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The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
EsTRAY NOTICES

ONE RED cow abln. ten year. old
poiit If each horu sawed on. marked viii, a
crop otf I've left swallow forE aud under bit
IN sight ear. Appraised at sl2. 90 bg Jesse w
Simmons and JOHN = Dnrkhalter.
The above described estiav was taken up
oy Warren Bufk halter u Apri 1886 ami
stryed by him before d VI IIuH Coroner and
ex-Oilieio Ranger of Pike county. Miss
Nov mber Is. 1888
NINE HOGS. described as follow: Two
red aud black spoffed barr0ws: Two bl nes.
barr0ws; ono black boar. one red aud black
spntted SOW marked with crop in each can
aud split on the under side Of right car, apd
one red and black spotted sow aud twn
small sh0tes unmarked appraised at s2I 90
by 4 Sharpe and & w Beam.
fha above described animals were taken
up by G y Ryan aud strayed by him befors
w Butler. IN tice of the Peace, within
aud for said County and Stats, Move nbeI
9Th 1893
Tee owners will please como forward, prove
property. pay charges aud take them away
or they will be dealt with a. tue law directs
% NJ. IIrFF,
Coroner AID ex-oificiO Ranger.
I Oct. 1886.
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APPOINTMENTS.


The following are the appoint
ments made by the Methodist Con-
ference for this, the
BR0OKHAvEN DISTRICT.
w B Lewis, presiding elder ;
Brookhaven Station, A + Watkins /;
Wesson and Beanregard. L L Mel
len; Hazlchurst, J I Nicholson;
Crystal Springs, H r Singleton /;
GalIman, M L Burton; Provi-
dence, J G Slbley; Bowerton, J
w Ellison; Scotland, II D Howell ;
Summit, G Bancroft; Adams, R
S Gale; McComb City, B S Ray
nor; j w Sandell, Supernumary ;
Holmesville, II M Ellis; Franklin
ton, J II Evans; New Hope. to
be supplied by VIM Hoover
Toplsaw, } III Cowan; principal
Franklinton High School, j M
Pugh; president Kavanaugh Col
lege, H. w. Featherstun; district
superintendent Amel lean Bible
Society, J w McLaurin.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

For every dollar's worth of hristmas
goods bought Of as We will sivc a ticke,
in darwins- for this beautiful s 1000
Doll
Every one has en equal show.
Mr.. Chns. Ulmer. non IN 50. Miss
Efie Williams IN Sc. Mas lila Sprich
last year.
Who will win this year? Come and
try. We have the largest, iueat aud
cheapest line OF Christmas Goods ever
Offered in this market.
WRoTEN & STRVrToS.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Mr.. B B Helmer authorizes us to say
that so much of the telegram, pnrport>
ing to havs been sent from Osyka, and
published in the Times Democrat Of
Thursday, that relates to him is false.
He says that he is not employed by DR..
J. 2. Goss, and has not been for the last
two months, and that he never studied
for tho priesthood,
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at jackson, Miss. Dec. 8 1885,
Notice Is hcieby gwen that the following
named tier has flied notice Of his Intention
t. make ilnal proof Ia support OF his claiin.
aud that snid prpot will be made before tho
Judge or 10 his absence tho Circuit Clerk at
Magnolia. Miss, on Junnrry 10Th, 1898. viz;
Jacob bullock. Homestead No ij0id for tho
VA OF swl Seed + 3. n r.. 10 E.
lie names the following WITNESSES b. pFovu
his continuous residences upon, and cnitiy&
tion Of, snil land, viz.
George nrock John Ratin, George Smith.
joe Manning all of Sartin1Wlie + q, Pike
County, Miss
g. JAS. ID. STEWART, Register.
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@. Galvani, Agent,
Magnolia, Miss. Dec. 18th 1889.

Chancery Court convened Thursday.
the Hon. Warren Oowan presiding.
This is Judge Cowan's first official visit
to Magnolia. but bis rare abilities as n
jnfist are not unknown to our people.
He is splendid couversanoualist aud is
always surrounded by an admlriLg circle
OF friends.
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Died.

