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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
OBJECT AND PURPOSES.

OBJECT AND PURPOSES.
This organization is what its name i'm
plies, Union for Mutual Aid, its object
being to associate unmarried men and wo-
men together to assist each other by provl-
ding fund for them at marriage, and for
the purpose OF promoting morality, beney-
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 a 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
| ,l,,1 ns 10 fIa OF
| 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 ap-
picants must be satisfactorily recommend
ed before certificates will be issued. Ger
tifcates will not be paid when evidence is
worthy people and have practised fraud
on the Union.
FOUR CLASSES.
The benefits are divided into four classes,
designated as "a ;" "B.," &C." and 3D."
They are explained separately, as follows: :
CLASS A.
Membership lee, So.oo
Annual dues, 800
Each assessment, LOO
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 tie 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 the same rule, men,
Der in this class would be entitled to the tol
lowing accumulations at marriage, benefit
never to exceed. 81 900:
ftar the eypiration of G months. 6 $50
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
LIGHT ABOUT THE House WE LIVE IN

LIGHT ABOUT THE HOUSE WE LIVE IN
The well-known author of Medical Com.
mon Sense" DIR. N. B. Wolfe, of Cincin.
natl, Ohio, has just published new book
called "More light about the house We live
in" which is attractively illustrated, anC
abounds in plain talk, but true" agains
swallowing drugs into the stomach, for any
disease OF the nose, throat, or lungs. 1t i,
a wholesome little volume to read, and
should be in the hands of every subscriber
to the LEDGER Send ten cents to the Doc
tor, and get copy of it free by return
mail. Address as above. feb2-1t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Card ofThanks.

In behalf of the members of Yellow Pine
Lodge, No. 2474, Knights of Honor, Bogue-
chitto, we extend our heartfelt thanks to
brothers Penn, Daughtry, Quertermous,
Heuck, Lewis, Boadwee, Hoskins and Nc
Cormick, of Hilzeim Lodge, Knights OF
Honor, Brookhayen, and Brother Hansard
of Mechanics Lodge, of McComb City, for
their attendance and valuable assistance at
our meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th,
and earnestly hope that their visits in fu-
ture will not be so few and far between.
IN. TYLER, P. d.
B. E. BRIsTER, Reporter.
Boguechitto, Jan. %, 1892
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Pianos 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, 1882-02-02

GLOW do you manage" said lady to
her friend, ''to appear SO happy all the
timer" Il always have Parker's Ginger
Tonic handy" was the reply, "and thus
keep myself and family in good health.
When i am we'll always feel good natur-
ed" See other column. feb2 I'm
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Constitutional skin diseases of scorbutic
character are successfully treated with DR..
Benson's Skin Cure, internal and external
treatment, both pleasant. 1t certainly re-
moves scrofula, eruptions, dandruf and tan
and makes theslin smooth and healthy.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

DR. Hartet's Elixir of Wild Cherry is a
purely vegetable combination that supplies
want long sought. In its USE no change
of diet or surroundings is necessary, and la
dies or invalids may use it freely to restore
their waning strength, feb2-lt
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

When everything else has failed to give
relief in persistent cases of Fever and Ague.
DIR. Harter's Fever and Ague Specific has
effected speedy and permanent cure. 1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
WE fo-day call attention m the adver

WE to-day call attention to the adver-
tisement of the PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs,
which can be found in another column.
These Bitters are made from the purest
and best materials, and their tonic and
cathartic properties render them superior
to all others in disorders of the Stomach,
Bowels, Liver, &c. Ask your Druggist
for Them Price $1.00 per bottle.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Buy THE BEST.

Get your garden seeds of a reliable kind
There is an increasing cry against commits
sion seed. Frotscher is practical garden
err OF New Orleans; his seeds are carefully
selected. Call at Kohlman's Great Cash
House for above seeds, onion sets, seed pc.
of
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
CLASS c..


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
fourths of one entire assessment, not to ex-
coed the sum claimed, under the following
conditions: They are at liberty to marry
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 to paya Il dues and
assessments till their certificates become
due. TO illustrate: Members OF this class
marrying after belonging TO the Union six
months mustpa dues and assessments three
months longer before they can collect ,,heil
benefits. Under the same rule members
in this class will be entitled to the low
ing accumulations at marriage, benefi : ney
er to exceed $4,000:
A E. ~ Z n ~
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
MARRIAGE INSURANCE.

