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Lamar News January 7, 1886

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THE LAMAR NEWS 

E. J. MCNATT, Editor and Proprietor          VERNON, ALABAMA, JANUARY 7, 
1886            VOL. III. NO. 10

A QUARREL – By Mary E. Van Dyke in Young People
There’s a knowing little proverb,
From the sunny land of Spain;
But in Northland, as in Southland,
Is its meaning clear and plain,
Look it up within your heart
Neither lose nor lend it – 
Two it takes to make a quarrel
One can always end it.

Try it well in every way,
Still you’ll find it true
In a fight without a foe,
Pray what could you do?
If the wrath is your alone,
Soon you will expend it.
Two it takes to make a quarrel
One can always end it.

Let’s suppose that both are wroth,
And the strife begun,
If one voice shall cry for “Peace,”
Soon it will be done;
If but one shall span the breach,
He will quickly mend it.
Two it takes to make a quarrel;
One can always end it.

BROUGHT TO LIFE
A STORY OF OLD PLANTATION DAYS IN A CREOLE COLONY
	Fifty dollars a month is not much of a salary, but I had arrived only 
a fortnight before, and had no acquaintances in the country; therefore I could 
not presume to ask for better terms.  My two pupils, M. Rabut assured me, were 
very well-behaved children; the girl was just fifteen, already a young lady, 
and the ten-year boy was equally apt at study.  After all I was only required 
to give five hours a day to –ing; the rest of my time was altogether my own, 
to be devoted either at work or sleep, as I pleased.
	“And remember,” he said “your pa---lion is at such a distance from the 
family residence that you can feel perfectly at home there and perfectly 
quiet.  Of course everybody will treat you with the consideration due to your 
position in the household.  You will observe that my poor old mother’s hand is 
a little weak, but she is the modest of souls.”
	I accepted the situation.
	Ombreville is situated on the heights of Moka.  The mule itself walked 
quite cautiously up the ascents, and as I was careful to keep the animal at a 
walk on the descent also, I came to the conclusion that I might as well walk.  
I got down, without troubling himself further –cut my wishes, my black who 
guided the vehicle soon begun to urge his animal rapidly along the road, which 
made a sharp turn at the bottom of the a big steep slope.  When I reached the 
turn both vehicle and negro had disappeared.  I was all alone.  I reckoned 
that there was scarcely another league of travel, and as it was not quite 
seven o’clock, I would be able to be on time for breakfast.
	It was in April.  A threatening storm had been growling all the day 
before on the other side of the Le Ponce Summit; on either side of the road 
the ---w drenched in torrential rain, shook ---showers of water from the 
leaves with every breath of wind; the water --- the ditches to right and left 
ran with a loud murmur under the shadow of the high grass; the air was fresh 
of all impregnated with sweet smells; the sun still hung at the edge of ---st 
curtain; it was a delight to see.  From the bottom of my heart I thanked the 
intelligent black who had imposed this pleasure upon me, as I continued on my 
way.
	As I walked on. I began to dream.  What future did this new land hold 
in serve for me?  I had not come to it with any idea of making a fortune 
although a young man of twenty----, I had acquired enough common ----, to save 
me from such allusions)----only to earn a good living, and -------enough to 
enable me, when an -----, to return to France and sleep ----- under the shadow 
of my own -----spire.
	Meanwhile, after half-an-hour walk, I reached a point at which tree ---
- roads forked off from the ----one.  One of them, I knew must ----to 
Ombreville – but which?  I ---the Triple Hecate, sat down----rock, and waited.
	A negro passing on the run, pointed --- me which road to take.  Soon 
I ---sight of the lofty chimney of ---sugar mill – then the house itself.  ----
in  a thick grove of mango ---and, as I feared being late, I ----my step.  
Under the veranda ----ready crowded, I saw people ----back and forward – 
running, ----one noticed me as I ascended ----steps except a big fat negress 
crouching at the entrance, who sobbed and cried with renewed despair at my 
coming.  There was on the sofa at full length, lay a young girl – almost a 
child!  Her long, bright hair, all streaming with water, fell over the back of 
the sofa, and had dripped upon the verandah until a little pool had formed 
upon the flags.  She was whiter than a piece of marble; the violets of death 
were on her compressed lips; her lifeless arm lay rigidly straight by her 
side, and M. Rabut, on his knees beside her, was kissing one of her hands.
	“Drowned, my dear sir, she got drowned!” said a good old lady of about 
sixty years of age, who came to me, holding out her hand in the friendliest 
manner imaginable.  “But you have walked here,” she continued; “you must be 
tiered.  Of course, you will take something?  Myrtil!”
	“Mamma! Oh, Mamma!” exclaimed M. Rabut, raising his head.  “You see,” 
he said to me with a sob, “you see she was out bathing; the river suddenly 
rose, and---“
	His head fell forward again over the little white hand, to which his 
lips clung.
	“Myrtil!  Myrtil!| again cried the good lady, “bring a glass of 
Madeira to the gentleman.  Or perhaps you would prefer something else?”
	I questioned the family.  The girl had not been twenty minutes under 
water.  And yet they had done nothing – had not even tried to do anything.
	I gave my orders briefly – they were obeyed.
	They had laid her on her back.  I lifted her head so that it leaned 
sideways on the left.  her teeth were clenched.  How cold her lips seemed when 
I pressed my own upon them!  The poor father, senseless with grief, allowed us 
to do as we thought best, and the grandmother walked hurriedly to and from, 
busy, fussy, always calling Myrtil, and declaring “the breakfast will never be 
ready, and here are all the people coming!”
	And a carriage in fact suddenly drew up before the front door steps.  
Two young girls descended with a happy burst of laughter.  I can see them even 
now as they stopped, looked, turned pale, and stood there with arms twined 
about each other'’ waist, and eyes big with terror – silent and motionless.
	Half an hour had passed.  What!  Was not that a flush we saw, mounting 
to the colorless cheeks.  O! How fervent a prayer I uttered that moment to the 
good God!  And it seemed to me the arm I held had become less rigid.
	At that moment a horseman came up at full gallop.
	“Myrtil!  Myrtil! – Take the doctor’s horse to the stable!”  cried the 
good lady, descending the steps to meet the physician.  “Ah, doctor, I knew 
it!  Your powder could not do me any good.  the whole night, doctor, I was in 
pain.  Ah!  How badly I slept!”
	The doctor came directly to us.
	“Good!  Young man!  Very good indeed!  That is just what should have 
been done.”
	“Come, come!” he cried in a joyous tone, after a few moments had 
passed.  “We are all right now – we shall get off with nothing worse that a 
fright!  Why you old coward, have I not already told you so.  Here!  Let me 
see a happier face on you!”  And he gave M. Rabut a vigorous slap on the 
shoulder.
	Then, suddenly turning to me, he asked:
	“But you – where are you from?  I don’t remember ever seeing you here 
before.”
	“I came from Brittany, doctor, by way of Paris and Port-Louis.”
	“Look – Look!” he had already turned his back upon me – “she is 
opening her eyes!”
	M. Rabut involuntarily seized my hand, and dragged me to the sofa.
	She opened her eyes.  They were blue – the eyes I always liked best.
	“Helene!  My own Helene!” murmured the poor father, stooping to kiss 
her forehead.
	“Gentle! You!” exclaimed the doctor, pulling him back.  “Let her have 
air, if you please.”
	M. Rabut drew back, without letting go my hand.
	Myrtil returned from the stable.
	“Myrtil!  Myrtil! – Wee, how about that breakfast!  Is it going to be 
ready today, or tomorrow?”
	“Ma foi!  I’m ready for it!” cried the doctor.  “That gallop gave me a 
ferocious appetite.”
	“Why, Myrtil!  Serve the Madeira to those gentlemen!”
	This time Myrtil obeyed.
	It was four in the afternoon when I left my pavilion to return to the 
house.  M. Rabut came to look for me on the verandah.  "Come," he said, "you 
can see her now.”	He brought me close to her bed.  Her dear blue eyes 
still had dark circles about them; but the blood was circulating under the 
clear skin; for she blushed at my approach.
	“This is he, my Helene; if it hadn’t been for him” – and his voice 
choked.
	“Don’t fret any more, papa.  I am only sorry about my locket.  Do you 
think they will ever be able to find it?”
	The locket contained her mother’s hair.
	It was barely daylight when I reached the river.  The negro who had 
taken her out of the water had shown me the evening before the precise spot 
where the current had carried her away, and also the place where he had found 
her – about fifty yards further down.  It was a long narrow basin, shut in by 
great jamroses, whose turfted branches met above and stretched from one bank 
to the other.  The pale light, flickering through he leaves, made gleams here 
and there upon the water like the reflection of molten lead; beyond the 
darkness was complete; it looked perfectly black there.
	I dived and brought up three flat pebbles! But breakfast would not be 
ready until ten o’clock; I had plenty of time.
	By eight o’clock the bottom of the basin had no mysteries for me.  
There was not a single cabot-fish that I had not disturbed beneath his rock – 
not a single camaron that I had not compelled to crawl backward into his 
hold.  But the locket was not there….(BIG CHUNK CUT OUT)………
	But the astonished look of M. Rabut must have convinced her more than 
his denial.
	She opened the little box.
	“My locket!  My locket!” she cried, putting it to her lips and kissing 
it over and over again.  I watched every kiss – I looked at her out of the 
corner of my eye.  Finally, her eyes met my own – she understood.  But the 
little mysterious beauty did not even say “Thank you.”
	And the long and short of it is dear sir, that I never gave Helene, 
who became my wife, a single lesson.
	Ah, yes, parbleu!  I taught her how to swim.

