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HAurDry Snsrr CoLrsau.

'INHB next session Of this Seminary Of Learn
u ing viii commence on Thursday SepieG.-
Der 9Th, 1874
Uampden Sidney Is situated IN Prince Edward
County. Va, within few hundred Yards Of
Union Theological Seminary, and seven miles
from FarmFille the nearest depot 81 tbe Atlantic
MISSISSIPPI sud Ohio Railroad THE locality n
The College is mOsi healthy. and The community
around aisinRbished Tor intelligence aud piety
There Pc no Grammar o. Preparatory Schooi
connected With The College. 10 retains the hur.
reulnm and The great aim of lie teachers Is 10
secure ihofouEhness in The training and instruc-
'Sn 81 TIER pupils AMI thus to prepare them for
professional siudies or the active duties o. iire
The ordinary expeus,s Of a siudeat exclusive
o. lhe cost Of clothing, travelling aud books are
from F225 10 S21s scar.
ply 10
REV. J NJ. i. ATKINSON,
President Nomy,iea S'dacy CoIfegc,
Prince Edrayd Counlg, Ia
July ls, 1874.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
HOWe Machine
IL is u noticeable fat Maf Mr
Howe Machine Co.

has Four Hundred Thousand
NJ their Machines ia use. alhonyh hogino
eeisted int SIX years, vhHe the CompanD
which CLAIMS Ia hupc the nosf IN use, ha,
only a6o~t f'eice Mat aan,Grr, Mosyh hur
ing existed for TWENTY ye1rs
j o II N y CHI N AN,
AT THE STORE OF
GILKESON, PATTIE & PUGH,
RoMNEY, WEST VA.
WILL SELL on CREDIT OR LEASE
On SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
and offers such easy terms that every one can
afford to havsa
HOWE SEWING MACHINE
He will spare neither paias nor expense 10
give his customers complete satisfaction.
NE SELLS AT NEW YORK PRICES AND
DOES NOT CHARGE FIFTEEN DOLLARS AID.
VANCE As SOME RIVAL AGENTS ARE DO.
ING May 9, 1878
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
The Baltimore & O.
hio Railroad Company have
purchased 100 Acres
of Land
for The purpose OF masking this Manufacturing
AND SUPPLY POINT,
AND END oH SECOND
DIVISION or THEIR ROAD,

rhcrc HDg must cmploy THOUSANDS
OF UEN 10 roiirr their no,o oUercyowYcd
ships and yords ~ Baifjmore, Hatfins.
buyg, P'odDioHt, GroHon, and miller poiots
ThCy are direody ey,cfing lorJe RopBd
Houses, (hc targ'st IN The coupHy.) Tas.
sr.Hgey and Fre'ghi D1ofs ~ large copa-
CT y, Machine ShoPs, CoHe Pms and .Sta
Jtes IN accommodate their cricHsirc cqtHe
Tob'c, making this "reaiDg pigce." all
point 10 rcyy rapid and immediate IN.
crease ~ population, and coyrespondipg
iHcre0se ~ me price of bu1diBg L5ts.
Bessrs. CARSKADON6 GLEASON
nil be on ne 9round doyy, ant pW be
pleased 10 sto'7 me lofs and gire any in
formation ia regord To same.
q Il. CARSKADON,
+. MINKE,
s. f MCBRIDE,
S h. GLEASON.
N'y'er city formerly New Creek, l0ot n, 1874.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
A LECTURE
7 o 70 u NJ G M e NJ 4.

