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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Military.

ThiNytwo young men have signi.
lied their desire to Join n militia COM
pany 10 be organized in this city. mud
a meeting will be held at the city hnll
tomorrow night for organization All
young men Interested In nnilitary mnt-
tors are invited 10 be present. When
the company IL fully organized il n
the Intention to have frequent drills
In order 10 set tho various movements
down fine. The company will be uni.
formed, and when IL becomes prof,
client VIII he pride 10 the city. Yhere
Il certainly no reason why Fort Worth
should not have us good Il company ns
Houston, if the boys have the military
spir't. The community will cncour.
age with lis support and foster such
an organization.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemcn.

Mr.. Eugene V. Debs, G. S. and r.,
and Mr.. 5. NJ. Stevens, G. o. and T.,
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Fircmen, are in the city for the pur-
pose of holding union meeting of the
Texas and adjoining lodges on the 18th
inst. This order embraces Isl lodges,
comprising n membership of about
$1,000. 1t was organized in 1879 at
Port Jeryis, n. y, the objects and
principles OF the organization being to
protect the Interests of railroad engine
men and to advance them morally ana
intellectually. Among many Of the
desirable features of the brotherhood
Is Il system of insurance in which they
insure members for The sum of 81 900
by which their families are saved
from want in case of death or disability
by accident, sr otherwise deprived Of
their main support.
The meetings will be held ut the
hall ON fuckers Hill.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
THIRD AND FOURTH WARDS

Capt. sam Adams from Temple Is
in the city, and is u guest Of Chris Rim
ileman.
Chas. Arthur left last night for Zig
springs.
Tho change OF schedule on the
Texas a. Pacific road will not niateri-
ally change the arrival aud departure
Of passenger trains. In only one In
stance IL II altered, and then only u
few minutes difference Is noted.
The cotton yards are full of cotton
aud the voice OF the compress isheard
In the land.
A Fourth wnr1er lost his heart at
the opera yesterday afternoon.
Front street don't seem to get along
with It's pavement work very rapidly.
Wo have faint recollection that the
railroad company had partly promised
to do this work.
The Fort Worth and Denver city
railroad changes time tomorrow, leaY-
ing The Fort nj a. m. and arriving at
b:2O p. M.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
A lost BOY.

a little S'year-old was found wan
dering along Houston street yesterday
afternoon, and was taken In charge by
q sympathetic gentleman. After n
tiresome search for the little fellows
iathcr the gentleman rclinquished his
charge To Mr.. q. w. Hill, who, us-
sisted by Ats. hin, soon had the tears
of the little one dried, and when the
GAZETTE man arrived he was trying
10 swallow Il savings bank. The Young
one could not give his name, hut his
father, Henry Currey, arrived before
dark, and took Charley home. II
seems that he Ind been allowed to ne.
company some Older boys 10 town TO
see me rope'wnlking, and bad got sep
arated from them, Mr.. Hill Is n reg,i.
lar orphan asylum IN himself. All the
well.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

The numbcrof ladies and gentlemen
who thfong the store OF II. fully, the
well'known jeweler, are merely Gus.
toners. Not u few drop into his store
out OF mere curiosity, but rarely care
TO leave without purchasing some-
Thing after Inspecting his stock, MIR.
Iuily's stock OF diamonds, gems OF all
Kinds, and ornanientsln gold captiyate
the taste of all, and the name of the
house stamped on the goods are n 1T
guarantee oftheir excellence.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

A few OF the roonsarc crowdcd-and Others
Inrk tho requisite numbers. All these us
g. euanelcs will he arranged rs last ms pracii
cable and can br more effcctually done Mneh
tic binding in second ward !. ready. rus
building IN promised ath inst, Nhen puP, ,
not heretofore enrolled will bnve places nv
signed them. The attendance Is still lcss
than II should be-, and ihrdlncss too Efcal. ~
order 10 stimulate The children, 10 bIins
Eiscr offers 10 every pupil not absent or
tardy q single iiine from beginning oi session.
lin Christmas, q musical top. List year
there were two little pupils never absent OF
iaIdy during the school session.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
The Young Lady's Social Life.

Quite strong condemnation Of the
practice Of putting an end 10 the social
liic OF q young lady after she hns been
out two seasons appears in recent
issne ofa san Francisco paper. This
II says, lis not only unfair, but Is
worse, II Is uneconomic. American
society moves onward with 9 great
waste OF energy, and In nothing 10
spehdthrlIt rs with u woman's age.
ihe charm of a girls grace aud beau-
~ y one Of the few good things OF life,
ana vilizsiion has u right to demand
Una she shat! exercise that charm as
long as possible
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
10 the Citizens OF 'rnrrant
COUNTY,.


