davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

A Bill YErorD.-A fond father the ,ther
day wishing to form an alliance between his
stupid son and a fine young lady Of bis ac-
qua;utIucc, sent him to her mother with the
following note Dear madam Allow me
% present my BIZ f1r youracceptance.' The
hdg clt the spooney back to bis father with
tie following reply Dear sir; Your BIZ
is vetoed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

\ IN-YEAE-oLD boy was asked by his teach
er TO write a composition on tbesuliect DIVA
ter. aud The following is the production: Wa
ter Is god 70 drink 70 swim 10, and TO skate
on When frozen. When was little boy.
the nurse used TO battle me every morning 10
water. lhave bcsn told that the Iujuns don't
wash themselves but once in ten years. /
wish was an uuu,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

There is a rooster at Augusta, Ca. which
shelters large brood Of young chickens suier
his wings A local paper says d" It has been
seen several times earnestly eudeavoring to lay
an egs; and those who know this strange fowl
best seem to think that it Will ultimately sue
ceeL'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

Did understand you TO say that l was
lousy, sir % Oh, 10 merely soldmy friend
that when it rained lice in Egypt, I thought
that You must have been walking about with
cut hat or umbrella-tLatsa all"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
REMOVED

To Room on "MARxEr House SQUARE"
Harness Saddles &c Brides,
MANUFACTURED OK REPAIRED
Al CLdrlestoVn, jefferson County.
rJ,HE undersigned respectfully, announces to the
8! .onstsntlv making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
RuS@y Coach and Wagon, Harness; Saddles,
Brides. Haters, &C., in the most durable manner,
md The most modern style of workmanship, and AT
sbortnotice and upon " living" terms. Ny work
commends itself. All ask is share oil the pubic
patronage.
April 10, &c. HENRY d. MIDDLEKAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

\ stry is told of two Yorkshire men who
travelled together three days in a stage-coach
with,u' a word ever passing between them.
On the fourth DAY one Of them at length ven
tme,l o. remark that it was fine morning. !"
Aud vh, sud IL warut 2" was the reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
Foundry in Full BLAST!

Foundry in Full BLAST!
WE are now making to order every week, all
W kinds of CASTINGS-such as
Mill Gearing, Horse Powers Machine Castings,
Wagon Boxes. Mould Boards Of all kinds,
Plantation Bells. Crates, Iron Kettles,
Superior Coal Burning Stove, Crates and And
irons of different sizes; Sash Weights, SC, &C.
All the above articles are kept on hand and forsale
Lower than they can be purchased in the cities
Give us a call at our Machine Shops, at Charles
{ wn, West Virginia.
Feb Is, 1865. WERLICH WELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
Competition Deiicd
AT
J. GOldsmith's Cheap Store

I HAVE Just finished receiving my supply Of
] Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions.
Clothing, &c. Its the most handsome in style and
lower in prices than ever before. Ny motto II
d" Quick Sale7 and Small Proft.." ! intend to sat.
sfy the public in prices, style and quality. Part
Of nv Dry Goods embrace the following: P0plins.
Mouselains, Black and Colored Alpaca, Plain and
Fancy Brlliants, Scotch Plaids, Beragc, Scotch
and Domestic Ginghams. Flaunels. Table Cloths,
Balmorals Crash, Ticking from l5c up; Muslin,
beachcd and uubleachrd from lOc up, embracing
some of the best brands CalcOs from lOc up :;
White Goods in great variety, Honey Comb and
NarSailles Spreads. For Ladies have the great
est varieties in FANCY GOODS ever offered be-
FORE such as Rulings, Frillings, Edgings, Mar
settles Trimmings Chinese Parlsols and Sun I'm
breas. Kid and Isle Thread Gloves. Collars and
Cuffs, Dress Buttons, Perfumery, Corsets, En-
broidcred and Plain Handkerchiefs, and many
other things too numerous to mention. Gents
silk and Linen Hdkfs.. Shirts of all descriptions
Bows and Ties in all styles, and 4 great many more
not necessary to cnumerate.
invite special attention to my stock Of Clothing
Cassimeres aud Cloths for Men, Youth and Child
ren, embracing all the latest STYLES; Mems Whole
Suits from 81 to S25. Boys Wear at the very
lowest rates. In HATS ! have al STYLES. black,
brown and vhitc-such a. Alpine. Nelocip'dc.
Planter. Diploma, Don QuiVuite. Success, Allan
tic, Boss md many others from - cents mp.
TRUNKS, TRUNKS, TRUNKS,
OfaIl descriptions; Naitings and Ol Cloths cheap.
1hInkfui 90 q generous public for past iav1r-,
hope Oh inertia continuance of the same.
Terms r9fi'ir-'y Cab! Don't forget ODE place
-adi1irirg the residence 0' Humphrey keT,s.
NAV c. 1853. J. GOLDSMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

