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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
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LIABILITIES.
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.,
County of Jefferson.
l. Samuel Howell, Cashier OF tie First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charestown, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true, to the best
Of ms knowledge and belief
SAMUEL HOWELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 9th day
of May, 1874. j. V. SIMMONS,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest.
W. l.. WILSON.
EpwAnD TrArSrT, Directors.
II. 0. TALBOT.
May Is. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

I PROPOSE to furnish the citizens Of Charles
town with Ice BY the Month. Terms made
known upon application TO W. ;. MASON, who
will receive the names Of such as desire to obtain
Ice from me. JOHN BURNS.
Nav Is is74-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
BARRETT and others
IN CHANCERY.

Extract from Decree Of april 29h, 1874
1t is adjudged, ordered and Decreed that
this cause be committed to Commissioner
Cleon Moore, who shall after first giving no.
tice required by chapter Sc Of the Code of
West Virginia. and the amendments thereto,
convene the Creditors of Charles Barrett de-
ceased, and settle the administration accounts
Of Edward Tearney, administrator Of Charles
Barrett deceased, and that said Commissioner
shall ascertain and report the value and na-
ture of the rents and profits Of the realty Of
Of which the said Charles Barrett died seized
aud who is liable therefor"
a C'py-Testo.
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

On Saturday to-day one hundred Catholic
pilgrims sail from New York for Rome They
take tbrse hundred Thousand dollars is Ufrei-
iurs 10 the Pope.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

SODA WATER.

WE have opened our SODA FOUNTAIN for
w the Season, and will dispense the Purest
Water with the very freshest and most decately
favored SYrups. AS cool aud refreshing oeyer-
ece during the hot months, it has no SUPERIOR
Give US a call, for we claim there is none bitter
nI Wev,s 1874. ". S. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
TO CORN GROWERS.
j. j. TURNER 81 cos
AmmOniated Bone SlNpeP-
Phosphate.
ANALYSIS:

5.ls
Soluble Phosphate Of Lime...................239l
Bone Phosphate of Lime....................... 3l5
Composed of the most concentrated materials, 1t
is richer in Ammonia and Soluble 'Phosphafes
than any other Fertilizer sold except our =" tx
celsor," its only competitor, and is made with
the same care and supervision uniform quality
guaranteed; in excellent order for drilling
Packed in bags.
J. J. TURNER & co.
- Pratt Street, Baltimore.
For sale By Jas. Law. Hooa, CharIestown, JEFF
Co., W. Va. and Baker 4 Co., Winchester, Va.
March Il, ls7l-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
FOR SALE.

HAVE handsome GREY MARE which will
! sell. For particulars call upon or address me
at " Free Press" Office.
~ W. W. B. GALLAHER.
Nav Q, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

In the Senate, on Wednesday, last, Mr.. Da-
Wis of West Virginia, called up his bill to re-
imburse the State of Virginia for losses incur
red during the war, and addressed the Senate
upon the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

NEW ORLEANS MoLAssEs, just received
y and for sale, by
May 9, 1874. ". EBi'
DRIED Beef and Fancy Canyassed Hams with
| good supply OF Bacon, just received for
S1f, bv W. EBY.
CANNED Goods, good assortment at lowprices
X just received, for sale by W. EBl.
(f0RN Meal and Turner's Family Flour, for sale
I by W. EBY.
May ., 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
First Fruits of the Veto
Rare, Cheap and Fashiona
bic Goods!

WITH an eye always to the interest of our
w customers. we have taken advantage OF the
recent decline in DRY GOODS add have just re.
ceived at No. a. OF the most select, varied and
cheap asscrtments il has ever been our pleasure
70 offer Purchased exclusively for Cab, we shall
expect the in return as quick sales and short
profits is our motto. The stock embraces in part
as follows
Ladies Dress Goods,
White Goods, n nice line of Prints all shades and
STYLES. best brands of Cottons, Bleached and I'm
teached, Shirtings. Cottonades of the best quail
ty, Ticking all grades, the INCEST line of Import
ed and Domestic Cassmeres 10 the Market We
challenge competition in Ladies and Gents SHOES
and warrant every pair
Groceries,
Sugars White and Brown, Cofees, Syrap, Spices,
Teas. &c.
,gzs- Country Trade at Market price.
MAY }, 1874.
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LOST

