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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1874-02-26

SEVERAL OF our nsighboring
papers have been publishing
an item stating that II. r. w.
Smith, of the Cincinnati En-.
quIrer, had had his pocket
picked while riding In a street
car. Our contemporaries have
been grossly deceived by that
wicked man. The secret of the
whole thing Is that Smith had
borrowed some loose cash from
his better half, invested it in
peanuts and gum drops con-
trary to orders, aud concocted
this story oil robbery to hide
his extravaganza. That the
pocket book was found, with
Its remaining contents, a watch
key and a few scraps from
newspapers about the told
bed at CLillicothe, shouId have
been enough TO set our neigh
bors on their guard from taking
down his whole story as gos-
pei truth. A detective has un-
earlhed the whole matter, even
to the place where the peanuts
shells were deposited.
THE rain OF last Saturday night
and Sunday raised all the creeks
around here out of their banks.
The waters are said by some to
have been higher than ever known
before.
The bridge near the residence
of Conrad Smith, near Macarthur,
was washed off Of its abutments.
The most serious loss, though,
was to the Vlnton Furnace. We
learn that their coke Was washed
away by the food, and the fur
mace compelled to blow out for
want Of fuel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

Mayor j. G. Hendon, of Somerville,
is in the city.
Mr.. L. Il. Perkins, of Fayette county,
called to see US to-day.
Miss Cora II. Ashe, of this city, re-
turned home to day from visit to her
relatives and friends in Somerville.
E. A. Benson, the old and popular
music dealer, No. 81 Main street, has
just returned with his family from the
great Northern lakes, where they have
been spending the summer. Mr.. Benson
is at his post again, and is ready to serve
all of his old friends in the music line
to the best of his ability. We call espe-
cial attention to his advertisement in
another column, headed pianos and
organs.
Captain j. Mandy Bowen has put in
rosy appearance among his numerous
friends, but, contrary to his sanguine ex-
peotations, he is sadly, wofully alone.
Barkis was willing, but Miss Barkis
proved to his FACILITATING Mandy y
bosom frozen rose, granting him only
to worship afar off-snother rueful illus
TRITON of thou vert so near, but art so
far" His solitude, in tie heart of the
city, is greater than Johns in the isle of
Patmos and, whereas, John fed on wild
honey his honey" fed him on cold
shoulder. "Sic(k) transit gloria
Mandlil"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
THE TRENTON PRISONERS.
The Examination Continued yer 10
Next Friday Morning-PrIsOner s
Released ON Bail.

Releahed ON bail.
At II o'clock crowd of over five
hundred negroes blockaded the sidewalks
on Main street in front of the United
States Courthouse. They filled the halls,
offices and stairwsys, and all for the pur-
pose Of gazing at the white men who
were arrested in Gibson county by the
United States Marshals on the charge
of killing the negro prisoners at
Trenton. The prisoners arrived from the
county jail in a street car and filed up
TO the United States Courtroom hanked
by the deputy marshals. When Com
missioner Garrett took his seat the Dis
trict Attorney announced that the Gov
eminent was not ready, and would not
be ready for trial before Friday morn.
ing. Counsel of the defendants agreed
to the continuance, and the Commits
sioner fixed the bonds of the accused at
$4,000 each. The names of the prisoners
released on bond are as follows: f. l..
Hudson, j. F. Warren, W. I. Peoples,
Fl. NJ. Fly, j. L. Morgan, Monroe Nor.
gan, j. P. Hale and W. S. Eldridge. The
bonds were given, and the defendants
will leave for their homes in Gibson
county to-day to return on Friday next
and face the music.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
Amusenents,

