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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-09-04
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY
LOCAL. M,4TTERS.

AUSTIN. KINN, SEPT. 4, 1873.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-09-04
THE TRANSCRIPT

THE TRANSCRIPT
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY.
LOCAL. MATTERS.
AUSTIN. kINN, SEPT. 4, 1873.
S: ". DAY has tho very best kind
of bolted corn meal. 1922
Hon. GoRDoN f. Cole, Of Fari-
baalt, Vas in tho city, Yesterday.
"D1cK" JOINS was in the city on
Tuesday.
W. G. HAYDEN, Of St. Peter, has
been spending few days in the city.
N. p. AUSTIN aud wife, will start
for California, next week.
! TIE Catholic Church IL being on
larged and otherwise improved.
SEE WlLBouR l. Sous new adver-
tisement
SEVERAL small residences are being
built on tho east side, c ear the depot.
! ORLANDO KERR fell and broke his
arm last Friday. Doctor Wheat put it
into shape and it Is doing we'll.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.

On the I'd instant there assembled in the
city of New York an association. the proceed,
ings of whose meetings will for the next few
weeks engage the more general attention of
the religious world than any similar occasion
since the last famous Gcumenical Council of
the Roman Catholic Church What that
great ecclesiastical convention was to the
Catholic Church, says the Lancaster Intel
hgencer, the Evangelical Alliance is intended
to be to the Protestant branch of Christianity.
and its elaboration will doubtless be potent
in shaping tho future destinies of the Church.
Recognizing the lack of unity prevailing
among the Protestant Churches and thei,
weakness arising from the lack of proper CO.
operation. the founders of the Evangelical
Alliance sought by this means to form bond
of union, which, if it did not break down Sec
tartan barriers, would at least offer certain
fundamental principles upon which the MEM
bers of all the sects of Evangelical Chris
tlanity might meet, without violence to con-
science or danger to denoninational strength,
Whether or not union of the forces of Prot.
estans'sm can be effected by such external
means, it cannot be denied that movement
which in quarter of century has attained the
present Importance of this Alliance. i. an i'm
portant factor in the development of the re-
i'g'ous life of the world. Originaly COM
menced in England in ls47, it has come to
embrace eminent divines from all parts of the
world. and the theoloeians of every nation
have been invited to be present ut and p.rtic-
'pste in the present meeting in New York
Germany and England. the leading Protestan.
nations of the Old World, send able repre>
sentatives, and the conference which assembled
yesterday will comprise more theological learns
ing than any which ever met in this country.
1t brings together not only most of the emil
nens divines of our land whose association can
not be without mutual benefit. hut it has .,so
called hither many Of the great theoloeians Of
Europe who are known in America onlv hu
their writings. The programme for the NEE,
ing OF the Alliance, is an extended ono and
the discussions which will take a wide ranao
will be read with great interest BY tho whole
religious world. "A'''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
DIE D.

AT his residence at Shannondale Springs. ON
Monday morning, October 9th, 1873, Mr.. BEN
JAM1N HILL, aged about IS years
At the residence of Dr.E G. Booth. Jr. shen-
stone. Nottoway county. Va. on Friday, the Sd
OF October, 1873 Mrs. ALNIIRA .STEPTOE. of
this county. at an advaDce age.
At his residence. Garter HalI.n near Mill
wood. Clarke county. Va, on the 5th instant.
GEORGE 81. BURWELL, Sr., in the 18th wear
of his age. ~ '''' 'e"i
In Martinshurg. on the Sd inst, DANIEL, II.
DOLL. aged about IS years -
:, IL winchester, on the 30th nit, Miss CATHA
hlNE ENDEKS, aged about 20 years.
On the 18th ul;.. at the residence of her son in
Winchester, Mrs. SARAH BAKER, relict of the
late Samuel Baker, in her 73d year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
Horrible Murder in Berkeley County.

