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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
Serenaders.

Four of our well known young men
were out serenading last night, and the
music they rendered-both vocal and in
strumental-was fine. There was harp,
violin, a triangle and a guitar, and each
was manipulated by skillful player. The
serenading party did not adjourn for home
until after half past twelve o'clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
Capsized.

A party of kids while out in sail boat
came very near drowning yesterday
There were four of them in the boat when
it turned over, and as one of them could
not swim it was all the boys could do to
keep HIM from drowning. 1t was mar
row escape for the kid and he had better
stay away from the water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Regular Monthly Meeting---The Bust
ness Transacted, Etc.
(0mcial Report.)

CRY COUNCIL Room, Rock Island, Aug
4.-TLe council met in regular monthly
session. Present Mayor Mott and all the
aldermen. The minutes of the two pre-,
vious meetings were read by City Clerk
Koehler, and after being amended were
approved. Officers reports for the month
of July were read and ordered placed on
file. Bills were read and allowed by Or
dinance, unanimously adopted, as follows.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1884.
a Polar Wave

A regular polar wave struck the city
yesterday, and Notwithstanding that the
sun shone brightly, the air was decidedly
cool. 1t is probable that they have been
having some cool rains up north. hence
the GOODNESS of the elements hereabouts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
THE PRETTIEsr LADY IN ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price 80 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
Ice. Ice.

Ice. Ice.
E. Fl. Barker is prepared to furnish
ure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address P. o. Box. No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
Oysters and CLANS.
o. F. SoPER

! am now fully prepared to supply the
public with fresh oysters and clans of the
choicest grades.
o. F. SoPER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
Notice.

The city dog tax is now due and must
be paid by August It'll.
10>tf PHILLIP MILLER, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05

DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05

A colored girl at Saratoga wears $40,
600 worth of diamonds when she is Dress
ed up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my addition to Rock
Island One fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. B. Davenport.
m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-05

FOR SALE-At my office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality Of coal Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house. d. G. Dohman, agent. m13d3m
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Our Next Congressman
Grenada Sentinel.


Grenada Sentinel.
The long agony is over, and we
nail to the masthead of our paper the
name OF Hon. F. G.. BARRY, of Clly,
as the standard bearer of the gallant
Democracy Of the Fourth COMPRESSION
al District. As public organ the
SENTINEL took no part whatever in
the controversy, and yet we acknowl.
edge with pride that Mr.. Barry was
our personal choice.
One hundred and thirty-three bal.
lettings were had before choice was
made, and during all this time of sus.
pense and anxiety, the candidates
prosp ects fluctuated with very small
nargids Of difference. On Thursday
evening at caucus of the friends Of
Barry and Lewis, it was decided tc
throw the strength Of the latter to the
former. The Mitchell men held a
caucus at night, and MitchelPs name
was withdrawn in favor OF Lewis, by
Gen. Freeman. This was the last
ballot, and resulted for Barry twenty
and one-half, and for Lewis nineteen
and one-sixth, giving Barry the nom
nation amidst the widest demonstra.
tons of excitement, making very
pandemonium of noise, accompanied
with hats flying in the air, wild ges
ticulation of arms, stamping of feet
while few let in with bits Of plank
upon the empty benches. Chicago
with twenty thousand spectators,co
sidered with reference to numbers
was not circumstance to the con.
vention which closed on Thursday
before midnight.
Mr.. Barry was invited through (
committee to appear before the Con
vention, which he did, and then cam,
a second up-heaval Of all the lunt
power in the packed Court-House
Mr.. Barry is not only a graceful bu
an eloquent speaker, and he was il
good trim at the proper time to do hi
best and a more chaste and yet EN-
phatic Acknowledgements Of obliga
tons, a more sparkling outline of flu
ture hopes and prospects, with NOR
brilliant evidence Of courage to d
his whole duty, we never heard. Al
ter, Mr.. Lewis was introduced, ant
made very short but patriotic speec
and was followed by Mr.. Chas. Rich
ardson in few but pertinent remarks
Hon. G. b. Mitchell having been sen
for, made his appearance on the stan(
and Yas welcomed loudly by LIS gal
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Aberdeen on the 4th inst, requesting
the Secretary to correspond with
gentlemen at each voting precinct
and request them to begin immediate
action towards organizing clubs and
cooperation with the Aberdeen club
is we'll timed, and it is hoped that
those gent ltmen will spare no time
in the organization of clubs, at their
respective precincts, that full
sympathetic feeling and an absolute
concert Of action shall permeate all
the clubs throughout Monroe county.
The contest now waging is one of
national character and one in which
We are all equally interested. II in
wolves party principles and no man
should suffer petty d, fferences exist
ing on account of local issues to
mike him be IL any way lukewarm
in the presidential election. We
should Use above such feelings, at
any cos, and act from feelings OF
duty, prompted by II patriotism that
seeks the public good.
The Tummany Hall organization
of The City Of New York with its
$4,000 or G0,000 voters not only
controls the city election but it sways
a ponderous ilfinence throughout
the Empie State and it's power is
felt and no!ed hy ohr National Con.
ventions. This is only specimen
Of what organization will do, and we
should heed the lesson and COM
mcuco n strict party organization,
that we mny perpetnate the pur ty
and power OF the party.
EAST SIDE
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Our horticultural Exhibit.

