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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18
Important Notice 70 Owners Of Pia.
Nos and Organs.

Owners Of Pianos and Organs are frequently
imposed upon by tramp Piano tuners (often-
times falsely claiming 10 be Ia our employ or 10
have worked for nsl who. through their gross in
competency, do Instruments iar more damage
than benefit
Our patrons and friends can be saved such an
noying experiences BY Awaiting themselves Of the
services at our Piano Tuner, Mr. w. x. Batchel-
der, of Boston, Masa, whom We have engaged
from November TO May Of each year. to esiab-
ism regular yearly Tuning Route through
South Georgia and Florida, taking in all cities
and important points.
Mr.. Batchelder Is q genial, high. toned gentle
man, whom we have known personally FOR six
teen years, and can endorse fully, both a. to
cnaracter and ability. Az . practical Tuner and
hepairer ne has no superior, and Instruments
entrusted to him win Be most skillfuIly Tuned,
Regulated and Repaired, q reasonable prices.
He will visit Tallahassee within the mari tsso
soceks remaining few days only, and II those
who desire bis services will address him through
the Post-oface. he will, upon arrival, promptly
call upon them.
LuDDas = BArE' Sournzsx Muuzc Houn,
Savannah, Ga
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18
Savannah News.

SaSannau News
CRAwFoRDvIILE, Fla. March 15-Not IN.
til within the past few weeks did any of our ciii-
zens dream of the immense wealth imbedded in
our SOIL X A. Bradham, one of the leading
men from the Sopchoppy district, reports to have
found FOSSIL bones covering an area of several
acres OF land so dense that he alone could dig
Out as much as ton a day with wedding hoe.
LII Is also reported that on the Ocklocknee river,
and near Curtis mills, six miles further south,
that there are unlimited and almost inexhausli-
bic beds OF phosphate. The largest deposits re-
ported lie on the Sopchoppy and Ocklocknee
rivers which are twelve miles south of this
place, and about thirty five miles south of ITALIA
hassee We expect soon to have a geologist
visit our section, and we trust then to be able to
herald 10 the world the richness and extent Of
our phosphate beds. and that the wave of immi-
grafton may turn to this, one of the richest Sec
lions OF Florida, which has been much over
looked by those seeking homes in a southern
cline.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18
MONTICELLO TEAM.

The jacksonville team made very fine score,
but unfortunately they had to contend with ex-
perienced marksmen, and they encountered q
disastrous defeat, but accepted the same in
cheerful spirit.
Mr.. E. A. Crawford, one OF the leading mer
chants of Tallahassee, and the President of the
Gun Club OF that city. found it impossible to ac-
cept an invitation OF President Hoey TO be pres
ent and witness this match but kindly forwarded
three appropriate prizes TO be awarded 10 the
parties making the best scores, and they were as
follows:
j. H. Tucker, best score, one keg wood pow
der.
J: s: Hoey, one sack Of shot, second best score
L. b. Slmpkins, one box of shells, third best
score.
The jacksonville team was pleasantly enter.
tanned by the local gun club, and the members
expressed themselves as delighted with their
visit
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18
Special to Savannah News.l


-THoMAsvILLE, GA, March 10: For the past
few days it has been rumored on the streets that
prominent banker OF Minneapolis. Mimi.
would probably build hotel in brownsville
that would eclipse the Piney Wood or the New
Mitchell Knowing this meant a big outlay of
money, the Neaes correspondent investigated the
matter, and learned that such a hotel will likely
be built by II. g. Sidle, of Minneapolis Mr..
Side has spent two winters in Townsville, and
likes the climate so much that he is anxious to
cast his lot with us. There are one or two con.
'ngencies in building that, no doubt viii be
overcome, SO that when another season comes
around Townsville can accommodate all the
visitors that now go TO Jacksonville because We
can't accommodate them. The hotel will front
in beautiful piney wood grove, have an eIe-
gan, opera house under it, and contain 500
rooms.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18

