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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

lake, upon which Port Arthur is located,
is as fine body of water as ever saw.
j. e. NorIing, of Chicago;
Port Arthur has a great future. 1t is
destined TO he a greater city than Calves
ton. l am very enthused on the subject.
The right people are behind it. 1t is nat
ural that other roads besides the Pittsburg
< Gulf viii pull in there. am very much
impressed with it. The tide of immigra-
tion has set in for Texas. l sum it up like
this: The Dakotas. Minnesota and much
of the West is drouth stricken, and not as
good land as can he found in Eastern Tex
as. We have all been treated nicely.
we are now arranging rates with q
line of steamers and next fail We shall
have our first excursion from the old
country to Port Arthur. We will bring
them TO New York and then take them by
water to Port Arthur. This can he done
with little expense as the passage will he
only SIS or $50. In the meantime We shall
direct this Swedish immigration from the
North 10 Port Arthur. There are hundreds
In Pennsylvania who want change, and
many in the North and Northwest. The
climate of the South is great induce
mGnt.'
Benz. SchnferIe, of Kansas City. kas.'
Two carloads of modern Jasons left
Kansas City on the 18th inst, and unlike
the Jason Of old, we had two talking oaks.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

as soon as accommodations are provided
The gardens there are now profuse with
flowers. Our entire party is grateful to Mr..
Edwards and Mr.. Moffett. for cordial treat
ment. 1t has been certainly one of the
most enjoyable trips one can take at this
belt through the pine lands and the cot
ton belt. No better railroad for Kansas
City and the Central West could be con-
structed.'
Mayor G. j. Twiss, of Kansas City,
IN my affidavit l want to say that we
have been treated royalty by Mr.. Moffett
and Mr.. Edwards, and by the Gulf people.
They have spared no pains to make every
one enjoy the trip. They have not tried to
taking them down to sell real estate.
think this whole country is under great
obligation TO these people for this rail-
way enterprise. If any man wants quick
returns on his money he can get it at Port
Arthur, owing to the fact they have the
most feasible deep water harbor to be
found anywhere on the coast. This is also
due to the fact that II is in the hands of
people of ability to handle ii. In ten years
/ have never seen as fine Il proposition
This is a middle West and Kansas City
enterprise. and will reduce necessarily the
high freight rates we have been paying
for an Eastern outlet"
Major Charles Il. Ashley. of the Stock
Exchange Bank, Ell Reno:
TT is a good thing for Oklahoma. If
the deep water is secured at Port Arthur
we are in hopes the Rock Island will build
Down to the coast. The Choctaw read
accommodates us indirectly. It is a good
thing in my opinion if deep water can be
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Resolutions by Excursionists.

a mere breakfast spell LOT tIlSnl 10 ulS Il
little ditch that will accommodate ocean
vessels out here in Sabine lake
Resolutions by ExcursiOnIsts.
At the close of the banquet the following
resolution was passed by the eXeursionists:
Resolved. That the thanks of the as
sembled eXcursonists are due the officers
of the Kansas City. Pittsburg Gulf road,
and especially to Superintendent Ham
mond. of the Shreveport & Gulf railroad.
and Land Commissioner F. A. Hornbeck
Townsite Agent George NJ. Craig, Indus
trial Agent Frank Macdonald and EXcur-
sion Directors Edwards and Motfett for the
many attentions shown us during our So
iourn to the sunny South. We hereby eX-
tend our congratulations TO President A.
L. Stilwell for his efforts i'll promoting TO
a successful climax the Kansas City, Pitts
our confidence in his ability and the abili-
ty of his associates to secure deep water
for Port Arthur in n short period of time
We know that set of gentlemen who can
secure $50. .O00 600 in an enterprise of this
kind at this time, will surely carry out
their promise with us and others who be-
lieve in the great future of Port Arthur, TO
dredge a channel from Sabine pass, the
short distance of six miles, to Port Ar
thur and we feel safe in assuring the peo-
pie of the United States that the same
will be carried to n successful issue and
that Port Arthur within a year will be one
of the important export points of the Gulf
of Mexico. We further call the attention
of the officers of the Kansas City, Pitts
Vertising followed by Mr.. F. A, Hornbeck,
which brought to our notice and to the
notice of Others an enterprise that will be
OF material benefit to the people of the
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
A In Carte Dining Cars.

