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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-01-15

Regular meeting held January ), l@91,
Mayor and quorum present
MIR Edmund ToriuSon was elected
Mayor pro tenn, j. f.. Clark street com
missioner and A. ID. Krebs town clerk and
tax collector.
A. ID. krebs was required to give a
bond of 81 coo as tax collector
Bonds of mayor, treasurer and marshal
approved
The marshal reported collections, street
dues. $500.
The mayor reported collections, hnes
and dues. $50.
The following bills were allowed and
ordered paid:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
TONsORIAL PALACE

viii open up Saturday, Jan, l6,
Turkish, vapor and plain baths,
Tonsorial work done in frst-cass
style, Hair cut, 25c; shampoo, 25cj
shave, l0c; sea foam, lOc, Have
just put in a frst-class line of tubs,
the largest in town, Our towels
are at all times fresh and clean;
our perfumeries are not excelled in
any barber shop. Call and give us
a trial 2O3 West Broad street,
TeXarkana, Texas, Go to the Ton
sorial Palace and get a ticketsfor
Turkish and plain baths All the
baths you want for 81 90 a month,
l-l4-
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

MIR, Ward l. Smith Of Fredera
iekstown, M0u was troubled with
chronic diarfhGa for over thirty
years, He had become fully Batls-
lied that u was only a question Of a
short time until he would have TO
give up, He had been treated by
some Of the best physicians In lgus
rope aud America but got no per-
manent relief one day he picked
up Il newspaper aud ehaneed TO
read an advertisement 0t Chamber
lalna Collie, Cholera aud Dlaffhma
Remedy He got a bottle Of II the
first dose helped him aud lts e0ntlh.
ued use cured him, For sale by $
temly, druggist
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
Two Armies The Regular aud the
Irregularl

To which would you prefer to be-
lobg2 The regular, undoubtedly,
The irregulars are, admittedly, the
most numerous, but they are IN a
very undesirable state Of no-disel'
plne, Gostetter's Stomach ljItters
will soon remedy this want In a dis
ordered liver or bowels, BilIouaness
manIlesta Itself In yellowness Of the
Pkln aud eyeballa, sour breath, fur
red tongue, morning naueea dis
comfort In the vicinity of the liver,
vertigo aud sick headache, Hosts
Of people suffer thus, These signs
of rneubordination to the g0yefn-
ment of health, together with an
irregular condition of the bowels,
are soon regulated by the Blttere,
which also 0yefe0mea malaria, dyes
pepaia, rheumatism, neuralgia, nef'
vouaneaa and kidney trouble, As a
means Of checking premature de-
cay Fastening eonyales6enee, and
mitigating the inbrmtIcs Of age,
the great tonic IN without par-
dllel
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Mr. b, 7, Pearson, representing
the Chicago Scrubbing Machine, "
Is in the city, and will call upon our
citizens, We have seen the machine
operated, and will say 1t is really
and truly good thing it not on.
ly scrubs a floor with little labor,
but thoroughly dries 1t, and takes
up the water 1913,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

have given Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy a fair test and consider It
one of the very best remedies for
Group that have ever found, One
dose has always been sufficient, al.
though / use It freely. Any cold
my children contract yields very
readily to this medicine, lean con-
scientiously recommend It for Group
aud colds IN children, George ",
Wolf, Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Fernandina, Fla, Sold by S Lemly
druggist.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

First class work prices to eultl
second class workseeondelass price,
hobe work, hobe prices
1913 II, l. 6HBBeH, Painter,
Opera House Building,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

The best whisky ever sold over
any bar in the city Monogram, 10
years old at Telephone Exchange,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
joe Mcsbane opposite The llene.
Held hotel sells coffee l1e per pound

wheh haty was sek, We gave ehef tssiefla
whea she was enid, she eiiei iof tasl0flal
When ahe laeaae Miss, she eluaa ~ CASTE IA,
wha she had ehiiifan, she ravethem tas,oflAl
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY,

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad.
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame backs, rheumatism and
all Irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder In both men and women,
Regulates bladder trouble In chill
dren, II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF
e1,00. One small bottle Is tive
months treatment, aud will cure
any case above mentioned, ", W,
Han, sole manufacturer = o box
2lS, Waco, Texas, For sale by Q 9
Brengle, TeSarkana, Texas,
Gainesville, Toxp Aug, 10, 1900,
certify that ! am ~ years old
and have suffered twelve years with
kidney and bladder trouble, In Feb.
ruary, 1896, | began the use OF
Halls Great Discovery and think
| am cured with less than two small
bottles, would not take 800 for
the cure D. u MOSS
For good, healthy beer buy the
Lemp or Anheuaers Buseh=take no
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
Don't Hold Your 0irlo

