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Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Icvaty sss-is.

Tb- board @: u?t,yi,o;. were in
session ,ai- Hyea. F:otte liag- "a TIE
ley, issue.
Ecy. Mr.. wccm- h,li glate.y
ryc'lug 20, "lea,ar, vsar. ca Slu..
G4g and SUNDAY lat.
T,spsy,us IS progressing =, tie
Sheriff, oIi.c. TIE short cotton
crop r.laes Ia- paymcat ., take gvi.e
u burden.
We .c%a through Jno. =. Hc,cll
THAT tac a. months oil babe o. Dy.
II. J. Mullins, died at their re,ij,nt,
near Beaverton on Friday last.
l.. L. Wheeler L4- ryu,rl fora term
of i've years thc SumrllI place, lwen-
u miles west, on the lower PORT Glib.
son road, and will move tLi,. week.
- We learn that Dune Ilisdon VII
soon move to the Burrcll uipdon
place, on the Brown, Vel, road,
about Two miles this side of the Wells.
We ~cgrrt to learn That Dr. 4, J.
Nu!Iiu- ri lie -RoS gtoir nclsstS6S
hood, l. soeen conisel to bis b,gEor
some Iimc with pncLNonia DR.. lflts,
.; tai, place, i, atIcdIing upon him.
To convey APP $gr from FayelIc
10 Ilazlchurst cos .VSi. Fiat VA, ,h-
amount ailowreSr,>bcrilt Of Jcncr-
son county Tor reushius Geo. nc4,-
ley. Pretty ,;ce6tcharSc. Accord
ing to that lie 10 miles from hc.c To
Fayette.
Mai Nelson believes in the motto
OF "try again. Only short while
ago he purchased pair OF llol,lcin
cattle. but the ball died. Not dauu,-
eel bv thi, bad lack the Major purch-
ased another in Aberdeen, which AZ
rived here Monday and was taken out
20 hi, place. lie is two year old,
large aud well formed,
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Personal Ileation.

Chas. Hart departed for Utica Mon
day evening.
j. T. Wcathcr,by and LADY occupy
Rooms al the Commercial Hotel.
Ernest Jones lett sunday nigat foc
the Medical College in New Orleans.
q. W. Tanner gave u call rccc T.
IT, anG We were the bcncliciaric~ OF the
visit.
ID. Mohon, one Of the substantial
citizen, of the northern part OF the
county, gave IL a call Monday.
DR.. p. NJ. Catchins> AMI iIo \.
b. GLyne~ dropped their business
long enough TO spend a day in town
recently.
Flower. Nelson returned from tIe
A. An. College Sunday morning to
be present ut the marriage OF his aun;.
Miss Willie Flowers.
Fresh ri oaly five caats pound,
t;Iks~aSs.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Iten,r from WcssOn.

NJ. c,. Ia. Nil cn,ncy.. fore.
,., .' ,' -, - wn..on ,n,, awhile
''''' ''''
dno' h'!"''N .'"' '"'u' "'''"-o
m'a'' 10 ''r'" WIN MI ''"''! '"'
next year
We have three beef m'rN''' III 'nl
blast. aud Notwithstanding the '''''
steak l. just ~ tough rs usual
Jno. Mnriuu's brick Tor his new
.,or., came in last Thursday. Work
will hc.iu on time at mn early date.
Within the nr,r future Prof. ri,a.
Lurh will bring the Whitwurth gi,ls
up I, W,,sou 10 see how cloth is
made
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Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

i. Q. white can Away hcrcii,i Gv'd
not only T. carry IN Stocn The best .! &C.
crv,hiug. Int - secure the Agency 'o,
suun articles aS nave vc,.-kuuNu mra.,
and are p pull. with tie people, t.rr.-
by .usuining .hr reputation ui bciHg ~.
WAYS .n;rrprising. aud ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency iJr TIE cc!c-
bra,.d Dr. King New Discovery l"r
consumption vii sell II un L positive
guarantee. It viii surely cGrr any aaI
every affection of throat, lung, and
cA,st. and u show uug confidence, va
hlvi,v You 10 call and st = aiGi oYLu
rec.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Mr. >. u. Norris. an old resident II
Rome. Ca. ~l,.. ,!at hc had been bally
tr.ublrl Win kidney complaint 'Jr :.
great many year, and with ccze rla for
three wears: 40 lim,, could sclrcciy walk
ant had tried many rsmd'cS without
benefit. until he began taking Lie 'tric
bi,lc.~ aId aHnoiniing hi> hand, and
feet with lucklca'~ Arnica Salyc. This
treatment afforded him yfcat relief and
hc ,truncr, recommends Electric littrrS
10 ull vino suffer WIKI sidney 60 ph Is
or need "a blood parilyer sold 10y j. G.
White.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
tiorlee cat Notice.
Land Office. Jackson. Miss.

