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DIDN'T WANT PENNIES.
A Negro Fatally Shoots . Street Car
Conductor,

CHICAGO, Jan. l2-.Conductor Moore
on State street grip car, gave colored
man, named George Jordan, twenty five
bill. Jordun got mad at receiving cop
pers aud struck the conductor Ia the
fnce. Moore then went 10 the back
plntiorfn, and jordan. fearing that ho
wns going 10 attack him with car
hook. drew his revolver and ssOt Moore,
iniilctlng "a fatal wound. The murderer
NNIIS urrnai.u
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THE CoKoNERs INQUEST.

a Verdict That the Killing was Per-
fectly Justihable.
At $3.50 A, NJ. Monday the coro-
ncr's jury rGassembled at the city
hall to continue the inquiry us to
the cause of MCCrossiu's death.
Ofllccr Rolf was placed on the
stand and testified to having found
the pistol i'm the snow about twelve
to fourteen feet from where McCros-
sin lay.
Another witness was called To tcs-
tilS to McIrOssin's character. He
had known hlm to be "a buucO steer
er, and II bad man generally.
ANOTHER WITNESS.
w. r. Young; | knew McCros-
sin by sight last saw him alive
about 1850 saturday morning, out
sido Of Dutch Jallc's saloon. ! was
coming out Of the saloon to 90 to
bed, saw BNcr bring a man out
of the saloon, and as lac went to put
the man out ON tile sidewalk, Big
Mae, who WAS standing there, said:
"NOu big g. of u b, some
body ought to kill you" Bucr
told him to go oil ana
mind his own business. The man
liaer had put out was trying to go
back In the saloon. Big Mac com
nenced arguing with Bacr and
cal led him IA - - lying s. OF
u b, land ut the same time hit him
over the eye. Bacr staggered back
and said. ".lesus Christ, do YOU
want TO kill u mani" Mac put his
right hand back of him under his
coat and Baer fired two shots.
BaCr then went inside and washed
his eye. Big Mac started the quar-
rel himself and 1t was entirely un-
provoked.
MET MAC IN MINNEApOLIs.
Albert Marsh! | knew Metros
sin. saw him last a week ago to-
morrow. We had Il drink together
in Statt Licbc's. The first acquaint-
aucc | had with McCrossin | had u
Il ,ht with him. That was in 1851.
I was then on the police force in
Minneapolis, He was in variety
thcater and was going to clean out
the place. was called in and after
II hard tussle got him to the lOckup.
His reputation in Minneapolis was
very bad. Every time | saw him
he was going To kill some - of u
b, was sometimes called half
u dozen times In II night to various
saloons and each time | would find
big Mac in there kicking up
n row. One night he was
kicking up IA rumpus In Patsy Car
diIi-~ saloon, and Patsy kicked him
out doors. The next saturday night
they had n fight at the thcater Com
ique for 500. The fight was to be
four rounds, but Cardiff knocked
Mac ont in the first round. Then
Mae hunted around for u gun and
told me he would give me 800 If |
would let him have my gun 80 lie
could kill Cardiff.
Half dozen kilograms were read
from officers in Wisconsin and Min
nesOta towns, all stating that Nc
Crossln was q bad man.
AN AUTOPSY.
The jury then adjourned for half
an hour to await the result of AN
autopsy by DIR, Catterson.
Upon reassemhling DIR. Catterson
testified that he had found two
wounds. One bullet had passed
through the right fore arm and
struck the body without penetrating
the skin. The other bull had en-
tered the right side and was found
lodged near the spine.
The jIry then retired and In a few |
moments returned verdict rs fol- ]
lows:
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THE VERDICT.
State of Washington, I -.

