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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

A WORD TO TEAvELLERs.-Wc have word
TO say in favor Of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
1t was the pioneer line westward, and is the
'.oid reliable r.iite 10 st. Louis. With the
improvements which l.Iyc been made daring
the past year. we bcicyc that the Missouri Pa
ctic railroad has the best tr:s'k and the finest
aud safest cquippmc;ii OF any line West of the
Mississippi. 1t !: the only line which runs
three daily express trains OF line coaches and
Pullman sleepers. equipped with the Miller
platform and patent air brake, froa the lead
Ing points in the West. tAroagh Kansas City.
Se,.alia and jefferson City. without change.
connecting at ST. Louis with eleven different
through routes To points north. cast and south
Particular Information. With s,Iaps. time Il.
bles. etc. may be had at the vario,i. Through
ticket railroad stations in the we.t. or upon
personal! or written application TO G. IL. ;ax-
ter, western passenger agcn-. Kansas City.
No.. or Z. 4. Ford general passenger agent,
81. Louis. No. dttlt
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

HANNIBAL & ST. JOSEPH RAILROAD.-By re.
ference to our advertising columns it ~ill be
seen that this road is now running three
through passenger trains each way daily, in
stead OF two, rs heretofore; the large increase
in travel over this favorite short route having
demanded another daily train for its accommo-
dstion. we-are pleased to notice this evidence
Of the prosperity Of the &" Cd Reliable" Ii is
a popular route and well deserves the popular
ity it has earned. Its track and equipments
are unsurpassed by tbOse of any road in the
country. 1t is managed by men Of proved
iai,hfulincS. and ability, while the officers Of
the line are widely known Is efficient in the
discharge OF their duties, - well as courteous
and afIablc gentlemen.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

J. C. Rash & Son sell groceries Of all kinds
cheap for cash-one door north of the City Ho-
tel
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

A new stock OF parasols just received from
New York. at the New York Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

Navigation on Santa Fe was briskly resum-
ed on Sunday last. Several dretges were con-
stantiy employed. Rubber boots sculled in
every direction.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

Major Probert is packing up his goods and
is nearly ready to move into his new store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

The largest and best assortment OF clothing.
hats and caps, ut the New York Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

Don't fail to examine that stock OF boots and
shoes at j. C. Rash & Sons.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-05-22

after being thrown about 4 hundred feet Dy
locomotive. He had been mus;ng over the
wonderful bargains lie had made at J. I. Mar
Inns.
Some poor soul is afraid that the present city
government is stealing the people blind and
wants an exhibit Of the financial condition Of
the city published. That he may sleep easier,
we will inforushm that the city council has
already ordered the statement published. and
that it will be forthcoming.
The people of Clay Center, according to the
latest advices. are feeling good over the joyful
news they have lately received that the Mar
row Guage road is 10 be pushed from Holton
to the first named place with great rapidity.
The Gay 0enteritcs also assert that the branch
to Salina from that town is tixedfact and will
be pushed on early next fall.
week has been attcndeud with the following
result One gentleman has enlarged his adver-
tisenent. SO that We receive Sa5 per year more
from him than we did before: another gentle
man pays Us IS per year more another gentle
man, who has never before advertised with Us,
has promised us an advertisement worth $50
Yer year. This increase ia advertising is given
1us because Of the war made upon us. The adj
vertisemen, Withdrawn vas worth to US just
SSoa year. Who has lost:
Some Of the positive people who attended
the circus aTe positive that il they had not been
quite SO positive ABOUT the card with a woman
on, they positively would be better OF In a cash
finland point Of view. One fellow sweat him.
self white over the loss Of $40 which he lost
another man nearly cried As he sac TIA ram
bier's scra~ny fingers draw GU, SEQ Of hi.
hard earned money; while Others. who should
have known better. were ashamed Of them
selves for betting s. and SO ON gambler :,
nieanc>i sane-three card mont..
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
Fifty Dollars, or Fifty Cents.

