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Smyrna times., 1878-08-07
Fire at Bear Station.

During the thunder storm on Thursday night the
lightning set fire to the grain in the stack yard of
John Deal, Bear station, on the Delaware rail-
road, and the wheat and oats stored there we're de-
stroyed. Theloss has not been ascrained but it will
probably reach $500.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

There are thousands in need to be pitied,
because they cannot find employment; !;
there are thousands who have all the
means they require, and yet are miserable
because they cannot employ themselves.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The revivalists, Moody, Sankey, Whittle,
McGranahan and Pentecost, met in Boston
last week and held consultation. Mr..
Moody it is understood will go to Baltimore
next Winter.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

For PoOR FoLKs.-Some young men,
wishing to quiz an old colored woman who
wore brass chain around her neck on
which her front door key was suspended,
asked her the time of the day, to which
she replied: " Look at de town clock,
chl'en, look at de town clock. OATS built
for po' folks"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Mr.. Jay Cooke, since his failure nearly
five years ago, has been with his son.in,l law.
lie has grown old rapidly. His tall form
and white hat can be seen almost daily on
Third-st., Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07
The Banner Conference.

Dr. R. L. Dashiel, Senior Missionary Secretary says
that the Wilmington Conference is the only Spring
Conferace that advanced in its Missionary collections
this year.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The only cities in the South which have
more than one morning newspaper are
Louisville, Knoxville, New Orleans and
Columbus, Ga.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Every mans experience of to-day is that
he was a fool yesterday, and the day before
yesterday. Tomorrow he will most likely
be exactly the same opinion.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

"There's land that is hotter than this,
and some people can see it afar." But our
" devil" is scorched enough here, and
doesn't desire to 60 thar.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

True knowledge consists in knowing how
to live, and how to advise weaker ones to
live, so that God may be honored, society i'm
proved, and ourselves made happy.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Many people are not worth the market
value of the iron in their blood and the
phosphorus in their bones.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07
COaI21ZY amt STATE Items.
Store Robbed.

The drug store of David F. Burton, Dover was rob-
bed last Wednesday night. The thieves secured
between one and two hundred dollars in money
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The dead Queen of Spain left behind
her forty-eight different sets of earrings
and thirty different shawls.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The streets in Paris are kept so clean and
tidy that the people who are run over and
killed do not look as mussed as New
Yorker who slips on an orange peel.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Mr.. Samuel J. Tilden has not lived in
vain. His efforts to introduce the savory
and nutritious corn-dodger to the jaded
appetite of Europe were unappreciated by
a giddy world, but his teachings fell upon
congenial soil in New Jersey, where they
have sprung up and are already bearing
fruit. One of his disciples has offered a
premium to the "young lady of fifteen or
Agricultural Fair this month the best loai
of corn-bread. Cast your corn-bread upon
the waters and after many days some skill
full young bakeress will win prize of $l0C
in Waverly, N. j.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Assessors returns from ninety Massa-
chusetts towns show loss in valuation of
nearly 100000 the past year.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Memory and hope are set like stars above
the soul-the one shining dimly through
the twilight of the past, the other lighting
the archway of the future.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

