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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

A LlrTLE GiRL AccIDENALLY KILLED
ny HER BRorHER Last Sunday even.
ing, while the family Of Mr., john q.
Williams, who lives about 6vo miles
southeast Of Troy, were visiting some
near neighbors, they were horri6od BY
bis con, q lad about fourteen years oi
age, running in to tell them chat ho had
shot end killed his sister, . little girl
between eleven and twelve years old.
The brother and sister werc left at home
by the family to finish some little chores
after which they intended to 60 over to
their neghbor's. For some purpose the
boy took up his fathers gun. aud iu
handling it tho load was discharged
which entered his sisters right temple
and passed through her head, killing her
instantly.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

ERRATUM.-Iu the manuscript fur.
nished us to print the election notices
of Monroe township from, there was an
error in the "second condition" and tho
bills were SO printed and posted. 1t
should have read:
"2nd. The subscription voted by Mon
roe township is not to be invested id
stock off of this line and not to be invested
in stock If this line, unless we are relieved
Of paying our proportional part Of the
three hundred thousand dollars appropri.
ated by the County Court of Lincoln
county, Mo"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29
From the St. Louis Journal of Commerce.

From the St. Louis Journal of Commercc.]
Cake & Rogers, Of Troy, Lincoln
county, have probably the most extensive
tannery IN tho interior Of the State, and
q recent visit to their complete establish
ment, suggests the propriety of this
branch of business being increased in
other counties. They tan with oak bark,
exclusively. by the old and well-triod
process, and we have seldom If ever seen
better leather or workmanship. They
have AZ vats, and extensive buildings for
the various departments. Their two
bark mills are propelled by steam power
ono Of which, Ga new patent, will grind
more than ton Of bark an hour. Theil
harness works embrace. every variety
from the heaviest wagon harness to the
finest silver plated, and in their shoe
department will be found everything
from the finest cloth or morocco ladies
gaiter or tho most delicate gents slipper
or boot to the heaviest aud most substan
tial boots and brogans. They employ
from rs to 80 hands in tho shops, and al
their work finds ready sale, directly from
their shop. The tannery is supplied with
water, through pipes, from the beautiful
large spring in the town park shor
distance above the works. Though the
substantial improvements being made, il
the shape Of new brick buildings, side
walks, ETC., in this beautiful and thrifty
town, are largely due to the fair prospects
Of early communication, by the compile
ton of the St. Louis and Keokuk rail
road, much Of the past substantial growth
and prosperity has been due to this estab
lishmeut, as o nucleus aud there are
other branches Of manufacturing tha
could be engaged in, with great profit t.
this intelligent hospital community.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

PHENOMENA. There was . brilliant
shower Of meteors on Tuesday night of
last week, between ten and eleven o'clock.
The wonderful phenomenon was wit.
messed by only few of our citizens, and
but little was said about it. On Sstur.
day night, about the same hour, the
auroraborealis appeared 10 the north with
great brilliancy, rendering tho night
almost as light as day. 1t is very unu.
susl for the aurora to bo seen at this
season Of the year.-St. Charles News.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

DR.. w. W. Birkhead has located in
Troy for the purpose of piacticiug den.
tistry, ss will be seen by his card in an.
other column. He has already arranged
his apparatus for administering nitrous
oxide. commonly called "laughing" gas,
TO his patients. By inhaling this teeth
may be extracted without pain to the
patient, and none Of the illeffscts at.
tending the inhalation of chloroform are
experienced. It has been used a great
deal within the past few years in our large
cities, and is pronounced perfectly safe.
The Doctor will attend to all the depart
meuts Of dentistry. Office with Drs.
HUT 4 Bourland.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29
LOCAL AND COUNTY.
One Dollar

PER ANNUM FOR THE HERALD. In order
to place the HERALD within tho reach Of
every family 10 the county, We have RE.
DucED the price of subscription to ST.
and ask all our friends to send US ONE
MORE name With their own. We are
determined to print CHEAP and newsy
paper, not in the interest of any one
ueighborhood, but Of the W II o l. (
COUNTY.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

