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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-25
"A Drop Of Joy In Every Word"

FLEMIsGToN, Hunterdon Co., N. j., June %, "A.
DIR. X. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y: Dear
Sr--lt is with happy heart that l pen
these lines to acknowledge that you and
your Golden Medical Discovery and Purga-
tive Pellets are blessings to the World
These medicines cannot be too highly praised,
for they have almost brought me out OF the
grave. Three months ago / was broken out
with large ulcers and sores ON my body,
limbs and face. | procured your Golden
Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets,
and have taken six bottles, and to-day am
IN good health, all those ugly ulcers having
healed and left my skin in natural, healthy
condition. thought at one time | could
not be cured Although | can but poorly
express my gratitude to you, yet there Is
drop of JOY in every word / write. God
blessing rest on you aud your wonderful
medicines is the humble prayer of
Yours truly,
JAMES o. BELLS.
When medicine will promptly cure suea
terrible eating ulcers and free the blood Of
the virulent poison causing them, who eau
longer doubt its wonderful virtues! W
Pierce, however, does not wish to place DIS
Golden Medical Discovery in the catalogue
OF quack patent nostrums by Recommending
1t 10 cure every disease, nor does he so rec
ommend 1t; but what he does claim Is ihi',
that there Is but one form of blood disease
that il will not cure, and that disease il can
Ger. He does not recommend his Discovery
for that disease, yet he knows it to be the
most searching blood cleanser yet disco''
cred, and that IL will free the blood and sys-
tenn OF all other known blood poisOns, DC
they animal, vegetable or mineral. Inc
Golden Discovery Is warrdrted by him 70
cure the worst forms Of Skin Diseases, az all
forms Of Bloiehes, pimples and Eruptions,
also all Giandular Swellings, and the worst
form Of Scrofulons and liberated Sores oil
-4k. .HyNNI-
Diseases OF the Bones, as White Swellipgs,
Fever Sores, Hip Joint and Spinal Diseases,
all OF which belong To Sorofuious diseases
49, IL - :,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-25

MOBILE brags that soon, very soon, II
will be the center Of a great coal and iron
Interest.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
Cheapest Route to Ne W YO
 VIA STEAMER BRIDGEPORT.

W ill leave Bridgeport every night, (Saturday ex- cepted) from Steamboat DocK, at II o'clock. ar rIing in New York about { o'clock next mora ing.
 Returning, will leave New York every mominS, lnday excepted) from Pier 35, East Riyer. fooS uI Catharine street at l1.30. --..
 reights received and way billed through to an ri ttions on the Housstonic railroad at very l0w Iaies. Tickets can be purchased through to New York less than hy al! !ailruai, aad oSsgaxc check
 through .ionI uiI hal"s. ~
 l. e.-- ue evening Milk train on the Housaton. ic railroad corCccts with the steamer Bridgeport
 4sf yQHN E, GUBBELL, Sup'L
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02

4 T Court of Probate holden at North Ca A naan. within and for the district of Canaan, on the 29th day of May, A. D. 1876
 Tresent Jacob B Hardenbergh, Esq. Judge.
 Upon the application of Martha J. Hinman of canaan. in said district, an insolvent debtor, to take the oath prescribed in the Act for the relief CT lnsolvent Debtors. and for the more equal dis tribution of their effects among their creditors ' This Court doth order that said application be heard at the Probate Office in North Canaan in said district. on the 10th day of June, 1S;6 at 10 o'clock a. m.. and that notice thereof be given by publishing this order in a newspaper publis he'd nearest to where such estate is in settlement al least six days before said day of hearing, and by posting the same on the public sign post in said town of Canaan. and make return to this court
 Certified from Record,
 1w47 J. B. HARDENBERGH, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
GOING. ToUIlA" LEAVE PITTSFIELD. VIZ:

9.0Oa Tn. Passenger train for Bridgeport, arrlV-
 Ing at 2lO p. Ln,, with tnruu. h car for New
 lork,arriYIng at 4.24 p. m.; at New Haven
 at 3.lu p. m. Leaves Canaan at lU.47 6. III. 2,S5 P. m. Passenger Train for Bridgeport, arriv-
 ing atS.55 D. m.; .;New Yoik Il .l0p. m. New
 Haven ll.52 D. Ill. Lesies LAnaAn at 4.3U D. m. 500 p. m. Passenger Train for Falls Village. AT.
 irving at 7.OO p. m. Leaves Canaan ut j.45 D. ID. sunday Milk Train leaves Pittsfeld at s3s n. n.
 for Bridgeport, arriving at $50 D. m; New
 York ll.S5 p. m.i New Haven s.47 p. m. Leaves Canaan at 4SO p. m. EB All trains connect ut Brookdeld Ju nctton 10 and iroln Danbury. slu Il. W. FRANKLIN. upa.iniesdsn. Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. l4th, ISs6
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
Desirable Farm for Sale.

A RARE opportunity Is offered to parchaseA . "A iarm of about 100 acres. situated about 30 rods east of the village of North Canaan Depot, and the Junction of the Conn. Western and Hous- atonic railroad, It being the same premises re- ceased.
 fine large dwelling house. with good out butldtngs, running water, & shady yard, excellent land for agricultural purposes, portion of which is suitable, and can be sold for building lots and being located in the handsomest part of the town of North Canaan, makes it one of the most desir- able locations in the county. For further paftic. ulars enquire of SAMUEL A. BENNETT
 c. w. R. R. office, Asylum street,
 4Otf Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02

HARTFORD, PkOVIDESN CE &
 ElShklLL R.
 Commencing Nov. Ist, 1875 Trains ol Ivnn. Western K. k. arriving at HRrx- ord as follows:
 NS.45 A, Nj. from Wineted, connects far Proyt.
 dSnce and boston. 1t l.l7 P. A., from Mlllerton connects for Proyi-
 dence, Boston, Norwich, New Lon-
 don aud Palmer. At $50 P. A., from Millerton and Pougnkoepeie,
 connects for Norwich, New LOns10n,
 New Britain and Bristol.
 TRAINS LEAVING. lew London at 500, Norwich at 6.So A. N. Ar.
 rive at Hartford to connect with A.
 Al. train for inrted, Canaan, A1- lerton and Pougnkeepsis. jostoN at 10, 80 A. M Providence at l2.30 M. Con-
 meets with F. Al. train to MillArton. 4S j. T. MoMAMUS Sup'L
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
DIsTRICT of Salisbury ss Probate Court, May

D the third 1916.
 Estate of Miss Mary Fish, late Of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court ot Probate for the district of Sails bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims fer settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts, properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to saio estate arc reques ed to make immediate payment to
 3w45F WILSON B. HICKS, Administrator,
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
JUNN. WESTERN RAILROAD

