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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
Where's there is a Will there is
a WaV,

Bear in mind that it is easy for
you to replenish your depleted
wardrobes by calling Mt the reliable
house of G. L. Gross, for less money
than elsewhere, as mis- stock is com
pleie in all departments. The goods
are new and fresh, and are of the
first quality, the entire stock has
been bought with great care, from
first hands and first class houses,
strictly for cash, thus sav,ng a large
discount, the benefit of which Will
be given to all CASH BUYERS.
An inspection is respectfully soIi>
cited, as there will be made quick
sales and small profits. Before pur-
chasing elsewhere, be sure to cal,
at the reliable house of
oct11 At @. L. GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
Death of Emmett Drane.

Death of Emmett Drane.
Some weeks agO.we saw in the East
Mississippi papers statement that Mr.
Emmett Drane, generally known as
Buster,) third son Of the late Judge Wes-
ley Drane. formerly leading citizen of
Canton, had accidentally shot and killed
himself in New Mexico, In the hope that
this sad news was untrue, and that there
might be some mistake either as to the
fact or the name, we concluded TO investi-
gate the rurnor, before publishing 1t. On
Tuesday last. however, we met Mr.. Wes-
lev Drane (now of Goodman,) who con-
firmed the dread intelligence and showed
us a letter from Mr.. Thomas Downey, a
railroad conductor, to Mrs J. M Drane,
mother of the deceased, who lives at En-
terprise, The letter, dated Trinidad, Col
orado, Oct. IL. relates that on the 18th of
said month Emmett, who was baggage
master on Mr.. Downey's train, while at
Los Vegas. n. n, was handling revolver,
whicA went of, the ball passing through
his right lung. He lived about 80 hours,
and was conscious greater part OF the
time. Says the writer:
During this time he told me Considers
bic of his past life, and requested me to
write to his mother and tell her that he
loved her. and that there wasn't an hOnr
of his life that he had not thought of her
rs o son should of a good mother. This
was his OILY dread, for you to have to
read the sad news
The letter states that he had every care
and attention that kind friends and skilled
( physicians could bestow, including the
soothing ministrations of pityine woman
hood and that his funeral was largely at
tended. "He died at a. m. on the 18th.
and was buried at 10 o'clock next day. He
left many friends here. and was we'll liked
by all who knew him." He was buried in
lot 147, Masonic cemetery, Los yegas.
Such are the facts relating to the sudden
close of this bright young mans career,
and the case brings forcibly to mind the
pathos Of tie Arabs blessing; MAY you
die among your kindred!' Emmett was
raised in Canton, where his frank aud man.
1y nature cntlearcd him to all his play.
mates and elders. In the dispensat,ons OF
the all-wise One, he was not permitted tC
realize the wish expressed in this quota
ltion, bit IL Is consoling to know that hs
was not friendiess nor neglected.
Having ruu lies swift course thrO,' ht
sleeps weH.D The autumn winds vii
chant his requiem, and the tlews of sprin.
w1ildeck his mound with natures verdan
beauties, while mothers heart will cher
! ish the image of the brave boy who songh
fortune in that strange, far-distant land
aud found-a grave.
"Green be the turf above thee,
. Friend of my earliest days
None knew thee but to love thee,
None named thee but 10 praise.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
S66 A WEEK in your own town and no

XHE A WEEK in your own town and no
capital risked. You can give the business
a trial without expense. The best oppor-
tunity ever offered for those willing to
work. YOu should try nothing else until
You see for yourself what you can do at
the business We offer. No room to explain
here. Yon can devote all your time or only
your spare time to it and make great pay
for every hour that you work. Women
make as much as NEIL. s!enl for special
private terms and particulars, which wa
mail free. s. outfit free. Don't complain
OF hard times while you have such a chance
Address IL ILALBEr & co, Portland Ne.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
PERSONAL.

