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The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

pY ORDER Of tho Board Of Supervisors Of
ID Amte county, Miss, the building Of the fol-
lowing Bridge will be let to the lowest bidder,
on the
First Monday Of February. 1884.
Al the court house ia the town of Liberty, viz.
The rebuilding Of bridge ACROSS BEAVER
CREEK, near Mrs Perkins place, on Clinton and
Liberty road
SPEClFIcATIoEs.-Leng Of bridge l3S feet.
Six span stringers the first span stringers from
south bank q feet long, the second span 43 feet,
the third span 25 feet the fourth span 25 feet, the
fifth span "a feet, the sixth span 20 feet 6 string
ers to each span except the span 43 feet long in
this span stingers. All the stringers by 10
inches; champered of on top to inches ! smoothly
done.
The posts in first arch at south end Of bridge %
feet long the posts for second arch 20 feet long,
the posts Of third arch feet long, tho posts Of
fourth arch feet long, the posts Of fifth arch
feet long. The posts all 10 by II inches square.
Bnlge to be q feet 10 inches wide inside OF
railing.
CapsilIs IL by 10 inches, and IA feet long.
| plank by every 3 feet, rs feet long, and
brace from end Of said plank to hand rail for brace
balance Of plank 2 by 6 inches IA feet long,
Handfail Of said bridge to be by 6,
One upright piece every 8 feet from floor Of
bridge to handrail to keep .ail from sagging.
| king posts y Dy ~ lnCntb " Ictb IUHbs i COfH
underneath, stringers and king posts tenoned
through cord. Braces to enter from top Of king
posts to floor Of bridge at each end Of stringeTs
with iron bolt through braces and king posts at TOP
Of king posts Also an iron bolt through other enc
of braces and into posts. The braces from top oi
king posts to posts On each side to be by 8.
Good and sound mudsills, and the whole bridgt
vel OF sufficiently braced.
/ All timber in bridge to be Of good heart timber
and work done in a workmanlike manner.
Baseboards between floor Of bridge and top o.
| handrail, and inches from floor Of bridge one row
of baseboards 4 by 8
Butment sills at each end Of bridge 10 by l3
and sringers let into said sills inches
Stakes above and below bridge at each end.-
Said stakes to be by inches, and put into groun'
S feet.
All capsills TO be keyed or pinned to posts afte
being mortised OF tenoned
Mudsills to be Of same diminsions as the oil
i bridge now rests upon, with stakes through eac
end into the earth or bottom Of creek feet
Each flooring plank to be spiked at each end an
middle to stFingers
Braces from each mudsill to post by 8 extend
ing half way up posts
Bntnent inudsiiIs at each end Of bridge to Be L
downin the ground to a leye. with top Of earth
/ There are lG new flooring plank, 1 new capsil
new posts, one foot long and one l0l feet long
which eau be used in the construction ot th
bridge - -
!; January t0, 1854
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
Administrators Notlce.

WHEREAS. letters Of administration with
w will annexed on the estate Of Winston
Wilkinson, deceased, having been granted to the
undersigned by the Chancery Court Of the 10th
Chanccry District Of the State Of Mississippi, before
H. mr. Bates, Clerk Of said Court for the county
Of Amite, said State, on the 18th day Of October
A. ID. 1888;
Now, therefore, all persons indebted TO the estate
Of said decedent are required to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against the same
are requested to exhibit them and have them regis
tered in the manner and within the time prescribed
by law, or they win be forever barred.
LAVISA J. WILKINSON, Admir-
December /, 1883
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

H The contract for repairs on the court
house is near completion, aud great change
tor the better is visible inside aud out, The
appearance Of the building has not only beer
very much improved, but it has been greatly
protected against the wear and tear Of us'
and the ravages Of time. The brick floors OF
the first story being uneven aud much wOrr
10 places, need the Thoughtful attention ani
providsnt care Of our Board Of Supervisors
and should be the subject Of contract at 81
early day. The roof at and around lh'
base Of The bellry is also defective, aud SHOULD
be secured against leakage.
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Died.

