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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
THE UNDERTAKEN.

TFrom the Russian of Alexander Serguevitch
Poushkin
THE last of the goods and chattels OF
the undertaken, Adrian Prohoroff were
heaped into the hearse, and pair of lean
horses dragged it along for the fourth
time from the Basmanaja to the Nikits-
kaia, for to the latter street the under
taker was removing with all his house
hold Having closed his old shop he
nailed a notice to the door to the effect
that the premises were to be sold or let,
and started off on foot to his new abode
He was surprised to find on approaching
the little yellow house, which had 50 long
taken his fancy and which he had at last
bought for a considerable sum, that he did
not feel in good spirits. Having crossed
the threshold and finding his new abode
in great confusion he sighed at the Tecol-
lection of the old hovel, where during
eighteen years everything had been con-
Quoted with the strictest regularity, and
he scolded his daughters and the maid-Of-
aIIwork for their dllatOrlneSs, and set to
assisting them himself. Order was soon
established; the sacred ima9e-ce,e the
dresser with the crockery, the table, sofa,
and bed occupied the corners assigned to
them in the back room; In the Kitchen
and the sitting-Toom was placed the mas
ter's handiwork, which consisted OF cot
fins of all sizes and colors, and the cup
boards were filled with mourning cloaks
and torches. Over the gate appeared
sign board, representing a corpulent
Cupid holding reversed torch, with the
inscription: Here are sold and orna-
mented plain and painted collins; collins
also let out on hire, and old ones re-
paired" The girls retired to their room,
ana Adrian, having inspected his dwell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
Why VIII You Suffer .

To all persons suffering
from rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Cramps in the limbs or stom-
ach, Bilious Collie, Pain in the
back, bowels or side, we would
say THE HOUSEHOLD PANAcEA
AND FAMILY LINn6EyT Is Of sill
others the remedy you want
for internal and external use.
1t has cured the above CON-
plants in thousands of cases.
There is no mistake shout it,
Try it. Sold by all Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
IBUY J. & P Coats BLACK THREAD for your MACHINE

S7O e. Oh WEEK. Agents wanted, Partlcu-
. - lars free. j. WoETH d Co., 81 LOUIS NO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
ACCORDING to Hamilton the severest

ACCORDING to Hamilton, the severest
catarrhal cold can be removed in about
ten hours by a mixture of carbolic acid,
ten drops; tincture of iodine and chloro-
form, each rs drops. A few drops of the
mixture should be heated over a spirit
lamp, in test tuoe, the mouth of which
should be applied to the nostrils as soon
as volatilization is effected. The opera
ton should be effected in about two min
utes, when, after the patient sneezes
number of times, the troublesome symp-
toms rapidly disappear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, PLEASE
w SAY YOU SAW THE ADVERTISEMENT IN
THIS PAPER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09

CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA.-A South Aus
tralian paper announces that a Mr.. Great
head, of that colony, has discovered that
a d. Sc of four drops of strong sulphurlc
acid in three-Quarters of tumbler OF wa
ter, for adults, and smaller dose for chill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
5000 Words.

The Pronouncing Handbook of Words often Mis-
pronounced, given by the best authorities.
Sent to any address on receipt of Sixty Cents.
LEE d SHEPARD, Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09

A MAN in Kentucky, all alive and well,
recently saw statement of his own death
in a newspaper. He did not so much
resent the general statement as the mac
curacy of the details, and so he wrote to
the editor: "Sir, notice few errors in
the obituary of myself which appeared in
your paper of Wednesday last. | was
born in Greenup County, not Caldwell,
and my retirement from business in 1860
was not owing to i'll health, but TO little
trouble I had in connection to horse.
The cause Of my death aoaS not smallpox.
Please make corrections, for which l in
close fift- cents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09

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II solutely necessary 10000 SOLD MONTH
xALY. They give comfort and satisfaction: NO
LADY CAN DO WITHOUT THEM; Sample
sent on receipt of $500, FREE. Send Tor Illus
trated Circular. LIE PERLE RUBBER Co,
80 Chambers Street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09
I0WAAND NEBRASKA

MILLIONS OF ACRES OF THE BEST LAND in
the West for sale on Ten Years. Credit at 6
per cent. Interest, by the Burlington & Missouri
River Railroad Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-09

