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West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11

perfect system sMd rules of seif.measurement
make Y 2ossiTe TO please people 1000 miles
nsrsyi. ngag j Perfectly as if they were here in
v. II suppose you have at least halfa dozen
different departmentsY'
A.. My dear sirl we have more than iareptv
each charged with its own business and each
1Iougay IN tba rso 4rghnl3ed necessary wheel with
V. VIII you name O dozen or SO of them p,
A. With pleasure. The Custom Depart
me9t. Tor those ~ who prefer .cnstom made to
Wit With 1T its nE>ehse stock Of all underwear.
The Shirt FSctory, with its busy machines
making our own first class shirts. The Trim,
ming Department, itself as big as many O. regll-
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving. Room. The Order Department.
named before; The Special Uniforms Depart
ment. The Delivery, Department. with its
V. Hold, holdl sir enough p
A. I'm not half through! The Advertising
Department, with It's bill and sign distributors
|sd tel all your fqpef M Tbe b%oHthy Menyy
Department. witfits many rooms. The Bows
Department. De The Youths Department. The
entrance for ladies. The Telegraph Denarf-
ment. The Chief Clerks Department, with
its booknkeepers and assistants. General Man
other Offices of the firm all busy as bees
thinking, planning, .exeZutng, buying, max
ing, registering, recSHiN, sending out, selling,
and in thousandNhys joining their forces
to carry on a business. with the people amount
ing to between 100000 and S3,00O,00O an
V. ."S-t-u-p-e-n-d-o-u-sp
A. Indeed it is l forgot to name the
Cashiers Department., which handles its S25 600
of retail sales on some single daysP'
", 5,0OOl Immense That's. what enables
the house to buy cheap and seYcheap?''
A. Exactly! You have iylst hit it. The
people throng here, KIM ling that we depend
on low prices and imme7h " Sales
", WHAT are the FoUR RULES hear SO
much about?'
A. "Our system of business dealing-1. Ono
price, no deviation 2. Cash for eyerything;s g.
guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4. The
be suited"
V. Nothing could be fairer"
A. Nothing. And the people see it."
attention"
A. Not at all. It's pleasure to seGve YOU.
Call Call again; and be sure of the plsse-Wana-
ner Sixth and Market '''' ~
11,Or
West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11
LIST OF SALES.
The following sales are advertised, to take pla

The following sales are advertised to take place
SHERTFFS SALES
Property of Thomas D. Borden, lst ward Bridge
ton, May 18th, 1876
Property of John G. Fox, Deerfeld Township,
May 20, 1876 s.sE s -
Property of WIN. w. Peek stoe Greek Township.
May 20th 1876.
Property of John S. Richardson, Deerfield and
Downe Townships. May 10th, 1876. ID
Property of Michael c. Swing, Fairfield Town
ship, May 9th, 1876.
Property of Thomas j. Turpin, lst ward, Bridge
ton, June 3d. 1876. rs
West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11

Advertisenents and Communications to insure
Insertion, should be handed in by "Wednesday noon
of each week. a
PERSONS will confera favor by sending us matters
Oh interest transpring in their locality
No notice will be taken of anonymous reommu-
nications. 4IlEa tsFREs5G NEbG N
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously
West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11
LOCAL GOSSIP.

Merrimac calicoes at 4 cents, at Gar
rison and Woodrufrs
West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11

If you want WooIen Goods for pants
and Vests go to Bates. He has the largest
and greatest variety to select from, at prices
less than before the war. No. 80 Commerce
street.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1876-05-11
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital weakness Or depressiOn: weak
exhausted feeling, no energy courage: the result
eXcesses or some drain upon the system, is al
ways cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC No. IS. 1t tones up and invigorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despondancy,
imparts strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands, Sold by
package of five yials and $500 vial of powder Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address HUMPH-
562 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
NAV 4-1Y.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
Fire.

