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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFlcE At JACKSON, Mss
Novamhar 4 1ss4. J

LAND OFF1cK At JACKSON, Mss
November {. 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the foilos
ing named settler has hlcd nOtire 81 ?.
intention TO make final proof in sHlp,n
Of bis claim, and that sid proof = u
made before the Judge o. IN has abssnss
w. N. Denny. CIrcuit Clerk Of Jacks-
county, 10 scranton, Miss, On DeeempS
-, l659. via. John D. Pieroe, homeste-'
No. Hasa, for the northeast quarter' -
tl0n 10, township 4. fouth range 4 wes-
He names the following Witness
prove his continnous rusidcnca upon ~
cultivation Of said land. WIS., ftse.
Dickin, eamuel n. Dickin, Edwna -
Dayisnnd Hngh Hinton. al II Ameno"
p. o, Jackson county. Miss
r. &. KERR, Regletsr.
Noyembef 5 ls0 90
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

A DISPATCH headed, "a Solution
of the Race Question" goes on to
state that thirty negroes are clam.
oring for passage to Africa. This
may be a solution, but it is so ex-
c~eedingly attenuated that a home-
pathic solution of the fortieth de-
grees is regular aquafortis by the
side of it.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

CIRCUIT Court is still grinding
away at Mississippi City, but will
probably adjourn tonight, as there
is moi much business for trial. Pc.
Ter b. Clark, (rol.), Of This county,
called Doctor" is before the
CourI charged with prarticing med
icIne in Harrison county without
license. Peter has been playing
doctor in Tins county ever since hr
was bounced from the Pascagoula
lighthouse.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The DEMOcRAT-STAR was oppos-
ed to a Constitutional Convention
long before anybody began to wig
gle a "rabbit foot" in that direc-
ton. Over two years ago we ok
pressed a decided opinion and
have see no reason to change it.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

STANLEY, the African explorer,
has found himself at last, and gives
a gloomy account of the condition
of affairs in Central Africa. This
journey was a continuous battle,
and he lost one half his force from
battle, disease and famine.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Our enterprising citizens will
notice that a meeting of The Pasca.
Coula Building and Loan Associa-
ton is called by W. NJ. Denny,
chairman, by a card elsewhere for
Saturday night next. The charter
has been granted and recorded, and
all things are in readiness for or.
ganizalion. II should be borne in
mind that IN The election Of dircc.
tors, a matter of importance, none
but subscribers will lie allowed a
vote, but we presume the subscrip-
zion books will be opened at The
meeting to give an opportunity to
all 10 become voters by subscrib-
ing before The election. Let's have
n good turn out!
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

EDITOR L. PINK SMITH, of the
Ripley Sentinel, is a candidate for
Representative from Tippah coun-
ty, vice Col. W. c. Falkner, who
was killed by Thurmond a short
time ago. We hope Brother Pink
will blossom as a legislator.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

W. L. TYLER, postmaster at
Brookhaven, Miss, was accidental,
ly shot by Sheriff r. w. McNair.
The wound is quite dangerous. OF
course the sheriff "did not know it
was loaded"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29
A. III. FRANK,

MOSS POINT, MISS

Harness, Furniture aud Mattresses re-
paired or made Over IN a manner that caa.-
not fail 10 give satisfaction. Also Uphol-
steriug in all its branches. Buggics aud
Carriages painted and striped IN any style.
Also Buggy Tops repaired aud made to
order. Satisfaction guaranteed IN al work.
Give me a trial. A. H. FRANK,
Opposite John 4. Krebs' store.
October ii, 1883. 33-6m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The Brookhavea Ne'cs gels of
The following 10 delinquent sub.
scribers:
THE mar who owes this paper
And doesn't want to pay,
Won't have to hustle for firewood
Alter the Judgment day"
We think
The man who yves that paper,
Aud reads that rugged verse,
Will straightway take his measure
And order up the hearsel
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

