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The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

This gentleman established himself IN the
Drug business here IN 1869 He carries a
large and fine line Of drugs, medicines and
an druggists sundrcs which he sells at the
lowest prices Prescriptions are carefully
allied aad an medicines compounded with
dispatch. Mr. Dunn is native Of Warren
county this State He came 70 this county in
1915 and twenty-five years later to Satartia.
During the late warh he wasa private in Comp
any IL. WirtsAdams Regiment. Since the estab-
lishmont 81 his drug house Mr. Dunn, has
built up the trade until il now fay0rably
Completes with amy similar concern iii the
county. He Is member Of the city council
and II an cntcrpFising aud progressive citi-
zen who thoroughly believes Ia pushing the
interests 81 Satartia to the front TIE SEM
TlsEl 6ongrntulatee Mr. Dunn upon the sue
cess 81 bis establishments.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
zEIGLERVILLE in 81.
FLOURISHlNG AND PROSPEROUS,
RICH IN FRUIT AND PROD UCE.
Her Business Men, Doc
tors. Etc.

zcglcryille a iiourlshing little city, q
miles north oaoi u Yazoo City. Il has pop
ulation u about 200 people with o splendid
tributary country, embracing the finest farm
ing lands This whole region Il fair ia land
scape. rich in cotton and fruits, and pleasant
and happy homes. II Il certainly . great
pleasure toliyc. own and cultivate the vol
and grow food Tor The thousands
Of people 10 section where nature has
been 10 prodigal q her gifts This beautiful
litsIcciiy Il laden with the product q the
farm. garden and orchard. Ztiglcryillo las
some 0f the finest and most cntcrpfislng bus-
mess men In Mississippi Their progress IN
trade Is indeed phenomenal and the Immense
volume ~ business done by them will reach
away up into the thousands Of dollars They
are imbued with but one feeling andit y that
of unity and strength Ia commercial purniiH
Too much cannot he said Of the business
tact and ability Of Iciglcryille's business men
and at present they are reapiug the reward
The amount Of cotton handled by them y
gradually increasing year by year until the
amount handled BY them " simply Immense.
The churches are Well attended, and The best
III morality prevails The school y consider
"a one 81 the best Ia the STATE. This young
city Il not one II tho mushroom kind, but a
solid, substantial town.
Where onrc stately forest,
And Wild flowers blooming gny
Stands the beautiful city ofIeRleryille,
Glorious and grand to-day.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
SkTARTIA IN 1891.
pooplcd by Live Energetic
Citizens.


sketches o. Her rrominent Citizens
salariia II I've energetic little town loea'
led ~ The Yazoo River about twenty miles
ison Yazoo CITY, Il has . population border
lne unto 70 sonlA Surrounding fle town +
4 rich soIl whIehprolncesanntially thousands
Of bales d cotton. The place hasa fine school
arid church. These institutions are largely
attended. Frcighhng facilities are furnished
by The Yazoo River to Yazoo City and Vielu-
burg. Her business men are live and pro
eressiye aud are working hand in glove for
the successful growth and progress ol their
fair little city, There 4 no boom. but every
thing tends 10 Shc steady growthand prosperity
III Tic town During the late war this town
served ne c0nlcdemcy BY furnishing the ia-
NOUS neatartia Rifles The same energy
ana vim which characterized these men seem
u have fallen upon the younger element, and
before many years are lost in the dim vista Of
The past, Mississippi shall yet hear fayorably
from ono Of her gems, namely, satariia.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

This gentleman needs no Introduction
d The citizens d Yazoo county nom
and raised III The county. Ne has ever
been known ~ an honest and upright
man who numbers his fricndu BY the
hundreds and has no enemies. Mr..
Exum was born 81 Yaughans Station
this county April Goth lsis. lie gained
a thorough education by attending the
neiplborhood schools. Upon the com
pletion Of his education he engaged in
planting, which business, he follows AZ
The present time. Mr.. Exum to-day
stands before the people Of Yazoo county
an ay0wed candidate Tor tho Hherievality
and II nominated win perform the duties
IL the Office IN an exemplary manner.
lie II cnterI,rising and thoroughly be-
lieyos III placing YazOo In thetr0nt ranks
Of MisaisFippian counties lie iHaknight
81 Honor ana assistant presiding officer
81 that organization.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

