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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
SERENADING A YOUNG LADY.
A friend tells the following:

In my young days l was extravaganza,
fond of attending parties, and somewha
celebrated for playing on the flute. Hence
it was generally expected that when an in
vitation was extended, my flute would &C
company me.
visited splendid party one evening
and was called upon to favor the compan.
with tune on the flute. I, of course, i'm
mediately complied with the request. Th'
company appeard delighted ; but more par
ticularly so was young lady, who raised he
hands and exclaimed it was beautiful, de
|lightful, &c. l, of course, was highly de
lighted, and Immediately formed resolu
tion to serepade the young lady on the fol
lowing night. l started the next night, IL
company with several young friends, anc
arrived, as l supposed, at the lady'sresi
dence, but made glorious mistake by get
ting under the window of good old Qua
ker.
sNow, boys said I, 'behold the seutimen
tality of this young lady, the moment
strike up the Last Rose of Summer
struck up, but the window remained closed
and the boys began to smile.
Oh said I, that's nothing; it would moi
be in good taste to raise the window on the
first air.
I next struck up 'Old Robin Gray Still
the window remained closed. The boy:
snickered, and I felt somewhat fiat.
Once more, boys said I, and she must
come struck up again-'My love is like
the red, red rcse.' Still there was no de-
monstration.
Boys said l, she's a humbug. Let
US sing Home, Sweet Home, and if that
don't bring her, III give up
We struck up, and as we finished the
last line, the window was raised.
That's the ticket, boys; knew we coulG
fetch her.
But instead of the beautiful young lady,
it turned out to be the old Quaker, in his
night-cap and dressing gown.
sFriend,' said he, 'thee was singing of
thy home-and, ifI recollect right, thee
said there was no place like home; and if
that is true, why don't thee go to thy home q?
Thee is not wanted here-thee nor thy
company. FAREWELL
We, and our hats, went home
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
GREAT WONDER
2s oF,THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, -
PROFESSOR WOODS

HAIR RESTORATIVE. =;
saya tbe 81 Louis (fo) Democrat Below we publish
to Dr. Wood city from agentleman IN Name
which speaks giowingy OF the superior merits OF n n
from reliable source certificates are guaran OF
truth the Dr. needs no eneomums nor nseiess
nom the Press woon T. ao Maenti.men Having
nv attention called months since to the highly bone
acal ofyour har restorative was
application Of upon my own hair which had become quito
ray probably onehd white my whiskers were ot the
same Some three monhs since DOT
lie of your hair restorative and used Isoon founo We
proving what had wished used ftabott twice week
have since procured another bottle, Of which have used
some can certify TO the world that the gray or white
nar has totally disappeared both on my he ano
hair has resumed It's natural color and believe moro
soft Glossy than has been before for
am now sixty years old my good wife atthe age OF hft
two has usedit with the same effect ;. n.
The above notice Idee due to you for your valuable Dis
c,yery am assured thstwhc eyer wirgty use as Per
directions viii not have occasion 70 conradct my state
ments am citizen of this city and aresdent hero Tor
the last fifteen years and an, known to neary every one
above with my attached Is at your service as wish
10 preserve beauties Of nature IN others as well as my
SELF -' Inm, truly, yours, A. G. RAfMoSD.
BALTIMORE, Jan. @, 1858.
WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE.
PROFESSOR WooD--Dear Sir Having had the misfor.
tune lose the best portion Of hair from The effects Of
the yellow fever, in New Orleans to
make trial OF your preparation and found TO answer a.
the very thing needed isnow thick and glossy,
and no words can express my obligations to you In giving
TO the afflicted such treasure FINLEY JOHNSON.
The undersigned, Rev. J. K Bragg is minister In reg.
ular standing and ofthe Orthodox Church Brook
field Mnss he gentleman ofgreat influence and uni
versally beloved. Z rs,'. ~ / VIM. DYER.
u Brookfeld January II, 1885,
PROFESSOR wooD--DearSir: Having made trial Of your
hair Restorative gives me pleasure TO say hats eject
has been excellent In removing Inflammation dandruf and
aconsant tendency itching with have
edfrom my childhood and has also restored my hair which
becoming gray to Its original color. have used no
other article with anything like the pleasure prft
..-yr.-.. yy Yours truly, 49, j. K BRAGG.
The Restorative put up In bottles 3sizes VIZ large
medium and small; the small holds pint and retals for
dollar per bottles the medium holds at least twenty per
cent In proportion than the small reaIs for two dol
lars per bottle the larse quart 4oper cent more In
proportion. md retals FOR % bottle t""'r1
o. J. WOOD g. CO, Propnetors, 444 Broadway, New
York, and Id Market ST. St Louis Mo. ~ -y,ssEf>
For Sale In Yorkvlle, s. O., by ALLIsON e BRAT
TON, and II. w.. MERRILL. - =. ~
Nn,,Q A.
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WOULDN'T OWN UP.

