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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
The Cholera.

In Nashville it is steadily a.
bating-indeed, iteXists no Ion
ger as an epidemic. It's rava-
yes have been terrible. During
the past four weeks, about $50
persons have died, while from
other causes about 104 deaths
are reported. At Gdllatin there
have been about 100 deaths al
together, of whom about S5
We're negroes.
At GAINESVILLE there have
been several fatal cases of chol-
era morbus, but the tendency is
TO fiuX.
At Grecnvillc the epidemic
has been peculiarly severe and
fatal. The town is almost de-
serted. One Of the drug stores
and one of the undertaken
shops have closed and only four
stores arc open. There are on
~ 300 people in the town, most
ly poor people and negroes
Ex-President johnson was
troubled with his bowels, but is
better.
At ShcIbyvillc the disease has
been bad, there having been a.
bout % deaths-l6 whites and
-f6 negroes--and POO cases.
Among the deaths reported we
notice the name Of the Hon. ) as,
Mullins, revenue collector fol
this district.
In MurfreesbOro, up 10 the
3rd, 81 deaths were reported.
In Chattanooga, about sc
deaths are said to have occurred.
From Huntsville, we have nc
certain detail, but 4 report pla-
ces the deaths at about 40.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

10 4 physician in the Cou-
rier Journal argues that cistcrn
water is a preventive against
cholcra-that limestone water
produces il. He cites many in
stances where families who used
cistern water were exempted
In 1883 there were but two fam
lilies who escaped in Lexington,
Kentucky, DIR. Dudley's and
DIR. Bush's. They used cistern
water. There were 10000 in
ha -itants there.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
An Interesting Letter
IRVING, Montgomery Co, H.,
june goth. 1873.

IRVING, Montgomery Co, Ill.,
June Goth, 1873.
Editor Obscrcer:-F Find here
in one dollar to pay for your pa
per. 1t might interest some Of
the readers Of your paper to
learn that here we began to
plant corn this season about the
first of June. | planted my
first the 2nd day. People arc
still breaking up land to plant
in corn this season. Will plant
till the last Of this month. |
saw some to-day gathering corn
grown last year. Weeds two
feet high where they were husk-
ing on the stalk, good sound
corn which only sells for % cts.
per bushel when hauled to H.
wing. Weather opprcssively
hot for June. Thousands Of
bushels are being hauled to IT.
wing weekly, and still there
seems to be an abundance back.
Guess "Jack Frost will snap
up much Of this years crop
Been no scarcity Of water here
this year in creeks, wells, cell
lars and on farms. 1t is now
drying up rapidly. lnoticc an
nounccdi in your paper the death
of Eason Coaltcr. That news
carries my thoughts back some
80 years, when his houses and
all their contents were cOnsum-
ed by fire; also, think three
of his children were burned to
death. Sometime ago a notice
of the death Of Jane Waggoner
was published in your paper,
also that of Allen Brewer
They were my cousins. JAS
per Smith too is gone. An eX-
cellent man, and a powerful man
physically was he % years ago
lie was worth three common
men in an emergency. His
boys Champ, Alfred, johnson
and Hardy were some OF my
school-mates. Those early days
and old time scenes Of Lincoln
county l never can forget.
JOHN w. KING.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

E At the 2nd scmi-anuu-
al meeting ofsthe Duck River
Valley Narrow Gauge Rail
road, held in Columbia on Tues
day, the 9Th, the following di-
rectors were cIected-O. A.
Nixon and 7. 5. Easley of
Hickman, /. S, Goodrich Of
Humphreys, l.. ID. Myers and
Ed. Williams of Maury, r. G.
Mcclure and Jas. II. Lewis of
Marshall, NJ. D. Hampton of
Lincoln, NJ. r. Campbell of
Coffee. L. d. Myers was cleo
ted President, W. b. Wilson
Secretary and Treasurer, Col.
Falconnet Chief Engineer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

IL The free exchange Of
newspapers ceased under the
new postal law that came into eff
feet on the LIST of July. All
papers now exchanging with us
will please to continue, unless
they receive an intimation to the
contrary. AS our exchanges
are beyond the needs of the
office, we beg our contempora-
ries whose visits we decline, TO
believe that we part with them
reluctantly, and only in ccnse-
quence of the requirements Of
the law.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