A GENEROUS LITTLE BOY
	“Bobby,” said his mother, “there are two pieces of cake in the closet 
one for you and one for Gracie.  The one on the lower shelf is for you.”
	Bobby broke for the closet and presently returned.
	“You said that the piece on the upper shelf was for me, didn’t you?” 
he asked of his mother.
	“No,” she replied, “that is Gracie’s.  The piece on the lower shelf is 
your.”
	“Well, I’m very sorry mamma, but I ate Gracie’s’.  But I’ll tell you 
what I’ll do.” and a generous light shone in the clear little boy’s eyes, “as 
soon as Gracie comes home I’ll giver her a part of mine.” – [New York Times]

HE MEANT “GEE”
	A Western man who was touring through the East, in passing a meadow 
heard the driver say:
	“Abandon the direct progression to the straight thitherward, and 
deviate by inclinary and aberrant dextro gyration into a dextral incidence.’
	It was an amateur Boston farmer saying “Gee Buck” to his yoke of 
oxen. – [Chicago Inter-Ocean]

A FORTUNE IN OSTRICHES
DESCRIPTION OF AN INTERESTING CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY
How The Big Birds Are Raised, And The Profit They Bring.
	“Hello! What are you doing?” was asked yesterday of an old 
Cincinnatian who was on ‘Change, but who for several years ahs been a resident 
of Lower California.
	“Got a new business.  Lots of money in it.  I am running an ostrich 
farm and have done so well that I’m thinking of importing a couple of hundred 
more birds from Cape Town.”
	“Where’s the money?”
	“Why, in the feathers, man.  They retail at several dollars apiece, 
and the demand for them is continually increasing, and will so long as women 
possess vanity.”
	“How many feathers will an ostrich yield?”
	“That depends.  Some of them as much as fifteen pounds at a clipping; 
others not more than three.  The long, white plumes that the ladies all over 
the world prize so highly grow on the ends of the wings of the males.  A good 
bird in his prime will yield from twenty to forty of these feathers, besides a 
few black feathers, from the wings.  The tail feathers are not so valuable or 
beautiful.  The hen yields fine plumes from her wings tips, and they are 
generally spotted and flecked with gray, and are called feminines.  Those 
which in the male birds are black are gray with her.”
	“They are sorted, I suppose?”
	‘Oh, yes, according to their quality and purity of color.  The pure 
whites from the wings are called ‘bloods’, the next quality ‘prime 
whites’, ‘firsts,’ ‘seconds’ and so on.  ‘Bloods’ bring from $200 to $250 a 
pound in the wholesale market, and then from this figure run down as low as a 
few dollars to the pound.”
	“What are the birds worth?”
	“A healthy bird a week old is worth $50, at three months, $75; at six 
months, $150.  You can begin to pluck the feathers when the bird is a year old 
and they will yield about $35 worth a piece.”
	“When do you pair them?”
	“Not until they are about five years old; then each pair yields about 
eighteen to twenty-four eggs each season.  These pairs are kept in inclosures 
by themselves, because the males are very zealous and they take sudden fits 
and fight ferociously, frequently tearing each other’s eyes out, pulling out 
feathers and sometimes breaking eggs.”
	“Do they kick hard?”
	“Why, a blow from one of their legs has been known to break a man’s 
leg, while the claw, above an inch long, of the front tow will tear the flesh 
from head to foot.  The wound from this is said to be poisonous.”
	“How about raising young ostriches?”
	“That’s done by hatching the eggs with an incubator. The chicks thrive 
and do well.  Ostriches pair about the beginning of March and the female lays 
her eggs toward the end of April.  Her nest is a hollow basin that she scrapes 
out of the sand.  She lays about two dozen eggs and arranges them in the nest 
in the form of a triangle, with the point in front of her.  Some of the eggs 
do not get hatched, and these she breaks to feed to the young ones that are 
hatched for the first few weeks they are out of their shell.  It takes six 
weeks to hatch the young birds and in three years they attain their full 
size.  They live a great deal together, and it is not uncommon to see the nest 
of a large family together, the grandfather and grandmother in the middle and 
the younger generations gathered round about.”
	“What do you feed these young ostriches hatched out by the incubators?’
	“The principal food is Lucerne and thistles and herbs that grow in the 
country.  Old birds will feed on matured shrubs and plants, the leaves of 
which they will strip off with their beaks.  They are also fed on Indian corn, 
of which they are very fond.”
	“Are they vicious when breeding?”
	“Yes, especially the male, which has been known to attack and kill a 
man.  They are a fearless animal at such times.  When the females leaves the 
nest the male sits upon the eggs and while she is sitting he walks about in a 
lordly manner in order than no harm may come.” – [Cincinnati Enquirer]

TACKLING A DEVIL FISH
	Some years ago some devil fish appeared in a harbor where several 
schooners were lying, and the sailors, who were Swedes and had never seen one 
of the fish before, saw them playing around in the harbor, and thought it 
would be a good joke to spear one.  So they took a light skiff and a pair of 
old whale harpoons and roped that belonged to schooner and started out, and 
were joined by the other boats.  In a short time one of the boats got 
alongside of a sea-bat, and a rouser it was, too.  When they struck it you’d 
have thought the whole bottom had been hit, and a second later that boat was 
rushing up the harbor at a rate she had never went before. It was a blind 
lead, though, and the fish had to turn, and the skiff was jerked around so 
quickly that she half filled, and one man was tumbled overboard.
	Up the channel they went, some yelling for the boat and others to cut 
the line as it was evident that she would fill in a moment; but it happened 
that the only man who had a knife had been dropped overboard, and as they 
couldn’t get the line untied, they had to let it go.  They said afterward they 
were about to jump overboard and let everything go, when the fish changed its 
course and headed right for one of the schooners.  They had to jump then, 
anyhow, and as they went overboard, the fish dived under the vessel, and the 
skiff struck her side with a crash, ad was knocked all to pieces.  The end 
plank, as they found out later, to which the line was made fat, went off with 
the fish.  The men were picked up, and two days later the devil fish floated 
ashore.  It measured eighteen feet across, and was estimated to weigh a ton – 
[New York Sun]

A lawyer who climbs up on a chair after a law book gets a little higher in 
order that he may get a little lore.

Boy (who does not appreciate sermons):  “Well, I’d just like to know what 
preaching’s for, anyway?”  Small sister:  “Why, its to give the singers a 
rest.”

THE CHINESE AT TABLE
	Chinamen consider the stomach the source of intellectual life, and 
therefore the fattest man goes for the wisest one.  They affect to believe 
that foreigners come to China to eat because they have not enough to eat at 
home.  It is considered a mark of refined politeness to treat a guest or a 
visitor to a meal at any time of the day.  Only those chinamen who have 
families take their meals at home; the rest eat at hotels.  They usually have 
two substantial meals a day – one an hour after getting up in the morning, the 
other between three and four o’clock in the afternoon.  The well-to-do class 
take three or four meals a day.  Often the father alone eats meat, while the 
rest of the family have to be satisfied with rice.  Poor families usually get 
their meals from street vendors.  The well-to-do ones employ cooks, the latter 
getting their degrees and diplomas like men of science.  The Celestials use no 
tablecloths, napkins, knives, forks, spoons, dishes, plates, or glassware.   
Instead of napkins they use packages of thin soft paper, which also serve them 
for handkerchiefs.  After using they throw them away.  Each quest has a 
saucer, a pair of sticks, a package of paper and a minute cup with salt 
saucer.  The Chinese women never dine with the men.  Everybody smokes during 
the eating of a formal dinner, and the dinner is crowned by story or legend 
narrated by some more or less know orator.  No topic of general interest is 
discussed at such dinners; abut a gastronomist who knows all about the 
preparing of food receives attention.

THE QUICKSILVER SUPPLY
	Up to the present time the Rothschilds have controlled the quicksilver 
supply of the world, but the discovery of a new mine at Schuppiatena, near 
Belgrade, in Servia, will probably break up the monopoly.  There are but few 
quicksilver mines in the world, the only two of any importance being located 
severally in Spain and California.  Both these mines are owned by the 
Rothschild family and only a limited amount is permitted to be put out every 
year, so as to prevent a glut of the market.  The yearly consumption of 
quicksilver is cut down to 100,000 bottles, the largest part of which comes 
from California, while Spain furnished about 10,000 bottles.

PEARLS OF THOUGHT
Wisdom is knowledge applied.

Goodness is better than knowledge.

It is the great at whom envy shoots her darts.

Caution is consistent with the highest bravery.

The hammer of custom forges the link of habit.

Any man who puts is life in peril in a cause which is esteemed, becomes the 
darling of all men.

There is nothing so sweet as duty, and all the best pleasures of life come in 
the wake of duties done.

Man is borne along on the tide of life like a straw, and, considering all 
things, is not of much more account.

A tender conscience is an inestimable blessing; that is, a conscience not only 
quick to discern what is evil, but instantly to shun it, as the eyelid closes 
itself against the mote.

If, by instructing a child, you are vexed with it for the want of adroitness, 
try, if you have never tried it before, to write with your left hand, and then 
remember that a child is all left hand.

How can a man learn to know himself?  By reflection never – only by action.  
in the measure in which he seeks to do his duty shall he know what is in him.  
But what is his duty?  The demand of the hour.

