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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Columbus. Ga. March Ia Charles
Humphreys, "A negro. who late Satur.
day night entered the room ~ Miss
McCoy, daughter OF white farmer
Giving just outside Of Phoenix City.
AiB. was lynchcd Sunday by party
of white men. Humphreys confessed
and Was shot 10 death
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Hoy Kills His Father.

Chicago, March 81. - TO save his
mothers life, Albert Finch, Is years
old, shot and instantly killed his ia
Their Tuesday night at their house in
Austin. When the fatal shot was
fred the woman was on her knees,
her husband leaning over her and
brandishng n knife The boy came
10 the rcScmc mono too soon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

st. Paul, Mimi, March 81. -- The Ma
tional Educational ASSOCIATE ion through
the National Council of Education
has offered $1,000 in prizes for the best
essays on seating lighting, heating and
ycntilating public school buildings
$500 as a first prize and 500 as a second
subjects named. Competition is open
10 the world.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Chicago, March 19.-The American
Baseball league formerly Western
league) will be made up of the fol-
lowing cities: Chicago, Minneapolis,
Kansas City, Milwaukee, Indianapo-
lis, Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
PORTO RICANS STARVING.
Gen. Davis Sends Word That He Will
Need 500 Tons of Provisions
Every Week.

Washington, March 2O.-Adjt, Gen.
Corpin received cable mes
sage Monday from Gen. Davis, com
manding the department of Porto
Rico, saying that the condition of
the Inhabitants of Porto Rico is dis
tressing and the suffering so general
and widespread over the island that
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Newark n. j., March II. - An event
medical scientists in this city are in
clncd to regard as unequaled in the
birth record of the world occurred at
Mcndham, % miles from here. Mrs.
J. W. Garrabrant, Mrs. Charles Free
man and Mrs. Frederick Gucrin, three
sisters, within little over three hours
each gave birth to twins.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Butte, Mont, March 10.-Thomas
Pooley. saloon keeper, shot and
John, and the latter's wife on the
street here. Littlejohn had married
Pooley's daughter without her ia
Tiers consent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Buffalo, n. Y, March 20.-The body
who died last week, was incinerated at
the Buffalo crematory Monday. In ac-
cordance with the often expressed wish
Of Mr.. Beecher, no ceremonies whatever
were held
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Madison, Wis, March 10 Gen. Henry
Uarndcn, department commander Of
shc G.. A. r., who had been critically IN
en- this city for several days, died at
7:ID Saturday night Of pneumonia. liz
had "a brilliant military record and
commanded the detachment that eff
fcctcd the capture of jeff Davis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
RAISE THE British FLAG.
Lord Roberts and His Troops Enter
Bloemfontein, the Orange
Free State Capital
FINDS THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES saOVED
British Soldiers Pushing On Tow rds
PretOria-Losses Of the Beers Dur
ing the War-Burghers Said to he
Anxious for Pence md Early End
Ing of the war Predicted.

London. March ia dispatch says
that Lord Roberts entered Bloemfon-
TEN unopposed, and raised the Brit
ish flag over the buildings of the
Orange Free State capital. President
Steyn has moved the capital to Kroo-
stad, a strongly fortified town 100
miles north. where the Beers were
concentrating. Great Britain, in her
answer to overtures for peace, serves
notie on all the nations OF the world
that she will not tolerate any inter
ference by any of them with the pros
ecution of the war in South Africa.
Missing Their Forces.
London, March 1G.-The Beers are
said to be massing their forces near
the Vaal river in order to oppose the
British advance into tho Transvaal
Gen. Joubert has arrived at Brand
fort, about 40 miles north of Bloem-
fontein, to assume command of the
Beers. Lord Roberts has sent troops
to the Orange river to help drive the
Beers from the Free State.
Pushing On to PretorIa.
London. March II. - Lord Roberts
reports that the railroad is open from
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

New York March 20.-Prof. Arthur
c. McGiifert, of Union theological sem
mary. long under charges of heresy,
has withdrawn from the Presbyterian
church. He mailed letter Monday to
Moderator Dufiield, of the New York
presbytery, asking that his name be
stricken from the rolls.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Was n Henvyv weight.

Russiaville, Ind, March 19.-Mrs.
Ida Greycraft. the largest woman in
Indiana. died suddenly at her home
here aged 30 years. She weighed $50
Mounds
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Hunter Drowned.

