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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05

WHEREAS, on the 18th of July, 1877, Mrs.
w y, U. Berlin and her husband, W. /.
Berlin, conveyed to Thomas Fisher, treasurer
Of the Irish American Building and Loan AS
sOclatiOn, and his successors in Office, as trus-
tee, the following real estate in the city of
Memphis, Shelby county. Tennessee, to-wit:
A lot known as the north half Of lot No. S05,
as laid down on the plan of the city of Mem
phis and fronting on the east side of Second
street 371s feet, and extending eastwardly
with the south side Of the first alley south Of
Concord street 1887 feet to another alley.
John s. Erwin on the 18th Of November, 1854.
and claimed by Mrs. Berlin; said trust deed
being made to secure the Irish American
Building and Loan Association the payment
OF an indebtedness for borrowed money, evil
denced by a note of said Q. U. and w. l. Ber-
lin Of same date for $500. due one day from
date and six per cent interest from date, pay
able monthly in advance, and the further OBJ
legations of the said e.. U. Berlin, to said asso-
citation, ana whereas said parties have failed
TO pay said note or any part, or tho monthly
interest due thereon, and likewise TO further
and whereas, |, L. II. Milburn, am the duly
successor in Office Of said Thomas
Fisher as treasurer of said association, and as
such become the trustee under aforesaid trust
Of July, 1877, by the provision therein con-
tanned, and being so requested by the benef.
eihry hereunder, l will, as such trustee, on
Tuesday, the 10th February, 1850,
legal hours, commencing al I2 O'Clock
M, in front Of the Bank of Commerce, on
Madison street, in the Taxing District, for.
merly Memphis, Of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed to sell at public sale and cutlery, for
the property described hereinbefore,
and conveyed in the aforesaid trust deed, and
appropriate the proceeds as therein directed.
HOnitV nf rpdpmnffnn fnVnrage1y uvafuad -
said deed, and the title is considered good, but
sell only as trustee.
3. II MILBuRN, TT. and Trustee.
BELCHER y JORDAN, Atty's. 121 140
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05

Governor Wilt, of Louisiana. in
his recent message recommended that
the old State house at Baton Rouge
should be so far completed as to ac-
commodate the general assembly at its
next biennial session, which begins in
May, 1882. Baton Rouge having been
fixed on by the adopting of the new
constitution rs the permanent capital
of Louisiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
InsOIVent Notice.
s5yA TITO o. TExsEssEa, sqELsr Co..

STATE OF TENEEssEE, SHELBY COL
OFPIoE COUNTY CoURT CLERK.
Memphis, Tenn, January %, 1880.
10 THOMAS Mohat, administrator Of William
MoiIat, deceased.
HAVING suggested the insolvency of the
IL estate Of William Mofat, deceased. Won
are hereby ordered 10 give notice. by adyer-
t.sement in some newspaper published within
the said State, n also at the courthouse
door Of Shelby county, foI all persons HAVING
claims against said estate, 10 appear and fle
the same, with the clerk Of the County Court
authenticated in the manner praeorfbed by
law, on or before the 18th day Of june, 1880.
and any claim not filed on or before said dav'
or before an appropriation Of the funds al
said estate Is made, shall DO forever barred,
both In law and equity.
Witness ny hand, at office, this 18th day Of
January, 1880. "
n-u..~. a.. OWEN DwYER, CLERK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
EDUCATIONAL,
Miss HigIGGS School
354 POPLAR STREET.

TNHE Sisters fist. Mary having discontinued
i their school in Memphis, | have leased
their large and commodious school building,
and will open therein my school tor girls on
MONDAY. NOVEMBER IL, 1879.
The retired situation and refined surround
ings make the location n desirable one for ed
ucatiOnal purposes, while It's accessibility by
the street railway and boulevard overcome In
n measure the obstacle Of distance from val
ued patrons. The rooms are large, light,
well-ventilated and perfectly appointed, be.
ing refurnished throughout with new desks,
maps and school apparatus, and for adapta.
bility to their purpose are not to be purpassed
in the city.
During the fifteen years ofmy work in Mem
phis | have been enabled by yearly visits 10
other cities to keep up with the progress of
educational science, and, assisted hY trained
teachers, l am prepared to offer so the people
of Memphis as liberal q course for their
daughters as can DO obtained in any high
school in the United States.
The course Of study will lbe the same, with
some notifications, as that devised by me .or
use in the Presbyterian School.
A class Of boys under eight years of age will
be received in the primary department.
Misunderstanding to age and class, ai
%, $50, $3.50 for the sc~bgQlyear Thirty weeks
payable in advance in three equal payments.
No extra charge for Latin or drawing, ELr
circulars, with course of study, etc, address
MISS JENNIE NJ. HIGBEE,
* bbt B4 Poplar street. Mann Mil
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND
POLICE COMnUseroNRpS