THE REMEDY IN VEGETABLES
	Vegetables, says an exchange, are not only delicious articles of food, 
but are really health-preserving, for often a slight indisposition of 
children, or older persons, can be readily cured by the free use of these 
culinary remedies.  Spinach has a direct effect upon complaints of the 
kidneys; the common dandelion, used as greens, is excellent for the same 
trouble; asparagus purifies the blood; celery acts admirably upon the nervous 
system and is a sure cure for rheumatism and neuralgia; tomatoes act upon the 
liver; beets and turnips are excellent appetizers, lettuce and cucumbers are 
cooling in their effects upon the system; beans are a very nutritious and 
strengthening vegetable; while onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots, 
all of which are similar, possess medical virtues of a marked character, 
stimulating the circulatory system and the consequent increase of the saliva 
and the gastric juices promoting digestion.  Red onions are an excellent 
diuretic and the white ones are recommended eaten raw as a remedy for 
insomnia.  They are tonic and nutritious.  A soup made form onions is regarded 
by the French as an excellent restorative in debility of the digestive 
organs.  We might go through the entire list and find each vegetable 
possessing its especial mission of cure, and it will be plain to every 
housekeeper that a vegetable diet should be partly adopted at this period of 
the year, and will prove of great advantage to the health of the family.

HAILSTONES AND TORNADOES
	Lieutenant Finley, an officer of the United States Signal Service, 
says:  “Every hailstorm would be a tornado if it reached the ground.  The 
atmospheric conditions producing hail are precisely similar to those 
generating tornado clouds.  Prof. King, the aeronaut, announced that discovery 
after passing through a hail cloud and noting the phenomenon.  Tornadoes have 
always been a feature of the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and will 
continue as long as the world lasts.  Though the vast forest of Minnesota and 
Wisconsin tracks are visible where the tempest of wind hewed its clear-cut 
path a century ago.  Even the traditions of Indians are full of accounts of 
the might storms which truck terror to the hearts of the aborigines and 
leveled their forests.  The Signal Service at Washington is in constant 
receipt of letters from Canadians and Eastern people desirous of going West 
inquiring the portions of country unvisited by tornadoes.  In 1879 tornado 
insurance was not thought of.  Last year over $28,000,000 was written.”
	Speaking of hurricanes, Lieut. Finley said that they were merely 
straight winds moving at a velocity of between 80 and 150 miles and hour.  The 
Texas “norther” is a cold trade wind, the Montana “chinook” is a warm current, 
and the “blizzard” a hurricane with particles of ice and snow in its teeth. 
Tornadoes are known as “wind falls” in the West.

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THE LAMAR NEWS
THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 1886

ANNOUNCEMENT

For Circuit Clerk.  We are authorized to announce S. M. SPRUILL, as a 
candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Subject to the 
Democratic Party.  Election in August, 1886.

Temperance is a good thing, and none but temperate men should be elected to 
office.

The State Normal Female Academy, at Livingston, presided over by Dr. CARLOS 
SMITH, and MISS JULIA TUTWILER had 128 pupils.

HON. J. M. MARTIN has introduced a bill in Congress to appropriate $200,000 to 
erect a much needed public building at Birmingham.  Also a bill to make 
certain lands subject to entry.

The Times says: Selma will present a candidate to the Democratic Convention 
for Governor whom we are willing to set measure inches and try conclusions 
with any candidate in the field.

Much uneasiness is felt by executive appointees in regard to their 
confirmation by the U. S. Senate.  Republican Senators being on the lookout 
for any pretext to reuse confirmation.  Doubtless many appointments will be to 
make again.

The prohibitionists of North Carolinians have formed themselves into a 
political party, and resolved that they will not support the candidates of 
either of the old parties unless they favor prohibition.  That’s us, exactly.

A number of State papers are suggesting that the next Democratic State 
Convention be held in Mobile next summer.  The reasons given for the wished 
for change, seems to be an ill will entertained for Montgomery by her sister 
cities.  The NEWS does not favor going a hundred miles farther by more than 
half of the delegates for no perceivable good.

Montgomery Adviser:
	The Opelika Times says that Colonel LANGDON announces himself for 
Secretary of State.  It is our understanding that when he was appointed to 
fill the vacancy of ELLIS PHELAN that he would not be a candidate for the 
office – if that be true he is showing rather bad faith in popping up in the 
contrast.  We know of several gentlemen who offered for the vacancy with a 
promise that they would not be candidates in the race.  That is all right, the 
more the merrier.  The same paper says it is preparing to say authoritatively 
that HON. JESSE. M. CARMICHAEL, of Dale, is a candidate for Circuit Judge of 
the Third Judicial officer as he made an Auditor, the voters will have no 
fault to find.

DISTINGUISHED DEAD
	A long list of distinguished dead appears on the death roll of the 
year just passed. Among the number are philanthropists, scholars, statesmen, 
divines, soldiers, and millionaires.  In our own country, among the 
distinguished soldiers are Gen. GRANT, MCCLELLAND and MCDOWELL; statesmen, 
Vice-President HENDRICKS, ROBT. TOOMS and ex-Secretary FREYLIN-HUYSEN; 
millionaires and merchants, WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT, HORACE B. CLAFFIN and PETER 
CONAHUE; divines CARDINAL MCLOSKEY, DR. IRENAESUS PRIMIE and STEPHEN H. TYNG, 
scholars, Dr. DRAPER, RICHARD G. WHITE, HENET H. JACKESON, the poetess, Dr. 
DAMROSH, the musician; JOHN MCCULLOUGH, the actor, and Commander GORRINGE, who 
brought over the Egyptian obelisk and planted it in Central Park, New York.  
Among the distinguished dead of foreign countries are KING ALFONSO and MARSHAL 
SERRANO of Spain; PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLES, of Prussia; FIELD MARSHAL VON 
MANTEUFISL, the great German soldier; Gen. GORDAN, EL MAHDI, the false 
prophet; ADMIRAL COURBET, SIR EDWARD SULLIVAN, Lord Chancellor of Ireland; 
FRANX ABT, the German song writer; SIR MOSES MONTEFLORE the Hebrew 
philanthropist; Dr. CARPENTER, the scientist; EDMUND ABOUT, the French 
novelist, and finally VICTOR HUGO, the most splendid genius in modern letters.

Dr. J. J. DEMONT, of Huntsville, says he visited, professionally, the other 
day a negro family living in a room 10 x 12 feet in which five generations 
were represented, and all females.  There were two little girls, their mother, 
their mother’s mother, their mother’s mother’s mother’s mother, and their 
mother’s mother’s mother’s mother, or their great, great grandmother.

The friends of the cat family, and there are a host of them, will rejoice to 
hear that the cat charged with the murder of a baby, at Philadelphia, has been 
exonerated by the coroner.  The baby was found dead in bed with its throat 
cut.  Mrs. Gaskins insisted that the cat did it, but the coroner has decided 
the cat did not stoop to commit so foul a deed, it was some degraded human 
being who did it.

STATE AND GENERAL NEWS

Burglars are raiding Tuscaloosa.

Birmingham has a new laundry.

Mrs. GEN. GRANT has been pensioned - $5,000 a year.

Greenville Miss., has a destructive fire on the 24th ult.  Loss $300,000.

The city bank of Houston, Texas, failed for over one million dollars.

Mobile is shipping large quantities of cotton direct to Europe.

A fire destroyed the principal portion of Collinsville last week.

Gadsden received nearly one thousand bales of cotton in two days last week.

More marriages in Alabama during the month of December than ever before known 
in one month.

Hydrophobia is prevalent still in some sections of Alabama.  Beware of dogs, 
and kill all that you can.

There are 135,000 farms in Alabama upon which there are not less than 150,000 
heads of families.

A large portion of Collinsville was destroyed by fire on Christmas night.  
Thirteen houses were burned.

The mineral lands in the gap of the Georgia Pacific are now worth $20 per 
acre, and still increasing in value.

Congressman HONK, of Tennessee educated himself while working at the cabinet 
maker’s trade, and any reading by firelight at night.

Mr. GEORGE W. FORWOOD, of Lee County, announces himself as a candidate for 
Probate Judge upon the whisky platform.

Parties who owe $2 and only have $1 should pay the $1 out and then they will 
stand a chance to get it back again to pay the other $1 with. – [Eutaw Mirror]

LEGAL ADVERTISING
	For the benefit of those who are not acquainted with the law 
regulating legal advertisements in Lamar County we publish the following 
sections from the code of Alabama, under which we are governed.
	Section 3971, PUBLICATION, HOW MADE: AND NOTICE REQUIRED. – In all 
cases where the Publications of any notice is required by law to be made in 
this State, it shall be made by publication in some newspaper published in the 
county in which the notice is ordered.
	Section 3972, LENGTH OF TIME NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN – Notice of the sale 
of real estate under executions at law, of under decrees of the Chancery 
Court, shall be given by advertisements, as herein before directed, for thirty 
days before the sale, and notices of the sale of personal property under 
execution shall be given by publication for at least ten days before the sale; 
all other notices shall be published for not less than three successive weeks.
	Section 3973, HAVE PUBLISHED IN A WEEKLY – In each successive issue of 
the newspaper each successive weeks before the sale.
	Section 3974, COPY OF PAPER TO BE FURNISHED; PRIMA FACA EVIDENCE – The 
editor, publisher, or manager of any newspaper in this state, which contains 
an advertisement required by law shall send to the officer ordering such 
advertisement, or to the person making the same, if not ordered by an officer, 
a copy of each issue of the paper containing such advertisement and the 
newspaper containing such advertisement shall be PRIMA FACIE evidence of the 
publication of the notice.
	Section 3975, FEES FOR PUBLISHING FIXED – No proprietor nor manager of 
any newspaper shall be allowed to charge more than one dollar per square for 
first insertion, nor more than fifty cents per square for each subsequent 
insertion of any advertisement which may be made in accordance with the 
preceding sections of this chapter.