=
The Maftinsburg Daly aadependsnt of
Wednesday, says So
Annie Butler, between 10 and a 3 years Of;
age. daughter of Mrs. Butler, who resides
near little Georee.own. in. this county, was
found sbrntally murdered on Tuesday morn
ing, in Cunningham woods, aboat 200 yards
from the school bouse on the road leading
from j acob Seihert'ssto VIM McGary's. II
appears that on Monday evening, as was Gus
tomary, the child was sent out 10 bring up.
the cows, which run at large, and. not return
ing, search was made for her, and she was
found early on Tuesday morning, a. described
above When found the body showed evi-,
dence of the murder having been committed
the evening before. Her head had been
smashed in BY powerful blow with club
The club. with which the deed had been en-
acted was found near the body. covered with
blood. Ascoroner's jury was summoned, and
their verdict was that the child had come to
her death at the hands of some person or per-
sons unknown
DR.. r. NJ. Davis made an examination Of
the body. but found no evidence Sthst any at
tempt had been made To violate her person,
slthough the general opinion j. that was the
object of the murderer, who becoming
alarmed for his safety By screams of his vic
tim. silenced her BY blow ON the head which
peoduced her death
All the incidents connected with the bor-
rid affair go to show that the murder must
have been committed between 1--WE and six
O'Clock in the evening. The boldness of the
fend is shown in the fact that the body was
found but few yards from 1. public road and
if not in sight, almost within hailing distance
of the residences Of Jacob NJ. Seibert, ESQ ;,
and Of Mrs. Cox.
A colored man who had been seen to en-
ter the woods about the time the girl left home
was arrested yesterday morning on suspicion
OF being the author of the crime, but after
an examination before justice Of the peace
he was released. It was testified that the
colored man had been met near the spot where
the body was found, by white man his
boots corresponded with the footprints of the
supposed murderer. and blood was discovered
on the toe and instep of one of his boots
As soon as the accused was released he alb
seconded, hut the sheriff is now after him. and
in all probability will succeed in recapturing
him.
A large club was found about one hundred
yards from the place where the deed was oom-
mltted, covered with blood The man ac-
cused was usually very cheerful but after the
murder seemed very much distressed. The
body was terribly bruised. and the upper pa,t
of the head was mashed into d ielIy. The
victim was poor but very much respected
girl.
A postscript. in Saturdays Independent am
nonnces that the negro Tollyer has been re-
captured and lodeed in Jail at Martinshurg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
JEFFERSON CIRCUIT COURT.

The Circuit Court for Jefferson County
commenced its October term at this place on
Tuesday. the 7th inst, Judge Allen of the
4th Circuit, presiding. His Honor's patient
attention, courteous bearing, and ready ia
'miiiarity with even the details of practice
seem to have given much satisfaction to the
members of the Bar, and we, hope at the ex.
Piration Of the term he will not regret the
.circamstances which rendered it becoming in
him TO effect an exchange of Circuits. The
criminal cases coming of course first upon the
docket, the case of the State of West yir-
ginia ps. Geo. w. Chambers, on On Indictment
for murders was reached on Wednesday, and
both psss;es announcing themselves ready, the
jury was SWORN, and the exsminstion of wit,
nesses commenced. The number of witnesse.
was SO great that two days were occupied in
Abe examination. On Friday night, however,
the argument was opened by Charles Davies,
Esq for the prosecution, and Mr.. E. BOYD
Faulkner for the defence. Upon Saturday
morning Mr.. E. Willis Wilson addressed the
Court at considerable length, and after. dinner
was followed by the Commemorative Attor
ney. g. NJ. Beltzhoover. Esq. The Hon. C.
j. Faulkner followed Mr.. Bel,zhooser, and
occupied the attention of the jury until the
tine for adjournment. Upon yesterday Hon.
VIM. 81. Tsavers opened for the defence, and
was followed by Dan'l b. Lucas, ESQ, in be-
half of the State. As we we're obliged to
postpone writing this too concise account of
the proceeding of tho Court up to this time,
uosil the very last moment before going to
press, We are constrained to forego any COM
ments upon the arguments of the several
counsel. The effort of each, however, was tho
best of his own particular style, and etimu>
lated by the Importance of the case, each did
himself credit before the public.
The case was given to the jury shortly after
four o'clock, but at the time of our going to
press no verdict had been returned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

@ WIN. Miller has been appointed Post
master OF Winchester, vice s. R. A,well, suse
pended. The removal of Mr.. Atwe!l. saws
the Times, is said to be due to the fact that
he would not jump at every crack of the party
whip, and was not pronounced enough rad
ical for party purposes. His removal was
urged by "Col." r. w. Hughes and the Viz
glnia State Central Radical Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
FoR sALB.
Stock of Goods.

