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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11
OBJECT AND PURPOSES.


This organization is what its name i'm
plies, a Union for Mutual Aid, its objec
being to associate unmarried men and wo
men together to assist each other by provi
ding fund for them at marriage, and 70
the purpose of promoting morality, benev
olence, temperance, economy and industry
INCORPORATED.
This Union was organized and chartered
under the laws of Louisiana. The officer,
and directors are successful business men
and are well known in commercial and so.
cial circles. Their names are guarantee
that the business of the Union will be
faithfully and honestly conducted. The
officers are under heavy bonds.
l. THE PLAN.
The Union differs from mutual life asso-
Citations, in that it pays its certificates at
marriage Tor stated time thereafter) while
they pay only at death. 1t also differs from
other marriage associations, giving more
benefits and for less money than they do,
allowing earlier marriages and paying
sooner. Any white person, either male or
female, OF good moral character and of
sane mind, can join either of the classes by
complying with the requirements of the
Union. A person can only join one class.
TWO FUNDS.
The money received on membership
fees and annual dues will be known as the
General Fund 1t will be used to pay Off
GERS, agents, rents and the expenses of the
Union. The assessments will be designa-
ted as the Marriage Benefit Fund, and will
only be used to pay the certificates as mar
riages occur.
CHARACTER OF APPLICANTS.
The officers of the Union will do all in
their power to prevent the admission of
disreputable or immoral people. All APP
plicants must be satisfactorily recommend
ed before certificates will be issued. Ger
tifcates will not be paid when evidence is
received that the parties marrying are I'M
worthy people and have practised a fraud
on the Union.
FOUR CLASSES.
The benefits are divided into four classes,
designated as a." 3d." &C." and "D.'
They are explained separately, as follows
Membership fee, 600
Annual dues, 800
Each assessment, 100
In this class the certificates range from
$3.50 to 81 900, and members will not be at
liberty to marry within six months from the
date of joining the Union. A member
marrying after the expiration of six months
will be entitled to receive $3.50, or one-fourth
of one entire assessment, not to exceed the
sum claimed. Under thesam rule, men,
Der in this class would be entitled to the fyl-
lowing accommodations at marriage, lbeneiit
never to exceed 81 600:
After the exniration of e months G go
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CLASS C.
Membership fee,
Annual dues,
:"

Membership fee, $3.50
Annual dues, 500
Each assessment, 800
In this class the certificates range from
Seven Hundred and Fifty to Three Thous-
and Dollars. Members marrying after six
months will be entitled to $3.50, or three
lou lou. =. Of one entire assessment, not to ex-
conditions They are at fbersy 70 NV.
any time after six months, but certificates
in this class will not become due till nine
months after their date of issue.
Members marrying before the expiration Of
nine months are required topaya II dues and
assessments till their certificates become
due To illustrate: Members of this class
marrying after belonging to the Union six
months must pay dues and assessments three
months longer before they can collect their
benefits. Under the same rule members
in this class will be entitled to the follow
ing accumnlations at marriage, benefit new
er to exceed $1,000:
Af.o,, tho axn;rat:o,, ~ q ,,,optbc G. I'm
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JAMES X. POLK At TWEyTY-NINA

JAMES X. FOLK At TWEyTY-NLNE.
James X. Polk resided in Columbia,
the county seat of Maury county. He
was the first candidate for Congress that
1 ever heard address the people. He was
then young man, and some persons
got it into their heads that he was too
young to be sent to Congress. His reply
to this objection is the only part re-
member, for was at that time boy.
He said: 81 am now 90 years of age,
and if q M is fool at 80 he will be a
fool his God-hless"d days" John Quincy
Adams was President and Henry Clay
his Seer AIRY If State. Little did Mr..
Polk then SUI pose that he and the great
kentuc.:;an wou!d ever be competitors
or tlle highest office within the gif: o.
i.r,nru!tir. 80 IDnisnHt HOuritr- ./Duyy,ni
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N: H. Cain, of Fayette, Ala, says: IT gave
DIR. Harter's Fever and Ague Specific to my
little daughter, who was a mere skeleton
from the effects OF ague; she is now well
and new child. My wife suffered eight
months from chills and fever; nothing did
her any good until she commenced using
DIR. Harter's Fever and Ague Specific, which
cured her at once. 1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