THE FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL now under the Principalship of JNO. R. GUIN, will 
open Nov. 2, 1885, and continue ten scholastic months.  Able assistants will 
be employed when needed.  Said school offers great advantages.  Tuition as 
follows:  
Primary:  Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, Primary 
Arithmetic, per month………….$1.25
Intermediate:  Embracing Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar, Intermediate 
Geography, Higher Reading, English, Composition, and U. S. History, per 
month………..$2.00
High School:  Embracing Botany, Physiology, Elementary Algebra, Physical 
Geography, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Elocution, and Latin, per 
month……..$3.00
	A reasonable incidental fee will be charged.  Board can be had at $7 
per month.  Tuition accounts are due at the end of every two months.  For 
further particulars, address.
- JNO. R. GUIN, Principal, Fernbank, Ala. – October 28, 1885.

MILLINERY NOTICE
	I am just in receipt of an excellent stock of hats and school bonnets 
for students of the Industrial College.  While in the eastern cities I had the 
opportunity of acquainting myself with the most fashionable and popular styles 
of millinery goods.  My stock comprises the latest prevailing fashions  I will 
be pleased to see my former customers, together with those who desire the 
latest styles in millinery at the least cost.  Morgan’s building, former stand 
of Mr. Prescott. – MISS MATTIE WOOD, Columbus, Miss.

E. W. BROCK, Vernon C.H. & Crew’s Mill: Cheap dealer in boots, shoes, hats, 
clothing, dry good, & notions; hardware, cutlery, Queensware, Glassware, Inks, 
Pat. Medicines, Oils, Dyestuffs, Perfumery, Extracts, and groceries of all 
kind.  Real estate in various parts of the county.  My motto is “Quick sales 
and small profits.”  I request all persons to call and price my large and well-
selected stock, before purchasing elsewhere.  I will sell as low or lower than 
any other house in the county.

NEW MUSIC BOOKS – “GOOD TIDINGS COMBINES” By A. J. Showalter.  This is the 
latest and best of all the Sunday School books for popular use.  It contains 
36 pages, and on ever page there is a gem of sacred song.  Bound in 
substantial boards.  Price 25 cents per copy; $2.50 per dozen.  THE NATIONAL 
SINGER. By A. J. Showalter & J. H. Teaney.  This book is the result of much 
careful work by the most experience musicians who write for character notes.  
It is the bet of all the singing school books, as it contains enough new music 
of every grade and variety to interest and instruct any school or convention, 
and also all of the more popular standard hymn tunes of the church.  This is a 
feature that is wanting in every other popular character notebook.  The 
National Singer supplies this and every other want to make an ideal signing 
schoolbook.  Price 75 cents; $7.50 per dozen.  THE MUSIC TEACHER.  A new 
monthly musical Journal edited by A. J. Showalter.  Every student of music, 
chorister and teacher should read good musical journals.  The Music Teacher 
aims to instruct as well as entertain.  Price 50 cents per year.  Specimen 
copies free.  Agents wanted.  We can furnish any other music or music book no 
matter where published.  It would also be in your interest to write us when 
you want to buy a piano or organ, or any thing else in the music line. – A. J. 
Showalter & Co., Dalton, Ga.

Barber Shop – For a clean shave or shampoo, call on G. W. BENSON, in rear of 
Dr. BURN’S office, Vernon, Ala.

For a complete stock of clothing, hats, shirts, &c., &c. go to BUTLER & TOPPS 
Columbus, Miss.

Masonic.  Vernon Lodge., NO. 289 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications at 
Lodge Hall 1st Saturday, 7 p.m. each month. 
 J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W.M. 
 		 M. W. MORTON, Sec.
Vernon Lodge., No. 45, I. O. O. F. meets at Lodge Hall the 2d and 4th 
Saturdays at 7 ½ p.m. each month.
W. G. MIDDLETON, N. G.
M. W. MORTON, sect’y

ATTORNEYS
NESMITH & SANFORD      THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala.  J. B. SANFORD, Fayette 
C. H., Ala.  Attorneys-at-Law.  Will practice as partners in the counties of 
Lamar and Fayette, and separately in adjoining counties, and will give prompt 
attention to all legal business intrused to them or either of them.

JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY, Attorney at Law & Solicitor in Chancery, Vernon, Ala. Will 
practice in Lamar and adjoining counties, and in the Supreme and Federal 
courts of Alabama.  Prompt attention given to collection of all claims, and to 
the sale of mineral, -----, and agricultural lands.

SMITH & YOUNG, Attorneys-At-Law Vernon, Alabama– W. R. SMITH, Fayette, C. H., 
Ala.   W. A. YOUNG, Vernon, Ala.  We have this day, entered into a partnership 
for the purpose of doing a general law practice in the county of Lamar, and to 
any business, intrusted to us we will both give our earnest personal 
attention.   – Oct. 13, 1884.

PHYSICIANS – DENTISTS
M. W. MORTON.  W. L. MORTON.  DR. W. L. MORTON & BRO., Physicians & Surgeons.  
Vernon, Lamar Co, Ala.  Tender their professional services to the citizens of 
Lamar and adjacent country.  Thankful for patronage heretofore extended, we 
hope to merit a respectable share in the future.  Drug Store.

Dr. G. C. BURNS, Vernon, Ala.  Thankful for patronage heretofore extended me, 
I hope to receive a liberal share in the future.

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Largest, cheapest, best stock of dress goods, dress trimmings, ladies & misses 
jerseys clothing, furnishing goods, knit underwear, boots, shoes, & hats, tin 
ware, etc., etc., at rock bottom figures at A. COBB & SONS’S.

CADY’S LIVERY FEED AND SALE STABLE  Columbus, Mississippi.  stock fed and 
cared for at moderate charges.

New goods, new prices.  W. L. JOBE’S, the jeweler.  Columbus, Mississippi.  I 
have just returned from the North with a large and well selected stock of 
watches, clocks, jewelry, and silver plated ware which I will sell as low as 
the quality of the goods permit.  When in Columbus don’t fail to call and 
examine my goods and prices.  Cash orders will receive prompt attention.   – 
W. L. JOBE.

WIMBERELY HOUSE Vernon, Alabama.  Board and Lodging can be had at the above 
House on living terms L. M. WIMBERLEY, Proprietor.

The Great Bazaar!  Aberdeen, Mississippi.  S W Corner, Commerce and Meridian 
Streets.  Crockery, china, glassware, tin ware, fancy goods, stationery, 
jewelry, notions, candies, toys and Holiday goods of all kinds at wholesale or 
retail.  Special attention given to the wholesale department.  Trial orders 
solicited and prices guaranteed.  Terms:  Thirty days, net, 2 percent off for 
cash.  No charge for package.  THOS. A. SALE & CO.

New Store!  M. H. HODGE, Kennedy, Alabama.  Has a large and well selected 
stock of general merchandise consisting in part of dry goods, groceries, 
notions, hardware, Queensware, boots, and shoes, Highest Market Price paid for 
cotton.

ERVIN & BILLUPS, Columbus, Miss.  Wholesale and retail dealers in pure drugs, 
paints, oils, paten Medicines, tobacco & cigars.  Pure goods! Low prices!  
Call and examine our large stock.

Go to ECHARD’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine 
photograph or ferrotype of any size or style.  No extra charge made for 
persons standing.  Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size.  All 
the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done.  Has a handsome 
and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand.  Call at his Gallery and see his 
work when in Columbus.

STAR STABLE – Aberdeen, Mississippi.  A. A. POSEY & BRO., having consolidated 
their two Livery Stables, are now offering many additional advantages at this 
well-known and conveniently located Livery Stable.  Owing to their 
consolidation, they have on hand a number of good second-hand buggies which 
they are selling cheap.

COTTON STORAGE WAREHOUSE, E. C. LEECH, Columbus, Miss.  I take this method of 
informing the public that I have rented the splendid Brick Warehouse (formerly 
occupied by Turner & Sons) with all the appointments complete.  Every facility 
is here presented for the accommodation of the farmer; Good camping 
arrangements, with polite, competent clerks.   We are desirably located, being 
situated in the business center of town.  We have in our employ for the coming 
season, MR. D. H. MONTGOMERY, late of Oktibbeha, and MR. J. M. KNAPP, who will 
be glad to meet their many friends at this house.  Give us a call, and we will 
give satisfaction.  Fifteen years experience is a sufficient guarantee for a 
prompt discharge of the duties incumbent upon a warehouseman.  – E. C. LEECH.

We are now open and ready for business.  If you want a fine photograph, 
ferrotype, or any other kind a picture, from the size of a locket up to life 
size, the place to visit is at the COLUMBUS ART STUDIO, over W. M. MUNROE & 
CO’S Book Store.  We have the best facilities in the south for making fine 
work.  Everything in our Gallery is new and of the latest improvement.  We pay 
special attention to taking Children’s pictures.  Give us a call.  Don’t 
forget the place, COLUMBUS ART STUDIO.  Over door to the Post Office.

MORGAN, ROBERTSON & CO., Columbus, Mississippi.  General dealers in staple dry 
goods, boots, & shoes, groceries, bagging, ties, etc. etc. Always a full stock 
of goods on hand at Bottom prices.  Don’t fail to call on them when you go to 
Columbus.

JOHNSON’S ANODYNE liniment. The most wonderful family remedy ever known.  For 
internal and external use.  Parson’s pills make new, rich blood.  Make hens 
lay….(to small to read)

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THE LAMAR NEWS
THURSDAY DEC. 31, 1885             (TRANSCRIBERS NOTE:  DATE IS WRONG WITHIN 
THE ISSUE.  THIS IS THE DATE THAT IT SAYS)

MAIL DIRECTORY

VERNON AND COLUMBUS - Arrives every evening and leaves ever morning except 
Sunday, by way of Caledonia.
VERNON AND BROCKTON – Arrives and departs every Saturday by way of Jewell.
VERNON AND MONTCALM – Arrives and departs every Friday.
VERNON AND PIKEVILLE – Arrives and (sic) Pikeville every Tuesday and Friday by 
way of Moscow and Beaverton.
VERNON AND KENNEDY – Arrives and departs every Wednesday and Saturday.
VERNON AND ANRO – Leaves Vernon every Tuesday and Friday and returns every 
Wednesday and Saturday.

