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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
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FDIroR ~ Iur GUARpIAN-Plcasc in
dulge a few thoughts addressed I" ~"
Polio. Iurx, touching parochial interests,
through the medium Of your valuable
paper.
l,t. The object of bonding the parish
debt wa, To extend the time of payment
and curtail expenses by reducing them To
a cash basis. and thereby relieve the parish
of present loss and cmbarra >,mcnt; nut IN
mo- SENSE n reputation ot the parish debt.
Bonds runnin. five years have been lssh'd'
and vet from various causes small amount
Of parish scrip is in the hands oil our c''l-
zcns. believe the justice and lesaht! OF
,L,ir claims are not denied, at least after
the expiration of five years. These claims
nj doubt can he now liquidated with cash
at half their face value. The measure OF
relief sought for in bombing the debt has
h..n attained. II would uuqnesti"nahly
he good policy to settle these claims al
once. AS the parish is abuudantly abl' To
do 40 If there j. rs much a. two hundred
dollars aacat it would aggregate 600 III
five years, which may be met now VIII
! 300. thereby saving to the parish sloo' ana
| no interest of the parish inlnrlohsly ahe't
.d and m accommodation extended In
number of our citizens T.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
READ THIS.

ALL PERSONS DESIRING PICTC RES
n Of any kind must avail themselves of
the present opportunity, as we VIII posi-
lively close our Photograph Gallery on sat
urday, the 2ith day of January, \. ID. l-Ie'
as We begin travelling immediately after
that date. -
This means business. No pictures VIII
be taken after that date. -
JOHNSTON II KNCTSON.
Jan. 2, lS1S. zii'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

We publish the school notice of MI j. t.
MooRr. Of Havnesvillc Mr.. Moore Is an
ACCOMPLISHED Young gentleman and has
been very successful as teacher MS
patron, ~" him unbourded praise ana
feel tn" greatest confidence in his capac'ty-
Uavnc,yule i, a houri-hing village i'll the
northern part of Claiborne Parish-is heal
thy, j, in a fine neighhorhood, and cannot
be exccllrd in point Of social advantages
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
TRIPS TO SHREVEPORT

T WILL make weekly trips to shreve-
/ port-leaNing Homer ON Monday morn
ing. The hest attention will he given to
all orders. Prices low for hauling aud COM
missions charged for small purchases.
+. q. THOMAS.
Jan. 80, ISIS. 3O3m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

Let every patron Of the GUARDIAN give
especial attention 10 the card OF T.. l.. JOHN
son In this number. Mr.. Johnson has Sc
lec,ed his large stock Of goods with great
care, bearing specially in miud the needs
Of his many customers, both as 10 quality
and price. Every want in his line OF bust
ness can be supplied from the choice stock
on his shelves. Nr. johnson has, III hddl'
tiun to hi, Grocery and Confectionery bust
ness a complete Tin-,hop, where all xmas
OF work is put up in the very best style
Stove. are r.r"'-"a r-H So --:'H pms
A large supply of Lard Cans and other TN
ware constantly on hand at low prices
Call on the Judge and inspect his stock
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Notice To My Customers.

HAVE YOUR NOTES AND OPEN &C
| counts. Notes are all due. aud those
that don't pay may look out, for ! mean
MONEY! must have it. ] give you fair
warning. II the money Is not paid by LIST
January, l shall proceed to collect by law;
and mean what say. ! will give good
prices for cotton in settlements
p'''0 A. McCRANIE.
Sept 10, 1877. o'u
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

Who ir Homer has al. best and cheapes;
lot of Groceries, Potatoes, Candy, Meat
Bologna Sausagr-, Garden Seeds, ana All
that sort Of thingi w. J. TAYLOR says he
ha.. bu, our readers must 90 and see for
themselves Cash paid for Hides.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

The advertisement OF +. q. THOMAS IN
another column offers fine opportunity 10
All n.r,ons who wish to order goods from
Shreveport. Nh Thomas is an h'n'rao'r'
worthy young gentleman and will Use his
best cndcavors for those who patron'ze
him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

B,c,wax. Hides and Tallow are wanted
Nv WILLIE ELLINGTON, our new and enter
pri,pg young merchant. Potatoes "aroe"
seed, Confcctioneres, aud Family Supplies
~ cost prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Minden Upper Landing.

IIAvING 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 consignments 81 cotton and freight
As my personal care will be given to the
business, my patrons may rest assured that
1t will receive prompt attention.
II. A. BARNES,
Oct. 3, 1877. Tom
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

JOE SHELTON has choice lot of the best
Garden Seeds ever brought to Homer
which he sells at low prices. Give him
call
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Cash Reoel pts.

