town Of Homer, on The
First Saturday In January, 1879,
being the 4th day Of said month, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The southwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter If section 4, township 20, range 3
wrst-with all the improvements thereon.
Terms of sale cash, with the benefit OF
II. W. KIRKPATRICK,
Sheriff.
Dec. 4, 1878. tpf$6 sol l6;'s
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

Sbswls and Blankets for the million, al
astonishing low prices, are sold at the NEW
YORK STORE, Shreveport, La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
Cash Receipts.

". will continue to publish under this
h.sdins tho names of those who each
,..k pay up their subscriptions. This list
!. ;c,.nded A . memorandum for the pro-
,.c,ion Of Subscribers against possible
.rrors in our books:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

stra berries, Raspberries. Grapes, Pears,
Peaches, Cherries, Egg Plums,
Beans, Green Peas, Pine
Apples, Deviled
Ham.
CRACKERS Of every brand and variety.
An assortment Of Meershaum, Briar and
Apple Wood PIPES, at prices which can
be compared favorabfy Ia New York.
A .plrndid stock of CIGARS, Chewing
and Smoking TOBACCO, Snnff, Cigarettes,
PLAYING Cards, and smokers utensils gen
orally, at prices Ia defy competition. We
MAKE u specially Of imported cigars, and
are agents for herbe de Ia Rein smoking
tobacco.
We invite, especially, city and country,
merchants to examine our stock in generai
before ordering abroad.
We have n large stock Of Layer hs,s'ns'
in boxes Of all siz.-, which We are able &c
s-u ut the lowest figures
Mr.. Leman having been to Virginia, IA.
purchased a large stock Of Tobacco' which
We offer very low.
Very respectfully.
Z. J. LEMAN 4 co.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

Those who failed 20 attend church on
Thursday last were deprived of bearing
one Of Rev J. A. Parker's hest discourses,
The inclemcucy Of the weather. aud the
additional fact that the Governors procla'
nation reached Ms so late that notice OF
the services could not be generally circn-
lated, prevented the usual large attend
auce. The few who were present gave All
sppreciative attention TO the very instruct
i've and pleasing sermon.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
A. SOUR,

nEALER in QUEENswARE, HARD
u war;. Crek.r, ware, Tinwar-, Wood
ware. willow-ware, Toys, Coal Oil. Tampa,
CHARTER OAK STOVES,
China and Glass " are--No % Texas Street,
Shreveport, L. "''o
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

Don't take our word for it hut 20 and
examine for yourselves and 81" if II be not
true that A. We'll ut his mammoth enp"-
rium 10 not selling the best of everything
AT the low est prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

Miss Lille Terrell, daughter Of DR.. l..
C. Terrell, deceased, is agent for Tn"
Home and Farm, very valuable paper
published in Louisville, Ky. We learn
that Miss Lll- !. exceedingly anxious T."
get the first prize given tn that agent who
sends in the largest list of subscribers.
The price OF the paper is only fifty cents
yrar-thc cheapest paper in the world
worth thrice the money. We hope that
our friends here instead uf sending direct
to the publisher will allow Miss Lilli" the
use Of their names. By so doing they
will enable her to procure a prize, not
valuable to her Of itself, bnt because she
eau with the proceeds Of it complete her
education.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
Homer Price Current.
Corrected reekiy by reference TO actual cash
sales BY principal dealers.

Corrected reekiy BY reference TO actual cash
sales BY principal dealers.
AxLE.GREAsE-losi2icf box.
BAGGlNG -lo0l6c q yd.
BOLOGNA SAUSAGES-2 p rs.
BROGANS-sl 2o0l % q pair.
BUTTER Il "a l5c 4. h.
BAKING POWDERS -->OG25c p ID.
COFFEE -.U9 Lbc p 10.
CORN MEAL. De- r bn.
COAL. Oll.-4ufa De r gal.
CANDI.E rs Eva e +. n.
CLEAR RIB SiDES-9d Zoe q b.
COTTON STRIPES Iva l6c g. yd.
CHICKENS-laa2O c.
CANDY-20a t0c T. 10.
CHEESE-20c &, n.
DOMESTICS-- "a Zoe p I'd.
EGGS--a i0c q d"z.
FLOuR--a q b.
HiMS-ls!c r. n.
HIDES-4dS' p n.
HORSE SHOES-l0c e n.
LARD lee r. n.
MOLASSES -.vG75c p gal.
MACKEREI.-s. - e kit, No, /.
7jc per daz.
MATCHES -75c e I gro-s.
NAILS sc g ID; krg ic.
OYSTERs-sIasl p dor.
PRINTS--7c e yd.
POWDER -iOc r. n.
POTATOES "a Z bhl; 81 p bnshcl.
RlCE-l2tc e n.
SALTS ;oa2 70 p sack.
SuGAE-lla l5c e h.
SHOT-sl 81 = sack.
SOAP-sra l0,' r n.
SAFER KRAuT-5c 2 ID.
SODA-l0c = n.
SNtFF-t6c r hottie.
TESS 80 y bundle.
TOBACCO -6 d9Oc = n.
TRACE CHAfNS-75c &, pair
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
Advertised Letters.

