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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
1eaths.

DREw.-on the sth inst, Judith Drew, in the sgd
year of her age. -
The friends OF the family are respectfully INVITED
to attend the funeral, from the residence OF her
nephew, Geo. G. Lohdell New Castle Hundred, on
Wednesday the 1ith inst, at 2 O'Clock P. NJ. TO
proceed to Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
COLII SIN this city, on the 9th inst, James g.
Collins. In the 33d year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuy invited to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 42O W. Second Street. on Wednesday af-
ternoon Services at the house at O'Clock, TO pro
ceed to Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

At the Board of Education, last evening, S.
A. MacAllister was elected a member from the
Fifth Ward, in place of Anthony Higgins, Esq.
who by removal into the Fourth Ward, (board-
ing at the Clayton House,) had. lost his member
shin. MIR. MacAllster has served IN the Board
and will make valuable member.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

BUSINESS ON THE BERKs County r. R.-The
Reading Edqle says that the freight on the
Berks county Railroad has been increasing
steadily, whilst recently the passenger travel
has decreased, owing to there beng fewer pass
enger trains on the road than heretofore. Satul-
day mornings train over the Berss County Rail
road brought 10 persons to Reading
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS


The storm period was brief.
The Mechanics Loan meets, this evening.
Delaware has six students in tho College OF
New Jersey.
Have you sold property this year If 30, no
tify the Water Registrar.
Rev. Il. Il. Martindale, of the Union M. e.
Church, will preach in Brandywine M. H. Church
this evening, at IL o'clock. Interesting revival
services in progress. You are invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

BETTER TIMES IN MnFoRD.-A gentleman writ
ing to friend in this city says that the Demo-
Gratis promised better times to everybody il they
were successful. Corroborative of the faithful
nees of their promises, is the fact that the day
before the election chickens sold for 1919 cents
per pound and the day after the election for 10
cents. Those who raise chickens for the market
can hardly SEQ the point.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

DEATH OF bAHAH FuohNIoN-nomE rASAo ie' AisA'
LIFE HISTORY.
NEW York, Nov. 10.
Sarah Thornton, whose throat WAS by Levi
Thornton, her brother-in-law, at Days Hollow,
on Saturday, has since died.
Her murderer lies in dying condition from
the attempted suicide.
The parties had once eloped together but re
turned and were forgiven. She refused second
elopement, when he wounded her and himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
Financial
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YoRK, Nov. s.

PRICE OF GOLD TODAY.
New YORK, Nov. s.
Gold, to-day, $1.1Oh.
LONDON FINANCIAL QUoTATIoNs-To-DAy.
Furnished by Merrick, johnson h Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market Sts]
LONDON, 11.30, P. NJ, Nov. 10.
1866 8, 1861 1867's 1O914 Ten-forties 1O415i
New per cent Loan of 1881, 103A Erie
preferred shares, 4s1l. Market quiet and dull.
FRANKFoRT, Nov. 10.
American securities firmer 1925, 9715.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

DEATH OF AN ALMsHoUsE OyEasEER. Edward
Short, overseer of the Sussex county almshouse,
died on Friday last, go years of age. Mr.. Short
has held the position for 20 years during Which
time he is said to have been faithful agent Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

DIED IN HIS CARRIAGE. William Pearson, of
Schuykill township, Chester county, died, yes
terday morning, while riding along the public
road in his carriage in the direction of West
Chester, where he was going to Court as wit
ness. He had long complained of heart disease,
and it is supposed that death was superinduced
from this cause. Mr.. Pearson's brother was RI
ding with him, to whom he complained OF feel
ing badly, and saying 81 guess am going te
die" he deliberately handed the lines over to hit
brother and Instantly expired.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

BUSINESS BETTER.-There has been a revival
of business in some Of the towns down the
State, since the election. A correspondent a
Townsend writes that 55 and 80 bills are more
plentiful there since Tuesday last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

HEAVY REWARD FOR STOLEN PAINTING.
MADRID, Nov 10.
The municipal authorities Of Seville offer s10,-
900 reward for the recovery of Murillo's great
painting, lately stolen from the Cathedral In
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