On Nov. %, 1883. at the home uf hIs
grandfather. MI. w. II. Prewltt, near
magnolia. WLLIAM EARL, son OF MRS
Annie jennings, relict of the late w. Il.
Jennings. aged two years.
Though twas hard to place the little sleepe r,
Deepi iu the cold ground to lie,
Tis bnt tho tiny fern here resting.
The soul tas found home on high.
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NoTICR FOR PUBLICATION.

Laud Olhcc at Jackson, Miss, Nov. 3, 1888.
Nniico IA hereby given that the following
namcd settler has filed notice Of his intcRtion
10 MAKO Dual proof IN support Of his clam,
aud that anid proof will be mnde before the
Judge on Ia bis absence the CLERK OF the Cir
cult Court, Pike county, at Magnolia, Mss,
an December IS 1888 via Noah Il. F1rtln-
berry, Hon ,stend M II 7S for the eel Of no
and mel of sci. See. 81. T l. N Il, East
iIe nnmes the following witn SECS to provo
his continuous residence upon, and cuiilva-
ton Of sail land. viz
EekaL Hughes. George N.sy, Thomas
irllzey .iuptha Afford. all of Osyka, Pike
county. Miss
JAS, D, STEWART, Register.
noy3 ST
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NOTICE.

l am authorized TO sell round trip tick.
cts to any point on the Illinois Central
r. r. on account of the Christmas Holi,
days,
Tickets to be sold Dec. 21st to 25th
inclusive with final limit January 3rd
1889, aud tickets sold Dec. 29tn to 3lsI
inclusive with final limit JHnuary 5th
1889.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
CRRIsrMAs Is coMINal

Have you got your Fruit Cake. made :
just received at the Blnc Store, Fresh
Currants, Citron, Raisons, Nuts Candies,
Fruits Of all kinds.
Santa Claus is com Ing.
Gail aronnd-will llll your order cheaper
than any House in town. 1t.
j. Il. WOLFE, Agent.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Mrs. Robinson with her daughter.
Miss Annie. Of Chilocothie; OHIO. has
decided to make her home in Magnolia
rney arrived this week aud are stopping
at Mr.. Gottig's. We pnd. rstand that
her husband, DIR. Robinson, will down
ma fsw weeks. Our people know them
aud welcome them with out stretched
arms.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We return thanks for an invitation to
attend The marriage Of Raw. r. W, Mes.
rill aud Miss Myriis L. Lea. which will
take place iu the Baptist chur,h Of th 9
place at O'Clock p, NJ. next Wednes
dav
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selected for the ensuing yeaf: A. Latch,
W. W.; ]. B. Evans. $. W.; A. Ep-
steir. J. W.; J. I. Williams. Ssc'y;
A. Q. Mari,u, Treasurer; P. Q. Kennedy
Steward aud Tyler.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

BY referring TO the list OF appointments
made for the BroUkhayen district, you
will see that the Rev. B. s. Rayner Will
be pastor Of the Methodist churches Of
McComb City aud Magnolia, The ensuing
yenr.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
NOTICEl NOTICEll

Tho nublic aud the friends nf Felix II
Varnado tdeceasedl are hereby notified that
his widow Mrs. Celia VI Varnado has open.
cd the Drug Store 40 the old corner aud res
pectfullv solioits acontinnatiOn 0ftha patron.
ago hitherto conferred upon her husband
She also requests that all partiea indebted
to her husband will como forward promptly
aud settle the same ne 1t Is important 10 her
family support that those collections be
made ~
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Capt Boyd's Office has been crowded
all the week with tux payers. After to
dny doth inst) damages will he added
to the receipts of all who have failed to
pay up--bence the rush.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Ms Nellie Stafford au accomplished
yonng lady of Magnolia, has accepted
the position Of music teacher in the lron
Bridge Acrdt my presided over by that
urbane genti, m m and distinguished ed.
ucator, Prof, Bethea. S,ciety will sad
ly miss her.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Remember that all who settle up Their
accounts Of $50. or more al Ford Bros.
in full are entitled to chauce on Buggy,
Secure your chance at once.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land ofliec at Jackson, Miss, Nov Q 1888.
Notice Ia hereby gwen that the following
named eettler has fled uotics of HIS inten-
ton TO make final proof in sarpOrt of his
claim. aud thnt said praof will bc na.le be.
fore the Judge or IN his absence the Clerk If
Circnit Court Pike crunty. at hasnoiia,
Dillon Homestead No i42ii for the sr4 OF
nw5 See 10. r, D. N. r.. . E.
lie names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous rcsdence upon, aud cultivn-
! tion Of, said land. viz:
Mosea Green. Jim Smith. Gavin Smith
Fli Ross, nil Of Iio'mcsville, T.. o.. Pike
county, Miss.
JAS. D, STEWART. Resirter
noy3Gt,
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