& hye->,k swain who wanders meath the
Fgbtof the stars, says be could live forever on
She lips Of his lady. We think it a limited To-
cation for permaneutresideuce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

BEaNAED H0UGu. NArHHL Il. LANGnoN'
We, the undersigned, would return our thanks
b. our old friends for the very liberal patronage
extended to Us in the past, and would assure them
that IN the future, every effort that fidelity and
promptness can dictate, shall be made TO promote
the interest of all who may conSigu 10 US
Our Mr. Langdon's long experience as a practi-
cal Miller, gives rs superior advantages IN the
sale Of FLOUR & GRAIN
HOUGH e LANGDON,
l2l South Eutaw Street
July I. ISGg-tiu forbid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
beautiful Assortment
OF HATS,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND
Machinery.

Va Il q "
We employ none but the best Mechanics and the
best Material. The community can rely upon quick,
neat and substantial work, and prices to suit the
times. We are determined to do work as low as
can be done in the County for CASH, which VIII
De required for all transient custom.
We will make 10 order Tire,hiHg Machines ana
Horse Poirers of the latest patterns; PLOCGHS OF
different kinds always on hand, amongst which vii
be- found the celebrated three-horse Livingston;
horse do; the old fashioned throe-horse Barshcar;
Mccormick do, for two aud three horses; also; the
thrcr-horsc Page Plough; also, an improved, Men
tvckv single and double shovel Plough. Plough
Irons-such AS Shares Coulters ShGyels lsingle
and double Mould boards Of all kinds, Open klng..
Open Links. &c. Special attention paid to NM
work in Steel and Iron Turning and Boring IN /
ron and Steel. .,-,,, ,
W.. have now in full blast our FOUNDRY. and
are prepared e. furnish Castings OF good quality
as low rs can BE- bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted % Us viii be done with dis
match. and guaranteed 10 give satisfaction. The
hyRci price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds
Give Us a call at the Jefferson Machine shop, St ne
Row. ElhlCh ELLEi'
Charlestown, Jan. q, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

M.a, -.a.i yll.- man carry WITH Din
W.s. calling upon Or. financed Affection Boz
b istrf. perfection il t.s manners. and c.aiee-
ca.ry .l a.s pa,k,,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

WI. JoBr, r. N. JoBE, "a.
VJTO0L AND WOODEN GOODS.
To thu DnnnIA aF thu VnlI
,. J. JoBE.

