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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

On Friday night last snow fell to the depth of 6
inches, and for several succeeding days the merry
jingle of sleigb-bels was unceasing streets.
The roads were in fine condition and those fond
of sleighing had fine time. Old and young
participated, and brought into requlsition every
thing from "jumper" to a six-horse sleigh.
Like everything else, sleighing had its day. On
Tuesday it commenced to rain, the snow vanish.
ed, and seighs and bells were put away, and
sleighng parties are thing of the past, proba-
bly,. FOR near a tYeIYe-mouth more.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
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DkSECES OF FURNITURE
E HRE1 TL r KEU UGE

Persons wanting Furniture would do well to
call on eLatA
81. II. s. v. w. EgECME
before purchasing elsewhere, as we ale deter
mined to sell our goods as cheap, if not a little
cheaper, than can be bought in the city. We
are now receiving a large lot of NEW and
STYLISH FURNITURE, purchased in the East
ern CT les for cash. and will sell for cash for less
than any other house IN stagntoa. Give US a
CALL
We keep always on hand Il large supply of
Cane and Wood seat Chairs, Bureaus Bedsteads,
Washstands, Tables, Lounges, Mattresses, and
Parlor and Chamber sets in Wglasa, Mahogany
and OAK, manufactured in our shop of dry ma
terial and by the best Of workmen. Give us
call. Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
@a- Main ST., Stanton, one door above Luz
theran Church. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Godey's Lady's Book for February is splen-
did number. Its illustrations are the best and
its reading matter select. In its peculiar field,
it is unsurpassed. Our lady readers should
subscribe for it, We furnish the Lady's Book
and yindicator for 1925 in advance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

AN OLD MASON William Brown, Of Waynes-
boro', now in his 92nd year, became member
of the Masonic Fraternity in 1903, over SO years
since. His mind is clear and, though very old,
he walks about in good weather, and bits fair to
live some years yet
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09


i DR.. A.. P. Fitch has located in Greenville,
and offers his services as Physician and Sur
geon to the citizens of that place and vicinity.
We learn that ne had formed a partnership
with Dr. Churchman some days before his
DEATH
| CLERGYMEN, Bankers, Book-keepers, Editors,
and all others that lead sedentary lives, will find
much relief from the frequent Headaches, Ner-
vousness and Constipation engendered from
want of exercise by taking Simmons Liver
Regulator. 1t is harmless vegetable com
pound; it can do no injury and numbers who
have tried it will confidently assert that it the
best remedy that can b. used
TEMPERANCE ADDREss.-Rev. DR.. /. Randolph
Finly, of Warrenton, Va, will deliver an adj
dress on the subject of Temperance, and in the
interest of Waynesboro' Council of T., in
Waynesboro, on Friday night next, the 10th
inst, at g. O'Clock P. N.
Caricatures in their places, are sometimes
the most potent arguments, bringing out to the
physical, as well as mental eye of the masses,
the salient points. The Statistical Agency, III
Nassau Street, New York, have adopted this ex-
pedient to point a moral at the populations of
the times, and especially under the present polit-
ical regime of the country, which, according to
the allegationsin the U. S. Senate, by members
of the ruling party, amount to between one
fouth and one-thrd of the entire Revenue of the
country. These illustrations political Ladder"
and "Poitical Smash-up'' are furnished to the
trade at SIS per hundred or 10 cents per single
copy. These will be followed by other illustra-
tons.
The New York bar-keepers say they can
tell Boston customer when he calls, be-
cause he always fills his tnmbler half full Of
their poison while native takes modest
drop.
Some of tie Cabinet.makers at Washing
ton are talking Of a new government bureau.
to be called the Department Of Industry"
What seems to be most wanted there just
row is Department of Honesty .--Lynch-
burg Ne1cs.
The WORLDS RAILRoADs.-As strange it
may seem, the United States possesses more
than so, 600 miles of railroad out Of the
124, 900 in tie world Great Britain fol-
lows the United States with 10000 miles
Germany has $4,000, France 10000, Rus
STA 5000, Austria 4.600, Spain 300,
Italy. 3,400; Belgium, 1000; Holland,
LOGO.
TIE LEGISLATURE The Richmond cor
respondent of the Alexandria Gazette Of the
9th ult.. says: "lhere is no Disgusting
the fact that things. financially and other
wise legislatively, are 10 a 'muddle,' and
how or when the tangle is to be unravelled
is not easily to be prognosticated :"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

