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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

A citizen of Brunswick, Me-,
who earns his living working by
the day, has paid for morphine,
for the use Of his wife, nearly
thirteen hundred dollars during
the past four years. The woman
declares that she cannot live with
out this stimulus, and her husband
once walked twenty-four miles to
get her usual supply.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
BOIL TT DOWN.

Whatever you have to say, my friend,
Whether witty, or grave or gay,
Condense as much as ever you can,
And say in the readiest way
And whether you write of rural affairs,
Or particular things in town,
just take a word of friendly advice
Boil it down.
For if you go spluttering over page
When couple Of lines would do,
Your butter is spread so much, you see,
That the bread looks plainly through.
So when you have story to tell,
And would like a little renown, t
To make quite sure of your wish, my friend
Boil down.
When writing an article for the press,
Whether prose or verse, Just try
To utter your thoughts in the fewest words
And let them be crisp and dry,
And when it is finished, and you suppose
1t is done exactly brown,
just look it over again, and then
rsE Boil it down.
For editors do not like to print
An article lazily long,
And the general reader does not'care
For couple of yards of song.
So gather your wits in the smallest space,
If you'd win the authors crown,
And every time you write, my friend,
Boil it down.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
1t makes little difference how

1t makes little difference how
peoples beds stand when they
are we'll, but when they are sick,
they should have their heads to
the North. A physician has tried
the experiment in the case of
sick persons with marked effect,
and insists that there are known
to exist great electric currents,
always crossing in one direction
around the earth, and that our ner-
vous systems are in some mys-
terious way connected with this
electrical agent. Let the beds
all head toward the north pole.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

Stroke the back OF a cat with
one hand, and at the same time
touch the top of your head with
the forefnger Of the other hand,
and you will receive an electric
shock equal to that from the bat
teries of telegraph Office. The
experiment is worth trying.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

The young ladies of West Me-
riden, Conn, have been in the
habit of stealing flowers from the
graves in the cemetery, and the di-
rectors threaten to publish their
names if the practice is contin-
ued.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

The street.railroad of Layfsy-
cite, Ind, was lately sold, with all
its franchises, to a Mr.. Workman
for the sum of four dollars, subject
to a mortgage of thirty-five thou
sand. @
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

A Nevada paper reports the
passage through the city of ga
drove of Chinese laborers." Each
carried his own baggage, which
consisted of an extra nat. o
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
..I,m seated on . stile, Mar.


though. AS his report of the
affair Is probably the Genesis of
the whole business of matrimoni-
al reporting, it will delight, / am
sure, the whole community, at this
time, to have the privilege of read
ing what be said. / quote his
entire article:
"a BIG THING"
"On Thursday evening last the
meeting house was crowded with
people to witness the first public
marriage which has taken place in
this town. The bride was Maria
Johnson, asquare-shouldered, red
haired girl, daughter of old John
son, the soap-maker; the groom,
Mark Marks, twin brother OF Luke
Marks, the cross-eyed chap who
ran away with Squire Dobson's
youngest daughter, Sal, about
three months ago. Mark, as he
walked up the broad aisle, trotted
along as if he was stepping
on eggs; but Maria struck a bold
gait, and was the admiration of
all spectators. Altogether, the
march up the aisle was a success.
Joe Crockett, son of the candy
peddler, and John Simpson, known
as the gay boy with glass eye,'
acted as ushers, and slung them
selves with d perfect loosenesss in
performing their duties. For
downright style, Joe and John
can wear the belt. Our reporter,
who was present, dressed in a
brass coat and blue buttons, and
carrying a gingham umbrella, no
ted down the names and harness
of some of the persons present,
which we give as a matter of
special interest:
"Mrs. Job Tuttle wore braid
ed straw hat, made for the occa-
sion by Mrs. Jones, milliner; and
it is not too much to say that the
latter can make the best millinery
of any woman in the business
Mrs. Tuttle's dress was striped
gingham, with an outside garment
Of the same matarial. She was
the observed of all observers.
"Lucy johnson had on a green
berage dress, with pantalettes of
nankeen, edged with two-cent
edging, and made very fine ap-
pearance. Her pantalettes, in
particular, fitted remarkably well
around the ankles and displayed
her shoe strings to good advantage.
"Mrs. John Baldwin looked ex-
ceedingly pretty in a large plaid
silk, which, we understand, was
cut over from a dress worn by her
sister Emma. deceased. For
cut over dress it was one of the |
best we ever saw.
Lydia Rose had on a low
necked, sorrel colored alpaca,
trizzed with brown ribbon; and
her sister Jane wore a low-necked
yellow print, with a good deal of |
Low necks become
his family.
awe have the names of several
,thers, but the want of space CON-
,els us to omit them. After the
the newly married
couple returned to the home of
he bride, and one who was pres
mt informs US that the way mince
lies and cider suffered during the
'yening was a caution to dyspep-
les. Only one incident occurred
o mar the pleasure of the occa.
ion. John Somers, who is court
ng a sister of the bride, got a wal
nut meat in his windpipe, and
learly sufocated before relief was
btained. Barring this mistaken
wallow, the reception was a sue
ess."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

A.warriage has taken place in.
Leominster, Mass. under some
what singular circumstances
The bridegroom is seventy.two
years of age, has lost three wives ;
the bride is sixty-two. and has
lost three husbands. uas
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
oEErCER9.