MEMPHIS THEATER-This old estab-
lished temple of tragedy, comedy and
melo drama will open its doors on next
Monday evening under the auspices Of
the new lessee, T. W. Davey. Mr. Gus
Pennoyer will be the manager; Joseph
| Brooks, Treasurer, and T. p. Holland,
keeper of the outer door and check
receiver. The theater is undergoing
renovation, repairing, repainting, etc.,
all of which indicate that the new man
agement means business and will make
every effort to please the theater-going
public of Memphis, who have for years
so generously supported theatricals.
Monday evening the Stetson Combine
ton will appear in a sensational drama
entitled Neck and Neck, of which the
Eastern press speak most favorably.
The approaching season will be brilliant
indeed, and the bellies and beaux may
congratulate themselves and each other
on series OF dramatic and operate
treats. Mr.. Ed R. Jack will publish the
Theatre Figaro, which will contain the
programme as we'll as choice reading
matter, and which will be distributed in
the theater during the season.
MINsIRELsY.-Next Friday and Satur-
day nights the Bluff City Minstrels will
give attractive entertainments at the
Greenlaw Opera House. The Bluff City
amateurs made most favorable impress
sion on the public few weeks since, and
will no doubt draw large houses on the
nights above mentioned.
JEFFERSON OPERA HoUsE.-The JEFF
ferson street Opera House has opened
out under Manager Steele, and is
crowded nightly. The management has
secured the services of good troupe
of artistes who appear each evening in
pleasing specialties attractive and en-
pertaining. A complete change of pro-
gramme takes place every night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
Proteot LIfe and Properly.

The explosions of oil lamps. and the
destruction of human life may be avoid
ed by using the Crystal Headlight Coal
Oil, sold only by E. Urquhart & Co., No.
1884 Main street, near Union. You can
not explode lamp containing this oil,
aud if you pour it on a fire the oil will
extinguish the fire. 1t burns as brilliant
ly as gas and is entirely without color,
odor or smoke and costs less than other
oils and dangerous compounds. Retail
price, fifty cents per gallon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
change of Firm.

fMessrs. Owen, McNutt & Co, cotton
factors and general commission mer-
chants, No. 10 Union street (Lee block.
having formed a copartnership with Mr..
j. ]. Bailey, of Shelby county, solicit a
continuance of favors from their old ems.
toners as well as the business of the
planters generally. Mr.. Bailey is. one
of the old citizens of Shelby county,
who hes been engaged largely in the cot
ton planting, and has thorough knowl-
edge of the feecy staple. It is unne-
cessary to refer to Messrs. Owen and
McNutt the former being one Of our best
known business men, and the latter a
young man of fine business capacity.
No more responsible firm exists in the
city, and planters and Others will 6nd it
to their interest to patronize them in alb
the branches Of their business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
For the Legislature

Calonel Ed Burke Pickett is candi
date before the Democratic Conservative
Convention of Shelby county which
meets in this city tomorrow Colonel
Pickett is secretary of the Ne.
chanics' Institute and was the originator
and draiter of the mechanics lien law,
which was presented at the last session
of the Legislature. BE is a gentleman
of varied information, ability and worth,
one who would reflect credit upon the
people Of Memphis as their Represents
tive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

could give way to another and appoint
him as a proxy for valuable considera-
ton in money is one Of those things that
should be frowned down and denounced.
A saddle colored maiden visited a
Main street drugstore last night and
asked for flesh colored powder. John
M handed her out lampblack, which
enraged the maiden so that she opened
up battery of words, which could not
be appeased by the explanation offered
by the amused druggist, that he sup
posed she wanted powder Of her own
flesh color.
The first annual picnic of the Irwin
chile Hose Company No. will come
of at the Exposition building on Wednes
day evening, September 23d. The OBJ
ject of the picnic is to get up funds for
the purpose of buying hose and fire tar
paulins This old ante-war company
recently recognized and rescued their
old hose carriage from the Mayors me-
gro appliances in Chelsea.
Newspaper men are generally sup
posed to know who will be nominated
sy conventions, and in consequence of
this popular delusion our Ledger Liner
has been asked hundred times as to
who will receive the nomination before
the County Convention, to be held here
tomorrow. Without presuming to be
prophet or predict the future twenty
hours in advance, it is the unalterable
opinion of our Ledger Liner that the
gentlemen who will be nominated will
be those who receive the highest number
of votes.
Carrying concealed weapons is pro-
hibited by law. but unless respectable
citizens who reside in the suburbs go
armed they are likely to be knocked
down and robbed by the negroes of Cen.
trail Point and other points outside of
the city. Carrying concealed weapons
should cease to be the exclu.
sive right OF thieves and ruffians when
such characters ply their vocation of
robbery and outrage outside the corpo-
ration, where the police have no juris-
diction, and where no officers of the law
can be discovered even with micros-
cope.
During the present month several
young ladies Of our city will have occa-
sion to use the fourth fnger of the left
hand by having it banded with gold.
This is the finger on which the wedding
ring is to be worn, because the learned
say that in mems bodies there is vein
of blood which passes from the fourth
finger into the heart called vena amoris |
(love's vein, and so the wearing Of the
ring on that finger signi6eth that the
love should not be vain or feigned, but
that as they did give hands to each other
so should they give hearts also, where
unto that vein is extended. This pecu-
liar idea originated in Egypt in the Sec
ond century.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
Safety Bureau.