At the Methodist Church, in Jackson
Tuesday evening, May ID. by Rev. c. g.
Galloway, Mr.. }. I. George Of Enterprise,
and Mrs Fannie q. Barksdale, daughter oi
US. Senator George.
A large number Of the friends Of the we'd
ded pair were present to witness the cere-
mony. The bride looked beautiful, and
The bridegroom gallant and happy. The
church was brilliantly lighted and tasteful
iy decorated, and the wedding march exc
Gated by Miss Annie Fletcher IN artistic
style. Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. George took the train for
their bridal trip Clarion.
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$500 per yea

$500 per year can he easily made al
home working for E. G. Rideout & Co., 1C
Barclay Street, New York. Send for theil
catalogue and full particulars, oct27-1y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

SMALL miseries like small debts hit III
in SO many places, and meet us at &C
many turns and corners, that what they
want in weight they make up in num-
Der, and render it less hazardous tc
stand the fire of one cannon ball than q
volley composed of such a shower oil
i1,ljets.
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WhlykSeS

OF the Old Kentucky style are steadily in
creasing in favor with those people who seei
absolute purity combined with that fruity and
mellow flavor to be found only in the genuine
product of "Old Kaintuck.'
HARPER'S NELSON COUNTY WHISKY is
and has been for years before the public anC
has as well merited a reputation in its owl
etSt" as 1t possesses abroad. Sold only by
aug25-1y p-ani haven Mics
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pnrrry Am Gnon

When yon come to town spare a few min.
utes to visit Kohlman's Great Cash House
where you will see fine assortment Of cal.
icoes, lawns, cottonades, and all Of the mos'
desirable figures.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

NNCN business now before the public
kENt You can make money faster a
DHU work for us than at anything else
Capital not needed. We will start You
So day and upwards made at home B,
the industrious. Men, women, boys anf
girls wanted everywhere to work for US
Now is the time. You can work in spar,
time only or give your whole time to tn,
business. You can live at home and d
the work. No other business will pay yor
nearly as well. Noone can fail to maks
enormous pay by engaging atonce. Cost,
outfit and terms free. Money made fast
easily and honorably. Address True 4 Co.
Augusta, Maine. dec22-tf
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For SALE.

One 80 horse power Ames Portable Engine
size OF cylinder 10 l6 for cash only For
further particulars apply to NJ. NALTY
febl6-3t Brookhayen, Miss
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Members marrying before the expiration 81
twelve months are required to pay all due
and assessments till their certificates be.
come due. Under the same rule members
| Of thi5 class will be entitled to the fellow
ing Accommodations at marriage, benefit
never TO exceed $4,000:
| After the expiratiuu Of q months GsICGD
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

A timely use of Browns Iron Bitters will
strengthen the nerves and muscles with new
life and vigor, and ward off many diseases
that otherwise arc sure to encroach upon a
weak constitution, may1l-1t
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STILL ON HAND.

Cotiecs are now following other goods on
the upward grade. Notwithstanding this
fact, Kohlman, with an eye to quick sales
and small profits, still sells at reduced rates
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

In the rapid pace to which many of us
urge our powers for the attainment of our
! objects, mental prostration and loss of sleep
| are common. Or. Harter's Iron Tonic new
! er tails to give ease in these and kindred
! maladies. 1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11
SPENGLER HOUSE.
TIE ONLY HOTEL UPTOWN.

