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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
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Gardens need rain.
White ties do look charming!!
Picnic time Is coming fast.
Remember The Sabbath day to keep it
holy.
What's the matter, Charl,ei - better
luck next time.
Miss Ida Gray has returned 10 her home
pear Hattiesburg
Figs large enough to ripen are plentif III
Oh the trees.
Mr.. BYRD aud family, of Chicora, have
moved into our town.
Some people are deceitful have you
found that out
Mr.. Ira Wyati's family have moved iu-
to the fashionable part of town.
The woods are covered with new green
grass, and the cattle seem to enjoy it.
On the sick list are Mrs. John Smith,
Tommy Lynd and Sterling McGregor.
The sociable at the residence Of Mr.. I.
c. RigsIe was muchly enjeDed.
A fine crop OF ha, aud weeds were
raised in soulc Of the graveyard enclO-
snres.
The "stay-at- homes ought to have goue
ont to church last Sunday. 1t was such
II fine day.
Miss Hattie Stinson, of Clicora, is WIS.,
ling with her uucle and his family, Mr..
Vim. Ikerd.
Mr.. DickMsou and family, have remov-
ed 10 Birn inshan,, A'a., where they will
reside in tho future.
Mr.. Bonet, Of Moss Point, has purchas.
ed the old Bowen home property, and
will occupy it at once.
There will he services at Orange Grove
next Sunday by the pastor. according to
regular appointment.
Do some Of ti9 boys come in church
lato in order to get out Of putting cou.
tribntiou in the haiti
The pOet.preacher's contribution in the
DEMOCRAT-STAN, was not up to former
st;ut ards. We hope he will get better
and better Us age advances.
One Of funny men of our town, who
was also an old soldier, says he wrote
friend Mckinley begging to be excused
from active service IN the coming war
with Spain. He has not forgotten the
last unpleasantness.
Mr.. John Faggarl, Of Wade, was dowa
this week circulating among his many
friends. From appearances Bridget"
seems to have almost reached the time
allotted to man, still he is foil OF life and
is josial goodsconlpauy, but looks old,
very old.
Willis Plinny, one Of the oldest colOred
citizens, died on the 9Th inst, after a long
and painful Illness. He leaves Il wife and
eight children aud a number OF grand
children. He was respected by all, black
and white. Was reliable III busln IS ana
faithful to all his duties. He tried TO live
a Christian life, and died in peace al his
home On the Randall road.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Honskss,s& Vardaman says
ne recently lsard Bob Ingersoll deliv-
|er his famous lecture on Why l am
an Agnostic." In his criticisms on
The lecture Mr.. Vardaman says Inger-
soil has no more reverence than a 70.
dent, and he is as constituencies as a
cancer. The most sacred sentiments
the sweetest faith that ever bright
ened the heart OF a loving christian 10
the darkest hour Of trial, IL treated by
him with ridicule and contempt" Mr..
Vardaman's opinions are concurred
10 by thousands OF others.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
for Liquor License.


