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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

THE QUEEN OF ALL SEWING MACHINES
In speaking of the merits of the Wilson shut
tie sewing machine, it is sufficient for us to
say that we think the invention of this ma
chine marks one of the most important eras
in the history o{sthis country; and when we
consider the Influence it has upon the social
well-being Of the masses, it is difficult to con-
ceive of an invention of more Importance. 1t
has beautiful, noiseless movement; it makes
the genuine lock stitch" alike on both sides,
and does to perfection all kinds of plain and
fine sewing; it needs no commentator; it's
rapid sales, the increasing demand, and the
many tiattering testimonials from those who
have used it are sufficient proof of its merits.
The want of sewing machine is deeply felt
in every household, and as the Wilson shuttle
sewing machine, on account of its extreme
simplicity and less cost of manufacture, is
sold at much lower price than all other first
class machines, it is meeting with the extern
sive patronage it so justly deserves Ma
chimes will be delivered at any railroad station
in this county, free of transportation charges,
If ordered through the eOmpany's branch
house at 1877 State street, Chicago. They
send an elegant catalogue and chrome circular
free on application. This company want q
few more good agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

THE most eminent organists of Paris
and London, as well as Warren, Morgan,
Zundel, of Trinity, Grace and other pr1n-
cipal churches in New York, have given
to the Mason & Hamlin Organ Company
written testimonials to the superiority of
their cabinet organs, which they declare
to have excellencies not found in others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

THE HUMAN HAIR.-How many persons
abuse this delicate and beautiful ornament
by burning it with alcoholic washes and plas-
tering it with grease, which has no affinity
for tie skin and is not absorbed. Burnett's
Cocaine, a compound of cocoanut oil, etc,
is unrivaled as a dressing for the hairs
readily absorbed, and is peculiarly adapted
to its various conditions, preventing its fall
ing off and promoting its healthy growth.
See advertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

AFRIENp of ours who is Chief Clerk in the
Governmental Dispensary says that no medi-
cine-chest is now complete without Johnson $
Anodyne Lininaent. We always supposed it
was prescribed by law; if it is not it ought to
be, for certainly there is nothing in the whole
naateria n,edica of so much Importance to the
soldier and the sailor as JohnSoE's Aaody'se
Imminent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

Or. Y1KRcR's Golden Medical Discovery win
cure Cough in one-half tho time necessary
to cure it with any other medicine, and it does
q, not by drying 1t up, but by repaovina the
cause, subduing the irritation and healing the
effected parts For all cases of Laryngitis,
Hoarsene.s, Suppression or Loss of Voice,
Bronchitis, Severe Chronic or Lingering
Coughs, it viii be found to surpass any medi-
cine that has ever before been offered to the
public 1t Is sold by all dealers In medi-
zines
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

The project of putting an organ in a
Scotch Presbyterian Church at Sheffield,
England, recently, excited such pious hor-
ror that it was carried by a majority of
only four, and on Saturday night it was
found that a hole had been cut in the bel
lows by some of the faithful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

MODERN MEDICAL Discovery is
claimed that disease, with few excep-
tions, has been conquered by the research
and intellect of enlightened men; and
yet noted professor of New York ad-
mits that, "of all sciences, medicine is the
most uncertain" and that thousands
are annually slaughtered in the sick
room" Certain schools" of medicine
are in existence, one of which " makes the
patient i'll" in order to claim cure, and
another administers " sLgar-coated bread
pills" relying upon nature to effect her
own cures. DR.. j. WALKER, of California,
an old and respected physician, tried both
modes of treatment and both failed. He
then appealed to natures curatiye-herbs;
and now enjoys rugged health. He has
given the benefit of his discovery to the
world, in the shape of VINEGAR BITTERs,
and since its introduction has sold a
quantity almost large enough to make a
small harbor, or to float the Great East
ern." Its curative properties are at
tested by grateful thousands. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

WHEN common Japanese goes into
the presence of an office-holder he must
say: "Great and distinguished child of
the sun, deign to put your foot upon my
neck" There's some pleasure in hold.
ing an Office in that country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

VETERINARY SURGEONS all over the country
are recommending ohe'5dG't's Caoalry Coradi-
horses: Loss of appetite, roushness of the
hair, stoppage of bowels or water, thick
water, coughs and colds, swelling of the
glands, worms, horse-ail, thick wind and
heayes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
--latest BLACK Hills News.

