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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-29

piled that she had headache. He had
shown no feeling in the matter.
Miss Kate Lohr and Mrs. Meyer, who
performed the final offices for Mrs. Points,
said in dressing the body they found no
bruises or marks of violence. The former
remarked that she had seen many persons
die, but none died in the way Mrs. FONTS
did.
THE ONLY EYE WITNESS.
The next witness was little daughter
of the deceased, aged about nine years.
She was dressed in while, with q Grape
rosette and black mourning sash, having
been dressed for the funeral of her mother,
which was postponed on account of the
inquest. She was very intelligent child,
but was frightened until DR.. Points. her
uncle, took her tenderly in his lap. and re-
assured her. She understood the nature
of an oath clearly. She testified that on
the fatal evening her father struck her
mother on the back of the head and the
mouth, with his cane. At the time, the
mother was sitting near the fire, attending
to the baby, and the father was sitting in
a chair a little way off from her. The pro-
vocation was that she had asked him to
stay in the other room until she undressed
the baby. Her mother afterwards went
into the next room to make up the bread,
but was too sick to do it, and came back
to put some camphor on her head, and
then lay on the bed, where her father was
then lying. Then she tried to get up and
| fell over on the floor. After her mother
fell, her father asked her mother if she
wanted to get on the bed. He did not
lailoo at her. When he struck at her
while sitting in the chair, he fell out of
| the chair. When her mother fell witness
told h Ell father that she might be dying, and
he replied that she was no more dying than
he was; that she could get up if she want
| ed to-. When she started to call Mrs. Har-
man, after her mother fell, he caught hold
of her so she couldn't get away. Her
| father took the baby to put it to sleep, it
being walked VIXEN her mother fell. She
said her father often treated her badly
sometimes twisting her arms. Being
asked if she loved her father she said she
liked him, and the question being repeat
| ed, she said, 81 would love him if he treat
cd me better.''
The brothers of the deceased, having
requested it, the jury, later in the day,
again met. and were present at an ex-
animation Of the body by DR.. Fauntleroy.
After a careful examination of the head
and neck, DR.. f. stated to the jury that
he could find no evidence of any blow hav-
ing been received sufficient to cause DEATH
Amy such blow would have severed the
connection between the skin and skull, but
he found all the connections of the scalp
intact. 1t was his opinion that it was
some other cause than the blow that
caused her death.
THE VERDICT OF THE JURY.
The jury then retired and agreed upon
the following verdict:
Upon d review of all the testimony, We
the jury find that the death of Mrs. Adele
Points was not caused by any infections Of
violence, but resulted from natural causes
JAS, H. WATERS, Foreman,
j. G. MARQUIS,
f. M. Young,
JOHN B. SCHERER,
j. S. GILLIAN,
M p FJrNKuousEp
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~ ESSOKUTTON ANsB CO.
.AasH PAHsT'M ERSgHEP.

The firm of T. H Antrim & Co. is this day
day dissolved by mutual consent
II persons indebted to us are hereby respect
fully, but earnestly requested to call and settle
up. Either Of the late firm are authorized 10
Use the Firms name in settling up the business
OF the firm. Respectfully.
Aug. 3lst, 1876 T. H. ANTRIM h co.
The undersigned members of the former Firm
of 7. Fl Antrim & Co, will continue business
at the old stand under the firm name of An
trim & Bruce.
Thanking the public for their liberal patron-
age to the former firm, we respectfully ask
continuance of the same, promising a large and
more general stock to select from, than has ever
been offered in the town-at lowest prices
I. H. ANTRIM,
T. A. BRUCE,
sep29.tf Waynesboro'. Va.
TNXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.-A SEC
~ ond examination of Teachers will be held
in che Academy in Staunton, next SATURDAY,
{30th) at 8 AM. and the third and last one
for the year, on SATURDAY, the 2sth of Octo-
Der, at the same time and place
r. S. HAMILTON, @. S. S.
Staunton, Sept. 25th, 1876
sep2s-1t
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DEATH OF MRS. ADELE POINTS-CITY RU-
MOIss OF VIOLENCE AS THE CAUSE-IN-
QUEST BY CORONER HARLAN-A
CHILD's STORY OF Her DEATH =
TOUCHING SCENES,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-29

~ OLD WATCH LOST.
"
lost on evening Of 9th. in public road near
Folly Mills, a Cold Watch, made by "John
Houghten, Liverpool" A suitable reward will
be paid to the finder, on leaving it at the VIM
DICTATOR Office. sep29-lt
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Conservative Nomination for Congress
HON. JOHN T. HARRIS.
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yn15he Mytnn1tatnr%
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. %, 1876.
Local.