OPEN ALL NIGHT(Opposit the Capitol)
Rooms renovated repaired, and furnish,
cd with New Furniture i Throughout.
Guests can choose the Amer can or Eu.
ropean Plan.
~ None bnt Polite and attentive SER
wants employed. Sample Rooms fitted up
especially for Commercial Men.
eDFree Hacks from and to all trains
day and night. Terms $500 per day.
When you come to jackson and want
square meal and clean Bed. stop al the
Spengler House. CHRIS. HINCKLE,
Jan-22-tf. Manager.
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Go and see Lewenthal's nice furniture
BE- GGTEs.

]. D. Nalty is offering buggies Of all kinds
at low figures. Call on him before buying
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

Let the poor sufferers from female Com
plant take courage and rejoice that pain.
less remedy has been found. We refer tc
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
1t is prepared at 233 Western Avenue
Lynn, Mass. Send to Mrs. Pinkham for
pamphlets. may4-2t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11
aRouaH ON Rats. =

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Druggists apr6-ly
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Died..

In Monticello, Friday, May 5th, 1882,
Marx Cohn, a victim OF the late storm.
Died in the 9th year of his life, in the
pride and vigor OF his early manhood at a
time when his future gave promise of the
attainment OF all that can be pleasing and
gratifying to the human heart; now these
hopes with him lie buried, and faded are
the dreams which Illuminated the path to
his goal. Ii it be true that those "whom the
gods love die young" and if it further be
true that they show their affection by be-
stowal OF their highest gifts, then an appli-
cation oil this principle in this case is wholly
iustitiable Marx Cohn had an elevated
conception OF life's aims and duties, an I'M
daunted ambition, mind well stored with
the wealth his industry had accumulated,
and a heart warmed with a fond feeling
for those dear and near to him. He pos
sessed such combination of talent and
principle, which increases the sensibility of
the loss and intenslties the sadness his death
occasions; so bright and so full of promise,
so jealous in his purpose and so noble in
his aim, and now remains nothing except
the sad and true lesson inculcated at his
grave These reflections will be entertained
not alone by those who are mourning the
loss OF a son or brother, but also by those
who are mourning the loss OF a friend
those with whom he was wont to build his
castles, airy as the visions of his youthful
fancy. These friends and associates sadly
realizing the sudden termination, and deep
~ feeling what might have been had his life
Eeen spared, weave chaplet OF flowers. and
bowling in humble submission to the will of
God. place the wreath, as the last token of
their devotion. upon the bier OF ruined hopes
and dead promises \. L., JR.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

"WINE is mocker, and strong drink is
raging" Take PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs.
1t is not beverage, but remedy for all
ill effects of an excess of Intoxicating slim
ulants. Don't take drink before break
fast. ''just to wake You up You are
sure to feel worse as soon as the effect
wears off. Take a half wine glass Of
PRICKLY ASH BrTTERs. 1t will brighten
you up for the whole day.
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CLASS B.
Membership fee,
Annual dues,

Each assessment, -20(
This class is governed by the srules o.
class A., except the certificates range from
$500 to $4,000. A member marrying after
six months will receive 500, or two
fourths of one entire assessn ent, not to ex,
coed the sum claimed. Under the same
rule member in this class will be entitled
to the following accumulations at marriage
benefit never to exceed $1,000:
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

DIP Nv RIIIE

"Well's Health Remover" restores health
and vigor. cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. 81. apr6-ly
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

CLASS D.
Membership fee, - $500
Annual Dues, 600
Each Assessment, 400
In this class the certificates range from
one thousand dollars to four thousand dol
lars. Members marrying after six
months will be entitled to one thousand
dollars, or one entire assessment, not to
exceed the sum claimed, under the fol-
lowing conditions: They are at liberty
to marry any time after ak month";, bu,
certificates in this class will not become due
It'll twelve months after their date Of issue
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11
Window Shades, all kinds at Lewenthal's

Buy your machinery OF H. Dudley Cole
man d Bro, New Orleans. They heep full
lines, and will sell as cheap as any house IN
the country. Patronize Southern enterpri.
SEES. ieb. "a If.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

