The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-03-28

---Mr. and Ms. Nelson are now in
New Orleans selecting their Spring
aud Summer Goods. Their stock will
be 0 complete and full than ever
before.
Rev. Geo. II. Thompson, the
Methodist minister will set apart an
evening every week for the purpose
of praclicing singing in the Metho-
dist Church.
1t is not always the rule with
some of our local courts to swear wit
ncsses before t%cstifying, but after,
just as the officer may think. This is a
progressive town.
Mr.. j. F. Casey, who has had a
tussle with thG fever, is up again and
on duty at the Hunter, Benn e. Co.
mill. lie lost while sick about thirty
five pounds Of flesh.
just opened at w. M. Canty's a
beautiful line of Spring Goods, Chal-
lies, Ginsllams, White Goods, Lawns,
and a choice selection Of Zephyr Prints
of the latest styles.
Mr.. Harry Mansfield, of Pasca-
goula, has returned from Harrisburg,
where he went on a prospecting tour.
Harry has concluded TO start a bakery
at the old stand at Pascagoula.
MIR. l. ID IIcrrick, II new post
master, has received has commission +,
and is now having the new p%ostotficc
building erected. lie expects to take
charge on or about the first of April.
Mr.. Anslcm MERCER, senior OF the
firm of y. Mcrcicr'a Sons, the renOwn-
cd cloihicrs and hattcrs of New Or
leans, was a visitor TO Scranton Mon
day. His daughters are attending The
Convent school.
MIR. George z. Higgins requests
us TO state that he is not Il candidate
for Aldermen of the town of Scran-
ton. lie does not banker after the
loves and fishes dispersed by the town
administration. lie is not built that
way.
Mr.. Martin Turnhull, who was re-
qucstcd Ia write a poem, to be read at
The ncxl meeting of the Mississippi
Press Association, informs Us that he
will have it ready in time. Subject ;
"The Mysterious Music Of the Pasca-
goula."
The hull of The Norwegian bark
Union, together with anchors, shains,
and other tackle and apparel, which
went ashore on Horn Island somctIme
ago, was sold at auction on the 22ud
inst. We do not know the name of
the purchaser or the price paid.
Wednesday and Thursday, April
2nd and 3rd, there will be a grand
opening and large display ofMillinery
Goods at the store Of G. Nelson. The
public in general arc cordially invited
to attend aud examine the goods. A
souveneir VIII be presented to each
purchaser.
"A protracted meeting has been
going on the Methodist Church this
week. Tho congregations have been
large and considerable Interest maui
tested spiritually. Six aceessions to
the Church Rev. Geo. II. Thompson
has done the preaching. The meeting
will continue until Sunday night.
The Justices of the Peace and The
the Mayor have held several
courts this week, but 10 eases Of
special importance tried. The rival
banana vendors and their children
had a pitch battle Saturday. 1t was
Investigated before the Mayor aud an
appeal was taken 10 the Circuit
Court.
Rev. J. w. Harmon, Il old uimo
| friend, was a welcome visitor 30 our
Office Wednesday morning. lie Is
looking as natural as ever, only a few
years older, but full Of energy aud a
good gospel reacher. He Is on the
Biloxi and Ocean Springs circuit. by
invitation he preached in the Metho-
dist Church Tuesday night.
The Pascsgouls Building and
| Loan Association made a loan TINS
week 10 QUO Of its shareholders on
real estate. On or about the hrst OF
next month the Association will have
several hundred more dollars 10 loaa
on real estate security. Let a2plica-
lions be fled with the Secretary,
FRANK CASPER, JB,