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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

SAND AND MUD Bate Baths OF sand or mud
have had a reputation, more or less deserv ed
for centuries and at the present day are en-
ployed to considerable extent in different parts
Of the world. BY the former, the inhabitants of
the eastern shores Of the Mediterranean expect 10
cure their rheumatic and scrofulous troubles. The
process Of taking this "cure" is very simple
the patient buries himself almost completely in
the hot dry sand, aud remains thus, some time
after profuse perspirahon has broken out; ths
perspiration is soon followed by a rash upon The
skin, which subsidies in few days.
The little benefit arising from this cure Ia due
in the main TO the sweating, which frees the
blood from impurities through the pores OF the
skin, which latter lie locally rrtated and excited
to greater action by direct contact Of the sand
But the latter, the mud baths, so popular on
the continent Of Europe among which those OF
Salzburg, Franzeubad, and Marienbad In Ger
many have the highest reputation, are really
more beneficial. They arc prepared 10 the fol-
lowing manner Bog mud Is thoroughly dried
and sited, then saturuted with mineral water,
The mixture being made so SOFT that the body
cah sink into IL the temperature is raised to,
about il2o Fabr., and tho bath is ready The
ing to The part Of the body to be treated butin
either case the duration Of a single bath IL from
thirty 20 hfty minutes; after which the BODY IL
cleansed by warm water doae1s They are -.
ken daily, early IN The morning, until relief ls
obtained. The diseases 70 which they are partl.
culafly suitable are some kinds Of paralysis.
muscular rheumatisn, an5 tbs dull nervous
pains which follow severe brnises and which are
called weather paine. IN former times, their
efficacy was thought 10 depend upon the large
amount Of ron and salts contained ia them, and
which were absorbed into the blood through the
pores Of ihe skin. u wss even supposed that
there existed q magnetic current in the mud.
which acted as a strong nervous tonic bot ~
present, the general belief is that tho action ~
simply that u a universal poulhce, giving % ths
entire surface o. tbe body the heat and moisture
which we apply 70 o sore finger 10 tho bread
and milk
Any one who lives near bog swamp can sx-
temporize a bath, almost as efficient 81 those Of
the celebrated watering places, II be have The
time aud patience TO make II 6ut instead Of
mineral water, be can use or6iuafy boiling va.
ter or water 10 which is dissolved a Quarter ofa
pound Of green vitriol md halfa pound Of rock
salt. IS the heat and moisture are considered
the principal parts Of this cure, other substances
than mud may be used, which, although more
expensive, are Jet more cleanly as, Tor instance
a ane sand OF bran, or any material Which viii
mix well with water and retain she hsat 10
some tine S-tsrrfc A-,rf-sr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

BLIND STAGGERs IN HoRsEs.-A writ
or in the Southern Caitipator says be has
seen horses cured by the following remedy:
A. soon as it is known that the animal has
s'aggers, which can readily be told by it's
dull, sleepy appearance, disposition to move
round in circle, and running against OBJ
jects that come in its path, bleed copiously
from the neck, and Immediately pour into
each ear about gill OF spirits of turpeu-
tine. Also, get as much turpentine up
each nostril as possible, By using stiff
feather or email brush. Give light diet,
or grass only for day or two, and euro
is effected.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
Farmer and House. Keeper.

SAVING SEED CoRN.--G. Snyder, Soo,s
Station, Kalamazoo county, Mich, sta,cs
there had never been such failure Of seed
corn in coming up as the present sessoo.
His observations aud those of his neighbors
had shown that corn that had been selected
and hung away from all heat bad its vitali-
ty destroyed by freezing. Corn huskei
and thrown on the floor, and covered with
snow, bad (seveo- eiehts Of I'D grown. Corn
left in the shock in the field bad produced.
Corn put in the crib had failed. He con-
cluded, from these observations and this
experience, that all seed corn, If husked,
should be kept from freezing during the
winter that if busked, it should never DO
allowed to lie on the ground over night (.
and that corn that is to be hung up in
cold room for seed, should never be husked
until the planting time arrives.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

LARD As As UNGcEyr.-1t is well known that
rubbing The body with hog's fat has The effect Of
reducing The temperature Of the skin in scarlet
fever. gentleman Of our acquaintance has u.s.
cd Che fat portion Of smoked ham with beneficial
results. and writes 20 The editor 20 disseminate
the fact for others benefit a celebrated Ger
man physician recommends 10 incorporate one
or two grammos Of carbolic acid into one hun
dred grammes Of lard, and, With this, TO rub The
whole body, excepting the head, two or three
times day, according 10 the intensity Of inaam-
nation charac'erziug he case in hand The ef.
iect Of ibis kind Of treatment is to produce a
pleasant feeling Of cooiness, 20 keep the skin
softer. and after each application the tempcra-
ture Of The skin falls somewhat The carbolic
acid operates to destroy the germs and spores Of
The disease.- Scientific american.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

