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The anti-monopolist., 1876-08-03
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Address:
IGNATIUS DONNELLY.
Box 3S4, st. Paul. MINI
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South i-s o. SoElilIsS1 IA and ILtS . . =,
section 3. town ll6. range -.
Southwest IL section Il, town lI6. range 3
Southeast - section ., town lI6, range =.
West Ia of southeast Ia and loEs & 2, go
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, District Court.
Second Judicial
County Of Ramsey District
JAMES NJ. CLARK.
against MMON>.
MELISSA 4 CLARK
MELISSA A. CLARK,

The State OF Minnesota TO the above named
defendant. Melissa A. Clark:
You are hereby summoned and required TO
answer the complaint in this acsion, which has
been filed in the Office Of the Clerk Of said
Court at ST. Paul, in said county, and to serve
copy of your answer to the said Complaint on
the subscriber, at his office in McClung's block,
St Paul, Minnesota, within thirty days after
the service of this summons upon you, exolu-
sive OF the day of such service, and if you tail
to answer the said Complaint within the time
aforesaid. the plaintiff in this action will apply
to the Court Tor the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated Saint Paul, Mimi, June 20th, A. D.,
1876.
EDWARD H. WOOD.
Plaintiffs Attorney, St. Paul, Mimi.
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l1mu headed ed-CONFIDENTlAL.
Notice..

Dr. J. Manning has ceased to act as canvassel
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Truth Stranger than Fiction.

tNLU MD y, NstFAsstE7, y dEE0 tN4t, t3aV7'
L. IRELL, AGENT ELWARp HARyEsrER:-Sir
Il used Your Edward Harvester in my wheat
lield alongside OF my Marsh Harvester Tor two
days, and il gives nie pleasure 10 state 10 You
ane. tine farming public, that II eNcels any other
machine have suen work III el"vatlng and de-
llvering the grain to the binders. don't think
in draft there is teu pounds difference between
il and the Marsh Harvester. but it has quicker
motion and not 50 liable 10 clog III heavy grain,
and il saves gram better than the Marsh uar
rester, fol reason of 4 canvass elevator, aud i
close box to save the grain.
c. HOOVER.
Residence one hall mile southwest Of Column
bns
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The Crop Reports.


TIE lying tina. is going on 10 depress the
price ul wheat is something terrible. The ring
parels are full Of reports about Minnesota 5
pirndid crop Of wheat. One party ;eleSraphs
r. z. T. r rom WatAshs that the crop of
that county is above an average yield. Our
private advices are thatmuch OF it will not go
iive bushels 10 the acre. The mill correspond
ent Of the same sheet from Minneapolis says.
There is no scarcity anywhere. Europe
wants none OF our grain except at = decline on
previous rates. In view of this state Of things
tics. smart farmers who have held their hea,
high up. and would not sell except At the out
sidr price, will necessarily ctme To grief, as
the, ought"
Wonderful how ali classes seem TO rejoice =.
the mlsforsune> Of the poor farmers.
And yet the same paper Aug. Id showed
,hs, while wheat had been falling Ill Chicago
and Milwaukee It had risen in Liverpool from
IS. lcds9s. July a5 10 ss.A9s. Sd Jnly Sist: and
N New York IN the same time Il had from
s1lass TO 94a$l ,07, Can any one explain
why wheat rlses in the great markets and falls
In the small onsss
Alas, for the poor agriculsurists
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Gen. Becker commenced to cut his whea'
near Morris OF the 27th ult. 1t is asplendid
crop,-4oO acres, ,-and scarcely at all injured by
the grasshoppels. 1t IS thought that 1t will SO
thirty bushels to the acre. Good for Stevens
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Also AL the following described parcels Of
land, situated in the town, OF Watertown, III
the County Of Carver, III State OF Minnesota, in
said district, according to the recorded plat
thereof on iei in the Office Of the Register Of:
Deeds, in and for SAID County of Carver, viz:
Lots 3, 80 4 10 Of block g.
Lo; IL, oi block IL.
Lot s. L L Of block L.
Lots l. x 10 of block a.
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The liehtest Draft Machine.

WINFIELD, Kansas, June 18th, 1876.
ST paul HARVESTER WoRKs-Gen;leineu.-
| bought OF W d Roberts one Edward liarves-
Ter and itworks tip top, saves mora gram and
Is IS light draft as any other machina Of the kind
we ever saw.
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Mr.. Blaine's health has considerably improv-
ed since he went to Rye, but he is stil weak
Exchange.
Well that's odd. There is our friend
Seagra,e wAo went to Rye. twenty years
ago and has been at it ever since and, he
hasn't improved at all.
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JOHN RHODES
Runs Easier Than Other Machine.

