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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

llllGlpdl DuDllGbN nUaAGh VI llG Ul(I
AND WHOSE ADVERTISEMENTS APpEAp
IN THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert cor. King snd Fairfax strcu,
Citizens National Bank, Il. ". COZ. Prince ~.
Lee streets
First National Bank, VI. cor Prince aid t..
streets.
c. Irwin Dunn & Co., % German street, Esj:.
more.
Books, Stationary and Printing.
G. E. French, 95 King street.
Carriages.
Summers & Bro, Pitt street.
Commission Merchants.
P.BH ooe, Prince street
Themas Perry, 10 King street.
Clothiers.
Henry Strauss, 66 King street
Dry Goods and Notions.
Isaac Eichberg s Co., cor. King and Royal. t>
Donnelly, Purcell e Co., so King street. '''
J. s. Chapman. agt., 90 King st.
R.H. Taylor. 933 Pcnna. arc, Washington,
IN. Adams, 80 King street.
c. C. Berry, 70 King street.
A. B. Slaymaker, 105 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals
W. F. Creighton & Co., n. w. cor. KIM .,..
Royal streets.
4. A. Warfed, 1872 King street.
E. s. Lcadbeater & Bro, S. Fairfax stree:
g. r. Liant, cor. King and Fairfax stree
d. H. Lunt, n. e. cor. King and Wasa!,...
streets.
L. Stabler & Co, n. W. cor. King a:,a ~,
ton streets.
Warfeld Hail. cor. Prince and Fsirfas .,,..
B. F. Bsggett, upper end Of King stree,
Flour
w. 81. Tennoy & Sons Milcrs. Gecrgc.o,rn
Grocers and Liquor Dealers
J.C Milburn, II n. Royal street
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron street
Harlow & Bro, n. W. cor. Royal and Gamer.
streets.
W. A. johnson, n e cor. Royal ,nd Gamer.
streets.
G. McBurney Son. S. W. cor King and Wa,
'ngton streets.
g. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and ST. Asapi, s,r,,..
Hardware and Cutlery.
j. F. Carlin & Sons, 60 King street.
J. T. Creighton & Son, SO King street
B. F. Peake cor. King and Pitt streets.
J. ". Peake, cor Eing and st. Asa1h s,ic"...
Hotels and Restaurants
Tont!nc, Cameron street. 6. Orrieon, Proprietor
Ice.
I. A. Reed & Co, Strand
Jo:-ol!or,.
II. WI1dt, 10 n. EoJa. ctrcct
Lard, &C.
G. Cassarl & Son, Baltimore.
Lumber, &c
Perry, Smoot & Co., No. 81 COZ Came. ..r
Union streets.
Josiah II. d. Smoot, - north Union Ut
Maclinists
C. II. Collins, corner Wilkes aud koy& st.
w. s. Moore, 90 Union street.
Marble Workers
G.S.Walker, 7O2-706 n. Capitol ST Washington
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market Building.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers
John Lannon corner Market and the S;tfarI
Frank Hume, 451 pcnna. aY., Washington.
Wood and Coal
Hcwcs Aitchcson. n. L. corner Duke AM
Lee streets.
W. a. Smoot Co., foot Of Princess st:c!
The Marine Railway Shipbuilding and Goa! Co..
foot OF Franklin street
J. i. IimmcrmaD. foot OF Queen street
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Observation-Disclosures Nos so, 81. 54 and 55
connect dsily aud Nos. 53, %, and % daily, ex-
cent Sunday to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION Daily, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. 1920 a. NJ, arrive Franklin
Junction 1910 a. M; leave franklin Junction
500 D. H., arrive Rocky Mt. 11:3O p III.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Mes !. and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via Danrille.
On trains Nos 50 and 53 Pullman Buffet Sleep.
crs between Washington and New Orleans. and
Washington aud Augusta via Danville.
On and after June 2S, Pullman Buffet and
Sleepiny Cars, between Baltimore and Grccnbrier
White sulphur Springs.
On train. Nos 81 aud 50 Pullman Slcepers be.
tween Washington and Louisville, aud Charlottes-
Wills and Cincinnati.
Through tickets sale At The principal stations
To "a! rni!iiS. For rates tr information apply to
any agent nj ihc Company, or tn
j. s. Il. THOMPSON, A. q. y. A.
Alexandria, Va.
(. ". CiIEARS, 4. &. p. A..
Richmond Va.
SOL. HAAS, r. NJ Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