One ol our most popular physicians was
born about ten miles from Satartia January
21st, 1850, His early days was passed on d
farm. Young and ambitious, heresolved to
pursue a course Of study Of medicine and be.
gan in 1875, -Four years later after q thorough
at the Louisville Medical College, Coming
ID Eatartia lie immediately commenced the
practice 81 his chosen profession, which he
follows to-day. with great success. The Doc
tor n we'll and laY0rably known to the com
mnnity ns On entcrprising and progressive
citizen, who ever holds the interests Of his
adopted city, In tile fairgrounds for some
Bonrd 81 Health He Isl property holder
and takes great interest In everything per-
taining to The growth 81 Satartia, success to
YOU Doctor
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
EDEN OF TO DAY.
Paradise to be found In
Yazoo County.



Eden is one Of the go-aheaditive cities on
the Y 4 NJ. v. RI r. having population Of
100 souls It Is located III the Northern
part Of the county and is surrounded BY a
rich country; no boom but each year as it is
numbered with the past. shows large in
crease Of population. II has good school,
good society and good water The business
men are spirited enterprising and progress
sive, well diciplined in the hest way Of trade,
carry large stocks, classify and handle them
by metropolitan methods, are sagacious and
public spirited merchants and more gener-
ousor wholesouled class was never gathered
In one city Of its size. Taken all togethed it
il one Of The most pleasant places Of resi-.
dencc in the entire county, and in the near
future Mississippi win hear from Eden,
rightly named; therefore Yazoo County is
to be congratulated upon the possession Of
Eden and her inhabitants
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
p b SAUNDERS

Son Of r r. Saunders, conducts a
large and progressive mercantile establish
ment, handling between 1900 and 1900 bales
Of cotton per annum. The supply business
dates its establishment back to 1881. Its
growth has been phenomenal Last year
shipments were TO Yicksburg. The onor-
nous plantations is under the management
Of that cnterprising and popular gentleman
Mr. r. u. Saunders. On the plantations not
less than 45O hands are given employment
that the present outlook for the coming
season IL extremely bright and the number
Of bales willbe materially increased. The
stock kept ID ibis store is large and cosmo-
politan IN character Mr.. r. D. Saunders,
the general Manager Of tho plantation and
owner Of tIIe store Is well and
pppularly 4lSnown throughout the
county as an energetic and successful young
business IDAif.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
LAKE CITY


= 2 native OF MARION county, "A HTIitItl2t
and first saw the light oi day September
9th 1885, His education was obtained
at the county schools and completed 81
Howard College. In 1875 lie came to
Mississippi settling in la1co county, and
engaged in planting. At present he IS
residing at lake CITY. Il IS unnecessary
t. indroduce this gontlenlan % the peo-
pie Of the county His past corter while
a resident 81 our county las been q most
exemplary one. lie is nov q candidate
fof Circuit Clerk and ptseses III the
attributes 50 NECESSARY % Tie suctl
fully carving on the details - TIE oIfssss
AIr Blunt Is not only an alliancem1n
Aut has been hQnefea Hlth tsf liess7IssII-
ership 81 the lake CITY Alliance. He
e 1u1i - push anu tilttAN anu "-NtA
rake an excellent officer
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
WHARF AT YAzoo CITY. HIGH WATER.
Showing the Range of Hills on Left Bank.


