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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The January term OF
the Circuit Court convenes next Monday a.
ternoon. The following gentlemen will
compose the grand jury George Marshall,
Thomas Mccall, Charles B Marshall, Greg
DRY Brown, Samuel s Swisher, Lucius
Wells, Henry Mcneil, Lewis Gunnell, j G
Salisbury, Paschs Ball, f q Smyth, Por-
ter Skinner, I J Robinson, Mylo Lee
Samuel Foster, George w Pilgrim, S T
Hartman, Albert Sayre, James W Betty
RinnAh Wells, Charles Latin, John Kis'ler
and John McGreer.
For the first part of the term the follow
ing petit jurors are summoned to appear on
Monday, the SIh of January, at 2 p. m: -
George Emery, Martin LArue, George "
McMurphy, Michael Desmond, Paul A.
brecht, Ira Crawford, Orrin Skinner, J
keAtor, Hiram Darling, Charles T Ed
wards, G A Bromley, John Cook, Georg,
Bailey, John Bogue, A L Buck, VIM San
dersoD, Adam Failing, Edwin Mccartney
Henry McKnite, A Il Mosher, Lester
Nudge, Kez Robbins, John SwiRart, anC
John Thompson.
For the second part of the term, the fol
lowing petit jurors are summoned to appes
on Monday, January ODD, at 2 p. m: Har
man Marshall, Isaac wainwright, Johr
Cain, Sylvester Daley, Samuel Whi:eside
R NJ Mitchell, Stems, Arson Hubbard
Isaac WILDER, John Hewey, James John
son, Robert COyne, John Coyue, Jas COpp
ST., VIM Dickson, Thomas Campbell, Tho.
Holmes, John Warnock, John Wylie
Frank TindAll, Il F BAbcock, Jane,
Tsy lOr, Jr., John Hayes and Joel o
Hsver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

THE BACHELoK BALL.--Ths ball at the
Herper House last eveLing was g grand
successfully the equal Of any event Of the
kind we have ever had here. The number
Of guests was abou. two hundred and fifty.
The toilets Of the ladies were immaculate,
and their general appearance lovely in the
superlAtive degree. Even the gents who
got Bp the affair looked tolerAbly hand
some. The supper was just what a Harper
House banquet lie always expected to be.
The music was rendered by Strasser's band
and everything passed of pleasantly and
happily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
sTHAMsEKPs.

New York Cork aud Liverpool. New full
powered steam ships, the six largest in the world.
OCEAsTC, AETARTIC, REPUBLIC.
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRTATIC.
5000 tons burden 900 b. p, each.
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on TAursdAys, calling ct Cork Har-
Dor each way.
From che White Star Dock, PAvonniA Ferry,
Jersey City.
Passenger accommodations for all olasss') IN
rivAled, combining safety, speed and comfort.
Saloons, stHte-rooms, smoking room aud bath
rooms in midship section, whore least motion II
fslt.
Surgeons aud usvArdsIses accompany these
steamers.
Rste1 Saloon, $50 In gold. st-srAgo $50 In
currency. Those wishing to send for friends
fro m the old country oAu now obtain Storage
prepaid certificates, SS3, currency. PAssen er'
booked to or f;om all parts Of America, Paris
Hamburg. Norvsy, Sweden, India, Australia, AZ
Excursion tickets granted ct lowest rates.
DrNfts from 81 upward.
Bor information ApPly at the oompauy's othc'
No. 10 Broadway, New York. ]. II. SPARKS
Agent. oct27 d& W4u
w.N. JAEvIs, Agent at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

TuC MilAnsse, or at least some Of them
are exercised over the prospect for several
new mauuiacturies.- UHion.
We see the above error in our contem-
porary on az average Of every other day.
The word he is trying 10 use is erorcised A
man by the name of Webster wrote a die
tioaary once. Being 80 contiguous to q
booA store, the editor Of the Union ought &c
have ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Rosadalis, the Great Blood Purifier
and Aenovator.