ETTERS below, il not called for by the
IL lst day Of January, 1879, will lie sent
Ia the Dead Letter Office:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

The cheapest pillow. ever Offered for Salt
in Homer are 10 be found AT s. \. GLAD
MY d Bios.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

A cheap lot Of clocks, fine watches al
low prices, elegant jewelry; watch. jew
.lry, and clock repairing, all at DIR. wEBB''
Drug Store.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04
MARRIED.:

On the evening nf the 2lst, nt the resi-
drnrr Of the brides brother, Mr. {. ID.
PAYNE and Mrs. NJ. L. NCfAppiS. All
of Hope.
We congratulate our newly welded
young friends, and hope their lives may
never he overcioudrd with darkness. Aat
they take particular pains 10 secure nui-
ted pleasures, aud ~ pains and pleasures
are alternately .ingfed, may their Payurs
hr small. and followed only by the most
cherished happiness. Star Of Hope.
Our old friend Of course has our good
wishes. He deserves that happiness which
shonld always fall to the lot of those
whose private and public life i, without
rrprnach. His old friends here will learn
of his marriage with much pleasure, ADD
will join with liz in congratulsting him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

If our memory serves ns right we nave
friend at Hayne-ville who in October last
promised us twenty-five new subscribers
from his community. Has he forgotten
us mr. has he failed TO find the suhscribersf
A voluntary promise should not be forgot
ten % soon. The Moore patrons that
HayneAville sends us the better will we be
pleased.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

On Saturday last cotton sold in shreve-
nor. At the following ptieeH Good ordinn.
p, IA; low middling, u ~; niddiing,
,l-7i; good middling, So.
New OrIeana OH same day: Good mid
ding. 81; middling, 81; low middling, 81:
rood ordinary, 9.
For the lstest styles of Dress Goods, 60
"a the Nxw YORK STORE, at Shreveport.
Consider how beautifully arrayed are all
those ladies who purchased their dresses
and trimmings at A. Wells.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

The largest. bost and cheapest stock OF
Clothing you eau find. at the
NEW YORK STopE.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

What Ia the meaning Of this eager and
iupe,aous throng of people who are hnr'
rying along with such anxiety They are
all going to take advantages OF the grea'
Inducements offered by A. VEIL
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

The essay at the Baptist Sabhath-sch"oi'
on Sunday last, was rs usual, interest
ing and instructive. Miss Birdie Arbncklr,
70 whom had been assigned the duty,
seemed to have given time ard Thought To
toe subject. Her effort was crrdltablc, aud
WA heard with the greatest pleasure.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

There can be no doubt about the fact
that all those gentlemen. youths and boys
Who purchase their hats, clothing, hoots and
shoes from A. We'll, are gamers by their
purchaae.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-04

The 6uest and cheapest Ladies' Cloaks
are At the New YORK STORE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
PALM SOAP.
APHnADE1pHIA SPECIALITY

PdILADELPHIA bPkGIALI1,
Established forty years. and for sale by more than
enc thousand etorekeepers. This Soap has no
equal in quality or eheapness, for Bath and Toilet
use, being made of L1BERIAN OIL from the
PALM TREE. Packed in boxes containing two
three, FIVE or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
Wholesale Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES q
SON, 1905 Christian street, Philadelphia. 1t Is
used by the Oldest resident families. physicians,
and many public institutions-4he American Hotel
Baths, Public LEDGER" Post Office. Water De-
partmeEt, and the Turkish Baths.