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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04
CHESKA AND MISS FELLOWS.
An Educated White Woman Mar.
Fles the Sioux Brave.

Notwithstanding rumors to the con-
trary a special dispatch from Pierre,
Dakota, to the San Francisco Examiner
confirms tho report of the marriage Of
Cheska, the dark skinned Sioux OthelIo,
and the pale-faced Desdemona, Cora
Belle Fellows. 1t says:
Post Trader Rabb of Fort Bennett
saturday morning brought the first au-
thentic news. He was m invited guest
to the reception given in honor of the
contracting parties. The postponement
Of the marriage to March 28th WAS due
to the rules of the Episcopal Church,
Rev. landlord refusing TO perform the
ceremony before he had announced il
for three successive Sundays.
Rev. landlord recently came from
Africn, and is no relative Of Cheska.
The empl ,yes about the agency call
Chesk". Sam Campbell, but on the
Government ration list he is enrolled as
"Cheska
Agent McChesney pronounces him It
very worthless redskln without ability
or learning. Cheska hung about the
home of P"yhey, an Indian preacher,
till the preacher discarded him.
Miss Fellows, during the ceremonies,
presented Cheska with gold ring, en-
graved Cora to Cheska" The Indian
was highly pleased with the present.
During the ceremony the bride acted
calm, while the groom, dressed in citi.
zen's clothes. made n good appearance.
The dance was the ordinary affair,
l8sting all night, after which the couple
sought their new home.
The lady seems to he thoroughly in
fatuOted with her husband, She will
continue to teach school.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04

Captain A. H. Bognrdus, the cham
pior pigeon and trap shot will not
again compete for championship honors
lecause of advancing years and domes.
. tic affection. For seventeen years he
has been champion Of America, and
since 1875 champion of the world.
Captain Bogardus has been the cham
pion wing shot of America, without cuff
fering O single defeat since May %,
1871. He won the Providence, Rhode
Island, badge at Fleetwood Purk, New
York, Oh that date, which gave him the
title. The badge was shot for under
Rhode Island rules, one barrel, twenty
one yards rise. In 1874 he Won the
LoriIlard badge ut Stanford, Conn.,, the
conditions being Ave traps, thirty yards
rise, the use of both barrels allowed
In 1875 he went to England with the
American Rifle team, and upon arriving
IN London challenged the United King
dom. He shot several matches win.
ming them all. One was for the cham
l'ionohip of the world aud e III medal
in addition to the stakes. He won it
easily. In 1878 lie again went to Eng
land, shot all corners and Defeated them
with one exception, and that WAS due
+ an injuhiciouS change of powder ct n
critical juncture. His opponent re-
fused to shoot him second time,
I Ough he offered to make the stakes
20 900 side. The result Of the dis
clSsion led to his match with Mr.. All
brey Coventry for 5000 n side. It
was shot Aug. 6. 1878, and stands to-
day rs one Of the most exciting matchss
Oh record. Mr.. Coventry Mt the time
held the championship gold cup. In
1856. when William Graham came TO
this country, he turned over in Febru-
AIRY of that year the cup won by him in
England. The conditions imposed were
bingham rules, twelve bore guns, the
winner to hold it for two y, mrs to be-
come his property. Graham refused to
shoot for it; hut Mr.. J. r. Stice, of
Jacksonville, Illinois, challenged, and
the match was shot March Q, 1886, mt
Peorin. Illinois. He killed 81 out OF
the 100 and stice 76. They again shot
for the CUP on the 9th of March Of That
yer, and while he brought down %
''iice stopped Mt 80. On February %,
1887. he met Andy Meaders, of Nash
vile, Tennessee, who Ind challenged
for the trophy, ut st. Louis, Missouri,
nd again victory fell to him, the score
b. ng % to 80 in his favor. The cup
ms now been successfully defended by
Clptnin Bogardus for the time required,
md il now his property.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04
STEWARDS ROMBSIIELL.

