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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21
The OIL Wells.

The American Odd RlOw in m ar.
ticlo on Petroleum says: In 1884, the
Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company hal
been formed for the purpose OF collect
ing oil at Oil Greek, Pennsylvania, bu
collecting the oil from tho surface OF
bitches with blankets, and squeezing 1t
into tubs, was found too expensive o
process to compete with the coal.oil
manufacture.
In the year 1865, however, Col. E. L.
Drake, the superintendent OF the com.
pany, began to bore IN artesian well for
oil, much to the amusement Of his friends
and neighbors, who considered the pro.
iect most absurd.
When, however, on the 9sth OF August,
1850, he "struck ile," there was great
excitement. Every one who could leave
his home, rushed to the oil regions, q
forest OF derricks soon appeared in the
valley, and numerous wells were bored.
Wells were also bored in West Virginia,
Ohio, etc. No mining enterprise had
ever offered such sudden fortunes. A
well costiSg few thousand dollars
might yield, il successful, from 100 10
9, 200 barrels Of oil daily, with no expense
for pumping. The Noble well yielded
in a little more than one year 100000
barrels OF oil. The Sherman flowed
45O, 600 barrels in atoni two years.
The poor farmers on OIL Greek who
could not previously have realized more
than few dollars per acre, suddenly
found themselves wealthy. Single farms
brought their owners from $500, 900 to
| !, 100000, with royalty on the wells in
addition in some cases, One man re-
ceivcd So, 900 per day royalty, and thus
accumulated 100000, all Of which was
soon squandered.
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the purest and sweetest Cod.Liver Oil In The
shore from fresh, selected llyoTs, by ClswELL,
HAZARD kco., Now York. It's absolutely fipr.
and area. Patients who have once taken II
prpiorit 10 all othorH. Physicians have decided
Il superior 10 any Of the other oils in market.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

II you desire rosy cheeks and COM
plexion tair and free from pimples and
blotches, purify your blood by the use Of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has no equal for this purpose. $40.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

Since II Is demonstrated in Wisconsin
that certain marshes, by j1dicious cultiva.
ton, can be made to yield from $50 to
800 bushels of cranberries per acre, the
market value Of which Is from So to 81
per hushel, the land has risen in value
from triAo more than nothing to, In
some instances, 500 mn acre. The cost
Of putting marsh iAtO first rate bearing
condition Il from s25 to $40 an acre,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

AAIlsslonary, Just returned, says he regards
JouSsoS's ANoDrNE LNnfENT rs beyond all
price, and eifieacious beyond any other medl.
cine. II isAdAptcd 10 a great variety Of special
cases, and Is tho best pain killer IN tho world,
Com,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

Havo you seen tho latest Novelty II not,
90 to tho Gents Furnishing Stores and call for
the ElmwOod Collar II has folded edges, is
perfect at and will keep clean longer than any
other collar. Tryit.-Oom.
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II 10 no Wonder that nyalidS ose faith In all spe-
chos when % many worthless medicines are AdTntl,ed
ioF the cure Of various DISEASES but which, when trie
an found wanting" We have yet 10 learn, however,,
o. the Ft iLlluFy o. Dr. FihifI BI,iB N VIA CAsuy,
to cure coughs, colds, and pulmonary dSeAse.-t5H.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

Fevers seldom mako attack without warn
ing, and may often be thrown of by soaking
tho feet In warm water, wrapping up warm In
bed, and taking two or three Of PARSONS Pun.
OATIyE pfLIs,-UODl,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

AS QUICK AS A FLASH OF LIGHTNING doc,
UrStAdoros Excelsior Hair Dye act upon the halt Whli
ken and mouIlehss no tanoa that's, but the purS,t
Raven OF the most sIquiils BEOwns viii be sIOlVd.-oA
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

For any information about Railroad
BOIds, you should write 10 CHAuEs W.
AAssIRH, No. 7 Wall st. N. Y.
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The wheat Fi8ld Of America,
HEAL7HFUL FREE HOMES,
GOOD MARKETS,

THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL
,nOAD ntss9 iofBAie lti Lands In Central and
,MeAtGTn htnnesOih, embracing: !, The heal II
Wheat Land Z. kIeellent Timber ior tie Nil, ths
fhn and The Fir; Rich Prairie PAEtura 70 And Nat
uftl Meadow, Natlnd BY clear Lakes ard tuhnin7
tf,ans-in Hsaihiul Citrate, thar Pee IAi Ar, Z
Grain can BE- shipped hence b. l,kn 10 market =,
ehApy - from Eastern Iowa OF Central Illinois Oar
h tan ihfoaEh the,e Lands from Lake Superior IL
DAAoh. rce OF land tibsr 70 tack 500 10 SstD ss
~ s tarthsr lStl, SzO 20 slOl seven Year
Hrcdit WaT1ntec DEEDS; Northern PIeGc $50
bonai, now ceiling a par received for land n n IN
No9ther unoesupitd Lands present such hdrGatAsSs
SOLnIEIiS under the New Law March. isf,, %,
~ are. FREE near the rAIlruad, b. onS and two
TRANSPORTATION AT REDrCrH
nAIEs iufhlhsd tFom 81 principal pojntI EsitE
paisheer o. HaNfnAd LAndf, and 10 settlers on tloy
ethmsht llomeftsads. Purchaser, thplr wins Hnr
,h req carried ffee oyer the Northern haeise RSSS
Noy the time ior Sct,lnrt and Colonies 10 al Rs
rgt1 lAndi and Government HomrHtsIdi slots d IL
Seal for Pamphlet containing fun In,o,n,,t,.
map ial eopT Of Asu llomeitsAd Law. AdIFssi'
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

"Lorr.n.massy," exclaimed the old
lady IN the witness box, "how should /
know anything about a thing / dunno
anything about"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

Three diamonds in q row have super.
seeded the solitaire as IN engagement
ring. 5000.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

IN ONE TO FIVE MINUTES, Headache. Earaehs,
/ similar complaint, ari r,ifd b. fiaESS Instant
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

bronchitis and Kindred Diseases, by Editor
Halls Jour. ofIIellth, NY. Dr.J II. Hallseu
Of Catarrh in 80 days, Is eminently scientific.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

THE best and cheapest hair dressing Is
Burnett's Cocaine.
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THE GREAT REMEDY FOR

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
CONSU M PTION
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troluccd for the relief and
cure Of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
ofovcr forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in tho most severe
cases Of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does rot dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanses the
lungs, and oallays irritation,
thus removing the cause Of
the complaint.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

sy,-,,, -, fHErARED M
shEh W. 'FoWIE { SONS, Boston, Mas,
And sod by DEuEgists and Dealer eesSFally.'
4 GENrs Wanitd.-AEynit make nor r,obss, Al
Aotk 10 a. THAI A. aNythlng sss pGftieuiaf ~
V. elnssgs ~, Iss - Psali,h5. Portland, Maine,
HE1yARn,-An boSEspd N min.
% .aAitlfs potiAn NlaAEfSp." ". F,r"isr5'tr,,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-21

M X. PHOENIX, Bloanina ton NlEaerJ ~ ~. e. ~
n 49,, sist iraT: /? Itrrh- li0uses Tres hVLls
IJrbnI pt,iSfS HurirrJ Stuck CAtAlnlutt ~ eents
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-16
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noaiy p>rson producing any medicine able to
show one.thrd ~ many living, permanent cures rs
Dr. Filters Vegetahl+ Rheumatic kenedy; and
further reward Of 800 for any case Of chronic or
1nfammaory rheumatism, Neuralgia Rheumatic
Ague Scatca n, d rheumatism OF lhc Kidneys il
will not cure. The Rheumatic Syrup is used in
ward!y only. pleasant to the taste and guarantee ed
free from iniurio Is drurs. il is not Quacli neoi'
cine but the scientific prescription of Jos F. Fitler,
NJ. D.. Professor of ioXicocgy and Chemistry
graduate Of the celebrated University of Pennsv'.
vania, d, 1853 whosa entire protessoualifa 4
been devoted specially to this disease. This pre-.
arailon under solemn oath is conscicntion.ly be-
specific ever discovered The proof that no other
specific exists in found in every community in per-
sous afflicted for many y'ars and still suffering. y
physicians could cure IL If specific did exist this
would not be sO-a fact thai must he unvel sally
admitted. The oft d, d,ceivcd sufferer may wise
ask, What secuity or eyidei ce has he that Dr. FIT.
leT' Rheumatic Syrup will cnre his case Tho
protection offered TO sufferers against imposition il
in !c,,llly signed contract wbicl will be forwarded
without charge TO any sufferer senGing by letterA
description OF aiilicton; this guarantee viii state
The exact number of bottles warranted 10 reand
n case Of failure the money paid will be returned
the patient. No other remedy has ever been
,1ered on such liberal and honorable terms. Mel-
al advice with certificates FROM prominent phy
icians, cler-ymcn etc. who have been cllreu a Ter
all other treatments have failed, sent by Letter
gratis. Afflicted cordially invited to write for ad-
vcn 70 the princpll office. 90 South Fourth Street.
Philadelphia Pa. DIR. Filters Rheumatic Syrup
is sold by d-uGgi.ts.
Sole Agent, Petroleum Centre, Pa.
CALLENDEH & co, Wholesale Agts, Mead
A. A. r. CHAMBERLIN & CO., Sole Aet's Rous
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sv.cial notices 20 cents per line. each insertion.
ADVERTISEMENTS payable quarterly in advance
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during the camnaign -
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vTsEFuL FACTS woBTH KNOWING /.