Joe Stetson was wild, rollickiug fellow,
who spent most of his time in drinking auG
spreeing, while his wife, Polly, was left al
home to do the chores. Upon certain oc
casion Joe left home, to be back, as be said
that night. Night came, but Joe did not
The next day passed, but, about sunset, Joe
came up in the worst condition imaginable
his clothes dirty and torn, one eye il
deep mourning, and his face presenting
more the appearance of a piece of raw bee
than anything else. Polly met him at the
door, and, noticing his appearance, exclaim
ed,
why, Joe, what in the world is the mat
ter?'
Polly said Joe, do you know long jim
Andrews? Well him and me had fight
who, whipped, Joe? p asked Polly.
polly, we had the hardest fight you evel
did see. I hit him and he hit me, aud ther
We clinched. Polly, amt supper most
ready? I amt had nothin' to eat since
yesterday morning.
But tell me who whipped, Joe.' continu
ed Polly.
Polly replied Joe, Il tell you, you
never did see sich fight as me and hin
had. When he ciinched me jerked loose
from him, and then gin him three or foul
of the most suficientest licks you ever hearr
of. Polly, amt supper ready? I'm nearly
starved
do tell me who whipped, will you !?
continued Polly.
Polly said Joe, you don't know nothin
bout 6ghtin.' I tell you we fought lik'
tigers; we rolled and we tumbled-frst hin
on top, then me on top-and then the boy
would pat NE on the shoulder, and hollow
oh, my! Stetsou! ! We gouged, and bi
and tore up the dirt in Seth Runnell'S gro
Gerry yard worse nor two wild bulls. Polly
amt supper most ready? I'm monstrou
hungry
Joe Stetson y said Polly, in tone brist
ling with anger, will you tell me who whip
ped?
Polly said Joe, drawing long sigh
Il hollered
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
what do you raise your legYfor" asked
the doctor

| what do you raise your leglfor? 7? asked
the doctor.
i can't help it, said the patient.
sWell' said Tushmaker, 'the tooth il
bound to come now
He turned the lever clear round, with 8
sudden jerk, and snapped Old Byles' head
clean and clear from his shoulders, leaving
space of four inches between the severa
parts! "
They had post mortem examination
the roots of the tooth were found extended
down the right side, through the right leg
and turned up in two prongs directly under
the sole of the right foot.
mo WONDER said Tushmaker, chat he
raised his leg
The jury thought so too, but they found
the roots much decayed and five surgeons
swearing that modification would have en-
sued in few months, Tushmaker was
cleared on a verdict of :justifable homicide.
He was little shy of that instrument
afterwards; but one day an old lady, feeble
and faccid, came-in to have tooth drawn
and thinking it would come out very easy,
Tushmaker concluded, just by way Of va
riety, to try the machine.
He did so, and at the first turn drew the
old lady's skeleton completely and entire
|ly from her body, leaving her a mass oi
quivering jelly in the chair!
| Tushmaker took her home in a pillow
case. She lived seven years after that, ano
they called her the sIndia Rubber Woman.
She had suffered terribly with the rheuma
tism, but after this occurrence she never
had any pain in her bones. The dentist
kept them in glass case. +
This machine was sold to the contractors
of the Boston Custom House, and it wa.
found that child three years of age could
by single turn of the screw, raise stone
weighing twenty-five tons.
Similar ones were made on the same
principle, and sold to the keepers Of hotels
and restaurants. They were advantageous
ly used for boning turkeys.
There is no moral at all to this story, and
| it is possible that the circumstances may be
little exaggerated. Of course there car
be no doubt of the truth of the main Incl
dents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
The State of So. Carolina
York District,

