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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

EDUCATE THE NosE.-"To the 'un-
learned nose all odors are alike, but when
educA ted, no member Of the body is more
sensitiye." The nose is the gate to the
lungs, and when we'll tutored 1t often
proves a Iile-preserver. Educate the
nose. and the most sensitive vii! ind ma
Dr.. Prices Unique Perfumes are the gems
of all odors.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
AROUND TOWN.

Candidates are as numerous ia Lincoln
county as the autumn leaves.
The list of the college girls ia enlarged
upon the arrival of every train.
Rev. f. G.. Eager preached in the Bap.
fist church Sunday morning and night.
Miss Octavia Pickens, who has been
right sick, we are glad to state is improy,
ing.
The editor Of THE LEDGER returned
Sunday morning, from an extended North
ern trip.
Miss Ida Hodges OF Clntoa,b u, formerly
a resident Of this place.is here on a visit a
Mr.. Smurr's.
We are informed that James Robinson.
circus is on its way South and Will exhibit
here at no distan, day.
When YOU bring your cotton to market
don't forget to call at THE LEDGER ofic
and pay your subscription.
THIS county need Il few more such linen
as DR.. NJ. J. Ferguson. He has the right
views and is not afraid TO express them.
Cotton is rolling in freely, and is eagerly
purchased by our merchants. 1t is selling
this morning at from ST to 81 cents.
The Republican ticket has not been fully
made up, but it is in the hands Of the
organizers and will be fixed up in due
time.
Judge Baggett'S wound from the gin is
not so serious as WAS tnonght at first. We
are glad TO see MIN on the street again
although he carries his arm in a sling.
Don't forget that Major f. Barksdale
will address the people Of Lincoln county,
npon the political issues of the day. at
Brookhaven, Friday, October l7th, 1879.
2 The ladies having the management Of
the game of chess in charge desire to re
turn thanks to all who assisted in the
game, and to Hartman's bani for their ex-
cellent music.
DR.. Heard, now of Enterprise, but form
erIy of this place, stopped here long
enough Monday to shake hands with many
OF his friends. This genial christian will
always he warmly welcomed heie.
Col. Townsend, of the McComb City
Intelligencer, honored rs with a call Nom
day. He was the Brigadirr OF the Pike
county delegation, and mustered his force
with great skill. but the numbers were
against HIM,
As some of the men mentioned in last
weeks probable Republican ticket say
they don't want office, others will have to
be substituted, as the ticket must be com
plete. There will be no trouble in find
ing others. We are well supplied with
Republicans in this county
The ConcorlIt Social Club met last FRI
day night at Capt !foskja,'. The exercises
of the evening we're interesting aud the
recitations, reading and music were much
appreciated. Miss Jennie with her usual
ability, on such occasions, made the even
ing pass very pleasantly. AT the usual
hour the c'nb adjourned to meet next lime
at Mrs Christmas.
A good many of orr citizens went to
WeSson Sunday to Pttend quarterly con
ference and witness the dedication, Of the
Methodist church. Rev. ". +. ". Lin>
field preached the ded.catIoa sermon TO =
large congregation. There were a grcsi
many who were unable to fni seats. The
new church Is a nice one. and is bniit in
good style. Sunday night Reg. j. T
Heard preached in the Methodist church,
and Rev W. f ". Inf iii in he Presby~
terrain church to large congregations.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
FO7. assessor.

We are authorized to announce Dr.
J.. N, Grafton us candidate for AsSe S
sor, of Lincoln county Election NO
yembCr next.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
HALF THE PRICE
Established

Of any other tfrst-class Belt, for the object OF
Introducing their ~INESrIHABLE value to all
the afflicted. that they may receive the bene 1T
as many thousands have hefore-0f this SUP
ERROR SYSTEM Of ELECTRICITY, whose sue
cess has made il the
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Stare OH Wheels,

We cannot imagine anything that
proves so great an accommodation to our
people as S~proat's Ice Car. 1t comes along
e ,ety Thursday evening, with the clever
Mr.. Matthews in charge. and families will
save many dollars in the year by purchas-
ing from the Car. 1t carries a great varie-
ty Of good things. such as potatoes, apples,
onions, sausage, fish, cabbage, butter, ice,
etc. iunl3-3m
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Ssoyev! sSt.vc-y &tove~!!!

