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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned will sell his farm lying In the
tanning 477lz acres, In lots to suit and on good
time. 1t is one OF the best stock farms In the TIP
has plenty Of timber and water. 1Air farm house,
and balsnce on time to suit purchaser.
Come and see It, IRA WING,
Nov. 2, lS75s2m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
tPhilip Nolan's Friends -

BY EDWARD EvERETT HALE.
This Is an historical romance. The
scene Is laid 10 the Southwest. at a time
when that territory was first Spanish, then
French, and then American, and when war
was imminent, to obtain the control Of the
mouth OF the Mississippi II is likely to
DO the great romance OF the Mississippi
Valley, as Gabriel Conroy will be of the
Pacific Slope.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

MARION AND SECOND STREETS.
Prompt attention given to Repairing. and all
work warranted. March 2iw6m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
"Gabriel COnroy'

Dy BRET HARTE.
VI which the Boston Post says 'It is a
serial that will make every number Of
scribner's eagerly sought for, II 1t had moth.
ing else to recommend it,"
The Canadian Illustrated -Nems, pre-.
diets that "we have found at last the Amer
lean novel,"
The Louisville Courier ouyna1 saws
"The second installment Is even stronger
than The first, iustifying all that was look
ed for
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-05-28

in Nevada napkins srs not used at
fhe tsble. bat when they have eggs for
dinnsr the mother remarks: "Now.
Bill. Won xn' the s-st Jest stick TO yer
sleeves an let tie edge Of the table cloth
alone, like yer belonged TO decent So
cieiy, or Iii baste the pelt of yer backs. y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-05-28

p-trcs rpes Frsss
A ysunt woman Jumped into the Cen
trail station YESTERDAY. bonnet askew and
evrs blazing. and - she reached the
scrgesut's desk she exclaimed:
SIN the Widow Coou
"Ah." remarked the Sergeant.
And I want TO know " my landlord
can raise The rent on ne!' size went on.
q! guess 80 landlords eau do most
anything"
"Rut l'ms widow"
$50 you say"
And liant there a Law To protect a
widow nom having thc rent raised 2
Never heard of one
and haven't sny more rights than
a married womsnw
"Nct one.'
"vsrv we'll shs said. shutting be-
teeth and striking the desk 'ifa widow
hasn't any rights I'll marry somebody
afore suniown Won hear me ncw!'
Ara she kicked over chair and
walked out.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-05-28

Our countrv's little wine and liquor
hin last wear footed m the mere baga-
telle OF four hundred million dollars.
and this doesn't include the wear and
t-.r o: lamp posts either.-l Philsdel-
phic Times
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23

CHINAMEN AS FARMERs.-Ihe Natchez
Courier of recent date gives an interesting
account of number employed in Chicot coun-
ty, Arkansas They appear far more service
able as tenants than as employees, and in
the economy of time and the facility with
which their tasks are performed, display far
more ability than the negro. The terms u.s.
ually made are 100 pounds of lint cotton to
the acre, the planter furnishing mule with
which to cultivate the crop. At early dawn
the Chinaman has had his breakfast, and is in
the field to do his work. At eleven o'clock
one of their number is sent in to cook their
dinner, the hour for which is announced by
the dis play of a small pennant. Half an hour
is usually consumed at the meal, and return.
ing to the field, they continue at work until
dark, During ploughing time planters are
compelled to see to it that their animals have
sufficient time to rest and eat, as the Celestials
appear to be blessed with no compunction
where mules are concerned, and would keep
one unfed and at work all day did the oppor-
tunity present itself. Their ploughing is
represented to be the best, with burrows
straight as a rule. They also seem to be
adopts in the cultivation of vegetables, all
their gardens being kept in the most perfect
order. A supply Of the principal vegetables
is carefully dried and kept for winter. Their
houses are described as the personi6cation OF
neatness, every utensil being secured bright
as silver, while their clothes are always clean,
and in personal appearance they are never
offensive Their time, too, is fully employed,
it being with great difficulty they can be re-
strained from working on Sabbath.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
VOLUME 22.--1S7B.

THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, which, on
the st of January, 1876 will enter upon the TwEN-
TY-sEcoND volume, is large twenty eight COL
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type, and devoted to the POLITICAL SOCIAL, Aa-
RICULTyRAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF TIL E
SOUTH. In announcing the new volume, we are
enabled to promise increased attractions IN all the
different departments Of the paper, conspicuous
among them being the SERIAL STORIES, written
expressly for the ENQUIRER.
AS a non bipartisan, independent family newspa-
per- the future editorial conduct of the ENQUIRER
can be well Judged by the past AZ by any prom
ise which we might now feel disposed to make
An experience of thirty-tive years in the newspa-
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been unremittingly devoted to the management
of the ENQUIRER-fully convinces the proprietor
that the plan he adopted OH assuming control Of
the paper is the correct mode of journalism in the
present day. The true mission of the newspaper
is to place before the public facts as they may exist
unbiased by partisan feelings or sinister motives; /;
and the propriety of this course is fully attested,
not only by the success of the ENQUIRER, which
can truthfully claim the largest circulation Of any
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LITERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER,
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23
Smiths Bible Dictionary.

This Dictionary work Of DR.. William Smith, OF the
University of London, and the most eminent In
the world who in its preparation associated with himself
seventy distinguished dvnes and authors of both Europe and
this country the srcatask Of preparing comprehensive DC
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23

STAND AY THE SABBATH.-There is no in
stitution of greater Importance in this country
than our Sabbath And consequently there
is none that ought to be guarded and defended
with greater zeal and watchfulness than this
As matter Of mere physical economy and
safety, every toiling and laboring citizen in
the land should defend the Sabbath, and in
sist upon its strict observance as day ofrest
For no laboring man, under this simple view,
can do without this rest. Both his mind and
his body needs this. And it has been already
demonstrated, without the least doubt, that
both the health and the continuance of hu-
man life largely depend upon the proper OBJ
servance Of the Sabbath
But higher considerations press the claims
of this day upon US. We all need day in
every seven on which to reflect upon those
great questions which tend to our spiritual
and eternal peace. We must bring ourselves
to these questions, and without this day and
it's sacred moments and means of grace, it is
impossible to accomplish work so very mo-
mentous.
There are Just at this time many attempted
encroachments upon the observance, as a re-.
lipious institution, of the Sabbath day. Some
are striving to turn this rest into a day of
sport and pastime, and others are disposed to
make it day of profit and gain. No such
encroachments as these are should be allowed.
For no one can predict the fatal consequences
of such an allowance. With the continued
desecraton of this day will come its total ab-
clifton. And this will surely be followed by
its ultimate overthrow. And if you destroy
your Sabbath, you undermine the Bible. the
Christian church, the Sabbath school, and the
religion of Christ. Christian World.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23

OIL1NG HARNEss.-A good harness is cost
ly, but if properly used and cared for, will
last good many years. If neglected, it will
soon need repairs, and in short time will be-
come utterly worthless. In caring for har.
ness, one great point is to see that it is prop
erly Oiled A work harness, in use on farm,
should be oiled twice year-in the spring
and fall. 1t should be taken entirely apart,
the places where sweat and dirt have collected
cleaned with chip or an old case knife, then
wash clean in warm water, in which little
CASTLE soap has been dissolved. As they are
washed, the straps should be hung on a pole
to dry.
When the outside is nearly dry, but before
the moisture is all out of the leather, the oil
should be applied. This may be done with a
clean paint brush, which is the best thing for
the purpose, a sponge or woolen cloth. A
moderate quantity should be used; and if it
does not soften the leather enough, another
light coating may be applied when the first
one is we'll dried in. This is better than to
put on great deal at once,
Care should be taken to obtain good quail
ity of oil. Meats foot oil is the very best
kind of oil for leather. There are some pat
ent preparations, in which waterproof in
gredient is added to the oil, and also little
coloring substance to make the leather look
black and glossy. An honest mixture of this
kind is better than the crude oil. Cheap oils
are generally poor. When dry, the harness
should be rubbed with CASTLE soap, then with
a dry woolen cloth. When this is done, it
may be put together and used. This work
should not be neglected until the hurry of
planting and hoeing time, but should receive
attention now.-Liue Stock Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23