STATE OFFICERS
Governor				E. A. O’NEAL
Auditor					M. C. BARKLEY 
Treasurer				FRED --------
--------------				-----------
Supt. of Public Education		S. PALMER
Secretary of State			------------

JUDICIARY
B. O. BRISKELL				Chief Justice Supreme Court
G. W. STONE				Associate Justice Supreme Court
R. M. SOMERVILLE			Associate Justice Supreme Court
 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

CHANCERY COURT
THOMAS COBBS			Chancellor

CIRCUIT COURT
S. H. SPROTT				Circuit Judge
THOS. W. COLEMAN			Solicitor

COUNTY OFFICERS
ALEX. COBB				Probate Judge
JAMES MIDDLETON			Circuit Clerk
S. F. PENNINGTON			Sheriff
L. M. WIMBERLEY			Treasurer
W. Y. ALLEN				Tax Assessor
D. J. LACY				Tax Collector
JAMES M. MORTON			Register
B. F. REED				Co. Supt. of Education
Commissioners – W. M. MOLLOY, SAMUEL LOGGAINS, R. W. YOUNG, ALVERT WILSON

CITY OFFICERS
L. M. WIMBERLEY			Mayor and Treasurer
G. W. BENSON				Marshall
Board of Aldermen – T. R. NESMITH, W. L. MORTON, JAS. MIDDLETON, W. A. BROWN, 
R. W. COBB

RELIGIOUS
METHODIST – Pastor – D. W. WARD.  Services fourth Sabbath in each month.  11 
a.m.
FREEWILL BAPTIST – Pastor –T. W. SPRINGFIELD. Services, first Sabbath in each 
month, 7 p.m.
CHRISTIANS – Pastor -  G. A. WHEELER.  Services, second Sabbath in each month 
at 7 p.m. 

SABBATH SCHOOLS
UNION – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m.  JAMES MIDDLETON, Supt.
METHODIST – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m.  G. W. RUSH, Supt.

RATES OF ADVERTISING
One inch, one insertion			$1.00
One inch, each subsequent insertion	     .50
One inch, twelve months		10.00
One inch, six months			  7.00
One inch, three months			  5.00
Two inches twelve months		15.00
Two inches, six months			10.00
Quarter column 12 months		35.00
Half Column 12 months			30.00
One column 12 months			100.00
Professional card   $10.
Special advertisements in local columns will be charged double rates.
All advertisements collectable after first insertion.
Local notices 10 cents per line.
Obituaries, tributes of respect, etc. making over ten lines, 2 ½ cents per 
line.

Entered according to an act of Congress at the post office at Vernon, Alabama, 
as second-class matter.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
One copy one year		$1.00
One copy, six months		     .60
All subscriptions payable in advance

LOCAL BREVITIES
The building boom still increases.

Vernon is to have two new stores right away.

The high school is flourishing since the holidays.

Hon. THOS. B. NESMITH is off to Huntsville this week.

A new supply of best factory thread at J. & W. G. MIDDLETON’S.

Commissioner’s Court was in session Monday.

The REV. J. E. COX will preach in this place next Sunday at 11 o’clock a.m.

Mr. O. F. HALEY is making an addition to his livery stable.

W. A. YOUNG Esq. is just back from a trip to Marion County.

The holidays are over and every body is again at business.

Mr. DAVE RECTOR who had spent some time in Columbus, as salesman, has returned 
home.

Mr. N. S. FERGUSON of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting his mother-in-law MRS. M. A. 
YOUNG, of this county.  

Dr. EMMETT MORTON left on Sunday last for Mobile, where he resumes his Medical 
studies.

Prof. JOHN and Miss JALA GUIN of the Fernbank High School returned to Fernbank 
on last Sunday.

Since our last issue we have formed the acquaintance of our new circuit rider, 
Rev. D. W. WARD and find him a most elegant, companionable, intelligent and 
Christian gentleman. – [True Citizen]

Rev. THOS. W. SPRINGFIELD preached an interesting sermon in town last Sunday.

Parson NATHAN DAVIS, colored, was lodged in jail yesterday on charge of 
Larceny.

Mr. MURRAY COBB of Columbus, Miss. is visiting his father, Hon. ALEXANDER COBB.

WALTER NESMITH Esq. and Miss DELIA WHITE of Corona, are the guests of Hon. 
THOS. B. NESMITH.

We are pained to note the death of a little son of J. T. THOMPSON Esq. who had 
its skull crushed by a falling tree on Saturday last.

We hear of the sudden death of Mrs. GIBBS an aged lady in the northern portion 
of the county on Saturday night last.

The Commissioner’s Court let out the county paupers to the lowest bidders on 
Monday.  Esquire PURNELL getting them at $4.70 each, per month.

The mail pouch between this place and Caledonia was so worn that a few days 
ago a large rent was made by the weight of the mails and there were several 
registered packages in the pouch, but the negro boy that was riding, brought 
them through all right.  

JAMES T. ALLEN, Vernon, Ala., having recently attended the Alabama Normal 
Music School is prepared to teach classes in Lamar and adjoining counties.  
Write him for terms and have a class this winter.

FERNBANK, ALA. – Jan. 4, 1886
Mr. Editor:
	As we have an opportunity we will again attempt to give you the dots 
from Fernbank, but before we proceed we beg leave to refer pleasantly to your 
Correspondent away down in Dixie.  In his first article which appeared in the 
LAMAR NEWS grievous words had a tendency to stir up anger; but in the second 
which appeared in the issue of Dec. the 24th, a soft answer turneth away 
wrath.  So far as tallent (sic) and gentlemanly principles are concerned we 
have an exceedingly favorable opinion of our brother correspondent in Dixie, 
but experience has shown as that all talented, high toned gentlemen are at 
times likely to get an erroneous idea implanted in their minds, and we 
conscientiously thought that the “Backwoodsman” in Dixie let his influence go 
in the wrong direction in his first article which appeared in the Lamar News.  
Therefore, we were free to express our sentiments and were really anxious to 
have JOHN MOLLOY help us convince our brother that he did actually have a 
wrong idea implanted in his mind, but from the tone of his last article we 
conclude that he is about straight and needs no props or assistance in staying 
so.  Now to the dots.  Our School has been vacated for more than a week, but 
it will commence again this morning.  Dr. M. R. SEAY who has been attending 
Lectures at the Mobile Medical College came home a day or two before Christmas 
and spent the holidays among relatives and friends.  He in company with Dr. E. 
L. MORTON of Vernon boarded the Georgia Pacific Passenger yesterday evening 
for the purpose of going back to College.  It seems that the young Doctors 
have advanced rapidly in their medical pursuits since their departure from our 
midst in November last;’ and they carry with them the good wishes of our 
entire community.  They expect to return to our county again in the spring.  
Our genial townsmen CAPT. R. T. VERKINE and CAPT. H. M. EDNEY who have been 
employed on the Georgia Pacific Railroad ever since the road was built through 
our county, recently heard from the railroad “boss” the welcome 
applauit, “Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful 
over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many.”  Capt. VERKINE was 
called from a Section Master’s position to that of a Conductor’s position on 
the Construction train; and Capt. ETNEY was called from the position of a 
laborer on the road to that of a section Master.  It is sometimes better to be 
born lucky than wealthy.
	Since giving the last dots from Fernbank a matrimonial knot was tied 
in Capt. RICHARDS store by Rev. PETER MCGEE.  The names of the parties thus 
tied were GIRLEY HOOTS and CANDIE SCOTT both of this county. A very nice deer 
made its appearance in our town last Saturday but from all accounts it, like 
all industrious people, did not believe in idleness in a case of emergency and 
consequently it delayed no time in making good its escape.
	Mr. Ed., it may be that some of your readers would like to read 
something about the probabilities and ------- of the Judgeship, Clerkship, 
Representativeship and County Superintendentship in our county in the coming 
August election.  At present we can do no more than give you and your readers 
the names of men whom we have heard mentioned in connection with the different 
offices to be filled in August next.
	The names mentioned up to date in connection with the Judgeship 
commencing in the northern portion of the county are Hon. M. L. DAVIS, Colonel 
GEORGE E. BROWN, Prof. C. C. HOLLADAY, Capt. J. E. PENNINGTON, Judge ALEX. 
COBB, and ex-Judge B. L. FALKNER.
	The names mentioned up to date in connection with the Clerkship 
commencing north are R. E. BRADLEY, Capt. S. M. S. SPRUILL, Co. Supt., B. F. 
REED, W. G. MIDDLETON, Esq., Capt. FORBES COLLINS and Capt. R. N. WALDROP.
	The names mentioned up to date in connection with the 
Representativeship commencing north, are Capt. MARK STONE, Esq., JOBE S. 
GUYTON, “Uncle” TOMMIE SPRINGFIELD, Dr. W. A. BROWN, Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Capt. 
JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY, Dr. M. R. SEAY, Esq., W. W. WELCH, and Capt. MOSES TAGGART.
	The names mentioned up to date in connection with the County 
Superintendentship commencing north, are Colonel J. C. JOHNSON, Colonel W. J. 
MOLLOY, and Colonel BURDUS MCADAMS.  So we see that no people ever had a 
better chance to select good officers than the people of Lamar County will 
have in the coming August election.
	Mr. Ed. perhaps we have been a little too tedious for you this time, 
but we hope not.
	With many desire for the happiness of our Dixie and Crossville 
Brethren and for the success of the Lamar News, we subscribe ourself 
faithfully,
- WARWICK

