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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
Patapsco AmmosIated Soluble

ManufactutedsE sially for the Wheat Cfep!. &c
HANING intLa IA thisieriiiizer INTO SJeti.a-
I Il son cnvr generally last sesson, and
now prepared TO offer il upon tie me, alone, and
will give the beet county references in
,ye!peias Wheat Producer Itie an article % the
hi ghfst standard. thoroughly manipulated, aud
drIile WELT We have the most favorable rsr6fts
1.o NE crops that have been ana eei
ourprices afe lower than last season and libcra
dise9ants viii BIO made in favor of large ordefs,-
Send IN orders early 3a94 81 .iu TSsi5s
wAsHISGToN s IIFPITT, ,Ag'ts.
For Jefferson Clarke aud Frederick Coun ties. 6
July PC. 1874, .;ff6 y "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

OLD ORcnARDs-This is good time TO
go o7cr these aud cut out dead branches
scrape the moss and lichens from the trunks,
and wh!tcwash the stems aud main limbs
This process will destroy many insects and
their eggs. The wash may have its bright
ness lesscnod by on addition of little lann.
black 10y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

= To destroy Ants, wrap piece of gum
camphor in cloth or paper to keep it from dis,
solving and place it in or about your cup
board or sugar, and it will drive away those
pests.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

Mock MINcE PIE.-Ono cup of rnisins,
one cup of curran:s, one cup of strip, one
cup Of sugar, three fourths Of cup Of vim
egar, Que tcaspoonful of alspice, one teas
rpoonful of cinnamon, three cups of water.
Boil all together, and when cool add three
soda crackers rolled fine. This will mako
three pies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

LEMON PUDDING. - Half pound Of apples
grated, half pound of fac sugar, six ounces
of butter, eight eggs, emitting the whites of
four; riud aud juice of three lemons with or
without pastry bake three quarters of an
hour. To be eaten cold
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

To remove Stains on Spoons caused
by using them for boiled eggs, take q l.ttlo
common salt, moistencd, between the thumb
AND finger, and briskly rub the stain, which
will soon disappear
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

- Lamps are liable to explode when trim.
ming Is neglected. The wick being charred
10" down IN tho tube, the flame obtains access
TO the oil below. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

- as soon as boil becomes hard and in
A1meo Palut II. with iodine. The poison will
lot lie scattered, but will be absorbed by it
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF
ES e. e. +!
AND TONIC IMMIGRATION

AND TONIC 1Ny1G ORATOR,
Recommended by the beet phi sicians in England
and America for Consumption, Debility, Loss of
Appetite, Fever CUE, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Fc-
male and Children ma ladies.
OPINION OF DR. r. s. SrEuART, Pres Md Iuzano
Hospital, baltimore, Md
to-. otv. ! can recommend Liebie's Liquid Ex.
have ever met with. 1t combines the v:rtaes OF
food and tonic in remarkable way.
OFISIoS OF DR. WM. H. SroKRs phvsicia, 10
Mount Hope Retreat, near Baltimore
! have great pleasure in adding my
testimony to the virtues OF Lebig Liquid Extract
preparation uaed, and there fore dently recon-.
mend it to the medical profession"
AND MANY OTHER TEs!lM.N1ALs.
PrT UP IN tiST noTrLEs-Sl EAcH-TAKE OTHER
Sold by
DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Wholesale Agents:
FRENCH. RICHARDS & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
T IhGnS III LILLY CO. R.ltimo1e, ND.
September IS, lS75-ly.
SMOKRR,s FEr-This grand bumburo,a ,b;,o
~ between Pipe aud Cigar.-a thing which is
neither one nor the other. can be Dough at Geo. r
Lights Drug Store for 20 cents each. I've DONE
profit. GEO TL1GiiT
1GDANUM, Pasegoric and all the preparations
- Of Opium warranted to prod uce dan seroue eff.
fects if 4 tablespoonful be taken Bakers Chock
onte Bakers Cocoa, Brown "a Dcssica Cocoanut.
June %, 1876. GEO 7. LIGHT.
:. 10 s7f SODA W14TER
Owing to the cheapness of Ice we offer this first
class cooling drink for cents per glass. Syrups
made from the fruits themselves (slthough some
dispensers cay this can't be done beg leave to
differ respectfully II Cream tickets for s co.
Bottled Ale, Brown Stout and uooft's Malt Ex-
tract and Porter for sale by
June %, 1875. GEO. T, LIGHT
(SrEBsTERs Unabridged Dictionary. One Of
the best works the kind published. For
sale by n. F. HENDERSON 4 co.
ARGE Globes for Lanterns: Desiccated Coco
IL auut, Corn Starch, Sea Moss, Fcrina, Bakers
Cocoa aud Chocolate, at
March 2. 1875 HENDERSoN's
fNANADA Peas, Dried Peaches. Dried Apples,
~ Dried Cherries, Potatoes, Cabbage and Green
Applies for sal by 1-
Fsb. {. 1375. GEO. W. T. KEARsLEY
FREsH Gunpowder and Young Hyson Tea just
j received BY 5g --.--
Feb. 9. 1876. GEO. w. T KEARsLEy.
FFNAR-in kegs-fof sale by
April 49, GEO. w. T. KEARSLEY.
q. = to $40 Per Day at hop,c. Te,ms free. Adj
spo G.ess Il. SrISsoS s Co., Portland, Ms ire.
rep
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

