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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
SCHOOL AIID COLLEGE.

Simpson college at Indianola, L..
has conferred the degree OF LID. on
Gov. Shaw. of that state.
Among the candidates for the bar
at Lincoln's inn, London, is n Gold
Coast prince. son of Asquasia Kaye.
king of Dcakera.
according 10 John Mcdonald, OF the
Kansas State Teachers association,
fully 600 out of the 5000 Kansas volun-
teers gre teachers.
Nashville university, the largest in
the south, has conferred the honorary
degree of LIT. D. on Hon. j. G. Car
lis!c, of Kentucky, and Rev. A. E. Win
ship. of Boston.
Germany contributes only 100000
marks n year in support of schools in
her colonies. while France and Eng
land spend millions in hat direction.
The annual catalogue of Muskirgum
college for the year ending June %,
1898, reports n total of 200 scholars, of
whom IS are in the collegiate depart
ment, and II in the preparatory.
At the recent meeting Of the council
Of Hope college at Hu;nnd, Mich,
President G. j. Kollen announced that
the endowment fund had been in
creased by 100000 during the past
year. The catalogue shows an attend
ance for the year of 212 students.
Prof. Alexander Agassiz, of Harvard,
as curator of the museum of compare
tive zoology has, without parade-in-
deed. almost without notice-added to
the plant of the university more than
100000 in buildings, collections, books
and materials, besides $4,000 for cur
rent needs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
Oldest House in New EnEinnd.

a tablet placed by the Society of
Colonial Danes on the old N;hiteield
house in Guilford, Conn, was unveiled
last week. This stone house was built
in 1889, and is the oldest in New Eng
land. 1t was used for years al n meeting
house.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
JOINT STATEMENT

VI AUDITOR AND TIiEASUKEI'
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
81, 1907.
ATE OF NEVADA ia
County OF Elko. e"
AUDITORS oFFILE
70 the Honorable Board OF County Commls.
s,oncrs OF Elko County, Nevada.
GENrLsMsN: We herewith submit our Quar-
arly Report Of the FInanccs Of the County
or the quarter ending Dec. 81 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
A. WATKINS
Auditor,
j.. A. MCBRIDE
TrSSsur
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06

TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash IN Treasury to tie credit Of the
various funds, Dec. 81, 1897:
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

THE n
Patriotism i'm Action.
Editor National Tribune: A train Of
hospital coaches rolled into Union Sta
ton, st. Louis, No, recently, with some
$50 sick and wounded soldiers from Camp
A(ger. Adi't Gen. Bell, of Missouri, had
gone down To camp TO look after and re
turn of any Missouri boys whose con
dition required it. Mayor Zieginhine had
been made aware of the ir coming, and
had informed the W.R.C., and the other
ladies OF the city, under the wise and
patriotic labors Of Mrs. Ziegenhine, had
everything in readineiss for their coming
In the large upper ROOM Of the depot, cots
had been arranged FOR the sick, tables for
the hungry, and attendants for everyone,
as their wants might be. Bread in
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

HOnt or INC might. Tie Tesldtnce OF JONI
Fisher now stands upon the spot where l
once Jaw number of men half buried,
with limbs protruding. Three miles far
ther on is Tom S Brook, the scene of the
beginning of the Woodstock races. Here
Rosser tumbled up our rear train a we re
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md Cedar Creek, which are three miles
apart, and YOU will be able 10 count from
is 10 20 hills, upon which 2 regiment or
even brigade might manuvcr easily, and
between these nights are corresponding
gorges or valleys.
1t was up and along these from the south
east that the enemy advanced simultane-
ously so that it is utterly impossible to
say who was engaged first. Regarding the
fog have spoken before and on my recent
trip had excellent opportunity to observe
On my trip down, or north-that being
the course of the riveT-the nights were
covered with fog and the valleys were
clear, while on returning the reverse con-
dition existed.
This last was the case on Oct. 10, 1884
The valleys were filled with dense white
fog, while the nights were clear.
Eighteen miles south of Winchester Is
Strasburg, and a mile east of it the triple
ended northern end of the MaSSanutten
Mountain, which rises abruptly from the
valley, and running about so miles south
breaks of as suddenly as it began.
Two miles south of the last-named town
is Fishers Hill. Now, as then the rife
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15
DOliH0 namG-GWG

inviting, lemons and lemonade in abun
dance, oranges, ice cream, wine for the
feeble. milk for the weary, button hole
bouquets for the gay. and "a God bless
you my boy" for everyone. | never was
prouder OF being an American citizen
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

and patriotic and noble hearted women
and men. headed by the Mayor and wife
of this great city.
The sick were at once conveyed to the
hOsuifal where q xard had heen fitted
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

potplants. electric fans, and everything
that could add TO the comfort or pleasure
of the sick soldier. The walls Of the ward
had by the direction of the Mayor been
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

g 02 . 49,
The only Detachable
Spoon and Can-Opener Z ga =
ever produced. 1t locks . s.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