Before j. u. Mclean, coroner of
said county. Inqnlsition held in
the city OF Spokane Falls, Wash, on
Jan u,,ry II, lS0U, on the body of III.
McCrossin, aud upon the oaths of n.
j. Pitman, Sidney ID. Waters, l.. ID.
Booth, T., C.. Covey, j.. l.. Wilson
ard a. Mckay, six good and law
nll men who, were duly sworn TO
render true verdict in the case
and upou view of the body of said
IL. McCrOssin and ~ faithful consid-
eration of all the facts In the case us
furnished by testimony, do say upon
their onl hs aforesaid that the said
II. McCro-sin came to his death mt
the hands of Harry Baer, and u IL
the opinion Of this jury after hear
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bacco burning ut furious rats and q
tremendous amount Of smoke. Soon
yelled IN vopor the unfortunate Napoleon
was again In difficulty, tho snoke, which
ne did not know how 10 got rid Of wen.
his eyes and ,s-. As soon as lac ru-
canned breath he sasped the words:
lake 10 away! What sn infectionl
Mhat pigs they must be ". no sfnokel
am so Ill" And III were are told he was
lor some considerable time, and re-
nouneed Tor ever more the soothing
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SEw HAvrs, Conn. Jan. ia-Th,
steamer City OF Worcester, OF The Nor.
wieh line. ran ashore ON the rccks near
Battletts reef lighthouse during = fog
early this morning. The ptsssr se-x.
fifty in number were taken oil.
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A cLosnn ALLIANCE.
The settieneut between the Central
and Union Pacific.

BosroS, Jan. IS. --Presiden, Adams, ci
the Union Pacific, while asserting that
the report Of the settlement between the
Union Pacific and Central pacillr hsd
been exaggerated ln importance, says
that closer alliance has been made.
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DovEK, Del, Jan. l3 The Their
momoter yesterday registered from 63 TO
30 degrees in the shade, and in the sun
went up TO lOL Peach buds are 80 al
vanced that general freeze would en-
tirely kul them.
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An ics fainln-is seriously s.,-7s'f u
In New Yoc- AID ether Ess.c;- -.ts.4
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ing the evidence that the killing oi
said III. McCrossin was perfectly
justihable.
SIDNEY ID. WATERS,
Foreman.
Il. G. CovES,
Il. ID. BoorH,
Il. L.. WILSON,
a. MCKAY,
T.. j. PlINtAN.
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seemed to anger Mac for he turned
and struck at Baer. | couldn't sec
whether lac hit him or not, but
think this was the blow that
blacked Bacr's eye. Baer, who was
standing with his hand In his right
coat pocket, here drew his gun and
fired one shot. ! was standing so
close to Mac that when / saw Baer
pull his gun ] ran up toward the
NJ azeppa saloon to get out of range
of the bullets. ! was running up
the street when the second shot was
fired, and when | looked around
Mac was across the street in front Of
| the Palace restaurant, staggcrin q
along with his head down. on
getting in front of the Senate saloon
| he fell"
THE ENGINEER's STORY.
This is what the engineer said OIL
being qucstlOncd:
81 was standing near the stove In
tho front part of Dutch Jnke's
saloon about | 80 o'clock Saturday
morning when / saw II man rush
past me, closely followed by Harry
| Buer | followed them To the door
TO see what the trouble was. The
man who was chased out by lIacr
WAS standing ON the outer edge OF
/ the sidewalk when | reached the
door. Between him and me stood
Bacr and b. Mac having an
nltcrcation. What passed between
them don't know, hut | saw Bacr
strike Big Mac In the fnce several
times with his fist. Mac each time
. a "a Ia L. g.. IL.
blows, but did not strike back, seem.
ihNly trying to get away, saying
keep away from me-
"Ni0re words passed between them
that | did not hear, when Mac
turned away to walk oil. Bacr
call' i out after him:
You ngc --- opium flend.'
Mac turned and said: you arc
IN lying - - - - If you
say so'
"BOth advanced toward each
other IN threatening attitude.
Tom Mcdonald, roulette dealer In
the employ of Dutch Jake, at
tempted to stop the fight but could
not. Here Billy, the dporkccper,
Jumped In and commenced kicking
and hitting Hlg Mac. When Bacr
and Mae came together botn seemed
TO strike about the same time. Di-
rcct!y attcrward | heard IA pistol
shot and WAS pushed back by the
few persons present. Upon looking
again | saw B1er with a pistol In
hI- hand, which he fired oil in the
direction OF the Palace, Restaurant,
across the street, Upon looking
across lac street | saw man fall
| did not know that Mac was
wounded until saw him fall. The
police began arriving aud | went
back In the saloon,
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
A Painful Accident.