TY.-ln accordance with suggestion made by
the State Supt. of Public Instruction, l take
this method of requesting all the Public School
Teachers of the county, each, to send to my of
fce at the end of the term, one dozen of the best
written copy books in his or her school-said
books to be subject to examination and inspec-
lion by any one interested.
The teachers will please hereafter, on every
monthly report, as well as on the term report,
give the average age of all the pupils, and al
SO state the number of the pupils between the
ages of 5 and 9, and ID, 10, andil7, II and 81.
J. E. GUY,
Co. Supt. Schools
N. B. Clerks of Districts will please call the
attention of teachers to the above notice.
Spec copy
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The Southern Magazine" for February is at
znana AS usual, it contains many choice and
interesting articles. The notes of Beauregard
on Pellards 'Lost Cause" correcting many
errors of that work, and placing the history OF
many events during the war in clearer light is
worth the whole subscription price. 1t is pub
gished by Murdoch Browne & Hill, Baltimore,
at e. ner year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Thisis no apology for whisky drinking it is
a medicine that cannot be used to intoxicate ; it
produces tonic effect, as we'll acts as
cathartic.s In fact, Simmons Liver Regulator
is prone unced an unexceptionabe medicine.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

M ISSES' WALKING AND SCHOOL BOOTS
wi A large stock, in every style and quail
ity prices low at -.
dec1 WETJER,S
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Rev. Geo. B. Taylor will preach sermon in
the Baptist Church, on Sunday night next, espe-
cially for the benefit of young men,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

New Posi- OFFICES "A new office has been es-
tablished at Dale Enterprise, Rockingham, G..
Fl. Brunk Post Master, and at Lebanon White
Sulphur Springs, Augusta, B. J. Bowman, Post
Master
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Forward your undertaking commands to 5.
Il. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory.
Metallic Cases and Caskets always on hand, next
to Va. Hotel, Staunton, Va jan5-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The Directors of the Valley R. R. have not
been called together and hence the contracts have
not been awarded. A meeting of the Directors
is expected to be held next week
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The Vindicator will, hereafter, go to press late
Thursday evening. Advertisements to insure
insertion, should be handed in not later than
IL NJ. Thursday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

LADIES be sure 10 buy rair of those good
GUN RUBBERs, at only 50 cents per pair. They
are the very best, and are to be had st
WELLER'S
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Remember the Festival to be held by the
Ladies of Waynesooro on the l4th, next Wednes-
day, be present You will enjoy the occasion
and aid good work.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

MAsoN1c.-Regular Convocation of Staunton
Lodge, No. l3, tonight
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

VIM. Slulrt, colored, who was severely cut
by VIM. Baker, white, several weeks since, has
so far recovered as to he able to walk about on
the Streets.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
MODUS OPERANDI:

large Ledger will be opened on January LIST,
1872, and page or pages devoted to each cash
buyer, in which strict entries of all purchases
during the year will be made; bills will be fur
nished each purchaser, so that he or she may
know at any time the amount of goods purchas-
spection, and on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The ceremony of Baptism was administered to
seven persons, in the Baptist Church, ON Sun
day night last, and they were admitted to church
membership,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

: Received every week New SHOES, Doors, &C.,
for Ladies, Misses, Children, Men and Boys-o'
the very best makes, at WELLERS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Ma There is no denying the fact that Armen-
trout 4 Co., have the largest prettiest and cheap
eat TOYS in the City.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Winchester, Edinburg, Harrisonburg and Sa-
lem are bestrring themselves to secure the Valley
R. R. Workshops. On the 22nd Salem will vote
on the question of subscribing $780, 900 for that
purpose
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

special Meeting of the Mechanics Union is
called by the President for tomorrow night
See not ce.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Messrs Cook & Lyman have rented the cele-
brated Cline Mill, on Middle River See their
card
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Mg- Armentrout h Co. have secured first
class baker and will supply Wedding Parties,
Pic-nics, and Families with all kinds of Cakes
of ebart notice decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

