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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-09-30

EMRs. WILLIAMS, OF New jersey, wild
ow woman, works farm of 13e acres on
shares, and when she says "hawl" to the
steers they come around with their tails
standing out straight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-09-30

THE American family shotgun, stand
ing in the corner of the bedroom, hasn't
slain quite its average number during the
last month, but among its victims have
been some very promising children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-09-30
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

RoA 81 pork, sans apple-sauce, past doubt,
Is a4lnlct with tie Prince left out.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1878.
BEEF CATr.E.-The market opened quite slow
this week, a0d 80 contin ued foe some time with
the prices shade of from last week but while
before the close and during the most Of the last
day OF operations, Il became more active and
prices improved on the opening rates, closing
shade higher in some instances than last week
The whole Of TIRE offerings were closed out at an
unusually early bosr on tho last day Of the mar
ket. The quality Of tho offerings was fully as
gOod as isst Week
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged "a fol-
lows Best Reeves At 6 25@ST 25-tbat gem
orally rated FIRST quality 2jG3S6 25-medium
or good fnir quality 5ORS5 25 -ordinary thin
steers, Oxen and Cows OOGpS4 5g--geuer-
al average Of the market day So Sex.
IRENE range OF prices { O0GnST so Most Of
the sales we're from 20 TO Sc 90 per loo lbs
OF The receipts 4O7 head came from Ohio. ~
from virginia, 90 from Vest Va 2I5 from Ma.
ryland, 33l from Pennsylvania 1874 from Illinois
W from tennessee and 90 from Kentucky
receipts ior the week 1852 head against 1918 last
week aud ll21 bead same line last wear or
the offerings ~ bead were taken by baltimore
butchers, 33i sold TO Washington CITY and Nor.
l'Ik tFa butchers and % 60 Eastern specnla-
lois-toial sales for The week Ii4g head, agAinst
20. lost week and 900 head same time ist wear.
Cows We quote Mich Cows At 3OGf s.5 Der
head, md uatket dull
'pD5 ~ The market has been slow during tb-
we " ihe receipts coming FRI slowly have been
500 shortly afterwards but there has uecn lille
que 10 ihc operations, TIE feeling being that any
great incre'so iu The receipts would further de-
lIsss q. ,res which mas declined A. per d. since
Iast week few sales being now effected ~ our
tA"ehe Top hgures. A the close prices are NJ
=" si'hd The tdtim3uOn being towards lover 6s-
ui''. We quote at lOGtSil Is per loo lbs net
heceipis ibis week 1910 head. azsinst 2sD5 last
",,A' aud tlo3 head same lime last year
SHtEP ASp LtgBs.-1hc is scarcely n note.
worthy change 20 record In prices of Sheen in
We" oi the quality Of the offerings There IL
scarcely ~ mach activity IN The market ne there
"'s a' ihe time OF our last report. the numie-s
rsfy itue, ani the quality is scarcely ~ good
mere is itir demand FOR good Lambs We
quote Sheer ~ 4Cf5I cents per H. gross fsnb,
z 'Otgt5 Tsr head Receipts this week 1857
head, agsiust 3433 last week, and $500 bead
same tine last year Sun
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
By Yesterdays Mail.

WARRINGTON. May s3.-Judg;ng from
the conversation OF numerous persons
lately arrived here from the West it is
safe to presume that the accounts of
grasshopper ravaees coming from that
region are very much exaggerated. II
issaid that the principal object in spread.
ing these stories 10 to help the bulls in
wheat. a very large quantity Of the last
years crop being still on hand.
~ The Rev. G. w. Andrews. ID. D..
OF Shepherdstown. West Virginia, one
Of the most eminent divines of the E.
piscopal Church. died in Fredericksburg.
Va. on Monday evening last. lie was
on his way 70 attend the Episcopal Coun.
Gil held in Richmond last week. when he
was taken sick. and stopped in Freder.
icksburg with friends. He was sixty.
eight years of age.
VWe learn from the Wheeling IN.
teUigencer that on the 23rd inst. Gov.
Jacob and the officers of the State of
West Virginia arrived in that city. The
party consisted of Gov. John j. Jacob.
his private Secretary b. Daily; c. He'd.
rick, Secretary of State; John s. Bur.
dett. Treasurer; f. A. Bennett, Audi
tor, and family; Il. w. Byrne. Sup't
Free Schools. and daughter; +. L. Bills,
w. "A. CracraGt. Geo. J.. Bennett and
John Burdett. Clerks; Pat Daley, jani-
tor. and family.
~ George j. Jennings. William c.
Williams and Charles ii. Davis, gaugers
of the first Ohio. and II. G. McMuilen.
OF the first Illinois internal revenue dis.
trict, have been dismissed.
10 Gold 1l6 in New York on We'd.
nesday.
10 Shad fishing this year has been
good everywhere but on the Potomac.
"a Sixteen thousand pounds of cop
per ore are daily mined and shipped
from Carrollton, Ga.
10 Col. Ward III. Lamon has been
named as the possible republican candi.
date for Governor Of this State in the
canvass of 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

