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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07
GILBERT HOUSE,
MECHANICSTOWN, FREDERICK
COUNTY, MD.

A-1 THE undersigned would res
6 a I,ss,9 pccttully inform the public, that
IHasHM having become the proprietor OF
=@Ae4ss.thc above House, SO well and
favorably known, has opened it i'll al eIe-
CANT style for the accommodation OF per
manent and transient customers. The
house has been renovated and furnished
in complete and ample manner, and now
offers Good Cheer and the comforts of
pleasant home. His TABLE will be sup
piled with all the substantials and delica-
cics of the season, the best the market at
fortls. His BAR will be stocked With the
best brands of liquors and scgars. His
STABLEwll be furnished with good pro-
vcndcr and attentive ostlcrs. And his char
res us" MARK THIS, will he moderate
and in accordance with the spirit OF tho
times. Boardcrs taken by the day, month
or wear. The custom If travellers and
others is respectfully solicited. The large
experience of the subscriber in Hotel keep
ing, warrants him in saying, that he Will
do all in his power to givc general satlstac-
ton. M. ". NlEll.
June lS-tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07

SOME weeds can be killed and pre-.
vented from growing in garden paths
by watering the ground with weak
solution of carbolic acid, one part
pure crystalized acid to 1000 parts
water. Sprinkle from watering pot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07

ARE farmers aware that half a cup
of kerosene turned down the throat
of their hogs will save them from the
hog dipthsria?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07

Our west, in the great grain. grow
ing regions, they nso straw for fuel to
drive their steam threShing machines.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-07

EARLY to bed and early to rise,
makes farmer healthy, wealthy and
wise.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

! How TO TREAT FROZEN PERsONs.-If
a person seems to be nearly frozen to death
remove ali the clothing, and cover the
whole person, excepting the mouth and
nose, in snow. If this cannot be had, use
ice. water containing Jumps of ice. After
remaining few moments-long enough
to have some sensibility-take out the
body, and wipe it with cloths dipped in
cold water, until the muscles begin to re-
lax, then remove to a cold bed, cover the
body over, and, with the warm hands I'M
der the cover, patiently rub the whole sur
face, for hours if necessary. Two or three
persons might be rubbing at the same time,
in order to get up a circulation. If signs
of life appear, give an injection of CAM
phor-water and put few drops of spirits
of camphor on the tongue. AS soon as the
person can notice things, give a teaspoon
full of strong tea or coffee; and after a
while give cup half full, hot, at time.
Not only parents, but all young persons,
ought to know these things.-Dr. W. ".
Halt. tt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

The USES OF CHEERFULNESS.- Cheer-
fulness and festival spirit fill the soul full
Of harmony; it composes music for church
es and hearts it makes and publishes glo-
rifcations of God; it produces thankful
ness, and serves the end of charity and,
when the oil of gladness runs over, it
makes tall and bright emissions of light,
and holy fires, reaching up to a cloud, and
making Joy round about. And therefore,
since it is so innocent, and may be so pious
and so full of holy advantage, whatsoever
can minister to this holy joy does but for
ward the work of religion and charity
Jeremy Taylor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

The HOME OF TASTE.-How easy it is
to be neat-to be clean How easy it is to
arrange the rooms with the most graceful
propriety How easy it is to invest our
houses with the truest elegance! Elegance
resides not with the upholsterer or the dra-
per it exists in the spirit presiding over
the apartments of the dwelling. Content
ment must always be most graceful; it
sheds serenity over the scene of it's abode :;
it transforms waste into garden. The
home lighted by those limitations of no.
bier and brighter life may be wanting in
much which the discontinued desire; but,
to it's inhabitats, it will be palace far out
vying the Oriental in brilliancy and beau
tV
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

loved good things. "

loved good things"
''Loved good things,'; repeated the
spouse; land now Pm married l mean to
have them"
"But-if I had-known-I--" began
Peter.
~ wouldn't have married, I suppose"
said the bride. 'sWell, my cousin, Mrs.
Brown, told me that, you know"
Peter looked at her. The truth was
plain at last. He tried to speak, but could
not He stared at his lady for five minutes
by the clock, and then rushed out of the
house muttering, "Taken in taken in I"
1t is said Peter Buskirk never recovered
from the shock. Against his will he lived
luxuriously ever after, and his W life aston
ished the nelghborhood by her NJ agni6cent
attire and grand parties. But neverthe-
less Peter himself expired in less than
year, and the last words on his lips were
said to be, ''Taken in taken hl!''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

No ONE, until he has fully developed it,
knows the full measure of capacity in him.
Why, is it astonishing how heavy weight
so little thing as mans arm can be
made to lift! Even flesh and blood can
be developed until the power OF it becomes
a marvel. Exercise is the food which
nourishes capacity; and the growth of a
faculty thus fed is beyond mortal measure
ment.-Rev. ". FL. II. Murray.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

