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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02
RAILWAYS

DITTSBURGH, FORT WAYNE AND
L CHICAGO RAILWAY.
Condensed Time Card-June %, 1873.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02
Ayers


For restoring to Gray Hair =
natural Vitality and Color.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02
THE PARLOR

FNGTy L4IUV Wits VHNs
Every Man ought to have one!!
Sent on receipt of Ten Cents. Address l. f.
nYDE& o 1876 Seventh Avenue, Few YorA.
BONSTON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Sent on receipt of % Genus Unique Printing
and Publishing House. - Vesey street, New
York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02

dressing
which is at
once agreea-
bic, healthy,
and efectual
!, for preserv-
ling the hair.
nc soon re-
stores faded
or gray hair
to its O7i0inaL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02

everywhere to sell our new and
HGEE y novel Embroidering Machine,
send for Illustrated Circular to
VAVRAaTFn the McKee, Manufacturing Com
WAN Gu pany, 800 Broadway, New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02
Paints, Oils & Varnishes.
BTadIey's Enamel Chemical Paint.

Handsomest. most Durable and Economical
Paint In the world possesses q gloss equal TO
lIarnish. Composed of strictly pure lead, zine,
and linseed oil, and held in chemical combination,
from the lead. which is the main objection to lead
paints mixed in The ordinary way. Covers "A
more surface, and lasts three times aslong as any
other paints made. Ready for use, in packages
frem one quart upwards, in white, black, and
over one hundred different cOlors.
CAUrION.-Bradley's Paint is protected ~
three different patents, which date prior and sd
pereede ali other patents for mixed paints, and
persons dealing in or using mixed paints which
infringe the Bradley patent will held liable for
such Infringement Buy The Bradley Paint and
save litigation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02

F. R. MYERS General Pass. a Ticket Agent
CLEVELAND q PITTSBURGH
~ RAILWAY.
Condensed Time Card-June 90, 1873
[Daily, Except Sunday.l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02

Leave Bayard 100 and $50 p m. Arrive New
Philadelphia $50 p nj and 900 p m. Leave New
Philadelphia GAO a m and LOO p m. Arrive Bay
ard 9:45 q m and $50 p m.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-10-02

Dr.. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
o By ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYwHERK.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17
County Convention Of the Patrons
Of Husbaaaxy.

Pursuant to notice gwen the Patrons o
Hasbandry of lowa county mets:in con-
ventioa in the village Of Dodgevilis, OF
Friday, Oct 10th 1878. All the Grange,
in the County were represented. Aftel
preliminary proceedings the cenyeetior
proceeded to fsrm a county association, OF
council, and the, following officers wer'
elected Worthy Master, Brother James
Hird of Hope Grange, Nifiin Recording
Secretary, Brother jain G. Martin o.
Waldwick Grange; Treasurer, Erotbe,
Benjamin ELAN of Dodgevills Grange
The following resolutions were unsni'
mously adopted
RssoIvsd LIST. That we as Patrons OF
Husbandry Of Iowa County, are in favor
of par ing the Iowa County Indebtedness
st the rate of IS cents ON the delsaY, in
six annual ustalnents. and that every 65
cents paid on the judgment against us,
there be one dollar of the debt cancelled.
Cd That we will encourage and sup
port home manufactures.
Sd. That we believe in tariff on
revenue only. and that salt, iron and lum
Der be placed On the free list.
4th. That we will not pledge ourselves
to support any political party.
OH. That we ara in favor of dealing
With manufacturers directly, and opposed
to the present system Of dealing with
their agents.
Council adjourned to meet the sssoad
Friday in December next,
1t is asnifest to every farmer in the
county Of the RI pid progress OF this move
ment throughout the Tn on, and the
great benef it has effected for the pro-
,uning class general and let us hope
that monopoles and eoyruptions will
eventually give gay n rely in obediance
to its jus, demands.
We particularly appeal to our brother
farmers in this county to go 20 work and
orgarize new oranges in their respective
localities and where it il convenient Join
those already formed, by So doing they
will not only be individually benefited,
ia will give more effective and working
strength to our newly organized county
association.
RicaARe T PARsY,
se2'y. pro tenn.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17

DEBIsAEoa or THE " METHODIST usIo,
CHURCH"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17
Yours, &c.
Il. THOMPSON CURRY.

