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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02
A Remarkable Story.

Here is something remarkable from
the Danbury NeDs. A woman in New
Haven was recently bereft of her scalp
by the idiosyncracies of q shaft and
belt. The doctors saw that to remedy
the evil they would have to recourse to
transplanting, and SO they actually sue
ceeded in getting a sufficient number of
pieces from other peoples heads to
give this unfortunate woman new
scalp. We hope those New Haven
doctors used more discretion than did
he who attended man named Finlay,
who met with q similar accident in
Oriskany, N. Y, some thirteen years
ago. Bits of scalp from seventeen per-
sons were secured by this doctor and
adroitly stitched to the head of Mr..
Finlay. When it was done, people
came miles to see Finlay's head, and
Finlay himself, with his checker board
Uranium, was the happiest man in Oris-
kany. But when the capillary glands
got in working order, and the hair COM
menced to grow, the top of the man S
head presented the most extraordinary
spectacle on record. The doctor, who
was about half the time in liquor, had
consulted expediency rather than judg-
ment, and secured that new scalp with
out any reference to future develop
ments. We never saw anything like it.
Here was tuft of yellow hair, and
next to it a bit of black, and then a
flame of red, and little like silk, and
more like tow, with brown hair and
gray hair, and sandy hair, and cream
colored hair scattered over his entire
skull. And what mad man that Fin
lay was, and nobody could blame him.
He would stand up against the barn
for an hour at time and sob and
swear. 1t was very fortunate that the
doctor was dead. He went off two
weeks before with blue ague, which is
mild sort of disease. Flnlay kept his
hair cut short, but that made no differ
ence. Then he tried dyes, but they
only made matters worse. Then he
got wig, and this covered up the de-
formity but sometimes at church he
would get asleep, and the wig would
fall off, and make the children cry.
Once at the county fair he fell asleep,
and the wig dropped off, and the COM
mittee on domestic goods, when they
came around, stood in front of Finlay's
head for some five minutes in
wrapt delight. They then Immediately
decided that it was the most ingenious
patchwork in the list, and never dis
covered the mistake until they at
tempted to pin the premium card to it.
At that Finlay awoke, and knocked
down the chairman of the committee
and chased the others out of the build
ing. We hope the New Haven doctors
have been more particular, as it is not
a subject to trife with.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02
The Oregon Senator.

The career of U. S. Senator Whipple-
Mitchell, of Oregon, is well-known.
Recently the Oregon Republican State
Convention adopted the following
resolution relative to the Senator:
RcsolUed, That whatever may have been
the misfortune, faults, or shortcomings
of j. H. Mitchell, United States Sena-
tor from this State, in his early private
life, we neither apologize for, pass iudg-
ment upon, nor justify him, but ex-
press the unqualified belief that by
his many years of constant, upright,
and honorable conduct in this State he
has outlived any imputations cast upon
him that to-day not only the Republi-
can party, but large majority OF the
people of this State have entire conf,
dence in his integrity, ability, and
patriotism, and that he will faithfully
and ably represent them in the United
States Senate.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02
A Man With a Broken Neck Stands Up.

The circumstances of the death of
young man named Muir, in Indian
apolis, Ind, was somewhat singular.
He was assisting in raising derrick in
front of one of the central walls of the
Palmer House, when through some
mismanagement the derrick toppled
over. Under the impression that the
derrick was about to fall to the ground,
Muir leaped into the cellar beneath,
upon pile of loose sand, distance OF
about twelve feet, alighting upon his
feet. After standing upright moment
he fell forward, striking upon heavy
stone with his forehead. Raising him
self up he reached up and felt the
bruise caused by the fall, and then
pitched forward, dead. His compan-
ions came to his assistance and removed
him to the Surgical Institute, where an
examination showed that his neck was
broken, '-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02
-ess szsgr- RIDGwAY,- ELK. COUNTY, PA, THURSDAY,
A Stubborn Woman.

