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The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

On Saturday night there was a
heavy hail storm in the Southeastern
portion of the county, in the neigh
borhood of Hamilton, extending to
the vicinity of Temperance Hill. 1t
is reported to have ruined all the
young cotton and corn to such an
extent as to require an entire re-
planting.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

AMONG our announcements this morn>
ing will be found that of Mr.. J. p. Sisk,
who is candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Supervisor of the Fifth District
He has represented his constituents in
that capacity four years with 30 much
satisfaction that they will hardly consent
to try any other man, and we are salts
fed that he will receive the hearty en-.
8arsewc0t of his District.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

WE had call on Tuesday, from
Messrs. E. NJ. and GEORGE CARROLL
of Lee county, who have made ar
rangements to go into business in
this city within a few weeks. They
are worthy young gentlemen and we
wish them much success.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
. JUST OPENED!

Our Spring Stock of
ges9" SHOES AND SLIPPERS .sr9a
Ladies' and Gents, Among them iull
line of Zeigler Bros make. Come one,
come all, and examine our goods We
sell cheap.
(ml6.tf.) ELKIN X SYKES.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

This ratio OF increase is shown all
through the register at the Gordon
House, as well as the other hota s
10 the city, and no better proof can
he adduced of the importance of Alb
erdeen in the estimation of CONNER
cial and business men generally. A
year hence the highest figures quoted
in the above statement will be
doubled. Is there another city in
the State that can make as fine a
showing of the increase of travel
from the register of its leading hotels
If so, we would like to hear from it.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
COTTON SHIPMENTS.

The shipments of cotton from Alb,
erdeen for the season commencing
september LIST, 1882, up to Wednes
my. May End, 1883, amounted t.
"a 040 bales.
The following were the shipmontt
to corresponding dates in former
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
Mississippi Exposition AssOcia-
ton.

Notice is hereby given that there will
he meeting of the directors of the
Mississippi Exposition Association at
Aberdeen Miss, on May 18th, 1888, for
the purpose of getting out premium
list and purses, and appointing time
for the holding of our next Annual Fair.
and other important business.
E. O.SYKEs, President.
RoBT. j. HousToN, Secretary
April 81, 1883
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

As an evidence of the growing
Importance of Aberdeen, we quote
the following comparative statement
of arrivals, taken from the register
at the Gordon House for one month,
from April LIST to 30th, inclusive, for
the years 1882 and 1888
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

TUESDAY, the first of May, was the
day upon which the law went into
effect providing for a rebate on all
unbroken packages of manufactured
tobacco, cigars and snuff, and every
dealer in Aberdeen and in the coun-
ty was buGly engaged on Monday
night and Tuesday in overhaulipg
his stock, filling out the rebate
stamps and placing them on the
packages. Notwithstanding the re-
duction in the tax, prices will rule
almost as high as ever. In the me-
troplitan cities dealers have recently
put forth their best efforts to dis,
pose Of surplus stocks and immense
train loads have been shipped to
country or interior customers.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

The farmers of Monroe count
nave found lively market for all @
their surplus garden, field and bar
yard produce, this spring. Th
hands and teams at work upon tn
oew railroad, ard the crowds O.
ttlorneys, litigants, jurors and wit
lesses assembled in Aberdeen dur.
ing the long session Of the { S
District Court, have proved It b nanz.
o our people in the country.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
strawberry and Ice Cream Fes.
fival.

A strawberry and Ice-cream Festi-
val will be given by the ladies of tie
"Methodist Aid Society,"" in DR.. Eek
ford's new corner building,on Friday
night, the 4th inst. The public are
invited to attend.
Mrs. w. G. ELKIN,
Pres't L. A. S.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are the sole Agents of the NEW
YORK ENAMEL PAINT CO., of this
pace, and always keep fall stock Of
their paints on hand, which are acknowl!
edged to be the best MIXED PAINTS yet
made, and are superior to white lead.
LYLE. SHELL & TlNDALL.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr.. A.
T.. WALDEN, as a candidate for Supervi.
sor of the Second District of Monroe
county, subject to nomination by con
vention or primary election of the
Democratic party. April 23, 1883.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

ITO the Voters ofthe Second Supervisors District.
l respectfully announce myself as Il
candidate for reelection to the office of
Supervisor of the Second District of
Monroe county, at the request of the
voters of my District, subject to the acs
ton of the Democratic party.
April 4, 1888. JOHN WOOD.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR SUPERVISOR.

