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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

IT'S OBJECT.
l. The object Of this Association is to al
ford pecuniary aid to young men when they
assume the responsibilities of married life "a
time when, above all others, they generally
need such aid; and, subsidiary to this, its
purpose is to promote industry, economy
and morality.
CHARTERED.
2. 1t is chartered for ninety-nine years
under the laws of the State OF Louisiana,
and has perpetual succession. Its officers
and directors are prominent and well known
citizens whose high character and eminent
standing in both business and social circles,
is an ample guarantee OF the good faith
and fairness with which the affairs of the
Association will be conducted, and they are
determined that it shall be benefactor to
society. Its officers are bonded.
THE PLAN.
8. 1t differs from other mutual insurance
organizations chiefly in this: The policies
are made payable upon the marriage OF a
member, instead of upon his death; and, in
order to place the benefit Of the Assoc alton
within easy reach of all worthy Young men,
it is divided into three CLASSES, and upon
the marriage of a member all the others
contribute to the payment of his policy,
each one according to his class.
CLASS no. ONE.
4. In class No. ! the minimum policy is
$500, and the maximum policy $1,000. fla
member who holds policy in this class
marries at any time after the expiration Of
six months from the time he became Il
member, his policy will aggregate so per
month for every month of his membership
until it reaches It's maximum Sl2O0, when
its growth will cease. But if he marries
within "a months, his policy will amount
to $50 per month from the time he became
member to the time OF his marriage, when
he will cease to be member of the Associa-
ton.
5. The following tabular statement will
show how the plan works in this class:
A member marrying after the ex-
piration of six months from the
time he became a member would
receive, if holding apolicy IN class
MOL, S 800
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
Administrators Sale.

z. R. Jordan Ior admir-, chanoeey Court
Est OF VIM Sartin, deed. Lincoln County
BY virtue OF a decree of the Chancery
Court of Lincoln County. Mississippi, |
will, on the oath day OF December, 1881,
proceed at public auction to sell, at the
Court-ho door of said county, for cash,
to the highest bidder, to pay the debts Of
the decedent, the following described land:
N. qrsc or sec 10; NV qrs ar sec ii,
ter e; 8 acres in II corner OF II or n e
or sec "a, I, Sc, specifically described as
follows: All that part OF half c Or sec
"a, t7r 8 G, lying north of the line running
due cast and west parallel to the north
boundary line OF said section, so yards from
said line; one-half interest in or n c or
e half NJ or see 81, W half n or and s W
or W or sec 26, Sc, Lincoln county,
Miss. u. X. JORDAN,
A. c. McNAIR, Solicitor. Admir-.
nov 24-5,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

Celery and Chamomile Pills build up the
Nervous system and positively cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Neuralgia,
Nervousness, Sleepliness and Dyspepsia. 1t
has been proved that they successfully ward
off all danger of Paralysis, Apop!exy and
Sudden death. Their effect upon the Ner-
vous system is something wonderful, and
there is no wonder that thousands of people
avail themselves OF such valuable remedy,
while it may be found, in these days Of
Nervous diseases. The simplicity and pur-
ity of these pills are at once in their favor,
as they do not physic.
Paralytics that have not walked for two
years have been fully restored by these
pills, and thousands. of cases of nervous
weakness perfectly ctfred, while the cases
of sick and nervous headache and neuralgia
that theyhave cured are innumerable each
year and add to their popularity. Too much
cannot be said in their favor, for while they
cure these terrible nervous diseases, they al
so improve the general health, and especi-
ally the complexion and skin, and invaria-
bly, improve the digestion.
Sold by all druggists. Price, so cents a
box. Depot, l06 North Eutaw St, Balti-
more, Nd. BY mail. two boxes for 81, or
SIX boxes for 50 80, to any address.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

