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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
That Petition.

Mr.. EDIToR:-
My attention has been called to an arti-
Gle in the last issue of the Free. Press under
the head Of "That Petition" which reads as
| follows:
| To the Honorable Board of Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Brookhaven:-We,
the undersigned citizens and Taxpayers of
said city, having learned that you contem-
plate reduction of the salaries of the city
officers THAT is, Mayor, Marshal and Secre-
tary, and believing that the salaries now
paid is no more than they are Justly entitled
to for services rendered, ask that the salaries
of officers remain as they have heretofore
been. Respectfully submitted.
Now this petition is signed by some of
of our best citizens and few taxpayers,
also by some who do not live in the corpo-
ration or own any taxable property. One
OF the Aldermen stated that he could go
around with petition and get most of the
signers to sign petition to reduce salaries,
while another stated that several of the
signers had stated that they signed to get
rid of the matter. The result shows that
the old men acted on their own Judgment
in the matter. But there is a sequel to this
little matter which want to call the Free
Press mans attention to. The Mayor cir
culated the petition and obtained the sig
natures to it, and urged that it was entitled
to respect and should be treated with con-
sideration The Board failing to agree on
any salary for all the officers in one ordi
nance, it was proposed to take one at a
time, and the Secretary's was taken up first
The vote stood three for ten dollars, and
three for seven and a half. The Mayor had
to cast the deciding vote, which he did for
the reduction to seven and hall, or one
half of original salary. 1t occurred to me,
and perhaps to the Board, that the Mayor
ought to be a good Judge of how much con-
sideration his petition was entitled to. If
he could cut down one of the officers sala-
ry fifty per cent. by his own vote, certain
ly he showed no respect for his own petit
ton, and why should he expect the Board
to do SO in regard to his salary? No man
should urge the passage of an ordinance
and vote against it, when he fully UNDER
stands it; and its poor rule that won't
work both ways. SPECTATOR.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Easter Sunday.

This day, the anniversary of Christ's as
cension from the grave, was appropriately
observed at the Catholic church. The
building was elegantly decorated and the
services by Father Bailey were very i'm
pressiye and instructive. Mr.. Christie and
lady come down from Wesson and gave
their valuable assistance to the choir, and
the singing was as fine as we ever heard in
this town. The solos by Mr.. Christie, Miss
Hattie Martin and Mrs. Christie could moi
have been excelled. An exchange says the
day is kept by the Greek and Roman
churches, as well as by the Lutheran and
Episcopal denominations among the pro.
testants, yet there are large bodies of Chris
tians who yield it no observance. Wheth-
err it may be considered as possessing in any
degree the exactness of an anniversary or
not, Easter still commentaries the great
cardinal fact which all believers in the di-
vinity of Christ unite in regarding as Of the
greatest import to the human race, and its
yearly recurrence is fifty made season Of
hope and rejoicing.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
FOUR CLASSES.

The benefits are divided into four classes,
designated as a." 3d." &c" and I'D. d
They are explained separately, as follows
CLASS A.
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IRELAND OF To-Day.

This is the name of work just publish
ed by J. c. McCurdy & Co, Philadelphia
Entirely disconnected from the Irish Land
movement, revealing the true nature and
effects of Irish landlordism, its grinding
oppression, its exorbitant exactions, and
the depth of squalid, hopeless poverty and
misery to which it reduces Irish tenants
which requires no>appeals to feeling to fill
every human mind with detestation of the
Irish land system, and commiseration for
those upon whom it has been imposed.
The Publishers want Agents everywhere.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
.when We Had ,er, >

