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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

The editor left Monday last for Monroe
to attend the Congressional convention
that convcues there to-day, and left MS
once more with the columns of the Guar.
dian to fll, We bespeak for him . happy
trip, and know that Gen King and his
ardent supporters will heartily grasp the
willing hand that has increasingly and
ably supported him for the nomination OF
that convention through the widespread
columns Of the Guardian. And well they
may, for bad il not been for the able and
we'll planned manner in which the Guar
dian advocated and espoused the cause OF
Gen. King he could not have aroused such
q following in Claiborne parish as re now
has. While the Guardians choice for Con.
gressional preferment differs from our
own, yet We are willing to abide to-day's
doings at Monroe. Aud should Gen. King
he the choice Of that convention, and he
certainly will be, We willingly lay aside
personal preferences and fall into line OF
his Jealous following. And who ever may
be the choice Of the Monroe convention
whether it be King, Richardson, or any
other good man, he may rest assured tina,
Claiborne parish will poll her strength for
him in November. There has been great
deal said about the disafected feelings Of
the Democracy Of Claiborne parish, both
privately and through the press within the
past SIX weeks, but the final vote in the
Monroe convention to-day will allay 1t all
and Claiborne will be as solid as hereto
fore.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11
Sseaksrs ~ H. NA

Among the distinguished gentlemen VINO
are expected to address the Democracy Of
Claiborne .. the grand rstiscasson "ee'
ing on the 2lst inst, we notice the nafnes
of Capt. T. F. Bell and Hon. X. Z. CrA,n
of Shreveport; Capt. E. E. Kidd Oh 1sek
sop; Senators Vance and Watkins; Hon.
@. H. Ellis candidate for elector 9Th Con-
Rressional district; the nominee OF inc
Congressional convention which mee's "
Monroe to-day. There are many o'ne's
vet TO he invited. Here is presented an
array of talent that will cause every gooa
Democrat in Claiborne to attend the rati-
acation meeting. Capt. Ed. Z. Kidd Is
thought by many TO be the most eloquent
public man in North Louisiana. Indeed
we presume that there is no doubt oil tns'
fact He ranks as an equal with L. John
Ellis the silver. tongued orator OF Loui-
sisns in some of the branches Of eloquence'
George H. Ellis, ESQ.,, is known to the
people of Claiborne as lawyer OF great
power before jury. Capt. Bell of shreve-
port is powerful and impressive speaker
"A gentleman of magnificent personal
appearance, handsome, diguihed ana
graceful, with q deep and musical voice
he is well prepared to interest an audi
euce with those original ideas and apo
site illustrations with which bis poweriul
mind is 80 richly stored. Hon. K. {. Cram
is one Of the most gifted young men in the
State. For a long while connected with
the Shreveport Standard as city editor, he
left that paper to take his place in the
lower house Of the State Legislature 10
which place he was elected by handsome
majority. His articles in the Standard
we're always brilliant and attracted at
tention no matter how insignificant the
tonic. We know Mesrs. Grain and BELL
quite we'll, and are warranted in promis-
ing the people splendid orstions should
they attend. The others mentioned are
well known to the people except Senator
vance, WIZ uds NlsltVu iioh'N' oh's 49,
aud TIE great unknown OF the Monroe
convention. Senator Vance is always an
attractive speaker, and in his only speech
at Homer wore the laurels Of the day.
Judge Watkins is better known in Clai-
borne than any of the gentlemen. His
ability is great. As u speaker he is logical
and persuasive rather than eloquent.
We have been thus particlar in noticing
the expected speakers in order TO give the
people an idea Of what to expect. While
every Democrat ought TO come out on the
2lst, we know that only great induce
ments will move many from their homes.
The list Of speakers can't be surpassed.
Let the people turn out and give them
rousing Democratic welcome.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

