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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14

Oh, brave is the laurel and brave is
the holly!
But the mistletoe banisheth melan-i
choly.
All. nobody knows, nor ever shall
know,
What is done under the mistletoe!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS IS A-CoM1N.

Christmas-it's a-comin-
Hear 1t, hear 1t humminf
Comm DER the valley an the hill:
All the doors unlockin-
Hangin up the stockin-
Big enough for Santa Claus to filll
Sich awful worry!
Children in a furry,
Wonderin what old Santa Claus'N
bring.
Done forget their playtime.
Waitin in the daytime
To hear the reindeer bells go ting
a-ling!"
Frank Z. Stanton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Touched.

Touched.
Mrs. Goodheart-And you can't
find any work? That seems terrible!
What is your trade?
Saymold Storey (attacking the
pie)-Tm strawberry picker,
ma Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
A delicate AFFAIR

a ASAASNAS AM0AAs
"I always put on glasses to read
your jokes"
"Ah, SO as not to miss anything?"
mo; to aid me in finding the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES North Amer
lean.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Saving

A Saving.
did yelsave the country. Pat?''
"How's that?"
BE yer vote?'
mo. begorry; but I saved the
rent."-Philadelphia North Amer.
lean.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
D. w. GOODWIN
Montezuma BLOCK.

What is commonly known as
heart disease is frequently an ag-
gravatcd form Of Dyspepsia. Like
all other diseases resulting, 1T can
be cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t digests what you eat.
Autobiography Drug Store Ocala,
Fla.
For nice, fresh box of candy,
call on US. We get a small guam
tity at time, therefore we can
always give you fresh goods.
Garrett q Gerig, Postoffice drug
store.
Rare opportunity offered for
securing great bargains in boys
and mems clothing. This is a
new line just opened. We are Of
fering the best values in this
country. The Alliance Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
His life was EaVad

Mr.. J. T.. Lilly, a prominent
citizen Of Hannibal, Mo, lately
had n wonderful deliveranc from
"a frIghtful death. In telling of
1t he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. Ny lungs became
hardened. was SO weak [
couldn't even sit up in bed. Moth
ing helped nc. [ expected to
soon die Of Consumption, when
l heard Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covrry. One bottle gave great
relief. | continued to use ii, and
now am well and strong, [ can't
say too much in it's praise" This
marvellous medicine is the surest
and quickest cure IN the world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes 50 cents and 81.
Trial bottles free at Garrett e
Gerig's Drug Store; every bottle
guaranteed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
MILLINERY STORE

L have recently opened a
well selected stock Of millinery;
ladies' trimmed hats a speciality;
pattern hats and sailors: latest
styles; alpines and ali the New
York novelties in style: prices
surprisingly low. ChiIdren's
hats, caps and baby bonnets,
flowers, etc. Call at the corner
store opposite Liddon's able.
solicit n share of the patronage
of the ladies OF Ocala and Marion
and adjoining counties. Mali or
derS will receive careful and
prompt attention.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. T.. T. TOMPKINS,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Citra Cuttings

Epworth League Day was ccle-
hrated in an appropriate manner
by the EpWorth LeaguerS at the
Methodist church last evening.
Tie original program was rear
ranged, SO as to admit of several
solos and duets, which were hap
PLY rendered by the young peo-
pie and added much interest to
the occasion. At the conclusion
of the exercises n large list of sub
scribers to the Epworth Era was
received, ana a collection was
taken, with which to purchase
new books when needed.
The Woman's Thursday After
noon Club IS enjoying period of
prosperity. The last meeting
was held at the Harris mansion,
and the literary exercises were Of
q high order, and extremely in
terestin%. The next meeting will
be held at the residence OF Mrs.
BreedlOve.
Mrs. HiIburn, the wife of Rev.
j. p. Hilburn, presiding elder of
the Tampa district, made a pleas
ant visit among friends, who hold
her and Mr.. Hilburn in high
esteem.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
4 TEXAS WONDER
Rali's Great Discovery

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures al kidney and bladder
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
children. If not sold by your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle Is two months treat
ment, and will cure any case above
mentioned E. w. HALL.
Sole Manufacturer, p. o. Box 21S, Waco,
Texas.
Sold by the Anti-Monopoly drug store
Ocala, Fla.
READ THIS
DR.. f. w. Hall. Waco. Texas-Dear
Sir: Please ship me three dozen Halls
Great Discovery by first express. have
sold over one gross since Feb. 10, 1898. 1t
gives perfect satisfaction and recon-
mend it to my customers.
Yours truly, II. c. GROVES,
Proprietor Autobiography Drugstore
Ocala, Fla, Dec. 13, 1898
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

