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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-31

DMDNuNtI Allvunts
DR.. Braggs has been a bunko man
for years, and is rightfully considered
the king Of men in that business.
He is a gentleman in appearance, and
is remarkable inihis strict observance
Of moral rules. He does not drink,
chew or swear, and is above the aver
age Of good husbands. He plays high
game, and never strikes a poor man.
Among his good qualities it may be
mentioned that he always divides with
the police, and has many friends
among them who will regret his depar-
ture. Great was Doc. on the divide.
Every one received a bit, and when a
sucker was skinned the policemen and
police chieftain had q feast.
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county, and he says he has often seen
her work in the field in a manner that
would put to shame a good many men,
and hard working ones at that. There
is a class of men, both white and
black, who, if they had any pride in
them, this instance of what a woman
can do would cause them to go to work
instead of lying around groceries when
they should be at work. There is no
reason in the world why every man in
the county should not have as good a
crop as Miss Dreamer, except innate
laziness; but very few Of them will
have SO good a showing.
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Ancient Order United wOrkmen
Nashville Banner


A large increase in the present mem
bership in Tennessee is expected this
fall, al quite a determined effort is
being made by the lodges throughout
the State at present in this direction.
During the past week a great many
new petitions have been received by
lodges which have failed to get in
any new members for the past twelve
months.
Since the recent amendment of the
Supreme Lodge regarding suspensions
which makes it expensive and very
troublesome to get back after mem
Der has become suspended, very few
suspensions are reported. Every men,
Der is now careful not to let the 28tb
OF the month,go by without paying biz
assessments.
During August the following lossel
were paid amounting to $4,000:
w. Il. Roberts, South Pittsbur.
ledge No. 68, at South Pittsburg.
John w. Glass, of Trenton Lodge
No. "a, at Trenton.
@J. J. Brooks, of Lexington lodge
No. 81, at Lexington. The loss q
Mr.. Brooks is the first death that ba,
occurred in Lexington lodge, although
1t was organized in November, 1877.
Only one death has been reported
for August up to this time--Isaac A
Harris, Of Newbern lodge No. 81. a
Newbern, who died on the oh inst.
oftyphoid fever.
During July only two deaths occurred
IN Tennessee. Simon Pump, Of EQUITY
lodge No;2O, Memphis, Tenn, who shc'
himself through the heart with a pistol
This is the first suicide committed II
the a: o. U. W. in this State. IN,
other death was that Oft. j. George. o
! Bell lodge, No. IS, Union City. who wal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-31

No. $500, r BIN the Chancery Court Of
Shelby county, Tonn.-John 0verton jr, Of
al We. W II Butts OF al.
IT appearing from the bill, which is sworn
/ To In this cause, that the defendants, II s
Stingon and Ed Richardson are non-reside nts
Of the State Of Tennessee; II is there
fore ordered that they make their appear
anoe herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
county, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Of
before the arst Monday in October, 1882,
and plead, answer or demur 10 complain
ant bill. or. the Same will be taken
hearing ex-parte, and that a copy. Of this
order be published once a week, for foul
suoce5sive weeks, In the PublioLedger.
This 18th day Of August, 1882.
A oopy-Attest:
ByJM Bradley, d. O. d NJ.
Metcalf x Walker, sol'rs for comppt.
l45 1b1 l576 .
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The Memphis, Vicksburg and
New Orleans Railroad.
Yicksburg Herald,

Contract for grading, bridging and
track laying of thirty miles additional
of the line between V~icksburg and
Memphis has been let to Edward Nc
Ourls & Co., Of Danville, Ky. Welearn
it is the intention of the company to
build its main line up Deer creek to
S~tOneville, then run up the west bank
high land to Memphis. AS soon as
the main line is located engineers will
be put upon a branch line to run via
Lake Washington and Greenville to
connect with the main line somewhere
above the latter place. Another party
will be put upon the line south Of
Port Gibson as soon as the same can
be Organized.
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Mr.. james A. Weatherford, Of
Springfield, Ohio, says: Browns Iron
Bitters cured me of the worst case Of
dyspepsia man ever had. The muscles
OF my stomach, liver and bowels now
seem SO strong, | believe l could
almost digest petri6ed cheesel l rec.
ommend it to all who suffer as did L.
S. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co..
wholesale agents.
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2 hssIdsnt Nonnn-