There is on the borders oS the Conucc-
heut a small town, which though weak and
feeble, still, with the help Of the Home
Missionary Society," Supported minister
AID maintained regular divine worship.
About the time when it became ucces
sary to pay the minister's salary, there
moved into the place a man who gained bis
living by cartug coal and other similar
labor. l. was noticed that this man was
very regular in his attendance at church
and was never absent from the prayer meet.
ing but ia pecuuiary point Of view he was
Dot considered valuable acquisition.
Ii was tho custom, when the salary was
due, for one of the deacons TO collect all
be could from the people, and to obtain
tue balance from the home missionary so.
ciety. Ia accordance with this custom, one
hoe morning Deacon a, a man of consid-
cradle means and considerable penurious.
ness, started forth, subscription paper in
hand, to see how much he could squeeze
out ct the parish for the support Of their
minister The first person be met was the
above mentioned coal-carter, moving along
the road with a load of that material. The
deacon considered within himself that il
might be worth while to ask him to con-
tribute, (seeing that he was good sort of
person, and every little helps, and go ac-
costed him with Good morning, Mr.. b.,
arc you willing to give anything towards
the support of our pastor?' at the same
time handing him the subscription paper.
The man stopped thoughtfuly mo-
ment or two, drew pencil out of his pock-
ct, and with his dit begrimed hand headed
tue list with the sum o. $50.
The deacon was 50 taken by surprise
that he could hardly believe the evidence
OF his eyes; and thinking the man had
made mistake, and not wishing to take
advantage Of him, asked, did you not mean
that for fifty cents.
The coal-carter turned and drew himself
up TO his foil height, and with great ear
ncstness replied, L do rot value the gospel
at fifty cents year
This answer placed the case in new
light. The deacon went Immediately TO
the pastor, related the incident and said
IF that man can give $50, can give
$3.50
The same spirit actuated the rest Of the
church on hearing the story, and 10 few
days the salary was raised By the people
themselves, without The necessity Of apply
ing for outside AID
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11

void doing so another time; and if you had
hesitated at all, trembe to think what
mischief Richatd might have led you into.
Whatever you do, my dear, be on your
guard, aod do not listen for moment TO
any of his wicked suggestions
'No, mother, am determined that will
not said Walter; 'bu, there WON'T be any
fear Of that long; he Is going TO leave Mr.
Marshall soou; he is going 10 the Office
where his father is
Ii was great relief to Mrs. Fairlie to
hear this last piece of news Tho more
she beard Of the character of Richard Fox
the moro anxious she felt 70, Walter safe
y. And now she thanked God with all
her heart that the cause Of temptation TO
him would soon be removed
Before she left Wslter in his room that
night-the dear old room which he loved
so well, aud from which be bad been So
long sbsens-sho held him IN her arms
to say this;
III you want TO keep your mothers heart
happy, my dear, seek Gods help; you can
do nothing without thar, Walter, YOU can
do nothing without thar. Seek Gods help
to do 10 the future as you have done in the
past-to set your face against every temp.
taiion, and to avoid the very appearance
Of evil
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
Broken Hearted.
SAD STORY or DISAPPOINTMENT.

n romantic story, writes the Nashville
correspondent. of the Louisville Courier.
journal, which is listened to with extraor-
dinary interest by old and young who visit
the asyl um, is related OF one of the inmst,s
now about forty years of age. As there q
nothing In this world that is half as sweet
as loves young dream, so is there naueht
so sad as woman's heart crushed Ind her
reason shattered by its cruel sorrows and
disappointmen,s. Twenty years ago the
subject of this romance was one of the most
beautiful aud accomplished of all the fair
daughters of Tennessee. Grace was in all
her steps Heaven was il her ewes. and
10 every motion dignity and love. A Young
gentleman corresponding attainment won
her heart, and they were engaged to be
married.
But 10 respect to his worlds goods he
was unfortunate her parents demanded a
cessation of his attentions until he should
have accumulated that sort of competepcv
which so many old people continue TO i'm
aglnc the St"e qua non OF conjugal happi-
ness. lie left home, therefore, with tho
avowed purpose of accumulatiug fortune.
Determined soon to return and lay his world
Iy treasures al the feet Of his betrothe6
For time he wrote frequently aud warm
~ of his prospects, but after two or three
years the correspondence, perhaps through
ofiiclous intercep;ion of bis letters, ceased
entirely. She was led to believe him
iaithless he, In turn, began to doubt
her fidelity. 10 vain she endeavored to re :
cover from the blow; with heart broken,
and reason dethroned, she was cot fned to
a maniac's cell! where, for eighteen years,
she has been buried out Of sight of the gay
world OF which she was once a very queen
IN her womanty virtues.
a lew months after her incarceration her
lover returned, horror. stricken to fnd the
woman he devotodly loved now mere
wreck OF her former self. He had been
true to his early vows through al the
months of sorrow ard separation, and had
returned to renew tie pledge that bad been
thus sadly broken. This was eighteen
years ago. The once beautiful hair which
swept ia luxurious proiusion over neck and
shoulders is all gray with grief and age,
aud Tue eyes that tcamed with love are
liked IN The mad stare of the maniac. As
wife and mo her she would have been an
ornament to society and n blessing to the
world. Surely in this story, which com
bInCs more Of The element OF sadness than
any have ever heard, parents might Learn
a lesson and warning. As if life were
not all too short, at most for such terrible
sacrifice at the shrine of Mummon.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
THE OLD MANS DREAM.

