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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
Are Sunday Weddings voidj

There is, we heard an eminent lawyer
allege few days since, DO marriage 10.
gal which is celebrated on the Sabbath
day. There are, no doubt. twenty thous.
aud couples, 10 this state alone, for whom
the marriage ceremony was performed Oh
the Sabbath many Of them on tho
evening of that day. A note drawn and
signed on the Sabbath day is illegal, or
any other agreement between parties.
Marriage is legal contract, which. II
performed out Of Tho legal time, neces.
sarily must be void ana claiming this,
the sons and daughters Of . recently
deceased millionaire mean to contest his
will, because in that large portion Of
his estate was willed to the children OF
their stepmother, who was welded 10
their father on the Sabbath, 10 q church
ia the city of Rochester, in this state.
IF the question is to be decided that
such marriages are illegal, another long
cataloyua of vexaiious suits will be
brought into our Courts by parties sim
ila-ly related ss the Que above mon
toned.
The decision lately rendered by
IeaSneu JuuSe OF our COURTS, mat muT-
riages Of minors ere Illegal, und a di
vorce for such is not necessary in order
that they can separate and remarry
legally, since it was carried into imme-
diate practice by the parties for whom
the decision was rendered, is proving
baneful to society. The harm that this
decision does to our social systcm is
temporary only, and if the entire marry.
ing population but learn Of this decision,
the future will witness less elopements of
young couples, and less uumber Of
cases where guileful and designing men
entice young ladies from home to wed
them. That the ceremony of marriage
performed for minors on any and all days
of the week, or for couple where ono
is minor and the other an adult should
bo pronounced illegal, will strike thous.
ands with feelings skin to CONSERVATION.
With all our laws and codes, it is, indeed,
strange that these legal enactments which
most concern our personal welfare and
happiness are least known and least un.
derstood by the general public, including
our most intelligent people.-Amcricau
Society.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
BARRIERS should frequently wash {

Barber: should frequently wash their
hands. A stranger, whose nose had
been gripped the eighth time BY the
offensive fingers Of bis tonsorial man.
ager. blew che soap from his mouth and
suddenly inquired, "Was the body idsn.
titled" What body2" asked the
shaver. "What bodyl" repeated tho
stranger in surprise. "Why, haven't sou
been on eoronss's jury ?"
There 10 a. muoA merit 10 catering 10
the humorous side Of our nature % 10
the sober and ssdste. Men aud women
are made to laugh aud indulge iu pleas.
antries just 40 much - to pray snd fast
Because fsce 10 uneommonly long 10
stead Of vide il does not follow that its
posssseor 10 6rst class saint. We
would % soon trust . oountenancs got up
on the broad a. tho long gusge. Q Y"'
Ia, isn% chat mau 10 what they esll
the spring time OF life ~ "Why. nv
sos9' "Because ho looks sd very green" !"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
A Chinese Death.bed,

