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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
Mail Snatchers.

Reader, did you ever see
that long iron crane of an ar
rangement sticking out of the
side of a mail carr That's a
mail snatcher. It's the only
thing ever invented that is
meaner Than the man that Dor.
rows your paper before you
read it yourself and never re
turns it. It's a big thing though;
we know 1T Is, Tor We saw it H.
lustIRted In Harper's Weekly.
The one in Harper's Weekly
caught the mail sack every
time. It's just like the one on
the mail train on the M. & @.
II X. only the latter punches
the sacks off in the mud. The
mail going west is carried on
the St. Louis Express, which
goes by Macarthur like a
streak of Lightning. The agent
throws off the sack for this
point, and punches the one he
should take up over into the
mud with his Snatcher. He
didn't punch it fair one day,
the sack got tangled up in the
snatcher, broke it off ard both
went into the mud. The agent
didn't lack much of being with
them. There was only one
thing prevented; he WASN'T
repaid, and it would have
been a violation of The rules
Of the department for the
snatcher 10 have carried him.
But this snalcher is a great ar
Augment, and expedites The
transmission of mail wonder
fully. II any Of our re"ders
west OF this point should get
this paper by The middle of
next January they will under
stand that they are under obi.
cations to the snatcher for It's
delivery.
Seriously though, while these
snatchers are a venience
and admit of the mails being
carried on fast trains, by ia
king up thu small letter mails
at way stations, they have
proved a frs: class nuisance so
far as Macarthur is concerned
The mail is too large for the
snatcher, and il is quite as like
ly to punch 1t IN the mud as it
is 10 get 1t, which proves a
great moor venience to all per
sons who do business at or
with this poin', as well as to
the patrons oil the three papers
published here. Except Chill.
llcothe, Macarthur probably
sends out The largest amount
of mail matter of any town GA
The main line between Mariet
IA ard Cincinnati, AMI the mail
tri in >hOuld stop here so hat
he m Ills could be taken en-
with regularity.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

DANIEL PERRY, who lived
near Byer's Station was struck
by the engine of the ST Loui
Express going west, last Salur-
day, and killed. The engineer
saw him and sounded the
whistle, but it is supposed he
ild not hear it, as he was hard
Of hearing and raid no alten-
ton to The signal. 1t was i'm
possible to check The train it,
time 10 save his life.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

JOHN MARLBOROUGH was
severly cut in the face, neck
and shoulders by George Darst,
at ZaIeski, last Sunday. Darst
was arrested and gave bail for
his appearance before Squire
Black on January 3D., the pre-
liminary trial being continued
until that time, on account Of
the injuries OF both parties.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

\ MAN named Calhoun was
employed by Jacob Clements
last Fridai. He worked one day
and ran awav with clothing
belonging TO Mr.. Clements 10
he va,ue OF SIS. lie also
sole a pair OF boots from the
McArlhur House, belonging Ia
Levi Wilcox. Mr.. @. seems to
leel thankful that lie lett his
Mr.. G 81 old clothes, as he
had about $50 in money in
he pockets.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

The hook and ladder fire
wagon, after remaining in hos
pItal Tor about six months, has
deem taken to Brunton's wagon
shop for repairs. 1t will be
kept in the shed next to Brun-
toms shop hereafter.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

SHERIFF. GEORGE KALER in
forms US that instead OF there
being great damage and loss
of window lights in the Court
House during the late Wind
storm, as reported in the En-
qulrtr, there was but three
lights broken by s~lamming of
shutters, and the ~slamming was
dune by the front shutters,
whe:e ~fastenings have Deve r
been provided. The Sheriff
notified the Commissioners oil
the coalition of these shut
tiers and the spouling when
he first assumed his Of
flee, so If the Enquirer's rest
has been disturbed it will
please remember that its own
Commissioners are responsible
for the hammering and banging
Of shutters on windy nights -
We understand, however, after
three years delay. many bro
ken windows and damage by
broken spouting, they have con-
tracted to have the shutter
faSLenings and spoutlng re
paired.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

SIssON has a doll about the
size of a four year old child
which is the wonder and ad-
mlratlcn Of all the little folks
He was forced to take it out of
his front window to keep the
little ones from breaking the
glass, climbing up to measure
themselves by it 10 see which
as the largest. Take the chill
dren to see it and the other
Toys, and you will soon find
out what they want Old Kris.
TO bring them,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