4 BEL BOLLINGER, who is in the custody Of
N the Sheriff Of York District, by virtue Of q
writ of capias ad satiyaeiendam, at the suit Of NJ
J. Durham, having filed in my Office, together
with schedule on OATH of his estate and effects,
his petition to the Court of Common Pleas, pray
ing that he may be admitted to the benefit Of the
Acts of the General Assembly, made for the ben
eft Of insolvent debtors.
It's ordered, that the said M. ]. Durham, and
all other the creditors, to whom the said Abel
Bollinger is in anywise indebted, be, and they are
hereby summoned, and have notice to appear, be-
fore said Court at York Court House, on the Sec
ond Monday of March next, to shew cause if any
they can, why the prayer of the petition afore-
said, should not be granted.
8. E. MOORE, c. c. C. PLs.
Sept Is 81 3m
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The State of So. Carolina

WHEREAS, the Plaintiffs did on the 9th day
w ofSeptember, 1859, file their declarations
against the Defendant, who las it is said) is ab-
sent from and beyond the limits Of this State, and
has neither wife nor attorney known within the
same, upon whom copy of the said declaration
might be served. It is, therefore, ordered that
the said Defendant do appear and plead to the
said declarations, on or before the 7th day of
September, which will be in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty, otherwise
final and absolute judgment will then be given
and awarded against him. -.-- .... -....
s. E. MOORE, c. c. C. PES,
Sept 6, 1859 SO 1yq
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
V1HE CONFESSIONS AND ExPE-

RIENCE of a Victim Designed for the
benefit and as warning aud caution to those
who suffers from nervous debility, indigestion,
owuess of spirits, want of sleep. premature de.
cay, &C.. as consequence Of youthful impru-
dence, or the baneful habit of self abuse. At
the same time pointing out the certain means Of
selfcure
By one who has suffered from the above cause,
and from misplaced confidence in medical hum
bug and quackery. Single copies sent (post-free)
on the receipt Of q stamped envelope, bearing
the address of the applicant.
address, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ.
Bedford, Kings County, N. Y.
Ian 12 2 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
SINGERS SEWING MACHINES,

Prices Reduced to $50, $75, $l10, and SIPS.
yHNHE plain reason why Singers Sewing Ma
Il chimes have always sold readily at higher
average price thanany other is that they are bet,
ter more durable, more reliable, capable doing
much greater variety Of work, and earning more
money. Long continued popularity is proof of
sterling merit. In the purchase Of what are called
cheap Sewing Machines, thousands have been
deceived and disappointed, but with Singers
Machines there is neverany failure or mistake.
SINGERS NEW FAMILY sEwINa-MAcHINE.
the price of which is only $50, is light and ele-
gantly decorated Machine, capable of performing
in the best style, all the sewing Of private fam-
ly. 1t has secured great reputation during the
few months since it was first offered to the pub
lic - rs'T =" -. .'f 'f'..
SINGERS TRANSVERSE sRUTTLE-MAcHINE,
to be sold at SIS is q Machine eatirey new in its
arrangement; it is very beautiful, moves rapidly
and very easily, and, for family. use and light
manufacturing purposes, is the very best and
cheapest Machine ever offered to the public
These Machines are being increased in number as
rapidly as possible, and, yet the demand for them
cannot be fully supplied. .-,,., ,.= .-
SINGERS NO. l STANDARD sHUTTLE-MA-
CHINE,
formerly sold at S135, but now reduced to $110,
10 too well known all over the world to need any
description. Every sort Of work, coarse or fine,
can be done with it.
SINGERS NO. 2 STANDARD sHUTTLE.MA-
CHINE. - = HiE
This is the favorite manufacturing Machine
every where The size of the Machine gives am
pie space for almost every description of work.
which together with it's admirable working Quail.
ties, gives it decided advantage. Price. with
table complete, $l25. - a,
Since the great reduction in the price of these
Standard Machines, on the 1st Of October, 1858.
the sale of them has increased fourfold. sr
All of Singers Machines make the interlocked
stitch with two threads, which is the best stitch
known. Every person desiring to procure full
md reliable information about Sewing. Machines.
their sizes, prices, working capacities, and the
best methods of purchasing, can obtain it by
sending for copy Of 1. II. Singer i Cos Gazeus.
which is q beautiful pictorial paper, entirely de.
7oted to the subject. II ,ciU Be supplied orati,.
y p. -. I. NJ. SINGER g. Co.
458 Broadvay, Nsv York.
:. N. GRIST, AGENT, Yorkville, s. C.
June 80 26 ~
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The State of So. Carolina