A lady correspondent tells how she
succeeded in triumphing over Vienna
landlord, she says; ''r 90
They have an abominable custom here
(Vienna) of requiring two weeks notice
whenever person desires to leave their
room. II is done, 1 think, to fleece
foreigners, for this law is never told un-
til you are ready to leave.
My rooms are situated in very un-
pleasant part of the city, which L did
know at first. Ipaid month in adj
vance when came, and have been
half i'll all the time. The doctor said
the land was too low; that this is a
swamp island, partly reclaimed, and L
must go upon the hill to live. So I
looked for rooms, and determed ton
| never thought of it until within three
days of the end of the month, and then
told the landlord. He rented the rooms
that afternoon to another party, to be
occupied as soon as I should leave.
When L got ready to go / found l had
not given warming" and l must pay
for two weeks rent if I left, or have my
baggage detained till L did pay. L left
my baggage and went to a gentleman,
and asked about the law, and found |
had no redress. L must pay for the
rooms for two weeks, but if I chose
might stay in them till the end. Ibid.
L paid, and told the landlord L would
stay. He did not like that; and his
other tenants had paid him, and if he
failed to keep his promise with them
he would lose tenant for three months.
Then he told me I might go. I said I
was in no hurry. I had paid for the
rooms, and should occupy them. The
people sent their things. He danced.
Then he came and offered me my money
back if L would leave. 1 declined. He
offered me ten guilders more to go, and
I wouldn't. His new tenants came and
L didn't like the looks of these and con-
cluded that they had too much money
to let him have the swing, so I con-
cluded that 1 would remain where L am.
The family said, "This is all very ex-
traordinary," and said, "Not at all. u
The woman said, "We have paid for
these rooms" I said, ESQ have L, and
I propose to retain them" She sat
down on the sofa and famed herself,
and l rang the bell and told Anna to
bring the lady some water and to open
the middle door, and then I went to
writing, telling her L was busy.
In the meantime the landlord was
out in the hall arguing with the man
and his daughter. She insisted upon
staying, because of the piano
The old gentleman came in and said
Madam the landlord has told me how
the case stands, and will give you ten
guilders and he will give you ten guild
ers and return you your rent if you will
vacate these rooms. They are the only
ones l have seen that exactly suit me.
What 10 you coy Come, now. >"
81 say L will not vacate them for Gil
the money you and he both have got
that is all have got to say" and then
commenced to write again. He left
with his family. .. ........
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02

AN IMPORTANT DECISION. Com
missioner of internal Revenue of the
United States has decided that a per-
son who sells at the place of manufac-
ture wine made exclusively of grapes
of his own growth is not liable to the
special tax of liquor-dealer for such
sales; but if he sells such wine away
from the place of manufacture he is
liable. A vintner, however, who sells
wine made from grapes not exclusively
of his own growth is subject to the
special tax therefor, whether selling
such wine at the place where it is made
or elsewhere,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02
A Samson.

In the eighteenth century lived
Thomas Topham, notorious athlets.
Speaking of his accomplishments, q
paper of the day thus advertises " He
bends an iron poker, three inches in
circumference, over his arm, and one OF
two inches and quarter round his
neck he breaks rope that will beal
two thousand weight, and with his fin
ger roll up a pewter dish of seven
pounds hard metal he lays the back
part of his head on one chair, and his
heels on another, and, suffering foul
men to stand on his body, he moves
them up and down at pleasure he lifts
a table, six feet in length, by his teeth,
with one hundred weight hanging at the
further end OF 1t, and lastly, to oblige
the public, he will lift butt full Of
water" Can we produce strength like
his nowadays? -L'".' O-a. r..
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02

California as a State is twenty two
years old,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-10-02

Mrs. Grundy says that if you wish to
see fine display of diamonds upon the
human form you must secure an intro
duction to the ugliest woman to be
found at q fashionable watering-place.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1--WE this week presume to place ourselves
before the people nf Wood county, as editor and
publisher ofther paper. Mr.. Brewers failing
health, requiring ch nge Of occupation, and
possibly OF climate. In doing so we feel that
we are asking them to exchange the certainty
OF an ally edited pnPer, for the possibility that
in future it may not reach the standard Of its
past excellence"
We copy the above from the SalutsIory re
marks of the new editor OF the Wood Cpmty Ser-
GHeI for the double purpose Of Illustrating the
taste and judgment Of the new editor, and tu
show how doctors will differ. As the idea oi
literary or mechanical excellence has never
been entertained OF the Sentinel by those best
acquainted with it, we would suggest to our CO
temporary the proprieiy Of making up that de-
ficieucy by taking out patent on both sides Of
his paper and to have all articles copyrighted
by so doing his readers will have the exclusive
right and will know how to appreciate true ex
celence. Then he should work for amend
msnt to the Constitution to prohibit all other
literary matter from circulation in the jurisdiction
ofths ,SsntiAeI. By securing such an amendment
to the Constitution the new mtn will at least
have sored to the eminence, and probably be-
yond, that Of his predecessor in his advocacy rf
Mr.. MULLENs countv-seat bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04