VNHE COOKING STOVES manufactured at our
i works in Greensboro, N. G., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL with heav-
ier and thicker plate than any other Stove in the
market, and consequently will the longer with
stand heat and hard usage. They are Of hand
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal
in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold
in the United States, whileit is confidently claimed
that they are the CHEAPEST. All the usual
pieces Of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers is the fact that our patterns and
deutally broken at any time, we can replace it al
the mere cost of casting. Not simply because il
is home production but on account of it's intrin-
sic merits as an article of household economy, do
ae} the patronage of homo Pns"hasass--More
than ONE THOUSAND of these Stoves are now
in use, and among many others having them we
respectfully refer to the following: r. E. Guthrie
D. M. Campbell, NJ. H. Currence, York county !;
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; D. A. Gordon,
Guthriesvile; John A. Brown, Rock Hill; B. P.
Boyd, Joseph Herndon L. M. Grist Yorkvlle.
You can save the freight from the northern cities
and the dealers profit, which is no small item,
by buying Of US, and at the same time get a
STOvE THAT Is MORE DURABLE than those
delivered at depot in Greensboro:
No with 10 pieces ware and feet pipe' $50 90 90
Address, SERGEANT & McCAULEY,
Greensboro. N. c.
T. NJ. DOBSON Il CO., Agents, Yorkville, 8. c.
JOHN r. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill, S. c.
A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, Lowrysville, Ches-
ter county, s. G.
J. L. CARROLL, Agent at Chester.S. C..
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orr Cookinp Stove Premium.

The Cooking Stoves which we offer a. Premium for 81
subscribers tho ENQUIRER or for 66 subscribers 10 the FAMILY
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&eadiug fur the Sabbath.
CONDUCTED BY
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

The Bible is full of such declarations as
"God reigns.'' 1t is fact which calls for
eternal gratitude. What miserable world
of anarchy and confusion this would be if
there were no one who swayed a sceptre of uni
versal dominion. 1t would not be extrava'
CANT to conclude that man, more savage than
the beasts of the field, would exterminate
himself. The kingdom of God is everlasting.
1t will not, like earthly governments, flourish
for while and then cease. 1t is without be-.
ginning and will be without end. 1t is glo-
rious kingdom. Glorious in its extent, and
glorious in its order. 1t embraces all worlds
and all creatures. 1t is without noise or con-
fusion.
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THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr. La
THAN will continue his regular contributions to
the "Sahbath Reading" and the "Children's De-
partment," which, under his management for the
past six wears, have been an important attraction
and with the usual meange of Miscellaneons
Reading adapted to all tastes; the Agricultural
Department, containing practical and useful in
formation for the farmerand housewife; column
of Humorous Reading every week; "Scraps and
Facts" embracing light current topics acompend
of the News Abroad and at Home; Correspon-
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to promote the prosperity and welfare Of our
people, we hope to make the ENQUIRER replete
as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal.
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Write names plainly. giving post-ofice, county
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Se,rinq Machine Premium.

The Sewing Machine we offer Premium for 70sbscrbers
10 the ENQUIRER or for 81 subscribers the FAMILY VsToR
the wcknown Weed Machine and 10 manufactured by the
Weed Sewing Machine Company, Hartford, Conn II Is adapt
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NAV offer s not required that The be sent In at
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-23
HOME PLEASURES.

