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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Simplicity and Economy in
Dress,

The Columbus Enquirer of last
week mentions the fact that some
OF the best ladies Of that city.
walking Broad Street on the day
before, dressed in the plaids and
checks Of the Eagle and Phoenix
| and Clegg l. Co.'s mills Of that
city.
That is highly honorable to the
Columbus ladies; and if all the
wives and daughters of the South,
and all the husbands and sons Of
the South, too, had, directly upon
the conclusion of war. adopted
plain habits Of dress and living.
drawn mainly from their own re-
sources, and such as good sense
and sound Judgment every where
would pronounce becoming a peo-
pie who had been CONQUERED by
their enemies-who had lost he
catombs of dear friends, relatives
ana countfYmen, IN the struggle
had lost their property-had
lost their liberties and were under
the feet of strangers who despised
and hated them, we should have
gained the respect of the world
we should have gained entire
freedom from debt-ease-domes-
mestic independence, and have
lost nothing whatever, beyond a
few fashy gewgaws and a little
style and fashion so-called.
And it is not too late, now, for
US, as a people, to abjure fash and
foolish extravaganza, and strive
for pecunlary independence and
sectional prosperity by abandoning
expensive habits and practices,
which really add nothing to the
solid comforts and enjoyments of
life, but seriously impair both.
Macon Telegraph.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

THE FLEE F1END IN ABBEv1LLE
CoUNTy.-Tbe Press and Banner
says.
In spite of President Grant and
the diabolical Ku-Klux Legislation of
Congress, the people of this State will
be compelled to organize for self-pro-
lection. If the Government refuses
to place its egis over them, they
must take care Of themselves, regard
less of consequences. On Sunday,
the lst of December, J. J. Dickson,
Esq, respectable, industrious citizen
of this county, residing near Motifs
Bridge in Salem. left home for about
a half hour. and though absent for so
short a time, found his barn and
stable on fire upon his return. Both
were entirely destroyed, together with
two hundred bushels of corn, one
stack of fodder. his buggy, ploughs,
ploueh-stocks. lot of lime and fer
tilizcrs: and many other articles Of
value. His dwelling house had like
wise been broken open, and one of
his beds ripped to pieces. His loss
was about $500, upon which there
was no insurance. Of course there
was not the slightest doubt that the
fire was an icendiary one, as the
breaking into his house seemed de-
signed for the purpose Of leaving no
doubt upon his mind on that score.
Let US have peace"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Fun IN THE FAMILY.-What a
healthful thing to have one jolly
person in the house, ready to
laugh at anything ludicrous or
even able to create sport at any
time. There are enough to reflect
on the sad side of life, and its If
ritable side, and it's sober side
We need one more to show the
mirth that often trcm bles just be-
low the surface Of painful things.
a real, impetuous laugh dissipatcs
many illusions, sweeps the twi-
light out Of our imaginations, and
brings honest daylight.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Will You Never go to Sleep?

The San Francisco Ne1cs Lette
gets off the following good one:
Returning homo late the otbcl
night, Il man living on Masor
street disrobed without lighting
the gas, and lay peacefully down
! beside the partner of bis joys
Sinking back upon the pillow he
stralghtway raised himself and
remarked:
Il say, wife, how's your pillow
warm ?"
"Why, what a foolish question: -
returned She; "my pillow is all
right"
"ls it real warm ?" he asked.
"Certainly it is; I've had my
head on it for three hours"
Apparently satisfied, he laid
down and was silent for some
time, when . vigorous u1ging in
the side of his wife proved he had
another idea.
u say, wife p
"For goodness sake, what do
you want?' petulantly answered
the sleepy dame.
81 say, you don't use hair oil,
do you? q
"Of course not. You know that
as we'll as anybody else. Do, for
mercy's sake 90 to sleep"
Another half hour passed in ST.
lencc, broken by the solemn tick
ing Of the clock in the darkness.
Then there was sanother spasmodic
nudging.
Il say, wife, you didn't put that
calf under the bed, did you ?"
"Gracious mel" returned the
matron, "what is the matter with
you? Ofcourse the calf is not
under the bed. Will you never
90 to sleep?"
"Well," continued her lord, sli.
ding his legs sideways out Of bed,
Pm id if there amt something
alive under here"
There was the sound Of scram-
bling round. partial upheayal Of
the couch, the quick gleam of a
white garment making for the
open window, through which it
a thrashing sound in
the rosebushes outside-and all
was still again.
The custody of the children has
been awarded to the husband.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