Senator Stewards amendment to the
bill, which passe l the House, authoriz-
the Secretary Of the Treasury to dis
p''e OF the surplus in purchasing bonds,
las proved to be veritable bombshell.
1t has created the greatest commotion in
the Senate, aud upset the equilibrium
Of th"' re late body. Each party held q
t"uoua to determine how to nc. upon
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04

In order TO make room for q large
stock Of Spring and Summer goods,
soon to arrive, will sell my present
stock Mt greatly reduced rates. Those
who desire to get bargains can be 40.
commodated ut
5-S. REIEHART'k.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04
olive and LetLIvc.v

Those who desire topurchase the best
quality of Groceries and Provisions are
referred to the above reliable house
where fair dealing and courteous treat
ment is the 'ule. Glassware, Tinware,
Stonewnre, Nails etc. always in stock.
IL H. CHAsR.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-04
Notice OF Opening.

On or about April LIST. Mira. Play NJ.
Egleston will open and display n fine
line Of Millinery Goods, at the stand
formerly occupied by Mrs. Lang, and
whit be pleased to have oil who are in
need Of such articles come and get Good
Bargnins. Everything will be kept in
stock pertaining to Millinary. Gail
and see her.
3-26.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31

Mr.. w. Denny and Mr.. Dan Price
have returned from Healing Syringe,
Ala, looking in splendid health.
Mrs. j. A. VandcwalI, who has
been soine time at the Soashore Camp
Ground for The benefit Of her little son
Johnny's health, has returned, and we
are glad TO learn johnny is entirely
restored to good health again.
Mr.. w. II. Graham is putting up a
telephone line from his livery stable
to the jewelry store of Mr.. Chas.
B~eardslee, on Front street. This will
be of interest to all the business pco-
pie in and around the centre OF town.
The steam ting R~osalia, Capt. Fritz
Li+nhard, left Wednesday for a cruise
up the Pascag0ula river. The Rosalia
was loaded with goods and will return
from Fairley's Ferry with turpcntine
and rosin from the Leathcrbury dis
tilIery.
Phillis Cook, colored, was arrested
and made to confront Judge Wood.
on Monday. She was charged with
being drunk and disorderly on the
streets. Judge Wood sent her down
Scranton Jail for thirty days. That
is what red liquor does when too
used
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
THE ASSIGNMENT OF Mrs.
IL. NJ, KOUUKE.


On Friday evening last Oath Of Au-
gust, 1883, the mercantile establish
mcnt Of Mrs. Il. NJ lRourkc, Just oppo-
site the DEMocRAT-STAR, closed doors.
Mr.. ii. 5. Iluulke, her husband, is as
slg"ce. The liabilities arc put down
at ~S2,32l.23, and assets at about $4,000.
All OF the books and accounts are val
ued at 8. Also all her right and
title to 1900 acres ofland in Tuscaloo-
sa county, Ala. Preferred creditors,
f. r. Gardin, Ala, for 1891; G.. S.
Meliwether 500. The balance to be
equally distributed among the credit
ors.
Several attachments have been
served in favor of Mobile and New
Orleans merchants, which will con-
sumo the $4,000 worth of goods now
the hands of Sheriff Lewis.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
SheriG''S Sale.

j. E. GIBBS, For the use of Geo.
Mrs, NJ. A. PAUL, W. Rembert.
By virtue of a writ of execution directed
to me by Walter NJ. Denny, Clerk OF the Cir
cult Court of Jackson county, Mississippi
will sell, at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder for cash, at the front door Of the
Court-honse, in the town of Scranton, in
said county, on
Monday, the Sd dag of September.
1853, within Legal hours, the following de-
scribed real estate, levied on in this suit,
to-wlt The south half of northeast quar-
ter OF southeast quarter, and 80 73-10O
acres in the northern portion of the south
east quarter of southeast quarter, alse two
acres in A shape from the eastern bounda-
ry line of southwest quarter of southeast
quarter, upon which the s~torehouse stands,
containing 50 73 100 acres, more or less.
All in section 30, township 7, south of
range Z west. at Belle Fountaine station
ON the L. and n. Il. r., in Jackson coun-
ty, State of Mississippi, to satisfy a iudg-
ment in favor of j. +. Gibbs, now for the
use of Geo. w. Rembert, for S295 "a 100
aud all cost and interest against Mrs. NJ.
A. Paul.
+. II. LEWIS, Sheriff
August ~, 1855. 24-4t
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LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss I
July q, 1855.
Notice is hereby given hat the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof Uill be
made before the Judge or in his absence
the Clerk Of Circuit Court of jackson
county, at Scranton. Miss, on September
7,lS5o. viz: DavidA. Galloway, homestead
No. 1854, for the south half, southeast
quarter, section >, aud north half, norih-
east qaarter, section 8, township 4, south
range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his cOutiHuous residence upon aud
cultivation Of said land viz. John G..
Ely, ST.. John c. Ely, Jr., David McDon-
aid and Wiley Garter, all Of Americas p.
O., Jackson county. Miss.
Jas. D. STEWART, Register.
July y, l5ss 26t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
IL STAR STABLES.