October 81, 1885.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
In: named set rr las filed notice OF his
int uiion to make final pr00i'in support
al il claim IN tlat said proof will be
M dc before he Judge. or In h ab. cnce
the Clerk OF he Chancery court, Coplah
county. at lIazlehurst, Miss. on Dee. Is,
lS,G @. viz: ThOs. smith, Homestead No.
i0CG6. for the sw ar 81 or, section z,
township II. range west. lie names
the following witnesses tn prove his con-
tinuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of said land. viz: W. II. Purscr, Il. j,
Lee. Ephriam Davis, VI. \. lunches, OF
llazlchurst, Copiah county. Miss.
JAS. ID. STUART.
OF Reglster.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
r,cr3cCtcad Hotics.
Land Office nj Jackson. Mis-.

November llih. 1856.
Notice !. hereby G!!'cn thft the FOL.
lowing -namrl scIllrr In, led agIir" 81
Iii intention - make iinll pr2o. la ''p-
port e hi, claim. aul that aid p.pui
will be- made before th' Judge. or IN his
shsrHcc The Chiucrry Cir;h. III copiHh
county Mis-. at iiaIIrhurSt. crpiah
county Mis-. uu t.ir nth day of .ijHG-
aryl>N1. VIZ: lame. iIJrli-. Homestead,
W.. lla,2. Tor the e. ~ ur az aul NV ~
ne pr naG u"u NV or. section -. t,wu-
ship north. rtn-r east he name, ihr
following Ni.U',."- 4" prov" III cnniin-
Ola rr. iirnrc upon. AMI cultivation a.,
>a,i land. viz: William Csuphc,i. VIII
lam Brown. Cato Alien. 81 ,.ri.cl pest
.cii'r>. Abrm Thompson. II GEORGE
nNnpo.,,iliccr. Ill Of topiah "uuu,y.
Mis-. las. ID SrE"4Gr, Register.
uOV. II. SO.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
NOSE glnrncstly Hntg&at

Every female expecting to- be ron.
tined To use 1.-The Mothers Friend. "
Coupled with this entseaty ! will add,
that dmringa large Chesterfield practice
OOrty-lour years., | have never
known il To fail TO produce safe aud
quick delivery. II. j. HOLMES, VI. ID.
Atlanta, Ga.
Send for treatise on Woman. Mail
cd free. Bradicld Regulator Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
flc nloetead Notico.
Land Office at jackson. Miss,


Nu,cmbcr llih. lSSj.
Notice is hcrcb, giycu that the follow
in named settler .la- filed notice uf his
mention lo make final proof in support
Of lis claim. and that said proof will he
ma before the Judge. or in his alb
.rncc tie Chanccry clerk. ol C"giaa
county. Mis-. AT liaIlehurst. Copi.h
county. Miss. on Slh dr Ol January
1881. viz: Jerry Henry Harris, llome-
stead No. il5S3, for the sw ~ NV gr aud
II hi Nv qr x NV or 81 tn. section ~, tn
ship north. range east. lie names the
following witnesses To prove his cpniin-
uuus residence upon. and cultivation ot
aid land. viz: William Campbell, Will
liam Grown. Cato Allen. Oi bethcl post
office. Abraham Thompson. of George
town pOstoillcc, all al Copiah county.
Miss. jas. ID. STkwAkT, Register.
nov. IL, 50.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
For 5aib.

An engine and tuilr complete 4 first
class C0-Iw gin S.an'h IA. eonueh-
nnd federal, new Nd ~ perfect
order. viii be nod a; b very low liz
ure. For terms, csc., fiiic or cal Oh
me at VI rlius, lie. y. (. MARTIN.
N- ~
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
.owo'o NelIs Tor sac.

