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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Ordinance No. ~.

An Ordinance providing for the condemnation
of certain property in the city of Colby
Thomas county. stats OF Kansas, for tn,
purpose of giving the right of way and 9th
er privileges in said city to the Chicago
Kansas and Nebraska Hallway Company.
Be it Ordained by the mayor and council
men Of the city of Colby:
Sec. l. That all of the following described
lots and land in said city be taken and appro
priated for the purpose of giving the right OF
way. and providing depot and station ground
for the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Rail
way Company, in sai city, to-wit: Lots eight
| (0 and nine 80 III block ninety-two GE) in said
city.
| Scc.2 2. That I. z. Fcehan, II. e. Weld, F. c.
Ffnnerty, J. H. BOden and J. Z. Feesy, five
disinterested househOlders OF s,lid city OF Col
by, be, and they are hereby appointed com.
| missioners and viewers, to appraise and as
| sess the value of all lots and lands taken and
appropriated for the purposes aforesaid, a
provided in section one of this ordinance, and
to ascertain and report the damages which
will be sustained by citizens of said city of
Colby. and owners of property therein, BY
reason Of such appropriation.
Sec. .. That said commissioners and view
ers shall meet at the southeast corner of lot
nine, in block ninety-twO, in said city, ON the
nth day of March, A. d. 1885, ut ten o'clock a.
IN. OF said day, and shall each take and sub
scribe an oath, faithful, and impartialiy to
make the assessment to them submitted, and
shall thercupOn proceed 10 make said appraise-
ment and assessment Of damages, as prOvid-
ed, and report the same in writing to the
mayor and cOuncilmen Of said city with all
convenient speed, which report shall be filed
with the city clerk.
Sec. 4. Upon said report OF said commits
siOners ami viewers being examined and con-
firmed by the mayor and councilnen of said
city. the said city shall pay to all persons res.
pectively entitled thereto all damages by them
sustaiaed, rs ascertained and reported by
said commissioners and viewers, and for the
payment thereof, an order upon the treasurer
of said city, in the usual form, shall he issued
to each person respectively entitled thereto.
Sec. .. That when said report shall be so
made. filed, examined, approved and Confirm
ed, AS aforesaid, The Chicago, Kansas ana Ne
braska Railway Company aforesaid, its sue
cess0rs and assigns be, and said Railway coiri-
pany, It's successors and assigns, are hereby
given and granted the right ard privilege of
occupying all OF said lots and lands SO taken
and appropriated, for switches, side-tracks,
depOts, height houses, water tanks, and other
railway purposes.
Sec. 6. That each of said commissioners
and viewers shall receive the sum Of three
dollars per day for his services
Sec. Z. This ordinance shall take effect and
be i'll force from and after its publication in
the Thomas County Cat.
Passed the council this 5th day of March. A.
d. 1SSs.
Approved this 5th day OF March, A. ID. ISss.
49, FRANK III. SMITH,
/ SEAL Acting Mayor Of the
City OF Colby, Kansas.
Attest, EDWIN s. TEAL,
City Clerk.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08

The strike on the C. B. & Q. sys
tenn, which was begun at 4 o'clock a
w., Monday, February 9th, was uni
versal over the entire system, not less
than 2,O00 engineers and firemen
walking ont. The company managed,
however, to run their mail and passen-
ger trains 20 a limited extent. But
the strike still continues. 1t is feared
it will extend to other roads.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08

Number of pupils enrolled. Males 10;
Females 2; Total 20. Total attendance
in days, Males 300; Females no; Total
$40. Average daily attendance. Males IL;
Females Total IS. Number Of tardi-
nesses IL; neither absent nor tardy 8.
Pupils neither Dissent nor tardy. Jessie
Gordon, Walden Gordon, George Gordon,
Elite Crabtree, George Crabtree.
EsTELLA HAWK, Teacher.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
REPORT OF MONTHLY EXAM
NATION.