EICGEkSs
L. L. STONE, President.
CAPT. NATH BOONE and S. G.
MCELRoY, VSce-PreSidents. Ks
III. G. WHITAKER, Treasurer. =
J. W. NEWMAN, Secretary.
WV. HI. MooREs, HENRY DUsEN-
BERRY, JOHN EDMoNsoN, L. L.
Cole, A. S. DUvAL, Directors.
Smith S. ALEXANDER, Marshal.
c. S. WILSON, Ring-Mdster.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

The New York Medical Society
have resolved that one day OF
e-ost in seven is necessary for all
men.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

Josh Billings says he will never
patronize lottery SO long as he
can hire anybody else to rob him
at reasonable wages.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

81 am very particular about my
reputation, sirl" ''Yes, you always
have been particular about triHes.''
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

A negro boy has been fined in
New Oh leans for telling fortunes
without license.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

Giving negro barbecues in Ala.
bama is called "stuffing the bal
lot"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15

dress Masquerade on horseback by ladies
and gentlemen. i
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
First DNN.

Gxsg OF 9asEITEs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
THIRD Dag.

= BLo0DE0 HORSES fnf
Best aged stallion, . 25 90
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-15
Second Dag.

Best wool Hat made in Tenn. l 90
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-07
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, on the 10Th instant, Gel
INA BELL, infant daughter of G. L. f. V.
Resenberger Aged 2 years, / month and 10
days.
She was one of the sweetest, loveliest and
most interesting little children the writer has
ever known None saw her, but to love her.
She seemed, like a little angel, sent from hea-
ven. to bless us for brief season, with her
presence but to return thither again, to her
angelic home. She was remarkable pre-
cious child though so young she would repeat
her little infant prayer, with precision, and
earncstness, attained by very few of her age.
\ few nights before she died an Aunt Of hers
watching by her couch, sang at her request
few verses of that beautiful and expressive
Hymn.
clark from the tombs doieful sound"
&c. And when she paused, this child, took
up the dying notes and began to repeat the
same rich melody in angelic strains.
A few moments, before her departure, as
though conscious that her departure was at
hand, she turned to her father and said ''kiss
me papa" and then to her mother and aunt,
kiss me Ma'ma-kiss me Aunta." And then
folded her little hands across her breast, and
sSeetly breathed out her life, like one gently
:. Ding to sleep. Thus she passed away. On
fhs ., ct instant her remains were followed to
the cemet;s,ry at Zicu's Church, by a large
concourse Of weeping and sorrowing friends.
The occasion was improved, BY the Pastor, in
brief address, from the latter clause OF the
II Kings Ivth Chapter and latter clause OF
the Goth verse;
When quite babe, she was by her parents,
dedicated to God, in holy Baptism. And now
she has gone from the Church militant, to the
Church triumphant. cit is well with her.
She has gone, she has gone,
70 that home beyond the skies,
Where the fields are robed in beauty,
And the sunlight never dies.
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a Superb Journal for any Home.

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es, upon matters pertaining to the Farm.
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each number, are worth the cost Of subscrir-
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publishers offer the last two months of this
year free, TO all new subscribers received in
October, for 1861 Four copies are supplied
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offered to those securing clubs of subscribers
Address Orange Judd & Co., 245 Broadway
| New York.
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Rosa daIis! ROsadalis /!

Boils, Carbuncles, Eruptions and Pimples
on the face, Sallowness Of the Complexion,
General Debility, are brought about by an i'm
pure state Of the Blood. Rosadalis has been
found to be permanent cure for this class Of
morbid matler is carried out of the system,
and the blood is changed from its vitiated
condition to its healthy and normal state. 1t
is safe and effectual, never produces the
slightest injury, contains no mercury or other
poisonous mineral. If you are suffering with
any of these abnormal conditions of system,
try bottle. If you have friend in similar
condition, send him q bottle and he will ever
thank you. Ask your druggist for it.
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Alexandria.