AT the request OF my friends have
consented to offer for re- election to the
Office of Supervisors in the 5th District,
subject TO the action of the Democratic
Convention and respectfully solicit the
support O. the voters Of my District
May 8, 1888. JANIS p. SIsK.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

A copy Of legal process from the
Sheriff of Winston county, was pick
ed up in the yard of Mr. ID. W
Brewer, who resides five miles from
this city, after the recent cyclone.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Fresh and pure Sweet Milk is cheaper
than meats and more healthy. Give me
your orders and it will he delivered from
my milk cart to any part Of the city.
Price low. j. w, WILSON.
Sept. 81 If.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03


IT is generally regretted by NOM
bers of WiIdoy Lodge No. p, l, o,
O, F., that Mr.. F. M. Carrot has de-
clined to furnish copy of his Address
delivered at the anniversary celebra-
ton last week, for publication. 1t
was splendid effort, rejecting honor
upon himself and credit upon the
Order, but Mr.. Cabot's official duties
are so pressing that he could devote
no time to revising and preparing
the address for newspaper column.
hence his action in the matter.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr..
JOHN g. BURDINE, of Smithville, as Il
candidate for the Office of Cbancery
Clerk of Monroe county at the November
election, subject to the action of the
Democratic Convention. Feb. %, 1888.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr..
H. S. GILLEYLEN, as candidate for
Chancery Clerk of Monroe county, at
the approaching election, subject to the
action of the Democratic Convention.
Feb. %, 1888 I'd.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
ECKFORD'S PHOENIX DRUG STORE.

And examine his LEGAL TABLETS, PEN
AND PENCIL TABLETS, CLIMAX PACKETS
AND HANDY PENCIL TABLETS of every
variety, shape and form. Prices low.
j. W. ECKFORD,
Phoenix Drug Store.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
DECORATION DAY.

The Ladies' Memorial Association
have appointed the following Com,
mittees, Marshals, etc, and arranged
programme for the Decoration Care
monies, on Friday May 11lh:
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr..
j. b. MoKlNNFY MS n candidate for re-
election TO the Office of Treasurer of
Monroe county ut the approaching No
vemher election, sui jet TO the action OF
the Democratic Convention.
March z. 1883.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authori zed to announce Mr..
j. j. BAsHAM as a candidate for re. elec-
ton to the Office of Supervisor of the
Third District of Monroe county, at the
November election. April 4, 1888.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr.. s.
A. DALTON as a candidate for reelection
to the Office of Supervisor of the Fourth
District of Monroe county, subject to
nomination.
March 29, 1883.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Mr..
ANDREW WOOD, as a candidate forClerk
of the Circuit Court of Monroe county
at the November election, subject to
the Democratic Convention.
Feb. %. 1883.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce j. A.
MAYFIELD, Esq, as candidate for
Chancery Clerk of Monroe county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic Con.
vention. Feb. %, 1888
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Our PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT is
FIRsT-CLAss in every respect, and we
fill Prescriptions at ALL HOURS Of the
Day or NIdHT, with special reference to
accuracy and neatness, using nothing
hut strictly pure Drugs and Chemicals
in compromising them.
Ijy17tf. SHE'LL & TINDALL.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Work Given Out On r ceipt Of yonr address
we will make an offer by which you can earn
80 to 81 evenings, at your home. Men. Women,
Boys o, Girls can do II. IL o. WILKINSON
d co., 1875 and LOG Fulton street. new York.
d-IS6m.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

WE are authorized to announce Hon.
WRIGHT CUNNINGHAM AS II candidate for
Treasurer of Monroe county at the APP
prouching election. subject TO nomfna-
ton by Democratic Convention.
March ID. 1888,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
B. H. G LLEspIE as candidate for Circuit
Clerk at the election in November. subs
lect to the Democratic Convention.
March 7, 1888.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Do not temporize for anodynes only
soothe and lull to sleep and quiet. DR..
MoFFETT's TnETHINA CTeething Powders)
cures the child and Regulates the Bowels.
all Druggists keep them.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
AssNup ThOmpson's Appoint
IIeutS.

Rev. Bishop Thompson, of the Di-
Geese of Mississippi, has made the
following appointments to visit the
Episcopal Churches of his Diocese:
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

We are authorized to announce MI
JoHN G. WICKs rs a cand date for Treas,
urer OF Monroe county ut the approach-
ing election, subject to nomination by a
Democratic Convention March IA IS 80.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are AUTHORIZED to announce Mir
r. M. CABOT, as n candidate for re-
election to the office of County Assessor,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Convention. March 2S, 1888
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We the Druggists nd rha' macists Of
Aberdeen, realizing the importance of
reviving the Stute Pharmaceutical Assos
citation, earnestly request that you meet
us in Convention at this place on the
ISh of June next, to take steps towards
recognizing this association. This is
important, and should not be postponed.
The physicians Of the State feel deem
interest in the matter ard will give us
every encouragement.
You will please notify our Secretary
by postal, if you are willing to co>opei-
etc.
II. b BURDINE, ]. D. SHE'LL.
Jas. DTLwoRTH, G. NJ. TINDALr.
II. NJ. BUMPAss, G.. W. ELKIy
j. ". EcKFoRD, A. BAsK1N.
@. A. ELDoN.
j. W. ECKFoRD, Sec'y.
April 20, 1SS3-4t.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce Mr. I.
j. @. BRoYLEs as candidate for the
office OF Tax Assessor OF Monroe county,
subject to the acton of the Democratic
party.
April h, 1888
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