70. will continue to publish under this
l.a;,v the names OF those who each
! ..k pay up their subscriptions. This list
4 tended a, a memorandum for the pro-
l.,,ou of subscribers sgainst possible
-s in our books
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

TN OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDINANCE
/ enacted by the Police Jury Of said par
ish and State. on the eth day of january,
A. ID. l-7S. notice is hereby given, that an
election will be held ON
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1878,
in Wards THREE, SEVEN and EIGHT of
said parish. in order to determine by popu-
lar suffrage, whether the sale of intoNicat-
ing liquors shall be prohibited by law with
in the limits of said Wards.
All voters of said warls, qualihed as
snch under existing laws, shall he permit
ted to vote At said election.
The ballots shall have Inscribed on each
For Prohibition" or Against Prohibi'
ton" at the will of the voter.
The following citizens have been APP
pointed Commissioners Of Election, aud are
hereby required To make returns to me, at
Homer, within five days after said election
has been holden:
For Ward 3. lIayucsville Box-Thos
Price, H. NJ. Longno and r. A. y. Winn.
Hasty's Cross Roads.-G. NJ. {. Raney
Hiram Grydcr and J. f.. Burch.
For Ward Z. Homer BOW. +. Otis
X. +. Vaughn and Alex. We'll.
Arilona-L. K. Lay, j. ID. Pennington nn'
J. W. Willis.
For Ward y. Lisbon BoN-T. ID. Mea
dows, +. e. Monroe and +. II. MrClrndon.
Given under my hand officially. ut lilo
mrr. said parish aud State, on the 9th da.
of January, A. ID. l-7-.
J. II. CIIAPPELL, e.
President Police Jury.
Jan. ii. Ia. 22:te
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
First Saturday In February, A.. d. 1878

il being the 2nd day of said month the ioi-
lowing described property. to wit:
A House ami Lot of land in the town OF
Homer, being part of the northeast omar
ter Of the southwest quarter OF section
twenty-tiirec, Township twenty one n"rtht
of Range seven west, commencing NJ the
southeast corner Of said forty and running
due west two hundred and fifty three aud
oue-third yards, thence due north four hun
! dred and forty yards, thence due east TWO
hundred and furty-three aud one-third
wards. thence due south TO the point OF
beginning, with all the improvements
| thereon.
Property to be sold on twelve months
time, without the benefit of appraisement.
Purchaser tn give his twelve months bond
with approved personal security bearing
eight per cent interest from day OF sale.
n. W. KIRKPATRICK.
Sheriff.
Jan. Q, 1875. [prfssl 2l;ts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
BEEF AND PORK.

IRON this date until the elese q ne
L Winter will only bring Aese - Fork
TO the Homer Market ONCE y WEEK.
Ny meat will be Of the best qasifty, nicely
drussed and - cheap - 60 q ccsn IN ~
msFket WIN Open fsqnlasiy seree ooes
flIOllA6 D. KMDHR
Jcn. 9, 1es4 ~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
DIE d,

In Lee county, Texas, on the 18TH OF
December last, of typhoid malarial fever
ABRAHAM A. HARRISON, aged A. years
aud II months.
The deccased-the brother of the pub
Usher of this paper-will be remembered
by many of the older citizens Of Claiborne
parish. lie resided in Homer more than
twenty years ago. In le56 he married the
daughter of George W. Foster and IN l''''
with his father-in-law, removed to Texas,
where he has constantly resided slnee
He leaves n widow and seven children and
other relatives to mourn his death. The
writer has but faint Yet pleasant rccol'
lection of the drccased-he having moved
from Claiborne in our childhood. Those
who knew him will sympa,hisc with th'
remaining relatives in their loss.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

Honor tells you not to hit a man
when he's down, aud discretion
warns you against hitting him wheh
hos MP.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

The sermon Of the Rev. J. A. Parker on
Sunday last should have been heard 10y all
the people Of Homer. The sunday S'h'"i
question was thoroughly discussed and the
advantages of that method of biblical in
struction clearly proven. We think with
due regard for the comfort of the people
of Homer, that they fear cold weather
rather more than l. proper. surely ai ho"i
ia the church is not to be dreaded when IL
is remembered that common deccncy de-
mands at least that much attention to the
religion which saves us from absolute bar
barism. A few cold hours in the course ri
the year might, if properly taken ahNan
tasc Of, save some persons many hot one'
III the uncertain future.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
HaynesviIle Institute.