Burlington, Ia, March 20.-Ernest
o. Schlapp, member Of the wholesale
grocery firm, Biklen Winner company,
broke through the ice while hunting
and was drowned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

BlOemfOntCin TO Cape Town ana thaf
he expects to push on TO Pretoria. A
proclamation has been issued requir-
ing all burghers residing within ten
miles Of the military headquarters and
Blocmfontcin to deliver up all their
arms and ammunition at once. 1t is
understood that President Kruger has
annexed the Orange Free State to the
South African republic.
Now the Queens Dominion.
London, March 10.-The Orange Free
State is the queens dominion. Gen.
Gatacre has occupied Springfontein
and Gen. Pole-Carew, with the guards,
has Joined Gen. Clements at Norval's
pont. The Free State commanders
have disappeared in the south, and
their guns have probably been buried
or concealed. No resistance has been
offered to the British columns in the
southern district, and the burghers are
everywhere returning to their homes.
No Important News.
London. March 2O.-No important
news has been received here from
SbulH Nllltd tHi lilH lu' PAST - loHIS'
1t is reported that the fighting
strength of the Beers is only 10000.
and President Kruger says that hay
ing been forced into the war, The
Beers will conquer or die"
Desirous of Peace.
London, March 19.-Thc Naples cor
respondent of the Daily Mail tele-
graphs an interview he mas had with
Webster Davis, United States assist
ant secretary of the interior. Ac-
cording to this Mr. Davis said: when
| left Pretoria the Beers were becom.
ing DESTROYS of peace, President
Kruger and Gen. Joubert were the
strongest opponents of the peace par
~. but they were becoming exceed
ingly unpopular. | do not believe
the Beers will resist much longer"
BIow Up bridges
London, March 81. - Adyices from
the war say that Lord Kitchener has
occupied Prieska without meeting op.
position. The Beers have blown up the
railroad bridge over the Modder
IL miles north of Bloemfontein and
have intrenched themselves in n strong
position Joubert is in command The
burghers have also blown up the rail
way bridges at Ninburg and kroon-
stad. in the Orange Free State, north Of
Blocmfontein.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
The sixth Victim.

Columbus O.. March 10. Mrs. Alice
Weaver, whose four children were
burned TO death ms the result of a gnso-
line explosion died Sunday morning of
hcrinjurics making in all six victims OF
the accident
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Mexican Canni Opened.

City of Mexico, March 19.-The Grand
canal, part of the valley of Mexico
drainage system, was inaugurated Sat.
urday with much ceremony. The work
has occupied nearly IL years,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Manitowoe. Wis, March a. Frank
a,hadd Killed his wife and himself nj
thriT home near here. Domestic trouble
~as the cause. They were young
married couple.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
woman'. Crime.

Sandusky, O., March 2O.--Mrs. Leon
ard Wagner killed her husband and
herself at their home near here. Jeal-
ousy was the cause,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Kansas City, Mo. March l9,-John
II. Haines, the Topeka ticket broker.
recently convicted of numbering
Charles Watson. was sentenced to so
years in the nenitentinrY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

BudaPesth March 21.-Twenty-four
peasants were drowned by the cap
sizing of boat in whcl. they were
crossing the Danube river from Ka-
loosa to Pays during gale.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

In tn province Of Albay the insur-
gents have ceased harassing the
Americans, owing, it is reported, to a
lack Of ammunition, but they continue
ra,oging the country by burning and
looiing. The natives are firing OF this
sort of thing and threaten to turn
against the marauders. Already the
townspcople Of Lcgaspi, Alboy and
Donzol are slowly returning TO their
homes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
A Heavy Loss.

Washington. March Third-class
mail matter improperly registered as
secondclass caused loss OF revenue
TO the government last year of over
S2i, coo, 900.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Mt I.mlIIN.

Racine, Wis, March 10 Henry +.
Corbctt, charged with assault and in
tent TO kill Rev David II. Cheney and
wife in this city, was found not guilty
by q Jury.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
DIov tp bridges.


Frankfort Ky March 2o.-"Tal'ow
Dick" Combs, a negro Is charged with
the assassination OF William Goehel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
NIlls llnrnrd.

piqua. O.. March 2O.-A linsced oil
mill Touring aud wooden mill were
Burned here, the total loss being
$500 900.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Died Mt the AYE of log,

Laconia, y. H., March 2l.-Charlotte
=. Mason, of Sandwich, n, H., is dead,
aged los years,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Dropped Dead.

Dubuque. Ia. March IL f. o. Dun.
can, city assessor, dropped dead
Friday night OF heart disease.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Washington, March l9.-Thc dju-
tant general received telegram Sat
uriay from Gen. Otis asking authority
to allow Filipinos TO enlist as members
az the rcRimental bands in the Philip
pines. The request will be granted as
"a matter Of policy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
Junta Growing Active.

