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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

tTRAY COLT.-Taken up by the subscriber on
= lands owned by him section 70, town OF Lam
caster on or about November 18th, 1859, one dark
bay mare colt, supposed to be years old no mark
The requested to prove property pay charges
and take said stray. nj. RICHARDSON.
Lancaster, November -, 1859. 25w4*
Il TRAY BILL,-Tsken up By the subscriber on
y lands owned by him in the village OF Lancaster, on
or about November 18th, 1869, red yearng past
bull a little gray on both thighs white on end Of
tail The is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take said stray. L. LISTERS ESS.
Lancaster, November 20, 1859 Z5w4&
rTRAY HEIFER. Taken up by the subscriber On
- lands owned by him in Beetown, miles west Of
Lancaster, Porters bridge, aboutNoy goth,
1862 yearling past red heifer, crop of right ear,
split in left The is requested 70 plpVe prop
erty. pay charges and take said heifer away
GEORGE MCLEAN.
Beetown November 22d, 1859. 25w4*
NTKAY STEER-Taken up by the subscriber on lands
- owned ~ him sec. 18th, town Of Harrison, on
about Nov 5th 1869, yeariing steer, mostly red
with white under belly, artificial marks. The
is requested to prove propert pay charges and
take said stray away. THOMAS BOWEN.
Harrison, Nov. 10TH 1863 z5w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

PLArrEyILLE HorEL.-G. d. Stree
ter has again charge of this old hotel
s.and a. Piattevile He is an cid
and popular landlord and will serve
guests with as good fare and gentle
manly attention as any in the coun-
ny. The travelling public will fad
rest and comfort at Streeters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
PAY EXPRESS CHARGES.

THIS offer is more especially to assist agents IN the
Western and Southern States but is open te all Gus
toners
co MMISSIONS
Agents vii be paid ten per cent Cash or Mer
chandise, when they FILL UP THEIR ENYIRE
cLtB, for which below we give part list Of Com
missions
For an order of . 80 from a club Of Thirty, We
viii pay the Agent commission, % yaras Brown
Bieaehed Sheeting, Good Dress Pattern. Wool Square
shawls, French Cashmere Pants and Vest Pattern
Fine Large White CoHnterE ane etc ETC.. or s. in cash
Fer an order of $50, from club Of Fifty we will
pay the Agent, commission, 45 yards Sheeting One
pair heavy Wool Blankets, Poplin Dress Pattern hand
some Nocl Square Shawl siIyer-Case Watch etc etc.
) n cash.
Fo' order OF 800, from a club Of One Hun
dred, we will pay the Agent commission 100 yards
good yalti-wide sheetng, COin-Silver Hunting Case
Watch. klch Long Wool Shawl, suit OF ali Wool Gas
sinere, etc, etc, or $40 in cash
" g DO not employ any travelling agents, and
toners should not pa money persons purportiag
be our agents. unless personally acqHatRted.
SEND MONEY! 1LW4FS By REGISTERED J.
LETTERS.
For further particulars send for our new eightpage
Catalogues,
PARKER & CO.,
% and 100 summer street, Boston, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

GOLF sTRAYED-Reward- StTayed from the
" subscriber ~ miles south west Of Patch Grove, in
May last one dark grey mare colt years old last
spring dark legs, and tail heavy and parts
in middle Any returning said colt or giving in
formstit that will lead to her recovery will be ibaraly
rewarded. VIM II STEWART.
Patch Grove Nov. 9th, 1869. Z5tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

COUNTY BoARD.-The Board of
Supervisors will meet at the court
house on Monday, Dec. 9th To finish
business andattend the letting Of the
county farm. The new Board will
assemble on the first Monday in Jan
nary. 1870. for organization.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

CHURcH FEsTIvAL--On the evening
of Friday the 18th December, 1869,
a testival will be held in the new
church at Hurricane Corners, for the
benefit Of the church No pains will
be spared . make the entertainment
pleasant and profitable. 4 general
iEvitation is given to all, and large
attendance is earnestly solicited
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

AT Cosr IL. Case i Co, Prairie
du Chen, advertise that they are
selling their extensive stock Of dr.,
goods, dress goods, clothing and gro
ceries az cost. Twenty days arc
given the public to avail themselves
OF this opportunity to purchase at
cost rates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

sl2y- Bell 4 Coons, licensed auc-
tioueers. Po,osi, will attend and cry
sales in any part Of The couoty =
Any saleable goods and stutts will be
sold at auction at their sale rooms in
the Henderson block, Potosi See
their advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
r,oRrY THOUSAND GASES or aoops WE'RE
ONE MILLION D LIARS!