All parts are very sub 3
stantial. being made of o
the very best material. sA&o
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

iENT: WASHFNGT
AlA$S5KI
y
u tn
We have had numerous
requests for this kind:OfR
premium. After examining
the prOspectuses of mary
companies we sincerely be-
lieve this company has the
best prospect of making
those marvellous gains for
which successful naming
enterprises are celebrated. a.
We have fifth In, thin
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15


Hon. James 4. Ty.
ner. Of Indiana. Ex-
Postmaster : G ne raj of
United States; Attorney
General for the PostOffice
Department, Washington,
ID. C..
Hon. w. w. Arm.
strong. Of Ohio. lately
Treasurer of the City of
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943.
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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
Hudson's for Fireworks.
ESCATAWPA ITEM
By SCRiBUS.

"Ry" has cornercd the market on
Christmas Geese.
Miss Ellen Goode, OF Goodies Land
ing was avisitUr u friends here last
Sunday.
The young people enjoyed them
selves much at the Sugar lump on
Tuesday night.
Mr.. A. Smith has been supplying
the people with tine Christmas tur-
keys, and at most reasonable prices.
Rev. G. w. Huff will preach next
Sunday, Christmas day, at Orange
Grove in the morning, and at Zion at
night.
Preparations are being made for a
beautiful Christmas tree at the Bap-
list church on Saturday evening, and
also for Que at the Methodist church
on Monday evening. The children
are on llp-toc with expectation.
The stores all exhibit a fine dis
play OF holiday goods. 1t Is said that
Santa Claus has his headquarters at
Joe Cirlot's store, and that he Is very
busy now making out a list OF names
Of good children and Of presents suit
able for them.
The ordinary tramp sues for your
favor, and your charity In humble
manner, and when received, goes on
| his way rejoicing, no doubt remem.
| beriny who favored him for future
reference. He will sleep in your barn
and be thankful to be allowed to stay
around. AS a general thing, he is
lazy to be sure, but IT is an evident
thing and YOU are not disappointed ~
him. But the woman traInp-shc vii
charm you with her words OF affec'
tion; will briskly move around among
theneiglibors aud relatives, and. will
her insinuating and confidential man
ner viii make you think her almost
an angel In disguise. She will invite
herself TO eat with you and slcel
with you, and will tell you all thu
secrets Of tile town for years back
and will refresh you daily with hel
charming presence. But all Is MOI
guldfthat p~lltters. BY and by you tir'
OF humuring her whims and devices
the mask falls of, tho n%eighburhoot
il not good enough for ler, there Is no
u good thing To say for you, SO witt
an air Of injured innocence, she leave
to work another place, and 50 on, a
libitum. Moral-Bewarc Of the W.
man tramp.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.

Last Friday afternoon the Rivers
side Literary Society elected new Of
acers for next quarter. Those elect
ed were as follows: Gus Andersen,
president; Fred Taylor, vice presidents
Bessie Howe, secretary; Louise
Fisher, treasurer; George Henry, II
brarian. 3
Miss Lila Singleton, who has been
away for some months In AbbeviIle,
La, returns to-day to spend Christ
mas with her family here, much -
their delight and also to the delight
Of her many friends, one or two ia
particular.
Cyrus Bradford, the aged culored
captain Of the barge St. John, owned
by Messrs. Hunter, Bcnn s. Co.. met
with a serious accident while unload.
ing alongside the steamer City Of
Wakefield at Ship Island on Monday
last, having his leg broken, and was
sent to his home In Mobile.
The following officers Of Pascagoula
Lodge No. 2O2, A. +. & A. NJ, were
elected at a regular meeting held on
Dec. II, 1893, to serve for the ensuing
year: Geo. w. O'Ncill, P NJ. w. Mi
W. A. Coulson, S. w.; J. II. Blumer,
]. W.; A. Blumer, Treasurer; G. II,
Wood, Secretary; Jn0. J. McIntosIn,
S. D.; r. NJ. Fisher, J. D.; Geo. L,
Howe. s, & r.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
CAUTIER GLEANlxCS.