IrD1ps'r WoRK.-When the employ ees
in an Indiana furniture factory operated y
a German struck for eight hours work q
day he granted it, but when they wante'
ten hours pay for eight hours work ne cal
ed them up and said: -,
"My frens, maybe l do ash you like.
hat an order from Shegago for ten aozen
shairs. Will sheep bin eight dozen u" "a
hill him for ten If he doan kick on me II
shows me dot der rule works both Vhays
und we vhas all right"
If is needless to add that the idea dido
work, and that his men are receiving e'gat
hours pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

STEAMERS.
49,.
TOR NORFOLK

F0R NORFOLK AND -
FORTRESS MONROE
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY's
First-cass steamer
GEORGE LEARf
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at6 p. N. Return.
ing. leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at 4 p. N.
Connecting ct Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND.
Fare.to Norfolk one way, Sips; round trip So.
For further particulars enquire at Company's
Office 7th Street Wharf Washington, D. c., or to
PHILIP 2. HOOE,
may7.tf Agt- Prince Street Wharf.
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RAILROADS.
OHIO AND WESTERN \. B
schedule in effect June Goth, 1886.

Schedule in effect June Goth, 1886.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria 600 a. m 9:16 n. m. and
4:5O p. NJ; arrive at Round Hill 11:2O q. M,
11:44 q. N. and 7:19 p. m.
Returning trains leave Round Hill Cos a. nj.
11:44 a. m. snd 3:16 p. m, arriving at Alexan-
dria at $50 a. M. 4:4O p. m. and 5:4O p. m.
The s:15 a. m train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
Vile and Winchester, and at Leesburg with stages
for Aide and Middleburg.
Tho 9:15 a. H. train and 400 p. m. train from
Alexsndris connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets to Fairfax Court House. Berry.
vile and Winchester on sale at Alexandria ticket
Office.
One thousand milo tickets $50.
ie23 IF R. BELL, Supcrin tendent
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

1 E11AboAS1>t
GROCER, TEA DEALER
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. II North Royal street, near Market spscs
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignments solicited they Will re-
ceiye careful and prompt attention. spl9
NHARLEs KING & SON,
Wholesale Grocers,
Ct CAMERON STREET.
ar1 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQUOR DEALER,
No. 454 Pennsylvania ave..
Washington, D. C.
All goods packed and delivered free of charge.
mh16-1y
PHILIP B. H Ss ) p-;n,o ..r..,
GENERAL SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT
Grain specially.
line to Boston, Providence and the East dec15
JOHN 1ANNoN'
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street sud Strand
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old WHISTLES
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila.
delphis and Caggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and coasignments
solicited. my1-tf
"A. sMooT. G.s FxEycu
W A. shoor q co.
COAL, SALT, PLASTER.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
OFFIcE-Smoots Wharf.
ap4 Special attention paid to forwarding.
W. A. JOHNSON & co.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx. xxx.
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES. to which
they invite the attention of the trade
Orders from the country for merchandise shaIl
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
ducc solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal street.
sop14 Alexandria, Va
THOMAS PERRY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCuAHl
And Dealer in
FLOUR, FISH, SALT, and FERTILIZL.,~
Also Agents for
WATTS RICHMOND CAST snd CHILLED
PLOWs,
fob19-tf ALEXANDRIA. "a.
HARLOW RRos.'
GROCERs, GENERAL COMMISSIONS
MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUORS.
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED,
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID
VhNCES ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF LAFLIN & RANDs SPORTING,
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER Aha
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE
II. w. cor. Cameron and Royal sts
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JOHN GIBSON sEaS
every THURSDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY.
FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS for landings as far down as Leonard :
town, returning leave Lconardtown every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
The steamers of the company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York With ell points West and Northwest, and at
AlexsGi'7;a with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given aud freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janney's whscf
]. W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 F street,
scp27-ti Washington, D. c.
(rLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY To
PHILADELPHIA. GktI
Appointed sailing days from Alexa' 4 EV.
Ely TUESDAY and from Philadelpb. EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with tho Vir.
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and caro-
free of commissions
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills OF lading given. Insurance Mt the
!cwest tcs.
Agents
+. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
VIM. !. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Ocorgt'n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

INLAND AND SEhBOARD IT,
l COASTING COMPANY. ,SE{assssczss5ss
GREATLY REDUCED BATES.
@-DAILY LINE-2&
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT mo STOPS.)
The steamers LADY OF THE LAKE and JANE
MOSELEY leave their wharf EVERY DAY at 6
o'clock p. N. Fare, first class, 81; round trip,
$3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