BALTIMORE Jan. LIST, 1859.
aentlsmen 1t affords me pleasure to add my
te,timony TO the wonderful effects of your truly
excellent nedicine-Rossdalis. After suffering
TOR two years from shattered constitution, win
scarcely hope of restoration 20 my usual health
Twas induced to try your Ros adslis; after ia
hing according to your directions, five bottles,
can truly say that have been completely re-
stored, ss my many friends know, and believe
solely by the use of your medicine. cordially
rseommend il as an excellent renovator and pu-
rise. of the blood. Truly yours,
JOHN COX,
A. OoKuer Cav and Lombard streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

A Cool CouCH. While going to break
fast this morning, Magistrate Simonson
found a stranger lying dead drunk on the
sidewalk in front of an Illinois street estsb-
Iishment. The side of bis head wss some
what bruised. A dray was procured, and
the eccentric sleeper was hauled to jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

CHRISTMAS TsEE,-The Sunday School
children OF the Trinity church Assem- bic
this evening. Christmas trees, music, &c.
Half past Elk is the hour. On Sunday
morning next the Christmas music will be
repeated. Bishop Lee ~ expected to be
present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

The SMALL Pox. -Considerable alarm
is being felt in ell the cities Of the West
over the approach of this unweicome WISH
tant. Should it appear in Rock Island, the
fact should be Immediately reported to the
proper authorities, in order that steps may
be taken to prevent its spread. No unvse.
cius,ed cbld should be permitted in our
public schools under any circumstances
whatever. Attention is directed to an off.
cial notice elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

---..T dooDs. -Holidsy goods OF all
kinds can be obtained of Z. W. Spencer in
the line Of silver plated ware. He buys
direc, from the manufacturer, and knows
wha, be sells. Choice cutlery also for sale
the best in the city He keeps the best
quality of goods that can be bought.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

The Arsenal CLocK.-Ths trouble with
the Arsenal clock is, that the hands on the
front dial are ice bound. The side diAls
and striking apparatus have not suffered
from the obstruction, but are doing duty
nunotuAlly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

DEATH or A CoNDucToR.--Hosea Bige
low, Esq. who had just accepted a sisaa
ton ss conductor on the Peoria a RooA
Island Road, died very saddenly at Peoria
on Christmas morning. He was from
ColutEbus, Ohio, and leaves family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

The QUILr FACToRY BALL.--Arrsnge-
ments have been made by which parties de-
string to attend the quilt factory ball from
this city, can be taken to and from Moline
fee Of charge, by leaving their names at
Cops livery stable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

STATE FAIR.-The Executive Board o.
the Illinois State Agricultural Society
meets on Tuesday next to decide where the
next fair is 10 be held. Rock Island
Springfield, Bloomington, Ottawa, and
RocLfoYd ara mentioned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

The G.. D.-When the Grand Duke
comes on Monday next, parents should be
careful how they allow their children to
approach too near him. They might catch
the Hoopenkoff and Popof.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

DEDICATIoN.--The lecture room of the
new NJ. f church at Moline, will be dedi-
Gated on Sunday, Deceube 81, by Rev. E.
20 Haven, D. D., late president OF the
Michigan University, now president of the
North Western University. Services at
l0k G. IN and 0. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

Agent for the Oriental Tea Co." Poston,
IL in reosipt of fresh lot OF tho Finest Green,
Black and Mixed Teasi-Also the Black Dragon
Chop Tsing Tea, which pArtAkes Of the Green
Tea asvor-sud, also the Male Berry jaws OOf-
tee, the richest Favored Coffee in the world al
in one pound caidios, or in bulk, in large or
small quAntty, At Boston prices aud transPorta
ton warranted 20 give Satisfaction.
~. B.-Choiss cigars and Tobseoo, Candles,
Soap, Matches Notions, &C. Six bars Soap for
25e.; o spools, 500 yds for 200. dog cheap.
3 NJ HARRIS,
Next door east OF Quist's Big Indian, on Illinois
Street, Rock Island. DECIDEDLY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

