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The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23
Desperate ARRAY Al Cotton
Gin.

A desperate shooting ARRAY occur
red at Cotton Gin in this county, at
six O'Clock on Saturday evening, the
18th inst, between Pope Gideon a
young man of 33 years of age, and
Ash Williams, aged about q, which
resulted in the death of Williams at
q few minutes after twelve o'clock
on the same night, while Gideon lies
dangerously wounded with possible
ties in favor of recovery.
The young men were both orphans,
and unmarried, Gideon having no
immediate relatives while Williams
left three sisters and two brothers
to mourn the rash act.
So far as we can learn the par
ticulars, the fight was the outcome
Of an old quarrel which only failed
of being tragedy by the interfer-
ence of outsiders. On Saturday
they met at Cotton Gin, and after
some bantering which was regarded
in the light of joke by bystanders
a challenge to settle it then and there
with shot guns was given by Will
liams and accepted by Gideon who
asked time to load his gun, which he
proceeded to do with buck shot; but
as neither party manifested any
anger or animosity the matter was
regarded as joke by disinterested
parties, and this impression received
apparent confirmation when Williams
laughingly set his gun aside. Short
ly afterwards Gideon shouldered his
gun-they had both been hunting
and started for home, when Williams
walked back to the store and pick
ing up his piece said well if we are
going to settle that affair we had
better begin" or words to that effect.
Gideon did not seem even then to
realize that a desperate ARRAY was
imminent, but responded, II am
ready, shoot if you want to- when
Williams pulled down and fired
the parties being only some ten
PAGES apart-and was about to shoot
the second barrel, when Gideon,
though badly riddled in the leg and
groin with turkey shot, fired, cutting
off Williams arm and lodging the
contents of his gun in his breast.
There is no doubt, from the infor-
nation we have received, but that the
fight was the conception OF a mo-
ment' and that Gideon and others
who were present regarded the di'
ficulty as at least temporarily ad
justed when the firing commenced,
or else it could easily have been
prevented.
We understand that Williams a
few moments before his death
thoroughly exonerated Gideon from
blame, saying to his attendants sit
was all my faul>."
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The Matter OF bright of Way"

We have not as yet heard OF any
difficulties being thrown in the path
of the new railroad in the line of ex>
cessive charges for right of way, but
on the contrary bear of many in
stnnces of free concession where the
grants cost the proprietors heavily.
A notable instance is that of Hon. +
O. Sykes of this city, whose place is
badly and almost ruinously bisected
by the located line, yet he is too pa
triotic and public spirited to demand
a dime of damages, and we hope this
will be the general rule in Old Mon
roe.
Our people in considering the
matter will do well to remember that
in exacting money for right of way
they are not mulcting of affecting
the railroad company in the least
the company has been guaranteed
the right of way through the county
as far as Aberdeen, by our citizens,
and will enter the city on free terri
tory regardless of what it costs oth-
ers. Hence every dollar exacted is .
burden upon our people, and must
be taken out of the pockets of Aber-
deenians; this being the case we can
hardly see how any man of en- terprise
or liberality can institute a charge
unless he is damaged to great ex-
tent. We think it likely that some
damages will have to be paid but the
amounts will not be rated to accord
with the demands of property hold
ers: In every instance jury to
assess will be organized, and those
who expect to recover much more
than the valuation at which the prop-
erty is listed for taxation, are apt to
find themselves badly mistaken.
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years:

The shipments to date this season
are in excess of those of all previous
years since the war, except 1876 and
1879
The receipts at the various ware
houses in the city from Sept. 1st to
Nov. 22nd, footed up 9,S46 bales,
against 8 1888 in 1881 and $500 in
Astounding the receipts this season,
to date, heavier than in any other
year since the completion of the
B"anch Railroad, notwithsland the
fact that the season opened nearly n
mouth later than usual.
When we went to press every ave-
nue. of approach to the city was full
of cotton wagons, and if the weather
continues favorable the receipts for
the next week will be immense.
The latest report We have from CO..
lnmbus is of the 16th inst, at that
date her receipts were 1,42S bales
less than to corresponding date last
season.
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The Way We See.Saw.
COTTON UP AND MEAT DOWN.