HOUSEKEEPERS' ATTENTION. Sapolio,
IL Ivory Soap, Furniture Polish, Chamois Skinso
Putt Pomade the best known article for cleaning
brass, Silver Soap, Knife Brick, Stove Lustre,
FURNITURE Varnlsh, Ready Mixed Paints, white
and twelve beautiful shades in one and two pound
boxes, Alabastine for coloring plastered walls,
Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, &c. For sale
by [oc19l E. s. LEADBEATER BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

FOR NEW YORK
STEAMERS E. c. KNIGHT AND >
JOHN GIBSON SESG
every THURSDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

;DY, \ LEAUYEArEE TIiua. LEADHaSrc1
sI L. I.EADBEATER & BRO,
"a .!cs |, snd : ). Fairfax 81.
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS md MEDICINES CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDI-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &C.
Projectors of Anodyre Pectoral Lubricating
Liniment Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents fc1 Ayers Medicines, Ready.
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will he made to maintain the high
reputasion o: our old establishment. my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

pARB FENCING WIRE at the present time is
- very low in price. We have largo stock.
and those in want will do well to call on us before
buying. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
jelo Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

A HANDSOME assortment of country.made
II SPRING CAsSIMERES for boys and men:
very cheap and good !; just received at
mh19 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S
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SQUARE, OCTAGON and FLAT CAST STEEL
~ will be sold at S8 King street, corner of Roy
all at grea ly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. [oct28) J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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{HASTOEINE! CAsTORINE !-Baum's ever
: ready Castorine. perfect oiler for Buggies,
Wagons, Carts, &C. Never Gums; Never Chills
For sale by [je9 W. F. CREIGHTON a. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

GRASS and GRAIN sCYTHEs, Hay Rakes,
VI Grain Cradles and all other seasonable goods
in great variety at
je15 JAS. F. ChRLIN r. SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-24

pREECH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell
- eiecting, Double action and other Pistols,
Loading Implements, Shells, Caps, Primers, Wads
and other goods in same line, will be sold at low
priccz at ~ King, corner of Royal streets Call
and examine.
nov14 j. T. CREIGHTON r. CON
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FLOUR!

VI 80 and 36 inches, wholesale and retail, at
~ King, corner Of Royal street. You can buy
wire, and have Window and Door Frames made
of better quality, to cost no more than tho com.
mon Frames offered for sale in the city. Call and
see. J. T. CREIGHTON & SON,
jed SO King cor. Roysl at
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
Yenton's Hair Grower.

All no arc bald all Who arc becoming
bald. all Who do not want to hc bald. 80
Who are troubled with 9aniruil or itChinr
ui the scalp. shoull U.S. Rcntun's Hiatt
Grower. Eighty per cent of those using ~
have grown hai,. II never fails in siop'he
hair FROM falling. Through sickness and
feve-s the hair IA lis nj in n short time, an d
alh,urh the prrNon may have r5ma'nc Il
bald for wears. VI ynu usc Bcn'un's IL air
Gr.rycr according to direction. rou arc
sur. to haNca growth Ji hair. In hun.
hr-ds of cases We have produced n good
growth oi hair on those who have henn
said and glazed for wears. We have fully
duh>,antia,cd the following fact.
We crow hair in ~ eases OF, %! !p, M
matter how long bald.
Unlike other preparations. IL contain
no sugar III lead or mineral or vegetable
or mineral poiSOns
II is asprciiic for falling hair. danddruE
and itching ol the scalp.
The Hair Growcr il n hair food, and It's
IMPOSITION il almost exactly like tie oil
hlch supplies the hair with its vitality.
wDouhc and tripl, strcni TIL When III.
STA is very tough and hard. and the foI-
rcis apparently eiisc:dnlly closed, Tie
cnglr sire nglh will sometimes inil Ia
each the papilla; in such cescs the double
no triple strength should De- used IN con
uectiOn with the single, using them liter
rately.
Price. single strength. Sl.W; double
strength, S2U: triple strength, $500. ~
your druggists have not rot view III send II
prepaid on receipt of price
BENTON HAIR GROWER co,
Cleveland, Ohio.
l. e. White IIazlchurst, VI iss.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
wEssoN ITEMS.

