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Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

s Fills and violent cathartics leave the
baHSls in an exhausted conditinn. Cas-
earine acts 40 toui', strengthens and
insjgorates.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
Millinery Goods!

Ars. LIZZIE Taylor, the miller, is pre-
pared to make and fit all kinds of
dresses on short notice aud at the low
est prices.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The GUARDIAN and the New Orleans
Weekly Es.DEMOCRAT-ths largest
aud best paper in the South-for - 90
per year.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

IN. AcCorklo & Bro, keep on hand
Country Ground Neal for sale; also
Bultsd Meal. They pay highest prices
for country produce.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

:. N. McGorklo g. Bfo., have the best
chcroets in town--gunnine HAVANA
iobacco filler. Try 'em AID yoa'll al-
why's buy 'em.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Mr.. c. NJ. Thomson, of Minden
was in town this week and gave us
a pleasant call.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

R.W. Mathews sells all kinds of Ii.
qnors cheaper than they can be bought
elsewhere in tho town Save money by
purchasing from him.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Just received largo lot of Spring
Clothing, Shoes and Hats at G. G. CLIPS,
which are selling rapidly. Call early
and make your selections.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
THE GUARDIAN JOB OFFICE.

We have first class Job Press in onr
office and are new prepared to do all
kinds of job printing in the neates
style aad OIL the shortest notice.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Rev. r. M. Boone, Of Shreve-
port, editor Of the Baptist Chron-
icle will preach in this place
at the BaFtist church next Sunday.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Mr.. j. M. Denman, of Prescott,
Ark. and one of the firm of Den
man 4 Co., Of this place, was in
Homer several days this week.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The Weskley IN. o. Picayune, u IL
page paper, and the GUARDIAN for So
a year. Subscriptions received st this
Office.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Pills and violent cathartics will not
scnrc constipation; thay uggravate the
cause. Try Cascarine; 1t is the only sure
curo SOC and 81.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Cascarine is never-failing remedy
for dyspepsia, headache and constipa.
ton.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Ree,i's Chill Cure Is acknowledged
shs Success of tho Ago" by all who
hare tested its great merits Ivy using
Y, : For sale by J. Tayler Of Haynes
rifle, La,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Jimmie OTIS, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Otis, has been serious
ly i'll with measles but is now, we
are glad to state, convalescent.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
New ADVERTISEMENTS,
$3.50 co REWARD.

30 it enacted by the Police Jury Of
Claiborne parish, That there be and Is
hereby offered reward of $3.50 90 for
the apprehension and conviction of the
murderer or ulH,tlercrs Of William Mus
grove. who was murdered during the
month of April or May, 1858, near the
town OF Athens in tbs parish Of Clai-
borne. And, that the Governor of the
State is hereby requested to offer lib-
cral reward for the same purpose.
Approved April 3, 1859.
(Signe't) L. A. WATSON,
President =. j.
Attest: j. K. RAMSEY, Clerk p. J.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Tho original "Snow and Den.
mis-" are on exhibition at this of.
fee for a few days only.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
Attention Ladies!

When you come to town examine the
nice millinery stock of Mrs. Lizzie Tay-
lor and get prices for cutting and MAX
ing dfcsscs.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
You SllOnld Know II.

Reeds Chill Curo contains no poison
and is pleasant to take. A box of pills
free with each bottle. For sale by J.
Taylor, Haynesyille, La. and all drug
gists.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

q. ~ q. y0UR BAGF ACEFS
'VuaIe a gu worn out, really good for moth.
ang, i Is general debility. Try
s. n, s,n,koWk'S IRON BJTTERS.
~ sa ssss you, and give good appetite.
Sold By all dealers In medicine.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Mrs. W. w. Dormon and chill
dren are visiting friends and rela-
tives in Arcadia this week.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Constipation produces piles. Casca-
rine removes the cause and effects q
cure SOC and 81.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
Millinery Goods.

