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The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-01-07

C@ Honst N pnd South Broad Street
- .rial attcnti n given "a children
tee. Irregularities corrected. NtSi ,
nu3 night or day, Teeth extracted
WI, ON p'in.
rRO>THEl1C DENTISTRY,
Nholc rr parti srts 81 beautiful al
ia 'ial teeth, Iuse,trd on gnd, PLATING
ppga silver, or vuIclcit, rubber, warrant
ea qua t. any W.rk don. Emhroy-
ua the mos mod rn aud sci III ir io-
p tm,4, =; wnieh for hcauly, durahiii
{, nd mo te,a,c ch ,r.e> cam he sur
p s.. 4 Pluonrg' respectfully solicited.
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ness en Its face.
PoInigs cannot make us people,
Congress cannot make US great. No
law 1an make US what we are not.
We arc Just what we make our
selves So far as equitable laws are
concerned, am not able to suggest
an Improvement If I had the re-
moo -line Of the Constitution Of the
Couu Try, / do not think of a single
che ge | would make. Hence the
fsuI i not found in the law. 1t is
tru.. ha .thercis much in the admin
st4 ION and Interpretation Of the
lav And if unworthy men whom
az J5th cannot bind Of another race
administered and interpret ltwrongly
tie emedy would be to put some of
out race as lawyers in the Court
House 10 see that the law is proper
Is 4ninistered. In any way, look
al. thc subject, | am inclined to think
the the responsibility is upon us.
We an change this-thing ourselves
ami until we do. il will'never be
charged and ought not to be. Ihap
pei TO think of. what candidly be
liz to hc IN unfair administration
OF he law. | Glanced some time
aav 10 he in the Superior Court Of
this city two Negro boys were put
on trial for stealing stair carpet The
evidence said they sod it to white
lady of this City. The merchant
sv orc 10 stair carpet being stolen
The State to all, appearance had
made out its case, and -.only lacked
Ithr evidence of the lady who bought
Ith carpet to cap the climax upon
the case in order to procure a free
bride for these boys on northern
Visit. for some wears, to the coal
mine, When the lady was put on
the stand she sworc thatshc did no
buy tair-carpet at all. That it wa
coco mating that was left at her
house The Statc,@then remarked
thai under that evidence it would
llhave to submit to. a verdict OF MOI
guilty and asked his honor to hold
the prisoners until he could get Out
an Indictment charging them with
| Cocomatting and Judge Adams or
der&d the prisoners detained not
wlthstanding the verdict Of. the jury
read: I'VE the jury%6nd the defend
ant not guilty" 1lFhis tome was Il
unfair as it is possible FORA thing t.
ne There was 10 body in cou,'
a~lsing tor Coco mating. and thl
prosecution sworc- that they missed
star carpet and not Coco mating
Jones swears That rohh$6lf stole d
horse from him and sold it to1W !,
liams An indictment is sworn out
against EohneoAy hc.Gtand uy
ina~ atruc bill. Fohnsm IsarreSted
IOp the tual WH4iams-swears that he
did not buya horse but aa OK. Tie
iur, finds johnson not guilty
/ Jones' now wishes to change b
Ioath and swear that he missed an
1oN and not ,,a horse and The
STATE wishes to change its indlctmcn
fl~l hose to an OK, and W,shc'
IT, Judge to order the prisoners Il
~, ed upon no indlc.men, (forth '
haG iU~j occn acQuitJc lall were as
- aS thc judSc) and J~dse Adan.'
s. .dcrcd.
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STATE or GEORGIA,
CAMDEN COUNTY.
kO1ICE

~ ~
1rHERF WILL BE sold at ShcPiH'S Sale be
L core The Court House door of ST. MARY 5,
Ga the First,TC ESDAN in February 1888 Il e
following properties wit: levied upon by :. G.,
Kelly, coroner of said county. Property
known in 81 MarNS, Ga. rs the property OF
Alexander Curtis, to satisfy the amount of one
thousand three hundred ana eighty dollalS
5$f3S0l claned of him by John : Russell
sheriff bounded in II. MaryS to wit; Lots 40
II T.. Alexander church and margins, Nos 100
~, 70, Ill Ia river ,ihciudIig). No II to river
Ielet on northeast CORNER of lot No II. and
run9ing south ON Ready street 2IS feet to lot ct
Joan Richtr,t>un aud Charles Hardee III
West on Sad lot 100 feet 20 lot Of |. \. r.
doiph and north utl said lot 2lS trvttu Dclliu.
ham street thence east liD feet on said sire,
OF p.ce If beginning. Lot No - bound, d
south 10y Bryan street, on north by prrniS, ;
OF FON ~ BurnS,and further known as tn" Lipp
mjsn hnttSe ami lot hrng in the county ct
Ni.ud ~. t.r' same being known as thu Griffin
blu5s' track uI ialtd coutaiunrg sou acres thc
S1lge hcing grained tuttrOrge Brown. Fcbru-
a. ~. lN6a, hnunded aS follows In vii: north bv
..a.k A. McMtiueTS' land. east by " y. aSy,
euUtt. hN 81 MarNSt river, west by MaycS land.
= L. KELLY.
Coroner Camden County, Georgia.
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MIqDaD - AT
These Prices