Roscoe q. DAY. sen Of r. II. and NJ. j.
Day, was born November 18Th, 1881, was
taken sick the night Of January 2Slh, and
died on The 29lh Of the same month.
By his good disposition and playful ways
be won the affection aud love Of those that
knew him. no more for hin the blazing
hearth viii burn; nor can be ron to imperI
feetly lisp bis sits'sreturn. But be has gOus
where be can plainly speak aud sing biz
Saviour's praise. Hamp. Oh, Why will yOr
not live 80 that your love win take bold o
Jesus. aud when life is over you can mee
the little one that is waiting and watching
fer papa, mana add little brothers. G.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

J. g. HOGEMANN, Proprietor.
THHE UNDERSIGNED continues the Boot aud
L Shoe business on Main street, in the Coyington
building. He will 6ll all orders on the shortest
notice. and warrants satisfaction to all customers.
His prices for Boots range from $l2 to SIG, being
much lower than the usual charges. His stock 0.
Eastern work is complete, and is offered to the
public az lower rates than atany Observation-Disclosures
IN town. Leather, foreign and domestic, shoe find
ngs Of every description can always DO had al his
shop ON reasonable terms.
He asks the continued patronage Of bis Ole
customers aud the public generally.
Terms cash. j G. H0GEMANN
January, 1870.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

For Snlcs
A YALUABLE TRACT OF LAND.

. FAI4V4AII1Il A1t4AN4 VA A44A1ND
AN OLD SPANISH GRANT, near Beaver
n creek in this county, containing 30l4 acres,
200 of which is level rich, and easy Of cultivation
Il has on it several fine building spots convenient
to never failing springs Of clear pure water, Al
though unimproved, it is a very desirable place for
an euterprisng man who is in search Of good land.
It lies east Of the new railroad and distant from
its nearest point between ten and twelve miles. and
Is about half way between Liberty, Miss, and
Clinton, La. 1t will be sold at a low figure fol
cash, or on reasonable terms part cash and balance
on time. Title fully guaranteed, Call on the un-
dersigned at the coun house, Liberty, Miss.
j. II GALTNEY.
November II, 1888
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NotIce for PuhIicaton.
LAND OFFicE AT JACKSON, Miss.
n......h.r I.th 1897

December 18th, 1883.
NOTICE is hereby given that The following
IN named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof win be made before n, 6arruw,
Circuit Clerk, at Liberty, Miss, on January S6thi
1854, viz;
Thomas Scott Cockerham, Homestead No. 9il2,
for the south half Of north east quarter Of section
-, township 3. north, range 5, east He names
the following Witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation Of, said land viz
JAS L. Bates. C.. II. Bates G.. W. Wells aud s. G
Cleveland, all Of Liberty P o., Anite county
Miss. r. C. KERR, Register
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a. Col. j. r GalIney has been appointed
aud confirmed as Superintendent Of Eduea-
tiOu for this cOuuiy for Ihs ensuing two years.
He viii enter upsn the duties Of bis Office
90 next Monday, the time fixed BY statute
for the beginning Of the term.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
Lots Tor sale.

AZ GLosTER CITY. ANTE COUNTY, MISS.
r OWN so ACRES OF LAND At Gloster City.
4 being situated on both sides Of the railroad
All the land on the west side Of the railroad at
Gloster Is owned by the undersigned. Lots for
business houses and residences will bs sold at
moderate rates. Terms easy. For further partic
ulaTs call on j. d. TAFUm.
December IS, 1883.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
Commissioners sale.
In Tie C1aacery Court Of Amite County
Miss -NOsemJer Term, 1888.
I. r Siockdals
vs. No. 334
Commissioners :

L. r SiOckdals
vs. No. 334.
A. A. Gotten.
DY VIRTUE Of decree Of the Honorable
ID Chancery Court of Amite county, Mississippi
made at the November term, 1888 thereof, the un.
dersigned, Commissioner, will, on the
First Monday of February, 1884.
within legal hours at the court house door in The
town of Liberty offer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash, the following described lands, situate
lying and being in Amite county. tolwit:
The south west quarter and west half Of south
east quarter of section B. township 2. range 3, cast
And lots /. 2, 3, 8, q and 7, Of section 49, town
ship 2, range 3, east.
And south west quarter Of south east quarter and
south east quarter Of south west quarter Of section
a, township 2, range 3, east.
And west half Of north east quarter and north
west quarter Of section 80, and lots and 5, and
north half Of lot 4, Of section 49, township 2
range 3
And north part Ct section "a, township 2, range
3, east
Containing l41I4 acres, more or less.
HENRY NJ. BATES, Comm'r
January 5, 1884
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