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
A Grade: Maud Hutchinson, 80; Or
pha SmalIwood, IS; Ruby Marble, So
Florence Lent, SO; Harry Meyer. s.
Maud Feely, 81; James Donelan. 81
Jas. Hines, :.96; Grace Gurwell, 96; Lens
Budlong, IS; Oliver McReynolds, 81
Bert YOusse, SO. Peter Jardine, 81.
B Grade, John Burd ne, 80; Alice
Hines, 80; Hattie Walker, 80; Miles Mil,
Ter, 80; Josie Spaeth, So; Ada Jones. S.
Willie Walters, 81; Willie Martin, S.
John Stowell, 80; Oscar Plummer, So
Julius HOskins, So; Maud High, 81;
Harry High. u.
The pupils whose average is above SO
per cent are promoted to higher grade.
HATTIE DEDRIcK, Teacher.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade ut G. H. Martin
u Bros. drug store as their giving away
to their customers of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints Coughs. Colds, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. Yon can
test it before buying by getting "a tria,
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08

The Cheyenne County Democrat
announces that the Northwestern
Cattle company have sold to an En-
glish syndicate 10000 acres of land
just north of Bird City at one fell
swoop. 1t thinks the syndicate pro-
poses to start colony having some
peculiar religious tenets.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
Thomas Co. Cat Publishing Co.
JOSEPH A. GILL, Editor.

In a letter of the president of the
c., K. and N. Ry. to a citizen of
Phillipsburg, it is stated positively
that Philllpsburg will be the perma-
nent division of that railway.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08

The Kansas Farmer of March Ist
contains special reports from 14S spe-
cial correspondents from every coun-
ty in the state From nearly all come
cheering reports as to the agricultural
prospects for this season. In no part
during the winter has there been any
considerable suffering. Here is what
is said of Thomas county: "Wintel
pleasant; few billiards; stock in
good condition; feed enough; wheat
and rye in good condition; some wheat
sown; considerable blowing; ground
in good condition. Crops successful
ly grown are: wheat. rye, corn, oats,
millet, cane, potatoes, brOOm-corn, al
falfa. Johnson grass aud clover. No
losses occasionel by cold.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08

The Rock Island company have ia.
ken out a loan of 30 million dollars,
and propose to build 200 miles OF
road this season; completing their
road from Chicago to Denver, and the
one running south to the Gulf of
Mexico.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
sucklen,s Arnlca sa,ve.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money. refunded Price, 8 cents per
box. For sale by Martin q Hampton.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-08
HARRY MOVER
H. r. STOUT. ID. Il. AKARL
STOUT & AKARD,
CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS,
H. r. STOUT.
ID. Il. AKARD

We are prepared to make estimates on all
kinds of buildings. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Blacksmith and wagon shop in connection
with carpenter shop. Best of references. One
block south of Chicago Lumber Yard.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31


Tonight vii be given AZ cor Opefa
House DE Concert for the benefit Of nc
Y. 81. g. A., and We hops ihew will b a
IplI louse. Nc. Sol Wolersiein has sp-
eurcd number oi able performers iFola
nelaIiLo1ng towns and ID addition %
homo ialen. win give our people 1rIle q
treat. Misses Connne Kendall, Lida ant
Loll- Terrell. all sweet singers u Crys-
fdl spTings Ms Lily y Milslrs0a d TIE
sane plgce. whO isau ezpeit Oh ibe gi0.
In nnd banjo; Mf. In.iler Man'hip sad
hls sister. liss Annie. The conr,lians Of
lllssIsslppi, sud us Nary WoIie, "
Jackson, whose excellent yocal;zalion
made splendid Impression At the con
cert last wesk. VIII all b. present to aid
IN ilic entertainment. an viii be glad 10
learn that Prof II. ). KLEIN who played
50 well IasE week viii also lake part. A
splendid programme has been srrasged
and all who can attend may copnt will
certainly On very pleasant time We
hope .he receipts WIN be large aud bene-
aeial 70 that excellent Organization, sbe
IN. CA
The Floral aud Decoration Committee
afs Mrs Laura CLARK, Mrs J Powell.
Mrs 4 l. Bennett MAJ G Mcclure. Nrs
, wolerstein. Mrs W y Pagh, alrs II
Yandeli. Nrs . u Hubbcll, Mrs 5 5
shIpp, Mrs II BarnwelI. Mrs Geo Il
Qaekemeyer Misses Annie aDs sIzsie
Bsleabcr2, Ena Woodward. Cas9o haq-
~, sallIe Harfison, May Eppefsan. gai-
al siabbleilela
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31