In another column appears the an
nouncement Of Joseph l. Andrews, No.
252 Front street, who purposes receiving
funds in sums to suit for which he will
pay six per cent. per annum. This
house is most responsible for its obliga-
tons, it having been in existence for
nearly half century. Mr. Andrews is
one of eur largest property holders,
which of itself is a sufficient guarantee
to depositors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
The Trades Union Candidate.

The workingmen of Memphis have
nominated Mr.. Charles Wilson as their
candidate for the Legislature, cubJect to
the Democratic county convention, which
meets at the Exposition building. Mr..
Wilson is a member of the Typographical
Union and possesses no little literary
attainments. If nominated, he will
make an active canvass, and as legis-
tor, fulfill the duties of his position with
credit TO himself and the people OF
Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
AIIered murderer Arrested.

Alvin Hawkins (negrol was arrested
Yesterday by Sergeant Arrata on the
charge of killing eolored brother
named George Campbell on SOuth street
some weeks since. Alvin informed our
reporter that on the day mentioned be
was sitting in front of a grocery store
Oh South street, when George Campbell
approached him, got on top of him and
drawing a knife was about to plunge it
into his body, when his brother, Sandy
Hawkins, seeing his danger, drew PTS
toll and fred one shot, which killed
Campbell effectuslly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
Cotton Room Saloon

Johns Cotton Room saloon is open at
all hours, and it is the place to get good
drink, fine cigar or a first-olass meal,
all at the lowest rates, to suit the times
Johns" saloon is at No West Court
street; his dining-rooms are snugly fitted
up, and bis attendants are attentive and
nnlita.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
milwaukee Beer.

Henry Luhrmann has received a sup
ply Of the celebrated Milwaukee beer,
and has it on tap for his friends and
customers, 1t is cool as ice, pleasant to
the taste, and has become all the rage
with beer drinkers. Go to Luhrmann' 8
and try shoe fly glass 1t is the best
in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
THE TEXAS PRESS GANG.