Responsible for refusing you II you
plye her poor picture Of YOURSELF
but get some good ones taken At
Burdsals Gallery,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

We Always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention,
HUDDLEsToN Bros,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Go to lIobgoods "snow White
Market 9ll East Broad street, for
the incest fresh meats hsh, game,
etc, 2sT
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Joe Meghaae sells 20 lbs aranu
ded sugar for tl ~ lbs. yell a
ilarlhedi lV'ls
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
w. H. WEbLg \ %,
TaE Notice improvement Dist No /

The tax book for the collection OF
the special assessment upon the
real property IN Improvement Dis
trlet Ma, I IN nl'cxarhana, Arkansas,
has been placed In my hands An
owners OF real property lying Ia
said district, are required 10 pay
their assessments 10 inc within
thirty DAYS from Ian, ~, 1897 II
such payment Ia not made, action
will be commenced Al the end Of
that tine, for the collection oi said
assessment, aud for legal penalties
aud costs,
Given under my hand this Ian.
iB, 1897 j. II, ARNOLD
tzig Collector,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Oysters and celery, best quality
now eonstatly on hand at Huddle'
aton Bros, meat market, II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Do not forget that TIN TEXAN.
NANlAN Is the proper place to get
your Job printing done,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Monogram whisky 10 years old,
will be served over Tony DeGra2ier's
bar
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11


They have had a love feast at
Fort Smith, Arkansas, The party
of the first part is the STAFF cores.
pondents of the ST. Louis Republic,
and the party Of the second part is
the citizens league, presided over
by eXGoy Eishback The party Of
the first part tells the party Of the
second part, that they are going to
write up Fort Smith, giving a full
page, which, at advertising rates,
would be worth more than a thous-
and dollars, but for the love they
bear for grand old Arkansas they
will not charge a cent, but will eX-
pect a nice subscription list, for the
space Of one year. for the same, or
course the big men up at the Fort
like Fishback, will tear their hair
In advocacy of getting up a big
club for their names will appear In
the write.up as great men of the
state The people had better sub
scribe for the Times Democrat and
other local papers than toglye their
money up to a st, LOUIS paper
whose wrlte.ups have become as
stale as patent medicine lads,
Texarkana has had occasion to
spend some good money on these
"wrIte-up" journals, and If It ever
did our city farthIng's worth Of
good, we have not been advised, If
you haye money to throw away
look up the birds" around your
city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
The Fact That Doctors

Frequently advise change OF air
and climate to those suffering from
catarrh is proof that catarrh is a
local and climatic disease, There.
fore, unless you can leave home and
business, you should use EIy's
Cream Balm. Applied directly to
the seat of the disease, it effects in
slant relief and a satisfactory cure
after short continuance, No mer-
curry nor injurious drug is contained
ia the Balm,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

California FRUITS large assort-
ment, all kinds, just received,
s M, RAGLAND,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Buy your groceries where you can
get them the cheapest, just look =
iebs grahulated sugar for tl0Ol
Arbueke coffee 20 cents per paehs
aye,
n,Qn w. II. WHLLa h %.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

For a nice Juicy steak aud fine
meats Of All kinds call on the enter
prlaIng lluddlcal0n bros,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

For good, healthy beer buy the
Lemp or Anheuaer-Buaeh- take no
other ls9 B0 VANDfwE0nE, Agt,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Have your watches aud clocks re-.
paired by the old reliable leweleG y
l. eehuster, lOs8b
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Once tried, you will find 1t the
best whisky you ever drank Mono-
gram, l6 year old,
1929, Tony DEGRA2lER
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

tyou want good, warm hre,
with no SCOT or smoke we have the
fuel, for you-6rst'class coke, We
also keep charcoal Call on or adj
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

All lovers Of good beer say that
AhheuserBuseh and Lempsbeef are
the best, BG Vandeweghe Is agent
for them In TeXarkaha. Ia
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Tfy those iuylg0ral0F hot dfl0bsr
ehoeolale, coffee OF beef tea, Al
the Palace Drug store 1915
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

