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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

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their uaiih"' causing eons'deFaDIo damage.
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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
Married Life.

An exchange takes the devotion of the
late Lady franklin rs n text whcreon to
base II sermon upon the goodness and
devotion of other wives in humber and
more commonplace spheres, and the
editor concludes by saying:
Surely there are solitudes into which
men go down more terrible than any
Polar sea, aud women who stand on the
bank rs faithful rs she who sent out
costly ships to bring back her beloved
again. Surely, too, it is time that We
Americans understood that this virtue
md sanctity OF married life is not n
matter for nrc dramatic exhibition, bu
the solid foundation of our strength and
hope rs people. Let lis hAvo no more
gush or tampcring with it by so.called
friendship. 1t is n plant best let alone,
to find its own healthy growth or to
change the figure, it is the salt just now
of our socinl lifa-which needs salt.
And if it lose its SAVIOR, that life is thence
forth fit for nothing but to be tramplcd
under foot Of men.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
Round Dances Prohibited.

The Troy Times says that tho Roman
Catholic clergy having directed their
people not to dance any moro round
dances, somo Of the picnics given by
Roman Catholic societies in that city
llayc cscllcwcd the Objectionable slltatory
exercise, aud confined tlctoc.tripping to
"squaro Dances" Tho young people
do not take kindly to this, however, and
m effort has been made to have tho i'll
tordiction revoked. The managers OF II
certain picnic called upon priest not
long ago, AMI begged permission to
include round dances i'll their list, ex-
planning That some of tho young ladies'
declared il there worO no round dances
they would not attend. The Clergyman
refused, and, with considerable emphasis,
remarked that ho wished ho know tho
names Of the young ladies IN question.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

MaggOtS In His Ear.

A young man named Henry Futchcr
applied to DR.. Lindo in Oshkosh, Wis.
asking for relief from terrible pain in
the side OF his head, which was driving
him almost to distraction. His head WINS
swclled, and the blood slightly oozine
out OF his ear. He sNid he had suffered
terrible agonics, and thought the diff.
Guilty was located somewhere in his ear.
The doctor examined tho ear, and OBJ
served something wiggling FIR in towards
the drum. Dipping feather in carbolic
acid, he inserted it in the car, and was
surprised to see live maggot hop out.
He then injected some acid, killing the
remaining maggots, which tumbled out
where he could reach them with pincers,
and in this way he removed seven large
maggots OF peculiar kind. They were
about half M inch long and M eighth of
M inch thick, larger at the head than Mt
the tail, aud formed Of IL succession OF
rings. Examined under n microscope,
the maggots were found to possess three
sharp horns in their heads, with which
they dug their way into tho flesh. They
had dug in the ear considerably, and
were piercing the drum. In fact Butcher
Ind been unable to hear with TINT ear
for some time. Tho pain caused by
these animals was almost unbearablc, and
vet the real cause had not been suspect
cd. The doctor las made inquiries and
searched authorities, but is unable to
find like case recorded. He supposcs
that some fly or insect must have blown
in the ear. He has preserved tho mag
COTS in alcohol, md tho seven OF them
almost fill common vinl.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
lie Didn't Advertise In Newspapers.

No, he said, he didn't believe in adj
vertising in the newspapers. Didn't
think it did him any good-money
thrown away.
"But don't you advertise in any wayl"
we asked.
"Oh, yes" no replied. 81 spend n
good deal of money in advertising.
Now, here is a good thing have ill.,
vested in today. 1t is Il toothpick with
my name and business stamped on it. 1
have paid n man fifty dollars to have my
business card stamped on every tooth
pick used ut the hotels in Cincinnati for
one year"
GLOW does he manage It'll"
Easy enough. He keeps M agent
stationed ut each hotel, day and night,
furnished with n stamp, and when man
steps up to take n toothpick he dexterous-
ly stamps one for him, and there is on
the toothpick:
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
A. PUNK1NHEAD,
GROCERIES AND THINGS.