State of Mississippi-Jacksop County.
tn the uono,ab,. Rm,d nj N,,or .-,a Aia.r,.,
~ H.. t..n ", ~" .""s"' "" A"cri"oh
"""" '''""'""'
The undersigned. q resident Of the said State.
county and town Of Scranton, a male person over
I1e ase o. twe'ity.one years, hereby applies to yonr
Honorable Board for a feense tn retail vinous, spirit.
uous, aicohoiic and malt liquors In leSs quantities
tnan one gallon, at my place Of busines in Scrau.
ton, in the building now occupied by me, on Del.
Aivona Saloon, and respectfully refers 10 the Ie-
commendations flel herewith:
MAhIlN VAN bukEN CAkEY.
State CT Mississippi- =, jackson County.
tho Uouoro,J. po.,d ~ u.,or orj AIa.,...
of the t"wm NJ Sc,sutar 4" IN. "",,'," ac.'.,
/" '""n Vi Sei""'on' +" 'hc county sioie'
Inc nndcrsigped, legal voters and real estate
owners IN said " OF Scranton. respectfully sug.
gsst an state unto your Honorable Body, that
MARTIN tAx Bt'kES CAREY Is a citizen and resi-.
dent OF said town Of scranton, that he IL q male
lss man Of s%'i reputation and moral ssi' character. .H a %'
70 retail vinous. sp,irltuous,% alcoholic and malt Ii.
qhors. we, therefore, him as such,
ana 40 hereby petition your hon"rsnle Board to
To retail vinous, spintuous. alcoholic and malt Ii
q"ors III accor'amce WIN tho law, ~ Quantities
less than one gallon, at his place Of business in
said town and known as the Algona Saloon
o" muVs t,'''o" J"Soo IniitP EihngswoFtn
Albert Grant Delmas Louis Paul Dejean
CHRISTIAN BTondnm Willis Marion Capty
Fritz Daniel liecht Tony Caesar tiatti
John jacob Clark Etienne Veillon
Benjamin Daniel ValvcFde Paul Adolpb Krebs
'oln Francis CASANOVA Patrick FeOre
Cm1stian Nelson John Baptistc Oh stang
Columbus Sidney Farley John Walter Cox
James Smith Joshua Clements
his
mark.
John Ynnnghusband Morgan Irving Paul Dplmns
Frank Edward Foster john Foster
John 81 andcr George Fl,utz
Lotion Elmer Cox Arthur Leslie Moore
Marion Beck Peter BENJAMIN Lindsey
Alfred Edward Krpbs Charles Hubert Drlmas
James Addison Miller Charles LYON Kr,bs
Charles Andrew Altman Frank Albert Iaurcndine
Michael George Feore Charles L,vons
Antonio Gentil Charley ,Joln Jacobsen
John oBrien George Forrest Augusta Mansfield
G1stav Ad"lph Stempr Charles Hunt Hudson
John Levi Coggins Benjamin Franklin Browne
his
Emanuel X Arselle
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Hon. VIM. Jennings Bryan, the next
Democratic President, has been royal.
ly received in Mississippi as well as
In other Southern States he has lately
visited. About 100000 people heard
this wonderful orator at Meridian and
the same at Jackson last week. At
Meridian that clever and talented
gentleman, Hon. James X. Vardaman,
had the distinguished honor Of intro
ducing Nh. Bryan. And he did it In an
eloquent and elegant style, using some
Of the choicest language that could
be used by mortal man.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The DEMOCRAT STAR has to-day the
following new advertisements, to
which VIC direct attention:
Liquor Petition Of NJ. v. B. Carey.
Two Laud Notices.
One Land Contest Notice.
George \. Thompson, the artistical
house and sigu painter, who lead all
others.
Dissolution Notice Of Groom 8
Cochran.
The DcJean 3 Mitchell Co., leaders
Of the latest styles at rock. bottom
disc.
And don't fail to read the Business
Notice Column.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Centervillc Jefiersonian wants
the next Congressional Nominating
Convention for this district held at
Centerville. We have no objection to
the place suggested, but would prefer
to have the convention at some of the
coast towns, as they are as easy of
access as Centrevillc. But the Con.
%gressi0nal Committee has the author
ity of fixing the time and place for the
holding of the convention.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Mr.. II. II. Henry, the distinguished
editor of the Clarion-Ledgcr, was
chairman of the committed of arrange
ments for the speaking of Hon. VIM.
}. Bryan at Jackson, on the 18th, and
he did his part well. Jackson Outdid
herself in entertaining Mr.. Bryan. 1t
was a big day for the capital city,
to be remembered.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONGRESS.