I OFFER for Sale entire, the STOCK OF
! i GOODS belonging to the Estate Of ". c.
pc RENTED to the purchaser of the goods If
1t seldom occurs that such an opportunity pre-
sents itself of doing AT ONCE an eTtensive AID
pTonsable business, as this establishment has
tronage. f. n SHEEPEP 20"
OotooeI rs, lofo-tf. EXeeur;I.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
THE LEeisLATURE.

Z The West Virginia Legislature resassemb}es.
at Charleston on the Goth inst. IL ia eener>
ally desired that this adj ourned session be pro-
dnctive of some substantial benefit to the peo.
pie of the State. Political legislation has
gone far enough and should halt The peo-
pie are tired of it, and look to this resassem-
bling for something better Much was left
undone at the last session which should have
been done, and much was done which should
not have been done, and of this the members
have been made. svsre. They are now fresh
from the bosoms of their constituents. and
cannot justly plead ignorance rs -tn their inn
mediate wants. From the experience of the
past, and the severe criticism which the acts
of the last session has received from the peo-
pie all over the State. we believe the coming
session win be fraught with much good to tn.
people, irrespective Of party politics.
"A, bill has been presented TO the Leeisla>
turs, entitled can Act for the general isfor>
nation Of the people," Il passed the Senate
Of both OF che last two sessions, but like other
beneficial laws, It could never secure the a..
tention of the House. This bill has for its
object the publication in the newspapers Of all
Sheriffs sales, delinquent land sales notice Of
elections and much other public information.
which under present laws, are written out and
posted against court house doors, where enly
one in thousand ever see them We con-
tend, and We believe that every progressive
man in the State will stand by us, that such
notices are of public interest, and should be
Published in the newspaper having . general
circulation in the county wherein such sales
are to be made; and by that means give oen.
eral information. 1t is but fair to the party
whose property is to be sold, for he thereby
secures more bidders and fair price for his
property. It is but fair to the Sheriff. a. he
thereby secures the amount of his claim
which 10 but seldom the case now In fact,
such q law is but fair all around. Justice and
common sense demand il, and We believe if
submitted TO the people for their ratification
or rejection. it would be carried by an almost
unanimous vote. IF such law is not a pub.
iio necessity. why is it that the statute books
OF every State in the Union, except West vir
glnia, contain it We submit the question to
the members of the General Assembly and
ask them to study the matter. to consider the
laws on the subject now in force in other
States, and if in the end they find such an
enactment necessary in West Virginia. to give
it their sanction if not, vote it down. Con.
scientiously they cannot
d0orcfe1H Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
Clothing 1enarfmenf

W INCH ia stocked to OVERLOOKING W ith ths R..t ,,d
Cheapest line of French and EneIish Ciotb;rr 81,
Of which ia made By regular Merchant TniIo,.
" have also on ha nd fine line of C.s,;Ina,.s TO-
measured work Garments made to order nj short
nouce. Our goods are fresh snd sen sonabIe and
oo per cent. can be saved by caliir gon us.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Our Furnishing Goods department. has a II he IA.
of the sea and sold al bntto nrces
glove Fitting Shirts on hand and made to order
MILLINERY GOODS.
Inc latest stvles of Hats. Ribbons and FIows,. A
dies, Misses' and Children's Shoes in endis.s 80;
". ihese gooda are citv-made band. work No
paper DC toms kept in this establishmert hw, az
very pest goods at the lowest pricea w. A., 80
quo'e the prices of our goods but viii cell theo, Ok
ner cent. Tess than any goods you can find ouo,ed
iwenty-three cases of Meme and Bows,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
w hHye IN Stock and only keep a fol stock of civ
made Boots and Shoes. such as Fine French CsIf-
skin BOOTS. Oyster Boots and Prairie Bottoms
scotch bottoms, also the Favori.e Fa,n.r,, 60
tennIal Boots. Richmond Stitch-down. And Re-
state Shoes at Factory prices. We have on hand
large assortment of w ~
CA ETs,
which We offer at prime Cost full ,szortm.nto ~
bian kets Couaterpancs, Conf rts which ". Offer
extra Inducements. Fifteen " ars of exp.r,ence
with stainless record Tor hon and fair dea linz
enables Us to dc all we Fay in this advertisement
ihan king our patrons for past tavors we hone for
continuance OF the same. Call early and make
your choice from the immense stock of
Jos ROSE & BRO,
October Il +, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

