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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20
Metropolitan Tea Go.

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than any house in The world
BLACK TEA, from 20 cents 10 81 90 Per 10.
YOUNG UYSON. 30 To- 81 01 % o.
MPEBIAL e GUEPOWDEB.G 600 To- 81 90 o. Cd"
We will send pound or a half pound pack
age 90 you by mail
FOR 4 SAMPLE.
on receipt Of the price Please state tle Kind Of
Tea you want, and be very particular TO give us
your correct address
al letters must be addressed,
METROPOLITAN TEA co.
% & % Ycsey Street.
New York
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

INVEST VIRGINIA, TO WIT AT rules held
w IN the Clerks Office Of the County Court
OF fian,phire County, On The first Monday in
September, 1876.
Benjamin NJ. Milison and .. D. his wife, &c,
Plaintiffs
as.
The heirs Of Sampson Henderson, The elder. de.
ceased, &c, Defendants, IN CIIANCERY.
The Object Of this suit is TO partition 3255 n
cres of lsnd. lying in said county, about Two
miles from Slane's Cross Roads of which Samp-
son Henderson, the, elder, decd died seized, or
TO sell said land and divide'the proceeds among
the parties entitled thereto.
nd il appearing by affidavit that the defen-
dants, William, John James and Laura Hen
dersoD, children and heirs of James Henderson
decd who was son Of William Henderson,
dec d., are not residents Of this State, and that
the names Of the other children and heirs Of said
James henderson, decd, are unknown, and al
so that the uameS Of the children and heirs Of
Nancy Bration, daughter Of John Henderson,
deco are unknown, and also that the names
OF the children and heirs Of Thomns Henderson :,
who was = son Of Sampson Henderson, the elder
decd, are unknown and said unknown per-
sons being also defendants to this suit as I'M
known parties. On motion or the plsiniifs, it
is ordered. that said absent defendants and said
unknown parties. do appear at the rules to he
hell Mt the Clerks 0Glce of said County Court
'er the month Of October, 1876. and do what is
necessary to protect their interests. And il is
also ordered, that the said order be posted and
published according TO law Tes,e,
G.. S. WHITE, CLERK,
September 8. 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20
TUE CUMBERLAND DAILY NEWS
A MORNING NEWSPAPER.

LAS large aud steadily increasing circuls
lAuon, embracing The city, county, and
mining regions, and affords an excellent adver
ising medium. Send for rates Address
HENRY J. JOHNSON. Urop'r,
81 Baltimore Street.
Cumberland Nd.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

10 A fast man undertook the task Of
teasing an eccentric preacher. "Do
you believe" he said, Tin the story OF
the Prodigal Son and.the fatted calf2''
Yes" said the preacher. Well, then,
was il n male or female calf that was
killed." "a female" promptly replied
the divine. How DO you know that?''
Because docking the interrogation stea.
Oily in the face / sec the male is alive
now"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

tV"What con do to make you love
me more?" @ young man OF Romney
asked of his. girl the other evening"
Buy me ring, stop eating onions, and
throw your shoulders back when you
walk" was the immediate reply.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

WIT AND HUMOR.

VShe was plump and beautiful. and
he was wildly fond of her. She hated
him, but woman.like, she strove TO catch
him. What was he? A fen. :
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

Among the many discoveries Of valuable y,
NEEDLES for Dyspepsia, none stand higher ,b,s
WAGES Liver Correcior.i
READ TIE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIAL
ilRnFA l. IA Granville ~ n 4, ,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

sS"Say, country, have you GIT any
hay seed in your hair" cried city
chap, who was walking with his compa-
MONS down West Street. just behind q
farmer. "Waal, l guess there's lots of
il thar, seein how the calves run artcr
me- was the satisfactory answer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