IL seems that we are never to hear the
last Of the notorious Kansas murderers, the
Blenders. Whenever press reporter has
run fairly aground for news item he
proceeds q. o.. 81. to capture in some out Of
the way locality the old man Bender and
Kate" An old mau and a woman sup
posed to he the Blenders have been cap
tur-d in Nebraska in Dodge county As
yet it is not certain that these are the
parties, yet there seems to be something
in the rumor; enough at any rate to keep
mp an excitement over the wires for .
week or ten days.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Mast, who gets up the political carics-
lures for Harper's Weekly, got off one
week before last that is like a boomerang.
His drawing represents Hancock as a
Trojan Horse left for the inspection Of the
Republican party, who, for the purposes
Of the caricaturr. are in the White House
Now, it 40 happens that the original Tro-
jan Horse rs described in the Had was
actually the means Of destroying Troy
The caricature is therefore = virtual ad.
mission that Hancock will be the next
President. Thomas, the draughtsman, is
getting doty. a. our old friend Isaac Glea.
son would say He surely has softening
Of the brain or he never would have been
guilty Of such gross stupidity.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

We were pleased TO meet on Monday
lest Coke Couey, who has recently return
cd from Vanderbilt University, in which
Institution he bas been a student for three
years, preparing himself for the Ministry.
Coke looks well and somewhat accom-
plished. He was in hurry and gave US
bot . passing call. We had no time to
rciterate the school.boy exploits of by
gone days As We would gladly have done.
success to you Coke, and may the world
be the better for your having lived.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Notwithstanding the sanguine expectA-
tiops Of Gen. Weaver the Greenbackers
seem to have had no showing whatever in
Alabama. At last accounts the Demo-
cratic majority had reached $4,000, aud
the northern district Of the State, which
two years ago elected . Greenback Con-
srsssman, 10 this year gained by the Demo
ersts, they carrying every county in the
discreet. This 10 great triumph, unless
it Be done purposely to lull the Democracy
70 rsst fos November. But the bare sug-
gestion b absurd
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11
(Conlmunic sted.

Commune sted.
.Nr. Edtor:-Your punch up Of our
schools week or two ago was in good
time, and to the point.
Now, ! wish to make q suggestion or
two, believing as 10 that the salvation
of our village in the future will depend
mainly upon our schools. Ii We can, by
any possible means, succeed in building
up our schools, not pretending to college
claims, our town will live long and pros
per.
We will make this calculation: One
boarder, for board, tuition, books, station
cry, &c, will pay per year, 500 90;
visiting friends and relatives, 10 90;
S2l0 o.
Give us one hundred boarders and we
have s2i 600. Two hundred will double
this sum; and the tuition, &c, of resident
students will swell the same.
The consequences are self-evident-a
live town, an improved moral and social
status, a good name far and wide, and a
long lease of prosperity insured despite
railroads, old fogyism, &c.
Let every householder who can possibly
receive boarder, do 80. By this means,
the strange Young man or woman, on ar
rival, will know that there is a good home
ready for him or her. And this will in.
duce pupils from all quarters.
The parties receiving boarden must not
expect big pay in actual cash-we are
all too poor TO be rich-but will be doubly
paid in the appreciation in value Of pro-
perty-not q vacant lot will be left in
the town, and hereby and in this wise
will all parties reap rich reward.
Set Q day for town meeting; let every
man and woman in Homer and vicinity
attend; invite Col Hayes, Mr.. Chappell,
Mr.. Parker and Mr.. Davidson to address
the meeting thus assembled. and 40 sure
as we can induce two or three hundred
young men and women TO the schools OF
Homer, as certainly will fogyism fee the
town, and the principals Of our schools
will be able to invite assistance that ia IN
to all the educational requirements of the
day.
1 A
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

The weather continues wet, showers
falling almost every day. Cotton crops
have not been seriously injured As yet.
The weed is unusually large and ia fruit
,ng fast Some cotton ia opening, but in
consequence Of the wet weather this early
opening will be of but little benefit. We
seed dry weather interpreted with light
showers from this date on to insure a
largo yield Of cotton.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

The e1ecstors Of the will Of A. +.
Stewart have tsst made public one Of his
private instructions TO them, and 10 &C.
cerdsncs Herewith have given endow.
nests Of nearly three millions of dollars
to collegiate institute near Garden City,
Long IslAnd, city belonging to the
estate Of deceased. It IL estimated that
whso all plans arc completed the upiver.
sity viii accommodate near 1000 pupils.
Ths 'scAasa yearly sxpsnses Of students
win not exceed 800. The scheme 10 .
grand oss, and will do more toward per-
psssssisg In . laadable way the fame Of
tho dead man than anything cleo.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

