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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
He Bled for His Country.
TI.ont7on I,etter.1

London Letter.
Pench, the house porter of the Theatel
Francois, has just been decorated with the
Legion of Honor. Whenever the hospital.
were in want of volunteer to lend weir
to be tapped for operations for the trans
fusion of blood Pench was the man. h,
did so seven times and was the means o.
saving three lives, of which one was .
Prussian. He would never accept remun.
Grafton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

SWAT did your father leave you whom
he died, Pat" Faith he left me an or
phan. IBID Bitx .:.rs Eg
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

! A FASHION journalsays ''bows on chairs
have had their day" Yes, but they still
continue to make a night Of it-BWrling-
ton Free Press. lpFz
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

!. IT is said that the green turtle can I've
for six weeks without food. This is noth-
ing to talk about, however. The mock
turtle never has to be fed.--i.o,ceu Citizen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

Frazer Axle Grease.
The Frazer is the Standard Axle Grease
of the world. Saves your horses and wagons.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

A HEAVY growth of hair is produced BY
the use of Halls Hair Remover.
Every description of malarial disorder
yields to the curative power of Ayers Ague
Cure
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

said David Of old. He was probably
prompted to make the above remark after
trying some unreliable catarrh remedy.
Had he been permitted to live until the
present day, and tried DR.. Sage's Remedy,
he might have had better opinion of man.
kind. We claim that no case of catarrh
can Withstand the magic effects of this
wonderful medicine. One trial of it will
convince you of its efficacy. BY druggists;
fifty cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

. 8 months treatment for 50c. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

OuT-oF-DooR SpoRrs-Those who hang
around the corners. @
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

WHAT is more pathetic than to see the
simple faith with which bald-headed man
will b,ly an infallible hair-rest orative from
= Eald.headed barbers-N r Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

A BANG is something to a door-especiak
~ when it il on pretty girl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

A JOKER tells of q capitalist 80 timid than
he will not let we'll enough q loan without
good security. iaiasts
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

AFTER all It may turn ont that tho only
honest butter is the goat.-Baltimors Ansr.
G0n, sA G5a
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

ST. NICHOLAS" tells of dog that can
count But it can't equal cat in running
mp a column.-Tsxas Sifyings.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
!" All Men Arc Liars"

PEOPLE going on an excursion are SO
happy to get home that they are glad they
~ank : ,...t#s.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

SAID witness: +" Ny friend conducted
his future wife to the altar, and there hi
leadership came to an enc"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

A PRINTED sheet, although square. Il
called circular, because it is intended to
60 round. 5-t.t ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

"MAMMA," said an interesting Juvenile
do sheep writsa" No, child.'' Then,
Why are they provided with pensa"-M z
Herald. s.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

Young men and young women often
like, to be. alone, but they like to be alone
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

RHODE Island Is now two hundred and
fifty years old, but is very small for her
ago. 1ela
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

"A WIFE should be like roast lamb
tender, sweet. nicely dressed, plenty Of
fixing, but without sauce.-St Louis Ckro,s-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

i FRESH air is about as cheap rs any
thing that can be raised. A little blowing
does the business-N o. Picayune
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

In case Of riot, send a pickpocket into
the crowd, and it will very soon be dis
pursed. ~ YkLedger IN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

IT actually improves the bicycle record
to have it broken.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Il GAVIN & co,
wholesale Grocers and COttes Fac
tOrn-The LeadiDG Cash Hou,e,