On a recent visit to this city we were
pearance of the place. The general hustle
and activity along the wharfs and at the places
of business of the different merchants, seemed
to indicate quite an increased trade over last
season. Alexandria is a Virginia city, our near
est market, and has equal, if not superior adj
vantages over other markets, and should receive
the trade and patronage of this section Of the
State, at least. Now that our merchants are
going for their fall and winter eupply of goods,
we would have them stop at Alexandria, at
least long enough to see what inducements
are offered them to purchase there. We refer
to our list Of Alexandria merchants, whose
cards will be found in the Herald.
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Rock Notices,

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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

WOODSTOCK, VA, September 13, 1869.
To Catharine Walton, Joseph NJ. Allen and
Mary his wife, VIM. F. Krebs, next friend for
Catharine Krebs and Edgar Krebs, Samuel
Walton, Jesse Walton, Isaac Hickman and
Rebecca his wife, Josephine Walton and
Lamar Walton, complainants.
And James II. Williams executor of Samuel
C. Williams. deceased James II. Williams,
and John J. Williams, administrator with the
will annexed of Philip Williams, deceased
George W. Magruder and P. W. Magruder,
administrators of W. W. Magruder deceased
G. H. Il. Koontz, and A, Martin, admins
traitors of John Koontz. deceased and Sam
uel G. Stephenson aid Franklin T. More
land, executor, of William Moreland, de-
ceased, defendants.
IN oHANcERY.
You are hereby notified that l have appointed
the 18th Say of October next, at the office of
George ". Aliley: at Woodstock, Shenandoah
County Va. to take, state and settle the &C
counts of Samuel 6. Williams, late receiver
of the Circuit Court OF said county, to ascer-
tain what amount of funds he received TO the
credit of the suit of Rhesa Allen Gdn, &c. VS.
Joseph M. Allen, and wife and others, what
disposition has been made Of the same; the
balance in The hands of said receiver. to whom
the same is due or distributable, also to as
certain who were the securities of the receiver
at the time the several payments were made
to him and the date of such payments, and
any other matters deemed pertinent or which
either party may equirc,-requirei by de-
cree rendered at the August term of said
Court, in suit in Chancery therein depend
ing, in which you are parties, at which time
and place you are required to attend.
You are further required TO produce before
me all books, papers, bonds, notes and &C
counts, relating TO the subject matter of the
accounts directed to be taken as heretofore
set forth.
Given under my hand, as commissioner
of the said Court. the day and year first afore-
said.
seq 16.-4t JOHN RICHARD.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

XTIRGINIA TO WIT.-At rules held in the
y Clerks Office ofthe Circuit Court Of Shen-
andoah, for the month Of September, 1863:
Noah Funk and David Stickney, executors Of
David Pifer, executor. ..........Plaintif.
against
William NJ. Long, administrator, and others. De-
PENDANT,
IN CHANGERY.
The object of this suit is to recover the sum of
$50 o. with interest from the 18th day Of NoVem-
ber 1874, upon which Judgment was obtained and
decketed about the 1st day of September, 1859,
and for the benefit af such other creditors will
contribute to this suit.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the
defendants, James Long and his wife are not
inhabitants of this State it is ordered that the said
defendant do appear here within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is necessary
to protect his interest that copy of this order
be published in some newspaper printed in Wood
stock, once week for four successive weeks, and
copy posted at the front door of the Court
House of said county, on the first day of the next
County Court. copy-test:
j. S. IRWIN, G. S. G.
E. E. STICKLEY, P, O., sep l6-4t
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

WooDsTocK VA, September IS, 1869.
To the creditors of the estate Of Jacob Ham.
man Decd and all others concerned.
You are hereby appointed Saturday the 9th
day of October next at the Office of George
W. Miley, at Woodstock Shenandoah County,
to take proof of the debts or demands against
said testator or his estate at which time and
place you are required to attend. R. s. Ham
man the executor of said estate having reques-
ted the law to give this notice.
Given under my hand, as commissioner in
Chancery of the County Court of said county,
the day and year first aforesaid.
sep 15-4t. JOHN RICHARD
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

~ WooDsrocK VA, Sep. % 1869.
To the Creditors of the Estate of JOHN
HAAS deceased, and all others concerned
You are hereby notified, that, at the re-
quest of D. Walton. administrator of the
Estate of said John Haas deceased, l have
appointed the 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1869, at
at the Office of Geo. W. Miley, at Woodstock
Va. for receiving proof of debts or demands
against said decedents or his estate, at which
time and place you are required to attend.
Givee under my hand, as Commissioner of
the County Cour of Shenandoah County, the
day. aud year first aforesaid
Sept. 30,-4w JOHN RICHARD.
Chg. to D. H. Walton, Admir-.
of John Haas decd
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ WOODSTOCK, VA, September IT, 1862
To Daniel Stickley, George A. Hupp, David FL.
Walton, in his own right and as administrator
of Il. Douglass, deceased, and David Rodeffer,
compliments,
And William Donaldson, administrator of Mary G.
Douglass, deceased, William Arthur, guardian
ad titen for Virginia Douglass, Albert Douglass,
and Richard Douglass, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The creditors of the estate of Mary C. Douglass,
deceased, and all others concerned
You are hereby notified that l have appointed
the 10Th day of October next, at the office of Geo.
W. MileY, at Woodstock, Shenandoah county,
Virginia. to state, settle, and adjust the accounts
of William Donaldson, Administrator of the estate
of Nary c. Douglass, deceased, to take account
OF the debts and assets of said intestate, or her
estate, and any other matter deemed pertinent or
required by either party, as required by decree of
the Circuit Court of said county, rendered at its
August term, 1869, in suit in chancery, therein
depending, in which you parties, at which
time and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand the day and year first
aforesaid. JOHN RICHARD, G. c. c. 5. C.
sep 23-4t $40
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lncep;um $3.50. Eureka. Eureka. Eu-