POLICE COMMISSIONERS,
TAXING DISTRICT. February 4, 1890.
SEALED proposals will be received by me
- until Tuesday, February 10, at u o'clock,
noon, for the hauling of sewer pipes, etc,
from the railroad depot and river landing,
and delivered at such points throughout the
city as may be from time to time designated.
All bids 70 be so much per one hundred
? The right is reserved to reject any
1910 D. T. PORTER, President.
election /. Be 1t ordained BY the Legisla-
- tive Council that section SO, page 70, Heis.
Dig, be amended by striking out in the Sec
Ond line thereof the word "paved," and in
sorting after the word landing in that line the
words "or river front, Z" Of the District.
Passed January 18th, 1880.
D. t, PORTER, Chairman.
CHAs. 4. PULLES, Secretary. 1872 1876
SECT0N L. Be il ordained by the Legisla-
- tive Council, That no person shall hereaf-
tor DO allowed to engage in any business upsn
the landing, paved or unpaved, or the river
front of the District, without the written per-
mission of this Council, and all now engaged
IN cuisines OF any kind on such levee or land
ing, shall ut once cease to do business until
they first obtain such permission to continue
the same; provided that this ordinance shall
not apply to steyedores or others engaged in
loading OF unloading steamboats, OF other
water crafts.
Section 2. Be it further ordained, That any
one violating this ordinance shall, upon CON
yiction before the president Of the Fire and
Police Commissioners, pay a fine of not less
than one, nor more than fifty dollars, for each
and every ~otense, and every days violation
thereof shall be deemed a distinct and sepa-
rate ~0tfense,
Passed January %, 1880.
ID. I. PORTER, President,
.: i: PuLLEN. Secretary. 1872 1876
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
"The Cheapest Article in the
WOrI6@

This is what a grateful gentleman said
who was cured of bad kidney disease by
the use of Safe Kidney and Liver Cure,
after he had offered in vain $1,000 to any
doctor who would rid him of it, 1t is the
cheapest article in the world to all afiict-
cd with kidney and liver diseases.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
Gov. GarceIOn's Love Romnnce

Rochester Democrat
His first wife was a Miss Waldron.
ana by her he had FIVE children, four
OF whom are now alive. He went out
with a Maine regiment early in the
war, but soon returned home. When
he came back he married the wife Of a
nan who had gone 10 California when
the fever broke out, but who had al.
was '"9t back plenty of money. just
before the marriage 500 was resolved
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per annum and
SOC per month for less than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER Is 81 per annum-
postage free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
Trustees Sale.

NDER and by virtue of two oertain deeds
- IN trust to me executed by 1ary F' Sneed
one, OF date 22nd Of April, lg7S' recdrJoSI
IN the Registers Office of Shelby connty H.
pOok, no. III, page 537, OF. sea. fha Sibar
dated 2lst November, 1877, recorded ny RosiSl
ter's oiiice Of Shelby county, in bont NJ 15t
page 2Ss, ct; seq; the debt thereSo sSenrej
being past due, will, at the reopesf of ~.
beneficiary therein, on ~ VI 'ha
Saturday, 2Ist February. 1850
at the southwest corner of Main and M.d;,on.
streets, N the Taxing District of Shelby conn
W (allaS Memphis), sell for cash. To tho bish-
est bidder, tho following described real estafo
situate, yang and being in the late city of
MemPlis, county of Shelby, State of Tennes-
see, the east half and the west half Of the ri.
lowing property; Beginning at a stake on he
norm llne OF Linden street (75) seventy-6ye
deet east OF tho Intersection of the east lima Of.
Iurley street, with the north line Of Linden
street, running thence east with the north
llno OF Linden (75) seventy-fve feet 10 q stste.
thence north at right angles with Lindey,
street u50) one hundred and fftv feet 40 !
stake; thence west on n line parallel Viii,
Linden street l75) seventy-fye feet To a stota..
thence south $50 one hundred and afty feed
to the beginning. N"' rN"'
separately. " wa
Equity Of redemption waived. purchs .or,s
", c. MCCLURE, II, ,.
WRIGHT, EoLKEs h WRIgHr, Atty's '1 1Ss iso
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05

Entered at the Postofice at Memphis, Tenn,
as secOnd-elass matter.i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05

There are more cures made with Hop
Bitters than all other medicines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
Trustees Sale.