1t is frequently the case that our
attention being attracted to new
comers by the flare of trumpets,
which announce their coming, we
overlook stronger and better at
fractions which we have in our very
midst. This is especially true OF mu-
sic, as our people will easily see, if
they avail themselves of the invita-
tion extended by Prof, and Mrs, r.,
e, McCaun aud theirpupils, to at
tend their musical recital at the
East Side high school building Fri
day night next, Feb, 18th,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

Mr. viii Thompson, a we'll known
maehInlst, ls now connected with
the Edwards Harness Shop, aud ls
ready to do all kinds Of bicycle re-
paifinu, islsiw,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
Received a large shipment Of CAL
ifofnia Fruits Al Raeands

], H. Whalloy can llye you point
erson real estate Bee him
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11
RAILROAD is COMING.

The latest authentic information
on railroad matter assures to Wal.
dron the Missouri Pacific road from
Greenwood A surveying corps has
been organized and will enter the
field at once From persons in DO.
sition to know the intentions of the
management, we learn that the
road will follow the old survey and
pass Waldron about one mile east.
Work of construction will begin at
once, ce,-Waldron Reporter
If this road is built and we have
every reason to believe it will, it will
give us two roads almost direct to
Kansas City We will also have
two competing roads to the great
grain and coal fields, of Arkansas
and Kansas. Let them build, say
we,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-11

TgxARKANA GAS q 10, LT, Co.,
ll2i 2l0 State Line Avenue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
FATHER AND SON FIGHT.
The Latter Cut I'm the ThrOat-An
Affair That Excites NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, VA, February B-(Spe-
cial.)-A sensational encounter between j..
j. Johnson. a retired capitalist of this
city and his son, Claude r. Johnson, took
place yesterday afternoon at their resi-
dence During the affair young Johnson's
throat was slashed by his father. The af-
fair created much excitement owing TO
the prominence of the parties. The young
man was arrested, charged with breach
of the peace, and spent the night In the
station-house. The case was called in
the Police Court to-day. when the elder
johnson testified that he had implored his
son to reform. all TO no avail. He ac-
knowledged that he cut his son with the
knife. and expressed sorrow that he did
not KIN him. MIR Johnson, ST., said his
son assaulted his mother few days ago
and created much unhappiness in the
household. When the prisoner was put on
the stand ne fatty denied the charges. In
the absence of material witnesses, the
case was postponed five days. and young
Johnson was held in 500 bail, which he
could not furnish, and went to Jail. The
case will be heard in private.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
THE EASTERN SHORE.
A Token of Appreciation-An En-
couraging Report.

ONANCOCK. VA, February 1S.-(Spe-
cial.)-Mr. r. H. Nicholas, the popular
superintendent of the New York, Phila-
delphia and Norfolk railroad, who re-
sides at Cape Charles. was agreeably sur
prised several days ago, when, on re-
turning to his home he found in his
library a magnificent mahogany bookcase
and chair, presented TO him by the busi-
ness-men of Cape Charles, who took this
means of showing their appreciation OF
his many acts of kindness and his inter
est In the prosperity and general welfare
of the community In which he resides.
Superintendent Nicholas has been a resi-
dent OF the town only about one year,
but he has thoroughly identified himself
with the people, and deservedly won
their good will and esteem. John T.
Daniel Esq, wrote Superintendent Mich
oias a graceful letter of presentation.
and the superintendent has written an
equally gracefully letter of acceptation.
Mr. Mack Disharom, of Cape Charles,
left that town several days ago for Mid
dlebrook, Augusta county, Va, where on
yesterday he wed Miss Clara Jacob, of
Northampton county, who has been visit
ing friends in Augusta.
Mr. r. l.. ID. Fletcher, who went to
Knoxville last week as the representa-
tive Of the Eastern Shore stockholders
in the Southern Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION, of that city. has returned home.
and reports that in his opinion, If the
proper time is given TO the association,
Il will pay its liabilities in full.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
THE COHEN co
CHARLOTTESVILLE NOTES.
Death of Nr. John A. Meeker-fer
sonaI and General.