TIE OLDEST PRINTER IN TIE UNITED
SrATEs.-The Nashville Union and Anne
rican reports a printer, VIM. Lawson
Barry, now at work in the book room ot
that Office, whose age is ninety-three
years. The Union doubts if there is
member of the craft in the world Of his
age able to do days work equal to the
'old man." as he is familiarly called by
his associates in the Office. He has been
in Nashville ever since it vas cane
brake.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Jones and his wife we,

Jones and his wife were quar-
reIing about their comparative
talent for keeping fire. She al
ways insisted that just so surely
as he attempted to rearrange the
sticks with the tongs, he put the
fire out. One night the church
bell sounded the alarm, and Jones
sprang for his fire bucket, eager
to rush to the confagration. "Mr.
JONES'" cried his wife as he reach
ed the door, Mr.. Jones, take the
tongs p
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25 1872

fast my pious damsel. I dare sa,
there's no confessional in you
church."
"Is there in yours ?"
"Well, if there was, gold gets
into that sometimes, they say
Hold fast there; you've got tho
last clicker, now set me free"
"Wait minute"
"But | won't wait, | swear
wop'tw
"Can you help youself?"
"WcIl, no, not much but I'm
smothering IN here. Cant you
take pity on fellow ?"
"Sit down fiat on the floor" |
! suid.
heard him plump down as
obedient as school-boy.
"W hat next 2"
turned to the kitchen door to
aee if the lock was all right. Then
turned the key with a sharp
click, which sounded to me like
the report ofs pistol.
"Thcre!'' I cried, and sprang
into the kitchen, locking the door
behind me.
He came out OF hisprison swear
ing like Il trooper.
"Sharp old Satan! she's locked
herself up somewhere" trying the
kitchen door as he spoke. "Good
night, Madam Dc'll-good night !
You've got the best Of this. You
have robbed me. Good night.
Get down and say your prayers"
And l did. What is more, cried
like baby over my money, think
ing what it would bring 10 US.
! never saw tho strange bur-
glar again, and in a few weeks
sebccca was comfortably settled
at school. No one ever knew
where the money came from. An
uncle died about that time, and
some of ny neighbors sarewdly
suspooted that no had left us
something, but l had nothing to
say on tho subject.
About six months after my ad-
venture brother Joe came to me
one day and said that he had beon
stopped in tho street by strange
man that morning, and that he
had begged him to say to Madame
Quimby that the frill Of hor night
cap was just a little too wide.-
So saying he passed on. "What
did he mean !" Joe asked.
"Nothing, only be was crazy"
I answered but my face was red
as a blaze.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Sir Sidney Waterlow, the new
Lord Mayor of London, began
life as an apprentice in printing
Office, vent to Paris to seek work
as compositor, and was for some
time employed at Galignani's-
Then he returned to London and
Joined his father and brother in a
little shop, which gradually grew
into a huge and wealthy estab-
lishment.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Vol. VIII.
A Preachers Love Story.