Il shipped from our house in One Your. to families,
clubs and merchants, ia every part Of the country,
from Maine to California amounttne To oyer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

q A R-The members Of Post
No. g. q. \. r.. Lancaster are re-
quest"d 10 attend tine nezt regular
me tirg Ola Friday evening, Dec Il
Important business calls the atteH-
ton ri every comraIe
ID. NcHREINER. p- q.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

CATTLE SIR AYHD.-strayed from the sub
y scrloer residing the old Torney farm Liberty
some ine last simmer, two year ds, follows .
red steer red heiler, light spotted heiier red and
white roam hefeT, also year old heifeT red and
white spotted, star ia lace point u horn broken of
VITA give $40 Tor Information thst viii lead to their
recovery Ny 2. address III Liberty Ridge.
JOHN GERHARDT.
Laneaster. Wis NoH 9TH 1872 aGx3e
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

aeA- Prize Organ tickets for the
drawing, Is. of January. 1870, can
be procured of Mr.. Geo. B. Sprague,
Lancaster. Mr. s. has been appoint
cd to receive and hold the ticket
money until after the drawing
Responsible parties, who wish to act
as agents for the sale Of tickets. can
procure supplies from him. The
same viii be required to make returns
OF sales to him. Money may be
safely placed in Mr. Sprague's hands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

seA- The new firm Of Baxter 4 Kin
ney. successors to Howe & Baxter
10 merchandising at the old stand,
viii be considered at once as one Of
the responsible firms OF the county.
They have in stock large assort-
ment Of goods and propose to sell
them upon the quick sale and small
profit plan. Success to the new
partnership.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

NTRAY sTEER.-Taksn up by the subscriber on
- lands owned by him. on sec. b, Town 3. in the
Town Of Waterloo, on about the 10Th of November
one White two year old steer marked with slit in the
right ear and underbit in the same. The owner il
requested to prove property, pay charges and take
said stray away. JOHN NIEKLEs
Waterloo, Wis Nov. 27th, 1859 2ows@
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
sTRA1S-

NTRAf sFEER.--Taken up by the subscriber on
Dands owned by him. IN section 9, town 8, range ?,
req yearllng steer marks. The owner is requested
g prove property pay charges aud take said stray
away THOMAS RgAKEI,Ey
Harrison, Dee. lIth 1869 2sw4s
AniAh STEER. Taken up by the subscriber on
~ lands owned 10y him. on section Il town g town Of
Waterloo, On or about Deceber 4th 1863 one back
ysaflng steer swallow fork ia right ear and bitten on
Top 81 same ear. crop on left ear The owner is ra-
qnestea to prove property pay charges and said
Stay away. JAMES L. FINLEY
hatetioo, Dec 4lh 1859 2sw4s
The New York herald., 1869-09-12

VIyAvERLEY THEATRE.
w Proprietors. CLINTON EDDY JOHN srErsoN Jr.
THEY STILL COME.
NOVELTY THE ORDER OF THE DAY.
THE FINEST PERFORMANCE IN THE CITY.
MORE BRILLIANCY THAN EVER.
First appearance of the popular New York favorite
JOHNNY ALLEN,
The tallest and thinnest man in New York.
EPH HORN, WALTER BRAY,
GUS WILLIAMS DICK CARROLL,
THE GREAT HINDLE MISS MARIE ZOtL,
MISS POLLY bALY, CLINETOP SISTERS,
SAN RYAN, TO-, &c.
MATINEE WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS at ~ p NJ
Popular proes--25, SO and 70 cents.
The New York herald., 1869-09-12