For good teams, prompt attention
and II price to all, call at the Star
Livery Stables, B. f. Pickett, propri-
etor, foot of Krebs Avenue, Scranton.
In sight of the depot and hotel, and
especially equipped for the accommo-
damon of the travelling public. This
is the old reliable Of seventeen years
standing, and has always enjoyed a
large patronage which cannot be TAX
ell away by competition, for, to sue
c~essfulIy compete is to excel, and
Pickett will not be ~ovcrreached.
A nice glass enclosed hcarse is also
kept at the Star Livery Stables, as ele-
giant as can usually be found in a coun-
try town, always at the service of our
citizens, with careful driver, on short
notice.
The patronage of both the resident
and travelling public is respectfully |
solicited.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
THANKS.

The Ladies of The Lutheran Build
ing Committee hereby tender their
thanks to all and every one, and cs-
pecially TO Capt. IL. Cole, of The tug
Leo, and Capt. Green, of the schooner
Ilildegard, who Sc willingly, through
donations and otherwise, helped them
IN their good cause by adding 10 tie
building furd Of said Church.
Receipts, $500; expense, 5000;
net to building fund, $64.30. Thanks
to all. Mrs. CHRIS. NELSON,
Mrs. IL. COLLIE,
Committee.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss. Z
August 10, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof la support of
his claim, aud that said proof will be made
before the Judge or in his absence the Cir
cuis Clerk ofJacksOn county, at Scranton,
Miss, on September Is, 1883, viz: Samuel
Farley, homestead No, lsl69. for the south
half, northeast quarter or lot /, section IL,
township 3, south range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: John /.
Reeves, Gabriel Reeves, Aaron Nixon aud
james Dlckerson. all Of Farley p. o..
jackson county, Miss
JAS. d. STEWART, Register.
August 10, 1SS5. 24-6t
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New Prospect Camp Meeting.

New Prospect Camp Meeting will
commence Thursday before the 4th
Sunday in October, 1883. Several
prominent ministers expected from a
distance. Ample provisions will be
made for all who attend.
j. j. LovETT, p. c.
Vancleave, MISS, Aug. %. 1888.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
PERSONAL, GENERAL
And Other Notes Gathered From Various
Sources.