~ Ihe hot weather reminds Us Of an
incident which is instructive from the
TACT That 1t teaches the Importance of
ooeying the rules Of politeness when in
company. Not many generations ago,
In neighboring village, young gen.
tieman was SO overcome by the heat that
ne concluded to wear only n shirt front
under his coat. The very evening he
attired himself as above indicated. he
engaged In game OF eroquet with some
young ladies and other young gentle
men. Becoming warm and interested
an the game. he suddenly jerked OFF. his
coat, as he had frequently done before,
In order to make good strike. We
pass over the marvellous astonishing
transformation and effects of the action,
which left him attired in a shirt front,
pants and CATERS. Yes we drop the veil
over sad scene which is put in print by
us, only because we desire to do Justice
to the history of the country. Imagine
that young mans feelings, if we should
dwell upon this subject. How can we
have the heart to describe his actions as
he realized his condition, after Jerking
of that coat? Do we desire to illustrate
how he travelled away at the rate of q
mile minute, while shrieks and groans
and cheers echoed behind him? Far be
1t from US to so disregard fellow be-
ing's feelings. However we desire to
state as we hereby do, that this Young
man now wears a coat, vest and an a.
eundance of Undertaking, during all
the changing seasons Of the year. And
he has learned such lesson i'm polite
"a to1 <,frh -,
company Exchange
10 An obliging gentleman, who thinks
that personal favors do not cost much.
while they make friends, was applied to
by colored man for n certificate of
character by which he might get stu
alton. The testimonial proved to be
more complimentary than Scipio him.
self had expected; and that worthy, on
recovering from his astonishment,- ex-
Claimed Say, Mr.. -, wont You glib
me someding to do yerself on dat re-
commentator?
IV"O gracious, no !" exclaimed Mrs.
Marrowfat to Mrs. Quoggs, raising her
her hands and speaking in a very excl
ted tone. she was so illwhen her new
bonnet came home that she couldn't get
up; but, dear sakes Jane, that didn't
matter nothing, for she just put her hat
on, and lay with her head out Of the win
dow the whole afternoon
tV"Time softens all things" except
the young man who parts his hair in the
middle and whistles on the street No
thing can make him any softer than he is
VWhy are mosquitoes like physi.
clans? Because they never let blood
without running up a bill.
10 A wise man will desire no more
than what he may get justly; use sober
ly, distribute cheerfully, and live upon
contentedly.
tdJr"This," thought boy while being
trounced by his fond papa, lis very like
whale"
tU 1t is in vain to hope please all O.
like. Let man stand with his face in
what direction he will, he must neccssa.
rily turn his back on one.half the world
f-VIIe that borrows binds himself
with a neighbor's rope.
~ Praise is the daughter of present
power.
~ To succeed in difficult underta.
king. one must have grit, grip, and
gumption.
~ Wrong is falschood put in prac.
tice.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
E. B. SHEETz.