Rev, ALTERNATELY, pastor Of
the NJ. f.. church at Hamden,
has purchased a verv beauti-
tul Estey Organ, style 81, of j.
S HulIck. The organ can moi
be excelled IN the county. Ii
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

AT the first annual communi-
cation Of the ZaIeskl Lodge,
No. 427, F. and A. NJ, held
December 81, 1873, the follow
ing officers were elected for
The ensuing year: Robert
Thompson; W. NJ; j. A Pulz,
S. W ; T. E.. Knauss, j. W.; j.
II. Walters, Secretary; E Fish
er, Treasurer; Q. StockIin, s. d.;
E. Murray, J. d; A. Vansky,
Tyler.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

SWIFT, OF Chlliicothe, is the
prince OF toy-men. Ii there is
any thing new in that line in
the East that is especially good
or desirable, Swift is sure 10 In
troduce it in this section about
a year or two in advance Ct
his neighbors, which facts
gives his store a fresh and Or
iganal appearance, especially
at the holiday season. He has
been knocking down the prices,
as will be seen by his adver
tlsem ent.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

A SON OF MIR. Edward Swep
ton, who lives west of town,
killed a large spotted snake,
one day last week, which
measured Jour feet, two inches
long and five and a quarter in
ches in circumference. lie did
not know what kind of a snake
1t was, but it made a vigorous
fight for its lie, and was sup
posed TO be Of a ye"y poisonous
variety.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
Notice to Teachers.

THE BOARD of School Examiners
for Vinton County will meet ut the
Union School House, in Macarthur, on
Ae lst and Ord saturdays of March,
April, May, September, October and
November; and the lst Saturday in
January, February, June, July, Au'
CAST and December, in each year. Elk
aninations to commence at ten o'clock,
A. N. Satisfactory evidence of good
moral character will be required in all
eases. A fee Of 50 cents is required
by law from each applicant.
N, n. BARAES Chm Board of
Us. HUM, Schuol Ex'
l.. o. PERrUE, Crk, aminers.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

BY the Court proceedings in
The Fort Scott Monitor we see
that in the absence OF the
regular Judge, Hon. Cyrus o.
French, formerly of Macarthur.
was elected pro tenn. Judge for
the term. Mr.. French has
built himself a good practice
in his new home, and what is
better, a fine reputation.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

THE friends OF Judge Mayo
are petitioning Gov. Allen 10
appoint him State Librarian
The Judge is a most excellent
man, a type OF the old sch 'ol
gentleman, possessed of the
knowledge and courtesy to
make a most popular Librarian
We presume Governor Allen
will not reappoint the present
Librarian on account oil his
politics, and if so, a bettermao
Tor The place than Judge Mayo
could not be found.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

6. S. FINNEY, who has been
residing in Nebras ka for some
time, is here, AMI purposes
spending the winter.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

The English Sunday School
Teacher says: 1.-The Bishop of
London has but stated a truth
when he said that Sunday
schools 're a necessity both for
children ard grown up members
of the chulch'' And it will be
a great blessing when grown-up
members rea re the 'dea."
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

The Western Rural is The
best farm paper published in the
west, aud has more hints for and
from practical agriculturiSts,
stock breeders Of all kinds, fruit
growers, etc., than a small book
full, in every issue.
Extra inducements offered to
clubs. Single copy, 50 so per
year. Address, Ii. N. F. Lewis,
Publisher, Chicago.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

The examination of pupils
in the public schools will com,
mence to-day. Parents and
friends are invited to attend.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
Howard Sanitary Aid AssOcia-
finn

Fer the Relief and Cure OF the Erringa and I'm
fortunate on Principles of Christian
Philanthropy.
8sssys on the Errors of Youth, and the fol-
lies OF Age, in relation 10 Marriage and Social
Evils, with SANITARY aid for the afflicted
Sent free, in SealeI envelopes. Address,
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P, PLi'Hael
phis, Pa.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
LICENSES.

W liam L. Rhoads and Maggie p.
Sinister.
John Graham and Ida NJ. Reed.
Samuel j. Morris and Roman Nc
G. lee.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
PAY your debts now.

