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Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

II is rumored that the Chesapeake
4 Ohio railroad will discharge it,
train conductors, in order to cul
down expenses, aud put ine1perien.
ced n en 10 their places. We are
sorry i this statement is true, be-
cause We believe that the pres col
cfirisIs have earned the good viii
and c. n6dence oftIe rayelline public
nd merj, retention at the post Of
duty wv. Va. Journal.
We lsaro With egret that Capt
r. d D4buey, Que CT ;he gentleman,
ly conductors o. the Mail Taius has
teeu DISCHARGED.
he has made himself very popular
with The travelling public by his at
teutiou to the comfort OF those on his
trains. We doubt at ms place will
be easily filled,
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

SLAVES AM Horrors essrs
Mitchell dispatched ano Their immense
load Of slaves and hoopoOles TO Gin
ciuuati on Saturday last the Tom
Farrow takiog their boat in tow
She vas about 81 deep, and was load
ed 3 feet above her gunwale, giving
her a very lar-e cargo.
These goods snd 4 ready market
for cash, and the mountains Of West
Virginia will furnish millions OF
them. for years to come. A great
deal e Timber and Coal laui ia the
Guysndotie aud Kanawha region can
be purchased for less than the s,ave
timber on it is worth
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

WHERE Is THE Board OF HEALTH?
There has been dead mig Wing in
front Of Mrs. Knef's Millinery E.
Establishment on third Avenue below
9Th street. for about SIX weeks.
II Is he business, We believe Of
the Board Of Health. 20 remove such
ru.sances, and suppose this h.s not
been brought 10 their notice.
Nothing is more Injurious to ,he
bea!ih or the appearance Of the
city, than the carc1sscs Of dead aui
mails dsesying IN Tho streets
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

10 BClLDERS.-I am now pre-
pared 10 furnish any quantity OF
the best quality of large brick
and good building rock, to be
delivered at any time and any
place i'll Huntington, upon the
most reasonable terms.
lift Il. :. WYNN.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

To CAPIrALiST.-We have tract
Of (49,0 900, for'y nine Thousand acres
Of Coal land on the Kanawha river
of which we are authorized 10 sell
one half one ,hird or one fourth
The timber on the tract is sold. and
The land gill be sold with or without
the contract for timber.
W. s. DOwNER 4 60.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
GREEN & KAFER.

SELLING AT CosT.-Mrs. Italia
ferro has determined 10 offer her
stock of Millinery Goods It cost
for the next thirty DAYS. We adj
wise the Ladies TO call on hel
and get their winter 'liXens' al
low rates. Store room adjolne
Sd Avenue Hotel. SOL
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

THE MERCHANT 1AILCEING estah-
lishmcnt on Bird. Avenue bsiween ~
10. and 1lth, Stee,s, is rapidly grow
Jog into a very popular and success
full business. slr. Flooding keeps COO
.tsuily on hand a great variety Of
piece goods an excellent custer, and
warrants fit at sll times.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Iall s,.sE!oh % Ca5-I C..uu.l C.ut
cummeheed Gu Monday last. Little
vas done On the FIRST day, except pre-
'liminary business.
The famous Buskirk case viii be
tried at this ses ion, which viii doubt
less be long one. :,
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
CE1EDO.

Cjr,esn ,nd,n>e II iltngtoa indererf-nt.
The uud is six inches deep, ION a
level" as the ualives say, but thai
ioes not hinder the progress Of work
which is still going on. The Twelve
Pole is very much swollen by the re-
cent rains and the logs arc coming
down quite plenhfully. We are hap.
ny 70 announce the arrival of a fsmi-
ly from the prairies of Kansas, who
intend TO settle IN our town. Accor
ding to their stories Kansas il sha-
kisr than.ever.
We congratulate you upon the re-
cent rise in the Ohio. This will
probably give US uninterrupted nav.
ieation during the coming winter and
will enable the people Of the West to
reach The "head of reliable naviga-
ton" by our palace steamers, totally
Ignoring the circumstance Of the
Twelve Pole Bar which just now is
hurled deep dowr in the river. We
are looking forward to better times
soon. The New year will dawn q
better day for our town and State.
REDOTT.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long time, and too
much care, 20 restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation, which will
quickly and efectually accomplish
this result. II is easily applied,
and produces q color which will
neither rub nor wash of. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL q CO,
NASHUA. n. II.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