"IHm informed, he continued, "that
four hundred thousand eight hundred
and scvcnty-two toothpicks are used by
tho Cincinnati hotels every year, which
is equal to that many business cards of
mine distributed TO the public. Now
fifty dollars wouldn't buy that number
Of business cards and insure their distri-
button"
Certainly not. But this inscription
on the toothpicks must be very small I
don't see how it can be read"
Nothing easier, my dear sir. You
sec each agent carries smallmicroscope
to assist people in making it ont. But
that isn't tho only advertising plan l
am in with. You SEQ this piece of rag
with my card printed Oh it Yes; well
you probably couldn't guess what it is
for. I'll tell you. It's for doing up Il
sore finger"
"What has sore finger got to do
with advertising?"
Everything, my dear sir, everything.
There are over million sore fingers in
America every year. Alta vcrymoderatc
expense IN advertising firm in Philadcl-
phia prints my cards on rigs like these
and furnishes them to victims OF sore
fingers free of charge, SO they will use
them in preference to NIL others. A mil
lion Of these rags nre sent to NIL parts Of
the United States, and l am only ro-
quired to pay one hundred and fifty dol
lars for the privilege of having my name
on them"
"And you paid it,"
Certainly l did. I had to, in order
to prevent any other man from getting
tho chance ahead of me-"
"a sore finger, then, you consider n
better advertising medium than MI cstab-
lished and popular newspaper"
cling lately y
i" Yes; male trip to Minnesota aud
Iowa not long ago"
"rhcn you must havc seen my bust
ness card painted in black letters on n
white board and nailed to the telegraph
poles Z"
We hadn't seen anything of the
kind.
"Singular if you didn't. A man came
along last fall and collected one hundred
dollars of me for mailing such board on
every telegraph pole i'll tho United
States. That was his contract, and l
paid him the money on his affidavit that
the work was done. But perhaps you
wasn't noticing telegraph poles. No, !
don't believe l will put my advertisement
in your paper this week. You sec am
advertising good deal now."
Just then man came in and collected
n bill for sticking Punkinhcad's card on
every balloon that went up during 1874,
and effected n new contract for 1875,
with what he called the "living bel
supplement-" agreeing to attach card
to all diving bells that go down in 1915
without extra charge, compliment, rs
he said, to their regular advertisers.
When he left another advertising agent
was laying before Punkinhcad the great
advantage Of investing in patent STAMP
to be attached to the seats OF boys pants
when they go skating. When they get
n fall his name and business will bC
neatly stamped upon the ice, so TINT nj
who skate may read. When it comes tc
iudicious advertising the race Of punkiu
heads is very numerous.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
Common Schools and insanity.

We have long commended that the COM
mon school system rs at present con-
Quoted has been fruitful in laying the
foundations of mental diseases which,
subsequently, have sent the poor victim
to an insane asylum. Any intelligent
person who visits n primary school, and
notes the crowded condition and wit.
uesses the infants, some of them scarce.
~ out Of their swaddling clothes, con.
ming over their lessons with wearied
look of discomfort and fretfulness, but
must conclude that it is n hot bed sys.
ten, the tendency of which is to over
tax and overload tho brain. Tho heads
Of the school department don't seem TO
notice it, they arc SO in love with tho
system. Theirs is n Procrustcan idea !;
they have arranged tho bed and the
child must be schoolcd to fit it, no mat
ter how torturing tho operation. Hence
there is little hope of reform in that
quarter. But We have often wondered
why medical men who know that the
heaviest per ccntage OF juvenile patients
come to their hands with diseases eli.
gcadcred in tho school room, don't re-
monstratc against the system, conducted
as 1t is.
And rs the school department and
the medical men i'll the various locali-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02
Ills Will.

Among those lost in the Schiller were
Mr.. John Suppiger and family, Of ILL
nois. 1t is n singular fact TINT Just be-
fore he embarked on tlle steamer Mr..
Suppigcr added cOdicil to his will,
leaving his property to his brothers and
sisters, the last sentence Of the codicil
reading us follows: "The above codicil
shall have full force and validity in case
myself, my wife Catherine, my daughter
Adclinc, and my son John should have
tho misfortune, I'LL md every one Of us
named, of being lost and meeting with
death on the ocean on our trip to Eu-
rope, now about to DO undertaken"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

WHAT LIGHTNING DID.-A remarka-
bio streak OF lightning visited Alton,
Me-, one evening lately. 1t entered n
house ut one end, passed between n
mother and son who werc sitting in n
room, into tie pantry, where it pierced
holes in the top Of coiIGo-pot, Jared n
dippcr into tin water pail and sollcrcd
them firmly together. 4 cat was sipgcd
rs smoothly rs though she had been
shaved, without otherwise iuiuring her,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

Within the whole range OF tonic I!,,i anu "a
.rOr.,;rc medicines known, mono is entitled 10
n n,"rn consideration than tho Peruvian syrup
TN III cases o, cnfccblcd or dobilitAted eoET,
t TN S Il is tho very remedy needed. iHo
most ;n.S vositivo proof OF this can DO addncca'-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

MURDER SUNpAY.-Sunday, July Is,
1875, will DO known MS "Nlnrder Sun
day" throughout tho United States,
moro murders having taken place on
that day than any other thus far in the
year.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-08-02

the advertisers must bo simply immense,
for it is supposed that not ono in fifty
ever thinks of applying to that source
for redress. YORK. Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
RfnK IaeEnrs wang g .sll ::rhs Bee.