GOD is more than blind creative en-
ergy, an memorable fate, a vitalizing, fruc-
tifying principle. He is the conscious,
loving author and governor of all things.
We revere in him not merely justice, but
compassion also-a spirit that can pity our
1nfirmities, even while infexibly punish
ing our sins.-Horace Greeley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

WORTH PREsERvING.-The Me-
Home has the followin Re cipes which
of value to every one:
A tea made of chestnut leaves and drl
in place of water will cure the most oh
nate case of dropsy in few days.
A tea made of ripe or dried whortleb
ries and drank in place of water is a s
and speedy cure for scrofula difficul
however bad.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

LET no one comfort himself, in the in
tense activity of his mind, on the subject
of religion. That is one OF the things to
be dreaded. To be always thinking, de-
batting, scheming, in reference to the great
question of religion, without using any Of
the talents that belong more appropriately
to God, and the receiving of God, is just
the way to extirrate the talents most rap
idly, and so as to close up the mind in
spiritual darkness. -Horace Bushnell.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
Advice to an Expec.a, Bride.

| The following letter was lecently ad-
dressed to a lady about to bee ONE bride,
by gentleman acquaintance in acknowl-
edgement of the receipt of her wedding
card. 1t gains melancholy interest from
the fact that the young wife died soon az
ter her marriage
am holding some paste board in my
hands, Addie three stately pluckings
from the bush of CEREMONY I am gazing
upon a card, and upon name-a name
with which your gentle life began, a name
with which your throbbing heart was lost.
There is nothing strange about that card.
The maiden sign still looks up from it,
calm and customary, as it looked on many
friendly visit, as it lies in many FORM al
basket. I am gazing, too, upon a card
where the nearer parent tells the world
she will be cat Home,'' one day, and that
is nothing new! But there is another card,
| whose mingling there puts tongue of fire
| into this speechless pasteboard, enameling
fate on commonplace! It tells us that feel
ing is maturing into destiny, and that
these cards are but the pale heralds of a
coming crisis; when a hand that has
pressed friends hands and plucked flowers
shall close down on him to whom she shall
be friend and flower forever after I have
sent you few flowers to adorn the dying
moments of your single life. They are
the gentle types of a delicate and durable
friendship. They spring up by our side
when sothers have deserted it; and they
will be found watching over our graves
when those who should cherish have for
gotten us. 1t seems meet to me that
past so calm and pure as yonrs should ex-
pire with a kindred sweetness about it;
that flowers and music, kind friends and
earnest words, should consecrate the hour
when sentiment is passing into sacra-
ment. The three great stages of our be-
ing are the birth. the bridal, and the burr
al To the first we bring only weakness
for the last we have nothing but dust
But here, at the altar, where life joins life,
the pair come throbbing up to the holy man
whispering the deep promise that arms
each with other heart, to help on in the
life-struggle of care and duty. The beau
tiful will be there, borrowing new beauty
from the scene. And youth will come, to
gaze on all, it's sacred thoughts pant for !;
and age will totter up to hear the old
words repeated that to their own lives
have given the charm Some will weep
over it as if it were tomb, and some will
laugh over it as if it were joke but two
must stand by it, for it is fate, not fun,
this everlasting locking of their lives. And
now, can you, who have quenched it over
so many bending forms, can you come
down at last to the frugal diet of a single |
heart? Hitherto you have 3een clock,
giving your time to all the world. Now
you are watch, buried in one particular J
bosom, warming only his heart, marking
only his hours, and ticking only to the
beat of his heart-where time and feeling |
shall be in unison, until these lower ties
are lost in that higher wedlock where all |
hearts are united around the great Central
Heart Of all. Hoping that calm sunshine I
may hallow your clasped hands, sink ST
lently into signature.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

SATURDAY night is marked with white
stone for us all. AS we sit in it's deepen
ing twilight, do we think that the record
ing angel is just closing another of the
fifty-two Volumes of the year? Do we
lay it on the shelf of the library of the past
solemnly, and with the feeling, 'Lord, 1
have done the best could?'' OF is it pnt
away carelessly and lightly, with never a
thought of the Knight have been?"-P.
N. Edap0rdS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

MFRS H. SCHERER,
LADIES' FAHIONABLE HAIR DRESSING,
IA. b. FULTZ'S OLD STAND,
NEW STREET,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
MRS. .SCHERER informs the Ladies of Staun-
ton that she is prepared to carry on HAIR
DRESSING in all its branches; will make over
old Hair into NEW AND FASHIONABLE
STYLES, DRESS AND SHAMPOO HEADS.
and guarantee perfect satisfaction. COMBINES
made up into BEAUTIFUL CURLS, BRAIDS,
CHIGNONS, &c.
s9~ Always on hand large assortment o
BRAlDS from So up.
VA. Orders promptly executed. oc22-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