The best grade of cotton has been
selling here this week at 81, There
don't seem to be much prospect of
improvement. Meat, however, is
holding it's own well aud there IS a
fine prospect for continued rise
Columbus Indee NOy. 16.
That is rather bad for the farmers
and would be uncomfortable but for
the "balm" in the neighboring
"Gilead,' Aberdeen. We have not
quoted middling cotton at less than
9 cents in this market for the last
ten days, aud are informed by one of
our leading buyers that over 600
bales were sold in this city during
the last week at from 81 to 81 cts,
and that out of sales amounting to
nearly 5000 bales during the week
there we're not over a hundred bales
that sold under 81 cts. Mr.. W. r.
Undertake, of the firm Of Timber.
lake & Dupree, prominent cotton
buyers here, informs us that be
bought during the past week oven
200 bales of cotton in this market at
81 cts, and considerable quantity
at higher figures.
As to meat, it has ''lost its grip
so far as Aberdeen is concerned: The
market opened here last Monday
morning at 16 cts, per pound, but
by Saturday it had declined 3 cts,
and was selling at ID cts.
We suppose that the difference in
Aberdeen's favor in the prices she
pays for cotton and asks for meat,
accounts for the heavy influx of the
fleecy staple fromAlabama during the
last few days.
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Capt. G. d. BUsTAMANT, of Jackson,
Mississippi, Manufacturers Agent for
Steam Engines, Saw Mills, Corn Mills,
Cotton Seed Oil Mills, Cotton and Hay
Presses, The P,nu Harrow, The Wilson
Bone Mill, Wood Working Machinery,
Circular Saws, and al descriptions OF
labor saving Agricultural Implements,
can he found Mt the Fair Grounds all this
week, and will be glad to take orders for
any kind of Machinery desired. A note
eft at Eckford Drug Store will reach
him. Nov |. If.
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Heavy Cotton Receipts and Sales,

The receipts of cotton on the 18th
and 10th instants, were the heaviest
of the season, and were mainly FRI M
Chickasaw county, Miss, and Ala
bama. The sales on those two days
were correspondingly large, nine
hundred bales being purchased on
Wednesday, aud little over four
hundred on Thursday; the transac
tons for the two days representing
about $4,000 in cash paid to the
producers.
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For School Books and
School supplies g8norally,call
on CHAS. BARRING.
I.5OD 3D. TEss',s gNG S0BNsC0
ut Ecklori's, Ph@lix Drug Store.
New J9Welry House.

We beg TO say to The cilizms Of Abcr-
deem and vicinity thai We have SECURED
Store room under the Gorion House,
next door to tn main entrance for the
purpose of opening up II tirst.class
JEWFLRY ESTABLISHMENT,
and will keep a fine selection Of the latest
styles Of Jew,lry, Silver Ware, etc. Oua
of the firm leaves for the East TO select
the latest styles We ask you to wait
and examine our stock before making
your Christmas aud Holiday purchase
Our goods will be new and of the latest
designs, and sold on very reasonable
terms.
Will be pleosed to have you call on or
about December LIST, 1882.
Very respectfully,
ml7f) BUCHANAN Il BRUCKNER.
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Prepare your ponds ana send on
your applications for carp to your
member of Congress. There should
be a carp pond on every farm where
it is possible to make one, as in that
way you can secure an abundance of
delicious fish without being forced to
take the usual chances of fisherman.
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Frank Siddall has arrived and can
be found at
EcKFoRD's Phoenix Drug Store.

We had the pleasure of visit on
Thursday from Messrs. Buchanan &
Eruckner, of Okolona, who. rs will
be seen by card in this issue, intend
giving ourcity another Jewelry Store.
Such agreeable announcements as
this will be frequent hereafter, as the
growing Importance of Aberdeen
comes to be generally recognized.
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important TO the Ladies'.

am now prepared to fill orders for
dry goods, millinery and clohing for b
per cent. Dress making and Trousseaus II
specially. Cards sent for self measure
mcnt and perfect fit guaranteed Ell
letters for samples etc, etc, will receive
prompt attention Refer to Col Bennett
II. Young and Mrs. Stuart Robinson.
Address for particulars MRS W. II.
SETTLE, Louisville, Ky.
October 9th. tt.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

Ar two o'clock Saturday afternoon
there were one hundred and twenty seven
country wagons and forty two saddle
animals on Commerce street between the
Gordon House and Griffin corner, two
blocks; and wagons had been going and
coming every since daylight. In addition
to this every cotton yard was crowded
with wagons and saddle animals all day
long,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23
STRAYED Or STOLEN.

On or about the tn of October an
iron grey mare mule. about nine hands
high and with little wart on her left
shoulder. She was in splendid order.
A liberal reward will be paid for her
return or capture of the thief.
JAMES BURNETT.
Word Place near Prairie Station Miss
October. 22nd 1882.
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For School Books and School
supplies generally, call on
CHAS. Barring.