"Tll steal from you if you maintain
peace, and shoot you if you go to war;" is
Uncle Sans sentiment toward the Indians.
Detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Whatever is popular deserves attention. |
-Tackray.
The drying up a single tear has more
Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.
Byron.
Those who have finished by making all
others think with them, have usually been
those who began by daring to think for
themselVes.-C0
Men of great parts are often unfortunate
in the management of public business,
because they are apt to go out of the COM
mon road by the quickness of their
imagination.-StcJt.
We wrangle with Providence, and call
our wrangling reason; we rush upon Gods
mysteries, and tear ourselves against the
appointments of his throne, and then be.
cause we bleed, complain that he cruelty
mocks our standing.-BuskneH.
They who can catch at happiness on the
bright surface of things imagine they can
secure it, such as it is, with less risk and
more certainty; they who dive for it in the
waters of deeper feeling, if they succeed,
bring up pearls and diamonds, but if they
sink they are gone forever.-lHrS. II. B.
StolOe.
1t was a saying of Aristotle, that all
noble.minded men are inclined to sadness.
1t is not merely the feeling that their
own lot is a hard one which oppresses
them; 1t is something more-it is their
inward sympathy and consciousness of
participation in the sufferings of the
human race to which they belong. Guesses
at truth.
always believe in life rather than books.
| suppose every day of earth, with its
hundred thousand deaths and something
more of births-with its loves and its hates,
its triumphs and defeats, its pangs and
blisses has more Of humanity in it than all
| the books that were ever written and put
together. believe the flowers growing at
this moment send up more fragrance to
heaven than was ever eXhaled from all the
essence ever distilled.-HoLn,eS.
| No AMATEURs.-Rev. DIR. Stephen II.
| Tying, ir., is credited with telling the fol-
lowing story at his own expense: While
studying in Virginia he was in the habit of
holding service at a neighboring chapel. A
friendly old darlzey used to pass his church,
and trudge mile beyond to q Methodist
meeting.house. When asked why he did
not go to hear Massa Tying, he made this
shrewd reply: "Ah, no; don't catch dis
niger lettin' de students practice on him. "
FAR OFF.-"Got any COW bellsP" ayes,
step this way" "Those are too small.
Haven't you any larger" "No, sir, the
large are sold." Rusticus started off and
got as far as the door, when the clerk
called after him: "Look here, stranger,
take one Of these small bells for your COW,
and you won't have half the trouble in
finding her; for when you hear her bell
you will always know she can't be far off. y
The farmer bought the bell.
: The new Chinese Minister and his diplo-
matte suite have no idea of settling down
in cheap lodging in Washington. One oi
the finest residences at the capital, built by
ex-senator Stewart, of Nevada, and known
to at least local fame as "Castle Stewart,
will, it is said, become their headquarters
r 1t will be interesting to watch what Wash
ington society will do about it.
) Nature is content with little; grace with
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Princess Louise of Lorne paints on china
and sells the paintings at the pottery gal.
leries, for charity, of course.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

81 find your recommendations very
good, Bridget" ayes, ma'am, and now
I'll see yours, ma'am, if you Place"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

1t looks as if Tom Thumb was going to
turn out humbug. His weight has in
creased to eighty pounds.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

A Pennsylvania woman has hatched a
chicken by carrying an egg in her bosom.
Now poets, fire away.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Talents are best matured in solitude;
character is best formed in the stormy bill.
lows of the world.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

An eminent writer remarks that man is
distinguished from the brute creation by
his superior capacity for blundering.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Louisville proposes to establish COM
bined geological, botanical, agricultural and
driving park.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The bears in wheat in Chicago have come
to grief. The news has come in from the
West that the grain crops will pan out, and
that wheat will command higher than the
ruling prices. Farmers, do not let the
millers get your wheat at the present fig
uTes.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

There is more fun in an ounce of kitten
than ton of elephant.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Decent bathers at shore resorts go out
when the swells 60 in.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

That woman who asks no questions is a
queer one, but the woman who does so is
the ouerist.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The hand of lady is thing of beauty,
and yet fashion covers it with the skin of
goat.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

They who "pine' in their youth can
never look "spruce" in old age.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The blackberry was invented to encour
age toothpicks.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

1t would be better if the army had more
file and less rank.-NeO Orleans Picaypene.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

A farmer near the town of Faribault
caught couple of tramps setting fire to
his harvesting machine in his wheat field.
He fred and killed both of them. The
report says he gave himself up, but was re-
leased, from which it is to be inferred that
machines is regarded by rural Minnesotans
in the light of very justifiable homicide.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Shirt sleeve weather. No collers admit.
ted.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The effort of the Democrats of Ohio to
capture the Nationals has failed. They
went it pretty strong for a repeal of the
Resumption Law, and more greenbacks,
but not enough to prevent the Nationals
from making a ticket. The contempt with
which the new party spurns all efforts ol
combination with other parties shows that
they mean to have new party out and out
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Nature is content with little; grace with
less, but lust with nothing.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Cards and Circulars neatly printed at
this Office. ..
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

The three cent beer.wave is coming.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

MEALS and REFRESHMENTS, bat NO SPIRITOJ Us
Fruit, &c, for those not i0tslling full meal.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

ss-A FINE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS
Is given on the CLYDE by the Swiss Bell Ringers
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07
Living Thoughts.

