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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

MONROE, OuACHITA PARISH. La,
October 30, 1870.
A vacancy in tho Police Jury OF Ouacliitn
Parish having occurred by the death OF
John l,ullcr Nom Dor from Tho Ninth Ward
OF said Parish Now. therefore, 1, w. q.
Kennedy, President of tho Police Jury of
said Parish, by virtue of tho authority
vested in INC by Section of Act "a OF tho
General Assembly of Louisiana, Hppro we'd
April 10, 1877, do order AN election to DO
held in and for said Ninth Ward, to fiji
said vacancy, on Tuesday, tho I'd day of
December, 1879, and direct that tho Sheriff
of this Parish shall furnish to tho comInS-
siouers Of tho general State election. to- DO
held on that day, IL separate ballot box to
receive tho votes ht said Police Jurors
election, and that tho said com lis,siDncrs
shall make duo return thereof IA provided
by law. w. q. KENNEDY,
President of Police Jury,
81 Ouacliita Parish, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Shreveport Standard, Tuesday, 18th
Gov. L. A. Wilt being, in the opin'
ion of his medical attendant, sufh'
GENTLY recovered to admit of travelling
left on the 1915 p. m. train yesterday
for New Orleans, accompanied by Hon.
Geo. w. Dupre. They go via Mem.
Phis in order to avoid the passage Of
the gulf from Galveston. We trust
that His Excellency may have a more
pleasant experience than that of sick
bed when next he honors our city
with visit.
We regret to hear of the illness of
Gov. Wilt. The Democratic State
Central Committee, however, with a
prudent foresight, succeeded in enlist
ing the services of large number OF
eloquent speakers who will complete
the canvass of the State in behalf of the
Democrats and Conservatives.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
Cotton Shipments.

From the LIST of September up to the
10Th instant, Trenton has shipped,
over the railroad, 1868 bales of cotton.
During the same period 1928 bales
have been shipped from Monroe. This
information we derive from the polite
officers of the railroad.
There is still a large amount of cot
ton in the country, but the bulk of the
crop has probably gone to market.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
Eliza PinkStOn.

Ouachita's town" prima dona, the
gifted and talented Eliza Pinkston, as
was, has turned up in a new role. She
now languishes in the Canton, Miss,
Jail charged with the murder of her
husband, Wesley Prichard, who died
very suddenly on the morning of the
18th inst. The Hon. John Sherman
should now come to Eliza's rescue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
New Firm.

Messrs. John Drago and Charles
Bynum have opened a provision and
family grocery store on DeSiard street
next door to the entrance to the Opera
House. They are both good business
men, and have a good selection of
choice groceries. Give them a call.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
In Ouacllita,

Several Democratic clubs have been
organized in this parish the past week.
Among the members are a very large
number Of freedmen. Ouachita will
be almost solid for the Democratic
ticket.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

A little work on our streets and side
walks would render them much better
for winter service.-C0l,unbitt Herald.
walks of this town. They are incon-
parable. Look like they were let out
to the lowest bidder.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

The railroad will, we learn, advance
the freight on cotton to New Orleans,
from Monroe and Trenton, next week
to So per bale. This may be fun to the
railroad, but we doubt whether it suits
its patrons.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
knights OF PytlliaS.

MONROE, La, Nov. 10Th, 1879.
From this date, the regular meetings
of Stonewall Lodge, No. 8, X. of p,
will be held every Wednesday night
at 1880 p. NJ. J. d. OAKLEY,
X. of II. e. S.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

The Monroe free ferry has been
leased to Capt. w. G. Burlington, he
being the lowest bidder of five who
submitted bids to the Board of Trade.
He is to receive 5000 per annum, and
the ferriage fees from common carriers
and emigrants and the fees made after
shutdown and on Sundays.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
River. News.