Just Published, in a Sealed Eartlepe Price cts.
Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and Rad
SSTyS, ical cure OF Seminal Weakness, or Sper-
ss-S53S mstorrbm,, induced bs Self A buse ln.
.--a<.- volnniry Emissions, Impoieucy, Nervous
Debility, and lmpedments TO Marriage general
": Consumption, Epilepsy and Fifs Mental l.
Physical lncapaeity, &c.-By ROBERT J. CUIe
VERWELL, 81. ID author Of the Green Book,
&c.
The world-renowncd author, in this admirable
Lecture clearly proves from bis own experience
that tie awful consequences Of Self-Abuse may
be efectnhly removed without medicine and
without dangerous surgical operations, bougies,
Instruments, rings, or cordiss: pointing out "a
mode Of cure ut once certain and efeciuaI. by
which every sufferer, matter what his confi-
ton may be, may cure himself chesply, private,
~ and radically.
&s0- This Lecture will prove boon to thou
sands and thousands.
Sent, ander seal in PLATA envelope, 20 any
address on receipt OF six cents or Two postage
stamps.
Address The Publishers,
CIIAS. j. G.. KLINE & co.
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April l6, l875.-3m.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE
FROM
Green Spring Run 20 Romney

TUB subscriber having ehapyrd the rvr,ing
OF bis daily line Of Stages (Sundays excep-
td from Patterson Greek . Green grring
hubi VIII leave each morning Green spring
sun upon The arrisal of lhe accofprno-
aauoh train. and leave Bomncy at0 A. S.. each
morning and connecting wiii Ire western bound
accommodation train 4P. 81 rs tbis line de.
lance between Green Spring RIM and Nomnev is
Ddtl64 miles, shortest r0utei Passengers NAV rest
assured That % the part Of The proprietor eve.
~ attention vii We paid to their comfort All
Paohages entrusted 20 me will be attended 10
ISAAC PARKER.
August 10, 1873 -1y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
INSURANCE BENEFITS.

Any person buying a lot on The aJorc
terms and making one payment, il hev
should die, ue pI CANCEL ALL CLAIMS
aud GIVE legal heirs clear title, thus be
coming HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,
WITHOUT COST TO THE INSURED.
This 'eW C6ord people ofHmjted means
a" opportunity TO Juy home, and thus
become Independent Of c.racting and error.
bitant landlords. Why pay heary rents
FOR poor tenen,ents, ,eheq The same money
TM buy you a home IN a desirable Locai.
"? II yOW haven't tie money nou, tie
sacrifice Of a cigar or moo or a gLass Of
beer a day oW make your payments. No
eJcuse 10 be tchtOu home of your oicn.
What Getter inUesinlent far any person, cid
or young, man or lSQm0n, than To buy ons
~ these lots on The ADORE termsP
The location and natural surroundings
Of Kcyer City, c6odipg such unusual ia.
o'fHfes for nlaHu/dctHring- cheap Coal,
large quantities If timber and iron-he
outlet Of The richest .farming section Of w.
Va. 'ch'ch .for gears hos shipped more
produce than any other pont on Me line
of me rodd-ore so advantageous aud
UiHom riUal that
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
CONSUMPTION CURED

Tohs Ed1or me South BrgnSl Ial.HigSnccr.
EsTEEvEo FRigND
Will you please inform your readers that
have n positive
CLRE FOR CONSUMPTION
and all disorders Of the Throat and lungs and
that by lbs use in my practice, / have cured hun.
dreds Of cases, and will give
81 600 90
Tor a case e will not benefit Indeed so strong
b my faith. ! will send Sample, (rss TO any
sufferer addressing me.
Please show ths letter 10 any one You may
know who is suffering from these diseases and
oblige, faithfully yours,
DIR r F. BURT,
GO WiHjon ST., Ne,0 York.
Dso g. 1874 -7sw
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
FITS CURED FREE!