"Spot" has gone astray again.
The dude drummer was here thi.
week.
There are some few cases of sickness,
in town.
Fresh turnip, rutabaga and cabbage
seed at Stewarts's.
The Eagle Hotel has a new sign.
The eagle Is left off.
A fresh stock of California Garden
Seeds at Cowan Bros.
MI. Scott Denny viii leave in a few
days for the North on business.
Remember Hills Bargain Store is
the place to get flesh garden seeds.
The Dog and P~ascagoula rivers are
booming and in good rafting condi-
ton.
Anew tonsorial parlor TO be thrown
open TO the public on Front street
soon.
Young man, don't loaf; get a move
on yourself. Go Westif You can't get
work here.
The Moss Point roads arc in a fear
full condition. What are the over
seers doing?
Mr.. John III. Turner, the shoemaker,
has moved into the Krebs old store, on
street.
Mr.. L. N, DAIMLER and wife are
expected home Saturday night from
Colorado Springs.
Mr.. David Morrison has taken
OF f. w. Manahan & Co.'S
tore on Dog River.
We are glad to hear that DR.. j. C.
little daughter is recovering
rom a spell of sickness.
Capt. John Alberts has gone North r
D purchase a vessel expressly for this o
rade. He will return soon. t
Mr.. VIM. e. Griffin, of Purvis, Il
las at the Point this week on bust d
ess, lie looks as gay and festive as a
yer. Al
Mr.. Ben f, Perkins, OF Harrison 81
the "boss" log-gett,r OF Black 3
reek, was here on business this
eek.
Capt. Gus Anderson is the happicst =
an in town. His first gIrl come
evening. She is a sweet, nice
tie lady.
Rev. d. o. Byers and his sister-in-
w, Miss Linda Cormick, leave Mon ini
for Lccsburg, Tenn, 10 be absent hi
of months. De
Mr.. E. w. Manahan will ieavc next Nj
ednesday for a pleasure and busI- IA
IS trip to New York and Ohio, lie to-
be absent about a month.
Fine butter, cheese, breakfast bacon, Gu.
an, ham, new supply of cake, mic Re
cks. candies and lots of other good Ia
TO eat at John F. Krebs'.
KOsciusko Star: Mr.. p. d. Noah, =
or a visit to sec her mother at Moss
int, returned home last Saturday
We are glad TO state that
r mother is improving.
The steam tug Rosalia is TO have a Ro
boiler soon, and then she Will be PEI
Jim dandy" and the best boat on Sc
sc waters. IL you don't believe il -, 5
!, Capt. Fritz Lienhard. alta
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Huntington
Il leave Saturday night for Free J
MT, Ohio, TO visit their relatives, RI
+. Rutherford d. HaYes aud family,
nee 10 Travis City. Michigan, for a
Ourn Of some time.
III. c. Z. Durrow has resigned the {
,erintendencY ofthe Sabbaih-school "a,
Dog River and returned home rat
oh improved by the exhilaraling
Intry air Of Flat Greek. A
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
BRIDGE NOTICE.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Jackson County.

Jackson County. {
Notice is hereby given that the contract
for building bridge across Little Slough
OF Farley road, Beat No. l of said conn
ty, IN accordance with the plan thereof,
on file in the clerks office, will be let to
the lowest bidder at the Courthouse
door in the town of Scranton, on
Monday, The Sd dayof September, 'SS,
at u o'clock, NJ.
Bond is double the amount Of bid for
such contract, to be approved by the
Board, will be required and the right to
reject any and all bids is hereby reserved.
w. NJ. DENNY,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
August IL, 1888. 25-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
Trees!
Fruit Trees!!
S~hannOndaIe Nursery,
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS.

Allpersons in need ofFruit Trees. Grape
Vines, etc this fall can get the best varie-
ties at very low figures from the above
Nursery right here at home. This is a
home industry, and as such the patronage
of the Gulf Coast is solicited, feeling con-
fdent our fruit trees will give enire salts
faction. We make the Pear and grape or
specialties, and could not ask better re-
suits than we have had this near. Address
A. II, SHANNON, Proprietor.
August 10, 1883. 24-3m
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--On Thursday evening of last
week, Mr.. Willie Swartz, of Mobile, a
guest at the Dostcr House, P~ascagou-
la, went to one ofthe lighthouses be-
longing TO Mr.. Chas. Bpstcr Tor the
purpose of taking a bath. Some time
had passed after Swartz had taken
his departure for the purpose above
stated when some boys came TO ask
permission of Mr.. Roster TO battle in
his bath-house, which was granted,
and they proceeded to the bath-house
in which young Swartz had entered,
and found him Invested Of his cloth
ing in the water dead. The young
was a subject to epileptic fits,
and This no doubt was the cause OF
his death. lie is said to have been
of many of the bad habits that
young men these days are subject to,
was well thought ofby those who
knew him best.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
BRIDGE NOTICE,
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Inat.Aa o.,