commencing NoN. xU, loIS GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. t2.5s A. M.-Connecting at Millerton for Pouxh
 keepsie, -lbanJ anu the n esl uirscl, aud Tor HIsnklll at 4.20 F. M. . Leaves Salisbury l.lS & Lakeville, l. .ab r, NJ ks30 r. M.-ConneCting from Piltsnold, At NM. lerton for New lork. Leaves Salisbury at 4.63 & Lakeville 4.5o F. N Ge63 r. h -Connectlng from fittsnsld. At NN-
 lerton with Express for Albany and tue
 West
 Leaves Salisbury 7.13 & Lakeville TlsP.N GOlNG EASI. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN 600 A. .M.-Connecting from Falls Village and
 At Pine Meadow Tor New Haven. At Hart
 Worcester, AlduIeLown ana Say brook S.20 A. M., Leaves Millerton 6.Ou na
 Lakeville 650 Salisbury, : 10. IOs47 A. M.-Connecting at N Insleu for Bridro-
 port. At Hartford Tor WillilnantiC Nav
 London, Providence, New York S Buston Leaves Millerton lO.u5 m, Lakeville, 10 al Salisbury, 1925 A. M. Cennects at
 Canaan for Bridgeport. 3.O2 r. M.-ConnecLlng from bridkeport. Al
 WinSted for aterbury aud brldreA eAort Al
 Himsbury for ksW haven, W esinsld. hoI
 yoke aud Northampton. At Aartiord fo,
 Bristol, Mlllimantc, New London Nsw
 York, Boston and Say ybre0k, via c. V RH Leaves Millerton $40 P. m., Lakevills 2.s6. Leaves Salisbury, 2.41 r. M. S.38 P. M,,-Leaves fullerton 50 D m Lakeyille sos, Salisbury, SIS F. M. For time at Way Stations and connections see posters.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
lw47 J. B. HARDENBERGH Judge
T Court of Probate holden at North Canaan "A within and for the district of Canaan, on the nf Mnu
B. Hardenbcrgh. Judge.

9th day of May, A. D. 1876.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh. Judge.
 On motion of Sheridan w. Barnes, administra- tor on the estate of Charles Barnes, late of North Canaan, within said district, decease, This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and lm- ted for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the adruinstra- tor ard directs that public notice be given ofthis order by advertising in newspaper published in Lltchield county, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of North Ca naan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record.
 Sw46 J. B. HARDENDERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
grobate Notites.

A T Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, t- A %lthin and for the district of Salisbury, on Present, Silas B. Moore. Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Henry Hubbard. Esq, trustee on w. Thorp. of Sal sbury. within said district t is ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the Trustee Account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district on the 12h day of June. at o'clock D. m., by pos ting copy of this order on the pub lie sign post in said town of Salisbury and by ad yertising the same in a newspaper pu b ished in said Salisbury.
 Certified from Record
 2w47* ALBERT MOORE, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-02
TrarRllers' Gniar.
EA ga asss:s.a..sSss ss:a!s . HOUSATONIU RAILROAD
 TIME TABLE.

TIME TABLE. WINTER AgRA NG EMENT.
 Commencing May lst, 1876.
 GOING NOR'EH. TRAINS LEAVE BRIDGEPORT, VIZ: 500 Il. m. Freight Train, (passelxer accommo- dationsl for Harrington, arriving at 40 D. Leave Canaan S.20 p, n.
 FROM BRIDGEPohE. TO- 20 B. m. Passenger train for State Line lAIbA. ny) and Pittsheld arriving at tate tLtuV 2.45 p. m., Albany 4.S0 p. m.,) titt-hsId S.s0p m. At aawleyvile with Shepaug railroad. Leaves Canaan at 1.40 D. m. 4.s6 P. m Passenger Train for PittsASld. aRrly. ing 950pm m. Connecting Tor Albany, arriving Ut l2. 30 a. m. For shepaug R.R, Saturdays only. Leaves Canaan ut 8l2 D. m.
 FROM FALLS VILLA4E $ 45 S. III. Special Passenger Train for ptttsneld arriving Ut 47 Il. ln. Leave Canaan at 6U0 a. ID.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04

1t ia an established fact that Jersey cows
will produce more butter from Il given guam
tity of milk than any other breed of cows
The Alderney and jersey cows in tie Uni
ted States may be said to be the same. A
few years ago they were all, or nearly ALL
called Alderneys; but lately they are all call
ed Jerseys it being claimed that the stock in
this country is more properly Jersey than
Alderney. Both breeds came originally
from two islands in the British Channel, and
the two breeds are so nearly alike that they
had better all go by one name. IT a family
need but one or two cows, the Jerseys are
recommended for giving very rich milk.
They do not give large quantity, but about
double the butter can be made per quart
than from that of other breeds. A five year
old COW lately made $40 lbs. of butter in 29l
days and although these cows give but six
or eight quarts off milk per day, they aver
age at least one pound of butter day the
year ,und, and the butter Is much super
ior to that made from other cows milk
This breed of cows are dear, a yearling heif-
er being generally worth from $50 to 500
and the young COWS from $l25 to $3.50. They
are not desirable generally as dairy cows,
nor for any person who sells milk, it be-
! ing too rich to sell for its value.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
The Farmers Friend.