Cupid is cutting some queer ,capers in this
vicinity.
The l.. 4 N. has put in a side track 600 feet
long west of the station.
A great quantity of lumber and piling is
being treated at the West Pascagoula c~reosoie
works. r
Mr.. w. D. Taylor, inspector for the Next
can Central R.. r., left recently for Detroit,
Michigan.
J. H., Pngh, from Lawrence, Newton county,
took charge Of the West Pascagoula section
on the 10Th inst.
Mrs. Henry Gautier. who has been recuper-
ating her health in Scranton, the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. W. NJ. CAVITY, returned home this
week much benefited.
Miss Louise de V. G%autier, accompanied BY
her grandmother, MIS-. Theresa. Gautier, left
last SATURDAY. on a visit to relatives at Breaux
Bridge, La. Miss Leona Pelham, Of Scran-
ton, accompanied them MS far as New Orleans.
A new building is being erected BY Builder
Pat Laurendine, near the station, which vii
be occupied BY Mr.. j. L.. Mcdaniel as a store
and postofice. AS has already been noticed
in the DEMocRAT-STAR, Gsniier is the name
Of the postofice and will be the name Of The
station also.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

AT ~rANCiGOULA.

We can't afford to pay any attention to the
old t~ailless ape from the east.
Mr.. A.. d. Saucer is building a residence on
his lot on Pascaguula street.
Mr.. Joe Wells dummy turned out in a new
dress Of yellow, trimmed in red.
Merry Christmas will soon be around once
more, aud everybody is preparing for it.
Miss Pearl Cooley went to New Orleans last
Tuesday on a visit to her father. She is ex-
pected back this week.
Mrs. o. d. Clark did not miss the early
morning train this time, and got off TO New
Orleans all right Wednesday morning.
The improvement to the shell road is show
ing mp we'll. MIR. W. 0. Clark has The work in
hand aud promises US the finest drive in this
section.
The marriage Of Miss Edith G. George and
Mr.. Leopold Rohr, both Of Pascagou'a, is an
uonnced to take place Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at
the home Of the brides mother.
Mira. John Grant made a handsome Christ
mas present 10 her husband Tuesday last II
the shape Of a bouncing boy. Mother an
babe are doing WELL.
Capt. Chas. Boster has gone tot the Crescen
City to purchase Christmas presents, for every
body with his accustomed iiberality. Thil
gentleman has recently added three lots in ,h'
rear Of the Cottage BY the Sea to his splend''
property on the beachB which will be great.
improved BY this new acquisition.
On Monday morning the bay presented
lively scene. Fourteen large vessels unde
full sail and number OF ANAL craft seeking
shelter there and in the %Pascagonla river iron
the storm raging out on the gulf, the roarinI
Of which couId be plainly henrd on the beach
Capt. Gibbons has been pouring oil on tn
troubled waterrof the Perplexing race qaes
tion here, which 10 now in 4 fair way Of a iins
settlement. Since President McKinlcy an
his Cabinet, IN their trinmphal Southern toni
AVE visited the colored Institutions At Tuske
! and Savannah alao, and spoken 80 msn
noble words to beth black and white citizen
Of 1 reunited common country With The gar
ing chasm bstveen Moth and South complete
" filled up aud bridged over fnr eood. 8
here il ! merry Christmas 10 all, black an
white. Let the new Liberty Bell, which Va
rupg 20 often during the CstumblAn World
Far, ring again louder than evsr, protlaimiu
liberty throughout al the land. to ~ To Ia
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle Of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der trouble, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all irs
regularities OF the kidneys In both
men and women. Regulates bladder
troubles in children. II not sold BY
your druggist, will be sent by mail 0n
receipt OF $1.OO. +. w. HALL,
Sole Manufacturer.
Crockett, Texas, July q, 1851. w.
Hall, Wasc0, Texas: Dear Sir-Ab0ut
last September l received a bottle Of
your kidney medicine, Halls Great
Discovery, from MI. J. Il. Herd, Of
Sealy, for my wife who had suffered
far elk years. Size used that bottle
with fine effect. / sent for one more
bottle from Houston, from your agent
and ordered several bottles for other
parties. My wife is about well, and
has not finished the secpnd bOttle.
r. @. SPINKSs
Sold bv Palace rharriscH scssssess l1ist
I Ik0h IN HOA O. A- III re
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