Go East via THE BURLINGTON
ROUTE. No better run. good cooks, fine
service, and the best supplies the market
affords. Broiled spring chicken speciality.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Shipped daily in secure packages by
GEORGE EYSSELL. Druggist.
Opposite waiting room. Union depot.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

are higher than church steeples. and it is
a mere breakfast spell for them to dig a
little ditch that will accommodate ocean
vessels out here in Sabine lake
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
PLEASANT HILL ITEMS.


Sure nice weather.
Spring is here and I am glad.
Our Town has several new buildings.
Mr.. Van Golf, of Hattiesburg is visiting here
this week.
Mrs. NJ. Holland has been quite i'll, but IS re.
covering slowly.
Wait a minute, Lou. Does he look like a
newly married mani.
Mr.. Quincy Roberts, Of vancleave was a
visitor here last week.
Mrs. Florence Crawford, of Hurley was q
visitor here last week.
Mr.. F. z. Shaffer, who has been absent for
several months has returned to the delight Of
his many friends.
Some dear friend wishes to know where
Pleasant Hill is. WHY, | thought everybody
in this State knew where the hill is located
1t is so deliciously pleasant, kind friend; il
you will call on us we will show you the hill.
| am a school scholar and give you
some facts, as am interested: The Bible
contains &C books, 1889 chapters, 81 ,l73 verses,
1862 words and 1885, S9 letters; the word
and occurs 1927 times; the word Lord
1885 times; reverend but once; girl but once,
I'd chap. Sd verse Of loeb: everlasting punish
ment but once; everlasting fire but twice, the
middle verse is the 9Th verse Of the ll8 Psalm;
the 2ist verse Of the 7th chapter Of Ezra con.
tains all the letters in the alphabet except az
the finest chapter to read is the 18th chapter
Of the Acts; the 10Th chapter Of End Kings
and 37th chapter Of Isaiah are alike; the larg-
est verse is the 9th verse Of the 9Th chapter Of
Esther; the shortest is the 35th verse Of the
llth chapter of st. John, viz: "Jesus VENT
the 9Th, 18th, 2lst and 3lst verses Of the 10th
chapter Of Psalms are alike; each verse Of the
l36th Psalm ends alike; there are no words Of
more than six sylables. l hope all who read
this will see IL ! am correct.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
Fires comfortable Tuesday morning.