A MILWAUKEE horse has died of a
broken heart.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
Prom the New York Herald -,

We are far from saying or believing
that any .'new departure" will enable
the Republicans TO return to power in
1876. Our impression is that the de-
cision expressed by the country at the
polls is too emphatic to be reversed :;
that il means a Democratic President
i'm 1876: that it repeats what was writ
ten on the wall: "God hath numbered
thy kingdom and finished it;'-'thou
art weighed in the balances and found
wanting" But, at the same time, we
do not see that the Republican case is
absolutely hopeless. The Democrats
must remember that nothing is so
easily lost as victory. Our experience
of the Democrats since the war began
lead us to fear the return of the Bour-
bons to power. 1.-THE cOunsels of men
like Mr.. Tilden are to be Overruled,
and if we are to have an ascendency
OF influences like those which nomi-
mated Seymour and Blair; if we are
to have wild notions Oh finance which
are represented by the Cincinnati
Enorirer; if we are to see a restoration
of the old secession feeling III the
South, under some mailman like
Toombs; If there is to be any inter-
ference with the amendments to the
constitution resulting from the war II,
in fine, the Democracy go into power
not to reform the government, but to
pull down all the war has built up,
then there will be as much for a reac-
ton in 1876 as there was in 1864 after
The defeats of 1862.
What the country expects from the
democrats is the utmost wisdom and
circunispectiou. 1t must begin here
in New York. Mr.. Tilden is now the
titular and responsible leader of the
democracy. Let him give us reform
in our New York civil service. Let
him put his foot on bosom friend
shipsn in office. Let him secure an
amendment to the constitution limit
ing the Presidency to one term. Let
him rebuke every effort at reputation
and secession. Let him inculate upon
his party conservatism and temperate
measures. He will then show the
country that he and his party have de-
served the victory that has crowned
them and that they deserve the high
est confidence people can pay party
namely, the control of the government
of the country.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24

to reverse the policy of protection
and inagurate policy leading to-
ward Free Trade, refusing Protection,
even incidental Protection, as a
deadly poison to limit to its mar
rowest bounds all interference with
commercial affairs and with internal
improvements which can be made by
private capital whenever they are
really needed, and above all, to make
the education of the whole people a
fundamental part of national policy.
We should be glad to give a jealous
support to these great interests I'M
der the auspices CT the Republican
party. But they are of such trans
cendent Importance that every good
citizen should choose his party by its
allegiance to these great ends.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
Production of Ice in Mild Win
tiers,

1t is suggested that, by filing
suitably constituted sheet IRON ves>
sells to the depth of about an inch
with water, it will soon freeze, even
when the temperature is but little be
low the freezing point, and that by
repeating the addition of water as the
first portions become frozen, blocks
of the Clearest ice, six inches thick,
may be formed during night; and
when the temperature by day is
suitable, a single laborer will be
able to fill large ice-house in a
short time. By pouring water which
has been cooled in the vessels nearly
to the freezing point over the ice af>
ter it has been packed, at suitable
intervals, when the temperature of
the air is below the freezing point,
a compact massof ice may be formed
of more value for use than a much
larger quantity closely packed Even
in Winters favorable to the produc-
ton of ice the above method may
be found the most convenient and
the cheapest for filling ice-houses.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
From the Church Union.l
Mr.. Bcecher on the Elections.

Mr.. Bcecner on The ElecUiOIlS.
The Republican party has exper-
fenced an extraordinary reverse, un-
expected universal, and, as many
hope and some fear, irremediable.
Everything seemed calm enough be-
fore the election, and though some
squalls were expected, none dreamed
that the ship was calling right into
a cyclone which would cut down her
masts, dleuge her decks, burst out
her bulwarks, and leave her rolling
in the trough of the sea. Men
speculated month ago as TO the
gains or losses to be expected before
1876. Now they are calculating the
chances Of the existence of the par
ty. Such a popular revulS!on has
happened but twice in our memory
in 1910, when Harrison sent Martin
Van Buren, back 10 Undertook, and
in 1861, when the United States flag
went down at Fort Sumter before
Southern cannon. What is the
meaning of this popular action? Is it
a Reputation of Republican policy !
Or is It discomfort with Republican
leaders? will this movement perfect
itself by bringing into power in 1876
the Democratic party, or will the Re-
publican party, by timely wisdom,
cast over the Jonahs, and quiet the
seas? If the Democratic party come
into power in 1876, will it bring with
it the old leaven, or forsaking the
gods of Egypt, will it come into the
promised land purged of the virus OF
slavery, and converted to its child
hood doctrines of the rights OF man
and sympathy for the great industrial
classes? These questions cannot be
answered ct once, The general re-
suits are plain enough. For our
selves, we shall hope that the Re
publican party may be inspired to
bring our cUrrency - specie basis
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24