OTh DlSGIlCUs
II UCIAN P. SADLER, who is in the custody
IL of the Sheriff of York District by virtue Of
sundry writs of capias ad ,atisfaciendum, at the
suits of Yelverton & Walker and John Massey for
another, having filed in my cfice, together with a
schedule on oath of his estate and effects, his Pc
tition to the Court of Common Pleas, praying that
he may be admitted to the benefit of the Acts Of
the General Assembly, made for the relief Of in
solvent debtors:
It is ordered, that the said Yelverton s. Walker
and John Massey, for another, and all other the
creditors, to whom the said Lucian P. Sadler is
in anywise indebted, be, and they are hereby
summoned, and have notice to appear, before the
said Court, at York Court House, on the second
Monday in March next, to shew cause if any they
can, why the prayer of the petition aforesaid,
should not be granted. ..r
s. E. MOORE, O. c. C. PLs.
Dec 8 40 3m
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description Of work in the BLACKSMITH LINE
in the best manner, on short notice, and at the
lowest prices. ..
He takes this method to inform the public, that
he hns purchased the right to sell in York Dis.
trct, "BOND'S IMPROVED TUYERE IRON"
which he can confidently recommends being the
best thing of the kind ever introduced
sufficient coal in one year to pay the amount the
TUYERE will cost. He has in his possession,
certificates from a number of the prominent
Founders, Carriage e-Makers, &c., of the State, re.
commendingi it in the highest terms. Blacksmitbs
are requested to call at his shopin Yorkvlle, and
examine for themselves. .-.--.
R.P. SMITH.
Dec Is 80 If
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IuyHE CAPTAINS OFFICE !-Th,

Il undersigned has closed up his business in
Yorkville finally, and is determined to proceed
Immediately to the settlement of outstanding
debts Persons indebted TO him are respectful
ly notified to make payment before Return Day.
He has been very lenient with debtors, but long
er indulgence cannot and will not be granted.
Papers which remain unadjusted, will be put
in an Attorneys hands before Return-Day.
49,. F.,H. SIMRu.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
Look to your own Interest J!

NOTICE. ,All persons indebted to the un-
~ dersigned by Note or Account. previous to
January 1st, 1860, are hereby notified that pay
ment must be made before Return-day, or the
demands will be put in suit. In this case, I
will do what say, as L have no time to run
about and make collections. J. FLACH..
Jan12 9 I'd
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02

n9 True repentance has a double aspect
it looks upon things with areping eye, and
upon the future with aratchtal eye.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02

=. ARKANSAS
Land and Mills For Sale.

o.. AxkxAxA4S9SAS - n
Land and Mills For Sale.
100 ACRES
ar VALUABLE LAND, situated in Drew Co.,
~ Arkansas, eight miles west of Monticello, on
the stsge-road leading from Gaines Landing on
the Mississippi river, to Camden and about five
miles from the M. o. & r. R. Railroad, the track
laying of which is now under way, can be had on
terms to suit the purchaser. A LARGE E
. STEAM SAW-MILL,
with every variety of Dry Goods for PLANTA-
rience in this branch Of our business, and our fa
cilities for purchasing -H
with two saws, has recently been completed upon
the premises, and works we'll, cutting to 10000
feet per day, which finds ready sale at One Dollar
per hundred at the Mill, with large body Of fine
timber at hand.
There is in connection with the Mill, RUNNING
GEAR, with two pair of STONES, for GRIST
MILL-everything new. There are :;
TWODWELLING HOUSES,
Negro. Cabins and out. houses upon the premises,
with as good water as can be found In any coun-
ty. The location is healty, and in q growing
community, and is thought to be as valuable o
place as can be found in the State.
Purchasers
CAN BUY 600 ACRES, +
including the Mills, with the privilege of 1000
Acres, or the whole tract, as suits their conven.
venience.
My object in selling, is to pay my debts and
change my business. A bargain con be had.
Address, JAMES BARKER, .
. -.. Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.
Nov 10 ~ 46 IF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
'PH1LADELPHEA.


