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March 15, 1867

Estrayed!
From the plantation of the undersigned, one mile northeast of Grooverville, on the night of the 6th inst. Two Mules, to wit: One black horse male, rather small, about eight years old; the other a black mare mule, medium size, good pacer, and branded with a single "B" on the left shoulder. Those mules belong to James burnes and any person delivering the same to me will be rewarded; or any information in reference to their whereabouts will be thankfully received.
April, 10, 1867 James King


LOST!
In Quitman, on Sunday, 14th inst., a Single cased Gold Watch, with centre second hand, white face, with an etruscan gold chain attached, the links of said chain are small and compact; on one end of the chain is a broken hook, (gold) and a compass, and on the other the shrivel is broke and attached to the pendent ring of the watch. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with Rev. J. H. Alexander or Mr. McIntosh.
April 12, 1867 J. W. Montgomery