- -
No. 3299, Elm the Chapoerv Co... .rs,
Nm. Il Butler OF al. T" Aehhessee W.
\ appearing from the Sheriff. returns In
y this cause that the defepdants TJT Hsti n
nam, Nora = Holihan, John Green, jr. Maud
RRguvyaii' WILDER simmons, Dee SIMMONS, AL
DaVan, guardian, etc., and Jessie Oyeerfonn
are not to be found in their countis osei \ n
snsreioIe ordered that they make their an
pesr4noe nersin, At the courthouse Of Shelby
i9re inc first Monday in October, 1889. and
plead. answer or demur to cemplainant's
amended bill r" hled herein Nav 10. issg1l
or the same will be taken for cosb..ossaeJ
as Y tnem and set for hearing ox-partSs
anathat a COPY ofthis order be published oncs
ledger. "NeANAh Ons ruOllc
This nth day Of August, 1882.
A c~0py-Attest:
purwRJ BLACK, Clerk and Master.
byy "A Bradley, ID andM. w
pl NJ IMStlwether and Dix, sol'rs for come
~ lb ISL 1876
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-31
Chancery Sale of Real Estate.

No. 1856, R -Chancery Court of Shelby county
y M Pr0vine and j J Ammonette, adm'rs
Of Z P Steward, Iced, VS.. W 3 Stewart
ct al.
II sale, entered in the above cause on the
7th, day, Of July. 1858, renewed July 10, 1877,
and I'd day Of June, 1882, / will sell, at pub
10 auction. to the highest bidder, in front Of
the Clerk and Masters office, courthouse of
Shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, IN
Saturday, September %, 1852,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
to-Wit:
Certain real estate as shown on platNo. l Of
the subdivision Of estate OF = Stewart, de-
ceased, Of record in NJ. b. No. 3, page 2S4,
ETC.. recorded November %, 1886. to-wit:
Lot No. 10, containing 81 feet front on Geor-
gia street by a depth of lh0 feet.
Lot No; "a, containing 46h feet front by lC
Lot No; IS, containing 49, feet front by 1t
Lot No. 81, fronting IS feet on fernando
road.
Lot No. 40, fronting Ss-7 feet on Hernande
Lot No. SO. fronting IS feet on fernando
road.
Lot No. A, fronting S6-7 feet on fernando
road.
Lot No. As. at the intersection of HernandC
\ road and Lauderdale street, 2l0 feet on Her.
nando road and ITS feet on Lauderdale street
Reference is here made TO said plat OF dia.
gram and record Of cause for more accurate
description, etc.
Terms Of Sale-Cash,
This August q, 1882,
r ] BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By George Mallory, d. @. & NJ.
Wilson & Beard, sol'rs. 148 10
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Is Court Street. ~
Asslunes's Sale Of Real Estate.

No, 1891, R~-Chancery Court of Shelby County
NJ Black, Assignee, etc., VS.. } S Menken
by virtue Of an intsrIocutory decree for
~ sale, entered in the above cause on the
"a day Of August, 1882, we will sell, AZ pubIic
a%nction, to the highest bidder, in front of
ne courthouse of Shelby county, Memphis,
Tennessee, on
saturday, September 2, 1852,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tonnes
Being the undivided one-eighth ca interest
Tor life OF Joseph S Andrews in the estate Of
Joseph 1 Andrews, decd, subject, however, to,
tne DOVER interest of the widow of Joseph /
AnoreWs, ana an eneumbranee on the whole
property OF about SO, 1909, said property beng
desccIriIed as follows, to-wit: Lying and being
IN shelby county, Tennessee, and in the lax
ing District ofShelby county, to-wit: Lot so.
comprising storehouses Nos. 2ls, $50, 25O% and
re irony street said lot being "a by so feet;
also lot NO. y, being % by 50 feet, corner Of
front and Jefferson streets; also parts of lots
~ and ~, fronting on Jefferson sfreet. com
prising the Commercial Hotel.
Also part Of lot ia, being IS by ia feat
COMPRISING houses Nos. ID, Is, 15Is, II and ID
Also onc-half ca undivided interest :,
house and lot corner Third and Adams sfreet.
Tontlng on Adams street 40 feet BY 9O feet on
lnird street, subject to q claim of about S10O1
Tor unpaid purchase money.
Also the ono-sixthl a undivided interest in
Pickering. ~" VI nVrV
Also z undivided interest in lot on Third
numbered for the entire purchase mn ouS1 en-
Also the following property belonri19 10
VIM. horgan, said property being describcJ
as follows to-yit; 0ne-half "a undivided
inEeIess Ia lots ], 2 and 3, block 9, Fort Pick
Terms Of s~ale-Cash.
r BLACK,
HFURSIEN dfTM.
100 ,.,so,, Assignoes of Menken Rr6s
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Good worker.