Among the many specimens that
have been received by Dr.. H. e
Mckay, President of the Sta Hor
ticultural Society, and chief collector
for the Mississippi Horticultural ex.
bibit at New Orleans, are three
peaches that weigh over sixteen
ounces each, AMI measure over foot
in circumference, lie has also received
three tomatoes that weigh ,huut one
and half pounds each, one of them
measuring over seventeen inches IN
circumference. They nre all beauti-
fully shaped, smoosh and round. The
collection of pears that is being re.
ceived from the assistant collectors
is very fine and embraces IN re varie'
ties than were supposed to be cult
waited in the State.
1t is believed by Dr. NJ Kay who
has charge of the collections on the
West side of the State, and MI g
W. Gallagher who is in charge on
the East side, that our jar exhibit in
the Horticultural Department at
New Orleans will be such as to
crafty the pride ard ambition OF
our people. The difficulties in the
way of making collections are very
great owing to the fact that we lave
few extensive groups in any one
locality, and hence lose many fine
specimens in transportation, but
most of the assistant collectors are
doing good work and are amply sup.
piled by the State with glass jus
and alcohol through the chiefs OF
division.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
The Verb s'To Monkey"

N. Y. Times.
The verb "to monkey" which is
only year or two old, and is as yet
pure slang, is evidently to become in
course of time Legitimate expression.
Its primary meaning is to busy ones
self in ways other than utilization.
Who invented the verb "to mon
key" will probably never be known,
but the in, entor"monkeyed"with tho
English language better than he
knew. The word is SO full of mean
ing, and differs by such delicate and
subtle shades from the legitimate word
most closely related to it in meaning,
that it will win its place in the ranks
of grave and regular language.
Already it has assembled from the
side walk, and is met with growing
frequency-though as yet clad in
quotation marks-in the columns Of
newspapers Our descendants will
use it without thought OF improprie-
tV
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Jeptha Tubb, ST., W L Tubb.
sFcDNn DISTRICT.