Fer everything in the Millinery limo,
Including fne assortment of nice
Spring hats, call at Mrs. Lizzie Tay-
lor's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The bowels often require m lid hut
effective stimulant, and Cascarinsis tho
very tking. soc and 81.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Paiue's Celery Compound, a ine
nerve tonic and regulator Cor the kid
neys, Liver and Bowels. For sale by
Joseph shelton.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The family of Hon. A. T. Nell
son viii move to town in q few
days, so soon as his dwelling is
completed,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
We Ask

that yon give Reeds Chill Cure trial
and if you do not find it the hest rene
dy on the market for cliills, fovers and
ague don't use it.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Tie rrotractcd meeting, which began
at the methodist church last Sunday,
closed last Wednesday night Rev. Mr..
Sheppard was disappointed in obtain
ing other ministers to assist him, hence
the reason it lasted no longer.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

| do all work according to frst prin-
cipals Of repairing, and guarantee per-
feet satisfaction. VIM. MOoD,
Aay II. Haynesville. La.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Many Persons Arc broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns IRON Bitters Rebuilds
the system, aids digestion, removes excess
Of bile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The gardens in Homer cart be
excelled in this spanish. DR.. Richard
son has been using beans from his
garden for several days, and the
corn in DR.. Turner'S garden is in
full silk; he will have roasting ears
in a few days, while r. W. Collier
claims beets as large as tea cup.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Tho fy-time is now upon us. Go to
Bridgeman, Collier & Cos for your fly.
traps.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
h. W Mathews sells liquors cheaper
than the cheapest.

F.N, McCorkle & Bro, have large
assortment Of Gents and Ladies' Straw
Hats. Prices low down,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Maj. 3ear'lsly has under his
consideration the project Of estab.
fishing a camp grouud on the line
between here and Gibbs, near
Keeners creek. We don't know
how he is pro ,ressing but learn
that Rev. Robt. Parvin endorses
the proposition.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

The Weckley IN. o. Picayune, the
hrgrt and best paper in tho south,
and tho GUARDIAN one year for $500.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Hoes, already handled, suitable for
chepping cotton and other farm work
for sale st G.. G. GilPs.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

A new lot Of school books, states,
copy books, &c, just received at Shell
tou's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Attention is called to change in
the professional card of DR.. G.. A.
Harper.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Dyspepsia and indigestion destroy all
energy of mind and body. Cascarino is
positive cure.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Fine Syrup Of different grades for sale
at +. N. McC0rkle e. Bro.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
CLOTHING!

You will find the largest stock Of
clothing in town at G.. G. Gill's. Go
and see.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

Blue jeans Tobacco for sale at F n.
MsEorkle & Bro
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Asallow complexion aid dry skin are
signs ofa tiiserdered liver, which Cas-
earine will regulate.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

1t you want g,od tobacco at low
prices 20 to G. 6. GilFs. He's got it.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Do yon want fino Cigar for smalf
price' Ii 80 call Oh f. n. McCorklc &
Bro.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Ashton Whisksy, tho finest seld in
town at r. w. Mathews.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

W. A. Jobnston's popular corner is
bs,danartsls for Fishing Tackle.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

II you want Bed Steals, Chairs, or
furniture of any kind try G. @. Gill; ho
bas them cheaper than ever.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Constipation is the cause of many dis
eases. CAscarine is the cure.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
LADIES

Needing tonic, or children that want build.
ing up. should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
1t Is pleasant to take, cures Malaria, Indi-
gestion, and Dtliousness. ALI dealers keep Il.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Louisiana State Lottery tickets for
sale at Wards.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

lam determined not to he outdone,
si.lor in prices or quality ofgools.
r. ". Mathews.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Morris Cascarine in scot bottles at
SheltOn's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Fresh Orange Cider at Kinnabrew
s. Wards ut one dollar per gallon.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

B B B cures poison Of the Blood and
Skin Diseases, for sale by Joseph Shell
ton.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
NOTICE TO TAX.PAYERS.

The time for assessing property il
clossd and there are number yet who
havs not given in THAR property. l
hereby notify the public that the Office
IN Homer will remain epsn al the
timo for assessments, until the books
are closed. Us. RICHARDSON,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
FOR DYSPEPSIA
~ II AHA SxN
Use BROWNS Iron Rsfters

Vse bTOWhs IFOM DstSeTNs
Physicians recommend it, All dealers keep
1t, 81 20 per bottle. Genuine has trade mark
and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Go toG. G. ellis for Drugs, Patont
Med eines, Paints, Oils, &c.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
- BRowN'S IRON 5,TTE5s

Cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Nery.
flisl'ess, aud General Debility. Physicians re.
toInnrend it. I'll dealc scllit Genuine has
iiade Mark and crossed red lires Oh wrapper.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

"WLen the spring time comes, gentle
Ann,e,"
"ABd the chills and fever bloom once
more"
"You had better buy a bottle of Chea-
than's Chill Tonic"
"From the man who runs the nearest
drug store"
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

All work done neatly and on short
notice at w. NJ. Woods Jswslry House
in Haynesville, La.
Nav II.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Everything in the Drug line from q
capsule up, cheap ut Shelton's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
! AOfICE TO DERTORs.