The young girl spoken of by the
Helena World in the following para
graph, will probably live above want
all her days:
There is a young white girl on Mrs.
Threlkeld's plantation in this county,
who has twenty-five acres planted in
corn and seven in cotton, and will
make forty bushels of corn to the acre
and a bale of cotton to the same
amount Of land. She did all The
blowing, and has attended to her crop
without assistance so far. Our
authority for this is Mr.. William
McGreW, q well known planter Of this
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Funeral of ID. G. and Moses
Lusby, Father and Son.
KnoxEille Tribune, 2

AHVAFIIIV IIIDWHVi ID
Moses Lusby, who was killed in the
Recorders Office last Saturday, was
buried Sunday, at the burying grounds
near his residence.
d. G. Lusby died at his home a few
minutes after IL O'Clock, Sunday
morning, end was buried yesterday
evening at the National Cemetery.
The funeral was attended by a large
number Of friends and citizens.
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Nashville and Memphis People
at White Sulphur,

Andrews American Queen says,
with reference to Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia:
mot within the recollection of the
oldest habitue of the old White has
this queen of summer resorts presented
a more beautiful appearance. So many
improvements have been made since
last season that its attractiveness has
been greatly enhanced. In conversing
with a lady who has been to every
prominent resort, not only in the
United States, but in Europe, she
asserted that in neither county has
she ever see any place that compares
favorably with the White Sulphur.
We assert, without fear Of contradict
ton, in point of beauty, grandeur Of
scenery, the beneficial effect Of the wa
ters,the exhilarating effects Of the pure
mountain air and the numerous at
fractions OF the place that there is no
place in the whole United States where
a summer can be spent more delight
fully. Here you meet the creme de Ia
creme of society, and all seeming in
tent on adding to the enjoyment and
pleasures of each other. Such a scene
as is presented in the grand drawing
room is not to be witnessed elsewhere.
The weather is perfectly glorious here.
The days are not warm and the nights
perfectly delightful. Every guest
seems to have spent a most enjoyable
season.
Colonel &. W. Cole, of Nashville,
and his queenly looking wife have
gone to Newport. One Of Mrs. Coles
breakfast toilets was a marvel ofbeau-
ty. The underdress was Of white
satin, and the Wateau polonaise, with
elaborate trimmings Of English thread
lace. The toilet was the subject Of
universal remark.
Another costume which graced
this queenly beauty, was q white bro.
cade MORE, over a white satin petit,
coat, iounced to the waist with ex.
p%ensive point D'Alencon. AROUND
the entire train was a deep hounce o.
the same lace. The neck was finished
with a high Medici collar Of white os.
trioh plumes, on the left side Of which
a large and brilliant star Of diamond
and rubies glittered.
at the ball gwen by Kramer
band on the 10th, Mrs. Enoch Ensley
Of Memphis. wore black velvet will
Ijetted front and sleeves; floral garDi
ture Of p%ansies and yerbenaS; diamond
ornaments.
Madame Charette nee Polk, {
spectator Of the brilliant scene, wal
attired in creme blanc surah silk, will
founces Of Mechlin lace; long Goa
, basque ofblack velvet"
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NOTICE.