The senior member OF this house
hes been selling groceries in Memphis
many years, and Is one OF the best
known men on Front street. de be
longs to the progressive citizens VINO
have made this q great market his
partners are all first clsss business
men, all up TO the requirements oil the
TINES. Each depnr ment has an ex.
cellent man at it's head. II is one OF
the best Organized establishments IN
the South. Gavin & Co. are the pro
neers In the cash business IS wholesale
grocers. With large capital, success
fully handled by those who know now
to buy, this firm can always supply
the wants OF the retailers, from 9
pound OF tobacco to a well sele cted
stock OF groceries. Thew desl largely
In LIQUORS, and fill orders from the
bonded warehouses, In esch branch
of their business they have facilities
that enable them to supply customers
at a little lower rate than is generally
charged by the Wholesale dea ers'
Step e articles can be obtained at then
house little below Merchants Et'
change quo aiops. This is becau"e
they make no bad debts, handle such
large quantities, and always bear 10
mind that competition is very lively
and merchants must be tatisted VIII
small proft-. There a,e numerous
retail grocer who have been purchae
ing from this house for many years
and expect to continue with il to tht
end OF their days. Gavin d Co. ranh
with the best as cotton factors, having
all neces AIRY arrangements for storini
and keeping the staple IN good coudl
ton. They are men in whom thu
BUYERS have confidence. Go TO the'i
immenf houses, 232 and 234 From
street, Look at their sock, and you viii
| become q customer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Graham, Cousins & Co.-Hsrdware.

The hardware trade OF our city is
looming up largely. The volume OF
this branch OF business has increaSed
each year for several years past. Doe
OF the foremost houses in this trade is
the stsunch house OF Graham, Cousins
& Co. All the members OF the firm are
young, energetic and full OF vim.
They carry largs stock, embracing
everything in the hardware line, agri-
cultural implements, cutlery, guns,
gum and leather biting. They are
Sgents for the Avery 4 Sons plows,
Macoeale 4 Urban ssfes, and ThoR.
Bradford q Co 3 wheat and grist u il 8.
This firm pushes its business in all the
country tributary to the cry and,
keeping seven men, on the roa1 cor
stantly, leave no section OF it neg
leCtsd. For fqusrs dealing and low
prices in hardware 90 to Graham,
Cousins & Co., No. 325 Vain street,
whore you will lind an immense stock
and polite attention.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
GOODLETT & CO..
Cotton Factors OF Long Bxperienee
and Abundant Capacity, NJ
as2 Front street.

Thee gentlemen have been at teeli
present number on Front street Just
thirty.two years. As cotton isctors,
they have in that tims advanced .
great deal Of money to planters W. %,. "a
which 10 produce their crops, and nave
sold many thousand bale: OF cotton
After all this experience, 1t is reasona,
be 10 suppose they ara acquainted
with the wants OF the cot on planters
They sre prepared 10 advance literally
to al order, 10 satisfactory msnpef,
and to sell cotton for eli that can be
realized in this market. Their office
and ssmpleroom are in an excellent To-
cation, convenient to all the BUYERS
Their cotton is stored and handled
with great care, and goes TO the buyer
in as good shape as possible. Goodlet
& 90. are among the reliable mer
chants who give satisfactory settle
ments of all business intrusted V
hem.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
4. ]. GRAHAM,
Dealer ia Lime, Cement, PLASTER anu
Fire Brick-IiIlog New Fea-
lure OF His Bu"iness.

AS dealer in the Articles fret men
toned in this beading Mr.. Graham
hes been very successul. Besides
selling much OF the material for build
ipgs, he determined TO d. al in decora-
tive material. He made arrangements
for handling thing ftom tine beet
works in the country, aod in this, too,
he is proving very successful. For,
flooring there Is nothing 80 pretty and
rub,tan -ial a, thing. He has s'c'red
the eervlcss OF experienced men to do
the work, and has given satisfaction to
ali for whom he has filed order. In
lime, cement, platter and pipes he has
simple capacity 10 supply AL orders at
the very lowest prices. lie Is very
careful TO deliver oil g,ods in the best
powible condition. Iu ordering these
goods rememb r the tile flooring, for
there is nothing requiring the 'ame
amount OF money that will 30 greatly
contribute to the bsauty OF a home OF
business house. His numbtr Is BIC
Front street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
VICTOR d. FUCHS.
Fresh Meats, Fish, Game, oysters,
Chick ems - Table supplies
Generally