VAcclYArIoS In view Of the proximity
of the small pox the Board of Education
publish the following rule, which will here
after be enforced
45tb. No pupil shall be received in any
school without furnishing satisfactory evi-
depce of having been vsccinsted, or other
wise secured against small pox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
LOCAL oo1uMw.
Every Family should Keep Pages Arni


Every Family should Keep Pages Arnies
Oil in the House.
1t cures scAlds, burns and itching humors,
Chflbl.ins, wounds and painful tumOrs,
All healing Ointment who can md
A greater bl sssing for mankind.
Pages Mandrake Pills.
Are mild, certain, safe and efficient.
None genuine unless sugsr-coated.
Pages Mandrake Pills cure Dyspepsia
Pages Mandrake PiDs cure Headache
Pages Arniea Oil cures Rheumatism.
Pages Arnica Oil curea PIN ss on the Face
Sold by all Druggists. ost7- deod-"on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

FuSNY.-A woman has been found in
Davenport who wouldn't marry when she
had the chance. None so foolish over here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

Holiday Goods at the Plumber Store.

Coon sKArryG Yer. The wind has blown
the snow pretty well off the ice, and the
juveniles still rejoice 10 splendid skating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

WAxrED.--A good, competent engineer
mus. come well recommended. For par
,iculars, enquire of Phil Helm, ssthe Young
America Restaurant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

THE GRAND DUKE-Alexis will not be in
Rock Island until next week sometime. be
isn't expected q, Chiosgo until Saturday
/ aveninO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

THE Best Tonic OF IRoN.-Phosphorus an
Calisaya, known as Ferro- Phosphated Elixir Of
Cslisaya Bark. The iron restores color to the
blood, the phos Jhorus renews waste Of the nerve
tissue, and the cshssyx gives a natural, health
full tone to the digestive organs, thereby curin {
dyspepsia in it's various forms, wakefuiness, gen
eral debility, depression of sphits also. the best
preventive sgAinst fever snd sgue. One pint
contains the virtues of one ounce of calissya
and one tsAspoonful, a grain of iron and phos-
pherus. Manufactured only by CssweIl. Hazard
d o., successors to Caswell, Mack a Co., New
York. Sold by Druggists.
feb27dwed- thu 6weow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

WORTH READING - The liquor bill which
was published in our issue of last evening,
should be carefully perused by saloon keep
ers, restaurant keepers, hotel keepers, whole
sale liquor dealers, and all other persons in
terested in the liquor traffic in any manner
whatsoever.
We stated that the bill was being consid-
cred by the members of the Legislature
We should have stated that il has already
passed the Senate, and will be taken up BY
the House Immediately on bling.
In the Senate only five vote. were cast
against it, and tho House will probably pass
| :, I. Is almost an exact copy of the Ohio
Law, but Is more stringent aud revolutionary
in its operations. We have been unable to
learn how the gentlemen from Rock Island
county voted, but soon as we do learn
will let our readers know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

We ask attention to the advertiser ent in
another column, Of Jscksons Catarrh Snuff
and Troche Powder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
HELEN OF TROY
FROM DR. GoURAUD's LIBRARY OF ROMANCE
oANTo xLvmI.