ABeneuolent Iastitution established 5y special En-
do,oment for the Relief Of the Sick and pis-4sz
tressed, afflicted Nth Hirulent -.
and Epidemic Diseases.
THE HEHOWARD ASSOCIATION, In view Of the awful
destruction e caused Sexual disease and tho
decepons praciced upon the unfortunate victims of such
diseases by Quacs several years ago directed their Con-
sultng Surgeon, as aCHARITABLEACT worthy of their
NAME open Dispensay for the treatment Of this class
of disease, in all their forms, and to give MEDICAL AD
VICE GRATIS to all who apply by letter, with descp.
and in cases of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MEDI.
seine FREE OF CHARGE Itis needless to add that te
Association commands the highest Medical skill of the age
and win furnish the most modern treatment
The Directors ofthe Association In their Annual Report
upon the treatment Sexual Diseases orthe year ending
January 1s 1885, express the highest satisfaction with tho
which hns attended the abos Of the Consulting
Surgeon In the ofSpermatorhea Seminal Weakness
Impotence, GonoThe Gleet Syphilis the vice of Onanism
Sefebuse, &c, and order continuance of the same
The Directors review Of the past feel assured that
their abors In this sphere Of benevolent effort have been of
great benefit to the afflicted especially the young and
they have resolved devote themselves
to this very important end much despised cause
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhda, or Seminal
Weakness the vice Of 0nanisM Musturbaton or
and other diseases of the sexual organs by the Consulting
Surgeon, VIII be sent by mail Gin sealed envelope, FREE
Other Reports and Tracts the nature and retmet Of
sexual diseases diet &c, constantly being pubsbed
for gauitous distribution, and viii be sent to the afflicted
Some of the new remedies and methods Of treaept dis
Address, for Report or treatpent, DR. j. SKILLfN
HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, No
South Ninth Street Philadelphia, Pa ~ 'lS1 ''S
49, - BY order Of the Directors, -. -,.1r:4
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President.
GEo.F AncHItD, Secretary. : srsi''+' ~. ie
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New Blacksmith Shop.

Ihe undersigned res
pectfully informs the
citizens of York Dis
tl-ict and the public
generally, that lie has
purchased the shop 10
, ,Yorkville, formerly oc-
cupied by VIM. NJ
WALKER. and is pre-.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-02
THE LIVER
INVIGORAETOR!
PREPAREDtBY DR.. SANFORD,
Compounded entirely from GUMS,

rs ONE OF. THE, BEST, ,PURGATIVEa AND
Il Liver Medicines now before the public.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-01-19
Herrick'S Kid Strengthening PlaSterS
THE GREAT sTRENGTHENER

The BEST AND CHEAPEST HOUSEHOLD REMEDY IN
THE WORLD.
These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness
and distress in the back, sides and breast, in five
hours. Indeed, certain are they to do this, that
the proprietor warrants them. Spread from resins,
basamss and gums, on beautiful Kid leather rem
ders them peculiarly adapted to the wants of
Females and others. Their application is univer-
sal-equally to the strong man, the delicate woman,
and the feeble infant. To each and all they will
prove a balm and blessing. Their use is agree
able and without annoyance trouble. Each
Plaster will wear from one to four months, and in
rheumatic complaints, spfains and bruises, fire.
quently effect cures when all other remedies fail.
Full directions will be found the back of each.
Public speakers vocalists ministers of the gospel
and others, will strengthen their lungs and i'm
prove their voices By Nearing them on their breast
Price 1874 cents.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-01-19

hK. TELLEKS great
IL work for the married
or those contemplating
marriage-200 pages full
of PLATES. Price, TWEEN
'ty-five cents-sent to all
parts under seal, by mail,
POSTPAID. 80, 900 CO.
pies sold the past year
The single married, and
the married happy. A
Lecture on Lore, or how
to choose a mariner: a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-01-19
ESTABLISHED 1885,
HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED PILLS.
CRY FOR THEM! 81

u-<5
rTNHIS remarkable American remedy is carrying
/ the ac0rld by storm. Over five millions of box
es are sold annually. Composed entirey.of Flow
ers. Roots Basams and extracts, their effect the
human system is pleasant, satisfactory and sue
oessful. Acting directly on the blood glands,
solids and finds of the body, their is attended
with the happiest effect. In sudden attacks of dis
ease one or two doses alwats cures. In old stand
ing cases of sickness, small doses-repeated fire.
quently-so cleanse the system. that good health
IS the result. No change in employment or diet is
necessary They never cause sore mouths swelled
joints, aching limbs, etc., as do many other kinds.
They are warranted to give satisfaction, or the
price will be refunded. They are considered
cheaper safer pretter and in all respects superior
to any purgative pill in the scorld - The dis
covery of coating pill with sugar emanated with
Dr. Herrick All others are counterfeits, and If
used, will do HARM and disappoint the SICK. Her
ricks pills are elegantly put up, 80 in box, Nth
large sheet of directions and sell for rs cents per
box boxes for 81.