THE Exercises of this Institution viii
l. commence on
MONDAy, the 4th Of February, 1878.
RATES OF TurTIoy-S2. g and u per
month from day of admission.
Board can he obtained in the town and
vicinity at reasonable rates.
j. T.. MOORE, Principal,
Miss JENNIE HEARNE, Assistant.
Jan. 80, 1873. 2A:3m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
sheriff. Sale.

Parish of Claiborne vs.. w. Jasper BLACK
burn-No. aj22 District C"urt.
state Of Louisiana -Pdrish Of Claiborne
ny virtue Of n writ Of ferr fdcia' issued
Il ont of IN. District Court in and for
.,;d parish and State, in the above entitled
suit. have seized and will proceed to sell,
TO the last and highest bidder. within tn"
legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door
in the town of Homer, on the
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

koroe Observer has suspended pub
, 1878-05-10
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
LOCAL n EWS.

ALFRED Il. PETTlGROVE,--Our little
town was made quite gloomy last Mon-
,tov when the hcwS came that the remains
Of Alfred B. PcttygrOye had arrived on the
Panama. II was his earnest request that
when he died he be brOHght TO this place
which for over 90 years has been his home.
M2P. NJ. the CaSkct containing the body
was taken to the Presbyterian Church,
and after ceremonies conducted by Rev.
Mr. Agncw, large number OF friends
followed the remains to the cemetery. 1t
was sad scene in the "city OF the dead. "
Many friends wept As they gazed upon the
tonr little graves, all that was left on this
earth to mark the resting place of those
who had crossed the river but short time
before the father, two of whom died
within few months time of each other.
The sorrow Of the unfortunate one must
ip more than she can bear-.rObbed of all
her darling children, and still not satisfied
,hc cold pail OF Death wrapped his mantle
around her dear lnlsband-her comforter
her last hope.
Happy soul, thy days are ended
All thy mourning days below,
Go by angel guards attended,
To the sight of Jesus go.
, 1878-05-10

JUDGE Swan is in receipt of letter from
Professor Henry. OF the Smithsonian IN
sttution, enclosing a letter from Hon.
John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury,
which gives permission for Judge Swan tn
20 on any of the Revenue Cutters which
cruise in Alaska to enable him TO make
1urther scientific Investigations in Alaska
for the Smithsonian. The letter was Sc
cured too late tor the Judge to go on the
wOlcOtt. But the Secretary writes that il
Congress makes the required appropria-
tions. another Cutter will be sent to the
Seal Islands, during the Summer, and Mr..
Swan can go on her if he prefers. Per-
mission has also been extended to Mr..
Hubert Bancroft, Of San Francisco, to go
on the latter vessel.
, 1878-05-10

SOME OF our young boOds have about
all they can do killing grouse now days.
One morning last week (atter few prev
ious mornings being unsucceSstully spent
in the same way a party Of four of them
treed a poor lone grouse that had evident
ly been ailing for long time with the liver
complaint and bronchitis. Well, just be-
fore their ammunition gave out, a stray
shot actually brought down the game. 1t
would have done any ones soul good to
notice the elsted and triumphant look
which illuminated the features Of those
boys when they returned to town.
, 1878-05-10

The California on her last trip from
Portland put of at this place two large
tanks, intended for the Hoko Salmon Can
nery, at Clalam Bay. They were made in
Portland, and are strongly constructed.
We are gratitied to note that our fishing
interests are succeeding so well. And
those who have had the business courage
TO first embark in the enterprise, are not
only deserving Of success financially, but
of much credit for the stimulation they
have given to this industry.
, 1878-05-10

On Saturday morning last, the body OF
a man was picked up floating in the bay
II hundred yards or SO above the outer end
of Union Wharf Coroner Dalgardno
held an inquest after it was towed ashore,
IN the course of which it WAS identified as
nearly as possible as the body Of the fire
man White, belonging to the tug Blakely,
who fell overheard while trying to walk 4
plank at the end Of the wharf one night
about a month ago. 1t is supposed the
hOdy got entangled among the piles under
the wharf which kept it from coming to
tine surface before.
, 1878-05-10

Mr.. r. w. DeLIoN, having purchased
the half block formerly owned by Mr.. J.
T.. 'Iudson. has hauled material upon the
ground preparatory to the construction OF
II neat dwelling-main building 2Sx3O
with hip roof. Mr.. DeLion.. we are glad
TO say ia to make Port Townsend his future
home. We want energetic men, as they
are the ones that we look to for the future
growth Of our town. Our townsman Capt.
II. +. Morgan, We learn, is the architect,
and will also be the constructor.
, 1878-05-10