The Chinese have many customs pecu.
liar to their nation, which strike the
"outside barbarian" as being unnatural
aud strange. Their religious traditions
are 20 deep rooted, and SO strongly fos.
tered by superstition, as to give little en-
couragement to missionary laborers.
Tho most striking Of these superstitions
are those Pertaining to the disposition of
their dying and dead relatives. Very Of.
ten the dead bodies of Chinese men and
women are found in unteoanted build
Jugs 10 the Chinese quarter of this city,
and those unacquainted with thsit su
perstitions are promo to set the desertiou
Of dying friends down as acts of selfish.
ness. This, however, 10 not 90, as the
Chinese believe that if persons die 10 .
house that they lived 10 before death.
their spirits will haunt the place ever
after, aud give unpleasant evidence Of
their presence to al who remaiu. In
order to prevent the manifestations of
the restless spirit, a. soon 40 tho doctor
gives il - his opinion that patton. can.
not survive, be 10 taken to another place
and left alone to die. Yesterday . case
Of this kind was reported to the core ner.
A young Chinawomsn, who had been
given up by ber attending physician,
was carried by her relatives to an unten-
anted house in Ellis Place, of Pacific,
sbovc Dupoat. They then dressed her
in her best clothing, spread . now mat
ting on the floor, and laid her on It, They
brought in preserves, meats. fruits, can.
dies bold rice, eto., lighted some punks
and retired, leaving her alone to await
the coming of the common destroyer.
During thu day she died, aud was found
last night. Coroner Litterman removed
the body, and it is now at the morgue
awaiting the further action of the rsla.
tives, who will probably leave her
to bs disposed Of by tho city, as is
generally their practice 10 all such cases. |
Many Chinamen-thoss of the wealthy
net desert their dead friends,
and for tho furthsrance Of this desire
there are several hospitals cited up, in
order that those about to die may be
removed there until they have paid the
debt Of nature, after which they are
buried with all the ceremonies Of the
disciples Of Coufucius. San Francisco
Bulletin. 4Ihl III. -.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19

The VoLoANoEs OF THE YrLLow
SToNE.-Thomas Moran, one of the
artists who accompanied tho Hayden
expedition to Yellowstone Lake, has 70.
turned to Helena, NJ. T., commu-
nicates some facts to the Herald. He
says there is evidence that fresh erup.
ton had taken place at the mud volcano,
as trees were broken down 10 al dirss.
tious around it, and were completely
bsspattsrsd with mud. His party visited
the Gsyser basin, and while there Wit
messed the eruption of one Geyssr-pos
described BY the party Of last year.
which by actual messurmsnt projected
water to tho high Of three hundred feet.
A new Gsyssr region has been discovered
on Gardnsri river, toward its source,
which is very lively in action. Mr.. Moran
pronouncss the country the most wonder.
full region on the continent. He says oil
the phsonomsua which elsewhere srs
found distributed over widely sspssstsa
portions Of the globe, 10 hers crowded
into . region which does not sssssd
eighty miles in lsngth.-Dshssr News
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19

m'SHt ueV0 UeeD
| "Yes, Mary, I could hardly believ,
that it was my old love. when they dc
scribed to me the cold. naughty, ambi-
tious Mrs. Prescott. But will you no,
marry me nov, after these long years Of
waiting2 We may be happy yet"
But, Fredrick, they will laugh u Us,
and call US romantic old fools "
LET them call a. what they please.
Why should We carer Mary, you are
very handsome yet"
She threw back her head, and laughed
in a merry, kirlish way, that would have
caused her children to open their eyes in
astonishment. And then .hcy sat and
talked about the days Of their young
love, and Of events that took place long
years before.
That evening Della exclaimed, when
Mrs. Prescott seated herself at the table
why, mother, what have you been do
ing to Yourself? II you go on r.juvena.
ting in this way, I shall be taken for
your elder sister--I shall certainly be
jealous"
II have seen to day, tho dearest friend
l ever nau, Ueilo
"Who is he, mother?"
Frederick Maynard" And then she
told her children how, when a young girl,
she had loved this man but that when he
went away, her friends had deceived her.
and insisted that she should marry an
other, and how she had become a cold.
hard woman Of the world but" she
said, he has come back to ne again,
true as ever"
And will you marry him, mamma ?"
"Yes, dear, | have promised to be his
wife,"
20, am so glad he has waited GO
long"
"Charles," said his mother, "come to
me, dear"
He arose, and went to her, a wild hope
springing up in his heart.
MY feelings are changed, how," she
said, and if you will bring your chosen
vito to me, l will welcome ner to our
house and home"
He took her hand, without speaking,
and kissed her tenderly, and Della threw
her arms around her mothers neck, ex-
claiming:
Il am just as happy as eau be; Fanny
is such darling. mamma, know that
you will love her. But dear me-" she
added, with rueful fac, every body is
going to marry, and leave me all foriorn
and deserted.
"What have you done with Harry
inquired her brother mis-.
chievously and the young lady suddenly
disappeared from the room.
There were two weddings snnn aft.r
this, and it was not long before Della
declared that she was jealous of Fanny,
for her mother petted her more than she
did her own daughter. And Charles
never had any reason to regret his mar
riage with the pretty Post. office clerk
st. Louis Ladies' Magazine.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
TERMS or ADvER rrs,Nc..