TOMATO SouP.-Cook thoroughly as for
canning some tomatoes; season with pep
per, salt and butter. Then pour into
largo turreen some boiling milk /; stir in
together teaspoonful of soda, dissolved in
a small quantity of cold milk, and the to-
matoes. These should be..strred 10 stimuli.
taneously with the soda; add some rolled
crackers and serve Immediately. This 10
equal TO oyster soup
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

HoM1NY CRooUETTEs. TO a cupful Of
cold boiled hominy (small grained) add n
tablespoonful melted butter and stir hard,
moistening, by degrees, with cupful of
milk, beating to soft light paste. Put
in tesspoonful of white sugar, and lastly,
a well-beaten egg. Roll into oval balls
with Toured hands, dip in beaten eggs, then
oracker-crumbs, and fry in bo, lard Vo-
ry good.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

MUFFINs.-This is splendid recipe for
mullins, and | make them nearly every
morning for breakfast. One pint OF -four,
two welI-beaten eggs one teaspoonful of
butter, two tablespoonful of yeast and what
sweet milk it will take to make them lit
tie thicker than griddIe cakes. Mix them
over night and bake them on q buttered
gridGle 10 muffin rings. -Er.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper, Editor.
Office, Corner Main and Gravd Lane ST.
RoMSEY, WEST vrhGIYIA.
T p n NJ s /:

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS IL paid in ad.
vance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for square (ien
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three insertions-larger ones in the sane propor-
iion. Each continuance Thirty-seven and a half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly. and yearly advertise.
ments inserted at liberal reduction on .he above
rates
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates
Noadyertisement 10 be considered by the month
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
viously agreed upon between the parties
Resolutions of associations, communications of
limited interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
reN LINES will he charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
y NOTICE
40 stockholders in South Branch
Railway Company

u .I.N having been commenced on the South
branch Railway. the Stockholders are
' pay q second instalment q 10 per
90 sdare ~ their stock subscription
Tore 'he 10th day OF June next Also.
on each share thereafter 10 be paid
ynH. be subscriptions are paid.
0c h.rtd each shareholder will hear
mind end. also, that prompt pay.
JOHN G. HEISKELL,
treasurer Of South Branch Railway Co
t'- Ns % 1879.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
+ u II N 1T h Il
d. B. SHEETZ

HAVING recently accepted the Agency OF
l. i one OF the largest Furniture establishments
in the United States, would call The attention of
his friends TO his elaborate Photographic repre-.
senation of all the desirable styles in the mars
ket, and will guarantee satisfaction in STYLES,
quality and prices, in every article desired. An
examination will be convincing
Romney, Sept. 10, 1873
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
Cancers Cured.

Or. HEBERN, Of Chicago, nl., will bs Al the
EXCHANGE HOTEL, Richmond Va Sept "a
and remain a few weeks The Doctor C,,ys,
Canceys Without ?ain or knife A cure guarao :
teed Also treats Scrofula and Consumption
CAL early on ne Doctor. rSegt. IL. Ie73Lsw
OHOICE and beautiful Dress Goods. not 70
- be surpassed By any sthsr, Ter sale by
II. b. DAWSON
Romney, April Is, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

PIcKLEs.-A very warm and dry place
IN summer aud winter is best for pickles
aud prescrves-dampuess vii spoil them.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10

CHICAGO is building two million dollars
worth Of new churches.
SpicY--Tho pepper market,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
9 S r r AVS i.
IToIIN. CUTNTY. ID 80

! ANPSUIRE COUNTY. 10 Wit
/ STATE or WEST VI.
" ihc Clerk of the Court Of said County -
= James Shull. Thomas A. Keller and James
stump three freehoders Of The said county.
.e.e.Y certify. that by virtue Of a warrant to
IS .,'e'',i by Dnn.l Mytiugsr, J =. Of the coun-
''., ''H.d "s lnvs this day on our oaths view.
..I H}'7aHet TWO HEIFERS taken up hv
H. stump, on bis lands as estrays and
'"e value 81 said estray g At Forty-fve
ana describe minutely the kind, mark,
STATURE. color and age ~ follows I'm
.' we fEnt eur Of both, one a red roam,
Fr light roam one white face 20 the
We nose The other white face half way
.A' eyes and nose, one crumplei horn
spike born, both aged twO wears past
4isi horn worth s2O--the other worth
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-10
THOMAS a. KELLER,
JAMES S SKULL,
JAMES L. STUMP.