WI. JoBr, n. N. JoBE, ,. J. yoBE.
VyT00LAND WOODEN GOODS.
To the People Of the Valley.
We have at a very heavy expense enlarged our
establishment and added thereto some of the best
and latest improved Machinery for the Manufaci
ture of
WOO EN- GOODS.
We are now prepared to manufacture the finest
grades of wool grown in this country, aud those
that desire having fine wool manufactured can be
accommodated on the most reasonable terms. We
have now on hand nice lot Of
SPRING d. SUMNER CaSSIHERES,
Tweeds, Jeans. Blankets, Flannels, Stocking Ysrpj
Pulled and Plaid LiDseys, Carpe,ing, c0ferltds.
&C., which will be sold low for cash or exchanged
for Wool on liberal terms. Highest cash price
paid for Wool delivered at the Factory.
We desire to return our thanks for the liberal
patronage that we have received from the people
Of Frederick and neighboring country, and will
continue TO keep our goods up To that standard for
which "JoBE's Linsey's" have become so popular
and well known. Respectfully,
VIM. J0BE SONS.
Brucetown, Va.
G.o-Posi Office and Express Station, Wadess
vile, Clarke County, Va.
June 3, lsJ9-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
NEW PATENT GUANo SOLVER,
5000 REWARD:

HAyISG, from time to time, suffered loss by
/ the killing and stealing Of my Sheep, and
having reason 10 believe that these depredations
we're committed BY party with a dog, hereby
offer a reward OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the detection and arrest Of the thief with such
evidence az will convict him Of the offence.
August g, ls69-3t. JOHN SELDES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
CuStom-sawing and Pos,-Boring

done promptly. r. All orders for Building Ma
terial promptly attended o. by Mr.. William Lang
don. Foreman Of the establishment
The CASH ~ STEM-which Is advantareous to
ail parties c0ncerned-wil be adhered 70 as strict
ly AZ possible
June 3, ls69-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

lnshman, Wi sketch of his lie
he early ran tw ou d., 'ata d. JclaHc
covered 20 was h.s uncle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.

rJNHE undersigned would respectfully inform the
inhabitants of Charlestown and the surround
ing country that he has located at Charlestown.
having purchased the building formerly occupied
bv A. F. Smith as a Photographic Gallery, and is
prepared to make the different styles of pictures
now in vogue. Ny terms shall be moderate-gve
me cali. ALLEN y. HALL.
January Q, ls6S-9m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
select stock o. spring
Goods.

WE ask the attention 70 our customers and The
W public. q. stock OF ST.iIg GuHis ..-t
0r.r.' Which %. believe viii c.urfre av1raH.s
ui-h a-r .1 tbr market h1th il qua iiy ard price.
w .tf no enuu rating. ve pledge ourselves nrt %
D. lri.rs ld by ems one On the same c'ass of Ei.
Our stock embraces LADIES DRESS GOODS
oi thc following varieties
NCLANBIQI -. GRAPE LUSTRE.
JAPANESE PRINTED FOULARDS.
BLACK AND WHITE ALPACAS.
We ask TIC attention Of the Ladies especially % our
large stock Of Notions and White Goods. consisting
Of Gloves. HOSIERY. Lace. llemstitched and L. c.
Handkerchiefs. Cambria and Swiss Edging, Gov
entry and Britannia Ruling, Plain and Dotted
Swiss. Plain and Striped Nainsook. Plain and Plaid
Cambria. Tarlton, Brilliant, Narseles, Pique. and
many other useful articles in this line. We have
also a nice assortment of Plain, Black and Fancy
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
CottonAdes, Linen, Linen Check, &c, for Men and
Bows wear.
Our supply of GROCERIES full and complete,
and at low figures.
1S>These goods have been selected with care,
aud we confidently invite an inspection -four stock.
Nay S, 1865 HOWELL & BRO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
Dissolution Notice.

BALTIMORE, June 18th, 1859.
TOHN G.. RTDENOUR has this day withdrawn
% from the frm Of IIough Ridcnour Langdon.
The business will hereafter b. conducted under
the name OF HOCGH K LANGDON.
BERNARD H0UGH,
JOHN G.. RIDENOUR,
y. r. LANGD0N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
DRUGS! DRUGS!