Ono Square 90 ines) or less, one insertion.s1 50
Each additional insertion. ...... ...,. .. ,....
Administrators' Notices"...A. .............. 3 90
Final Settlement Notices""..... ..."..""" 90
Stray Notices (single stray )."...""""."." 90
Each additional stray in same noticc...". ! 90
Go- A Liberal Deduction will be made to
yearly advertisers.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19

M ILL practice In ali the Courts of tho Third
w Judicial District. Special attention given
70 the collection Of debts. v8n39
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
GEO. l.. COLLIER,
PHOTOGRAPHS,

TROY, MISSOURI
GALLERY SOUTH OF BALLINGER's
DSUG STORE.
Photograph Albums and Picture Frames
Fer Sale at Lowest Prices.
MS- Call and look at my pictures.
sep7n36
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19

A drawing master, worrying his pupil
With contemptuous remarks upon his
lack ofability. ended ny asking: "Now,
sis, II you were going to draw me, what
part OF mo would you commence drst?"
Tho boy, with . meaning look into bis
masters face, answered very quietly (:
"Your neck, SIR
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19

"How do you define black ~ your
Aas?" asys school master TO ono Of his
pupils. @Dartusss that may to fsl,,"
replied the youth. '
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
A. HI. BUCKNER.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ST. CHARLES, MO-,

Will nttond to any professional business in the
Courts Of Lincoln, Warren, Montgomery and
st. Charles, and in tho District and
Supreme Courts. v6nlyl
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-19
New Mode OF Recording Speech.

IT the following paragraph, clipped
from on exchange, gives an accurate
statement Of facts, we may room expect
to see the last of the ubiquitous reporter.
tie will be TRANSFORMED into an aman.
unesis, to write out machine made hiero.
glyphics:
"A mechanic living on the shores Of
Lake Zurich, M Theodore Euppiuger,
has Just invented o mechanism as marve.
lous as tho dagucrreotypa was at first
considered to he, the applications of
which have since become so popular and
universal. The machine of NJ. Zup.
pinger is no larger than the human hand,
and performs the work of nm accomplished
stenographer. Placed in contact with
the vocal organ, it reproduces the
slightest sounds enunciated By the
tongue, throat or lips While ono is in
the act Of speaking q ribbon of paper 10
detached from the machine, similar to
that thrown off by the telegraph appa.
ratus, on which the words pronounced
are traced in black and white. The
mechanism is in all respects most in.
geniously constructed, aud worthy of
being compared with the inventions of
Niepce, Dagucrre and Morse"
TANNING THE BRIDEaRooM.-Mr SPILL.
man had just married . second wife. On
The day after the wedding Mr.. 8. 70.
marked .- 'F .0.
II intend, Mr.. spillm.n, 10 enlarge
my dairy" y-a n : ,7'G' 80
you mean our dairy, my DEAR"
mo-" quoth Nh. spillmnu, 81 intend
to enlarge my dairy" r'0.
"Say our dairy, Mr.. Spillmau." ar
"No, my dairy" ..I. ':{,,
"Say. our dairy, say our -"
she, seiziOg the poker.
"My dairy, my daryl" yelled the
husband. .~os - - ~
Our dairy, our dairy I" sorsecbsd
The wife, emphasizing each word with .
blow on the back Of her cringing spouse.
Mr.. Spillman retreated under .hs bed.
In passing mnaar the bed clothes his hat
ras brushed of. He remained undsr
,over several minutes, waiting for a lull
IN the storm. At length his wife saw
him thrusting his head out at the foot Of
he bed much like . turtle from its
'holl. ... ......
"What are you looking forY" sx-
claimed tho lady.
~ am looking for our hs., my dear"
ays he. f D.-' -
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rovM1rssssIfoflNlrRJs sI1IE 8sz5TzE 7z77z

COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS
Pursuant to i decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, rendereda at the June term 1870,
| in thecases of Sprinkle geo. AND Falls, as. Swink
hand ais and Hartman, Administrator &C., Vs.
,Swink's heirs, the undersigned, who was thereby
appoint ted commissioner for the purpose will
/ All seo3s. eO,aApqil slstls7l, gssssi 1AiiT
on.the premises, sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, that valuable tract of land On
! which ,theAate Washington Swink resided ut the
time Of his death The said tract contains about
's $50 ACRES.
and is situated .abou. eleven miles North OF
Stannton, on one of the best and most public
roads in the county Of Augusta. The improve
sments consist Of new and very commodious
dwelling house, and substantial outhonses. The
land is of good quality and in fine state OF cul-
tivation, and the property is in every respect a
most desirable once Those desiring to purchase
a good farm and to securea comfortable house
in a good neigkborhood, would do well to at
tend the sale. ,.r safl..zs .a4oltas:. q
The Commissioner may deem it proper TO sdi-
vide the land by the Mt. Scion road, that runs
through it. - = t'..-a. ash 93s 1aa Us
I, TERMS OF SAIL. Cash in hand sufficient. to
pay the costs Of suit and expenses Of sale, and
for the residue of the purchase money credit OF
six, eighteen, thirty and forty-two months will
be given, the purchaser executing bonds with
good personal security, bearing interest from
dates for the several payments, AMI lien retain
ed on the land as ultimate security. 7-sJ9 = -
The place will be shown to parties by the oc--
cupants. sE ot .ioS,
vide the tract 70 accommodate purchasers.
q 4eF JOHN A. HARTMAN, 'TE Z
3 mar3-tds Commissioner &c.
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We call the attention of our reader to the adj
vertisement of Messrs, Eyler, Cooper 4 Co., who
have purchased the Manufacturing establishment
Of Messrs. Parkins Nelson & Co., in this place,
and propose to carry on, in connection with the
Foundry, Plow and other business carried on by
their predecessors, the Mvchine business in its
fullestAense. Messrs Eyler + Cooper arc practi-
cal Machinis t. and fine workmen. They propose
to execute a finer class of work.. than we have
heretofore been able to have done in Stau nton,
and which had to be sent to Richmond or Bal
timoree Having the means to increase their IA
cilities and the Mechanical experience, go neces-
sary to the successful carrying on of extensive
Machine Shops, with the determi nation to extend
tnsir business to the construction and repairing
OF tne hnest classes Of Machines--in fact to do
al k'nos OF work, in the very best manner, from
the construction or repairing of Steam Engine
down to the commonest Agric ultural Imple
ments, we prophecy for them great success in
this community, aud from the above facts we be.
peak for them aliberal patronage. lid2 z55f7
The Baltimore Sun, under the he ad of sPro
gress of Manufactures in the South speaks o
the purchase Of Messrs Eyler Cooper here and
of these gentlemen Is practical Machinisu and
Craftsmen, who have been for many years in one
of the largest Machine Establishments of that
City, and unders landing their business and able
to e1scute anything in their line, prophecies that
eminent success which their undertaking, enter.
prise and capacity deserve. We second the well
wishes of the San.
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In MEMoRIAM AT a meeting Of the Catholic
Congregation, held in St. Francis school-house'
on the 26th of MarcbAa committee was appoint
ed to draft preamble and resolutions expressive
of their sorrow at the death of their late pas
tor. -a5l.t
The committee reported the following, which
were unanimously adopted: ,r
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God, in
His infinite wisdom, to call to his reward, the
Rev. AMBLER WEED, of this parish, over which
he has presided nearly four years, as our spirit
ual guide, thel efore be it a.& .,...,,- .,te go.
Z Resolved, LIST, That the deceased was one OF
those kindred spirits that endeared himself to his
flock in a Ire-emin ent manner by the attention
and loving kin dness which he manifested to them
at all times.
Resolved, End, That we sympathize deeply
with the members of his bereayed family -espe-
cially with his sisters, as he was to them in q
particularly loving manner, father, adbrother,
aud friend. ..,.. 49,. 81, r,... ,r~..-.s,...
u Resolved, srd, That the expressions Of condo
lence are not confined merely to the Catholic con-
gregation, but all classes mourn his premature
death. aSVfss EfIH1 az --taS
Resolved, 4th, That copy of these resolu-
tons be presented to the members of his family,
and that they be published in all of the town pa
pers, and in the Richmond Dispatch. z9e oH
| =, JOHN B. SoHERER, si-As
MICHAEL O'KEEFE, 7 Committee
JOHN CRoGHEN, -Af
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Died.