On a bet at Pass Christian a few
days ago Mr.. Dennis Amiel shod a
horse, two shoes, from the start,
including fitting, trimming and
mailing in fourteen minutes. He
claims he can do it in less time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

UNITED STATES SENATOR Georges
term of office will not expire until
March 8, 1898, consequently the
Legislature of 1882 will elect his
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The BrOokhaven Leader saws
George Washington, a young ne
gro about 20 years old, charged
with making an insulting PROPOSE
ton to a respected white lady at
McCOmb City last Wednesday
night, was captured near Mont
gOmery by Detective lack Hoskins
and carred back to McComb City
the next day His guilt being es-
lablished by his own confession as
well as the testimony of the lady,
he was taken away from the guard
by a few resOlute white men and
hung.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

THERE are twenty papers in Mis-
sissippi opposed to a Constitution
al Convention, ten in favor of it
and one on the fence. The press
of the State is, therefore, decided
ly opposed to any present change.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

REV. WESLEY G. EVANS, of Mis-
sissippi City, and Mrs. S. G. Raw.
lings, of Biloxi, were married on
Thursday, the 21st ult., by Rev.
Alex. Scarborough, of Stonewall.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

doc" johnson, of Galloway
Station, Miss, got drunk last week
and fell by the roadside and was
eaten by a drove of hogs. Home
made pork will probably decline
in the vicinity of Galloway Sta
ton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Mrs. HARRIET BEEcHER STOWE.
the famous author of uncle Toms
Cabin" has become a mental
wreck. Perhaps her mind has gone
off in search of a reliable Uncle
Tom. II so we will state that I'm
Gle Tom died here a short time
apn-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

K j. THURMoND, who killed Col.
W. Q. Falkner at Ripley some days
ago, waived an examination at
the preliminary trial and will lie
in Jail until the February term of
ther Circuit Court.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

THERE will be two Pats Henry in
the next Legislature. Map. Pat
Henry, Of Brandon, will be a men,
Der Of The House, and his nephew,
Pat Henry, Of Vicksburg, a men,
Der Of The Senate.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

In Natchez, Miss, on Tuesday, Novem-
Der 10, 1859, Mr.. ERNEST GIRARD. former
ly of Scranton. and Miss RACHEL TUrrLE,
Rev. +. A. DeROsset, officiating.
We heartily congratulate Mr. Girard
on the happy occasion, and wish him a
smooth voyage down the river Of Life.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

OK the 10th inst. b. A. Myers
shot himself in the head with a re-
vOlver at Holly Springs, abe-
cause no one could live in this
country who was not a Christian
and Democrat" He was II years
.,l1
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

AN Illinois Central Railroad
freight train ran into a street car
in New Orleans last week and
killed Mrs. Joshua Beal, of Baton
Rouge, in the most horrible man
nor
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29
WHAT Is A BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CATION

1t ia a voluntary ASSOCIATION oil
persons generally of limited means
for the purpose OF collecting TO.
gelher small periodical install
ments of subscription until each
in turn has received an amount
which will materially and him in
buying a home. or until the mem.
Der receives The par value Of the
stock subscribed for.
These associations have wonder
fully grown in this country. Phil.
adelphia has had more of these AS.
sOcialions than any other city, and
her distinction rs a 'city of homes"
is largely due 10 Building and Loan
Associations.
The fruits o. these institutions
are now becoming practically and
beautifully manifest in thousands
of comfortable homes throughout
The South. II all The people of
modest income could correctly un.
drrslsnd The workings 0l ihese
cnrpOrated aids 10 Independence,
how lew homeless nnes there would
be. Ii they kDew that SO a month
saved wOnld in about seven wears
give them a comfortable home. a
fig tree and a vine AS well, il would
be the prOfiIgaie indeed that would
sill fail to lake advantage OF so
tempting an offer. COntentment
fOLtOes the occupancy Of ones Otcn
dcelIiRg. The house itself gives.
and is largely gamer in having a
citizen and a satisfied fami.
ly.
No invention Of man has ever
offered so many facilities 10 aid in
acquiring a home for The workman,
he salarIed man and those of
modest income as The Building and
Loan Associations.
The communities which thor.
appreciate and understand
he great value of these organiza.
ions have solved a fundamental,
moral and financial question alike.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The Mobile Coal Company has
an advertisement in the DEMO
cRAT-SrAR Of today. Read it, and
II you need coal order from this re-
liable Company.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

