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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Notice Of Petition.

State Of Louisiana-Parishc Of Claiborne.
Succession of William Kimbeif, deceased
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That Ju-
IN dith G. Kimbeif, widow Of deceased,
William Kimbell, has this day filed in my
office, through her attorney, Drayton b.
Hayes, ESQ, her application to be appoint
ed Administrative Of the estate and success
sion Of the said deceased
Now, therefore, unless opposition he made
within the time prescribed by law, the
prayer of the applicant will be granted
and letters of administration issued accord
ingly.
Given under my hand and official sea
- on this the 2Ist day of May, A. d
DREW FERGUSON,
| aO-3t Clerk d. G.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
BIBLICAL eNt6MAS.

Who set mp twelve stones in the midst
of the Jordan'
On what did the captives Of Babylon
hang their harpsi
What surname did our Lord give the two
sons Of Zcbcdeei
Who were the sons Of the Cyrenian who
was compelled to bear onr Savior's cross'
Whose son reigncd over Israel 20 ycars'
Who was slain on the rock Orebf
What did the woman Of Samaria ask Jc-
sus to give her that she thirst mott
Tho initials to the above answers will
give the name of the young man who read
the Fonrth Essay in the Homer Baptist
Sunday School. Z. Is. y.
In what valley was Achan stoned TO
| death.
Where was Jchu buriedi
! Who came with his wife to hear concern
ing the faith in Christ from PAUL.
Who was King Bashani
Where did Samuel build On altar unto
the Lorli
Who had good report of all men, and o.
the truth itselfi
The initials Of the above answers viii
give the name of one of the best teacher
in the NJ. f. Sunday School in Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

Farmers, mechanics and professional
men should own one Of those reliable hf-
teen dollar watches sold by THO. II, koR-
TvN at DR.. Wcbb's drug store. DIR, Mead
OTIS says that his is invaluable to him; n
II. Cleveland thinks he has never made q
better investment of fifteen dollars; Prof.
A. A. Wheeler says he now owns the most
accurate and useful time keeper OF MS
life; T. S. Sigh, President OF the Female
College says there is no moro accurate ana
useful time-piece known; DIR. Baker OIL
Arizona considers his treasure, and no"
that the editor Of the Guardian has one II
may he accepted that all these endorse
meuts have influenced him.. We asser
that this fifteen dollar watch is far NOR
valuable than many sold for twice or eveI
four times the money. Call on Mr.. Kor
,um and buy one of these excellen
watches. He fully warrants them and W
can ourselves guarantee satisfaction.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Nominations.

ID. IL. HAYES, Esq: Dear Sr-iour OK
prcssions of respect and suggestions are
gratefully appreciated. Our plan was not
as well maturcd and as explicitly presented
Us it should have been. meant only to
exclude those who should but did not re-
spond to the last general call for taxes mo
matter where the call was madc) who
would be eligible to vote at our November
election for Parish and State officers
Those recently qualified by age, and parties
from other parishes and States, are Of
course not disqualified who give satisfac-
tory evidence of having discharged that
duty. Voters do not like to exhibit papers
unless absolutely required by law; hence
the suggestion about the test of qualified
voters.
In choosing our standard bearers see
no injustice done any one in requiring more
or less than the law i'll our primary cleo
tions or nominating conventions, if in our
Judgment it will subserve the interests and
secure the choice Of the people. If nomi-
mated fairly by either plan, as parties now
stand with US, their final election is virtu-
ally secured. Iprcsent two reasons in sup
port of the plan suggested:
LIST. A second primary election will give
all the candidates o chance to test their
strength in the first without the fear of
nominating u man who could not get one
! third the votes cast in snch election. No
one would feel the necessity of withdraw
| ing from the canvass to obviatc such a re-
suit. think this q very important con-
| sideration.
2d. Delinquents in taHpaying do not sup
port the government; vote taxes but do not
aid in paying them; bind grcyous burdens
on mems shoulders, but do not SO much as
lift with one Of their fingers. have, upon
what regard as good authority, Il give
from memory and do not know the period
embraced,) that before the change in the
late law, $4,000 delinquents were reported
and that for each delinquent returned there
was allowed the collector two dollars, the
auditor one, and the advertiser three, max
ing six dollars for each delinquent, aggre
eating the handsome little sum of s3o0,O0t
drawn fIom the actual taxpayers to gor
mandizc the horde Of vultures that preyet
upon the yitals of the State. The delin
quents were probably due on an average
81 90 each, making another 100000 los
to the State. Perhaps nine-tcnths of thes'
same delinqucnts were the ardent sup
porters of the men and approved the meas
ures that entailed this needless burden an,
loss upon the taxpaying citizens OF Louis
iana. beg to be excused. lido not choose
when can easily avoid it, to cooperate
with such faithless parties to the publ
compact in selecting men to make and eS
ecutc our laws. Doubtless thrcefourth
of these deliuquents would now accept
{ bottle Of whisky and plug Of tobacco n
r the best evidence of ones fitness for hold
ing office. II candidates are unwilling {
part with such support and by such mean
think the people should part with ther
and select men who will not stoOp to sue
questionable methods Of securing the
-. election. 1.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
HAYSEsvfLLE, May l., ISIS,