A telegram to the N. o. Times from
Austin, Texas, declares that . movement is
on foot having for it's object the como nest
Of Mexico and its annexation to the Uni
ted States. The correspondent declare.
that the movement is assuming vast pro-
portions, and unless soon checked by the
government will cause serious trouble.
Gen. F. w. james, . distinguished ex-
like ell sensations. II there were any
reality In IL President Diaa would have
complained long ago.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11
HOMER, La,
Wednesday, .-.--August IL, 1880


Grand Mass Meeting Of the Democracy
Of Claiborne parish will be held At the
Court-houss on the 2ist inst, for the pur
pose Of ratifying the nomination Of Han,
cock and English. Distinguished speaker
from al parts Of tho State will be present
Let all the people come out.
by order Of the
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

The Republicans propose to raise . cam.
paicn fund Of 100000. Gracious, how
tho Office holders will howl before they
get all that in. It will average about
forty dollars 10 each official In the L. S.
from postmaster at nothing year and
find himself, to Hayes at $4,000 and
everything found.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

In the absence Of the editor this week
Enos II. McClendon, Esq, will take his
place. Our readers will doubtless welcome
the change with pleasure, as they have
frequently and with delight and profit
read after sur talented friend. We leave
Mr.. Nee. to say for himself whether he
will assume the responsibilities Of the
editor in toto ur not. To those having
grievances II il we'll to say that Nr.
McClrndon, although not n man of hinge
magnitude aud great preponderosity, is
nevertheless 30 athletic that if bully
were Ia tackle him he wonld soon be rs
tonishrd at the mighty productions. We
hope that our friend will have a peaceful
experience. May the Deity who guards the
craft send him wedding cakes, boquets,
etc, etc, and may adnring farmers pile
his office with fruit. melons, &c.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

We are pleased to see our good friend,
Joe Thigpen, at home once more after .
long absence in Texas. We have not learn
ed whether it is Joe's intention to reside
permanently in Texas or not. We trust
not. Claiborne parish has no better citi-
zen. There are many men here that we
could do better without
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Many persons thought year ago that
J. B. Lewis had no equal in tact, skill, in
dustry and enterprise. His successors in
the boot, shoe and hat business are the
equals Of the great J. b. L., and are max
ing rapid strides toward superiority. Tex
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

WINSsBoRorGH. La, !
August 9Th, 1880. (

Mr.. Ed,tor:-You can publish for the
benefit of the Census Enumerstors of
your parish that Geu1 F. A. Walker, So
perintendent of the Censns, informs me
that the Enumerators will be paid prompt
IL, by check on the United States Treasu-
nv. a. soon ~ their returns can be exam
ined and found correct by bis Office.
this day forward TO Washington ell OF
the portfolios, &C., of my District.
Yours truly,
N. W. IRRELEVANT. Supervisor
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

experience strSngthens thst belief, thas II
10 wen 10 stay 1t homo on the Sabbath oc-
caAopally. The psseslsl calm Of the day
10 oil tbs norv agreeable In the country Sor
the pressuce Of . fsw ftisDds- Tho con-
versation and thoughts take tone from the
day, and unless We are far gone in wicked
ness we are msde better by the a.socis-
tions and recollections Of the day.
Our visit 10 our friends, Mr.. and Mn.
Cooksey, WAS intended to be social, except
as we said in the beginning there were
other motives that were, however, Of
secondary character. We had not intend
ed to put on paper that We visited the
watermelon patch and thnmped, thumped,
all in vain, for the Philistines had been in
advance Of us.
We had not intended to put on paper
the roast turkey. the milk, the sweet fresh
butter, the tender spring chicken, the ap-
Piles, the peaches, the cantelopes, and the
many, very many, kind attentions Of our
friends, the numerous courtesies Of the
little boys, Will, 80 named for his father,
and Lee, the eldest, named for the grand
old hero whose flag our host had followed
through many hot aud bloody days, but
ut home again, and drawing on the hsr-
ness for the routine work Of the week,
these recollections all are so pleasant
that we record these facts conscious that
our work will be the lighter, and that the
editors wife will he the more cheerful
after having spent so pleasant night and
day in the country.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

George Wilkes, proprietor Of Wilkes
Spirit Of tho Times, and . celebrity in the
sporting world will support Hancock.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