OUR town is NOW safe, for Baron RothS-
child has returned from San Francisco
and is as busy ~ two bees. The firm has
purchased very extensive assortment Of
goods, comprising the best and latest
styles of clothing, ladies' dress and fancy
goods. They have received the largest
stock of fine carpets ever brought to the
market. which they are determined to sell
below any former figures Offered to the
Sound people, Their stock of groceries is
excellent, being just from the factory,
fresh and good. This house has purchased
such Il large stock that they are determined
to sell at low figure.
, 1878-05-10

WE learn that Mr. +. A. Huffman, for
mer principal OF the public school at this
place, has improved very much in health
and is expected to leave the East Tor this
place, some time during the latter part Of
the month. when lie will take charge Of
the school here again. He will be well
coined back again by many friends.
, 1878-05-10

DIED.--On Saturday evening, the 4tl'
inst, in the Marine Hospital, OF this
place, Oluf johnson, iamiliarlv known to
most OF our readers as "O!d Sigel." Sig
ell WAS a good-natured, amiable and gen
erous-hearted man. He was during the
late war, Il soldier in the Union Army.
For more than year he has been sick
and has been confined to his bed for some
months past. lie Was GO years old and a
native of Denmark. His death was from
dropsy, consequent on disease of the liver.
, 1878-05-10

JOHN Jackson, employed on the Steam
ship Dakota, was assaulted by comrade
from the same vessel in Victoria the other
evening, and just escapeda fatal wound by
receiving IN his hand a vicious blow from 4
large dirk knife. The knife passed direct
ly through the hand intlicting very pain
tul wound. Jackson was brought to the
Marine Hospital tor treatment.
, 1878-05-10

By Yaprivate letter we learn that Mr.. G.
Il. Dodge, Of the San Juan Packing Com
pany, will make shipment of halibut to
San Francisco next steamer. Fish are
coming in very fast and business is quite
lively there. The wi,le-awake business
qualities of Mr.. Dodge and the whole firm.
will no doubt insure success in this enter
prise,
, 1878-05-10

BUSINESS seems to be suffering consid-
erably just now; bnt with prospective
new enterprise and the conditiOnally
promised disbursement OF so much money
in our midst, there will doubtless soon be
\ powerful reviving influence at work.
is long way off yet.
, 1878-05-10

DIR. n. ID HILL is heautifying his
residence by building fine portico on the
front and side OF the same. The paint
and whitewash brushes are doing good
service in many parts Of the town, and
is the order of the day,
, 1878-05-10

WE were much surprised at the fact Of
tawbcries being ripe so early, but
nevertheless this is true On the 9th Of
May. n number of ripe wild strawberries
we're gathered Immediately back of the
own. We think this quite early, consid-
ring the frosts we have been complaining
,f. Who can beat Il?
, 1878-05-10

PRoF. W. II. Roberts expects to go up
to Olympia this morning and will return
next Thursday. The Professor has Ia
Dored diligently since his arrival here,
and his scholars have improved rapidly.
, 1878-05-10

THE weather for the last week has
caused some chronic GROWERS to camplain
of its being too warm. But nevertheless
the sunny days we are now enjoying are
delightful.
, 1878-05-10

IFyou are out walking aud want to make
her smile tor week just coax her to take
peep at the beautiful flowers blooming
in the garden of Mr., James Smith OF this
place. 1t is indeed lovely sight.
, 1878-05-10

Mr.. Harry Tilman, painter, of this
place, has been improving his spare mo-
ments by painting some water scenes In
oil colors which surely reflect much credit
upon him rs a master OF his art.
, 1878-05-10

MARRIED.--In Port Townsend, on
Monday, May 6, 1873, by William. II. II.
Learned. j. p. Mr.. VIM. II. Wilson, of
Thurston County, to Miss Rebecca A.
Coates, of Jefferson County,
, 1878-05-10

OUE public benefactOr, James Furlong'
We are sorry to say, is quite respondent
As he complains that he cannot find
enough rats to kill 10 keep his "purps
out OF mischief. Thus he is unhappy
having killed most all the rats, he has now
lost his occupation.
, 1878-05-10