FLANNEL GAKE.-Mix three tablespoon
fuls of four with one pint of cream Md
two eggs, and beat the whole we'll till quite
smooth then add slowly half pint of new
milk, into which has been put a teaspoonful
of baking powder. Beat all we'll together.
and fry with lard, little of which should be
made hot for each cake. Eat with powdered
sugar mixed with cinnamon or grated nut
meg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

PARIS GREEN AND PoTAroEs.-Prof.
Cook, of Rutgers College, has made an anal
ysls OF potatoes On which Paris green had
been used ut the rate Of ten pounds per acre,
an UNUSUALLY large dose, nearly destroying the
leaves, but the vines recovered and the crop
came out good. On the test being applied to
both pccliugs and potatoes, 10 trace of arsenic
could &c found
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

CooPERsTowN PUDDING.-Mix three
tablespohfuls of -four with one tablespoonful
OF corn starch in a little milk, and stir. into
one pint of boiling milk. Let it cool little :;
add pinch Of salt, four eggs, white and
yolks beaten separately; butter size of an
English walnut; bake in pudding dish in
pan of water; eat with sauce. A very nice
pudding.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

cure Ringworm, paint it with iodine
few times and il will entirely destroy eyery
ycst;pe Of II
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

CRACKER PIEs.-KolI six crackers fine,
and put them in four>quart pail or kettle );
pour over them threc>tourths of pint of vim.
egsr, two cups OF mo!usscs and quart Of boil
ing water. Boil Cd the stove half an hour
adding more water, Unnecessary to make quite
thin. Add salt, raisius and all kinds Of
spices, and make short crusts for four pies
Bake about 20 minutes, or until the top crust
IS put on.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

WALL PAPER1HG-Ne paper wall,
oyer old paper and paste. Always ecrapo.
down thoroughly. Old paper can be got of.
by dampcnins with ealcratus and water
Then go over all the cracks of the wall With
plaster of Paris, and finally put on o wash Of
q weak solution Of catbolic acid The bost
paste is made out. of rye -four with two ounces
OF glue dissolved in each quart of paste half
I'm ounce of powdered borax improves the
mkt I,s-e ~ ..r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
a THE
'PHILHARMONTC'PTANO

EHNHlS entirely instrument ling a II the
i essential qualities, of more expensive aud
higher priced PiRncs offer ed ata 10 price than
any similar ore now in the market. II Is durable,
with inagnificence oftone hardly surpassed and
yet can lie purchased pr ices and terms within
the reach OF all. This instrument hss all the
modern improvements including the celebrated
"AgrAt1e'. treble and 10 fully Warranted. Gaia
logues mailed. -,s-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
C0A OH MAKING
AND
Livery in CharIcStOWn.