All people desire to have pleasant home.
In this respect rich and poor are fond. if they
possess the least taste, of surrounding them
selves with everything calculated to make
their dwellings comfortable By industry,
frugality, and love for the beautiful, home
joys and pleasures are within the reach of all.
What makes pleasant home? Does elab-
orately carved furniture, gorgeous drapery,
high-priced velvet carpets? No. These Ger:
tainly add to the comfort, beauty and appear
ance of a nice building but none to the real
pleasures of home. Many sad hearts beat be-
meath velvet and lace; rustling silks, like the
sighing of autumn winds through leatess
trees may but warn of a cold and cherries
winter; the flashing diamond but symbolizes
the tear of want and despair.
Invited guests we always entertain hospta-
bly,; we should give joy and amusement to
our children, so they may learn to entertain
and make happy each other. Instruct them
in three things-industry, honesty, Cody love
and reverence Do so, not forgetting your
self, and all will be bright at your home.
Could we look into many richly furnished
homes, our eyes would gladly turn away from
scenes of sorrow and heartless depravity.
Whilst were we to visit many abodes, in which
squalid poverty reigns supreme, we would be
surprised at the cheerful aspect of its occu-
pants, and the pleasant smiles of all who
seem to utter God is good" Some wealthy
homes possess no attractions for its occupants
hence, the 6rst-class saloons, card and billiard
rooms of great cities allure the sons of the
rich, who form habits of intemperance, and
often rush headlong into vice and an early
grave.
Many say, eff was rich I would be hap.
py." This is not go.
One of the real pleasures of home is con.
tentment. The "grumbler" never makes any.
body happy. Perhaps the most disagreeable
thing on earth to him is himself though he
does not know it.
To possess happy home it is necessary, as
we said before, to choose three things: 1st. In.
dustry will ward off a morose disposition, pro.
vide for our wants, and make US independent
in thought and action.
I'd. Honesty-lacking it, we can have no fel-
lowships with the good and upright; there:
fore, we can have no true happiness with bad
men, although possessors Of millions.
Sd. Cody love-without it earth offers no
lasting pleasures and the future but eternal
misery. "Wisdom's ways are ways of pleas
antness, and all her paths are peace"
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(Original.]
SIN AND PUNISHMENT.

Nothing can be clearer than that it is the
purpose of God to punish sin. 1t is not
mere theory, devised by party to frighten
the weak into obedience and deter the rebel.
lious from crime. 1t is deduction, legiti.
mately drawn from the word and works of
God. The ruler of the universe so orders all
things that the way Of the transgressor is hard.
Sin lies at his door. Men have the ability to
sin, but not with impunity. 1t is an old adage
that murder will out" So it is with every
sin, whether it be against God directly, or
against our fellow men. Whatever events, in
the providence of God, may take place con-
corning US, we may rest assured that our sins
will find US out.
1t is the fixed purpose of God to- punish
sin. This is demonstrated in the daily deal.
ings of God with the human family. Some
sins are only punished, in part, in this world !;
but there is given US unmistakable evidence
that every sin will be punished fully and
Justly. Because God is slow in meeting out
vengeance upon the transgressor, is not suft-
cieut reason for concluding that he will pass
the transgressor by entirely. Punishment
follows the sinner as the shadow follows the
substance, and it is the purpose of him who
rules the world, that such shall ever continue
to be the case.
The only possible way by which the legiti-
mate consequences of sin can be avoided, is by
the sinners accepting of Jesus Christ as a Sa'
viour When thus avoided, sin is still pun
shed but not in the sinner, but in the sim
ner's surety. Christ died for sinners That
is, he suffered the penalties of a broken law
for the sinner, and in the sinners stead. Ac-
cepting Christ as Saviour, is not, as some seem
to think, a kind of sham by which God ceases
to exact all that his law requires. The JUS.
tice of God is as manifest, and even more man.
ifest in the death of Jesus Christ, than it is in
the Furnishing of the sinner. When the sim
ner accepts of Christ and is saved by his blood,
justice is not perverted but only made to flow
in different channel The surety dies that
the principal may be redeemed. Nothing can
give us so striking demonstration of the
fixed and Interchangeable purpose of God to
puish sin, as the fact that he spared not his
own son.