SUDDEN DEATH.
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M. P. FUNKHoUsER.

THE ANXIETY IN THE TOWN.
The intensity of the feeling which has
been dispersed by the action of the jury,
may be inferred from the fact that the
coroner was besieged with applications to
hold an inquest, from both known and
anonymous applicants. Here is one of the
anonymous ones
STANTON, Sept. Goth, s A. NM.
Geo. Harlan, Sir There is report in
town that Mrs. Points, near Mrs. Har-
mans came to her death by blow on the
head from crutch in the hands of her
husband. Report came through ona of her
little daughters, Mrs. Nee, MI. H
and others. The credit of the city de-
mands investigation it may Or may not
be true. [ am not a resident of the city,
but give you this letter for your own re-
putation as a coroner.
AaRICoLA.
?. S.-The burial is at 10 this morning.
THE FUNERAL.
Mrs. Points was buried on Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock, from the Episcopal
church. The coffin was covered with
flowers sent by numerous friends, of whom
she had large circle, and the attendance
at her obsequies was large, in token OF the
esteem in which she was held. She was
lady of remarkable mind and education,
and spoke one or two languages, besides
her own, with the fuency of native.
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New AsayersiseRaae Elts.

IFor othor New Advertisements see Sd page.l
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
A Suggestion.

We understand that the politico-leg
firm of Orton, Gardner Il Go have thus far
been unable 10 devise banner under the
folds of which their followers can march
during the present campaign Charley,
since be surrendered to the minions of
Grant, does not fancy marching under the
Stars and Stripes, and the "Bonnic Blue
Flag will hardly do even IN WATERFOWL,
where the Germans cherish strong feeling
of respect and attachment for the national
banner Something must be done to hood
wink the rank and file, and at the same
time the feelings and prgudices of the lead
ers, must be considered. A con- promise
and flag must be patched up in some way.
We would suggest that a combination OF
the black flag under which the "Major''
bush whacked, and the spotless banner of
peace which the "Juoge" waved so gallant
ly during the war, would suit the leaders,
and from its resem blance to the St. Louis
platform, be acceptable to the Reform
masses. In one corner small painting
by peter the Hermit" representing the
Judge casping to his bosom the "Consti-
tuition as it was and eloquenlly protesting
against this fratricidal strife, and in the
other representation Of the military MEM
Der of the firm gallanily leading his brigade
a glorious combination Ortou and Gard
ner The black flag of treason and slavery,
and the white banner of apprehension and
cowardice A striking contrast in colors
but wonderful. similarity in the ideas rep.
resented.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Rather Sudden.

He was calmly and serenely ascending
the hill near the Catholic Church listessy
holding the reins OF the team attached to
the delivery wagon of the Rock River Mi lis !,
little dreaming that he was about O enter
into the most important compact Of his life.
While the horses were Flooding on their
way, and the driver was feasting his eyes
on the beautiful architecture OF the new
church, he was accosted by an off Ger, who
informed him that he was wanted to take
conspicuous part in marriage ceremony
before justice Krebs. After some parleying
our young friend was taken into the pres
ence Of bis lady love, and in his -four whit
ened clothes the faithful and the would-be
faithless were made flesh Of one flesh by
the justice aforesaid. The affair was I'M
osten tatons and exceedingly select, the
BRIDEGROOM being the only one who recev-
ed an invitation to be present at the nup-
tails
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11

The farmers Of the Northwest may have
raised a small crop Of wheat in 1875, but
they are likely to obtain round price for
the same. Their exactations were moderate
because Of the previous depression, and yet
they are already more than realized. Cash
wheet No. 2 has advanced in this market.
since its lowest point in July, 26 cents per
bushe. 1t sold yesterday at $l.l4, and
most Of tide sanguine operators think it
must soon rise TO 81 rs. Even the present
large advance fails to bring out the reserve
wheat, SO it is believed that the farmers are
holding it under the conviction that ST. Is
is a moderate price, considering the scanti-
ness of the crop. The same class of opera.
tors hold that wheat must advance whether
there is war or no war in Europe, as in the
spring of 1877 there will be no wheat left
in the Countrywide. WISCONSIN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
To Shake, or Not to Shake!