PAY your debts now. Did it
ever occur to you that what is a
small matter to you-who have
plenty-might be the means Of
saving some good fellow from
actual suffering? If you pay
your little debts now, you vii
sleep better these long winter
nights.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

J.. +. TOWEL, Portsmouth, Ohio,
sf.u to the Merchants and Furnaces
msu of yinton county, a superior stock
Of Dry Goods and Notions, on terms
the most favorable. lyeptly
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
Monday, the 9th Day of January 1874

At the hJdr Of 2 o'clock P. NJ. Of sad
day, the following described lands and
tenemeniE, to wit: part Of section No. nine
teen. u9) township No. eleven QD range No.
sixteen Q6) Con- mPnclng at the nnrlh>weSt
corner Of section 10. nineteen (l9) ami rnn-
nIng with the section line east twenty nine
(Z9) chains ami seventy FIVE and a half (7il2)
links Ia an apple tree one inch in diameter.
south CO. east 9 links to q beech 2 inches in
, diameter, north SO w"st3 links, thence south
>sl CHAINS and SS34links to n red oak IA inches
IN diameter, corner tree, chestnut 2 inches n
diameter, north 40 west s links, thence w 81
20 chains and 7619 links to the section line.
thence north on The section line 81 chalnsand
87% links to the north>west corner Of said
section, the place OF b-ginning, containing ISL
u. l0C acres. oe the same more or lass
Appraised az SIX thousand hvP hundred and
ten dollars $3.50 OO) and must brinc tEo-
thirds Il that sum.
To be sold Ms the property Of Thomas j
Brewer to satisfy an execution issued from the
Court of Common Pleas, IN favor Of The
First National Bank Of Logan, ohio,
TERMS OF SALE: Cast in hand on he
day Of sale. GEORGE kALER,
sheriff Vinlon County.
December 4th, 1878. 6w
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

SEEl IRIS SALE
State If Ohio, HocAirg Co IS.
The First National Bank of Logan,
Ohio, Plaintiff,
Against
Thomas J. Brewer ct. al Defendants.
IN HOOKING COUNTY COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS--AN EXECUTION
Thomas J. Brewer ct. al Defendants.

PURSUANT to tho command Of an Cxern-
ton l.suad from the Cont Of con mon
Pleas Of Hooking County and tn me dteclel rs
Sheriff of Vlnton County, ! will otierfnr sale at
the door Of the Guurt Hol~e, in the town Of
\ cArthur, Vinton Comfy, Ohio, on
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
THE VINTON RECORD.
Q MATTERS.

Don't forget TO devote a
part Of your time next week to
poisoning your rats.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

As usual is making his Headquarters at SIS
SONS, where will be found an endless vari-
ETY. Of Holiday presents, suitable for all ages
and conditiOns--men, women and children.
Main st., second door west of Court House.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

WANTED "a girl 10 do gener,
al homework in a small family.
Enquire at thi3 office.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

Al NMEN girls and boys want,
w " W TIN ed to sell our French and
American ~Jewelry, Books, Games, &c IN their
own localities No g, pital needed Catalogue,
Terms, &c sent FREE p y VICKERY & co,
Augusta, Maine
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

Who will take the purse for
capturing the largest number
OF rat scalps next week.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

"DSYCOMANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING"
i Row either sex may Gsclt ate and gain
the love and Infections Of any person they
choose, instantly This simple mental ac-
quirement all can possess, free by mail Tor Is
cents; togetherwlt tn q Marriage Guide, Egypt
ian Oracle, dreams, hints to ladies' A queer
book 100 900 sold Address + WILLIAM &
CO Publishers, Philadelphia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11
From the Kansas Magazine. ]
Johns Promise.