'Now Hay me down to sleep.
pray the Lord my soul to keep;
If / Should die before | wake,
/ pray the Lord nv soul to keep.
Cod bless papa, mamma, and"
He stopped at once. opening his eyes
and exclaimed:
Mother, mother, what shall I say ii
/ have been bad boy ?'
You should not stop to ask ques-
tons, my son, while you are saying
your prayers" replied his mother.
but. mother, [ have been bad 4;
what shall l say?"
ASK God to forgive you; but
you should say your prayers all
through, when you begin, without
stopping"
His question was answered, he rev.
erently folded his hands, and closing
his eyes continues:
"And will God forgive me for kill.
ing q hoptoad with a big stick, and
throwing it down big hole? Amen.n
Children ola larger growth will dc
well to copy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
NJ. L. BLAcxLEY, W H. RoEERrsoS. & @. I
BLACKLFv.
BlaGklGy, Robertson & BlaGklGy,
Attorneys at Law, G
Real Estate Agents,

WILL practice in the counties of SuIlI-
van and Washington, and in the Federal
and Supreme Courts at Knoxville, Tenn
As real estate agents We offer for sale large
amounts of improved and unimproved min
eral and farming lands, in quality and on
terms to suit the purchasers. Our ageRts
will meet emisrant ships, regularly, at Nor
folk and New York, and will be in constant
correspondence with Emigrntion Societies
and Mining Companies in Europe and the
United States. Persons having lands in Z.
Tenn, s. W. Va, and KY, for sale, of any
description, will find purchases ;lr,mah our
agency. Capitalist wishing to inverI in Iron,
Coal, Lead, Grazing and Farming b. -, and
Water Power, will find it to their H.. -3rst to
examine our lands. We also 0Eel town
property for sale
OFFICE OH Fifth Street,
bug. 25, Is73.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
ACTION OF PASsENGE RS.

After the rescue and en- the way
up the passengers, saved, met in the
cabin of the Falcon and adopted
resolutions, which were signed by all
the male passesgers, fifty-one in num-
Der
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
INCIDENTS,

Detective Robert Steele, OF Nor
folk, one of the passengers, had
charge of a young woman, whom he
was bringing up to be placed in the
House of the Good Shepherd. The
weather was bitterly cold and the
passengers suffered some from that
cause. The horse lost belonged to
Mr., Dan Steever, CT Baltimore. One
passenger left his pocketbook under
his pillow in the hurried departure
from his state-rOom, and very many
lost some article or other, forgotten
in the excitement. Some was so
nervous that they could not under
stand how to put on the lifc-preserv-
ers, which all were advised to secure
In case of need.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
ErcdGYn PRAYER.

A bright-eyed boy of four years was
saying his prayers the other night to
his mother, aud with his hands folded
and his eyes closed, he sweetly said:
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
APPIBTONS'
AMERICAN CYCL0P EDIA.
Nev Revised EfiisiOn,

Entirely rewritten by the ablest writers every
subject Printed from new type, and Illustrated
with Several Thousand Engravings and Maps
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER ~. 1874.
EVENT and COMMENT