The Fort Worth Driving Park a.,o.
citation have expended $50 ,oO0 on their
race track. In addition thereto thoy
give purses TO the amount Of $4,000 for
Tho races beginning the 10Th OF this
month. They have II double mile
track for trotlers and runners and Il is
said by good Judges that II il az fine n
track ~ IL In the country. There will
be u hundred trotting and running
h0rses that will compete In the differ
entiaccs. some of the best trottera,
runners and PAGERS in the country are
III our races. You Will never have
hucli an Opportunity to see thorough
bred horses and iine racing. We also
give \ race Tor COW ponies exclusively.
and a humber of our catt lcmen " III en,
ter their ponies In thls race. The as
ISOLATION al n great expense give u ten.
nile race between Miss Peek aud
Madam Marnntntie, the two greatvst
uqnestnenes OF the nge. Tho nssuclu-
ton pledge their patrons that these
races viii DC II grand success and will
richly PAY YOU TO soc them. The Ia
dies ride line horses and obligate them
selves 80 ride the ten miles inside Of
~ INITIATES, including changes of
hofsrA
lhr south half Of our largo amphj-
tlieater viii he exclusively for ladies
md gentlemen accompanying them.
Ladies' aud gentlemen In carriages will
herprmitttd 10 stand In tho insidp OF
the tack. Perfect decoiun VIII be
nlalntained Fort Worth always sue
cceds in anything she undertakes aud
we propose To make or races grand
spooess Nov wo ask yon all TO en-
courage vs. with your presence help us
with your money and come 10 our
meetings With 'your sisters, your
cousins aud your nupts.r
j, +. Woop, Sec.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
r "A * T. S & CO.
Fort Worth. Texas,
Wholesale
Furniture,
Crockery,
and
Glassware.
HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK, AID GUARANTEE lowIu,u
HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK, AND GUARANTEE loHEu,lu
Like an Evil Spirit.

In odcn times it was thought that evil spirits came
cracks and keyhoes The generally approved way 10 4
out was to plug up the kcyhocs and stop the cracks u
Notwithstanding these preventive measures the evil h
own way and often came in as they pleased
so comes malaria nowadays. We Try to keep !
keyhoe and it comes in by the crack We stop up The
To- it comes from leak in the plumbing, Opening
neglected DRAIN CT from unsupported source and
direction
We cannot always keep malaria OUT but We can gisehhua
us eHecS rom our systems Ii BROWNS IRON BiITrRs ID
malaria mas not ghost OF a chance. This hc great ar
YOUR DRUGGIST sells H. and ought TO keep bottle IN the hos
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
They Keep the Crowd.

a casual observer passing up and
down our streets cun not fail 20 notice
that the house OF Randall d Chambers
Co. is always crowded with custom
crs. The masses know where to get
their moneys worth, and the prices
that they are making on carpets ana
dry goods are bound TO add to their
popularity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
lsnlcnscil.

Lee Walker, who was tried and con
ninely.nne years in the penitentinry,
and sent here for safe keeping to abide
the decision OF his appeal was released
on his former bond yesterday by Shcr-
III Mcdonald of Hood county, his ease
having been reversed and remanded
by the court Of appenls.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
PERSONAL.