A fine chrome of Gen. Custer, 19x25, and
the Bismarck Tribune six months sent to any
address for 81, 90. The chrome is commended
as an excellent work of art, and the Tribune is
published seventy-fve miles nearer and gives
more information concerning them than any
Minnesota State Normal School, accompanies
Sheridan's expedition to the gold fields as it's
special correspondent. Inclose $1.0o and
address Tribune, Bismarck, d. T.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

No WONDER the world is sour. E. L. Prus
sing & Co, Chicago, can make $50 barrels
White Wine Vinegar daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

The Elastic Truss of Pomeroy & Co., IA
Broadway. n T.. is by far the best in use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29

fH1S PAPER Is Printed with INK manufactured IN
4 g. b. KANE q CO., 121 Dearborn St. Chicaea
For sale by A. n. KELLOGG. "a jackson St. Chcasas
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1875-04-24
NOTICE.
Dissolution of Copartnership.

u,HE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE EX-
listing between AMI G. Lowrey and William
Horton. under the firm name Of LOWREY y
HORTON. is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. william Horton withdrawing from said
firm, and Amzi G.. Lowrey assuming al IlaDlli-
t;es Of said firm. and collecting all outstanding
debts. ~ rou7prv
VIM. HORTON.
steptoe Valley, January 4, 1875. a1O-lm*
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.
A North Nashville Residence ShelIed
with Rocks.
The Throwing Kept Up a Night and
Day Before the ThrOWer
was Discovered.

North Nashville had a big sensation yes
terday. During all Of Tuesday night and
nearly all Of yesterday Doc Ambrose's resi-
dence was bombarded with rocks from un.
known hands. Notwithstanding the
most anxious and searching Wig
lance daring the whole time, night and
day, the source whence the rocks came re-
manned mystery until yesterday after
noon, and many of those who witnessed
the Smelling attributed the deYiltry to
ghosts. The stones were cast not only on
the housetOp and about the yard, but
through the windows, and a good deal of
damage was done to the furniture inside
the dwelling. a valuable mirror was shat
tered to pieces.
Whence the rocks came was so shrOuded
in mystery that a crowd collected
around the house yesterday and the utmost
efforts were made to find the guilty party,
but without success, till, with the aid Of
reflection from looking glass, a negro girl
was detected in the act Of tossing pebble
by a lady occupant Of the house. The girl
was accused and no more stones were
thrown; so the mystery was explained.
The question of arresting the mischief
maker was discussed, but she was not ar
rested.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
LAPSLEY'S DEFENSE.
His Account of Hsw He Lost His
Letter CarrIershiP.

| To the Union and American:
Numerous inquiries have been made in
regard TO my removal as letter carrier. On
the evening of the oath OF May last l was
called into the Office Of Postmaster Hass-
lock, who handed me certificate Of my
removal, and said, "YOu must blame your
colored friends for this" l exclaimed,
s'That will not do, Doctor; there is not a
respectable cOlOred man in town who will
bring anything against me-" He said,
swell, Mr.. Harrison don't want you here"
l asked what had Mr.. Harrison to do with
me, if did my duty. He replied, 'Well,
ne is Congressman and you ought to be on
better terms with him" l said, "That is
all right, Doctor, if cannot get the matter
investigated"
then wrote on to Washington for copy
of any charges preferred against me. In a
few days received thu copy which showed
that a second application had been made
for my removal and stated that had s'cut
of part Of my route, failed to deliver letters
and had used the pOstmssters name as my
authority" l made a written statement
denying the charges Of cutting my route or
using the pOstma,ters name for such, but
to the reverse, that l had been extending
my route from time to time until it was
nearly mile each way. l further stated
that l believed the main cause of the appli-
cation N ste for my removal was by my
refusing 90 pay $50 TO a member OF
the committee who claimed TO have got the
appointment of postmaster, in conjunction
with Mr.. Harrison, on condition that the
postmaster would employ six colored men
to be recommended by the committee.
further stated the parties names who were
recommended by the said committee, the
amour paid and the amount contracted TO
be paid. My statement was sworn to be-
fore United States Commissioner and
forwarded to Postmaster General Jewell,
asking that the matter be investigated. l
also forwarded a recommendation of being
a faithful and efficient letter carrier, signed
by three hundred or more of the most re-
liable citizens of Nashville, and have vet
to find the first man or woman in my route
who is not willing to endorse me as such.
After waiting patiently two months l
received a communication this evening
that satisfies me that | will not get an in
vestigatiOn. Now, what have to say is, |
| suppose | am not the only one that has |
been treated in this manner, but l do OBJ |
iect TO being removed on false charges, !
a neglect of duty, when the |
sole cause was that | refused TO be black |
mailed, or vote for a certain man who has |
not the confidence Of the party which he |
claims to belong TO. d. l.. LAPsLEY.
Nashville, Aug. 4, 1915.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
EXPECT FINE WEATHER.
Indications Of n Permanent Change
No Mere Hot Weather.