'.e foregoing Is a copy Of certificate which
warrant therefor and oath Of viewers,
--s rdcd in my Office Teste
g. 5 WHITE, Clerk
County Court Hampshire County.
r'euUcr rs, 1S73.-3t.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
cHxpp1Nss2

Rioters have demolished a large
number Of beer brewe.;es at frankfort.
Germany. a,'GHaes-H nj ~. .i-'St; %
Tho San francisco Express Com 7
panies are obliged to use oxen in their
wagons. Epizooho the cause.s .di7 .ii ~
-:ColuHbia is infested with sagrants, .,
and burglary is the result. ,s. 49,,
The South Carolinian.sis,- published
at its new office on Washington street
near the Postoffice, Mt Columbia.
-Beaufor. complains that the county
school fund is not forthcoming. Serves
her'right for electing such officers hi,ea0
Gen. Gary is writing D. sensation
novel. !. 'aar a
--Mrs. Ann Castillo was knocked q
down and bitten to.death by horse in !.
Brooklyn, n. Y. s.I 3/..
Two children died from eating wild
parsnips on Staten Island.
100000 worth of property was burn
ed at Fort Scott, Kansas, lately.
All the Indian tribes are in sympa-
thy with the Modocs, and are rising gen.
orally. 2 r.
Out of seventeen hundred shots az
the target at the Schutenfest, six hundred
mud nine hit the centre.
r-When Pruf DeHound fell from the
trspsze at tfe shutenfest, child was SO
frightened, that death ensued.
AT New Ibcyia, La. the Metropolis !,
tans, who support Kellog were repulsel
with'a loss ofthree killed and four wound
ed, in 6skirmish with the citizens who
resist the payment of the tax levied'by
this faotion of the. apomolops government
of louisiana. -,,.5r ,a,.,
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
an "a P0ETaIs Nag
We bring ouriliet6E9 adsEso so.daS

we bring ouralierces' iddse today.
Let all her soiis aTsaBBa,hl keegppFo9 'ti'TeHai
Intheir proud Cit. .Bgthe Sea-, W.. ii TO- !;
Andeome,r rWhoeven ioyesitoiscelsle .if2ie,ih
The broken ianes Of ChiValfysorni{ 1f>Ss.f
/ -rx-sat sJs 10 Sfp div dab Tod sTnlSd Ers1v
Come Hon6rivish the 'dipted Shield, 81. i.ss ~
And yalof with III shissred glaiye; Tis.nss
Aud from the sod where Faith hath ,knceled, -
Rise Justice. from herltrampelcd gravel isyr
.t :dsset. ,laii 5t.ls tsai kespi ltits says
And come, @ Qdqye-eyed Peace hwhoilong sacl,
Fromthis, our ,desolatc land, hati, strdyed,s.
And let as dream that Hate, and Wrong, = !, !,
With fhese our brothers, bones are laid [, !, .
Twine Amarnnth for, the nobledead, 7ai4sl,.
Nor be ethevictor-leaf forgot loe5 rs1snsa.5l
And, whiiethe parting prayer is said ~ 20
strew Hearts Ease and Forget=me-not. I'd I
For these no scplptured shaft shall rise. -.
n r storied urn emblazon them; .t,sr..
But sobbing waves and wailling skies bn.
Will sound their fitting requiem. A!ad ~
And, year by year, form unseen ass4
Shall deck the turf we heap to-day, S /;
To keep their fadelcss memories green, !. ~
Who fell in vain, for liberty: s-i,u .it.
-,4h re s:tS .yrS -.so.t.sT4i ~ ii.1 & Iea
So guard, o God thisisacreid dust, :, 80 4
Which we witlipfayers and tears ould bless,
And be Thou still the Widows trust 1'fF .''''
And Father of the Fatherless. h. tyt @.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
NY MIDMIGHT !. PERIL.