IcsT Adviseri Il is the cheapest book ever pub
lished; Sa5 pager, over $50 fifdstratfons 81 So
Thousands buy it ut sight who could not be Undue
ed to purchasethe high-priced books treating of
Domestic Medicine. Unlike other books sold
through agents this work is thoroughly advertised
throughout North America. This fact together
with the large size, elegant appearance. and many
features of the book, it cell more rap
idly than any work ever published in this country.
Those of nv agents who have had experience In
selling books that in all their previous canvass
ing they never met with such success or made so
large wages, as since commencing the sale OF my
two postage stamps and stating experience) r. V.
Pierce, II. D., Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y
Rote,-Mark envelope ''For publishing Dept
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22
ITTERs.
A Remedy without a Rival
Maguire's
Cundurango Bitters.
SUBSTITUTE FOR cALoMEL.

of the Liver, Blood, Kidneys and Stomach. Read
the following testimonial from prominent New
ork editor:
Office of Geo. II. Sweets ''Texas New Yorker,")
Nos IS 30 and 30 Centre Street,
New York City Sept. 8, 1874. J
Messrs, ] C. Mcguire, st. Louis: Gents
Yours of the 31st ult, with of dozen Cund-
urango Liver and Blood Bitters came duly to hand
You will please accept my thanks for your gener-
crosby. | will try to put the medicine where it
friend of mine who resides in Brooklyn. both
himself and wife have taken it, and their testimony
is the same as mine. first met with 1t in Houston
Texas, afterwards returned to my home in Austin,
where have the Texas branch Office of my paper
My Houston bottle was used up, and l found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle in all
Austin. for went to every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended to order on the strength of my
concentration. Ere coming to New York l was in
Galveston, and bought bottle of Robirds, an old
friend and good house, had no idea then that
could not obtain it in New York; bat after my
Galveston bottle was used up. l started to find
moreand was much surprised to find none after visit
lug fully dozen different establishments gave up
the search here and wrote to You, Now gents 50
good medicine as yours is ought to be placed at
the command of the whole world, 1t will not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, but lasting
blessing TO the whole human family. As remedy
in my own case have never met with its equal
1t squeezes my liver better than Calomel, of which
| have taken not little. am a hard worker and
constant thinker, and consequently for the last ten
to twelve years my body has found it difficult to keep
up with my brain. There a millions of American
people just like myself, and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can apply, brakes and
cut of part OF the steam and see where they are.
on have the medicine and you have great fortune
in it If you will but let the world know it. In my
search after your Cnndurango this market
found preparation of Quadrangle sold at So per
bottle but no more like yours than is black man
ike white. OF course did not buy it. This let
ter is only written TO thank you and to give you
my experience with cundurango, Wishing you the
success you deserve am.
Very Respectfully &c. GEO. II. SWEET
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR You've MEN from the effects
of Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
method of treatment. New and remarkable rene
dies Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed On
Velopes. e.-r
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,-an Institution
having a high reputation for honorable eonduc'
and professional skill. 5-6d&wam
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22
EMPLOYMENT,

EMPLOYMENT Msa; women we Ssr. s ja.s
what you need. our II Mounted Chromos out
sell anything III the market. Mr.. Persons writes:
II struck out yesterday, and by working easy four
hours, cleared ST." A lady has just reported her
profits for the forenoon as So yes erday up to 2
question that one agent ordered $500 of these
chromss in eleven working days. We haYe the
largest and finest assortment in the United States
We will send you assorted 100 of the bst selling
free of charge on receipt of $3.50. Send in your
orders or give us cali. Samples by mail 25c, or
IL for 81. j. LATHAM & CO..
Isl Washington street, Boston, Mass.
p o. Box ASA. = = y :. ~ =
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22

~ The attention of those afflicted with Colds
Coughs, with any disease Of the Lungs, is dlrec
ted to this yalurale remedy. Colds and Coughs are
easily TAKEN and if neglected may lead to disease
of the lIngo. What is needed under such circum
stances is a reliable remedy-speedY in affording
relief and efectual in arresting further progress
the disease .-.t...
Sold by all Druggists and Apothecaries, and in
Rock Island by John Bengston, Emil Kphler, E
Bruernert aud Benser Il Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-11-20