The hidden wealth of Lincoln county
was alluded to by Mr.. Peck, of the Coal
Company, at recent mass meeting in st.
Charles. He said that bis company had
expended more than hundred thousand
dollars in tho purchase of coal lands in
that county, which contained veins Of
coal eight feet in depth, and Of superior
quality, for tho various purposes for
which coal is used, as had been thor.
oughly demonstrated by tests in st. Louis
and elsewhere. lie said he wished to
make St. Charles a coal market, as he
regarded it, from natural location and
advantages, one of the future manufactur
ing cities Of the State. IIe wished to
bring his coal to St. Charles over the
st. Louis and Keokuk road, as he had
once tried to ship several car loads over
tho North Missouri, and they charged
him more than the coal was worth to
carry it to St. Louis. St. Louis and the
people along the route of the St. Louis
and St. Charles railroad were able to
build that road, and he advised the good
people of St. Charles to apply their
money to aid in the construction of the
St. Louis and Keokuk road.-Jourual oil
Commerce.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

A specimen Of tho Florida air plant,
which draws oil its substance from the
atmosphere, was exhibited . few days
since, in New York. The plants grow
upon limbs Of trees, throwing out dry.
strong root, which clasps tightly around
the branch, and it resembles q gigantic
pine apple, top two feet high. Tho
stick TO which this specimen clings was
cut from the tree more than month ago,
but the plant still lives and grows.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

RAILROAD MAaNATEs-Mr. 8. r.
Voolfolk of Lincoln county, Judge 8. N.
Dimmitt of Rails, and Judge 8. f. Mur-
ray of Pike, the first Of whom is Presi.
dent of the St. Louis and Keokuk rail-
raod, are in the city for the purpose of
consulting with our citizens in regard to
building the road through this county.
They have shown US samples of iron
ore and white sand, which they say exists
in almost iuexhsustibls quantities in
Lincoln county, only few miles from
the line of the proposed road. The i'm
portance Of this road to st. Charles be-
comes every day more apparent, and
before great while its completion will
become necessity Charles Cosmos.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29
Cheap Store.

SUGAR. lbs best New Orleans for 81 90.
COFFEE-4H lbs best Rio for 81 90.
And other Groceries in Proportion.
GLAssWARE-9O Cents per set;
Butter Dish, Sugar Bowl, Cream Pitcher and
Spoon holder, all for W Cents,
G0BLETs-75 Cents per set Of Six
Washbowls and Pitchers for 81 90.
BEST G. Il D. THREAD Cents spool.
PINS Cents apaper.
NEEDLES Cents paper.
And in fact all things in the same way.
g1- Please give mo call before going else
where, and see for yourtelf.
M. 4. BRITTON.
lOld Stand Of W. b. THORNHILL,)
TROY, MO
gu- have bought W. s. Cooper's Stock o
NOTIONS, and will even undersell his old
prices. May l8, l87l--n20m;
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

THROWN FROM HIS HoRsE. Mike
Kelly loft Troy last Saturday somewhat
under the influence Of liquor, on . spir.
tied horse; when near Mr.. Chas. U.
Porter's the horse ran away with him,
and in turning into . lane threw Kelly,
|fracturiug his collar bone and cutting .
severe cash above his right eye. At
last accounts hs was up and doing we'll.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29
r HE HER AID.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COURTS IN LINCOLN COUNTY.
C,acrIr CouRr-Tbird Mondays in March and
September.
Douxrr Couar--second Mondays In February
Nay, August and November.
aoaArx couRr-sccond Mondays In January,
April, July and October.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.

DEPARTUREs OF NAILS.
or woatsvi,ie, daily (exccpt Sunday at LooP.M.
Lost Branch, Monday ....."...7.8eA N.
Auburn, Tues, Thurs, sat......."..s.O0
Ashley, Wednesday and Saturday. 800
High Hill and Truxton, Friday ,."..7.O0
Capt Girls, Saturdays"."...... ..:.....7.So
The mails close at Q o'clock on the evening
xevious to their departures.
ARRIVALS.
From wcat.vilie daily except Sunday 500 p. n
Lost Branch, ,Mondsys.".."."."....e.
Auburn, Tues, Thurs. and Sat.....4.oo
Ashley, Tuesday and Friday ,.....b.O0
High Hill and Truxton, Saturday $500
Cap-au- Girls, Saturday -..... ..."...6.00
CRUMP. P. NJ.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