~ ~ ~ =
A \ \ person suffering from tue above disease
IN is requested To address Or. PRicE. and
trial bottle of medicine will be forwarded by
Express
FREE!
The only coat being the Express charges which
owing to my large business, are small
DIR. Price is a regular ply sican and has made
the treatment of
FITS or EPILEPSY
a study for years, and he will warrant cure by
The use Of his remedy.
DO not fail TO send to him for trial bottle
II costs nothing, aud he
WILL CURE YOU
no matter Of how long standing your case NAV
DE- or how many other remedies may have failed
Circulars and testimonials sent with
FREE TRLAL BOTTLE
BE particular TO give your Express as we'll IA
your Post Office direction, and
Address,
DIX. CHAS It. PRICE.
Dec, ls71.-s2w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

New Store.
FAMILY GROCERIES,
TUE subscriber has just opened Ia the store
i room owned by Dr.. J. IL. Snydsr, in Rom
ney, . Full Stock OF
FAMILY GROCERIES,
such a. Teas, Cofses, Sugars. Mola.ses, Cheese
Bacon, SugAr-cured Hams, Tobacco Segars
In fact, every thing usually kept in a Grocery
Store. Ny stock will be always full and COM
pleie and Of the very best, which will sell very
Low FOR CASH.
All wanting articles in my line are urgently
invited to call. They will not be disappointed
In the quality or price of my goods.
e8-i have also on hand a lot Of nice Candies
feifumeries, &C., &C., for sale very cheap.
ROGER PERRY.
Romney, July ,. 1874.
IRON CLAD
FRENCH RURR PORTABLE
q Il I S II MILL
On IRON FRAMES,
STRONG, DURABLE, EFFICIENT,
AND TIKI BEST MILL KNOWN
For all Kinds Of Grinding, are made Iy
L Ie A H "A Ie It,
AT HIS MACHINERY DEPOT.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA.
These are easily attached TO .Sow Mr..
or any other poircr, and ,carranted TO
grind Flour and Meal Of a superior quail.
,Y at greoter rate Of speed than any other
MI, and do IL cjthom heating or ann
other difficulty. Weight HOO lbs and
oceMpfes 3 feet square IF floor. 30-inch
Mus arc ,caI7 onted to grind % bushels
per hear, and many do grind from 80 to
go bushels per hour. Prices 275.
II S.-U pithin 80 days, Tar ann rca.
son, The mill should not be entirely satis/ac-
tory, ii ,cW be tGken back and ne money
rcfRaded, and all ruiroad and steap,Joat
charges paid both uoyS.
FIRST class CIRCULAR SAW MILLS
and CARDlNG MACHINES on hand
and made 10 order.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
00n Building
ZUU LOIS !!

situated about 500 yards South Of The
Court house, Post office, Churches, School
Houses, Sores, D,pot.. Round Houses
Machine Shops, &c. These tots are pleas
onty situated, command JiHc scenery, hare
an abundance Of good ieater, easy Of ac
cess, and IN eeery 'ooy desirable t1r homes.
va sell at lie .follo~ing prices and easy
terms, Jeiieviag me improvement IF these
'eM largeiy enhance tie eaiae Of Msir re
naming lots.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07
Just Received
McDowELL's DRUG STORE.
A NICE SUPPLY OF
FANCY ARTICLES,
SUCH As

Psrflmery, Soaps, Tooth. NaU end Hair
Brushes. Csnabs. Je,eelry. Dolls, al
SO laitiai Note Pepper aud
Earelopes,
and many other articles TOO numerous TO; ues-
tion--sll Of which VIII be sold low for the sash.
Roraney, Nov. ~, ls74.-3m.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

THE undersigned, having purchased the Fac
i tory Property formerly owned by William
Hammack, are now fully prepared to manufae-
ture all grades Of WOOL into GOODS, viz.
Cdssimers, Ticecds, !yaninefs, FMlied Lin
seys, Blankets, Fianneis, Linsey for
Dresses, Stocking Yarn,, DC,
and have slways on hand such above named
goods to exchange for Wool, and 10 sell for the
cash on reasonable terms.
We will manufacture w COL on the hslves. into
such goods as desired. Also,
Carding, Pulling and Dyeing
done with ncatness and despatch As we have
been engaged in this business for q number Of
years, we are confident Of giving general satis-
faction. We confidently appeal TO a generous
public for a liberal share of patronage.
Va WOOL received in exchange FOR GOODS,
at the market price, or the Cash paid for II II
desired.
CHAS. w. BOWMAN,
i. A. BOWMAN.
Hamp. CO., Feb. 10. 1911.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