Tothe Voters Of the Sixth Congressional District.
Believing that an investigation Of my record in
Congress will show that I have discharged my duty
faithfully, actively and efficiently; that | have
kept all promises and broken no party pledges, |,
therefore, am encouraged to again solicit the sup.
port OF my constituency for reelection, and here,
by announce my candidacy, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party Of the Sixth District Of
Mississippi. Very respectfully,
W. +. LOVE.
March is. 1893.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Pugilists are getting as bad as the
children of the diamond. A prize
fight In San Francisco was declared off
because "the referee would have been
killed had he rendered a decision for
either side" There will be ONT one
hurt in a prize fight before long, and
then the sport will be revived"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

We are for peace-honorable peace,
but If we must have war, let it come
right now. Our government is now
prepared to cope with Spain. Many
able-bOdled boys from IS to 80 years
are just "spiling" for the battle.
Give them a chance to defend our flag,
our homes and fresides.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The late firm OF Groom & Cochran,
dealers in general merchandise, at
Cross Roads has dissolved, as will be
seen 10 another part OF the DEMO-
CRAT-STAR to-day. MIA. F. Cochran
will continue the business at the old
stand, and hopes to receive a liberal
share of the trade heretofore extended
to the firm. Mr.. Cochran is a Jackson
county boy, and is well known for his
excellent character and fair dealings.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The daily Clarion. Ledger has lately
been enlarged from Az to 4s columns.
We are glad TO know that this excel.
lent capital journal SO ably edited by
Mr. X. II. Henry Is prospecting. We
always enjoy reading the daily Clarion.
Ledger, which reaches our ONCE the
day after its publication.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Navy Department OF our gov.
eminent is sending out several thous-
and notices to be posted In the princi-
pal towns and cities throughout the
United States, calling for enlIstments
OF men from IS to So years old for the
navy. Now, here is q chance for the
bows.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Our government has bought of Bra.
I'll two fine cruisers, AmazonaS and
Admiral AbruciI, to add to the navy.
The work Of preparing for the antici-
pated war with Spain is going at a
ranid rate
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

General Miles thinks that If there
should be war declared between the
United States and Spain it would be
short, sharp and decisive. 1t might
not be II the general Vas charged
with the direction Of affairs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Says the st. Louis Globe. Democrat:
Autonomy is only q gid edge name
for starvation. What CUBA wants is
the Old-fashioned kind of indepen-
dence, without any ball and chain at.
taChments.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS. I
March II, 1905. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof In support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the circuit clerk Of Jackson county, ut
Scranton, Miss, on May 10, l8Ds, viz:
Andrew j. CLARK, OF Basin, Mss. homestead
entry No: 26,4so. for the NV Or. section ],
township 3 south, range o west.
lie names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and ~cuitiva-
tiOn Of said land. viz:
David q. Webb. william Ranegar, Alonzo
Obits and Chastain 3. CranstOn, all Of Basin
20, Jackson county. Miss.
,. JAMES HILL, Register.
MurCn -, IW6. G-Ht
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Omaha World Herald says that
DR.. Mary Walker is so angry at being
refused membership 10 the Daughters
Of the American Revolution that even
her breath comes 10 short pants.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Kosciusko Star-Ledger: A Mormon
elder has found truly u rich field for
Mormonism over 10 Chickasaw county,
lei Houston. In one neigborhood
he has baptized forty converts to the
Mormon faith.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Chip on the shoulder is a bad sort of
thing to be afflicted with. A righteous
mar forcing righteous issues, and not
pandering to sensationists, Is a glOri-
Gus thing for a man or nation.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

In the thirty-three years Of Missis-
sippi's Press Association, this is the
first time its official ranks have been
broken by death--President Ballard,
who died recently, was the first officer
to receive the summons,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

On Sunday last the most severe
snow storm Of the season prevailed in
Montana. AT 6 in the evening the
snow was eighteen inches deep. And
here in the beautiful Southland we
are having summer weather.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
Election Tuesday, November 8. 1898.