Victor d. Fuchs has lived in Mem
phis many ysars. He for long time
dsalt in fish, gene, OYSTER, etc. Az
his business inc eated he thought II
advisable 10 open mel market. His
large house offered the best OF qusrteD
for the enterprise. HIS soon became
famous as the establishment where
the best OF everything in his line was
for sale. In warm and cold weather
alike he had the best Of fresh besi,
mutton, pork, as well az CHECKERS and
other supplies. Hehss all the facilities
for the prompt delivery OF goods, end
is extremely careful with his supplies.
During the winter be sells vast guam
tit'es Of oysters. Re all dealers, as
we'll as city families, cannot buy their
oysters at a better pace. All the
choice articles to be expected at first
class market and game store can be
had at the store Of V. ID, Fuchs, 80 aud
Al Jefferson stree.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
+. A. JONES & CO.,
Live stock C0mmissiOn Merchants,
and Propriet0rs OF the Immense
stable and Mule Yard, Nos. ....
81 10 ~ Monroe Street.

The two young gentlemen associated
in this big enterprise are well known
TO all the livestock men who come
here to make sales, as well as 10 thoss
who occasionally buy horses. Albert
Jones and Billy Forre.t were raised in
Memphis, have been in their present
business for a long time, and know
how to manage it. Their stable is sn
immense one, built according t, their
own orders, given as result of q
knowledge OF the wants OF the etock
trade. II you want to buy or sell
horses, mules or stock 20 and zee Fla,
Jones & Co., and you can be sccommo'
dated. They now have on hand be-
tween 100 and 200 brood mares, which
they will sell at very low figures,
Farmers, here is a chance for you
This Arm advances literally on con.
signmeDts, fills orders promptly, and
guarantees satisfaction.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
RoMdre Bros. 4 Go.

This firm OF first class co,t,n factors
have Just changed their location to
one OF the most desirable points in the
city--near the Cotton Exchange, con-
yenient to buyers and in rooms we'll
adap ed to their busine g. Tn new
location is "a Madison street, where
they will be glad 10 meet all their old
customers and May new once, Bow
DIRE Bros. Ia,k with the solid. sub-
stantial business men OF the city, and
have the good will OF all who know
them. They advance literally. give
clo.e attention to the inttrtsts OF those
who inirust their business 10 the n,
and deserve what they are receiviog--
a very large business as colt n factors
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Il. M. AnneraOn & Go.

As grocers, cotton faCtors and CON-
mission merchants, this fem 10 pre-
pared TO give satisfaction to all who
want to buy groceries from them or to
sell cotton through their house, The
senior member Is one OF the oldes;
merchants in Memphis, The junior
member, Mr. Qligley, has been on
Front street q good many years, and is
a merchant Ct first class ability. They
will advance literally, are prepared &C
handle cotton carefully, and to fill
orders promptly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
AIston. CroMeII & Go.

For several years this finn has been
making large sales of hay, c !rn, oats,
bran, chop feed, oil meal, lime, CO.
ment, plaster, building and fire brick.
They are located at No. / Towards
row. They give close attention to
their business, fill orders promptly,
aud they can be relied on TO furnish
jus. TIE articles ordered. IT is firm
OF clever business men, who under.
stand tast competition is lively and
that gain dealers must sell at very
low nKicIa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Insurance,

The Memphis City Fire and General
Insu anee Company is one OF those
that have done good business during
the psst yer, 1t does a general fire
and marie business, and has paid
mp capital OF S250,0O0 Its president,
Napo con Hill, ID one OF our most en-
terprising busine 8 men, popular with
all, end us cashier, Henry j. Lynn, 70
iavorably known 10 all. Dealing with
a strong mpsny, differed by such
men, you may expect clever tr,aG
pNant
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Friedel, Reder Il Co., Lumber Deal.
eTG.

The handling Of lumber, doors,
sash, blinds, holdings, shingles, laths
aud cedar posts is live business in
Memphis. The firm whose name APP
pears at the head Of this trticle Goes a
large and prosperous business.
Thoroughly understanding their bust
ness and giving II their CLOSEST atten-
ton, it could not bs otherwise. They
pay especial attention to orde.s for oak
and long leaved yellow pine lumber,
and al orders at as low prices as any
dealers in this city. Persons in the
interior who contemplate building
could not purcha.e Their lumber OF a
more reliable firm than Frledel, Reder
& Co., No. $40 Second street, corner Of
Glyoso.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
HGEHEE & wITEsMAN,
Grocers and Commission Merchants
soc Maiu street.