DRUGS! DRU GS!
w. s. MASON,
Druggist &c Pharmaceutlst,
Attic Old Stand Of Campbell d Nason,
TVAS always on hand full and complete stock
III OF DRUGS,
CHEMICALS,
PATENT MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, yarnishes, Window Glass and
FANCY GOODS,
Including Hair Brushes, Fine Kidding and Pocket
Combs, Perfumeries Toilet Soaps, &C. Nv STOCK
of STATIONERY and SCHOOL BOOhS, Is com
plete. ANY Book wanted, if not on hand, WI DC
furnished within three days. | am Agent tor 'ile
sale of Bibles for the Virginia Bible society at
their rates. II ;.t ,ho
Physicians Prescriptions compounded Win Tue
utmost care and despatch-at all hours. p-
| ask especial attention to my stock 0, ans ~
Oils and Window Glass, which will be sofa al 'he
VERYLO WEST rates.
Coal Oil and Lamps.
A varied and beautiful assortment OF HAND anu
stand Lamps always on hand.
January Il, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

The above Pills are compounded by southern
Minister OF the Gospel whose disease led TO the dis
cryerv of the remedy. In 1925. h. was reduced 10
a skeleton. and was pronounced by three OF the
most skIul Physicians In one Of our largest cities
o. bc 10 an advanced stage Of the Consumption aud
beyond cure. He then began 20 try experiments
on himself aud. after many efforts, he discovered
DO, remedy which wrought perfect cure on him.
The great cures they have made, and the urgent
desire of those who have been benefited that others
might share the favor, induced the discoyerer to
prepare them for sale.
Address the Proprietor,
e.. W. DEEMS,
9S South Calhoun ST., BALTIMORE.
October 90 lS6S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
BOOTS AND SHOES.
NEW STORE!
Now stock! New Goods!
CT. l.. GARRETT,


CT. l.. GARRETT,
WICKLIFFE,
HAS just returned fron the Eastern cities
where he has purchased New Stock Of
LEATHER, and everything eonplete 70 supply
BOOTS and SHOES on thC be-, and most accom-
modaiing terms ne keeps On hand a supply Of
Boots and Shoes bought from the Bet HoHscs, and
il also prepared 10 manufacture Prime Article o.
order. lie is prepared, also, b manufacture ~
kinds IT
Harness and Gears,
ofas good quality a. can be procured.
In addition he will open a Store with a full as.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
NOTICE.

DEESONS indebted to the undersigned are here
I by notified % make settlement by the irstdav
ot Nav. An accounts remaining unsettled 40 that
time 0iH be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection.
April -, 1850. J.R. AVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
EVERETT HOUSE.

NAM iNNhi 10, d. lH u
V'IlS Hotel. corner of Queen and MARTIN Streets.
having bern recently renovated ant Improved
offers special inducements o. fhr travelling pebble.
Every comfort a.II o. AFFORDED tlass who raf 3d.
so the house. UurIbuscs aIt FiaaFs iE Cannu-
rieaii0n with ths Railroad Depot to convey rls-en-
gore O. and from thc Hotel
HENRY WILEY.
AaEu.i o. lsc-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
q. WI. 8.
SAMUEL II. WOODY,
AT MS SUOp

SAMUEL II. WOODY,
AT HIS SHOP
on MAIN ST., ADORE GARTER HOUSE.
HAS on hand a stock to which the people of this
community are invited, and he cells satisfied
that those who examine il will be constrained to
purchase He does not profess to be able TO sell or
manufacture at lower prices than any one else in
the community but this he does pledge, that he
will give satisfaction 10 all who favor him with
their patronage. If experience and strict attention
10 business are calculated to commend he feels as
sured that he has these two requisites for II
business Intending to work none but the most
PERFECT MATERIAL,
AND TO EMPLOY NONE BUT
Competent WOrkmen,
thoroughly skilled their business, he can promise
Boots and Shoes,
for Gentlemen, Ladies, Misses and Children, in
STYLE that cannot be surpassed. He also obligates
himself to make all repairs made necessary by the
ripping of work sold or made at his establishment
free of eost.
sold al the most reasonable figures, has been selec-
ted with the greatest care, and 70 the Ladies who
have so literally patronizcd him in the past, he Is
able to give a guarantee that nothing will be sold
from his shop, that is not strictly what he recon-
mends it TO be. He has no desire 20 deceive, but
wishes TO make living by a straight forward, nom
est manner of dealing.
lie will keep constantly on hand a large and
general stock of the very best quality Of SOLE and
UPPER LEATHER. Calf and Morocco skins, Ii
ninrs and other Findings which he will sell at the
lowest prices for cash lie respectfully asks call
from the public.
gso- lie also intends to keep on hand large and
Beautiful Assortment
OF HATS,
to which he will call the attention Of gentlemen in
need of this important article of dress and If they
will give him a call he knows they will be pleased.
No His Shop is one door above the Garter
House" and Ladies and Gentlemen will lose moth
ing by walking that far to see his stock.
&c. Highest price paid for HiDESin Trade, or
the Cash if necessary. ,,
April %, ls67-tf. SAML IL. NoODDl'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