Il. j. Montague of Chicago is In the
city.
Ike Morris of New Orleans is in the
city.
w. 7. Ellis of st. Louis is in the
city.
Ieno Hemphill of Abilene is at the
Lindcll.
w. Il. Estes of Brennan, Tex, is in
the city.
a. Med. Jones was at the Lindell
yesterday.
c. L. Moore of Denison is stopping
ut the Lindell.
Joe Collins, cattlemon of Colorado
City, is in town.
Col. j. d. Templeton, attorney.gen-
cral, is in the city.
Jell II. Smith Of Denver, Col, i, at
the Grand Central.
\. j. Burke OF Omaha was at the
Lindell yesterday.
Il. j. Hawkins of Lus Vegas was in
the city yesterday.
Chas. Spencer of New York is reris-
tered at the Lindeil.
ii. S. Mitchell of ST. Louis was reg
istered at the Lindcll.
j. :. Scott of Archer registered MT
the Mansion yesterday.
p. J. Loonie of Meridian stopped al
the Mansion yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Golf of Denver.
Col, are at the Lindell
J. y. Papham of Galveston is regis
tered Ut the Grand Central.
Il. Drit coll of Galveston was at the
Grand Central yesterday.
A. Silberstein and G.. T.. Bennett of
Dallas are at the Grand Central.
w. p. Ga:hright, John Ecllman and
sam Hans Of Louisville are at the
Grand Central.
+. B. Hoffman of New Orleans was
registered at the Grand Central yester.
day.
\. J. Wagner, Joseph Cornish and
c. ID. Winglield of 81. louis are at the |
Mansion.
+. &. McAlahon Of Denver, Col. is
registered at the Mansion.
Pat Sanders, prominent cattlcman
OF New Mexico, is in the city.
q. |. Petherldge and wife of Calves
ton are guests Mt the Mansion.
>. w. Loyelady, horseman of Gle.
nurhe' was IN town yesterday.
Harry Herroud audJ. w. M,r.ls of
Evansville are at the Mansion.
>. Menci of Philadelphia was s,on.
ping az The Mansion yesterday.
q. b. Taylor and j. II. Keiting of
Chlcago areatopping at tho Maasion.
Geo. w. Newbeny, of New Haven
day. '9'N'
/. a. A. Nicholson re turned Yesterday
West. '''P o''
j.. j. Collins and O. III. Perry of
Central. >'"""
Giles Council and Fit gerald. cattle. Il
Y Yesterday. Wy II
oapt: y. r. Evans, a leading cattle.
nun OF the Panhandle, was IN the city !
Al OF the boys were out Mt the Il
,hascotte' last night and all enioyed s
Poor Charlie is n Bene- 4
4, MIR. j. q. StuttH, of the Mammoth :
slar company, 10 appear here I'm tha 4
TWO orphans, called on the GAZErrp c
asst night. e I
frank Montgomery, Merry con. a
ulctoro the Santa Fc, brought His run d
rom Galveston last night after a i've. Il
weeks luy-oii, "'e
!. X. Jeter, formerly Of sherman
ms recently beconiea member Of III.
'rm of Jno. =. Andrews & Co. Tia IL n
low on n visit 90 sherman. Ii
,c Jna .I,;,, r. B, Wheeler was IN theclty .
ttorney-general, and went west lost II
isht 70 open court at Abilene Mon "
A. Bruegger Of Chicago, represent "
" The firm OF Il. b. Preston a "a ~
manufacturers OF lire department. nm, A
nratus, was In town yesterday in lie {,
ands of Mayor Smith and Aldermen a
'skcw aud Flanagan. Il
------ ---'--- - IL
Buy pound can of our iino Jano.
"a. pripa spvppty.ftx.a a.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO
SEE.

Everybody quit winner ON the
races,
The clerk of the weather.
EverybodS's sisters, cousins and
aunts ut the races.
Faith, hope and charity, especially
charity.
The garbage cartcd of the streets.
A dudinc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Local Option.

There will be an election in Justice
precinct No. g. Tarrant county, to de-
tcrmlnc whether or not the sale OF in
toNicnting liquors and medical hittcis
producing intoxlcntion shall be pro-
hlbitCd In the bounds of said Justice
precinct, on the 18th of December,
1883.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Everything

Pertaining to the hardware line can
be had IN abundance at the large estnb-
ltshmcnt Of Johnson, Amber & Young.
They are kept very busy, but readily
find time TO give the best attention TO
every order, Their figures win be
found ,cry close.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
No Attraction

Az tho opera house next week. IFS
Fad, but you oan lind consolation IN
spending your dollars ut our overcoat
counter. Styles and prices to suit ali
cinsses ofpcople.
WASHER 4 Auausr.
Cor, Houston aud Fourth streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
The (.OtlY.

The gods Of Mount Olympus may
have had their nectar 10 qunil, hut or
binary mortals have in reach large
stock Of old Irish and Ramsay's Scolch
Swasey. Being direct shipment, the
firm IL prepared to duplicate the fig
ures of any other market. They are
also carrying full stock of all we'll
known braud4 OF liquors, and invite
inspection and comparison OF figures,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
NOTIoEToCOyTR|


Proposals for The Nnsa
Temple Waternorks wll h \
company's Office, IN ne iosi ]
to i2o'clock noon en- The NJ
Der, 1853, at which TINE M 7
in the presence q hidden /
Plans and Specifications a
company's office and Of llse;
l.. Lynch. consulting ensllss
BIDS will be received ~ W
plete or for any poilloa ,sf J,
AUGUSTUS LEVY, seeftlill; /,
TEMPLE, TIN, NOVEMBER ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

oliver & Walker keep on hand at
the Paror restaurant, corner West
Yenihertord and p'hr0clsmorton, u
fresh supply Of quail, fish, oystcrs,
etc, and all the delicaces OF the sea.
sDn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
No Use

