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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

There Arc some things sbont this Uuiver-
atty business that We can't understand.
Col. Boyd, from all accounts, has been a
slave to the Institution and has refused
the most asttsrius o6-s from other local.
ities- He was Offered . splendid place In
Egypt; . 6us salary, . residence aud .
high position In California: yet be felt
that be wanted to build up the Louisiana
State Uuiversity, the institution to which
he had given the best year, OF bis life and
his lore. He is no fool. Yet wh~n we
take oil the fActs 90 both sides into con-
.sidsrstiss The action Of the Board Of So
psrvisorS would indicate that Boyd wss an
tdiet and bed man, two things rather in
eoapssible. Nov We have known d. p.
Boyd st . time wbeu or perceptions were
unusually keen, aud We believe him to be
~ honest man, . gentleman, Aud scholar
We beiisvs that he 10 right and the Board
vrsaR, sd ne base our opinion on the
pesessAiass and svidsooe - Published.
yleesst u tbs board Inst they must
W6sAs sooosutabls II they arc not - al.
sssAy. They bad hstaG tsGin to make mp
their stsssments
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

This gentleman, Of whom Claiborne par
ish has such just cause to be proud, passed
through Homer last week on bis way to
Baton Rouge. His visit, We understand.
10 In connection with his duties - Profess
sor Of Mathematics in the State Uni versity,
= poaition TO which he was recently re.
elected. The people in this parish would
he very 10th to give mp Prof. Nicholson
wero it not that they we'll know what a
valuable acquisition he will be to the corps
Of Professors In our State Institution. He
was raised in this parish, his parents hav.
ing moved here when he was six month
old. His entire education was also r~ceiv.
ed here, most Of IL In Homer. For q mum.
Der of Year, before bis previous election IN
the chair of Mathematics in the Louisiaua
Cniversity be taught school in Claiborne
parish, ~ Homer sDd Arizona, and always
with grrat success and with universal sat-
isfactioo to bic patrons aud pupils. Many
Of the young people Of both se1es in this
parish VEN edacsted at bis schools, and
both - teacher and . man HE scholars,
without exception, sr~ greatly attached to
him. Next to his wonderful mathematical
genius ADD aptitude for imparting iustrue-
ton, his most distinguishing trait 10 his
ability to manage and control bis pupils
There 10 hardly . ueighborhood in North
Louisisns, between the Ouaehita and Red
River, where be ceoM DO< 10 . ysar o. two
huild up sch'ol Of from one TO two han-
dr-d ~holars, on comssndins pres-ece,
6ne social qualities. great nor.i worth. sed
With an administrative ability rasc3y
eqnsled, he 10 the very man u cid Ia bVijd
IN, up 40 institution Of learning the etase
will be proud Of
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

nillsu, possuasssr in Nsw orsssns, md J.
q. Z. Pitkin. OF tbs two former S.sssr
thinp might have bssn expected OF 'ns. ),
thu. !. soeag, In this dirty ~orh' but Il
til. reports srs trss ssoss the fellow mt
kin, ~s are Surprised to learn that be |"
engaged in soch . respectable business
Can't Burke, Of the Democrat, inform %
wbsshsr the present Pitkin 10 the same
sensIsuan who used 70 impose on the sn'
plicity Of Confederate surgeons, s1tsmpo-
ri.ins for thu. purpose hetitioos epi'eps's
6ts by tn. judscious nasticstion Of di",n-
u,ivs pieces Of turpeusine soap whereby
much froth sIuded from the mouth ana
uostrils Of the unfortunate individual al
dictedi
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Judge J. A. Richardson and J. Z. Moore,
Esq. have this day formed a partnership
- attorneys at law, a will be aeon from
their card In to-days Guardian. Those
who sre 20 unfortunate a. to have to se.
cure the services Of lawyers can do no bet.
ter than TO call on Richardson 4 Moor.
These arc active, brilliant young men, and
arc devoting their time and talent to the
legal profession, aud no client need fear
that his cause will suffer II trusted with
this firm Of lawyers. We bespeak for them
. libsrsl patronage, for their hsuesty and
integrity aie known far and wide.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