The election in Hurricane township,
to decide whether it shall make an ap-
preparation to the Clarksville and Wes.
tern ra,loud, takes place to day (Thurs.
day.. An election for the same purpose
will be held in Monroe township on the
9Th prox. They feel confident of car.
ryinR the proposition.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

In the Masonic portion Of the Houston
(Texas) cemetery is the grave Of General
Msgrudsr, the only thing to indicate the
spot being two lines, written with pencil,
on the simple board at the head: ~. B.
Magrudsr, Lieutenant General G. s.
Army.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

INTERESTING TO TAKERs.UP OF
STRAYs.-Our attention has been called
TO the fact that quite o Aumber Of the
tatess.sp Of s.ssys have failed 70 comply
with the law respecting the same. All
strays not called for by che owaers si,hiu
twelve months are to be reported to the
Treasurer Of the county by those taking
them up, who are required to pay into the
treasury for the benefit Of the school fund
one. half of the appraised value Of the prop
erty and ifthis is not done the Court may
order the Sheriff to sell such strays and
pay over the whole amount to the school
fund. There ore now at least seventy
fvo strays posted in this county that
come within the requirements Of this
law, and we understand the Court con
templates issuing an order for their sale
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

The Temperance Literary Society was
addressed Tuesday night by Rev. o. s.
Thompson. The debate was very inter-
esting. Question for next meeting :
"Resolved, That the island Of San Do.
mingo should be annexed 10 the United
States"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

OxYRYNCHUs..-Your Communication
was crowded out this week. We had
most Of the matter prepared for this
issue when it was received.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

NoTIoNs wv. s. Cooper has again
opened out his Notion store in Troy, and
will sell goods cheaper than ever. Stand
ON the corner of Main and Cherry streets,
known az the Poensalot house.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

PRESERVE Your FRUIT. Glass Fruit
Jars at j. P. Lynott's, prices ranging
from 81. .25 to So 90 o dozen. Tin Fruit
Cane at 8! 20 . dozen. Also brass pre-.
serving kettles.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

A 6ne lot of Walnut Bureaus at H. w.
Kemper's--with and without marble
tops. Prices range low. Call and see
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

Mr.. Aug. Kuhne sold seven stands Of
bees to Mr.. Melvin Glore reoeo.ly for
one hundred dollars.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

Brick BRICK For the best quality
of brick call on Mr.. j. d. Brown, of this
place. The brick are smooth, we'll
burned, and % cheap as can be bought
anywhere.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

No preparations have yet been made
in Troy to celebrate the Fourth" Lei
something be done.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

Mr.. Joseph Hart has had stone pave.
ment put down in front of his store and
property. The town Trustees have a
quantity Of flag stone in front Of the
Spring square for a pavement.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

The brick work Of Mr.. T. w. With
rows new building has been going up
rapidly the past week, 1t will be the
largest business house in town when 6u
isL,d.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

Fine Walnut Bedstcads ut II. W.
Kcmper's, prices ranging from $40 to
$35.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

A good Farm for sale within miles of Troy.
Apply to T. j. WEBB, Agent, Troy, No.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-06-29

Pedsteads complete at H. W. Kemper's
Cor IS.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
NO. 8.
Home Esuurfesies.

The happiest household in the world is
that in which courtesy is new every morn
ing and fresh every evening, like the
celestial benedictions-How many Of us,
brethren and sisters, make home the rag
bag OF Ill humors and caprices, and wretch
ed moods of every kind. while we care
fully bide them from the stranger When
the guest arrives, We slide chair over
the rent in the carpet, and slip tidy of
the worn edge of the sofa cushion, and lay
a prettilv bound book over the inkstain
upon the parlor table cloth and so at bis
coming the flying hair is smoothed. and
the sour tone is suddenly wonderfully
sweet Shriyelled old autumn blooms in
moment into rosJ spring. And how is
youth to know that this house, where
everything seems to smile. is not always
as warm and as sunny as he finds it?
Yet this young woman so neatly dressed,
so quietly hammered, SO fascinating to the
young man, may be the most s'ineficient"
of human beings. Still he can never
know it until it is too late. He cannot
put it to the proof He takes the divinity
upon trust. All he knows is that she is
a woman, and that he loves. And wheth-
er he thinks that household intelligence
and thrift and endless courtesy come by
nature, like Dogberry's reading and writ
ing, or whether he assumes that, having
mother, his peerless princess has been care
fully taught all the duties of queen, or
whether, as is most probable. che knows
only that he loves. the duty of the parent
is still the same.-Horper' Magazine.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
The Hand thatcSaves Us.