Wounds, bruises. sprains andlame-
ness quickly yield to the soothing and
healing effect Of Cham berlain's Pain
Balm. 1t is the hest Imminent and
should be kept in every household.
OnnapplitYtionMi u relieve rheumat,
tic pains. The 25 and 50 cent sizes
for sale at Scranton Pharmacy.
nV6-121y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
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MARINE.
IN
-.Sx<s

OFFICE DEN0CRAv-STAR,l
Scranton, Miss, Dec. 3, 1898. I
Report for week ending Dec. %, 1885,
ENTERED.
Dec. 16. Mex. sch. Tres Hermanos. Herman
dez. 60 tom from Campeche.
Dec. Ia. Brit. Sch. Lady Shea, Uleare, Isl
tons from Nassau.
Dec. is. Am. sch. Asa T. Stowell, Kelly, BAG
tons from CardenasH
Dec. IS. Nor. Blk. Lotos, lngebretsen, 1910
tons from Para.
Dec. Is. Am sch. Otis. Clinton 253 tons from
Matanzas.
CLEARED.
Dec. 10. Am. blk. Olive Thurlow. Hayes, by
Moss Point Lumber Co. for Havana,
with 426,sl7. $3,S86.61
Dec. 10. Am. sch. John =. Davis. Young. by
u. N. Dantzler & Co., for Kingston
with 256. 407, $3.5f4.0 7.
Dec. 20. Am. sch. L. A. Edwards. Peterson
by W. Denny h Co, for Vera Cruz,
with l3j.l2l, &t,a5l. So.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
Has Cured Thousands, Will Cure
You,
January q, 1893.

II you are troubled withKidney or
Bladder troubles, such as Dropsy.
Bright's Disease, Catarrh, Gravel Of
the Bladder, Albumen IN Urine and
unhealthy deposits, or too frequent
discharge Of the urine. pain In the
back and bladder, dropsichl swellings
Of the feet and legs, etc. etc, we
guarantee that by using Smiths Sure
Kidney Cure, a complete cure will be
effected. Price 50 cents. For sale by
J. w. Stewart, Moss Point and Scran.
ton Pharmacy. dcc'239S-2m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

q MrrHODIsT-Rev. II. X, Singleton, pastor.
Preaching every sunday. Prayer-ineetihg
every Wednesday evening.
BArTIsT-Eld. II. Bennett. pastor. Preach
Ing every first and third sunday. Prayer
meeting every Thursday night.
Observation-Disclosures. II. J. Cumpsten. pas
tor Preaching every Sunday. Prayer-meet-
Ing every Wednesday night.
Catholic church sundays school every Sunday at
$50 a. IN. Mass every second Sunday ct 10 a. IN.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a contract to
erect a steel bridge over Cedar creek at
Americas, In Beat No. 2, according TO plans
and specifications on file In the chancery
clerks Office, will be let to the lowest bidder
at public cutlery. ut the front door Of the
COURTHOUSE in the town Of Scranton. Miss, on
the
First Monday, ID day Of January, 1899.
Bond will be required according 10 law,
and the Board reserves thetright to reject
any and all bids
BY order Of the Board.
II. IL. LEWIS, Clerk.
December . 1909. n "a 43-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

MARRIED.

In New Orleans. Thursday. December II.
1898. at the residence OF Mrs. II. Levy, 1928
Euterpe street. by Rev. II. A.. Becker. Mr.. J.
A. MILLER and Miss MEsAkIE RAYNAuD, both
Of Scranton, Miss. 80 cards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
MOBILES new
MARBLE WORKS.

The Gulf City can well be proud
Of the enterprise Of Mr.. DAN J..
MCDONALD, son Of the late la
mented Thos. w. Mcdonald, who
has perpetuated the memory Of
his father by establishing HIM
self In the same line of business.
The firm will b. Known as
MCDONALD 4 30, manufacture
ersof Momnents, Mausoleums.
Tombstones am every descrip.
ton Of Stone and Marble Work.
Mr.. D. J. McDOlALA proprie-
tor and manageryis well-known
along the Coast q hiahmindl
honorable and END getic man.
The finest NdAuments Ar
Headstones in our D1iaterieSsrs
from his selections and sf6xFe3
concentrations in smseIsss
With hin In
he sew glrn are tAs nsst ~
skillfai Arsisans.
MCDONALD 4 90,
|. NortAsdss Corner Royal and 81. 1sss ST..
=. MOBILE. .9L.4.
December 10, 1893. A-9t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

The Sisters of Perpetual Alteration are
having a 2OxsO foot addition placed to the COL
ored school house.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
Notice Of sale.