ID. B. HAYES, Esq: Dear Sir hope you
will allow me the privilege through the
columns of the CLAIBORNE GUARDIAN to
present a few thoughts to the citizens OF
Claiborne parish, i'll reference to what
believe should he the policy of the Demo
cratic party iii reference to its basis OF
action in the future. In the first place,
assume to say, that l am emphaticaify i'll
favor of nominations through two primary
elections. Ibclieve read in the GUARDIAN
"A few days ago that there was supposed to
he Twenty-Five or thirty candidates for
office in old Claiborne. BE this as 1t may,
the party should always have free ana
fair opportunity Of selecting from It's Cit
Gems those who, in their judgment, would
best represent their varied interests.
claim this, first-that a mass meeting
nominating convention is, Us general rule,
used in the intereSt Of those who are skilled
in manipulating the votes Of the people by
all kinds of foul-play, &c; therefore this
plan is Objectionable. Sccondly-The del
erate system is n chip off the block as
| above alluded to, which also has It's objec-
tons. As to the primary election basis, 1t
| NAV not be entirely free from objections,
but this plan adapts itself more to the con
vcnience Of the voters of the parish, and
is likely to give more general satisfaction
to the people of the parish. And it seems
TO me that any candidate who is not will
ing to take his chances in primary elections
would feel some misgivings as to hi
strength before the people.
am opposed to any plan or policy which
might take from the people the right to b
heard upon all questions in which they ma
be interested. Some say, have no nomina
tions-let all run through who may dcsir
to do so. If this policy prevails, the pee
pie and party are just ssure to suffer
!. it takes place. 1t seems TO mo that TN
all.run policy will likely thrust upon th
peoplc some candidate or candidates VIII
upon a fair test of strength before the PEI
ple, would be weighed in the balance an
found wanting. There is no necessity
promote any aspirant to office simply b
cause he wants office. Claiborne paris
has got many good and trnc mcn-men wi
have been faithful to their country both
time of war and peace. If the Democrat
party fails to organize, then it's strength
once will have downward tendency,
!. outside of organization no party can CO
J, front its enemies successfully. Our Ell
mics are wide awake and ready az quick
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
HOMER, La, May Is, 1873.
Editor Claiborne Guardian:

Editor Claiborne Guardian:
Sir-IIaving learned that Rev. Mr.. Stone
is making for sale Truss Of peculiar pat
tern Cor the cure of rupture, and having
used one Of his mako on my son (who is
five years old), can with confidence re-
commend it as being the best pattern flor
children especially that have ever seen
or used. Having used several different pat
terms on my son, it is the only one that has
given satisfaction. would not be with
out it for fifty dollars. Knowing it's value,
recommend it to all who are thus aifiict'
cd a. i. NELSON-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

thought to take advantage Of any and all
weak points. Let every voter feel called
upon, in selecting representative men, to
scrutnize well their moral character, their
financial capacity, together with every
other ingredient coupled with their nature.
This well digested, the people will I've safe.
so mote il be, &c. L.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Mt. ZION, Claiborne par, May 90, 1878.