Aye, that is the question. Is it better to
culver from lead to foot in the paroxysms
of fever and ague, or to Danish the atroc Gus
disease by course of that standard anti
1ebrule remedy, Hostetter's Bitters. There
cannotEbe much doubt as to the response Of
the malaria stricken to this inquiry. From
every locality on this con tinent whose in
habitant are tormented with the shivering
plague comes an increasing demand for be
on,y genuine preventive and eradicant of
NAL ria provided by science The denizens
Of fever and ngue districts we'll know how
utterly inadequte to do more than give a
briet respite are the so-caled remedies Of
the faculty. Quinne, arsenic bismuth =
what are these but poisonous palliatives,
which cease after q time to produce any
beneficial effect whatever and if persisted
ia wreak irreparaole mischief upon the sy s.
tim? Everywhere they are being abar-
doned by intelligent persons, and that gen.
ulne vegetable specific for intermittent and
remittent disease, Hostetters Bitters, sub
stituted in their place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
The Fan.TaiI Tic ket.

The inventor of an ingenious method
of stufing ballot boxes and manufacturing
dem ocratic majorities, is one Mills. clerk
in the Recorders Office at Baltimore. 1t is
said that his inven ton has made him
wealthy. Below we publish description
of his faa-ticket as matter of information
only, and we hope that none OF our demo-
cratic brethren will abuse our confidence
by practicing the fam ticket system on
honest and unsuspecting republicans herea-
bouts A correspondent describe the ticket
as follows:
A Republican ticket is folded like fan
Beween each fold is inserted Demo cratic
ticket folded so much smaller than the fan
that it cannot be seen. All the tickets, the
fan as we'll as the inside tickets, are ironed
to as to be perfectly smooth. One of these
tickets is presented by a democratic voter
at Democratic precinct. A Democratic
Judge takes the tickle and proceeds appar-
entity to put it into the ballot box through
the opening made for the purpose, but be-
fore the ticket is dropped into the box, the
other end being still held by the Judge, 4
confederate Democrat challenges the vote
TIE judge holds the ticket, and has ample
time to drop out all the fraudulent tickets
The challenged Democrat refuses to swear
in his vote, whereupon the fan is returned
to him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Democratic ssUniformity.v

In the late contest between Burchard and
Bragg for the Congressional nom nation in
the 5th district, rising young politician
from the southern part of Dodge county,
attempted to do a little log rolling for Sam
in the 9th and 9Th wards of this
city. He was vigorously opposed by Major
Charles Gardner, whose principal argument
with his 9Th ward constituency was that
Burchard's champion wore good clothes.
The argument was telling one, and the
"Dirty Shirt Brigade" carried the day by
an overwhelming majority. Our unsuc-
cessful but eminenty respectable young
wire-puller retired to the solitudes of En-
NETT to "weep his sad bosom empty" and
is no doubt bordering whether, for the sake
of "reform," it will not be wise for him to
sew patches on his pantaloons, and hire
some juvenile Democrat to decorate his
shirt front with tobacco juice during the
campaign. We presume that when the
firm Of Orion. Mulberger 4 Gardner hold
the reins of power, the fat will go forth
that blue jeans for summer and butternut
for winter must be worn by the faithful in
this vicinity on pain of ex communication.
If so, Charley will have no difficulty in dis
tinguishing his true disciples, and it will
no doubt recall to his memory the pleasant
days when he was ushwhacking Wisconsin
soldiers, and was not troubled by the society
of fashionable, well-dressed, heightened"
Republicans, as he styled them in one of his
TRADES of last spring. Those Democrats
who intend ordering new garments will be
prudent if they consult the Major before
hand, and then no extra uniforms will be
needed when they join the Confederate
Reform Guards who are being marshalled
for the fray under his leadership.
RADICAL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Base Ball at OconOmovvoo.