This place containing these wells, IA
nous for their curative properties, two
miles from llazlchurst, l. ohere for sale
ON reasonable terms. The place consists
81 forty acres Of improved land. good
residence. stables, fences outhOuses, etc.
For full particulars address
ID. IL. LOWE.
Hazlehurst, Miss.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
N.l,r;,' TIN ycr. r,cntior ~

Malaria, The very mention Of II Is n
nlghtmayr. Whoever las suffered from
tbs N.!gh:.Lg disease lnows what =
dread scourgc it is, AMI how it seems
almost impossible & eradicate IL from
thr system. SMITHS BILE BEANS
Nlll most surely destroy the germs q:
Malaria, and afford permanent EFF.
Dose, one bean. - cents per hOtils.
Eur sale Icy all d:ug;is,sGnd dealers II
medicine, or sent POSTPAID a. receipt nj
p.ice, 10 aay pant a. a." ouEhy.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

n YOU arc Suffering with ciills, fc-
yer, general debility. los oi appetite,
80 ~ Williamson y King drug store
and buy - Or;iil Is, their specific, aud
I %od are not cured they will refund
vOur mnnnv.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Cra.I =. "..;on 'n,s y,n Orleans.

Below give nuiirc toail who want
to v,,i, New Orleans M reasonable
rst". have arranged tor an cNcur-
lion oyrr the |. {. road from Green
wood. Mis-. 10 New Orleans. TO run
or MONDAY. December ~, l'sG, !cay-
i'm. Greenwood al o'clo"s, y. VI.
arriving in New Orlcan, at j i. NJ.
| Wii! giyr iuil notice in my circulars
IA q few days. Tickets To New Or
leans will br good - daya, To- return
og ANY regular train. will also 49,
range Ia >"ii ticket, az reduced rate,
into ANY portion al TcNa,. by way Of
y ~ Orleans; ti'hel, good 20 d., To
return GA any regular train. II in-
formation i, wanted, wit, me IT i,a-
1lcau.s;. Il. Il. ilouG.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Save your money by Going 10 &. (,
Allen drug store TO buy Your drugs.
patent medicines. oils, turpcntiuc,
toilet and fancy articles. school books,
stationery, &c. He will not be. unA
I.rsnll
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Circuit court adjourned on ThnrS-
day evening, leaving an unfinished
docket The motion Tor new trial
in tuc Lotion ease was OvcrrWcd, and
an appeal to the supreme court will he
taken. Geo. Bcn>ley, for killing
Franz, Starnc,. wa, found guilty OF
murder and sentenced to be hung Jan.
llth. An appeal will also Ice taStn in
la, ease. Mid Powell plead guilty to
man,laughtcr aud was sentenced TO
the pcnitcntiary Tor ten wears. Jno.
Oliver, convicted of stealing DR..
Oats watch, received three years.
Dan Martin and another negro, for
horse stealing, were sent up for tive
ycs', each. The Fields ease was con-
tiuucd uutil next court.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Still cheaper than ever known in
llallchurst. Quiuinc mt G. |. Allen :
for eighty live cents an ounce and cN-
crythiug in the drug line ia proper
ton.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
NOTlHss

All persons indebted 10 me either
by note or account, WIZ please come
forward aud settle tao same by the
hr,t of December, "a must have
money to pay my dcb;s;
7. j. PENN.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
NGGES In lGSl!

The entire stock Of =. ". CO0r. cone
si.ting of dry goods. groceries and gen
cral mrrchaudi-c. j. now offered IL the
public ut cost. Parties wishing To- buy
will ilnd ii IL their interest To- call aud
examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Parties who are indebted t. the firm are
earnestly requested jncome forward and
srttl- their account g once. otherwise
they will h. put into Tc hands Of cole
lcrlor, ~ thebusiness must be closed up.
jnQ. Il. Gnarlce,
nOylS-3m Assignee.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
NOTIlE.