moked Shoulder, 4, ), 6, 7
and S cents.
Smoked Hams, 5, 6 7, and
8 cents.
sugars, s, 81 s, and 61-2
cents.
Flour, bbl. $50, 400, $50
AMI 500.
Tobacco, lb, IS, 20, %, p
and - and 30 cents.
All other goods il propor.-.
tion Now is the time for
cash custO mers
MI. DOYLE.
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FACTS. YOU CAN BET ON.

y A. . wv O%AEV D@t NV"
That the edest and largest tobacco factory !" fhr
ryor1d is in jersey City, N. J. .e4T
That this factory makes the popular and worid-
famed Climax TIug, the acknowledged stand
ard for irst-class chewing tobacco.
That this factory was established as long ago -
500.
That last year t1886li made and sold the enormous
ri quantity 81 &7,982, go lbs. or fourteen thou
sand tons Of tobacco.
That this was more than onc-seventh of all the To-
bacoo made in the United States notwith-
standing that there were 900 factories atworiS,
That in the last 81 years this factory has helped
support the United States Government to the
extent of over Forty-four million seven hun
bred thousand dollars (S44,7oo,oooooj paid
iato tie L. S Treasury in Internal Revenus
Taxes.
That the payroll Of this factory is about s. ooa
ooo.oo per year or $2o,oonoo per week.
That this factory employs about $500 operatives
That ,his factory makes such wonderfully good
chew il Cl;rla.i Plug that many other factories
have tEied Sc, initiate it in vain, and in despair
now Try 70 attract custom by offering larger
u pieces OF inferior goods for the same'price.
That this factory nevertheless continues to ncreass
lis business every year.
TkAt shis factory belongs to aid is operated by
Yours, very truly,
P. LoRILLARD & 90.
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No. go.
MADAME SMITH,
The Queen a! Stat Fortune 7tIIs'.

Those who wish to consult her upon the
affairs Of life, in person or by mail, Eill re-
IN m Der to call at No. 80 Price street,
North east corner of McDonough .Sne mas
She reveals the deepest secrets; unveils the
future; gives successful lottery numbers
brings separated married couples and lovers
together; brings back absent friends
and recI cant lovers; and causes speedy and
happy marriages. She has this gift from the
Almighty. She is acknowledged by all to he
the QUEEN and STAR, FORTUNE TELLER
without Il SUPERIOR.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-01-07
ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR

THIS vegetable eparation is inyalu-
able for. the restoration Of tone and
strength to the system. For d}stepsi
constipation and other ills caused by
Dis ordcd liver, It cannot be exccIed
Highr,, prizes awarded, and endorsed
by eminent medical men. Ask for Ul-
mer Liver COrrector and taxi no
other, SlOO bottle. Freigh paid
my address.
B + ULMER, NJ D.
Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09
This Great State.

A party of Ruston hunters, dur
ing a ten days hunt recently, killed
thirty one deer.
The Methodist District Conference,
recently in session at Minden, locat-
ed collegiate institute at Gibsland.
The Acadia Sentinel reports more
than forty conversions and eighty
accessions to the church, on Indian
Bayou, at a revival directed by Rev.
T. 81. McClendon.
Buston Calligraph: "The eau
ming factory has on its pay rolls
some days as many as rs to 81 EN-
ployes, who draw wages ranging
from fifty cents to four dollars per
day, nearly every dollar of which is
spent here in Ruston; besides all
the money paid out for fruit and
vegetables goes into the pockets OF
home people. Will any fair minded
people say this is not great bcne'
fit to the country?
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Letter from Capt. T. w. Abney.

DENTON, TEX, July %, 1888.
To Timothy Oakley, ). N. Bryan, A Spurlin,
C. NJ. Burks, NJ. H. Brock. Committee:
Dear Sirs and Comrades-I am in
receipt of your favor of 21st inst,
inviting me to be present at the Re-
uion of Company B, 2sth Louisiana
Volunteers, on 18th, 18th and 10Th
October next.
The time is too far ahead for me
to say now, positively, that l will
be with you, but if nothing occurs
to prevent, l shall avail myself of
your invitation, and give myself the
great pleasure of once more meet
ing with you. With feelings of
deep regard, l am truly,
T. w. ABNEY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09
Notice of Election.