COLUMBUS. GA, March 15.-The Atlanta COM
mit'ee arrived this evening and had conference
with the directors Of the Georgia Midland rail-
road. AS Atlanta's subscription has never been
put in any kind of shape the directors had moth
ing positive to act on and 80 did not commit
themselves to Atlanta Il Is however, generally
believed that even Il Atlanta should come for
ward with her 100000 the road will GO to
Griffin. President Jordan, Director Grantland,
Of Griffin. and Engineer w. s Greene, leave for
New York tomorrow morning.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18

We trust that the Tallahassee FLoRIDIAH
and other papers no there will stir up the people
to make up . big excursion 10 Palatka and Ban.
ford. We win give them Q good showing, and
We know that the railroads will do all they can
for them.-Rstafka Her0d.
As in duty bound we place the cordial
invitation Of the Herald before our peo-
pie, and beg them to consider themselves
stirred mp to accept it. We are quite
sure that they win have royal time
among the hospitabls people OF Palatka
and SANFORD, and find in both places
pleasing examples Of progress resulting
from individual energy and public spirit.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18

The Advance Gazette, of Pensacola, opposes
the annexation of West Florida to Alabama.
We don't see why ?-GeneuG South Aiabdnaian.
Perhaps among other objections too
numerous to mention the Pensacola edi-
itor does not want to take an interest in
Alabama's big State Debt.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18

"A petition has been sent to our dele
CATION IN Congress asking that the title Of
the Z. X q N. Railway to certain lands
~ this county which it has earned, be
confirmed. Leesburg Nescs.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18
Monticello Constituton.)
jacksonville and Monticello sho.,.
lag Contest

The Monticello Gun Club" having cbal.
lenged the " Jacksonville Gun Club " for con.
test, on last Monday evening team OF SIX Jack
sonville gentlemen made their appearance, and
soon alter repaired 10 the grounds of the "Mon.
ticcIlo Gun Club" when shooting commenced
and ended with the following score:
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-03-18

4
and always, is that the sandy soils of Florida
must not be judged of by similar Appearances OF
deposit over the geological formations in the
north interior, where all their sand deposits are
lacustrine and fuviatile, or from northern drift.
These are all marine deposits. directly or indi-
recty deposited by marine agencies, as is eyi-
dent from the constantly recurring presence oi
ten called barrens because the surface looks
like sand barrens elsewherel are ever more or
less marty, and are possessed of marine salts
and carbOnates, that stimulate vegetation.
Hence the heavy growth of timber and the
moderate yield OF the produce of agriculture
say moderate, since, OF course, these sands are
not expected 10 produce luxuriance of yeeeta.
ton, and yet corn stalks are grown from ten TO
twelve feet high on the sandy pine lands. This
statement is made to imply what is d rule which
must have exceptions; yet the exceptions
here have degrees Of pertinancy for l have
yet TO see fresh lands TO fail of a respecta.
BILE crop OF corn or cotton when Justice was
done them in cultivation.
One outrageous practice is common in all
parts Of Florida, which Is the impovcrishmcnt
Of the lands by the annual wood fires. This is
done for Improvement OF pasturage by the re-
moval Of the old vegetation But it is done at
an enormous expense 70 the soil, or rather l
should say the ruin Of tile SOIL for literally there
is no soil at all, IN the localities where the fires
aSe annual. In such localities the heritage is all
at surface-that Is unburied, and is entirely dis.
sipated by the burning There is no compensa.
ton, for the ashes left have their potash soda
and other salts Of ashes in highly soluble state
and they are carried away by the first rains that
ensue almost entirely.
The pines, which are the timber of the fired
lands, II large. are not killed by the wood fires
commonly, and the tax on the land.in their an
nual growth of foliage, cones and seeds, is very
great. These from these trees--the cyerpreen-
are cast OF gradually In the succession OF growth
and being annually all burnt up clean, the resuli
70 that the ground has Lost all that these forests
have taken mp therefrom.
The time win come that common wood fires
VIII be prohibited by law, and the State of Flor
IDA VIII have due credit for the productiveness
Of Ito native soils. Koer.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Rev. DIR. Hoyt.