TTAVING qualified az executor Of the last
Ill will and tostamont of Mrs. KitturahHays,
deceasod, all parties indebted to her estate
are requested to pay the same L. my attor-
nev'a. Poston x POEt0n, Memphis, Tenn.s and
hayinR claim against Il TO Gle the same with
b. +. DEBUTTs,
MOxxxyl2 Executor mrs. X. Hsyt,
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From Eminent DIR. g. O. Clark,
Oswego, N. Y.
6COIOpnsg Ti0Uf6ERoaf Tonic is

by far the BEST of all the preparations OF
the kind-FoOD AND ~ToNIC-that / have
ever used. To the sufferer from chronic
diseases, or the convalescent, it is invalu-
able, as it is both nourishing and strength
ening." (TAKE NO OTHER OF druggists.
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killed by a large pile Of lumber falling
on him. Thus it will be seen that both
of the July deaths we're parties that
did not die natural deaths.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-31

Business men will find II to their
interest 10 have their Job printing
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER job print
oiice, IL Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-31

GIenn's sulphur Soap purihes the
skin.
HiIrs Hair and Whisker Dye,
30 cts.
one hinute.
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Bold Robbery.
Water Vnllor Santinel.

" wv aAAgN ~
Last Saturday about 3 o'clock pm.
the house of Mr.. William Mccain, an
aged gentleman living about a mile
northwest Of Bellefountaine was en-.
tered and robbed Of several hundred
dollars in gold, silver and greenbacks,
besides the rise of $1,000 in notes.
The particulars are as follows: For
several days an unknown party had
been seen on the premises, but no
suspicion had been aroused. Last
Saturday, when Mr.. NJ. returned from
church he found the fence around his
field on fire and ran Immediately to its
rescue. While he was gone a person
dressed in woman's clothing and a
pistol in hand, walked in at the front
gate, and despite the protest of the
ladies', entered the house, went straight
to the bed under which a non preten-
tiOus box was kept, pulled it out,
walked out to the gate and bursted
box over the gate post. After rihing
the box Of its contents the rob.
Der deliberately walked away and
has not been heard OF since. The
party had been lying around the house
several days, and had made bush
arbors to protect them against the
heat of the sun. The amount o.
money stolen it not positively known
but is supposed to be about 1890
No clue to the perpetrator.
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The best preventive of consumptive
diseases of the lungs, bowels or kid
neys is Browns Iron Bitters. II
checks all decay.
S. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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AGENTS WANTED.

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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-22

ADVICE TO YoUNG WRIrERs.-William
Cullen Bryant once gave the following
sensible advice to young man who had
offered him an article for his paper:
"My young friend, observe that you
have used several French expressions in
your letter. l think, if you will study the
English language, tha, you Twill 6nd it capa-
Bile of expressing all the ideas that you may
have. have always found it so, and in
all that have written, do not recall an
instance where was tempted to use a for.
eign word, but that, on searching, have
fa".a a hoiinr nna in nv own lauguace.-
Be simple, unaffected; be honest in your
speaking and writing. Never use long
word when short one will do as we'll.
Call spade by its name, not we'll known
oblong instrument of manual labor let a
home be a home, and not residence a
place not a locality, and so on of the rest.
When short word will do, you always lose
by a long one. Yon lose in clearness; you
lose in honest expression and in the esti.
nation of all men vino are capable Of judg-
ing; you lose in reputation for ability. The
only true way to shine, even in this false
world, is to be modest and unassuming
Faisehood may be thick crust, but in the
course Of time. truth will find place to break
through. Elegance Of language may not
be in the poSer of US all, but simplicity and
straightforwardness are. Write much as
you would speak, and as you think. If
with your inferior, speak no coarser than
usual if with your superior, speak no finer
DO what you say, and within the rules o
prudence. No one ever was gamer by
sinsularity of words or in pronunciation
The truly wise man will so speak that nc
one will Observe how he speaks.
man may show great knowledge of chem
istry by carrying bladders Of strange
gases to breathe but ono will enjoy better
health. aud fnd more time for business, who
lives on common air."
"Sidney Smith once remark ed: "Aftel
you have written an article, take your per
and strike out half the words, aud you viii
be surprised TO see how much stronger it is. ,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-22
DOMESTIC RECIPES.