The New Orleans Mutual Aid Union
want agents in every town in the South. A
liberal commission will be paid. The Union
re ceives men and women on the same terms.
Address the Secretary, 122 Gravier Street,
New Orleans.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
For SALE CHEAP.

The proprietor of The LEDGER offers
for sale, upon the most favorable terms, a
new Diebold Safe, fire and burglar proof.
Call for particulars. Sic will be sold un-
der manufacturers net price.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

$500 per year can be easily made at
home working for E. g. Rideout & Co., 10
Barclay Street, New York. Send for their
catalogue and full particulars, oct27-1y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
ANOTHER TUMBLE,

6b pounds of choice coffee for one dollar.
y pounds of good coffee for one dol lar.
81. pounds of coffee for one dollar.
Honest weights at Kohlman's Great Cash
House.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
HORSE SENSE.

No bad accounts, nothing to lose on bad
customers, no risk to run in buying cotton,
selling strictly for cash, enables me to sell
at small profits. A square deal at Kohl
mans Great Cash House.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Buy your machinery Of II. Dudley Cole
man s. Bro, New Orleans. They heep full
lines, and will sell as cheap rs any house IN
the country. Patronize Southern enterpri-
SEES. jeb. "a If.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
CLASS =.

Membership fec. S9oo
Annual dues, 400
Each assessment, 200
This class is governed by the Erules OF
class A., except the certificates range from
$500 o$2,OO0. 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:
A ftar tho ayniration of e months e 400
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

To promote vigorous growth of the hair,
use Parker's Hair Balsam. 1t restores the
youthful color to gray, removes dandrufi,
and cures itching of the scalp. feb2-lm
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Look for the Cross.

ur Subscribers seeing large cross on their
" papers this week will understand their
u time is out, and that we would like for
N them to send The LEDGER some mon
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
POPULAR BOOT.

The great rs Boot is becoming very pop
ular and will soon eclipse every other in the
land Gail and examine for yourself al
Kohlman's Great Cash House.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
A REMEDY FOR Her ONLY

hGlS week in your own town. s. Outfit
MN free. No risk. Everything new.
WV Capital not required. We will fur
nish you everything. Many are making
fortunes. Ladies make as much as men,
and boys and girls make great pay. Read
er, if you want a business at which you can
make sreatSoay all the time you work, write
for particulars to H. Hallett & Co., Port
land Maine. dec22-u.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Henry & Meek are just in receipt of
fine line Of dry goods and groceries, which
they will sell cheap.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
SUBLIMELY SUPERB.

A pair of beautiful Sun-howers on Easels
will be mai'el free to any lady who will
send a three cent stamp to DIR. c. w. Ben
son, LOG North Eutaw ST., Baltimore, Md.
feb2-2w
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
OFFICERS:

Members marrying before the expiration q
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 fellow
ing accumulations at marriage, benefit
never to exceed 81 COO.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

McGrath's handmade shoes are all fully.
guaranteed Examine his stock before.
purchasing elsewhere.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Tighten the burden of life, make success
certain and your calculations accurate. by
using Browns Iron Bitters. II strength
ems mind and body. feb2-1t
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
DIR. 8. ID. MISE. d. d.

Dfs' d u MUST % % d,
Will open an office in Brookhaven be-
tween this time and the LIST OF February.
jan19-tf.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
c.. st. l.. 81 N. O. RAILROAD.

c.. st. l.. & N. O. RAILROAD.
GOING NORTH.
ExPREss-Leaves N. Orleans, 7 40 m
Arrives Brookhaven |. 81 p M
Arrives at Jackson, 4 II N
MAlL-Lcaves New Orleans, 500 p IN
Arr. at Brcokhaven, TO- 10 p III
Arr. at Jackson .... II % II II
GOING SOUTH.
EXPRESS Jackson. .. 10 SO m
Arr at Brookhaven 1.25 a m
Arr at N. Orleans 7.l5 N
MAIL-Leaves Jackson at 3.43 a m
Arr. at Brookhaven, 5.55 m
Arr. at New Orleans, Ills m
Mail train will not stop at Bogueehit-
to, Wesson nor Flag Stations. Mixed
train does not run on Sundays.
E. NJ. BEE;Agent.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Go to Henry & Meek for fall and winter
goods.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
CONSUMPTION CURED.

