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The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14
An objectionable Offense.

"What's the matter between you and
Johnson" he queried, as they dropped
off the car.
"Oh, we don't speak," was the re-
ply.
Money matters?"
mo"
Politics or religionp"
"No. You see we were both after
the same girl. drew off and let him
marry her. and he has never forgiven
me for it."
"Why, he ought to be greatly obliged
to you!"
Had he? Well, perhaps. He's had
to support her family ever since and a
carload of her relations came in only
yesterday. No. don't expect he will
ever forgive me. detroit Free Press
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

II. II. B.-Convincing Proof-B. ID. ID.
In many instances it has been proven that
b. b. b. Botanic Blood Balm), made by
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, will cure
blood poison In its worse phases, even when
all other treatment fails. a.,
A. p. Brunson, Atlanta, Ca, writes: II
had "a running ulcers on one leg and on
the other, and felt greatly prostrated. be-
lieve actually swallowed barrel OF medl-
cine, in vain efforts to cure the disease.
With little hope finally acted on the urgent
advice of a friend, and got bottle OF b. b.
b. Experienced a change, and my despond-
ency was somewhat dispelled. kept using
it until had taken sixteen bottles, and all
the ulcers, rheumatism and all other horrors
of blood poison have disappeared, and at last
am sound and well again, after an expert
ence of twenty years of torture"
Robt. Ward, Maxey, Ga, writes: "My
disease was pronounced tertiary form OF
blood poison. My face, head and shoulders
were mass of corruption, and finally the
disease began eating my skull bones. My
bones ached; my kidneys were deranged, i
lost flesh and strength, and life became
burden. All said l must surely die, but
nevertheless, when l had used ten bottles OF
b. b. b. was pronounced well. Hundreds
Of scars can now be seen on me. have now
been we'll over twelve months"
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14
The Battle for Right.

Never falter in the right No great
deeds come from irresolutlon. No good is
certain but with the mind that's steadfast
in its purpose. The greatest gift hero
leaves his race is 20 have been a hero.
Those who fail feed the evils that encom-
pass mankind. and put words into the
mouths OF revilers. Cowardice is an ele-
ment of failure. Neutrality Is another
name for weakness. Those who know the
truth, and live it not. are responsible for
the evils the absence of truth begets The
greatest glory OF life is the perfection of
goodness and the transmission of the same
to posterity. Less than this is to forfeit
the right Of being remembered
Springs Call Independent.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

Never contained worse one than malaria
Extirpate it when it first shows its hydra
head. If you don't, it will wind it's sinuous
length about you, and, perhaps, in the end
crush you. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters an
initiates and prevents it. So it does dyspep-
STA, constipation, liver complaint, kidney all
ments, rheumatism and nervousness. You
cannot select a prompter tonic and Alternative.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

THE THROAT. =" BrOWn's Bronchial
TrOches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in all disorders of the throat.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

ALWAYS avoid harsh purgative pills. They
first make you sick and then leave you consti-
pated. Carriers Little Liver Pills regulate the
bowels and make you well. Dose, one pill.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

For any case of nervousness, sleepless-
ness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia,
relief is sure in Carters Little Liver Pills.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

A HAND to hand affair-courting in the
dark.-Burlington Froe Press.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

THE promising young men Of a commu-
nifty are no better than the paying young
men-N. o. Picayune.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

II you want to be cured of a cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

A PERSON who serves US through fire
and water-thc cook.-The Vineyardist
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

LATE hours are bound to tell on a man."
says an exchange. But not half so surely
as a spiced breath -Yonkers Statesman
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

THE best known remedy for consumption is
Oxygen Cure. Write DR.. Geppert, Cincinnati.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

A PAIN centrally located may double Q
man and thus naturally increase his sighS
-Binghamton Republican.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

THERE il a considerable difference be-
tween q key on the seaboard and G on
the key board.-Ocean-
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

WHEN a girl Is bent on getting married
she stands straighter than eVer'-AeH
lucky State Journal
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14
Use 1t Now!