T The resignation Of Dr. Hulliheu
member of the lower house of the Leeisla-
ture from Ohio has been accepted by Cow
ernor Jacob, aud an election for the selection
OF bis successor has been ordered by His Ex-
celfency, to take place on Thursday, the 10th
instant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-Just as We were
starting from home to our office on last We'd
nesday morning. we noticed horse attached
to spring wagon, dashing by, and at the
same time were startled by cries of distress
apparently some distance down the road leads
ing from the Tuscarora grade to Walkers
mill. We instantly ran in the direction in
dicated by the noise and found Mr.. and Mrs.
James A Walker of Dry Run. both lying in
the road, Mrs. w. in a partially unconscious
state. and Mr. W. inc helpless condition.
1t seems that just as they came near the toll
gate the horse became frightened at somc>
thing in the road and started to run, and Mr..
w in attempting TO check the animal broke
the lines. causing him to fall backwards, and
throwing him out of the wagon In his ats
tempt to save his wife. he was caught in the
wheel, and before disengaeine himself his
legs and feet were very badly bruised. Mrs.
Walker was also thrown out and was very Sc
r1ously bruised about the body, besides re-
celving severe cut on the mouth, and head.
AS sooE as assistance could be summoned
they wera removed to the residence of Mr..
George Roush, where everything that medi-
cal skill could suggest was done to relieve
their suferings. Mr.. WIS injuries. although
very severe. are not of serious character.
hut Mrs: W. is lying vet in a critical coudi,
tion.-Aa-tinsburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

@ About one hundred and eighty citi-
zens of Martinsburg, accompanied by the
Cornet Band of that place, made an excur-
sion to Harrisburg, Pa, on the I'd instant,
and, Judging from the accounts of the affair
given by the newspapers of both cities, must
have enjoyed very pleasant time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

@r The Senatorial Committee on Priv
ileges and Elections, Senator Morton. Chair
man. met in secret session at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel, New York, on the 9th instant
and drafted, it was stated, an amendment to
tho Constitution, to be submitted to the
United States Senate for its action, looking to
better and more practicable mode of elect
ing the President aud Vice President, and
providing tribunal to adjust and decide all
questions relative to Presidential elections
which may be contested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

4 The work of laying the rails on the
valley Railroad was commenced at Harrison
burg on Tuesday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

1 -Four teeth, supposed to have been
those of Mammoth or Megatherium, have
been found in Augusta county, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

l A young man named Francis Keller,
living near Ripker's Mill, about six miles
from Winchester, accidentally shot himself
on the night of the Sd instant, and died in
about twenty -four hours
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

LSr Donaldson made another effort to cross
the Atlantic with his Graphic balloon on the
9th instant, and landed near Canaan. Cons
necticus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

G The yellow fever still prevails fear>
fully at Shreveport and Memphis
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

KRESG FEVER ToNIC.-Asi YOUR
AAAsA-lSso druggist for this Remedy. A box
9i PILLS with each bottle, and ia sold No Cure No
Fever Tanfc-It is the safest. Don't forget the
variant. II il iaiis to cure you. GET uo,p Mones
Back W., C. HAMILTON q co - 2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
M RRIED.