Jeptha Tubb, ST., W l. Tubb.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Athens d G Gilleylen, W J johnson,
B 2 Holland.
QuiOcy-H C Terrell, Joel W Wood,
Jno. Wise.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Walton's Store w d Walton, s r
Quarles, L. G Stewart, Sam Rees.
New Prospect Church--W w Pope,
" Il Ware, T Y Owen.
Grubb Springs S Nix, j I Wilson,
H f Cockerham, Wash Thomas.
Mormon Springs-H NJ Dillingham;,
VIM. Honnel. George Donner, ] NJ
Springfield. G Blair.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Muldon-A Evans, J Il Haughtou,
Henry Carlisle, b p Holiday.
Fousts-A L Bryan, Jno. Gibson,
Wheeler Watson.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Central Grove-John Davis, J NJ
Trice, Robt. Gordon, L. j. Mcdonald,
d n Morrow.
Romc-John Baker, " B Word, J A
Bailey, Wright Cunningham, Fir, d Cabot,
W w Harrison, j b SIMS.
Which was approved, and it was
ordered by the Club that the Secre-
tary correspond with the gentlemen
whose names appear in said report
and such others as he may deem ad-
visable, sending them copies of the
proceedings of this Club, and sug-
gesting that Wednesday, August
goth inst, be the day generally
agreed upon for the organization of
Clubs, and that when they have SO
organized their Clubs, that through
their Secretaries, they correspond
with the Secretary of this Club, re-
porting the names of all of their Off
GERS, the membership of their respec-
tive clubs, and correspond on all
questions pertaining to general in
terest.
1t appearing that a Treasurer of
this Club had not been nominated
and elected, on motion, F. E. Stout
was put in nomination and by a
unanimous vote elected as Treasurer
aud that all contributions be gratuit-
Gus.
On account of the lateness of the
hour, resulting from reports of Com
mittees and general discussion on
points of interest coming up for con-
sideration, the speakers for this meet
ing were excused from addressing
the club until next regular meeting.
The temporary Chairman, S. J.
Shields, Esq, of the Executive Com
mittee, announced that regular
meeting Of the Committee would
be held at the office of Messrs.
Houston and Reynolds Monday Au-
gust 18th, 1884, to which full at
tendance was solicited as permanent
organization would be mide and
business of Importance transacted.
The first and third Friday nights
of each month were determined upon
for the regular meetings of the Club,
at the Mayors Office, at s o'clock.
The Club then adjourned until
next regular meeting
GEO. G. PAINE, President.
II. S. GILLEYLEN, Secretary.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
NOxubee County.

We received ON Tuesday letters
from Hon. r. c. Patty, and Capt,
Mat Mahorner of Macon, announcing
that the Board of Supervisors Of
Noxubee county had just made an
appropriation of $500 for II county
exhibit in the Mississippi Department
at the New Orleans Exposition, and
appointed Mr.. Thos. j. Ross, county
Commissioner. Mr.. Ross Is undoubt-
eddy the right man in the right place,
and will push matters energetically
in glorious old NoXubee.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Alabama has gone Democratic by
an overwhelming majority,
Strict Party Organization Nee.
eSsary.
bIEssRs. EDITORS.

MEssRs. EDITORS.
The Democratic party has existed
for some time in Monroe county
without the requisite party organi-
cation to guarantee success. All ex>
perience has demonstrated that no
party can retain the reins Of power
unless it preserves the confidence OF
its members and keeps up stlict or
ganization, and to this end the MEM
bers of the Democratic party at each
voting precinct Irrespective of their
feelings engendered by local causes,
should at once begin to organize
clubs, by meeting at central points
aud electing the necessary officers
and enrolling the names of all those
who are willing to align themselves
in the cause of true Democracy.
1t is to be hoped that the club or
ganized recently at Aberdeen is a
step towards general organization
all over the county, 1T is the only way
to perpetuate the party and certain.
~ to the interest OF every one who is
in favor of fair deal whenever the
choice of the party for any office is
to DO obtained. Those who join the
clubs have full voice in any and all
proceedings and it gives gives all an
opportunity to express themselves
on any subject that may come up for
consideration.
! The proceedings .of the club at
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Reflections on Darwin.


If man was first monkey,
He ought not to bewail,
He is better by far than Them
He has only los' his tnil.
Ills true the monkey. even now,
Attracts both great and small
And when the circus comes around
He captures one uDd I'LL.
Tis true we do not claim our kin;
Nor his private life nssail,
We amply lot him have bis way,
Nor envy him his tail.
We feel that we are better now,
Though That's of no avail,
otis not ill of life to live"
Even without tail
The short tail monkey in vain has tried
To walk Il log or rail,
But saw alas, his sad mistake
The cutting off his tail
Just when man left off his tail,
The world is ut loss,
To know his reasons why,
And Just how much it cost.
Cease, Darwin, let thy zen be still,
Nor make Christian world,
War against thee is declared,
And the Christians Aag unfurled.
LEXTALIoSIs.
Signet
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

HOLD ON CoL!-We understand
that Col. d. Johnston, in some Of his
speeches, alludes to the GAZETTE as
being "a little 2-penny, dirty sheet
Referring to our book, we find that
Col. Johnston has paid us nothing on
his subscription account since April
4th, 1880. If the Col. would pay fol-
his local paper he would appreciate
it more highly. But you see he's an
independent. Wonder if he'll run
his independentism to the settling uE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gazette.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