SI'G@U>1|
PERRY, Houston COUNTY, GA,


In 1873, there were two negroes confined
in Jail badly afflicted with this disease. In
my official capacity | employed c. I. Swift
to cure them, under contract, "no cure, no
pay" He administered his "Syphilitic
Specific" and in few weeks felt bound to
pay him out of the county treasury, as he
had effected complete and radical cure.
A. S. GILES, Ord. Houston co., Ga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 18th, 1879.
The S. S. s. is giving good satisfaction.
One gentleman who had been confined to
his bed six weeks with Syphilitic Rheuma-
tism has been cured entirely, and speaks in
the highest praise of it.
ClIILEs & BERRY.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY
Proprietors, Atlanta, Ga.
Price of regular size reduced to SID per
bottle; small size, 81.
Sold by DR.. L. T. Meade and Daughtry &
Smylie, Broookhaven. Call for copy of
"Young Mems Friend" decl5-7t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

WE heard one of Ben Kings fol-
lowers say few days ago, that a
live dog, (referring to Col. King
was better than dead lion. --Comet.
But the saying is not applicable,
as Col. King is dead, politically, and
he is not lion either.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
CLASS NO. THREE,

I. In class No the minimum policy is
One Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars, and
the maximum policy is Three Thousand,
Six Hundred Dollars. Ii Il member in this
class marries at any time after the expira-
tioa of twelve months from the time he be-
came q member Of the Association, his poll
cy will aggregate one hundred aud fifty dol
lars per month from the time he became Il
member to the date of his marriage, until 1t
reaches the maximum, three thousand, six
hundred dollars, when its growth will cease
s. The following tabular statement will
show how the plan works in this class:
A member marrying after the expira-
ton of II months from the time he
became member would receive, If
holding a policy in class No. 3, $500
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

THERE is some talk about the Flu
sionists setting up a separate Legis-
lature at Jackson, and asking Pres
ident Arthur to recognize it. I'VE
are disposed to think this is idle
talk. The President of the United
States has nothing to do with Leg
islatiye bodies. Grant used to in
terfere in that way, hnt that time is
past. We again warn the Fusion
lists to submit to their defeat, and
not provoke the people too far.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
5. The following tabular statement will
show how the nlan works In this cIuss.


6. In class No.2 the minimum policy is
$500, and the maximum policy $24oO. Ii Il
oember in this class marries at any time
er the expiration of nine months from
. time he became member of the Asso-
iation, his policy will aggregate 500 per
month from the time he became member
to the date of his marriage, until it reaches
the maximum, two thousand, four hundred
dollars, when its growth will cease.
The following tabular statement will show
how the plan works in this class:
A member marrying after the expra-
ton of nine months from the time
he became a member would receive,
if holding policy in class No. 2, $; 900
A fter the expiration OF 10 months 600
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

8. No member in the 1st class. who mar
ries within six months after becoming a
member of the Association, and no member
in the md class who marries within nine
months after he becomes a member, and no
member in the Sd class who marries within
twelve months after he becomes member,
will be allowed to participate in the benefit
fund, Or receive any aid from the Associa-
ton, but his policy will become null and
void
10. In calculating the amount OF policies,
days will not be considered For instance,
il Il member marrics at the expiration of ten
months and twenty days from the time he
became member OF the Association, his
benefit will be calculated for ten months.
IL. Ii member docs not marry within
twenty-four months after joining the Assoc
citation, his policy shall remain at its maxi
mum in the class to which it belongs, and
will be paid to him whenever his marriage
occurs, or within sixty days thereafter.
MEMBERSHIP FEES.
II. An initiation, or membership fee OF
six dollars must accompany every applica-
ton for policy in the Is, class ten dol
lars every application for policy in the I'd
class, and sixteen dollars every application
FOR policy in the 3rd class. These fees are
naid but Gree and are certainly but tribe
: compared with the benefits to be derived
from membership in the Association.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

A GREAT deal Of killing is report
cd in this State. At Chester. a few
days ago, two negro m1n fought and
killed each other. A negro woman
attempted to stab q white man and
he shot and killed her.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

SENATOR DAVIS has served notice
on the Republican members that
they cannot change the officers of
the Senate with his vote. That set
ties the question, at least till the
Republicans get another Senator.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
.ftlnaini strus01.s Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration
on the Estate Of John u. Sutton, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court of the county OF Lincoln,
State of Mississippi on the 2lst day OF Oc-
tober, 1881; now all persons having claims
against the estate of said decedent are here
by required to exhibit the same and have
them registered by +. NJ. Martin, Chancery
Clerk Of the county OF Lincoln, within one
year, or they will be forever barred.
EMILY SUTTON, Administrative.
Io,2 X
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