MIR. II. @, CapelI of Oenileville, Miss,
formerly editor Of the GAZETTE has baen
in Magnolia since the preliminary trial
Of Henry Sheridan ai. ais. began, being
emp loyed as one Of the counsel for tie
State. Eis numerous frieuds are pleas
ed to see him locking so we'll.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Miss Tena Simmon', formerly OF Taa>
gipahoa, In, arrived Tuesday and win
make her fn ure home in magnolia with
her brother Mr.. T. q. Simmons,
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We had the pleasure Of meeting Prof.
Jos. Nj. Simmons, of Tapgipahoa, in
town this week wllle here on a visit to
his sou, MIR. I. G. Simmons aud family.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land office at jackson. Miss Dec l. 1888
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
To make final proof ~ support of his claim.
apd that srid proof viii ba made before tho
Judge or in his absence the Circuit Clerk
1889 viz Newton g Fortinbcrry Homestca,t
No 1888 for the nei Of Hei and nc4 Of uwt
Sea 36. IL. N Il, n g.
lie names the following witnesses TO prove
bis continuous residence upon. aud cultiva.
ton Of said iand, viz;
w ID Holmes Jasper N iIUlmes. X II
johnson, Barney Simms. al Of Tyler Town
p D. Pike c0nutv. Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART, Register.
dec f.Gt.
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CONSUMPTION suRsLYcuRep

To rag EDIT r -Pletse inform yonr
readers that have a positive remedy
for the abpye named disease. By its
timely use thousands II hopeless cases
have been permansntly cured. / shall
be glad to aeud two bottles Of my reme-
dy FREE to kny of yonr readers wbr
have consumption if they will send me
their express and post Office address.
Respectfully,
L. a Sl,cJI. O.. 1sl Ps,rl 81.
New York.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Prof r. p. Moore, principal, Informs
us that tue teachers Of the Magaolia
High School would be pleased to have
our citizens visit them when convenient
and examine their work.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

II ron will but ,tIcs Their is n.t much
s'wriring against space" in th,s paper,
II is chuck full Of news.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Sunday, the 9th. instant WAS the eds
tors birthday, but We shnll not iutict
homlly on our readers, on account Of It.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Mr.. aud Mrs N. W. Gitnn Of John
ston Station. speut Thursday in Mag>
noha, the guests of Capt ]. B. Gatlin
mud lady.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

There will be preaching IN the Prasby-
terisn church 5sndsy afternoon at 3
o'clock, by Rev. O. A. MUM. OF MsComb
City. Everybody invited to attend.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Waukesha Creamery Butter aud
Cheese direct from factory. also pure
mince msat, Apple Batter, 'Jellies etc. at
+. O. K5RSRUNPFs
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We tell the CANDID truth, when We
say we have The choicest mixed aud
fancy candy iu Magnolia.
WRITTEN & STRAIT. ms.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Prices of Clothing al Ford Bros. re
auced. rather sell without any prof
than carry over another Season.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

s. q. DAVIS will be at the county
meeting of the Alliance to give leet-
urs to boom tue order up.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We understand that Mr.. !. w. Cutrcr
died at bis home near Osy ka oa Tuesday
last. re was very aged gentleman
and WINS highly esteemed py all who
knew b,m. He leaves a large family ol
grown children aud host OF relatives
and friends to whom We extend our deep
est sympathy,
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Too MANY gnps on hand at Ford Bros.
for ihe short crop made. Prices reduc-
ed.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