Mr., W. ii. Woodbridge, of Louis
vile, was iii town the first of The
week.
We had a highly enjoyable visit
last week from Mr.. e. 5. Wilson. OF
the Jackson Comet. We regret that
his stay in our city Was SO brief.
Mrs. Annie Powell, the beautiful
aud accomplished wife of Hon.
Robert Powell, returned home
Thursday evening. after fortnighl's
sojourn in the Crescent City.
Mr.. Henry Moorman, long a resi-
dent of ST. Louis, was in town last
week. His numerous friends were
pleased to see him looking SO well.
Capt. Turk is again ut home, after
a business trip to North Mississippi.
lie reports trade of all kinds active
and getting more SO every day. In
fact. there IS a regular business
"boom" all along the line.
Mr.. FL. L. Virden was in town last
week. Hugh is looking hearty and
jolly, and is still dispensing that
Same excellent fluid-holdl don't all
speak at once-On'y at wholesale.
Maj. Jno. Sproat, the big ice-car
man, was in town on Thursday.
The Majah is ga jolly good fellow"
and is always hailed swell met"
in Canton.
Mr.. A. p. Lusk has resigned the
city marshalship, in order to accept
the position of corresponding clerk |
i'm the railroad Office at Water Val
ley. Erred" is one of Canton's best |
and most popular young men, aud
we part from him with regret. The
place he has taken, though, offers
= fine opening for young man of
lIs excellent business habits and
qualifications, aud we tInst the step
will rebound greatly to his benefit.
Mr.. Isaac Anderson, another Cans
on boy, who recently held this
has been promoted to a
higher post, at jackson, Tenn. We
chronicle his advancement with
Measure. +
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

LAST week Mr.. Jas. b. Otto had
the remains OF his beloved mother
and brother, Mrs. 8. A. Otto aud
Mr.. Wiley L. Otto, who died in the
country during tue yellow fever cpl
demic of '78, removed and renter
red in the family lot in the city GEM
etery. There, side by side with de-
parted kindred aud friends, they
will rest till the resurrection morn,
when the Archangel's trump shall
summon all mortality to put OH the
new body of the never ending life.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
send u. the Local Nevs.

We desire to make tue CITIZEN
better local and county paper than
has ever been. In order to do
this, We ask our friends all over the
county to send us notice of all ill.,
cidents occurring in their respective
neighborhoods. If you don't feel
like writing much just give nam es,
dates. facts and figures, on a postal
card. If you wish to elaborate
your subject, go ahead and do so,
vii just as much as you wish.
Don't lie afraid of making your
communication too short, nor too
long. We will attend to that.
just send US the news, and we will
fix it up SO that it will interest you,
and your family, and your neigh
bors, and their sisters, and their
cousins, and their aunts. Below
we give some hints as to matters
that we wish information of:
Accidents-When, where and to
whom.
Amusemcnts and excursions
Whel and where; character of
Burglary-When, where, by
whom what amount stolen arrest
made; disposition of prisoner.
Same with regard to crime of any
kind.
Crops-Present condition and ru-
ture prospects.
Churclies-Change of pastor; res
vivals, election of church officers,
etc.
Death-Nvho, VIXEN, where, age;
if a promi1ent citizen a brief obit-
uary.
Discovefies-Of curiosities, anti
qnlties, or anything new or yalu>
able. =
Fires-Wbose property, when,
" here, cause, amount of insurance,
Facts aud Fignres-Conceruing
any product raised in the vicinity,
amounts sold, profits, etc.
Festivals Held by whom, for
what object, amount realized. etc.
Improvements-By whom, where
and cost it ascertained.
Marrlages--Who, when. where.
by whom.
New-comers-Th cir business,
where located, where from, etc.
New buil.lings-To be built, by
whom, for what purpose, cost, etc.
Price of staple commodities-In
market, prospects for the future.
Sales of real estate-By whom,
% whom, who will occupy, amount |
paid.
Scbools-Facts and figures cou.
,erning them, change of teachers,
needed. etc.
Secret sOcieties-Election of Off
:crs, prosperity and condition of
society.
Suggestions Of improvements
leeded-When. where, by whom,
cost. etc.
Surgical operation-By whom
what character, condi-
ION of the patient.
Sickness-Who sick cause; health
# community.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
ID / H Ds

On the morning of the Goth inst. of Diph
JOHN ROBERT, age fifteen months
only child of Mr.. Charles and Mrs, Gertrude
Mayson.
Sorrowing mother. murmur not
At the anguish of thy let!
Far across the silent sea,
Childish hands are beck'ning thee:
He hath risen from its tide,
And he standeth giOrified!
Thou shalt one day hear the words,
Sweet as song of summer birds,
Feel the baby fingers press
On thy cheek their mute caress;
See again the loving eyes
On the shores of Paradise!
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
Don't You FORGET II.