->>~>~I~~-I~~~~~
On March End, near Waynesboro, David W.
Harris, in the 10th year of his age. a., 9-,s'
On Feb. 9th, near Salem, Robert B. Dunlap,
infant son of Robert B. and Salome F. Dunlap,
aged year and 3 months. -
On March 10th, near Spring Hill, Augusta Co.,
Sarah Bell, daughter of B. J. and R. NJ. Mason,
aged months and II days. g-v.qa -. r--s-
On the 4th inst, at the residence of James A.
Fitch, near Waynesboro, VIM. J Fitch, in the
26th year of his age. s :. Il
At his residence on Christians Creek, near
Staunton, on Thursday, the 23rd inst, David A.
Gilkeson, in the 44th year of his age. =a. 3s-
On the LIST inst, Mr.. Jno. Womeldorf, of South
River, Augusta, in the 18th ar of his age He
was native Of Pennsylvania, but had lived in
Virginia more than so years, and was highly es
teemed by all who knew him. "
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1QeQHe for the West. 1893
ATNATIONAL DOUBLE. -

4 - 4 en-
GR REITS4NsATI NATIONAL DOUBLE. 1SO
TRACK ROUTEFOR
St. Louis ,Me.,S 10 Gleaveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, as St. Paul, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio. r. Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
Louisville, Ky., ira Kansas City, Mo-,
Pittsburg, Pa, sti5 Cairo, illinois, 7s'5'
and all prin ci pal Cities Westan Southwest via
the BALTIMOR & OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. One change Of cars between
Ba timore and Cincinnati or indianapolis, and
one to St. Louis, Chicago, Terra Haute, &C.,
besides ELEGANT PALACE SLEEPING CARS
on all night trains, this route is therefore the
most desirable, especially for Families and La
dies travelling alone. -- 49,. .5f44, 4gAN
Passeng gers with Western through tickets pur-
chased At the above named Offices have the priv
ilege ofvisiting Baltimore withoutextra Expense
and then resuming theirjourney West. rzF-1a.a
TAisfs thsonly Route, which can check Bag;
gage from Washington Cityto all Westerneities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Wash-
Washington City as follows: Mail Line, 6, As,
A. Ms Fast Line e, so, P. NJ. Express Line,
7,45, P. NJ. eesrsr3.{t. yAvsX0SEh
Time from Washington to Cincinnati % 40
t9'd4a ~ Louisville 1880.
nA4sV 81 l. '>WGN y St!Louis q t38 ,2G
Cne train in advance of all Rival Lines
= The above trains make close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with All
Western Railroads, for alIpoints. tN~ ga ~
Passengerseavingo on Saturdays 80 through
by this route, utlayingsoyer on Sundays.
fThrough Tickets for sale at the offices of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad at White Sulphur
Springs, Staunton and Waynesboro, and families
wishing to 4emigrate to the west in large parties
can get tickets reduced rates By application to
A. J. DODAMEAD.
III Cen lSouthern Agent, B. b O. R. R.,
#A RICHMOND, VA.
I'm COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. h o.
R. R., Baltimore, Md. qA@
J L.WILsON, Master transportation, B. h
O. R. R., Baltimore, Md. 4TLavN1a
August23-tf. -
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FURNITURE
e .ax33@ Z sIFuKNlTUREa1A
J, A, A. Y. NJ, BlCKLE, ~
HAciNs Main ST. Stanton. Va.AGAA az