"Biddy,' said O'MulIigan to his
wife, its cowld We have. A drap Of
the crathur I'D do you no harrum.'-
och, hone" said Biddy, I've taken
-he pledge but yc can mix driali Jam
mic, and force inc to gwally it,"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

sVOnc Of our adopted citizens sec.
ing bunch Of bananas the other day,
stood in silent astonishment for about
- minute, and then broke out Begorra,
them YanSs beat the devil. and now
hey nail pickles 10 a stick"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

WHAT THE OLD Man DREANED.-It
was ut the Old Market house yesterday
morning. Uncle Cufeo Perkins, Of
Prince George, and Caesar Slote, Of Din.
"iddie, were discussing between slices
Of succulent watermelon, tic political
issues Of the day Said Uncle CuFce,
amt gwinc to vote dot Radical ticket
any more. Why! said Caesar. Well.
said the old man, drcmpt ! was i'm
hell last night. Did YOU see any Radi-
cal office holder there? Yes, did. said
the old fellow, he'll was full Of EN- aud
every Office holder had Q niger holden
tween him an de fire. PLrsjp,0 V0st
IVWhen is love battlc,-Whcn it
moves % ln engagement
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-20

I1'"You areifrom the county, arc you
not sir:' asked a city clerk Of a Qua.
kcr who had just arrived yes" well.
here is an essay on the rearing ofcaIyes !"
That" said Darius. rs he turned to 20,
thee bal best prcscnt 10 thy mothcrs"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
chesapeake & Ohio R.R.

We are indebted to a friend for q
copy of the Richmond (Va) Dis
patch, of Aug. 18th, in which we
find the following, in reference to the
G. & o. R. R. and its western con-
nections
People are not generally aware of the cheapless
with which railroads can be built a. this time The
Columbus and Toledo railroads. road Of the usual
gauge, or wide gauge, as it IS now caIed-a first
class road in respect 20 grades, alignment, rails,
&C. with the rails one-half steel, is now approach
ing completion, at cost $4,000 per mile.-lCin-
cinnati Gazette
We publish the above with the view chiefly to
call attention to the near completion of the rail-
road from Toledo to Columbus. Three years ago
the Dispatch published most interesting letter
from distinguished citizen Of Richmond, then q
visitor at Toledo, in which the writer stated that
great interest was felt there in the Chesapeake d
Ohio railroad, then just completed to Huntington
lie stated further that it appeared not improbable
that that interest would rpen with the completion
Of railroad from Toledo to Huntingdon We ac-
companied the letter with an editorial calling at
tion to this route one of the most important con
nections of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, and
solving the great question of the desired western
connections, and ssnguinely predicted that this
connection would be made. The panic which sub
sequently occurred made lose sight of this road,
but we are more than grated to ind that the enter
prise and capital of Toledo have been equal to build
ing so large portion of the desired line. refer
ence to the map will show how desirable this route
is as western connection of our great Chesapeake
q Obio railroad We knov-Ofurther that the rail-
road from Columbus to Portsmouth is approaching
completion. There will therefore remain short
link of only about fifty miles from Huntington
to Portsmouth down the banks of the Ohio,
through the fourishing city of Ironton, which has
the energy and means to build this link, in order to
place Richmond in close railroad connection with
the whole West and Northwest. Its significance
needs no comment.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
KANSAS PACIFIC RAILWAY
The Old Pioneer Line.

KANSAS, CoLoRADo, SAN JUAN, BLACK HILLS.
Kansas City to Denver and the famous
Rocky Mountain resorts. The direct route
to San Juan. The only line from Kansas
City to the Black Hills under one manage
ment. Passes through the fertile central
Kansas, and through the important cities,
and the locations of the capital and all the
great State institutions, through the finest
Farming and Grazing lands IN America
Millions of acres for sale cheap by the
Railway Company upon long time, and to
be had free by actual settlers. Reaches
Colorado, with its charming climate, its
celebrated hot and cold medicinal springs,
Magnificent scenery-Perpetual Snow
capped Mountain-Summits, 1900 feet
high, Waterfalls and cascades-almost
continual Sunshine, cool Nights in sum-
mer. The most desirable climate for IN
yalids, in summer and winter, in the
world; sure cure for Asthma, and has a
good effect upon those predisposed to pull
monary affections. Colorado produces the
best Beef and Flour; has valuable Gold,
Silver, copper, Lead and coal Mines;
Good Hotels, Fine Roads, Good Hunting
and Fishing.
Pullman Palace cars and fine Day
coaches through to Denver without change.
No ferries, transfers nor changes OF cars
to annoy. Lowest rates to all points guar
anteed. For descriptive circulars, address
GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT KANSAS Pa
o1FIc RAILWAY, Kansas City, or
FRANK ScoTT,- Pass. Agent,
Ticket Office, Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, D.
] ap27tjan1
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
lao ghnmCn Cnnyhh, Thursday ep 4 No