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ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE
By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Lamar County, Alabama, I will 
offer for sale at Kennedy on the 6th day of February next the following 
lands         Sec 15 T 17 R14, as the lands belonging to the estate of C. K. 
COOK, deceased.  Said sale will be made for one-0sixth in cash and the 
remainder on a credit of twelve (12) months from day of sale.  The purchaser 
will be required to give note with at least two good securities for purchase 
money.  This the 4th day of January 1886.
- J. G. TRULL, Administrator of the estate of C. K. COOK

FINAL SETTLEMENT
The State of Alabama, Lamar County
Probate Court, January 2nd, AD 1886
Estate of JAMES B. BANKHEAD, deceased, this day came JOHN B. ABERNATHY 
administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts, and vouchers 
for final settlement of his administration.  It is ordered that the 30th day 
of January, AD 1886, be appointed a day on which to make such settlement, at 
which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement, 
if they think proper.
- ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate of said county.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 13, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following 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 the Probate Judge of Lamar County at Vernon, Ala., on the 
12tjh day of February, 1886, viz:  No. 9862  ALFRED N. FRANKLIN, for the N ½ 
of N W ¼ Sec 19 T 12 and R 15 West.  He names the following witnessed to prove 
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:  J. W. PAUL, 
JOHN R. EVANS, JOHN H. RAY and S. M. LEE, all of Detroit, Lamar County, 
Alabama.
- WM. C. WELLS, Register

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION     (NOTICE NO. 4643)
Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. December 21st, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following 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 Judge of the Probate Court at Vernon, Ala. on February 
12th, 1885 (sic), viz:  JEFFERSON G. SANDERS homestead, 10087 for the N W ¼ N 
W ¼ Section 8 T 15 R 15 West.  He names the following witnesses to prove his 
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:  J. E. 
PENNINGTON, HIRAM HOLLIS, JAMES W. TAYLOR, WILLIAM AUSTIN, all of Vernon, Ala.
- THOS. SCOTT, Register

ADMR’S NOTICE
Letters of administration over the estate of S. M. PROTHO deceased, was by the 
Hon. ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate of Lamar County, Alabama, granted the 
undersigned on the 17th day of December 1885 This is therefore to notify all 
persons having claims against said estate to present them for payment properly 
authenticated within the time prescribed by law or they will be bared, all 
persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment to me.  This the 
17th day of December 1885.
- W. A. PROTHO, Adm’r

APPLICATION TO REMIT A FINE
The State of Alabama, Lamar County
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to the 
Governor of the State of Alabama, to have remitted a fine of any dollars 
assessed against him in the Circuit Court of said county, at the fall term, 
1885, for the offense of giving away spirituous liquors in a prohibited 
district in said county, Dec. 23rd, 1885.
- SAMP LOLLAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., December 9th, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following 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 the Probate Judge of Lamar County, Ala, at Vernon, on 
January 29, 1886, viz:  No. 8740  ISAAC METCALFE for the S ½ of S E ¼, and N E 
¼ of S E ¼ and S E ¼ of S W ¼ Sec. 21 T 12 R 14 West.  He names the following 
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said 
land, viz:  ZACK SWERNIGER, GEORGE W. METCALFE, MONROE CRUMP, and FILLMON 
TRULOVE, all of Pikeville, Ala.
- W. C. WELLS, Register

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT
The State of Alabama, Lamar County
Probate Court, November 1885
Estate of B. J. GUIN, deceased, this day came P. C. GUIN, administrator of 
said estate and filed his statement accounts, and vouchers for final 
settlement of his administration.  It is ordered the 11th day of January AD 
1886, be appointed a day on which to make such settlement, at which time all 
persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement, if they think 
proper.
- ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate of said county

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Tutt’s Hair Dye – Gray hair or whiskers changed to a glossy black by a single 
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Harris Remedy Co, St. Louis……(Too small to read)

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TOPICS OF THE DAY
It is Allegheny in Pennsylvania, Alleghany in Virginia, and Allegany in New 
York.   Recently the Post Office Department, being in doubt as to how the name 
should be spelled in Mary land, applied to the Historical Society of that 
state, which recommended Allegany, because that spelling accorded with the 
statue creating Allegany County, Maryland.

No less than 1000 humming birds were put to death that their fine feathers 
might beautify the gorgeous ballroom gown of a London belle.  In the same 
great vanity fair 500 canary birds shed their blood the other day that another 
woman might outshine the other fair and fine sinners of her set.  So runs the 
world away.

A new case of fraud in preserved food has been disclosed by a French paper.  A 
sample of preserved tomatoes when examined differed from a normal specimen by 
containing much less dry extract, potassium bitartrate, and total phosphoric 
acid. The inference is that the sample in question contained but little tomato 
and was chiefly composed of carrots and pumpkins, the whole being colored with 
some aniline dye.

A well-known physician in British India wants to make criminals who have been 
sentenced to death useful as subjects of experiment for the purpose of 
ascertaining how to treat cholera successfully.  He would take any prisoner 
under sentence of death who gave his consent, experiment upon him, and if the 
experiment itself did not result fatally, spare the prisoner’s life.  As the 
number of capital convictions in British India is between 300 and 400 a year, 
there would probably be plenty of candidates for the chance of escape thus 
afforded.

Recent statistics show that in 1884 the number of boiler explosions in the 
United States was 152, being less than in the previous year.  There were 254 
persons killed and 261 injured in them, however, and the number is much larger 
than it should be.  Fifty-six of the explosions took place in sawmills, where 
the so-called engineer finds a too facile fuel in shavings.  Men chosen for 
such position should have the gumption to perceive that such firing generates 
steam too rapidly for safety.  These people can reduce the general death rate 
if they wish, and can especially reduce the present high percentage of 
mortality among sawmill engineers.

Florida is the land of fruit as well as flowers.  A paper of that state says:  
Commencing with January, we have strawberries then and until late in June.  
Japan plums from February.  Mulberries are ripe in April and last until 
August.  Pineapples ripen in June and last nearly all the year.  We have 
guavas from June until late the next spring.  Of the various berries – 
dewberries, blackberries, and huckleberries – almost any quantity.  Peaches 
from May 1 until July.  Melons from June until late in the fall.  Oranges – 
the best of the kind – from October until the next June, with lemons and 
limes, persimmons, pomegranates, grapefruit, grapes, and shaddocks.

Carlsbad, the great German resort for invalids, was very full the past season, 
and there were many American visitors.  The population proper numbers 12,000.  
Till the year 1852 visitors were welcomed with a flourish of trumpets from the 
top of the tower of the Town Hall; now they receive a demand on arrival to pay 
a tax of 15 florins for the privilege of drinking the waters and listening to 
the bands which play in the morning.  The principal industry of Carlsbad is 
that of housing, feeding, and curing invalids.  Though the place is small, as 
many as 10,000 strangers can be accommodated at a time.  During the season, 
which begins on the 1st of May and closes on the 1st of October, nearly 30,000 
persons spend not less than three weeks in Carlsbad.  There is a great 
industry there in needles and pins, which are hand made.  When Goethe was here 
in 1808 he sent a pound of pins as a present to his Fran Von Stein.

A correspondent to the Philadelphia Press says:  “The postal service of Japan 
is always pointed at as a model in its way – one of the foremost departments 
of the Europeanized government.  And, indeed, it must in all fairness be 
acknowledged that much credit belongs to Japan for swiftness in the dispatch 
of mails, while fettered with a lack of railroads.  In the first place every 
train carries a mail and in Japan, be it known, the imperial railroads run 
through passenger trains every two hours, and on the Yokohauma railroad nearly 
every hour.  Thus, while in America three mails each way, daily, would be 
esteemed the climax of facilities, the minimum between the various cities here 
is about ten each way, daily.  This applied merely to the railroads, of 
course.  The delivery of mails is also very prompt, and takes place a good 
many times a day.  A person may mail a letter in Yokohama for Tokio (sic), one 
hour’s ride to the north, as late as dusk, and yet receive an answer the same 
evening.

THE REMEDIES IN VEGETABLES
Vegetables, says an exchange, are not only delicious articles of food, but are 
really health-preserving, for often a slight indisposition of children, or 
older persons, can be readily cured by the free use of these culinary 
remedies.  Spinach has a direct effect upon complaints of the kidneys; the 
common dandelion, used as greens, is excellent for the same trouble; asparagus 
purifies the blood; celery acts admirably upon the nervous system and is a 
sure cure for rheumatism and neuralgia; tomatoes act upon the liver; beets and 
turnips are excellent appetizers, lettuce and cucumbers are cooling in their 
effects upon the system; beans are a very nutritious and strengthening 
vegetable; while onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots, all of which are 
similar, possess medical virtues of a marked character, stimulating the 
circulatory system and the consequent increase of the saliva and the gastric 
juices promoting digestion.  Red onions are an excellent diuretic and the 
white ones are recommended eaten raw as a remedy for insomnia.  They are tonic 
and nutritious.  A soup made from onions is regarded by the French as an 
excellent restorative in debility of the digestive organs.  We might go 
through the entire list and find each vegetable possessing its especial 
mission of cure, and it will be plain to every housekeeper that a vegetable 
diet should be partly adopted at this period of the year, and will prove of 
great advantage to the health of the family.