DIR. ALLIE j. PERKINS, of Lake
Charles, La, was married to Miss
Pearl Snyder, of Georgetown, Tex,
and brought his bride home last
week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

IL you want a reliable newspa-
per-One You can safely take into
your family, subscrbe for the
DENocRAT-SrAR Only % a year,
in advance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

MRS. EARL, who was in her nine
tieth year, was fatally burned at
Jackson, Miss, on the 18th inst,
by her clothes accidentally taking
fro
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

THE bite Of blue-gummed ne
gro is said to be poisonous A ne
gro at GospOrt, Ala, was bitten by
a blue-gummed negro sometime
ago. First his finger, then his arm
was amPutated and jet il is un-
certain whether the virus is ar
rested.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

lF you want a paper which rep
resenis sound Democratic princi-
pies, and also contains the latest
home and general news subscribe
for The DEN0CkAT-STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

BROTHER DAVID, formerly of st.
Vincent's Academy, Mobile, died
in Bay St. Louis on the 22nd, aged
IA years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Ex-JUDGE G. S. MCMILLAN was
the only Republican elected to
office in Lincoln. lie was elected
justice of The peace in beat |.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Messrs. Rice, Born & Co., New
Orleans, have q conspicuous adj
verlisement IN the DEMOcRAT-STAR
this week, TO which we direct par
ticular attention. This Is one OF
the oldest and most reliable hard
ware houses in the Crescent City,
and we can safely commend il to
our merchants and Others who want
TO buy anything in the line of
hardware.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

JUsT now while New Orleans is
bothenng herself on the vexed
question Of a disposition Of the
eity's garbage, the ~French Market
buzzards" are giving a soiree
dansante-T Why not turn the
garbage over to the Buzzards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The Methodist people of Hands
boro are erecting a neat church ed
ifce. There is life in the old town
vnf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

We learn from the daily papers
of New Orleans that Mr.. jefferson
DAVIS is improving.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Two convicts escaped from Jail
in Greenwood, Miss, on the 18th
inst, by burning a hole in the
floor
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

AS a prelude to the Worlds
Fair in 1892 Chicago has had a real
London fog.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

The city of Lynn, Massachu-
%chusetls, was burned Monday.
Loss, 100000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Mr.. FRANK KINCANNoN has bought
the Meridian Daily Democrat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Two Legislatures have been or
gained somewhat after the model
of kellogg and Packard of Louisi-
ana. The Democrats are plucky
and are determined to oppose the
capture of the Legislature by the
Republicans, backed by the pious
Mr.. Harrison. If they fail to seat
the Democratic member from Sill
yer Bow country they propose to
fiiibuster and prevent a quorum.
The situation is highly interesting.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

We direct attention II The ad.
vericement. headed sLOsl,' in tins
weeks issue.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29
Mr.. A. GoELzER

On krebe Avenue
SCRANTON. MISS.
-DEALER ~
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Canned Goods. TIuware, Crockery
and Glassware, CiganA TObaoc6, etc.
Also keep constantly on hand at tho Wal
halla Saloon a1oininE, fresh LAGER BKEg
always on tap.
November Is. 165a 35-Gm
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29
OUR AGENTS.