Oh, for an hour OF youthful joy
Give back my twentieth spring
I'd rather laugh, bright-haired boy,
Than reign gray-beard king
OF with the wrinkled spoils of age;
Away with learning's crown
Tear out life's wisdom.written page,
And dash its trophies down.
One moment let my life-blood stream
From boyhood's fount of flame;
Give me one giddy, Keeling dream
OF life, all love and fame
My listening aged head the prayer,
And calmly smiling, said
'If but touch thy silver hair
Thy hasty wish hath sped"
"But, is there nothing in thy track
To bid thee foudly stay,
While the swift seasons hurry back
To find the wished-fo day 2"
All truest soul of womankiud,
Without thee what were life2
Que bliss | cannot leave behind
III take-my precious wife
The angel to a sapphire pen,
And wrote in rainbow dew
"The'm would be boy again,
And he a husband, too 2"
'And is there nothing unsaid,
Before the change appears
Remember, all these gifts have fed.
With the revolving years"
Why, yes for memory would recall
Ny fond paternal joys,
could not bear to leave them all
I'll take-my girls and boys
The smiling angel dropped his pen
"Why this will never do
The man would be a boy again
And be a father. too -
And so ] laughed-my laugh awoke
The household with its noise
And wrote my dream when morning broke
To please the gray-haired boys
OLIVER ". HOLMES.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11

-THE Second Algcutisis Of Belfast,
Nc, arc gricvously disappointed that tie
world did not come to an end as per ap-
poin'ment on Tuesday Of las, week for
which date they had made all sorts Of ce.
les'ial Preparations, TO the entire exclusion
of such Terrestrial trivialities as setting out
crops.-Aod now, having failed to die or
be translated, they don't know how they're
to live.
-TuEY hanged negro ravisbor Of a
white girl 10 Missouri ,be other day with.
out judge or jury. The negro ravisber Of
young lady at Orange house, sull
lives to attest Yirgiaia's loyalty to law
and order.
ssB-The heart Of the married man ra.
joiccth that house cleaning is nearly over
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
Uncle Peasants Method.

After breakfast struggled to a campfire
just IN time to hear Charles Il. say: I'm
Gle Pleasant, you are the only man in the
company who got box and letter yes
terday, aud you have a good wife, and no
mistake Uncle Pleasant, who was aged
sixty, replied Yes, VIC have lived to-
geIher nigh forty years, and she is about as
good as the best Of 'em. There amt no
trouble, Charley, in having of a good wife
If you just start right. It's all in The start.
boy. You see, | married what was called
putty gal, and 20 she was, and took her
to my new log house, wbar had alresdy
plenty Of meal and bacon, aud sich other
things as poor man ought to have Next
day L went to get in shingles, and when
come home she hadn't got 10 dinner. |
dldn't say anything, but got dinner for her
and me, and she eat just as hearty as If she
had been working The next day it was
the same thing, and while my dander got
up didn't say nothing, and again she cat
heartily, "a If she liked my cooking might
lily The third day came home Eonstrous
tired AID said to her, where's my din.
ner She said, look here, Pleasant Bat.
kins, | amt gwiue to be cook for no man.
and II you want dinner you must cook il
yourself Here the pint was reached as
you will see. cooked dinner without say.
ing anything, and after me and she eat
went aero 9 the road and cut three 'chink.
efpin' switches aud went back, and if ever
you seed gal get larfuppiog, | give Ter
one then aud thar. She went straight to
her moiber's as expected she would, and
next morning | went after her with a long
switch. She said she wouldn't 90 home 10
save me, but | tod her sho would. When
she saw l was in earnest, and / was, she
went ahead Of me, and that day she cooked
nc IS good q dinner as any poor man wants
to III down to, and from hat hour to this.
me and Suckey amt had no more trouble.
u you ever ct married, boys, be sure and
start right RichmoHd UHi1.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
Noticc IN (rcl2iLors