sonnI and General.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, FEBRUARY
18.-(SpeciaL)- MIR. John A. Meeker. whose
severe Illness has been recorded In thls
correspondence. died last night OF pneu-
monia at his residence, on Locust grove.
About four years ago MIR. Meeker
moved from Athens, Ga, to this city,
where he had since resided continuously.
He was "a years of age, and hve cnilureh
survive him-Rosalie, Maria, Louise,
Grace. and John. Mrs. Meeker died last
August.
Mr.. Meeker was the son Of Christopher
c. Meeker, and was born at New Ut
leans. La in lS3, and was educated IN
New York city and at the University OF
Georgia.
The funeral services will take place at
the residence tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. and will be conducted by the
Rev. II. b. Lee, Of the Episcopal church.
The body will be taken to Newark, n.
j.. for interment.
Miss Lucy Cooke, of the University of
Virginia. has gone to Richmond, whence,
with a party, she will go to New orleans
to attend Mardi Gras.
II has been determined that no base
ball team Of the National League VIII
nractice here this season. The New
York team will not come South. Inc IN
field Of the 'Varsities is expected to be
much stronger this year than for several
wears. This much the first practice
game seemed 10 prove.
Some thief took the front wheel OFT OF
Mr.. James n. Waddelrs bicycle, which
he had left at the curb, and stole the
tire. This is the second time Mr.. Wad-
delPs bicycle has received like atten-
ton.
Mrs. Kate Thurman. wife Of Captain
J. w Thurman, of Rockfish, died of con-
sumption last evening, in the 10Th year Of
her age. She was a Miss Witt, of Mel
son county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
MAssEY-COLBERT.
A Beautiful Wedding In spotss''"'
min County-The Decorations.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February
1s.-(Special)-on of the most beauti-
full marriages that have been solemn
ICED in Spotsylvania for many years
came off last night, when Miss 1nez e.
Colbert and DR.. c. Rosser Massey were
Joined together in matrimony at the
historic Massapponax church, nine miles
from Fredericksburg.
The bride is the only daughter OF the
late II. w. Colbert, for many years
Treasurer Of the county. and the groom
Is the son Of A. w. Massey, Esq, and
is young and promising physician.
The couple are two of the countys most
popular young people, and the churcn
was crowded by friends from home and
abroad to witness the ceremony.
The sacred building was tastefully de-
corated for the occasion. Evergreens
and roses were visible in great profu-
sion. The most prominent of the deco
rations were the arches over the aisle.
and the arch and marriage bells, beneath
which the ceremony took place. In ad-
ditiOn TO the flowers and evergreens, the
last arch had on il the names OF the
contracting parties, beautifully wrought.
THE BRIDAL PARTY.
Mrs. L. r. Colbert. sister-in-law of
the bride, was the organist, and prompt
ly at o'clock began Mendel5sohns
wedding-march. as the bridal party en-
tered the church in the following order:
The bridesmaids by the west and the
groomsmen by the east aisle, Miss Ally
c. Burke and Mr.. William A. Harris.
Miss Dora II. Crismond and DR.. Rode
rick Dew. Miss Ellen NJ. Burke and Mr..
r. H. Crismond Miss Minnie Bell ana
Mr.. c. j. Jones. Miss e. Maude Massey
and Mr.. c. w. Colbert.
Following the bridesmaids came the
bride and her maid of honor. Miss Annie
Stuart Bullock. and after the grooms-
men came the groom. with his brother
and best man. Mr.. j. Wallace Massey.
The attendants, as they reached the
altar. crossed in front of 1t, lining up on
opposite sides.
BENEATH THE BELL.
The couple met in front of the altar.
and beneath the arch and bell were made
one in an impressive manner by the
Rev. Decatur Edwards. pastor Of the
church.
The exit was made from the church
In reverse of the order of entrance, the
bride and groom leading the way Messrs.
Ennis d. Harris and Walter Bullock
were the ushers.
The bridal party and relatives, with a
number of friends repaired to the resi-
dence of the brides mother, where
sumptuous supper was elegantly served.
The bride was becomingly attired In
white taffeta, trimmed with mousseline
de sole. and carried in her hand beau
tiful bouquet Of brides roses. The maid
of honor was dressed in blue silk.
trimmed with mousseline de sole and
ribbons. The bridesmaids were dressed in
White organdie, with satin trimming.
There were many useful and beautiful
presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Trial of BOcOck-PersOna1 and
General.