Fires comfortable Tuesday morning.
Our county truck farmers expect a large
bean crop this season.
Scrantun's eight-month public school will
close on the LIST of June.
Mr.. Harry E. Woodman, Of vsncleave was
in town Wednesday on business.
Col. J. F. Herndon, Of Orange Grove was in
town on business "Wednesday morning.
A cold wave struck Scranton Tuesday night.
Fires and winter clothing were comfortable.
Mrs. Never, of the schooner Lizzie H.. Pat
rick was a recent guest of Mr.. C.. II. Alley and
family.
Mr.. W. NJ. CAVITY and wife, accompanied BY
Mrs. Henry Gautier visited New Orleans
Wednesday.
Mrs. E. b. Blackwell, accompanied BY her
aunt Mrs. Martin, are in New Orleans this
week visiting friends and relatives.
The law requires anyone selling beer in
kegs or casks to apply for a licence BY petition.
n WOTu 10 tue wise Is Sunlcleut.
On MondaS night a fine, bouncing boy baby
arrived at the nome Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Delcomyn. Mother and babe doing well.
Mrs. D. W. C. Rowland, of Louisville, Ky.,
widow OF the late General Manager of the
Ia N. R. r., is on a visit to her niece, Mrs.
}. p. Labuzan, or Cedar street.
Mr.. Norwood W. Alley left for Mobile on
the 1903 p. m. train Tuesday, where he will
take passage on the schooner Florence and
Lillian for Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
On Tuesday evening, by way of experiment,
Mr.. Chas. A. Farnsworth sent two young car
rier pigeons to Prof. J. A. Hatlestad at Moss
Point, which, upon being freed, returned safely
to their house in Mr.. Farnsworth's yard.
Mr.. W. Il. Frederic is having erected a com
modious and substantial warehouse on the lot
at the head of Delmas avenue fronting the
river for Messrs. Hughes 4 Herrick. 1t will
be 25xf0 feet in size and to be used for gen
eral storage purposes. Mr.. Geo. ". Tagert,
of Pascagoula is the builder.
We have repeatedly mentioned through the
columns of the DEMocRAT-STAR that Scran-
ton was a most suitable place for a canning
factory, and have shown that fruit, vegeta-
bles, oysters, fish and shrimp are abundantly
sufficient to ensure a lucrative business
throughout the wear. Anyone undertaking
such an enterprise would surely meet with
success.
DR.. Alfred E. CLAY, president Of the Waits
Home, New Orleans, preached a charity ser
mon at the Methodist church here Sunday
morning last at II o clock. His text was taken
from Mathew, 25th chapter, 81 verse and Mark,
Sth chapter, LIST verse. The sermon was an
eloquent one and greatly impressed his hear
ers. A collection was taken up for the new
chapel at Beauvolr.
GAMBLING WITH A MINOR.-Section 1929 Of
the Annotated Code OF Mississippi says in
very plain, unmistakable language that "Any
person of full age who shall bet any money or
thing of any value with a minor, or allow a
minor to bet at any game or gambling table
exhibited by him, or in which he is interested
or in any manner concerned, on conviction
thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 and
imprisoned not less than three months"
Crap shooters and others who gamble had bet
ter take due notice and govern themselves ac-
cOrdiugly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.

Before buying elsewhere look at
these prices:
Lard at 5 cents per pound.
Good coffee ut II cents per pound.
GRADUATED sugar 3 cents per pound.
Shoes from 80 cents up.
Large stock Of mems clothing, hats
and shoes aud dry goods Of every de-
scripti0n.
Calico at 5 cents 4 yard.
Yard-wide ~unbleached domestic at
) cents.
Checks ) cents.
) boxes Of 2-lb. can best corn at 25c.
lib. tomatoes at 8 cents.
10. bar OctagOn soap ut 4 cents.
All BIB. California fruit at Is cents.
Best Java and Mocha coffee at 33sc.
! ID. baking powder at 6 cents.
Moss POINT MERCANTILE Co.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26

Mrs. w. S. Cooley wishes to an
nounce her opening Of Spring Mil
linery on Wednesday, March 3lst,
and following days. All are cordially
invited to examine the latest fancies
in fashion.
-
A variety in childrens' Hcadwear-
Infants Swiss Embroidered Caps and
Tam O'Shanters, in silk 0rgandie, etc.
at Mrs. W. S. Coolcy's.
~
Beautiful patterns OF Scotch and
Irish Linen Laces, at low prices. Call
at Mrs. w. S. Cooley's.
~
II you wish all silk Mourning Veil,
hemstiched or plain woven border,
call at Mrs. w. S. CoOley's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
4 Voice From the Jail,
JACKSON County JAIL, MISS.
"Wednesday. March "a. 1897

JACKSON COUNTY JAIL, MISS,
Wednesday, March "A, 1897.
Editor Domocrat-Star
A few words to those who would like to
know liow the county prisoners are treated.
We are treated tirst-claSs. Our sheriff and
i%ailer, Z. ID. Moore, takes special care that our
food is plentiful aud we'll cooked. We have a
dish each meal, which DESTROYS a
monotonv. We, who are members Of the
County Geological Society, have three meals
each dav, SUNDAYS excepted, when we have
two. We are furnished week!y with soap
coal and oil. Taking everything into consid-
GRAFTON, we have nothing to complain of ex-
cept what time will give MS, | trust, liberty. |
will write again a descriptive article of the
jail and na,ne some of our modes of amuse-
ments, probably next issue. Yours, &c,
A FRIENDLEss G]EOLOGIsT,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
Chancery Court-..SpeciaI Term, 1897.