Mr.. Robert Bowen, q young maj
about 20 years old. and SON of j
D. Bowen recently moved from
Alabama to this place, met with .
bad and painful accident last
Tuesday morning. The young
man, Mr.. E. p. Bowen, and one o,
two ether carpenters were at work
building a house when the plat
form on which they were standing
fell, precipitating them to the
ground, a distance OF ten or twelve
feet. Mr.. Robert Bowen fell back
wards end broke his leg just above
the ankle. Drs. Bush and Glad
den were called and on examlna-
tion found that it was q bad
fracture, both bones having been
broken and protruding through
the flesh. 1t wasproperly set and
dressed bu: owing to the aggra.
vated nature Of the fracture 1t will
be some time at best before he
will be able to walk.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Beautiful and CheaD,

A GUARDIAN reporter, called in at r.
W. Golfers yesterday on an inspecting
andpurchasing tour. We were astonisl.
cd at the large STOCK ofdry goods, and
the fine assortment both as to QUALITY
and variety kept by this popular house.
Mr.. Golfers line of Fans, Parasols.
Laces and Dress Goods were seleeted
ny him on person in The New Orleans
markets and are the finest and cheapest
ever brou ght to Homer. He also has a
nice lot of spring clothing of the latest
styles '7hich is being sold low down.
You can buy a spring suit at this house
for$l2.50 nice enough for any gentle
man. The accommodating salesman will
take pleasure ia showing you goods
whether you buy or not.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
District Court.

Ihe regular jury term of the
District Court convened last Ion.
day morning. The following
named citizens were drawn to
serve on the Grand Jury:
Is. A. Williams: foreman W. W.
Moreland, A. NJ. farrell, C. p.
scaile, R. L. Oskes, o. A. Kelly.
{. G. Barbe, W. W. K1ns, Alber.
Puckett. JAS. Aubrey, Jack Chan
dIer, OIanda Smith, G. w. Ad.
kins, Robt. Langston, Milton Tai.
bot and Robl. Sims.
The charge Of the Judge wa.
forclble and exhaustive, covering
everything coming under the ju-
nsdiction of the grand jury. He
called special attention to the law
against carrying concealed wea.
pons' also to the statutes against
selling spurious liquors without
license. After the grand jury re-
tired several motions were dis.
posed of, and in the afternoon the
motion to bond the injunction in
the Tavlor Rasland SUIT was dis.
posed of in chambers, by permit.
Ting Raeland to dissolve the in.
junction on $4,000 bond.
Tuesday, State vs. Raymond
Gnssby. assault and battery; YER.
dict gully of assault.
State VS.. Lew Bush, assault;
the jury failing to agree, a ms.
IIlil was enCc"eQ.
State VS.. John Cason, disturb
ing pescable assembly; verdict
not guilty.
Wednesday, State vs.. Andy
Craghead, disturbing peacable as.
semoly; the jury failing to agree,
a mistrial was entered.
State VS.. c. G. Pardue, disturb.
ing peacable assembly and DIS.
charging fire arms in a public
place; verdict not guilty as to the
first charge and guilty of the sec.
ond.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Messrs. Coleman and Simmons
have completed their map of Cla.-
borne parish and have favored the
GUARDIAN Office with one. The
map is perfect and rejects credit
upon these gentlemen who have
made survey of the whole parish.
1t shows the townships, ranges and
sections, towns, roads and rail
roaGs; in fact, everything, making
it complete in every particular.
They put them on the market at
sl.OO each. Every e:;:.zen should
have one.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Mrs. M. c. Harris, of Arcadia,
spent few days in Homer this
week. Mrs. Hair is an indus
trious deserving woman who merits
the patronage OF the public in her
efforts 10 support herself and tour
small children.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Henry w. Grady.