A thief tried his hand al making a
hole in CT. Parsons store window the
other night b. the all Of glass cut
ter ne succeeded in making an opening
large enough 10 introduce his hond and
abstract p:s'ol 80 far he ha'
eluled tie vigilance OF O., po5,e.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
Thanksgiving Notes.

was q glorious L al uSyi OTlSul
sun and brisk Wind.
The members Ofthe various church
IS gathered al the Breckenridge Hall
to hear Rev. j ~ Kibbe preach.
The day was looked upon as "a
uOnal holiday and business generally
Was suspended
There were a GOOD many first class
dinners about y O'Clock supplement
ted by wine aud an afternoor nap 10
Which turkeys and canvass backed
ducks figured coDsyicuously.
There was a general disposition
among smokers to discard temporarily
the coveted Wheeling stogy aud eele-
7 brated the occasion with genuine
Havana.
A couple Of earnest Cuban supper
tiers discussed our relation with Spain
over a dish of oysters a; Myers Res,
;auraut aud re.ched the conclusion
that Secretary Fish was a mu!let
head
There being a general stagnation
at the metropolitan police head qIar
tiers Marshal Mitchell availed him
self of the opportunity to clean out
his squirrel cage and 9 We his pet a
ripe chesuu'.
\ Mud Bridge disciple who had
t.keu one drink TOO many, and who
bad lost his companion, stood on the
corner of Frontaud Eighth street and
yelled john, oh, John. until be was
hOarse
10 tie evening the billiard rooms
we're we'll filled with players and
COOKERS on. At the Merchants,
. George Scranage took the starch
on Of a set Of Cincinnati veterans
who thought they had an easy job
before them.
Capt Burke spent he day on Four
Pole iii examiuiug s'rag,iins speci-
mems Of ore aud siusiig few
psalms.
\ meeting Of the Huntington Mu-
seal Association convened at the
Me,l,iis, Hal a, eight o'clock upo u
the call OF The director y couple
ofbou-s were well spent in the re
hears1l oftIe .Cau'au Of Esther
/ The Association as ye, is small but
we learn weekly additions are made to
The membership
I Dr.. Welsh came out under o new
hat Of delicate brown 10 the morn
Jog aud went into roast turkey at
half past one.
The Third avenue unmarried zoos
ters spent the forenoon in twirline
their mOu. taches aud reading sunday
school tracts.
Webb struck upon an admirable
plan TO fast, He shouldered bis gun
and made for the neighboriOg woods
. If be had to depend upon bis marks
, mansl ip to make a feast he wOult
fast the year round.
f The FleetWood came 10 about II
; o'clock with many passengers and he
: eicg OF baud discoursing an euliven
: Ing air. Liter in the day sumptu
, Gus banquet was spread which wa
/ presided over with d. ai,y by Capt
J Campbell and his agreeable assist
, ants, Messrs. ThOrnburg aud Mauck
The iuimitable Gus Simmons, clad ii
. new suit of black, 10 his cOurtl
, grace of manner made the guest
, feel dOubly welcome.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
New Stations.

New RIVER FALLs.-The 10 A. N.
Express train going Eastward stop at
New River Falls, a new station lately
established between Huntington and
Meadow Creek.
CALDwELL.-This is the name Of
a rew station lately opened between
White Sulphur and BOuceverte,
East aud West express trains stop at
Calduell.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
WEST HUNTINGTON.

10 THE EDITOR OF TIE INDEPENDENT.
There is an old sdsge that 1--WE
rspnot expect any thing from pig
but a speak, aud that is all the no.
ice I shall take Of the editorial arti-
Gle 10 the Argus" of last week, in
reply TO a communication you was
kind enough to publish in your pa
per of 9th inst:
Yours. 80.
WEST HUNTINGTON.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The new company formed . kw
weeks ago and chartered, has not yet
fixed on place for their headquarters
in Lncoin County. When the COMP
ny gets fairly to work it will bring a
good deal of trade to our town, and
give employment to our boat builders.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The Flsetwood cane 10 Monday
mOroing at half past six o'clock, be
ipc fourteen hours and Ibirty-dVe
minutes on the way. II Is the fast
cst time ever made since the dsys Of
the celebrated steamer Blu keye.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