We clip the following curious adver
tisf mert fran ri exchange
!. To Be Sedan Erard piano. tie
property OF i lady about to travel in a
walnut case will, carved legs.
Poor womaa She Is to be pitied.
To be compelled to travel III walnut
case is bad enough. but to have her
legs carved before starting il fendish
and herr. biz.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
Shersfs' Sale.
vs-No. COZ Lincoln Circuit Court.

y :. J, Go 60 Lincoln Circuit Court.
BY virtue OF writ of execution to me
from the Circuit Court of Lincoln county,
Mississippi, will, on Monday, the End day
of January, A. d. 1882, at the Court house
door, in the town of Brookhaven, proceed
to sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the
following described property, to-wit: Tie
n W or and n " or Of II Or OF sec 10 t s r
Z, and n c or of n e or of sec "a Sr6 and
eqr of S eqr of sec ID, s. 6, and W Or OF
sec 10, s, east. Levied on as the property
OF G. II. Rhea, and will be sold to satisfy
the judgment and costs, in the above stated
case ]. L. MIKELL, Sheriff.
per D. III. S. Cox, D. S.
Decembe sth, l8s1-4t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

NJ. MCCLURE, editor Of the Val
den Nucleus, was married to Miss
Ida B. Williams, on the 9Th inst.
The press will now recognize HIM
as q progressive man.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

SOME Of the papers are discover
ing that A. j. Bebout, of the French
Pad Co., Toledo, Ohio, is fraud.
TIE LEDGER told them that six
months ago.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

Miss MARTHA T. CLAIBORNE was
married near Natchcz on Wednes-
day to Mr.. Henry A. Garrett, of
Tcnsas parish, La. The bride is a
daughter Of Col. j. T. II. Claiborne.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

On Saturday last Chas. Leslie
was arrested in Mobile, taken to Alb
crGcen, and confessed having killed
the three brothers near there.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

Sick headache, nervous headache, neu-
ralgia, nervousness, paralysis, dyspepsia,
sleeplessness, and brain diseases, positively,
cured by DIR. Benson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills. They contain no opium, quin-
inc, or other harmful drug. Sold by drug
gists. dec15-lt
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

THE steamer Kearsarge will soon
arrive at New Orleans. While there
she will open a naval recruiting
rendezvous, with view to obtain.
ing apprentice boys for training.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
WILLARD HOTEL LOTTERY
DRAWING,
nth February, 1882, or Money Refunded.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 10, 81.
Resolved, That the Board OF Commission
ers consent to 4 postponement OF, the draw
ing of the Willard Hotel Lottery, until the
l4th day OF February, lSo-, and that they
will not consent to any urthfr postpone
nleht of the same Robt. Mallory, Chm.
BY the above resolution this drawing
must ami will be had on the day fixed, or
money distributed back to ticket holders,
ii enough tickets are sold before day fix
ed, the drawing will be had, and notice of
sam will be given through the papers.
LIST OF PRIZES:
The Willard Hotel with all its !
Fixtures and Furniture, $4,000
One Residence on Green Street, $4,000
One Residence on Green Street, $4,000
Two cash prizes, each five hundred, 10000
Two cash prizes, each two thousand, 1900
Five cash prizes, each one thousand, 5000
Five cash prizes, each five hundred, $500
Fifty cash prizes each one hundred, 5000
Five hundred cash prizes, each 20, 10000
One Set of Bar Furniture, 1000
One Fine Piano, 500
One Handsome Silver Tea Set, 100
400 boxes Old Bourbon Whisky, Sc, $4,000
Ten baskets Champagne, So. $50
Five hundred cash prizes, each ten, 5000
-Four hundred boxes fine wines, so, $4,000
200 boxes Robertson county Whisky, 5000
400 boxes Havana Cigars, each ten, 1000
Five hundred cash prizes, each ten, 5000
AMOUNTING TO S369,95O.
Whole tickets, s.; halves, 4; quarters, 2.
Remttances may be made by bank check,
express, postal money order Or registered
mail
Responsible agents wanted at all points.
For circulars, giving full information and
for tickets, address VIC. D. WHIPS,
til Willard Hotel, Louisville, Ky.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

FIFTEEN convicts ovcrpowcred the
guard near Skipwith, Miss, on the
18th inst, and made their escape.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

FREELINGHUYsEN has been con-
lirmcd as Secretary of State,in place
of Blaine, resigned.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

THE Readjusters have unanimous
iy nominated Riddlebarger as Sena-
tor from Virginia.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
CifutiOu .