old LEATHER POCKET-BOOK contain
N ing some papers valuable to myselfbut worth
less to any one else. The 6nder will receive Five
Dollars upon leaving i, at nv Office.
May Is, 1875. W. L VILSOS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, W.
Il Va
~ TERRI APRIL 22,ls74.
JACKSON MCDANIEL, Pnf
against
WILLIAM MCPHERSON, Dfm
SUSAN MCPHERSON, PuE
against
DANIEL MCPHERSON, Dirt.
OLIVER CR0MWELL'S Admr. PHE
AgainSt
OLIVER CROMWELL'G Lcgatees, Dfs
IN CHAACERK
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Three-Story Store-House an'
Dwelling,

with the Lot upon which it stands.
The debt secured in said Deed OF Trust. aud
for which said property is TO be sold, is Sl50o
90. due by five several bonds Of said Mathew
Quinn to Samuel Miller, each for the sum II
$500 90 each bearing date on the said Doth
day Of January, 1869. ard payable respective
Is, on the lst day of January Of the years 1870
-lS7l--ls72-ls73 and 1874, with interest
on each from the lst day of January 1870.
Said Deed of Trust, under the law, pre-
scribes saa sale to be or Cash but the par
ties interes,ed--and particularly the rcpresen-
tatives of said Samuel Miller. now deceatedi
having consented ihcreto-the
TERMS OF SALE
VIII be bnc-,hrd Of the purchase money Cash
in hand. aud the resiaue thefeof in two equal
pavments. at three and six months, with in
tere>t from the day Of sale-said deferred pay
ments to be secured ty the bonds Of the pur-
chaser. and Deed Of Trust on the premises
lsSy"S Sale TO take place AZ - VI on said day.
ANDREW HUNTER,
Trustee.
W. f. ANDFRsoT, Auctioneer.
May ,, 1874.
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Commissioners Notice.


~ the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, W.
Va.
IN TERN April T5. 1874.
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA. J. NJ.
Goddin, aud j. ). MorSon. Trustees and
AS>i.uecS Of said Farmers Bank Of Virginia,
and Hartley Graham, Pits.
A31iRsi
RICHARD r. WASHINGTON, Thomas Hiie
Willis aud John 4. Washington and others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

An observing man has discovered similari-
ty between a young ladies' seminary and a
sugar-house, as both refine what is already
sweet.
\ io6 printing and stationary establishment
in St. Louis was burned Sunday, the 10th
inst. Loss nearly $4,000
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Trustees Sale
OF Valuable House and Lot
AZ. IIarper'S Ferry.

ny virtue Of a Deed of Trust exec6ted by Mrs.
} Jane Daniels. formerly Of Harper's Perry, to
the undersigned. Trustee, dated the 9th OF March,
1872, recorded in the Recorders office OF Jeiier-
son county, in Deed Book No. 6, folio 39l, given
to secure to Thomas 4. Kirwan the payment of
certain Indebtedness therein described, to-wit--a
Bond for Si4 Hundred Dollars, dated as Aforesaid,
and PAYABLE twelve months after date;
And also, by virtue Of a certain other Deed OF
Trust, executed by the said Mrs. Jane Daniels 90
the undersigned. Trustee, dated March c. 1873, re-
corded in the County Clerks Office OF Jefferson
County. in Deed Book NJ, page l3S, given 20 Sc
cure the said Thomas A. kirwan the payment OF a
certain other Indebtedness therein described to-wit
"a Bond Tor Two Hundred and Forty Dollars, da-
ted as aforesaid. and payable twelve months after
date will proceed to sell at public auction, in
front of the q" MOUNTAIN VIEW HOTEL, at
HARPER'S FERRY,
On Wednesday, June 10, 1874,
At IL o'clock, NJ, the RESIDENCE AND LOT on
Camp HILL formerly the property ot james Cox,
by whom it was conveyed to Mrs Daniels.
The House 81 Grounds
are Delightfully."- situated and are in excellent con-
dlton. The House standing on rising ground. Is
one "i the most cUmmodious, convenient aud pleas
ant places of residence in the neighborhoOd OF
Harper's Ferry.
TERMS CASH:
CHARLES DAVIES.
Nay l6. lS74-4t. Trustee.
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TRUSTEES SALE
INVALUABLE
HARpER's FERRY PROPERTY.