ANNIvERsARY AT EhKroN.-A correspon lent
furnishes MS with report of the fourth ami
versary of the First Colored NJ. E. chn.ch o
Elkton, which was celebrated on Sunday lanos
H. Manly, formerly of Elkton, but nov Of Wl-
mington, made, he says, an excellent address,
taking for his subject, "Put your Enferprit n$
Spirit in Action" @. Manly and E. Thomas fol
lowed in appropriate remarks. The sin{iug,
conducted by Mrs. L. Forman, Ms. l. Manly
and Messrs. Davis and Milburn, Of Elkton, was
excellent. The exercises closed with some re
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

KNIGHTS TEMpnAR. - A commandoiy Of
Knights Templar has been established in Coat,
esville, under dispensaton from the Grand
Commandery of Pennsylvania, to be known as
De Boullon Commandery, No. 81. The charter
will be granted in May next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

SUPPOSED DEATH FROM SWALLOWING Toorh
PLATE.-Mrs. Sheaf, post-mstress at Concord
Vile. Delaware county. died at West Chester Oh
Monday very suddenly, it is supposed from the
effects of swallowing tooth plate. One night
last week. whilst asleep, Mrs. Sheaf swallowed
the plate, but it was extracted the next day by
West Chester physicians, and she seemed TO be
recovering rapidly from the effects OF it until a
short time previous to her death.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

BASE BALL CHAMPIONS. THE championship OF
Chester county was decided on Saturday, on the
Athletic Clubs grounds. in Philadelphia, by a
game between the Brandywines, Of West Ches-
ter, and the Intrepids, of Phmnixville. The for
mer won, 3b to TO-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

AssIeNEE's SALE. = We print elsewhere, the
notice of the sale of the goods OF Alfred Gala
her, by the Assignee, @. Wesley Weldn The
sale opens on the 24th inst, on tho premises, at
Q O'clock p MI.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

REspoNsInnIrY OF TENANrs.-At the late term
of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's county
was tried case wherein landlord broaght suit
against tenant to recover rent for property af-
ter the same had been destroyed by fire. The
court ruled that unless there was Il special
covenent in the lease to the contrary, the law
held the tenant responsible for the rent whetn-
er the property was destroyed by fire or not and
a verdict was rendered accordingly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
societies.


Asylum Lodge, No. 49, 1. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King street
Good Intent Division No. g. s. of l., Nicola
ry's Building.
Humanity Circle, B. U. O. A. Hall 5Oi Market
street.
Lincoln Lodge, No. 8, K of P, at Knights of
Pythias Hall, I'll Market street.
American Star Lodge, No. l, A. o. If G. f. at
McCarys Building.
Columbia Lodge, No. 70, L o. g. l., at Fifth
and Market streets.
Washington Lodge No. l, A. Z. A., sayilles
Building.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

PENINSULA SHIP TIMBER For CANApA.-on
Saturday last the schooner Carrie uelotn cleared
room Baltimore for st. Johns, New Brunswlek, ,
with 800 tons OF white oak ship timber which
had been loaded in Wye river, in Eastern Mary
land. by a Mr.. Sherman. Considerable quanti-
ties Of this timber, r,says the Baltimore Anlericdn,
are exported to Canada annually. MIR. Ebena-
ger Haggett, of Cambridge, is regularly engaged
in the buSinesB
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

SUIT FOR SERVICES. Franklin Taylor sued
MIR. II. f. Pierce the County Superintendent Of
Chester county, for compensation for his seryl-
at West Chester The case was up before Jus'
tice Whitehead, on Saturday evening, and was
continued for further hearing to londay even,
the Doctor S25, but this the latter regarded NJ
insufficient, and witnesses in the case IL elu i {
Prof. Mcclellan, Prof. Maris and Mr.. Hunter
Worrall testified that they conside cd 500 none
too much. Comparing Doctor Ia' ler's abilities
with those of John b. Cough, Mr Worrall sale
that the latter is more interesting than instiuc
tive while Dr. Taylor is BOTH anu his speechei
better serve to impart instruction to teachers
In other words they are more applicable to th'
caIlse of education.
DIR. Taylor, in his testimony, said he under
stood the Institute was financial iccess Th
total receipts were said to be abod' $l6oO, an an'
the cost Of the lecturers Gougo. 1900 Toi
Ford, $50 Northrop $50 Bruce $50; Hayes
al00. The expenses were small.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