a gentleman who las Travelled nearly
all over Attala county during Tic past
Two months informed Us lhis week thar
be met no less than a, hundred slanscrs
who wanted and Intended 10 bring tGeir
cotton TO Yazoo city this fail and winter
to sell and TO buy their groceries. dry
goods, etc, OF cur merchants. They
said that they heard great deal OF The
prices paid for cotton here and The cheap
ness Of goods, and II The same Induce
Tnenls were held oat this season That d
large trade from Attaa might reasonably
be expected. We certainly hope thai our
merchants and cotton buyers ylil see
the point 10 be made here and leave nolh-
ins undone In their power 70 secure this
trade. That the custom Of Atlala and
other counties can be easily secured we
have not the least doubt, and il once IL
Is started there viii be no difficulty Ia
holding it. Our advantages in ifeighls,
transportation and facilities for handllng
cotton will enable the merchants OF VA.
zoo City TO pay higher prices and sell
goods cheapcr than any other town IN
this part oi the State. The iame OF Ia-
zoo Guy has gone abroad, strangers are
knooking at our doors with their pro-
ducts, let us now 70 to work with the de-
termination not to be content with what
Is IN sight, but to extend our trade bof-
der 10 many counties outside oi good
old Yazoo. Look out for the new com
ers, give them such Inducements as will
bring them aud tteis friends back with
them.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

We Lad fhe pieasrrc d q. I|as 81 la-
400 C'ig TUESDAY q. ". I4n'Iot O.
Eeal|emaaIT rtps 1taiire o| De Ifl.
house. TIE Ns1'lfh : oarsr t.sfr|skr
comqary q Memphis Hf. 4suAas I.'
oue 81 ils titrtfl.l sn|z zlis - g. .asr
j. g ons fi.fsrs % : n4H m m
iaF wti.A b. iars's be
The JaF1 les. m So
s. 60 IIr
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
Died.

A. the residence OF her aoA, Mr. Jsa H
lacey. near Andlng un Thursday Marn.
ihx Aug 30th, 1855, Mrs Jane Lacey Ia
The sevenly-ieurth year o her age.
Mrs Lacey was born in Lincoln county,
Tenn, on the 18th day Of January 1916
married Mr Joel II Lacey az the age Of
Is and moved 70 Mississippi IN 1915.
In 1850 with her husband she came to
fazoo county and has resided here con-
tiRuously since, Mr. Lacey died on Feb
18th 1875. The deceased had long been a
consistent member Of the Methodist
church. Her remains will be buried TO-
day in The family graveyard.
Mrs Lacey was highly esiegmetI BY ali
who knew her. AS vile, mother neigh
Dor and church mcmber she etdeavored
TO live up to the requirements Of duty.
She leaves several children SURVIVING her,
amongst them her son. Mr. Joel Il Lacey
with whom she had been living since her
husbands death. We extend sincere
sympathy to her afflicted relatives.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

The public schools opea on Monday
Hext
ST. clsra's Academy begins is seguiar
sessien on Monday.
Miss Mary Brickell viii open np hel
Academy on Monday. teiching IN Tic
house Of At. II. T. Anderson About
Sept. 10Th shs will be reinforced bF Rev.
+ c Canvas, who VIII 'saeh Latin and
Mrs. Z. C. Cowan wii teach German.
Eiilef Mfs. Cowan or Miss Mary will
teach Frcuch.
The wofkmfn srp getting The kiattr-
earien bnlding resdY ss rapidly 5 possi-
BE and It Oiil open up on Aon,lay. Miss
lolth Cook, OF Naichcz. Is expected 10
arrive to-slay. And with AIRS. ". K. He'd
son viii daubucss make The school : de-
cled snecess. Mrs.. Hudson vii have
large numter Of eupiis.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.
ELECTION OF TRUSTEES.