II Nike the tooe q ths NAnoHAL JOUn-
nal very nneh, and viii % Ill can 70
extend tn is1ssoes. We ars foe Wssves
and Cbanbrn, aud win % Ill ve sAe 70
elect our ticket; and will not b insimidst-
I'd any longer BY The shst-gun systsm 81
tbs ballot box, and it shsoh BE- % undsr-
stosd at once W all. The esodttion Il
Louisisns demands help st once. We
have willing hands and hearts here. All
vs want 10 little AID. Let ~ NsSisusl
Jourusl appeal for measurs TO send
speskers TO organize our party Sos suocess.
Nay God bless you In year wosk In behalf
q humanity.
Yours for the cause,
J. NJ. NIX, Arizona, Lar
The above 10 taken hon the National
Journal Of tho 18th Of July, l6e0. This
New York paper claims to be an independ.
emit Journal, but has At il mast head the
names Of Weaver ard Chamber, for Pre-
ident and Vice President, and 10 doing al
In its power to create . sympathy for
them; and in doing %, has - euthused the
celebrated ~ DR.. J. II. Nix, Of Arizona,
that ne seems IN think that the only res-
son why Greenbsckep do not succeed in
Louisiana, 10 that there 10 an organized
"shot-guu ~ stem at tho ballot-box," here,
by which be and bis weak brethren arc
intimidat.si. Now, there 10 . beauty tina,
might we'll hang around those who udvo-
cate even the most silly princi pies: and
that 10 tru'h. But the groandless insinua-
tions Of Dr. Nix, that the ballot. box 10
Louisiana 10 controlled by shot-guus, 10
a. far from the truth - the Green back
principles arr from safety, or that Weaver
10 FROM the White Houes. Louisisuians were
once called . set Of banditti by struting
Phil. Sheridan, but when DR.. Nix, who, but
. few months ago, WAS sp-wed mp By the
good people Of Arkansas and spit down
upon Ne in Louisiana, commences writing
u Northern psl~rs, and stigmatiring rs
with such an olium, We think il 10 time the
gentleman was called upon to explain.
The free expression of indivi dusl opinions
is . privilege We guarantee to all, but
wheu al individual 20 Ear forgets himself,
in his eager desire to throw caluu,ny At
his political opPoLents, a. to step beyond
the we'll known limits Of truth, this privi.
lege is being abused to measure beyond
endurance.
No, Doctor, il 10 the weakness Of your
cau-e, and not the "shOt-g gun system." a
thing that never existed in this section,
that prevents yon und your party from
succeeding 10 Louisisns. Your letter
smscks ~ithth- ssn,e fsvoring that scala.
Nags and carl~t-baggers ted the Northern
press ON during the dark days Of Louisi.
snas reconstruction. lou certainly can
not bellows that we are set Of ont -throsts
since Won have lived so peacefully sn,ong
NJ. II the journal has not qnoted your
letter CORRECTLY let il be known and we
suppose that Il will make the amesde hon
orsble.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
MASS MEeTlNs.