Manila, March 10.-Gcn. Otis con
sidcrB Manila the most troublesome
center in the situation to-day The in
surgcnt iunta here, in conjunction with
that in Hong Kong, is growing active,
The military authorities have been
forced 10 put stop to Mabni's inter.
course with the public. The local and
foreign press considers his recent ut
tcranccs calculated TO incitc the Fill
pinos TO continued revolt and preju-
Iicial TO American control
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

In speaking Of the soldiers in the
Philippines Gen. Wheeler says:
"Our soldiers have done wonderfully well.
Strong, sturdy, fearless boys they are, and
rlot a man fears to obey an order Under
the conditions existing I'm the Philippines
fhc work Of the troops has been more than
t,raiscworthy, and these same volunteers
could win In any battle against any foe, /
enjoyed splendid health all through my
campaign and have experienced no III ef'
IcCtB
- was favorably impressed with the
FilipInos. They are In the main, intelli-
gent, courteous and kind and will make
splendid citizens. only onc-sixth OF one
per cent were induced to carry arms
DRBinst us.
- think they are capable OF self-govern-
rncnt under certain restrictions. They
could bc given power TO make laws IN
der such n system Of government as has
ftsrcu adopted In our territories, and be
Ilicvc they could get along without friction
'"Thcre Is wonderful future for the
Philippines The Islands nr" rich, and In
tnc of peace. with proper cultivation and
with American enterprise, they will prove
Immensely wealthy IT seems to me that
there h no limit To the possibilities before
uS. and there Is prosperity In store for both
the United States and our new posses
sipua
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Washington. March II. r. Cen Jo-
scph Wheeler arrived here yesterday
on his return from service in the Phil
ippines The diminutive warrior looks
none the worse for his experience in
che archipelago, and, while be appears
90 have lost some flesh. he seems to
have improved in health AS is well
known, Gen. Wheeler presented his res
ipnation last November, but it has no:
yet been accepted. When this is done
Gen. Wheeler will present himself at
the bar of the house and ask to be
sworn in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08

Gen. Otis has shipped 10 Barcelona,
Spain, 533 Spaniards, including 81 Of
ficcrs and 427 enlisted men Of the
Spanish army, who had been rescued
from the Filipino insurgents; also the
wives Of eight officers and IA children
of the families of officers.
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Missing Their Forces.


London, March II, - Lord Roberts
reports that the railroad is open from
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-08
TIRED Of THE STRUGGLE.
Gen. Flores, Aguinaldo's Secretary
of War, Has Surrendered to
Gen. Macarthur.
Al ISLAND GOVERNOR ALSO SURRENDERS
Bends ont Rumors to Proclaim Amer
tcma Sovereignty - Spanish Sol
dicr- Sent Home-Gcn. Joe Wheel
or Predicts Wonderful Future
for the Philippines.

Manila, March 16. - Flores, Aguin-
aldo's secretary of war, has surren-
dcred to Gen. Macarthur. Aguinaldo's
infant son. who was captured in No
vember, and who has been suffering
from smallpox, is dead.
The governor of North Camarines,
with his staff, has also surrendered
at Nueya Caceres and ordered runners
sent out through the country to pro-
claim American sovereignty.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
Local and General.