Two painters were employed to fresco
the walls of IA cathedral Both stood on
tie rude scaffold constructed for their
purpose, some forty feet from the floor
One Of them was sd intent upon his
work that he became wholly absorbed
and in admiration stood off from the pic
ture, gazing at it with intense delight
Forgetting where hc was, he moved back
slowly, surveying leisurly the work of his
pencil, until he had neared the edge of
the plank upon which he stood. At this
critical moment his companion turned
suddenly and, almost paralyzed with hor-
ror beheld his imminent peril; another
instant, and the enthusiast would be pre-
cipitated upon the pavement beneath.
1t he spoke to him, it was certain death {;
if he held his peace death was equally
sure. Suddenly he regained his presence
of mind. and seizing wet brush, flung it
against the WALL scattering the picture
with unsightly blotches of coloring. The
painter few forward and turned rpon his
friend with fierce upbraiding but start
ing at his gastly face, he listened to his
recital of danger, looked shudderingly
over the dread space below. and with tears
of gratitude blessed the haud that. saved
him.
Just so VIC sometimes get absorbed i'll
the pictures of this world and in contcln-
plating them, step backward, unconscious
of our peril when the Almighty in his
mercy GasheS our beautiful images, and
draws us at the time we are complaining
of his dealings, into His outstrctchcd arms
of compassion and love-
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
NaVada'S Way.

Bayard Taylor writes as follows to the
N y 1'rjLuAc.
In walking out this morning l came
across long beam projecting from the
gable of house directly over ravinc.
There was a slight platform under the
beam and short rope dangling from its
end. What a fearful place this for a
swing" | said. Yes, SO it is," said my
friend, "and man took fearful swing
there not four months ago" How was
that ? said |. "Why, thus it was, a man
shot another man in cold blood. He was
arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced to
be hung. He was known to be desperate
vagabond. and an incendiary, and suspi-
cions of many dark deeds were upon him.
His chances FOR escape through executive
clemency or legal technicalities were con-
sidered by many of our best citizens who,
on the whole, concluded to make a sure
thing of it. They therefore went in a
body the Jail, escorted the prisoner to this
spot, and after solemn presentation of
the facts in the case, they told him to pre-
pare for death, and they adjusted the rope
about his neck. No sooner was the knot
secure than he swore California oath
no id coward should have the glory of
choking him to death, and leaped down
the chasm. He came to the end Of the
rope before he did to the bottom of the
chasm, and so was clicked to dealh at
last" This little incident is scarcely
worth mentioning, it being an affair of
such common occurrence here, but. as one
of the ordinary phenomena of mining
country, have not felt at liberty to omit
~
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
Teachers Who Err.

He who clings obstinately to the past,
with its traditions. who will not harken
to the teachings Of the present, and who
sees nothing useful in the promises of the
future-the ultra conservative.
He who is an inconocast of old meth
DDS, and who believes in nothing that is
not an innovation-the ultra reformer.
He who is too lenient, and who would
substitute moral suasion" for the rod in
all cases.
He who is too rigid. and who would
use the rod unsparingly for every and for
the slightest delinquency.
He is too watchful, and plays the part
of police detective.
He who never watches and sees not the
most fragrant misdemeanor
lie who professes-in order to avoid
the charge of partiality-to love an idle
and disobedient pupil as much as one who
is studious and obedient.
He who would punish an idle and dis
obedient pupil, when he does wrong more
quickly than studious and obcdient pu-
pill when he does wrong.
He is so Impoltically polite that they
would treat rich mans son differently
from poor mans son.
He who would pander to the ignorance
and pride of the rich.
He who would pander to the ignorance
and envy of the poor.
He who is moral coward, and is af-
raid to correct child when it does wrong,
through fear that he may lose a pupil
aud g. few dollars.
He who listens to, and tries to follow
the advice of every one.
He who listens to the advice Of nc man.
He who is not as hard student any
of the pupils.
He who is too lazy to educate (Educo
to lead out and is content to be q
mere lessOn-hearer,
He who developes the intellect only,
and neglects the moral nature.
He who fails to cxalt his profession.
and place it next in nobleness and utility
TO that of the ministry of the gospel
Journal of EducutiO, Mo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
The New York Post-oHlce Just af
ter tlae Revolution.