We propose to reduce our very large stock q
Furniture by selling at the following low prices:
Walna Chamber Suits 10 pieces, wood-top,
$s5. 2gogaAg. az TT0j =
top, 500 to $780, ~as1sB a @.O 3aSs4
Grained Suits, 10 pieces, $40 to $50. fA!fi
Parlor Suits, in Hair-cloth, 500 to $3.50.
Bedsteads, .lhom $4 to $40. Bureaus, Wash
stands, Tables Mattresses, Cane and Wood seat
Chairs, Yalwayslon hand, at very reduced prices.
Lounges, in Rep or Satin covers, at $40, SILL,
Sl2, and $l3;Folding Bed Lounges, Rep trim,
$25- te $30.e .sssdwesLs geisA(asgs :.
Persons in want of Furniture would do well
to call on, us before purchasing elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING attended to- promptly
We are the sole agents in the Valley for Fisk
Metallic Gases and Caskets. mara
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-In pursuance
~ ofdecrees of the Circuit Court Of Angus
ia County, entered on the 10th and 2lst days of
November, 1870, in the causes of S. B. Brown
and ais, vs. Clark and ais and Clark widow,
sioner will proceed at his Office in Stanton, on
Thursday 27th day of april 1871, to take, state
and settle an account Of purchase money due
from William q. Neff, on account of the Robin
son tract of land, in the proceedings in the above
named causes mentioned, when the parties will
before the undersigned as they may be advised
shall be necessary. And it is provided in the
above mentioned decree of 2lst November 1870,
that the publication of this notice, for four sue
cessive weeks, in; one Of the newspapers Of the
town of Staunton, shall be equivalent to person
oil service of the same on all the parties interested
in the above named causes. .,-....
IN f-s-l1 JOS. A. WADDELL, -
mar24-4t .saasF. as- fss Commissioner.
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As an erroneous impression prevails, to some
extent, concerning United States License Taxes;
we state, for the benefit Of. all, that all United
States Licenses are repealed after the lst Of May
next except those Of Manufacturers and Dealers
in Liquors (including Malt Liquors and To-
hanco ssta aFls sCo.a-
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NIOTICE.--It is now nearly twelve months
IN since our notice, calling upon all per-
sons indebted by note or otherwise to G. T. An
trim, deco, urging them to settle up, but few
have regarded that notice.
1t is absolutely necessary that theestate should
oe settled up. We again earnestly ask all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to the estate
to make prompt payment. We will, in very
short time, turn over for collection by law all
claims in our hands, not satisfactorily arranged.
The bonds and books are in the hands of T.
H. Antrim, Waynesboro'.
20 T. H ANTRIM,
- a WIN. CALDWELL,
feb1!-tf Az EXECUTORS.
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If you, travel East West, North or South take
a package of Simmons Liver Regulator. Pre-
pared only by J. Fl. zeilin & Co., Macon, Geor-
gia. Pr 7tp9Esdi pa 81
For sale BY Trout and Co., Druggists, stann1
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j. P. Houck has been appointed Postmaster at
Shenandoah Iron Works, Page county, Va, and
Jacob H. Lindsey at Bridgewater, Rockingham
county, Va, 49,, ~: $50, ..5<..e.gi 7s