ii'hhN' bh'' aug <lst lew
Pursuant to call of the Democratic tx
ecutive Committee, the Democratic party
Of Claiborne parish assembled in a Mass
meeting in the town Of Homer this day.
On motion Of Capt. Thomas Price Gen.
John Young WAS chosen chairman, and
Judge J. A. Richardson secretary.
On motion Of +. II. McCleudon, Esq. the
chairman appointed the following as a
committee on resolutions:
Z. II. McClendon, J. J. Duke, B. T. Led.
better, J. +. Meadors, Thomas Price. J. H.
Curry, J. W. Mcfarland and B. R. Coleman n.
On motion made and duly seconded, the
Executive Committee Of Claiborne parish
was reorganifed.
The following were declared duly elected
As members Of the Democratic Executive
Committee Of Claiborne parish, to Wit:
RI Hart, ward l; J E Mesdors, ward q;
Thornton Bridgeman, ward 3; TN Bolin.
ward 8; II Curry. ward 4; AL Atkins,
ward S; IA Lesuenr, ward s; Ell McCl-n.
don, warl Z; John Yonng, ward 7; Alex
We'll, ward :; J d Pennington, warl 7; d
A Williams, ward g.
E. H. NcCl-ndon, Esq, chairman of the
committee on resolutions, offered the fol.
lowing report, which was unanimously
adopted:
LIST. BE- il Resolved by the Democratic
party Ct Claiborne parish in mas nsestiuv
assembled, That We recognize IN the party
platform adopted by the late National
Democratic Convention 1T Cincinnati. a
full, explicit, bold and manly declaration
OF the principles Of the party, the success.
ful inauguration Of which can alone. by i'm.
suring an honest and economical admins.
frstion m the government, relieve the pro-
pie OF the m,sruie aud ofhcial corruption Ia
which they have 80 long been subjected.
xd. be IL Resolved, That the scathipp
srrs,gnm-nt OF the Radical party, and ~
whom was James A. Garfield. who xrrr
moet actively engaged in defeating m. - ~,
Of the people and d~frsndinp then NJ thei,
choice fr President A. sxprr,s,.d =, m.
ballot box 10 1876, meets our mo-, h..r.,'
comm~ndation. "'A''
Sd. Be 1t Resolved. That va hal, with
the strongest sentiments of deligh, md Nm.
prevail the selection Of Hsucoci and pnpp
lish a. orr candidates. for Prrs,d.n, .nd
Vice President, and look forward IN th.;,
election and Inauguration with hr;nh.
hopes Of having the administrators ~ an.
National Government rrstor,d % c ~ ou'
tutionsl methods ADD pristin. nnr;,, c" .nd
for the attainment of this desirsbl. "a - ~
viii spare no honorable effort. ' 'oo We
9Th: Be II Resolved, That Va n,.a a..
Gen. King. - our nominee for E"nIs. :"
snsh hearty aud uusiinted .unn o :, -.
coming election a. will Be a ssIptsrr ~ :. ,re
ing to oil independent candidsts: T., III ,h.
futurr. 10 toe
sth. Resolved, That a copv Of ,h..
lnsioDa BE- furnished the Cl,ibo ,uese a REQ
dian and the New Orleans Dem"crs, ou ;,t
. request to publish them. WIN
Ard sf'sr speaking BY Hon. G. n Eli.
Of Dsstsep, Hon. J. D. w.,L,o. ~ No.
and os'' John Young. II Homer, on ma,
tioo, the meeting sdjeoru.d.
JOHN YOUNG, Chairman.
J A RfCHARosos Ss.,..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

The editor Of the Guardian 10 visiting
bis father, In Booster parish, this week.
He ,sfs Us lsss Thursday for the visit that
no hsd been expecting to make for some
time. The Guardian wishes him . happy
trip and only ask that he do not forget to
notify the good people Of Red Land tina,
n they desire . newspaper to send Us their
nance with two dollars.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

halhaupt 4 Stone are still leading oil
ssmpetitors in bouts, ahoes and hats.
Theirs Is the only house In Shreveport that
makes . speciality Of those goods, and for
this rcason they are better prvpsred to give
satisfactiou.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