Fhen night Of the seventeenth 81 octo-
ber-shall Lever forget It's pitchy dark
ness, the roar of the autumnal wind
through the lonely forest, and The sinces-
sant.dowhpour of the rain!I .in,j
"This comes ofshort cuts" i muttered
pctulantly to myself, assT plodded along,
keeping close to the trunks ofthe trees to
avoid the deep ravine, through which
could hear the roar of the turbulent
stream forty to fifty feet below. My
blood ran cold, as thought what might
be the possible consequences of a misstcp
or move in the wrong direction, Way
had / not been conten1ed to keep in the
right road
Hold onli Waa that light, or arc my
eyes playing me false?
stopped. holding on to the low, resi-
ous'bonghs Of hemlock that grew on the
edge of the bank for it actually seemed
rs if the wind would seize me bodily and
hurl me down the precipitous descent.
Itwas alight-thank Providcnce-it
was light, and no ignis fntuus to lure
me OH to destruction and death. ~
"Halloo-o-o!" .gG.,
My voice rang through the woods like
a clarion. ! plunged onward througb
the tangled vines, dense. .bricrs and rocky
banks, until, gradually nearing, ] could
perceive figure wrapped in an oil,cloth
cape, or cloak, carrying lantern. AS
the dim light fell upon his face, almost
recoiled. Would not solitude in inc
woods be preferable to the colnpaniunship
of this withered, wrinkled, old man? But
it was too late to recede now. 90.
"What's wantipg?" he snarled, with q
peculiar motion ofthe lips that seemed
to leave his yellow teeth all bare. -,
II am lost in the woods; can you di.
rect Inc to R Station?"
"Ies R- station is twelve miles
from here"
Twelve miles !' m
stood ashast. .-,.A--.-~---.,..
Eyes" e,,
"Can you tell Inc of any shelter could
obtain for the nights" : 2 '- I
"Eo." r.., ..,
"Where are you going?"
TO Drew's, down by the maple
swamp"
I. H.
"Is it n tavern
"No." 4a II ll
Would they take me for the night I?
| could pay them well?" 4
His eyes cleaned; the yellow stumps
stood revealed once more.
IL guess 50; folks, do stop there
'Is it far from here p . =
"Not very; about half mile."i
"Then let us make haste and reach it.
| am drenched to the skim
We plodded on, my companion more
than keeping pace with me. Presently
we LETT the edge Of the ravine, entering
what seemed like etrnckless woods, and
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
aAnothaR HaadgOaSe sBuilaide., !.

~AA~2
Tie otBssEis os tbss. ,soptb Z Il in J,
sprances SfoIapanyy. have purchased. that
valuable lotion 1thei,northeast ,ccrneFaof,
Main,snl; ; Wasfing.olfsstrcets aEeaf3Ee
site of the old Court House,, This il one
efthe anUst eeligiiblu ibuiiidliBg lofa IN the
city,. The s'enterpEising fhhd floarmllinfg
company which has pafeRasedH,i! i!brno;pose
TO erect thereon Il fifmhirhadfatejj hshdito,mme t,m
bfisE +, to cost not less tban S25,-
o9os The. ground story willie sfitteebup
as first class store. n The spcana4story
inqfrent.ssill~ lbe used ~. the Offices flgrp
Southern Life Insurance md the rear
rooms next to Law Range, andnoMfich
a side entrance will be had,t viii be rent,
ed as law Offices. The arrangement range t',df' Of
wficbwe spoke some time sin since, 81 II Which
the Southern Life Iexpeeted' f5ihereasei-
its business largely in South Caroliaag
and at the same time bene6g the State,
has, we are glad TO say Been, perfected.
lebe arrangements which wetwffgM-
sjate MORE fally heteaferiisibriafl = tlIis,i
a .lplgae, pnmgbaer, foEtyd oB fly, ,ef tour mtsta
prominent and reliable merchants ansl,,
business men, have agreed to act as a :.
Board of Trustees fot the Company ipsn gai Ii 2
this State, 20 lend their influence in cx-
tending its operations In return for
suoq service, the Company Has Jeatered
Into a written contractby which it is OBJ
ligated 10 invest in our State every dollar,
OF the surplus funds which, may. arise,
from the. premiums upon, policies taken
here. losses are to be adjusted by
the Board of-Trdstets 81 their Executive
Committee, land all moneys arctic be inz
vested under their direction III The bene-y
fits which lis will thus accrue to our cemrnu-
nlty are at once apparent, The, greatest
obstacle in the way of the growth aud
prosE Gritty ofour State, has beenth scar sea -
city ofmoney. y we I make great deal
every year. but inicnsi wayor andtherait }
oil slips egaya and. q money famine has
come to be chronic disease in the, SUM,
mer months. Nothing, perhaps, takes SO
much money directly from us rs Insur-
ance. Five millions of dollars, we are
told, have been drawn o,it the State since
1865 in the way ofpremiums.s The soutll- {
ern Life proposes to- enables us to stop
this, and while increasing itslowngrowtha
assists US to keep our money at, home, and. !
build up our own industries.
1t is capital idea, and must commend
itself at once to every intelligent mind. J
For financial strength, economy Of man
agement and fair dealing. the ;ssoatherlo
Life cannot be surpassed; and it, nowit
further commends itself to the self inter-
est and patriotism of our people by the,
agreement above mentioned .L-Carolinian
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
SOUTH CAROLINA
Loan a7ad Trust Company
CHARLESTON S. c.
OFFICE, No. II BROAD STREET.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.