just as we go to press, We receive
the moarnful intelligence of the death
Of Nrs. William Deardnan, Of Arena
We, With ssny others, sympsthixe
with friend William and lis family of
children, (six ia numbsr,) who have
lost their best earthly friend. TAs
greatest loss family can be possibly
be called upon to suffer while in this
vale of teara.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17

for the purpose OF your memories and not
of disparaging the speaker. Him | admire
as genial, whole-souled, intelligent per-
son, capable of detecting at glance the
Divine portion of manhood
lam one Of those who consider truth
and beauty Of any kind (whether physi-
cal, moral, or literary of an immortal
nature and worthy of eternal raverance.
The multiplication table, the theory Of the
Sphers," tie "Binonial Theorem," and
the Sermon On the mount have been
repeated hundreds of times, and yet no.
body complains of them being impaired
by the REPETITION.
WeDdel Philips has delivered bis lee
ture on the Lost arts" ssare than two
hundred times and is still Invited to re-
peat. Everett. Annie Dickinson, and
many others have done the same Why
should nst the same privilege be extsnd-
ed to the minister HAy should ke not
be allowed to repeat sernaon as long az
audiences . d occasions dsmandits
The church just dedicate is a h andsome
structure, Dc by 10 feet and l6 feet high,
built ia the se1i>gothie style. with tower
and spirs, beautiful pannelsd dosrs and
stained windows, an erected at sae mod-
crate cost of s2,l00. On the morning of
the dedication it was iaboring under a
debt Of = 100, SSe0 of which we're liftad
duriag the day. Iona Rsck has built
two churches during the past summer,
and both are ornamen IS 10 the place. She
May well be proud Of har Efforts in this
line.
YourS r.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17
Arena.

EpIToR CHRONICLE panic in fnsn-
cisl affairs seems to he snbsiding at this
place, and Ia mess OF ell kinds is improY-
ing very rapidly.
The citizens of this place are waking
up in matters of religion and many meet :
inrs have been held of late. The advents
held meetings every night last week.
The Congregational Church hes had q
v;si, from the Rev. NJ Miner, who preach
ed pointed soul stirring 'Eermsa last
Sabbath evening.
Blind Fleming the Temperance orator
from Illinois, has also been here, and de-
l,vered al elegant lecture on temperance.
On Thursday s'gay and festive wedding
party were handsomely entertained at the
Wisconsin, Hotel, all passed off pleas>
antly.
On Thursday last at P. NJ, passed
away from earth, Louisa, the eldest daugh-
ter of our esteemeed friend and brother
the Rev. ID. Jones, the people sympa-
thized very deeply with Mr.. Jones and
family in their bereavement. The de-
ceased was greatly respected by ali who
knew her, modest and retiring in general
department. Her life was full Of the
sweet eraces that adorn the life of pure
minded Christian. On Saturday the funs
eral was attended by a large concourse of
people Last evening the venerable DR..
Brisbane preached the funeral sermon.
Subject -The Resurrection which was
handed in ioa'cai, eloquent and Chris
tian manner, and was listened 10 by a
large and attentive congregation.
ARENA LOCAL.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17
TrcEa Lone Rock,

Ger. 7th, 1878.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17
Republican State Ticket.

For Gsrrn0T--
&C. WAsHBURy, Of La Crosse.
For Liest GecGnoT-
ROBERT N. BAKER. Of Racine.
For Secretary Of Suite.
EPHRAIM w. YoUaa, of sa ak
For Ssts freas3rsr-
ALE G. J0ENs6y, of Hosk.
Fer Aaornsy GsBersI-
LEANDER u. sRIsBY of washipgtsn.
For Superintendent At SCHOOL,
ROBERT GRAHAM, Of winnekaxe
For Css5sssssswsv Of {Gnterafien--
GESRsE p. LIzDAAN, of Milwaukee,
IewA CsEETT A1k.NATICAg
Fer zzsasss n Issessby, FSs Di4tries--
G. .. DAVID. fHighiasd,
Fer ks!oo! Stserintsnssns-
YECEL = RKS, If Avsca
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-10-17