ELECTION or TRUSTEES.
This is to notify patrons Of Public
Schools desiring schools for next scho.
lasllc year. TO meet III their respective
school houses on The
LIST Saturday II September. 1888.
at u O'Clock ~. and elect three irislers
and report the resulF to me.
lhe following are the books adopted
for this county. DeWoli's and McGui-
fy's Spellers McGnfIy's Eletiric Read.
er. revised edition ior The South Nau-
Iy's Elementary Geography Maury's
Revised Manual Geography Bnller's
Practical Gran.mars harrb's Parser
and Analyser BOneii's First I.eanus a.
Composition TIelmes' Normal History
ai the United States; Rohinson Arith-
mrilcs.
The examination of while teachers for
the schools oi he county win be- held at
the Yaz0o City Public School No
building. oil the Ist Saturday IN Seplcm-
bcr. commencing at nine O'Clock. a. M
The examinations Of coiored teachers viii
DC held Ia Public School No. 2 bnildiar
on the % and 81 SATURDAYS % September.
com neucing NJ nine o'clock. A. II. No
teacher viii be cxamiued except on the
days above designated, but any willie
teacher unayoida5ly absent may be ox-
amined on the DAYS SCI for e0lored fcach-
ers. Ne certificates Of qualifications here
tniore issued wis be valid after Sept. lsf.
To obtain first grade the teacher will
BE- exarnned in reading. spelling. ariih-
mciic, geography. English grammar aud
compositiop. United states history. nata-
raj phyi0soQhg and physiology. 70 ob-
tain r second grade fIIa teacher win b.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

1 have moved my
stock Of goods from
the Hegman building,
corner Main and JEFF
fersOn Streets, to the
house formerly 0ccu-
pied by Il. B. Warren,
two docs North of
Craig Brothers. Ire
spcctfulIy ask my pa
irons to call and see
me at my new stand
where, with increased
store room, | VIII add
largely to my stock of
STAPLE AND
FANCY GROCERIES,
Dry GOODS,
NOTIONS, BOOTs,
SHOES. ETC.
My wagon will cOntin-
ne to deliver goods to
any part of the cityt
free of charge.
Thanking my friends
for their liberal pat
rOnage in the past, I'll
respectfully solicit al
continuance in fHturel
I'LL. B. LIGHTCAP,
House formerly Occu-
pied by l.. B. Warren.
Main ST., YazOO City.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
The reason.

The reason this advertisement Is insert
ed IN this paper, is TO tell you N as few
words "A, possible OF The superior merits
Of G. q. C.. Certain Chill Cure It is a
pleasant, palatable mixture. warranted
harmless, contains ne arsenic oI qamine,
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
MM. MOSS KILI.s 4 DEER.
IL wears Michigan Ma0's Bell.
Though IL is In Mississippi

On Thursday last, writes Alex. Moss,
OF Modoc, Washington county. Miss. 10
the New York Sun, killed deer. a
buck, the largest ever seen IN this coun-
try gross weight. 347 pounds. The
horns three inches from the head We're
II inches 10 diameter. There were six
points on one horn and seven on the 9th
er-thirteen points. Around the neck
OF the deer was bell attached to wire
rope. On the inside OF the bell was
plainly engraved, -. $. Dunn. Lansing,
Michigan, June Tor JAM 1851 The
wire rope had been spllced in sailor lash
Ion, and was no doubt done before It was
put on the deer, and allowance made Tor
The neck growing. There was but q
small portion OF the material OF which
thr rope was made lelt. save the wir. Il
was very tight around the deer's 1leck,
ana tho fnlr was white where tne Npe
touched, The bell had no clapDer and
WIS made OF brass and copper. This
point Is sixty miles above Vicksburg, on
the Sunnower river.
SIR. Moss formerly lived in eur county
where he stll has many friends who
kindly remember him.
Topaz Blood PIlIs for Scroiula,
Blood Poison, Contamination Of the
u
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
4. S. CRANE, President.
From lhe QoIden clty.