The distressing strsits to which the Rad.
ieals are reduced by the prospective lc-s o,
power, and the brazen -dront-ry manifest
ed by them in their desperate efforts to re-
tain it, are pleasantly illustrated by the
piteous appeals which they are making for
funds to carry on the campaign. The des-
pairing tone in which the leaders Of the
gang in this State are ,mportuning every
Federal officehold-r in Louisiana for money
to lnbricste the party machinery would be
perplexiug TO one unacquainted with the
true inwsrdness Of Radical politics in the
South, or ignorant Of the d.vions motive e.
which stimulate into activity the patriot.
ism OF The average carpet-bag Republican.
But to those familiar with that idio.yn-
Grassy peculiar TO Southern Republicanisn,
by which the patriotic effort to carry an
election is developed or retarded In exact
proportion TO the amount Of cash rsiised'
their vail for financial aid 10 translucently
plain.
Fortunately for the good Of the country
and the ososs Of Democrac, the State gov
ernmenss of the South have been wreeted
from tho control Of the carpet. bagg.rs aud
their indigenous allies aud intrustsd to the
hands Of honest men. And nov for the
frat time in the history of reconstruction
those Radical gentry who, ~ long as they
controlled the State governinen Il, never had
occnsion to cali on any one but tho tar
collector for the funds necenary u enlis,
the utmost seal Il tbs party, are nov cou.
frouted on the ~ Il presidential election
with tho saddeniHG fact that II any money
Is needed to pssh along the Garfield boon
it must be sought fcr In sone other direc
ton than the State treasury. Realizing in
all is diahesrteuing tendencies this de-
pressing state Of Affairs, the Southern Rad
icsls Jaw . slesm Of hope in the recent
conference Of their party leaders who me,
In New York to devise n plan for conduct
ing the campaign. And - the southerr
Republican cannot we'll conceive how ,
political contest can be judiciously con
dnct~d without = lavish distribution Of th,
ducats, they Aocked to the New York COZ
ference in great numbera
Garfield, Arthur Il Co. had the money
for distribution but, like Oskes Ames IL
the little business transaction he had with
the senior partner Of the above named arm
they desired to put II where II "would dc
most good" And after . careful survey Of
the situation, they very prudently declined
much to the disgust IT the disoom6ttsd pill
grims, to make any considerable invest
ment In southern election securities - OILS
disabling lightly In come Flsrids stock held
BY ex Senator Conner.
Tins left to their own resources, ono Of
the Republican Executive Committee
fbr as the psrsset tiDs We are blessed With
two-hss sent pressing deEaad to evsry
post mAstes IN the State 10 ceotubute No
pey for uss 10 tAs slsctioo. The inmsdi
ate aessts 10 The sefarioas schsos o,
blsahnsiling sse Dsa Pss6ee. W. L. Nc
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Ssrui.g vsrds hat win slscsstly ~ 30
PIE on hat day.
In RsA Lad H. 1saSls 80 fall q hops.
Their barbsese - nasiAcaSiou Nesting
was . splendid s3siS, and did ths0 credit
In svsry way.
I nay write yos again before coming
ho~s, lpAssA must. d. B. n.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

A young Mr.. McCrary, Of Webster par.
ish, has furnished the Rural Times With .
seusatioasi story about . mur,lcr 10 Clai.
borne parish. TAerv hes been no occur.
rsoes such - that reported by hcCrsry.
II. L. eosrect In stating that the Bonnie
Lee blew up.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
RDaBR, La,
wednesday, ....-AuSust 26, 1888

A. T. Nelson brought the 6rs, hale Of
Dew cotton to town 90 the Goth, and sold
Il 10 Camp, Dsvidsoo 4 Ferguson At III
ceu.s. 1t chased low middling.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

The editor pro TEN. tsnden May thanks
u some unknown friend for very bsansi-
full bouquet, left 10 his law Once, while he
wss out, yesterday. II 10 delishtfsl and
sxQuisitely sweet.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

We are panied to learn Of the death Of
Hon. II. n. sponorti, Who died on the soth
inst. In Tennessee. Judge sPo6ord Wa
beloved by the people Of louisiana who
will mourn his loss.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

A calamity in the cotton crop hss Sss'g
made its appearance in Oaiborss psssb.
Prospects foe . cotton crop 10 tn Pah0
had been good up to few days hssk vsss
the boil worm made lite appssrsnss - :
now doing damage rapidly. nsay AaDa
report hall esop, sthsss ~ - oaah -
half We hope that the dsoags NJ -
Be 20 bad - the sppearaoess .sv isinaDA
but that the crop will b considerably -
tsed no one can reasons ably doubt
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

We observe that our friend, Hon. !. j.
Butler, Of Bienville parish, hss bsse ~
ing right out in meeting at 90 ssssosho'
OF the people lately called tossthH .
sparta Tom Is an honorable gsstlssnse'
talented representative and trus -
OF There are many who will agsss ~
'eim' We doubt not, in bis estimsss 81
\. Ogden, Speaker Of the Hoass u ~
sentative, and will regret Sor lseG vt''l
that the Democratic party svss s'ssoo
him Speaker. We admiss The ooaraGs -
honesty Of Mr.. Butler - shows y ~
speech reported In the Rural Tinsa
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