Those who are indebted to W. are
requested To come forward AMI settle.
as short settlements make long
friends. Williamson " King.
Oct. 9Th st.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Save money. tine nd trouble ~
leaving your ,ubstrirnSns tur news
lwpcr., ma.a.ncs,. %, w.ih Jno.
\. hOUre, Nv. - su.o fip;.cp
agent.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Still Tie goul |. yurk q Thc
Universal I:c,tg - .T.NC -. '.it
stops the ch.,s Oyr.gti' on YOU mon
ey VII, T." re.uutr0. prepared snJ
lor sa.s ID Wilma o. |. King.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Citation.

To W. j. \. Parker
You are commanded u appear before
the chlnccry court III 'rHIah county in
said State on the lst Monuay IN january
lSSs. IT, defend the ,uit IA said court of
Eliza Jane Parker. wherein you are de-
PENDANT. j. IN 'U!,ANBLiiRi.
Nov. 18th. 1856. Clerk.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Browns Well water Oh hand At G.
l. Aliens drug store.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

sporting goods, such H. shells, pri-
mcr>. cartridges, powder and shot Z,
Nc., at G.. |. Allrn's.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

The cheapest drug. IL town a, c. |
Al!cn's.'
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Prescriptions casctc' I ,orpou7GsG
nj ~ hours, ., G.. /. .-Ueu'g, - the
re' ..,bls druggist. y. BIZ. Wavr,,,
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Tar best of horse and cattle pow.
lcrs at G.. |. Aliens for ten aud. iif-
teen cents II package.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Fine cigars. Nsyrly tobacco, gen
.uinr Levi Car eti and Rril Road snuff
ut {. |. Aliens u, rock bottom prices.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

T,,,rr nnl ring worn can be cured
Williamson X King have an ointment
thnt they guarantees. II YOU are not
cifcc,ually cured your money will be
refunded.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Don't fail to give &. |. Allen a cal!
when YOU are in search otchcap drugs.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Thompson Brnslcy. Ed, of the
eastern part OF the county, took II trip
to Sunllowcr county >oilc ten days
ago on IA prospecting tour. We have
no, learned how ne was pleased, bu'
hope he has concluded this is the best
place. We don't want to lose his
rsS.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Rncklcn's ArnIca SnlYc.

The best sa,c in the world for cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rhcum. fever
sores. teitcr. chappcd hands, chllbiins.
rorns. aud MI kin eruption,. and posi-
ov " cure. pilc'. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 10 give perfect satsllctiu~
q money refunded. Price - ccnln
per box. For sale by ..t. White.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

.AIilJs ,Di,Iv,s aat rhdUlancr ,o
hr eve caano; ho cAcel!cd. omuiing
h,WiI,vr 10 read Tor hour. vi hOut
ia;igur. "a Fact. they aIc Pc!!ac'
siGbt pic-vrvrrT.
decentralization tie leading ply
si,iurs ol The lnErd states coH va
given. who liyclmd tiiir sipni inIpt"N-
ed by iar.ru.r. prGG.rln vi. "Ct be
with these glasses ~ ANY
IiIGc.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Why pay = bIg p,cc fog quiuine
when YOU can buy i. AtC. !. Ali-n {.
oICighly- cent. f,~uB,c!
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

School books OF all kinds at Aliens
ylrhc aa-s u hv,.S i-hst,
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Remaining a; ;!-lo,,o,hrr. No',in-
b,t 2},h, iN>d:
i :. hdrurk. james Armstrong. j l..
Bua,.rv. - 4 Brown. O"m.r th.rh-
ing. 'lr~ Louisa Coleman, James
Coleman. / : uryjc. SUW li.nd,l.
Mi, Noble liarl,,. 4 s. lumnsuG.
Mis- Sopurjn.i Roger. Allen T. >tcw =
at. Nil k;ttic rolJcri.
Ia c..liug Tor the rhcv" please ,ay
ad,nras.d. a. NJ. s-.A .OS.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Ecv. j. y. Nicholson assisted in 4
pgoira,t,d mcc,ius IT Canton l.,,ai!y
anG the paper. of that city speak oi
lin in &c following complimentary!
terms:
4 large congregation atteudcd the
closing rclig.OU> exercise, az the Mrin-
odi-t c.Mr,u ia>i might. The die
cuug.r Ui the Rev. az Ni"hoI,on
capped all others of tine scric~, alh
was heartily received and enjoyed 10y
ail vino heard il. The parting words
q! Nj. Nicholson touched nii hear''
AMI mr; with wn,m aad feeling re-
spou-r. Picket.
The pro,rar,cd meeting wmrh be-
gau ou the 1,h lost. w. closed Oh the
night 81 Il,c is,u. The Rev. j. i.
Nicholson, uf lIallchur,t, j. = Young
mRU a.. good address and M earnest.
waru-uruticd christian. lie drew
crow Icd hou,c~ every night AMI the
meetings wrrc attended by al dcnUm-
iua.ion,. Citizen.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25