If a crevasse had opened meath his feet
IL would mol have excited more surprise;
The splendid FORM was HERS he burned 10 meet.
And yet he scarce her face could recognize,
For PIaPLEs, tan and freekles-once so sweet
Aud fair 20 look upon But then her eyes
Retained the self-same brlance as of yore;
And her misfortune made him love her more
A splendid form to be effectual, should be set of
by a complexion entirely free from every blemish
and there is no known preparation equal TO GOU-
RAUDS Oriental Cream for producing this desirable
result And skin of wilderness. purify smoothness
and softness, such the use OF GoURAUDS ltal-
ian Medieated Soap invariably produces is equally
desirable. This marvellous compound is so sooth-
ing, that infants however much chafed) are instant
y made comfortable after being washed with IL; and
for chafed chapped cracked and tender flesh II acts
like u charm. GOURAUDS Hair Restorative viii
certainly FORCE hair to grow where Nature intended
IL should; II will, moreover impart 10 harsh, wlry
hair rich Sickness and gloss l-GOU RAUD'S
Poudre Subtitle completely uproots superhuous hair
from any part Of the human body, GOU RAUD'S
instantaneous liquid Hair Dye will change red or
grey hair IA beautiful brown black the instant
II Is applied, vithout staining the skin. GOU-
RAUD'S Liquid Rouge imparts beautiful roseate
tinge pale cheeks and lips, defying detection and
absolutely immovable, except by washing with soap
and water. GUURAUDS Lily White instantly dis
pels fush-s, redness and roughness, realizing
delicate life like white.
! The genuine preparations of DR.. Felix Gouraud,
can be purchased at No. As Bond street, New YORK,
or at John Bengstons, or any OF the leading drug
l stores in this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

No sulution can reach cA,srrh in the
head. DurnO's Catarrh Snuff searches it
out there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

IN office.

'nE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT.
th,, 'aly Horn his f'lsnds and old customers,
o nM no will again opei his Mai M rket on
Eov ,n ,~sst, In hook ISLAND, on next Friday,
sv.,, uh' 1871, with choice lot Of Meat OF
ina s,,on. Una which he will sell a. the loves, Iv.
Aosk I.l.nd a., FRANK lips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
wadsworth d. Parsons,

Ju.t received by express, Oriental Closktng,
Fls.sy lined Pique, Paisls, shawls. SILK Cloak
ing Velvots, Velvetesps, GinPure Lsces hes
Lace Collars and Handkerchieis. Also the bes
lire OF Dress Goods in this city, consisting Of
oretonss, Rpilngles, Bisrritz, Casbmsrss, Saith
De Cheen, Irish Poplins, Black and Fancy Silk
and piles of other goods. Anything you bay o.
them they will guarantee to be good or refunt
the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
bargains at VOLTS.

For the next two weeks, Wolf Offers great oar'
gains in Cotton and Wooden Goods, Ladles
Furs etc, before packing up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Medical.

Attention is called TO the advertisement of DR..
Bohsnnxn, of St. Louis, Mo. His reputation is
that of one of the most successful physicians in
his speciality 10 the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
DIED.

FAHEI At ? O'Clock A. M. on the 2Sth Frankie
Lee Fahey, infant son OF james and Mlia j. Fahey,
aged months and 10 days
Funeral tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at resi-
dence on Buffalo. near Orleans street. Friends OF
the family are respectfully invited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

ASUDEES BEREAvEMENT-Attw clock
this morning expired the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Fahey, aged four months
and ten days. The illness WAS sudden, com
meueing on tue 25lh. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at TWO O'Clock,
from the residence of tie family on Bugalo
near Orleans street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

Ladies' who nre suffering from certain com
plants, known only to females, should at once
get DR.. Velpau's Female Pills. They produce o
most oh&rmtug effect. Sold by all Drug gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

MANHOOD WoMANHooD Who may marry,
who not. Why? Impsdiments, causes and
cure i0S pages sent, sasied, Tor rs cents Ad-
dress: DR.. Whittier, Oh st Charles street, St.
Louis, Missouri, who tire ats all chronic, virulent
and special diseases. The most useful specialist
of the nee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
oPRHIHe AND CLOSING or NAILS.

OPKHIHa AID CLOSING or NAILS.
ross OFFICE, EHoHELL . LrSOss sLooE'
oRRIoE H0URs-RAILR0AD TIME.
pea SAily, sundAy''as.P''d'"' a L,TS . %
General Delivery elossss $500 P. N.
honey Order 0hos opens 81 500 .. m.
q" 4" closes at $500 p. m.
Open Sunday fron 600 .. m. to 1000 .. d.
ARRIVEs. CLosns.
700 .. N. 900 .. N.
'S0As0 AID S4' 700 p. N. 300 p. IN.
7,45 .. IN. 1000 .. IN.
'A'arok' N 10 40p. IN. s:lo p. IN.
500 .. IN. s 10 . IN
~ LOUIS AND SOU 500 p. m. $50 p. IN.
EEHLBs a HoErHsEH $50 p. m. $50 = m
MILWAUKEE, a NORTHWEST 600 p. N. 500 .. IN.
BY STAGE.
Alsdo and 0quAwhA, $50 p, m 500 a. N,
BwedonA and New Windsor, arrives Tuesdays
sud Thur,dsys At p. N. Departs Wednes-
days aud Saturdays ct 8 90 =. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
DAyENPoRr. Oct. 26th. Isl