Next week we will publish in full
DR.. Talmage's tribute TO Mr.. Gra-
dy, at the Academy of Music,
Brooklyn, Feb. 23rd. He took for
his text Isaiah viii, /: "Take thee
a great roll, and write in it with a
mans pen.'' This mastery re-
view OF SO great a man should be
read by everybody.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Don't Feel Well,

And YETI you are not sick enough to con.
suit doctor, or you refrain from %
doing for fear you will alarm yourself
and friends--we will tell you just what
you need. 10 is Hoods sasaparilla,
which will lift you out of that uncertain,
uncomfortable, dangerous condition,
into a stale of good health, confidence
and cheerfulness. You've no idea how
potent this peculiar medicine is in cases
like yours.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Sam Houston, .Jr.,


Now owned by me, was sired by old
Sam Houston, he by Washtenaw Chief:
ne ty Hills Black Hawk; dam by jim,
hickory, a Thoroughbred tour-mile run
ner; Sam Houston, Jr's., dam by Cas-
sias NJ: Clay; second dam, Nevias CIay:
third dam, Gray Eagle.
SAM HOUSTON, Jr., is a jet black;
stands ISL hands high; wei shs 1.lOO
pounds; is very stylish and compactly
built. He won the 3-minute and 2-4o
trottlng races at the Laclede County
Fair, Lebanon, Mo. A better saddle
or buggy horse does not exist in Clai.
OSrne parish, and the public are cordi-
ally lnvitel to call and see him. Hon i.
ton will stand the season at X, p. Ray
lands stable. Terms $500: $500
FRANK GILL.
Homer, La.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Big Cornie has been on a boom
for The past two weeks. and al
times. has spreaded itself so wide
that travel over it was impeded.
We are informed that the bridge
across it is not long enough and is
entirely too steep at the ends. The
police jury should look into this
matter.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Stanley in the Wilds of Africa.

SJ aus INV w AAuO Vi ft1k ACAO
Mrs. W. w. Brown has secured the
agency for this section, of Stanley's
book, which contains thrilling accounts
of famous expeditions, miraculous es-
capes, marvellous discoveries, etc. The
work is extremely fascinating and con-
ducts the reader through the thick
jungles, the checrless deserts, and
luxuriant plains of Africa. 1t cor tains
over s0o large octave pages and 200 ele-
CANT engravings and colered plates,
and should be read by everybody. Thi
book is sold by subscription only, and
those who live in the country can secure
the book by addressing Mrs. w. w.
Brown. Homer La,
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
The Central Hotel.

Mr.. John Fila has renovated the
store house adjoining r. p. Rag
lands Stable and opened for ;he
reception OF the public, the Genial
Ho,el. lie says he Will furnish tiile
best meal in town for % cents
Read his ad in another column.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
No One Shut Out.

To meet the demands Of the growing
cash trade, and to fill the orders of all
who may call, have selected, paid for,
and now have in my store. one of the
fiasst stocks in town. A general va
riety Of everyth 'ng, from q collar but
ton to horse and buggy ut Bed Rock
prices, and in styles to please the most
fastidious. Give me call.
Yours to please,
H.C. Walker.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

The Athens Brass Band spent
few days in Homer this week,
They are well trained and play
well considering the shrot time
they have been receiving instruc-
tions. They also gave a show
here Wednesday night, which, We
are informed, Was quite entertain
ing.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

DIR. j. NJ. Ledbetter and wife OF
Summerfeld spent Monday aad
Tuesday in Homer. The doctor
has sole bis property in Pine Bluff
and has abandoned the idea of mov-
ing there.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

MT. John Simmons is again with
that old and popular paper, the
Shreveport Times. John says it is
the best paper in North Louisiana,
and VIC agree with linn.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Dress Goods.