Marian Donglass contributes to the At
lanIic Monthly q Quaint poem, before tn
Wedding" which relates the experience .
q maiden and a Meth odiSt revival preacher
We quote portion Of it:
But when came 10 hear him preacs:,
He told the Gospel story
So ,hrillingly, through all the grove
Went mp one shout Of "glory.!"
Rough men were bowed, hard sinners wcpt
Towncd his power TO hold me-
His glowing iervor, like a spell,
Against my will controlled ME.
For who is he ?" said, my own
,AdIniriEg thoughts reproring;
SS'A Methodist i:inerant,
Who keeps forever moving,
Just two years IN place -
"Thats too hard q way" thought |,
-"To run The Christian race!"
said the preacher pleased me not
| did not wish to meet him;
And when we met tried TO see
How coldly formal could be,
And courteously treat him;
But when 4 woman tries TO hate,
Be sure it's love beginning;
The more frowned, the more felt
That he nv heart was winning,
Dull (may the Lord forgive) found
The class, unlcsS nc led it,
And sweeter seemed the blessed word
Of Scripture, il he read it;
Aud, from, the closing love least, when,
AS we walked home together,
He led me down quiet path,
And calmly asked ME whether
my future should be one with his p
And l must take or lose him;
I felt my hold on -=:lly JOY
Was lost should refuse him.
"But, if love, there's but one wy"
said, "my love Of proving,
And am willing, for your sake,
To keep forever moving,
Moving, moving, moving
Just two years in place
Happy, whereSoer 60,
If but see your face"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Tom Moore said to Peel, on
looking at the picture of an Irish
orator: "You can see the very
culver Of his lips YES" said
Peel, "and the arrow coming out
of it," Moore was telling this to
one of his countrymen, who said ::
"He meant the arrah coming out
al 10
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
AUNT P0LLYS ADVENTURE
WITH A BURGLAR.

O, my! didn't the wind blow?
When | went around the house
that night locking doors and win
dows before going TO bed, there
was just a breath Of breeze sighing
about-nothing more; but by the
time 1 had. fairly pumped, upon
the pillow, ,5the gale was going it
like5mad. When ] frstscamc to
the Western country I used to be
surprised at the quick, uncere.
moaious way storms had ofoomIng
upon people-haif the time, it
seemed to me, ont ola clear, inno-
cent-looking sky.
In my old home I prided myself
upon reading the signs Of the sky;
hut here. goodness me, when l
thought it would snow, it was sure
to rain, and when | could have
taken a solemn oath that the
clouds were going to pour, why
whisk they'd 80, and the sun would
shine out as though it was in high
glee at having fooled me. So I
gave up being a weather prophet,
and took it just as it came.
That night everything out of
doors seemed to be in commotion.
The loose shingles on the house
clattered up and down, the win.
do~s shook, the blinds ratified,
and half the time it seemed TO me
that the bed on which l lay would
be blown through the side of the
house. 1 know I'm a foolish old
woman, but at the thought |
couldn't help setting my ruffied
nightcap straight, and smooth
back my hair, because if I should
60, why there was Deacon Albee's
house opposite, and-but Lord
bless me, what am | saying!
Well naturally, was lonesome
enough without child or chick to
speak to, but I did very well until
somehow I got it into my head
that burglars always chose just
such nights to do their mischief
in. After that l started at every
sound, and as there were thumps
and clatters on all sides, and in
every direction, it isn't to be sup
posed that I got much rest,
l didn't stop to reason that there
was very little in my poor little
house to tempt cvi!-doers. knew
I had forty dollars and eighty
cents laid away in my poor de-
parted Jason's old wooden chest,
and | felt that to lose that would
be q terrible thing to me.
The house was 8 cottage, with
a hall running the length Of its
two rooms-an 81" being built
beyond. My room was at the
back, opening into the hall, and
the front room adjoining. So my
eyes went first from one door to
the other, lingering, I must say,
with more dread upon the one
leading into the hall.
IF l should be robbed Of that
forty dollars and eighty cents"
said l to myself. Just then
bind went whack, and springing
up in bed, l began to say the pray
or my mother taught me-"Now
l lay me down to sleep" though
I'm sure il looked a great deal
more as though [ was sitting up
to sleep than laying down.
What an old fool you are, Pol
ly Quimby p I began to say, aloud,
trying TO get up my courage by
the sound Of my own voice.
At that moment was sure |
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
A Sweetheart of the Period,