S5crf E. L. Sykes, Of Monroe, spent
>ptuId y in the city. No Mississippian
comes to Jackson who has more fren
here than "Dred' Sykes.-J tckson
MisSi Stpp an.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR CONSTABLE--4TH BEAT

We are authorized to announce Mr..
FRANK CooKBURN, as a candidate for
Constable in the 4th Supervisors Dis
trict, subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic Convention. March IA, 1888
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CHANCERY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce DR..
g. G. BANKHEAD, as a candidate for the
office OF Chancery Clerk of Monroe
county, ct the November election, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Convention. Feb. 8, 1888.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

| will deliver pure, fresh Sweet MIX
at any residence in the city, twice eacs
day, to those desiring 1t, at the moth
reasonable prices. j. W. WILSON.
Sept Git
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

N recent Issue we stated that
eight hundred dollars was subscribed
by Aberdeen residents, in aid of the
cyclone sufferers. We are informed
hat much of this money was sub
-ciibed by people from the country.
md we cheelfuily make the correc,
ton.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
Dental Notice.
MoAULEY, LEWIS & ROBINSON, MOBILE
ALABAMA.

DR.. @. P. ROBINSON, of the above firm,
will be in Aberdeen, May 9TH, and viii
be glad to see his former patients. (ais
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

CONSUMERS Can obtain bargain in
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CIGARS
by calling at once on
j. w. ECKFORD,
Phoenix Drug Store
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

MARRIED-At the residence ORA
Garter, on Thursday, April 10Th, bv Rev
I. b Woods, Mr. r. NJ. NIcHoIs. IF
Lowndes county, to Miss EaTa, GorIsaat
~, Of NesTas
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

DR. C. P. ROBINSON, of the above
firm, will be i'll Aberdeen May 7th. ana
will be glad to see his former patients.
THERE is n cut on tie Canton, Aberdeen
g. Nashville Railroad, about fifty mil, :
Southwest Of Aberdeen, which is Sixty
two feet deep and four miles long. Capt,
DeCourcey the Engineer Informs us
that steam shovels Will be employed fuI
removing the earth,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce MIR.
M. d. WILLIAMS as a candidate for Jus
tice of the Peace in the Fifth Supervisors
District, subject TO nomination by the
Democratic party. April %, 1883.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
w. W. GRADY, as candidate for re-
election as Justice of the Peace in the
Fifth Supervisors District of Monroe
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in Convention.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Wanted large lot Of good country
butter.
G. A. HENLEY.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

DOUBLE REFINED COTTON SEED On,
the best in the market rs cents per gals
Ion at, j. W. FRRNCH's.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
NOTICE..

hereby give notice to the public that
| am no longer Interested in the firm nor
responsible for the obligations of T.. d.
MCCoY y Co., doing business in this city.
u. ID MCCOY.
ABERDEEN, MISS, April lG, 1855.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Go to G. A. HENLEY's to sell you
country produce.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

The ladies', and especially the Young
Ladies', are most cordially invited to cal
ad examine my stock Of new styles il
beautifully
DECORATED PAPER
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Illustrated Book Of cage birds mailed for
3 Cent stamp. BIRD, FooD GO 231 south oh
st., Philadelphia, H2G, -lSS3-lm)
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Dep FRESH GERMAN MILLET
SEED. Prices very low. Call on
j. W. ECKFORD,
Phenix Drug Store.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

FRUIT JARS AND JELLY CUPS
at SHELL & TINDALL'S, cheaper than
ever known before. Ijyl7tf.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

nSE"BOOT, SHOE AND HAT HOU Sc
OF ELKIN & SYKES TO THE
FRONT. NEW STOCK AND LATEST
STYLES, JUST RECEIVED.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Wanted some nice country Hams and
Bacon, etc.
@. A. HENLEY.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

WE KEEP A FULL ASSORTMENT
on DRUGS, ETC, WHICH WE WILL
SELL AS Low As THE LOWEST
IJyl7tf. SHELL & TINDALT
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Red hund.picked Peanuts, for Plant.
ing, at
G.. A. IIENLFYs.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

FRESH GERMAN NELLET IN
LARGE QUANTITIES, AT RE-
DUCED PsklGES.
wv. BEDFORD,
PHOENIX DRUG STORE
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FOR SALE.