II. A. Markwick, Golden City, Mo.
writes II have tried your g. &. q.
"Certan Chill Care" and flnd II true to
the name "Certainr as It cured me Of
chills and fever after all remedies failed"
Warranted harmless and so pleasant to
the taste any child will take 1t.
Sold and guaranteed by G. w GIBSON
A. fs0
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31


Ono day last week Mr. Sol. wolersteiu
receNea from New York 4 sample 81 III
invention, 4 cloak stfctcher, when rs
expect will turn nut handsome invcsl-
ment for him. II is intended especially
for clook drummers and will prove Of im-
mense advantage to them. II can he
packed around in Tie ordinary sample
trunk and arranged SO as to show of q
number OF cloals, saving the wear and
tear, necessary Incident to carrying
them around and placing them for show
on counters, etc. Il can be used also for
stores TO put Cloaks, ETC., on. AS Mr.
WoleHteln is connected with one Of the
largest cloak factories IN the united
states ho will have demand al once Tor
his inyentidNand will doubtless sell ma-
ny moro to drummers and stores. The
FIRST sample was an expensive one. but It
viii be manufactured so as to cost not
IAore than seven and a half dollais.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
mebrev Festivals.

The Hebrew New Year. Rosb Mash0na.
begins next wednesday evening at six
O'Clock and lasts until the next evening
at the same hour
Yom Kippur, the Day OF Atonement,
begins on Friday, Sept. l4th, at o'clock
in the evening and lasts untIl the aext
evening,
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
St. UIara's Acadenay.

This excellent educational establish
ment win reopen Sept. Sd. Persons not
attending as regular pupils may take iesi
sons in Music. French, German aud
Painting.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE
-BY THE
Yazoo Immigration, Land
AND,
Improvement Association.

THE I.INIONIA PLAN rATION (.
commonly known Ms The Champlin Place,
adjoining Ynzoo City, the most desIra-
bic piece OF farming property in Yazoo
county. About 1900 acres Ol best quality
of aIluyiai land cleared. and 1000 now ip
cultivation, 1862 acres in the tract. Fine
steam gin, good cabins. fences In good
condition aud place well stocked with la
Dor and team and implements. Possess
sion given Jan. l. 'S9. The pers0nul
property will be sold separately, after the
sale OF The land. YazoO City Is grow
ing town aud its growth is mainly In the
Direction ui Lint0nia. which is now the
N. i ~ boundary Ol the town. Tht
pulahAser could Immediately sell large
strip 0l tile planFntion in town lots, at
gOOd figures. Fer full particulars apply
to the Secretary.
500 Acres.
ST. miles Of Yazo0 City and 3 miles 81
Va Station on x. and ~. v. Il. r..
Well improved /; No house 200 acres
In cultivation, $50 In pRslurage, balance
in fine timber watered the year round
and is considered the finest siock place
In The county convenient 10 schools and
churches. Price Six dollars an acre.
cash. balaneein thrce annual inslalments
with interest at 10 per cent.
$50 Acres.
Three miles OF Bentonla--1Co acres lr
balance In pasture and nnt
timber; walnut. white oak, ash, etc, BOtb
~ these places are ~ the hills. Price
Five dollars per acre, cash, balance h
three annual lnstalmemts with Interest AZ
10 Der cent.
1900 Acres
In lhe valley. The i. ~ ii. wa. X. runs
through IT, Station In Hght. Fronts on
Bee Lake over 100 acreI in cultivation.
25O that has been woFiaf; 5oo HUet 4 cad
eBed; balance IN thatef. frinss Iof
iollais an acre. casa, haiahne ii 0href
nhnunl lnslallments, Wish intaea - u
per cent.
ESQ acres
IN the hills, II miles from Yazoo Citi
HVo miles from Eden, on Y. q ~. v. X
r., 100 acres cleared. balance in pasture
and woods Good gla, dwelling, cabins
good fences. plenty 0i good water. Vers
desirable place for farming, stock, oi
rult and vegetables. Price, 5000.
IT'S Acres
Delta land. 10 aefes II cultivation, bal
|nec 10 woods. fair Improvements, ono |
nile from Eden on the Y. & n. V. X. X 4
md one mile fiom the 4 zzo0 river, pub |
ic road running through ilie land, -
rice, $l200. onc-ihlfd cash, and balance
, two annual inslalmcnis. with Interest
i 10 per cent.
In addition to the above we hare
pmber oi iracis ni lad. improved and |
which we arr authorized 90 1
ispose Of on easy terms.
The Association Is also prepared to fur
lsh all information aud negotiate tue
urChAsc ol lands held bg the State Oh
ilssissIppl having 10 "a possession
Feli diRpsied iist of aaid lunds. III tits
~ ol State Isnde are some very va,u1bie
arcels. the cost ~ which is little NOR.
han nominal
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Al lmpericcilons In The aDpearanee q
ths IfgnAnD his mOnlng is due 70 ne
eoDdlslon 81 me prels rollers New enes
bsye been ordered but failed % rcach ~
10 time Tor tiiis issut.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Capt. Frank Campbell brought up the
Allen Sunday with big freight from
New Orleans aud lett Wednesday iol
sharkeys. He was In the big storm OF
lass week and fully expected that Il
would be the lasi o. the boat and all On
hoard.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