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY
	Mr. Blacke, the eminent and wealthy coal dealer, called one of his 
oldest drivers into the office and tendered him quite a large sum of money.
	“What is this for?” asked the astonished driver.
	“Merely a token of appreciation for services rendered” replied Mr. 
Blacke, kindly.
	“But, sir, you’ve always paid me well for my services, and that was 
appreciation enough”
	“There is really more than that in it, John.” continued the 
gentleman, “I really owe you the money.”
	“I don’t understand.”
	“Let me tell you,” and he dropped his voice to a whisper.  “you have 
been with me for twenty years, working 300 days every year, and averaging 
three loads a day; that makes 18,000 loads.  You weigh about 120 pounds John, 
and we have never failed to weigh you in every load of our superior coal; that 
makes 2,7000,000 pounds, or 1,350 tons.  This at $3.50 per ton, John 
represents $4,725.  The package you hold in your hand contains $472.50 or 10 
percent, which we think is yours by right.  We are honest men, John, and don’t 
desire to defraud any man our of what is justly his.”
	John bowed in humble submission, and is now waiting for the next 
dividend. – [Merchant Traveler]

HE LIKED IT
	“Samuel,” said Mrs. Tolbitter, as they were walking home from 
church, “How did you like the preacher’s description of Heaven?”
	“First rate, my dear,” said he with energy.
	“If what he said is all true, and of course it is, what do you think 
you will like best when you get there, Samuel?”
	“The arrangements for securing peace,” said he, with glibness.
	‘Now, Samuel, what do you mean by that?”
	“They don’t’ have any marrying there, me dear?” said he, edging off a 
little.
	The discussion took a warmer turn at once. – [Chicago Ledger]

A “CROOKED” NOISE
	Lou is a wee lassie of four summers, with a quaint use of English.  
The intermittent tooting of a locomotive caused her to clap her chubby hands 
to her ears, with a funny little frown expressive of disgust.
	“What is the matter, Lou?” her mother asked.
	“Oh, I’m fastening out that crooked noise.”
	The other day she was asked whether she would rather go boat riding to 
the island or spend the afternoon with grandmamma.
	“I want to go to both wheres,” was the prompt reply. – [Razor]

PRAIRIE DOGS
	In an article about a colony of prairie dogs which has been added to 
the Central Park Zoological Collection, the New York Tribune says: When the 
dogs were turned into the inclosure (sic) they frisked about the space a few 
moments in evident surprise.  Then they gathered in a knot for consultation, 
in which one fat old patriarch seemed to assume the leadership.  They grasped 
the situation and determined to make the best of it.  The old dog followed by 
six other stout dogs, selected a central spot in the inclosure and began to 
dig with his forepaws until in a minute or two his head was out of sight.  He 
then stepped aside and gravely sat on his haunches while another dog began 
digging in the hole thus started.  The remaining five dogs stood in a row 
behind the one that was digging while the unoccupied dogs kept together a 
short distance away.  As the dirt was thrown up from the hole the dog that was 
next to the one digging gathered it in his paws and threw it back further to 
those behind.  In a short time the first dog was out of sight.  He then 
stopped and took his position last in the row and the next one began digging.  
The foreman continued to watch the operations quietly or to inspect the 
progress of the work at short intervals.  It did not take long before the 
whole six were down into the ground.  Then the workmen were reinforced by 
another detachment until finally the forty dogs disappeared with the 
exceptions of the old one who stood outside.  Presently there was a movement 
of the earth at a distance of fifteen feet.  A dog’s head appeared and the 
subterranean workmen all file out of the gallery, which they had made.
	The dogs seemed highly pleased with the result of their work, and 
after the foreman of the work had inspected the tunnel several times the 
colony then divided into groups, each group selecting a spot and going to work 
to burrow on its own account.  Five of them with the old dog continued to work 
at t the first burrow.  During the afternoon each of the groups made its own 
home underground, and they all went to rest in these holes at night.  The 
animals are slightly smaller than the woodchuck.  They live socially together 
and never yelp.  It is said that on the prairies owls and rattlesnakes often 
make quarters in their burrows.
	“They are intelligent, interesting little creatures, and quite 
harmless,” said Dr. Conklin.  “That old gray fellow seems to be a kind of 
leader among them.  The first hole that they dug, in which he lives is the 
largest and seems to be a sort of city hall where they all assemble at times.  
The holes probably go down about fifteen feet where they are stopped by the 
concrete.  They dogs will live out here comfortably all winter.  Their holes 
will be snug and warm and they are not troubled with malaria.”

A QUEER COLONY
	A correspondent says that nine miles from Walla Walla, Washington 
Territory, is situated a colony of Davisite Mormons.  They call their 
organization The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.  They believe that spirits return 
and take upon themselves new bodies, and that the spirits of Jesus Christ, 
John the Revelator, John the Baptist, St. Peter, and about half the other 
apostles, King David, Moses the Lawgiver, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob have 
returned, been born over again, and that they now have those sacred children 
in that colony, and are only waiting for them to grow up, when they shall 
conquer the whole world.  They have a sacred corral in which these children 
play, which none can enter without taking off their shoes.  Davis has a 
daughter about nine years old, who, it is claimed, is the great eternal mother 
of spirits, and is to be mated, by her father, to her brother in flesh.  Davis 
claims to have the powers over life and death; that he and all who believe 
faithfully in his doctrine may live as long as they please.  Members of this 
colony do not shave or cut their hair, and seldom comb it.  They hold their 
property in common, but Davis holds the deeds, titles, etc.  They do not 
believe in marriage, but are to be mated by Davis to suit himself.  Davis is a 
Welshman, and the rest of the colony are English, Irish, Scotch, 
Scandinavians, and a few backwoods Americans.

HOW TO EAT AN ORANGE
	To receive a basket of sweet oranges, or yal-la-ba, as the Indians 
call the fruit, is to most people a real pleasure, and to the superstitious a 
forerunner of Gluck; but the one great trouble about the golden fruit is how 
to eat it without making a spectacle of one’s self.  This difficulty may be 
overcome in many ways.  Cut the orange in two without paring; quarter cut 
again, and ear from the skin’ another – cut in even halves and eat from the 
golden cup with a spoon; a third – pare (but do not skin) the orange around as 
you would an apple, leaving a finger hold at both ends, and eat from the cup; 
a fourth – cut in quarters and squeeze the juice into a glass, drinking it 
therefrom.  We have seen an orange eaten with a knife and fork.  But the 
pleasantest way of all is to prepare the fruit before sending it to the table 
by removing the outside skin, dividing in sections, and then with a sharp 
knife detaching the pulp from the inside lining of each part, sprinkling with 
sugar, and placing on or near the ice for full half an hour before using; in 
this way it becomes not only a delicious but comfortable dish, for which your 
friends will thank you, although oranges are not near so healthful when 
sugared; and the old saying hat an orange is gold in the morning, silver at 
noon, and only an orange at night is not far out of the way as to its 
usefulness for all kinds of “de miseries,” as old Aunt Clo would say – [Bazar]

THREE QUOTATIONS
When a man is hanging, cut his down, then go through his pockets. – [Texas 
Post]
When a man is coughing give him Red Star Cough Cure – [Baltimore News]
When you want to conquer pain, use St. Jacob’s Oil. – [Philadelphia News]

There are about 6,377,000 Jews in the world, of whom 5,407,000 are in Europe, 
and 300,000 in America.  Russia has 2,552,000, Germany 561,000, England 60,000 
and Spain only 1,000.

SOME FRANK CONFESSIONS!
	“Our remedies are unreliable.” Dr. Valetine Mott.
	“We have multiplied diseases.” – Dr. Rush, Philadelphia.
	“Thousands are annually slaughtered in the sick room.” – Dr. Frank.
	“The science of medicine is founded on conjecture, improved by 
murder,” – Sir Astley Cooper, M. D. 
	“The medial practice of the present day is neither philosophical nor 
common sense.” – Dr. Evans, Edinburgh, Scotland.
	Dr. Dio Lewis, who abhors drugs as a rule and practices hygiene, is 
frank enough, however, to say over his signature, “If I found myself the 
victim of a serious kidney trouble, I should use Warner’s safe cure because I 
am satisfied it is not injurious.  The medical profession stands helpless in 
the presence of more than one such malady.”
	An old proverb says: If a person dies without the services of a 
doctor, then a coroner must be called in and a jury empanelled to inquire and 
determine upon the cause of death; but if a doctor attended the case, then no 
coroner and jury are needed as everybody knows why the person died! – [Medical 
Herald]

If a German account is to be believed the plant world has its living 
electrical generators as well as the animal kingdom.  It is stated that on 
breaking a stem of the Phytolacca electrica the hand receives a shock like 
that given by an induction coil, and that the magnetic needle is affected to a 
distance of twenty feet.  This energy of the plant is greatest at 9 p.m. and 
almost disappears at nightfall.

It is a fact, well established that consumption if attended to in its first 
stages, can be cured.  There is, however, no true and rational way to cure 
this disease, which is really scrofulous ulceration of the lungs, except 
through purifying the blood.  Keep the liver in perfect order and pure blood 
will be the result.  Dr. Pierce’s “Golden Medical Discovery” a purely 
vegetable compound does all this and more; while it purifies the blood it also 
builds up the system, strengthening it against future attacks of disease.  Ask 
for Dr. Pierce’s “Golden Medical Discovery”  Take no other.  Of druggists.

The Caroline Islands number five hundred, big and little.

The best ankle, boot and collar pads are made of zinc and leather.  Try them.

Your character cannot be essentially injured except by your own acts.

MENSMAN’S PEPONIZED BEST TONIC, THE ONLY PREPARATION OF BEEF CONTAINING ITS 
ENTIRE NUTRIOUS PROPERTIES.  It contains blood-making force, generating and 
life-sustaining properties; invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous 
prostration, and all forms of general debility; also, in all enfeebled 
conditions, whether the result of exhaustion, nervous prostration, overwork or 
acute disease, particularly if resulting from pulmonary complaints.  Caswell, 
Hazard, & Co., Proprietors, New York.  Sold by druggist.

The winters in Iceland are milder than those in Iowa.  This is due to the Gulf 
Stream.