That horse aud buggy hasu,t been sold
and is i'll on the market. II you wish
to purchase call at the G.zrrrn Office
ard the price will be given you.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

The inclemency of the weather. pres
vented service at the Baptist church oD
Sunday.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Gu Sunday the subject OF Christ
mas tree will be discussed in the Sunday
Schools of Magnolia
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We infen led to write full descrip-
tion Of tre l arriage of onr talented
friend md contributor, Miss Bessie
Lackey, to DIR. r. B. Staplelon, Of
Greenwood, Fla, which happy event
occuered at the home of the bride, near
Crystal Springs. on 22nd Of last month,
but the notes kindly furnished us by a
lady friend who waa present on the
suspicious occasion. were so carefully
laid away that they refused to be fonnd
and for that reason we can only add con-
graiulaiions and best wishes to that be-
slowed by our brethren of the press
throughout the State, all of whom recog
nized aud appreciated the rare abilities
Of the fair bride. MISS Bessie was 6
member Of the mississippi Press Assoc
cation and was unanimously elected tc
prepare poem for The next meeting o
that distinguished body, She deserves
the hes. husband the land affords ant
may sue ever think she has found him.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

We have Raisina. but are nci Raisin'
the price on fruit cake ingredients.
WRoTEN & STRiTroN.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Mr. q B Gatliu, aud son Willie. paid
Magnolia a visit this week.
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NorIon . !. fynLIoArIoN.

Land ee AZ Jackson. M,ss.. Nov 3, 1883.
Notiec Il hereby given that the following
pnmrti actticr hns ii'ed notice 0f his mtcntian
IT, make hnal prtnH In supporf af his claim,
aud that said prunfwill he mil,ln hetnre tho
Judge or In his absduce the Clerk OF tho
Circuit Court pike\ County. NJ Magnolia
Miss. nn December Is. lSsS viz. Henry
Drhsslrv. Ifnmestcnd Nm, ll2i0 for the WI
nwl ser ;S. r2 N, h. A East
llNnnmes tho following witncasosA 70 provo
his continuous rcsllcnce upon. aud eultlya-
tiOu ~ said i,nd VIZ.
Green Alton, George Pounds, Wilson
Burkiy. lessc Grimmell all Of walkers
Bnl.c, \. o Pike Co. M,sa.
JAS. D. STEWART, Register,
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Fruits, nuts. and Christmas novelties
at Wrolen Strattou druggery.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
Tx cOLLECToR,s NOTICE.

1 eau not yisi: the different precincts
for the collection OF taxes for 1888
ALFRED. A. B.yD.
TAX COLLIE crUR.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Fresh dlugs just received. at Wroten
& Strattops.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

For drugs go 10 $. B. JOyner's.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

who said Christmas rree9
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ATTENTION. TAX PAYERS OF MAG.
NOIIA

Tho time for cai lecting tax with1nt DANA
ges, expires on the 18th lust. After that
time cen por cent. dam goa will be added
according tn law, l1uas., call aud settle
before that tlmc. j. s LANiMIN,
Tax Collector Magnolia.
Dec, 9th. IgSS.1t.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Onion Sets. 2oc. a quart, at Jo5ner
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

Our esteemed friend. Mr. Edward J.
fonng has resigned bis position 10 the
Interior Department at Washington. h
take up the divinity course OF the South>
western Presbythnan University, Clarks
vile, Tenn. He expects to complete
the course IN two years and enter the
ministry OF the Southern Presbyterian
church. wr. Yonng graduated from
Roanoke College. Va, ten years ago,
since which he has had the varied expe.
rielc ces OF j urpalst, school.s 'acher,
student OF law and civil service empIoye
all the while, however, with lurking
suspicion that the gospel ministry was
bis field Of work aud that he would
eventually drift iuto it. He is one Of
the best yonng met We ever knew and
eiug learned t'in ed md Indui trious
snccess has crowned nIs every unders
taking. He is peculiarly we'll fitted for
the ministry and we shall expect to see
him take high rank in this, the greatest
OF all vocatious.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFFS SALE.
State o. Mississippi, Pike County.