% 1t has been well said
by a contemporary that the idea
Of paying such men as Morton,
Chandler, Ames, Clayton and
Logan $50 per day for their SER
vices during the actual session,
when it is remembered that
Webster, Clay, Benton, Wright,
Douglas, Buchanan, Cass and
Adams, received only So, is SIM
ply ridiculous. If the Senators
and Congressman of the pres
cnt are entitled to 500 per day
for service Of douL tfulvaIue then
arc We vastly indebted to tho
descendants Of these distin-
guished predecessors whose gen
Jus and patriotism have left THEN
impress upon our institutions
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
NEW G80BSI
IN LADIES' DRESS GOODS

We have all the different vzsnree
. |. /:
styles aud shades, with -
complete Varietyof dress Mann 4 Il Ts.T3s
trimmings, ribbons, Ia %EMEl MINH
ces, sc. We have the VMNViHW
Celebrated Globe Cor aG idW
sets in different prices. ANE ia
In ladies' Hats and Bon AW/k iH
nets we have complete Ezw/ 4
stock in the difFerent& (
styles-with prices to ~iL
correspond. H
We have good line of ready made Cloth
ing for men and boys, embracing all the
new styles, which we are offering at very
low prices. ~
Our stock of hats is complete for men
and boys, and in good variety.
In Boots and Shoes we have the best
brands-for Ladies, Gents, Misses, Boys
and Children, bought directly from the man
ufacturers at Boston. Including also
good stock of hand work made to order in
Philadelphia.
We have also in Queensware, Glassware
and Hardware good variety at lOt0 prices.
Besides large quantity and great variety
Of Notions that we have marked at short
profits. Our entire stock was bought for
cash, and we have no hesitancy in saying
we will sell at low prices for cash, and to
prompt dealers on short time. We are al
ways glad to have our friends come to see
US, and take great pleasure in showing our
goods at all times. With many thanks for
the liberal patronage extended US, we hope
by selling you first-class goods at reasona-
Bile profits, to be honored with your patron
age. CALDWELL q hELSO.
April "a, 1873.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

IE a Shelbyvillc cores
pondent says that during the
recent cholera visitation there,
every citizen who used cistcrn
water escaped.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

" The Shelbyville Com
merciay has recently changed
proprietors, S. A. Cunningham
being succeeded by r. c. Russ.
We offer the usual courtcsies TO
both parties.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

Jesse 3. Grant, father of the
President, died at his residence in
Covington, KY, on the 29,h ult.,
in his eightieth year. a late at
tack of paralysis, age and general
debility the cause.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

H@ The Home Journal, OF
Winchester, Las, we are tod,
fired tquib at Fayetteville
Not having seen the paper, we
IN ~ de- reply.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
VESTS IMPROVED PUMPS.

The BEST IN TIE OBLp.
Always the premium Pumps; widely known
and highly appreciated. a pump and q Are en-
zine In one. Anti-freezing. strong and durable,
good for well ciserHs. and for raising and throw
ing water for all purposes. Also VESTS square
tube copper Lightning Rods-the neatest, best and
cheaDest Circulars with cuts and price lists free
J D. West s Co, ~ Cortandt St, New York.
MAJ I'm
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
/ Want

LIVERY lady and gentleman, boy and
IL girl in Moore and Lincoln counties, to
come and see my large stock of dry goods,
ladies hats and dress goods, boots shoes,
candies, and in fact nearly anything you
should want can be found at Lynchburg,
and especially at cur House.
D. B. HOLT.
PACI. ISGLE. Clerk, Nav s. 1873
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
| Want

.TO sell everybody their wall paper at
Il Nashville prices; have a large stock Of
samples. d. l.. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
II Loads to Happiness
A Boon TO the Whole Race Of Woman .
DR.. J. BRADFIELD'S
FEMALER EGULATORi