For u man TO freeze, clothing Is too
cheap For further Information call
on WAsIfER x AUGUST,
Cor. Houston aud Fourth streets
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

Buy "A pound can of our iine Jo,o,
Yea, price s.eventy-iive cents, and get a
free OF charge,
CoMps, READ & ce.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Can On

The now firm of Oliver & Walker
at the Parlor restaurant, on tho cor
ncr of West Woathcriord and Throok-
morton, for good square meal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Visitors to the Races

WIN iind the beat assortment Of cloth.
ing in The city Mt
WASHER 4 AUGUST,
Cor Houston and Fodrth streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

Turner& Mcclure, opposite The post
ollice, telephone 50) have lust received
q carload OF apples, potatoes, onions,
Northern butter, bnckwheat flour,
maple syrup, country honey In comb,
spiced pigs feet In barrel and dried
hnef.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE no
KNOW.

That Gmu's Opera troupe will play
to crowded houses on their return to
fsrt Worth.
The size of that slipper
How many people will attend
church to-day.
How long before the street ears will
run all night.
Who struck Billy Patterson.
The winners in the races this week.
When that certain young railroad
man will be married.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

just received at Turnor& McClure'a,
opposite the postosilce telephone 5O) Il
carload OF apples, potatoes, onions,
Northern butter DucKwheat flour,
maple sr:pp, country honey In comb,
spiced pigs feet In barrel and dried
bppf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
swsst a.

When we con.!asSs 4
authority y .,rh Of The gsIsS AZ
sweet s%s,atI gum TO 10 H. Wi
expectsorant knox,i'r ss
prielor OF Taylor
of Sweet Gum 6s''ssoIr
e aol The ss'S obsI
ten Of the mullen y, Gf
,,,naember our glsnsa9 nv
n nl,,ierI he dlreciion
physIclan for crow Y s,csl
and colds 4 y !, n 's,osdi
lor's Cherokee, = nrsjz
and Mullen" y
H fectlye cures IL e 2 ''a'ss
Ing coughs and s ~ Iis,
For sale By ~ IA 81
Twenty.liys cent ,.'I IL
Manufacturer v'''It.d
Atlanta Ga, p'0
MUM cologne
The best 70 l q r.
Malaga grape, I
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
A Fresh Invoice

OF Stetson's hats just received. For
something nobhy in gentlemens' wear
ing nppearal, call nj headquarters.
WASHER a AuuuSr,
Cor Houston and Fourth streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
TIME TABLE.
To Telephone Callers.

Parties who desire TO communicate
with the GAZETTE editorial rooms
please call No. IN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

News boys not allowed TO lrum on
The train for the Barnes House al
Albany Texas. j. l.. BARNEs
prnprintn,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

Barnes House, Albany, Texas is the
Central, changed hands aud re-
furnished.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
Go To

The splendid jewelry house of IL. Tul-
" II you desire 10 purchase reliable
jewelry. You there haveun opportu-
mty oiselecting from n very large as
sortnent and nj modest figures.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

EVERY PROMISE backed By n
guarantee. AckeI's Dyspepsia Tablets
viii give immediate relief. Price, 3 &
90 CITE. l.. n. Brunswig & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
NowI,crc

Can hardware bc had at closer
margin than Johnson, Amber 81
Young can furnish They are very
active aud keep well stocked up. ~
AL means get their figures.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
weekly Statement

ofayersee actual enrolment. attendance ana
hardness of the city public schools 81 r.I,
Worti, for the week ending Fridsy'Nove'"o"
10, 1881.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

j. u. Barnes does not deadhead any
one on the cars to drum for his hotel
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

Thurhers comb honey in glass lars
at Combs, Read 4 Co.'s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
A Fun Line

or boys aud children's suits in nobby
styles nj Washer q Augusts, corner
Houston and Fourth streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
WstrirtlY Bmsincss.

We are showing great line Of
mems winter underwear. We keep
thousands of people warm during the
cold weather by supplying them with
that ncedul part Ola gentlcman's out
1T. We are "lcndcrs of low prices"
WASHER K AruusT,
Cor Houston and Fourth streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

Smoked halibut ut Combs, Read &
Co.'s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

News boys not permitted to on the
trains, 10 drum fol the Barnes House,
Albany, Texas. J, l.. Barnes pro-
prictoi
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
I'innos Tuned aud repaired.