Mrs l I. Calm Judrms.s a, q,
Henry Sheridan. Costs 6 6j
BY virtue OF an execution 10 mo directed
frsm A. p Sparkman. CLERK Of the Circnit
Court. Of Pike county, Mississippi, have
this das levied upon the following described
land IL said county and State. viz: acres
Of lgnd d ssignated as folInws, commencing
at a stake fifty feet southwest of house he
lives IN. where the stake Will strike the cas-,
line Of the northwest quarter Of the north.
west quaroer. Of Sec 35, township 1. Range
East, thence running HOrth tive acres, thence
wese two acres, thence south two acres
thence 70 the stake at commencing p0iLt
being In the town OF Osyka, said eengty aud
State. SAID land Will be sold at the door oi
the Court House Of SAID county on
Monday, January 7th, 1899,
70 satisfy the above Judgment aud all costs.
ALFRED A. BOYD,
deet33t Sheriff
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RurH Il eI.ErprNo

Ruth is sleeping: only sleeping
Conc beyond all tears and weeping
SHE is in kind angels keeping
Thus is Ruthie sweetly sleeping.
Aud the sunshine fingers brightly
Aud the stars above CLEAN nightly
And the tnrf above glows brightly
Still the Father judgeth rightly.
She is Al eeping and no qniver
From the ripp liug OF Times river
Shall disturb her slumbers ever
As it rolleth ON forever.
Ruthie Is not dead. but sleeping
In the land that knows no weeping
Wbnre no SORROWS ever creeping
Shall keep her from the Savior's Keeping.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

NOTICE OR PUBLICATION
Land orice at Jackson Mi.s Nov. ,. 1879
Natice hereby given that the io'lowing
nam ed settler has iiied noti, Of his intention
tom AXE tiuhl proof iu support oi be rlaln'
aud tiat sad prnof will he inate before the
Jnd = or IN his absence the Circuit Clerk 10
Magnolia. Miss on 18th day Of necenlher'
isSs.viE Wesley II Bickham. ! Homestead No.
1889, lor the sci SEQ 49, I g. N. r., 10 East.
lie names the following witnesses 60 prove
his continuous residence nnon, and cnitva-
tion of, said iiud. Nig
Iacon 4. D,tou N,isnm Mhsec, Wesley
FllaNN, Wrl'r, nWlinrk, iin'uwsviNe, V, .
JAS. b. STEWART, Register
noN36t
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

MATTIs RurH DIcKEY, bright bloom
ing child was born near Oayka, Miss i,
on 'he happy Ohristmas morn of 1886,
and after short illness iu which loving
bands did all that hands could do, her
lille spirit retur led 20 the abode of
angels on high, Dec .. 1888.
She was the only daughter of George
A. aud iirs. Elwina Dickey aud with
her lovely smiles and sweet brown eyes
was the idJi Of The household.
Death the ur welcome visitant, visits
all alike, aud even the young aud The
Innocent are not secure from his attacks,
aud like gentle flJwer Of the field little
Ruthie was Suddenly called away, mud 1t
pow an iuhabitant Of the spirit land
May tue soothing band Of The Savior
comfort her bereuved parents aud
friends.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

sPoKES ABOUT THE HUB.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-12-15

" TFNlns WI st0p at FH'g Statlous wis n
hageG
H. Il H0Gg,
GENERAL MANAGER.
Hazlehnrht Miaa
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-29
MORGlN'S LAST RAIO.