The nereaxer at No. 0 is nearly encl lsed.
aud will stbe ready for the reception of me
pattern, ihrenderlng the new structure one
Of the tnereakers ~ the coal regions
--Mondayening last st. -Joseph's Corpet
Band, OF Suit Hill, serenaded Mr.. q. I. Nc
Hugh, at liew residelGe at No. 8.
That ID welcome visitor OF ali-the pay
car, made ippea,auee along the line on last
Tuesday, ctig the customary monthly reyo-
luton IN tlcial aft iirs, and. for fortnight
or so, eveiyty Will be happy.
-Un tne ssion of his appointment as inside
boss of n o. Mr.. John 4. Williams was seren-
AIDED oy thehtnental @. b., OF Ashton.
-"'Tls mg makes the mare 60" we tho't
as we saw Humans foundation completed.
Pat Ker Tor Industry as he is generally
calIed) st1nntinues 10 peg away at mis- OLD
stand on Irqtreet; and, no doubt, fluids shoe,
making a Iltable business. He inform Us
that his cusiers treat him decepuy-whlch
means that toe tne mark" !"
-Dap. Evpd. Esq, was Oh the hill sa-
turday toicSg, &c, as usual.
-p. ]. Fisl and partner are doing nice
little 0usind in their peculiar line on the
lower street Ashton, P. j. Is . brick, and
well liked arny our youngsters
dig Sip's" happy. No vopuer-hs ID
always getithe Iiop's share on pay day,
-stoppinto FFisdmans, and looking into
Schn,eders Ne, We found botn places crowd
ed with clusters on Wednesday last,
Harry Are, the fancy shoemaker at An.
deIsou's old nd, is doing thriving business,
employing 4nrs."
Although is pay week, there has been
but oEs pnrichap In che lock up tnus far,
--Hemes, tgeuial proprietor Of the Cont.
mental ResIhnt" Is now prepared 10 dis
pense pivaiNand other edibles in the most ap,
proved styleGive Hames call.
--Our frieSP j. Gilden, tired Of the rum
business. wluit saloon. keeping in a week or
so. Bully feal, he's too good man TO sell
the poison va DAYS sold as whiskey.
There's denying the fact that Harry
Wiliiamsons the most tidy store on the hill.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-11-20

Fifteefand Lodges are already In
good ling condition. At the death
of a Iter, In good standing, his le-
gal retntatives or those whom he has
made policy payable receives two
thous}dollars. Besides, widows
and oyns' benefit fund has been es-
tablis and successfully managed,
We fe the order has solved the
probl0f life Insurance. 1t Is
slmpld plain, and pays promptly
at theth of a member,as was shown
in thee of Mr.. McCrea of this place.
M Olive Logan delivered her
,lecturb Ginls," on Wednesday
euenirn Rhoad's Hall, to quite q
large select audience. Miss Olive
was lduced TO her audience by DR..
LeonsShe seemed at first somewhat
ema,ared, but by the time she had
gottentough with the smart little
boys girls, she introduced her
main :ect aud divided 1t into six
classegiz: first my fashionable
girl, is merely fashionable and
nothinnre second, my fashionable
girl, Wcombines intellect and USE
fulnesith fashion third, my beau
tiful gwnom Miss Logan feels like
takingto her arms every time she
meets /; fourth, my womanly girl,
who call all the spheres Of life, from
the lovto the highest, and yet re-
main vanly, as man remains man.
ly so ltas he acts within the bounds
of honl, sobriety, industry and de-
cency th, my Yankee girl, who ID
well Gated but too reserved, and
needs q to be set free, and, sixth.
my Wen girl, who is free, and en-
joys alb privileges man dots. Miss
Logan lched on woman's suffaage,
and ella for it all the privileges
men en-, She spoke one hour and
a half, during her remarks made
one frehtly laugh on the wrong side
Of the nh. We cannot say that the
lectures replete with information,
but, oning is sure, every one who
heard ! was pleased. Her art OF
mimicr.good, and we can only say
it is a pshe is not an actress. The
best thishe did say was that every
lady slid dress according to her
means ataste, and that the best girl
was thepmanly girl who possessed
the Quaes of nohleness, pureness
and q citian spirit,
-Thefe Of Rey. Tolman, of the
Episcopshurch, died at her home,
on Wedfay, and on Thursday her
Eemains re sent to Boston, Mass.