The following gentlemen are authorized TO col
lect all dnos tn the DENocRAT-STGR Office, and re-
ceipt for the ssmei
Mr.. II. r.. Russell. Ocean Springs. Mississippi.
Mr.. George W. Brown, PearlingtOn,
Mr.. n. ButeheIt, Pass Christian.
Mr.. jesse II. jackson. Orange Grove
Mr.. J. $. Otis. Logtswn.
Mr.. Hugh NJ. Mcttallum. Augusta,
Mr.. O. II r Jones. Hattir-hurg,
Mr.. Dan1 Mcleod. L@akesvillc,
Mr.. W. s. Davis. Wayne-born. Z"
Capt. Sam1 B. Watts, Meridian,
Mr.. J. =. Davis. Hendersnn,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

Read land notice.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-29

A Gold Class Pin with the letters up. p.
S." in monogram on it.. A liberal reward
will he paid to the finder IL returned 10
the Office of THE DEM0CRAr-STAP.
Scranton, Miss, Nov. %. 1879. 4V-1t
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A surprise party was given Mrs Bowers,
near Harrisonville, Baltimore county, on
Thursday evening of last week. A large
number of young ladies and gentlemen from
this and Baltimore county participated.
Miss Lula Brandenburg, of Woodbine, is
visiting Mr.. Jacob Brandenbnrg at this place
Miss Jennie Bennett, of New London, Fred
erick county, visited friends at this place on
Sunday
While Mr.. John Brennan, of aear louis
Vile, was going to Sykesville on Saturday last
with his team, he met with a severe accident.
The horses became frightened at a sawmill
near Mr. Frank Browns, and in trying to
check them he was thrown under the wagon
and had one ofhis arms broken at the shoulder.
The residents of Greenville aud vicinity have
about cut all the trees down near where the
road crosses Morgan Run, leading from Il. Boil
linger's to J.. G. Melville's. We think it high
time that the supervisor or commissioners put
at least a foot bridge there, as the road has
been opened long enough to entitle them toit.
The Christmas entertainments are about
through nov, and the Sunday school scholars
are in high glee over their presents.
Miss Lizzie Brandenbnrg who has beea
visiting Evansville, Frederick county, for some
time past, expects to return on Saturday of
/ this week
| A friend was overheard to say that he did
not know what had become of the Haight
correspondent He begs leave to announce
1 that he is still alive.
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BERRET ITEMS.
Wedding Fine Hogs Political. &C.

Our holidays passed quietly the Young were
happy and the dropping spirits OF the aged
were revived.
Our Lutheran friends gave a pleasant en-.
tertainment AZ their church on New ear $
eve.
We have heard of bot few heavy hogs 50
far, viz: Charles II. Hewitt killed seven, the
heaviest weighing J62 pounds: Justice Dough
eFiy. several, the heavies; S95; }. NJ. Dorsey,
40, weights not received: Basil Dorsey. hyc,
averaging 100. and has l6 more to kill. We
have not heard from our miileFs. They like
heavy weights and no questions We were
once a miller, but repented and resigned.
We no longer bewail the late election, but
hope for the future. Some OF our most sub
stantial and enterprising Republican farmers,
who read and think for themselves. voted
with the Democrats last fell. and Wil! do ike
wise in the future. Tasy are sieadfasl 10
their convictions that the farmers Only hope
lies ia tariff revision and equal taxation, aud
that the best way 10 accomplish this end s. 10
let lawyers htigaie, doctors ampasaie, uer
chants speculate snd farmers legislaie. under
the leadership Of chief magistrates 10 ihe state
and national governments whose Interests are
identical With their osn. When this ultima
taIn - reached agricultural interests will cease
10 wane. We heartily welcome all such con.
On the 9th Of December last Miss Genils,
an Amiahie sad beautiful daughter Of Mr. II.
c. Caok. and Albert Wetzel Eere marned ~
the residence Of the brides father, Rev. Wa.
A. Grouse officiating The bride, beautiful
blonde, was neatly agfircd IA blue cashmere,
aud the groom IN black As ~e arr net Al
expert al minute descriptions, sai,ee Il 10 say
that they we're handsome coapla aud admired
By all present. The bridal presents Sere
numerous and valuable. After eongrAtula-
lions the company, Numbering about seventy
persons. were beautifully entertained vita
the sweetest fruits OF the season. time passed
pleasantly and al were happy, the minister,
who Is entertaining in AID Gsi Of ,he pslPis.
eeusrsbagiag largely With his stnrc 81 knosl
edge 20 abe pleasures Of The evening 1E
Grouse resides in Westminster, and 4 the
gaestiop we're asked Can arr good thing
come ont of Nazareth or Westminster ~e
woaid answer YES, The Gospel and the Apvo-
Cars Bus TO the point Al The close q ihe
festivities Al NJ. COok's 81 present wcrc IN
visea 70 The residence Of the grooms father
on The following eSening. bat, IN Consequence
Of muads roads, not more than forty persons
we're present. all % Whom enjoycd the bong
tifal hospitality 81 Mr. Asd Mrs Weixel, tbe
parents Of the groom. The company dis-
persed ~ a late boar stth reluctance, leaving
their best wishes with the happy esSple-
May the sunshine Of peace RES upon shesn,
and avert the ever fearful and fatsl tcrnsdoes
II domestic STRIFE that have wrecked 80 Haaay
happy homes.
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ssonersville Items