ACCIDENT TO THE SUE.-The steamer Sue,
which during the summon season conveyed pas
sengers between Philaielphia and Cape May but
now in the service of the Richmond and York
River line on the Chesapeake. collided with
Fort Carroll, on the Patapsco, on Sunday morn.
ing, in fog, and was damaged to th extent OF
about $4,000. Although running at the rate OF
only four miles an hour, the shock OF the colls
ion was 80 great as to shiver the bow. and Leak
we're sprung, by which two of the four water
tight compartments in which the steamer is bull
filed. The Sue did not sink, however, and pro
ceeded ON to her wharf in Baltimore. The fot
was 80 dense that the officers say they did not SCI
the Fort until it was within about Chirty feet o.
them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

REBUILDING CRIsF1EID.-The work of rebuild
ing the burned district in Crstiold has begun n
earnest. Rayfield, Riggin Il Co., have already
finished their oyster house and operations were
begun yesterday, the building having been put
up in three weeks. e. W. Milligan Son have
also rebuilt, and Ballard & Co. have begun
Several other firms have received their lumbel
far building. 80 that the town wears muci
the appearance of great lumber yard.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
The schiIling Murder.

CONFESSION OF WITNESS TO THE DEED.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 10.
Fred Egner has confessed that he saw George
Ruper kill Schilling, whose body was found in a
furnace on Sunday morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

All books and music sent postpaid, for retail
price.
OLIVER DITsoN & CO., CHAS. b. DITS0N q co
Boston. Til B'dway, New York.
oct1d-W-S&2tw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
THE LEADER !

For your next Sunday School Song Book, send for
the RIVER OF LIFE. BY Perkins and Bentley. 80
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

THE FIRST DIy1DESD-Wm. Candy, assignee
Of John McIear Il Son, this morning declared
of the entire partnership claims, for the BEN
eft of the co-partnership creditors. This divi-
dend will be paid on and after Thursday, the
10Th inst. 1t will be we'll, however, for some OF
the creditors to call for their dividend the next
day, or day Or two after, as it will be impossi-
BILE to pay out the whole amount in one day.
The dividend will be paid at any time after the
10Th. No dividend has been declared on the in
dvidual claims, nor will there be until after the
suit now pending is decided, although an amount
sufficient to cover these claims has been re-
served in the hands of the assignee.
SEVERE FAL1.-A child of Robert Pyle, be-
tween two and three years Of age, fell while de-
scending the stairway Of the dwelling OF John
Kelley, at 610 Orange street, this afteanoon, and
sustained probably fatal injuries. The child
was removed to the residence Of its parents, on
the opposite side of the street, where it was
| lying in spasms at latest accounts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
Teip AdrsrtisetMeiits.