Two consecutive dry days have doubtless
inspired hopes Of a cessation of rain for a
time. The appearance Of the elements are
hardly deceptive, as we intimated in our
last issue. The evidences of a lasting
change are cumulative. On MONDAY the
clouds changed their direction for the first
time in month. During July they moved
from the sOuth-sOUthWeSt. The al
teratiOn was to the northwest. That
day was dark, and on Tuesday morning a
mist was falling till the clouds broke and
admitted a genial sunshine. The humidi-
" then began to diminish. On Monday at
2 p. NJ, it was 70; on Tuesday, at same
hour, 81, and on yesterday az 2 o'clock, II.
During the month of July, it averaged
about IS for that hour. The moisture in
the atmosphere yesterday was less than the
average for summer days.
The cool nights and pleasant days since
the rains ceased are no doubt much enjoy
Ell. At A. NJ, yesterday the Signal Office
Thermometers were down TO fifty-nine de-
greeS, and one in our sanCtum marked
seventy-siX a. midnight last night. 1t is
highly probably that there will be no more
excessively hot days or nights this summer,
and the weather is likely 90 continue yery
pleasant. The rainfall in June was
, 90 inches, and in July s y inches. about
three times the average for those months.
The ground is saturated and, should il rain
no more, there will be evaporation enough
during the whole Of the present month
to prevent bot weather, since the pro-
cess Of yoporiz ton swallows up and
renders latent vast quantities of
heat. This theory will prove the pre-
diction, more especially, because the area
over which it has been raining is so great.
We learn al tie Signal Office that the rain
chart for July viii show hat the rains dur
ing that month extended over about the
same territory as those Of JUne-the Ohio
and Missouri river valleys and part Of the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
A TEA-VENDER,s MIsFAKE.

A good story is told Of certain tea
peddler, who lives not a hundred miles
from Napanee, and who was pushing his
vocation in the back country. Having
called on a poor woman and asked her to
purchase a box OF tea, she told him she was
not able to pay for It, whereupOn he pro-
posed to take the baby that lay in the cradle
in exchange for it; and, she at once con-
senting, he took the baby and left the tea,
thinking the woman would soon follow.
When he came to the next house he told
what he had done, and was informed that
the baby did not belong to the woman, but
had only been left with her the night be-
fore. He then concluded to return the
child, but had to give the woman another
box Of tea to get her to take it back. He
SAYS he'll not buy any more babies.-TO-
rOntO Globe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
THE BENCH.
Minor DEGREES I'm the Bank OF Tenn es.