As our readers who are acquainted with
Mr.. /. Turnbough know, he will sometimes
swap horses, when 1t is forced on him.
There is an old gentleman living not a
great ways from town, who is very hard OF
hearing, and we will call him Smith for
short. Now, Mr.. Smith had good look
ing animal, but she was terror to jump
fences, brick walls, twenty-foot bitches, etc.
She would kick at the sight Of collar, and
go into commissions if you tried to make her
work. Smith had tried long while to get
rid of her, but no one wanted such an earth
quake. Finally our friend Turnbough hap
pened along. He had never heard OF the
mares "amiable" qualities, and wanted
her---he liked her looks. Smith hated avn
fully to give her up; he didn't see how he
could do without her; she was so docile, so
kinda kind of pet, as itwere. But Mr..
Smith was finally overcome by the argyll
ments of Mr.. Turnbough and the offer of a
good "boot," and the latter rode the mare
home. He traded her off shortly and never
became acquainted with her traits. That
night Smith slept well, but after that he
was uneasy and restless. He was afraid to
see man coming down the road, for fear
it was Turnbough wanting to rue back"
He had business in town, but was afraid to
venture in, but finally did so, hoping in his
Utmost soul that he would not see Turn
bough. However, the first man he run
against was our hero OF the horse trade.
Turnbough went up to him to extend the
greetings of the day, and said:
Good morning, Mr.. Smith"
Smith put one hand to his ear and drawl-
ed out plaintively: "she never jumped when
we had 'er."
II said good morning."
"She worked mighty gentle when we had
'er."
GLOW do you come on, this morning."
"She plowed single or double when~we
had 'er."
"All we'll at homer"
"She wasn't known to kick when we
had err"
DWELL, good day, Mr.. Smith,"
mighty glad you like 'er-we did, when
We had 'er."
MIR. Smith felt relieved-the burden had
been lifted. That night he recounted his
good luck to the old lady and asked bles-
sing with unusual fervor.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
AN EDIToR's OPINION.

An editorial friend of ours who has grown
enthusiastic over certain remedy which
has cured him of dyspepsia, general debility
and nervousness, writes an editorial as fol-
lows: eve believe that Browns Iron Bit
tiers are destined to be THE medicine of the
world. They give real health aud strength
to every yart of the body, restore every lost
or impaired organic function, and give new
faculty. Every man and woman in ill
health should rejoice that real cure lies
in Browns Iron Bitters. apr13-1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
An Impostar Exposed.

The Yazoo Sentinel exposes fraud and
deadhead, who reigned here something
over year ago under the nameof one Prof
Lamouthe. Like Mexico Bill, the fellow
aourished for awhile here. He claimed to
be Frenchman, but his accent indicated
that he was Of Dutch extraction. The fell
low was entirely too fancy-too beautifu
to last. He was musician and piano
tuner. But he played on other instruments
than the piano-his Landlord, for instance.
lie played fifteen dollar march ON him,
and has never finished the tune. After
being exposed at Yazoo City, where be
swindied several persons, he left for parts
unknown.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

= YEA a.c s;:ii.rlng from indigestion
r any complaint of the Stomach or Bow
els, you will obtain great relief by using
the PRIcKLY ASH BITrERs, as they have
the property of gently relieving these
organs and placing them in a good
sound healthy condition. Purely veg
etable in their composition, they can do
you no possible harm.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Yes, if members pay their assessman,.
promptly. Other similar ASSOCIATIONS have
iicates when member marries. The snc-
cess OF the Unien depends on the ae-
ton of the members. The officers are
simply Trustees, elected because Of their
known business qualifications 10 con,lnet
the affairs OF the Union, and will receive
ana pay out the assessments according 10
the rules governing. They are under suf-
fclent bond to guarantee faithful and
honest performance Of their duties. &.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

All membership fees, assessments and
annual dues are payable in New Orleans,
at the Office of the Union, the cost of trans
hitting to be borne by party sending them.
Agents, applicants and members are request
ed to remit either by registered letters, money
orders or by checks on New Orleans.
Checks drawn ON other cities must include
the exchange for collecting. All paper
must be made payable to the Secretary's
order.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Qianoc for Sale

Parties desiring to purchase piano, Ell
ther common or fine, would find it greatly
to their interest TO call on the editor of THE
LEDGER. He has two new pianos in New
Orleans, and will dispose of them on the
most favorable terms
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

A. Samuels and F. II. West have formed
a copartnership for the manufacture Of
doors, sash, blinds, stair work, ETC., under
the name of Samuels & West. They have
had great experience in their line, and will
promptly execute all orders entrusted to
them. Office, 80 Carondelet street.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
PRETrY AND Coon

When You come to town spare few min
utes to visit Kohlman's Great Cash House
where you will see fine assortment 81 cal
icoes, lawns, cottonades, and all Of the most
desirable figures.
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OBJECT AND PURPOSES.

