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The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25
New Series of School Books

We find great complaint, In our ex-
changes. about tho action of tho
State Roard of Education, adopting
series of new books for our common
schools we think as some OF them
suggest that the board should look
more to the condition of the parents
of school children, and less at the
profits of hook publishers. A large
number of children have pr rents who
are striving to make bare living,
and are not able to stand this change.
Our school fund Is at low ebb, we
hear almost daily complaints of want
of funds to pay teachers our own
parish is suffering from this cause, a
great portion of which is entirely des-
titute of schools, and a number of
these in operation, have n large ex-
cess of children, some rs high as 70
to one teacher-it looks like folly to
require the parents TO purchase new
books unless q sufficient number of
teachers can be employed. and paid
to give the necessary instruction.
We give a few extracts from our ex-
changes
: 1t Is the generally expressed hope
of parents and teachers that the ity
School Board will refuse to change
the text books now In use, as ordered
by the State Board, i'm Baton Rouge,
and explained editoriallv In the Item.
Parents declare the change to be an
outrageous imposition in these finan-
cially hard times teachers allege
that it disorganizes classes and re-
tards the advancement of pupils.
Had the order emanated from Repab-
lican officials 1t would he denounced
from one end of the State to the 9TH
er as q thieving book agents job an
infamous scheme to rob this people
Item.
The State Board OF Education have
adopted new series OF school books.
This looks like Il job In the interest Of
publishers, and Is an inexcusable act
ofoppression. Toor people have hard
tr ais these times to supply their
children with clothing suitable to at
tend school in, and the present text
books are all that is required. If a
change is absolutely necessary, let 1t
be made when parents can better af-
ford to purchase new books.-St. Ma
ry' Herald.
-
BACK PAY or SCHOOL TEACHERS.
NEW ORLEANS, April II, 1885.
To the editor OF the Times Demo-
crat:
Please say whom the month Of Feb
ruary will be paid. 1t is now April,
and no signs Of payment. Nothing
but extra work for teachers and worse
pay. What does the Council mean
by such conduct? Bills of 1888 ard
1854 are still unpaid. How are those
poor educators of our children to live,
with nothing to pay rent. nothing for
market, depending OIL the charity OF
friends? This state of things is too
dlsgracefuI to endure longer.
TAXPAYER.
The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25

AS Squire Brady gave us no infor-
ma ton as to the whereabouts of our
Congressman,and having head moth
ing from any other source, we think
perhaps the President has sent him
on some Foreign mission.
The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25

The number of fossil plan: species
now known is estimated 10 be not
less than 5000 and may be conslde era
bly, greater. A catalo. ue of all
which have been described down TO
the present year is being prepared t
the National Museum.
The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25
c9nO OnC in presents given away

5000, Hsn DG'; Ss 9 SiSs1 I Sgsi
age, aud by mail you will get free a
package OF goods of large value, that
will start YOU in work that will at
once bring you in money faster than
anything else in America. All about
the 100000 in presents with each
box. Agents wanted everywhere, Of
either sex, of all ages, for all the time
or spare time only, to work for US at
their own homes. Fortunes for all
workers absolutely assured. Don't
delay. Ii. Hallett & Co., Portland,
Maine.
The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25

st. Francisvile, boasts of being
about the healthiest town in tho
State.
The Concordia eagle. [volume] (Vidalia, La.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-25

Says the Clinton Southern Watch
men: "The following is an extract
from the marHet report as taken from
the Times Democrat, of date the Both
OF March, 1885:
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Bold burglary.

On Saturday morning tho door OF
Harris. Dodds & Co.'S store was found
open. and examination disclosed that
the safe had been opened. Tools,
consisting OF sledgc hammers, grip
pers and chiscls were lying on the floor,
which were recognized rs belonging
to +. L. Heiway, from whose shop
they had been taken by the burglars.
The knob to the door Of the safe was
broken off and the combination knock.
ed in. The thieves got sl60 belong.
ing 10 firm and about $500 belonging
to Fayette Ware individually. No,
content with this big haul the scoun-
drels entered j. A. Covington'sstor
served nis safe In asimilar manner and
got $500. In neither store did they
modest any goods. There wns a
check on the Planters Bank for sl60 In
Wares safe, which they threw aside.
kilograms were sent In every dircc.
ton, but thus far the thieves have
eludcd capture. Suspicion pointed
strongly to n couple Of strangers who
had been around town for three Or four
days. They were arrested In Jackson
Saturday night at the instance Of T.
T.. Ware, but they satisfactorily proved
they were in Jackson at eight O'Clock
Friday night, and the robbery took
place about two. 1t ia hoped the ras-
Gals may yet be caught and suffer the
full penalty Of the law.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
The Dramatic Enter aiansat.