see Case.
PROBATE COURT.-Mrs. Jane Vervalin
appointed administrators of Geo. W. Yer
valiu, deceased, and commissioners appoint
ed 10 set aside years support.
CHANCERY COURT.-SIate of Tennes-
see vs.. Bank of Tennessee, cross bill of
Mark r. COckrill, deceased; cause revived
in name of a. G. Ewing, administrator,
and decree in his favor.
Same vs., same; Injunction restraining
VIM. and Joseph Spence from further pro-
ceedings, etc, modified so as to allow them
to proceed to decree or judgment final in
the ChanceTy Court at NurfreesbOro
Same vs.. same; decree in favor o: R. F.
Bell.
Same vs.. same; report Of special COM
nilsson as compensation Of J. Q. Rye set
aside and reference renewed.
Same VS.. same; reference to Clerk and
Master on petition of Jno. Frizzell as to
fees for professional services.
Union Bank of Tennessee and Allen,
trustee and receiver, vs.. w. w. Voolfolk;
former order Of reference as to priOritieS of
defendants set aside, 7. I. Hillman made
party defendant, and NJ. II. Howard grant
dIeaye to file amended and supplemental
answer.
Jas. A. Seldom vs.. w. W. Woodfork ct
al; leave TO certain petitioners to enforce
judgments against property in the hands of
a receiver.
Sam'l Watson, trustee, etc, vs.. Bank Of
Tennessee and others; referred to Clerk
and Master to report as to creditors, etc,
and assets instanter.
State and Samuel Watson, trustee, etc,
VS. Bank of Tennessee and Others; report
of Clerk aud Master as to creditors, assets,
ETC., confirmed.
Same vs.. same; motion for a rule on pc
titioneTs to bring into court and file bills
or notes issued since May o, 1861, and
which they claim to hold and own, disal-
lowed.
Same VS.. same; order of reference as to
school land fund, and that so much Of said
school land fund as came to the hands of
5. Watson, trustee, in notes executed for
purchase money Of school lands be paid
over, if collected, to the counties to which
said fund belongs, and if not collected,
then the notes will be turned over by him.
Nichol vs.. Keller; report of Clerk and
Master confirmed.
Knox vs.. HARRISON; decree in favor of
complainant and appeal to Supreme Court.
Sloan vs.. Wheless; decree in favor OF de-
PENDANT.
Pettus vs.. Hartman ct al; motion for ap-
pOintment of a receiver disallOHed and de-
muTrer Oyeuuled.
Trimblevs. DOdd, guardian, etc; reference
to Clerk and Master.
Settle vs.. Strobe ct al; bill dismissed and
appeal granted.
Benson vs.. Z. II. Jones & Co., ct al, and
Gates & Pohlmau vs.. Strobe ct al; bill Of
former complainant dismissed and relief
sought by latter refused and causes APP
pealed.
Jackson ct al. vs.. Hodges; bill dismissed
and appeal.
Nichol & McGayock rs. Steger, guardian,
ct al final decree.
Hopkins vs.. Edgefeld and Kentucky !
Railroad Company ct al; bill dismissed.
TOwsOD ct al. vs.. Reese ct al; applica- !
ton to file bill Of review for newly diseOy-
cred evidence disallowed.
Mayo vs.. Davis ct al; consent decree.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
LONG WORDS.

ST. NlCuOlass
'EROb," said Tom, (which is the most
dangerous word to pronounce in the Eng
lish language"
"Don't know" said Rob, ''unless it is a
swearing wOrd.'
"Poohr' said Tom, ats stumbled, because
you are sure to get a tumble between the
first and last letter"
"Ha, haI' said Rob. 'NOw I've one for
you. found it one day in the paper. Which
is the longest word in the English Ian
guage?"
''VaIetudinarianism, said Tom, prompt
ly.
'.No, sir; it's smiles, because there's a
whole mile between the first and last let
ter"
"Ho. holn said Tom, Hthat's nothing. 1
know word that has over three miles be-
tween its beginning and ending"
"What is that?" asked Rob, family.
"Beledqgered," said Tom.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
A HORSE THIEF OYRRTAKEN.
A Kentuekian Receivers a stolen Ant.
NAL Through Nashville Detectives
The Thief Escaping With Lead in
Him.

A heuluck1au hecOEers a stolen Ant
NAL Through Nashville Detectives
The Thief Escaping With Lead I'm
Him.
About two weeks ago a horse valued at
$3.50, was stolen from a man named ShObe
at Oakland station, Warren county, Ky.
On the next day SaObe arrived in Nashville
in search Of the animal and thief, and went
at once 10 Detectives Ryan and Watson, to
whom he gave a description Of the horse.
After some investigation the detectives
lOrated the horse three or four days after
ward near Smithville, in DeKalb county.
They next traced him 10 Fairfield, Bedford
county, and telegraphed the information to
q man named James Chilccat, living at
Wartrace. Chilcoat started out imme-
diately, and at the end OF a two days
search found the thief riding the stolen
horse, 8 short distance from Christiana sta
ton, on the Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Louis railway.
He arrested the fellow and started to the
station TO telegraph the news of the cap
tuTe to Ryan & Watson. As the two were
riding along the load they came to a lane,
and as Cbilcoat started into the lane, the
prisoner put spurs to his horse and turned
down the main road in the direction Of
MurfreesbOro. Chilcoat gave chase, and
overlook him after a race of nearly half a
mile. Z As ChileOat came up be drew his
pistol and fired, the ball taking effect in
the prisoners hip and knocking him off his
horse. On coming up, ChilcOat leveled
his pistol TO fire again, when the wounded
man called out SIN already shot, don't
shoot again, I'll surrender
While ChilcOat was ri"king up his hat,
the man started off al and got into a
cotton field, ChilcOag shooting at him
twice, but without effect. The fellow
managed to make his way into a field Of
corn and finally escaped. ChilcOat then
telegraphed to Ryan and Watson that he
had recovered the horse, and they sent a
message TO ShObe. lie came down, went
to Wartrace, and shipped his horse back
home.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
OVER THE CITY.