An alarm Of fire was sounded about IL
o'clock last Monday night which was occa-
stoned by the burning Of a barn on Bank
street owned by Mr.. Jesse Benham.-
When discovered. the fire was in the north
end of the second floor of the building,
among the hay, and had evidently been
burning some hours. A few minutes after
the alarm, old Protection Company. with
its usual promptnesS. was throwing a well
directed stream through hole cut in the
buildi g; steamer No. 3 was, after eonsid-
erable delay. also hard at work. and the
fire extinguished. The fire was confined to
the upper floor Of the building, the lower
part very little injured. The loss will not
exceed $3.50, which is covered by insurance
to that amount. The fire was undoubted-
" the work Of an incendiAry, since no one
was known TO have been in the building
since 3 o'clock Of that afternoon. II was a
bitter cold night, and our firemen deserve
the highest praise for their pluck, as some
Of them were covered with ice. Had this
fire gained much headway, it would have
made fearful havoc as this is a thiekly
populated part of the town.
The delay in getting the steamer at work
was caused by the inability to find the
openings to the large cistern in front Of the
Ashtabula House, which we're covered with
snow and ice to the depth of six or eight
inches. After the hose was laid from this
point the steamer had to be moved to the
cistern on Park street, near A. c. Fisk's
residences much farther distance from
the fire, which required every foot of hose
in the possession of the two uptown com
panies, to reach the fire.
The fire department is in great want of
more hose, and we are glad to know our
Council are moving in this matter. If this
is the beginning of a series of ineendiary
fires our fire department must be put in
the best possible condition, and every pre-
caution taken.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
Postofnee Hours tor Chrir1mas.

From z to 8: 80 a. m, and from to
6: 30 p. m. No money order business will
be transacted on that day.
We find the following bit of irony going
the rounds of our exchanges. 1t is so pi-
quaint and racy, that we think that it has a
peculiar interest in this county:
''The printing business. is one of the
most fascinating and enhancing occupa-
tions that man can follow for a livelihood.
It is not only an exceedingly pleasant and
highly respectable calling, but, also, very
lucrative and pleasant employment Large
fortunes are continually being realized by
newspaper publishers without the slightest
effort, and take it all in all, it is the easiest
'wav to gain subsistence and fame that one
can find. You never have to ask for your
pay only once. Everybody is so kind and
thoughtful that it is no trick at all to gath
er in your stamps. Buy printing office
and learn for yourself how truthful are
these remarks"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
The oIdNorth Stnte.

Eds. Tel.-Within, please find Postal
order for So in payment for the Cleveland
Leader and the TELEGRAPH, as we can hard
ly get along without our home paper yet.
We are still enjoying ourselves down here
in Dixie, though we are obliged to sorter
stand and see the poor rebs suffering like a
muck worm in the hot sunshine, just now,
in these cheerful days of Hayes and Wheel
er. We are doing our level best to comfort
them by offering to swatch" with them, if
they ''peg out" under grief too much for
endurance. They rather take our kindness
with one eye twisted little, and say, the
id Yankee is not the worst man living,
though he is a very poor comforter under
afiiction. Yours Truly, Elijah Bliss.
High Point, Guilford Co., n. C.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
AMUSKMENTS.
MATT MoReAx's NOVELTY co.


This first class troupe was greeted by
full house last Tuesday evening, and ev-
cry one seemed well pleased and satisfied
with the entertainment. Quilter and Good
rich. the song and dance artists, are at the
head of their profession, and Mr.. Matt
Morgan as a caricaturist is only surpassed
by the famous Mast.
TUE COMMONWEALTH MISsTRELS
gave their entertainment as announced,
last Saturday evening. The weather was
very cold and stormy and as result not as
large an audience was present as usual
Some OF the parts were well carried out,
and were heartily eneored. The entertain
ment was repeated on Monday evening to
a much smaller audience.
HAYWOOD BROTHERS COMBINATION
are to appear at the Opera House to-mor-
row evening. and will undoubtedly draw u
large audience, as they come well recon-
mended.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
ASHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS
EUNGSVHE