1t win bring on the Menses; relieve all pains at
; the monthly Period" cure rheumatism and Neu-
~ Mites and partial PTOlapsus teri check ex-
ceSsyc flow, and correct all Irregularities peculiar
{ to ladies
! twill remove all irritation of Kidney and BIad-
der; relieve COstiven, purify the Blood give
tone and strength TO the whole system. clear tho
skin, imparting rosy hue to the cheek and cheer
fulness to the mind
! fulneSs to the mind.
} 1t Is as sure cure in all the above diseases
/ Qninine is on Chills and Fever.
Ladies can cure themselves of all the above dis
eases without revealing their complaints to any
/ person which IS always notifying to their pride
It is recommended by the best physicians and
LAGRANGE, GA, March %, 1870
/ BRADFIELD & Co, Atlanta, Ga--Dear slrs
take pleasure in stating that have used for the
last twenty years, the medicine you are now put
ting up known as Dr. J BradGeld' S FEMALE REG
/ ULATOR, and consider it the best combination
gotten together for the diseases for which IL is
recommended. Ihaye been familiar with the pre-
Scription both ms practitioner of medicine and IN
domestic practice, and can honestly say that con
slider 1t a boon to suffering females, and can but
hope that every lady in our whole land, who may
be suffering in any way peculiar to their sex, may
be able TO procure bottle that their suferings may
not only be relieved, but they may be reStOrees IL
health and strength With my kindeSt regastis
I l am respectfully. W. Z. FERRELL-, N. D.
NEAR MAeIzrTA, GA Marcn 81 1870
| MESSlS. WIN. ROOT & SON.-Deisr Si4s Some
months ago bought bottle Of BRADFIEhD'S
FEMALE REGULATOR from yOI., aaG have used
IL IN my FAMILY Win the UTMOST SaffSfCtlOD, anu
/ have found is Just what it Is recommended. The.
/ females TThO have used your REtSU LAT0R are in
perfect nealth and able TO attend tDeiF hOu7e-
hold 1uties. and we cordially recommend IL to the
pubic. Yours respectfully.
| REY. n. Il. JOHNSON.
] We could add thousand other certificates {; but
we consider the above amply sufficient proof of It's
virtue. All we ask is trial.
For full particulars history of diseases. and
tihcates Of its wonderful cures, the reader l. re-
feTred TO the wrapper around the bottle
Manufactured and sOli 0Y
l., III. RRADFIELD.
Price 81 80. Atlanta. Ca.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

Fayetteville and Huntsville Mail,

TNHERE is good HACK en- this line.
i with COED gentle horses and careful
driver.
Leaves Fayetteville on Monday and
Thursday Of each week, at 4. NJ, arrive at
Huntsville 5 ?. n. Leave Huntsville on
Tuesday and Friday at a. n .,arriye at Fay
ettevilie st 5 ?. II,
Thankful for past favOrs, the proprietor
hopes by strict attention to business, To
merit a continuance OF liberal patronage.
aus24-tf IA. CORN Proprietor
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

~ At the Northwest
corner of the Square, you will
find Goods Genuine, Styles
Beautiful, and Prices Very
Low. HURT E FISHER.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26


control them, The testimony Of our best citi-
zens, Of all Glasses, establishes the fact that
CHEuRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders Of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any ether medicine. The most
dangerous affections OF the Pulmonary Organs
Yield to its power; and cases OF COnsuInp-
hon, curcd by this preparation, are public
ly known. so remarkable as hardly to be be-
licved were they not proven beyond dispute.
Asa remedy It Is adequate, on which the public
may rely for full protection. BY curing Coughs,
the forerunners Of more serious disease, II saves
unnumbered lives, and an amount Of suffering
not TO be computed. II challenges trial, and con-
Yinccs the most sceptical. Every family should
keep it on hand as d protection against the cory
and unperceived attack Of Pulmonary Affections.
which ara easily met at first, but which become
incurabie, and too often fatal, II neglected, Ten.
der lungs need this defence; and 1t is unwise TO
b, without II. As a safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which beset the ThrUet
and Chest Of Childhood, CHERRY PKcroRAT.
Is i.valuablc; for by Its timely use. multi
titudes are rescued from premature graves. and
saved to the love and affection centred on them.
It acts speedily and surely against ordinary colds,
securing sound and Misunderstanding sleep. No
one will suffer troublesome Influenza and pain
full Bronchitis, when they know now easily
they can be cured.
Originally the product OF long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, no cost or toll
Il spared In making every bottle In the utmost
possible perfection. It may Be confidently 10
HE'D upon ~ possessing all the virtues It has ever
exhibited. and capable Of producing cures ~
memorable rs the greatest 1t has ever elected.
PREPARED DT
DR.. J. C. AVER & co., Lowell, Mass,
HTNL-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

lFHO sell everybody a Seth Thomas
! Il Clock. have large stock from 8 to
20 dollars; come and see before you buy
D. B. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
| Want

T0 sell every lady Grover and Baker,
i Elastic Stitch OF a Shuttle Sewing Ma
chine at Manufacturers prices; will deliver
them and guarantee satisfaction.
D.B. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

TO Sell 10000 Shingles at $3.50 per
Il thousand. D. r. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

We are prepared TO furnish Planters a
Ginners Sith Rope and Begging, or Iron I
at lowest prices.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26
Ayers
Cherry PectOral,
For Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries Of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this eE-
fectuai remedy for all
diseases Of the Throat
and Lungs. A vnst
trial Of Its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that It docs
surely and efcctunlly
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-06-26