MOTHS IN CARPETS. -Moths will work
in carpets in rooms kept warm in win
ter as well in summer. A sure method of
removing the pests is to pour strong alum
water on the floor to the distance Of half
yard around the edges before sweeping.
Insects do not like salt, and sufficient adj
heres to the carpet to prevent their alight-
ing upon it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

THE EPIzeoTIc.-Mr. Murray, W.
known as an authority on horses, say
The best remedy for the epizootic is to
feed the horse with soft food, bla nkeB
warmly, bandage his legs loosely, give him
two or three tablespoonful of ginger III
his feed morning and night. If your horse
dies under such treatment send the bill to
us, and we will--think it over! a-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

CoLoRING PINE FLooRs.-An oaken
color can be given to new pine floors and
tables by washing them in solution of cop
peras dissolved in strong I've, a pound of
the former to gallon of the latter. When
dry. this should be oiled, and it will look
well for year OF two; then renew the oil
ing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

RING WoRM.-It is said the disagreed
BILE affection known as ring worm may
be easily and speedily cured as follows:
Upon retiring at night apply poultice
of damp gunpowder to the part affected
Generally one application is suficient, but
if On the following night there are ne posi-
tive indications of cure having been af-
fected, apply again, and the eruption VIII
speedily vanish.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

IT belongs to every large nature. when it
is not under the immediate power of some
strong, unquestioning emotion, to suspect
itself, and doubt the truth of it's own i'm
pressions, conscious of possibilities beyond
it's own horizon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
A. A. GRUBERI
The Nonpareil Saloon.

est style marble counters and Bohemian glass
ware), and supplied with the Oldest Bumgard-
n er, Olemmer, Fowler & Ziegler, and all the
other celebrated brands of Whistles, Imported
Brandies and Wines from first hands, Absinthe
and Curacao, Bucks Grape Brandy and Wines,
Rhine Wine and Seltzer, and the finest brands
of Imported and American Cigars, making it
THE SALOON OF THE CITY.
Polite attendants are always present to serve
guests with any known sample compounded in
unsurpassed style.
Call and we guarantee you will be pleased.
T. J. CROWDER,
Proprietor.
WTerms posi- lively cash. my2l 1y*
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

PLAIN PLUM PUDD1NG.-One cup of
molasses, one of milk, one of flour, one egg,
one teaspoonful of soda, dissolved in the
milk, a little nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves,
and mace, one teaspoonful of salt, one
cup of raisins, seeded boil three hours.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
URNITUREI FURNITUR REL

EURN ITURE! FURNITU R E !
Man ufactured by
j. A. & Y. M. B I G K L E,
No. 191 Main Street, STAUNToN, VA,
Wholesale and Retail such as
COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS AND
STAPLE FURNITURE,
of every description.
They use the best Dry Lumber, and employ
the best workmen.
All work warranted and sell at prices to
suit the times.
All kinds of Metallic Cases and Baskets kept
constantly on hand, and Wood Collins and CaB~
kets manufactured to order and at the shortest
notice.
They have three elegant Eearses. and will at
tend funerals in the country without extra
charge
feb5-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

STUFFED CORN BEEF.-Take piece of
welcomed rump or round, nine or ten
pounds; make several deep cuts in it; fill
with stufiing of a handful of soaked
bread, squeezed dry, little fat OF butter,
good pinch Of cloves, allspice, pepper. a
little finely chopped parsley these stirred
together and very gently thrown over the
dish, shaking the pan little while SO do
ing, it mixes smoothly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
DERKELEY b CO.,

DERKELEY b CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO
TROUT & BERKELEY,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
DYE STUFFS, PERFUMERY AND
TOILET SOAPS,
COMBS, BRUSHES AND FANCY GOODS,
LAMP GOODS.
PAINTS, OILS AND VARNTSHES,
oc29 WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.
NOTICE TO DRUGGISTS AND MER-
~ CHANTS.-Having purchased the sole
right to manufacture and sell DR.. Teter's cele-
brated Medicines in this and adjoining coun-
ties, am now prepared to furnish all orders for
these Medicines at wholesale on liberal terms
and at the shortest notice. Address
JOHN LAYMAN,
oc2s-3m Naynesboro, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

MOST men are like pebbles, that roll cas-
lily in any direction.-James r. Rushing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

To do so no more is the truest repen
tance. --LqMaer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

AN ENGLISH STEW OF COLD ROAST
BEEF.-Cut the meat in small and rather
thin slices, season them lightly with salt
and pepper, and dip each lightly in bread
ter. Dress them neatly on dish, and lay
over them thin layer of cut pickles,
and moisten the whole with a glassful of
pickle vinegar and the preserved gravy of
the roast beef +; heat in a Dutch oven and
garnish with fried sippets OF pota to balls.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
Poetry.
A VALENTINE.