|
OOAL CHEAP FOR CAsH-$6 % FOR
" STOVE; $3.50 FOR NUT. GUARANTEED TO
GEO. ". Bush 4 SON, French Street Wharf.
JOSEPH FoUT Sell,
ENTERPRISE, HARIEIGll, LIE HIGH AND |
SHAWNEE COAL, AT sCIUYLBLL PRICES.
We try to excel all our neiJhbors in the prepara-
ton of our Coal how far we have succeeded we |
will leave our customers to say for us.
once, Orange and Waftr Streets
apr19-1yof JOSEPH FOUT,
drS. 60 NUT, 36.85 STOVE COAL,
pc screened ana 'enVsf'o wS. * J. BROWN,
feb1s-1yof south Of Market Street Bridge.
ST. 100000 soS ...,,,, ,.o,,..
All kinds of Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold on
Commission. ANY amount OF money raised on pro-
per security Pr0mssory notes especially.
feb10-1y
rT,HE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK,
No, q WEST TdIaD STREET.
Six per cent. interest," Open Tuesday and satur-
Treas. j. +. Wales NJ. d. Pres't. John F.. Miller,
Clerk. 4fz.1
ERRICK, JOHNSON g. CO.,
BANKERS IND BROKERS'
CORNER stzTH AID MARKsr srs., WILL, Del.
FOR SALE.
1000 WILMINGTON CITY LOAN.
Stocks and Bonds bought or sold in Philadelphia
and New York.
| Jan5-1y
A DESIRABLE INVESTMENT.
WE OFFER FOR SALE THE REMAINDER
NORTH PENN NsYLyANIA RAILROAD GENERAL
MORTGAGE rs.
BONDS ARE EITHER COUPON OR REGIS
TERED, FREE OF ALL TAXES. WITH INTEREST
PAYABLE
JANUARY AND JULY.
PRINCIPAL REPAYABLg IN 1908.
DREXEL & CO..
"a SOUTH THIRD ST
ALSO FOR SALE
1860 DELAWARE STATE BOND
4s SHARES d DELAwARE RAILROAD STOCK.
R, r. BoBISsoN d 90
BANEEFe.
,, FouRTH AND MARKET SIRE EIs
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
: .l..rr L, ~ n4II % q. %
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FOURTH EDITION.


pAnTIsAN DEMOCRATIC REPORTS FROM THE SOUTH
MORE FAVORABLE RETURNS FROM ALABAMA
AND IoUIsIANA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
Stoves, 2teaters, Baases, &c.

StnpRS, 9|EatRFs, 9a"Bkh, VIZ
THE CELEBRATED
"FAMEn
FIRE PLACE HEATER, THE BEST IN THE
M ARKET.
Also, VICTOR COOK AND RELIANCE RANGE,
together with full line Of
NEW AND IMPROVED PARLoR AND HEATING
STOVES.
Agent for
THE VICTOR PORTABLE HEATER,
and Chson and Monarch Ranges.
RoBT MORRISON,
N W. Cor Third and shipley Streets
Especial attention given to Heater 1rni! and
Range work oos14eyenl -
VIoToH COOK
RELIANCE RANGES
FARMER COOK STOVE
ARE THE
BEST STOVES IN THIS MARKET.
For sale at the principal depot for Stoves Heaters
| and Ranges
II. F.. PICKELs,
7 AND E. FOURTH STREET.
Agent for the Victor Heater, good, cheap and
reliable article.
NEW STOVE AND HEATER STORE
lN AND
GENERAL aoUsE-FURNISHINa EMPORIUM.
WILLIAM F. ROBINSON
HAS OPENED A NEW .....,.
STOVE AND HEATER STORE.
At the N e. cor. of Second and King sts., fronting
on Second St. Constantly on hand all the latest I'M
proved STOVES, HEATERS, AND RANGES. Pa
irons supplied at the shortest notice loctl4-a
EXTRA NEW
BUcKwHEAT MEAL,
AND CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR,
at prices to suit the times, at
W. N. CHANDELIERS,
apri4-1y sll Market Street.
MARBLE MANrELS'
MARBLE MANTELs MARBLE MANrELs
MARBLE M.ANTBLs.
: On hand, the largest assortment OF Marble MAN
tells OF the finest white and colored marbles OF an.
establishment IN the city, OF the warerooms 90
A. srEINMErz, 1Oas RIDGE AVENUE.
PHILADELPHIA.
Persous from the country would do well 10 ca
| and examine my stock before purchasing elseW nert
Also on hand, SCOTCH GRANITE and ITALlAf
MARBLE MONUM EN'rS, GHAVEsTONEs ISc.
J, ap20-ty
NEW RAISINS,
NEW CURRANTs
ri o1rloN, LEMON AND ORANGE PEEL,
Il Fresh Canned Goods, (all kinds,l
NEW BUCK HEAT FLOUR,
q PRIME GOSHEN BJTTEl
ALMONDS,
mar,-ly EIeHrH AND MARKET STREETS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
THIRD EDITION.
New York.