citizens as thoroughly reliable wit
nesses; and more especially in view
of the equally positive testimony of
the young men, Miller and Baldwin,
as to their having drank with Mr..
Dickey and seen him drunk in Croth-
ers' saloon, and the strong corrobo
rating statement of Mr.. Walkers
sons, we do not see how any one
can come to any other conclusion.
We also learned the name of the
writer of the letter to the Ross Co.
Register, which gave that paper the
first information in regard to the af-
fair, and though we are not at iber-
ty to divulge his name, we can as
sure our readers that is citizen
of high standing and respectable
character, whose reputation for We
racity is unquestioned.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14

Dickey. The Register says that Mr..
Joseph Smith, of Springfield tp., the
District G Committeeman ef Ross coun-
ty, was Immediately notified of the
situation, came to Chilicothe, and
telegraphed to Mr.. john W. Wash
burn, of Waverly, the District Com
mitteeman of Pike courty, to meet
him in Chillicothe He came and a
consultation was held, the result of
which has not transpireds but it was
generally believed that the object of
the consultation was to take measures
to secure Dickey's removal from the
ticket, and the nomination Of more
acceptable candidate.
We shall await with considerable
interest the result of this new devel-
opment in Mr.. Dickep's case, which,
if true, ought certainly sd5insure his
defeat, if he should persist in re
naming a candidate.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
Dickey and the Turnpikes.

LYNCHBURG, w., Sept. 1876.
We shall now call your readers at
tentlon to some facts pertaining to
that part of the pike extending from
town to Mr.. William KILLERS, one
mile south. You understand of
course, that the specifications called
for Macadamized bottom.
The pike from town to Turtle
creek, "a distance of nearly quarter
of mile,) was badly botched. The
contractor used large rock and when
they were too large merely settled
them with sledge. From the creek
to Mr.. Hague's, he put rock shoveled
from the bottom, that were scaled
from the solid rock and largely ANAL
gamated with blue clay. Mr.. Dick
eys attention was called to this by
two of our worthy citizens, and he
was requested not to receive the work.
knowing all these things, what did
he do? He not only winked at the
whole thing, but passed it. We can
vouch for the veracity of our infor-
mants, and the part taken by them
in calling his attention to the fraud
ulent violation of contract.
Were old Diogenes with us, with
his mid day lantern, he would not
have to look far for his man, as we
yeritahlv believe Dickav yvoo fba mon
thought of in prospectu by the sage
philosopher.
The ball is still rolling here, and
as it rolls it gathers momentum.
Had Dodson the deciding voice, as
to whether Dicky or Brown should
go to Congress, the poor Engineer
would never see Washington. We
shall not leave stone unturned
here. Oh, that others would do
likewise. VERITAS.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
10 PER CENT.
First Mortgage Loans on Inn
proved Iowa Farms.

1 can place a limited amount of money
in this class of loans, at the above rate of
interest, payable annually, without any e1-
pense to the investor. Ten per cent. is le-
gal in Iowa, and the fear of uSuTy being
pleaded is not known. The farms are well
improved, highly productive and increas-
ing in value-furnishing good basis for
security. Not more than one-third Of the
cash value of the property is loaned. The
security offered has my personal inspec-
ton. Full abstracts of title are furnished
lender previous to makingthe loan.
For profit and safety combined, these in
vestments stand among the best. Core
spondence solicited, and all desired infor-
nation will be cheerfully given
HENRY G. JOHNSON,
Cashier Farmers & Merchants Savings
Bank, Morning Sun, Iowa.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION.
Merchants National Bank, Burlington,
Iowa.
National City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio.
First National Bank, Berea, Ohio.
sep7w4
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
Murder VIII Out.