I have secured the agency for the
following first-class stoves: Early
Breakfast, Favorite, Charter Oak, and
the celebrated ''rripcess," Also a lot
of cheap stoves from $500 to $500.
[ have stoves to suit all purnes; also
parts for any and all stoves; so don't
throw way a good stove because oDe
piece is broken. jon. X. PERKINS.
Send for ~clrcnlars and prices.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
KargaiaS, Bargains

In any aud everything at krausS q
LEWIS. Dom. tail to give then a call
before purchasing elsewhere. Having pnr-
chased all goods in large quantities they
an AMI will sell cheaper than any one.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Il DIS iSDofS, 10 DIS,

Fall stock of boots for every one, at
the lowest figures for cash, en- be had At
KrauSs & LEWIS. The Bmkar boot ex-
a.IIc oil.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For. the LEGISLATURE.

We are are authn riZed to announce
Il. A. Beason as q candidate for the
Legislature from Lincoln county.
We are authorized to w. II,
Iartly as candidate far the Legisla-
| ture fro Lincoln county.
TO the Voters of Lincoln County
In response to solicitations and in
euires. | herby myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office ci
Representative from this county, sub
| ject to any method OF nominating that
may be adopted by the nemocratlc
party. IL. Il. ri "hiiI'
For Senator.
A.. II, Longino. OF Lawrence county.
is hereby announced as Il candidate 1of
Senator from this district.
We arc authorized to announce w.
NJ, Conn"riy. of Pike county, as a can
| dilatc before the District Convention
for the Office of Senator
For Assessor.
We arc authorized to announce Dr
j. n. Grafton us candidate for ASSe S
sor, of Lincoln county Election No.
yembcr heNt.
we are authorized to announce Jesse
w. Garner, as II candid at for Assessor
Of Lincoln county.
To the Voters Of Lincoln County
The friends of II. w. MeNair. hereby
him as IL candidate for AS
SCISSOR of Lincoln county. We propose
to run Mr.. McNair. on his own merit,
knowing him to be fully qualified III
every respect.
For Sheriff.
Owing to many solicitations from
numerous parts OF the county | again
announce myself IS a candidate FOL
| Sheriff. Of Lincoln county.
We are authorized to Snas
Cunning as a candidate for Sherin Of
this couAty.
We are authorized to announce J. u
I, Ter as Il candidate for sherln, OF LIN
coin county. Election November 4'n
1873
we are authorized tc announce A.. L
Moreton as a candidate for Shefln
Election to be held in November.
we are authorized to announce DR.
Fl. p. Atkins as a candidate for Sheilf
Of LiDeoln county.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

We are receiving a select stock OF fresh
drugs, patent medicine, fancy goods,
stationary, spectacls, perfnmery, baking
powders, paints, and oils etc, which we
are ceiling at bottom prices for cash only.
oct>9,2t. DAUGHTRY & SMYLlE.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

If vou need engines, boilers, betting
mills, cotton gins, presses. sugar mills or
machinery Of any kind get prices from H.,
Dudly Coleman ~ Bro, n. o. They have
he best sell low. mr. % lY
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON Miss, Oct. OH 1879.
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named ,ettler mas flied notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
secure final entry thereof at tue expiration of
thirty days froin the date of this notice w:
John d. Shack, of Liacolp county, Mississipp,.
for the sw i of, sw y Sec. q town. 5 n range 8
east and names the following as his witnesses,
viz VIM McDayid of Lincoln county Miss, ana
Henry Moak of Lincoln county Miss,
H.. C. KERR, Register.
Oct, CIT
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

The more scientific medicines frees itself
from the false theories OF the past, the
brighter appear the virtues of d.. liar-
ter's Liver Pills and Dr.. lIarter's Fever
and Ague Specific. For sale by all
druggist. oct 9-z-W.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

The highest market price is always
paid for all kinds Of hides at T. Nj.
iienry's. When you bring hides to town
carry them to the Blue Front Store If
YOU wish to get their value.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Lost.

A novel entitled "Gertrude, or the
Lampl1ghter.' Miss Ida Johnson is writ
ten on the fly leaf. ANY one having the
book will please return to this Office.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
For Treasurer.