DY virtue Of Deed of Trust, bearing date
10 on the 10Th day OF January, 1869, AMI
duly recorde.-to- wit, In Book No 4, page ss;
of the records of Jefferson County. from Natl
ew Quinn aud Catharine, his wife, to the un-
dersigned, as trustee, for the benefit Of Samuel
Miller tnow deceasedl. will proceed to sell,
at public auction, to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, the 9Th day of June;
next. 1874. in font Of the Mountain View"
Hotel, Harper's Ferry, that valuable prorer'y,
in Harper's Ferry, situated on the cornci II
Shenandoah and Bridge streets, Harper lrr-
nv. now occupied by Charles L. HopwOcd. and
the widow of said NJ Quinn, being WE'LL uiit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
"A CARD.
GoIdsmith's Twin Fronts.

rTHE Proprietor of this justly popular establish
ment, has for sometime past felt the necessity
Of enlarging his stores, in order to meet the in
creasing demands of his trade. This has been
done regardless Of expense, in the most approved
style To mis- usual stock many important addi-
tions have been made. which viii be seen by re-
ferring to his advertisement in these columns
With many thanks TO the public for their liberal
patronage, he hopes BY keeping good goods, latest
styles and low prices, to retain the same.
Respectfully
Nay 10, lS74-st
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

Hosiery. Fancy Goods, Gents, BOYS and Children's
Ready Made CLOTHING. Domestic and Foreign Cas-
simeres. Boots, Shoes Caters. Ties, Slippers,
Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats Of every style, &c.
These goods were all boughtloW for Cash and will
b. sold accordingly!
MRS. GOLDSMITH has jus. returned from the
CITY with all the late STYLES in
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BANK sTATEMENf.

n EPORT ofthe Condition Of the First National
II, Bank Of Jefferson at Charlestown, at close of
business May l, 1874:
DESnfTprEo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

CPRfNG supply Of Dry Goods, Groceries and
- Queensware, just received by
Nav l6. 1874. G. W. I. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
BoNNETs, HATS, FRAMES,

Ribbons, Flowers, and other necessary Trimmings,
and with Competent assistant, invites her custom
ers to cali. ASSURING them Of real bargains.
At No. q, G. W. MTFLEJOIN in charge, the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Ladies' Dress Goods,

Embr-ces all the late STYLES and are very low in
price. The Clothing Department receives special
attention this Spring, aud far exceeds thing Of
the kind in style, quality and low price ever oller
ed in this community.
we cordially invite the public to call at the
Twin Fronts and examine our stock. Our motto
is-SELL. This we uW do at exceedingly low
prices. J. GOLDSMITH.
MAY Is 1915
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

WALL PAPER.-IOO different styles of Wall
w Paper. for sale by
Nav i6. 1874. G.. W. T. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

DREAKFAST Bacon, Sugar Cured Hams,
u Sides and Shoulders for sale By
Nav l6. 1874 G. W. T. KEARSLEY.
MATING and Oil Cloth. for sale by
wi Nay l6, 1874. G. w. T. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Roots and shoes;

Caters. Ties, Slippers. &c, for Ladies. Misses,
Gentlemen. Boys and Children, exceeds anything
heretofore kept in that department. Our work il:
made 20 our own order and II the best material
Al warranted AS represented The ALIENS TIE
with Extension Toe, for gentlemen. is something
new and handsome. and well worthy of inspection.
Boots OF French Calf, and ha nd made constantly
on hand. 4 full stock OF elegant
CLOTHING AND FURNLSHING GOODS
for gentlemen can always be found at No. q.
We have added 10 our large stock. CARPETS,
MATTlNGS, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Paper
and Holland Window Shades, and many other
things too numerous TO mentiun. Our stock Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
Dickens Love of Applause and
Money.