Miss Anna Moreay left for her home
near Macon last week.
Mrs. L. Is. Wimbcrly was sick the
first part Of this week.
DIR. Rea an1 family spent part Of
this week at his mothers.
All our merchants have agreed to
close their stores ut Z o clock.
Mr.. Lcru Watson is assisting Mr..
Olsen on DR.. Sections residence.
Mr.. Geo. Rogers, from San Anton
in, Texas, is here OH u visit to his
children.
Captain Fed and Mrs. WiInbcrly are
spending sometime with friends ut La
faycttc, La.
Mcssrs. viii Linfcld and Jno. Day
were visitors to the camp-mceting
last sunday.
The fruit crop has not brought half
its value this year from too much rain
and specking.
We deeply sympathizc with hr.
and Mrs. Hollingsworth in ti.e loss OF
their little son, Eddie.
Reports from Mines. Evans and
Liudrose speak fattcringly Of the
mounain atmosphere Of Virginia.
Work is progressing nicely on the
Ed. Matthews building. The store
will be ready for occupancy by Sept.
the let.
The town order TO battle in the pond
has been rcscinded. Another cxam-
pie where the innocent are deprived OF
their rights by the action OF tho hood
luns.
Mr.. L. =. liaynie has the winding
up OF the business Of NJ. b. & b. ,and
will call on all parties owing this firm,
in the near future. lie is authorized
to push settlements by law, nnecessa-
ry.
Crop reports that come in here puts
the corn above the average of last year,
but the cotton is thirty day, behind
with a poor stand and badly formed.
Indications are that merchants doing
Al snpul,.ins Ian sinnSs will hova nm ~.
casion to remember this year.
The dark horse congressional aspir-
ations Of some parties in the eth dis
trict do not meet with any favor
here. In clccting either Col. Hooker
OF Maj. BarkSdale, the party can
make no great mistake; a. much cam
not be said OF some others. The sem
timent here is, let il be Hooker or
Barksdale, but nobody else.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
CROP REPORTS.
Condition Of the Crops in Differen, Parts Of tho
County.

We have interviewed several Of our
farmers this week upon the condition
Of the crops in their respective COM
munitics aud give their views below:
DIR. l.. G.. Byrd, who lives six
miles southeast Of this place, inform
ed us that around him and rs far ns
Bethel the corn crops were good. The
cotton Is very clean, though small. As
a general thing stands are good. lie
thinks that IL conditions are favorable,
and no worms, fair crop OF cotton
will be made. The pea and potatoe
crop has been neglected TO great ex-
tent.
Jos. Sumrsll, two miles from Gall
man. saws that corn il good and toll
erably fair crops will be made. The
cotton is clean, but stands generally
not good. The plant is small but il
growing rapidly. From present out
look he thinks cotton in his section
will he about onc-fourth short.
N. e.. Norman, . miles east. Corn
crops below the average. Cotton very
small and thirty days behind last year
in growth. Stands not good. lfcon-
ditions are favorable from now on
something over half crop will be
made. The cotton crop is nearly clean
but not entirely -.
Marion Higlon, eight miles west,
informs us that the cotton crop is reas-
onably clean, stands not very good:
small weed. but in the last ten days
there has been decided improve
ment. With favorable seasons lie
thinks fair average crop will he
made, lie reports the corn crop
good.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29

There was exciting times at the
meeting of the Hazlshurst Guards on
Monday. The prospects Of war with
Mexico was warmly discussed, and
many patriotic speeches made. Some
were in for peace, upon the ground
that the, couldn't afford to 60 to
Mexico aud get hacked up onaccount OF
nm insignificant editor who is the cause
Of the trouble. Finally the war par
ty prevailed and the following rcsolu-
ton wa. adopted:
Resolved, That il the United States
government does not 30 down and
clean up Mexico, we will.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
City Council.

The honorable board OF mayor and
aldermen met in regular session, pres
ent mayor Ramsey, Mangold, Mitch
ell and Lowe, members. Board came
To order; minutes OF last meeting were
read and adopted.
Butchers bond, presented by
Wheeler and Watson, was examined
and approved.
!. y. Ellis and Il. +. Marx, pre-
scnting certificates Of disability. were
on motion, exempt from street duty
until further orders.
Witness certificates in cause Of town
Of llazlehurst W. Robert Perry, held
by Frank Hargravc and A. Mangold.
amounting to $40. 90, were allowed
and ordered paid.
Account of Mrs. Matte Temple for
FIVE dollars was rejected: there being
no further business. meeting ad journ-
ed. Il. LoEB, Clerk.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
oF,mrEaEsr TO LADIES.