Court adjourned Wednesday night
of last week, and below the give the
balance of the proceedings which were
omitted from last issue:
Lee Ann Bishop VS.. james Bishop (col.
Divorce granted.
Jennie Wallace VS.. Albert Wall ace
(col.). Divorce granted.
VIM. johnson VS.. Narcie Johnson (col.) J.
Divorce granted.
Exparie Margaret ID. Lewis, minor.
Petition fol- adoption of minor granted A.
Z. Lewis and Julia A. Lewis.
Mrs. Rebecca Lee VS.. John NJ. Simon
ton, swamp land commissioner. Judg-
ment favor Of complainant for 1861. SO.
Willie Martin VS.. Frances Martin (col.) }.
Divorce granted.
Christian Craft Grocery Co. VS.. Ellen
Mansfield. Decree against defendant and
interest in land condemned to be sold.
Guardianship Of H. +. Delmas, ct
ais, minors. Guardian discharged upon
pay of cost and distribution of fluids
in his hands.
5. Murphy VS.. Lncindy Murphy (col.).
Decree for divorce granted.
"'o. a. D"'"' "'""' "
al. fiea conIesseu ana compia''ilht al
'owe9 ~ Gays 10 answer nl'' ~
w. hahdaii vs.. Mhhho"n o"ners. De-
cree continuing ute TO certain anus
Ado'ph Munlch vs., Mary be'lahde' De-
cree t,r sa'e OF Iala Tor DIVISION.
F, IL. Peavy VS.. 5. j. Walter. Agreed
dccill.
NJ NJ. Evans vs. NJ VI Evans, OF avs.
Decree appointing guardian aa lltem.
Decree authorizing change o DenehcIa-
RES vi certain me insurance poi,cy.
Johh W.. ouiiihah vs. Jas .. Cass'd!',
Ell ais. Decree lor safe OF lahu lor ulVi-
SON..
Estate OF w. carter george byrd,
administrator. Sale OF property confirmed.
Jonas Green vs.. NJ T. ~ I. H. Co;
Demurrer overrnled aud ~ days allowed
defendant 10
Hui'i.ilahship Oh Irene aha Ethei
bioomnelo' u. Diooil,e'u,
AMMAN account OF Suaru,a, aoproVe".
guardianship Oh a. oldenstfiKer z.
Monu' Sua'd'ah' Mo'i'h OF guardian III
ienuinS money ~sp>talned'
Z. W. Valyel'e VS.. Lucy Slater; De-
clte appointing Commissioners 10 sell la''d
Ueo. o. olhlln VS.. winter Iark LANE
Improvement " l.. ,. 20. Decree lore
closing mortgage, ana property ordered
soi4 ny commissioner.
Lewis Tanner, ct al. VS. Dorthy flnch.
Decree Tor sale OF land for partition
Estate OF hosa illi'S, u W. mug ao-
mlhlstlator' annual account OF ADMIN
istri'tor approved.
IN inc matter OF me last VII! ana
testament Oh Nara Ericsson. Mot'on
l." cohhlih prooale Oh Mlll IN Vana'''n
ovcriulei. ANA II: n Ef'ckSen allowed
10 WltnuIaw certain papers
Es'ate OF Jas D. Mckae deceased r.
H. Lewis appointed administrator
assignment OF Jonn hl'l, Z W. Gar
her, assignee SAFE OF property confirmed,
AN. attorney a',nwta 9,oo tee.
fs'ate OF W. NJ ward, deceased Z. w.
Garner, administration: Sale OF property
d! administrator CONFINED.
A. u KICKS receiver. VS.. James Smith
KePofV OF commissioner continued.
Geo. w. Iascit' ct al. vs.. NJ. NJ. Evans
ct at Decree ordering sale OF land for
division
W. r. ~. " l.; s. Co. VS.. Parker
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26