DAREPA-ROsA.-GRAND ENGLISH OPERA,
AT BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC s.
FIRST NIGHT-THURsDAY,S Sc TEABER IL,
Balfe's charming and tic Opera night only)
THE PURTTAN'4 DAUGHTER,
which will bs produced with gorgeous
mise at the French theatre, New York.
PRICES-Reserved seats in Parquet Dress Circle and Bali
oony 81 0 admsson 81 alery 60c; Proscenium Boxes,
be secured, commencing Tuesday, At M a
the Academy Of Music and 1t the Theatre Ticket once III
Broadway
The New York herald., 1869-09-12

CrADT THEATRE, 46 AND n BOwERY
y GRAND 0ERNAN OPERA, with the full strength Of
the German Artists Powerful orchestra chorus,
The season viii open on Friday Sept II 1899 Mosars
immortal masterpiece, THE kA0iC FLUTE Fun partIcu.
lars In Tuesdays papers.
The New York herald., 1869-09-12

THE rAMMANY, Six DISTINCT THEATRES. Al
Grand spec.scuisr Play QUEEN OF HEARTS, OLD
WOMAN WHO LIVED IN sHoEi the famous Laurs:
Mcsayer Curran the great Burlesque Company the great
Ballet Company the great Pantomime Company Gurr the
and Roberta Two hundred artists engaged Boundless de
light Most pleasing, brilliant, enjoyable, entertaining and
mysfyIng entertainment In the world
TO-MORROW EVENING" FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE
The New York herald., 1869-09-12
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY sEPTEBER H. ls69-TRPLR SHEET
ADJUSTMENTS,

OLYMPIC THEATRE.
" GREAT SUCCESS. HOUSES CnOMDED
HOUSk0 CROWDED.. GREAT SUCCESS
THE BEsT COMPANY IN NEW YORK.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
EVERY EVENING AND WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY
MXTINEEs IAF&T
wyr TQrsy &es 0fs!nsl % chsrsossr.u,R H9wAdRP an
All NRw SCENERY,
By jas. T. Hayes and J. A. johnson,
and supported BY Messrs. J. X Mortimer j. b. etudley
Geo. Becks X. Fox, Asa Cnshman E. Sinclair. Geo.
johnson, Cunningham, q. Ketchuna, &c, Ac nisses
Ida Vernon Alice Cushmsn Lily vinug Pora Lee. E. Ger
In 70 avoid dssppOnimsn should be secured
In advance.
The New York herald., 1869-09-12

GtENTRAL PARK GARDEN
" Seventh between Fifty eighth and Fifty ss
THEODORE THOMAS
POPULAR GARDEN CONCERTS
THIS SUNDAY SEPT. IL, 1869,
TWO GRAND CONCERTS.
TWO GRAND CONCERTS.
Afternoon st 81 o'clock. Evening at 8 o'clock.
Mr. j. LEVY.
THEODORE THOMAS
UNRIVALLED ORCHESTRA
WILL APPEAR IN BOTH CONCERTS,
In new and brilliant programme every concert.
ADMISSION T CENTS
PRIVATE BOXES EXTRA TWO DOLLARS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25
Counr over ID Buckwhcat this session
is a dull afair-nothing doing.

SELECT SciiooL.-In another column
will be found q card from Father Burke
i'll which he arnounces that lie intends to
take personal charge Of the School in this
place. To those acquainted with Father
Burke, It is needless for us to say that lie
Is finished scholar, an accomplished
teacher, and a natursl-born> gentleman;
but to those who ure not, we extend our
assurances that their children could not
be In better Or more competent hands
We hope our citizens will avail themselves
Of this Opportunity Of having their shil-
dren educated properly ut homo. rather
than sending theui away To DO surrounded
by unhealthy anu oItilnes dangerous in.
fluenccs.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

a.. y D b o. d
Z. The TApLgAux.-Cn the evenings Of
"Wednesday and Thursday last the ladies
gave the promised entertainment at lie
Court House. The audience each eve
ming was large and appreciative one
but not more so than the very conlmenda-
BILE efforts ofthe managers deserved. We
understand that the amount rcalizcd -ex-
.cceled 800, Which is to be devoted to re-
pairing the Episcopal Church. Mrs, G..
J, Moore had previously been chosen
manascr-in-chief, who called to her as.
sistance Mrs. Lively and Mrs. P. L Kim
ball, and to tho exquisite taste and good
management of these ladies' is due the
complete success which attended the ex-
hibition. Many Of the scenes we're en-
t;rcly original and impromptu, and
added fresh laurels to all concerned. The
different characters were very we'll sus-
taincd-cspecially so with the ladies. An
infatuated stranger who was present re-
marked to u. that he had "seen more
beauty since he came to Weston than at
all the towns between this place and
Wheeling" He was right, too. Where
there was so much excellence in every
particular, VIC cannot mention individuals.
Suffice to say that the affair was one Of
the most pleasant and interesting ever wit
messed in Weston, and that loud and fire..
qucnt calls arc made ION the ladies soon
to favor our people with another exhibit
ton Of q similar kind. XVI an
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25
MARRIED..