Sumner was mushroom city which
had sprung up on the banks of ravine
that cut through the western bluffs of
the Missouri. In thicket of oak sap
lings, high up on the side of one ofthose
bluffs, stood hastily-built house, sided
with rough, upright, cottonwood boards
as are many of its western neighbOrs
- rusty stove-pipe sticking through the
roof; small window, cuTtained by Il
scalloped- edged newspaper, and white
door taken from a sunken steamboat,
whose nicely finished panels contrasted
strangely with its surroundings, compile
ting the interior.
One pleasant May evening, just as the
shril whistle of steamboat echoed
among the hills, this door was opened
by pleasant young woman, who was
followed by crying child.
..Oh, Sammy, quit your noise that's
pappy's little man; see the great big
boat way yonder :" lifting him up
..don't you seeP look right sharp now,
close ag'in the bank. Does Sammy
want to 60 down town and see the big
boat, and see pappy ?" The willing
feet toddled down the path but the
mother called, ''Wait bit, and NAM
my'Tl pack Sammy = al dying on pink
sunbonnet, she took him in her arms
and started down the steep, crooked
path.
1t was picturesque scene that lay
before her. The sunlight, sitting through
the trees that covered the western hills,
glinted the windows here and there
and reached, like golden bar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11
ST. JOlINSBURY, VT, FRIDAY JULY II. 1873

back the covering that shrouded the
faces-Nancy and the baby! Shocked.
stunned, he sank on his knees and laid
his face on that dear form. Who can
describe, who can comprehend the utter
desolation of that hour7 None but
those who have felt it. Oh, the thoughts
and memories that crowded upon him
many OF them bitter, regretful thoughts.
But there was one memory for which
he was thankful: that he had not list
ened to the .empter which whispered
to hlm yestermOrn, that it would he
weak and unmanly to yield to her re-
quest.
They found him there an hour after
ward, but he asked no questions, made
no reply to their attempts at consola-
ton, and they left him alone with his
dead.
There was ''hurrying to and fro- in
Sumner that day, for many were left
homeless; many bruised and crippled
by the storm. And the mourmers who
wended their way up the long hill to
the burying- ground, were as sad as
though the silence had been broken by
the tolling of solemn bells.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11
Punishment of Silence.

James Greenwood has published Il
frlghtful account of the silent system.
which is Ill operation ut the Holloway
Model Prison in London.
1t is an offenSe tol prisoner to speak
one word, and he is never addressed
except in whispers, so that he NAV be
IN prison two years without hearing the
natural sound of the human voice. The
effect of this is so terrible on the mind
that prisoners will speak out in desper-
alton, at the risk of any punishment.
rather than endure that horrible silence.
1he prisoners never see one another,
but remain i'll perpetual solitude One
poor wretch driven to desperation by
nlne months solitude and silence, reck-
lessly broke out in Mr.. Greenwood's
presence: ''FOr Gods sake, Governor.
put me in another cell, Put me some
where else have counted the bricks
In the cell am in till my eyes ache ="
The request of the tortured wretch was
refused.
There is fine hole in each cell. and
as the wardens wear shoes of India
rubber soles, the prisoners can never be
sure of being alone. Those condemned
to the treadmill have to ascend twelve
hundred steps every alternate twenty
minutes for six hours. And this in a
place so hot and close that prisoners
often lose in perspiration three stones
IN as many months.
Every day the prisoners are taken to
a chapel. so arranged that they can see
no one save the chaplain, and him only
through an iron grating. And thus is
the order of devotion. Wardens are
constantly on the watch, lest for a sin
gle instant they, through the whole of
the service, depart from the rigid rule
of 'eyes right" They must look stead
lily at the preacher, must raise and lower
their prayer book with the elbows
squared, and all at once, like soldiers
at drill. They may not scrape their
feet without having afterwards to ex-
plain the movement. They scarcely
wink an eye or sigh without danger of
rebnke or punishment. God help them.
poor wretches,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11
A Smart Agent---How to sell Patent
Gas Burners