AGENT wANTE D-FOr War 10 Cuba
by Senior Quesada, Cuban representa-
tive at Washington. Endorsed by
Cuban patriots. In tremendous de-
mand. A bonanza for agents. Only
$3.50. Big book, big commissions.
Everybody wants the only endorsed.
reliable book. Outfits free. Credit
given. Freight paid. Drop all trash
and make $500 a month with War in
Cuba. Address to-day, TIE NATION.
Al BOOK CONCERN, 352.358 Dearborn
St., Chicago. janl29l6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
LAND NOTICE..
SVO W.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. NJ

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS,
February 20. 1896.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk OF Jackson county, at Scranton,
Miss. on April o, 1897. viz:
Peter Freeman. of Three Rivers, Miss,
homestead No. 3 ,952, for the $ hf. NV or, sec
tlon 81. township 5 south, range 5 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
and Daniel Rorden. All Of Three Rivers'
Jackson county, Miss.
ROBERT +. WILSON, Register.
February %. 1897. 9-6t
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LAND NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MI

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
March |. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk Of Jackson county, ut Scranton,
Miss. on April %, 1897. viz:
James V. Carter, OF Vancleave, Miss, home
stead No. "a, 206, for the c hf. ne or, section Is,
township 5 south. range I west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya-
ton OF said land. viz:
FOLLY Williams, Robert Lyons, William W.
Groves and George Williams, all of Van
cleave, Jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT f. WILSON, Register.
March lSO. Riff
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
LAND NOTICE.

LAM OFFICE At JACKSON, MISS, |
February 10. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk OF Jackson county, ut Scranton,
Miss. on April o. 1897. viz:
John b.. Entriken. OF Vancleave, Miss,
homestead No. 2l.667. for the W hf, sw ar, Sec
ton -, township I south, range 7 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of SAID land. viz:
George n Tootle. Louis Roberts. Ralford
Oneal and Joseph W. TOotle, all Of vancleave
Miss.
ROBERT +. WILSON, Register.
February 10. 1897. Let
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
LAND NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Ms

LAM OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
February 10. 1891.
Notice Is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make committed final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the circuit clerk OF jackson county,
at scranton. Miss, on April 0, 1897. viz:
Della Snyder. OF Americas. Miss. home
stead No. u, 800. for the e hi. ne or, section 30,
township ? south, range 6 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tiOn OF said land land, viz:
William u. Parker, Zalie Church, william
K. Fullmer and Thomas Emmerson. all of
Basin. jackson county. Miss.
ROBERTO E. WILSON, Register.
Eahrunry 10 $50. lat
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26
Your
Opportunity