fAnTATEn En0n Babies using 70 ,ierp ueU
hTSSTfSD FVOH ai0hs Wake Laughing
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-02-14

WHEN you feel yourself gradually break
ing down don't wait until you have taken 70
your bed. While you are still able to be up
and about fight the grim monster disease BY
the use Of proper restoratives. The best
remedy for malaria, indigestion, weak kid
pbys. corstafii fatigue, fits Of dizziness, short
breath and other Complications OF disofs
dered system is Browns Iron Bitters. lts
magic influence in conquering diseases OF
an exhaustive nature is most astonishing:
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Mr.. j. S. jenkins, of Pickw.ck,
bought new bedstead and after
it had beea put up, his dog, which
by the way is very vicious, came
into tho room and seeing himself
in the foot piece thought it was
some other dog and pitched in for
a fight, damaging the bedstead
considerably and giving Mrs. Jen-
kins a fright. She has kept cur
tain spread over the foot of the
bed since and every time the dog
comes to the door he will look at
it and growl.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
CerrO G0rilO.

Mrs. Kirby commenced a three
months school at Harmony last
Monday.
We have a new town three
miles east of here called Whitville;
the Savannah and Cerro G0rd0
mail route is to be continued to
that point.
Prof. Hanna killed a Is months
pig that weighed 275 pounds.
Z. b. Harbour, Of Paducah, is
up on business.
W. r. Selph and Family arc Wis
ting Cerro Gordo.
Miss phrolia Welch has gone
to Arkansas with Dr. Portertield
and family; starting by rail the 18th.
John Il. McMaban and Bud
Hobbs took unto themselves
wives during the holidays.
Uncle John Mceks, aged IS
years, who tr les at our town,
looks quite ac'iye and says his
wife of 20 years is 100 old for him
by 4 years.
Taylor Northcut, of Indian
creek, sold his farm and moved to
his nil. near here. MICH.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

W. b. Selph aud Lady, Clifton;
Emmett Weaks, Evansville; S. B.
Ricketts,, Cincinnati; Z. B. Har-
bour, Paducah; A. Pitts, Alex.
Brannon, j. F. Conndry, VIM. Cos
sey. S. ]. Holland, McGee, G. w.
Singleton, L. johnson, j. c. Walk
err, A. L. Blanton, j. S. Jenkins,
w. B. Cypert, G. 7. Shannon, w
ii. Brown, J. I. Harrison, r. ID
DeFord, z. J. Thompson, L. NJ
Brown, ]. F. Dassiter, j. A. Allen
w. III. Pratt. S. b. Rurks, Z. ID
Martin. Henry Austin. J. Il Aus
tin. d. Q. MeCullers, IL. w. Strst
ton. ]. I. Lewter, County; w. FL
Rollins, Sr., Fadueah; j. A. Pitts
Nashville; Jos. Wilkerson, Coffee
Landing ]. \. Donohoo, City.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
Nixon.

Col. Ipge, of Colinth, Nj S., was
in our neighborhood last week.
j. L. Neighbors was married
las. Wednesday to Miss Georgi-
ana Davis; Rev. e. c. Blakely of
floating.
Sam Franks and Miss Ludie
Belle Wood, a daughter of j. c.
Wood, were married one day last
week; Jas. Lasiter, Esq, officiating.
Messrs. John Patton and viii
Brown, of Cherokee, Ala, are in
this vicinity.
The singing at Warren Penny's
last Thursday night and at j. M.
jones' on Friday night was very
much enjoyed by the young folks.
Covey McLane and wife left last
week for Craighead County, Ark,
where they will make their home.
j. S. Lamb moved to MISSISSIPPI
pi last week.
Mrs. Joe Dillon is improving i'll
health.
Rev. ID. S. Thompson filed his
appointment at Bethel last Sunday,
David Burks VII leave soon fol-
Arkansas where he will make his
future home.
The second quarterly confer
ence of the N. +. Church South
will embrace the Second Saturday
and Sunday in February at Plum
mers Chapel.
Aunt Fannie Davis is very sicl
at this writing; we hope she may
soon recover.
Mrs. S. A. Parnell teacher o.
the small children at Bethel treat
ed the entire class of 81, whicl
filed their little hearts with graft
tude. Mrs. Parnell is faithful
teacher. ECCE HOMO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
CORRESPONDENCE.
Ross Academy.