This celebrated Divine arrived here
Saturday night and commenced u
union revival meeting in the Prcsby-
tcrian church on Sunday night. \
larger congregation was never seen in
the church building. Two services u
day have been held, one at o O'Clock
in the morning and another ut night.
a great interest has been mauiiesied
and 10 doubt the meeting will prove
Of great benefit. Rcv. Mr.. Hoyt is q
foriblc, logical and earnest worker
and il the people can be convinced at
all;hc will turn them from the error OF
their ways. Up 10 this time, l.: have
connected themselves with tho church.
All the ministers Of the different de-
nominations are giving their hearty
and earnest co-opeyation.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

The Mississippi Presbytcry me. In
this place on Wednesday, the 18th
inst. aud remained in session to and
including Sunday. The ministers in
attendance were, Revs. Stratton, OF
Natchcz; Planck, of Port Gibson !;
Grafton, OF Union Church; Wood
bridge, of Providence; Dudley aud
Newton, OF Crystal Syringe; Shaw,
OF Fayctte; Bingham, OF lIazlchurst,
besides delegates from nearly all. the
churches in tho Prcsbytcry. We cx-
pectcd to give the full proceedings this
wce';, put the stated. clerk has not had
time to prepare the copy, owing TO
the meeting which is now in progress
here. 1t was an interesting meeting,
meeting and was largely attended by
our residents and those of the neigh
boring towns. The next session viii
be held at Hopcwcll, Covington co,ln-
~, October 18th. re-
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
commissioners Sale.

lara a, Wells " NJ. \. funchcss ctal.
BY virtue Of a decree OF the Clianccry
court of Copi.h county. Miss. rendered III
thenbovc stated case. ut january term,
1856, | will sell at public vcnduc, within,
legal hours, NJ the courth ousc door OF SAID
county. TO The highest bidder for cash, on
ii,c fourth Monday OF April. 1855. on' un-
divided hall interest in tie following &c
srr,bcd lands. to.wii = East hf oil swqr; sec,
ton 10, ncqr and e 1T nw9f and e M Il
swqr. section II, aud u lif section -; aisO,
oge undivided half inrcrcstin an noxpi.'
cti les &c Of Ninety nine ycnrs. " Scscnty'
six acres of the sou'l, end Of shc sear 81
section III. commencing on tic 9Th day Of
February lsST-.all HI township OF ranS'
3 west in said Coplali cr.nty.
+, HARGRAHE. Sh'f e Com'r.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

Messrs. Julius Olsen * Co.. Q i've
notice in an advertisement elsewhere,
that they are ready 10 contract for
building and TO do general job work.
They will furnish plans and speciica-
tions and guarantee their work TO be
satisfactory. They will open in the
new Sexton building, where they will
conduct Il cabinet shop and make and
repair furniture. They arc practical
mechanics and thoroughly understand
their business.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Attachment Notice.

To N Daniel, Philadelphia. Pa: -----.
An attachment at Lie sllt of Moses Loeb
Il Co.. against your cT,ntc for the sum of
four hundred md fifty dollars, before tIe
circuit court oil Copiah county, Mississip-
pi, has boeH executed, aud is now pending
IN said court. and, unless yon appear be-
lore said court, on tho ith Monday IN Ap-
ril. 1886. and lisad 10 said action, ju 'ge.
hcn, win be eytersl, and the esints attach.
"a will he solid Il W. BROWN, cicrs :.
Harris II Dodds. hti'ys. MAR. Is.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

Mr.. Chas. Hitler recently returned
from New Orleans where he made
large purchases for the house of +.
Klotz, which goods are daily arriving.
There you will find very fine line OF
clothing, all qualities of shoes, aud Ia
dies fine dress goods, all styles and
patterns. No better, finer or cheap
er goods Of the kind were ever offered
in this market, and You are invited TO
call and inspect.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
- d. as----s- $50 =
For Sa,o.

In accordance with decree from the
chanrcry court Of Rankin county, Miss
issued ut March term. 1885. ! viii, as
guardian. pr0ceedto sell, tn the highest
bidder for cash, In front OF the court
house door, In the. town OF Halle
hurst. Copiah county. Miss. on Monday,
th 10Th day Of April. the following lands,
,o-wi,: An, undivided one-fourth In
terest In the hf Of sw ar and W hf of Sc
or. section 30. 0nd ne ar OF nv ar and W
hf Of nc or and ne or Of ne ar and n ht OF
SO or of ne or. sec. 90. NIL In township 10,
range east, subject 10 tao dover right
of Mrs. ". j. Flowers, In and to said one
fourth incticst. l.. FAIRLY,
Guardian.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
.taohment Notice.