To tho creditors Of Richard Decver, decd
In pursuance Of r decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Hampshire county, made in cause therein
pending to subject the real estate Of the said
Richard Dcever to the payment Of his debts, you
arc required to present your claims against the
said Richard Doevcr for adjudication 10 Samuel
l.. Flournoy, Special Commissioner, at his Office
ia said county on or before the 2nd day Of Au-
gust 1873
Witness Chas. " Taylor, Clerk Of said Court
This 10th day Of June 1875.
CHAS NJ TAYLOR, clerk.
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AT on inquest in Newark, New Jersey,
over the body Of young man named
Nader, who, with cousin named In.
WARD BUcKLER, vas found suffering from
the effects Of poison, il appeared that both
were in love With young widow, and ss
tho two could not marry her, aud one did
not wish to deprive the other Of her pos
session, both agreed to commit suicide, and
NADLER succeeded
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11

.-IHE heavy annual shipmcats east, Of
Ieza' cattle, has commenced. Sixty thou
sand head are now ct Waobia, Kansas.
which Is only one Of tho shipping points,
aud ono hundred aud ff,y thousand head
are on the way there.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Samuel J. Farmer, &c, Complainants,

Samuel J. Farmer, &C. Complainants,
as
James Mcdonald, Guardian, &c, Defendants
IL CH0HccrU
DN decree rendered at the April term OF Tho
ID Circuit Court Of Hampshire county West
Virginia, the undersigned, n Special Commits
sioncr in this cause rs directed, after having first
given notice by publication in the 'Soufh
Btanch lnteliCcuccr' for four successive weeks
81 thc time, place and purposes Of his acting tn-
der ibis said decree. which publication u.s. made
equivalent to personal service Of notice upon aIl
parties interested
lst. TO state settle and adjust the accounts Of
James Mcdonald rs Guardian Of Samuel J Far.
mcr, Margaret Frances Farmer NOV Margaret
Frances Mcdonald and Sarah Ann Farmer laf-
forwards Sarah Ana kidwell-now dead
2nd To ascertain who is entitled 90 the o.
mount due from said Guardian % said Sarah
Ann Farmer Or anything
All persons interested VIII, Therefore
TAKE NOTICE,
That on the 10th day Of July, 1873, NJ my
Office IN Romney, ! shall proceed 90 carry out
the directions OF The above recited decree no
which time and place all parties interested will
attend Tor the protection OF their interests.
SAMb. J.. FLOURNOH,
Special Commissioner.
June 20, l873.--iw
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HORSE THIEVES We are satisfied that
there If regularly organized band Of horse
thieves who operate IN the mountain por-
tons Of Virginia, West Virginia, Mary
end Pennsylvania.
We have known 'ho law abiding citizens
Of The S atcs Of Missouri, Texas, California,
Oregon, &c, 60 form themselves into A
vigilance committees and hunt down and
break up The numerous bands Of horse
thieves who infested COR froutiers.
WHY cannot The law-abiding citizens (.o
deeply iuttrested) u tie Ststcs first nam.
cd enter into combinations and hunt these
notorious bands down add bring them 10
justice
The thieves steal horses ~ this vicinity
aDd rgu them iui1 the mountain. conceal
them with some citizen (who is acting in
concert win them and leave them durinc
the hour- of Daylight, and the following
rigtt Toxic then. 90 Pennay lvania and sell
them They have their confederate. in
Penney .rania who have lot of horses on
band Which 'hey briDg ou their return 70
this vicinity for sale Winchester Neps
OLD times seem 10 be coming again.
ANDY JOHNSON, GIDEON j Pillow snd
isuAM G. PILLOW arc mentioned as oandi-
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TERMS or ADVERTISING !:

TERMS or ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for square Ten
I...s OF less, ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY TENTS LOT
i,s.r,ious LARGER ones in the sane proper
.r Each continuance Thirty-seyen and half
..a'.. ,..
Quarterly half yearly, and yearly advertise
r-..t,i inserted nj liberal reduction on he above
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
,alr ViIl lc Charged regular rates.
y.,ly,rtiscmcut TO be considered by the month
or ,,ag unless specified on tho Manuscript or pre-
,.u.', agreed upon between the parties.
resolutions Of associations, communications OF
'm.'.! interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
..lfl>E, viii be charged ten cents per line.
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interested will therefore,
TAKE NOTICE,

That on the 2nd day of August, s73, at my
Office in lIomney, ! shall proceed to carry out
the directions Of the above recited decree at
which time and place all parties interested may
attend for the protection Of their interests
SAM j. J.. FLOURNOY,
Special Commissioner.
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CornInissioncr's Notice.
John NJ. Bloss, Complainant.
rs.
Susan Deever. and others, Defendants,

Susan Deever. and others, Defendants,
In CUANCERY.
DY n decree rendered at the April term Of the
ID Circuit Court Of Hampshire county, West
Va the undersigned Special Commissioner in
this cause is directed, after having first given
notice 10y publication in the "Soulh Branch In
tclligenccr' for ak successive weeks Of the time,
place and purposes of his proceeding under this
said decree (Which publication is made equva-
lent to personal service Of notice upon all parties
iuerested,)
"To ascertain and report the debts due from
Richard Deever, decd or his estate and which
constitute liens upon said land in the bill and
proceedings men toned and The priorities thereof
and for this purpose TO call the creditors Of said
DCever before him
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11
Professional Cards.
ANDREW w. KERCHEVAL,
Counselor at Law,

R,wry Hampshire County, Vest IA,
DE-rNES the practice of law in Hampshire,
Il hardy and Mineral counties.
.uuu.y MNrch 4lh 1870.
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"A SISTER Of Col. MosBy Of Ccufoder.
a'e fame, h's been appointed a clerk 10 the
dead letter division OF the PJs,oifco Dc.
partment.
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South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
0y.e C1raer .upin md Grd0ei Lane Sts. |
RoVxEy, WEST VIRGINIA.
TER MS {:

rrorF DOLLARS per annnm-or TWO
rori\ES AND FIFTY CENTS If paid in ad :
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OLD times seem to be coming again.
ANDY Johnson, GIDEON j Pillow sod
isnAM O PILLOW arc mentioned as caudi-
dates for Governor Of Tennessee.
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To ClEAs FUHMrUag.-Take equal parts OF
boiled linsced oil and spirits Of turpeutine, and
apply sparngly with soft cloth Canton fan
mel is The best. Wipe dry with clean cloth.
Gilt frames may be vanished with common
white furniture varnish, aud afterwards be clean
ed without detriment as easily as any other arti-
Gle Of vanished furniture.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11

TEA AND CoFTSE.-To make these right, the
kettle should be freshly filled with cold water.
aud psed the moment il boils. II il is boiling
for some time, ali the gas that is in /; escapes
with the steam, and il will not then make tea or
coffee Of the best flavor
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-07-11

Peach PICKLES Rub the down all OF with a
coarse towel, and steam them in a steamer unit
they could be pricked with straw. Have ready
a jar aud some whole cloves, aud stick four or
five cloves into each peach and drop it into the
jar To every quart Of vinegar put one pint OF
white sugar and one ounce of stick cinnamon.
and boil ii altogether half an hour, then pour IL
on the hot peaches, and you will have some ex-
cellent pickles.
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LEMON POR C0UGH.-Roast the lemon very
carefully without burning it when il ia hot,
cut and squeeze into cup upon three ounces of
sugar, finely powdered. Take spoonful when
ever your cough troubles you. 1t is good and
agreeable to the taste Rarely has it been known
TO fail Of giving relief