THURSTONS IVORY Pearl. TOOTHPOw-
DER will keep the teeth clean, sound, and
white. Price 20 and 80 cents per bottle.
THOMPSON'S POMADEoPTrMEw will cleanse
soften, beautify, and strengthen the hair.
Price 20 and 90 cents per bottle.
JOUvEN'S NOTORIOUS KID GLOVE
CLEANER will restore soiled gloves to their
Pristine beauty and usefulness. Price 25 cents
per bottle. ~
SHERMAN'S COUGH LOZEN GEES will give
immediate relief, and certainly cure a cough.
Price % cents per box.
SHERNTAN'sS WORM LOZENGES will expel
all worms, and are pleasant to the taste.
Price rs cents Der box.
WELLS MACIIINE-SPREAD STRENGTH
ENING PLASTERS, whenever plaster is
needed, are unrivaled. Price 90, 25, and 80
cents each. -t
CHINESE TOOTH-ACIIE DROPS will instant
ly relieve this most distressing maiGdy. Price
20 cents per bottle.
REXFORD'S INDICATED CLING Err BREAD
NUTS FOR WORMS are readily eaten by
children, and are efiicacous. Price % cents
per box. s8..
All for sale by druggists &c.
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THIS Is TO GIVE N OF ON tn. 90.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTtCE--That ON the goth
l. day OF Aug, 1879, a warrant in bankruptcy
was issued out Of the District Court of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern District of Virginia,
against the estate OF M. w. Grasswitt, OF
Henrco county and State Of Virginia, who
has been adjudged bankrupt on his own petit
ton; that the payment ofany debts, and the dcliv-
cry of any property belonging to said bankrupt, to
property by him, are forbidden by law; that
a meeting of the creditors Of said bankrupt to
prove their debts and choose one or more assign
ees of his estate, will be held at court of bank
ruptcy, to be holden at the Registers office,
Richmond, Virginia, before w. w. Forbes,
ESD, Register on the 10th day of Sept'r, A. ID.
1872, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
Sc 4-W2w u. S. Marshal
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rfNIIIS II TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on the
L 2Sth day of August 1872, warrant in bank
ruptey issued out of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Tr-
Einia, against the estate OF John J. Waymnn,
of Culpeper comfy and State of Virginia,
who has been adjndged \ bankrupt on his
own petition that the payment OF any debts,
aad The delivery of any property belonging to
said bankrupt him or for his and the trans
Ter OF any property by him, are forbidden by
law that meeting of the credi tors of said
bankrupt, TO prove their debts and choose one
or more assepees of his estate will be held ut
conrrof bankruptcy, to be held Mt the Registers
office, Alexandria, Va, before Iiysander Hill,
Esd, Register, on the 2lst day of September,
A. D., 1877, at 0 O'Clock A. NJ.
DAVID Il. PARKER.
SO l1-Waw u. $. Marshal.
I'm THE DistNIUT COURT or THE UNI-
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of yir-
einia.
In the matter Of Alexander Weston, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern, The undersigned,
shepherd Brown, of Norfolk city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointments assignee
of the estate of Alexander Weston, OF
Yorktown, Virginia, in said district, and
who was towt, on the sth Gay of August,
A. d., 1872, adiudged bankrupt upon the
petition Of himself. by the District Court Of the
United States for said district.
Dated Sept Z 1872.
S. BROWN,
Sc l0--1n3W% Assignee.
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Political Events-Diary for the Hem a nder of
the Year 1s72

September 17-Solders' Convention to
ratify General Grants denomination, at
Pittsburg.
October S--Indiana, election of State
officers and Congressman.
October S-Iowa, election of State Off
GERS and Congressman.
October S--Nebraska, election Of State
officers and Congressman.
October S-0hio, election Of State off
GERS and congressman.
October S---Pennsylyania, election of
State officers and Congressman.
October S--Dekota, election of Delegate
to Congress.
November presidential election. On
this day the following States also elect
State officers and congressman: Alaba-
ma, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas,
Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min
nesota, New York, Tennessee. The fol-
lowing will elect only congressman Del
aware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey,
Virginia, Wisconsin. On the 9Th Of No
vember, Arizona elects delegate to Con-
gress, District of Columbia elects adele
gate on the 9th, and Texas elects Con-
gressmen on the 30th of November.
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rr,HIs is TO GIVE s4 SoTICE-Tha, on tn.