The State of Mississippi. to Rachael Nc
Glothlin-Iou are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court OF Lincoln coun-
ty, in said State, on the Fourth Monday of
December, 1881, to defend the suit in said
court OF Rachael McGlothlin, wherein you
are defendant.
+. NJ. MARTIN, Clerk.
CHAs CHRISTIAN, Solicitor. decS-4t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

OK the 18th inst. Postmaster
Geacrai James wrote and forwarded
to President Arthur his official let
ter OF resignation as a Cabinet Of
ficcr, to take effect January l.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

IrAwAMEA gave $50 votes for
Lowry and 50 for King. King was
born near that county.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

The lodge of the knights of
Honor, at Crystal Springs, have do
mated 500 to the poor of that place.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

Born Texas and the United States
claim that part Of Texas known rs
the Panhandle. The whole of Grier-
son county is in that part.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
LYDIA z. PaNKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Is n Positive Cure

- =
for all thosc Painful Complaint and Weaknesses
socOmmon to our best female population.
II will entirely the worst form OF Female COM
pIaints all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ucera
tion Falling md Dlsplacements md the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change OF life.
1t will dissolve and cxpel tumors from the uterus In
an early stage of development Tho tendency to can
humors there checked very speedily by Its use
II fantness flatulcncy destroys nn craving
for stmulants and relieves weakness Of tho stomach
1t cures Bloatng, Headaches, Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility, Seeplessness, Depression and lndi-
gestion.
That feeling Of bearing down, ccnsing pain, weight
and backachc is always permanently cured by its use
1t will all times and under all circumstances act In
harmony with the laws that govern the female system
For the cure Kidney Complaints Of either SEE this
Compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA Z. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE CON.
POUNDS prepared ut 2as and 235 Western Avenue,
Lynn Mass Price ST. Six bottlcsfo S. Sent by mail
In the form of pills. also in the fern Of lozenges, sn
receipt of price, 81 per box for either Mrs. Pinihan
freely oil letters of inquiry Send for papA-
let Address as above. Mention this Paper.
No family should DO without LYDIA e. PINKHAK'D
LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation, biiiousnsa1
and torpidity of the liver. Is cents per boz.
aU- Sold by all Druggists. % y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

CHALMERS has his seat and will
probably occupy it during the pres
ent Congress.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

The editors of the "Citizen" and
"Mail' left last Saturday light for At.
lanta. Ga. to attend the exposition
Canton Mat.
Candor is always admired. IT is not
uncommon for editors to be .light, !"
but they won't all admit it.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

SSl'''''' '>ti IA oIiShhS
DIR. LeMonnir.', port to the Board
OF Health in the @ ,se If the child who
died from the IF cts # Mrs. Winslow' s
Soothing Svrnp, sLouId at once engage
the attention of the authorities. The
statements made in this report reveal a
startling condition of things. It up.
pears that this So called Soothing Syrup
which is heraided "a the most benefi-
cent compound of the age, and which
is sold in enormous quantities to moth
ers and nurses, is rothing more nor less
than an active and powerful opiate,
containing morphine in large proper
tons. and capable of producing death.
In the case of the child in question. the
dose apl ears to have been administered
in exact ar,.,rfisaca with the printed
directions o,i ,l.e, bottle. A teasroontnl
of the syrup CONTAINS one.eighth of a
grain of marphine--a very heavy desc
for 4 chileksoas eight mQnlhs of age.
THAT it wa Aitogethcr too heavy is ev.
ident from the fact that the child died,
and, and, aa tho post-mprtem unmista-
kably showed, from the effect of opium
1t is frightfni to realize that this poi
sonous staff is sold by wholesale with>
out restraint or supervision. and placed
in the hands of careless and ignorant
people to be dosed ont to babies. tits
disseminated as harmless and philan-
thropic boon to humanity, whereas it is
inevitably vicionsin its effects. ipjuring
the constitution where it does not kill
outright. Any good physician will tell
you that morphine should be adminis>
tered to babies only in rare and urgent
cases, and then under the direction of
responsible practitioner. But this
Soothing Syrup is permitted to food
the country and to be dosed ont to our
children without the slightest effort at
control by the authorities. 1t is simply
shocking. If the law forbids the sale
of arsenic and prussic acid with view
of preventing suicide. why shonld 1t
wink at Wholesale murder through the
medium of this noxious nostrum called
Soothing Syrup!
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