CONSUMPTION CURED.
An old physician, retired from active prac-
tice having had placed i'll his hands By an East
India Missionary the formula of a simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrl,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung affections.
also a positive and radical cure for general
Debility and all nervous complaints, after
having thoroughly tested its wonderful cura-
tive powers in thousands of eases, feels it his
duty to make it known ia lis suffering fellows.
The recipe with full particulars. directions for
and use and all necessary advice
and instructions for successful treatment at
your own home, will be received by you by re-
turn mail. free of charge by addressing with
stamp or stamped self addressed envelope to
DIR. NJ. Z. BELL.
janl91y 16l n. Calvert st. Baltimore, Md.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Malakoff Bitters, the best in the world
or sale by W. j. Smith.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Petitions and City Fathers.

EDITOR BRooKHAvEN LEDGER
The Free Press shows plainly the value
of petitions by showing up the ignorance
and imbeciiity Of City Fathers.
JOSEPH,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
If You DON'T BELIEVE

There is a bargain in the fall and winte,
goods at Henry 4 Meek's, call and examine
them.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
CLASS d.

sThese amounts to be paid nine months
from date OF certificate.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Nv Artificial Legs and Arms.

| FPrices greatly reduced Satisfaction guaranteed
lfU. S. Soldiers furnished on Government orders
IL Address, Z. MATTHEWS,
- Cor. Ath Ave. end Market ST. Louisville. XIV
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
FOUR CLASSES.

The benefits are divided into four classes,
designated as "a, 3D." &C." and 3D."
They are explained separately, as follows !:
CLASS A,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

How clumsy you are =! said the mistress at the
table. the waiter split the sauce over guest
rich dress. there won't be sauce enough to 90
round now. UttIOH Free Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

Terrible itching and scaly humors, ulcers
Sores and Scrofulous swclingS cured by the Cuti-
cura and Cutcura Soap uhe great skin cures cx-
tcrnAlly. Ask about them at your druggists
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11
Ea'ZENI IA.


Sixteen months since an eruption broke out on
my ieg ana ooth ieet, whlcn turned out to be Ec-
! tried various remedies with no good results un-
til used the Cutcura Resolvent internally and
Cuticura and Cutcura Soap externally, which
entirely cured me so that my skin is as smooth
and natural as ever.
LEN. NJ. FRAILEY, 81 South st., Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

A stranger dropped in one morning before
breakfast at a Washington drug store and called
for bottle of Congress water The intelligent
clerk ducked beneath the counter and promptly
produced a bottle of old Monongahela The Gus
toner tasted it and then, deposting his glass re-
marked: DO you call that Congress water?"-
THAT'S it,, answered the pill compoundcr smiI-
ing pleasantly. Every congressman who comes
in here drinks II ="
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11
-
Hard Lumps In Breast.

DIR. Il. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. W: Dear SIP
cancer: There was large lump in my breast az
large as walnut, and had been there four months
| commenced taking your Golden Medical Dis
coyery," "Favorlte Prescription" and Pellets
in June, and the lump is gone
Yours gratefully, Mrs. r, II. CLARK
lrvington, Mich.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11
SCROFULA SORE.

Rev. DIR. -, in detailing his experience with
the Cuticura Remedies, said that through Divine
sorofulous sore, which was slowly draining
away his life by the Cuticura Resolvent internal
ly, and Cuticura and Cuticura Soap externally
LIZ driven out.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11
.sBecame sound and Well,

r. V. Pierce. NJ. D.: near SU-My wife, who
had been i'll for over two years, and had tried
many other medicines, became sound and well by
using your "Favorite Prescription" My niece
also cured by its use, after several physicians
had failed to do her any good
Yours truly, THOMAS J. METHVIN,
Hatcher'S Station. On
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11
The Egis and Intelligencer
BEL AIR, Md, AUGUST IL, 1852.
misccl lancnas.
EXperiments In Eneding.