So asslsa indebted to me ON account
8 ~ hereby notified to settle the
oacs' All outstanding &C.
on the first day Of May, be
lhe hands Of an attorney for
Respectfully.
B. W. MATHEWS.
spsil y, 1850,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

By treas'rs receipt, $5l4 10
Respectfully, TOM HARRIS,
Marshal aud COllsctUr.
The Trcasurcl's report was next read
and approved, and ordered spread on
the minutes.
TREASUnER'S REPORT.
To the Mayor and Selcctmcn Of tho
town of Homer:
Gentlemen-I herewith submit my
report for tbs month Of April, 1889:
General Fund
70 amt i'll trs'y as per last rcp't, $125 %
received Of collector, SD IS
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17

Homer, May srd, 1889. 81
Homer guardian., 1889-05-17
Respectfully.

pFis u, 1851,
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suggested that YOU devote yuur rnic -
painting signs. fences. wagon bodirs and
the like. lie also said that II you worked
hard, and improved a great deal YOU might
become an amateur artist IN about ten
years
! hope you viii not hud IL unpleasant 90
take this advice. Nriv often advice is like
castor oil easy enough To- give. but hard 10
take However. consoic yourself with tho
idea that possibly the professor is ac,uaied
by motives Of professional jealousy, and
he il merely irving 10 discourage YOU from,
coming to New York,
Before closing this letter I desire to call
your attention 10 The dollar and "a half un-
paid express charges that were almost
wrenched from me bv the cXpressman who
delivered your pictures shah draw ON
you for the amount! Your failure To re
imburse me is calculated 10 set me back
about six mouths In my finances.
Ii is true thai my toes uo not protrudc
through my boot into the atmosphere as
copiously rs they did when first started in
journalism. aud my meals are assiiniiated
with much greater regularity now than
formerly; but nevertheless. feel she loss
of that dollar and a half kveniy should
prefer Ia fee. the dollar ana haif itself
You must remember that We New
orkers have 10 be- very economical in
order tJ complete The Craut monument dur
ing the present century. At present, one
Of the first things that strikes the eve Of
the visitor il the atmosphere ir which the
Graui monument j. vping to ri~c--as soon
as we have got the money
Al that wc need 60 cump.rte the one
million dollar monument j. the money We
have any uumuer OF designs rf the mon
umeni, out toe design to pay Tor 1t j. much
needed.
You would be- surprised. my dear artist
friend, aud debtor to the tune Of dollar
and half, Ht the numeruusness ~ people
ia New YORK who saN Grant needs no mon
uucnt. that they carry bis memory iu their
hearts. They seem 10 have working una
loriiy iu both houses They are the same
peop.c who never have but one cigar about
them whoa you want to smoke.
Every tiug progresses iu New York tx
Ccpt the Grant monument flud. hut n YOU
will promptly remit the dollar and a half
unpaid express charge, lwiu give 90 a boom
Prof Mahsticl. has cSauiucd your land
scapc again, ana request, nae 10 ask YOU to
send him your photograph. lie suys he
wants 10 see what the man io-li;s Ike who
painted that picture You can soma IN when
vou remit the dollar aud halt unpaid ~
press charges send b at once Hoping TO-
hear from you soou. remain. Your,
truly, ALA T. SWELL
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years before had spent a summer IN the
beautiful little village OF ST. Iohnsbury, IN
Vermont. Hither repaired 10 regain, IN
measure, il could, my Impaired physical
faculties.
'Soon began to gain rapidly, and, too
restless TO remain entirely idle, pursued
the study of my profession into us most in
,ricate branches. Not that ever expected
to practice again, but because | so loved the
healing art | had. ia earlier years, brought
out several acknowledgements that had proved
quite successful, ana my studics we're nat
uralv in that direction. | had become
much interested in the known aud probable
properties of nitro-glycerine. | believed
that that powerful explosive could be made
a power against the inrOads of certain
kinds of disease, Brghts disease, that
dreaded curse Of modern times. in particu-
lar. Spnng lapscd into summer aud sum
mer into early winter before | had solved
the problem. bat finally success was mine.
~ had discovered "a process by which the
explosive properties Of nitro-giyceriue
could be removed. the residue, peculiarly
prepared. forming a compound that was "A
certain cure for ,he most complicated and
chronic cases OF Brisht's disease. have
no hesitation now ia eXplidriu 9 IN u measure
the process According 10 the formula IL is
prepared IN alcohol In the proportion Of one
per cent in tablet form, one OF these con-
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his anxiety and questioned him. The case
was explained. The eccentric seized pre-
scription blank and rapidly wrote out sew.
ersl prescriptions.
TRY these" he said, aud turned TO his
book again. DR.. Mechlin hesitated. The
prescriptions followed no ordinary law OF
medicine. But the case was a desperate
one: his patient would die unless he could
afford immediate relief lie seized the pre-
scriptons, had them filled and hurried 10
the house of his patient aud administered
them. The strange medicine wrought a
wonderful change. In an hour an improve.
ment was noticeable, aud in three days the
sick one was out of danger
DIR. Mechhns respect for bis eccentric
visitor increased greatly after this occur
renee, and he allowed him tn come aud 90
as he pleased, and many times did the old
mans suggestions bring him success and
reputation.
One day the aged doctor was not TO be
found IN his accustomed chair in DIR.
Mechin's Office. The latter thought il
strange, but the entrance of visitor ban
ished the subject from his mind. Another
day. and again did the eccentric fail TO APP
pear. DR.. Mechin became alarmed and
was about TO set out in search of him when
ragged little bay brought the news that
th' S1a hk'f NdS W ibSs
sired his presence.
The Old doctor had been gwen Christian
burial No friends had appeared 10 mourn
his loss. and Dir. Mechlin sat in his office,
the oequest in his hand, hoping that ITS
perusal might cast some light upon the
mystery of his life. IL was only package
Of manuscript, carefully written and neatly
folded. The doctor never lifted his eyes
until he had read the last line. These were
the words OF the manuscript:
Il am a physician in good standing. In
deed. there are few of my profession who
have been fortunate enoug h to attain the rank
that was NINE when 1 retired from active
work few years ago. l have told you that
have practiced in the leading cities of the
New and the Old World. This is true, and
the mention Of my real name would cause q
commoton in medical circles that you, as .
physician, can readily understand. Spring
smiled on the earth when withdrew from
active practice. My nerves We're unstrung;
my general health undermined and l felt
the need of rest and secluslon. few
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ALLEGED HUMOR.
Hints to Fathers who Have Marriageabis
Daughters.