STR. BACK, an eminent lawyer, has taken the
ground that laws enacted by legislative bodies
through bribery and corruption are void. This
would strike every right thinking person as the
correct construction. Mr. MUELLER evidently
holds this view, aud to place restraint upon
all such legislation AID remind weak-baceed
AMI treacherous legislators that they owe an
allegiance to their constituents that must be re-
spec,ed, has presented the following to the Con
slitutinnal Convention:
wHEsEAs, Under the constitutional provis-
ions ani principles now prevailing, members Of
legislative bodies in the exercise of their pow
er, are utterly independent Of, and irresponsible
to their constituents, aud
WHEREAS, 1t Is attribu table 10 this state Of
things, that the people ar5 confronted with the
present anon ,lOus predicament, whereby agents
may with impunIty rule their priHcipots, and de-
fy their wishes. and
WHEREAS, This evil. which is a source Of
mlst pernicous legislation, demands redress:
therefore be it
Rssotccd, That the committee on legislative
department be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pedency Of inserting clause into the CnpslIu-
non guaranteeing the right % he electors Of the
respective counties districts to recall their
member frcm the Legislature, ,5h"Herer, in the
opinion Of a majority Of them, such members
sh Ill have negligentlv or wantonly failed faith.
fully to perform his duties.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04

The Constitutional Convention, by decisive
vIie, have decided 1iat the State and County
elections shall be held In November instead Of
October
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that a petition will
~ be presented to the Board of Commission
ers Of Wood cuuntv, ohm. at their September
session. A. ID 1873, asking said Board 10 cause
tn be laid uut. heated and established u cnun.
" road beginning at the southeast corner o
township seven, north Of range twelve east. ~
said county m running thence west, on sal,
township line, about two miles to the Stonci
road aud there tn terminate.
j. II. REID, Atty for Petitio iers.
June 26, 1873. 1OlS3 50
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
OIIver Optic,s Magazine for Julv.

This number. which commences new volume,
appears with 50 pages Of delightful reading for
both young aud old. Three new serial stories,
Money Maker or the Victory Of the Basil
isk. by Oliver Optic, Seven Daughters BY
Amunda NJ, Douglas, and "A Stout Heart; or
The Student from over The Sea-" by Elijnh
kellogg, are begun, are all illustrated, and will
be concluded in this volume. There are four
foil page illustrations, The Puzzling SUM-"
Summer showers .""The Fairy of the Woods"
aud "The Morning Light is Breaking" Sub
scrption, one year, S3. Every subscriber, at
So, will receive a Valuable Premium. Pariic-
ulars in August number. Lse 4 SHEPARD,
Publishers, lac Washington ST.. Boston.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
csHEuIFF,s SALE

Henry P. Barnthis'ls, Wood County, Ohio
vs.. Court Of
Clark W. Mcdonald, ct al Common Pleas.
BY virtue Of an. alias vendi. exponas, issued
IN the aboye entitled cause by the Clerk Of the
Court Of Common Pleas, oflWood county, Ohio,
and to me directed and delivered will offer
for sale at public vendue, At the front door Of
the Courthouse, In Bowling Green. on
Tuesday, August s, 1873,
At 10 O'Clock, A NJ, Of said day, the following
described real estate, to-wit
The north ~ one-half ofthe northeast "
one fourth ct section number tl4) fourtesn,
township number ~ four north, range (9) nine
east, in Wood county, Ohio,
Appraised at 81 800.
G. G. BAIRD, Sheriff.
II. ". DopeB, Pl'lfs Atty.
July 2, 1873 1lss6 IS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
SHERIFFS' SALE.