An excellent two-horse wagon, second.
handed, at bargain. Apply at the
Star Livery Stable, during the next
two weeks
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

God bless the children! they should
not be permitted to suffer and die. We
can cure them with DR.. MoFFETTs
TeeUing POiDders.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
DENTAL NOTICE.

MoAULEY, LEWIS & ROBINSON, MOBILE
ALABAMA.
Or. G. P. ROBINSON, of the above
firm, will I've i'll Aberdeen May 7th, ant
will he glad to see his former patients.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
Dec. % If.

The Grand Jury Of Monroe county
re in session all of last week and #, =
a)j1ure on Saturday urtil tuesday,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Elegant FIGURED CHAMBER SETS
offered at lower prices than ut any other
house in the city, at ISAAC DORCH'S
GROCERY STORE, Post Office Block.
Dec. 22.tf.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Capt. JAMES ID. LYNCH, formerly o.
the Mississippi press and author OF
Appointment Men of Mississippi" was
among the visitors to Aberdeen last week
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

'''' H'"l -iA''l AN'''
MARSHALL.
Gen. $. J Gholson, Col r. 0. REYNOLDS,
Maj. B. Mcfarland, Capt r. B. Sykes,
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Music by band lif we can obtain IT'D
Aber cen Guards.
Fire Companies.
Schools,
Memorial Association.
Citizens.
Procession to form at Methodist
Church at 4 O'Clock p, m. May 18th.
The merchants are requested to
close doors during the ceremonies
so that all may have an opportunity
to pay this respect to our dead.
Citizens are most earnestly re,
quested to contribute wreaths, flow.
ers and other decorations for the
soldiers grave; send to Mrs. VIM. G.
Elkin, who will have them carried to
Cemetery. Mrs w G. ELK1y,
Secretary.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

A full line of CIGARS, embracing
some VERY FINE BRANDS, on sale
at ISAAC DORrCH'S.
Post Office Block.
Dec 22-tf
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
Best i'm tEae MARK ea.

The best FEit sELEZ Err mpde
sold at sscGUccd Price in order
10 close Out "a car load apply
ut NaHuiug's sottNn Ward. a9u
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

We are authorized to announce Capt.
L B. MOORE, as a candidate for Sheriff
OF Monroe county at the November cleo
ton, subject to domination by a Demo-
cratic county convention.
April Is, 1888.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Rlnte Beef, at
@. a. HENLEY's.
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ENVELOPES,
TABLETS
IA HE hlL@
AND ALL KINDS or
ST ALTON &.R y

Prices very low, at
j. W. ECHFORD's,
Phmulx Drug StorC
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03
DENTAL NHSgIE.

McAULEY, LEWIS & ROBINSON, MOBILE,
ALABAMA.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Corn Beef, at
@. A. HRNLHf's.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

WE are authorized to announce General
JAMES L. FINLEY, of Lee county, as a
candidate for re. election to the Office of
District Attorney for the First Judicial
District of Mississippi, at the November
election, subject TO the action of Demo
cratic Convention. March IA, 1888.
March IA, 1883.
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To the Voters of Monroe County.
l hereby announce myself as candi
date for denomination aud election to the
Office of Sheriff of your county, subject
to the action of Democratic Convention,
and will appreciate your support
Respectfully
E. l.. SYKES.
March 21-td.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-03

Committee will please meet prompt
Iy at 3 o'clock at the Cemetery,
Thursday May 10th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25
A Black Brute.

a case that has no parallel in the
annals of crime on the Western Re
serve was developed Thursday in the
arrest of William Woodruff, a negro,
on complaint OF George &. Chase,
white, of Hudson. Woodruff has been
leading rowing life as fortune teller.
and of late has made frequent visits to
Chase's house. Seven charges are pre-.
ferred against Woodruff, as follows
Assault on Nicholas Chase; pointing
Il pistol and threatening 10 shoot Geo.
G.. Chase assault on Mary T. Chase
i3rnication with Mrs. Mary a. Chase
citing with intent 10 disfgure assault
on Orvin @. Chase, and carrying con-
cealed weapons. On being arraiened
Woodruff pleaded guilty to fornica-
ton, TO assault, and 90 biting with in
tent to disfigure. Chase says Woodruff
has threatened to Kill him. sand several
times assaulted his children; that he
(WO0druff) came to his Bedroom sew
eral times at night, and with drawn
revolver tn reatened to kiII him tChase)
if he did not leave his bed: and that
he (Chase) saw Woodruff have crimi-
nal intercourse with his wife, Mrs. G..
yielding to the Villains ,isInaids un
der fear OF death. Other developments
are expected.