LIVERY III tnniICbtGHEf.
TNHE undersigned having entered into Co: Part
/ rcrEhip. under tho name and style OF
STUMP & HAWKS,
Will conduct the business of
COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all lite branches guRyantying the Hcst man
ship nd sa,ikfactory tGrma. We iatend 10 largely
increase the business nd to order, aud leo 10
keep hand for eale CARRIAGES, BUGEIES,
ROCKAWAYS and LlG ut WAGONS of the most
approved patterns, and OF superior materials, and
warrant every article TO be as recommended. We
shall! hive in our employ somc OF the hands wh".
for twenty years or more, were employed by Mai,
cncc and advice, and it will be the eadca:or of ths
new firm to maintain the reputation OF HAWKS
chargefor work. Oahand constantly, Second
band work which will be disposed OF at moderate
iigurcI.
attention to a general LIVERY bUs1NESs, and
will keep good horscs end vehicles Of every descrip
ton the accommodation olthe public
Aug. %. ls7r-ry. AT A:STH HIVES.
SCHOOL BOOKS! SCHOOL BooKs!I
MY stock is complete with all the different sorts
Iva OF books uscd By the different schools. HE
tories. GTammers, keade'sI
AEithmstics-Ray'e,
H.rvey's Grammer. nc G udsy' Readers Nos. lat,
End, Sd, 4th, 9th and 9th, NIcGuFey's ellcr,,
Copy Books. States, Slate Pencils Geogts phics nd
Atlas, both Descriptive and Physical. Will allow
discount to Teachers in all cases. Are prepared
to furnish any book on Shortes. time ina ginAble.
Sept. S, 1874. GEO. T. LIGHT.
B. Mustard Seed, Black Mustard Seed, Race Gin
spices for sale by GEO. r. LIGHT.
PAKER's Rromo. improved Chocolate, also
~ on hand and for Gale by
Sept s, 1874. GEO. T. LIGHT.
UAKER's Chocolate, French Mustard, Condemned
- Milk, always fresh and pure Mt
GEO. r LIGHTS Drug Store.
'fNooTH Brushes. Hair Brushes. Cloth Brushes.
Sept. s, 1871. GEO. T. LIGHT.
TNoBAccos, both Smoking and Chewing, the
GEO T. LrGHr's Drug store.
GOAL Oil at 3oct: gallon. warranted fre-prOof
~ and non explosive, test pparatus at the store,
discount allowed or larger quantities.
Sept. s. 1874. GEO. r. LIGHT.
DUBLICLY ANNoUNcED.-I am prepared to
able prices any man in the Valley. edo not sell
any second hand or nterior goods, either in med
icines or fancy goods. cheap, and call them first.
class.) will order for any cheap goods if
needed, but would rather sell the beat will make
time 20 suit all prompt and reliable men.
Sept. s, 1874. GEO. T. LIGHT.
nIADEM SELF. FEEDING BASE BURNER
~ with ILLUMINATED Base and Patent ClInkeriess
Grats. Sold cheap and warranted to give satistac.
ton. Cali and see them. all sizes, az
J. II. yesterdays
Tin and Stove House, Main st.
September 6, lsI4.
i Thirty Dozen Preserving Jars-Mason's I'm
proved aud Protector-ia quartz and hall gallons
at reduced prices.
Ripon, July 6, 1875. BERRY BROS
CHALAGoGuE: for cbilIs, sold BY
fNHARC GAL, in qua antilles to suit eustom.rs fo-
" sale by JOS. II yesterday.
puRR ground Sage, this years crop. .tresl, and
Z nice HESDERSOS'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

CURE ron Hoo QuINsY.-Tho following
is said to be one of the best remedies for the
cure of the quinsy in hogs. For each hog
take one quart of grated horsc radish, put it
in one gallon of sweet milk and boil uptil the
mass thickcns Place the hog on his back,
aud as soon as sufficiently cool pour the liquid
down'thc throat. Then take sharp knife
ana IseaEity the throat on tile outside, and an
no'ntit thoroughly with mixture Of equal
PARTS Of coal oil and spirits of turpcutinc. -,
Never kncwn to fail if applied in the early
stages Of tho disease IL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
FIELD zAH D FIRE.s.IpE.
Useful Recipes for the Household and
- -. 81. @ Farm. 2 e

Inswashiug ,calicocs in which the colors ara
not fast, be careful not TO boiltlism, but'wash
in tho usual way with soap; and rinse 10 hard
water. For dark colered goods, add a liuls
sale to the Eater for light, ltteysiipiegaair5.
The following is a simple but sure way of
telling good from bad eggs: Pat them ii; 81,
water enough to cover, them, All that lay
flat, as they would on.a smooth surface out Of
water. are:goOd. Those ofswbieh the big end
rises are bad. The vessel used should have a
smooth, ioyel bottom -; = s=s.z.s5,t ..
In cases of a sudden jar, knock or jam Of
the hand or fingers, immediately after the
blow presstho injured part, witlftRe 6nipjured
hand, say. between thumb and f0refDger.aad
gradually iet-up on it. Il will NEARLY always
remove tho pain, apd generally any swelling,
that'might occur under tho circumstances. )
In making whiflstrees, they will be stronger,
if the front side of the whifilstrce is nearest.
the heart timber and the back side toward tho
bark they will-retain their shape longer if
the timber be split in this direction, across
the grain Of the wood
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. z
SODA WATER!! 7if lf -

WE propOse dispensing The very beit article.
w aud ae cold ailee. Our syruPs Willie ma Dc
10 market from the best fruit iuices.) Would cali
attentinn to our Lemon. or. nge, Pine Ample.
berry and Coffee syrnPs. Our price for aboyo
We prefer giving better Soda Water al the old
price to- ecFeaeiog the price and ssslfing a'po6r
article. To meet competition. we arc prepared to
cell Soda Water at cents por glass aud will SEQ
this. quality equals same priced article sold by com.
Junes 1875. N. F.LHENDERsoNI& co.
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NEW &c OBS.