The return game OF base ball between
the Phoenix Club of Watertown and the
Brown Stockings of Ocononowoc was
played last Saturday afternoon at the
grounds Of the latter. The game was q
lively one, and sharply contested all
through. Both sides did good playing but
the Watertown boys '.knocked the sox" of
from the Ocon omowoc base ballists by a
score of Is to 16. This time the Brown
Stockings can put in no claim of "foul' on
account OF the umpire, as they had one Of
th cir own selection, Notwithstanding the
gentlemen was fair in his decisions and
gave satisfaction to both clubs. We pre-
sumo our neighbors are now satisfied that
their Watertown opponents on the diamond
field are too much for them, and the Geo.
nomowocers no doubt will be careful in flu.
ture how they boast over the Phoenix boys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
DodSe County Fair.

The Annual Fair of the Dodge County
Agricultural Society commences to-day
Wednesday, October llth, on the Fair
Grounds in the village of Juneau, and closes
Friday, October 18th The Society have
spared no pains to make the Fair this year
worthy of old Dodge and the Centennial
year, and we hope there will be no disap-
pointments. An interesting programme
has been arranged and with the proper
spirit and co-operation the result will be
gratifying alike to the officers in charge,
exhibitors and those in attendance. The
trains run very convenient for those in this
city wishing to attend the fair, and we
trust WatertoWn will be wei represente
on the grounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Board OF Education.

Reuglar meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton, Oct. 4, 1875.
Present CONS. Specht, Baum, McHugh,
Volkman and Supt. Bieber.
President Specbt in the chair.
The minutes OF last meeting were read
and approved.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting reported as follows:
To the Board of Education: Your COM
mittee appointed to exami4e the advisable
ity OF putting up partition in the frame
schoolhouse adjoining Union School No. L,
would respectfully report that they have
visited said schoolhouse and found that it
would not be advisable to erect partition,
for the reason that there would not be light
or heat enough for two rooms if parlitioned
off. Your committee, therefore, recommend
that this matter be indefinitely postponed
Report adopted.
On motion of Com. Baum
Resolved, That the Public Evening School
be discontinued during the ensuing season.
The following accounts were allowed
from the general fund
Hamlin & Ford, lumber.. .......$57 IS
E. G. Avery, insuring U. 8. No 2.....ll2 90
CHI. Schmidt, carpenter work. ........ II Is
The following accounts were ordered to be
paid from the tuition fund:
F. Baebenroth, books and crayons.... SIS SO
G. Sherwood Co, reading charts.... 8 0o
CHM Brothers, music charts ........... 8 OG
Hadley Bros & Kane, brkb'd brushes 3 81
Th. Bernhard cash paid for books. Is sc
On motion Board adjourned.
VIM. BIEBER, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
A Reminder.

judge orion is announced to speak in this
city next Friday evening. He will un.
doubleday dwell with much force upon the
statement that the House of Representa-
tives last winter made material reduction
in the public expenditures by cutting down
the salaries of bloated Office holders He
will tell how the compensate of the post
masters in Madison and Water town have
been lessened, and that the people are in
debted to the democrats in Congress for
this great saving Of money. Now, If the
Judge wants to maintain his reputation
for candor and fairness he will 90 further
and inform his hearers that while it is true
the salaries of the postmas ters at the two
points named were reduced, the salaries Of
nearly IF not oll the other postmasters IN
Dane and Jefferson counties ,cere increased
The new law simply equazed salaries,
cutting down those of the larger Offices aud
raising those of the lower grade, without
any attempt at general reduction. Judge
Orion has failed to state this in bis former
speeches, and now that his attention is
called to it, we hope he will hereafter eth
er give all the facts or none, and this we
presume he will do.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Murder VIII Ont.