RE0A week made at home BY the industrious.
ID - Best business now before the public
Capital not needed. We win start you. Men,
women, boys and girls wanted everywhere TO work
for Us Now is the time. You can work in spare
time, or give your whole time to the business. No
other business viii pay You nearly as well. No one
can fail to make enormous pay, by engaging at
once. Costly outfit and terms free Money made
fast, easily. and honorably. Address True a Co.
Aunusla Me,
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

" The sumPtuOus dinner given at The
Whitney House on "Wednesday last 10 honor
Of the birthday Of iis worthy proprietor, was
an agreeable surprise, but was none the less
appreciated and erjOyed on that account by
oil Who had the good fortune to be present
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
NEW ADVERrIsE aENIs.

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4.fs-l f1|5.-s a..aaisl i1 ia7 Me M
ON eHes S caads ts Rafsal ea aa
va can 5ffs1F rsferis fn JESS tine faar lsa -
mtss ifca Washington.
Send N1nEI. e patHe1. We aas
rsssnhbair FREE 81 sANcs; sad ~ Ae
CHARGE UNLESS NE OBTAIN fAzLAA
When pstaut Is granted q dauus b goaI b
rsnIion. with claims ycur n1ne au4 1daie-z. s
ss published IN lhe United elaies falani Vile'
Gtzciie. papef Of immense el1claA-ieA. ar- lA
cnlg ons thas publishes ihls ifse.
Wereger hzre. s rs postmaster. ihe Ssaefil.llu
dent ol Money Order Div and 10 eticlaia 6 iA
10. s. Patent Ofiee. For eirtular. aaFief. terms
and references fo ariuai clients IN FQnr eva STAT
Of county, wriie ie
G. Al. SNOW S Co.
Opposite Patent 0dice, Washington. G.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
New Shoe shop /

' LlBERT MISS
ID HOFFMAN, having opened a shop in the
INs town Of Liberty, next door to tho postotilce
begs to inform the public that he is prepared "a
make Boots and Shoes at short notice and on the
most reasonable terms. He has leather and othei
articles on nand necessary for carrying on bis
business and win bo pleased to receive share d
public patronage
" Repairing neatly and promptly done
Orders solciied and satisfaction guaranteed
Give me trial and lie convinced.
Sept "a, 1888.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

W We regret to bear Of the death of
Mrs Rachel Jobus. who died on the morning
Of the 3lst ult., in this county. Mrs. JObns
was the widow Of the late William L Johns
aud mother Of Col b T. Johns. Of this
place. Her illness was not regarded as at
oil serious, and her death was net expected
until short time previous TO its Occurrences,
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

DIUD Robert Gnfia Rogers. who was
born near Csutrsvills, in this county. on the
RSd Of November. 1884, died a, bis residence
near Dallas, Texas. on the Oh Of November,
1907
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

u 0a MOndsy next tbs Board Of su-
psrvisors will let to Ibs lowest bidder the
rebuilding Of bridge across Beaver srssf.
See specifications. published elsewhere.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

THREE MULES.

GTRAYED from my place in the southeastern
- portion of this county on the 18th Of Jan
uary, 1884,
THREE MULES
One souel Mare Mule about years old, 10 OF
Il hands nigh one Dark Brown Mare Mule, about
10 years old, l2 or l3 hands highs and chunky
Black Horse Mule, about 10 years old, and about
II hands high, A liberal reward will be paid fol
such information as win lead to their recovery,
w, /. LEA,
Cillsbufg, Anite county, Miss,
January 2e. 1884.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