Mt. ZION, Claiborne par, May 20, 1873.
Lditor Claiborne Guardian:
Dear Sir-I have been using the Great
American Remedy for cough which has
troubled me very much for the last ten
years. feel that l am almost cured by ifs
use for only six weeks.
Please give this publicity, as | regard il
valuable medicine.
Yours, +. A. LANE.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Cant. Job Russell

Will be in Claiborne parish, during the
month of August next, with sample OF
Superior ENGINES, BOILERS, CoEN Mills,
CorroN PRESSES, &c. Any one wishing
anything in that line would do well TO GER
respond with him at No. 1896 South Second
street, Philadelphia; or +. o. Box 507 An,
gusta, Ca; or caro- of +. A. Hilicy, Esq,
Arizona, La. 30:3t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Condensed kilograms.
The New Orleans Pacific.

NEW ORLEANS, May 24.-Maior
Green, chief engineer Of the New
Orleans Pacific railway, states that
the reported intention of the direc'
tors to ignore the provisions of the
charter and not build the road to
Shreveport, is without foundation.
In accordance with the agreement
made by President WheelOck with
Mr.. Trczcvant last winter orders
have been issued for the location OF
the line from Mansfield to Shrevc.
port with the view Of beginningIwork
on that end at Shreveport at an early
day.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Hanging OF Jesse Walker.

FARMERvILE, May 24.-Jcsse
Walker, colorcd, who was indicted
by the grand jury Of Union parish
and found guilty at tho April term
District Court of the murder of Vic.
let Simmons on the 10th day Of
February last was executed here to-
day. He was brought out of Jail
fifteen minutes before one o'clock
and assembled the platform. After
prayer by Rev. Britt the prisoner
was notified by the sheriff that he
would have fifteen or twenty min
utes in which to say anything he
might wish to say. Walker then
proceeded to state that he was inno-
cent of the crime of which he was
charged. While he did not know
who killed Violet, his remarks went
very strongly to implicate ono John
Simmons. After talking about fiji.
teen minutes and giving some advice
to the spectators he claimed that he
was prepared and would be better
off in tho next world. About TWEEN
ty minutes before two o'clock p. m.
the rope was cut and Walker was
launched into eternity. After hav
ing hung about twenty minutes and
pronounced to be dead the body wa!
taken down, put in the coffin and
given in charge of his father.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

Mr. T. II. KoRTUN has made most ex-
ocllcnt reputation az q skillfui and consci-
entions workman. His mechanical knowl-
edge is complete, and no complaint is ever
heard of the iusufiiciepcy Of his repairs of
clock, watch or jewelry. He will order for
any one reliable watches or jewelry at .
low price, and will warrant them.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Pensions. Pemsioas!!

COLDIERS, and Sailors and enlisted men
- of War of 1912 or Indian Wars, their
widows, all pensioners whose nance have
been dropped from the rolls, can now Sc
cure pensions. Send stamp, with full his
tory Of case to PREsBREY 4 GREEN, Patent
Attorneys, 500 7th st., Washington, d: c.
April 3, 1878. 31m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Upholstery and Mattress
Making.

THE undersigned announce: 10 the people
of Claiborne parish that he Is engaged
in the UPHOLSTERY business In al ite
branches. Furniturc repaired, cleaned sud
varnished. MATTRESSES made 10 order,
old ones repaired and worked over.
Shop on North Main street, in rear Of
A. w. Barrow's Store.
JULIUS IANGHELD.
sept. u, lS7 sS@
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

Our former estimates of the wheat
crop in North Texas we're probably
less than will actually be harvested.
1t is thought by many who have
travelled over the great grain'grow'
ing district that the yield will be
nearer six million than five million
bushels.-Ddllas Herald.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
For Parish Judge.

tudre N. j. SCOTT announces himself y
c,nJidstc for reelection to the Office of
parish Judge for the parish Of Claiborne,
Ia. at Il next November election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
A RICHARDSON as o candidate for the
Office Of Parish Judge Of Claiborne parish,
AT the next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

Rev. DR.. Jeter, of Virginia, nd
dressed the meeting Of Southern
Baptist in Nashville Thursday. He
said he was present at similar con.
vention in 1851, and asked that all
those in the hall who were with him
twenty seven years ago should rise
Only thirteen responded.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