I, VIM. Sands, Sheriff of said coanty of Iowa do
hereby certify that the above isa true coy of a
general electiua notice I'd upon by the Sec
rotary OF State OF the state OF Wiscy nsiu, aGd
6'e ~ Dy Office; that pnrsuant TO said notice, and
tae sstutes IN relation TO election, notice is hereby
given that 4 he above named state and general Off
esrsale to be elected. lso County Super I'M end
ent as schools tor said county Of Iowa, in place OF
The,ss patefsid, whose term 81 Office will expire
he Itst day of January, 1874:
ssoraber Of the Assembly in the Soul hern AS
seaably District, comprising the towns OF Moscow,
Saldwsck, Linden, Mill n. and the town ard city
# Mineral Point, in the place of Wm. Robinson,
~l,ss- t~rn ofosace will expile the first Monday
u January next
member OF the Assembly in the Northern As
sembiy District comprising he towns of Rdgeway
Arena, Wyoming, Clyde, Pulaski, highland and
Dodgrviiie, IL the place Of VIM Rowe, whose term
If olics will xpire on the kst Monday of January
next
Dated at the Sheriff. Office, DodeevlIs Sept. 1st
1878. WIN SANDS,
Sheriff Iowa County.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04
REWARR.

I'D Il For any case OF Blind,
Reedihg, Itching or Ulcer ated Piles that
De Bipg's Pile Remedy fails 70 cure. It
10 prepared expressly TO cure the Piles,
and nothing else. Sold by all druggists.
Price, 4I.00.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04

Fer the convenience OF farmers we an.
mex the following table, showing the
number OF feet board measure1 il taxes
TO build fence:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04
lnUU HOFFMAN'S
kuUE HOP PILLS

These Pills do not contain Quinine or
Minerals. They are sugar-coated. Price
50 Cts. per Boz.
Dr ne Mana, Gardner HI,
says: 81 have taken them myself and
given them to my wife and children.
They have cured them and many others
who have used them" They are made
to cure Fever and Ague at once. Dumb
Ague and Ague Fevers are cured speed
lily. They are simple, harm less. and al
ways reliable. Directions In four Ian
gusges accompany them.
.tMeLain's CaudIed Castor OIL is DELI
ciOus; and McI.Sin's Candied NerInifuge
Bonbons ere perfectly elegant. Children
are glad TO take them "-Salt Lake Herald.
L. G. p. LOTT, Proprietor.
Once 81 ana 81 Lake street, ChieaRo.
For sale by sill druggists. or sent by mail,
prepaid.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04
SEED POTATOES,

The undersigned having made seed po-
fstoes specially, offers for spring plant
ing, good potatoes Of the following popu-
tsr varieties:
PEERLESS or BREESE'e No. Q.
EAELY ROSE. EARLY xOEE AND
PEACH BLOW.
Prices, Peerless, 81 per bu., A5 per Dbl.
Of ~ bu. Others &C half aboTe rates.
Ne extra charge for bags, barrels or
carriage.
Fron bu Of Peerless planted In April
last. ca 81 rods OF ground, without ma
Hure, dug 226 Blu. OF good saissble pots-
toes; some singIe specimens weighed 8
lbs each.
The undersigned offers the following
special premiums, 20 be awarded st the
Lyo1 county fair Of 1879.
90 6ee best ba. Of PeeFssss p0tesses.
- fsS lest single ePeefBsa PeeF1ess pc.
saeees.
Seed for the above premiums TO be pGr.
CHASED from the undeFsLgped.
Orders 1Ied "a order received snd sent
ss directed, By expseas 50 freight, ss soon
IS GsBgeg 1foO frost s. East.
ReaeEeoesa furnished Il desired.
Gall % Or address,
VII - ARDKS,
Aex / Hartford, Lyen Cor Kaa. 51S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04

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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04

We buy for CASH, and VIII NOT he
nndeEsead. y per cent. Interest win be
enArseo IteN dhts LOT All lumber sold on
WILLIAM J1Y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04

/ suffered with Catarrh thirty years, aud
was cured by q simple remedy. VIII send
receipt, postage free, 10 all afflicted, Rev.
T. j. MEAD, Drawer lsG, Syracuse, Ny,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-04
DELINQUENT Tax List.

STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF LYON.
COUNTY TRKAsURER's OFFICER
ENPORIA, MARCH, 10, 1ss3.
AYOTIcEis hereby given, that SO mneh OF
~ each tract OF land, or town lot described
in the following list and situated in Lyon
county, Kansas, as may be necessary Tor that
purpose, will, on the LIST Tuesday or May 1873,
ne sold by me ut public auction at my oMce in
the city Of EmpOfia, in said county OF Lyon,
for the taxes and charges thereon
MOVES SPICER.
ntv.saa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
The efectonthe Working
Man.