Mountain.
The following named gentlemen of the
press OF Texas arrived at the Peabody
yesterday morning;
W. W. Thompson, jr., Texas and Pa
ciiic railroad.
B. NJ. Paddock, President Texas Press
Association.
M. Y. Leoder, Marshall, Iron Age.
b. Breeding, Houston, Telegraph.
ID. G. Venable, Dallas, Bulletin.
j. I. Walker, Terrell, Press.
j. M. Martin, Sherman, Register.
g. j. Clark, Kaufman, Star.
T, j. Crook, Sherman, Courier.
o. b. Norton, Dallas, Intelligencer.
WIN. Norton, Dallas, Intelligencer.
G. G.. Vogle, Houston, Gazette.
j. Ruth, Plano, News.
G. s. Skinner, Plano, News.
R. d. Haislip, Honey Grove, indie
pendent
Il. P. Ruthersford, Clarksville, Times.
W. j. Hammer, Paris, Press.
j. d. Elliott, Austin, Gazette.
r. d. Armstrong, Dallas, Herald.
j. M. Thurmond Fort Worth, Standard.
- Groesbeck, Fort Worth, Clarion.
General j. B. Robertson, Superintend-
ent Bureau of Immigration.
Henry NJ Taylor, Austin.
George A. Cutler and lady, Dallas,
Commercial.
N. R. Bake and lady, HENSON, Times.
Mrs. Williams, Dallas.
The committee appointed by the Cham
Der of Commerce to receive the Texans
was composed of the following well
known gentlemen: G. " Ranbaut,
chairman; ]. j. Busby, A. 7. Lacey, j !
Harvey Mathes, ]. K. Wood, C. p Hunt
and W. F. Boyle. In the forenoon the
Texans attended the different churches
throughout the city, escorted by the
members of the reception committee.
In the afternoon they attended dinner
given at the Peabody by the citizens of
Memphis, after which they took look
at the city and the great Father of
Waters .-
In the evening a large delegation Wis
tied St. Peters Catholic church and
attended vespers.
This forenoon the Texans visited the
Cotton Exchange on invitation and es-
corted by the invitation committee.
They were received by President Gal
breath, Secretary Toof and members o f
the Exchange.
At the request Of the Texans ex-Pres-
ident Jefferson Davis was invited to be
present. THE Prosperity of Texas"
being proposed as toast, Judge A. b.
Norton, the Nestor of the Texas press,
responded briefly in an eloquent man
ner. Repeated calls being made, ex-
President Davis arose and delivered an
elegant but brief speech to the Texans,
which was received with applause.
Colonel B. B. Paddock, the chairman (
press delegation, returned thanks to the
Chamber Of Commerce, Cotton Exchange
and citizens of Memphis for the gener-
Gus hospitality extended toward them,
an attention not expected but especially
gratifying At the conclusion of the
speeches, refreshment was spread by Joe
Maneiua, of the Exchange saloon, and
our guests and citizens pledged each
Others health, prosperity and happiness.
The Texans left at 10 o'clock this
morning for Chattanooga and Lookout
Mountain, via the Memphis and Charles
ton railway, and before they return
home to the prairies, they will visit
Richmond and Norfolk Virginia, and
probably other points in the South,
where railroad connections and seacoast
ports are objects Of interest to our Texas
neighbors whose cotton, sugar and wheat
form great staples of commerce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
KAHN g. FREIBERG,

Corner Main and Poplar Streets.
Elegant Ladies' Kid Slip
pers, 81.
Ladies' Bustles very cheap,
zoe.
COrsets, I0 whRlebOne, soc.
100 pieces Calico slightly
damaged, &c.
Yard-wide striped dress lin
en-, 1Sc.
Seersucker for coats and
pants, I5c.
Summer clothing less than
cost.
British half.hOse, csc.
Ladies' full finished hose,
csc.
If you want bargains call
and see us.
COKE and tar for sale at gas office, AZ
Madison street. 80
Fresh Northern lake fish received
daily by express at Victor d. Fuchs, Al
Jefferson street 1887
If yeu want to take drink, go to
Willett's. 2t
CALcIMISING reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, 326
Second street. 81
FRESH oysters and lake fish received
daily at S. Clements, 80 Beal st. %
LUMBER, Latb, Shingles, Doors, Sash
and Blinds at No. 7 Monroe street. Mer-
chants orders solicited and attended to
promptly. WILLIAMS a Co,
u Manufacturers.
SMALL tables at Willett's, 81 Adams
street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
Fresh oysters ArrivedIII

Madame Vincent has received fresh
Baltimore oysters. They are large and
luscious and will be served up in all
STYLES. Families supplied by the can.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
WARNING.
Notice to Hunters.

A NY PERSON WITH OR WITHOUT A
"A gun trespassing upon the grounds Of W /.
P. Deadrick. NJ. Deadrick. P, g. Meath and
G. :. Cooper will be prosecuted 70 the tnll ex-
tent Of the law. X. W. LIGHTBQhNE,
Pres't Tennessee State Sportsmen's Assn.
1875
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M .kS M HIS,
Monday Evening. Sept. IA, 1874.

Go to Gallina's Exchange, IS Beal
street, to get fine Milwaukee beer and
imported liquors and cigars. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
PROPOSALS.,
TO CONTRACTORS.