Just received at G. G. Cohy's the largest
assortment. and finest stock of spectacles
and eyeglasses ever brought to Canton,
consisting of periscopic, convex, double
convex. concaye, double concave, concavo-
convex, bifocal and genuine pebble lenses,
also smoked coqnilles and goggles for
weak eyes. call and see them Mrh-22
4. O<O. r.
Canton Lodge No. 105 meets every
Wednesday night at o'conk. Lodge
room in Odd Fellows Hall building. Wis.,
ting brethren are cor,iiay invited
DAVID FULTON, Secretary.
POST OFFICE,
From and after this date, until further
notice, mails close as follows, from this
office: For North and South at 9p. M
Sundays at 6 p. m.
Office hours daily. 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Sundays a. M. to 10 a. m. Money Order
and Registered Letter Department., 9 "a. M
to p. III.
HENRY SMITH, Postmaster.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

Mary Jane Foster VS.. Frank Foster-No
17S0-Bill for Ditotce.
At Rules in the Office of the Clerk Of the
Chpncery Court of Madison county, Miss.
Wednesday October Goth 1879.
On the opening of compliments sworn
bill. It appearing to the satisfaction of the
clerk, that Frank Foster, the defendant,
is NONRESIDENT of the State of MISSISSIPPI
ri, and whose residence and Post Office is
unknown: Il is ordered by the Court
that SAID Ffa:.t Foster do appear in the
Court at Monthly Rules thereof, TO be held
at the Courthouse in Canton on the end
Monday of December, A. d. 1879, and
plead, answer demur to said bill of
complaint. 1t is further ordered that d
copy Of this order be published for four
consecutive weeks in the AMERICAN CIrI-
ZEN. public newspaper printed and
published in Canton Mississippi.
Done at rules In the Clerks Office. this
29th day of October A. d. 1879.
E. s. JEFFREY, Clerk.
F. B. PRATT, Solicitor for Complainant.
nov. st.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

The business nan " 10 ad vertise
in newspaper, not only reaps the
benefit which al extended publicity
gives to his business, but he pro-
claims to the world by this act that
he is a liberal, enterprising, live,
progressive citizen; and thereby
gains the patronage and good will
of all who appreciate these much
prized qualities.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
TAX NOTICE.

am now prepared to receive the State
ana county tax Tor the fiscal year 1879.
The tax levy for this county is as follows
State 3 10 MILLS, General county d mills
rail road mills, school :, IL mills. Dam
ages and costs accrue on all taxes unpaid
after the
18Th day of December,
and all linds upon which the tax, remain
unpaid will be sold On the
First Monday Of March merit.
-,
The revenue law, under severe penalties,
requires the collector. lin all cases, to seize
and exhaust the personal property OF every
delinquent before selling the real estatc.
Tax payers must take notice of this fact,
as the law will be rigidIv enforced in every
instance. J. T. PRIESTLY
Oct25. She riff d Tax-collectOr.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

A FEAST Of ADJUSTMENTS is to be
spread before our people this sea-
son. Miss Louise Pemeroy, fine
artiste, Is playing in vicksburg, and
the great Soathern favorite, Katie
Putnam, is charming the capitol'ans
at Jackson. We hope neither will
give Canton the gc>by.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

EvEY effort is being used to make
the grand ball of the Congregation
B'Nai Israel, on the 10th proxlmo, q
fine. affair-fully mp to the standard
of their entertainments in the past
Tickets are now fer sale.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
MURDER MOST FOUL!
Horrible Assassination at Little Texa
FIR. HUGH LAWSON SHOT by AN
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN.