Rev. j. +. Walker, of Wayne
County, will preach at Ross church
this year.
Socials were enjoyed at the
homes of Messrs. |. q. Walker, r.
r. Convey, w. b. Gammill, j. b.
Franks and w. P. Doran Xmas
week.
Mr.. John Black was in our
neighborhood Sunday evening.
Mr.. Solon Walker went to
Wayne County last week to visit
his father. MEMO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Following are the officers elect
ed by the County Court at its Jan
uary term: A. Pitts, Chairman; j.
y. Martin, chairman protein; Miss
Bessie Moore, of Saltillo, superin-
fendent Of public instruction; j.
*. Barlow, jail physician; j. B.
Coyey, poor-house physician.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

The County Court pla ced the
AK levy for 1889 at 20 cents for
County purposes, 40 cents, Is of
which is levied by the State, for
school purposes, 8 cents for roads
and 12 cents for bridges. The
state levy is so cents which
makes a total of $1.20. The Court
made the poll tax s1.25, which
added to the 30 cents levied by
the State makes the poll s1.75.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

More strength and power lies
in single dose of B. b. B. (BOtan-
ic Blood Balm) than in a Hundred
doses of sarsaparilla extract, and
other so called blood remedies.
Read of it's miraculous cures in
other parts of our paper.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Many persons contract severe
colds during the winter months
and permit them to hang on per-
sistently all winter; weakening the
lungs and paving the way for ca
tarrh, chronic bronchitis, or con-
sumption. No one can afford to
neglect cold. A single bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will
the most severe cold, and costs
but 80 cts. at j. K. Barlow's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Comodore II. NJ. Sweetser, Pres
dent of the Evansville, Paducah
81 Tennessee River Packet Co.,
was aboard the Clyde as she
passed up Monday. The Como
lore is arranging for a new he'd
ale for bis boats.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Judge Patterson left last Satur-
day for Columbia where he open
ed court Monday. He was ac-
companied by his daughter, Miss
Belle, who will resume the study
of music.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Our subscribers have furnished
us with such an abundance of
wood, and we have kept such
good fires that the housefy in our
Office has not yet been killed by
the cold blasts of winter. Some
body bring on another load of
wood.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
GLEN ALPINE STATION, n. c.
Eehrlarv 18th. 1883. {


This is to certify that three years ago |
had my left leg amputated four inches
below the knee, caused by blood poison
and bone affection After it was ampu
tated there came a running ulcer on the
end of it that measured 3H inches one
way aud AZ inches the other, and con-
tinued growing worse every day until
short time ago. was given up to die by
the best doctors in Charlotte. heard OF
the wonderful b. B. B. resolved to try
that. My weight at the time ! COM
menced q. y. Il. was 120 pounds. When
| had taken three bottles | gained 81
pounds in weight; when had taken
Twelve bottles / was sound and well, but
continued taking until ] had taken fifteen
bottles | now weigh $50 pounds. and
measure five feet and three inches high;
contend that your medicine has no equal
as; as blood puf'ilGera; II fff R wilson So
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

A petition is being circulated
and signed asking Gov. Taylor to
pardon b. j. Hawkins, convicted
of larceny at the last term of the
Circuit Court and sentenced to
the penitentiary for six years.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Joe Dayy and wife came mp
from Lexington last week and are
with Mrs. Days mother, Mrs. &.
4. Duckworth. They will go to
housekeeping soon near Coffee
Landing.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

A. & T. Watson have 1000 bush
els of Cotton Seed for sale for
their customers at 12t cents per
bushel, which they will keep till
the 10th of January. Also HEAD
FLOUR at $3.50 per hundred.
Call at their Mills.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