Train your c,orks to strike only every tw-
hours.
II YOU have a dog give 1t To some friend
for the time being.
Never grumble audibly about the dress.
makers and mliners' bills.
Always let the young man see that you
wear your slippers in The evenings.
Take all the tides from the sitting ru0-,
chairs. Men are avcrsc To tides.
When you 70 Ia the thCater chapcroue
always hire "a carriage tO 80 nome IL and
then fan asleep ON the way.
An invitation 10 dinner once IN awhile
will either max" the young man feel al
home or else scare h.n ~ This Is a good
way To earn his intentions.
Join the riuD to which tne young man be-.
longs. and. II necessary. ASA him To- So,
you home late al ui-lt- This will bc an All
vantage 10 yol. and also make the yuuu2
man feel THAI he WAS solid with you
10 not make use OF patent gas CNtin'
gushCrs which turn al the lights out al
ten O'Clock The young man might take ii
as "a hiut 10 go. and ne had better regulate
the light "a suit himself and the girl
.iture
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Jcwc. cr--Nou say you wan srac nam,
engraved CA this ring,
Young Mau-Ncs, / wan, the words
george. 10 his dearest Alice. engraved uu
the IL side OF tie ring
rs the young lady voUrsis,crt'
NO. snc's the young lady 10 whom | AR
engaged.
"Wcn. II were YOU | would rot hav,
't;curgr to his dcares, Alice engraved or
the ring. II Alice goes back on yuu VOC
can't use the ring again
What would You suggest
Il would suggest that the words bc
George tn his first and only love- You -,
with that inscription YOU can use the ring
Eaif dozen times. have bad experience
in such matters myself Texas Sittings.
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for,i's Old TIieatrr.