On Thursday afternoon, Mr.. Hen
~ g. Robens, Of Beat No. 2, came
to town and brought the shocking
intelligence of the killing of Mr.
I'll. w. Lawson, on tire preceding
evening. The entire community
was horrified at the shocking iutel>
| ligence aud the deliberate brutality
of the deed. and many and various
were the rumors in circulation. We
sought an interview with Mr.. Ro,
bens, and from him gained the fol.
lowing information.
Mr.. Lawson's plantation is some
90 miles from Canton, IN tho ex-
treme southwest end of the county
a section which, while containing
some few of our very best citizens,
bears pretty hard reputation gen.
orally, and is known as Little Texas.
Mr.. Robens was Mr.. LIS nearest
neishbor, living only few hundred
yards distant, and L. dIned with II.
on Wednesday. In the evening
word was brought Mr.. L. that a ne
gro named Hosea Anderson wished
him to come over to his cabin, about |
two miles off, to talk about some
misunderstanding or hiring. we he
bieve. j.. hesitated to 60, as it was
getting dark, and be had been for
some time apprehenslve of danger
from certain parties; but unfortu
nately, he did go, and this was the
last seen of him alive by his friends.
About o'clock a negro FAMED JEFF
Thomas came to Mr.. Robens' house
md told him Hugh Lawson had
been shot near IIosea's cabin. MIR.
&. went at once to the spot aud
ound poor Hugh lying in the yard,
dead, cold, with hole clean
through his breast, from left to
light. The wound was about the
ize of a shot gums muzzie, and the
murderer must have fired point
flank al his victim, as the clothing
vas burned by powder. In the t
light hand of the dead man was +
lasped his revolver. Friends con J
eyed the corpse home, where his a
Dating mother sa5 expecting her a
on's return. When informed of s
is terrible fate. her agony was h
and she tainted from n
xcess OF emotion. 8
When Mr.. Robens left home, q
thursday morning, Justice Nc a
Teeley was taking steps to hold an q
lQuest and investigate the case h
he results of which we have not i
ct learned. The good citizens of a
he neighborhood, and especially 7
he younger men, Highs friends h
nd companions, are determined TO d
ace the fell deed to its source d
nd tile pe1petrator land the insti.
ator, too, if there be one. will re-
1--WE con.iign punishment.
Hugh w. Lawson was the ouly
,n of the late Hugh Lawson, an
lawyer of high repute
this city. Hugh was a member
the Democratic Conser yative ex-
,ntive committee, and was chosen r
agistrate for his district at the re
mt election. 7
His grief-stricken relatives have
le warm sympathy of all our peO>
10 in this terrible affection.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

g SETTLED BEYOND A DOUBT
No one questions the fact that more
cases OF whites, suppressed and ir.
regular menses and uterine obstrnc-
tons of every kind, are being daily
cured, by DIR. j. Bradfeld's Female
Regulator, than by all other reme-
dies combined. Its success in Geor-
gia and other States is beyond pre-
cpdent in the annals of physic.
Thousands of certificates from wo.
men everywhere pour III upon the
proprietor. The attention of prom>
inent medical men is aroused in be-
half of this wonderful compound,
and the most Successful practition>
ers use it. IF wcmen suffer here:
after it will be their own fault.
Female Regulator is prepared and
sold by Il. Ii. Bradfeld, Druggist,
Atlanta, GA, and may be bought
for S1.5O per bottle at any respect
able Drug Store IN the Union.
Effects Truly Woaderfnl.
Gainesville, Ga, April 26, 1879.
This will certify that two mems
bers of my family, after having suf-
fered many years from menstrual
irIegularity. and having been treat
ed without benefit by various med
ical doctors, were at length COM
pletely cured by one bottle of DR..
j. Bradfield's Female Regulator. l
therefore deem it MY duty to fur
nish this certificate, with the hope
of drawing attention Of suffering
womenkind to the merits of a med
icine whose power III curing irregu-
lar and suppressed menstruation,
has been proven under my own per-
sonal observation. It's effect on
such eases is truly wonderful, and
we'll may the remedy be called two
mans Best Friend"
Yours respectfully,
| JAS. w. STRANGE.
! For sac by Phillips s. Jones
Canton, Miss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

THE Carthaginian Of last week
notes the killing in that neighbOr>
hood of q wild cat weighing forty
five pounds and Joe Holidays
panther" has not yet been scoop
ed in.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
NEW MEAT MARKET.

The undersigned have recently
opened meat market in the old
Stone House, and will keep con-
stantly on hand, choice Beef, Nut
ton, Pork, Sausage &c., at prices TO
suit the times.
They respectfully solicit a liberal
share Of public patronage.
TAOS. FREY & co.
Canton, Nov. 20, 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

THE prize of . horse and buggy,
Which was raf1led for on the 21st
inst at Sulphur Springs. in aid Of
the Catholic Church there, was won
by Mr.. Taylor OF I.eake county, by
ticket No. 337. The Rev. Father
I4onergan begs to return sincere
thanks to all who assisted him in
said rattle.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