After the End of February the
G. Smith viii make three trips a
week between this place and Flo
renee; leaving here Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 A. NJ.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment is unequaled for old
chronic sores. Many cases have
been permanently cured by it.
For sale by J. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

KENNEsAw, GA, Sept. II, 1887.
B. b. j. Company-MY DEAR SIR.
take great pleasure in acknowledging
the great beneiitmy wife has derived from
on great and wonderful medicine, B. T
il. For two years she was a great suf-
f.r.r on Scrofula, q some blood dis
case which had lain dormant all her life.
We Ii, attention from some of the most
shilliul physicians in the country, but all
TO 70 effect, until we had all despaired OF
her cv~r recovering. Her mouth was one
soiil ulcer, ard Tor two months or more
her body was broken out with sores until
she lost beautiful head Of hair, also eye
lssh,s and eyebrows in fact, she seemed
20 be i complete wreck.
Now CONS the great secret which |
want !; Il the world TO know: That three
bolll,s OF Blood Balm medicine has done
hcNork which would sound Incredible to
any one who did not know it to be SO.
To-day my wife is perfectly healthy and
clear from any scroiulous faint, and she
now has three-month-old babe, also per-
fcrtly healthy. Very respectfully
H. L. CASSIDY.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

w. H. Dickey, Of Smiths Fork,
was in Savannah Monday. He
has recently recovered from an
attack of white swelling from
which he suffered six weeks.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
BE OF GOOD CHEER.

To the horest inquirer after truth, who,
troubled with some contagious blood dis
ease, seeks remedy which will CON-
pletely eradicate from his system every
germ OF blood poison, that the ones he
loves-his wife and his children-may be
saved, the experience of others comes as
a mighty revelation. Common sense tells
him actual results are the only sure proof
Of curative virtue. Read the following
true testimony;
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

j.K. isallow, the Dfnggist, de-
sires 10 inform his patrons that he
is agent for Italnberlain's Cough
Remedy, the best and most relia
bic medicine in use for coughs,
colds and cronp. No one suffer
ing from a threat or lung trouble
can useis wi lout benefit. 1t VII
cure q severe cold il less time han
any other medicine or treatment;
it IS the only llucwh remedy thai
will preven, cfonp.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

My entire Stock of Millinery
Goods for sale at Cost. Ladies'
call and secure bargains at Mrs.
II. e. Akin's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used when chill
dren are cutting teeth. ltrelieves
the little sufferer at once; it pro-
duces natural, quiet sleep by re-
lieving the child from pain, and
the little chernb awakes as bright
as n button" Its very pleasant
to taste. Ii so0tles the child, soft
ems the gums, a'lays all pain, re-
Ieses wind, regulates the bowels,
and is The best known remedy for
diafrhaa, whether arising from
tcething or other causes. TWEEN
ty-iiye e1,its p bottle. ty26.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

The County Court did a wise
thing in raising the school tax
from % to 30 cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

There was the largest crowd in
town Monday we have seen here
for some time.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

had "a running ulcers on one leg, and
6 On the other, and felt greatly Frustrated
b licvc actually swallowed barrel of
madeline in vain efforts to cure the dis
ease. With little hope, finally acted on
the urgent advice of a friend, and got
lottle Of j. y. b. experienced a change
and my dtspondency was somewhat dis
PEELED. | Kept using it until | had taken
f,xtcen lottlls, and all the ulcers, rheuma-
t's.., and other horrors of blood poison
h2yc disappeared, and at last am sound
ard well again, after an experience of
twenty years Of torture.
A. 2. BRuNSON. Atlanta. Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Jno. A. Pitts, Esq, Of Nashville,
was in Savannah Wednesday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

d. w. Broyles is able to be ont
again after being confined to his
room for about a week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Be caucious in making promis-
es and very careful that you keep
them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