OBJECT AND PURPOSES.
This organization is what its name i'm
plies, a Union for Mutual Aid, its object
being to associate unmarried men and wo-
men together to assist each other by provi-
ding fund for them at marriage, and for
the purpose Of promoting morality, benev-
olence, temperance, economy and industry
INCORPORATED.
This Union was organized and chartered
under the laws of Louisiana. The officers
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.
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
tificates will not be paid when evidence is
received that the parties marrying are I'M
worthy people and have practised fraud
on the Union.
FOUR CLASSES.
The benefits are divided into four classes,
designated as "a +" 3d." &c" and 3D.
They are explained separately, as follows
Membership fee, GO
Annual dues, 5.0O
Each assessment, Luz
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 thesame rule, men,
Der in this class would be entitled to the fol-
lowing accumuiations at marriage, benefit
never to exceed 81 600:
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Sweet cider at Gibert's.

The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bourbon. Ind,
says: Both myself and wife owe our lives to
Shiloh's Consumption Cure"
Are you made miserable by Indigestion, Con-
stipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, yellow
Skim Sniloh's Nitaizer is a positive cure.
Why will you cough when Shiloh'S Cure will
give Immediate relief. Price ice, SOC and 81.
Shiloh's Catarrl Remedy positive cure for
Catarrh, Diphteria and C:lnker Mouth.
"Hackmetack," lasting and fragrant per-
fuine. Price % AMI sec.
ShilOhs Cure will Immediately relieve Group,
WhOOping Cough, and Bronchitis
For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, you
have printed guarantee on every bottle of
Shiloh's Fitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shi-
l0h' $ Catarrh Remedy. Price SO cents.
For sale by DAUGHTRY & SMYLIE.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
observation-disclosures

Try refined cotton seed oil for cooking
purposes. II is odorless, and leaves no un-
pleasant taste. Call at Kohlman's, where
1t will be shown you. One quart Of the oil,
weighing two pounds, will 20 as far as
three pounds Of lard. Try il and you will
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Fine cabbage at Gibert's.

$500 per year can be easily made at
home working for f. G. Rideout & Co., 10
Barclay Street, New York. Send for their
catalogue and full particulars, oct27-1y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Ii you wish peaceful slumber at night,
in spite OF cough or sore throat, take a
dose OF Browns Iron Bitters before going to
bed. 1t Is very soothing and refreshing.
Try it.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

No head OF family performs his whole
duty unless he keeps on hand supply of
DIR. Harter's incompatible remedies, DIR.
Harter's Liver Pills, or DIR Harter's Fever
And Ague Specific may be needed at any
day, to preserve or restore the health.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Moving springs of action are deeply in
terfused with principals subject to certain
laws. The nervous man finds .his life
blasted, but he can be restored to vigorous
health by DIR. Benson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills. They are simple, harmless, and
eticacious. aprl3-lt
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

LADIES should remember that the sallow
and respondent invalid always gains re-
lief from the use of DR.. Harter's Iron Ton
ic. 1t purifes and enriches the blood, and
thus insures the vital energy of youth. II
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Homestead ~ lee.

n Mare I'D, 1857 -
Notice is hereby given that She following
named has filed notice I'll lds Intention 10 ntSe
final proof In suppoft OF his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Il. NJ. Martin,
Chancery Clerk. at BrookhaFen, Miss, 0il APP
ril 9Th, 1882, VIZ Spencer h. SinitfI homestead
entry, No. 41S1--for the sw or Sc ar see. is, &
north, range s east, in Lincoln county. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation d,
s John payis VIZ i nna,as ovi Wssso y
Copiah county, Miss. r. G. KERR
mar2-5t Register.
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For SALE.

One 80 horse power Ames Portable Engine
size OF cylinder 10 K. l6, for cash only. For
further particulars apply to M.NALTY
febl6-3t Brookhayen. Miss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
AUCTION.

A forced sale by auction will take place
next Saturday the 18th, of the entire stock
of goods taken from the store of Geo. L..
Crosby at Montgomery. Sale in Brookha-
ven. Don't fail to attend.
Pictures from 25 cents up, at Masonic
Hall.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
MErRopo11rAs LIFE JJsyErLp.

Book agents and other people who enjoy
racy reading and sensational facts, will no
doubt be interested in ]. w. Buel's latest
work, Metropolitan Life Unveiled" adver-
tised in another column of this paper. 1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
Citation Notice.