IN making appearance before again gratefully
our liberal
oy our numerous friends during
ABOUT
the town and country
peoe opened Romney
all kinds of merchandise = - ~ "
cities "here Goods sold
value enabling us secure the
deasai OF which
small
Besides much prefer large
Dollars
system
buyers
pay promptly on presentation of bills which is
Goods
proht to Stock
prompness will prices To give some idea
the enabled
- r' 0"'h"e'
100 pieces choicest style prints of a. grades
90 Bro Muslin. all weights nd width
% Bid 3
90 Cottonades o Oc-A tho leading ont
10 Pieces Blk Alpaccas 25 81 yd - -
5inghams from 12l to 25-very
Cashmere for Boys pr yd
oanere Tor all
mems tor men and boys 5 to 4ocDe Goods of
the trade from loo We
useless TO eSpaa We represent everything Dry catalogue
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
Iron &c CoIIere.

students save time sod money By attending
The Iron City College during The summer sss.
500 No vacations School always in session
students received ~ say tine
for cireulsrs sAAre. M Principal. =. @.
SMITH A. " Pittsburgh, Pa
Nay ~, 1878.
April 2. ls75.-ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
Floral Decoration.

The members of the Memorial Asso-
citation, for the purpose Of strewing flow
ers on the graves of our Confederate
dead, are requested to meet at the Lee
ture Room Of the Presbyterian Church
on Saturday the 10Th inst. ut AZ o'clock.
I. NJ, for the purpose Of consultation.
The unusually late and cold season and
the consequent dcarth Of bloom. suggest
the idea Of postponing our welcome and
sacred Offices till more favorable dav
than June 9th.
NELLIE WHITE, President.
Romney, May p. 1875.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
NIAIRIRIIcD.

AZ ihe residence Of ,he brides parents on
North River, on the 18Th inst. hy the Rev NJ
hichel0erger, Ar. WiLLAg LEwfs LUProx 10 Ni az
Eva AWEtn MACE both OF ibis equity.
On Wednesday isst, Col BotfytR CppisritS
Of Augusta coanty, Va, 10 Miss MAaeaaEr pa
roS' daughter Of r. Z. Paxton, Esq, Of Loo
dOun county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
ERRORS OF YOUTU

A GENTLHNAN vbo saasfrd Tor years from
"A Nervous DEBILITY Premature Decay, and
al the effects 81 youthfai indiscreiion viii Tor
the sake 81 suffering humauity, send free "a ali
who need u, the recipe snd direction for making
The simple remedy by which he was cured. SUI
ierers wishing 20 profit nv the advertisers er-
Perience can do 90 hy addressing 10 perfect con-
idsnee.
JOHN Il. OGDEN.
april 90, 1875 en-.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
N O IC Il

HAVING dsterninea TO remove from ,bls
u n State, hereby suthoriEs HENRY GIL
kESON 70 set for me 10 The settlement Of tbs
business o. Glkesnn Psttie aud GHkeson,
Pattie Pagh, sad most respectfully reouss, ali
parties 70 settle their indeStGsss a. soon as pos.
sibis.
G. W. PATTIE.
Rouney, April is 1878. II.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
.deentS jJanted to SeH
Rights I'Citizen,

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Hsned u meets The wants Of all classes and
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April Is, Is75.-5w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28


n MAN AND HORSE INSTANTLY KILL
ED By LIGHTNLNG.-On Sunday after.
noon last fearful and sudden death
occurred IN Somerset county, Pennsyl-
wanna, near the town ofSomerset. Four
Young men, resident in Jenner town.
ship, were on horseback riding home
from attendance on Divine services Mt
Casebeer's church, and were quietly pro-
ceeding along the road, when storm
came quickly up. Several flashes of
lightning were observed, when came one
binding in its vividness. When it ha
passed away it was discovered that the
bolt had struck and instantly killed one
OF the party, named Edmund Herman
Mowry, the horse which he was riding
suffered death by the same bolt. Now
rvs nearest companion was somewhat
stunned. and had the hair burnt off one
side of his head. but otherwise no one
was affected. There were no trees or
buildings by to attract the lightning,
and its suddenness was one of its most
appalling features. Young Mowry's
body was removed to the home of his
parents. lie was their only child, q
brother having been killed in the army.
The death caused gloom wherever the
deceased was known.
t-V The amount of gold in the civil.
lied world, disintegrated from its native
rock or native soil, in the shape of coin.
ornaments, &C., mot including Asia,
whose stock, be it more or less. does not
affect the operations or calculations of
the civilized world, is estimated at So
OOO,Uo0, 600. A cubic inch Of pure gold
weighs fraction less than ten and one
eighth ounces, WORTH in specie about $l7
an ounce; cubic foot weighs 1854
onnces, and is worth about $500. 00O.-
30 the total amount in Christendon
would measure about 10000 cubic feet
equal to block % feet square and
10 feet high; or about the dimensions
OF an ordinary village cottage, say a
story and Il half in height
CROP PRosPECT5.-A large number of
farmers from all sections of this coun-
ty were in the city yesterday, and after
conversing With several Of them the in.
formation Is conveyed that the wheat
and oat crop never looked better ut this
period OF this season. Vegetation came
forward rapidly the past week, and un
less some draw back follows. not now
visible, bounteous harvest will reward
the husbandman.- Dubuque, I0tra. Tier.
aid. Nay %.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