I. H. Paine, Jr., has gone to
Nashville.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Twelve years ago contracted terri
BE case OF blood poisoning. My attic
ton was truly horrible. ! had no appe-
tite, did not sleep well at night, my diges-
ton was impaired, my throat was full OF
ulcers, and in fact | was a total wreck.
| had been under the treatment of several
OF the leading physicians of Atlanta;
tried nearly every blood remedy adver-
tised; went to Hot Springs, where re-
NAMED several months, receiving no ben
eft whatever-the dread disease still chung
to NE.
Three years ago | was laid up with
rheumatism. My knees were drawn up
in such position that | could not leave
my bed for months.
Last summer the disease seemed TO re-
new its attack upon me with all the raw
ages Of death. My life was lingering
torture, and | had despaired Of ever get
ting well when friend of mine recon-
mended B. b. B. began to use it at
once, and find myself permanently cured.
! refer to Rev. c. c. Davis, Dr. John G..
Wcstmolland, DIR. Knott, Garrett & Bro,
and numerous others who know of my
case. | cheerfully recommend b. B. b.,
for really believe it is the best medicine
for the blood in the world.
JAS. l.. BoswoRTH, Atlanta, Ga
During the month of February bought
one bottle of Is. b. B for my four-year old
boy, who had what doctors term heredi-
tary blood poison, and to my utter aston
ishment one bottle cured him. In Feb
ruary my elder son, twelve years of age,
was literally covered with ugly sores on
his lcgs, and terrible eruption on his
head. He was cured with two bottles of
b. BIB. AS quick blood cleanser it has
no equal JAMES HILL, Atlanta, Ga.
For several years have been suffering
from a constitutional blood poison, which
has resisted the treatment of our best
physicians, and the use of the most noted
medicines.
was covered with a copper-colored
eruption all over my body and limbs, with
loss of appetite, eXcruciating pains in my
back, aching Of my joints, general debil-
lily, omaciation, falling off of my hair, sore
throat and great nervousness. | became
i1crcdulous, but being told that B. B. b.
was sure enough blood purifier and that
It DID not require patient to use gross
before he was cured, / commenced its
use. Within two weeks time felt inn
'rovcd. have taken about ten bottles
,df.l ae wal aud sprightly as any man.
Ny appetite and strength have returned
and my hair does not fall out. ! 90 not
hesitate to say that b. B. B. has no equal
as a general blood purifier, and any one
who will use only one bottle will be con-
WINGED that it has no equal in these parts
| still continue its use, as it is a splendid
tonic and keeps my system in fine con-
dition. You have the liberty to direct any
sufferer to me in person.
X. P. B. JONES,
Atlanta, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

3. G. Kendall is in Nashville
this week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

WANTED Subscribers to the coURI-
~ Err at s. q year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

WANTED.-To tell you how to get a
~; nome N Florida at a small figure. En-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
WANTS.

w nN hD-To sell or exchange for a
3D. iipfse' New 6-ociave Story & Clark
4 s'iof organ, Apply to viii ]. Watson.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Winter reached us Tuesday
night.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
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Fully illustrated. Best class of Wood Engrav-
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
OH I II S.

DuNCAN'S CHILL TONIC has stood the test
for years, and. to-day stands the leader
Of Chill Medicines. Read what
is said Of it.
Dr. Duncan:--I take pleasure in making public
statement Of the fact that shave used your chill
Tonic with great success after everything else had
sgnally failed, Myself and family Join in thanking
you for the discovery Of such medicine, which will
be Of such benefit to mankind.
Yours truly,
Mhlin, Tenn. P. PRESLEY.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10

Watch Maker & JeweIer,
PURDY, TENN.
DEALER IN
All kinds Of American Watches,
Solid Gold, Filled, Silver & Nickle
Gases. All watches and jewelry
guaranteed to be as represented.
Watches or jewelry, for repairs,
left with D. I. Street will be for
warded and returned free of
charge. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-01-10
9. L. HEFNER.
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Savannah, Tenn.
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The Collection Of Claims Specially.