Oh! little loveliest lady mine,
What shall send foryour valentine?
Summer and flowers sfe far away;
Gloomy old Winter is king today
Buds will not blow, the sun will not shine;
What shall do for a valentine?
Prithee st. Valentine, tell me here
Why do you come at this time of year?
Plenty of days when lilies are white,
Plenty of days when sunbeams are bright,
But now, when everythings dark and drear,
Why do you come, St. Valentine, dear?
I've searched the gardens all through and through
For a bud to tell of my love so true.
But buds were asleep and blossoms were dead,
And the falling snow came down on my head.
So, little loveliest lady mine,
Here is my heart for your valentine?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

Keep coffee by itself, as it's odor affects
other articles.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

NANvAsSERS HAVING PUR-
" chased the right of ten counties to manu-
facture and sell DE-. Teter's celebrated Medi
cines, wish to employ five or six young men to
canvass each county. None but sober, steady
and energetic young men need apply, and to
these will make it to their interest to engage
in the business. JOHN LAYMAN,
oc2s-tf Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

FRIsCAssEE OF COLD BEEF.-Cut away
all skin, gristle, and fat. Cut the meat in
thin, small slices. Have ready sauce
made of stock thickened with butter rolled
in flour, seasoned with shred parsley and
young onions, pepper and salt. Strain the
sauce when it is well favored and just heat
the meat in it, soaking by the side of the
fire; add glass of red wine, the yolk of an
egg well beaten, and the juice of lemon.
Stir for few minutes but donotle it boil,
or like all rewarmed things It VIII mar
den.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

TEEP YOUR DOOR AND GATE SHUT
IN Buy 'sPEERLESS'' Spring at
GEORGE e. PRICES
dec10 Hardware Store.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

THREE HOUSES-one a very desirable
city residence. Apply to
dAell-tf JNO. A. NOON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

A FOUR-HORSE STAGE-COACH AND
IN HARNESS, nearly new, for sale on
very satisfactory terms. Apply to
J. H. WATERS,
Coachmaker,
apr23 If. Staunton Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11
.1OR SALE.

HEz. JORDAN, TOM. Il. sHUMATE.
JORDAN & SHUMATE,
BRICKMAKERS AND CONTRACTORS,
Are prepared to execute all kinds of BRICK
WORK out of the best material and in the most
skillful manner.
Orders respectfully solicited.
~ SPECIALTIES.-GROU MORTAR
BRICK. my7-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

HOW IT IS DONE IN NEW YORK-A REGU-
LAR BUSINESS BRUNETTES
AND BLONDEs-DEsCRIPTIo OF THE
PROCESS,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-02-11

NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS NEW
IN GOODS Ladies Boots, Lace Shoes,
Slippers and New Port Ties, Boys and Misses
Shoes, Childrens School Shoes, Colored Boots,
Lace Shoes and Slippers just received at CHAS.
L. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store Main St.
apr23 If.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-09-21

| CUTTING Down A HAYES Sc WHEELER
PoLE.-The cclored people in the vicinity of
Baskerville erected a Hayes and Wheeler
pole last Saturday. On last Monday morn
| ing it was cut down by Mr.. Batemail, us we
! have been informed much to the surprise of
every body. IL is alleged that the pole was
on Mr.. BIS. ground, but we arc informed
that it was outside the line Of his fence. Adj
hitting that it was on his ground, it was
placed there with no thought of trcspass, and
| would have been promptly taken down by
the parties erecting it, had they been inform-
ed of it. But there is no certainty about
this according to our information.
We do not think that Mr.. Bateman will
gain mich by the spirit manifested. The
colorcd people have their political and per-
sonal rights. Which they are entitled to enjoy
They never agrees upon others. There have
been numerous Tiden and Hendricks poles
erected in this county, and no one has inter-
fered with them. The outrage perpctratcd
at FishersyiIe is the first committed and we
hope the last. The act was malicious, and is
not circulated to contribute to good feeling.
Such unprovoled outrages should not be toll
Grated in any community, and we are pleas
ed to learn that Conservatives as we'll rs
Republicans condemn this one.
The colored people will erect another pole
at Fishersville. We will see with what
spirit it will he met. The Republicans of
Augusta have rights and mean to assert them,
and if the colorcd Republicans choose to
manifest their political sentiments by erect
ing Hayes and Wheeler poles, no one has a
right to interfere with them.