Mrs. Elizabeth Byers was relieved of her
sutferings on Tuesday by being tapped, and
two gallons of water were taken from her
Drs. Ed, Wells and dohn Matthias performed
the operation,
Mr. John +. Shade received letter from
Wrightsville Pa, stating his son-in- law, Mr.
John Wolford, had both of his legs cut off at
the ankles by the cars. No further particn-
lars.
The Thinkers held their meeting at Mt.
Pleasant on Sunday last, Elders Uriah BixIer
and Ezra Bish officiated.
The scholars Of the Mt. Pleasant Sunday
School were treated on Saturday evening last
Each one received one pound of candy and .
. glass dish.
Mr.. Edward Hoppe and wife, Of Baltimore,
are spending the holidays with his mother and
sisters at this place. Mr.. Harry Myeriy, of
Pikesville, is visiting Mr., A. Thurman Mr.
! Franklin Gibson, our gifted musician, re-
ceived fine violin from New York on Sat
.urday last.
Messrs. Joe and Reuben Bish lost valua-
BILE COW ON Sunday last
Messrs. Joseph and Robert Hoppe sue
ceeded in killing "a rabbits, s02 patridges and
Is pheasants, this season.
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Res. ]. ;. Bnrtoa has been holding Feli-
sioas meetingx ia Morgan Chapel ~ Day sor
three consecutive weeks There have keeu q
large number OF conversions and asaHy scees
sSoas 10 the church. There has been no
snperiuous exciteueat. bat thai FAR UaoTe
important component Of religious nsanifsstA
ton, thoaghtfal earnestness- The minister
has GOT dealt largely 10 the half hundred
year old Siaaiafin thunder style q one hundred
and twenty minute sermons, has- rather. the
messages have been brief and iavitiRg. As =
sequence We see those far more interesting
conversions Of the lore. won 70 lowing ihAn the
fear.driyen TO obeying, practical demonsifa.
liou 10 these latter times o. just what loha in
bis Epislie intended 70 inculcAts, that Se
shosld love God for The substantial. and 70 ~
most natural reason, that lie 5rst loved as
These servicrs are still in progress, aud Il a
to be hoped that the membership will mos,
cordially grasp By the hand those who propose
20 80 wiIh them, and ably encourage shea'
onward.
On the lst instant &c sighted through .
smoked glass the eclipse Of the sun The
phenomena had some peculiar features thls
time. The modest moon always goes iHio
the dark 10 dolf and don, and that man OF hers
always hides his face when she goes TO change;
bat this time there seems 70 have been fur
Their precaufivn, for she east veil oser the
suns face while she changed 10 appear IA bel
neW attire on the New Year.
Mrs. Mary f. Jenkins on Saturday, she
18th Of December. sold at public auction. on
the premises, her house and lot AZ this placs
for $50.