DEATH OF SARAH THoRNToN-sonE FACTS IN HER
LIFE HISTORY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
Probabilities For Middle States, clear or
hazy weather, southwest to north-winds and
slight changes in temperature and pressure.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

-
COAL CHEAP FOR CASH-$6 % FOR
" STOVE; $3.50 FoR NUT. GUARANTEED TO
BE OF BEST QUALITY.
GEO. W. BUSH 4 SON, French Street Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10
FIRST EDITION.


CATCHING THE SWAPPING SfAoKEREL BY THE TON
HOW THE FISHERMEN TREAT THE SHARKS
DIVIDING THE sPous AFTER DAYS FIsHING
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE ISLAND.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-10

the whole length. The Atlantic Hotel is in
PRODUCING hot and cold sea baths in house
prepared purposely, sixty rooms being fitted up
for them. fine cottage IL going up on jack
son street, in front of this Hotel Office, for Capt;
Geo. Hildreth, on the former Atlantic Hotel
property. s. r. Ludlam has moved his beautiful
cottage from La Fayette by Franklin to site
on Ocean Street, corner OF Columbia Avenue
adjoining the handsome houses of Messrs
McCreary, Wolf, McShane, Tasker and Col
Smoot, being as handsome as any, and adding e
the fine appearance of all Cape Mays prospects
never looked brighter than now.
JOHN MCMAKIN.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

A young blood dining at a hotel
was requested by neighbor to pass
him some article of food which was
near him. DO you mistake me for
waiter ? said the exquisite No, sir,
l mistook you for a gentleman was
the prompt reply.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03
JOHN NJ. GARRETT and other
GREGG & CREAMER. Att'ys. 50W6

NOTICE.-T. J. BARKLE1, of the
~ State of Kentucky, will take notice that
r. Riehard cha G Armstrong, Of the county of Madison,
vember A, D., 1874, file his petition in the Court
of Common Pleas in and for the county of
Fayette and State of Ohio, against the said T. j .
warranty in the sale of certain hogs by the de-
fendent to said plaintiff, and Il breech of said
contract of warranty upon the part of said de-
fendent, and asking for the sum of $500 90 as his
damages in the premises: and the said Il. j.
and answer said petition on or before the Sd Sat
urday after the 3lst day of December, a. d. 1874.
Dated November IS, A. D., 1874.
RICHARD {. ARMSTRONG.
BY Maynard & Hadley his att'ys. 1w6
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

1t is estimated that there are fifty
seven women actually editing newspa-
pers in this country. The female re,
porters, general writers, ETC., engaged
on the press are numbered by hun.
dreds.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03
SHERIFFS SALE.

Levi Counts, Administrator, VS. j. NJ. Bald
win, ct al, ~
By virtue of an order of sale issued in the above
stated cause from the Court of Common pleas of
ERyette County, o., to me directed and in pursn-
ance OF the command thereof / will expose and
oner for sale at public auction at the door of the
Court House in the town of Washington in said
county of Fayette, on Saturday, the twenty
eight day of November 1874 at one O,cIock p
A.of said day, the following described lands
and tenements to-Wit: Situated in the Comfy
OF Fayette and State of Ohio on the waters Of
Paint Greek, and bounded as follows tO-Wit:
beginning at two hickories corner to Beniam in
HOugn's survey No. 6757 and corner to Samuel
Aorrls ana l.. Myers; thence with Myers line
d Deg 40 min 1876 poles to q stone, hickory
and 6aErenoak corner to said Myers thence with
another OF MS lines 561S deg E 22O A poles to n
stone, down blackjack and hickory in the line Of
John A. Fuiton's survey No, 9I30 and corner to
corner to a lot of land containing 100 acres CON
veyed by Benjamin Harrison and wife IN Tobn
Scissor; thence with the line or said tract W 545
poles to a stone and down buroak corner fo SAID
tract and also corner to Samuel Morris: thence
with said Morris line 30 deg w GO poles to Inc
beginning containing 1913 acres and 139 poies
oelng S9 acres and 141 poles in John A Fuiton's
S9uEvey No s130 and 10 acres in Cadwallader Wal
1hces survey No. IL, ,730, and acres 1852 poles in
fster Iallman's survey No. 9306.
Onlu ihnos ana tenements to be sold by order
OF said court in aid cause
Appraised at $50 90 per acre
1sfEns OF safe cash on day of sale
HARRISON MARSH. Att'ys
O0'' - 1914 @OW5 prf 81 25
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