UNDER and by virtue Of three certain
deeds in trust, 20 me executed bv Matilda
y. Gay, and VIM. Gay, one Of date Sth OF
April, 1876, recorded in the Registers Of
nee OF shelby county, in book No. 1870.
? 900, ct. seq; one dated 10Th August
1910, recorded in same Registers Office. in
book no. lib, p. Az ct. seq; the other
dated sd March, 1877, and recorded in
same Registers Office, in book No.l17 ~
l44, ct. seq. The debt therein secnrdpd
beng past due, l will al the request oftbe
beneficiary therein, on
Saturday IS, February. 1850.
at the southwest corner of Main md Ma
lson streets, in the Taxing District "
shelby county, (alias city of Memnbisi
sen Tor cash, to the highest bidder, the fol..
lowing described real estate. situate. iving
and beng in the late city of Memnb;e
now Taxing District of ShelbvconntyIin.
shelby, State Of Tennessee. to-wit r.
ginning at a point on south line of V,noo,
slicet lllOt one hundred and ten feet west
OF Us intersection with the west line ~
NAN street thence south Mt ripht ansln1
with Vance street $50 one hundrad All
NV ieet thence west ut right angles f50s
my iceti thence north (l50) one Hundred
ana hfty feet to south lineofVanee street
thence east with south line of Vancestrcoi
I5Ol htty feet TO beginning.
Equity OF redemption waived purnhas
eS title 70 be absolute.
Nv. q. MCCLURE. TRrsrrr
MMftYht. Folkcs ~ Wrioht .tlf,..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-05
Fashions for Spring.

thursday evening. Feb. 5, 1850.
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1875 XXI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
Gu r. Z &

RHhU AIlSM, NEURALGIA, MALARIA, DTPH-
n liberia, Pneumonia, Sore Throat Infammatton
OF the Lungs. &c, Lame Back Inflammation of the
Moneys, backache. Piles, BunioEs or Soreness of
me Feet from whatever cause, Burns or Scalds nd
all fnnammatory Diseases, Prickly Heat Humors
ana al diseases OF the skin For all female com.
plants and weaknesses it has no equal Thousand
have been saved from an untinely death by it's use
Do not delay. but try it
1s household necessity. Full particulars in
our illuminated Cards and Circulars sepf free n n
on application BY mail.
trial will benefit you. We guarantee satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. so cents and 81 bottle
Trial BOTTLES, s5c, Sold by all Druggists
sAMGFL GERRY & CoAPkSY
Froprietors EST Broadway, New Work
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
BE W1ss and Happy.

lfsyou will stop all your extravagant
and wrong notions in doctoring yourself
and families with expensive doctors or
humbug cure alIs. that do harm always,
and use only natures simple remedies for
all your ailments-you will be wise well
and happy, and save great expense. The
greatest remedy fer this. the great, wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters -
rely on it. See another Column
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
JUDGE DAVIS OH THE CANDIDATES.
A Strong Espousal of Hancock,s case.

