The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1896-01-24

e"So"" streetSaliWay Is expected daily. lni'
mcdiately after his arrival the lines will bt
run ard active work commenced.
Father Victor Bally, Of Pass Christian, and
NJ. Riordin, of New Orleans, were guests OF
Father G. A. Oliver Wednesday and Thursday
Frank Suter, OF Biloxi, the energetic fire
insurance agent, was in town TUESDAY writing
insurance.
j. NJ. Pelhaln's schooner, the "Spv," arrived
at her wharf Monday evening with 75O pounds
of speckled trout.
progressive euchre party was given at the
handsome residence of J. Ira Ford on Monday
.evening. most enjoyable time was spent BY
those present.
DR.. W. 0. Talbot has returned to the coast
and will make his usual professional visits to
Scranton as heretofore, and will be here next
Thursday.
Assessor Willie P. Ramsay gave the DEMO
cRAT-STAR office call Monday. He is hav-
ing his blanks printed preparatory to com
mencing assessing on the first day of Feb
ruary.
Postmaster l.. d. IIerrick has carried off the
plume for being the crack shot of the Pasca
goula Wing Shot Club. He is ready to meet
any member Of the club in challenge shoot.
David R. llearn, of Madison station, Madison
county, Miss, was a pleasant caller at the
DEMOCRAT STAR Office Wednesday. He is
here prospecting with a view of locating and
engaging in truck farming.
ExSheriT j. D. Minor, who has been assist
ing Sheriff G. D. Moore for the past two weeks,
has removed to Ocean Springs, where he will
permanently reside. Mr.. Minor made host
of warm friends during his star here.
Mrs. David Goff died at her home at Three
Rivers last Monday evening, after an illness
of five days. She leaves disconsolate hus-
band and several children and relatives to
mourn her demise.
Geo. W. Wilkes, of the Biloxi Herald, was
in town Monday Bro. Wilkes is as fat as a
fox, and looks quite venerable with h,s eve
glasses adjusted to his Roman proboscis. lie
gave the "od reliable" Office call.
William 0'Brien, formerly Of Quebec, Cana
da, arrived here last week after an absence of
four wears. "0ld Boston," as he is familiarity
known among the baymen, looks well, and says
he feels as happy as a big suntlower.
Monday night some unknown party set fire
to the Ed. Lewis paint shop, on Pascaeoula
street Luckily the flames were discovered in
time to be easily extingui>hed. Somebody
had better have care, or the famous gallows
tree of Scranton will soon bear fruit again.
II. NJ. Plummer received a letter Yesterday
morning from Secretary McGraw, of the Mo-
bile Gun Club stating that they would be here
on the 22d Of February with a team of ten to
participate in the grand contest. New Or
leans and Ocean Springs will also be repre-
sented.
On Saturday Sheriff C. d. Moore sold the
dwelling and improvements on Greenwood Is
land, belonging to DR.. s. II. lIodgson against
which were several judgements. o. Eiland,
being the highest bidder, purchased the same
| for Sl3O cash. The latter intends to occupy
the property and embark in the oyster and
fish business at an early date.
Late Chief Patriarch of the Encamrmcnt
T. c. Gatl was reelected Vice Grand Of
Scranton Lodge No. Al, |. o. 0. F. for the en-
sung term. Mr.. Gatti is a worthy Odd Fell
low and ranks high in The order. He is the
proprietor of frst-class machine shop and
has invented a number of useful tools, among
which is a pinch bar in general use.
Rev. Geo. W. Huff, the newly appointed
Methodist minister for Scranton, Escatawpa
and Orange Grove, oflcated here last Sun
day night for the first time since assming the
duties of his new charge. He preached to a
large congregation, and created the most fa-
vorabe impression. lie is an earnest and elo-
qent minister, and bids fair to take well with
the people. His future appointments are as
follows. First Sunday of each month at Esca-
tawpa, second Sunday at Scranton and third
Sunday Mt Orange Grove.
"Aunt" Eliza Ladnier, colored, died at her
home IN Pascagoula at sos O'Clock p. m,
Tuesday. Her death was attributed to lock-
law, which was contracted from a nail wound
in her foot several days ago She leaves a
family of children and grandchildren to mourn
her loss. The funeral took place Wednesday
at o'clock p. M, proceeding to the Catholic
cemetery.
Frank Jones and his splendid company gave
the citizens of Scranton and vicinity rare
treat Tuesday night at Odd Fellows Opera
House in the excellent rendition of their eee-
brated comedy, "0ur Country Cousin" The
company is a good one and their performance
was much enoyed. Dick =. Sutton's Texas
Company performed to crowded house
Wednesday night. The drama entitled,
"Texas, or The Siege of the Aamo," was typ
;callv PLAYED. The same company hold the
boards tonight Thursday in Montgomery
the Cradle of Confederacy."
Monday evening while Geo. Mitchell (col.),
the mail carrier between Scranton and Moss
Point, was en- route to the latter town, was
siczed with it and fell from his gig to the
ground. The mishap occurred in front Of
Thos, T. Bishops store. Shortly afterward
he was found lying face downward by Sheriff
c, D. Moore, who CHANGED to be passing
Mitchell was sufficiently conscious to state the
cause Of his trouble. He asked to be carried
to J. W. Stewards drug store at Moss Point
and was accordingly conveyed there through
the kindness Of tho sheriff. On attempting to
remove. him from the vehicle he was found to
he desd. His death was caused by an epilcp-