An engine on the Louisville, Nashville
and Great Southern road has been named
''W. I. Linck.s
Charles Gibson was fined $50 in the P6-
lice Court yesterday morning, for trying TO
maintain himself By undue means.
Pools were sold at the Merchants Ex-
change last night on the trOtting races that
come off to day st Buffalo and Cleveland.
John Pride and his wife Molly, both col
ored, will be tried before justices Cassetty
and Creighton to-day, On peace warrants
sworn out by Letha Wright, colcred.
Thomas Dugan was sent to the county
wOrkhOuse for three months by Justice
Baskette yesterday, on the charge of va
grsncy,
On and after next Monday, fare on the
North Nashville street cars will be reduced
to five cents. Cars on the st. Cecilia
Branch viii be discontinued after Sunday.
Sam Williams, cOlored, who escaped
from the county workhOuse last January,
was recsptured in South Nashville Tues
day night and returned to that institution
by officer George Dale
At a meeting in West Nashville last
night, the Lone Star Base Bah Glib was
organized and the following officers elected:
President, P. A. Raftery; Secretary, J. B.
Ryan; Captain, J. T. Quinn.
In College street store the strictest par
liamentary usage is observed by the bill
clerk and bookkeeper in their business in
tercourse. When one of them wishes to
communicate the items Of an account to
the other, as a signal, he cries out, care
you ready for the question: If ready, the
other promptly responds, "Question," as it
is often heard in conventions, city coun-
ellis and legislatures.
Some of our citizens are very properly
agitating the question of giving the Bar
racks band benefit, the proceeds to go for
the purchase Of some approximate musical
Instrument or emblem to be presented the
band as a token of their appreciation of the
fine concerts, with which the Nashville pub
lie is so frequently RECALLED. The sugges-
ton is commendable; give them a rousing
benefit, as a merited return for their gener-
oIs favors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
TO Printers and Publishers.
PRESSES FOR SALE.

We hare a couple Of fine secondhand
Presses for sale, l5hjch ace haze used
from four 20 fUs years, l0hich are qood
ones and iI good raining order.
4 Taylor Press, small cylinder. size
nine column paper. measure ofthe Union
and Anssrican. Capacity 1000 impress
siOns per hour. In complete order and
Bat little corn. Is BOl1 fitted for steam,
bat can be run By hand l0ilh sliqhi
change.
A Drum Cylinder Potter Press, bes
size suited for BiHe-coJ1ssB paper. I'D.
mira5Iy adapted to newspaper, poster
and general JOB cork. Is being mn nose
almost daily IN this Office.
In one or both Of these Presses zee 1viIg
sell absOIute bargains.
For further information # desired &c
to the Presses, and for terms, address
UNION AND AMERICAN.
Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-05
This REornIng,s Fire.

Just before 1 o'clock this morning a fire
broke cut in brick dwelling on Union
street, five doors west Of Summer. Officers
Reagan and Hope heard the screams of
some children and were attracted to the
spot, to find the house full of smoke.
They sounded the alarm from box Is,
corner of Union and Summer streets, which
brought the firemen out promptly and the
flames were soon under control. The
building is owned by John Kirkman, and
sustained little damage besides the burning
Of the roof. The first floor was occupied
by. Mrs. Herwig, as a dress-making
establishment while the story above
was rented by Frank Murrello, an Italian
fruit dealer. The fire originated among
some kindling wood under a stairway Oh
the first floor. The occupants of the second
story came down on a ladder. Most Of the
furniture was removed in time to prevent
damage by fire or water.