Notice Is hereby given that l will sell At
public cutlery to the highest bidder, for cash, .
at the front door Of the courthouse, In Scraus
ton. Miss, on
Monday. the I'd day Of January, 1888,
at ~ M. TIE old desk of the county ~superin-
tendent OF education. now In his ONCE, where
those who may wish to see, may call and do
so. By order Of the Board.
r. III. LEWIS, Clerk.
December Q; 1865. 45-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

,,h Printing office Of the DEAockAr-
:" Ill, he kept open during the Christmas
SsAs ...av 10 do all kinds OF job printing
p' .sar, notice, in the best Of the art. - you
j ,ny p%rinliug, send along your orders.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Local Notices inserted under this head are
charged for at the rate Of ten cents per
line for each insert IN.
CARDOF THANKS.

| desire to take this method OF OK
pressing my sincere thanks to the
peopleof Scranton In %re-electing me
as Town Treasurer. Having held the
Office since April 5, 1883. l am glad to
know that they approve of my former
actions. Respectfully,
Dec. %, 1898. +. D. BECHT.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
CHRISTMAS GREETING

CHRISTMAS GREETING
TO ALL!
The DeJean & Mitchell Co. wishes
the general public a Merry Christmas
and a prosperous and Happy New
Year. We invite everybody TO visit
our Mammoth Store, where everything
can be found suitable for Christmas
Gifts. Our
TOY DEPARTMENT
Is a Fairy Land.
FANCY MIXED CANDIES
and Cakes. A big invoice Of deco
rated Queensware, handsome Glass
ware, Jewelry, etc
TIE DEJEAN g. MITCHELL co.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
A CHRISTMAS WELCOME

A CHRISTMAS WELCOME ..
Is given every customer at W. NJ.
Canty's where every description of
gifts can be found. Beautiful child
ren's rocking and high chairs, express
wagons and doll carriages, elegant
rugs, delicious ornamcnted fruit cakes.
Largest variety of candies, cakes.
fruits and nuts. w. NJ. CAVITY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

AT THE DEWEY RESTAURANT
can be had all kinds of fire works.
Candies from 10 cents pound up,
cakes, fine jewelry for Xmas gifts.
All kinds Of California fruits. Cheap
ness and fair dealing.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

Miss Engcnia Walker informs the
ladies that she gives lessons in fancy
work, embroidery and Battenbcrg lace
every Saturday afternoon ut residence
OF Mr.. j. |. F0rd's. Terms reasonable.
Blank Deeds for sale at the DEMO
CRAT.STAR office.
e. II. Hndson's fireworks are the
best in town. Boys, come and supply
yourselves with them.
Nice line OF IRON BEDS just re-
cciyed at lIueHEs s. HERRIcK's.
Take a peep at Canty's show win.
dows before Investing your money.
Don't forget that c. Nelson's is the
real headquarters for Christmas arti-
Giles.
Oscar Tousscll's is headquarters for
fireworks, cakes, candies, celery and
vegetables.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23
MCDONALD 1 60

. NcrtAeast Corner Royal and 81. 1ou1 ST..
MOBILE, .1L.A.
December 10, is0e. l4-at
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

Take a peep at Canty's show win
dows before investing your money.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

Nice line OF IRON BEDS just re.
ceiyed at lIUeHEs s. HERRICK's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-23

Blank Deeds for sale at the DEMO
CRAT-STAR office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
CORRlCAN.

| During The last fourteen years Corri-
san, Texas, has grown from collec-
ton Of houses and shauiies TO nice little
village Of 1000 inhabitants occupying good.
substantial houses, four good hotels one
saw mill, one planning mill. bottling works.
with good churches and schools The De
pressing tinlcs for the last three years
struck Corrigan heavily as her chief pro-
ducl tumbCrl has had no demand nor
price but the outlook is nov better. lumusr
is in good demand aud selling az pnod
prices Her future is a bright one Her
farming interest has been unnoticed There
are thirty miles Of river front adjacent 10
her. beside other creek lands and good rp-
lands, which will produce cotton,corn, sugar
rare. sorghum oats and anything adapted
to South Texas. Corriean is also situated
IN the center OF the tobacco growing lands
of Polk county. and as good tobacco land
as there is ia all Texas In soil in and
around Corrigsn tobacco grows from four
10 SIX feet high without fertilizer or oulu-
walton. r " Scuriock.