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES On the 18th inst,
ut the residence Of the brides faher, by. Rev.
s. 4. Westfall, Mr.. J..W. Duncan. Of Upshur,
10 Miss Christina Peterson, of Lewis, IA II
Tia. the happy couple may live long and
tlourishis the worst wish We give them. l,s
..sLKlRE-P0ST-On the cath inst, attic
residence o.. the- brides father, By Rev. S. D..
Davis, Mr.. ". II. Alkirc TO Miss NJ. l.. Post,
all ofLewis. III, ,rl agt hffl
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

LAprEs.-1f you desire nice article Of
Note Paper and Envelopes, Pens. Inks,
pcrfuucrics, Toilet Soaps, Tooth Brushes,
&C., No. 80 to tue New Drug Store, ut
Smith's Old stand.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25
A SwlSpLE ALI Anorxn -Rolov ~

a SwlNpLE ALI AROUND Below we
slv.o one or two extracts from letter
which was recently sent to "a citizen Of
this place. The document explains itself;
AMI we trust tlatour County contains no
person verdant enough TO 70 into the bus,
mess. The whole affair is swindle-
worthy Of New York aud its peripasstic
fortunc-givers;
DaAn SInl;-Believing you to be "true
blue" We will introduce for your consid.
Grafton q. matter which will be the means
OF putting many thousands of dollars in
your pocket ina very short time. We
have now on h,nd, ready for circulation,
$500, 800 in 81, 81 and S. bills. They
arc the best countcrtciis ever put on tue
market, and we defy the Treasury experts
themselves to detect them. They arc OF
the same size as the genuine, arc printed
on first class paper, arc correctly num-
be1ed, and arc SO exceedingly we'll exccu.
tea in every respect that they cannot pos.
slbly'bc detected, even by the aid Of a
powerful microscope. We have them put
up in packages Of $500 each. We will
soil YOU $500 Of tho Sl,or s. bills for
$1O0;l$ lO0OforS1s6. We shall charge
you 500 for $1,000, on the s. bills. ~
tho engraving Of tho platc cost us consid.
crably more than for the others. If you
desire to feel your way before investing
largely, VIC will send you $500 upon the
receipt f$5, or $40, whichever you see
tit to send u.s.. and you may pay, the bal
anccwithiul5 days after receiving the
bills, or VIC will wait until you arrive.
Any Railroad ticket agent will take them
because he cannot detect them. Don't
show more than $50 at a time in place.
Is y Is We have the rep.
utation in New York Of being cnof good
standing. aud therefore VIC viii never 20
suspected Of dealing in counterfeit money.
= y y lfyou come on, show
this envelope to the man at the desk and
he will introduce you; Don't mention
anything about counterfeit money, asIhc
will pretend not to understand you. liz
will know what's up. We i,uplure you
not to bctray US in case you are not in
clined to 60 in. State what dcnomina-
tons you wish, how much. and either dc.
stroy' this Or send it back. Address
plainly, WooAx T. Co., N
81, W 70, Nassau Street, New York.
P. S.-Depond upon it as long as you
are true to us you will never be out Of
funds.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

Gxo. J. DAWSON, Of Jacksonville,
sent US an Irish potato, Of tho California
seed, tho other day, weighing tro pounds
aa1 fire ounces! If any body eau beat
it, let them say 50 now, or forever hold
their peace. George stands at the head
Of tic class.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

USlrEp BRErunsS.-Ihc United
Brethren Ofdilmer aud adjoinidg locali-
tics met ut their Church near Glcnville q
few days ago. We understand that a
great many persons were present, and that
considerable interest was manifested in tic
proceedings.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