STATE or MISSISSIPPI
LINCOLN COUNTY.
To James Case. A. Price, William Smith, de-
fendants:-
You are commanded to appear before the
said State, on the fourth Monday of June, 1892
to defend the suit in said court of j. w. Ben
nett, wherein you are defendants
+. NJ. AAKTfN. Clerk.
CHAs. CHRIsMAN, Sol. marriott
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Buy your machinery Of H. Dudley Cole
man 4 Bro, New Orleans. They heep full
lines, and willsell Oh cheap Is any house in
the country. Patronise Southern enterpri-
SEES. feb. "a
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STIII. ON HAM

Coffees 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 educed rates
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Ellentown, S. G., May oath, 1875

DIR. Harter, Dear Sir:
used your Iron Tonic to considerable
extent in my practice last Fall, and was well
pleased with its effects. 1t produces more sat
isfactory results in my hands than any pre-
paration OF bark and iron have ever used
Sc. MARLEY, NJ. d.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

DIR. J. o. Frilick, our new dentist, has
been here but short time, and yet he is
doing the bulk of the dental work. How is
that.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13
J. p. LONGLEY

Members marrying before the expiration Ct
twelve months are required to pay all dues
and assessments till their certificates be-
come due. Under the same rule members
of this class will be entitled to the follow
ing accumulations at marriage, benefit
never to exceed $4,000:
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Henry g. Meek are just in receipt Of a
fine line Of dry goods and groceries, which
they will sell cheap.
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Citation Notice.

State Of Mississippi, Lincoln County.
To james A. Bill, JohnrJ. Golman and S.
p. Miller
You are commanded to be and appear
before the Chaneery Court of Lincoln coun-
ty in said State, ON the first Monday in May
1882, to defend the suit in said court, OF
Mrs. L. G. Bennett, wherein you are defend
ants. i. M. MARTIN,
March 2nd-til day Chancery Clerk
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Sam LightEoot,
BARBER,
FRONT STREET. BRooKHAvEN

00TN Great chance to make money.
II4Iska Those who always take advan-
uVhDstage of the good chances for ma
king money that are offered, generally be-
come wealthy, while those who do not inn
Eprove such chances remain in poverty We
Want many men, women, boys and girls to
work for us right in their own locality.
Any one can do the work properly from the
first start The business will pay more
than ten times ordinary wages. Expensive
outfit furnished free. No one. who engages
fails to make money rapidly. You can de-
vote your whole time 10 the work, or only
your spare moments. Full information and
all that is needed sent free. Address Stin-
son & Co.. Portland. Maine dec22-tf.
nNON business now before the public.
ktNI You can make money faster at
DA2O work for US than at anything else.
Capital not needed. We will start you.
s12 day and upwards made at home by
the Industrious. Men, women, boys and
girls wanted everywhere to work for us.
Now is the time. You can work in spare
time only or give your whole time to the
business. You can live at home and do
the work. No other business will pay you
nearly as we'll. No one can fail TO make
enormous pay by engaging at once. Costly
outfit and terms free. Money made fast,
easily and honorably.s Address True & Co.,
Augusta, Maine. dec22-tf.
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"RoUGH ON RATs y

Clears out rats. mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Druggists. apr6-1y
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SRtNNy MEN.

"Well's Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. 81. apr6-ly
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CLASS b.

Membership fee, $500
Annual dues, 400
Each assessment, 200
This class is governed by the rules of
class A., except the certificates range from
$500 to $1,000. A member marrying after
six months will receive 500, or two
fourths of one entire assessment, 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:
After the expiration of 6 months, S 500
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

There is a bargain in the fall and winter
goods at Henry 4 Meek's, call and examine
them,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

QEATTVC Organs q stops, 10 sets Of
DIHl y reeds only 800 Pianos SIPS up
Rare holiday inducements ready Write or calf
on Beatty, Washington, n j..
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"BUCHUPAIBA,"

Quick, complete cure, all annoying, Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists. apr6-1y
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Go to Gibert's for cheap goods.
If YOU DON'T RELIEVE

Go to Henry & Meek for fall and winter
goods.
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FALL AND WINrER GooDs

Cheaper than ever At
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Malakoff Bitters, the best in the world
or sale by w, j. Smith.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Get your pictures while you can secure
first class work, at Masonic Hall.
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SALARY ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Board Of Mayor
and Aldermen, that the mayor be allowed
a salary of $3.50 per month; marshal, $50;
clerk, 81 so, and that these salaries be paid
from the date Of their election. But the
salaries of these officers are allowed only by
the month and is no contract for any long
er period, and the Board expressly reserve
the right to discontinue any or all of the
foregoing salaries or to increase them at any
regular meeting, Of the board, should they
in their judgment deem it proper to do so.
On motion the board adjourned.
C. CUNNING. Mayor.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-04-13

Photographs, gems, etc, made at reason
able rates II Masonic Hall