We are indebted TO Mr.. Frank Hansen
for some delicious cake left over from the
"Auti-Prohibiiion" slancc which we are
glad to hear was very delightful AFFAIR
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

To help che right side ia h0tenlT eorknal-
dAble in . DszplNi poiAtoa rive. but h larf-
cious nAA psa6sAt wksn ~ Aslp u nistal
in behalf u ths right aids " ne body, lnst
over the lower ribs In tho region Of the liver.
The most efficient help is Afforded BY Hos
tetter's Stomach Bittera, an bilious med
icine Of Incompatible efficacy. InaCtion OF
ne liver Is accompanied by constipation,
alck-h eadache, furfed tongue, nausea, oeca-
sional vertigo, an unpleasant breath, yellow
ness of the ska and ball ef the eye. The
author OF these symptoms, liver complaint,
routed by the Bittersis accompanied by them
In It's flight. Fever and ague. which always
involves tte liver, dyspepsia, rheamatism,
debility andkldney troubles are all maladies
20 the early relief and nnal cure Of which
this standard medieins IL adapted. Don't
use ID BY dts and starts, bat systematically,
that ita full effects may result IN pexfs0t
restoration Of health.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Mr.. II. y. Llghtcap has moved Into tllo
store vacated BY Mr.. 4. d. Warren, and
absut the middle Of next month Mr.. w.
4. Hcgman Will moye INTO his corner
building.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

We are lniormfo that T NJ Hill, the
porter oil Mr. A l. Hyatt, was robbed
Monday night IN tho boarding house OF
Henrv Powell Of So, watch and chain
and pocket knife. Hill was asleep ut the
time and the thief made his escape.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Yazoo City will haye ample storage
room tor cotton, lhe various warehouses
having a capacity o. fully 10000 bales.
These consist Of Yazoo Warehouse, Com
press Warehouse. r Llne Warehouse,
that ef " c Cralg 3 Co., and ot Col / \
Gllrnlh.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Rev J r Groom concluded tic protrac-
ted meeting at the Baptist Church At Flo
re-, on Tuesday nlehl II Aad lasted two
Neeka ane raaajsa 10 tweeiyaaght ne
eessiot,s. Mr. Cfeou Vill hoh sssyices in
Yaxoo CITY on Sunday next,
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Mr. G HollIngsworth has sold out his
business 10 Mcssrs A II Courts a CO, and
has accepted position with Mr. J II
Powell. Mr. Ilolungsworih Is live ba-
slness man.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Last Monday incoming a. Mr. ID. r.
Parker was crossing The road near his
home, he killed q fallle-snake s feet IN
length. 5 inches around the body, and
had eleven iatiies. This spring the male
lsnpposed 10 be) 10 this reptile, was killed
nlar The sane place.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Rcy. DR., Roudebush Of Jackson prcach-
- two interesting sermons at the Presby.
terlan Church on Sunday, and declared
tile pulpit vacant.
Yazoo City herald., 1888-08-31

Rain bus been our portion SO stradily
Tor soMc time that the prospects for The
cotton crop are anything but good. I'm
less the sun shines out soon and the
weather remains good, the crop will be
very materially damaged.