The estimated earnings of the Hi
nois Central for the second week in
July were as follows: Illinois and
Southern divisions, s17S,602; Iowa
divisions, $3l ,O36. For corresponding
period last year the earnings were:
Illinois and Southern divisions, Sl7S,-
OPS; Iowa divisions s33,963.-Water
Valley Genital.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
FAIIIER:

nursing the little darling so slowly and pitifully
wasting away by the drainage upon its system
from the effects teething nearly units you for
busin ess We suggest, that II you Try a bottle OF
DR.. Bggers' Southern Remeey you will have a
panacea for all boweltroubles, and loss 0fsleep
and sickness will be unknown in your house.
This. with bottle Of Taylor's CherOk ee Remedy
Of Sweet Gum and Mullen combining the simu
lating expectorant principle of the sweet gum
with the hea ling one of the mullen, for the cure
of Group, WhOoplng Cough, Colds and consump.
ton, presentsa little MEDICINE CHEST no house
hold should be without for the speedy relief OF
sudden and dangerous attacks Of the lungs and
bowels. Ask your druggist for them. Manufac
tured by Walter A. Taylor, proprietor TaylOr's
Premium Cologne, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Major S. A. Jonas, State Commits
sioner of the New Orleans Exposition
was in the city on Thursday looking
after the interests OF that concern
and we hope that our people will show
that we have some claim to recogni-
ton there. Besides his high position
before the public, he is an elegant
gentleman, fluent and able writer
Grenada Sentinel,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

The Central Labor Union of New
Yo,k demands that the National Re-
publican Executive Committee shall
give written pledge not to give the
N Y, Tribune any patronage during
the present campaign. Unless this
contract is made the Union will OPP
pose Blaine unanimously.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

JOHN b. KEMP an experienced rail
road man, and for several years past
agent at Grenada Miss, for the Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee and the Illinois
Central roads, has been appointed Di-
vision superintendent of the Canton
Aberdeen and Nashville railroad. Mr..
Kemp speaks enthusiastically of the
future of Aberdeen, and says that ere
long several furnaces and iron mills
will be erected there. Aberdeen is
about forty miles from the Warrior
coal and iron mines.-Water Valley
Central.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Alabama held her election on
Monday, and the indications are that
the State has gone Democratic by a
heavy majority. In Mobile county
citizens ticket was elected over the
regular Democratic nominees, being
generally supported by the business
men Of the city.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
TVI ufHPHIVUS, UUC., HUUTtSS
MONTE PICKENS,
Genl Travelling Agent.


Post-office address, CoRINTH, Miss.
Agent for the sale of Two Million Acres
i'll n counties of the State.
N. B.-Refer to the editors of the
EXAMINER, who have purchased lots,
Also thefollowinE prominent purchasers;
ABERDEEN-Judge Baxter Mcfarland.
W. B: Walker, Esq, Capt. E. p. Thompso1
Mr.. &. &. Bruckner, Mayor w. +. 1ovd
two lots; Mr.. &. A. Eldon.
STARKvILLE-Rev. Joseph s. Oakley,
w. II. Montgomery, Miss NJ A. Foster,
Mrs. s. f. Burgess, w. A. Sellers. E. f.
Sullivan, }. e. Hill, 6 lots), w. j. Rawls,
J; A.. Walker, A. G. O'Brien and W. NJ.
Woodall
CobUMBUs-M. L. Howard, 0arge INF
vestmenD, Miss Sallie II. Smith, DR.. G.
Chisholm, q lots), and A. IT, Raney.
HOLLY SPRINGs-Mrs. Sarah Martin,
Mrs. Kate Mattison, DIR. G. s. Madison, F.
q. Mattison. DR.. Chesley Daniel, Prof.
Joseph Mclean, DR.. j. II. Athey. Mr..
Hunter, Express Agent,) and r. G. Me-
Nance.
LOUISVILLE. KY.-R. Skene, Jr.
MoBILE-T. E. Nelson, Southern Exp.J
[Je3-'S4
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Mr.. James Dinkins, late assistant
agent of the Illinois Central at this
point, has resigned to take the posi-
ton of agent at Aberdeen of the c.
A. & N. r. M. Dinkins is an old resi-.
dent and has hosts of friends in Can.
ton, who will regret his dedarture
We wish him success In his new 10.
tion.-Canton Citizen.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