The swallow, swift and nighthawk are the
guardians Of the atmosphere. They check
the increase of insects that otherwise would
overload it. Woodpeckers, creepers and
chickadees are the guardians of the trunks
of trees. Warblers and tly.catchers protec
the foliage. Blackbiids, thrushes, crows
and larks protect the surface of the soil, snipe
and woodcock the soil under the surface.
Each tribe has its respective duties to per-
form in the economy of nature; and it is an
undoubted fact that, if the birds were all
swept away from off the earth, man could
not live upon it, vegetation would wither
and die, insects would become 50 numerous
that no living thing could Withstand their
attacks. The Wholesale destruction occa-
stoned by the grasshoppers, which have late
ly devastated the West, is undoubtedly
,laused by the thinningout the birds, such
as the grouse, priarie hens, ect, which feed
upon them. This great and inestimable
service done to the farmer, the gardener and
florist by the birds is only becoming known
by sad experience. Spare the birds and
save your fruit the little corn and fruit ta-
ken by them is more than compensated by
the vast quantities OF noxious insects destroy
ed. The long prosecuted crow has been
found, by actual experiment, to do far NOR e
good, by the vast quantity of grubs and in-
sects it dsvours, than the little harm it does
in few grains of corn it pulls up. The crow
il one of the farmers best Misunderstanding
field Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
Destroying the Caterpillars.

Don't let the caterpillars live 10 your or
chard. Their nests are an eyesoIe and SER
iously injure the trees they infest just at
the time when the tree needs its foliage to
pr' mote its health, growth and life, the
worms come forth and generally strip it.
Then nature tries to repair the injury by
clothing it in IA new dress but time is re
quired to accomplish this, and in the mean
time The ordinary and natural process OF
storing up material To pr serve its vigor,
h IS been int ,rtered with. 1t is an evidence
of shiitlessness to permit this sort of thing
to go on, and is inexcusable. rhe worms
hibernate, and go through their transfer.
nations, coming forth perfect insects-ima,
ges or butterhies-and each female laying
hundred of eggs, and thus increasing enor
nousy in numbers the following year
The nests of these caterpllars may bt
easily seen, and the whole of them destroy
ed. This is done by fixing a swab, dippeC
in gas tar and fastened on the end of pol,
long enough to reach the nests. Gas tar i
an etiectual remedy, 1t kills every worm I
touches. Be. sure and touch ever!
worm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
MY
Agricultural.
Poultry Manure,


Hen manure is much more valuable than
people generally suppose it to be as fertil-
izer. 1t contains phosphoric acid and nj.
trogen, with trace of potash, in quantity
to make ii worth twenty.six cents per BUSH
ell, according to the wholesale commercial
value of these fertilizers. But, when pro-
perly applied to crops, it proves itself to be
worth from fifty to seventy cents per bushel
In the increase of crops. In case where q
bushel of hen manure was applied to corn in
the hill, it produced seventy pounds Of sound
corn in the ear over what the same number
of hills adjoining produced, to which no
fertilizer was applied. But this manure re-
quires to be composted some months before
it is used. | begin in May to compost all
that has been gathered during the winter
and spring, kept in barrels and well packed
down, and covered so that none of its virtues
will escape. | first spread a layer of soil
then layer of hen manure, and so on with
alternate layers, about four times rs much
soil as manure to each layer. | make the
heap fiat on the top to catch rains, and COW
er all with coarse hay or straw. In the fall
| have the heap shovelled over, mixing it
thoroughly, cover again and leave it till the
next spring, when it is in good condition
to use on any crop. If hen manure be used
before it has time to become incorporated
with the soil with which it is mixed, it is
apt to kill vegetation For Instance, if a
handful be put in a hill of corn, and mixed
with the soil, and the corn be then planted,
it would be liable to kill the corn when its
roots came in close contact with it but
when laying whole season in compost
heap every part of the heap becomes equal
ly strong, and the original manure is not
visible. Fowl houses should be so constructed
that he manure can be easily gathered once in
two weeks or oftener. II one has superphos-
phate, bone dust, or any other commercial
fertilizer to be used in the hills of crops, it
is a good plan to mix such fertilizers with
the compost heap of hen manure at the
time of planting, adding more soil, then
graduating the quantity used to Il hill by its
strength, handful generally being the
quantity used, when mixed with four times
the bulk of fertilizers in soil.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
Autumn Plants,