"I1oLD ME!"'-Durlug quarrel be-
tween two nlun-liyiug up the river-a
short time ngo Oneaf them shouted to lis
son-"lloiD NE, Jo1iSSlE; you KNOW NY
rsMpsn!" ~. Fact.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

RusAwArs.-Two young boys named
Thomas chipps and L. Berry.
living in this County, ran away from home
about the 18th inst and have not since
been heard from. Both Of them had
kind and indulgcnt parents. We want
to bet eur old. hat that they would like
mighty well to be at home again by Til.
time; but, doubtless the lesson will do
them good.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

LollrY REWARDED Craven Berry has
been appointed postmaster at Salt Lick
Bridge, rice W. D. Rollyson. removed.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

How Will Tuls Do?--Why is Jim Cor.
ley like grain Of buckwl,cat? because
he has SO many sides (polilically.) 7
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

For Superrisor la Y
.. JAMES MULLADY.
HOME AND ,NEIGuBoRHooI
The brilliant star Venus is now visibl
TN lcr favorable circumstances.
Now cider is the popular beverage JUS
W now, and there's plenty oft.
"squaw winter is here. "Good In
= gin"
Ovcrcosts are both fashionable an,
comfortable. q
~ Tho Government is to sell its propert,
: ;t'lIarpcr's Ferry on the 3osh ofSovcm
!. beru ap ,. ti'7f5
q The chestnut crop j, very large .hi
<. year.
7'4A Never tell your secrets 10 cornteld
4 Think Of the cars. 0 ~ so'
~ is Il Ia. t------
An act Of kindness is like soft hat, t
be appresis'ted must be felt.
= s,,, ------ 2l
The venerable Bishop Whcl.u will star
for Rome ina few days. w
y HtEFEtH NsNI 49,.
e & The Governor will issue lis Thanks
+ giving proclamation shortly.
! ~ .saf '--- ----
'i,ss The adagc says: "Ono half the werli
Ito none Of Que haifs business.
4 - t-3rt '!s 2
Peaches have about disappeared iron
tho market. '5 inf'
,sgs Saturday was what Nlsntcllini would
Z call (. "dcmni.ion raw and uncomfortable
day." ,a5, 6 v
Is h
Tho weather prophets are prcgnos.ica-
81 about il ncxt Fourth Of July. 'aH
gtSi eNi7s's ~ 4e'3 -------- s53
Virginia holds lor State Agricultural
Fair al Richmond on tho %, 81 aud 4th
II Of November. 2lgtf'jg 70
There is a LADY ii this town who dine,
exclusively on corn starch. Conseq uently
she is very stiff IN her manners. -,
~, s'.,, ---- ~ Z
!, Aliule girl named Conway, living in
Marion County, waa killed u few days ago
Is 1 fractions horse. i z; A. rsl
n .as ID, &c.
Z iins Tomorrow 10 issue the County drafts.
;, 5.f,t .---.-- 5lil.ttA
TIE Literary Society failed to come to
time last week. The members succumbcd
10 The pressure Of the 'rablcau1.
/, a..l5,.5 --- II
A male and female shade had a Skin.
inish across the river the other day, and
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

D: G. Glnsos, good citizen, but dds.
loil' according to Jim Corlcy's standard,
has disposed Of bis real estate and departed
for the West.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

FArAt AcclDEyr.--On Monday last,
Mr.. Michael Cafflin, residing on Leading
Creek, ia this County, was killed by Tho
accidental falling Of a tree Tie de.
ceased was engaged in falling timber, and
.ho tree which ho was cutting fell and
rebounded, striking him on tile head and
crushing lis skull in a terrible manner
Dr.. Camden was Immediately called in,
aud performed the operation Of trephining
TO raise The depressed bone; but. tue in.
Jury was SO great that tic unfortunate
man died il il few hours. \
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25
cSTRAYED on STOLEN.