Messrs. N. NJ. Dorsett. Geo. W.
Turner spent day in Vinegar Bend
last week buying lumber.
Mr.. J. F. Tourney, who represents
Y. Lillybeck in this territory, was tax
Ing orders in our town last week.
Attorney J. E. Alderman looked af-
ter matters connected with his profess
sion at vernal last week.
Mr.. R.W. Ross that hustler of Jones
and Hooks was rustling up business
for his firm among the merchants here
and at Merrill last week.
Mr.. Willis VALLEY, jr., of Grayton,
was in our midst Friday last.
Mr.. Richmond Mckay, of Scott, en-
livened friends here Saturday by his
presence.
We learn of new postoffice estab-
lished in Greene county, May 7th on
the M. J. and K. G. railroad. between
Lucedale and Merrill Name is Eu-
banks.
Adamsville was represented here Sat-
urday in the person of Mr.. l.. D.Clark.
Our merchants had their thinking
caps on last week. They were besieged
with .dummers. Mr.. w. R. Austin was
interviewing them for Davis, Marshall
and Co.
Mr.. ]. W. Daughdrill, OF Scott,
visited town Monday.
Mr.. L. D. Clark received the ap-
pointment as census beat enumerator
for beat . and Mr.. Richmond Mckay
for beat 5.
Mr.. James Byrd, of State Line,
was greeting our townspeople Mon
day
Miss >Rebecca Westertield left home
Sunday to take charge of her school
near Big Creek.
Mr. G.. q. Faux, of Moss Point,
was renewing old acquaintance in
our burg Sunday.
Messrs. J. L. and ]. W. Sylvester
OF Grafton, were looking after land
matters in town Monday.
Another visitor Monday was Presi.
dent c. p. Smith, Of county board.
Mrs. Mary K. Mills has opened uI
line of confectloneries and tobacco
in the postoffice Building.
Rev w. L. BLACKWELL left Monday
for his old home town Montrose. BE
is to be gone two weeks.
Mrs G. w. Faulk and little son,
Willie Of Chronicle were visiting rela-
tives and friends at Millview Sunday
Mr.. Webb Denmark returned Sunday
from trip down the river to Moss
Point.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at Jackson, Miss, May 10, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the TO-
lowing name1 settler has filed noticesof
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit CLERK
Greene county, at Leakesville, Miss,
on June 80, 1900, viz:
ANDREW J. BRADLEY,
Fl. E. No. 27753 for the south half
of southwest quarter, northwest quar-
ter of southwest quarter, southwest
quarter Of northwest quarter, section
81, T 4 NJ, r. 8 w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
j. K. Roberts, John Smith, John
Brewer, Gaines West, all of Janet,
Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that contract
for building bridge on Big Creek at
Roses mill according to plan and
specifications. now on file in the
chancery clerks office, will be let LIST
Monday 9th day. in June, 1900, at
public outcry. in front of the court
house door in the town of Leskes-
vile, to the lowest bidder.
Bond for the faithful completion of
same, and for keeping in good repair
five years from date of completion
will be required in double the amount
Of bid.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th
day of May, 1900.
s. r. MCKAY,
sEAL. Clerk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that contract
Tor building bridge on Green's Creek,
according to plans and specifications,
now on file in the chancery clerk s
office, will be let the Let Monday 18th
day. in June, 1900, to the lowest bid
der at public outcry, in front of the
court house door, in the town OF
Leakesville.
Bond TO. the faithful completion of
same, aud for keeping in good repair
Tor five years from date of completion
will be required in double the sum of
same.
Witness my hand and seal this 7th
lay of May, 1900.
s. r. MCKAY.
[sEAI. Clerk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

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Turner-Dorsett & Co. If
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laxative tonic, expels malaria, bilious
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
JOSEPH W. BETHEA,

q. E. No. 2SO24, for the northwest
quarter. section is, T. s N. R. W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
James M. Garrett, Dan Bolen, Eli
Brown, Frank Dun, all of State Line
Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
TEACHERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that special
examination will be held on May 18th
and 10th, 1900, for colored teachers.
White applicants will also be admitted.
w. M. Dorsett,
County Superintendent Education.
May 9Th, 1900. II
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
JAMES Nj. GARRETT,

81 e. No. 27857. for the northeast
quarter of section Is T. 8 N. r. W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Joseph W Bethea, Dan Bolden, Eli
Brown, Frank Dun, all of State Line,
Miss. JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss, May 10, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will pe made before Circuit Clerk
Greene County at Leakesville, Miss.
on June 80, 1900, viz:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, !
Land Office at Jackson, Miss. :
April 80, 1900. }

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
If his intention to make final proof in
support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene county, at Leakesville,
Miss, on June 10th, 1900, viz: Har-
nan A. Bailey, II. E. No. 24621, for
The half Q quarter. half W
quarter section 10, I 5 N R 6w.
He names the following witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence up
On aud cultivation OF said land, viz:
John Dearmap, Joe Lane, Joe
Dearman, Jim Nelson, all Of Avera,
Miss.
If JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
DAN BOLEN,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss, May TO-, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing 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 Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at Leakesville, Miss,
on July IA, 1900, VIZ:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss. May 10, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
mis- intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim and that said
proof will be made before Circuit Clerk
Green county at Leeakesvllle, Miss,
on July 14th, 1900, viz:
DAN BOLEN,
II. E. No. 2S265, for the north half
of southwest quarter section /, t. 5, N
r. 8 w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
James M. Carrot, Joseph W. Beth
ca, Eli Brown, Frank Dun, all of State
Line, Miss
JAMES HILL. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at Jackson, Miss, May 10, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing 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 Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at Leakesville, Miss,
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
WILLIAM L. ETHERIDGE,

H. E. No. 2S048, for the southwest
quarter of section ii, 7. N, r. 8 W.
He names the following witnesses tc
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81. N. Turner, John F. Dunn, West
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JAMES HILL, Register.
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