On the 30th of April, 1889 Washing
ton was inaugurated President, aud the
establishment of the General Post-office
as not organized Immediately followed.
Samuel Osgood was appointed Postmaster
General, and assumed his duties in the
city of New York under the tuition of
Sebastian Bauman. What should be
done with this important official was evi-
IDENTIFY subject of Congressional discus
sion for we find officially recorded, that
Z" the postmaster-General shall not keep
any Office separate from the one in which
the mails arriving in New York are opened
and distributed, that be may by his pres
ence prevent irregularities, and rectify
mistakes which may occur" In fact. this
now most important officer of the gener
government, and his solitary assistant and
one clerk, then had nothing to do; SO
they took their first lessons in the service
in the post-office Of the city of New York.
At this time there were throughout the
United States seventy-fve legally estab-
lish post-ofices and one thousand eight
hundred and seyenty-five miles of post
Office routes.
In very short time the national capi-
tai was transferred to Philadelphia, which
had three penny-post carriers wheu New
York had one-suggestive data Of the
comparative Importance Of the two cities
ct that time. The Southern, or ph;la-
delphia, moil left New York daily. the
Eastern mail.tri-weekly. special mails for
Kew Jeraey ard Long Island once week.
Mails to Albany were carried on horse
back, contractors remuneration, postage
collected. II. p. THoRHE. in dalpcr's
Magazine fer October.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
A List Of Wsman's Righ,s." "

1t is woman's right to stay at home.
For what other reason did her husband
marry her?
1t is woman's right to have have home
in order whenever her husband returns
from business.
1t is woman's right to be kind and for
bearing whenever her husband is annoyed.
1t is woman's right to examine her hus-
bands linen, and see that it wants neither
mending nor buttons.
1t is woman's right to be content when
her husband declares he is unable to take
her to the seaside
1t is woman's right to be satisfied with
her old dresses until her husband can buy
her new ones.
1t is woman'srig ght to nurse her children
instead of leaving it to the maid
1t is woman's right to get her daughters
married-happily. or not at all.
1t is a woman's right to feel pleased,
though her husband brings friend unex-
pectedly to dinner.
1t is woman's right to be content with
her own garments without encroaching on
those of her husband.
And, finally. it is a woman's right to re-
main a woman without endeavoriDg to be
q man.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
Health Insurance.

a thin, cadaverous-looking German
about fifty years of age, entered the Office
of a health insurance company and in-
9uired:
Ish te mar in vat insures de peoples
helts?"
The agent answered, attend to that
business"
''Vell / wants mine belts inshured
Vot you sharge?"
Different prices" answered the agent
" from three to ten dollars year. Pay
ten dollars year, and you get ten dollars
a week in case of sickness
"Vell," said Mynheer, Il wants ten
dollars vert"
The agent inquired his state of health.
: Veil, ish sick all the time, rs shust
out of bed two or three hours a tay. and
tie doctor say he can not do noting goot
for me-"
eff that's the state of your health, -
returned the agent, "we can't insure you.
We only insure persons who are in good
health"
At this Mynheer bristled up in great
anger" You must tink is fool. Vot
you tink come pay you ten dollars for
inshure my helt ven l vas veil?
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26
A Neral.

A Syrian convert to Christianity; as
the story goes, urged by his employer to
work on Sunday. but he declined. But" )"
says the m aster, does not your bible say
that If a man has an OK or an ass that falls
into pit on the Sabbath day he may pull
him out? "Yes," answered Hanyon ;
but if the ass has a habit of falling in
to the same pit every Sunday. then the
man should either fill up that pit or sell
the ass" The story has sortof moral
which will ct great many disputed points
in these davs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-10-26

A SAD INclDENT.-While the perfor-
nance of "Don Juan" was progressing at
the Academy of Music. New York. on the
10th instant, Mrs. Seguin received the tt
dings-wholly unanticipated-of the
death of Mrs. Jennie Frodsham, married
daughter, who perished a victim to the
consequences of the Chicago disaster
Mrs. Seguin swooned on thereceipt of tbs
sad news, and was removed to her dgeii-
ing amid a general expression of sympa-
thy.