rTNhe Police Jury of Bossier Parish having
L ordered an election to be held on Friday,
September 9TH. 1888, for the purpose of sub
hitting the question of " For Removal" or
Bossier Parish, La, from Bellevue to depot at
Benton, VAUDEVILLE, Alden's Bridge, Bossier
City, or Haughton Now, therefore, l, +. s.
Dortch, President of Police Jury of Bossier
Parish, do hereby make proclamation that
said election will be held on said date, under
the general election laws of the State, and at
the polling places where the last general cleo
ton was held.
All officers whose duty it is to hold said cleo.
ton, will conduct the same according to law
Commissioners of election this day appoint
ed by the Honorable Police Jury, will make
returns to said Honorable body at Bellevue
La, on 18th September, 1888.
This August l A. d. 1888.
E. S DORTCH, President
Police Jury, Bossier Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Bossier parish is good deal vari.
ed in it's surface and soil, and is one
of the best cotton parishes in the
State. Its southwestern portion is
formed by Red River bottom, which,
between Benton and Shreveport, is
protected from overflows by levees,
and grows splendid cotton.-Census
Report of the United States, 1880.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Mr.. Parisher, the young man who
was appointed as a cadet to West
Point last November, having failod
to stand his examination on account
of being near sighted, Congressman
Blanchard has appointed Thos. w.
Fuller, Jr., who was second in the
competiti, Q examination to fill the
position. Cadet Fuller is a son OF
Capt. Thos. w. Fuller, of Webster
parish, and is a young man of high
promise.
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Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La, }
July 9th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the n honorable District Judge. or in his absence
the Clerk of the District Court, at Bellevue,
La, on August Goth, 1888, viz: Homestead
Entry No lS56-Wilis Boykin--for the south
., township u North, range 10 West, Louisi-
ana Meridian. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz: Henry
Johnson, Lewis Chaffin, John Boiler, Dick
Harvey of Rocky Mount p. O., La.
WILLIS HOLMES, Register
july 49, 1885, aug Is
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Homestead Entry No. 1886.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, I
1000
July II, 1888.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
July 10, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ 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 Honorable District Judge, or in his alb
sence, the Clerk of the District Court, at
Bellevue, La, on September LIST, 1893, viz ::
Homestead Entry No. 3636-IIorace N. Sibley
for the east half of northeast quarter of
section 80, township 20 North, Range ID West
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Lee
Carrier. A. P. Butler, j. B. Adams aud w. Il.
Simpson, of Benton p. O., La
WILLIS HOLMES, Register.
July 26, 1883. aug 80
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

A GOOD CITIZEN DEAD.-T. II.
Watson,a worthy citizen of Bossier,
died at his residence on the Red
Chute plantation, at 10 o'clock Sun
day night. He was an industrious
and clever gentlemen. He leaves a
wife and two children. The deceas-
ed was formerly from Texas
Shreveport Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Louisiana State Fair aud Shreve-
port Exposition (third annual fair)
takes place at Shreveport, La, No
vember 9TH to 10th inclusive
500, 900 in premiums and purses will
he awarded. Liberal premiums for
parish exhibits. The only fully
equipped fair grounds in the State.
Interesting programmes each day.
Some of the finest race horses in the
States have already been entered.
For premium lists and general in
ormation address
Nj. L. SCOVELL,
Secretary, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Southern Evangelist: at is a
fact not perhaps generally known
that So out of 3S States have laws
prohibiting the advertisement of
lotteries"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Judge Thurman expects to visit
Michigan during the canvass. He
thinks the Democratic chances in
that State are good.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

A postoffice has been established
at Hanks Mill, on the Shreveport
aud Arkansas Railway, in this par
ish, with daily mail service, and w.
r. Sibley commissioned postmaster.
Mails leave, going South, at Ills
a. m; going North at 1882 p. N.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Lefore county, Miss, is named
after the renowned Indian chief,
Greenwood Lefore, whose descend
ants still live in that section, and are
influential, respected and wealthy
citizens.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Samuel Luckett was arrested at
De Witt, Ark, on last Thursday,
charged with the murder of his
brother Felix on Tuesday. He claims
be acted in self-defence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Rev. FL. S. Johns, one of the pas
tors of South Bossier Circuit during
tho years 1867, aud now at Wash
ington, st. Landry parish, was mar
ried at the Methodist Church in
Opelousas on July 81, to Miss Hope
Foster, of Plaisauce, St. Landry
parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

General Philip II. Sheridan, Com
mander.in- Chief of the United States
Army, died suddenly at Nonqitt,
Mass, last Sunday night at 1920
o'clock.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Memphis Avalanche: ssThe earn
ings of the cotton oil trust were
S2,000,O 900 last year. The bagging
tlust will make $4,000, 900 if it is
paid the price it demands of the
farmers of the South"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