There is q positive certainty that WILLIE
ELLINGTON will receive every Friday some
thing especially needed by some one of his
numerous customers-cheap for cash.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
DR.. j. l.. AvERYT, Dentist,
HOMER. LA,

HUMEK, La,
DERFORMS all Dental Operations at
L reasonable prices. Makes Artificial
Teeth a specially. Persons wishing my
services in the country will please leave
orders at ellis store.
REFERENCES Persons whom have pnt
up Teeth for all over the country during
the past fifteen years.
May u, ISIS. dO6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

THE partnership heretofore existing be-
/ tween J. b. Il T. II. Moreland has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent
Parties indebted to the Arm will settle with
either member Of the firm, whose receipt
will be valid.
7. H. MORELAND.
Dec. %, LETT. %;6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

Ex.Lieutenant General d. Il.
Hill, of the Confederate army, q
brother .in.law of Stonewall Jackson,
has a bible class of 200 members in
Charlotte, Y. {.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
errors in our books :

Funny books at the post-office. A new
supply just received.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

w. J. taylor dcfcs hot weather, and
soils at panic prices all the time.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

With grateful appreciation, l acknowl-
edro the honor done me by those who have
solicited and petitioned me to become a
candidate for Parish Judge. must, how
ever. respectfully decline, having been pre-
,iou,ly solicited by Others TO become can
didatc for Sheriff; and, feeling more capable
If filling that position, and being satisfied
that the office Of Parish Judge will be
abolished either by constitutional amend
ncnt or convention, submit my claims to
J. II. JORDAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
e.on Flint Monday in November next.
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce w. Z.
,,,RTIN "A a candidate for the next Lcgis-
i,,nrc of the State of Louisiana.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce myself candidate
far reelection to the Office Of Sheriff fol
the parish Of Claiborne.
II. w. KIRKPATRICK.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29

WEEKLY TRIPS TO SHREVEPORT
7 WILL mako weekly trips to Shreve-
L port-leaying Homer on Monday morn
ing. The best attention will be given to
all orders. Prices low for hauling and CON-
missions charged for small purchases.
L. g. THOMAS.
Jan. 30, fs7s. 3GCm
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-29
Cash Receipts.

We will continue to publish under this
heading the names Of those who each
week pay up their subscriptions. This list
i, intended ~ a memorandum for the pro-
lection of subscribers against possible
errors in our books:
II II Ward, e. so T p Hamilton, 81 80
John Donley, $50 II Simmons, 2 ~
Zach Wafer, 2 so r Simmons, -
Trcup Wafer, $50 Belle Culpepper, ! q
" b Hester, OF
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27
THE FAMOUS LIEUT.. HENLEY AND
LIEUT.. RUCKER DROWNED.

These two officers OF the Sixth Cavalry
met tragic death at Supply Camp, Arizo-
ma Territory last week Friday-dying a.
they had lived, gallant, chivslrous, and
brave. Lieut.. Henley was bathing in the
White River, near the post, on the evening
Of the day named, when he was taken with
cramps, and, though a good swimmer, be-
came powerless to help himself. He called
for help, and Lieut.. Rucker at once plunged
into the stream and went to his assistance.
In the struggle that followed, both men
went down to a wstery grave.
Both of these officers were well known in
Hays, having been stationed there in 1915
They We're full Of the dash and gsllantry 60
Characteristic of the young cAvslryman
and in their death the army loses two
good officers. Lieut. Henley gained a
worldwide notoriety for the manner in
which he conducted sortie against band
of Cheyenne Indians in the year 1875. up
on the Sapps, in Decatur county, in which
he and his csmmand killed twenty -seven of
the red devils without the loss of man.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27
KINSLEY DOINGS.
From the Graphic.