On the 18th ult.. in the Episcopal Church in
Middleway, BY Rev. James Grammer, John b.
THOMSON to Mics PENELOPE JAOUELINE
HANVEY-both of this county.
&C. On The s5.h nit: by Rev. H. g. Holloway,
CHARL les Il: WOOD, of Staunton, va to MISS
ANNA B. SHELLER, of Cumberland. Md
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

~ Salary, or Commission allowed Strictly hon.
CRADLE. Address. F..A> ELLIS B CO., Charlotte.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

Es The most Unhappy Person in the
world is the Dyspeptic. Everything looks
dark and gloomy; he feels "out of sorts"
with himself and everybody else. Life is a
burden to him. This can all be changed by
taking Peruvian Syrup q protoxidc of Iron).
Cases of Fl years standing have been cured
by it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

SAD 1NTELLIGENcE.-The annexed para>
graph will elicit expressions of regret vher-
ever read. We can only express the hope
that there is no foundation for the report
Says the Salem, Va, Register:
"Rev. DR.. VIM. f. Munsey, the great pull
pit orator Of the NJ. f. Church South. has we
learn from gentleman just from Greenville.
Tenn, become a perfect wreck. Our in,
formant states that he is constantly seen drunk
on the streets, and his associates are of tho
lowest character. He is intensely profane,
poorly clad, and is without friends or money!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

ADMITTED TO PRAor1cE-On yesterday
Judge John " Kennedy. late of Charles.
town, was admitted to the practice of Law be-
fore the Circui. Court.
Hheeling Register, Oct, s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

WoRKING CLASS Male or Female, 400 a
wv week guaranteed. Respectable EN- toyment
at home. day or evening; no aptal required full
Instructions valnabl. package of goods seht free
~ mail: Address. with six cent return stamp, NJ !.
YOUNG Il CO., 173 Green witch ST., N. Y SS33w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14

WASHINGToN, OUTSIDE AND IN
w SIDE. Agents Wanted for complete his
tory OF our Nstionai Capital. Its origin. growth,
eaceiieneies abuses. beauties, and personages are
si portrayed in that graphic sy whoh has placed
the author, GEO. ALT. Townsend, among the fore
rnost newspaper correspondents of the time. II
gives bold startling truth fol inside views of ash.
ington life. and Congressional and Lobbying job.
berry Books ready for delivery. Extra terms for
this state. Address, 8. NJ. BELTS q CO., Cinein.
neti, ". S234w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
DIR. TUFTS VEGETABLE LIyERPJLLS
THE ONLY KNOWN MEDICINE

DIX. TUFTS VEGETABLE ERPILLS
THE ONLY KNOWN MEDICINE
that at the came time
PnFses, Purifles, and Strengthens ,bc
System.
nR. TUFTS PILLS are composed of many in
~ gradients. Prominent anon q them are snr,a-
pariiia and Wild Cherry, united as to act to.
gether; the one, through lie mixture with other
substances rurifying nd purgine while the other
1s sire gfhening the system Thus these Pill, are
at the same time tonic and a eathart tic des;de-
ratum long sought for by medical men bot never
before Uncovered. In other Words the do the wort
OF two medicines and do il much better tbs IN nny
two we know of. for they -emove nothing from the
sysfem but impurities. SO that while they purge
they also strengthen and hence they ca use no de.
bihty and are followed by reaction
=, Da: TUFTS PftLs have a wonderful influence IN
the blood They not only purify withou. weaken.
ing It, but they remove III noxious rarticIes from
tne chyle before 1t ie converted into fluid and thus
makes impure blood utter irnpossibiIity A.
there is no debilitation, there IL no Dans.s oy
sickness attending the operation of this most excel
tent medicine, which never strains tortures the
digestive organs, but causes them work in per.
iectiy natural manner; hence persons Ia king tb,m
DO not become pal and emaciated, but on tho con-
trary. while all impurities being removed III.
combined action of the ssrss parilla Wild Cher
~ purihes and invigorates the body, and a robust
state OF health il the result their united action
Price, % centaa box. Sold by all druggists Depot
4S Cortandt ST, New York
September Or IsT2-f~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-14
GREAT REELECTION I'M PRICEs

GKEAT REDUCTION I'M PRfCESI
EIRoM this date we will sell, for the Cash. Thea,
\ articles at the following price.:
T cannon Hitters nt % cents.
HALLS. Cheval icr's and Xanthine Hair Re.
neweEs az G..
Burnetts Cod liver Oil, s5 /"
Porous Plasters, on ..
WeIl's 9s ..
All Tinctures and sJrnps. except the very
expensive, at scent, no, ~
In fact, everything in line will be sold at n
small advance wholesale prices.
W MASON, Druggist
August %. 1873. IL p copy j