Our terms for announcing candidates for Con
gress is &l5, cash down. No announcement will be
published unless accompanied by the CASH. Posi-
lively no deviation from this ong-established rule.
Calls on persons to become candidates will be
published at regular advertising rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

In France a daily paper by women
and for women" has appeared called
La Froude. Will not the fashion
mOnthlies please woman better?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The relief fund for the Cubans, ask
cd for by State Superintendent Kin.
cannon Of the school children, now
amounts to $1,000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
DISSOLUTION NOTICE,

doing business ut Cross Roads. Miss, dis
solved partnership by mutual consent on
March 0, 1898. A. +. Cochran assumes all
liabilities and collects all debts due the late
firm.
il. GROOM,
A. +. COCHRAN,
Cross Roads, Miss. March q, 1898. 6.it
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Coxey wants to assemble his army
to fight, and thinks $500, OOO, 900 legal
tenders should be issued at once for
harbor defense and war vessels.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

A seaman from the Maine solemnly
declares the explosion was external.
We will know more about it when the
report Of the court Of inquiry is made
public,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Because that Minnesota widow
wants $4,000 from the man who hug.
ged her, the Washington Post Is 10.
cllned to believe he made q bad job Of
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

1t is said that New York averages
the sale of $4,000 quarts OF ice cream
per day, and the annual sales at about
$500, 600.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Tennessee Supreme Courts holds
the separate coach law to lie valid.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Silver Democrat, published at
Carrolton, Miss, is offered for sale
cheap. And the Brandon News re.
marks, so are lots Of other newspapers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

DR.. Guiteras does not approve of a
plan to give Cuba only the liberty
Canada enjoys.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Perhaps the subject Of good roads
will be one OF the issues in the next
State canvass.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Gov. Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, is
now out Of politics. lie will be a happy
man from this time on.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

A forecast OF the coalition OF the
powers, places England, the United
States and Japan against Russia,
France and GERMANY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
PUBLIC LAND SALE,
QsOlated Tract.)

ONiIHD cTATES LAND OFFfCE, !
jackson, mississippi, March l, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that In. pursuance
Of Instructions from the Commissioner Of the
General Land ONCE. under authority vested
In him by section 241, u. s. Revenue Statutes.
ns amended BY the act Of Congress approved
Fcbruary ~, 1895, we will proceed to offer ut
public sale. on the 18th day Of April next, ut
this ofiicc,, the follow Ing tract f land, tO-wit:
. west. st. Stephens Meridian, containing
AO, 3s-1OO acres.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described land are advised to Ale their
Chains IN this ONCE on or before the day above
sale, otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
JAMES HILL, Register.
March II, 1895. AZ
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Williamsburg Watchman-Journ.
al says Williamsburg girls are as popu-
lar as a poplar tree.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The banks of Waco, Texas, have
offered to loan the United States gov.
eminent $25, 600 without interest.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Mobile is a city entirely without
debt. This is more than many other
cities Of the South can say.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The Natchez and Gulf Railroad
Company is capitalized at 5000, 900,
and has Capt. W. II. Hardy as presi-
don't
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The "blue" and the "grey" will be
united when the war Is declared.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

A naval recruiting station has been
opened in New Orleans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The government has placed an order
for one hundred tons OF powder.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

We don't think Uncle Sam iA1leok-
ing for trouble with Spain. DOf IL De
looking for a stralghtsway course. Is
run from it. lie Is standing his
ground In his usuai way, and IL Is
safe to say no one will dispute this
fact.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

A negro theological school is to be
established in Jackson.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