We are auth0riZ4 ID to announce ), p.
Mcl,ee as a candidate for the office OF
Treasurer of Lincoln county.
We are authorized to Al.
Martin as Il candidate for the office of
Treasurer of Lincoln county.
We arc authorized to announce Allen
Smith as IL candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Treasurer OF Lincoln
county.
We are authorized to j. s.
Carson as a candidate for Treasurer Of
lIlclIu county,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Shoes Of Every Description

And size are now on hand. Ladies' kip
uolkas at 81 35. Bachelor brogans the
same per pair. Our stock of shoes is COM
ple,e. Ladies' and Misses bootees, every
size. Call and examine them
KRAUss g. LEVY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Buy Ir In CANs-Dr. Price. Cream
Baking power should be bought only in
cans, securely labeled, as it is sold by the
proprletors in no other way. Loose Pow
der is ofte sold as DR.. Prices when it is
not: 1t has stood the test of chemical an
~alvsis, and is dec ded 10 be the most per-
feet made.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Neat. Nohhv and Nioa

For a good barrel of flour at low fig
ures, go to %iienry's Blue Front Store.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

PowD <R-The finest and best in the
market. Hunters who u3e it are bound
to bring home heavy bags of game.
~SHor--.All sizes and very cheap, Par
trid.es ana squirrels cannot resist them'
CAPs--Diferent kinds AMI no snapperS
in the lot. Birds fear them.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Sn3dlesI SaddlAsi !

For the cheapest and best go to Nc
Grath's. Also brides, saddle-bags' Whips,
etc. 4 nice assortment OF mule gearing on
hand.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

We are offering now at a sacrihce'
pleached Domestic from seven cents up,
Brown Domestic five TO ten cents.
KaAuss & LEVY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

FREsH Day GooDs-Just received al
the Blue Front. Lsdies, don't fsli to look
al the stock,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Great! Greater!! Greatest!!!
The greater the rush at Kohlman's the
CHEAPER the bargains. Come and see.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Hats, Hats.

Go to Krauss & LEWIS and buy your
hats. Ladies' and Gents of the latest
style, cheap for cash. The "Lamar" hat
can't be beat.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Carlo S;ty Shop.

See Dan Linahan's ad. OF Books. Gle
his catalogue. Ii Is worth while ,eadirg.
oct. 2-1yr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Kohlman's stock comprise just such
articles the people need, Cheap and
onpI
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

A large lot of odd North State Smok'
ing Tobacco" Just received at, I. M: lien
RVS Blue Front Store; uneqnailed IN Ira
GRANGE.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
ShoeSi Shoes! !! Shoes.

Go and examine McGrath's stock of
Shoes. J. large lot just received. The
REFORM" boot suli ahead.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Public SpenEinO.

DR.. r. r.. ApplrwbIte. candidate for
Representative Of Lincoln county. will
address the citiz ~ aid voters Of the
equity at the following time aid place
to wit:
Lards Mil, Wednesday Oct t5,tsT9.
Lyman Sheep Shed. THURSDAY Oct. 1G, 1879.
Boplechitto, Tuesday Oct. n. 1879.
McLendons School Ho3ise. Wed. Oct. %. 1879.
Fair River Store. Thu'sd ~. Oct. 23.l5I9.
Little Bahala. Friday, Oct. 9 $3.50.
Montgomery Station, Saturday, Oct 25,1s79.
Brookhaven. Saturday Nov. I,tsI9.
Speaking to m at IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

You will save money by calling on
Ko!. Imam, where everything is sold very
low.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
4 .Iln LOT
Attention HarmarS.

OtS'loes from 50 cents to n dollar at
Kn4U3s & LEWIS,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
The Executive Committee.

There will be a meeting of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee at the Court
House in BIO pkatven, Oh Sturdy,
Oct llth, 1879. A general atreh'lincs is
requested. j. +. SEs SONS,
Chat rman.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

DR.. Thomas hair soap and hair tonic
are recommended by the best physicians
mch, 6.tt
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

We are authorized to announced }
NJ. Ratcliif us a candidate for Justice o
the Peace in Beat NO. /.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

The best and pnrest article of coal OIL
that il made, can always be found at the
Blue Front Store, for t%liirty-hve cents per
gallon.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Read the advertisement of Dir. Forbes
in aaother column. oct>2 1-y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Tobacco and cigars lower than the low
est, a! the Blue Front Store Of
r. NJ. Henry.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Good Stock

OF everything; polite attention to Gus
tsmera, good good. for little money,wini
KohIman's compliments.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Dumestic Goods.