p. Barry furnishes to the Rochester Rurai
Home a statement Of some of his expert
ments in fall planting. Last fall, quite late,
after the hurry OF the season was over,
he set out 500 dwarf pear trees. After they
were set, the earth was drawnup and around
the base about six or more inches, TO protect
the roots. and stifien the trees against the
wind. Towards the end of May the earth
was leveled. Vigorous new roots were
thrown out from the ounce stock, and the
trees are all growing rapidly. He thinks
that for most years fall plan,ing Ii best, TO
which we may add, that the harm likely TO
result from II generally arises from bad drain
age. sad from neglect of the surface from
winter settling, Give the Eees y good, dry.
rich bottom, and keep the surface mellow
through spring and summer, aud fall set
rees Will got better sIart than those trans
plsnted IN spring, COsShv 6eatie1@an.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04

Females aud all who ynluo health should never
he without DIR. SWAlNE'S TAR AND SAksAPA,
obstructons cleanse the skin OF all pimples aud
blutches, aud bring the rich color Uf health 10 the
pale cheek. Female Irregularities are restored 10
healthy condition. They are certain cure for SICK
and Nervous Headache. AS n Dinner PHI, nothing
can exceed them take one, two, Or three, AS may Oe
found necessary unlike others, they neither grlpr,
produce nausea, or any other unpleasant SENSATION
while they ure as powerful as II Is poss. Die Tor II
medicine to be and he harmless These Pills cleanse
out the disusdered hunUrs, enrich and purify the
blood, remove all unhealthy bilious secretons OF the
stomach and bow els, causing IA perfectly healthy
state uf the !iyer and undoubtedly the best ca
thartc and antbiiuus medicine yet discovered; and
we are determined That the SICK shail have them AT
price within the means Of the poorest (25 c-nts
box of 30 Pills.) II your druggist or stOreketper
has not got theLn do not be put on by any others
that may be offered In their place. but send to us d.
rect and we will forward by mail, on receipt ot the
pl ice, 25 cents u box or ave DOXeses 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
IMPORTANT TO ALL.
DR. SWAY N E,
The discoverer and compounder Of the fsr-famed
Compound syrup of Wild Cherry