The dramatic and musical enter.
tainment givon by the young ladies
and gentlemen on Thursday and Fri
day nights last was In every word q
success, and was greatly enjoyed.
The play selected for the evening was
a three act comedy entitled "Every-
body's Friend" with Mr.. c. NJ.
Bsnkston in the leading male role and
Miss Olive Cook rs the principal lady
character. Each sustained their re.
spective parts In highly crcditablc
manner. Mr.. u. possesses talent OF
. high order and on this occasion sur
prised the expectations Of his friends.
Miss Olive, by her graceful manner
and perfect rendering fhcr part, cap
turcd the house. Her dignlfed man.
ncr and captivating acting won repeat
cd applause. Mr.. N. Z. McGcc, as
the clustering militia man, was per-
feet In his part, andhis appearance was
the signal for loud applause. Misses
Mamie Robertson, Mary Howell and
Nannie Robinson were assigned parts
peculiarly suited to them and each
were charming, full Of the spirit Of the
play, and as sweet looking rs daisies
on May morning. Mr.. ID. c. How.
ell, though young on thu stage, was
well up In his part, and evinccd con-
siderable talent. Master Hunt Cook
did remarkably well and was grace
ful little actor.
The entertainment concluded with
farce, "a Silent Protector" with
Misses Mamie Prcsscr and Mamie
Robinson ss the lady characters, and
Mcssrs d. G.. Howell, C.M. Bank
ston aud II. G. Howell, carrying tho
male parts. II was quite amusing and
brim full Of fun.
Prof. G. i. Ragsdale, with his corps
Of musicians, furnished elegant music.
Miss Carrie Redding gracefully pre-
sided at the piano, and whenever she
Oils that place In conjunction with
the high talent Of Mr.. Ragadnle, the
audience listen for good music. A
nice little sum was realized, which VIC
learn Is to be appropriated to repairs
on the Methodist church.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
City Council,

HAzLEnuRsr, Dec, 18th 1885.
Board met pursuant TO Adjournment
present, Mayor Dcaton, Oats, Man
gold and Klotx, members, board came
to order, bids for building calaboosc
were read.
On motion It was ordered that no
accounts be allowed only at regular
meetings Of this board.
Ordered that the order for the pur-
chase Of additional land for burial pur-
pose on 9Th inst be, and the same II
hereby rescinded.
Ordered that the ordinance ordering
the removal Of the three buildings
north Of the market house and occu.
pied by Sarah Hill, C. L. Oliver and
Adeline Young passed on the 9TH inst
be and the same Is hereby rescinded az
far Us the order applied to tho c. l.
Oliver, and be inforced as to the bal
ance. Board then adjourned until
meeting in course.
II. LOEB, clerk.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Died.

Near Pine Ridge, Copiah county, Miss,
Juno tth, lsSS. Georgia A., youngest
daughter Of J. b. and Elizabeth Middle;
ton, age ten years, ten months and
twenty zone days. She was obedient
cheerful, industrious and affcctl0nate,
A short HUE before her death, she wa'
happily converted and expressed q do.
sire 10 unite with the church. She died
Win bright hope In Jesus and cxhor-
ted all the family to meet her In heaven
She had her fayoritc piece Of music
sung:
i have aswect hope that In heaven
above,
The Savior Il waiting for me,
May we all meet the dear child IN
heaven. oh, that all the words thi'
sweet child said on her death bed might
be recorded. How astonishing ant
thrilling they would be 10 many heart
While Il Is sad Ia DC deprived Of the So
eiety Of dear little Georgia here forever
how happy Il Is to know she has gone
home to glory, where the wicked ccas,
from troubling and the wcsry are n
rest, and that Il we can only die as she
died, we shall meet her In heaven e
part no more. Then let us not weep fol
the child, for while sha cannot return Il
us, We can go to her.
Dear as thou Writ and justly dear,
We would not weep for thee;
One thought shall check tho rising teal
IL IL that thou art free.
And thus shall faiths consollng power
The tears Of love restrain;
oh. who that saw thy parting hour,
Could wish thee hear ayainf
J. j. q.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Personal Mention.