Some Folks have much difficulty in swallowing the huge, old-fashioned pill, 
but anyone can take Dr. Pierce’s “Pleasant Purgative Pellets” which are 
composed of highly concentrated vegetable extracts.  For diseases of the liver 
and stomach, sick and bilious headache, etc. they have no equal.  Their 
operation is attended with no discomfort whatever.  They are sugar-coated and 
put up in glass vials.

A declaration of war – Throwing old tin cans and other refuse in our 
neighbor’s yard.

The habit of running over boots or shoes corrected with Lyon’s Patent Heel 
Stiffeners.

A polite way of dunning a delinquent is to send him a bouquet of forget-me-
nots.

Satisfactory evidence.  J. W. Graham, Wholesale druggist, of Austin, Tex. 
writes – I have been handling Dr. Wm. Hall’s Balsam For The Lungs for the past 
year, and have found it one of the most salable medicines I have ever had in 
my house for coughs, colds and even consumption, always giving entire 
satisfaction.  Please send me another gross.

Only three years during the last fifty have the revenues of Brazil exceeded 
the expenditures.

Decline of man.  Mental or organic weakness, nervous debility and kindred 
delicate diseases, however induced, speedily and permanently cured.  For large 
illustrated book of particulars enclose 10 cents in stamps and address, 
World’s Dispensary Medical Association, 563 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

It is said that more money is needed to put Bartholdi’s statue on her last 
legs.

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses of Piso’s Cure for Consumption.

Lighting struck a California pear tree and cooked the fruit brown.

Red Star Cough Cure - trademark  - absolutely free from opiates, emetics, and 
poison.  Safe, sure, prompt. 25 cts. at druggists and dealers.  The Charles A. 
Vogeler Co., Baltimore, Md.

St. Jacob’s Oil trademark 0 The great German remedy for pain.  Great 
rheumatism, neuralgia, headache, backache, toothache, sprains, bruises, etc. 
etc., Price, fifty cents at druggists and dealers.  The Charles A. Vogeler 
Co., Baltimore Md.

Ely’s Catarrh Cream Balm cleanses the head, allays inflammation, heals the 
sores, restores the senses of taste, smells, hearing. A positive cure.  Cream 
Balm has gained an enviable reputation wherever know, displacing all other 
preparations.  A particle is applied into each nostril; no pain; agreeable to 
use.  Price 50 cts., by mail or at druggist.  Send for circular.  Ely 
Brothers, Druggists, Owego, N. Y. 

The Mirror is no flatterer.  Would you make it tell a sweeter tale?  Magnolia 
Balm is the charmer that almost cheats the looking-glass.

Epithelioma or skin cancer.  For seven years I suffered with a cancer on my 
face.  Eight months ago a friend recommended the use of Swift’s Specific and I 
determined to make an effort to procure it.  In this I was successful and 
began its use.  The influence of the medicine at first was to somewhat 
aggravate the sore; but soon the inflammation was allayed, and I began to 
improve after the first few bottles.  My general health has greatly improved.  
I am stronger, and am able to do any kind of work.  The cancer on my face 
began to decrease and the ulcer to heal, until there is not a vestige of it 
left – only a little scar marks the place. – Mrs. Jorge A. McDonald, Atlanta, 
Ga., August 11, 1885.  Treatise on blood and skin Diseases mailed free.  The 
Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. N. Y., 157 W. 23rd St.

The New Game – Lawson’s Patent BASEBALL WITH CARDS by Mail 50 c. Lawson Card 
Co. Boston, Mass.  For sale by all.  stationers, Newsmen, Fancy goods Dealers.

60,000 Presents have been given away during the past twelve months to those 
who have aided in extending the circulation of the American Agriculturist.  
Fifty thousand more are to be presented to those who subscribe before December 
25tjh.  For example if, on seeing this, you immediately forward us the 
subscription price, $1.50 in all, we will send you the American Agriculturist 
for the rest of this year and 1886, and also our American Agriculturist Law 
Book, Just out, a large volume, elegantly bound in cloth, and gold, weighs one 
pound and a hair, and is a complete compendium of every day law for all 
classes of people.  Unparalleled inducements to canvassers.  Send 5 cents for 
mailing you grand double November number of the American Agriculturist, sample 
pages of the Law Book, and complete Canvasser’s Outfit.  With the commissions 
given by us, every canvasser ought to be able to readily make $10.00 a day.  
Address Publishers of American Agriculturist, 751 Broadway, New York.

Prize Holly Scroll Saw (picture of saw) All iron and steel, price, $3.00.  
Good for business, good for amusement, good for adults, good for youth.  Send 
for catalogue to Shipman Engine Mfg. Co., Rochester, N. Y.

The Happy Hour Chair Hammock (picture of hammock) The most delightful hammock 
ever invented for sitting or reclining.  In fancy colors and ornamental.  Our 
customers are rapturous over it.  Says one:  “$50 would not buy mine if I 
could not get another.”  Agents wanted.  Ask your dealer for it.  Sample 
shipped to any address on recapped of $2.  Write for circular.  C. Arnold & 
Son, Honeoye.

Consumption.  I have a positive remedy for the above disease by its use, 
thousands of cases of the worst kind and of long standing have been cured; 
indeed, so strong is my faith in its efficacy, that I will send two bottles 
free together with a valuable treatise on this disease to any sufferer.  Give 
express and PO address: Dr. T. A. Slocum, 151 Pear St., New York.

R. U. AWARE that Lorillard’s Climax Plug, bearing a red tin tag, that 
Lorillard’s Rose Leaf fine cut; that Lorillar’s Navy Clippings and that 
Lorillar’s Snuffs are the best and cheapest, quality considered.

Grind Your Own Bones meal, oyster shells, graham flour and corn in the $5 Hand 
Mill (F. Wilson’s Patent).  100 per cent more made in keeping poultry.  Also 
power mills and farm feed mills.  Circulars and Testimonials sent on 
application.  Wilson Bros. Easton, Pa.

Morphine, chloral and opium habits easily cured.  Book Free.  Dr. J. C. 
Hoffman, Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Send one 2c stamp for latest BABYLAND.
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Send five 2c stamps for latest WIDE AWAKE.  To D. Lothrop & Co., 32 Franklin 
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understandingly.

A big offer to introduce them, we will give away 1,000 salt-operating washing 
machines. If you want one send us your name, PO, and express office at once.  
The National Co.,25 Dey St., N. Y. 

Blair’s Pills, great English gout and rheumatic remedy.  Oval box, $1.00; 
round, 50 cts.

Opium and whisky habits cured at home without pain.  Book of particulars are 
sent free.  D. B. Woolley, M. D., Atlanta, Ga.

Agents, we have the best selling gooks and Bibles.  Family Bibles a 
specialty.  Very low prices.  B. F. Johnson & Co., Pubs. 1013 Main Street, 
Richmond, Ga.

Agents, Harvest, 376,250 sold.  Last 60 days.  Sales are unprecedented; 
thousands of testimonials representing the Nations prominent men.  Circulars 
free.  U. S. Art Co., 171 Broadway, N. Y.

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	“Pretty wives”.  Lovely daughters and noble men  “My farm lies in a 
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complaint, not being of the grumbling kind, yet causing me great uneasiness.
	“A short time ago I purchased your remedy for one of the children, who 
had a very severe attack of biliousness, and it occurred to me that the remedy 
might help my wife as I found that our little girl upon recovery Had lost her 
sallowness, and looked as fresh as a new-blown daisy.  Well, the story is soon 
told.  My wife, today, has gained her old time beauty with compound interest 
and is now as handsome a matron (if I do say so myself) as can be found in 
this county which is noted for pretty women.  And I have only Hop Bitters to 
thank for it.  The dear creature just looked over my shoulder, and says I can 
flatter equal to the days of our courtship, and that reminds me there might be 
more pretty wives if my brother farmers would do as I have done.”  Hoping you 
may long be spared to do good, I thankfully remain, C. L. James, Seltsville, 
Prince George Co., Md. May 26th, 1883.  None genuine without a bunch of great 
Hops on the white label.  Shun all the vile poisonous stuff with “Hop” 
or “Hops” in their name.

Catarrh….(Too small to read)

Cure fits!  When I say cure I do not mean merely to stop them for a time and 
then have them return again.  I mean a radical cure. I have made the disease 
of fits, epilepsy or falling sickness a life-long study.  I warranty my remedy 
to cure the worst cases.  Because others have failed is no reason for not now 
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trial, and I will cure you.  Address, Dr. H. G. Root, 103 Pearl St., New York.

Saw Mills and engines – portable and stationery.  Illustrated price list 
free.  Lane & Bodley Co., Cincinnati, O.

Face, hands, feet, and all their imperfections, including facial developments, 
superfluous hair, moles, warts, moth, freckles, red nose, acne, black heads, 
scars, pitting and their treatment.  Dr. John Woodbury, 57 N. Pearl St., 
Albany, N. Y., Established 1870.  Send 10c for book.

Wanted an active man or woman in every county to sell our goods.  Salary $75 
per month and expenses.  Expenses in advance.  Canvassing outfit free.  
Particulars free.  Standard Silver-ware Co., Boston, Mass.

Thurston’s Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder keeping teeth perfect and gums healthy.

Pensions to Soldiers and Heirs.  Send stamp for circulars.  Col. L. Siongham, 
Att’y., Washington, D. C.

Sample Free – Ten Days – For ten days after the date of this paper a copy of 
THE GREAT STORY PAPER OF THE WEST will be mailed free to any one sending their 
name and address plainly written upon a postal card.  This opportunity to 
obtain a specimen of the only five-cent story paper in the United States will 
last but ten days. Send in your name before it is too late.  Address, The 
Chicago Ledger, Chicago, Ill.

All sorts of hurts and many sorts of ails of man and beast need a cooling 
lotion. Mustang Liniment.


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