X. W. Kirkpatrick, ex-SheriG, was in
town Monday last and looking well. Farm
ing seems to agree with you. Uncle Henry.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

w. F. Aycock left on Monday for Ala.
bams, where his wife has been visiting
relatives for some months.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Dr. Tanner, the celebrated faster, passed
HE proposed forty days, without eating,
in safety. He lost Is pounds 10 weight
during tho fast.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Homer in now on the move up. There
are several improvements being made
within its limits, the most prominent
among which is the addition that G. G..
Gill is having put to the west end Of his
brick store. The addition consists of a
brick room thirty-six by sixty feet, and
when completed will add considerably to
the appearance of that portion Of town.
Judge j. A. Richardson is having law
Office constructed on the west side Of the
public square, and from the Judges Guilt
waited taste we know when finished the
office, though small, will be quite an adj
dltion to the business looks OF Homer.
Other buildings are being repaired, and
everything seems TO have on the appear
ance Of prosperity in our town once more.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Indifference is one Of those unpleasant
dispositions Of our nature which makes
those with whom we are associated dread
our very presence. And when cherished
and cultivated it becomes obnoxious and
even almost uncomfortable. The person
who discovers this disposition in his na-
tire should summon all his power Of self
will for the purpose of crushing this
disagrecahle cooincss. Ii is observable in
all the different spheres of life. In bust
ness transactions it often plays apart TO
the exclusion Of trade. In the social
circle It's appearance IN bold and braLen;
and even in love-making it frequently
renders nugatory the bleeding wounds &C
sorely made by Cupid's well-,lrected and
piercing darts.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

Tho total population Of Homer, a. per
the recent Census, 10 $50.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

HOMER, La, Friday, Aug. 6, 1852.
Council met at Mayors Office.
Present.. A. Richardson, Mayor J. q;
Simmons, W. W. Arbuckle, g. @. Gil ssd
b. A. Bridges Selectmen.
Absent: N. r. Bryan.
On motion, B. A. Bridges was elecsss
Clerk pro tenn.
The Mayor reported that he had, dufi1f
July, imposed fines amounting to 6ny -
lars. The report was ordered spree1 .
on the minutes.
The Marshal submitted the followtner
port Of his Office for the month OF jay,
which WAS received and ordered sprsea -
the minutes, and is a. follows:
HOMER, La, Aug. s, ls'.
To TIE Mayor and Selectme. Of the 1ss"S
Homer:
Gentlemen-I herewith file my rsp"
for the month Of July, 1880: -.
To bal. due on last report,
Fines imposed by Mayor, ~
w w Arbuckle, 1879, ~
Willet, license, 1890, n
w H Ellington, license, July Let, %
Nathan Smith, taxes 1880, D.
Or. use
By Tressrs rec'pt Aug. 2, ~ rs 49,.
Bal. due Aug. s, so 8-eO"
(signed) J. II. KIRKPATRlCk,,
On motion, it WAS Ordained, Thes
ordinance passed by the Mayor and 80
men, Dec. %, 1879, levying t.xc 49,
censes for the year 1880, be and IL 4
is hereby repealed; and the NsrshA 7
hereby ordered TO make now sssee1
Of property under the present 500
parish revenue laws, and TO collect -
censes and taxes on all occupstioee
pursuits the same amounts levied ~
State and pariah on said ocoupstices -
pursuits.
Account Of J. A. Richardson, for -
Was allowed, for amount paid fer g.
out cistern.
The Council then adjourned TIN ~ ."
day in September.
(signed) J. A. RICHARDSON,
Msyr
Attest, p. A. BRIDGES, Clerk pro -
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

"'"' WV tdSo Tonic assists dicrstion
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-08-11

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-10-22
sohool I.Iterarz sooIotx.

Tie higher department of our public
schools, the high school, first and second
grades have each been organized into lit
erary societies which meet on alternate
Friday afternoons. the high school hav-
ing two meetings in each month, the
other grades one each. This plan IS cal.
culated to sustain an interest on the
part Of the pupils, and enables them to
combine with ihe usual school rhetOri.
cal exercises, drill Ia paTIimentary law
and the management of societies. The
responsibility rests with the pupils.
though all is under the general control
and direction of the teachers and subject
to their criticism. The following are the
details 0f tAe organization.
High SchOOl-Name. Philomathean.
Officers elected: PrssId eat, Ormie
Perley; vice president. Arthur MiIliken
secretary, Emanuel Smith; treasurer,
Waiter Jay; musical director, Anna
Riggs: editors. James ChaIFant and
Kitty Elliott.
First Grade--Namc, Amateurs. of
icers: President, Edgar Jay; vice presi.
dent John Clark; secretary, Florence
Kenney; treasurer, Lulu Barnett
musical directors, Addie Tsndy, Eddie
Rice; editoFs. May Miller and Netiie
Miller
Second Grade-Name, Essay Club.
Officers: President Mary King; vice
president, Lizzie Walkup; secretary,
Berthe Bennett; treasurer, Annie Johns
ton; musical directors. Emma Jones,
Lizzie Walkup; editors, Fred Kellogg
and Emma Jones.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-10-22