-it II.tt'..f-s parry sf''a p. 90 Nifl- Also
RAEREL HEADINGS AND SLAVES.
Carrent--s and Builders arc earnestly solicited
Oh give o. a cali. We employ Mechanics sk..I-d
.u a.i the various branches Of their trade We
hone bv undivided attention O. business aud faith
tul performance of contracts 90 contin ~ o. merit
q share % the public patronage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09
FOR SALE.
c. H. Mcknight JOHN MCKNIGHT
MCKNIGHT ~ BRO.
STEAM SAW MILL,
and

~ LIS 'NL'N' 49, 4 ~ 80 y =
Cblylss'orR, jefferson County Hts' iUgiaiI
We are now prepared On furnish SI.h. Doors.
w Blinds, Door aud Window Frames Mould
iuCs az every description. Arghitaaves Bases Cor
u'ces, Brackets. Nennd1hs. Store Fronts. Store
Doors. Count rs, shelving. Stairs. Flooring.
Weather boarding of every @ script and every
other article BOZ wood 'rr building purposes.
We Keep con family Hl hand
WHITE AND yellow PINE PLANK.
.pi1Hai rr i1 Oh Rough.
D"l T~hs-. pl-r-. Sh.air- OAK Fencing
Plank. OAK and Pins Single. LatL.. A-. &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

I an prepared O. d. repairing % al kinds 81 D.
shortest notice ani upon TIE most reaslnabls
terms. noe, respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage. ca b found a. o. residence
one door above The Episcopal Patronage.
Sep. a. IsSs JESSE BLOCKLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-09

No Orders Tor all kinds oE Merchandise, Salt,
and Farming Implements, promptly filled.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07

ANALYZING A WoMAN.-A celebrated
Partisan belle. who had acquired thu
habit OF whiteTa>hing hersen-so t,
. eak- =. the soles of her Ieet to tn
roots U her hair, With chemically pre-
pared cosmetics one day took medica
bath, and on emerging, was Mortified u.
finding herself as black Us an Ethiopian.
Inc transformation was complete. No,
vestige of the supreme Caucasian race
was left. Her Physician was cent for Ia
alarm and haste. On his arrival he said
Madame you are no longer w,mI.
but sulphuret. 1t is not question Vi
medical treatment but of simple chenlc
al action. | shall ana.y,ze you Com j,
| shall submit you to u cath vi sulphur,
acid diluted with water The acid vii
have the honor of combining with you
II will take up sulphur, the metal viii.
produce i suiphate, and We shall find a.
precimtatc very pretty woman. -
fhe good nat ured physician went thr, ugh,
with his analysis, and the belle was re
stored To her membership with the &C .
Young ladies who are ambitious of hav
ing snowy complexlons should be careful
what powders and cosmetics they use-if
they use any at all.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07