All the friends and patrons Of that con-
scieutious beef man, Tom d. Kinder, arc
hereby notified that from and after this
date he may he fonnd ut the market honse
on Tuesday and Saturday morning. weh
supplied with the best beef and mutton
that he can get. Any failure IN be on
hand will be due to . reason that be can.
not control. He will in the future, - 10
the past, do the very bast he can for his
customers in prices and quality Of uess,
whether there be any competition or not.
In this connection We may state that Il 10
to the interest Of the people to patronage
the regular market that msy Be depended
on to he kept mp through the season. BY
20 doing We will build up q reliable msrk-
ct thst will 10 Of great advantage 70 the
town. Auy persnns who have cattle, hogs
OF sheep to cell may End Mr. Kinder In
Homer every Tuesday until ten o'clsch
and all day Saturday.
From this date until further notice Mr..
Kinder will supply the market three times
. week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and satur-
days. Aug. II. les0.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

q OF 81! ss.,s z 10. ID: Il 10 y. A..eS
q ny rsstdeoce. In CksesrpS yUA -
shs- Dsgaing u ~ - AsQpsA ~
IT. Assssssd bod hvs1 losg ss1 ssefnl
hss. n The fAniiy Il ~ vi1s, a.d ssstiD-
- - sOsog thsss whso - - helped
- sser and ed1csse-lovod, lAnsntsd. 10y
01se fru0 the family circle. Che IA sop
pssed to be fiu0 st0hty~evrn b. ninety
yesss old. In her relations 70 ny children
she had been . loving. e,usid~rste and
wstchful mother; and TO -, sh! who can
~ truly and willingly All her plaeei Our
eyes are brdimmed - oar h~art pays this
sd tribute TO the worth VI ny dear old
friend, Aunt Chauey"
II We should be rrsureeteA nth the
just" We hope tAsn to sce ~, freed from
al the iuArmities and looks uf earth.
J. +. NkADORS.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

First here, now there, at Shreveport onn
week aud Al Alexandria the next, when
We here Of him again he 10 in Bossier ON bis
way TO Arksnsas from which point he goes
back to Shreveport through Booster aud
Webster parishes selling numbsrs Of tho
Wheeler and Wilson No. 8 wherever be
goes. That 10 ,hA way that Foster Carter
manage to sell moro machines than all
his competitions.
He, however, always has some one to
represent him at No. 80 1exas St, Shreve.
port.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
Nstice Of Final Aeeouas.

Sacorasion OF James EnKfsn defea"ed.
Stste Of Lssisisas-PsrssA Of Clsibsvrs.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That ".
N L. O.kcs, Administrator of the sbove
named succession. hss this DAY 6l~d In my
CO his hnal sccoapt VI saId Succession,
aud prays for the san,e tn be homoloEated,
approved And made Judgment Of the
Court.
Now, therefore, be IL known that, unless
opposition he made thereto within the time
prrscribed by law. the prayer Of the sp.
plcant will be granted.
In witness whereof, I have her~unto set
my hand and affixed my ofYirisl
seal, Oh this the 10Th day Of Aug,
A. d. 1850. DREW FERGUSON,
2:3t Clerk D. c.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Last week the Claiborne Gnar'iisn com.
piet-d its third year. It is one ofthe ueat-
est, spiciest and most readable papers in
the State. It's editorials are always forci-
BILE, timely, aud we'll studied, while its
mechanical department 10 equal TO any
metropolitan journal. We congratulate
the proprietor~ Of the Guardian upon the
prosperous appearance of their lively sheet
upon its entrance to the fourth year Of its
e1isteuc-.- Norekosse Clarion.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

~ onR SsA~0nnUa
EsyssE:EE*.SSS:
S 3:.s:. !: ~ - :. 81: IL IN: m, :;
I'D 9ssv sU1.sn, OIL 8. c. ~
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Arr hsvtee GsaosasA - V,seEsss1 ~
vsairs 10 to Sessslasa a %, = ssSairsA
- h~, - eoDmisaSns0 Pseese@s1 -
Assv jegao - ths 1sss -, b9teetug
on Ne = 0sedsy In osYe~nAss. -. y
!sg - ~ d:{ e nd rO.tA z - -
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
NoN'T BEAD TIM

uolsAs you fcsl that yoa can look . man
sasarsly In the face after sesng his proper
y. foe which be expects pay, without even
) thank you. For thres years We have
tsen psbiishing che Guardian on the cash
syssen, and yet there Are several men who
have re.A our PAPER, have taken it out Of
the odaoe, and have never paid uickle.
Tie amount Ia now large enough to justify
. ssis, snd-suppose We try that policy
Doo't ct mad il Ne do.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
DssA's Gilt Edge Tonic cures dispsPsia