Mr.. VIM. F. Spottswood druggist
and a gentleman of fine character IN
Petersburg was recently shot twice III
his drug store by w. II. Madeira, VINO
claimed that his victim had Tor years
prevented the masons from eAtenuihe
him aid and recognition. MI SpotIs-
woods wounds are very serious put ne
seems likely TO recover, ana MA9dera
is in iail and bis little son, aged ten,
STAYS with him and refuses to leave
him. Reckless and desperate father,
but noble boy!
The Steamer Louisiana, of the old
BAY Lie. between No. folk and Bal
timore, was run into on the l4th near
the mouth of the Potomac, by the
Steamer Falcon, of the Baltimore and
Charleston line, and sunk fathoms,
a total loss, except the baggage, mails
and express. There were III Souls
aboard and they were all saved. 1ne
Steamer was worth S150,OOO.
Hon. John GOode was in Richmond
last week and was promptly serena
ded by the young men composing the
clubs of the city. In his speech he
said he had received letters from all
parts of the State urging him to con-
test the returns and he would most
ceI tainly do so, and he believed sue
cessfully.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24
COAL :!
BRUSH MOUNTAIN
COAL +!
w. B. PAYNE & son, AGENTS.
BRISTOL, TENN.

We will keep on hand, and will fill
orders, either at retail or by car load,
the very finest quality Of Brush
Mountain Coal, from the mine Of JNo.
n. JORDAN, Montgomery county, Va.
One bushel will go farther and throw
out more heat than two of the Knox
vile coal.
R1y- For particulars we refer to Pew.
ID. Sullins, ID. D., /. g. Fowler. Edi-
tor News. and DR.. J. A. TempletOn.
NJ. ID. These gentlemen are using this
coal.
w. b. PAYNE & SON.
Oct. 81, '74.--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-24

I am sole Agent here for the U. s..
Tea Company, and l can offer Tea to
the public lower than it has ever been
sold in this market before. / have it
put up in any size package, and guar
antee the weight al quality, and will
take all Tea back that is not satisfac-
tory.
Best Imperial Tea in lib nice tin cans, 90 to 81
Gun Powder, &" {" " ' 20 to 80
.s Golong - 20
% Jsnan o
The Japan Tea IS something nea0 an
the market, and is offered at q 0ery
lOU price IN order to introduce at. 1
knOU 10 oOiU give satisfaction, and all L
aOdnt IS O trial
To be short I keep any and every
thing that is usually kept in First
Glass Store and l mean business and
intend to do business if LOW PRI-
CES will bring me custom.
w. L. MCFARLAND,
Main Street, Bristol.
Nov. 8, '74.-tf.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
The sfuskingum Conference.

The Muskingum Conference of the
Methods. pros Church, convened in
annual session at Mt. Pleasant, on TIA.
30ih ult., and after an interesting seS.
sion of four days, closed on Saturday.
About one hundred preachers and del.
esstes were present. DR.. J. NJ. Wood
ward, President of the Conference, pre-
sided.
The following appointments OF inter
est 20 our readers were made:
Belmont Circuit: E. S. Hoagland.
Mt. Pleasant do J. B. Mccormick.
Smithfeld do DR.. w. Moore.
Cambridge do J. Burns.
do station 5. A. Fisher.
Graysville Circuit E. W. Grimes.
do J. Cowl.
The following resolutions were pass
ed on the subject OF temperance:
WHEREAS, Intemperance is terri
bic evil, ruinUus alike To the souls and
bodies of men, and aDtagonistic to ev-
erything pure and good; to every inter-
est, social ,ipolitical and religious.
Resolved, That we do most emphat-
ically denounce the liquor traffic in all
its forms as beneath the dignity of an
enlightened people, and destructive Of
the dearest interests of humanity.
Resolved, That the occasional, or
more freqeunt use OF wine and ale as q
beverage, by persons professedly tem-
perate, and in some cases by persons
connection with the Church,
is not only grossly inconsistent, bat an
insult to piety, and sinful in the sight
of God.
Resolved, That men of Incorporate
and dram-drinking habits, are unwor-
thy of the suffrage of a free people to
positions Of trust and responsibility.
Resolved, That we will both practice
and preach the principles of total absti-
nence frem all intoxicating drinks, and
use every available means to render al
coholic indulgence odious, and kindly
yet earnestly entreat our people in our
various charges 10 do likewise.
The fifth resolution fully endorses
the Women's Temperance movement,
and pledges support to the same.
The above resolutions we're passed by
a rising vote; there was not a dissent
ing vote, although there were hun
dreds of people present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
Vote for Cochran for Sheriff.
Temperance Convention at Mar.
tins Ferry.