Having been in possession OF Shoemsc-
ker Pisno for some time past, purchased OF
J. c. Wallace, Esq, Of this city, take great
pleasure in stating that the same has proved
to be an excellent instrument in every re-
spect, and recommends the same as such
HUGo SCHMIDT,
Cashier Citizens Nstionsl Bank, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Cures without sneezing.

IROCHE POWDER is pleasant 10 the
taste and never Suse&tes when swallowed, in
stsntly gives to the throat and vocal organs
Delicious Sensation of oooInsss Comfort.
lie the best voice tonic in the world
Try it, Safe, Reliable, and only IS cents.
Sold by prusgis's or mailed free. Address
0OoPE q, WILSON CO, P-op'rs
Philsdsiphis.
Van SchAAk, steysnson D Reed, Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. deco dw6m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
CITY BULLETIN.


CHICAGO. RocK ISLAND . PAoTFIo n. n.
Trains lssvo ROsk IslAnd-aoIye rAsr.
Dsy Express sud Mail, sil5 - m.
Rook Island Aoosm IN odation, 400 p. IN.
NiEh' Express, 1880 p IN.
Day HEprsp aud Nail, 6:l6A. N.
Might 6Kprsss, e:4b p. N.
Rock Island Accommodation.
r. Burssu Junotloa. Leaves Bureau Junction.
S.O0p. $50 n. m.
The Day Express aud Mail lsAviag here 81
OLD .. m, sonnooIs ct Bureau Junetion ut lO:lb
.. m, for Peoria.
The Night sEprsss leaving here Of 1880 pm.
sonnssiS at Bureau 81 30 p, m for Peoria.
wEsfEhH HEIoH BIZ.
sous ORrH LsAv.. AHnIvE
mEprsGs q Nail, $40 Q. 10. $3.50 p. N.
Mixsa Passenger 4:I5 p. m. 1880 sm
Connects with all roads for the east and vest
ROCKFORD, n. ISLAND Asr. LOUIS n. h.
kHpIsu lo:A5A.m 1iov o
Mail 6,35 ,. m. 045 p IN
Going South AHsrvE. LsAvs.
Nail $3.50 .. IN. s20 .. m
Express 6:l5 Pm. 600 p. IN
srsight T;49 .. m
Rreisht 7:l5p. IN
Freight 4.4O m
RICK ISLAND . PEORIA r. 4.
EaIs zoos uLAHD TO COAL vALLxr.
Leave. Arrive
Rock Island 7iOV . IN HAS M
e" l20Pn 4:46 p m
AooK IsLLsD TO PEORIA.
Leave. Arrive
Express 4'5O@ IN. $40 q. IN
Neil lisp. IN. 6;2S p. IN
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS . MINNIE
sofa h. h.
Passengers leaving Rock Island at 6.46 .. m
on the o. Il. a p. road, make olo.e connections
through to Darlington ARRIVING there at 1880
and 10 Ksokuk. Also By leaving on same train
passengers oaa connect 1t GrSnell for Oak
ioosa sad Eddyville, TO the South and for Mar
sbAltown, Austin, Mimi and b. Paul to th'
north.
SOUTHWESTERN. RatoSntb. O. r.
-tPs,seng CARA IsAsbrp. n. 90 directly through to
L-Avshworth, Kansas, arriving there at ii .. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
ana All dIs6sset resulting from OoIds IN
Head, Ehroat and Vocal Organs.