GnT Great chance to mako money.
IOO1L1I. Those who always take adyan
taee Of the good chances for making money that
are offered, generally become wealthy, while those
" ho do not improve such chances remain in power
iy. We want men, women, boys and girls to work
for us right in their own localities, Any one can
do the work properly from the first start. The busi
Expensive outfit furnished free. No one who en-.
cages fails to make money rapidly Yoiic can devote
your whole time to tile work, OF only your spare
moments. Full information and all that is needed
sent free Address sTINsON s. CO.. Portland,
Maine.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

lFCT not, life issweeping by,go and dare heioIe
hhDl you die, something mighty and sublime
leave behind 10 conquer time. SEQ week in youI
own town. IS outfit free. No risk. Everything
new. Capital not required. We will furnish you
everything. Many are making fortunes. Ladies
makeas much as men, and boys aud girls make
greatpay. Reader, II you want business At which
You can make great pay all The time, write fer par
tieulars to H. HALLETT & CO., Portland Maine
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
LADIES DRESS GOODS, ETC.
ESTRAY NOTICES,

One Blue Barrow Hog, marked with crop and
underbil in right ear and overslope in left, APP
praised at 81 50, by Andy Styles and Wade Rich
ardson
The above described Estray was taken up by
I NJ Lea, and strayed by him before w P Will
son, a justice Of the peace within and for Amite
county, State Of Mississippi, on the 9TH day OF
November 1853
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

q Major GOvan has introduced bill in
The Legislature to incorporate Gillsburg. 10
this county.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

LEvY-H,s jus, 60, back IRON The city
and viii have in store next week large
supply Of provisions.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

STEWARDS MEETING The Board Of
Stewards Of Amits Circuit will please meet
10 Liberty, at the Methodist church, on Sat
urday. the l6tb Of Frbruary, at 10 o'clock
AN. The Quarterly Conference will be
held in the evening at 2 o'clock Of same day.
Ii is hoped that all the Stewards will be
present. E f. EDGAR,
LannarY 81. 1884.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

ET Notwithstanding the slight mistake
msds BY VennOr 10 bic calculations as to
time, we have had some pleasant weather
during the past week, which has been highly
appreciated and enjoyed by all, The heavy
fOgs with which several days we're ushsred
#, 10. soon disappeared, succeeded by cloudes'
skies aud the cheering rays Of the god Ot
day. The aspect was bright aud hopeful
and all took heart and courage 10 the pros
pee. Of a better time coming in the neal
Iulure.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

MARRlsD AT the courthouse in the town
Of Liberty, 90 the 2S,h ult-. BY Justice
Carroll. Mr.. JOhu O'Rsily aud Mrs. Nancy
C,raega.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

TNHE un5srsigaed desires to inform The puhlis
L that be viii open ten months pay school in
Liberty, commencing on tie lih day o. February
1854.
TERNIsi
Spelling. Reading, Writing, Geography, Ariih
metie and Grammar 50 50 per month.
Higher English Branches and Higher Mathe
MATES 50 90.
Latin and Greek. 81 %.
Patronage solicited.
Dee. %. 1855. I'll HERNDoN.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

~ There will be q meeting Of the Board
Of Supervisors 81 The court house on Monday
next
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

One Small Red and White Spotted Bull about
d years old, marked with swalowiork, hole and
underbit in each ear. Appraised at &c. by Luke
Gray and I Gordon
The above described Estray was taken up by
7 II Lea, and sirayed by him before w Will
son, a Justice Of the Peace within and for Amite
county, State Of Mississippi, on the 9TH day 10
November, 1883
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

AOO week al home S5 outfit free, Pay
6OO absolutely sure, No risk, Capital not
required. Reader, If you want business a. which
persons OF either sex, young or old, can make greas
pay all the time they work with absolute certainty,
write for particulars to Il. HALLEIT s CO., Port
land, Maine. d53
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

PRsAcHlNs-At the Ms,hOdiss church 10
tbs place q. II O'sl0ek tomorrow. BY Rev.
E. F. Edgar
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

School BooEs-Cao bs bad a lhs sioTs
Of +. Il. WilkiusOu s Co
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T A good deal Of complaint is made in
reference to The condition Of the bridge across
The street opposite the northwest. quarter Of
the public square. II is regarded as unsafe
for teams and vehicles to pass over, Our
corporate authorities should look to this mat.
Ter aOd order necessary repairs to be made at
ibs earliest practical moment, 10 order to
prevent spprehsnded danger from accident
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