AS it is supposed tina the City Treasurer made
an error in his report to the Council, in justice
to him, we state that it was an error in the
ner of re stating his report by the Finance Com
mittee, and hence its reference back to the Com
mittee for correction
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

gg- The ladies say it is impossible for them
to pass Armentrout Co.'S Confectionery with
out stopping, and harder to leave without buy
ing. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Drs. Gilkeson and Gillum, of Greenville,
have formed partnership in the practice of
their profession, in that town, and the adjacent
country
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The Lexington Citizen says Col. Bolivar Chris
tian has arrived and intends to make Lexington
his future home. If this be SO, we shall lose and
Lexington gain valuable citizen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Va Go to Armentrout & Co. and see the new
ovelties in the Toy line.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Nay> J. A. Armentrout has received another
large stock of Clothing, Boots Shoes, Hats,
Caps. sc. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The cheapest cash store in Stanton is Benz
F. Markwood's, on Main Street. He pays cash
for his goods, and he is thereby enabled to sell
informs his friends and the public that he has
now on hand and receiving daily. general va
riety of Fancy and Domestic Dry Goods and
Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats &C., which he is Of
fering for just what they are worth in cash. Give
him a call, as there is no one that can sell at
lower prices.
apr2l-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Wa At Armentrout & Co.'S tobacco store you
can get the celebrated Apricot chewing Tobacco.
Try it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

VISITING CARDS. beautiful styles furnished
printed, by Bell & Co., Booksellers and Static
ers. at Is cents per pack Call and see samples
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

4 This is to certify that |, Charles A. Gladke,
the City Of Staunton, do promise to give, as a
PRESENT, to the person purchasing from time to
time, at my Store, the largest amount OF goods
during the year 1872, l-H
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

A beautiful auroral crimson was visible in the
south eastern sky, on Sunday night last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Vs. Ladies intending to make presents to
the Gentlemen should go to Armentrout & Co.'S,
and see their elegant stock Of Walking Canes
Meerschaum Pipes, &c, just received.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Ma Go to Armen trout & Cos and try their
proprietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

fFrT Insurance.
TINE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
I FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, 1891, 1850, 20.
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
Office N. E. Corner Main and Ninth Streets,
C- RICHMOND, IA.
~ This Company issues Participating Policies
on Farm and City Property, 10y Wbieh the insured
becomes nemb her of the Company, sharing in its
payable to the Mut ual oicy-hoIders of this Com
pany, declared July L. 1869, January lst, $780, and
July 1st 1870.
Dr.. II. G. DAVIDSON, President.
JORDAN II. MARTIN, Vice President
H. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
j. E. EISWANGER, Asst. Secretary
STATEMENT OF ITS BUSINESS
TO July LIST, 1871.
Numbes of Policies issued, 5,472
Amount OF Property insured, &6,611, 147, IA
Amount OF Deposit Notes deposited
with,the Company, 33S,474, 81
Amount of Cash Premium and Fees re-
ceived, 1874. 037. go
Amount paid for Losses Expenses &C., l30,651 ga
Losses adjusted not due, q ISL ,25
Fourth semi-annual dividend of per cent.
W. Fl. H. LYNN and H. H. PECK, Solicitors,
Stanton, Va.
J. s. WALLACE, Solicitor, Wavnesboro.
JAo. G. SLOWER, Solicitor, Churchvlle
Agents wanted in every City, Town and Coun-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The Senate has passed the bill chartering the
Mechanics Dollar Savings Bank of Staunton.
VA Go to j A. Armentrouts and see those
beautiful new style Scarfs, Cravats and Collars
just received. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

BEAUTIFUL The packing of the Railroad
Meeting on Wednesday night last
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