We move : vote Of blanks $50 Capt
Gibson. for that new sidewalk IN
front Of bis house on Third avenue
Youcs uow reach the College with
out spelling the gloss on your Piteu'
feathers
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

SERIOUS DISTURBANCE, There
came very near being a serious affair
at Harvey 4 Sons cheap store last
week. The sheriff was in the second
story collecting taxes. A man came
10 pay his taxes, aud thought be
would step into the store few min
utes. While be was in there, he
thought he would look at a few
goods, and enquire the price. They
we're so cheap, he could not resist
the temptation to buy some. He
then went up to pay his taxes, and
found be did not have money enough,
he then pulled out some Of the goods
be had bought and told the sheriff
he would have to take them. offer
ing them at what was thought a very
low price. The man got his receipts
aud went home, when after a while
the sheriff went down stairs, aud hap
peued to show what bargains, as be
thought he had got. Harry told hun
lie had sold the goods to the man,
at about 80 per cent less than he had
paid for them. Then the sheriff got
mad talked Of arrestiug the whole
party for contempt of court, but be
concluded to let them go this time.
We are not certain tbs story is true
indeed we feel little dubious about
it. except that we know Harvey Il
Sons sell cheap goods.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Real. ETArr We have given mp
all connection with the Insurance Bu>I-
ness. and devote all our attention II the
purchase and sale of Real Estate, Lea
sing of Houses sad Farms, Collection
Of Claims, Renis &c.
W. S. DowHER d Co.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Tbe. f. Clsrk, formerly Of 5.
Paul. Mins., has been appointed
chief operator a, Ibis place Of the
Chesapeake & Ohio TelesIsPh com
psny.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

GROCERIES Win the return Ct
navigation, We have made many ad-
di,ions 10 our stock Of Groceries, and
Family Goods. We direct favorable
atteution TO the quality of our West
tern Reserve butter which We offer at
reasonable p, fccs. Harper & Webb.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

RocxwooD-The city over the
river, is in s'a'u gao There has been
no renewal of the riots there since
election day. and ii is hoped the
troubles. are over.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Guyandotte is ouce more brisk with
saw log life The Guyaudottc is fill
cd With RATS fo4t,d down since the
Use White & Bonoer's saw mills
are going ahead 10 getting out luu-
Der 20 ffll out their increasing orders
Tbi, 6rm has a contract 10 build teu
bugrs during The Wioter to go to
the Southern trade
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The ice house at the upper end Of
Third avenue has ben relieved Ofi's
quantity ofslw dust aud warts Cor tbs
FIRST cod snap 10 Oc replenished With
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

GEORGE A. FLoDlEG ia constantly
{ cciviue new styles Of Gents Ready
made Dress Goods of every grade
and price, and will always insure q
perfect tit and enurc satisfaction.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

HEATING Sroves.-J. II. Piemau
Third aveuue has received hi' winter
stock Of Hcaliog Stoves, which ar
n6ered at the lowest manufacturer =
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

For REST.-A neat two So :
dwelling house on 3rd. avenue-ccnti@!
" located. Also rooms suitable for a
snail frmiy. o. q. CHASE.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

There was chsrmiAg white irost
Saturday morning, which made the
hoard pavenent IS secure for walking
q, oiled glass. Accident Insurance
appreciated promptly.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

INroLrayr TO BuHDERs.-A. B Pal
infar is prepared to take contracts .or
Lu;lding lIn2vscs and all kinds of carT,r-
ar work. Don't fair 70 give him call.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The PLANK wALKs.-Tne new
plank walk is being laid from SKIN
s,r,et on third Avenue TO the west
err lire cf The corporation
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The gutter feser has seized N'O'H
street. and DOW nice OOe a~A'''
,hs mex, shower when the boys eau
soa, their ships to Fourth avenue
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

1uYER LuMB Ea. tLuI 3 Fl.
100000 feet Of dry Poplar Lu!a.
t:r il the rough or dressed. can be
kai cheap at Green / xafsr'sNill
s.. Ave Above 18th, St., Hunting
t,A, Wet Va.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
MARRIED..