Whatever is popular deserves attention.
The drying up a single tear has more
Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07
Martha's Vineyard.

For The Smyrna Times.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

Prom either Collins or Bombay Hook and 40 Cents
from Port Penn.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-07

RHDAILY EXCURSIONS are made some or 10
miles below Bombay Hook for the low price of
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

We are authorized to announce that
TtyOc PRICE il n candidate before the
peoole for their endorsement Of his apph.
cation to he appointed Tax Collector OF
Claiborne parish.
We are authorized to announce that W.
r. AYCOCK 10 . candidate before the PEG
pie for their endorsement OF his sPPiics.
ton to he rc-appoipted Tax Collector q
Claiborne parish.
We are authorized 70 announce that
WIN. q. BONNER is . candidate before
the people for their endorsement Of his ap-
plicstion to he appointed Tax Collector OF
Claiborne parish.
". are authorized to announce that
JOHN l.. BROWN is y candidate before
the people for their endorsement OF his ap-
plcation to I've appointed Tax Collector OF
Claiborne parish.
We are authorized to announce that
JOHN h. WAFER il a candidate i"f"re
the people for their endorsement of his ap.
plication t. he appointed Tax Collector oil
Claiborne parish.
Inasmnch ~ the Office Of Tux Collector
has become elective in the parish Of Clsl-
borne, I announce myself n randilat" for
that positi ion. will here state that have
always been a Republican in politics and
ha,, been ~ from Jsinciplr, believing II
to he the party that would make II spc-
cial duty to advance the interests of my
race. and in my old aye II ia that for which
work, doing nothing to the prejudice OF
the white race. In addition, ! am tax
psyer-my home, my mules, my horses are
NV own, obtained by nv own labor since
my emancipation; therefore am citizen
Il l.x.It. M
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
Vote Of Thanks.

l. :. Sigh. tie present Or. Rec. ribc
of the Nus;L Louisiana Grand Council L.
+. of T., has handed us the following rcso-
ln,lons passed 10y that body at its late Sos
sion held Ia this place:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand
Council ale due To those citizens OF Homer
who have 81 generously entertained the
officers and representatives of this Grand
Council at the present session, and that
their kindness and hospitality viii ever lie
held i'll grateful remembrance.
Resolved, That the Guardian" be re-
qn.sted To publish this resolution, and that
IL be spread upon our minutes.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
Bitter MIlk.

A great deal Of the milk this summer is
rendered too bitter for general use by the
fcnnel which the COWS that are not kept
up Craze upon in the range. We have
becn reliably informed from several sources
that this trouble can be obviatcd by put
ting piece of charcoal the size Of goose
egg in the vessel used to milk in and milk
on the charcoal. 1t removes the bitter
favor entirely. The coal has to be re
newed every two OF three milkings
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
Take Special Notice.

7 DO NOT WISH TO HAVE TO SUE"
/ any one; but if those who are published
~ delinquent TO the late HOMER lLIAD Of
fice-and all others Indebted TO me OH old
scores--do not in some way settle up right
soop, I shall have to "try what virtue there
10 in stones And it may he found that
am not yet An far gone ~ to be swindled
with IMMUNITY by every one mean enough
TO attempt il.
W. JASPER BLACKBURN.
July 81, l-7-. Jt3t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
Notice Of Petition.