A Dark Brown Heifer Yearng, about years
old, marked swallowforh and overbit in left eaI
and crop in right Appraised at So, by II Q Pray
and WIN Mcdaniel
The above described Estray was taken up by
w d Pray, and strayed by him before P L
Marsalis, Justice Of the Peace within and for
Amite county, Mississippi, on the 10th day Of
December 1883
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02
~ ADVERFIsRMENTs.

neurofseors2 tZr5inw 8 So, 8
Snts tax Sic, county & SCI. total IS l8
Waiker, JaElan J IN " ql q 2 ny ql 8 s. 2 2
S.ats tax zoe, county 9 0a. talal So 81
Webb, Geo i Jf-E hl OF qrs ID, IS, A.
STATE tax 49, county 3 IS, toial "a i4
v. W. ROBINSON,
Sheriff and Tax Collector, Amiis County,
EatruzrF p ls54
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

~ MsjOr Henry s. Anderson, one Of
Antics foremost farmers aud best citiz4nr'
is our boss" subscriber. He has paid in
advanced for the Herald TO Nay, 1885 and
by this Thoughtful aud generous act, shows
the high appreciation in which he holds bis
county psper- May bis shadow never grow
less, How many others are there who, il
emulatiOg his example. will pay for tbt
Herald a year 10 advanced Who will b'
The fru, 10 do iii
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

1yoR E.--1hiee large open Sugar
r. Kettles Cheap ior cash. Aprly a ghs
count house, io J + QALINEr.
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

lfrNgp wanted for The Lives Of all the Preai
AuAhlD dents Of tho II 81 The largest, hand.
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prices. The fastest selling book in America im-
want It. Any one can becomea successful agent.
Terms Tree. uAILsrf Book Co. Portland, Ne.
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- See ssirsy nOtiss
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

A Red Hefer, about l year old, marked with
upperslope ia right car and crop IN left. Appraised
at $3 so, by NJ Day and Byron Smith
The above described Estray was taken up by
LQ Smith, and strayed by him before Charles
Hooper, Justice Of the peace within and fol
Amite county, State Of Mississippi, on the 2lsi
day Of December, 1883
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

One White Sow, 9I years old, one White Sow, !
year old, marked with split in left ear and two
underbits in right car Appraised at SIS, BY Ma
Travis and NJ Williams
The above described Estray was taken mp By
JosNilliams, and strayed by him beforeW P VIII.
son, Justice Of the Peace within and for Amite
county, State Of Mississippi, on the 3rd day ol
January. 1854
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

One Cow, sides red, back and belly white, about
years old marked with hole IN each ear Ap-
praised at S9 by Iserson Day and Henry Thomp-
son
The above described Eslray was taken up bs
w p Gardner and strayed by him before q !
VaunoTman, Coroner aud ex oflicio Ranger within
Amihs county, State Of Mississippi, on The 2ls
day Of January, 1884
The owners Of the above described Estrays ar
requested to come forward prove property, pal
charges, and take them away, Or they will be deal
with as the law directs.
q D VANNORMAN
Coroner az Jaeger
The Southern herald., 1884-02-02

DY ORDER Of Tho Board Of Supervisors d
ID Amite county, Miss, the building Of the fol
lowing Bridge will be let to the lowest bidder
on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA, WEDNESDAY EVENING JULY 1884

Bordentown and Burlington, and his SER
vices in surgical cases are required far and
near. He is graduate of the University
OF Pennsylvania, and was a surgeon in q
Pennsylvania regiment during the war, and
also attached to the medical staff of one Of
the army hospitals in Philadelphia. He is
noted for his eccentricities of dress and
when at home wears broadbrim hat of
immense size. He has an interesting family,
and his wife has been driven almost to
distraction BY the present trouble. 1t is
the belief that he will "face the music.n
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AGRICULTURAL.
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NO. % KING STREET,
Offers the CHAMPION BINDERS, SINGLE
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