You had better stop, Luke Martini
gas1ed the angry woman, or I'll-I'll-'
but her speech failed her, and she could
only gasp.
"Woman p he continued, If can t
have peace in this house, I'll go where
can -
Here the baby sat up cy, and Russia
fastened to take it out of the cradle The
baby was little girl, the joy and pride
of her life, and looked just like Grandma
Green
Luke left the house abruptly, and did
not return until long past midnight. His
wife was slttI ~ up tor him. luendl lg
stockings and rocking the cradle. She
was notable housekeeper There were
never any buttons off-no gaping rents
IN garments-no uncleanly unwholesome
hooks in her house; all was scrupulously
clean and sweet.
The storm had swept over them. but
had not left a clear, pure atmosphere
Lowlying, sulleu clouds darkened all the
East, and betokened a gloomy sun rise.
They retired to rest in unbroken silence
Whatever thoughts were surging in the
brain of each remained unspoken, than
and forever.
The passing years brought no change
to this most unhappy couple, save inhar-
monious wretched, children, and heavier
more wearisome burdens The children
born and reared in such an atmosphere,
were discordant and quarrelsome and
as fast as they we're old enough, they
scrambled out of the paternal home. car
rying their discordance with them into
other homes.
And so the evil goes on, deepening and
widening forever!
Where is the cure for this, and from
whence shall the help come p Hestern
Rur1I
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07
IMPU. E WATER.-Few of us are aware

1MPU! WATER-Few of us are aware
o. the deieterIous effects vi impure Wa er,
o. how prone water Is to imbibe h. I,,,-
.urlties of the air. Many of us think if
he water is clear and cod, it must be
perfectly pure, though it has stood in a
oiose bedroom twenty four hou.s; but
this is far from true. 1t a pitcher of
water is set in room, for only few
,ours, it will absorb nearly all the lespi :
e and persplred gases in the room, the
at OF winch will have become purer, but
ne water utterly filthy. he colder the
the water is the greatet the capac
I, to contain these gases At ordinary
mperatures, pail of water can contain
eat amount IT amnnla and carbonic
acid gas: and its capacity to absorb these
is nearly uuu. ed 10y Il uci the
water to the temperature OF ce. This
MY shows Us That water kept In
room over night is totally un for drin :.
iny purposes. ari should no be used to
garg in the throat: also that large
pail OF va, er stauulng III a ro m clips to
purity the atmosphere, bit snvuid be
thrown out the next moi ming. 1t also
teaches us the reason that the waterf ON
..u.np should always be pumped out
IN the morning before any OF it is used.
We are lamentably ignorant of many OF
he properties of air and water, two of
The most important elements OF our ma
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07

"A quaint writer says: [ have seen
women so delicate that they were afraid
20 ride for fear of the horse running away;
afraid to walk for fear the dew mis- ht fall;
afraid to sail for fear the boat might up
set; but | never saw one afraid to be mar.
ried, which is more riskful than all the
others put together.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07
THE OPP FELLows-Tbe annual re

THE ODD FELLows.-The annual re
port of the National Grand Lodge o. Odd
Fellows shows that Al, 900 persons were
initiated the past year. making a tota,
membership of 260.000-an increase OF
%. 200. The order has SO, 500. 600 Of cap
ital invested above its present need. The
order in California shows unparalleled
progress. Fo~ the past year 1000 were
admitted, making a membership ofl2,
600
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07

The Madison Journal says of the
Democratic candidate for State Prison
Commissioner that he spells his name
"Bnrdoe", and that he is native of
Schleswig- Holsteln, and not a Norwe-
gian.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07

The Democratic nominees for city
offices in Philadelphia. and Cincinnati.
have declined, an1 nominations are to be
made. There Is still remnant of COM
mon sense In Democratic candidates
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-10-07
Blacksmith Shop.
CORNER OF COMMERCIAL
AND NINTH STREET.

The undersigned is prepared to do all kinds of job
bling work well as contract for STYLE of Bng-
gy, Wagon, &C. Vessel work and temperng of Mill
pixies attended to IN short notice Also particular
attention paid to horse shoeine. The public is re-
spectiully invired to give cali.
16-2u JOHN LAyAKE,