OVERSIGHT IS n UNDERWEAR, 1
have decided to give the trade a
chance to buy them at half-prlce
rather than carry them over.
l lot mems lightweight overshirts,
worth $50 70 reduced to 81 80.
l lot OF finest flannel, all %colors, plea
ted bosoms, sold at S2.5 0 reduced
to $l.75.
l lot all-wool, plain bosoms, beauti-
fully made, sold at 81 80 now $l.25,
l lot beautiful plaid overshirts worth
$l.25 now sold for 75c.
| lot summer. weight flannel oyershirts
worth $l.E0 now at Sl.00.
l lot F. & G. gray flannel underwear
sold for . 80 a suit now $l.75.
Beautiful lot OF white shirts, slightly
sOiled, sold at 81. 90 now SOC.
l lot puff bosom shirts, slightly soiled,
sold at sl.25 now 7jc.
Also a large stock Of mems knit un-
derwear, which l will sell at cost.
Call early before sizes are broken.
w. NJ. CAVITY.
A GALA DAY FOR EVERYBODY.
Col G. W. Halls United States
Shows are billed here for Saturday.
April 3D., to give two performances,
afternoon and night. at 2 p, m. and s
p. M, near the L. & n. II. r. depot.
This is entirely a new show and has
been indorScd by the press and public
Of New Orleans, where they have ex-
hibitcd for the past few weeks. 1T is
said to have a very large variety of
animals as Il lnenaGcrit, and the per-
lOrmance is tirst-clasS in every re.
spcct and a moral show for ladies and
children. Among the many features
just added is the blood.swcating,
cloven.footed water elephant, the only
one on exhibition in America. 1t
was captured at the mouth Of the
Amazon river and imported direct for
Col. Halls Shows. See the Grand
Balloon Ascension and Parachute
Leap which will take place some time
during the day, and the Grand Street
Pageant at noon, rain or shine. Don't
forget the date,
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1897.
rNvuo fnnt,rnc ,la~a tI,a balloon -
cension and the water elephant-will
be well worth the price OF admission.
Before buying elsewhere look at
these prices;
Lard at 5 cents per pound.
Good coffee II cents per pound.
GRADUATED sugar 5 cents per pound.
Shoes from 65 cents up.
Large stock Of mems clothing, hats
and shoes and dry goods of every de-
scripti0n.
Calicoes at 5 cents a yard.
Yard.wide unbleached domestic at
) cents.
CneCKS D Genus.
3 boxes OF 2-lb. can best corn at 25c.
BIB. tomatoes at 6 cents.
ID. bar Octagon soap at 4 cents.
All BIB. California fruit at 10 cents.
Best Java and Mocha coffee at 33tc.
lib. baking powder at 6 cents.
Moss Point Mercantile Co.
HORSES FOR SALE.
Several good horses and buggies for
sale at the Star Stable.
John Y. Morgan.
We are agents for the New Orleans
Furniture Co., the largest manufac-
turers of tlrst.class furniture in the
South, and al give you a close bar
gain. j. P. Labuzan.
Still selling out my stock Of furni-
ture and mating below cost.
G. Nelson.
Mems, womens and childrens' shoes
in great variety at all prices to suit all
pockets at Labuzap's.
Miss Nelsena Nelson has just re.
turned from New Orleans with a full
stock OF millinery goods.
NJ. II. STONE Monoyer
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The subscribers to the Pascagoula shell
road fund are requested to meet at the court
house on SATURDAY, MARCH q, at 3 O'Clock
p. m, to transact important business.
W. 0. CLARK, Chairman.
MARTIN TuRNBuLL, Secretary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26

Wednesday night an unknown thief entered
Mrs. Margaret De Jets house at Pascagoula,
assaulted the old lady and stole a wooden bux
containing a lot Of silverware. about $40 in
money aud valuable papers. The box was
found the following morning BY Mr.. N. Beck
on Delmas avenue near a lamp post. The bot
tom had been knocked in and only the money
taken therefrom. The thief stole a horse
from Mr.. A. d. Krebs' stable and made good
his escape. This is the second assault and
attempt at robbery upon Mrs. De Jet.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26

Dear Patrons at Scranton.
On saving good bye, we will add that we sill
return IN the near future, for We had a nice
trade, Of nice people, in a nice town.
+. n. HOWE,
PEARL ID. HOWE,
VEIN. l.. HOWE,
Photographers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-03-26

Mr.. W. A. Ferris, Of Fig Orchard, Miss,
who has been spending two weeks with his
father aud sister here, left for home Saturday
last.
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LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss, |
March 1. 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk OF Jackson county. ut Scranton,
Miss, on A pril 30, 1897, viz:
Albert b Cunningham, of Big Point. Miss,
homestead No. "a. l07. for the $ hf. sw or and
" hf sc or, section 80, township 4 south, range
1 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton Of said land. viz:
John +. Galloway. Richard Vanhorn, Thorn.
as A. Roberts and Richard a.. Roberts, all Of
Big Point P. o.. jackson county, Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON, Register.
March Il. 1897. Act