The river since our last report has
been slowly but steadily rising, and
now stands about IA inches above the
lowest water mark of this year. The
Ohio and Mississippi rivers are both
rising. The rise at Cairo Tuesday
amounted to % inches.
The following extracts are from a
postal card received by the reporter
from Lamy Ray, mail agent on the
Little Bob, and dated the 18th inst:
1--WE passed the D. Stein stuck at the
mouth of Old river with 600 bales cot.
ton and 1000 sacks seed. The John
Wilson left Saturday night with about
1000 bales cotton and 1000 sacks cotton
seed. The river is rising all the way
down; but the Mississippi is falling.
We will come through this, or next
trip"
The Cincinnati correspondent of the
New Orleans Democrat, under date of
the 18th inst, says: "Capt. J. w.
Blanks goes to Madison Monday to
have the Fred. Blanks towed up to re-
ceive her machinery from Dumont's
shops, and we will wager that Dumont
has her ready to raise steam inside of
two weeks, though it ordinarily takes
twice the time to put up the nachin-
cry of so large boat" Look out for
her, she's a beauty.
The Corona was to have left Gin
cinnati last Tuesday, and the VIM.
Pagan Louisville Wednesday.
The New Orleans Picayune pays a
deserved compliment to steamboatmen
in an article relating to their grew
ances, in the way of heavy wharfage
charges, &c. The article, which is too
lengthy for us to reproduce, closes
with this remark: "What Louisiana
needs is that people should become
better acquainted with her and their
best servant, the Steamboat Yes,
and we might add that a few snag and
dredge boats might be employed ef-
fectually.
The first steamboat that comes up
the Ouachita this year, however large
or small doesn't matter, can get a full
load from Trenton and Monroe.
Surprising that the Ouachita was
booming and the steamboats, were rum
ming up and down, and the railroad
was overlooked as it was in 1874, what
would be thought of the steamboat
that would charge So bale for carry.
ing cotton to New Orleans?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Prof. Tice, the great weather prophet,
predicts that to-day (Friday) will be a
very, very cold day. But, Professor,
how about that "meteoric display" of
last Friday morning?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
NIcFcc's Horse Specific.

"I would have given one hundred
dollars for a bottle yesterday. 1 will
never again travel without it," This
was said by gentleman who recently
lost a fine animal. For sale at McI'ee's.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
FOR SHERIFF..

OuAcHITA PARISH, La, Oct. 9, 1879.
Capt. G.. ". 1fcCrunie
Please announce me as an Independent
Conservative candidate for the SheriHs
Office of this Parish. make a direct ap-
peal to the people, for in them the power
w. K. CHAMBL1ss.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

The city weigher reports having
weighed for the week ending at noon
yesterday $50 bales of cotton. Total to
date, 5,O25 bales.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

With its issue of last week the Co.
lumbia Herald entered upon its sixth
volume. Success to the Herald is the
TELEGRAPH's greeting.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Did you go to the circus and how
did you like it? will be one of the
questions of to-day In Monroe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
FOUN D.!

A large double-case silver watch and
chain. For particulars apply at this Office.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
Dcatl, Of DR.. Strotl,cr.

DIR. Robert G.. Strother died ut his
residence in this city, of congestion of
the bowels, on the 9th instant. The
sad event was not wholly unexpected,
as the Doctor had been in rather feeble
health for some time, rarely leaving
home and of late seldom showing his
usual interest in the active concerns of
outdoor life. His was cheerful dis
position, but reverses of fortune, not un-
common in life even with those who
look on the bright side of things, as
we believe he did, clouded his expec-
tations and thwarted the purposes
formed in early life.
DIR. Strother was born in Abingdon.
Virginia, 18th December, 1880. He
was graduated, with the highest honors,
at Emory and Henry College; received
his degree of Doctor of Medicine, after
three years study, in Philadelphia, and
subsequently attended several courses
of lectures in New Orleans. He began
the practice of his profession in his ma
tive State. In 1861, he removed to
Louisiana, aud located in Monroe.
His ability was soon recognized, and
a large and lucrative Patronage fol-
lowed. A man of great tenderness of
heart, he sympathized deeply with his
patients and endeared himself to them
by his vigilance and unremitting exer-
tions. During the war he was specially
detailed to remain Mt home as resident
practitioner at the public's solicitation.
In June, 1865, he married Miss Eliza
L. Baker, only daughter of Judge w.
J. Q. Baker, of Monroe, who with two
sons survive, and to whom our sincere
coincidence Is rendered.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Victims of wasted energies are restored
to youthful vigor by Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

We had the pleasure of meeting in
our sanctum this week Col. John s.
Young, of Homer. Col. Young, we
learn, will soon remove to Monroe and
engage in the practice of his profession
in conjunction with the firm of Rich
ardson & Te,ana Sentinel
We had heard something of the kind
but it was not in way to warran
publication. Col. Young will be heart
lily welcomed In Monroe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