Succession of Ambrose Blackwell, deceased.
State Of Loaisiama-Pdrish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That John
IN o. Tankcrsley has this day filed in my
Office his application to be appointed Adj
ministrator Of the estate and succession OF
said deceased.
Now, therefore, unless opposition In made
within the time prescribed Ivy law, the
prayer of the applicant will he granted,
and letters of administration issued accord
ingly.
Given under my hand and official seal
80 on this the I'D day of July, A. ID.
l-7-.
DREW FERGUSON,
4g.3t Clerk ID. e..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

We are requested to announce that a
grand reunion vi the surviving soldiers Of
the late war. who reside in the parish Of
Claiborne, will ne held at the Court house,
III the town of Homer, on the SECOND
SATURDAY in AUGUST. All who were
III m. Southern army during the late strng-
Gle and who now reside in Claiborne par.
ish are expected TO I've present.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Election First Tuesday in November mel
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce j. IL.
CIJlpPELL ~ u candidate for Rcpra-ent
atiy. in the next Legislature Of the state
Of Louisiana.
We are authorized I" announce j. IL.
HAY M a candidate for Representative" IN
the nc,, Legislature.
We are authorized Ia announce JOHN
kINBELL ~ a candidate for Rrpr--cnta-
,,vc IN The next Legislature of the state
Of Louisiana.
W, ARE authorized (" anu"nnc" W. 4.
MARTIN M "a candldat" Tor the next Legs
t,,lr. of the state of Louisiana.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

70 We are requested to give notice that
the Executive Committee Of the parish,
appointed at the late Mass Meeting, VIII
mr-, in Homer, SATURDAY, the 10Th day ct
ArGrsr II IL important that all should
attend to organize and appoint comm's-
.inncrs for the primary elections.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
For Parish Judge.

.Iudrc y. j. SCOTT announces h'mAclf u
,,ud,date for re election I" the office oi
Parish Judge for the parish OF Claiborne,
Ia 4, the next November election.
W. are authorized to announce JOHN
A RICHARDSON "a a candidate for the
one Of Parish Judge Of Claiborne parish,
,t the next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
The Keatucky Cane Mill has

Wrought Iron Shafts, encnsed Gearing,
Rollers separate from g-ars; parts distinct
and easily repaired, at small cost, when
worn out or broken; il strong and econon-
,csl and is fully guaranteed. For descrip-
tive circulars, apply to
CONWAY & BUCkELEW,
42:3m Shreveport, La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
BEEF AND PORK.

T GIVE NOTICE NOW, THAT FROM
i this date until further notice, will have
meat at tie market house in Homer, every
Wednesday and Saturday Mer1ins.
Ny inca: win he Of the best quality 49, 81,
market. Win open regularly three times
. week with the beginning Of the .s.ssn.
THOMAS d. KINDER.
May 8, 1873. w.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

EvapOrntOrs, Pans, Sugar Kettles,
Sheet Copper, Galvanized Sheet Iron, straw
Cutters, CIDER Mills, Taught Deoring liors"
Powers, and Hardware in general, for sale
hv CONWAY h BUCKELEW,
23m Shreveport, La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

nURING tho vsestssa u the Masonic
IL Female IuSo1snts, Will attend 70 IL
above busipso n this and adjoining pa
ishes. Ih6ke . full supply q Material, ssd
Am prepared 10 do the bcst Of wssk. Orders
directed to No through Homer posi- o0ce,
or loft at Joe ehcltenis Drag 0tore, psHopt-
IL attended N. A. A. WHBELEk.
June d, 1875. Sb:lm
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

The Claiborne parish mass meeting
seems to have made serious mistake IN
reference to the representation that the
narish il entitled 10 in the Legislature
The meeting arranged for the nomination
of two candidates for the House, the num-
her to which Claiborne was entitled IN tho
last Legislature. by the new apportion-
ment, however, Claiborne Will have only
one Representative, a fact that tho meet
ing appeared to have overlooked.
The above which VIC clip from the New
Orleans Democrat of Jnly y is rather an
extraordinary assumption that the people
of this parish are ignorant of the number
Of Representatives to which they arc en-
titled. The mass meeting made no mis-
take. The gentlemen composing that
meeting, the attendance at which was I'M
usually largo, were well aware that while
the apportionment act Of l-7s only gave
MS ono representative on the basis OF the
census fraudulcntly altered by Supervisor
Wright, they were also aware that the ap-
portionment act itself provided for
census in this parish, now nearly complete
which will entitlc us to two Representa-
tives by showing . population Of over
fifteen thousand.
We are glad to believe that the state
ment above quoted was the result Of hast,
iuadvertion. Otherwise it could only b
regarded "A Al arrogant assumption o.
superior Intelligence.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
Notice OF Petition.