The gap in the railroad between Vicks-
burg and Shreveport has recently been
closed, affording another route to Texas
and the Southwest. The Illinois Cen
trail has completed its branch to Aber-
deem by way of Kosciusko. The new
road from New Orleans to Vicksburg is
in running order between those points.
Il Canton Picket.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

TIE Batesville Panolian offers one
years subscription to the farmer in
Pamela county who makes the best
exhibit at the New Orleans Exposi-
ton Of each; wheat, oats, corn, hay,
peas, wine and wool. The premiums
to be awarded by the Pamela county
IMPOSITION Commissioners.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
YOUNG MEN!..READ THIS.

TFE NoLTAIC BELT Co., of Marshall Mich.
ffer to send their celebrated ELECTRo-VoLTAIC
BELT and other ELECTRIC A PPIL ANCEs on tria
for thirty days, to men young or OLD afflicted
with nervous debility, loss of vitality and mar
matism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other
diseases. Comp lete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed No risk is incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed. Write them al
once for il listrated pamphlet free.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

The advantages in the use of DR..
Price's Special Flavoring Extracts are
decided, ms they are put in bottles of full
measure; they are made from the true
fruits and uromntics, without poisonous
oils or others; they are three times the
strength of the ordinary kinds, and i'm
part delicious favor, while others soon
have II turpentiny taste and odor.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Mr.. John Beronio arrived in our city
last Saturday direct from Sunny Italy.
He will go to Aberdeen with his
brother, Joe Beronio, who is foreman
of the blacksmith department of the
G. A. & N. Shops.-Water Valley
Central.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Mr.. Charlie CulligNn Water Valley
boy goes TO Aberdeen as general fore
man of the Aberdeen division of the |.
G. r. II. He served bis apprenticeship
IA a machinest under Mr.. White, and
has been successful engineer for five
years, He richly deserves this promo.
tiou.--[ Water Valley Central.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
The State of Mississippi.

*Achioo Nouhoys
To Catherine Dade Troup, Frank Dade
TrOup and ID. w. Gillespie absent de-
PENDANTS of Battles Warf Baldwin county
Alabama, you are commanded to appear
ty of Monroe, in said State, on the FIRST
MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER 1884, to de-
fend the suit in said court, OF Mrs. Kate
Adams, and Jno. b. Adams her husband.
Wherein you are defendants.
Aberdeen Miss, July 18th 1884.
j. }. EVANS, Clerk.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN DIE
UNDER THE age of five years. Why?
Physicians attribute it to various causes
and have vocabulary of infantile dis
eases too numerous to mention. Worms
Wormsl ShriDer's Indian Vermifuge will
kill them and restore the child.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

We were in error last week in stat
ing that trains would run daily from
Aberdeen to Canton without change.
Passengers to points on the Aberdeen
Division will change cars at Durant.
-kosciusko Messenger.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Capt. R. N. Colquhoun, who has
been long and favorably known in
this section as a railroad conductor
will be the conductor in charge of the
daily passenger train which begins
running to-day between Durant and
deen.-Kosciusko Messenger.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07
Epilepsy of Nine Years.

II thank the glver of all good gifts, -
whites j. N. Mprsha)l of CRANKY, Newton
Co., Mo-, ''for giving me SAMARITAN
NsRvINE. 1t culed my daughters epilep>
tic fits, of MINE years standing" Get at
druggists. $3.50.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

Thos. Ligon, of Slate Springs
neighborhood, Calhoun county, Miss,
made five bales of cotton last season
upon three acres of ordinary land,
winning a gold watch offered by
Avery, the Louisville pillow maker, as
a premium.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-08-07

THE Democratic Convention of the
9th District will be held at Missis-
sippi City on the both inst, when
Hon. H, S. Van Eaton will probably
be nominated Tor election by ac-
clamation. The coast counties are
solid for him.