C,EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived at the Office Of DR.. W. x. RoEers.
Memphis, on OF before the 10th day Of Sep
TENDER ~ o'clock nOon), for the brickwork OF
The West Tennessee Insane Hospital,
10 be erected near Brownsville, Tennessee.
Specifications 70 be seen at the ONCE Of
Jones Baldwin, Memphis. The Board Of
Directors reserve the right TO reject any or all
bids. Contractors to give in their proposals
the names Of two or more sureties for the
faithful performance Of the contract. Bond,
SO, 600. JOHN A. GARDNER, Chairman.
W. L, R0eERs, Secretary, GA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
"Forget Me Not"

At the Forget Me Not" saloon, No.
81 Adams street, Mrs, Hiskey keeps
Lemp's lager, whisky, wine, cigars, and
also sets free lunch daily tl2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

$40 to $1OOO-Iuvested in stocks aud
gold pays 200 per cent. a month. Send
for particulars. Tumbridge & Co., bank
ers, 2 Wall street, N. Y. ssdAw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

81. Save one dollar. 81. By buying
Q hat Of Cohen, 2S7 Main street. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

The only genuine Rosa Con-
cha cigar is made Of Havana
filters that cost 81 20 per
pound, and they are only sold
for sc at SOL COLEMAN'S
Rosa COncha Cottage, 200
Main ST., near Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

PianOsI OrgansI The best
and cheapest at HOlIen-
berg's,- 294 Main street. LOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
BOARDING..

BOARDING ROOMS FURNISHED OR
ID unfurnished. with board, at 81 Madison
street. References required: l45.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

SMALL tables at willett's, 81 Adams
street. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

Jusr received, latest styles of hats at
Cohen's, 2S7 Main street. Ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

II you want to play billiards, 90 to
Willet.'s. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14
FOR sALE OR EXCHANGE.

EoR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
IT property, ll1S acres. with good, modern
built frame cottage-house, in q beautiful for
est grove, with four rooms, front and back
etc all under fence in good repair, and A
young orchard. Situated ~ miles from Court
Square. If any difference 10 value. OF ex-
change, would be paid in cash. A bargain
can be had by application TO
I. T. STRATT0N,
l27-t $50 Main street, Waldran Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

CALcIMISING reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, 326
Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

FRESH oysters and lake fish received
daily at S. Clements 80 Beal st. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

If yeu want to take drink, go to
Willetts. 1t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

Fresh Northern lake fish received
daily by express at Victor d. Fuchs, Al
jefferson street. 1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-14

COKE and tar for sale at gas Office, AZ
Madison street. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-08

By FeaIuaught, out OF the
fast and well bred mare,
Lady Dix. Dreadnanght
was puro haseu OF Wright 4
Norci for twenty thous-
and dollars ($20 900, when
5 years OLD. lie is n perfect
copy of his sire, and can trot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-08
Young Lambert

BY Daniel Lambert, by Ethan Allen, by Black
Hawk; dam by st. Lawrence. Record, 2:5i
X, laives to Pocahontas, 2:l1A Ethan Allen, 50,
double; Honest Allen, ~; sensation, ~ q Hot
Spur. 2:?3li Billy Barr, "a; Major Allen, %
Comee, .:!7; Nonesuch %.3; Fanny Allen, 20
who can beat : 80. LAMBERT is four this summer.
and can speed in 40 gait; finely formed beautiful
ly gated, and rs near perfect as horses can be
made by careful study of the source of all truttlng
blood from which the best of trotters have sprung.
1t will be seen that the animals offered are each
of the very best trottng blood, and especially TO
cross with kaoX mares. They are put at very low
figures 10 induce persons to breed from something
that will pay. Gentlemen give us n visit.
Mares sent in our " i'll receive The best OF at
tenton. We will lake few promising colts to
handle and iml rove, sell, SC Horses and colts
kept by year at low rates For further particulars
address
mars tMW&S&wu +, A. +. ADAMS,
Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-08
Daniel Drew |!

BY old Drew, dam the celebrated Turner mare by
Huntoon Messenger by Palmer Horse by Winthrop
Messenger by imported Messenger. Drew is bay,
lG hands high, weighs loO can trot in 30 bred by
n. II. Spaulding, and has been kept private. This
is his first season j. r. Maynard, Esq OF Boston.
and Dan Mace OF New York, say he is the best bred
horse to get troters from that they know Of Ii you
wish size, color, and trottng blood, see this horse.
go 90 for season; NEXT year free if not in foal
We will he at BRUNSWICK Mondays Tontine
House; BATH, Dunning's Stable, Tuesdays
FARM, ednesdays and Thursdays; RICHMOND
Hotel Fridays
GARDINER, Saturdays, Johnson
Stables.