T. Davis. of the Normal, is making en-
couraging progress in getting up draw
ing class in this city.
Sam Murphy, Harry Hood. Chas. Ry
der and Harry Clark, went duck hunting
Thursday afternoon, with their ladies.
They at least brought back ali the ducks
they took with them.
Judge Elson, who came to Emporia
from Illinois some months ago, has rent.
ed the house of j. Hamilton, at the cor.
ner of Neosho street and Sixth avenue,
and will move in next week.
d. w Finney, the Republican candi-
date for lieutenant governor Il Kansas,
has been looking around among his
friends in this vicinity for the past few
days He finds plenty OF them.
C. A. Coles went Ia New York yester.
day to visit his old home for several
weeks, and to re-stock his ornamental
shop with new patterns A. l.. Worihcn
has charge of his business while he is
away.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-10-22
COarrerMaIonal Ansoetatioa.


The northern Congregational associa-
ton has been ih session in this city for
the past two days. Rev. /. n. LOcke, Of
Severy, was moderator, and Rev. H. G.
ScOtfeld, of Eureka, secretary. On
Wednesday papers were presented on
"The Christian Sabbath" 1.-THE Spirit OF
Infidelity and Christianity" 1.-THE Gold.
en- Rule of Confusius and OF Christ"
In the evening there was n temperance
meeting. at which Rev. G. M. Lauback
and others spoke. Yesterday there were
papers and discussions on "Home Mis-.
siOns" and Sunday School Work. )" "The
Distinction between the Jewish and
Christian DispensatiOn," "The Relation
between Doctrine and Duty" The re.
ports from churches showed q general
advance in interest In almost all direc
tons.
There are thirty churches connected
with the association, some of which have
been added since the last meeting. This
association comprises the churches on
the NJ, K. s. T. road and south of it.
There were thirty representatives OF
these churches present ut the meetings
this week. In the whole state there are
seven such associations, comprising
nearly 200 churches and nearly 1000
members. These are named northern,
southern, eastern, western, central,
southwestern and northwestern. These
meet twice 3 ysaF and are formed in a
state association which messs annually.
Superintendent Storrs reported q good
degree Of progress in the home mission
airy work on the frontier. Thirty-four
ministers had come into the state within
the year. The following resolution was
passed by the association:
RksoECed, That We tender our hearty
thanks TO the good people of this place.
for their kind and generous entertain
ment OF the members of the association
during their session here,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-10-22
Personal Mcmillan.

T. Mccullough As writing in the Office
of the district clerk.
DR.. S. s. Todd. OF Kansas City, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Mrs Maria Gray from hatfield Green
is visiting at the residence of G. w. Ben
nett,
DR.. NelIls Is back IRON the mining
regions, looking in splendid health and
spirits
VIM. II. Griffith and wife returned yes
terday from visit of some days a
Topeka.
Mr.. O. C. Rogers, of Fairfield, Iowa
is visiting his brOther-in-law, VIM
Clarke, in this city.
Mr.. T. D. Porter, OF Attica, Indiana, il
visiting in the city. and is the guest Of
81. Rupert and w. Pollock.
Mr.. and Mrs J. II. Keith, of Trinidad
Colorado. are In the city, visiting theil
daughter, Mrs. Thos. Kitchen.
Ms. Aid. A. Baker, formerly Of Elm.
poria, now Of Kansas City, is visiting al
the residence of Mr.. E. Borton.
Mrs E. F. Sprague and family lefi
Thursday morning for visit of few
weeks With old friends in St. Joe. No.
Mr.. I. l. Houck, N indianapolis.
twin brother OF A. 8 Houck. of this
city, arrived in Enporia Friday morning.
Miss frankie Davis. sister of Prof B.