Il has been held that conSump-
ton is hereditary, and the fact
that one person Of family had
died with consumption was con-
sidCrCd q. sure si-n that others Of
that family could not escape It.
This is partly true and partly
untrue. 4 man with weak lungs
is likely to transmit that weak
ness to his children. Bat there
IS 10 reason in the world why
the weakness should be allowed
TO develop. Keep tie lungs full
Of rich, red, wholesome blood,
and the weakness will disappear.
DecayinS tissues will be thrown
off, and new material will be
added until the lungs are we'll
and perfectly strong again.
This is the thing that DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery does. This Is what makes
it cure % per cent. Of all cases Of
consumption where it is taken
according to directions. 1t
searches out disease germs
wherever they may be in the
body and forces them out Of the
system. 1t supplies the blood
with rich, life-glving properties.
1t makes the appetite good, di-
gestion perfect. Send 81 cents
10 onc-cent stamps to Worlds
DIsp2nsary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n. Y, and receive DR..
Pierce's zoos page Common
Sense Medical Adviser" pro-
fusely illustrated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
MOntezuMa Barber Shop

have opened in the Monte
yuma shop, a first class Baroer
Shop, and ask my friends
and the public to favor me with a
share of their patronage and
promise them first class service
and courteous treatment.
=. G.. DAVIS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Don't

Buy garden or field seeds before
getting my prices. My twenty
two years experience in Florida
planting, testing and handling
seeds from every section OF coun-
try, enables me to procure the
best at lowest prices. Send for
price list. j. b. SUTTON,
S"edman, % Exposition ST.,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Fire Wood Cheap

A big load Of stove wood, cut
any length and delivered to your
house for rs cents. 4 cord, cut
any length and delivered fOl
S2.15. A two horse load feet
long, delivered for S. cents.
Give me your orders. | am well
equipped to fill them.
j. G.. HAGOOD.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

The sooner a cough or cold is
cured without harm to the suffer
er the better. Lingering colds
are dangerous. Hacking cough
is distressing. One Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures it.
Why suffer when such a cough
cure is within reach? 1t is pleas
ant TO the taste. Autobiography
drug store.
The Ocala Music Company
has in stock the first chainless
BICYCLES that have been offered
for sale in Ocala. The wheels
are beauties, light running, and
the price Is within reach of all.
Distilled Extract Of Witch
Hazel, for bruises and sprains.
Bicyclers, attcntion-one gallon
and Jug, sl.?5; half gallon and
bottle, - cents: one pint and
bottle, p cents, as the Ant-Io-
nopoiy drug store.
We have just received a very
pretty line of playing cards; Just
the thing fer swell card parties.
Come and see them. Garrett q
Gerig, PostotIice drug store.
The Autobiography drug
store is selling Bosanko Cough
Syrup at % and 80 cents per bot
tie. Relieves that cough.
If anyone asks you what Pratt's
Food is, send them to US. We
have it. Garrett & Gerig, Post
Office drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Open All Night

Not literally, but practically
SO, as we have night phone,
No. 40, and render willing service
at any hour of the night. Ask
your physician to call us.
GARRETT & GERIG,
Postoffice Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
.nGum aE:sggaa
Attention, Melon Growers

We have secured from Allen
dale, S. c., 800 pounds Of select
ed seed of the famous Glossicr
watermelon, which we are offer
ing at bottom prices. Call early
as this is all we can secure.
TYDIEGS & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
House for Rent

The handsome residence Of the
late Sheriff Hodge, situated on
North Magl Ola street, for rent
cheap to good party. Inquire
Of Sheriff Nuscnt, Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Seed Corn

J. r. Sutton has received a car
load Of seed corn, the cheapest
ever offered in the state. Ask
for prices, wholesale or retail.
1m-dW and w IA
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Moved His Shop

G. +. Williams, proprietor Of
TIE Montezuma barber shop, has
moved into the Ocala House, and
his shop Will be known hence
forth as the Ocala House barLur
shop, where he will be pleased to
see his friends.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

Late to bed ard early 20 rise,
prepares q man for bis home in
the skies. But early to bed and
a Little Early Riser, the pill that
makes life longer and better and
wiser. Autobiography drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
New Mating

Pittman and Mcintyre have
just received a nice lire of Mat
ting in different designs and
prices. Call and see it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
4 Place to Stop

1t Is a g0odly treat 10 stop
In the shoemaker's little SHOP
He quickly repairs your boots and shoes
While you only sit and read tie news.
He'll do i. cheap and do it neat;
In fact, this shoemaker can't he beat.
He's worked for me since here I've been
It's no one else than ID. Goodwin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Gcbes, Blankets and Cushions.

A complete line or Csrr.t.-r s.o.S-s. = prpns
saddle Hlaai.ct-. SADDLE Bag. Esu-E-y. Car
rage ard Wagon Cushions. Buggy Mats.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Harness.