MIRRryp-At the residence Of the brides bro
ther. Judge Phillips, in Des M1ines: Iowa, Nov
cmber 95,h isI3 DR.. W. - h Inc, OF hunt,ngt'n,
W..t Virginia and Mis- Annie NJ. Philips, OF
Des Moin.s, Rev. DR.. Murpay officiating.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

FoR SALE.-One large and com
mcdious Dwelling House suitetle for
a boarding house. For partc ulsrs
apply to Eus'ace Gibson
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
NOTICE TO BUILDERS!
We are Selling every
thing i'm our Line Lower
than the LOWEST.
GREEN d KAEER,
csos and Mill, Huntington. W. Va
FOR SALE.

A nice house and lot on me rortn side OF Fn
Avenue between 9th AMI lOth streets. lhe
| uousr contains 5 nice rooms. me lot is Iel' ca
with n,linrs IN fr"rnt- IA" V"oi ris'4ll Y" ~
necessary out buildings. VERY oHbAr; E"q'he
OF "M' ~ n.t A..
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
HUNTINGTON, W. VA.
Nov. 18th, 1873.
Rev Albert Bowers

Rev. Albert Bowers:
Dear Sir: Having listened to your
srrmon Oh last SIbbsth morning
with great pleasure and profit to our
selves. aud thioking its publication
would FROM its practical and business
like view of the causes aud remedies
Of the present evil times, be of bene-
e we unite 10 asking that you iur-
uish a copy of it for publication IN
one of the papers of this city.
Respectfully Yours
II. C. PARSONS.
A. NJ. WARNER.
w. 5. DowxER.
Z. E. RANDALL.
7. B. CAMPBELL.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
U,yTpD-TUE PEOpLE OF

W4NTED-THE PEOPLE OF
Cabel county to know that Harvey
& Sons have just received large
;ork of Or, Goods. Boots sDd Shcs'
Carpets, Oil-rloths.Fa ey goods &c''
purchased at b1nkl opt sales at PAM,
prices for cash This sock Is "he'eo
to tle people Of hi. vicinity how 'or
ash Ru,h or Won will he too lste.
Tb.t pie Of Sole-lesther in front
fChase 4 Buriicks Store. will nsE'
.r.p,e believe that they manufacture
Scots and Shoes.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
Oysters.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE INDEPENDENT.

TO THE EDITOR or THE INDEPENDENT.
see by the papers, that oyster:
are selling extremely low 10 the cas-
tern markets; first rate article car
be purchased for less than SOC. q
bushel. Can you tell me why such
cxorbitant prices a'e charged here fol
them? Two dollars gallon for
oysters, is too much. We know they
must afford 40 immense prof, at that
If any Of our dealers will get good
oysters and sell at a reasonable
price, be would DO all the business
Let US have cheap oysters.
Yours.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The Musical Association will hold
a meeting to night at the Methodist
Hall. rhe meetings 50 far have
been veil attended aud Of wueh 10
terest. Young people who have
talent for u lsic sbould'joiu without
delay.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

WASrED.-We have demand for q
number of small houses those having
such will do well to give us call.
". s. DowyyR 4 Co.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Every description Of Job work in
the Stove and Tinware business,
promptly executed. j. r. PicMAN
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Rev. Alexander Martin, President
Of The West Nirgiuj, University. ar
rived 10 the cry Saturday He
preached Saturday and sunday at
the NJ. f Church. Ills suffice Sun
day evening was E(ucaIioa. and was
Tsreoed 10 by a crowded ccngrega
too
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Best quality Boots and Shoes just
received and offered low at Harmi-
sons.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

A gsueral assortment Of Tinwarc
kept constantly on hand, at j X.
Pigmans, Third avenue.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

A lot of Hats sud geotlemen'S
Furnishing goods have been received
by Chase 4 Burdick
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Lamps of AL styles, and Lamp
Chimney, Of the best quality can b.
had at Pigmln's Stove aud Tin Store
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

H.inss owes that Douse-'O,O'ea
H. e n. . dose of uumber SIX buck
ahnf
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