INVEST VIRGINIA. 70 Wit AT rules beid
w in The Clerks Oace or toe Couuty Couri
o. llampshife county, 90 The ast hosdsy ia
December, 1874.
r, LANG. Plaintiff.
Is.
Joseph Croft, Defendant.
IN AssvmPs1 Wah Attachment
The object Of this suit Is to recover Of
the defendant $3.50 6s cts, and 20 At.
tach the estate Of the defendant sufii.
Gent to pay the said sum and the costs
OF this suit. And it appearing that the
defendant Joseph Croft does not reside
IN this State, the said nonresident de-
PENDANT II required 20 appeag within
four weeks after the date Of the aFst pub.
LEGATION hereof. and DO what Is nscessa.
~ 20 protect his fntsTsst s. This suii. 49,
Teste,
c. S. WHITE, c. c. G. \. {.
May 7. is75.-4w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
DIED.

On sunday, 2ord inst May E z. r. D. Nc
kEs, daughter o. smith T. 4 Ana L. Mckee.
eyed z years and months
lie shall gather the lambs with hi, arm. and
carry them 10 BIS bosom "
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

LII y worth knowing that il one
s0,ume ofcastor oil b dissolved In two
=. snree volumes OF sOirits Of wine II
~ ssnoer paper transparent. and. the
sp,rss rapidly evaporsting. the paper in
lew inmates becomes ct for use. A
drawing In pencil or in India ink can
mus De made. and il the paper is placed
In spirits OF wine the oil is dissolved out.
restoring the paper to its original condi-
lion. This is the discovery Of Herr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
Hats for Ladies s. Children.


stock of both trimmed
admired
Ell TACT Also choice
STOCK OF Fur Wool Straw Hats comprise all
20
VIII take the pains to We
90 and full Wool - -~' - -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
BOOTS AND SHOES.

The trade in this department having
necessary double facilities
room for it's the second
found double
ana that we have heretofore kept We
onwlch
the best this
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
2. "a. PoWmALI

nFFEkS Bis services 70 the people ofHsmv-
ssFterabsr 4 isTt-en
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
n Cd Y u Cd II 8 !.

In this department excel
and you are well repaid for examination purchase
10 ascertain
we have seen people liked Needles Mt Sc
a paper and Ciarks o. N T. Thread for Spool
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

has felt
are prepared to although
of
and at prices which cannot fail to with
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
Groceries

are as good as can be bought in this or any 9TH
market. Those ia search Of good Coffee, Sugar,
Teas, &c, &C, can be accommodated.
IL is useless 10 attempt an enumeration OF nv
stock, rs there is no necessity for so doing, as
those in search of good Goods can examine for
themselves. "old Fogies" can select goods az
well as ''youpg humbuss' SO.
III. B. DAWSON.
Romney, May Ii, 1875.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
o. Hg @ e. E Hg n De- g .

& nave full stock Of Sugars and sAI and every
the
at City retail htadde WHO" VIC WIN sen
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28
Ever y-dlHiEAg~eEseo

nlr TINS heading might
upass hn) We
hardware Wood
and and
WICK Batting Oil Cloths
Nails Salt
shot Lead and Fishing Tackle Tobacco Sears and snuff
W ali Paper, Window Shades IN Blinds cS ~ '''''
Ia conclusion must again thank your further
as the past We
ny special order thing be place without ex
cost IMAM actual expenses incurred for freight We
Collars and Suits made gentlemen FITS guaranteed f
rates Soliciting your fayors, tnly yours, " '
HGo EB. SheefZ.
Romney April 80. "a ' 'tP ' Oo''ii'u'e
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-28