The political pot iE Mississippi has
commenced tn boil.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Commissioners Sale.
Moss POINT MER CAMILLE Co.,
Mrs. v. p. Y~rLvEHTON,
A. l.. MOORK.
BY virtue Of the authority vested IN
by q decree rendered ~ said csnSs'
ut the February term lr9c. At the ch.nce-
ny court Of Jackson county, Mlss'Sssp.p',
] viii between the 'honls Of II o'clock D.
NJ. aud l O'Clock ?. M, on
Monday, the Al Of April. 1898,
sell at the front door Of the conrt-h"ose'
IN the town Of Scranton, in kaid comfy,
for cash, that certain tract Of land, lying
and being in the comfy ct JACKSON
State Of mississippi, and more Paf''e"'
larly described MS: .u.
lots -, -, 30, 40, Al, - and a. OF tho
J. 4. Suttax,n tract IN section II, town.
ship 8 south, runge 8 west, in said county
aud State, sni veyed and stakcd OCTOBER
20, 1924, BY Barton Goode, deputy county
surveyor. which survey is duly rec0rnc"
IN Surveyors Record Book. page ri, octos
her Is, 1894, In the Office OF the clerk "
the c~Imnccry court Of said county VI
jackson !; said lots have . front on B'ens
Vista street. Said land IN fully desctl1eJt
in Book No. 10, page l39 Of the kecoru
l,eeds III tho othco Of the clerk O' SAL"
cbanccry conrk.
Signed this al dry Of March. l5yS
r. n. LEWIS,
SPECIAL Commissioner.
H. BLoOMFnLD, Atty for Complainant;
March II, 1893.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

Yellow Journalism Is q curse to thi!
country.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

"Old Glory" waves proudly in the
breeze.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

RstriosismlAtle platform on which
eMsSdrtlfui divisions unite
when the S61l16d dignity OF tha
natioa 10 concerned, and such q plat.
form the House Of Representatives
have unanimously endorsed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
GREW .NoTICEI

MP!t60F this conp.ny no305eanior Geo FeIa
y. . = icf my deb: conssscssd
n IS5. 6QUND & TOW NOxTo6k
Scranton. Mss, Xnrch q ~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25

In times " peace prepare for war.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-25
N'esU .4dUCrl iSeIesessiS.
~N~~~~~~D>~~~ ~~~NNr"~~~~S ~se~~,~oN~~~ -H~~~~~'
GEORGE T. THOMPSON,
Scranton. Mississippi.
. House Painting, Paper Hanging, .

Sign writing,
Carriage Painting and Graining.
Give ME u call before letting your work.
lead, all others follows.
March 25. 1895. 6-3m
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-31
A.DeIichtful Piotura.

A homelike picture of Mrs. Washing
ton and her favorite granddaughter is
given by Mrs James Gibson, who fire.
quently visited her when, as the pres
ident's wife, she resided in Philadel-
phia, then the capital of the United
States Mrs Gibson's language is quot
ed by Miss Wharton in her . Martha
Washington. =
Mrs Washington was in the habit
of retiring at an early hour TO her own
room, unless detained by company, and
there, no matter what the hour, Nellie
miss Custis) attended her
One evening my fathers carriage be-
ing late in coming for me, my dear
young friend invited me to accompany
her to grandmamma' S room. There, aft
er some little chat, Mrs. Washington
apologized to nue. for pursuing her usual
preparations for the night, and Nellie
entered upon her accustomed duty by
reading chapter and psalm from the
old family Bible, after which all pres
ent knelt in evening prayer
Mrs Washington's faithful maid
then assisted her to disrobe and lay her
head upon the pillow Nellie then sang
a verse of some sweetly soothing hymn,
and then leaning down received the
parting blessing for the night, with
some emphatic remarks on her duties,
improvements, etc The effect Of these
judicious habits and teachings appeared
in the granddaughter character
through life.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-31
From Babv in the High Chair.

to Grandma in the Rocker, Gratn-O is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long-des1red substi-
tute for co1ee. Never upsets the nerves or in
jures the digestion. Made from pure grains it is
food in itself Has the taste and appearance
of the best conee at n the price. It genuine
and scientific article and is come to stay. It
makes for health and strength. Ask your grocer
for Grain-O.