Eds. Tel.-Our Army Post, here known
as Webster Post, G. A. R., at their last
meeting on the evening of the 18th inst,
elected their officers for the coming year as
follows:
J. D. Chamberlin, Commander; NJ W.
Wright, S. V. c.; E. W. Light, ]. V. c.
L. W. Kimball, Quartermaster; R. L.
Grover. Chaplain; R. E. Woodbury., Sur
geon; N. P Baker, Officer of the Day; W.
E. Walling, Officer of the Guard; W. T.
Bull, dit; NJ. L. Davis, Sergt. Maj; C.
s Hawkins, Quartermaster Sergt.; George
Parker, Delegate to Depot Eneampment;
W. T. Bull, Alternate.
There seems to be an increasing interest
manifested and several additions to num-
bers are on the tapis.
On Saturday evening, 10Th ult., was the
stated meeting of Orion Lodge, F. & A.
NJ, at which meeting the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Q. A. Case, W. NJ; J. R. Hatch, S. W.
F. E. Peck, ]. W.; A. N. Case, Treasurer;
c. W. Perkins, Treasurer; D. Y. Rich
mond, S. D.; G. W. Morse, ]. D.; c. H.
Jackson, Tyler; A. S. Ransom, E. W.
Light, Stewards.
The installation of officers takes place on
the evening of st. Johns Day-Dec. 9th.
Kinnear & Curtis have fine variety of
holiday confectionery, fancy styles
of stationery, etc., with handsome selec-
ton of cutlery.
Mr.. Cyrus King, to whom allusion has
been made of late, has been released from
the thraldom of disease and suffering. He
died on the night of the 18th, and the fu-
neral was attended on the 18th. Though
the weather was severe, the attendance was
large. Rev. D. L. Hickok was the clergy
man in attendance, duly assisted by 9TH
ers. All feel that friend has departed
reverently saying, ''peace to his ashes"
The Presb. social on Wednesday evening
met at the residence of A. N. Case, and
was most gratifying success.
The fine slelghing gives activity to the
logging business, and the saw mills are
likely to>he well 'Assps4led.- There is a good
chance for Sheffield promises of wood to Be
fulfilled.
The farmer may be glad to know that
the Benjamin mill is now supplied with a
corn cracker, adapted to the grinding of
both grain and cob G.
Kingsville, Dec. 90, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
Council Proceedings.

The Council met in regular session last
Wednesday evening; present the Mayor,
Clerk and all members of the Council ex-
cept Manning. The minutes of the pre-,
cedi meeting were read and approved.
The Comm. on Fire and Water asked for
and were granted further time on the mat
ter of paying c. L. Scoville for the use OF
his patent fire kinder for steam fire en-
gines.
A proposition was presented by the Ash
tabula Gas Light Co., stating at what price
they would furnish gas for the village; it
was referred to the Comm. on Gas, with in
structions to correspond with other parties,
and report at next regular meeting.
A report from the Solicitor was read,
stating his opinion as to the right of the
Council to use ScoviIle's patent fire kinder.
IAN ordinance to amend an ordinance
entitled an ordinance for the recognizing
and regulation of the fire department. pass
ed Nov. 1st. 1875, ;" vas read for the sec
ond time.
.Ap- -ordinance entitled ''an ordinance to
provide for the numbering of houses in the
Incorporated Village of Ashtabula," was
read for the last lime and passed, and the
ordinance is to be found in this paper.
A communication was read from D. H.
Dubois, stating for what price he would
number, furnish numbers, &C., for the
houses in the corporation. 1t was laid
over.
A remonstrance against the construction
of a sewer on Station street was presented,
and was referred to Comm. on Streets and
Sewers.
The whole matter of numbering the
streets was left to Comm. on Streets.
The matter of looking into the safety of
our public buildings was referred to Comm.
on Fire and Water, the chief of Fire De-
partment and chief of Police. Adj.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
The oldest and the Best.

These are the claims which the publish
ers of the New York Observer make for
their paper in the prospectus of the fifty
fifth UOlune. And, while history bears
them out in the first, an undertaking course
in sending out a large, full, fresh, reada-
bic family newspaper, gives them at least
right to the second. In the great multi
tude of papers that are published, the Oh
ssrper holds its own positic 4 and an envi-
able position it is. We can recommend 1t
to our readers. 1t is published at 81 15 a
year, postpaid, and the premium picture
and chrome humbugs are left for those
who have nothing better to offer. S. I.
Prime & Co., 81 Park Row, New York
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
Masonic.

At a meeting of the Western Reserve
Chapter, R. A. NJ, held Dec. 9th, the fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
masonic year:
Geo. B. Raser, Il. P; Geo. Hall, K; E.
c. Upson, s.; A. o. Amsden, c. H; A. L.
Rogers, P S.; P. B. Perrigo, R. A. c.
L. K. Amsden, Sd V; 81. Konter, I'd VI
]. NJ. Wilcox, 1st V; John Duero, Treas.
b. q. Hall. Sec'y.; L. c. Newell. Guard.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
WAYNE.
Rome, Dec. IS, 1876.