For a good pocket handkerchief ana
paIr of SOCKS for ten cents, go to Henrys.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Just Received.

We have received another stock of fall
and winter prints, Ladie',and Muse Hose.
to which we invite the attention of all.
KRAUsS & LEVY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
For Clerk.

We are authorized 10 announce
j. NJ. Case as a candidate tor Chanccry
Clerk of Lincoln county, subject to the
action of the Democratic party,
We are authorized 10 arno unce
Frank NJ. Martin as a candidate fod
Chancery Clerk Of Lincoln county.
We are authorized to announce J. NJ.
Buckley as candidate for reelection
to the otlice Of Chancery Clerk of
Lincoln county.
We are authorized to announce A.
Scarborough as il candidate f~orChancery
Clerk of Lincoln county; election Nov
pmhlr 4th. 1879.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Hardware.

Our stock of hardware is complete and
we are offering it at very low hgures.
Come and see; it is no trouble to exhibit
goods. kRAUes ~ LEVY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Great Revolution
In price of Jeans, at Krauss q Levy's.
All Qualities from ID cents Up.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Clothing ia being sold al rockbottom
prices, for cash at KRAUss & LEWIS.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Hides.

For a nice standing linen collar, go tc
the Blue Front Store.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Paid for cotton and other country pro-
dnce. at Kfauss AMI Levy's. Gave them
a Trial before selling.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
GrockeyV and Glassware

Almost grveni,way 1T Kranss & Lesy's,
the iarges. assortment IN town.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

We are authorized to announce A. j.
Goltharp as Il candidate for Sheriff Of
Lincoln county.
We are authorized tn announce j. l..
Mikell as ~acandidate for tue office or
sheriff or Lincoln county, subject to
any mode the Democratic parry may
nlobt
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

P~>nrR!pGss! PAnTRyDGEs PAR
TKtDs :. M will bay all live pa r'ridge-
hat are bought - town in lots of twenty,
and paw the highest market price in cash,
&c, vour traps ready. boys, and earn some
money to spend Christians.
T. NJ. HENRY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Foe. Circuit Clerk.

To the Voters Of Lincoln County,
take This occasion to announce my
self as Il candidate for reelection to the
office OF Circuit Clerk of Ii coin
ty, at the ensuing election in November
Thankful fer the support and confidence
of the public heretofore extended to
me. and | hope that my official course
in the past MAY have been such as will
commend me favorab1v to the public in
the coming election. j. WARREN.
We are authorized to announce ID. A
McLaurin as a candidate fer Circuit
Clerk of Lincoln rOunty.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
For Supervisor.
BEAT ONE
3. Justice OF the p.

We are authorized to announce d
V + Watts as Il candidate for Supervis
CrfCr Beat No. /,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
With a Polite Bow

Kohlman presents his stock AS being I'M
surpassed for quality, cheApness and COM
uletRpess.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

The Country IS not euinei
As long as HOFFMAN sriia at such low
figures,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Though Shaking Like an Aspen Leaf

See the numerous new advertise ments
in to-day's paper,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
For District AHOruev.

We are authorized to announce y. G..
Bramlett, Of Amite county, for District
i~tt0rney.
We are authorized to announce II.
Cassidy, of Brook haven. as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of District
Attorney for the Tenth District.
We are authorized to announce LAUGH
McLaurln, OF Port Gibson, as a candi
date for District Attorney for the
Tenth District, composed of tho coun.
ties of Claiborne, Jefferson. Franklin,
lincoln, Pike, Amite and Wilkinson,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
II. @. Bridges. of Pike county. is a
candidate for election 10 the office of
District Attorney OF the Tenth Judicial
District,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
The Most Stubborn Man
llfghest Market Price

4 MOSL 0luDUJTI MaI
Can Be easily convinced that X ,hlman's
is the cheapest house in town.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09

Ton can make up your losses by buying
from kohlman's selec 81 ,toci.

POPULAR. 50 p".'niar are pr. rrice
Specilt Ftavoring Extracts, that few kltch-
ems can b.. found where they are not used
and their Introduction tn any household !"
the aivent of new pleasures at the table
d.. Price has succeeded in producing
Il lvnrings ptcnIiarIy delicious.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
For I2OGfcr.