The LIST Of June. 1864, movement Of
Union troops against Lyuchburg. Va, and
the Virginia and Tennessee railroad WAS c.
gained by Gems Crook and Averil Gen
Burbrldge In Kentucky was prepared to CO
operate with them There were az this time
very few Confederate troops west OF the
Blue Ridge mountains, all that could 20
spared having been drawn OF 10 Gen Lees
assistance az Richmond
II was Important TO prevent, II possible,
the junction of Bubridge WIKI Crock and
Averiu To DO this il was resolved TO send
Morgan on another expedition INTO the heart
OF Kentucky, and thus 70 occupy Burbrldgs
IN that state.
Sunday was always an eveDtful dav in the
lie OF Morgan IL Was Sunday May -.
1854, when &c passed through Pound Gap, On
the way 70 his third raid into Kentucky He
swept through Cynthiaua. Leyiagton, F1erTl-
ingsburg. AarysvliIe and Mount SteriinE.
and even threatened Frankfort His force
ravaged the interior Of the state capturing
horses ana provisions and destroying raii-
roads bridges and other property They
turned the tables Gu Gen. EohsoH, who had
pursued them in 1855. by taxing him prls-
one-, with ! 800 men
Gen BurbrlJge was already on his way 70
Virginia when Morgan entered Kentucky.
He turned about ana rstrsced as steps with
all speed June u, a battle between Morgan
and Burbvidge occurred at Cy1cbiana, Ky
Morgan was defeated, and Ted With the rem
nant OF MS command back into Virginia.
He had, however. successfully prevented the
junction Of Bur bridge with Crook and aver
Ill In NirCinia
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-29

In the yesr 1851 two events happened that
changed wholly the life of the rich and hand
rome wooden manufacturer. His wife died
after years OF illness, and the civil war burst
upon the country. John Morgan took the
side Of the south with all the fiery zeal OF his
soul In September, lS6I. be left his home
and wsut south within the lines Of tie Con
federacy.
There was about him SAYS 4 writer IN
The Magazine % Western History, "a look
OF authority that de-nanied obedience a.
well as confidence. HIS power Of endurance
was so wonderful that be seemed 70 set aside
the common laws that control tie need az
rest snd refreshuent among TIE average Of
the human race He was generous 20 a fault.
art unssiish Il TIE sense CT LOOKING better
after tn. welfare os those unds- nis command
than his OVID"
OF the SIX Morgan brothers in Ls1incto-.
al ,oi-.ai the Confederate army save or.e
JOIN took south With him from Lexington
COMPANY o. kentuckincs 10 the Confeder
acy Each Sras provided with mis- own horse
and with The sa.,outernents OF war. This
was TIE nucleus Of tie fa-nccs John Morgan
ca, airy Norm joinef Buckner. thei. at
Bowling Gre.n aHd asked to Dc allowed Go
serve th7 Coaf-dsracy as partisan ranger,
that form OF fGnjinz which seemed SO fas-
cinar1Hs to southern hcz -er1en.
Young As1tucksans tocksd &c ais stand
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-29

Cincinnati that Morgan had escaped from
Columbus, the boy vino conveyet him over
the river in his skif gave the first informs
ton as to the raiders probable method OF &C
oomphshing bis freedom
But by mat time Morgan was across the
Licking river, from Newport. and already
well on his way 70 safety in Boone county.
He went south toward Tennessee, means Of
travel being furnished him by devoted
friends Ar no time during their imprison-
Dent were Morgan and his officers without
ample supplies Of money and otner articles
Their escape could not have been effected
otherwise. In the prison they swept their
own cells. and thus were able 70 concel tho
hole in the flooring
Morgan's journey TO tie Corfederate lines
in Tennessee was no less romantic and excIt-
ing than his escape from the prison He
made his way % Richmond The next heard
Of him in the north after his escape from
Columbus. O.. was that be was receiving an
overw nelming ovation IN the Confederate
capital
Early in 1854 the indor!ta5le cavalryman
returned 30 command II the Confederate
army BE was placed. not, as De wished.
over bis old division. 8 remnant Of which
was still left, but over the department of
southwestern Virginia ard east Tennessee.
To him were given two Erigsdes Of cavalry,
IN al $500 men
May 10, 1884. Morgan fought severe en-
gagemsnt with the cavalry force Of Gen
Averil at Wyrhevile, Va, in which each
claimed the victory.