Mr.. M. II. STEPHENS, who farms
about four miles south of Aberdeen,
brought us in on Saturday a barrel
of the finest yellow yam potatoes
that we have seen for years. They
were all perfect in form and averaged
two and half pounds in weight.
He also sent us in Il huge Beet,
that weighed 1oa pounds.
The vegetables are hard to beat
and friend Stephens should have had
them on exhibition at the Fair.
Those potatoes represented nearly
200 bushels thxt we're dug and bank
ed last week, that grew in two acre
lot without receiving particle of
hoing or blowing.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The ground is so strewn with
acorns this fall that it is hardly safe
to allow your cows to range in the
woods. Eating acorns will cause
them to "dry up" in addition to fre-
quently INJECTING permanent injury.
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COTTON SHIPMENTS.

The shipments of cotton from Abb
erdeen for the season commencing
September lst, 1882, up to Wednes-
day. November 22nd, 1882, amounted
to 6,755 bales.
The following were the shipments
to corresponding oates in former
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

We suppose the 'possum season
has opened as we saw three very fat
ones on one wagon Friday, in add.
ton to two carried in the old FASH
toned way with their tails clamped
in asplit poles, and three led by
strings.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23
The Turf Rod and Gun.

Subscribe now for the TURF RoD AND
Gun, an illustrated monthly Journal,
published at Louisville, KY, only 50, II
year Gen. A. Buford Editor--J. NJ
ID f'ron Manager
As special inducement, we will send
the Turf, Rod and Gun one year for one
dollar to all who subscribe before Jan
uary LIST, 1888. Address
j. M. DAFFRoN, Manager,
Courier journal Building
aop. l6f Louisville, Ky.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The Board of Censors Of the first Dis
tlict Will meet in Aberdeen on the 2ud
Monday IN December, March, June aud
September, to examine applicants for
license TO practice medicine in the coun'
lies of Alcorn, Tishommgo, Prentiss,
Lee, Itawamhm, thckasaw. Monroe,
Lowudes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Poutotoc.
j. NJ. TAYLOR, Nj. D.
+ 2. SALE, NJ. b.
NJ, ~ ISSD.1v
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Notice to City Tax-Payers.

Notice is hereby given to City Tax
Payers that unless each list of taxable
property is handed to me by Wednesday,
November 23d, [ shall be compelled to
make the assessments from the best ill.,
formation obtainable and will be sure to
assess high enough. j. Is. DowD.
City Assessor and Collector.
Nov 12-fl
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

AMONG The members of the Bar
from other counties in attendance
upon the Circuit Court, we had the
pleasure of meeting Hon j. M. Allen
of Tupelo, and Col. j. r. Mcintosh
of Okolona.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

We are the sole Agents OF he NEW
YORK ENAMEL PAINT co Of this
place, and always keep n full stock Of
their paints on hand, which are acknowl!
edged to he the hest MIXED PAGaTs yet
made, and ARE superior to white lead
VII IT,. SHELL e TINDALL.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

Mr.. G. g. Heisen is erecting on
upper Commerce street, in the grove
known as the Whitfield place, a large
and beautiful house that promises to
be the most elegant residence in the
city.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The up passenger train on the
Mobile road was delayed several
hours Friday by freight train that
had gotten several Of its cars off the
track near Waynesboro.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The many friends of Capt. All oNeai'
were glad to meet linn again in our city
Monday. ALI is son of Gen. O'Neal
who WIS elected Governor of Alabama
by such an overwhelming majority this
fall. and sis n chip off the old block.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

A large stock Of HOLIDAY GOODS /;
also Finest Silver Plated Ware of ntest
styles at lowest prices. My goods are
al warranted to stand the test of time.
Please call, see, and price them.
Respectfully
G. 7. CLIFFORD.
Il
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The ladies are cordially invited to ex-
anime the beautiful assortment of
FANCY GOODS, LAMPS, PAPETRIES
and STATIONERY,
at EoKFoRp's, Phoenix Drug Store.
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State and County Taxes.

The Tax Collector is now ready to
receive State and County taxas for fiscal
year 1882. If you desire to avoid the
push and jam and save damages which
will accrue after December 10Th, call
and settle at an early day.
October 18th I'd,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

The Circuit Court adjourned on
Saturday evening. But few cases OF
interest were tried, and the new civil
docket was the smallest ever known
in this county.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23
COTTON MARKET.