VDon't depend wholly on Spauld-
ing's prepared glue. 1t will not mend
your broken promises.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

VA humorous apothecary in Boston
exposes case Of soap in his shop win
dow with the pertinent inscription
Cheaper than dirt
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

RA lady asked very silly Scotch
nobleman how it happened that the
Scotch who came out of their own coun-
try were, generally speaking, men of
more ability than those who remained at
home. ooh madame" said he, "the
reason is obvious. At every outlet :here
are persons stationed to examine all who
pass, that, for the honor of the country,
no one be permitted to leave it who is
not man of understanding" Then"
said she, IL suppose your lordship was
struggled"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

tVPete: Sam, Noah wasn't the fuss
man wot cum out of de ark
Sam: Why, Pete, you doesn't know
anything bout Biography; Noah was
de fus
Pete: Don't dc Scriptures say on de
third day Noah came forth?
Sam: OATS so, dat's so!
Pete: Well, wasn't dere free ahead
of him.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

An oid-fashioRed clergy man named
More was riding on horseback one stor.
my day, enveloped i'm n loose cloak Of
large proportions and having n broad
scarlet collar. BY the action of the
wind the cloak was tossed about In all
directions, when . gentleman rode ND ON
n spirited horse, which SHE'D and almost
threw the rider. THAT cloak Of Yours
would Brighten the devil" said the zen.
tleman. you don't say So :" replied
Dir. More "why that's just my trade"
Being asked what made him so dir.
ty, nunwashcd street Arab reply was /:
81 was made, as they tell me. of dust.
and | suppose it works out"
20 Men are made 10 be cteruallv sha.
ken about, but women are flowers that
lose their beautiful colour in the noise
and tumult Of life.
~ Thompson is not going to ask any
more conundrums. lie recently asked
his wife the difference between his head
and n hogs head and she said there was
none. lie says that il not the right an.
swer.
"a Harry. after looking on while his
new little baby sister cried at BEING
washed and dressed, turned away. saw.
ing, off she cried like that up in heaven.
don't wonder they sent her Off"
80 Speaking Of becoming attire, what
things IS most likely 10 become a wo-
manY Why a little girl Of course.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

What changes few years bring
about-don't they2 Yesterday the citi.
zens Of Arbor Hill were aware of n wo.
man madly tearing along, potato-masher
in hand, giving chase to her husband
who was flying from her presence like n
deer. Eight years ago the same female
took n medal at one of the female semi.
naries for graduating essay on "Reposc
Of Character"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

'NHS company have decided TO offer far sale
L on aud after October 20, for few days only
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-05-07

"A good thing is told of chap who
was arrested just after the close of the
war charged with assault and battery
When arraigned, the prisoner said =
"Gentlemen, you ought to deal easy with
me. lie called me n d ~ rogue and
didn't touch him, he called me d-n
rascal and / didn't touch hun. bnt then
he called me n d-n Yankee, and. gen
tlemen, couldn't stand that !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Portland Publishing Go.
[. 5. MARsHAI's OFFICE,

L. =. MAISHAL'S OFFICE,
PORTLAND. December, = ISIS.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS:
This is to give notice That on the sixth day OF
December, 4. ID. 1875 4 warrant in Bankruptcy
was issued against the Estate OF EZRA MClNriRE
OF Dixdeld, In the County OF oxford, and state OF
Maine, who has been adjudged Bankrupt on his
own petition filed IN the District Court for said
District, Dec ), A. ID. 1875; that the payment OF
any debts and delivery OF any property belonging
20 said Bankrupt, To him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property hy m are forbid den by
law; that meeting OF tho ,Credi.ors OF the said
Bankrupt to Prove their debts and 10 choose one
or more Assignecs of his Estate, will be held at a
Court OF Bankruptcy 70 be holden at the Office OF
Geo. a. W ilson In south Paris, in said District
before John W. May, Esq, Register on 2sth day
December. A. ID. lS15, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
II 2w 5. ). MARBLE,
L. ). Marshall. as Messenger, for said District.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