A Southerner looks at the past, takes
a drink of whisky and shoots a niger
"a Northerner looks at the future,
whistles, takes of his coat and invents
a new labor-saving machine.-Lemars
(zoar0) Sentinel.
And drives that many of his fellow
men away to earn an honest living in
the great and good "Suuny SoQth,''
which raises only about 100000 bales
of cotton annually, the valuation of
which is not less than $2oO,OoO,OOO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States tor the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter Of Augustus Blauth bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the LIST day of April A.
D.. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to witt on the 21st day of March, A. D. 1873,
filed in said District Court by Augustus Bauth OF
Augusta county, in said District, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1857 for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all his debts
that the 22d day of April A. D. 1872 at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, before 9. Douglas Gray, one Of the Regis
Harrisonburg, in said District, is the time and
place assigned for the hearing OF the same when
and where you may attend and show cause, il any
you have, why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, tina the second
and third meetings of the creditors OF said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr sew Register in Bankruptcy
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Docket case 1861

docket case 1861
TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States for the Western District Of Virginia
In the matter of J. Lewis Timberlake, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 3lst day of March, A.
D. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit on the 18th day OF March, A. d. 1879,
filed in said District Court by J.. Lewis Tim ber-
lake, of Augusta County, in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled AN Act to establish
more uniform system of bankruptcy through
out the United States apI roved March I'd, 1867.
for discharge and certificate thereof, from all
his de BITS and other claims provable under said
Act, and that the ED day Of April, A. u. 1870 at
10 o'clock A. NJ, before G. Douglas Gray, one Of
the Registers Of said Court in Bankruptcy, at his
office in Harrisonburg in said District, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same; when and where you may attend and show
cause if any you have, why the rayer of the said
petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings CT the creditors of said bank
rnpt will be held at the sam time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr SOW Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
Land Sales.
Commissioners Sale of
" Valuable RWiIGing Lois.

By virtue of decree of the Hus tlngs Court for
the city of Staunton, entered at its June term.
1873 in the cause of Robert Craig, assignee. VS. NJ
A. Miller, ct ais, as commissioner appointed so
to do, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Court House in the city of
Stanton on
SATURDAY, APRIL Goth. 1879,
the following valuable building lots, viz:
1st. A lot fronting rs feet on the North side of
Frederick Street. and about 1o9 feet deep.
End. A lot fronting 80 feet on the west side of
Augusta street. and about 10 feet deep.
Sd. A lot fronting Is feet on the South side of
an allay leading into Augusta steet.
These are among the most eligible and desira-
able building lots in the city, being part of the
BENZ. Crawford property"
TERMS:-Cash for enough to pay costs on petit
ton and expenses of sale, residue in three equal
annual instalments, due in one. two and tnree
years from date of sale. with interest from said
date, for which the purchaser will be required to
execute bonds with approved personal security,
and the title Will be retained ultimate security
Plat Of the premises can be seen at my office,
and any information desired given by Mr.. NJ A.
Miller myself MEADE F. WHITE,
mar 2T-tdS Commissioner.
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B0n6rztDt Notices.

docket case No. 701]
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Edgar L. Lambert bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the LIST day OF April,
A. D. 1879
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been. to wit on the 18th OF March, A. d. 1879
filed in said District Court by Edgar L. Lambert of
Rockingham co, in said Dist. who has been here.
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act of
Congress entitled AN Act to establish more
uniform system OF Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debt and other claims provable under said Act.
and that the 23rd day of April, A. d. 1879, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, before c. Douglas Gray. one of the
Registers OF said Court in Bankruptcy, at his
office in Harrisonburg, in said District, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same when and where you may attend, and show
cause, if any you have, why the prayer OF the
said petition shonld not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr saw Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

1t is two hundred and fifteen years since
the first Bible was printed for the Indians
And when we look at the Indians today we
can't help thinking that the missionaries had
better have printed a couple Of millions to
begin with
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
For Sale Without Reserve.


For Sale Without Reserve.
Having determined to move West, will sell
without reserve at public auction. in Staunton,
on MONDAY. MAY 26, 1879, Court Day.
that splendid estate on which 1 now reside, stu
ated 10 miles from Staunton, Va, on the Lexing-
ton Turnpike. and one mile from the town OF
Greenville. The farm
CONTAINS 337k ACRES,
of the finest quality of limestone land, and is in
the highest state Of cultivation. Much of the land
is rich meadow. and all is very productive. The
fencing is all in thorough repair and there is an
abundance OF timber and running water. The
improvements consist of a
FINE MANSION HOUSE,
with good barn, stable, orchards and all necessary
outbuildings fine spring is within ten steps of
the mansion house. The place is in sight of a
fine merchant mill, and within a mile of post
office, school, churches, sc.
To any one who desires to secure fine estate, a
rare opportunity is now offered.
TERMS:-A small hand payment in cash. and
balance in one, two and three years with interest,
or the whole of the purchase money can be paid
down.
Privilege OF seeding this fall and full posses
sion given the lst of September, reserving to
tenant the privilege of gathering corn crop.
Address D. A. TRICE,
ap3-tds Greenville, Augusta CO., Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
A ssignee's Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate
In Clarke County