The market closed in Aberdeen on
Wednesday evening at 9tto94 Its. for Mid
dlings.
New York closed nj l0i cts.
Mobile, % to 81 cts.
Futures declined twelve points during
the day.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

Our PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Is
FrRsT- CLASS in every respect, and we
fill Prescriptions at ALI HouRs OF the
Day or NIanr, with special reference to
accuracy and neatness, using nothing
but strictly pure Drugs and Chemicals
in compromising them. r
[iyl7tf. SHELL & TlNDALL.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

After the above was put in type
we were informed of the death Of
Gideon, which occurred at Hon. w.
Cunningham San uncle OF the
young man--at 2 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
The affair is deeply regretted by
every one acquainted with the par
ties.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23
Did Vanderbilt say the Public be
DID

He may or may not have said so, but
it is certain that the person who draws
the $50 900 prize in the next drawing of
the Commonwealth Distribution Co., at
Louisville Nov. 30th. will say THE
Company be blest," 1t may be You who
will say it,providing You send 81 at once
for ticket to r. NJ. Boardman, Louis
vile, Ky.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

As will be seen 10y local in this issue,
Mr.. G. I. Clifford is in receipt of a large
stock of Holiday Goods Of latest styles
which he is Offering Mt lowest prices.
He invites all to "cull, see and price
them"
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vsilEG ~ NOur own t01T.

Laaveyour orders for pure, fresh Sweet
Milk with Mr. J. ". WILSON. lie will
deliver it Mt your own door, twice each
day at the most reasonable rates. SCI, If.
Pure FORT, SHERRY and MADEIRA
for Medical use, ut EoKFoFD's, PLnnix
Drug S ore.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

Fresh aud pure Sweet Milk is cheaper
than meats ANA more healthy. Give me
your orders and it will he delivered from
my milk cart to any pnrt OF the city
Price low j. W. WILSON.
sept 81 If
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Frand Siddall has arrived and can
be found at
EcKroRD's Phoenix Drug Store.
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AMONG others who are putting up new
steam grist mills and cotton gins in the
comfy. is Mr. w. E. Bradley OF the
Foust's Shop neighborhood.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

Eleven wild Turkeys were brought
in on one day last week, by members
of the American Field Gun Club, OF
this city.
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Sad Accident.

We regret to learn that little Dan
Greene, who is about ten years old, son
of our esteemed fellow citizen Dr. j. NJ.
Greene, when hunting Saturday. was so
unfortunate as to shoot himself through
the right arm while climbing Il fence.
Amputation was performed by Dr's.
Evans and Sale, the little fellow bearing
it heroically.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

I will deliver pure, fresh Sweet Milk
at any residence in the city, twice each
day, to those desiring 1t, at the most
reasonable prices. j. W. WILSON.
Sept 81 IT,
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The ladies' OF the Presbyterian
Church are erecting Parsonage and
intend that it shall be O credit to the
Church and city.
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]. W. DEE, PosF Muster
BY S. W. LEE, Assistant.

ARE YOU AWARE THAT A SIMPLE CouGH
often terminates in Consumption Why
not be wise IN time, and use ALIENS LUNG
BALsAM. which will stop the disease and
prevent the fatal consequences.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
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Hatch Bros. are baling their heavy
c 'op of hay on the Dedrlch press
that Capt. Bustamente exhibited at
the Fair,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1882-11-23

AND now comes the slazler VINO foulo
q b,Illet in his tool box that is though
to have represented Guiteaus secohd
shot. He thinks he ought to nave an
appointment.
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Frank Siddall has arrived and can
be found at
EcKFoRDs Phoenix Drug Store.
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Assessment office.

Notice is hereby given to the tax pay
ers of the city OF Aberdeen, that | will
commence the assessment of the real
estate and personal property OF the City
for the fiscal yenr 1882 SO, on Wedncs
day, November 1st 1882.
j b. DOWD,
m2.lm) CITY Assessor & Collector.
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Bas-Hats Bay Caps, Bfas~ Gents Furn-
ishing Goods, Beas" Knitted underwear,
Etc. at Stern Bros. [o30,4w.
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r Mayors is STILL HEADQUAR
TIERS FOR GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, CLOTHING AND HATS.
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WE KEEP A FULL ASSORTMENT
on DRUGS, ETC WHICH WE WILL
SELL, AS LOW As THE LOWEST.
[iyl7tf. SHE'LL & TlNDALL.
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Notice 10 Hux.gay ers.

I will attend at the following times and
places for the purpose of collecting State
aud County Taxes, due for the fiscal
year 1852, viz:
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WANTED TO SELL two good feather
beds, cheap Apply at once ut PIERCE
GALLERY.
Nov. 90 If.
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GO TO ELKlN u SYKES for Cheap
SHOES, HATS, SHIRTS, HAN DKER
CHIEFS, HOSIERY. TIC. MI At