AM now receiving my Fall supply of general
IL merchandise. consisting of DRESS GOODS
NOTIONS, DOMEsTICS,
HATS, CAPS. CLOTHS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
WATERS'
NEW SCALE PIANOS

are the b,st made. Tho touch elastic, and fine
singing tone, power full, pure a nd even
WATERS CONCERTO ORGANS
cannot be exceed 10 tons or bsauty; they defy
competition The Concerto Stop is ! fine Imita.
ton OF the Human Voice. Y
iPRIcEs ExrRzMELy Low for cash during this
SO to $50; Organs. SIS to a 10 Second hand
Instruments. So TO 5 s. monthly after frat Deposit.
AoENTs WANTED. a liberal diacoun int to cheers,
Minister'S Churches Schools. Lod ges. etc. Special
INDUCE ments to the trade. Illustrated Gaia log
Mailed. nora E WATERS & SONS. 45l Bcoad
way, New YORK. BoI>3567.
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n isseEbIAsNEo Us.

AZ Ill buy quar- Ter Bond of The la ustrislE..-
f9.Hhibition Go. of New York = 80 .
Each Quarter Bond participates In Four series
ailotme nts every 5ear. until 1t is edeemed
The following Premipms show what any Bond
my receive. quarter Rond tsoutd reeefee enc
quarter Of the below named preniurns. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

TEyHE FRUIT SEA have.for sale
l. Thirty Dozen Preserving Jars-Maton's In
proved aud Protector-ia quartz and hall gallons,
at reduced prices.
Ripoo, July 6, 1875. BERRY BROS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

kTAsoN1C GRIP. for mending China. Porcelain,
IL Marble, Wood. Leather, Furniture and in
short. every thing that can be broken; every fam
lily should have bottle, for sale by
EebEu,Ex 10. lsI4. G. E. BELLER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09
ARCTIC SODA WATER

f5HHE Excelsior Baking Powder, prepared from
L the purest material. expressly for family use
i is especially convenient in making Buscuits,
Rusks, Sweet Cakes, Pastry, Pudding, etc. to be
hadat .EErH -Ffl c.. E. BELLER,s
--Apriil4. 1874.
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HARNEss, sADDIIs AND BIsIBIEss

ri. MANUFACTURED OR RFPAdREp. mess
AtsCRarlsstotst srsone 6ostaty ifrgiiaiiGr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

\SFEBsTERS Unabridged Dictionary. One of
the best works ofthe kind published For
sal by n. F. HENDERSON 4 co.
7 ARGE Globes for Lanterns: Desiccated Coco
IL anut, Corn Starch, Sea Moss, Ferina, Bakers
Cocoa aud Chocolate at
March 9. ISIS MEMBERSHIPS :
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

nIADEM SELF. FEEDING BASE BURNER
~ with Illuminated Base and Patent Gin ker,ess
Grats. Sold cheap and warranted to give satistac.
ton. Call and see them, all sizes, az 80.
j. H. yesterdays
Tin and Stove House, Main ST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-09

RocK .sALT:-1hs best article .forstoeL. for
= = .>. SAFE ny JAS LAW HOOFF.
M CHINE o1Ls.-L.rd. Inbricsting .aFisbs
4ta Meats Foot. Linseed, aud Rerosen for sale by
.zAaenst 2. 1873. - JAssLAEYs HooFF4
pRIaiE oAK.sHINGLEs ON 5tspd and for ,sIs..
by TASHISGTOg & LIPPIITIE
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Of evory conceivable style, quality and price
tsnt. This department dctervcs the special atten:
ton of those in need such goods 'fhe stock wa
neveroo large nor prices sd low 3 Tho reputation
oil Mrs q as superior buyer in This line makes il
unneceseery.to comment further upon this depart.
ment. Suits of Foreign and Dom cstic goods Made
to order and Fits guaranteed
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GARDEN SEEDS.
Jefferson County Circulating library.