L. Sokolosky } In Justice r. G. Stir
vs., sons Conrt. Ward No. 2,
Austin Reed. Bossier Parish, La
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
Nv writ of feri facias issued by Il. q. Stinson,
Justice of the Peace of said Ward Of said par.
ish, Louisiana, in favor of l.. Sokolosky, q d
against Austin Reed, and to me directed. I
will at the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
August Is. 1888, at the Court House, in Belle
vue. La offer for sale at public auction, the
following described property, to wit:
Lot No IL, and improvements thereon, IN
Bossier City, L
Seized as the property of Austin Reed, and
will be sold to pay and satisfy the debt Of
the plaintiff in this cause
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the benefit OF
WE. MORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Henry M. Vimont, of Millersberg,
KY, has lost his reason through
cigarette smoking.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

If you want to cure the chills, use
Panama Chill Medicine. We guar
antee it. Johnston, Hill & Co.,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Texarkana is to have a union de-
pot to cost $4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

VIM. BOvas, a saloon keeper in
New York, gouged out both his
wlfe's eyes.
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of Abel c., Henry
L.. and Chas. T.. Skannal.

Notice is hereby given that r. N. Cunyus,
~ duly appointed Guardian of Abel G. =,
Henry L., and Charles +. Skannal, by the Hon
Ordinary of Barlow county, Georgia, has made
application to the Court to be recognized as
the legal guardian, or tutor to said minors,
and to be authorized to take charge of and
manage all property belonging to said minors
in the parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana =
If any opposition, let it be filed in Bossier Dis
trict Court within 30 days hereafter.
A. r. THOMPSON,
Clerk Bossier District Court,
State of Louisiana
July II, 1888. aug 9
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Rain is now greatly needed and
the cotton crop is suffering.
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An Act

Removing the Parish Seat of Bossier Parish
nom Bellevue to the depot at Benton,
vaneeville, Aldens Bridge, Bossier City or
haughton, and providing for the submission
OF this act to the electors thereof for ratifi
cation in accordance with Article $50 of the
Constitution.
section |. Be it Resolved by the General
assembly Of the State of Louisiana, notice of
.ae Introduction of this act having been given,
sad proof exhibited according to Article 48 of
Me constitution, that the parish seat of the
parish OF Bossier be and is hereby removed
nom Bellevue and located at the depot at AL
yen bridge, Benton, VAUDEVILLE, Bossier City,
y naughton, the exact site to be selected by
ne fohce Jury and to be within one mile of
me depot buildings.
Gee. =: be it further enacted, ETC., That the
souce Jury of Bossier parish, within thirty
sSays after the PRONUNCIATION of this act shall
- asae proclamation signed by the President
u !, salo body, ordering an election for the
pS,posc OF obtaining an expression of the will
su, sne electors of said parish to ratify or re-
'ase TO ratify, this act.
.. gee; D.. Be it further enacted, etc., That at
ssla election the ballots shall be "for removal
- against removal" If majority shall
soA against removal then this act shall
n pas no effect, and the President of the
s sJ,ies ,. jury shall simply declare the re.
sa a.s Il, on the contrary, majority shall vote
NJ. semoVal, then the POlide Jury shall, Within
M. ay Gays after the result of said election is
ucissmed, issue a proclamation signed by the
th H. Of said body, ordering an election fol
slsop. arpose OF obtaining an expression of thu
sss;s OF said parish as to their choice for tn,
s eS''sn seat, among the places herein mention
,n. -, 4 he 1t further enacted, ETC., That i
e,ss. r.ace snail receive a majority OF the vote
~. :! said second election then this act shall
Jn,e ali force, and the President of the Polio
sasS snail declare the parish seat removed t,
pace as shall have received said majority
IA 81 :. BE it further enacted, etc., That i
NJ; see herein mentioned and voted for shall
ssons majority of the votes cast at sal
v;,hssa election, then the Police Jury shal
i ;. tnrty days after said result is proclaim
dam - proclamation signed by the Pres
IA nD,, SAD body, ordering a third election 70
dsRsSrpose Of obtaining AN expression of tn
na; ,sors Is to their choice between the tw
~ receiving the greatest number of vote
sus SAD several elections herein provide
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

The new Notifications bill pro
vides for an expenditure of $780,
600 annually for cannon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

It is worse than useless to rail at
the weather. 1t is hot, it is true,
but there are hotter places in this
country
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

In the five years ending with 1887
Boston sent to Africa 3,50O,OOO
gallons of intoxicating liquors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Oak Hill postoffice, in this parish,
has been discontinued.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

A meeting of millers is called for
August 81 at st. Louis, Mo-, to form
a flour trust.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

1t costs more to revenge injuries
than to bear them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

The hot sun and dry weather
have about destroyed the gardens.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

In driving, and in everything else,
keep to the right.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Panama Chill Medicine is a posi-
tive cure for all malarial troubles
1t is guaranteed.