For lame Back, Side or Chest, use ShiIoh's
Porous Plaster. Price 25cents.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

Quick, complete cure, all annoying, Kid
ney. Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists. apr6-ly
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

Refined Cotton Seed Oil for cooking pur
poses, zoe a gallon at
J. B. NALTY's.
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BURNING OF THE JAIL.
Three Prisoners Roasted Alive

LII % 1IlSOu0Io hOdStcu Allte.
On Sunday night, about O'Clock, when
a fierce thunder storm was raging without,
and drenching rain was falling, the fire
bell was heard amid the heavy peals of
thunder, and the cry was raised that
THE JAIL WAS ON FIRE!
Hardly had the crowd reached the spot
before the flames burst through the roof. 4
desperate effort was made to release the
prisoners \ sledge hammer was brought
into Use, but without avail. The Sheriff
was sent for, who fastened down, but upon
arriving there could not unlock the door.
the lock having been sprung BY this time
the fire rushed through the CRATES of the
door in a perfect sheet OF fame, making it
almost certain death to stand near, and all
efforts were reluctantly relinquished, and
the poor mortals
PERSISTED IN TIE FLAMES
started, as is supposed, by their own hands,
to effect an escape. The names of the I'M
fortunate beings were; Geo. Allen. in for
burglary; Isham Smith, larceny; Mack
Williams, a boy about fourteen years old
burglary. They had been in Jail only a
short while, the two latter not more than
ten days. 1t is evident that the fire was
raging on the inside for some time before
it was discovered, for it being such terri
bic night there were but few passers. 1t is
probable that they were already dead when
the crowd arrived. All three were colored.
The loss to the county will be about 5
the Jail having cost that sum.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

Refined Cotton Seed Oil for cooking pur-
poses Zoe gallon at
]. B. NALTy's.
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CLASS D.

sThese amounts to be paid nine months
from date of certificate.
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OFFICERS:


LONGLEY, Pres; H. vP; HENRY Treas
Board of Directors:
HIT. GOTHAM, r. HHENRY.
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AGENTS WANTED.

Active, reliable, energetic agents
wanted IN every part Of the Soutb
States None need apply unless thew
furnish satisfactory references. or CIV
small bond. Aliberal commission Win
! giyen. " y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

This f'rm Is now in its sixth year of exis-
'"':ce, and the rapid and permanent growth
he history of carriage building. It's Der.
',anan.y and growth have been accom-
;''ished, not BY any special effort at drum.
niug' the trade, but by the excellency of
n. work produced, and BY the low price at
which this work has been sold. Another
great feature of its success is in the STYLE
Of the work produced. 1t is too often the
case that in low priced work the style is cor.
respondingly low or common in appearance.
But all goods manufactured by f. T. Hay.
dock, are made in . stylish and artistic
manner n, thus adding beauty to quality.
This firm does not build the lowest grade.
nor the lowest priced work in the market
by any means, but is making specially Of
medium grade full leather top buggy at .
very low price for the quality; and Is offer.
ing special inducements to the trade to tuy
in large quantities. Send for Catalogues
and Wholesale Price List, by addressing
~ ~ ->~
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11
"HCCHUPAIB

III. Lewenthal has choice styles of carpets
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-05-11

Yes, if members pay their asscssme
promptly. Other similar associations h,
succeeded and are now paying their Ger
lcates when a member marries. The q
cess OF the Union depends on the
ton OF the members. The officers
simply Trustees, elected because OF III
known business qualifications 10 cond
the affairs OF the Union, and will rece
and pay out the assessments according
the rules governing. They are under
iicient bond to guarantee a faithful
honest performance Of their duties.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-07-20