WHITE CAKE.-Take the whites Of
twelve eggs, three cups Of -four, two cups
of white sugar, one cup of butter, ono tea
spoonful of baking powder, one cup of sweet
milk.
TEN.MINUTE CAKE One. fourth of a
pound Of butter, little less than pound
OF -four, the same of sugar, six eggs beaten
separately flavor with mace or other flavor.
ing to taste, and bake in muffin>rings.
APPLES AND CUsTARD.- Pare and core
the apples, cut into pieces; bake or stew with
the least possible quantity Of water; when
soft, sweeten and place in pie dish. Let
stand till cool aud then pour over thcm an
unboiled custard Put back in the oven
till tho custard is fixed
TO KEEP DAMsoNs.-Pu them in small
stone jars or wide mouth glass bottles. and
set them up to their necks in kettle of cold
water; set it over the fire to become boiling
! hot; then take it off, and let the bottles re-
main until the water is cold; the next day
fl the bottles with cold water, aud cork and
seal them. These may be used the same as
fresh fruit. Green cages may be done In
this way.
WATERMELON SHERBEr. LET the mel.
on be cut in half and the inside of the
fruit worked up aud mashed with q spoon
till it assumes the consistency Of thick
pulp. INTRODUCES into this as much powder
ed white sugar as may suit your taste and
o wine. glass full Of fresh rose water. Strain
aud pour the contents into jug, and fl
your tumblers as often as needed. A very
| agreeable summer drink.
PIcKLED PEAcHEs.-Take q gallon of
good vinegar asd add to il four pounds Of
sugar; boil for few minutes and remove
any scum that may arise; then take cling
stone peaches that are fully ripe, rub theu,
to get off the down, and stick three or four
cloves in each peach; put them into stone
jar, ano pour the liquor, boiling hot, over
Cover the jar closely, and set it 10 cool
place for week or two then pour of the
liquor and boil il as before, after which
return IL to the peaches, boiling hot, which
should be carefully covered and stored away
: for future use.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-22

Co To THE FAIRS The term Fair"
may not always be the most appropriate one
Tor the autumn Shows. ErhiJaiom is
better word, but far less frequently used.
Not only should the farmer 60 to the Fair,
out he ought to take his family with him.
The going simply, is not enough. All mem.
bers Of the hous .bold should make
ita p)nt t. take son,;hirg to exhibit
One OF the boys may take foe colt, and if
1t Is his own, til re will be all the more
pride in obtaining priz, Another son
may have yoke ofsteers that he ha, train.
ed for the exhibition. AS for the girls,
there are thousand different thugs that
can DC made with the needle that will grace
the walls Of the "Woman's Pavilion" or the
rooms ofth Hou ehold Department Even
SO common thing as bread may be baked
with special care, and will attract much at.
tent'on. Then there arc the garden vege-
tables, potatoes-a new kind, perhaps
pumpkins, squashes, &C., and the prod lets
OF the farm aud orchard. 1t is not wise to
leave all things at home, and then criticisc
the Exhibition because you can say, "We
have better things at home" To 90 aud
take things to the Fair is not enough. The
Exhibition should become school at which
all the exhibitors and visitors make study
of the implements, cattle, poultry, fruit,
grain &C., that are there. A farmer may
owe his success in growing some crop to the
knowledge gained at town Fair. The
farmer that has real pride in the farm
will take great interest in the local Fair, aud
will exhibit the best products of farm lie in
the boys and girls, who are interested exhib>
itors at the Fairs The day at the Fair
should be social one, every one making it
a point to meet many neighbors and others
with pleasant word. 1t is a place for
asking and answering questions. md the
person who goes through the Exhibition
without opening his mouth, is certainly not
getting all the good that is within his re lch.
1t is our advice that all go to the Fuir-all
take something to show, and all find out as
much as possible about the variou exhibits
that arc made by others. In this way the
day at the Fair will be most profitable
one. It may be that premium will not be
only a small part ofthe value that an exhib-
itor may receive from Fair, that has beon
used as means for better understanding
of the products Of the farm, garden and
neutrality-suspicious.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-22

JUDGE MAcKEY DECLINES THE CONTEST. -
Judge Mackey authorizes the statement that in
view Of the present complications, and in obedi
ence to his convictions Of duty, he has concluded
to withdraw from any further candidacy for Con
gress in the Fifth District. There is no doubt
that this will put an effective period to the In
dependent movement in that district or render
il utterly contemplate. Juge Mackey will set
forth his reasons for his course in card short
ly. and we doubt not that these will be credta-
BILE both to his head and heart Col. Register,
18th.