'oei,e goods fresh from Ibe eastern
Wholesale Market Their are sees's
watch rho stock of Dry Goods boS'-
add Shoes, Carpets &C., that go to
sole 10 consequence Of failsres no
he existing panic. Thee goods
are sent oat 10 rheiY retail s'o'r-
where they are sold I'd neh lever tn o
other houses that heing in 'he rrsu-
lar ws,. D. selling goods low Tor
cash they ere cnnabIedto keep fresh
stock always 90 hand.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The St. james took a quantity Of
lum Der from the wharf on her down
mp friday.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

If YOU WANT A GOOD AR
ticln Of Rye o. Bourbon WhskieS call
on ia Cogbil, Front street, Hum NJ
ION, w. Va.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

Neatly fitting Glove and Cater
IRE TO be found ut Chase Il Burdick's
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
|. y. BARTRA VI
obstacles 10 Marriage.

Happy Relief f.r young men from the efe,.ts
~ Errors a. .ibnses iu e.irir lie Manhood Re-
ST. cd. Inpr'.Imenis "a Mirage removed
NV method Of trea inert New and fefnarks-
b,- remedies. Books s"d rircni<rs gent frye. IN
ss.iirN envelopes Addres'. HOWfRD $50
CATION, No. South Nina -. Philadelphia,
Pa.-i.i Ifsrruiion hryuz hgl rrp1f1tiCn for
honorable co1duct d ~ pgUlcs.lc.Isl sail.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
Yours
BIyALYE.

We cannot answer the question,
but have referred il to the dealers.
Oysters have been out of the reach Of
ditors SO long, that We almost forgot
he taste Of them.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
rsoRs, DOORS, DOORS.

1000 Panel Doors. all sizes, a:
low figures. We defy competition
Office and Mill, Sd Ave. above 18th
-, Huntington, ". Va.
GREEN & KAFER.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04

The following note will explain it
self in connection with Mr.. Bower s
sermon, published on the opposite
page.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
CRY AND NEIGHBoRHooD'

U-y--x oTox, pEcENuEF 4. 1913,
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-12-04
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

Is widely known
as one of the most
eheetual reno
dies ever discov-
cred for cleans
| ing the system
! and purifying the
II has
stood the test Of
years, with a con-
stantly oroWin0
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-10

Charles Green, the fellow who stole
Mrs Browns horses, was brought before
ESQ. Chopper to-day lthe 10TH and plead
guilty and was held to 5000 bail in default
of which he was committed to Jail
The same mares, it is said, were stolen
from Tom Brown some two years ago, by
George Hull Brown brother in law, who
lives in Iowa, and they were recovered by
James Brennan, constable of this township
at that time Yrs Brown says she thinks
this man Green is a man 10 whom she
gave a dinner, some 10 days or . weeks
since, but she is not certain Whether he
was employed by any one in Iowa to steal
the horse again is only suspicion He
certainly made mistake. if he wanted to
cross the bridge to Iowa, in not keeping off
Illinois street He says his home is in
Galena that he is 90 years old, and that
he has family Of Z children there, on a
rented farm. They can probably find him
at Joliet, after a while-unless he is sent
where all horse thieves ought to go before
he gets to Joliet
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-10
The Alligator Gar

The Alton Telegraph says An ALI
gator gar, measuring seven feet one inch,
was killed ON Saturday evenint opposite
the city. This huge river msnster got
caught between two strings Of aft, where
1t was discovered by two watshmen and
killed with revolvers. 1t was few inch
es shorter than the one in M@sh's drug
store, which was caught about hree years
ago. The jaws of this gar are Crnamented
with teeth an inch long, and the distance
between the jaws when the mouth is Open
about ten inches. We have heard mum
Der of persons with predictions for bath
ing in the river, express themselves as sat
isfed to indulge in a shower bath for the
rest of the season. 1t is painfully appar-
ent that the fresh water shark killed on
Saturday evening could snatch off leg,
or an arm, or swallow a small boy, with
the greatest of ease
If one of those Mississippi monsters
should get up as far as Rock Island it
would be apt to raise a stampede among
the boys aquatically inclined. Going in
swimming would then be undoubtedly at a
discount. 1t is perfectly possible for
those gars to come up here