= strong Espousa1 OF Rancock's Case.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The following
letter was given to the press this morn
ing: :
| BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. Aug. 4-MY DEAR
SIR: The training and habits of nv life
naturally lead me to prefer civilians tc
soldiers for the great civil trust; but as
parties are organized, voters must choose
between the candidates they present or
must stand aloof, Indifferent or neutral.
which no good citizen ought to do at a
presidential election. have no hesita-
ton in supporting Hancock for the best of
all reasons, TO my mind. because bis
election will put an end 30 sectional strife
and sectional parties. and will
REVIVE PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT
all oyer the land, which political leaders
and factions for sinister ends have sought
to prevent. There can be no permanent
prosperity without pacifcation. Great as
were the achievements of Gen. Hancock
In war. his conduct in peace. when in
command of Louisiana and Texas, In
1867, was still greater, and Justly COM
mends him to the confidence OF the coun-
try. That was a time when passion ruled
in the public councils, and military power
temptation was strong to sail with the
rushing current. for an ibfaned partisan
opinion was too ready to eoadone excuses
and to applaud oppression. 49,.
GEN. HANCoCK's ORDER NO. 40.
in assuming charge of the Fifth military
district. announced that the right of trial
by Jury. the habeas corpus, the liberty of
the press. the freedom OF speech, the |
natural rights of persons and the rights of |
property. must be respected. These |
principles are tbs basis of free govern
ment.. and the proclamation of |
them by Gen. Hancock stands out in strik-1
ing contrast with the action of his supe-
rior who soon after rebuked and drove him
from the command for uttering sentiments
worthy of soldier. The soldier, clothed /
with extraordinary power. voluntarily IN
covered before the civil authority, sheathed |
lis sword. testified his fidelity to the
constitution, and sets an example of obe-
ilence to law which will pass into history
Is his sonn6est claim to distinction. The
nan who, in the midst of the excitements
f that stormy period. was cool enough to
GO his duty clearly and courageous enough
0 execute it firmly. may be s
TRIrSTEn TN ANY CRTSra
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
STOCK SPECULATION,

JoHN A. DoDGE & Co. Bankers and Brokers' IL
wan Street, New YORK, bay stocks reasonable
what to buy. Also Stock Privileges in which S25
to 500 can be probably invested. Opportunities
Tor good prolls are constantly occurring. Full in
formation on application, and Weekly Report sent
free
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
ChancerY Notice.

STATE5OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, IS
In the Circuit Court at sthe September term. A. D
1880.
William John Potter. Va John Sirswertb. pin
for Specific Performan ce.-In Chancerv
To the above named defendant John Sfgsworth
Affidavit Of your non-residenee having been aIed
In the office of the Clerk Of said Court Notice ia
hereby given you. that the above named complain
ant has fled in said Court his bill Of COMPLAIN.
against you on the chaneery side Of said Court .
that summons in chancery has been issued
against you, retnrnable to the next term of said
Circuit Court to be begun and holden at the fnnrt
House. in the city of Rock Island In said countv-
on the first Monday of September. A. D. Issg AZ
which time and place ven will appear and MEAD
answer or demur to said bill. or the same viii he
taken Sc confessed by ven. e1
Dated at Rock Island this 27th day OF July. A. u
LEVI r. HARSoN
- Click Of said Court.
: Solicitors for Complainant. z-S7d4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10

! U 90
- II =
| e zagzz11;y
ss of sss TsefEa R sTs1y az n Rs
1 persons OF education and prominence from al
oe the county at th,a to the
discovered that would effectually cure Dyspepsia
healthy Condition body and mind
The rapidly increasing demand for this medicine
ana our large sales III consequence is indeed sufd
eient evidence in itself Of its great popularity.
Perfectly NO = E % Harmless.
+ can be used any time without fear by the most
delicate persons. No matter what the ailing, and
may be given TO children with perfect safety,
eao results follow It's use, doing possible injury
As mild Tonic, gentle Laxative and harmless IN
Tlgorant It is infinitely superior to any known
r. MALAnIoUs FEvERs. Bowel COMPLAINTS.
MzsT.L DHrRrssres, SICK HaAD1oHE,
DYSPEPSIA, &c. 4
hesd the following names of persons well and
Wloely known, who testify to the valuable prop
er1es OF SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR OR MEDIcNE.7
Hon Alex Stephens; John W Beckwith, Bosh-
op OF Georgia; Gen John Gordon, u Senator;
Hon John Gill Shorter; Ri Rev Bishop Pierce, j
sugar Thompson. Hon Hill. Hon John c. Brock
lnrldge Prof David Wills, d ID Hiram Warner,
Chief Justice of Georgia; Lewis Wander, Assist
r. Philadelphia; and many others from whom
we nave letters commenting upon this medicine as
most valuable household remedy.
CAUTToN-As there are a number OF limitations
offered to the public, we would caution thu com
munitV to buy no Simmons Liver Regulator or
Medicine unless in our engraved wrapper, with
Red u" trade mark, stamp and signature unbro-
ken. None other is genuine.
J. H. xEILIN 81 Co,
MACON, GA. and PHILADELPHIA.
Price. 81 Sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
TRUSTED IN ANY CRISIS,

- - 4Aoo4ED In ANY CRISIS
his letter to Gen. Sherman, recently
brought to light. lifts Gen. Hancock far
above the past appreciation of his civil
ability 1t makes him as one of the wisest
of his time. with O statesman's grasp of
mind and the integrity of patriot whom
DO sense of expediency could swerve FROM
his honest convictions,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10
THE NEED OF CHANGE.