| This reunsay does % % DRY UP" . ostArrh
! but L00SENS 1t; frees the head OF all offensive
matter, quickly removing bad breath and head
ache, alIsys and soothes the burning heat il
cAtArrh is ss mild and agreeable in it's effects
/ N. II Dositively
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

LAS OPENED A NEW TAILOR SHOP
IL on Washington Street, near Orleans street.
ana Is prepared TO do All kinds Of repairing and
cleaning to order, Business and dre,, snit, in
the latest styles speciality. d.c2s-d3m.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-01-05

All settlers on the Miami Indian
reservation'in Kansas, are to be re-
moved'at once
Tuesday evening the magnificent
dwelling ofGen. Mcclellan, at Lew
ellyn Park, Orange county, New
York, was totally destroyed by fire.
1twas one Of the most elegant and
noted residences in that vicinity,
and was valued at $4,000.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-01-05
PLEASANT PARAGRAPH

ANA4AAG@4AN aAe3AIAhAEk ~ D
A minister asked n tlpsy fellow
leaning up against a fence where
he expected TO 60 VIXEN he died.
IF ! can't get along any better
than | do now," he said, II shan't
go anywhere
A woman who never owned q
Bible supposed she was quoting II
when she greeted her son, who
came home to keep Thanksgiving,
in the following words. Here
comes the futted calf"
A mosquito taper Is a Pittsburgh
invention, 1t creates such a smell
when burning that the mosquitoes
ask to be excused. 1t drives
human beings out doors also,
Which is its only defect.
John Randolph was once, on o
race-course. solicited to bet bya
stranger, who said: "Smith, here,
will hold the stakes" "Just so"
replied the descendant of Pocahon-
tas "buL who'll hold Smith Z"
A gentleman who had a very
deaf servant was advised by
friend to discharge her. mo, no."
replied the gentleman, witi good
feeling "the poor creature could
never here of another situation"
"A teacher, catechising bis
scholars, put the following quet.
ton: what was made to give
light TO the worId?' matches p
cried one Of the youngsters, after
short pauae.
"A girl In Iowa has recovered
$4,000 in a breach-ofp promise
suit With all this cohesive power
of public pluuder about her clothes
th9re is no danger that the next
fellow that comes along will fail to
stick.
A short time since d Mr.. Knott
was tried in an interior county of
Georgia for violation of law.
The verdict of the jury was.
1--WE find the defendant Knott
guilty" The judge was at lose
whether to sentence OF not.
"You datter me-" said thin ex.
quisite the other day to a young
lady, who was praising the beauty
of his moustache. "For gracious
sake, ma ma" interposed a sharp
friend, don't make that monkey
any tiatter than he Is now"
"What would you like TO be
when you become a man ?" said a
fond mother to a young hopeful.
Would you like to be merchant.
Or doctor or lawyer, orpreacher p
Il think, mamma" said the urchin.
I'D rather be candy-shOp."
A tradesmah, who had failed In
he city of Bangor, wrote on his
'ront boor: Payment suspended
or thirty days" A neighbor read
ng this said: "You have not
lated the notice" NO." said be,
4 do not intend to do SO it would
'un out i'll did"
Apropos in which it may be said
hat a woman in Milwaukee left
Ter house recently, and returned TO
ind her infant child mangled and
PARTLY devoured BY a hog. An
,fficer Of the law was about to
hoot the animal, when she plaint-
yely begged him not to do SO, 'as
ler loss was heavy enough already"
There were no crags and chasms
n that wOman's head it was pre-.
ernaturally "level."
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-01-05

A candidate travelling through
one of the rural precincts of GER
tain county, a few days since, rode
up to a farm house, and thus ac-
costed a tow headed Wchin who
was seated upon the top of a gate
post: "Bub, where's your pa 7"
The youngster replied: "Pap's
just gone down beyond the cow
shed to dig a grave to bury the old
dog Towser. The darned old fool
killed himself barlIin' at candi-
dates for sheriff Be yoo one p
The candidate rode on.