In Clarke County.
In pursuance of decree of the United States
District Court for the Western District of Virgin
ia. in the matter of George H. Sewers, bankrupt
Twill, as Assignee of said Bankrupt, on
MONDAY, APRIL 14th, 1879,
at the front door of the Court house in Derryvile
Va, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
a Tract or Parcel Of Vazuable Land,
lying miles south Of Berryville, in Clarke coun-
ty, Va, containing about
40 Acres,
on which there is Chestnut, Oak, and other yalua-
Die Tim Der. This land will be sold as whole, or
in lots to suit purchasers.
TERMS:-One-fourth cash, the balance on a
credit Of six. twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day OF sale, the purchaser giving
bond with ample personal security for the defer
red payments, and the title to be retained as uti-
mate security. GEO. E. SIPE, Assignee
mar 20-tdS of Geo H. Sewers bankr'pt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

''rm a ruta-baga, and here's where 1
plant myself" said tramp, as he entered
farmhouse near Freeport, Ill.,, and seated
himself at the table. ''We alters bile ours"
said the farmers wife, and soused him with
0ish-panful of boiling water
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

In nine cases out Of ten, the wisest course
is, if a man cheats you, quit dealing with
him: If he be abusive, quit his company; 1.-The
ISLANDERS youtake care to live so that no one
will believe him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

People make too much fuss altogether
over these athletic exhibitions. In his great
est march OLeary didn' walk as far by sew
en- miles as weak woman out in North Hill
of ribbon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
POsfpOnenlent
DOR RENT.

have for rent two Elegant STORE ROOMS,
in the new three story brick building have just
Streets. These rooms are 20 feet wide and SO feet
deep in the clear To careful business men they
would make excellent business stands command
ing large country and city trade There is a
nice foot pavement in front OF the binding, and
all the arrangements are well adapted to business
of any description.
Those wishing to examine the rooms may as
certain terms. &C., by application to William
Wholey, at his store on New Street.
aug ~ MRS. JULIA HURLEY,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Sympathetic old lady giving money to a
solemn-looKing tramp: sis it your inability
to procure work, my good man, that causes
your detected air ?'' Solemn-looki ng tramp
preparing to light OUT :s'No, man; it is my
liability to git suthin to do that keeps me
all the time pensive and cast down.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

man at Alpena, Michigan, waited until
all the summer tourists and other standard
liars had gone home, and then tnrned in one
day and caught three tons of fish. There is
nothing remarkable about that, il he could
hire somebody to believe it for him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

The Massachusetts, Ploughman says
Skinned milk, and even lobbered milk, will
make chicks grow wonderfully fast. Boiled
potatoes are also excellent for them, and If
chopped into hash with some refuse meat,
nothing delights them more unless it is a
fat angle worm. Like all other animals,
chickens like variety OF food, and their
taste should be gratified. Among other
things they like fresh grass. Few farmers
seem to be aware what graminivorous ami
NAL hen is.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
SPLENDID LAND
y Fra Mark ct.

For want of ability to give it the attention it
deserves, we propose to sell that splendid grain
and grass farm. owned and occupied by the late
Col. VIM. Bell. lying miles northwest of Staun-
ton. containing
654 l.2 Acres,
This has always been regarded as one Of the most
valuable and productive farms in the county of
Augusta. Has one hundred acres of Native
Blue Grass Sod, that cannot be surpassed.
HAS LARGE IMPROVEMENTS
that now undergoing thorough repair, and
$50 acres of Splendid Oak, Hickory and Walnut
Timber. Most of it is we'll set in grass, ard has
ON it large deposits OF Iron Ore, Manganese, and
other minerals.
We will sell the whole together, or divide it in
to two or four farms, giving to each good supply
of timber.
Ra- Terms liberal. DAVIS A. KAYSER,
WIN. +. BELL,
mar 27-2m Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

''That's the bappiest couple in town."
said the Sheriff, pointing to a couple just
leaving the Courthouse. "Ah," replied a
bystander, 'just married have they?" "No,"
knowing wink, s'just been divorced
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

An old Irish soldier, who prided himself
upon his bravery, said he had fought in the
battle of Bull Run. When asked if he had
1etreated and made good his escape as 9TH
ers did on that famous occasion, he replied !:
Be iabers, those that didn't run are there
Wit -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Pope Plus was worth s32, 100000 when he
died. Huh No wonder. It was easy
enough for him to get rich, he had such a
clean monopoly the only pope in the bust
ness in all the wide world.