i 3lst day of August, A. d. 1879, a warrant in
bankruptcy was issued out OF the District Court
of the United States for the Eastern District of
Virginia, against the estate of J. Il. Price, Of
King George co. and State Of Virginia, who has
been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition :
That the payment Of any debts and
the delivery Of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and
the transfer of any property by him, are forbid
said bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees Of his estate, will be held
at court of bankruptcy, to be holden at
the Registers office, Richmond, Va, before
W. w. Forbes, Esq, Register, on the 18th
day of September, A ID. 1879, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
Sc 4-W2w u s. Marshal
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= Harvesting and marketing will be the
principal work to attend to in this depart
ment. Care must be used in picking to
keep the fruit free from bruises. Always
pick the fruit carefully by hand, and never
shake it off, as is too often done. The as
sorting is also matter Of good deal of
importance, as the money returns depend
upon the quality Of the fruit. Make at least
two qualities, and on no account mix the
good and bad. The increased price of the
first quality will more than pay for the
tro uble of asserting.
Dried Apples.-Many windfalls, and
fruit unfit to ship, and too good to put with
the cider apples, may be dried and put
away for use during the spring, when there
is little fruit to be had.
Budding.--Stocks which were budded
last month will need to have the ties cut
now.
Nursery Siock.-If any nursery stock is
needed, order early. so that no delay will
occur when the ground is ready for plant
ing. Should the trees come before the
ground is ready, heel them in to keep the
roots from drying.
Seeds should be secured now. Peach and
other stone fruits are to be mixed with
earth and buried in the open ground; in the
spring many will be found to have COM
menced growing.
Fruit Garden.
Where the winters are not very severe,
fall planting is desirable,as it gives the
plants ample time to become established,
so that they can commence their growth
early in the spring. In localities where the
winter sets in early, planting had better be
deferred until spring,
BldckJel7ies. AS soon as the canes
have done fruiting, cut them away and
dig up all suckers which appear between
therows. Tie up the new growth to stakes
live feet high, and cut back the side shoots
to eighteen inches. Three or four canes
are enough to stool.
Rasp69ries--The old fruiting canes
must be treated the same recommended for
blackberries.
Black-caps. propagate these, bend
down the tips of the cane, and throw a
little earth over them TO keep the wind
from moving them. When treated thus
they soon take root, and in spring may be
severed from the old plants and set out in
rows in rich soil. In tying up the new
growth, wire stretched tightly along the
rows, and securely fastened at each end to
posts three feet high, is much more dura-
bile than wooden stakes.
St,uwberries.-Fil up the vacancies in
the old beds from plants rooted in pots, or
from well-rooted runners, and set out
new beds where wanted. Before
planting, dip the roots in thin mud.
Grapes.-The grape crop will be ready
for harvesting this month, or at least a
part of it, and care must be taken not to
break or injure the punches in any way.
Use scissors in gathering, and do not
handle the fruit much, as it Injuries the
bloom. Grapes intended for home use
are the best when allowed to remain on
the vines until fully ripe.
GooSebe,7ieS and CaaTdnts.-- Make cut
tings as soon as the wood Is thoroughly
ripe, and either set them in nursery rows
or tie them in small punches, and bury
them in earth in cold-frame or in the
cellar.
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THIS IsTOGIvE NOTICE-That on the 29th
Il day Of Aug, 1879, warrant in bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court Of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern District of Virginia
against the estate of John NJ. Sheppard, Of
Henrico county, and State of Virginia.
who has been adjudged a bankrupt on his own
petition; that the payment OF any debts and the
delivery Of any property belonging to said bank.
any property by him are forbidden by law; that
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts, and choose one or more as
sgnees of his estate, will be held at a court Of
bankruptcy, to be holden at the Registers
Office, Richmond, Va, before W. w. Forbes
Esq, Register, on the 10th day Of September
1871 at 10 o'clock A. M
DAVID b. PARKER,
Sc 4-W2w u. 8 Marshal
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ra,HIs Is TO GIVE HoTIcE, That ON III

rI'HIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the
i 3Othi day of August, 1872, warrant in
bankruptcy wa. issued out Of the District court
of the United States for the Eas tern District OF
Virginia. against the estate of John Polk
of Lancaster county and State of Virginia,
who has been adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition =. That the payment of any debts, and
the delivery of any property belonging to said
bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him, are forbidden by law
That meeting of the creditors of said bank
rupt, to prove their debts and choose on or more
assignees of his estate, will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Registers office,
Richmond, Virginia, before w. W. Forbes,
Esq, Register, on thea4 9TH day of September A.
D., 1872, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. &C.,,
.+ DAVID b. PARKER,
sc 4-W2w u. s. Marshall