A correspondent Of the Norfolk
|a.,) LrnaI, writing from
Franklin, Southampton county
thus tells how an over-amiable
young lady placed two young gen
tlemen at daggers points BY agree
ing TO marry both:
Quite a sensation was produced
Ecre last week by the occurrence
OF ! most extraordinary and ex-
cecdlngly novel marriage that
took place il the county not many
miles distant. As report has it,
! Two admring and lovc.Sick swains
: became cnamored with the same
fair damscl, and she being Won
dertuliy atfectionate and very
sood.natured, reciprocatcd the
tender passion Of both these gal
liant youths. Both became ac-
knowIedgcd suitors-both propo-
scd and both were accepted
Neither knew of the others sue
cess, but silently gioricd in his
good fortune, "Wben ignorance
is bliss it's folly to be WISE
Things thus progressed smoothly
for awhile, but all things terres-
tial must have an end, so this gal
LIANT affair Of comic duplicity end,
ed by the agreement OF our hero
inc to marry each and every one
Of the aforesaid swains on the same
day. This led to u most elegant
misunderstanding, which finally
wound up with q charming tragi-
cal performance not on the bills.
On the eve Of the day that was
set apart for the union Of this trio
Of happy hearts, both Of the afore-
mentioned gentlemen arrived in
due time at the residence Of their
"heart's deares, idol" with u host
Of attendants.
Affairs now began to grow Sc
rious-somebody "smelt MICE"
but nobody could satisfactorily
explain the farcical proceedings of
this matrimonial burlesQue. The
modern "Queen Of Hearts" was
appealed to, and, after much re-
Election and 4 food of tears, finally
agreed to marry one Of them
This somewhat disturbed the COM
pIacency Of the Tilted lover, and
he accordingly "wcnt for" his
happy rival in u most bclllgcrcnt
manner; blows were exchanged
and pistols were drawn, but friends
interfered and the combatants
were parted. One was married
and the other went homo to learn
that "the course of true love never
did run smooth" and to discover,
alas too late. that he had loved
mot wisely, but too we'll"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

If there is anybody under the
canister of heaven that | have in
utter excresccncc, says Mrs. Par
tipgton, it is q slanderer going
about like a boy constructor, circu-
lating calomei upon honest folks.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

4 practical chemist, the other day,
put lighted match into tin can that
had contained nitro. .glycerine, to see il
any explosive matter adhered TO the
sides. Up to the present time, no in
quest has been held, as nothing can be
found for the coroner to sit upon.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Theodore Hook observed, in
the first days Of Warren's black
ing. that one Of the emissaries of
that manufacturer had written IN
a wall, "Try Warren's B" "
but had been frightened from his
work and fed. The rest is lack
inc" said the wit.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Come, Bob,' said an indulgent
father to his hopeful son, the 9th
er morning, remember it is the
early bird that catches the worm
What do I care for worms?' said
the young hopeful, mother won't
let me 90 fishing
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

a hunting party of eight gentlemen,
from Columbus, Ga, to Ricos Bluff,
Florida, have returned, having killed
and secured FIVE bears, fifteen deer, ten
ducks, eighty five squirrels, one crane,
one alligator, and caught sos pounds of
catfish and Dream, one 'possutn, and
FIVE paroquets.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Strain is q ridiculous word
When it stands for asongit means
sound. When it stands for a
strain it means unsound. 1t may
have a sound sense, but it has a
deal of nonsense about it too.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

FUNNY COUNTRY. A queer country is
China; country where roses have no
fragrance and woman no petticoats;
where the laborer has no Sabbath and
the magistrate no sense Of honors; where
the roads bear no vehicles and the ships
no keel; where the place Of honor is on
the left hand and the seat of intellect is
in the stonI:eh; where to take off your
bat is an insoent gesture and to wear
white garments is mourning; which has
a literature without an alphabet and q
language without grammar.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Miss Drummond, the Quaker
preacher, was asked whether the
spirit ever inspired her with the
thought Of getting married. '"No,
friend" said she, "but the flesh
has"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

We regret to announce that Mr.
Hickson, Of Lancaster. was killed on Fri
day night last, by D. J. Carter, Of the
Lancaster Ledger. Reports Of the at
tending circumstances are conflicting;
we only know that Hickson vas shot in
Carter's yard late at night-the wound
proved fatal and he died Instantly.
1Rock Hill Lantern.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

CRACKER Pies. Roll six crackers fine
and pu, them in q four quart pail o:
kettle, pour over then three.fourths Of .
pint Of vinegar: two cups Of molasses
and 4 quart of water. Boil on the stove
half an hour, adding more water, if
necessary; to make quite thin. Add salt,
raisins and all kinds Of spices, and make
short crusts for four pies. Bake about
twenty minutes. or until the crust is
done. A little sugar may be added before
the top crust is put on.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Free !, Delivery.