~. Gertrude vssghn and Niss Addie
Ni1shsll rsqusst ~ TO netify the ladies' Of
Hoo2 ssA ssrreendinG country that they
Win sPss . full stock Of millinery goods st
tAsts paaos Il tssiosss, - pa6iishsd before
s0v, 10 . ~ dsys. Mn Vaughn and his
AiesAsil hsvs ssasssd their Goods direct
fFso NsAsa Dsoorsss, New Yor.. They
yin kssp % hand the latest styles and ths
~ essAs, end win ssli Tor low prces- All
Wh b sbsas line yin - 6pishsd up In
~ anesa ssyis 90 sAoet sstios. Thh 10
shsos sssasssy tAss sAssIA b pssrssissA
~ an Can - 80 tbsi1 stook u tie rssi-
dsncs q Mrs.. Audrsws.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Ho+ehkiss, No. 20 Texas St. Shreveport,
L., challenge any house in the same
Nue Of business to sell books, stationery,
periodicals., fancy goods, toys, &c, cheap
q than be. Alwsys drop 10 on him when
10 shrere .,ort.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
.olAcx-oaAUoHT" mskes chills
~ IsvsF impoasibk.
Fs 0le by B. n. McHENRf.

To Be OF not 10 be, that's the question.
WhssAse Il vsre better TO su6er the tor.
Dsats Of the damned becanss of impru-
aeues 1t this ssaann Of the year, or by the
sxpsediture Of . small amount Of money
ioe pare Dehicinss Of . 6rst-clas drng
stors. to relieve oil paine and aches and to
b rssesrsd 70 health. What 10 brstf
Why, 70 10 ,. n. MoHserys and have Il
al over wteh.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

The New American h~wing Machine 10
s.id to have advantages that no other
mschine can offer. A we have no under
standing Of mechanical attachments We
have never taken the trouble TO examine
the American. We advise onr readers to
visit the store Of Camp, Davidson and
FerRusons and see for themselves.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

In few words and those TO the point,
we would say that ". 8. Haven, No. So
Texas It., Shreveport, has the very finest
stock Of saddles, harness, bridles, buggies,
piows, collars, wagons, Ae., at prices that
vii! s9it any reasonable wants
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Kostum, the jew~ler and dealer in
watches, bracelets, chains, rings, pins,
,uG.bu.tons for gentlemen and ladies,
made ten strike the other day. He pro-
cured in some way = splendid lot OF the
nest beautiful sud fashionable jrwelry At
panic prices, and will thus he enabled to
sell lower than his usual moderate terns.
By al means call on him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
BROWN COTTON GINS.

We have been appointed cole Iseats in
this section for The Brown Gins and Feed
ers, the lowest priced and best gin made.
Send for circulars and prices.
UTZ 4 SMITH,
4e:3m Shreveport, La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25
70 NY Claiborne FrIends:

u Ny Claiborne Friends:
am now with Hicks & Howell, Shreve-
port. believe am with one Of the best
Grocery and Commission houses in the
State. Onr stock Of Groceri-s is always
heavy and complete. Nobody can or will
do more for their friends than myself. !
am in dead earnest about selling goosis.
Come and s-e me, or send me your orders.
Very truly yours,
JOE J. HOLMES.
Shreveport, Aug. l, 1880. 5l:3
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-25

Mr. J. W. Lsngford 10 now canvassinE
the parish a. agent Of two valuable looks,
"Eneyclop-dia Of Law and Forms" aud
"Plain Home Talk, or Medical Common
Sense" and soliciting subscriptions for the
same. These looks have met with the APP
probation Of the press everywhere. By
them every man has his owl law forms
and medical prescriptions. When tho
looks are seen they recommend themselves.