From the Graphic.
No les. than twelve Kinsleyites spent
Tuesday in Dodge City. Dodge is the head
center-ihe bibulous Babylon.
SHOOT THE BUFFALo.-Robert Beckett,
Of Kinsley, shot and killed a mammoth
buffalo nesr Cimarop, last Saturday. II
was about seven feet in height, the largest
and doubtless the last OF his race.
John Fitch, Esq, met with serious iDiu-
~ Wednesday. A fractions horse ran away
while be was raking hay, and he was struck
BY 9 wheel. The physicians regard bis con-
diiion as critical.
The Congregational Church was struck
and seriously damaged by lightning during
The storm Tuesday night. The wall in the
rear of the pulpit was stripped of plastering
and knocked into smithereens. The shock
was felt at the Alcorn House, two blocks
distant.
GRAVE MArTERs.-If our officials and
older citizens will not move in the matter
OF locating cemetery, we urge our new
corners TO assist us and we will lay out a
city for the dead in Edwards county. 1t
cannot be said Of US that we are selfsh in
this matter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27
CUT THIS OUT

And send it to your friends in the East
advising them, when they visit Colorado,
New Mexico, Arizona. or the San Juan
mines, to take the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fe Railroad, the new southern route
through Kansas via the Arkansas Valley,
to Pueblo, making direct connection with
the Denver & Rio Grande Railway for
Colorado Springs, Denver, and all points
in Northern Colorado, Canon City, Gar
land, Del Norte. Lake City, Ell Moro. Las
Vegas and Santa Fe. Trains leave Kansas
City and Atchison every day in the year.
with Pullman Sleeping Cans attached. and
passenger trains equipped with all the
modern Improvements. For maps. circus
lars and detailed information ask them to
send to w. +. WHITE.
General Passenger Agent. Topeka, Kan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27

A good story is told OF well known citi-
zen of this city, whose name We suppress
The story rans in this wise. He went into
IS saloon, took seat. threw his feet on
the table, and called for a glass of beer, q
sandwich xnd some Limberger cheese, which
was promptly placed upon the table beside
his feet. He called TO - and told him
that the cheese was of no account, as be
could not smell it, whereupon the proprietor
replied: Damn it, take your feet doyn
and give the cheese chance"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27
NOTICE,

Wright. Beverley 4 Co. I -
Z. E. Polly. ment-
Plaintiff demsnds SSH with interest from
the-day OF ISIS
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
Jnly, \. D.. ls1s. K. &. Cook, Jssiice of the
peace IN and Tor the township of Dodge, county
OF Ford, State of Kansas, issued an order of All
iachment IN the above entitled cause, directed to
W ID. Masterson, Sheriff OF Fora county, Kan
sas, against the defendant, Z. L. Polly, for the
sum OF sSl7, and that under and by virtue OF
said order, certain property of defendants was
levied upon, and that said cause will be heard
on the nth day of Aug, \. D., ISIS, at 10 a. m
L. u. COOK, J. p,
Wright, Beverly a Co. Plaintiffs, by sutton &
Colborn, Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27

In one OF the neighboring cities of New
Jersey, family was seated at dinner, when
the door-bell was rung. Bridget was sent to
tie door. It vas noticed that she held long
psrleying, and it was surmised consequently
that there was some element OF uncertainty
in the interview. On the return of the ser
want, the master of the house said: "Well,
Bridget, who was il ~ To whom Bridge,
replied, With all the unsuspecting sincerity
OF her race at was a gentleman, sir, look.
ing for the wrong house, Harper's Msga.
zine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27

Ann" observed Danbury house-keeper
to the hired girl, the other morning, ''as We
have entered upon the dawn of another cen
fury OF our nsiio i's history, guess you had
better get toothbrush OF your own"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27
sTR4YED Or STOLEN.

INEoM the undersigned. residing 10 miles west
Il OF Dodge. on the night OF the 2irh OF June, =
Gray Horse and Sorrel Mare. The mare has o.
:. L. marked on len shoulder. small OK yoke on
len nip. The gray horse has OK yoik mark
on,leit nip; also spanish brand on lett hip
Any one returning these animals TO CHARLES
BEEMAS 10 miles up the river, or leaving them
with Cox 4 BOYD will receive . reward o. SO
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27

1t is noticed by Travellers that South
Americans are putting on more style than
they used to. They now dip the thumb and
fOrefnger into the meat dish. whereas,
twenty years ago, they made a dive with
both hands.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-07-27

Tie flying machine, recently described in
the New York papers, is now on exhibition
in fremont Temple, Boston. The exhibi-
tor floats about the room at will.