Abraham Lincoln was assass inated in
Ford's Thcater. aud the building is now o.
cupiedby a branch OF the Surgeon Generals
office. Originally the edifce was erected
To- a church, "A Baptist society, and for many
years they worsniped there. Since the
great tragedy the building has been con-
ycrted into Government office and u medi-
cal museum. As a Government office, II is
a travesty upon hygiene, The Surgeon
General is the chief medical officer of the
army and yet that branch Of his office IL al
most u National disgrace. IL was the same
under former Surgeon Generals, and will be
under the successor of the present incum-
bent, who will soon be retired ON account of
age Tho building is dark and noisome.
IL is without cellar. aud the floor rests
upon the ground. The records of the med
ical officers OF the armies are shelved In
alcoves into which the light OF day never
comes Clerks are Obliged to search those
records by gas-light IN midday. This Gus
tom has prevailed for more than twelve
years past How mucn longer will the in.
fanny continue.
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FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

TIM oldest known manuscript - part 80
the Had, found ia Upper Egypi.
EPcW,Ms derive their origin from tue In.
scripiions placed 10y the aureuts GA tombs
IN was not al! Gpcomiuuu pi.,ctIce for the
poor IA the middle ages to sell themselves
into slavery, or 10 become slaves by debt
THr Hoheuzolicrn~, the rciruiug family
of Prussia. refers ~ origin tpThasillo whu
ABOUT M, built TIE castle 81 Hohcnxollcra
IN Suabia
STANDARD dictionary of the Chinese Ian.
guagc. containing about forty thousand
characters was PERFECTED hv Pa out-shc
who lived about llU =. G.
THr first American eugraNcr on wood,
Alexander Anderson. N -, was born IN
New York. April q. liza, aud died In Jcr
sey city, y. j. january q, t>;O.
THE Plymouth colony remained a com
monwealth district until l'al. II period Of
seveniyoue years. when, greatly To the
chagrin of the rolonists, they were Included
under the new royal Charter for Massachu
sets
THE battle Of The Nile wss fought August
!. lips, between the French fleet under
Brueys AMI the English under Nelson. II
was AT the com mcucement ~ this battle that
Nelson exclaimed: VICTORY or Wcs,
minister AbDey.'
THE Total number 81 prisoners at Ander.
souVille was 9H+>i. largest number in
prison Al any one time August .. lssI
'Ei.Ub; total ngnOcr of deaths. u. NJ: avur.
aye number oi deaths ioi ca,h Of the thir-
teen months. as: largest number of deaths
in one day august q. IA. q; total nun
Der of escapes. ~.
BsLLOoNIN., although the sdbjoct a. -
theory had engaged attention for many
years. received its greatest influence from
the discovery 10y Henry CaVendish In l5s6
that hydrogen gas j. los lighter than com.
mon air. Joseph MoDgoliier originated the
use of hot air in balloons IN laL. Charles
Greeu introduced Goa gas aud used II in Ru
ascent made July ~. ls2i.
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Raising a million &C. dollars for mouu
mcut in New NorS 10 General Grant is
rather uphill worK. Some Of the rich peopi,
who talked loudcst about building IN,
monument Immediately contribute very
small sums. They remind u of the farmer
who, on being approached by the ageu, of d
proposed raj road. exclaimed v"ciferously:
Yes, IA m favor of railroads hrst. last
aud all the time. You bet YOU can put me
Gown a. man vino will hcip bIid "a rail
ruad
The agent was delighted. - the farmer
was rich, the agent supposed that the farm
or would take abuUt tifiN thousands dollars
worth of the stock. So be took ouj his boot
auu asked:
How much stock shall pat you down Z
"Waal. sand the farmer. II suppose you
can put me down for seventy live gents, Il
IL runs near my farm. Texas Sifiucs.
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He-My darlinS-home at last! How car
ever thank You for those cliChtfully loul
aud perfect letters which you sent SO faith
fully, There was only one thing lacking
you didn't say ANY thing ABOUT your in
structors ah 49, the professors. DO yot
know, am creadiuly jealous Of those pro
fPSsOrs.
She You meant be-, Tom. assure YOU
didn't mention any of them becausc ID,
letters formed my regular essay work in
English, aud were corrected bv Prof Eve
glass and read a oud in class Judge