General.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February 1S.-
Especial THE trial of j. II. Bocock, in
dicted for the murder of a negro named
Lewis Cheek. which was begun in the
Corporation Court yesterday, was con-
tinued to-day, the taking of testi-
mony for the defence occupying the at
tention of the court. The attorneys for
the prisoner have set up the plea of self
defence. and are endeavoring to make
out their case accordingly. 1t is not
expected that a verdict will be reached
before tomorrow afternoon some time,
as there are a number of witnesses yet
to be examined. and it is expected that
six speeches will be made during the ar
gument. The prisoner is defended by
Messrs. r. G. Bickford and r. NJ. Lett.
of this city, and Mr.. j. n. Lee, of Lynch
burg, and wealth'sAttorney
Newton is assisted by Messrs. Robinson
a. Semmes. of this city. 1t will be re-
membered that Bocock shot the negro
at Pier on the 18th of last December.
as the result of a quarrel. Cheek was
trucker employed by the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company and
Bocock was an employee of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company. The
trial has excited intense interest. and the
courtroom has been crowded with inte-
rested spectators.
Mr.. Lee Hanger. of Basic City, Va.
has succeeded Mr. G. w. helms as the
local agent of the Adams Express Com
pany. the latter having recently resigned.
The German steamer Abano arrived
here yesterday. and will take on a cargo
Of grain for Hamburg.
Miss Mamie Robinson. Of Richmond,
who has been visiting relatives in this
city. left to-day for Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
FIRED THE GRASS,
And a Child Was Burned to Death
To Hold "a Conference.

LYNCHBURG. VA. February 49,
(Special.)-A farmer from Bedford county
who was In the city to-day. stated that
a S-year-old child OF Matilda Halsey. a
colored woman. who resides In that coun-
~. had met death In a peculiar manner
The child was playing in field OF stub
BILE, when some of its companions. run
ming from the house, placed Goals of fire
in the dry grass. The field was quickly
swept by flames, and in a few minutes
after the smoke had cleared away tbs
child was found burned almost to a
crisp.
A conference of representatives of Vir-
glnia universities and colleges will be
held in this city tomorrow afternoon for
the purpose Of discussing uniform en-
trance requirements for colleges. meth
DDS OF Improvement In college work, and
other matters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

BY virtue of certain deed OF trust 70
the undersigned trustees. dated July =,
1895, recorded in the Clerks office or
HenricO County Court, Deadlock lts "A
page 49, which was given TO secure the
payment of a certain sum Of money there
in mentioned, default having been male
in the payment of a part thereof, and
being required by the beneficiary therein.
we shall proceed 10 sell at public elton,
upon the premises. on
MONDAY. MARCH /, 1897.
at 5 O'clock p. NJ the PROPERTY de-
scribed above it being the same conveyed
by said deed and fully described therein.
This is one OF the most desirable and
centrally located pieces OF property N
Barton Heights, and should commend IL
self to those wishing TO invest. The lot
fronts 60 feet and runs back between
parallel lines l20 feet to an alley II feel
wide.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses OF sale,
any taxes that may be due, and a rataole
proportion of the taxes for the year 1877,
and the sum of s., 1888: the balance upon
credit OF one and two years, with int.
rest added, secured by a deed OF trust.
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON,
+. 4. SUTTON, Trustees.
Sutton & Co, Auctioneers. fe ls-td
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
TRIAL OF HARVEY BELL.
The Prisoner Placed on the Stand
Statements Denied.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
B-(Special.) THE chief interest in to-
days proceedings in the trial Of Harvey
Bell Tor the murder OF his wife was
in the testimony OF the prisoner He
gave at great length the story of his
married life. which had been made un-
happy by alleged misconduct on his
wife's part. In regard TO the commits
sion OF the deed, he claimed that the
last he remembered was that in con-
versation with his wife he had appealed
TO her TO give up her intimacy with White.
She boldly. he said. proclaimed her re-
lat!ons with White and defiantly an
nounced her intention to continue them.
and from that time, he declared, until
next morning. his memory was blank.
This afternoon the Commonwealth
placed White upon the stand, and he
made a general denial of Bells statement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
TRANSFER BUSINESS.

TO DIR FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
The PIONEER TRANSFER COMPANY,
heretofore conducted by Captain Cyrus
Bossieux. will be continued under the
same management. Messrs. r. II. and
J. r. Wrenn, who have been associated
with Captain Bossieux for the past TWEEN
~ wears will manage the business for the
fSignen w b. TENANT.
fe 1a-fts Receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
EMBRoIDERIEs, LACEs, &c.

~ ~ 7-7-0---
MRS. r. L. KING HAS ARRIVED,
and will exhibit her beautiful Embroide-
ries. Laces, etc, on MONDAY, February
18th. at No. 20S east Franklin street. La
dies interested in this art and desiring to
take lessons will please call. Exhibit
from 10 A. NJ. to 5 p. NJ. fe l3-1w