The moment that Dickens felt his in
yention failing in the least degree, the
prospect of retaining the public by read
ing the old stories, and tasting by nearer
and personal contact the pungency of
popular applause, was fascinating and
overpowering His pleasure in it, as
one Of the English critics says, is little
humiliating in man of his great genius.
Il is the more so when he listened intently
for the clink of the guinea as well as for the
murmur of delight Yet no man needed
money more, nor might more rightfully
earn it. His family was very large, his
estate was costly, ard his manner of liv-
ing profuse. But the reader presently
sees with sorrow that, as with his great
predecessor, Scott, the chief question
gradually came to be how much money
he could make out Of his genius. And
as with Scott, although in a smaller de-
gree, the sum was enormous. By his
readings alone Dickens made nearly a
quarter of million of dollars, one hun
dred thousand of them between the lst
of December and the lst of May in the
United States.
The physical labor and exposure of
travelling, and the nervous exhaustion of
the readings, with the tremendous pace,
as be would have called it in another, of
the rest of his life, were enough to de-
stroy any man. During all his travels,
both in the earlier and the later day,
when be ran over to the Continent or
coursed about England to find inspira-
ton or seclusion or excitement, he con-
stantly wrote the most eopious letters,
full OF fun and shrewdness and fine
fancy, and walked miles and miles, and
devised entertainments, and acted plays,
and presided at meetings and feasts, and
made delightful speeches, and seemed to
have all the occupation of very active
and busy man before considering the
real business in hand at the time. Such
animal spirits as in his earlier years we're
certainly never known. They bubbled
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
"reminiscences OF Lord Ly tton.

The last time | ever met Lord Lytton
was at st. Leonard's s, where had gone
for a short holiday. | came quite sud-
denly upon him one wet, stormy No.
vember evening, not tar from the arch
way of the South Saxon Hotel. 1t was
blowing a gale of wind, and his slender
figure wavered and reeled almost as he
tried to make head against tho blast. He
had no overcoat, and that which he did
wear locked, thought, faded and shah
by | was trying to slip past him unob-
served, for he never met me without
stopping to say few kind words; but
he recognized me at a glance, caught
hold of my arm and asked me to come
home with him to the Queens Hotel at
Hastings, where he was staying, and
dine. He was without an umbrella, the
rain fell in torrents, and | covered him
as we'll as / could with mine. | found
he occupied apartments on the ground
floor at the hotel. They seemed in a
sad state of confusion. The floor was
strewn with litter Of books and papers,
and copiously sprinkled with Turkish to-
bacco, the odor of which pervaded the air.
The table was laid with covers for three,
but only myself and the host sat down.
Il e ate, / observed, very sparingly, and
drank nothing but water, with dash of
sherry in it. In the evening, as | was
taking my departure, came upon the
German waiter who had attended at the
table, aud hinted that the rooms might
be kept in better order.
"Bless you, sir, said the Kelner,
"the place has not been swept or busted
for a fortnight; that ere gent is out
rageous like if a book or paper is
touched. The manager wants to get
him away, but he has taken the rooms
for a month and won't go; and he is
such good pay that our governor don't
like to disoblige him"
Waiter" / said sternly, do you
know who that ere gent, as you call
him, is
"Yiz, sir--no sir" replied the waiter,
in breath, puzzled by the solemnity of
my tone.
That is Lord Lytton," l said, =" the
greatest man in all England. If you
see much OF him, and note down care
fully what he does and what he says,
you may become second Boswell"
Lor, sir, said the waiter, you don't
say so. Our manager thinks this gent is
cracked; he goes out in all weathers
without any great coat, and won't even
take an umbrella; then he never exam
ines his bills, but scribbles off a check
on any scrap of paper that comes to
hand. 1t was only the day before yes
terday a poor woman came with one of
them bits of paper. She said the out
landish looking gent who lived in our
house had given il to her, and she did not
know what to do with it. He had come
into her cabin to light his pipe while her
husband, a poor fisherman who was
drowned in the last gale, lay there dead
He wrote it on the back of an old letter,
and said he hoped it would do her good.
You can't think Of the poor creatures s
surprise when brought her back ten
sovereigns which the manager gave me
when he saw the paper. Surely, sir, the
gent cannot be all right here" and the
waiter significantly touched his fore
head. BE promised to preserve faith'
full diary Of his lordships proceedings;
but when returned to the hotel about
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
GOING TO THE WELL.

Across the dewy green she slept.
In the sweet freshness of the morn.
While yet the tears that night had wept
9listened on grass and hedge-row thorn,
No fairy maiden she. whose tread
The yielding clover did not stir;
Nor tiny foweret raised its head,
When by she passed, to look on her.
The bloom of Spring was on her cheek,
The light of morning in her eye;
Her lips half parted, as to speak.
And wreathed with maiden witchery,
With quick, elastic. dancing feet
She slept along the dewy grass;
'Twould wake the dullest pulse to meet
This pretty. blithesome farmers lass.
And many a rustic lad she met.
And greeted with pleasant smile,
Though well she knew. the arch coquette,
Who waited for her at the stile-
Who waite ! for her at the stile,
Down in the green. secluded dell;
And yet to each she gave smile,
AS she slept lightly toward the well.
Her rustic lovers, as she passed,
Stayed their own steps to look at her;
And at each sidelong glance she cast,
Felt their young pulse beat quicklier;
Twas pleasant fooling, each one knew,
, For each one knew land sighed y full well
Who waited at the rendezvous
Down near the well-side in the dell,
-Hdrper's Weekly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
THE NEW
No Sewing Machine Received a
Higher Prize.
FEW GOOD REASONS:

IA Net7 hpention THOROUGHLY TESTED and
secured by Letters Patent.
2-Makes a perfect LOCK STITCH, alike on
both sides. on all kinds Of goods.
S-Runs LIGHT, SMOOTH. NoIsELEss and
RAPID-besi combination of qualities.
5-WW do all Uqrieties Of lcork and Fancy
Stitching in a superior manner
els most easily managed by the operator.
Length of stitch may be altered while run
ming, and machine can be threaded without
passing thread through holes.
7-Design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant, form
ing the stitch igithOm the use Of Cog Wheel
Gears, Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Has
the Automatic Drop Feed, which insttres ant
form length Of stitch at any speed. Has our new
Thread Controller, which allows easy move
ment Of the needle-bar and prevents injury to
thread.
IL is manufactured by the most skillful and
experienced mechanics, at the celebrated
Remington ArmOry, IltOn. n. II.
Cincinnati Onice, Isl Fourth street.
5O-lQl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Adepressed, irritable state of mind; weak,
nervous, exhausted feeling; no energy or snl-
nation; confused head, weak memory, oiten
with debilitating, involuntary discnarges.
The consequence ofexcesses. mental oyers ork
or indiscretions. This Nervous Debility nnds
Specific, No. %. 1t tones up the system, ar,
rests discharges, dispels the mental gloom ano
dependency, and reiuvenates tne entIe sys-
tenn, II Is perfectly harm IS ana aiMs1s I'VE ol
and arEe 81 vial Of powder, which Is impor-
tant in old. serious cases; or 81 per single box.
Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent BY maj on re-
ceipt Of price. Address hyhPhkkfss s,s - p.l
1sv- III. Y. xViSt-tukf-xYiii-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.


DR.. SoHENCK's PULMoEIo SYRUP. SEA WEED
Tonic, AND MANDRAKE PILLs.-These medi-
cines have undoubtedly performed more cures
of Consumption than any other remedy known
to the American public. They are COM
pounded of vegetable ingredients. and con-
tain nothing which can be injurious to the
human constitution. Other remedies adver-
tised as cures for Consumption, probably con-
tain opium which is a somewhat dangerous
drug in all cases. and if taken freely BY con-
sumptive patients. ii must do great injury;
for its tendeucyis is to confine the morbid mat
ter in the system, which,. of course, must
make cure impossible. Schenck' Pulmonic
Syrup is warranted not to contain a particle
of opium. 1t is composed of powerful but
harmless herbs, which act on the lungs, liver,
stomach and blood. and thus correct all NOR
bid secretions. and expel all the diseased mat
ter from the body. These are the only means
by which Consumption can be cured, and as
Schencks Pulmonic Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic.
and Mandrake Pills are the only medicines
which operate in this way, it is Obvious they
are the only genuine cure for Pulmonary
Consumption. Each bottle Of this invaluable
medicine is accompanied by full directions;
DIR. Schenck is professionally at his principal
office, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Phila-
delphia every Monday, where all letters for
advice must be addressed 79-eod-l04
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05

There is good fishing and hunting few
miles from the Springs, and no mosquitoes.
The Company have secured fine. band Of
music for the season, and have made many
improvements since last summer. including
fine bath rooms.
Board for June and September. $40 per
month; July and August, s45 per month.
Children over four and under thirteen years
old, and servants. half price.
Children under four years old, S12 per
month.
Beard per week. Sl4; board per day, 50 50.
JOS. @. LAPRADE, Sup't.
w. Guy PATTEsoN, Cashier.
May 20, 1874. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-05

The way of women are past finding
out. 1t is said that the ladies of Jack
sonville, Tennessee have way of tying
up their taper fingers when young gem
tlemen are expected to call, and W hen
they very naturally ask the cause, they
blushingly reply, 4" / burned them broil-
ing the steak this morning" The re-
suit, as chronicled by the local paper, is
that several young gentlemen have burn
ed their fingers by believing the story.