Eds. TeI.-The funeral of Mr.. c. T.
Camp, an old resident of this town, occur
red Dec. 18th. He was a soldier in the
war Of 1912, and was 81 years of age. His
death leaves bnt one of the soldiers of 1912
Mr.. Diodate Woodworth-in this town.
He was staunch Union man, but one of
his sons, who was a resident of the South,
was reported to have been a commanding
officer in Mississippi regiment during the
rebellion-the only one in the service of the
Confederacy from this neighborhood, so far
as we can learn.
Wayne, Dec. 90, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
ObItuary.

We seldom have more painful duty to
perform than that which now falls upon us,
Of announcing the death of our Young
friend-CHARLIE WATSON. 1t casts gloom
over the community. It is alluded to only
with sad and detected feelings of Difference
and respect. His quiet and gentlemanly
bearing-his courteous hndliness Of heart
found ready access and Judgement in the
hearts of others. We had all come to know
him as a companionable, pleasant and
thoughtful friend, whose society added to
the sum of our social Eenjoyments. Nov
that he is no more-taken from our midst
so suddenly and unexpectedly-s full of
life and hope, and prospective useful
ness-attention is arrested, and in the
pause and drift of thought, we begin to
realize the hold he had upon our better
natures-the loss that has been sustained,
and the force of the shock that has over
taken his numerous friends and scquaint-
ances. But from all the qualities of his
generous nature, we revert to the mental
snd-phEsi~sl - ,,...oIlts Of an early
manhood-the line of systematic study in
which he was engaged for disciplining and
maturing his fine endowments, which in
another year were to admit him to an hon
orable profession-the object of his efforts
looked forward to with a commenda-
BILE ambition, and the shock comes home
to US with redoubled force, and we look
with deep sorrow and sympathy over dis
pensation that looks to us so inexplicable.
But sorrow and signing only show our love
and regard for one that is not. They avail
nothing. Ali that is left for us is to drop a
tear over his grave, give him warm place
in our memories, and let our sympathies
go out for his bereaved and stricken pa
rents, brothers and sister, and his many
friends
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
ROWE.

MesSrs. Eds.-There was a very pleasant
affair transpired at the parsonage in this
place on Tuesday afternoon and evening OF
last week, in the way of donation visit to
The pastor and family. Notwithstanding
the fact that the weather was very cold and
stormy goodly number of both old and
young were present. As far as we can
judge all seemed to enjoy themselves. Up
wards of seventy-fve were present; $40 7C
in cash, and upwards of S12 were donated
in provisions.
We take this occasion to express our sin,
cere thanks for this visit and donation,
hoping that God will prosper this people
in every good word and work.
Mr.. & Mrs. HENRY FARwELL.
Rome. Dec, 1S, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22

PARKER's GINGER TONTC-The most
useful medicine ever presented to the
public. This active and efficient rene
edy is the certain cure for DfdTThGd, Dllsin-
terry, Cholera M0rblls. Cramps, ChOlic, DUsDep-
SiG, Sour Stomach, Heartburn, and FldtOlence
and at the same time imparts vigOr to the
stomach, improves the appetite and aids di-
geStion. To the nervous invalid and the in
ebr1ate, seeking to reform, it is Of the great
st value; its soothing and sustaining pow
81 81 IN the nervous system will enable any to
S,oIHa, who would otherwise fail from ner-
rus, rus l~OStratiOn and want of strength.
I1,+ ~ SsSrmers, and others exposed to in
ttI T. her, should always cary it with
,rtt, - - PSYfS the body from cold and the
ensc5S 2L Na[lloiS .,oi climate and diet tits un-
e ~ a soIlIo -eeovery from fevers and
able to the aged and feebt. W. Ssi ~ -
that after trial Of this rsnedV M 1erson
will ever want to be without = 1yIS5a
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
Advertisers Take Notice.

The circulation Of .fhs TELEGRAPH
SIS more than tScios tlqt Of any paper
published IA Ashta5tla, aud ranks among
the 6rst ,0ith other papers IA this Seei'OH
of the State.
Advertisers ,CiH find It to their interest
TO bear these facts IN mind.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
DIED.

WATsoN-In this village, on Sunday last,
Charles H. Watson, eldest son of =. H.
Watson, in his 26th year. Funeral services
at the residence, at O'Clock this afternoon.
FLECK-In Brownville, Ashtabula Co., on the
"a INST, OF heart disease, Mrs. Nancy, wild
0W OF Alexander L. Fleck, formerly of
Richmond, aged So years.
CARY-At New Lyme Station, on the 18th
inst, of brain fever, Lille MAY. daughter of
Henry c. and Nancy C. Cary, aged years
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
No Failure known.