A long and unchecked position of power
by any party leads to extravaganza. err
ruption, and loose practices After twenty
years of domination By the Republicans
|chronic abuses have become fastened on
the public service Ike barnaelss on the
bottom of stranded ship There is no
hope of reform by leaders who have Great.
ed system Of Observation-Disclosures aud who
are interested in perpetuating its e,i-.
Nothing short of the steraest remedy
gives any promise Of effective reform, and
the first step toward 1t Is In change of
rulers. The government must b. got out
of the ruts in which it has too long been
run. New blood must be infused in the
management of public affairs before relief
can be expected. The people demand a
change. and. being in earnest are likely
TO be gratihed Very sincerely,
DAVID DAVIS
To Hon. James Z Harvey, Washington
CTty
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-10

Combined with pH6SPHO-NUTRTT
scientific presentation OF soluble wheat Dhos-
phares exactly theyexist naturally in the grain
and are needed for perfect health in the Human
System.
Fact 1.-Cod Liver Oil is conceded to be tho Com
sumptlVe g most valuable assistant
Fact 2.-Many patients cannot bear the ordinary
Cod Liver Oil on account of sensftIveness of the
stomach.
Fact 3-Philiips' Cod Liver Oil is the purest
bland Norwegian variety. and is selected for i'll
unusual medicinal efficacy.
Fact4.-Phillips' OIL and Phi NutrIttne com
Dned 1s really palatable and Is relished and easIy
retained by the most delicate.
Fact 5.-This combination with PhosDho -Nutri-
llne 1mparts to the COD Liver OIL curative and re
st0rat1ve property and power which seem mystic
rious, but which are in reality purely scientific
These Five Facts suggest the reasons why Phil
Ups Palatable Cod Liver Oil Combined with Phos-
pho-Nutritine effects such invariably happy re-
suits in Consumption. Emaciation, Wasting, Scrof-
ula, ricketts,, and Weaknesses and Diseases of the
Lungs; also, for Nursing Mothers.
Free from any nauseous taste smell, mfscible
III water, perfectly assimilsble, and containing
remedial properties never before attained in med
lclne, this preparation is submitted with confidence
to patients and physicians. Price 81 per bottle; 6
bottles for IS
Physicians are invited to send for explanatory
circular to G. FL. Phillips, Manufacturing Chemist
Patt Street, New York.
For sale by al Druggists
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
4 REMARKABLE MAN.

Congress has adjourned, the legislators of the country
 have separated from the halls of the Capitol and dispersed the four quarters of the nation The Arkansas delegation has returned home and the work of the session has ended Sena tors Garland and Walker after months hard work have back the bosoms of their families and the their constituents The subject of state politics and the ap preaching great national contest the subjects of absorbing interest The different candidates going hroughthe fiery ordeal of searching scrutiny in their records and many the anxious and hopes of the aprants for state and national honors Tho is the of tremendous struggle armed cap ape for the The great po ltcal parties discussing tte merits of the candidates
 The popularity of each is weighed and the scale balances way the other until the election Of all the candidates before the people the best calculated please the people
 and not afraid to speak out opinion boldly is Mr S B. Kirby, of Little Rock He stands before the people of
 the state and of the nation today the representative of of the remarkable and ingenious mechanisms of the age
 the Wheeler Wilson Oscillating Shuttle Sewing Machine He is engaged in struggle with monopoists te bene
 factor to the peoT4 of Arkansas He is foe to the monop osts who keep the price of sewing machines beyond tie legitimate price which the working of the people afford to pay for them He is before the people of Arkansas for their suffrages Not for office Not in the interest
 of any ring of political trcksters but in the interest of the people, and ask the of all classes irrespective of party to aid him in this grand work He has been before the people for several and has true the interest of all! Remember Kirby, and when you 10 Little Rock call at his establishment Mo- PIP West Markham street