Succession of John W. Hines, Decd.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN Pleasant c. Collier has this day filed
in my office his petition praying to he aP..
pointed Administrator Of the estate and
succession Of said deceased.
Now, therefore, unless opposition thereto
is made within the time prescribed by law,
the prayer of the applicant will he granted
and letters Of administration issued accord
ingly.
In witness whereof, have hcreuntO act
- nv hand aud affixed my official
seal, on this the 2ld day Of July,
A. ID. Is7s. DREW FERGUSON,
49:3t Clerk ID. C..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
n. ". KIRKPATRICK.
Fer Constable.

We are authorized to announce JAMtS
r. OTIS ~ . candidate for reelection TO
the Office Of Constable in Ward ut the
coming election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
For sheriff.

We AZ. authorized I" announce y
GLOVER ~ a candidate for the Office OF
Shrit Of Claiborne parish, at the next
election.
W. arc authorized :" announce J. r.
PETERSON ~ a candidit" f"r IN" ONO"
Of sheriff Of Claiborne parish, at the neat
election.
hereby ann,nnce rnysrf candidate
for r, election to the office of Shrritf Tor
III. pnllsh Of Claiborne.
n. W. KIRKPATRICK.
With grateful appreciation, acknowl'
e,ly, the honor done me- by those who haN"
s,Ilc,ted and ,etitioncd me to become \
candidate for Parish Judge. ] must, how
ever, respectfully decline, having been pre-
viously solicited by others to become u can
,lidate for Sheriff; and, feeling more capable
Of filling that position, aud being satisfied
that the Office OF Parrish Judge will be
abolished either by constitutional amend
mrnt or convention, | submit my claims to
the people Of Ctaitorne for sheriff.
J. II. JORDAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07

The cough aud consumption remedy of
Rev. J. II. SroSE ia accomplishing won
derful cures wherever it il tried. Apph-
cations from abroad are becoming fire.
Quent
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

TUE people of the parish "f Claiborne
L will he addressed at the following named
places, on the days specified, by the can
didates offering for = seat in the next Leg
stature:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
LETTERS FROM the PEOPLE.

d. lnI,T this head We publish such articles
as ca. patrons choose to write upon mat
;er~ pi public interest. IL must b. uL,.rF.
>;orl that We are in no way responsible
far the views. criticisms, plans. &, which
appear i'll this columu.-Ep. GUARDIAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
RegtstratiOn Notice.

7 WILL attend q. the following named
L places OH the days named for the pur-
pose of registering the qualified voters Of
Claiborne parish, to wit:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
HENRY HARDY,

INFORMS his friends and the public that
L he has just opened, neat door to J. c.
Drews Saloon, a
Restaurant and BOarding-HO
where hc is prepared to furnish meals at all
hours, AT the low price Of ~ cents for sim
gle meal, 81 per day. and sl2 ~ per month.
lie promises the best fare, and solicits Gus
tom. lie also runs Cabinet Shop-puts
up warlrohes, tables, washstand-, &c, at
very low prices for the cash.
Aug. :, ls7l. 5l6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
LIVE AND LET LIVE.

4 BOUT year ago the following accounts
IA due the late HOMER lLi,D office wer.
placed in the hands OF . Collector, but
find they arr still uppaid viz:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
HOMER COLLEGE.

THE NINETEENTH Scholastic year Of
L this Institution begins the Fourth Day
OF September next.
X. A. SMITH, \. NJ, President.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-07
HOMER ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL

TlIlS SCHOOL, under the Superntend-
L cncc Of MRs. HATTIE LAwR,NCE and
l.. NJ. CuRMICE, a. NJ, will I've opened for
the reception Of boys and girls OH Monday,
the ID at September, proNimo.
TUITION, PAYABLE MONTHLY:
Primary Department. .............$l on
Academic .... W
Collegiate English, Latin,
French 4 %
Incidental fee, term of ! mos ..... l %
Homer La, Aug. 7. l-7-. Stat