Ttere is no case on record where DIR. Morris
syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and HorehOund
has failed to give satisfaction. On the other
hand, wherever 1t has been used by our peo-
pie, In severe colds coughs, asthma, bronchi-
It's Group, whooping-cough and consumption
they are enthusiastic In Its praise. Contain
ing no opium or other dangerous drug, 1t
does not constipate and is safe to administer
i'm all conditions OF health. This Is an i'm
portant announcement, and the suffering are
advised to heed II, Trial size 10 cents; large
sizes so cents and one dollar. Sold by Geo.
Willard.
Also Agent for Prof Parkers Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which Is sure death TO worms,
pleasant to take and requires no physic.
lyiS70eow
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22

The work of getting up Clubs for the
new year should be begun without further
delay. The same offer that was made
last year we now again make.
To Clubs Of ten. sent to one address, the
price of the TELEGRAPH will be for the
year 1877, $50, and a copy gratis to the
person getting up the Club. Payment
must be strictly in advance. The names
Of the clubs win be sent to postmasters in
duplicate printed lists, in large and plain
letter, to facilitate the distribution into the
boxes.
Let the names be sent in season, so that
all may begin with the new year.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22

it, and charges were made of collusion with
the officers of the Continental. The fact is
the offer was legitimate and proper as pos
sible, and was beneficial TO both the Mutu-
al and the policy-holders of the COntinen-
tai. The Mutual gets a large number Of
policy-holders without commissions TO
agents or any cost to the company: ana the
Continental poiicy-holders gets good insur-
ance in place of dead policy without ad
ditional payments. The man who took
policy in the Continental at 80 years of age
would have to pay heavier premium at
40. This difference the New Jersey Mutu-
al expects to make up ont of the assets Of
the dead company, which must be some
thing. President Stedwell, like President
Buell. of the United States, took the black
mailers who were attempting to make
panic by the throat and smashed them at
the beginning. Whoever assaults the sound
institutions of the country, on which so
heavy per cent of the'pvople depend for
security, does the most criminal art~that
man can be guilty of.
RENTS
are going down every day. The number
of people who could not afford whole
houses, who have gone into flats, is enor-
nous, and the result is an immense number
of empty tenements. The old rents will
never be re-established, for the hard times
have taught people how to live cheaply.
A good flat, which is one floor of a building
subdivided into nine rooms, which is
enough for an ordinary family, can be had
now for from $25 to $50 month, heated.
The same amount of room in house would
cost not less than $4,000 year.
BUSINESS
is exceedingly dull in everything but holi-
day goods. Everybody, rich and poor,
who can raise anything is buying some
thing to gladden. the hearts of loved ones,
and the retail dealers are doing lively bus
iness. But business in general is dull, and
will be till the presidential scare is off
There is one encouraging feature in it, how
ever. The excess Of exports over imports
and the tolerable certainty of the inaugu-
ration of President Hayes has sent gold
down to the lowest point it has reached
since the war, and business will hereafter
be done on sounder and surer basis. So
after all. the business men are feeling very
well, even if they are not handling the
goods they were. They are hopeful.
New York, Dec. 18th, 1875. PIETRo.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22
AshtabuIa Market.

WALLACE NATIONAL WORM
w LOZENGES,
WALLACE's national LIVER AND SICK HEADACHE
PILLS,
WALLACE's NATIONAL HORSE AND CATTLE Pow
DERs.
Are the BEST in the market. Enquire for
them at your nearest drug store, and If they
do no good go back and get your money.
If not to be obtained at your nearest drug
store, they will be sent postpaid on receipt
of priee-24 cents per box, boxes Sl-by
WALLACE & POSTLEWAIT
26tl394 Manufacturers, Columbus GrOve.O.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-22

In looking over patent medicine .IDanacs
noticed certificates unlike any I easv -
ceived or ever wish to receive. " wa. 50
and so, and after using six, twelveor twentS-
four bottles of your valuable medicine, was
restored to perfect health" &C. have notyet
known any person to use half dozen bottles
of James Cough Pills to restore health, un-
less it was in cases of Asthma which was in
carable and the Pills were used for relief
Aged persons thus use them. Pro.