'3'h fANNI'1
The deposits in tho savings Department Of
this Company are invested us Speca Trust,
and, therefore are not subject to the hazards Of
banking.
In addition 20 this special security, deposi-
tors have the guarantee OF the entire Bank Cap
ital, which amounts to three hundred thousand
dollars $500, o,000) er4
find safe security for their savings, however
small and at the same time bearing a remu-
nerative interest (six per cent. compounded
quarterly Currency can be remitted by Ex-
press, and drafts by mail.
\. a. Mitchell, CASHIER.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
Geo. S. Hacker
Doors sh, Blind
Factory
CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON.

GNII1S is AS LARGE AND COMPLETE,
Il a factory as there is imthe South. All work
manufactured at the Factory in this city. The
only house owned and managed by Carolin
all in this city. Send for price list. Address
GEO. S. HACKER,
Postoflicc Box l70, Charleston, S. c.
Factory and Warcrooms on King street oppo
site Cannon street, OH line of City Railway,
Oct. so Iy
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-15
Direetors ana T.ustecs,

Geo. $. Cameron, Il. III. Frost. w. c. Bee,
" B: Williams, II. H. DeLeon, B. O'Ncil, A.
J.. Caldwell j. NJ. Shackclford, j. c. III. Claus
sen, Sc e. L. Buist, W.. j. Middleton, A. j. Crews,
j.. Walijen, c. q. Mcmmmger, VIM. l.. Webb,
y. Il. Welsman, Geo. II. Waiter, b. d. lazarus
april - 1879 TO- 3m
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-08-28
Saratoga Dancing.

The fashion of dancing at Saratoga,
says Perkins, is not at all cosmopolite
not even national. In Saratoga the
different style makes medley.
If you see two-hundred pound man
and woman perspiring around with
their pompous bodies tossed lightly and
springly in the air, arms swaying, keep
ing good time, and making grand Per-
sian salaams for q bow IN the Lancers,
you can set them down as belonging to
the old Tweed Fisk Leland Americus
Club school.
If you see two heated young people
tripping fast away ahead of the music,
taking short steps, and jerking through
square dance as if the house was on
fire and the set must be completed be-
fore any one could take to the frees
capes, you can set them down as from
the plantation districts of the South, or
the rural districts of Pennsylvania and
the West. It is the steamboat quick
step.
If you see q black-eyed youth with
long hair and young lady with liquid
/ lack eyes, and she has her two hands
on the young mans shoulders at full
lenth, and stands exactly in front OF
him, and they both go hopping around
like Siamese twins with wire springs
under them, you can wager they are
from Louisville, Memphis, or Little
Rock. They have the square hold
wrestling step.
Ii you see young fellow grasp young
lady firmly around the waist, seize hel
wrists, stick her hand out like the bow
spirit of Sound yacht, and both hump
up their back like pair of mad cats Oh
a door-yard fence, and then go sliding
slam-bang against people, over people,
through people, up and down the room,
sidewise, backwards, and up an down
like a saw-mill gate, you can, having
learned their dancing, join the Norris
town, Riverdale, and Yonkers sociables.
1t is the suburban New York saw-mil
jump-up.
If you see couple gliding gently
and slowly and lazily through the Ian.
GERS, just half as fast as the time, but
keeping step with the music, quietly
sauntering through the "grand chain,
too languid to whirl partners, talking
sweetly all the time, as If they were
strolling in graveyard, you can rest
assured that they are from New York
and from the most fashionable section
between Madison square and the Park
This is the graveyard saunter step.
If you see a fellow clasp girl melt
ingly in his arms, squeeze her hand
warmly, hold her swelling bosom to his
and they both go floating down the
room locked in each others embrace
looking like one person, his feet only
now and then protruding from pro
fusion of illusion and lace and so on
rely upon it, you can set the two down
as belonging to the intense Bostor
school. 1t is the melting Harvard
| iacket-race embrace.
Massachusetts, take our hat!