This firm has recsntly opened with
a superb stock OF groceries, embracing
everything ia their line, which
they are prepared to sell at low
est prices, either retail or whole
sale. The members OF the firm are
Young gentlemen OF experiences in the
business, aud arc full OF pluck and in
dustry, and are pushing their sales
right along. They sell on commission
for their country friends and solicit
shipments Of produce from them.
Messrs. McGehee & Witesman have
an excellent trads already, and their
prompt attention to business and low
prices will SECURE for the firm increased
patronage throughout the coming
business season. Give them a call.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
=. N. SrANLtY,
Undertaken and EmbaImer, 90 Mad
i,Ou street.

We would direct the ATTENTION OF the
public to this frm, which is prepared
t1f orders upon sno't notice, icr
burial clskets, me alic, rosewood,
burbl mahogany, or walDu' cases. Mr..
Stanley k seps full stock OF under
takers material OF all times andlis ever
ready to fill tho orders of undertnkero
in the interior, who wish anything 10
his line, upon the most Reasonable
terms. Hs is prepared to tmoalm the
dead or direct funerals whenever his
seryicss are eesiie Mr.. "Phii
Stanley has bsen Il iz,n Of Memphis
aud Shelby county forty year,, and
during his long rrsldenc, has msde
msny stsunch friendI end acquain'-
ances who ho,d him in high eeteem
for his many manly ana noble virtues;
Orders by telegraph or telephone will
receive pro mt attention.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
q, Slayer, Tailor,

At the corner OF Second and North
Court streets, 10 now receiving new
goods for fall and winter. Mr.. Slsse,
is an experienced tailor and an enter
priting man. He carries great guam
Titles OF cloths, GUS them correctly,
makes tuits as neat ard strong as it is
possible to meks them, and gives rat
detection to his many customers. He
employs good wo kmen and sells suite
Just as low as Is possible. Go and in-
spect the excellent stock that is now
coming in. Itnot decidedly hard to
please you will find gco1s and prices
there that will surprise you.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
j. g. Schmidt & eon

Are located at 345 Main greet, where
they deal extensively in guns, ammo
nition,. fishing tackle, building hard
ware, electr bells and ammunition
Special attention is given to repairing
The senior memb r 10 one OF the most
thorough ,macbiais 10 the city. He
is one Of those who know how wora
should be done, and sees tina, 1t ii
done properly. Those wsniins guns
and fishing tackle will fad Schmidt 4
Son clever and reliable dealers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
f. BENSIECK'S
Confectionery and bakery, Nos. d
nad % BeaIe street.

We direc. special attention to the
card OF ia e m in todsy's paper. MIR.
Bensiecll's place OF business Is moi
surpassed by any establishment OF the
kind in the city. He has been in
husiness on Beale street, few doors
west OF his present superb quarters,
ten or eleven years and during thar
time has built MP an immense trade.
HIS present stor has been butt and
arranged expressly to give him every
facility to oondoct toe b kerry, copfec-
tionery and ice cream business, and q
visit to his palatial qusrt RS will dem
onstrate to any one that he has every
convenience and facility - prosecute
his bushes, mort admirably.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Domestic Sewing Machine.

With its superior attachments and
accessories, constitutes the most pe,-
feet and reliable appliance for tire pro-
duction OF all kinds OF needle work,
from the lightest to the heaviest fat
RIGS; from the plsinest to the most
elegant; aud from the simplest to the
most elaborate, practical or decorative
art work. Simple, reliable, progress
lively practical An imitafor of non",
but initiated by ell. 1t stauds on its
own merits and axis only for what its
excellence entities it to receive. No.
262 Second street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
The ErIddy House.

This hotel receives it, share OF pa
tronage from the pubic. Mr.. ]. H..
Priddy, the proprietor, is very at'en-
tive TO his gatsts and conduca his
house in a homelise way. The fare
is excellent, HIS cooks know how to
prepare the food and do not Jail to do
/. right. Pesons who visit the city
the coming fall and winter, and desire
to stop at a house where they can have
good iAre, polits attention, at the most
reasonable rates should register at the
"Priddy HOUSE"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
II. 7. semmes q Co.