BLACK Alpaca, rs cents to 81.
japanese Silk rs cents, worth $l.25 yard
Black and white Plaid Popln, so cents, worth
so cents.
Beautiful corded Alpacas, all colors, 25 cents,
worth 50 cents
Scotch Plaids, from rs cents to 81.
30 Genuine French Merino ST.
Empress Cloths, 30 to rs cents.
Delaines, 20 to 80 cents.
Best Medcated Flannels, at e5 cts.
Fireman's Flannel, at so cents
Canton Flannels, Is to 80 cts.
White Flannels, 90 to Is cts.
Striped Hickory, Is to 80 cts.
Large Linen Towels red ends, at IS cts,
Corsets, from rs cts. to So. wy
Ladies' Hose, from Is cts. to 81 rs.
Of Calicos and Cotton Cloths we have a fine
stock, and sell good article for less money than
any other house in town.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

va Wouldn't It be good idea for parents
and others to 60 to Armentrout & Co.'S and Sc
lect their toys, and lay them aside as there are
many new toys just from importer hands, that
cannot be replaced
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

On motion &r. German was appointed Com
mittee to report the probable cost of putting and
keeping the Town Clock in go cd order during
the year.
On motion the Council adjourned to meet on
Thursday night
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
srAUNToN sToCKHoLDER BOARD.
GEO. G ACKSON........S SEC. aud GEN. AGENT
DR.. B. Nj. ATKINSON, .......... MED. EXAMINER

Life policies are now generally conceded to be
among the most certain and moat desirable Of
investments. This Company, managed upon
principles Of economy, offers The lowest rates of
Premiums consistent with safety, aid IoueG thar
qny other Company doing business in the State,
and its success is an established fact. It's profits
are realized in Virginia and by Virginia people,
and all reserve from Premiams as a security to
the Policy holders additional to the Capital
Stock, is inves ed by the Local Boards in that
section of the State from which it is derived.
Being convinced, by their knowledge of the
Integrity and prudence Of the gentlemen who
compose its directory, aud by thorough exami-
nation of the plan of organization, that it is in
every respect q reliable Company, the citizens OF
Staunton, named above, have themselves sub
scrlbed TO its Stock and taken policies, and feel
warranted in comnending the en- terprise to the
favorable consideration of the Valley people,
oFFlCE-Corner Of Augusta and New Court
house streets, adjoining d. s. Young law office.
janl2-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

TESEMPLE OF FASHION Mrs. K. NJ Kelley
wishes to inform her customers and taa
public generally that she has just retarned from
New York and Baltimore, and is now opening
her winter
. BONNETS, HATS,
FEATHERS, FLOW Frs,
RIBBONS, SILKS,
\ -ss9gS F13 WELVETS &C.
Also Real and Imitation Lace Collars, Cuffs,
Undersleeves, MOURNING SETS, Black and
White, to which she invites the special attention
of the Ladies. oeti3-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
JANUARY LIST, 1873,

the PIANO will be presented to the person ma
king the largest purchases during the year 1872.
r EM 4 r KS:
again assert that mean what | say, and
those who have dealt with and know me- know
that will strictly fulfill all promise. I intend
to sell frst-class goods at the very LOWEST czsyQ
RATES, and guarantee satisfaction, and to give a
PIANO (worth $5oo) besides, to the largest cash
buyer during ls72.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
FIRST Glass GooDs,

TO BE GIVEN TO THE LARGEST PUR-
CHASER IN 1872.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

TRY ME AND SEE
FOR YOURSELVES !! 4!
va l call attention to the following list of
prices Of Winter Goods, embracing only a part
of my large stock of
DRY GOODS,
MILLINERY,
LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS,
>9 JEWELRY,
ss-7rt .5gere raspE1-
NOTIONS,
&C., &C, &c.
&-G+ IH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
VHIRE INSURANCE.
| II
THE VIRG GINA
FIRE AND Observation-Disclosures COMPANY
! st INCORPORATEDIs32 #e