IUI gINTI Ut NII90Io0ITTT, {
Jackson County. {
Notice is hereby given that the contract
for building bridge across Bluff Creek in
Beat No. A of said County, in accordance
with plan and specifications on file in the
clerks office, will be let to the lowest bid
der at the Courthouse door in the town
of Scranton, Gu
Monday, the Sd dayOf September, 'SS,
at II O'Clock NJ.
Bond in double the amount of bid for
such contract, TO be approved by the
Board, will be required aud the right to
any and all bids is hereby reserved,
w. NJ. DENNY, Clerk.
AUGUST II. 1855. 25-4t
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
August 10, 1888.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
August 10, 1888. :
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or in his absence
the Circuit Clerk of Greene county at
Leakesville, Miss, on September %, 1888,
viz james Ball, homestead No. 1922, for
the north half, southwest quarter and
west BALI, southeast quarter, section SO,
township /, south range z west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: David Gill.
sou, Of Basin 2. o., jackson county, Miss.
Charles Pipkin, II. NJ. Enbanks and
George Eubanks, of Cross Roads p. O.,
Jackson county, Miss.
JAS. d. STEWART, Register.
August 10, 1888. 24-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
GREAT BARGAIN
Large Saw and Planning
Mills
FOR SALE.
Inquire Of
c. TAYLOR,
Handsboro, Miss.
May q, 1888. 13-tf
BUILDING NOTICE.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
jackson County. J
Notice is hereby given hat the contract
tor building addition TO the county poor
house in accordance With plan on file in
the clerks Office, will be LET 70 the lowest
bidder at the C~ourthOuse door in the
town Of Scranton. on
Monday, TIE Sd day Of September, 'SS,
at ~ o'clock N.
Bond in double Che amount Of bad for
such contract. % lie approved BY the
Boari. win be required aHd the right 10
reject ans and an bida il hereby reserved.
W. n. DENNY, Clerk.
An gust II, Is5a 95At
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31

New classification. Timber placed on
the market will bring 8 TO 10 C per cubic
for 100 feet average, and chasing b. l
good. Common and poorly manufacture
ed not wanted.
SAWN TIMBER.
Sawn Timber brings 10 to IL cents per
cubic foot, On basis of 4J feet average, av-
quality.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31

METuoDIsT-Rev. J.. p, Drake, pastor,
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer meet
rag every Thursday evening.
PREsBYTERIAN Rev, d. O. Byers, pas
tor. Preaching every Sabbath. Pray er
meeting every Wednesday night,
Preaching at Scranton every third sun
day at A p. m,
BAPTIsr-Elder 0. d. Bowen, pastor.
Preaching first Sabbath in each month
and Saturday night preceding.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
The 37th Annual Session of this Institu-
tion will open on
Thursday, September "a, 1855.
June 1, 1888.

The faculty, consulting of eleven PRO.
f~essOrs, aud one instructor, is full. The
buildings are in perfect order; the situa-
ton is elevated and perfectly healthy.
Necessary expenses need not exceed $3.50
or 500 for entire course of nine months.
Law students 300 and S215. The law
school is IN operation. and its curriculum
equal 20 any in the United States.
For full particulars, and for Historical
or Current catalogue address Edward
Mayes, Chairman Of Faculty, University,
Miss, OF BEN PRICE,
sec'y Board Of Trustees, Oxford, Miss.
July 70, loS5. 2l-2m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
MOsS POINT
APARTMENT.
LOCAL
JUSTICE

OLIVER WOOD, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Regular terms of Justice Court for Dis
trict No. 3, every second aud fourth Sat-
urday in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-31
SPRIKas Horn.
BRASS BlKD,


On short notice the above named Band
viii furnish music for Parados, Concerts,
Campaign Speaking. etc, az reasonable
rates Address or apply TO
B. +. MATHEWS. Manager,
Moss Point, Miss.
August "a, ls5s. 264t
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a. RIGGS & BROS, 247 Dclord
street, near Dryades, New Orleans.
Send for price list.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15

Uncle Ike was one day riding
mule, and had a little boy behind him.
Tell you what, Uncle Ike, 'possum
mighty good thing" said the boy.
"Yes, 'tis" said Uncle Ike, n the
mule struck trot.
Specially when you got lots o
gravy wild him"
Uncle Ike was silent, but seemed
restless.
AN when you got some roasted
'taters TO sop in de gravy" said the
boy.
Uncle Ike used his switch with Der-
vous energy, and the mule increased
bis speed to gallop.
"Yes, Uncle Ike, when de 'possum
right brown, an de gravy drenin' out,
an"
you shet yo' mouf, you little fool |!
You'll make dis mule run OF and kill
us bofe."