and other valuable preparations, entered upon his
professional with the Important advantage OF
a regular medical education In one OF the Oldest ana
best schools In Philadelphia, and, perhaps, In the
world lie subsequently served faithful term on
practice in the Philadelphia Dispenssry, and for ma
nv Years attended In the Hospital In these institu-
tions he enjoyed the most ample opportunities or OBJ
tanning an insight into diseases In all their various
FORMS as well for ascertaining the best methods
OF the treatment In ouerng, therefore, 10 the peO
pie Of the United States the fruits OF his extensive
professional experience In the medical compounds AS
The best results OF his skill and observation, he feels
that he Is but profIering BooN TO every family
throughout the land, reSting as he does, cOnndenty
In the merits and efficatous virtue OF the remedies
he herewith commendS The vast amount OF testi
TOR SWAYNES COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY" the most ef1icaciOus remedy Known, and
Is admitted by our most eminent physicians, ana
an who have witnessed its wonderful healing prop
critics. The WILD CHERRY In all ages OF the wor u
and In all countries where II is known has been just
but It's great power TO cure some OF the worst ana
most distressing diseases among us was never tully
ascertaned until tho experiments OF that skltul
physician, DR.. Swayne, had demonstrated Its high
adaptation, In combination with Zine Tree Tar, anu
other equally valuable vegetable ingredients which
certain and beneficial In curing all diseases OF the
throat, breast and lungs. DIR. SWAiNES WILD
CHERRY COMPOUND strikes at the root OF disease
by purifying the blood, restoring the liver and KID
news healthy action. lnygOralng the nervous ana
shattered constitution. II your druggist or store
keeper does not have IL, do not be put on by any
other remedy that may he offered, but send TO us d
rect and we will forward half dozen 10 any address,
freight paid receipt OF the price, per bottle, or
s, tile half dozen Address letters TO DIR. SWAfNE
q SON, $50 North sixth street, Philadelphia NO
charge viii be made for advice
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04
WHAT Is NEEDED.

IlVNIVNf
Mr.. H. r. STEVENS:
Gear Str-About ore year since found myself In q
feeble condition from general debility. VEGETISg
was strongly recommended to me by a friend who
had been much benefited by Its use. Iprocured the
article and after using several bottles restored to
health and discontinued lis use feel quite cnnn-
dent that there Is medicine superior to IL for those
complaints for which II is especially prepared and
would cheerfully recommend IL to those who feel
that they need something TO restore them TO perfect
health. Respectfully yours,
u. l.. PErrESGtIT.
Firm OF S. NJ. Pettingi Co., 10 State st Boston.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-08-04

are run on all through trains OF this road
This Is the ONLY LINE running these cars be-
tween Chicago and ST. Paul Chicago and Milwaukee,
or Chicago and WinOna
At Omaha our sleepers connect with the overland
seepers the Union PaCinc Railroad for all points
west Of the Missouri river.
ON the arrival OF the trains from the east or SOUTH
the trains OF the Chicago Northwestern Railway
leave Chicago as follows
For COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA AND CAIIFoREIA, Two
through trains daily, with Pullman palace drawing
room and sleeping cars through TO Council Bluns.
For ST PAUL AND MINNEAPoLls, two through trains
daily, with Pullman palace cars attached to both
trains.
For GREEN BAY AND LAKE SUPERIOR, two trains
daily, with Pullman palace cars attached and run
ming through to Marquette.
For MILWAUKEE, four through trains daily, Pull
man cars on night trains, parlor chair cars on day
trains.
For Sparta AND WINoNA and points In Minnesota
one through train daily, with Pullman sleepers TO
Winona.
For DUBUQUE, via Freeport, two through trains
daily, with Pullman cars on night trains.
FOR DuBUQUR AND la CROSSE, via Clinton, two
through trains daily, with Pullman cars on night
train TO McGregor, Iowa
FOR SIOUX CITY AND YAERroN Two trains daily Pull
man cars TO Missouri Valley Junction.
For LAKE GENEVA, four trains daily.
For ROCKFORD, STERLING, KESosHA, JAEEsvILIE,
and other pOntsyOu can have from TWO 10 trains
daily.
New York ofice, No 4lb Broadway; Boston ofice,
State street. Omaha once, 1853 Farnham Street,
San Francisco ONCE, l2l Montgomery Street; Chca-
go ticket Offices 81 CLARK street, under sherman
House; corner Canal and Madison Streets; Kinzie
Wells street depot, corner Wells and Knzie Streets.
For rates or information not attainable from your
home ticket agents, apply to
w. H. STEsSETT, MARVIN IIUGHIIT,
Gen. Pass. Agt Chicago. Gen. sup't Chicago
Feb 4,7o-ly