ALL goods SOLD BY Us will be delivered
free of Drxyage to any one in Town, or any
oae in , miles of the Court House, and at
the Depot. Also TO any one at He: IA ;
and we guarantee to sell scoiS as cheap as
any other house.
LOTELACE & WHEELER.
MAY 81, 22-tf
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Fant's Liver Regulator.

sOae. Of the best preparations now before
the public. Hundreds of testimonials can he
shown of its efficacy. Prepared after the
mos, approved formula, especially for this
climate, and sold by
Feb. 2, 6-tf. DIR. 5. +. FAM.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
NOTICE.

THE subscriber will take all Checks
drawn by Thomas Dodamead, on either OF
the Banks of Columbia, in trade or part
trade, at percent. premium.
g SAM'L SAMPSON, Agt.
Oct. :23, 43-tf
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

An easy way to get rid Of cock
reaches is TO spread sprigs of tan
sy where they are troublesome,
and they will leave. 1t is also et-
fective in driving away black ants.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

The foods in the South of France
have subsided. The damage done
to farms and vineyards is extern
si7e.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
c.. M. HARRIS,

Cabinet Maker & Undertaken.
Has on hand and will make to order, Bed
steads, Bureaus, WardrobeS, Safes, Sofas,
Settees, Lounges, SC
Cabinet Work of all kinds made aud re-
paired on liberal terms.
Has on hand full supply of Metallic, Ma
hcgauy and Rosewood Burial Cases.
Cofins made 20 order at short notice, and
hearse supplied.
Oct @ 40 n
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Five hundred dead Chinese were
shipped in one freight in7olce
from San Francisco lately.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Our homes should be as holy as
our churches to say the least.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

This Magazine is now en- DETERS7'
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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

Metal wallpaper is the latest
perversion of the English lam
guage.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25

If seven days make one week,
how many will make one strong.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Free Transportation.

WE are prepared TO grind from one to
one hundred and fifty bushels Corn per day,
and will furnish free transportation Of their
grain to and from our mill for oar patrons
free Of charge.
= WEBB, JONES & PARKER.
Apr. u, I6-tf.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-19

A KNOWING DoG.-Mr. A. 8.
Mccormick, keeper of the stable
opposite the Abbott House, has
mastiff who has been trained to lead
horses into their stalls by the halter.
On Saturday night last, about IL o.
clock, "Ben" was taking a moon
lighs promenade through Main street
and discovered horse that had APP
parently escaped from the stable and
was circusing for his own recreation
"Ben" caught him by the halter and
led him to McCormick's stable, which
was open, and conducted him 10 va.
cant stall. He then aroused the host
Ter and acquainted him with the trans
action, and the horse was cared for till
identified and taken away by his own
or. "Ben" has had his rations doub
led and salary increased.-TtasriA
Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-19

FiTTINo NAMEs.-"Many a true
word is spoken in jest" Standing the
other day, near the entrance of the
saloon of large hotel at the seaside,
we saw several young men pass in.
As they stood at the bar, one said to
another, with a smile, Nominate
your poisonW he had said terribly
true thing in joke. Yes, name your
poison--juSt the word And they
swallowed their poison and went their
way. Soon another party went in.
Said the leader to his companion, as
they leaned against the slab:
what is your family trouble ~
meaning What will You drink ?''
Family trouble Tightly named ;
for what has made such domestic
misery as liquor? And we walked
away feeling that we had learned two
new and strikingly appropriate names
for liquor: poison and "family
trouble"