This gentleman is a native Of Free
Run Yazoo county and was born March
9Th 1866. He attended the common
schools Of the county and the Agricul-
fural and Mechanical College Of Siarks-
vile this State, also several High schools,
thus gaining an excellent education.
Upon the completion Of his education
be engaged in teaching in this county.
lie has also held the pociUion Of Justice
Of the Peace Of Beat for several years.
At present Mr.. Shurlcy Is a candidate
fer Circuit Clerk. Heis young and en-
ergetic, fully capable Of successfully
filling the position and would undouht-
edly be a credit 10 the Office He Is
wen and iavorably known and his past
reputation has been excellent Uf
Shurley has a host Of friends through
out the county, who are called upon -
rally to his support
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

y ard "a sell.nflhe Yazoo H|f1I 1|1Iss
IaInya line. uhfIt .he has t.nts resided
Dir. NauflfaFeIH acandidnfo l0f tsHNf
visor oI lhe Fourth District. II Is M
lof ~ u announce flla ecntleinAn y
cheney, he Il we'll and lar0rah|f kfaH
and would make All txcrllAn1 NHNl~
visor He has the Confidence Isl tNe
people and By his past dealings has ~
ways shown himself worthy 81 their
present support Mr. Yancleafe + pr0mI
nent In Alliance circles, being presi-
dent 81 the Free Run Alliance. and
above All a Jefcrsonian Democrat. Sue
to you sir In your race. PeIEelxnncc
and energy always win.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

may b Il piteaat great possibilities aft Iats
|ladoncd ior DE future Surrounded by
rich and fertile lands that produce the 1neal
II cotton. itwill not ~ long before Il attracts
The entciTrisine farmer Enpla was practically
settled hy w. n Tinker y Alabama who
built The frt stone Surrounding the town
az large land interests belonging 70 J. r.
Powell. X D. ana p X sanders, J. ".
MaS'bin and Dr. ". 1. Wilpn u Nashville
Tenn. Tbepcntlemen IN charge Of the stores
are bright enicrprising men. who are working
for the Interest Of EnoIa.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
YAzoo COUNTY.

President Of the Board Of Supervisors
and candidate for the Legislature, and
one Of the most popular men Of this.
county, was born in More County, North
Carolina, November 23rd, 1885. Upon
gaining an education he engaged in farm
ing, In 1855 he went to Alabama and
Ave years later came to East Mississippi.
In 1862 he raised cavalry company,
and served under Forrest. After the
war he came to Yazoo county and en-
gagged in farming, which he now follows.
In 1887 he was elected to the Board Of
Supervisors and made President Of that
Board; two years later lie was reelected.
The Captain is well known as man al
excellent reputation and has shown ex-
celIent qualities during his presidency
He is prominent Alliance man being
President Of the Zion Alliance.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

The present auperyisos from beat 2
and 4 candidate iorrcelcclion y q native
II this county and was born November
18th 1885. lie gained q good common
school education and upon completion d
ihis be engaged IN farming.
At the outbreak Of the war he enlisted
IN DR.. Barnett's company, Writ Adams
regiment. During tho closing days q
the conflict lin was engaged a. a Scout
lie returned home and resumed his
former occupation. In 1880 he was cleo
ted 70 the Board Supervisors IN 1887 he
was againrlected, and reelected n 1889,
He has made an excellent officer and
win undoubtedly be returned. Dir
smith II prominent member Of the
Union Alliance and q Mason. He NJ
wen aud fay0rably known throughout
the county and has q host a friends.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
Hon. n. Carushcr

DIR. Caruthers' name Is a bye word in
Nazoo county for popularity. lie Is a
native Of Fredricktown, Missouri. and
was born November 10th, lSio He was
educated 1t the University of Missouri,
at Columbia July 2lst 1851. true his %
country, he enlisted in the Confederate
army. Srd Missouri Cavalry, Marina
dukes Brigade and calamity served un-
I'll the close Of the war During service
he vas made prisoner and kept By the
Federal's at Johnsion's Island. until NJ
leased June 10th leh For his Eallanlry
he Vas made a lieutenant serving rs al.
iufanf. He came 10 1nToo county in
Ika 4. Itel hn rarl.l.ll se = mon. l...s -
she Boand of supervisor Al present
she Doctor : candidate ioI the lerI-il-
fure. His many friends are railing %
his support BY the hundreds.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

This gentleman was horn IN Bruins.
wick county, Virginia March 1852. In
ls47 he came 10 Mississippi settling n
Oxford. Here two years later he com
menoed the study Of medicine, gradual.
ine At Philadelphia in 1853 Al the
outbreak 81 the war he raised a comp
any and joined the army 81 Virgins,
Here ne was appointed surgeon and
transferred n the medical department,
ut the close Of the war the Doctor ne
furncd. end engaged m planting IN this
-.,.s.tu This lia followed until lS15
uI.en llt resumed practice. Ia bis
chosen ,,rssIssssion the Doctor has made 8
eniendid success and to-day i certainly
an ornament 81 the medical profession
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
n. M. DYER n 90.