We are authorized to j. e.
.Jagcrs, CT Amite county, as II candidate
for Floater for the %couuties Of Lincoln
and Amite.
We are authorized t. r.. +.
Johns. OF Amite county. us Il candid tie
for Floater for the counties OF Lincoln
nyI Amitp
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-09
Drugs.

Perkins has stoves OF all kinds. See his
.ofica
The New York herald., 1879-01-04
MAINE STATE ELECTION.

AUGUSTA Jan. ,, 1879.
vote for Governor taken in the House to-day
as follows .Alonzo Garcelon. 50; Joseph l.. Smith.
s5: selden Connor, ca Frederick Robic, Ca There
was one member absent each side. The House
having chosen Messrs. Smith and Garcoon as candi-
dates the senate voted as follows whole number of
votes cast ~ necessary to choice, 16 Aonzo Gar
ccon had II and Joseph l.. Smith 10, every rcpubl-
can senator having voted for Garcelon. The Prcsi.
dent thereupon declared Alonzo Garccon, of Lewis
ton elected Governor.
Al the convention of both branches of the Legsla-
ture formed at half past twelve p M, for the cleo
tion of state officers the nominees of the Democratic
arrenback caucus were elected follows secretary
of state, Edward II. Cove Of Bddcford State Treas
urer charles A. White. of Gardiner; Attorney Cen
cral william A. Mcclellan, of Belfast; Adjutant Gcn-
crJ Samuel d. Lcavtt. Executive Councillors--Ed-
ward G.. Mody, of York; Charles H. Chase, OF Port
land; Frank NJ. Fogg, of Auburn; Simon Brown, of
Fairfield; Halsey II. Monroe. of Thomaston: John B.
Foster of Bangor; Frederick q. Parker. Of Presqu'
Isle.
The Convention then dissolved. Each branch ap
pointed committee to wait upon Governor Garcelon
and inform him of his election.
The branches adjourned to tuesday afternoon.
The new Governor will probably be inaugurated on
Wednesday.
The New York herald., 1879-01-04
CONFLAGRATIONS.

The old Jones Hotel at Troy Ala. was burned yes
terday. Loss, $1,000; no Insurance.
Mrs. Jones' house, in Allentown. Pa. was burned
yesterday morning Loss, $1,000; no insurance.
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company's rail.
road depot at Rouses Point was burned yesterday.
Martin Griffin farm buildings, a. Wapole, Mass
were burned yesterday. Loss 5000; insured.
The roofs of c. A. l,udd & Co.'S grocery and j. M
Estes shoe store at Columbus, Ga were burned OF
yesterday. Loss. $4,000.
A fire at Schoolcraft Mich. Thursday night, de-
stroycd Ave stores Oh the main street. The total loss
il estimated at $4,000.
The Rankin House. tho principal hotel in Colum.
bus, Ga. with several large stores unds rneath,
burned last evening The loss is probably $40 900;
insurance, $2D,0Oo.
A fire at Portland, Me-. yesterday morning de-
stroyed filings wool factory and four mt
houses The factory was valued ut 5000 and the
tenement houses at $1,000
Are at Reese, mich, Thursday night, DESTROYED
the stores Of John Newbcrry, J. L. Root X Co.. j. j.
Gies and the Post and Express Offices. The total
loss is estimated at from $1,000 to $4,000.
The new First Presbyterian Church Of Quincy, ILL.,,
burned Thursday night. Loss. $G000 insur-
ance, $20.0O0. 1t was to have been dedicated next
Sunday The fire caught from the heating apparatus
Dempstcr Hail. at Evanston. Ill., was burned Thurs
day night The loss is $4,000; insurance, 5000.
The building was the theological home of a large
number of Methodist ministers of the Northwest,
being branch of the Evanston University
The new edifice of the Second Baptist Church. st.
Louis Mo-, was burned yesterday 1t was nearly
follows:--American. OF Newark. 5000; Home. of
New York, $4,000: Guardian, of London. 81 500;
Etna. of Hartford, 5000: Connecticut, of Hartford
$4,000 Hartford, OF Hartford $4,000; Boylston of
Boston. $500: American Central of st. Louis,
$4,000; Continental. of New York, $4,000; German
American. of New York. sI.J0J; Franklin, of Phia-
field Mass, $1,000; Manufacturer. of Boston.
$500. Total, 100000.