We carry the largest stock ~ Harness N
Central Florida. Com plet- s.tE from e. up.
We also keep on hand = large stock Of Extra
Pieces If Harness. such Collars. Usmes
Brides. Saddles, !:re'chIag, Traces, Tugs
Lines, Straps, etc, etc.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Sewing Machines.

We buy IN large lots the Standard Sewing
Machine. Ee-: in the World. and -o!d Cheap.
We also have q large lot 81 Second hand Ma
chimes OF different makes. which w. can sell
at low down prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Wagons In Car Lots.

We carry 4 very largo assortment 81 Wagons
nesser. all sizes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

We have = nice ass1rtmea: OF Buggiss, best
makes, sold al close prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Saddles ard Brides.

We have large and varied assortment o.
Riding Saddles and Brides Saddles from 8
up.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Wagon and Buggy Materials.
BUegles.

81 all EInds, such "a HEec3s Axle Points ard
Boxes, SpOkes, Rims, Shafts, Sinssetrees, etc.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Undertaking.

1 We keep q complete and large stock OF Tn
dertaker5' Supplies. such a. CaEkets, Collins
BurIzi Robes. Shoes, Gloves, etc
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Carriage and Wagon Paints.

We carry a good assortment OF Carriage.
Buggy and WapJn Paints in all CO!OTs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
KaisOmiEe or AlabaStlRe.

4 complete stock Of Kalsorine or GlAhas-
Inc. also a Cold Water Paint which costs less
than OEe-fOUEth OF Oil Paints.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Wall Paper.
Of al kinds.

Ut ACC Window Glass Of all kinds,
0A<1oS Also Plate Glass.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
beauty Is Blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotchCs, blacl.heads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
cists, satisfaction guaranteed, lJc, 25c, soc.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Building Materials.

Building Materials.
Common Brick. Press Brick
Face Brick. Fire Arch Brick.
sewer Pipe Of all kinds.
Well Curbing, p diam.
Terra Gotta Flue Pipe and Caps.
Portland and Rosendale Cemen u.
Lime. Plaster Paris. Latin. Hair.
Fire Clay,
House Paints aid Oils
We carry full stock Of
Atlantic White Lead,
Carriers White Lad.
LDnymaa q Mariners Paints,
FGtty.
Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil.
IUr.r@Ltlne.
Also, Carbolineum Wood Prcserver,
NaTGiSEcS. etc.
We carry 4 complete line of VaTniEhez-
Coach. Mouse. ana Hard Oil Finishes, Wood
oilers. JaIan Dryers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Paint and YarniSh Brushes.
A large stock Of

complete set OF House and Carriage
Painters Brushes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
Pin D2eS7

which SO disfgure the skin, ana
make the human face divine
anything but thing of beauty,
but which are Natures adver-
tisement of foul blood.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

CatagFEGz
which very often comes from a
chronic affection of the circula-
ton, is constant offense to
ones self and all his friends.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
g alt EnSgm.

a torment to the flesh, dis
fgurement to the body, and
drain on the system, also due
to Initiated blood.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20

most offensive end unccnfcTt
able affection of the skin, ais
due to impure Blood.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-20
THE WEEKLY STAR

Is published every Friday. Subscription, 81 a
year, - cents for six months.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-10-21
letter, Salt.aheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in
cidsnt to these diseases. ia instantly al
iayed by APPLYING Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
1t. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore nip.
Piles, chapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts pei
box. For saleby T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-10-21
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it It is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, ano chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
tion. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by T. J. Liable, druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-10-21
EXTRACTS.
Regular Meeting Of the Police Jury Of
the Parish Of st. Martin, held
Oct, End A. ID. 1899.