We received a call on Saturday last,
from Mr.. A. r. Gum, representing the
house OF Cunningham, Curtis u Welch,
successors to John G.. Hodge & Co.,
wholesale and importing stationers.
Their place of business is located at 327,-
$50 aud 33l, Sansoms Streets, San Fran
GiSCO, Cal.
, 1878-05-10

THERE is an unusual Outcry from
Dnngencss just now in favor Of Civil Ser
vice Reform. A school meeting there re-
Gently terminated in dog-fght. The
inhabitants down there want better Or
gani1ed state Of things.
, 1878-05-10

SUMNER is upon US, and If you want Il
nice light boot Or shoe, tell Mr.. Fitzpatrick
your trouble, aud he will give you
speedy relief-as he is quite obligng.
, 1878-05-10

Mn. A. S. Jones, Of Dungeness, who
has been so sick for the past few weeks re-
turned to his home last week, although
still very weak.
, 1878-05-10

REV. JnO. Parsons preached III China
cum on Sunday last.
SAw-miIl work is getting no liyclicr
very fast,
, 1878-05-10

HAVE you seen Baror Rotbschild?
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-16

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE 7riJune's
Washington special says: The state
ment is made tonight. without qualiti-
cation, that Mrs. jerks, the notorious
witness before the Potter committee.
has been appointed as a detectiye in
the Treasury Department and assigned
to duty at the New Orleans Custom
House
WASHINGTON, Aug. l4-Apother call
for redemption of $40 consols of 1865,
t, The amount of S5,000.000 will he
made some time this week.
VIcKsBURG. Aug. 1.-THE health
officer reports no new cases of fever up
to noon to day.
GRENADA. Aug i4-Seven fever
deaths and eight new cases in the last
twcnty.four hours. At least 100 are
down with the fever. The weather is
cloudy with threatening rain. Indica-
tons arc bad for the patients. Four
cases of black vomit arc reported by
DIR. Hughes, which he says cannet re-
cover. Business is entirely suspended.
Trains pass by without noticing the
place. The distress is truly appalling
New YORK. Aug. 1.-The Tribune
SAWS. The shoemakers of this CITY are
determined to aid their fellow work
men who are now on q strike in Chica-
60 by forwarding remittsnces from
time to time as long as the strike con-
tinues. They urge Chicago men to
hold out even against the threat ofiutro-
ducing Chinese labor. Men in this city
say it may not be long before they
have the same contest here and they
will then require pecuniary aid.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE Chi
nese six c0manies pronounce the dis
patches from Chicago in reference TO
the employment of Chinese shoemakcrs
as untrue IN every particular. They
declare they never as yet contracted or
let labor of one of their countrymen.
neither have they power or desire to do
so. They have had no communi cation
with Chicago, nor is any one authorized
to act for them in procurement of labor
ers. They declare further that their
countrymen earn from $50 to $40 per
month at shoemaking here, and that
$50 per month would not induce one of
them to go to Chicago.
SAN Francisco, Aug. IA - At the
Sacramento jockey club meeting, first
race, three in five, Harry Abbottsford,
Lady Emmett. Corisande. Gibralter
and Tamarack entered. Won by All
bottsford. Time-2;27. 2:29, 2294.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 14-In the Tul-
lis murder matter new facts constantly
come to light, which fix the crime on
Dye and Anderson beyond the shadow
OF doubt. No other motive, it is now
certain, existed for the killing of Tullis
except to enable Dye to administer his
estate, which, it is now ascertained, is
worth fully $4,000. The excitement
here is hourly growing more intense as
facts develop fastening the crime on
Dye and Anderson. This forenoon,
Clark, a partner in the saloon, was ar
rested. the officers believing it best to
lock him up until the case is fully
worked out, as it is beginning to be
believed that Clark knew the murder
was to take place, and even if that
shall not be established. they want to
prevent him from communicating with
the outside at present.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-16
EUROPE.

RAoUsA. Aug. l4-Austrian have oc-
cupied Sjubinje, Herzegovina. There
are 5000 Insurgents at Rlsndols.
south OF Sjubiuje, and another body
near Bilek. Six thousand Turkish
troops embarked at Valona yesterday
on board three Austrian Lloyd's steam
ers, escorted by two Austrian frigates.
ROME. Aug. l4-No special conven-
ton will be concluded between Ger
many and the Vatican. A declaration
only will be exchanged.
LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE under secre-
tary for India, when introducing the
Indian budget, gave the official esti-
mate of the number of deaths from the
famine in India at $1,000
LONDON, Aug. l4-oldhsm weavers
have accepted the five per cent. reduc-
ton demanded by employers.