1s.,. s"H OVHH'g UIFCHIaEIhs IIDrnry.
HAVE opened Circulating Library for the u.e
latest works Of beet authors and u tter books
that are called for. Have Of the book ON In nd
now, and will be receiving the newest publications
every week The terms are these: Each person
to be held resp nsible for itsreinrn In good
condAi9n' u damaged the party pays for the dam.
age Rent. 25 cts. per week In Sdyancs - -
June ~ 1873. GEO. n LIGHT
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JEFF ERS0N COUNTY BLESGCIETY

T HAVE on hand a variety OF Ribles and Tesla.
Il inonts at Publistcrs' coat pricCs.and wiilsorder
any size Family Bible any one may des;,e. ms,
VS. MASON
- Treasurer Jof. &c. Bible soeicty.a
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SOMETHING NEW.

haVE just received three bbls.of tho celebrated
y BLUE FISH, they are only caught In iho
ocean, In the month OF December and are reputsd
TO be the most delicious of Fish - y $3.50
GEO, ~, r. REARsLEY,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-09
New I,aiiroad Invenlion

ITS TEST ON F. W. & j. CARS AND ENGINE
Near Baltimore yesterday, the p W. " u IL.
r. Co. furnished the cars and engine to test the
American Patent Safety Shoe for Railroad
Ca RI and Engines" The invention, as described
by the American, consists i'll the application TO
tho under surface of the truck of two parallel
shoes or runners, with tho ends turned up at an
angle through the bottom of the shoes the
wheels project to bear upon the rails, and each
shoe il made of greater width than the thick-
ness of the Wheel and is formed With q
tlauge upon each edge, with space between the
wheel and ilange little more than the width OF
the rail. When the wheels from any cause slip
Off, the shoes drop down on the rails and sup
port the cars, and arc prevented from leaving
the rails by the ilange, whilo owing to their
broad bearing surface on the rails, sleepers or
ground, the friction instantly acts as a safe and
Powerful brake to retard and stop the motion
of the cars, without the application of the train
brakes.
Two trials were given the invention, attached
to A pondola car, on a straight line of rail which
was broken and thrown three inches out OF
aIionment. In one of these the rate OF
speed was about Is miles an hour,
and the second still greater. but in
both instances tho shoes caught the
diaplaced rail and went along without eay-
inr tho track or Slowing around, demonstrating
the practicabiity OF the invention in cases OF
this kind. Some of the PRACTICAL railroad men
who were present. however, did dot deem the
test entirely decisive, and think that greater
difficulty would have been experienced i'll keep
ing the car on the track had a switch beon mis-
placed or left open.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-09
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Seven 'RiInes Married.

THE ROMANTIC CAREER OF WOMAN WHO HAS
BURIED Blk nusBANDs-uER LONGEST INTERVAL
or wIDowHooD FIVE YEARS.
On tho Both ult., benjamin Abbott and Mrs,
Mary Pratt were welded at Smyrna. This is
the seventh time tho bride has been led to the
altar, and the Smyrna Times prints some inter
esting gossip concerning her past life
The contracting parties to these nuptials are
well up the ascending grade to 10 years. Ihe
groom ID quiet, unassuming old man, WIDOW
er, with means enough particularly If combined
with her income) to meet his not very numerous
wants. Tho bride was the relict OF the late eX-
sheriff Henry Pratt, of Kent county, who wae
the last anti-Democratic Sheriff who has filled
that Office in that county. lie was elected Sher-
ff in 1871, by tho Wings. Ills descendants
children, grandchildren, and great grandchl-
dreli, at tho time OF his marriage, numbered over
one hundred and fffy-sir, and yet he had never
then had but one death in his family-hi5 irHt
wife,
Mrs Abbott's names have been eight in all
Miss Williams Mrs. Truax, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs.
Riggs. Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Pratt,
and now Mrs. Abbott. In every instance says
the Times, savo the first, she has married widow
ers some of them with IL goodly number OF chill
dren sho however, has never sustained the
maternal relation by consangunity. She was
reared in this community rs have been all her
husbands, 80 far as can learn and hence her
record has been as an open book to all her soyen
cohphhiohri oos ieSoi'' "tSt - ~ q,
else seems to work fatality to " the charm that
wins" whather that may be--and to lind that
ont is the rub. The five years and over OF
wdowhood that existed between her last and her
present husband is tho longest she has
endured, we believe. This, however, may
not be wholly har fault, as we are certain That
III one instance at least ehe offered to Share heI
comfortable home with one of our most worthy
old citizens but the mere proposition filed him
with fear and trembling, and to avoid repeti-
ton he iurriedly married a Young lady IN hei
teens, with whom. and his little prattlor, he ii
now enjoying the fullest share Of domestic bliss
| We have no intimaton, however, that her MI
merouH conguesta have been made .by open, d
| rect assault. On tho contrary We think they
| have not. 1t has boar asserted on good author,
| ity that She has confessed to presentment thai
| she should have seven husbands. She now en-
Joys the fulfilment or this prophetic notion, and
| halo, seventy odd, she wears her bridal wreath
with becoming dignity.