A few years ago 'August Flower" was
discovered to be certain cure for Dyspep-
sia and Liver complaint; few thin Dys-
peptics made known to their friends how
easily and quickly they had been cured by
its use. The great merits of GREEN s
AUGUST FLOWER became heralded through
the country by one sufferer to another, un-
til, without advertising, its sale has be-
come immense. Druggists in EVERY TOWN
in the United States are selling it. No
person suffering with sour stomach, sick
headache, costiveness, palpitstion of the
heart, indigestion, low spirits, &c, can
take three doses without relief Go to
your Druggist.
...........and get a bottle for 75 cents and
try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
my25eowtjan8
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
"VictOry in the Air.

Main and Vermont have spoken,
with no uncertain sound Vermont
gives over $4,000 Republican MAORI
ty, being a gain of nearly 5000 on
last yearl Maine gives over $4,000
Republican majority-a gain of near
ly 5000 on last yearI GAS goes
Maine, so goes the Union" Mr..
Tilden may see "the handwriting on
the wall" and prepare for the popu-
lar verdict which will seal his politi-
cal doom in November.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
Resolutions of the Golden
Ridge Crang e, No. $50,
on the Death of 7. A.
McConnau4heV,

Whereas, 1t has pleased an All-wise Providenc,
to take from our midst by the hand of DEATH Broth
er T. A. McConnaughey. Be it therefore
Resolved, That in the death of brother McCon
naughey, Golden Ridge Grange has lost one of it:
most faithful earnest, and efficient members, ant
the bereaved family, kind, affectionate, and de-
voted husband and father.
Resolved, That while we lament the loss of the
departed brother, ,as member of our Order, the be-
reaved sister and family have our most sincere
and heartfelt sympathies.
Resolved. That our charter be draped in mourn
ing, and the Patrons badge of mourning be worn
at all meetings of the Grange, for thirty days.
Resolved, That these Resolutions be recorded in
the minutes of our Grange, copy of the same pre-
sented the bereaved fanny, and a copy furnished
each of the county papers for publication.
n. B. VANWINKLE, Chairman of Com.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
The CentenniaI--For a
Country Friend.

Over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad presents the
greatest variety OF scenery Passing over the rich
valleys OF the Miami and scoto, and scarcely less
rivnr or Tart-a-ohr-, o,d .o-,o o~,o,. a., -.
lying spurs of the Alleghanies We whirl on, and
soon two giant locomotives harnessed to our train
are climbing the mountain, winding along the
devious gorge of Cheat river, until it becomes a
mere brook as we near the summit
AFTER having threaded our way for SIX hours on
- VIZ 80 .,0ss u1N-
Io,,- -,a,,. -. s,o -, -
b.v;no- D..ssd ,b-on-., o. -. -
-aach - N-''-> '--'-''-'' We
ALrAxoxr.
.bo .,,,,,,,. ,s .,.....,. oOoo -,
,rotsr rbo doscon+ ~ ~, -. 4. -
liar features to the ascent of the west. The keen
eye OF Science has availed itself of Natures assist
ance IN crossing the mountain barrier.
After crossing few miles OF comparatively level
plateau, we commence the descent On our left
IS little rivulet, which soon sweels into noun
tain torrent gradually widening into river 1t is
the north oranch Oh the Potomac, which We follow
Almost continuously until we reacn It's passage
through the
ANY scnooi-ooy VINO ever reao Jenersons descrP-
ton OF the passage OF tne Potomac through the
due hluge "ouiu instantly recognize the spot
THE sEEEANpoAH
.,,,..
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
A Bottom Fact.