wren YOU visit or leave the Cry oi baggage
n Snsyoyanee and expense OF earr,hhset GRAND
ana expressage hire, aud saOP yns GRAND CEN
IHi9Nn FP9T Il has over $50 elegantly st IIe
ds sbe5 rcons and is lifted up in gss Si improve
With elevator steam and TSs AZ R.E@sSTTauRxNTs;
msnt. European P ,5s wne Rooms supplied
LaReh me Ses the e can furnish person dee
IS E 9P .a RS i ;5Pf amis: proper
and q 90 per IS maj visitors to the city ana
tona,sg T "s more luxarousy for less % mo-. cs.
be R4SD UNION than a. a Hnrs 0s Cars pass
Hotel IA me en- for all parts of the city,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
REMEMBER THIS.

Now Is the tine ofthe year for Pneumonia LUIS
Fever. Cough, Colds, and fatal results % - -,
po,itlon 10 Consumption and other Ihr0A. 49, -,
Lung Disease. BoscHEE's GkkAAS - .,
besn used in this neighbOrhOOd for the pas1 wv =
three years without a single failure 70 .",e . :,
vou have 70, used this medicine yoursen, - =
CSC. +. WILSON, so. Paris; A. M' hAnA -,
Par. Hnl; G. r. WILEY, Bethel or any ISL.
-, a., ana ak him Of its wonderful success
D-es n,s cu.toner.. Two doses will relieve u
~ 81 case. II you have no faith in any mea
cine jus, buy sample Bottle of B0,eneS sr c .,,
man syrup for 10 cents and try it. Ee:ui we :,
BoIue - octs6eow ly
cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

Inc best method of healing Catarrh and Lung
diseases Is by inhalation, but for the want of prop
er inhalants, the highest results Of direct applca
''on nave never been attained. Tar has lcng been
known as the best article for this purpose, al
though little used in its crude and Impure state.
Ihis diniculty Is now; overcome, and Forest Tar
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
OUR TABLE.

Scribnsr for January.-"New York In the Rev
olutOn - IL the leading illustrated paper IN Scrib'
ner for January and will probably surprise all but
genuine old knics erbOckcrs, on account OF its
bringing to light "A number of Revolutionary scenes
aud localities, about which little or nothing Is
popularity known Mr. Scudder's story OF Cupid
and Mars" on the other hand, gives good idea
OF life IN Boston during the siege and OF Christ
mas = hundred years ago, The hrst installment
Of Revolutionary letters appears IN this number
and there Is a glimpse OF GeneraliW ashington-by
hcarsay-in the opening iustallmont OF Edward
Everett Hale's serial story OF "Phihp Noans
Friends or Show your Passports" This story Is
% run through the wear and IL an historical ro-
nance Of the Missppi Valley. There IS something
about Christmas in the New York article a. wen
as IN Mr. Scuddcr's story, and we have besides,
poem entitled The Kings Christmas with Illus.
trations Mr. Clearance Cooks illustrated papers
on house furnishing are resumed in this number,
and Mr.. John Burroughs has paper on House.
Building" with plans, etc The poets are Mrs
NJ b PIatt, G StedmEn, Conetantinn Brooks,
Celia Thaxter, IL IL, Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and
II StOddArd. The titles OF other contributions
are Hooks and Eyes, Pictures OF French Renhis.
sance, Elementary Education IN England and
Wales. Norwegian Traits and ChildhoOds FAncies
the latter by Col HEgnson. one OF the greatest
features of interest, however, is Bret HAues
"Gaberiel COnroy,n Of which which there arc 1--WE
chapters crowded with interest. DIR Holland, IN
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