Just as many Goods can be bought ct our Store
Tor 81 90 as can be had aaJ y here ese Aud
we now take occasion 10 tender our thanks 20 -
generous public for past confidence aud liberal
patronage.
GILKESON, PUGH & VANCE.
Romrey, May H. 1875
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Notion

department will please the most fastidlous and
those IN search of nice and good articles are in
vited to make an examination His
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G. s. White, {. {. {. =. {.
May 7. is75.-4v.
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Dry Goods

department Is very complete and we'll supplied.
Choice articles for Ladies, Gentlemen aud Chit
dien. His
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his assortment viii compete with any goods ia
this market aud all he asks is for those who de-
sire good and substantial Goods. Is call aad sx-
anime lis stock His
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-06
A NEW HAMPSHIRE SENSATION
A Hunted House in Contoo-
cookvile Doors Fly Open
and Chairs Ire Seen
Dancing About the
Room.

We understand that considerable ex
citement prevailed in Contoocookvile, ovel
the supposition that the Emerson House
situated about half mile from the vii
lage, on the road to Hopkinton, is haunt
ed, the story running rs follows; The
Emerson place has been vacant all winter,
Mr., James Emerson, the owner, only
carrying on the place during the summer
About Que week SGD Mr.. Hanson
Emerson, son of James Emerson, moved
into the house, together with his wife
and two children. Everything passed Of
all right for the FIRST three nights, when
on the fourth night, he heard strange
sounds, but supposing they proceeded
from rats or some other natural cause, be
did not pay much attention to them
on Wednesday night last, after the
family had all retired, they heard noise
as OF some one groauing, the groans being,
loud and distinct and heard several times !;
also the door would fly open and then
close again with violence. Not content
with tile above two demonstrations, the
chairs commenced dancing about the
room. Mr.. Emerson, his wife aud chill.
dren, hastily arose, much disturbed by the
violent aud strange demonstrations,
groans and noises, and taking their cloth.
ing, left the house, going to that of Mr..
Ambros base, who lived twenty or thr>
ty rods, from the Emerson place. Mr..
Chase took them iu and Mrs. Emerso
who was very much Frustrated BY fright
at the noises aud groans, was kindly cared
for. Mr.. Emerson. who is not easily
frightened, thought he would 60 back aud
rake thorough examination of the
house, to ascertain if there were any per,
sons concealed in or about the premises,
and with Mr., Chase, the two went all
over the house, but no one could they
find and no noises did they hear. The
Emerson family cannot be induced to re-,
turn to the house, and really what the
whole upshot of the mystery will amount
to remains to be seen. There are various
stories and opinions aAoat about town bnt
the sum and subtance of the whole story
is as above related.
The Emerson family have no induce.
ment TO misstate the matter, and it is
plainly evident that the demonstration
they report actually occurred, proceeding
from some cause that they are entirely
unable to explain. From the Concord
(N. H. Patriot.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-06
Advice to a Girl Who is Fin
ished.

Josh Billings gives the fIllowing:
Gertrude-Yu tell me yu have been
2 years at boarding, skool aud hav just
finished your edukashun, and want to
kno what yu shall do next.
Listen, mi gushing Gertrude, and l will
tell yu.
G'tup in the morning in COED season,
20 down into the kitchen, seize pototo
by the throat with ON hand and a knife
with the other, skin the potato, and a
dozen more just like it, stir up the buck.
wheat patter, look in the oven and see
how the biskiot are doing, hustle around
generally, step on the cats tail and help
yure good old mother ro git breakfast.
After breakfast, put up the yung chill
dIen's luncheon for skool, help wash up
the dishes, sweep sum. put things in Or
der, and sumtime during the day nit at
least two inches aud half on sun ov
vurs brothers little blue woolen stock.
ings for next winter.
In other words, 20 - work and make
yurself useful now that yu hav bekum
ornamental, and it yu rave emmy time left
after the beds are all made aud the ducks
hav been pitch into the pianner and make
the old rattle box skream With musk.
Do this for one year, and sun lisely
ypug fellsr IN the naberhood will hear ov
it, and will begin to hang around yu and
say sweetsF things than yu ever heard be.
fore, aud fually will give ya chance tc
keep house on your on hook.
Yu follow nj advice, Gerty, aud see il
he dou't.