Conduct one III Bentona loading
commercial establishment, with large
and very excellent and admirably as
sorted stock Of General Merchandise,
dry goods, crockery, drugs and stationery.
This establishments dates back since the
close OF the war An enofmousbusiness
is carried on andlarge quantitieso cotton
are handled. Colonel S. M. Dyer the
senior member Of the firm Is a native Of
Virginia lie has long been identified
with the commercial interest Of Yaz0o
county, and has always taken al active
part In the prosperity and material
growth Of Benton His establishment
which il one 81 the largest IL its kind
in the county Ii known to every man
woman and child in that section. 10
Colonel Dyer Benton owes much 81 her
present prosperity and goaheaddetiye-
meas
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

1919" 1850"
Is a practical blacksmith and horse
sheer and stands IN the front ranks IN
his line. turning out as fine work IS can
be found in Mississippi. He has a large
shop on Main Street and employs none
but skilled worlmen. Repairing IN
wood OF firon is made a special feature.
All work executed promptly az rock
bottom prices. We take great pleasure
in placing this establishment before the
general public and invite Tor Il shane
Of your patronage GIVE MN san, we
ansrantee that he win please Il good
and nromnf service il what j. needed.
ar Rose = one Of our solid citizens,
r-ho take GREAT pride in helping build
.s- IL s. = l.eN als1 nm.
eiT..seirt business man. who Is well and
iaTorahlv known 10 the entire communi-
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
yAzoo CITY.
NJ. MApKINs.

Among ourprominent industries, none
at the present time have reacheda more
scientific point than the smithing art.
A man the present day must thorough
" understand his business to gain pat
ronaee Such man is Nj Madkins He
has now been established in this BUSH
ness here, for six years, and the immense
amount Of patronage he has secured is
direct attest Of the popularity Of the
work turned out by him. In fact he is
noted to be the best horse-shoer IN the
county of Yazoo. He does q general
blacksmithing business, plantation work
and also fine repairing. He is the leader
in his line and all work turned out by
him may be thoroughly relied upon.
Only LIST class work done. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

This thoroughbred and handsome Stall
lion il one 81 the best IN the State Of
Mississippi, as may be seen By the pcdi-
gree.
FLoio (NuMnER l033l)
bay colt, with triangular strip OF white
In the laco. aud left hind ankle white 10y
Don Wilkes Number 44is)
LIST Dam Flounce by Enfield.
2nd Dam Kentucky Lady (l2S) by
Mambrino Pilot No 600.
3rd Dam by NnnpatuclS Black Hawk
son Of Vermont Black Hawk.
4lh Dam by Williamson's pascolet,
thoroughbred son Of Pnscolet.)
Sired By Don Wilkes ans (recorl
2.28l) BY Alcyone, Dam Gossip dam 81
Ashland Maid Dam Of Ashmoro U. 2Sll
BY Tattler 2, 20;second Dam Jessie Pepper
dam Of Iona AID Dam OF Acmon,
PAGER .. 29l. Alpha, 2.25l Dam Of dEgon
l8l, ash LeGrando, trial 2.24, sire OF
three in the list az years OF age; lola,
trial 2.27h Startling Wilkes trial 23S,
Almont Archy, 2.3S trial 2.3ll; Wenonah,
Dam of Mmltezuma (p) 2;204, sire Oi
White Wings 2.20l
Thus II may be seen ut a glance how
well this fine stallion has been bred
We have no hesitation In pronouncinp
s'Floioh 20 be one OF the finest stations
in the South, having few equals and nc
peerHn This exquisite animal Is now IN
the possession Of Mr.. w. u. Rabb, and
Il az present ON his farm a short distance
from Zeiglervillc. Those admiring fine
horse flesh, will always be welcomed by
Mr.. Rabb, who viii undoubtedly take
great pleasure in showing 'Floio," and
his points, which are really remarkable.
We congratulate Mr.. Rabb ON the posses
sion OF this fine animal which Is a feather
in the cap OF Nazoo county.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
n. RUNCH.