Saddest among the results of
the financial crash is the whole
sale discharge of workingmen in
the East. The farmer or planter,
whose grain or cotton has been
blockaded, is greatly embarrassed
but it is the laboring man, after
all. who must suffer the brunt of
the crisis. 10 the West there is
plenty to eat for those who will
work; but in the dense population
of the manufacturing States, where
the fiat of discharges has caught
the mechanic with but little cash
ahead, depending on his weekly
wages to pay butcher aud baker
bills, with a family of little ones,
and uHprepared to ''go West"
the coming winter is OminOus Of
great privations and suferings.-
The New York Bulletin states that
the locomotive builders of Patter-
son, N. J. have not only received
cOuntermands of the winter work
ahead, but are left with engines on
their hands representing millions,
which the railroads cannot pay
for. Some 10000 of skilled me-
chanics have already been dis
charged. The laborers and track
layers already swell the total to
$4,000. A single road in Illinois
has turned loose one thousand
men. Even the strong Pennsyl- |
vania Central is putting its myr-
lads of employees on short time
and short wages. The Bulletin
estimates that not less than co. |
coo workmen, representing 500, |
600 mouths to feed, will be dis
charged in connection with rail
roads alone, before winter sets IN.
Other interests must suffer in sym
p4thy in a thousand ways. and a
million more souls plunged into
the bitter struggle with poverty, !
is a moderate estimate Of the re
sult of the crash on the working
classes.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
Church Directory.

Presbyterian, FayettcVillc-spryiceS eve
ry Sabbath al 1870 and at night; DO regu-
lar pastor; Sunday school SAM.
Methodist-SeryiceS every Sabbath at
1870 and at night; Rev w z Gill, pastor;
Sunday school at 8 O'Clock.
Cumberland Shyterian-Services at
1890 = NJ the End, 3rd and 4th SabbathS in
each month and at night: Rev Mr. Smith,
pastor; Sunday school at 8.
BapGSt--Services at night on 4.h Sabbath
and at 1890 \ and at night on lst Sab
bath of each month; Rev a Van Hoose Off
ciating.
Methodist lyntvile--seryiccs 1st Sab
bath in each month at / and night; Rev "
a Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school
as.
Union Church, Pleasant Plans-services
at Sabbath each month at / and night by
the Methodists; Rev Mr. Allison, preacher
In charge-secOnd Sabbath cach month at
II by the Associate Reformed Presbytcri-
an Rev a Sloan, pastor. Union Sun
day school at 9.
Methodist Mulberry-services 3rd Sun
day in each month at II O'Clock and every
Sunday night, Rev J NJ Jordan, pastor;
Sunday School at ..
Cumberland Iresbyterian--Services 4th
Sunday each month at IL o'clock Il and at
night; Rev y d Crawford, pastor; Sabbath
school at 9.
Baptist, Mulberry--church session Sat
urdAy before lst Sabbath in each month;
services lst Sabbath at IL; Rev S L Sanford,
pastor; Sabbath school at 8.
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-serviceS
every Sabbath at ll:l5 A II; Rev j w Wait,
pactor. SuOd-y school at 10
Methodist, Shady Grove, (Shelton's
creek)-scryices 4th Sabbath in each month
at II o'clock; Rev J Funk, preacher in
charge.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyntville)-services 4th Sabbath in
each month at Ii O'Clock; Rev A w Suth-
erlend, supply.
Presbyterian, Unity, on the Petersburg
road. miles North OF Fayetteville, lst and
3rd SabbathS in each month-also Swan
Greek Church. End and 4th SabbathS in each
month; Rev Osborne, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Cane Greek, on
Fishing Ford road, miles North of Fay
ettevile, 2nd aud 4th Sabbaths each month;
Rev j Tigert, pastor.
Methodist, Oak Hill-services 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 O'Clock; Rev j NJ
Jordan, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Hill-ser-
vices lst and Bird Sabbaths at IL M-Rev
n d Crawford, pastor.
Presbyterian, Petersburg-services 1st
and 3rd Sabbaths at 10 and night; Rev
Allen Woods, pastor.
Methodist--Services 2nd Sabbath at 10 A
II; Kew w B Lowery, ? c.
Cumberland OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4th
Sabbath at 10 JAN: Rev b Warren pastor;
Union sunday school at every Sab
bath; prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
What is Needed.