HUNTER SHARP killed q negro at
Columbus, q few days ago, in self
defense.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

r. l.. SAUNDERS purchased the
Edwards House, at Jackson, at auc-
ton last week.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

IT is conceded that Riddlcbarger
will he elected Senator by the Vir-
ginia Legislature.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
Board of Directors:

McENERY; j. DICKSON BRUINS,
of Of
Editor Daily w.
Law;J JAMES d. LYNCH.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
(Tt0tiON.

Nc &C. GO Erwin !. ct al In ch"ne &c Court
Ardela Erwin, ct al. Lincoln County.
The State of Mississippi.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15
MRS. WINSLoV'S SYRUP,
A Poisonous Mixture that Should
be Driven Out of the Market.
IT KILLS A CHILD In NEW ORLEANS.
Opinion Of the Coroner who Attended tho
Corpse.
READ AND RENE her.

n r A ID A ~ ID n f. M f. M II Il n.
New Orleans Times Democrat.
New ORLEANS, December 8, 1881.
DR.. JOS. Jones, President Board of Health:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to inform
you that have, yesterday. held an in
quest on the dead body Of the colored
child, Edward Clayton, eight months
old, who died from being poisoned by
teaspoonful of the nostrum known as
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for
children teething, given to the child by
it's mother according to the directions
printed on the bottle. The symptoms
of poisoning by morphine were well
marked. When saw the child, over
nine hours after death, the pupils were
firmly contracted, post,mortem rigidity
was completely absent, in fact the whole
body of the child was in state of COM
plete muscular relaxation.
l woutsistate 0your honorable body
that this III not the first time that chill
.iren have been poisoned by this So
called ind psive hostrum. This is not
the A<sf 4 issharen have, in this
Community been poisoned by this ter
rible drug Years ago our highly re,
GREETED conifers, DIR. Alpuente, called
nv attention 10 tho danger of Mrs.
WinsIows Soothing Syrup, in case of
a child at the Bayou ST. John. who had
been very near poisoned to death by
this drug. No doubt many other phys
slciaDs in this city can recall such la :
| mentable results.
If you will for moment consult the
excellent treaty of Woodman & Tidy on
| - Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,'
pages 332 aud 34S. edition of 1877, you
will see that Winslow's Soothing Syrup
contains one grain of morphine to the
ounce, so that the child Clayton, eight
months Old. in taking teaspoonfnl OF
that syrup. took nearly one> eighth of q
| grain of morphine, which is an enor-
nous dose for snch Young child.
The indiscriminate and careless use of
this syrup by the community, tie enor,
nous doses recommended in the printed
directions on the bottles are such that
the public cannot be too carefully cau~
toned against the use of a drug most
dangerous, which is advertised as most
inoffensive.
Being like you, public officer, whose
duty it is to protect the pnbic health, l
hope, my dear Doctor, that you will ex"
cuse me fol trespassing upon your val-
liable time, and tnat of tie honorable
body over whom you preside, in calling
to your attention another death by Mrs.
Winslow's Syrup for Children Teething.
Respectfully. Y. r LEMoNNIER,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-12-15

To Ardeia Erwin, Johnnie Cummings and
NJ. X. Cummings, defendants:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of Lincoln in said State, on
the fourth Monday of December, 1881, to
defend the suit in said court of c. c. En-
win, ct al, wherein you and others are de-
PENDANTS. +. NJ. MARTIN,
nov24-4t Chancery Clerk.