For full particulars history of diseases and Ger
tihcates OF its wonderful cures the reader i re-
ferred to the wrapper around the bottle.
Manufactured and solI N
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04

Mary OF the Saiioaal banks OF the
country lad been In tba Jaht oi sending
muilnied notes for redemption To- the
First National Ban K Of WasnuLton, that
Institution acting us their agent for the
purpose. This gave it the continuous
tse ut from $500 0O1.to S7ud,0OO, some Of
which was loaned out at eight peg cent.
interest, aud the remaii used in cur
rent business. Since the fuspelsion nu'
melous packages Of muliHtrd currency
have been received by the express CONT
pany, which, not krCwing what 10 do
with them, has been informed, in re-
spnr Sc 10 AN inquiry Of the Comptroller
Of th' Curryncs, tlat he hei'r way
vulld bee tou-k the own rs of the cur
rcucy what dispo-iiion snal be male oI
it, as the bark, in It's lses t condition
would rot Rrt il the ptcW-e-.
The express cOml y, Therefore, awaits
/ ielegrlphic RESPONSES from the pat'e'
dire tv interested. Among the uumhl
Of hatks iu send this siy.e of currency
during the last week OF sn of tinluCt;t
/ trouble vas ihe National Bank Of hes
/ irr cou-'y. The shipment was en- rouu
/ for a., y Iiuual taWi,l, wten the tidine
/ ue JAY C.Okr's failure reached We
/ Chester. aud nhOreui0u the ciiice + OF t0
bank Immediately teirgrapled iar the.
money lu hc retained, which Ma
PROMPTLY rsuond q TO ts directed, and b
"a frw hcm- afterwards The money wH
again safe iu the possession n tAe hlnh
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04


denly startled by the sound OF some
object falling, with metallic, clinkirg
.ound, ON the pavement of the square.
Every thing that belel now was Of the
nnst prodigions movement, and hippo
rushed 10 the spot, aud ialling on his
knees on the ground made an eager
search for the object, whichever il might
be, whose fail had produced the sound.
An exclamation Of diSmay brought
Brleida to hi side. He was holding in
his hand the file which SO short = time
b fore they had seen drawn up to the top
of the column.
What is IL that has hnppencd - I'll
tered Brigda Her faculties we're IL
-ume sort b.numhcd by long tension atd
he could net understand, oply felt that
-umeihirg was wrong.
''lle hHs drop q IL while at work, re-
rlird L'ppo. I'VE must send 10 ny 10
him agnu; hut hovi The silkcn cord
is draNn up-ih. there is The rope -
rs Lirpo SPOKE bee looked Mp and saw
what seemed To take the very power of
speaking away from him. lie stretched
uut his hand, and selling Brisidl by me
wrist, pointed upward toward the top OF
the column.
\ dim faint glimmer OF approaching
dawn vas Just hrgin' lug to make tell
f-I rnlh'r th4n seen, In y e eastern quar-
ter Of the sky. II was not dawn yet
My the first hint Of the coming mOmrg
twilight, enough 10 give some slight addi-
ii mai diitimctness TO any object that
toud out ,eainst the sky, and no more.
The true daNhreok, which was presently
10 haihe the whole of tha heavens In
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04
chrlsilan aharn Praotloe.


The M,thodiais ard Bapiss down in
Oh ricston, south Carolina, have had a
little hueiuess sct-lo, which goes To show
.b4t neither party has Had the heaven of
wurldlucss quite kreaded out yet. The
Bapiists hai q 100000 church they
couldn't ray for, and cod to the Method
ISIS for $50 COO. But before the transfer
WAS made, they saw chance Of escdrc,
and rlp med Of their bargain. But the
.lfewd Metnodists insisted that husl-
ucss WAS b1sihess, and held them to the
letter ct the conuaCt, threatening them
with n lawsuit for damages if they re-
ccdod. 2 be Bapti-ts inl the rsslves
minus q meeting house, and the Method
Sc have rot "a sGJ,OUU church for third
of iis value. Il was sharp pu -iu"ss
+ transaction as between brokers, hnt show,
tlh.t Southern Christianity needs recon
4 stlu-.i.g slightly.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04
What They Meant.