syIvanus Jefferson Wood County Ohio,
VIM. NJ. Bell, Of al Common Pleas.
BY virtue If pleuris order Of sale, issued IN
the above entitled cause by the Clerk If the
Court of Common Pleas of Wood cuurty. 0hin,
and to me directed and delivered, will offer fo'
sale at public vendue, at the trout door Of the
Courthouse, in Bowling Green. on
Tuesday, August 5, 1873,
At II o'clock A. NJ, Of said day, the following
described real estate, to wit:
The north one half of the southeast quartet
Of section number eleven ( II. ) in tiwn four a
north, in range number niue (9) east, in Wood
county, Ohio.
The whole appraised at 81 500. The wes
40 acres appraised at 1900.
G. G. BAIRD, Sheriff
F. & d. X. HoLLENBEcK, P'tf's Att'ys.
July 3, 1873. 1leS7 is
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04

More immigrants have arrived in New York
within the past four months than dnring the year
1879, aud still they come in unabated numbers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04

ltis generally believed now by meteorologisis,
says the New York Times, that we are to have a
cycle Of hot sum ners. An eminent sanitarian
in the Health Department, Dr.. Stephen Smith,
has already issued report suggesting meas
ures during the coming summer which shall
prevent The fatal effects o. the expected heat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04

The Republicans Of Williams county held
their Convention last week. The resolutions
adopted, though mild, are srm aud to the Plpt
The last one of the series gives positive instroc-
tons to our Representative in Congress, which
will meet the hearty approval Of the Republi-
cans Of the District. 1t reads as follows;
Resots,,i- That we, emphatically endorseing
the eighth article OF our State Platform, cal
upon our Representative IN Congress, Gen. |
n. Sherwood, IN use his best and unceasing
snieavors to procure the repeal OF the bill, pas
sed by the last Congress, increasing the salary
Of COpares smen and other Gnverhmenl olIicers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
S,HERIFF,S SALE

II Z
VIM VI. Bell. minor,
by stephen Merry his In Wood County, Ohio
Guardian. Court uf
vs.. Common Pleas.
Dariel D. Foster ct al
BY virtue Of veudi. exponas. issued in the
above entitled cause. bv the Clerk Of the Court
Of Common Pleas, of Wood cnunty. Ohm, and
to me directed aud delivered, | win utf.r for
sale at public vendne. at the front door Of the
Courthouse, in Bowling Green, on
Tuesday. July 90, 1873,
Between and o'clock, p. NJ. of said day, the
following described real estate, to wit:
The undivided one hall interest Of the south
east :. northeast 4 scction ! town 0 north
range / ? east. less ten acres off the south side
Appraised at $40 per acre,
G.. q, BAIRD, Sheriff.
II. II. DoDGE, Pl'fs Atty.
June 90, 1873. 1Oes7 IS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-04
a ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

Thos s. Carmnn PIT, Before Edward n Sa Se
against j. L. Montgomery twp
Oscar Holepeter. Deit, \ Wood county, Ohio.
On the 18th day Of June, A. D. 1873. said
Justice issued an order OF attachment in the
abnve action fur the sum OF twenty dollars aud
filty cents. and costs. I. 5. CARMAM.
June % 1871
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-05-08
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, April1s 1873, Mr. Coving-
ton Way, ofKillbuck Township. The deceased
was born in the State of Virginia, A. d. 1883,
and emigrated to Holmes County, Ohio, where
he resided until the close life. He was one
OF the early settlers of this County, and there
fore shared the common lot Of the pioneers Of
Ohio, but by diligence, perseverance, and
economy, he overcame those privations, and
succeeded in securing good homestead. upon
which he might spend his declining years. He
raised o respectable family Of six children, and
he Being an honest and industrious msn his
children partook of the spirit Of industry, and
what is more praiseworthy, they are all iden-
fed with the Christian Church. Mr.. Way
united with the Baptist Church in 1875. He
changed his relation from that Church, to the
NJ. E. Church, 1888, with which he was identi-
fed until his death. Thus passed away one of
the old pieneers, in the s4th year of his age
much beloved by his children, and highly es-
teemed by all his neighbors, leaving q good
record for honesty. integrity and uprightness
Of Christian character.
Fl REV. E. BAcHE.
Mrs. Esther Wise OF Berlin, was born
the, 2snd day OF May 1876, and died
April s4th 1873, aged 81 years, II months
and days. Mrs. W. was born in Stark com
ty, Ohio. and was married to Peter Wise at
the age Of nineteen, and with her husband
moved to Holmes county, the same year where
she remained until death. Sister Wise Was
converted and united with the U. d. Church
in the year ~ and has lived a consistent
christian life, trusting in Christ as her all sui-
cieBt Savior she had started ON visit to her
Daughters residing in Indiana, and before
she had reached the ears she was stricken
down in an instant by the hand Of death.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-05-08
Musical Convention.