This well known and prominent mer.
chant is native OF North Carolina Ht
came TO lazoo county inl1Si6, and toBen'
ton about $ years ago, having previously
attended to the business OF Col Sharpe
During the late war he served the con-
federacy. Mr.. Bunch does quite an ex-
tensive business, amounting IN aggre-
gate 10 not less than SCI, 900 per an.
mum and handles about 500 bales, Of
the staple His stock, which is large,
embraces dry-goods, hats, boots and
shoes, clothing, groceries and fact every
thing pertaining to aiilst class establish
ment Of his kind. The SENTiNu de-
sires TO say that every movement per
tanning to the benefit and progress Of
Benton. and Nazoo viii find our worthy
friend in the front ranks.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

One 81 onr genial representatives q
the lower house 81 the legislature and
one Of the best and most competent men
YazoO county has ever sent ID Jackson.
He was born 1T Benton this county
February oath 1850 He gained splen-
did education lie also attended the
University Of st. Louis. Later on he
commenced the study Of law and was adj
mitted TO the bar in 1878, and immedi-
ately commenced practice This same
year he was elected TO the legislature
serving one term. In 1889 he was sent
back again During his term he has
ever regarded the interests Of his consti-
tuents as foremost. lie il now candi,
date for reelection In the county he Is
popular and well liked and has The com
lldenceof the people. Success 10 YOU
Brother Perkins
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

One 81 our prominent farmers and a cnndi-
county Mississippi, July Goth, 1863 His ear
III days were spent in gaining an education.
Upon the completion Of his education, he en-
gagged in farming which he now follows hi
1875 he came to Yazo0 county and settled y
miles southeast of YazOo City Owing toa
call by the citizens of Yazoo county Mr..
Miner has become~ candidate for the legis-
lature upon the 0cala platform. He is
member Of the Union Alliance and endorses
the sub-treasury in full, and WILL SUPPORT 40
MAN for u. s. Senator THAT DOES NOT EEDonse
TINS ISSUE. II elected he will discharge his
duties impartially and faithfully Mr.. Miner
needsno commentator from us He is an
honorable upright gentleman, and is apprc
ciated for his worth and integrity
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

Rims frsf-class Saundl, All WORK
guaranteed. Prices alnays the most pop.
ular.
The work done here s. splendid
And lovely h. Ihl sight
AID lI.I4|t Win IIIIIt ana coII1r4
Are made 9 snowy FII|c
Yes. Hing viii Do 1ouf work g. i4
|,rsl-clsss style. conseq aeni'f 4or g ~.
II4s|@II HINfII AIlIFNI nv
r-zEloni1c home in'IrsfficS fon c1a e
This hr IaironizIne hing Lee.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

III Saa00 county. The Doctor y pro.
eressive and De lleres ~ lovely Benton
Doctor Smith n prominent member q
the United States Medical Association.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

f.,sIs. one 4 the s1InshiIlss lar.lsn sIlois Q
~. .......... s. i....l on III 4szeo River.
S nile seelh Il lssoe cs's snll shoasA It
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11
FLoIo tNo. iossr)

". n Rabb. zcigIeryIIIc.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1891-06-11

This thoroughbred and handsome Stall
lion il one 81 the best In the State Of
mississippi, as may be seen by the pcdi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-20

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4 CHINA. GLASS, and BRIC- A-BRAC MEND-
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EVERY ONE SNEEzING.
Colds Remarkably Prevalent---Wlll
the Grip Return ?---Dangers Of
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Whlch they grew bsd been cured. .,, -
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