CTRAYED on STOLEN. WGei lil1I.
From the subscriber, n thrce-ycar.old steer, Of
pale red color, brinlled legs, white strsik on
The buck, over the rtiml-cr n OF the right U +,
and whita under the belly. ,Tle steer was |, s.
seen In the road at The Snitler Farm, near III
town Of Weston. Any in ,rmntion will' b
thankfully received by 10 undersigned at
ulatAstut, W. Va. II Ton CARTEL.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

NlrcuAslc..-1f you desire a prime ar.
ticlc Of Varnishese Clues. Rcd Lead,
Linseel Oils, Turpentino. White Lead,
Tin oils Colurs, (in oil, Putty, lin cans
&c., &C., 20 to Smith & Dent.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

$1,000 A No. 1sTheoling stogies n, W
on hand at Smith 4 Dents. Call in
Smokers and purchase. 2
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

1nshort, everything usually found In a first
class Drug Store. Ills stock has been carefully
selected, and is warranted as represented.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

4 :
MORE EGd-A FREAK WHAT is a
FREAK.-A few days ago. Mr., George
strickler brought us m egg Aabont ball
the average size, which was foand inside
another one. His lady was breaking some
tofry for breakfast, and the one in ques:
tion was part ofthe contents of ono Of tho
number. 1t had hard shell, and was
perfectly foruledin evcryparticular. We
have often heard of the remarkable old
blue hen, who i.ll
AVA Hrscd to yltwoeggs day,
And some days she'l lay three, ~ rs
but never believed that fowl would be
SO eggs-trayagpnt untilwc were convinced
by ocular demonstration. This hen, how
ever, was duck, and deserves much
credit for bringing the hitherto unuoticcd
Duck family into notoricty. AS alayist,
she are cortainlya success. at q
| .
GRArls.-Analinc receipts given away
at Smith 4 Dents. Call and get one. Il
GooD.-Woj understand that Mr., W.
Fl. Berry, Of Batclle Township, was re-
Gently rendered position on tho Board,of
Registration. lie is said to be a ''let up
republican aud remarked that it hc ac-
cepted the position, "tl.crc was but one
man in his township to- disiranclisc, and
no was rebel soldier WHO voted the rad.
ical ticket" As matter Of course tho
people Of Battcllo don't know who that is
MonE OF lr.-Jim Corlcy notified
Charles Craig to appear and prove, his
loilty. The joke was that Craig was, but
10 years of age-not a voter! but q bet.
ter man than the president Of the Board
Of Registration; 8 JIllf ,., i
HARD on TIE "BoARD." "A disloil
friend up the riycrfsays that some Of the
boys up thore ought to be stricken. off,"
for instead Of saying, as VIC did 1.-THE
Lion Of Lofty and lis Jaoksl," they say
"7hc Lion cfLoRty and his Jackuss. "1i
fllU
TnE EE .urlEs OF RgG.srnar,oX.-Jim
Corlcy, in lis cagcrncss to disfranclisc
men whose shoes he unworthy to clean,
notified John s. Skinner, Ballard Blake,
and another man, whose name We have
forgotten, all Of whom are residents Of
Braxton County. A lovely state Of af-
fairs, truly, and carries its own conmen-
tary upon TIC infamous workings o. an
Infamous "law"-carried out by the in
famous tools ola man whom infamy has
long claimed for her own! 4eG
pnrslclAss!-lf you wish to purchase
rcRR AND uSADuLrEnArgD drugs. and 10
have yonr prescriptions accurately COM
pounded at all hours, patronizo, osmit, 4
Dent. A full supply Of Eclectic Nlcdi-
cincs" constantly on hand. l'i7
D: G. olnsos, good citizen. but dds.
loil' according to Jim Corlcy's standard.
has disposed Of bis real estate and departed
for the West.
Gso. J. DAWSON, of Jacksonville,
sent US an Irish potato, Of tho California
seed, tho other day, weighing tro pounds
autl fire ouncesl If any body eau beat
it, let them say 50 now, or forever hold
their peace. George stands at the head
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25

HARD on TIE "BoARD."-A disloil
friend up the riyerisays that some Of the
boys up thorc ought to be stricken, off,"
for instead Of saying, as VIC did THE
Lion i Of Lofty and lis Jaoksl,"s thcy. say
'7hc Lion ofLoihy and his .zackuss ."1l
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-10-25
HOME AND ,NEIGHBoRH0OD
The brilliant star Venus is now visible
IN lcr favorable circumstances.

Now cider is the popular beverage just
now, and there's plenty oft.