A large and enthusiastic Temper
ance Convention was held in Martins
Ferry, Sept. 30th. Thirty delegates
were present from Steubenville, several
from Bridgeport and Wheeling, twen-
ty-two from Bellaire, and eleven from
st. Clairsville. Miss Galloway of Steu-
benville opened the meeting by read
ing the 18th Chap. of Romans and 103d
Psalm. After prayer by Mrs. Sterling
of Steubenville, Mrs. Elizabeth Wood
welcomed the different Leagues to
their town by short and appropriate
address. Mrs. Rose Wood then prOpo-
sed it be left to the Convention to
choose officers for the day. Mrs. Rev.
J. B. Johnson, President of st. Clairs-
vile League, was called to the Chair,
but declining to officiate, Mrs. Rowles
OF Bridgeport was appointed in her
place, and Mrs. CASTOR of fSteubenville,
Secretary.
Mrs. Rose Wood who had just return
ed from the State Convention held at
Delaware, O., brought forward the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we petition our Le-
gislature to so amend our liquor laws,
as to make them thoroughly effective,
and to make the usual appurtenances of
a saloon, signs, bottles &C., prima fncie
evidence of the existence of q place ef
tippling and that it be dealt with &C.
cordingly.
Resolved, That we petition our Le-
gislature to so amend the laws regard
ing the inspection of liquors and so de-
fine the duties of Inspectors as to make
the laws effective and fulfill the object
for which they were designed.
lowing to the press upon Our columns
we are sorry to be compelled to omit
the balance OF our report.-EDIToR.]
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
Garrett for Coroner
REPUBLICANS!

Let every man be at the polls upon
next Tuesday. The interests of the
county demand you should elect your
County Ticket. You have nominated
in the full sense of the terms an able
and honest ticket; men who have serv-
ed the country with fidelity and integ-
rity, and it must, in justice to you, be
reelected. You have the force to do it;
and it only requires that every Repub-
lican should do his duty upon that
day, and your success is insured. Then
let us urge upon you that by apathy
you do not let certain victory go by
default. You have an unmistakable
majority in the county, and let it be
brought out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
DISTRICT AND COMMON PLEAS COURTS.

State Of Ohio, Belmont County, ss:
/, J. r. MITCHELL Clerk OF the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, of said county, certify that the fsi,
lowing is the appointment Of Jurors for said
Court the ensuing year as based upon the re-
port OF tho enumeration for 1871:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
L. Nj. Riley in Bridgeport.

Loqtmer-'I say, Abe, what are your
poliiic-?'
Abe-'O, | am Republican, but
don't always vote n straight ticket;
sometimes vote for = personal friend
Of the opposition
Isaac-'Yes-well, that's just rs do;
don't stick close to party alwsys;some-
time. l vote for Republican,
Why, Of course you do, Isaac; you dc
so often-yea, freequentlee-but then
poor Isaac your cakes dough with
A and Bridgeport generally.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
BE early at the polls ON next Tu

BE early at the polls on next Tues
day, and vote for ALLEN T. WIKoFF,
for Secretary of State.
Vote for the sober man, LUTHER
DAY, for Judge of the Supreme Court
for the full term.
Be sure and vote for the best Clerk
ofthe Supreme Court Ohio ever had,
RODNEY FOos.
And vote by all mems for your favor
ed and eloquent son, the champion OF
protection to your industries, the friend
OF the agriculturalist and laborer, Hon.
LORENZO DANFoRD, for Congress.
Work for the election of the whole
State and County Ticket, until the last
man has voted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08

LAST week while Thomas Taylor,
residing two and one-half miles south
east of town, was ploughing, he had
cause to set fire to an old stump. Upon
it being little hot, there emerged
from it terrspin, upon the shell of
which was carved "1S-6, L. III. B."
The former owner of the farm was
Beach and it is highly probable that
these initials were placed there by some
of the family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
REPUBLICANS!

The Gazette, through the veriest twad-
die, will endeavor to poison your
mind by roorback stories of Cochran
trading Mitchell, and of Barnes tra-
ding both. We must confess, we don't
think the Republican party musters q
man who can be induced to believe
such balderdash, gotten up for the oc-
casion. 1t is the last ditch with the
junta. Vote the straight ticket, the
whole ticket, and nothing but the Re-
publican ticket.