The Cincinnati Commercial
says: " There is belief, proba-
bly, we'll founded, that the house
of Henry Clews & Co. is very
largely interested in the bonds OF
Southern States. South Carolina
bonds especially have been very
largely negotiated by the robbers
OF that State through Henry Clews
& Go. There has been a grand
and beautiful scheme to cause :hc
assumption of the debts by the
nation. If that were done we
do not doubt that Henry Clews &
Co. would be placed upon their
feet. All that Congress has to do
to restore the credit of Cooke aud
Clews, is to take up the burdens
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
and Of the caFpet-bagged States.
The operation is very simple. The
Only question Is whether the peo-
pie who will have to pay the
debts of the nation, are going any
further 10 that direction"
1t has been repeatedly charged
that Clews is largely interested in
the fraudulent Georgia bonds is
sued by the Bullock government
three or four years ago. There is
pot single doubt that the as
sumption of the Southern States
debt by the Federal Government
would set CIews square on his
feet again.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
Death Of Barnum's Rhi-
nOCerOS

During a public exhibition in
Philadelphia on Monday after
noon, Barnum's large rhinoce-
ros gave signs of unusual ex-
citement and presently began a
vigorous assault upon the iron
bars Of the cage, vainly endeav-
oring to break through. The
struggles Of the great brute
drew a crowd around the cage,
but when the woodwork began
to succumb to the furious as
sault Of the enraged animal, and
it became evident that there
was great danger of its escaping
from its confinement, the feel
ing Of curiosity gave way to
that of fear, and when the huge
monster, with a terrific snort
and powerful upward thrust of
his head, carried away the top
of the cage, ripping it off as
though it was gauze, the crowd
became paralysed with fear
Women and children shrieked
i'll terror and sought safety in
flight, while strong men stood
speechIess before the danger
that threatened them. The
struggles of the dying animal
were fearful to behold, but for
tunately Of short duration.-
As it was the cage was torn and
shattered SO as 10 be Of no fur
ther use, and had the paroxysm
continued a few moments lOn-
ger, loss Of human life might
have resulted. The dead ami
NAL was the largest one Of its
species in the country and cost
nearly twenty thousand dollars.
We did not learn the cause Of
its death, but understood it died
from a fit. The corpus will be
sent to the Smithsonian Insti-
tute for preservation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
Can National Banks be
forced into Bankruptcy.

In regard to this novel question
arising from the stress of the times,
the Washington correspondent
of the Cincinnati Gazette tele-
graphs: The proceedings against
Jay Cooke & Co. 10 day. have
caused pretty general discussion
of the question whether banks,
including the National Banks, can
be forced into bankruptcy, to pay
depositors. Among the law Off
GERS of the government, officers of
the courts, and those of the Treasu.
ry having to do with its law bust
ness, there appears to be entire
unanimity in the opinOin that on
the fourteenth day after such ac,
tiOns as are now common 10 all
parts of the country, if procee)-
lngs in bankruptcy are filed, courts
will be obliged to grant the petit
ton SO far as to cite parties to ap-
pear and show csuse why they
should not be adjudged bankrupt.
The opinion here is also general
that a majority of such banks
can't avoid bankruptcy under
these proceedings. In estimating
the period OF fourteen days the
day of the suspension is not coun-
ted and petitions may be filed on
the fourteenth day thereafter
This time will expire for New
York banks on Monday, and for
a large number of Western banks
during the week. While in the
cases of the National Banks the
laws does not provide for appoint
ing a receiver for failures to pay
depositors, the Comptroller of the
currency will not fail to take no.
tice of the complaints of depositorS
setting forth that a National
Bank has refused to pay depos-
its.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-10-30
A KeOkuk lady, while Ell

A keokuk lady, while en-
gagged in the pursuit Of her do
mestic duties, encountered q
mouse in the -four barrel. Now,
most ladies under similar cir
cumstances would have uttered
a few feminine shricks and then
sought safety in the garret. But
this one possessed more than
the ordinary degree Of female
courage. She summoned the
hired man and told him to get
the shot gun, call the bull dog,
and station himself at Il conve-
nient distance. Thenshe climbed
half way up the stairs and COM
menced to punch the flour bar
rel vigorously with a pole.
Presently the mouse made its
appearance and started across
the floor. The bull dog at once
went in pursuit. The man fired
and the dog dropped dead. The
lady tainted and fell down the
stairs, and the hired man, think
ing that she was killed, and
fearing that he would be arrest
ed for murder, lit out, and has
not been seen since. The mouse
escaped.