To VI. Daniel. ,rhiadelp.,ia. Pa.
Ak attachment NJ the suit at Ni.sis' ipI !
Mill. against yoar tale io; the sam ol
four lunhr, Il uud iorty.lnur doll.r' and
soyeniy.:iyc c.urs. irturnahle before the
circpifrcuri nj COrihh county,. Mis- is'ippi
l,as'h,cn oxurricd and IL ow pc"uins in
said court. ant. unless loa appear before
sail court. OH the 4tll Monday In April.
Will Ice entered. snd tie cststt attached
will he sold. Is. W. BROWN, c.crs.
j.. 3. Sexton. atty. 49,
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Notice..

have 30 bushels new variety Of bunch
yam. sweet potato seed For sale NJ lIarrls.
Dodds 4 Co., at one dollar per busllcl.
This potato makes but few vines, not
necessary ~ clcan'tiem from the rows
10 gather. They are early In maturing,
sweet. and easy 10 keep, and the most
prolific potato ever planted. Made last
season NJ the rate OF 100 bushels peracrc.
They grow gc;T thcsurfacc and round In
Il binrh. Gathering last. season, wc
found one I'LL with Is haking,sizc, one
with eleven. and one with good size
frying potatoes. Every potato grower
would net 70 their interest in getting
this variety o. Po.atn. lr. ..'-.
.jos. II. CATcuINGs.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
For Sale.

a very desirable two-story brick stori
in ths town OF Wcsson, Miss. a splen-
did chance fora good per cent on invest
ment;rents high, and jnsures low. n
perfectly bui!i,hopsc ont OF the best ma
terial; can be boughtat large discount on
the original cost of the building. Par
ties wishing 10 purchase will call on tho
Editor OF this paper. a.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Notice..

,wehaye for sale a few packages of the
Peerless cotton seed. This cotton VERY
prolific. and will yield 10 pounds OF lint
to one hundred pounds of seed. and In
some instances 1t has far cxcellcd that.
Parties wishing 20 purchase, should call
soon, as we may not be able to get any
more. AL
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Attacnmon. Notice.
TO n. Daniel
phildclnl,ia. PA.

TO N. Daniel
Philadelphia. Pa.
An attachment ut the suit Of John +.
richardson against your estate for the sam
Ut ono thousand and seventy seven dol
lars. rctnrnable before The Circuit court.
Of Copiah county, Mississippi. las been
executed and is now pending In sdii
court. and unless you appear before said
court. on the 18th, Monday In April, 1876,
and plead to said action. Judgment will
be entered, and lhc estate attached viii
he sold.
+. w. BROWN, CIR.
Us. Sexton, Atty.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
City council.
uAzlruunsr, April II, 1885.

llALLEHURsT, Apih ~ iOoo'
Agreeable to call, after five days
notice, the board Of aldermen met In
extra session; present, Klotz, Mangold
and Mitchell: board came to order, and
on motion, w. l.. Mitchell was elect
eel mayor pro tenn,
The Neutrality-suspicious. was adopt.
cd: -.
Whereas, W. u. Dcaton, WAC was
elected mayor OF the town on Nov.
IL, 1855 failing 10 qualify, the office o!
mayor is hereby declared vacant.
On motion, il wa, ordered that the
order for IN election for alderman
from warltwo, to be held on Mon
day the 10Th, inst. be, and the same
il hcrcb!ircscindcd; tt.
That airclcc,ion for mayor and al
dcrnan from ward two. be held on
Monday the 26th inst; that IL. Loeb
act Us clerk, ana Il. Jonas and a. b..
Lowe, ST.. as inspectors At said clcc-
ton. Board then adjourned.
- il. LoEB, clerk.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

The eneryation and lassitude of spring
time are Indications OF the sluggish ac-
ton OF the blood, overloaded with car
Donate accumulated by the use OF heat
ing food in winter. This condition may
be remcdied by the use OF Ayers Sarsa-
parilla, the best blood Pun liter known.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

As superb hair dressing and renoya-
tor, Ayers Hair Vigor is universally
commended. 1t eradicates scurf aud
dahdruff, cures eruptions and feelings of
the scalp, promotes new growth Of the
hair, and prevents II. fading, or turning
gray. -. 81 ~ & - <. 80
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Died.