The Musical Convention, noticed in
our last issne, which has been in pro-
gress since the 2lst, is now in full tide
of success, and meets with more than
ordinary favor from our citizens. The
object is the improvement of Sabbath
School and Congregational singing.
The Convention is i'm charge of Prof.
j. N. Kiefer, who certainly has no su-
perior as Composer and Conductor OF
Sunday School music; and his new
book, "The Welcome" used in the Con-
yention, is one of the finest collections
of Sunday School songs ever published.
1t has proved the most attractive mu-
steal gathering ever held in Wooster
Our largest churches have been found
too small TO comfortably accommodate
all who desired to attend, as there has
been from 800 to 1000 at one time in at
tendance. The exercises are conducted
in such a manner as 10 leave a deep re-
ligious impression upon the mind; and
such is the inspiration at these meeting:
that persons never known to sing be.
fore frequently join in the sacred songs
The Convention Is interesting and in
structiye in every respect. Addresse:
have been made from time to time by
DIR. Nelson, Revs. Wiles and McFar.
lane, Prof. L. Firestone, DIR. J. M.
Weaver, Isaac johnson, Esq, and 9th
ers.-Wooster Democrat.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-05-08
Cantaur lininaant.

There is no pain which the Centsur Linimen
will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdu'
and no iameness which it will not cure. This il
strong language, but it is true. Where the par
is not gone, its effects are marvellous. 1t ha.
produced more cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
lock jaw, palsy, sprains, swellings, caked
breasts, scalds. burns, salt rhuem, ear-aclse
&c, upon the human frame, and of strains
SPAWN, gals, &C., upon animals in one yeal
than have all other pretended remedies since
the world began. 1t is . counter-irritant, an
all-healing pain relieyer. Cripples throw away
their crutches, the lame walk, poisonous bites
are rendered harmless aad the wounded arr
healed without scar. 1t Is no humbug- The
ecipe is published around each bottle. 1t Is
selling as no article ever before sold and it sells
because it does just what it pretends to do
Those who now suffer from rheumatism, pain
or swelling. deserve to suffer if they viii not
use Centaur Liniment. More than 1000 certif-
Gates Of remarkable cnres, including frozen
limbs, chronic rheumatism, gout, running tu-
mors, SC, have been received. We will send
a circular containing certificates, the recipe,
Sc, gratis. to any one requestingit. One bot
tie of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment is
worth one hundred dollars for spawned or
sweenied horses and mules, or for screw-worm
in sheep. Stock owners - this Liniment is
worth your attention. No family should be
without Centaur Liniment. J. B. ROSE 4 Co.,
New York
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-05-08

tifulo A track of light is in orr path,
backwards, as though from the seas
bottom brightness shOne mp through the
depths and fell upon the surface in 4
pale light. The track is over ten feet
wide, and there are many glittering
sparkles in it, and large circles Of light
move about in tremulous motion, till
the whole seems like "milky way" in
the sea with its ever bursting meteors
and swift coursing moons. Our first
sight of the seas phosphorescence
Then comes a Mediterranean morning.
1t is sunny and pleasant like spring,
and we float over the calm waters, with
out jar or motion. But what is yon !?
Away northwards 1 lift my eyes to the
long line of coast, to the land ridges
above the shore, to the mountain ranges
that rise back and above these and yet
farther, to the Sierra Nevades of Spain
and to the snowy peaks that stand aloft
on these. Grand says voice. We are
nearly twelve thousand feet below those
peaks and they 40 miles away. From
their crests to the water it seems like a
slope down over the mountains the
ranges the hills and the mounds, though
the Nevadas peaks are 30 miles inland.
For ten hours We watch those same
peaks till they are folded with clouds.
The waters bear ms along the African
coast, show us the light of Algiers with
"peep'' and goodbye, shut ont most
of the coast land, and permit, while
alongside old Carthage and modern
Tunis, sight of cape Blanco in oul
rear and cape Bon In front, then close
around MS till Feb. 3rd. 1t is two months
from Ohio. We look about. We see O
low, dim mound. We watch 1t as IL
rises up and up for two and half hours