Tho new treatment for ladies diseases
discovered bv Dr. Mary A. Gregg. fhr
distinguished English physician snd
nurse. which has r.voluliuni.cd tn" en-
tire mode oi treating these complaints III
England l. now being introduced into
the l.. -, under fair AMI novel plan.
sufficient of this remedy Tor one
months trial treatment j. sent free 10
every lady who is suffering from any
disease common 10 the scN who sends
her address and thirteen pct stamps Tor
expense charges, etc. :.
IL j. positive cure for any female dIs-
ease and the free trial package j. many
time. sui.iicnt to effect II permanent cure.
Full directions accompany The package
(Which Is put up IN Il plain wrapper al
so price list for future reference. No
trial packages will be- sent after, Aug. l,t.
lSsG. Address. Gregg Kennedy, Com /:
pany, Palmaria. y. y.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29

Al. Marshall had prevailed upon
Alice Flowers 10 become bone OF his
bone and ilc,h of his flesh. The par
ents consented, and last Sunday, at
~ U clock. was the time appointed for
Ab. To lead the fair damscl 10 the ny
menral altar. ~ II guarantee OF his
good faith. the would-bc bridegroom
borrowed ten dollar. from his pros
pcctiye mother-in-law. When the
time arrived. biz dinner was spread,
consisting OF the fatted calf and other
dclicacies. and then the expectant
groom was eagerly looked for-and he
j. still looked for. IL is said he is now
in Chicago. The bride didn't pine
away, but is as cheerful rs a cricket
and ready 10 make another conquest.
This article is not colored, though the
parties are.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
Advertised Letters.
Parties calling for the above letters

Parties calling for the above letters
will please shy advertised.
Miss Emma Alley. Miss Matte Bridges,
Nv bishop. Elias Brown, Mrs 81 arlot
brown. James Calhoun. Mrs Van Eldren,
Gus Freeman. Mrs Mary Hnincn-,. J ID
Hill. Miss V A Henley. Rev j J Jackson
%; d g Johnson. Arthur King, w II Ma.
gee, Mrs Mali ala Miller. Mrs Virginia ID
Myers. Mis-, Matte Mullicnn } III Morris,
OILY Patterson. Mary Jane Savage. Mrs
Adrian SIN ith, Mrs Wlunie short. Dora''
Teller. Miss Sall!e TillInan. Geo Thonip-
son. Rev DIT Johnson. III Tillman Mrs
Ellen Walter, Benaie Walden. LF Wheat.
FL White. Miss Alkaline Williams, Roht
Watson, James Wcens.
II. II. Cook.
Acting POstma ster.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
Barrel Springs Picnic.

Owing to rumors OF II postponcment
the picnic at Barrel Springs on last
Friday was not largely attended, nut
those who did 90 had Il most delight
ful time and ENJOYED magnificent
dinner. The ladies composing the
party were Misses Lula and Pearl Re-
dus: Mary. Cola and Cuban Miller;
Lilly and Ollie Cato; Mrs. Allen, Miss
Linton. of Brookhaven; Miss Minnie
IIinson, OF Texas; and Miss Fannie
Barry. Upon the improvised table
was spread rcpast sufficient for three
times IL many as were present, and
Mrs. Allen and Miss Mary Miller hav-
ing heard OF the propensity OF news
paper men toward chicken pie, kept
Us amply supplied with the aforesaid
delicacy. Mcssrs. Dave and Sam Mil
Ter were the origina;ors OF the picnic,
and they took particular pains that all
should make themselves at home. "
and enjoy the day. These little pie
mics are pleasant within themselves,
and when such nice, agreeable crowd
H. We had at tlia one is present, they
are doubly 50. We are indebted 10
Mr.. l.. y. Cato for nice drive be-
hind pair Of high-etcppcrs.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29
County School Board.

There will be meeting of the coun-
~ school board OF Copiah county oil
next Monday, Aug. I'd, for the pur-
pose of locating the public schools OF
the county for the ensuing year. Ex-
animation of teachers will he in Sep
tcmber. Election of trustees, first
Saturday in Sept. School term begins
in November. ID. ). BuRclI,
County Sup't Educa' =.
Hazlehurst, July oath.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-07-29

Four negro men, living some three
miles east, were tried before Justice
Lowe on Friday last, on a charge OF
bulldozing one Marian Price, colored.
II was believed by most everyone that
they were guilty, but the evidence
was not sufficient for the jury to con-
yirt