Geo. Tomicich was visitor to Ne"
Orleans this week.
Mr.. II. +. Cranberry, ono OF the
old and staunch settlers Of Western
Copiah. was In town recently.
DIR. W. Ford, n citizen Of Lincoln,
hut who should be citizen OF Copiah
county, was In to see MS lately.
Mr.. w. II. Cook has grown a little
since ourlast. Easily explained, how
ever. Two bouncing girls at his
house.
Our Mayor, W. b. Dcaton, went
To Beaurcgard Saturday to sit Jointly
with Mayor Pierce In case pending In
the latter's court.
Rev. II. ID. Middleton and Mrs. D.
ID. Middleton returned from their trip
to Calvert, Tex, on Saturday evening
They were much pleased with 'heii
visit.
Messrs. &. o. McKinncll, OF Rock
mort. and ". T.. Spencer, ofspenccr
mill, returned from New Orleans
Monday night, where they had beer
on IA flying business trip.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17

ne sditioa Cor isss Of The sterling Nsdleil
Annual, known - noststtsr's Almanac. 10 NOW
ready. sad may Be obtalnsd. free OF cost, oil
drusEists sad general country dealers In all
psrtS Of the United States, Msiieo, and indeed
In every eivilised portion Of the Western Hsmis-
d the commencement Of every year for Over
oss.nfth Of . century. 10 combines, with the
soundsst practical sd,iee for the preservation
snd restoration OF health, 2 larx. amount Of
calendar. astronomical calculations, chrome
logical Items etc.. are prepared with great care,
and will be found entirely accurate. The Issue
o. hoi .di.lon - 20, ~ vi, srSosoy
Published In any country. The proprisiors,
Nessrs. Hostettsr Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa, 90
receipt OF . two etat stsmp, will forward o
copy by mall " say psrsoa VIE cannot procure
ons In his nsiShbofhood.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
School Directors,
lIaxlehurst Dec 18th, 1885.

lIaxlehurst Dec 18th, 1885.
The board OF school directors mot II
regular session, all the members pres
ent. Board came to order and TIKI
minutes Of last meeting were read ana
adopted.
Report Of Principal Hagarddc wa
read and received.
Report Of N. j. Blackman was &c
ferrcd to Oats and Msngold, commit
tee appointed, to visit the school hous'
and ascertain whether or not, all tin
names OF pupils as appearing on tn
roll OF attendance, arc entitled to TIL
benefits Of the public schools Of TIT
town.
The following accounts were allow
ed:
j. W. NJ. IIargardde. salary
month, $500; cutting wood an,
crayons Glib; NJ. c. McGcc, salar!
SIS. 90; NJ. f. Norman, eco 90; l.
Burditte, &3S. 90; N. j. Black man
s35. 90; II. f. Ramsey, isnitor s4.oo
+. +. Hciway, fuel, e2.O0.
Oatis and Mangold were appointed
q committee to examine stove ant
drum Mt the white school house, ant
see ~ to amount Of repairs done t
samc by c. Baas.
Ordered that J W NJ. Hargar,ldc b
charged with six dollars, amount col
lccted OF non resident students.
Ordered that the public sch ools clos
until the first Monday In January
1896. Board then adjourned.
II. LOEB, Secy.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Death OF Col. J. Y. Vance.

After several months OF suffering,
the veteran journalist Of the county
and OF the State, Col. j. +. Vance,
died on Saturday night Of dropsy and
heart disease. The funeral services
took place ON Sunday evening, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Howell, 6f tho
Methodist church, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Bingham, Of the Presbyterian
church. 10 the room where the ser
vices were held. a large steel cngrav-
ing OF Gen. Robt +. Lee was hung on
the wall. and the dead Confederate
Chicftain and veteran looked down
upon the lifelcss form Of the dead vet
eran jourualist-ono wisldcr Of the
sword. the other OF the pen, which the
mightest, Il hard to any.
The life Of Col. Vance has been an
cventful one. Over forty years ago,
stranger aud without money, he
came TO this county from Alabama,
and set type on the old Gallatin Argus.
BY energy and honesty he soon was
able TO purchase an interest In the pa
per, and but u short while longer he
was sole proprietor. The Argus was
the organ of the Wing party and was
ably supported by such men ~ Judge
Peyton, Sr., and Ben King. Col.
Vance run the Argus successfully until
"war's ALARM was sounded, when
he tied up his type, shouldercd his
musket and marched to the front.
After the return ofpcace, he gather
ell together what property was left
him, and in 1865 established the CO.
piahan, which has not missed IN issue
for twenty years. The hand OF afilic-
ton was laid heavily upon the Col. {,
and for the last six months Of his life
he was unable to give the otiice his
personal attention. On the night Of
the 10th Of November the Office was
swept away by tho are, but tho name
still lives.
For over fifty years he had boon In
the printing business, and his entire
thoughts ran in that direction, and
when his mind was clouded, which
occurred at intervals, he was giving
directions or making suggestions In
regard TO his paper. In his valcdic-
tory, he says: "Tbc scenes through
which the senior editor has passed
since the establishment Of the paper,
twenty years ago, have been varied,
and a. he travels back over the track
in imagination he sees nothing to re-
grrt. but feels u consciousness Of hav-
ing performed his duties faithfully,
with malice toward none. lie feels
that after whole life spent in the bus.
mess, lac lays down the journalistic
sccptre untarnished and unsullied.
We bid one and all kind adiue.
lie has laid down the ''iournalis-
tic sccptre, - the last proof IL taken,
and hc has gone before the Great
Proof Reader to render an account Of
his stewardship.
Our relations with Col. Vance were
most pleasant. II is an unusual thing
for rival editors TO avoid hard feeling
or even open hostiliiies, but in our
ease it was proven that brothers in the
same profession could dwell together
in harmony.
The Colonel leaves no children, but
u devoted wife and step-daughter.
Mrs. =. +. Msssengill, to mourn his
loss, and to them we eItend our heart
felt sympathy.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Suggestions - to the school Tax.