Theee gentlemen have been manu-
lecturers aud Wholesale dealers in
liquors SO long that they are well and
favorably known to all the retail
LIQUOR dta' ers in the Memphis district,
besides many at q great distance away.
At their dstilleries they make some
OF the best liquors known. They inn
port largely OF line wines and brsndies
aud carry large stock, They can
supply retail rtocks on short notice.
All who use liquors will find some
thing to suit them at the store OF b. j.
SeIninag q Co
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Friedman Brothers.

This frm is one Of those whose ef'
forts have made NJ mphis wholesale
boot and shoe market. With a large
capital, a number OF frst-class travel
ing ealtsmen, and careful buyers in
the East, Friedman B'othe's can eel
boots and shoes to country dealers al
such figures ss will justly them in
making their purchases here. The
houee mere is doirg very large bust
ness. Thoee who give it one order ere
likely to remain with it, for everything
they do proves to be correct and buy
ers are never deceived in the quality
~ oonda
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
OrgiII Bros. a. Go.

This famous old house is still hand
ling hardware in great quantities,
Besides oil cl5s.es II light aud heavy
haIdwsre, 1t sci 8 cotton gins aud
pres ca, steam engines, b ilers, en-
gin GERS tools, cotton scales, etc,
Planters aud retail dealers cannot send
orders to firm that is more reliable
or sells goods cheaper.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Cunningham's shop,

Corner OF Monroe and DsSo o 8 reefs,
Is the place to have fam and spring
wagons, days aud carts bull to order
G GOD workmen are employed and the
best OF IN sterial is used. General
blacksmithing is done in thoroughly
workmanlike msnuer. Carrisge re-
pairing is made specially, ard work
In this line always proves satisfactory.
This shop has been in existence many
years, and st IL number Of the best
wagons and trucks in the city have
been built. II you want a good new
wagon or an old one repaired, so to
UunninRhsm's
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
H. Kupfersch nnidt,

At 224 Main street, has been in the
gun business many year,. His large
new stock has been selected with a
special regard to the wants OF the
people about Memphis. Guns, ammu-
milton and fishing tackle are there in
great quantities, aud ell articles are
offered a, low prices. Hs employu
firt class gunsmitbs, and all repairing
is done with the utmost care.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
WnnIrnH oliver

Are handling come OF the superior
mskes of carriages and buRg e1, Of
which they have an excellent variety,
at No. 2O9 NJ ain street They also
have a fine a sortment Of saddles aud
harness. They have been in the
business long enough TO know what is
be. I. Their z DDS can b. relied on.
They will DO pleased to wait on their
old customers and lots otneW ones.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Young IL Bro.

Thess veteran booksellers and
stationers are sill a, No. 243 Main
street, where they have a fine etock
Of stationery and books They deal
largely in artists materials, Lacroix
mineral colors, tuba pane, canvas
etc. They are the leading stationers
and do all in their power to sccommc'
date their customers,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Frank ScIluInan.

This experienced and competent
dealer in guns, fishing tackle aud
sporlsmen's supplies, has recently
been improving bis store, No. 4l2
Main street, and his stock is now very
attract vely arranged. 1t embraces oil
first class guns, and fishing tackle in
great vsr.e y. Mr.. Schuman gives
special attention to repairing,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
Dave Kaufman.

Importer Of wines, liquors and cigars,
No. 45 Madison street, gives especial
attention to country orders, which he
will ill promptly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-01
CHANCERY SALE
Of
REAL ESTATE.

No. 5Sbs, r. D.-chancery Court Of Shelby
ecunty.-State OF Tennessee vs.. Sarah
Morrison OF al.
10y virtue ofan introductory decree for
ID saio entered in the above cause on the
sth day OF December, 1885, NJ. b. so, page
sd, | will sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, In front of the Clerk and Mas
ter's oticN, courthouse OF Shelby county,
Aomnhis, Ton nesgee, on