.BLEDsOE, Agent, Stanton, Va.
Thiscornpany, Wellmanaged MISREPRESENTATION
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINSTLOSSB BY FIRE on asfavorable terms
as other good companies. J
scapitaland income promote ,asfaras pract-
able, theindustry of our State
WI. COWARDIN P residen..
VIM. WILLIS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb. 23-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

DoYs' KIP BOOTS, Boys Calf Boots,
y Yopth's Calf and Kip Boots, Children
Kip and Calf Boots, at greatly reduced prices, at
decl WELLER'S
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

DR.. A. P. Fitch has located in Greenville
and offers his services as Physician and Sur
geon to the citizens of that place and vicinity.
We learn that ne had formed partnership
with Dr. Churchman some days before his
death.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

TEMPERANCE ADDREss.-Rev. DR.. l. Randolph
Finly, of Warrenton, Va, will deliver an ad-
dress on the subject of Temperance, and in the
interest of Waynesboro Council F of T., in
Waynesboro,' on Friday night next, the 10th
:.,a4 ~ olnlaclc p NJ
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

T AIDES, MISSES AND QAILDREN'S RUB
IL BER'S at
dec1 WELLER'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

SsHILDREN'Sa SCHOOL AND WALKING
" BOOTS-A large stock and great variety
of styles, at very reduced prices, at
decl WELLER'S,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Oh VIRGINIA"
CAPITAL. 100000.
A. G. McILWAINE, PRESIDENT,
D4 B. Th GEAGsi vlpH RsnsIDHara. -a9
S. B. PAUL, SECRETARY. -..s
DIP. FACKLER, CONSULTING AoruARy.
Dr. , 9A " sh bTaTl MEDICAL DlnHcrons
JNO. T. LAY, I GenI Agts and Sec'ries
JNO. B. WILSON, ) efthe Richmond Board.
Home Office at Petersburg, Va, with Local
Boards at Richmond, Norfolk, Lynch
burg, Stanton and Alexandria.
sTAUNToN sToCKHoLDER. BOARD.
WIN. FRAZIER, paEslpEaT.
J. W. Abby, III. P. Funkhouser,
Gugh W. Sheiley, |. Witg,
0. Smith, j. W. Todd, Ss
P. B. Hogc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
TRY ME AND SEE

NONE SHALL UNpERsELL ME!!!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The New York bar-keepers say they can
tell Boston customer when he calls, be-
cause he always fills his tnmbler half full of
their poison while native takes a modest
droD.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-04-19


A young man from Willoughbv
came to the city to have his photo
graph taken, to send to his girl. who
who is eating buckwheat cakes and
studying French at Vassar College.
Owing to the length of the nose the
artist was unable to take a good pic
ture; for to get his face distinct,
made his nose too dark, and gave
him the appearance of a Good Tenn
plar on a strike, while to produce the
proper chiuro oscnso effect on hi,
nasal organ, rendered his facial ex
preston too indistinct At last the
artist (who is no slouch at Jerking
camera) placed his instrument on
wheels and commenced photograph
ing his nose at q point, gradually
pushing the camera forward until he
obtained negative of the entire
nose, and then proceeded to take
the rest Of his face as usual. The
sights on the camera were first ad.
iusted at three hundred yards, and
reduced to plain dead level at the
close. The picture was duly placed
ia a case with a bay window attach
ment for the pr0boscis, and sent to
Vassar.-CleUelaad Leader.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-04-19


During a class meeting held sew.
eral years since by the Methodist
brethren Of a Southern village Broth
er Jones went among the colored
portion of the congregation. Find
ing there an old man notorious for
MS endeavor to serve God on the
Sabbath and Satan the rest of the
week, he said:
'Well, Brother Dick, I'm glad to
see you here! Haven't stole anv
turkeys since 1 saw you last, Broth
er DickY"
"No, no, Bruder Jones; no tur-
Keys"
Nor Nor any chickens, Brother
mo, no, Bruder Jones; no chick
ems"
THANK the Lord, Brother Dick?
That's doing well, my brother!' said
Brother Jones, leaving Brother Dick,
who Immediately relieved his over,
burdened conscience by saying to a
near neighbor with an immense sigh
of relief:
mer'