Every man woman and child in Clai-
borne parish should call at Golfers and
see his beautiful line of Dress Goods
before they are all gone. These goods
were bought at low figures and are
marked down to correspond with the
tin ca,
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

If your appetite is gone nothing will
restore it more quickly than c. C. C.,
Certain Chill Cure, the great Tonic
and guaranteed cure for Chilis and Fe-
yer. Sold by Joe Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

We are determined not to be under
sold; We want your trade. Call and
get prices and be convinced that we
will sell you your drugs cheaper than
any market this side of Shreveport.
J. G.. Willis g. Co.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

This term of court is not so sen.
sational on account OF criminal
cases as the last few jury terms have
been. There are very few grave
cases before the court this term,
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

The National bank building Is
nearly completed and will soon be
ready to receive the flushing
touches of the ar:..st-the painter.
While it is not a marvel of beau.
ty, yet it is substantial and solid,
and will be capable OF meeting the
demand.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
PENcILINGs.

III. w. L. Seattle. of Lisbon
called on us this week.
Mr.. Frank Shorty Darden wa
III town this week.
Shade trees have been planted II
front of several business houses q,
the public square.
Court is in session and Che ole
temple Of justice presents quite &
busy air.
Mr. Il. l.. Richardson has re.
turned from visit to friends nea,
the State Line.
Miss Maude Hayes, of Farmer.
vile, is the guests of Mrs. Karles-
berg.
MIR. j. D. H. Taylor, of Ward 8
Mill, paid us a pleasant and appre.
ciated visit last Tuesday.
A gentleman friend of ours has q
SINGLE tree for buggies, phaetons
e,c., on which he Will soon apply
for a patent.
c. j. Barrow, of Port Allen.
Harris of Bayou Sara, and c. o.
Ferguson Of Homer, made a pretty
combine. e.-New Orleans Critic.
Mrs. Nettie Kobb is visiting her
father, Mr.. John Ella, accompani-
Ell by Mrs. L. Leverett, and her
charming daughter, Nettie of
Shreveport.
MI. Nettles, of Oak Ridge, La. :,
accompanied by several friends,
passed through Homer Wednesday
on route for llaynesyille, where he
was married to Miss Lula MOSS.
The GUARDIAN is indebted 70
Messrs. |. s. johnson & Co. for
a beautiful Ethograph picture of
Hon. Jefferson Davis. The pict-
uie can be secured from Them bv
mail for 22c.
While attending court you cannot
find a better Tine to settle your
small account at It's office. Also
10 subscribe for one of the best
weekly papers published iu ihe
state.
Types are small, but cause an
immense amount of trouble some
times. In an advertisement lest
week for W. D. Donner VIC were
made 10 say "ladies' silirtingn in.
stead OF ladies skiing" We
doubt but that iae fair sex under
stood The typographical error.
Hyou are in need of printing of
any kind, remember we are prepar-
ed TO supply your wants, anG at as
low prices as is consistent with good
business methods. We keep In
stock she best quality of paper, such
as noe aad letter heads, bill heads,
statements, cards, envelopes, etc. |
We would oe glad TO furnish you
prices and samples before placing
your orders.
There arc few people who do not
admire a beautiful bouquet of flow
ers. The other day three gentle
men met on North Front street and
were soon discussing Tie fragrance
and beauty of the differen; flowers,
anu a very heated discussion ensued
between two of them. The third
gentleman who had remained as
luiet as church mouse, and after
tropping to The ground the piece of
vili.e pine he had been whitsling
'n for sometime, took a tragic posi-
loR and said: ''Gentlemen, Ihave
een various bouquets, but none
lalf so pretty, as the one that was
20 my optics some days
go. |, was this and nothing more;
needle and thread hanging from
he bosom of a young lady. -
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Rnston Will have u private hank
instead of a National as was first
proposed.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Boys and mems suits Of clothing at
McCorkle g. Bros. They have an ele-
giant line of spring clothing just re-
ceived,
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Love thy neighbor." You can nev-
or do this if You allow your neighbor to
suffer with Itch, letter, Ringworm, etc,
without advising him to use Hunts
Cure. Cure guaranteed.
For sale BY. Fl. Taylor, Haynesville,
La, and VIM. Sellers, Summerfiell. La.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