'sMr. James G. Pipney, of this village,
well known to most of our readers, has
used the Triumph Truss and Rapture
Remedy only about weeks, but believes
he is entirely cured of a dangerous Rup-
ture, which has attended him from early
infancy. The Truss and Remedy cost him
$40; but he places the cash value of their
benefit to him at more than ten times that
sum- From THE Expositor," Sturgeon
Bay, Wis, OF. June 16, 1876.
The Triumph Truss and Remedy are
sold at 334 Bowery, N Y, and 1916 Chest.
nut St., Philadelphia. Send 10 cents fol
their new book, to either office. au3y1
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14
s'BRIRERY AND CORRUP.
TION.''
Mr.. Dickey Charged with an
Attempt TO Buy off the Ross
Co. Register.
Ross County Democrats De
manding His Withdrawal
from the Ticket.

Ross County Democrats De
manding His Withdrawal
from the Ticket.
The Ross Co. Register, of last
week, comes out with a new charge
against Mr.. Dickey, which, if true, is
not calculated to increase his rapid
ly warning chances of representing
this district in Congress. 1t is moth
ing less than an attempt to bribe the
editors of the Register to cease their
opposition to him, by an offer of S400,
made to them through Mr.. Brown
lee, editor of the Chillicothe Adver-
tiser, the Democratic organ of Ross
county. The facts, as stated by the
Register, are as follows:
Mr.. Brownlee came to the Regis
ier Office and asked for an interview
with Mr.. Armstrong, the senior edi-
tor. Mr.. B. commenced by referring
to the Registers opposition to
Mr.. Dickey, and said that though it
could not de feat him, it might annoy
him very much, and as he was worth
consider able money, he could afford
to pay literally to have it stopped. He
then asked Mr.. Armstrong what he
would take to quit, and added, "Will
you take 5000 to let up on him =
Mr.. Armstrong replied that the
Registers opinions were not for
sale, when Brownlee remarked that
perhaps the sum named was not
enough, and be would therefore
double it, and offered $400. Arm
strong again refused, when Brown
lee, finding that he had 'waked up
the wrong passenger" closed the
conversation by remarking that ''of
course the offer did not come from
Mr.. Dickey, but was made on his
Brownlee's) indiUidual motion" !
The Register adds, that after the
attempted bribery was exposed, and
Brownlee was taken to task about it
by some of his own party, he said
he "intended to pay the S400 out Of
his o,o's pocket, and look to the Gen.
trail Conemaittee for repaymentF"
which the Register justly remarks,
''is joke broad enough to make a
horse laugh"
The leading Democrats of Ross
county, as soon as they heard of the
affair, were indignant, and freely de-
nounced Dickey and Brownlee, be-
lieving that the offer wasinstigated by
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-09-14

Mr.. BoARDMAN Il have noticed several
communications in your paper lately, some
of them under the solemnity of an oath,
some to prove and some to disprove that
H. L. Dickey was drunk on the night of
the 22d of August last.
Now, what is the use of all this? I am
one of the many voters of this Congression-
al district, who are looking for information
how to vote, or rather whom to vote for.
Now, don't care farthing whether he
Oickey) was drunk on that particular
night or not. But do want you to inform
me and all the balance of your readers, on
some few questions that will be of great
deal more importance in deciding us how
to vote, than is the question whether he
was drunk on that particular day or not.
will here put few questions 1 want in
formation on, and I doubt not many more
of your readers are in the same fix.
l. What are his general habits? Is he
considered habitual drunkard?
2. Was he or was he not frequently too
drunk to attend to business while attend
ing as Representative from this county
in the State Legislature?
8. Was he or was he not frequently
drunk while on duty as Turnpike Engineer
under the employ of the county
4. Was whisky used to any extent in
securing his nomination by the late Con-
gressional Convention?
If you can answer these four questions,
it will be of more Importance than the
one, whether he was drunk on the 22d day
of August. "A VOTER.