EDITOR SIGSAL-CoriAIiAS:
A. tine legislature Ia to meet soon,
and there has been some suggestions
made by the foreman Of the grand ju.
ry N regards free schools, and how to
run them, would, rs an Interested
party, like to suggest this: that the
next legislature change the tax in this
county so as to make the levy for
school purposes 5 i-2 or 4 mills on the
dollar and reduce the county general
fund, 40 as to run the schools a. the
law and the constitution direct, for 1
believe the county general can be run
on less than II has been. Yours,
T.. A. Il.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
LOCAL HEviS.
Around Town Items.

The county poor house now ha'
sixteen inmates-all white.
Judge Peyton, we understand. will
soon commence TO rebuild his Office.
Tie sheriff was In hi- Office Tuesday
night until twelve O'Clock, collecting
taxes.
There has been somc,chanscs In the
ownership of town lots here recent!
ON square %.
Mr.. Manyold'. brick building OF
west side Of the Railroad, il rapid!
going up.
The board OF aldermen are at n loss
M IN what they shall do with the cala-
boo.e. II seems to bc regarded ~
public nuisance.
John Hamilton presented us will
three turnips, the combined weight Of
which WA. &c l-2 pounds. Either one
measured &c inches in circumference,
One of the young ladies who tool
part in tire entertainment Thursday
night requested us not TO say she
looked $40 sweet Well, we hav'
cn't, but we thought livery strong.
The time for the payment of taxes
without damageslexpired on the 10Th
From that tlay on the sheriff Is requir'
cd to collect ten per cent damages o'
real and personal property, ami one
hundred per cent on polls.
The board OF supcryisorshada short
sca-ion on Monday. No business OF
great importance was transacted. II
was tl.c hast meeting OF the old board
They 10 out with clean hands and the
plaudit ''wcll done, good and faithful
servants.
On SATURDAY evening, the rcsidence
az Mr.. Geo Kilcrcase, one and hall
miles southeast Of town. Wa deS-
troycd bN fire. All the contents were
saved except one or two beds. Mrs.
kilcrcs.c was up In the loft attempt
ING TO .ubdue the flames. and fell to
the lower aOor, sustaining severe in
jurie., though not dangerous.
Owing to the strigcncy ofthe times,
Capt. l.. +. DirdSong made nm ne
signment on Monday. +. NJ. Cook
n--iyncc. Liabilities $50. 900, assets
$40. 200. We very much regret that
the Captain was forced to this alterns-
five. lie Il one OF our best business
men and citizens We trust he VII
lie able 10 make u satisfactory ar-
ranrrment with his creditors and
resume.
Wclch's Great Southern Show Il
coming in ON slc home stretch, after
-ucc-ssfil,our 81 eight weeks in South
west Mississippi. The proprietor OF
THE show, Mr.. \. J. weleh' Is
native Missi-sippian, born and RAISED
in Copiah county, and is the onl!
Southern man that ever undertook &c
compete with the Yankees in the show
business. His show l. strictly moral
in,cycry particular. Scyoptican cxhi'
hilton and menagcrie OF wild animals
Never aliycrtises ANYTHING not TO bc
seen in his show. Will exhibit in lia-
zlehurst, Jan. LIST, lss6. Sec piii'
and posters.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
R.r. Treatment for the wesssaltes.

The Young ladies and gentlemen OF
the amateur club will give an enter
tsinmcnt ut Wesson tomorrow (Fri-
dav) night. The programme Will
consist OF three act Comedy, emit.
tied "Everybody's Friend" and
the farce OF "A Silent Protector"
A rare treat IL in store for our neigh
bors, and they are guaranteed an even
ing Of pleasure. The performance 10
for the benefit Of the Methodist church
and some Of our beat ladies and gents
arc participants in tho play.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Taxpayers on the School Law.