Ii is now universally acknowledged that, as
corrective for all diseases resulting from a
disordered condition of the liver, the Morning
Star Bitters ranks foremost. The number OF
years that this remedy has been before the
public, has fully proven it; and now that the
malarious season is approaching. We feel il
our duty to present this notice, that hose who
have not known its virtues may be induced to
avoid sickness and distress by its timely use
AS the hot weat err is now upon us, thous
ands suffer from chills and fever remttent
fever dyspepsia, nervous weakness, headache.
loss of appetite, and general debility, al aris-
ing from arrangements of he functions of the
liver and why suffer for weeks and months
when remedy so certain is at hand. The
Morning Star Bitters, if properly used, will
overcome all this turpdity and produce heal
thy action, aid restore you TO health. Use as
directed and we can assure you there will be
many of us who will bless the day they be-
an to use the Morning Star Bitters,
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New Advertisements Is.

New Advertisement rs.
We would call attention to the following
new advertisements. AS general rule, those
who are liberal enough and can afford to ad-
vertise their goods are able to sell on liberal
felms, and are worthy Of patronage
THE SEAToN HOUSE, on Louisiana avenue,
between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washing
ton city. This house is new and elegantly
furnished, and situated in tho most central
portion of the city. Our Valley citizens VIII
find this the most euitabe and eonyeD,ent
house in the city
S. P. WRlsLEY, dealer in slate aud marble
mantels, &c., corner of Ninth and ID streets,
Washington city. Mr. W. is personal &C
quaintance of ours, and we cordially recon
mend him to our friends.
HALL s. HUME, BRYAN Bros, and A. c..
PLANT, wholesale and retail dealers IN fine
groceries, teas, wines, and liquors, Washing
ton city Our citizens will do we'll to order
their groceries, &C., from these gentlemen, as
we know they will be able to get them at
greatly leluced rates
W. w. BURDRTr, 351 Seventh street, be
tween I and K street, immense dealer in dry
goods and carpeting. This is the largest house
of the kind in the city, aud sells at small
profits.
JAMES H. Ovens & Co., Wholesale and re-
tail dealers in oysters, No. South Wharf,
Alexandria. This is the only large oyster
house in the city, and our citizens will not
fail to call on or order from them.
J. KAUFMAN, corner Of King and Royal
streets, Alexandria, has just opened the
largest and most splendid assortment of boots
shoes, hats, and caps ever before offered in
that market. We have been fully satisfied
that our merchants and citizens will do well
TO call and examine his immense stock.
S. DEALHAM, wholesale and retail clothing
emporium, Alexandria, is again supplied with
an immense stock Of every description Of gen
tlemen's and boys wear. Dealham beats the
Jews in selling cheap
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DAINTING,
GRAlNlNG,
pAPERING Re

am always ready and prepared to do all
kinds of work in my line Of budiss, at short
notice and on reasonable terms am also
prepared to do
ALL KINDS OF RNING
solicit the patronage of the public, and
return thanks for past patronage.
Sept. "a, If. JNO. Ii. FRAVEL.
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sour Cry is Justice,

.'Will our venerable and venerated precep-
tor Of the Winchester Tines do us the justice
to give the proper credit TO local items from
THE HERALD, g such for instance as the
A. J. Downey. ''We will promise AIr. B. to
give him ali the local items worth recording
and would simply ask that credit, when given
at all, may be properly bestowed"
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.-7o The Mutual POlicy-Ho1dsrs

AOTICE.-Io the Mutual Policy Holders of
/ Y the Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany
The Board of Directors have declared semi
annual dividend of three per cent. the deposit
ofnotes held by the Company, for the six months
Guiding July LIST, 1869. The scrip will be forward
ed to the address of Policy-holders as soon as it
can be made out j. w. SEXSON, Sec'y.
BY order of the Board of Directors
BY the above it will be seen that the Mutual
Policy holders of this Company are the Stockhol-
ders, and such are entitled to their portion of
the dividends or profits of the Company.
July 15 RIcHMoND, July 8, 1869