ITO the Hon. the Police Jury of the Parish
of st. Martin, in the State of Louisiana
We. the undersigned property tax pay
ers Of the Parish Of st. Martin, being
and constituting one third in number
and in value, entitled to vote in this pa
IRISH under the provisions OF the State
Constitution. wishing to take advantage
of the offer rendered by the State of Lou
isiana as per Act No 1862 Of the General
Assembly Of the year 1898, entitled IAN
act 10 create a State IndartriaI Institute
for the education Of srhite children, in
Louisiana, in the arts and sciences"
And having not in the parish Treasu-
~ any, or sufficient means wherewith
to attempt to achieve said purpose;
And realizing the fact that the only
mode whereby the necessary funds can
be made and obtained wherewith to Sc
cure. or at least induce the. location Of
che estate Industrial Institute" in the
parish Of st. Martin, is to levy and col
lect q special tax In aid of said public
Improvement;
Now respectfully petition your Hon.
Body to forthwith order and proclaim a
general election in this Parish TO. the
purIpae of determining whether or not
1t is The sense and desire of the rax-pa-
yers of this Parish that special tax of
Thirty Thousand Dollars" be assessed,
levied and collected of them for the pur-
pose herein above set forth and in the
manner and at the rate to wit: At the
rate Of mills for two consecutive years,
and at the rate of 2 mills for the next
consecutive eight years, on the assessed
valuation of property in this Parish for
each of said respective years.
Should said tax be voted and said in
stitute established In this Parish, we re-
spectfnllv pray that your Honorable bo-
dy request the commissioners to bs ap-
pointed to locate said school to locate
same In that section of the Parish of st.
Martin where it will do the most good to
the gfeater number Of people and to the
greater plumber in amount of tax pa
yers.
We urge your immediate action on
this matter"
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Boudreaux. l.. Fremin, Mime. Sidney
Moss, Sidney Moss, ID. Lopez. Charles Fumlate.
Lacosie Mallet, Thomas vallots. Aladdin Brous-
card. N. A. Cormier, Joseph Bourque, Jules
Bourque. Chas. Barras, Emile Melancon, jose
phine Barras, Elina Bsrras, Adol. Barras. Vale
RE Champagne, II. Rousseau. Il. Simon. Mrs. |
Henry Beslin, Chas Gutekust, Julian Melan- |
CON, Emile Wiltz, Leon Geoffroy, Amb. Blan- |
,hart. John Blanchard, Joe Blanchard, Jean |
j. L. Ducrest, G.. Bulliard. NJ. j.
VOORHEES,, F. Robin. a. j. Periou, Chas. Potter.
\. Tbibodeaux, 8. Shelburne, j. j. Burdin, s. |
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-10-21
Notice To Tax Payers.
PARISH OF ST. MARTIN.

The roll Of 1899 is on file in my Office
and all Taxes are now due. Taxes on
movable property and polls become de-
linquent October lst and upon immoya-
Ole property and per Capita Tax Decem-
Der 81 1899, to avoid interest and costs,
parties should pay previous to said dates.
d REEFS. Shreiff, and Tax Collector.
Sept. 18th 1899.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-10-21

st. Martinville, La, Oct. 4, 1899.
l hereby certify that the petit
tions presented to your Honorable
body is signed by one third or
more of the tax payers of the Cor
poration of ST. Martinville. Said
petition are presented in favor of
voting a special tax for the bene-
fit of establishing an Industrial
School in the Parish of st. Martin.
M. L. BRoUssARD, Assessor.
On motion of Mr.. Oscar Reswe-
Der, seconded by Mr.. W Cozine.
voted and unanimously carried the
following ordinance was adopted.
Whereas petitions signed by
more than one third of the proper
ty tax payers of the Corporation
of st. Martinville has been pre-
sented to this body, requesting the
ordering and holding according to
law, of a special election of the
property tax payers of the corpor-
alton of st. Martinville, for the
purpose of voting upon the grant
of special tax at the rate of five
mills for twenty consecutive years
on the assessed valuation of pro-
perty in this corporation for each
of said respective years, in favor
of the South Western Louisiana
Industrial Institute established
under act 1872 of the Legislative
acts of the General Assembly of
the State of Louisiana for the year
1898, now therefore
Be it ordained by the Town
Council of the corporation of st.
Martinville in regular session as
sembled, That special election
of the property tax payers of this
corporation be held in the manner
prescribed by the constitution and
laws of this State on Thursday
November 9th 1899 at the voting
place at which the last preceding
general election was held in this
corporation, for the purpose of
voting on the proposition to grant
to said South Western Louisiana
Industrial Institute an annual spe-
cial tax for Twenty years as petit
toned for, on all taxable property
in said corporation said grant of
said special tax to be conditioned
on the locating and maintaining
of said Industrial Institute in the
said Town of st. Martinville, La,
or in its immediate vicinity, and be
void if said Industrial Institute be
located elsewhere. Said spe-
cial tax be levied and collected in.
the same manner and at the same
time as the other taxes due said
corporation, and to be paid over
as provided by law.
Section 2. Be it further ordain-
ed, that the assessor shall furnish
to the commissioners of election
as hereinbefore authorized, a COM
plete list Of tax payers with amount
of their assessment respectively
within the limits of this corpora
ton, duly certified and shall also
furnish a duly certified list of the
electors of the corporation to the
commissions of election.
Section 3. That the commits
sioners of election shall receive
the ballots of all property tax pay
ers of the corporation, entitled to
vote at said election under the
laws of the State of Louisiana;
and before depositing the same in
the ballot box shall endorse there
on in the presence of the elector,
unless the ballot shall have been
80 endorsed, the name of the voter
and the amount of his assessed