EprroR SIGNAL.CoPIAHAN.
We heartily favor :hs passage Of IN
act by the Legislature making 1t the
duty o. County Supcrintendentto visit
the several schools during their prog
rsss, believing It would save thccoun-
" thousand Of dollars annually BY
keeping down fraud, false reports etc.
TAxrAYERs, BEAT /.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Homer Roll.
70 Our Foreign Subscribers.

We have a large list Of subscribers
in Texas, Alabama and Arkansas
probably old residents Of tins county,
and we would call their attention to
tho cb~age in the two papers. Thoee
on the Copiaban list are due Us from
Nov. Esd, and II they wish the paper
continued they should attend to ths
matter ~ once.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17

For Fifteen years was annoyed with
severe pain In my head and discharge,
Into nv throat from catarrh. MY senac
Of smell wns much Impaired. by the
use OF Ely's Cream Balm have over
come these troubles.-J. Is. Case, 81.
Denis Hotel, New York.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17

The largest and most handsome va.
riety OF holiday goods aud toys are al
&. T.. Blooms drug store, Wessoh'
All across the rear end OF the store
from top to bottom, is displayed the
most elegant and useful articles and an
endless variety OF toys, the sight OF
which makes the children go into costa
eics Of delight. Ifyou want ANYTHING
in that line, Blooms is the place to
get 10.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-12-17
Obituary Of Miss Fannie Middleton.

In sadness record the death Of one
who was dear to the hearts OF many
friends and acquaintanccs.
Miss Fannie. daughter OF John ID. anu
4. Middleton. departed this life In Co
piah county, Miss, July 18th. 1889, nge
is wears, 3 months and 10 days. Her
yoilngest sister proceed her only q month
IN the grave. Truly this mysterious
proyIdeuco has robbed q lovely family OF
Ia brightest Jewels and fllled many n
heart with deep grief. But In sadness
we can rejoice, for several months before
death she Was happily converted 70
Christ. She gave TO the writer In sew
eral talks before and during her Illness
bright evidence Of her preparations for
death; she exhOrtedIall around her to live
better lives and IN meet her and her dear
iittIe sister In heaven, with the peace and
cai,nness of one who draws the drapery
OF her couch around her and lies down u
pleasant dreams.
Asleep In Jesus. blessed slecp!
From which none ever wakes 70 weep:
Fannie's smiling face, oheerfulness and
deeds OF Kindness will long be remein-
bered, for indeed to know her was to love
her. Bsreavcd parents, think not OF your
child as loss to sou, but only gone before
for while YOU mis-. her lovely form, and
the sweet music Of her voice Is heard no
moro. another note Is added to the melo.
DIV of heaven. Now another harp OF
giaduess chimes In with the angelic Choir.
later TO swell the music Of the songs OF
rcdeemlng love. while you stood with
ayonizcd hearts around her dying. bed,
YOU recognized not the forms nor heard
not the rustic Of the wings OF the angels
as they lowered near to bear their sister
spIrit 10 her immortal home.
Oi think Of her rs a tender flower re-
moved from the rude chilling blasts OF
this sinful world to be trnnsplnnted 70
more genial cline. ~ bloom forever in
the paradise diced, and endcsvor 10
look BY an eve Of faith beyond the mys-
tic river to that Celestial City, Ut whose
nearly portals stand your sweet Fannie,
watching and waiting for YOU. Thu,
Lord comfort the broken hearted and
bless our great loss toour spiritual tnda
eternal good. g.
Just A the oriental beams g"
Had tinged tho western sky,
God called our Fannie
To falrcr world on high,
Where 10 day she's sweetly singing ;.
With her angel plumage on,
With cong Of praise to Him -:
Who gathers loved ones around his
throne.
A few short months ago, ! saw
Your beautiful one smiling
Sweetely - entered your .; %.
Bright and happy home. &c..
But now she's gone, how sad feel,
when Ienter there again,
hut TO you know II 10 painful loss, /.
IT'S TO her IN eternal gain. -.
Nc thinks the angels swcctly smile
When they meet her nj the gate,
Angels bright radiant, and fair,
Meet and keep her In their care. o.
Oh! parents, could you zee her,
Wouid YOU call her back agninf
There she's FREQ from suffering,
Free from every care and pain.
oricye not stricken parents,
In tbUsc things God knows best; 1.
you've ono lcss tie TO bind you here,
One more to bind In heaven