Don't forget tMS Nauamson &
King guarantee tlp,,sni'creM IHi.i
and Fever Specific tuTus. chiil> every
time. or hey will rr'uhd the money.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-25
Married.

Al the residence of the brides ia
thcr in Ilazlchurst, on tie 18th inst. Z,
bv Rev. Mr.. Mason, of Crystal
Springs. MIR. ID. T.. Burns, of Me-
Comb civ. and Miss Della Johnson.
ArrrNpANrs:-Mr. Clms. l.. Dam
bar. of McComb Cilv, and Miss Pau
line Watts. at Brookhavcn.
At the residence OF the bridc'smoth-
cr, Two miles east OF liahlchuv~t, on
the evening o, Nov 23rd. 1886. 10y
liz. Nj. dom q. Jones, Mr.. Robert
Willing. .Ir.. ot Fort Worth. Texas,
AMI Mis- Willie Flowers. NtrninnlN
Mr. T. T.. Ware and Miss fannic
Williams.
Mr.. Wiling Ia, has pluckcd one u
ihe sweetest FLOWERS that b'oomc III
the soricty Of EInzlclur,, aud trans
planted il ia ,hc Loae STAR state. but
Mis-, Willie i, WmLrG nov. We
wish ,ac young couple II loaS lie Vi
happiness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-06-01
Home Tarm
Tie STATE fAlK.

At meeting OF the State Fairs Trus-
tees last week some important m,itefs
were arranged. IL was decided 10 consol'
ids,e the entire hall show In Que exhibl'
ton At the Park. thus doing away with The
downtown annex, and giying visitors The
entire exhibition for one entrance Zee.
Thl. must prove highly satisfactory 10
the thousands who will visit the fsir.-
To make room for thi. Innovation II viii
be necessary 20 strictly connne the grand
exhibition buililng 20 the classes OF enhi.
bliors whose articles are OF legitimate
character, and the "soft soap hawkers
aud catch penny schemes, will be relegalsd
10 other quarters, or, what would be bet
ter, pat OF The Park altogether.
The genealogical exhibit will be given
mere space, and the vegetable and grain
department enlarged. Exhibitors re-
curing specified amount of space, can
arrange l0r the same with the Hall supt.
George T. Braeketi, ESQ , of Belfast, who
will soon have The plans of The foors ar
ranged, .ad will be a. the Park TO make
Assignm, It's, 81 dates 10 be announced
hereafter.
The hall will be lighted with electric
lights, aud open evenings a. reduced
rates FOR the accommodation OF The local
public.
The newly revised premium list, which
will be out soon, comprises very gtner'
0us schedule, several new aud impoftan,
features having been added 10 that OF lat
year, and the Trustees have under sislse.
meni some speciAliles which Will add
greatly 10 the exhibition.
The lovers OF track exhibits Will be
pleased 10 learn that IL IL proposed TO OF
Ter large "free for all" swespsiake purse
if"BlAck Pilot, "JAck Sprstt," and other
horses OF that class can be secured, bot no
great promises will be made or advertised
In this direction unless there Is the bes'
OF reason 10 believe they can be fulfilled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-06-01