The 1itusyille Herald remarks; A
young lady whose 3" pa struck lie " few
years ago, and who has since been at
boarding school, recently returned, aud
party was given for her benefit. Upon the
bottom of the invitation cards she caused
to be inscribed, 4. S. V. p, and one WAS
sent to an illterate rich fellow, who had
also made his money by boring. He did
not 90, but sent card with the letters
d. S. c, c. Mtetiug him in the street,
she asked him what the letters meant.
"rtli me tir-t what yours mean.n "Oh,
mine are French tor Respond, if you
cannot accept" Well, mine are Eng
Isl for d--n sorry / can't come.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04
How Daniel Drew Spells Door

m
The Chicago Post yOucnes Tor the lol-
lowing tory;
\ luoi story Is told by a friend Of Dam
iel ul.w which The news Of his illness
calls up. R.maiumg one evening late IN
.hc office and nasiI & occasion 10 use the
-ulr. hr Vcrmittel the c,shier to 20 home,
rcualkiug thst he won d close the safe
and nX .ic cumbinat on On the word
door, But v ten the cashier undertook
10 up,n the safe in the morning he found
the locked refused to yield to the magic
door" lie tired and tried again, but
without success. Finally happening to
remember that Daniels early education
had been neglected, he attributed his III
luck to poor Ofthulraphv. lie therefore
ticd the lock ON tue "dorl." stlh 40
success and then upon " doar with no
better iuuguc. Finally, becoming dis-
gu-ted he proceeded to the ST. Nicholas,
routed DBnl " out of choicest morning
4 nap, and as be stuck bis nighlcap out OF the
door coll, guy ensued mir. Drew, lcan'l
open the safe un.d door fuu must have
concluded To chat ~ the word" "Chang,
the word Nothin' u the kind. ! shut il
ON door" " Arc you sure sirl' ''omt
you arual apei o. course I'm sure! Gu
back to your work, and don't CONT
louln' r1un' here this tlme o The
moruir'." We'll, perhaps, Mr.. Drew
don't spell The word right. How dit
you spell il - "Spell it Any fool caf
smell door. D-o-a-r.c, dOarr, OF csdrsel
s.r. II yOu can't spell door, isir, YOUR
40 cashier for me. fack up your dHd'
and 20 cut OF the " door, And shuiiml
lhc door in the cashiers face Daniel Ie
turned TO his htd Ia "a passion, and tl'
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04
Horrors ofthe YrIIow Eeyer.

A private letter from a gentleman long
a resident Of this city, but now living at
shreveport says II have been in every
epidemic since 1887, and have never
witnessed one so fatal or general as this.
Entire families are carried OF in the
course OF two or three days father and
mother and children. Sir, it is enough
to ma he the stoutest heart quake To wit
ness the distress. COrpses are carried to
the cemetery on drays and wagons, there
uot being sufficient to take them, and
when they arrive at the graveyard they
are delayed -ix or seven hours waiting
for their turn. We are quarantined eff
from the outer world, aud our case is
truly pitiable. ."-Ntto Orleans Times 2lst.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04
NY SUMNER.
nY LOUISE cuAsDLER Mou1roN.

DO YOU think the summer will ever come,
With white Of lily and Hush Of rose
With the warm, bright days of joy and June,
So long you dream they will never close ?
VIII the birds, atilt on the bending boughs,
Sing out their hearts IA mad delight
Ana the golden butterilics, sun.sullused,
Elutter and nOat liOm morn till night2
DO You think my summer will ever come,
with brow OF lily and cheek of rnse2
Shall hold her itst-my joy, my June
Aud dream that my joy Will never close
VIII she mock the birds on the bending
huughs,
For her voice is music-my hearts de
light
Or be content, like the butterflies,
Iu the sun OF my love, from morn til
night2
EnI1 rit f1y Ogfolsr
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04

A dispatch from J,ilersonville, Indiana,
states that the Ohio Falls Car and Loco
moi We Work. have ceased work in all
their shops except the foundry, and dis.
charg "a 400 en-. Tue number OF work.
men In the Sou hwestern Car Company's
works, and in the shipyards of Dawes
Howard q Co., has also been reduced.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04

AZ Columbas, Ky, on Saturday night,
a woman and her two children attempted
TO jump 90 the steamer illinois, as she
~as leaving the wharf, but all fell into the
water aud were drowned. The bodies
were rot recovered, aud the names Of the
victims were unknown. They had Just
come to Columbus on the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-10-04

Two thirds of the mining town Of Fair.
play, iu Colorado, were destroyed by
Ere on Friday night. All the stores and
h, teis, the post Office and U. 5. land
Office, were among The buildings con-
sumed. Many persons lost every thing
but the clothes they had on. Much sui
fcring is feared, as the season is too ad-
vanced for huulIa, ana LAC weather j.
already very cold.