-Ifyou want handsome velvet
and engraved picture frames, go to
Swain s. Phillips.
Celluloid framed eye glasses for
ale at Phillips s. Jones.
The best Smoking Tobacco for
the boys is the "Boat Club, sold
only at II. w. Latimel's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29


The Giant boom III the South is
confined principally to Office seek
ers. The rank and file of the
Southern people, those who are in>
-terested in it's IN tterial prosperity,
want no more of Grant, icksburg
GOnl1perci1L
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

Swain & Phillips keep all
styles of moulding, and will frame
any size picture.
Smoke the sBoat Club" at 81.
W. Latimer's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

"A New supply of Millinery of
the latest styles; also dress trim
mings, buttons, etc., at
MRS. KIRKPATRICK'S
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

For Rent or Sale.
The ssChambers Place." 81 miles
north of Canton.
JNo. CHARLES THOMPSON.
Nov. 90, If.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
New aud beautiful Cloaks, JUS
received at
MRS. KIRKPATRICK's.

On Wednesday last colOred
man killed large fat buck, ON the
Kendall farm, three miles and half
from town.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

Christmas will soon be here
and so will Swain & Phillips Silver
plated ware, and other Christmas
goods.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
Baskets and Willow waTe, at
Swain & Phillips.

| oWalii ~ HlliiI)S.
We deaite to inform OFF friends
| that we have made arrangements
| with L. w. Harper, Disiiller, of Mel
son County, Kentucky, tor the ex-
elusive sale of his whiSkey ia this
county. Harper WhiskIes have
been long aud favorahly known for
their absolute purity, their excellent
flavor and old age, it being rule
of the Distillery not to sell barrel
until it has attaiued an age Of at
least four years. We have made
the Whiskey Trade a study, have
always endeavored to.keep the best
in the market, and HOW since We are
able TO offer Harpers's Whistles,
we are confident we have the hest
in the land. The public will please
make note of this.
Respectfully.
JNo. LIvELAR 81 Co., Sole Agts.,
Canton, Miss.
Atrial package of "BLhcK-DRAUGHT'
free of charge at
For sale by w Mosby G. Co.
Colored spectacles at Phillips g.
Jones,
Mrs. Fannie Jones will make
beautiful curls and braids from
aides combings. Give her a call
md examine this class of articles.
Zephyr and Zephyr Goods, ii
Ill varieties, at
MRS. KIRKPATRICK'
Il. am TEACHING partly for the
Those who can mot pay
-romptly at the end of each month
ire not compelled to send.
w. CART. JOHNSON.
Stop using Calomel and try "BLACK. I
DRAuGHT" for liver diseases.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

II. w. Latimer sells the s'Boat
Club, the only good cigarette To.
bacco in town.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
PLANTATION SUPPLIES.
S50OA MONTH guaranteed. sls da

$1,000 MONTH guaranteed. Sl2 a day
at home male by the industrious. Capital
not required we will start you. Men,wo-
men, boys and girls make money faster Mt
work for us than at anything else. The
work is light and pleasant. and such as
any one can go right at. Those who are
wise who see this notice will send us their
addresses at once and see for themselves.
costly outfit and terms free. Now is the
time. Those already at work are laying up
large sums of money. Address TRUE 4
CO., Augusta, Maine. may31-1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

For sale, or exchange for s.cow
and calf: One large second hand
cooking stove, good as new, 40
pieces. Will sell cheap or exchange
for a COW and calf. Apply to Dick
Fondren at Singleton Hotel.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

Eye shades at Phillips g. Jone
Bond 8 Lillard! pure, straight
hand made, sour mash whiskey.
spring 1876, for sale only by IL. e.
Page s. Go.
A man died OF liver complaint One
dollars worth of :" BlACk-DRAUGhI"
would have saved his life.
For sale by w ] Mosby & Co.
MEMS HATS. YOUTHS HATS,
BOYS, HATS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29
TAXES! TAXESI

NOTICE is hereby given to the Tax Pay
ers of the city of Canton, that the Taxes
for the fiscal year A. u. 1879, are now due
and that The books will be open at the
Mayors Office in said city. for the recep-
ton of The same until the LIST of January,
1850. A. p. LUSK,
Marshal and Tax Collector.
Canton, Nov. LIST, 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

-Brooms, Buckets, Backing
Brushes. Looking glasses and many
other things too numerous to men.
ton.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-11-29

-Children's and Boys Hats,
rery cheap, at
Mrs. KIRKPATRICK's.