A few years ago s'August Flower" was
discovered to be q certain cure for Dyspep-
STA and Liver complaint, few thin Dyspep-
tics made known to their friends how easily
aud quickly they bad been cured by its use
The great merits of Green's August Flower
became heraled through the country by one
sufferer to another, until, without adverts.
ing its sale has become imme nse, druggists
in every town in the United States are sell.
ing it. No person suffering with Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Pal
ptation of the Heart, Indigestion, Low
Spirits, ETC., can take three doses without
relief Go to your druggists K. Schubert,
E. j. Schroeder, G & H. T. Eberle, and gel
bottle for IS cents and try it. Sample
bottle 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Personal

Mr.. William Grange, of GAINESVILLE, one
of the early settlers and business men Of
Watertown, passed Sunday and Monday in
the city, visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. W. A. Hendrickson, of the Con-
gre gational church left for the Centennial
last Monday. Rev. M. Walker, of Milton,
will supply the pulpit in his absence
DR. W. G. Spalding is absent from the
city on visit to friends east, and will drop
in at the Centennial Exhibition before re-
turning.
Mr.. William Manning, Of DEBORAH,
Iowa, Is in town. "Billy' looks well and
appears to be on the prosperous side in life
Tuesday, through Mr. John Bullock, of
Johnson's Creek, we had the pleasure of
forming the acquaintance Of Mr. G. Wagner.
representing the Chicago Bag factory of NJ.
j. Neahr B Co., who was in the city look
ing after the business Of his concern. Mr..
Wagner is a pleasant gentleman and rep
resen.s first class house.
Master Albert Smith, of this city, son
OF the late j. L. Smith, has passed sue
cessful examination for naval cadetship at
the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
Rev. E. r. Ward, rector of Chrises
church, Milwaukee, has just been elected
President Of the Milwaukee Cricket Club
The numerous friends of the reverend gen.
;lemAu here will always wish to hear OF his
being on the winning sids.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11

| Some misc1 cant without the fear OF
| God, man or the law in his heart, stole a
buffalo robe from the buggy of DR.. NJ N. Bar
Der, Tuesday afternoon of this week, while
| the vehicle was standing near his Office.
The city of Watertown has the power
| to control the election of Senator from this
county Her dictation should be in the
direction of her best and truest interests.
vote for w, W. Reed is stab at the city :.
N. S. Greene, as the friend of WATERFOWL,
should receive every vote.
The present weather is very unpleasant
witE genuine wintery symptoms. But we
shall not give up the idea that we will yet
have month or more of pleasant warm
weather such as Wisconsin is we'll noted for
in the fall OF the year.
The WATERFOWL Sporting Club has rented
and fitted up the rooms in the second story
of Salick's block. There the mem bers may
be found nightly wrestling with ponderous
duu WSlSHty SCieDlluC anu philosophical
questions. There they also transact the
business of the Club-when any there is!
Our citizens do not forget, nor will
they ever forget, how DR.. Reed went back
on the city and listened to the voice of a
cabal rather than to the appeals Of our
leading and prominent citizens, on certain
question Of vital importance to our inter-
ests Let the voters act accordingly and
repudiate such servile tools as W. w. Reed
The fire season is near at hand and the
work of putting up stoves and arranging
for ''house warming goes bravely forward
The exercise of little care in the setting
up of stoves and the adjustment of stove
pipes sometimes saves q serious Are and
considerable destruction to property. It
pays to use precaution in this necessary
work, that is as sure to come upon US each
fall as death and taxes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
stoves and Tin Ware.

The advertisement of Mr.. F. w. Zochert,
proprietor Of the stove and tin-ware store
on the north side Of Main street, between
4th and 5th streets, will be found in another
column. Mr.. Zochert has o good assert
ment of first-class goods in his line of trade
and is a fair and accommodating dealer.
He is fine mechanic, and his work
always gives satisfaction. Any one in
want of anything in his line cannot do
better than to call on him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
That Cough /! Stop 1t! +!

From the sale OF SO, 900 bottles of Hale's
Cough Cordial, sold in the northwe est
within the past year, on guarantee to re-
fund the money in case of failure to cure,
there were less than fifty bottles returned
being less than one failure in a thousand
This fact speaks volumes in favor Of this
wonderful remedy for Colds. Coughs, Sore
Threats, Bronchitis, Asthma, &c. Physi-
clans everywhere acknowledge their sur
prise at the wonderful results from the use
of this medicine. We authorize he Water
town druggists to warrant q cure Or return
the money ia case of a failure after using
one half the bottle. 1t is very pleasant 10
the taste, making it very desirable RENE
dY for children.