Mr.. Matthews will attend TO nh
orders mat may be left at III. Tullyls
during tue coming week.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
H0! FOR The RAJ.

The coming races in Fort Worth are attro4
amount Of attention generally bestowed on that 0
city will be thronged with visitors the onv
full enjoyment is the lack Of hotel accommodated : oias
cheney, city in Texas show better LIST 90 =.
We have beautiful opera house. splendid rivas 49,
state and all who come are assured of having more AN
oushe basket We have word or two to say to vaio
Fort Worth and miss seeing handsome store r,s
to Rome without seeing the Pope Besides hand : .
ing the most attractive line of clothing and gents
city Our prices are low, goods are of the hest g
price system is guarantee that all corners will be m
present every visitor with handsome souvenir
ornamental We noted for fair dealing Be su u
town You can find place by asking any man or how
w A S H t. II & AUGTcnl
CORN EIS TO u RITZ AND HOUST0Nr g.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18

HUNDREDS WRITE they owe
their life and present good health to
Ackers English Remedy for Con
sumption, Coughs, Colds, etc. Sold
by l.. n, Brunswig & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-18
SEALED PRONg

sealed proposals. wIll ea|
county Judge Of Wichita , !. ~! y, 4
day, Nov. 10Th, at ls Io,l's \
stfuctlon OF 1--WE hunti.aa ". \ J
class masonry. fof t n,, s''c n
cations TO be seen o. ny w
county engineer. I'D
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-03-15

|dieninsd speetso1e Or himself
Bnt the oopa1oT seemed bent on
frnup1fnR upon senatorial dec
ofa6. Hfe wife, 3 bride Of .
kSv h0nr1, occupied = oeet 70
one d galleries, aqd THU gon.
6(ot, IL the pride Of possession,
thought fhoro Vse nothing I'M
proper II pointing her ont TO
senators, and inviting
their attention to her superior
beauty and elegance Of apparel.
Had lie done this quietly and in
! casual sort Of way, the exu.
o. HE Jog might have
excused him In sena-
eyes; bat be pointed ont
he beautiful wife with ostenta
Hon and = degree Of familiarity
hat the senate could MAYER par
Ion. This Wild man Of the west
& no longer . senator. His
lerm expired with the session,
ind his brother senators chat.
|ngly advised him to write q
entitled, aTiirty Days in
The u. s. Senator His name ia
and he says he will build
) 6ne house here and spend his
winters in Washington during
tina rest AZ h1a life. PHsNO.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-03-15

Huntingdon Republican : Miss
Minnie Jonrnigan, a young lady
living in the vicinity of Long
Rock, o few miles east of this
place, and her little sister, were
burning some grass near the
house on Monday. The wind
was blowing strong and the
flames crossed the fence into
another lot, and when Miss Min.
ME attempted to extinguish the
fire her clothing caught, and be.
fore assistance could reach her
she was burned in a most horri-
BILE manner. Everything was
done to relieve her, but she
was so badly burned that she
died in q fow hours.
Milan Exchang..: Thursday
morning, a little five-year old
son Of WIN. Green, about one
mile west of town, while playing
around a burning brush pile,
was fatally burned. DIR. Hen
derson was called in as soon as
possible, but the little fellow was
beyond human aid, aud lived
only a few hours.
Covington Call: Tuesday
night Miss Mary Slaughter,
daughter Of Dennis slaughter,
of distict No. IL, committed sui
eide BY taking a doee of strych-
nine. At supper she was well
and hearty, at midnight she died.
Ssyannall Transcript: A prose.
lyete of the Mormon faith has
been spending several weeks
recently in and around the Owl
creek neighborhood, seeking re-
cruits- Al last accounts a great
many had joined them and are
now awaiting for the return of
the agent who has gone to
make arrangements to carry all
together
Linden Times: We have a
postal from T. r. Edmiston,
clerk Of the Silverthrone, stat
img that owing to the. smallpox
at Jacksonville and other places
ON the river, the boat is laid up
near Clifton, until the disease
abates. There has been no
smallpox on tho boat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-03-15

tentA. except some 400 worth
Of dry goods saved by Richard
son s Watero. The total loss
u said to BE- eboutro ~, 600, with
no ihsuraneo. The p0stofice
was 10 McOorkle's s~toreyand was
totally consumed, - was also
Mr.. O.1s books and papers. II
was clearly the work Of an in.
e there had been no
are III any Of the buildings du-
ring the day, and no person
slept in any Of them.