drau@ht Capaciyof the huEhlcr but rcallylnore
useful. wors horse. Many things have conspircd
10 ciilrl this desirable emil, chief AMONG which
have been The Intelligent care aud con. liberation
bestowed iipon Tie animal In his every rclati "A
IN wofd, upon the breeding. And this has
not lAled 10 include n very serious modification
OF the old methods of treatment doing away, i'm
many cases, with the iilunan and really saynge
plans pursued ~ the eradication cf even simple
disorders aud ailmun's, and Substituting rational
measures of relief instead. prominent factor
OF this reform, and one Endorsed hy owners
breeder iarncrsand Sprllacn the country over
Is -. JACOBS OH, recognized rs all who have
uScd - ms an exceptionally good remedy for The
allmcntd oi the horse and stock generally, ECCt-
ing more indications for its ne and Greeting FIR
bvtlcr results Than aug article of n curative or
remedial nature ever introduced Such breeders
and horsemcn ms Aristidcs Wclch. Eeq of Irtlcr.
helm, near philadelphia; Mike Goodin ESQ,
belmont iark, "a; Calvin ~, Priest, formerly IN
tlarIe ol MI. Robert BonnCrS stock New York;
and thousands oi others throughout Inc cotlutrv
VINO could be named. nrc on the list Of unqrail.
hed cndorsciS OF Tho efficacy Cf.T IAcoI,s or
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-07-20
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Josh Billings on Counting,

Counting liz luxury, it IL salad, It
liz ise water, it IL a beveridge, it is "A
pla spell of the soul. The man who
haz never cOurted hez lived i'm vain; he
hoz bin blind man amung Landscapes
and waterskapes; he hez bin def
man In the land Ov hand organs, and
by the side Ov murmuring canals.
Counting IL like 2 little springs ov
soft water that steal out from under a
rock at the fut ov mountain, and run
down the hill side by side, singing and
dansing and scattering each uther,
eddying and frothing and kaskading,
now hiding under bank, now full ov
shadder, till bimeby tina jnc and then
tina go slow. 1 am in favor of long
counting; it gives the parties chance
to find out each uther's trump cards, it
IL good exercise, and liz jist as inner
cent as 2 merino lambs. Counting liz
like Strawberries and cream, wants to
be did slow, then yu git the flavor. l
hav saw folks git acquainted, fall in
luv, git married, settle down and git
tew wurk in three weeks from date.
This IL jist the wa sum folks larn q
trade, and akounts for the great num-
Der ov almightey mean mechanicks we
hav, and the poor jobs tina turn out.
Perhaps it IL best shud state some
good advise to yung men who are
about tew court with final view to
matrimOny, az it wuz. In the first
phase, yung man, you want TO get yure
system all rite, and then find yung
women who IL willing tew be courted
on the square. The next thing IL tew
find out how old she liz which WI kan
do hi asking her, and she will sa that
she IL ID years old, and this yu will
find won't be far from ont ov the wa.
The next best thing il tew begin
moderate; say onse every mite in the
week for the fust six months, increas-
ing the dose az the patient seems to
require it. 1t liz a fust rate wa tew
court the girls mother a leetle on the
start, for il there liz one thing woman
never despises. and that IL leetle
good counting, il it is dun strikly on
the square. After the fust year yu
will begin tew like the Dizziness.
Thare Is one thing alwus advise, and
that liz not tew swop fotograffs oftener
than onse in 10 daze, unless yu forget
how the gal looks.
OCCASIONALLY yu want to look sorry.
and draw in yure wind az tho you had
pain. this will set the gal tew teazing
yu tew find out what ails yu. Evening
meetings are good thing tn tend, it
will keep yure Religion in tune, and
then if the gal happens TO be thare, hi
accident, she can ask yu tew go hum
with. her. AS general thing /
wouldn't brag OH luther girls much
when waz counting, it mite look az
tho you knu tew much. If yu will
court 3 years in this wa, awl the time
on the square, If yu don't sa it IL a
lettle the slikest time in your life, yu
kan git measured for hat at my ex-
pense and pa for it. Don't court for
munuy, nor buty, nor relashuns, these
things are just about az onsartin as
the kerosene lie refining bissness, liable
to git out ov repair and bust at any
mint.