My stock Of dry goods is complete in
every department, and at prices to suit
all cash customers. II. C Walker.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

W. d. Mupolland, Esq, a prom.
ihent young attorney of Farmer.
vile, is attending court.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Spring Clothing.

Messrs. McCorkle Bros have just re-
ceised their stock of Spring Clothing,
and you shonlG call and aee their stock
and prices before Purchasing.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

McElree's WINE OF CARDUI
and TEEDToaD's sLAcK-paAuaHy are
for sale by the following merchants In
Claiborne Parish:
G: G. Gill, A. d. Gladney and J. c..
Willis, Homer, La.
j. II. Taylor, Haynesville, La.
j. NJ. Ledbetter and Vim. Sellers,
Summerield, La.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Paine's Celery Compound, fine
nerve tonic and regulator for the kid
heys, Liver and Bowels, For sale by
Joseph Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Months OF sickness, long doctors bill
and broken health can all be avoided
by taking Cascarine.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

"a stitch in time saves nine," and if
you will take Hoods Sarsaparilla now
1t may save months of future possible
sickness.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
A Strong Cement.

All those needing glue or cement
should ask j. C. Willis g. Co. for
Bowen's Grip.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

DR.. A. D. Gladney and Mr.. O..
L. Ogilvie are in Shreveport on
business this week.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Compare our work and prices
on Job work before placing your
orders.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

We were pleased to meet on the
streets this week Mr.. T.1J. Baker,
one OF Athens most prosperous
and progressive merchants.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
~ Wine OF Cordul, a tonic for women

Robertson u Jones, Jonesboro, Ark,
write: &c C C Certain Chill Cure gives
universal satisfaction" Pleasant to
take. No cure, no pay. Sold by Joe
Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Buy your drugs from j. C. Willis &
Co, (Shelton old stand,)
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

MI. Grey, an attorney of Dal-
las, Texas, was IN town this week
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Straw Hats.

". d. Bonner has the finest and
most stylish line of ladies' and gents
straw l,ats in town.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
IMPORTATION WANTED.

A dark sorrel horse stlayed away
from me on the 18th Of this men.h. He
had one white fore foot and one white
hind foot, blind in bis right eye, a
small white spot in forehead. There is
a small skinned place on his left hind
leg. Any information leading to the
recovery of the horse will be thankfully
received and the informant rewarded.
Report toJ. H. Kirkpatrick, Homer, La.
Respectfully,
M-l5 Essex Brown.
Tho celebrated Landreth garden seeds
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

lla! ha! ha! But we saw YOU
just as We turned the bend.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

Fresh Irish seed potatoes at II. C
Walkers.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
McElree's WINE OFCARDUl sor 60.
male diseases.

Messrs. l.. X. Watkins and D,
W. Stuart attorneys from the Min
den bar were in attendance on the
court this week.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
Cbe GuarDla1r,
ADVERTISING TERMS,

Local notices l0c q line. Transient
Advertisements, SlUO per square for
first inse tion and 75c for each subse-
4uent insertion.
Obituaries, except the simple notice,
charged for ut regular rates.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
You Shonll Know II.

Reeds Chill Cure contains no poison
and is pleasant to take. A box Of pills
free with each bottle. For sale by j.
Taylor, Haynesyille, La. aud all drug
gists.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28

with the presentindications court
VIII likely adjourn the last of next
week.
Homer guardian., 1890-02-28
R0Wpn'S erin

DVWVH UIIp'
Tie strongest aud best cement in the
world is Bowen's Grip. Sold by J. C.
Willis g. Co.