AT the residence of his son, j. T.
Simpson, in Copiah county, Caleb
Simpson, born Mar. l6, 1901, died
April Is, 1886. a native of Fairfax
county, Va.
Alexandria Gazcttc, and West Vir--
glnia papers please copy.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
attachment Notice.

To ". Daniel. plilaeelrlla. IA. y I.
An a,tuchmsnta ~ Tie ,uit of A Lehman,
against your estate for The sum Of niue
hnlilfeA aud siyiv.ei. j., dollars. rvtnrflH
DE ihc virrl,it court oi Lhpiali county. Mis-
sissipti. has been executed. nnd is now
pcnding in said sYrt. and uni rs ypn an q.
pear before sad cont ON tie It'll Monday
inAprii. iSsIi pnd l,iead to sani u,iion.
attained vii. lJt sohl.
Z. w. BROWN, clerk.
J. s. Sexton ATTY. mar. 2j-ii.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

We learn that DR.. L. NJ. Sexton,
will move TO Hazlehurst next week 10
practice his profession. We are glad
to welcome him in our midst, and be-
speak for him liberal share Of the
practice OF this town. lie il well ac-
quainted here and needs no introduce
ton to our people. His office will be
at White S drug store.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Attachment Notice.
To VI. Daniel.
Philadelphia,

An n,tachfsont ut the suit Of Collie
Daalci, against Your estate for the sum
Of about three thousand dollars. rctrrna-
bic before the circ!iit court of Cop!sh
county, Mississippi, has been executed.
and Is nov pending In said canrt, and,
unless yoa appear before said court. on
t!lc eth Monday in April, 1856, and plead
to .ald action, Judgement will bc entered
and the estate attached will be sold,
,.,s,,,,.., ..,x,x,.,.E 4; w; BR2SS, Clerk;
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
Attaohmcnt Notlco.
Philadelphia, Ia

Philadelphia, Ia.
An attachment ut the suit Of A. l.. Sing
'cr &Co. against your estate for the sum
of Two hundred and four dollars and
fifty Ave cents. returnablc before the
Circuit court Of Coplah county. Missis-
sippi. has been executed. and Is now
pending In said court, and unless you
appear before said court. on the 4th,
Monday in April. 1856. and plead to said
action. judgment will he entered, and Tho
estate attached will be sold. '
l.. W. BRowN, Crk
J.S. Sexton, Atty.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
phlIalielphja. Pa

An attachment at the suit OF Yale &
Bowling, against your estate for the sum
Of Twclys hundred dollars, returnablo
before the Circuit court Of COpiah county,
Mississippi, has been executed, and Is
now pending in said court, and unles
you appear before said court, on the 18th
Monday In April, 1885. and plead u said
action, Judgment VIII be entered, and
tho estate attached will be sold.
.st4 j.. w. Known. Cl'k.
IInrrls & DOdds, Att'Ys. March %.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

j. b. Lowe, of the Rockport neigh
borhood, will shortly leave for Texas
on prospecting tour. We trust that
after 'icwing the country over there
h: will conclude Copiah is the best
place.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22
l.,,rl,eu.s araica Saiy,.

The Bcs, lalve in the world for rut,.
bruises. sora!, ulcers. salt rhcun. fever
sores. tcttcy. chappcd hands, chilblains.
coins. and III skin erupticns, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. 1t
Il guaranteed perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded, Price - centsper box.
For sale By j. Z. White,
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

Miss Ida Belle Brown, one OF Ha-
zlehurst's fairest and most charming
Young ladies, left by /. G. II. L..
Monday night for Mylcs, on the little
j., road. She is visiting relatives,
and will probablybe gone month or
two.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-22

A Wonderful Dlscovciy.--The Uni
versal Chill and Fever Specific. warrant
cd to cure any disease caused by malaria,
or money refunded. Sold by William
sun x King. - ~