And now Joseph Arch's daughter
has taken to lecturing. Most ladies
do this after marriage Miss Arch
starts before, and so is compelled to
lecture the public iRstead Of hus
hand
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03
ThG TRIMBLE PRAIRIE FARM
For Sa1e2

.YNHE Executors of the late Jas NJ Trimblc
Il Odeceased), are authorized and now nrenared
% sell the real estate of which the testator died
98S1lzzed; 81zed; lying in Fayette County, Ohio, on the
Wilmington and Washington turnpike seven
mlies 1 west Of Washington, on the waters of Rat
Lesnake, containing about one thousand II OOOl
=, Ihe land is almost all in fine state of cultiya
~ LION Wen numbered, with soil equal in ertiIity
" any IN TINS NOTED county, and has an ahund
year. ' ''' '0''sohs ol the
It Will be sold an entirety or in lots Cos srr-
NeXe1l from one hundred to three hundred acres
TERMS :-One third purchase money in bond
interest P''J iAehVS WI IN
NJ GEe[SOns desiring to see the land will call upon
4nrs n: w Sparger. on the premises who Syiii
ssnOW ~ as whole. or as desired. For full in
KOfmatIon address Executors at Hillsboro o.
JOHN A. SMITH,
- MARY A. TRIMBLE
~W4 JOHN A.TRIMBIE .Jr
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

Brigham young has just been refused
by TRANSIENT lady, whom he asked to
become Mrs. Young No. rs. She said
she was small and didn't like to take
her chances among so many jealous
women
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

A spreadeagle barber announces
that he is Professor of Crinieultural
Abscision and Craniologioal Eripsis.'
It is not often that four such high
priced words get into single sen
tence.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

DO you get whipped at school now ?
asked a mother of young hopeful
who had recently changed his place of
instruction. No, mother, l have n
better teacher and Pm a better bow
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

An old darkey, who. after consider
able argument, was convinced that the
Freedman's Bank is a gone institu-
ton, exclaimed: Oats what always
made me 'spise bankr
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

All who are disgusted with dis
ease and anxious to be rid of their
ails, will read with interest, between
their doses, the story of Jacob Weiss,
who formerly lived, a mechanic, in
Louisville, KY, with plenty Of moth
ing in his pocket, and bronchitis slow
ly but surely consuming his pulmona-
ny apparatus He was advised to 90
to that Paradise, Golconda, Arcadia,
that genuine land called Colorado
What happened to the impecunious
and with difficult breathing Jacob p
He recovered from his bronchial de
rangement-but that is nothing. For
he also discovered six large and plen-
tiful silver mines. He is a rich man.
If necessary, he could afford to take a
bottle of the most expensive PulmOn-
ic Panacea twice day, and to employ
a cerps of doctors, allopathic, hydro
pathic, motorpathic, homeopathic, bo
tanical and electrical. But he scorDs
them. He breathes with the vigor of
a bison. Consumption has stepped
out--capitaI has stepped in. Let those
whose tendency is to shOrtness both
of fands and breath, go and do like
Weiss = New York Tribune.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

Lord what cow!'' was the ap-
proving remark of teetotal judge of
Vermont the other day, after swallow
ing a potent punch which had been Of
fered him as a glass of milk.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-12-03

My hand is not lemon, nor my
lips deer meat, as the young lady said
to her escort when they parted at the
door, the other night. Why did she
speak thusly?