A few weeks ago dlned st a Connect.
ca, hotel In company with . inshman and
Yankee companion. The wai,ef.glrl
called OF maecAroui soup, which We AL or.
derei. The gentleman from The "auh
dart" amer taking few sips, said to bis
friend
"Bsgob.. bu, that's the qu.res, oIri'h
soup liver tasted
"ii l.nt Irish soup. Barney, replied The
Yankee.
"yo, Olrl.h soup. chr Then phn tue
dlyil 30 they give u an Olfish eogHomsn
iori"
"It hasn't got an Irish name, Barney
IL Il maecaronl soup that Is an iiaii'n
name"
$50 he's an Itaylun. Il her re,ortsd
Barney, sarcastlcslly. "By the erumplei
horns OF Malgolly's COW. bot ysr'll soon be
amber telling me that I-Barney finnegsn,
by the grace OF God aud "a honest fsyiher
Am bloody ouli ROoshan Toofki
"who said anything about ~, Barney
querlled the pgIrlei American. II only
said th,, msecnoni was sn Italian name
for this Kind OF soup"
"wull. vull. wull; there ye are agln,"
exclaimed the IIlberulrn. Indignantly "but
I'll not argeiy wid yer ony more II ysL
kape on telling me that Mickey Rooney IL
a dommei ItAylun I'll have no more chin.
mooslc wld yeE, a. al :" and the outraged
Irlshman ordered roast beef with such
ylclou. roar that the girl forgot 10 siIe
herself 10 In the mirror, n she new past
II on her way 20 the kitchen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-06-01

The farmers OF Chester, Nova Scotia,
are greatly troubled by the rsysges OF
bears In their sheep-folis. One night re-
Gently the breaking OF boards and the
blea,lng OF sheep reused . coun,rymAn
from his sound sleep, and realizing full
well that his dock OF sheep were In danger
be Jumped from his bed and rushed In =
state OF semi.nudl,y TO his barn. and SELF
log q three-tined fork made for 4 bear
which was In the midst OF his noek, tear.
lug and killing. But as the man entered
the door OF the fold the bear lesped through
the opening he had made, about i've feet
high, In the end OF the building, and ned.
pursued by the owner OF the sheep. The
pursuit, however, was vain. The work OF
he bear showed bis strength and de,erm.
Ina,lon 10 be wonderful. About I've feet
OF the base OF the building was enclosed
with plank. Above that inch boards were
used. The bear had scratched and torn
and bitten those planks In q terrible man
ner. Not succeeding In tearing on the
two-ineh plank, the savage brute had stood
upon bis hind feet and bitten and torn on
the inch boards above his head and then
leaped through the aperture and down up
on The helpless hoek. The sight OF ghost
Ike creature with . pltchfork was too
much for him, however.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-06-01
John THOMPSON SELLS HATS"

Whrn the Declaration Of Independence
which Mr.. Jefferson had drawn up vi.
submitted to the o,hu members Of the
congressional committee appointed to
prepare II. 50 many changes we're pro.
posed that the young author grew rest.
lees. Benjamin Franklin. who "a, near
him. con.olsd him with the story Of John
Thompson. lie had always. he remarked.
been careful 10 avoid drawing papers 10
be submitted to public body. and be had
been confirmed in that resolution ty q
certain incident "When ! was jour.
ney man printer. he went on to say. zone
Of my companions, an apprentice TO
halter, having served on, his time. W.
sboa, to open a shop fOr himself His
first concern was 10 have a handsoms
signboard, with an appropriate in'erip'
,ioa lie composed !, in these words
John Thomp.on. halter. make. and sells
hat, for ready money With figure OF a
hat .ubjoined. Ba, h. thought he would
.abmi, the inscription to bic friend. for
Amendmsn,. The fret he showed Il TO
though, the word halter mere ,au,olosy
because followed by the words makes
hats : the word WAS struck out. The
second objected to the word makes.
The buyer. he said. would no, care who
made the hats II they were good And
suited him. That. too. was struck out.
The third though, for ready money use
less. since nobody in the town sold for
credit. They were given up accordingly.
The inscription now stood. John Thomp-
.on sell. hats SELLS hats! .aid the
ne,, friend. why. nobody will expect
you to give them away Sells ". aban-
doasd. and ha. wen, with Il n unnsee'-
..ry. since there was ha, painted GA the
board. SO ,hA, the inscription vas at
las, reduced TO John Thompson, with
the figure Of a hat Whether Jefferson
va. coa.oled by the story We are not la
formed. bu, !, certainly did no, cure him
Of the practice OF da~ins up long papers
to b. submitted to public bodies.