The superintendent of the model farm al
Guelph, Canada, gives us below the result OF
some experiments made there in cattle feed
ing:
|. A steady, frosty Winter is better than
an open in feeding cattle.
2. An average two or three-year-old steer
will eat its own weight of different materials
in two weeks.
3, Two or threey ear-old cattle will add
one-third of a pound more per day to theil
weight upon prepared hay and roots than
upon the same materials unprepared.
4. 1t is thirty per cent. more profitable to
premature and dispose of fattening cattle al
two years old than to keep them up to three
years.
5. There is no loss in feeding cattle beast
well upon a variety of materials for the sake
of manurng alone.
6. Farm yard manure from well fed cattle
three years old is worth an average of So &c
per ton.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

Here lies man whose earthly race is run;
He raised the hammer of fowing gun;
And blew into the mIIZzle just because
He wished to know if ii was loadcd-and i
was,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

Clear head and voice. easy breathing. sweet
breath, perfect smell, taste and hearing no
cough no distress These are conditions brought
about in catarrh by the use of Sanford's Radical
Cure. Complete treatment for 81.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

A Polish woman told a Milwaukee directory
canvasser her name was sullivan lie asked
her TO spell it. She couldn't; but brought hin
an envelope directed to her. II was Mrs. Gal
aWZcVaucX
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-08-11

60 In our family Of ten. for over two years Par
kcr's Ginger Tonic has cured headache, malaria
that we are in excellent health and no expense
for doctors or other medicines thiOHiCie.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-23
An Allegory.

A llwyer, an enthusiastic admirer OF
the late Thomas J. Crittenden, Of Ken
tucky, contributes to the Springfield
Rcp,4blio1n an Rnociote illustrating his
extraordinary power over a jury:
Mr.. Crittenden was engaged in defend
ing q man who had been indicted for a
capital offense. After an elaborate and
powerful defense be closed his effort
by The following striking and beautiful
Allegory:
When God, in His eternal counsel.
conceived the thought of mans creation,
he called to Him the three ministers
who wait constantly upon His throne
Justice, Truth and Mercy-and thus
addressed them: Shall we make man ?
"Then said Justice. 20 God make
him not, for he will trample upon Thy
laws Truth made answer also, 20
God make him not; for he will pollute
Thy sanctuaries.'
I" Bnt Mercy, dropping upon her
knees, and looking mp through her
tears, exclaimed, 20 God make him
will watch over him and surround him
with my care through all tho dark paths
which be may have to tread Then God
made man, and said to him, 20 man |
thou art the child of Mercy; 60 and
deal with thy brother"
The jury, when he finished, was in
tears, and against evidence, and what
must have been their own convictions.
brought in speedy verdict OF not
guilty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-23
FACTS FOR THE CURIOUS.

1t is estimated that quarter Of bill.
lion pounds OF tea are used every year.
Chinese cotton is yellow, and hence
the peculiar color OF the fabric called
nankeen.
Egyptian sieves we're made Of papy.
rus or rushes; those of horse-hair were
first used by the Gauls.
In New Mexico the inhabitants sup
plement their dinners with plateful of
honey for dessert.
A wind Of twenty-five miles an hour,
or what sailors would call stiff breeze,
travels 39.67 feet per second.
Two hundred beetles, out of 500 spe-
cies known to inhabit Madeira, are 30
far deficient in wings that they cannot
fly.
The Persians swore by tho sun; the
Scythians by the air Lnl their cim-
eters; the Greek and Pom ans by their
gods.
The artificially-tAtted ortolan becomes
such ball Of fat that, strung on a
wick, il is said TO make a very good
lamp.
When oysters are very crowded they
will grow standing on end, side by side,
thus producing the worthless, elongated
forms known as strap-oysters and
" stick-ups."
In the Belgian Ardennes, where every
acre Of woodland is under the control of
professional foresters, a runaway pony
managed to elude his pursuers for over
eight years and was finally shot.
The new bell for S.. Paul'sin London
has been cast, twenty-one tons OF metal
being used in the operation. The bell
weighs 17i tons, being the largest in
England and one of the largest in
Europe.
A bridge now in process OF building
near Newburg, n. Y, will be one OF the
most notable OF the country, longer
than the Niagara Suspension bridge or
the new London bridge over the
Thames.
The great Parliament House clock in
London, the largest in the world,
started running in 1859. II gives an
error OF but ninety seconds year the
larger bells when it strikes are heard at
distance of ten miles, and the smaller
onas four or FIVE miles.
The horns OF the water snail are hol-
low tubes, and when it draws in its
horns the eyes disappear down the
tubes. When the "optics are needed
again it is only necessary for the
muscles round the tube TO contract,
and 80 TO squeeze the tip gradually
out.