''Sir - said Il tall thin man, clad in
a worn. very shining garb. suddenly
appearing i'll the room. Il have ventur-
ell to call to lay before You one of the
most astonishing inventions of modern
times" They all begin in some such
impressive way as that. "A gas burn
er. sir" was busy arranging some pa
pers in Il corner. and having both hands
full. with Il pen held crossways in my
mouth, | waS for the moment quite at
his mercy. "Pcrhaps. sir. you are
aware that in the ease of every kind of
burner. but this now show You. gas
gives off Il most noXious ctfuvium. hav-
ing Il peculiarly ruiuouS effect upon the
eyesight.' BY this time | had emptied
my hands and mouth. and was advanc-
ing upon him. Fixing his eyes upon
mine. he started back in distrustful
horror. ''lleaven help lis. sir he eX-
claimed, ''hoT yOW h0re suffered already
Your sight. sir, would not last six
months longer. This must not be-"
Before | could say a word or lift Il
finger to stop him he rapidly glided
past me to the table on which the lamp
stood. With a uimbleness which root
ell me to the spot in apprehension. he
whipped off the shade, then the old
burner. In moment the lamp was a
ruin. at is Il mercy of Providence.
sir, that | have happened to call"
stop. | called. "Replace every
thing us it was, instantly
The number of cases of premature
blindness" he calmly proceeded. ..that
have had the qualification of prevent
in lulnr MI 4
one"
Thinking he might be deaf, bawled,
II don't want your burner; | won't
have it; take it off, For he was light
ly twirling the new one in Its place.
"There sir, you will feel thankful to
me as long as you live! The only thing
that troubles me i'll the matter is,
know | am running the spectacle max
ers"
''Do you hear?" ! asked. 81 shall
not pay you for it."
He struck a very effective attitude.
Payment! of what consequence is
that9 | could not remove the estima-
BILE burner for any amount of money,
when the alternative is the ruin OF
your valuable eyesight. For sir, your
eyes are worth many burners. | make
you present of it willingly. | am a
poor man, under heavy travelling ex-
penses, and have family in want
He sighed. ''But duty shall be done.
The price is threepence-half-penny, OF
three shillings a dozen. know you
will regret this momentary harshness
in the long years to come, when you
are enjoying the benefits of the burner.
But that is not my affair, though | am
sorry to think of it. Good morning sir.
If at any time, no matter how long an
interval, by some inconceivable acci-
dent anything should become out of or
der in it, you will find the name of the
manufacturers stamped on the side.
Be good enough to drop line to their
well-known house at Glasgow, and a
man will instantly be sent to attend to
it,
was beaten. This offer to send a
man from Scotland into the heart OF
England, after the lapse of years, to
put gratuitOusly bestowed threepencc-
halt-penny gas burner to rights was toe
much for me. | had to make pur-
chase Chambers Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11
A Sardine Story.

In one of the cities of New Hampshire.
some Years since. a man named H
was elected Mayor. and very important
he thought his position. During his
term of office fire company sent word
that they should visit his city and re-
main several days. The Mayor called
meeting of the City Council to see
what should he done towards entertain
ing the tiremen. He wanted to show
the hospitality of the city in its most
muniticent form. and proposed that IL
collation. should be given the strangers
And what" asked one of the alder
men, ''do You propose to put on the
table for the collation. -
We'll give them," said His Honor in
reply, "hot coffee and sardines."
One of the council thought that sar-
dimes and coffee were hardly up to the
mark for hungry tiremen.
Il know better" cried the Mayor III
an angry tone. 'Sardines are hearty.
and will he just what the men need"
''Peri,aps,' said an alderman, His
Honor does not know what sardines
are"
The Mayor sprang to his feet. angry
all over
Il know" he shouted. what sardines
are as well as you do, or any other
member of the Board. Eve eaten
enough of them in my life. They are
easily prepared. just take two pieces
of bread and put a piece of ham be
tween them, and then your sardiue is
made"
His Honor sat down amid roar of
laughter.
He'd got things such as sardines and
sand kinder mixed up in his
mind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-07-11

SUMNER PLAY.-Nothing can be more
cruel and nothing more foolish than to
place children where they must be dress
ed every day in fresh and fashionable
clothes and their freedom to play cur
tailed for the sake of appearance.
What childhood needs is perfect free
dom among the things of nature-free-
dom to romp, to make mudpies, to leap
fences, to row, to fish to climb trees, to
chase butterflies, to gather wild flow
ers, to live out of doors from morning
until night, and to do all those things
that innocent and healthy childhood
delights in, in. cheap, strong clothes
provided for the purpose. Exactly
that which childhood needs, manhood
and wOmanhOod need-pelfect liberty
and perfect carelessness. So, whether
the dweller by the sea go inland for
his summer play, or the resident of the
inland go to the sea, he should seek
some spot unvisited by those devoted
to fashionable display, and employ his
time III unrestricted communion with
nature, and in those pursuits and
amusements which, without let oil
hlndrance, perform the office of recre-
ADMINISTRATORS for July.