AGO, IeA.tS, May io, Io.b
). J. FoRscARp, EsQ-Dear Sir:-The Edward
Harvester | bought ot you last week works to n
charm. | started ii In short harley. and two
green hands did the binding with ease In CO.
lng four times around seven acres, We took d
half bushel ot barley out OF the binders box,
>grranged for that purpose which is scattered
on the ground by other machines and lost |
also started reaper the same day. and put five
men after il. ana they could not Keep up, dong
the same amount oi cutting As the Edward. |
also think the Edward runs easier than the 9TH
er machines, ANA recommend il to those want
ing 10 buy. Yours truly,
W. A. PATTERSON.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08

Travellers on railroads are often de-
sirious Of knowing the speed at which
they are moving. and. as general
thing, are not aware that with the aid
Of watch they may readily do 50.
even when mile posts are not placed
along the rack. This may be done.
says the Scientific Press. by simply
counting the number Of rails which are
passed over 10 any given minute. On
the best laid roads the hammering
sound made BY the wheels in passing
from one rail to another is quite audible.
and may be easily noted on which ever
side Of the car the observer may be
sitting. All rails are either twenty
four or thirty feet long-the length may
be easily ascertained by measuring with
pocket rule at any station where the
train stops. Then BY counting the
number Of rails passed in thirty or sixty
seconds, the speed Of travel may be cal.
culated by any passenger. When I
train moves l4.67 feet second. it il
travelling at the rate Of ten miles Al
hour. or mile in six minutes. Wen
York Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
8toisttr 4 Ntdtrsa !
REGISTERS lORDER,
Ueglsfer's O0ce, s
New Castle County, Jan. 7th, 1876.

k0WHDUeK,0 OkAo(0e - ssFess e 7z5sss
New Castle County, Jan. nh, 1876.
Upon the application Of Richard Townsend,
Administraror, C. T. A.. of Samuel BARLEY
(colored). late Of Appoqainimink Hundred
in said County, decreased, il is ORDERED ana
directed by the Register that the Admlns-
traitor aforesaid, give notice Of the granung
Of Letters of AdminisiFHfi0n, Y. y. =;
upou the Estate Of the deceased WIN
the date of granting thereof, By causing ad-
vertisemente TO be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters. i'm six of the
most public places Of the County Of New-Cas-
tie. requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, o.
abide an Act Of Assembly in snci' case mace
and provided !; and also cause the same 70 De
inserted within the same period in The MID
pLErowN TRANSCRIPT. a. newspaper Puniisneo asa
in MiddIetown, and 10 be continued inefe'n
j Given under the hand and Seal OF
lfice Of the Register Aforesaid, at
lis. New Castle. III New Caste County
st@.l aforesaid the day and year atoye
/. written. s. G. BlGGS, Register.
2dI NOfICB.2 gg lssasj rs
All persons having claimsaRainst the Estate
of the deceased must present The sane duly
attested to the Administrator, G. T. a on or
before jan 18th. 1877, or abide an Act Of As
sembly In such case made and provided.
RICHARD TOWNSEND,
Administrator, G. r. A.
Address Townscnd, Del. fe5-2m
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SuccEss.-Every maa must patiently
bide his time. He must wait, not in
listless i1leness. not in useless pastime,
not in querulous detection, but in con-
slant. steady fulfilling and accomplish
ing bis task. that when the occasion
comes be may be equal to it. The
talent Of success is nothing more than
doing what you can do we'll. without
thought Of fame If it comes at all. it
will come because it is deserved, not
because it is sought after. It is very
indiscreet and troublesome ambition
which cares 50 much what the world
says Of US; to be always snxious about
the effect of what we do or say !; to be
always shouting to hear the echo OF our
own voices.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08

The mixed train will be subject to delays incl
dent to freight business, and will stop only At sta
tions where time Is given.
.Ne,c Castle Tr0ins-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia ct II 40 and
6 30 IN. Leave Wilmington 8 20 m, and
/ rs p m. for New Castle. -.
! Smyrna Brunch Irains-Ad dditional to those
ahoye leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 30 a N
4 90 and 90 pm. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
Z rs am 2 25 and 80 p m, to make connec-
ton with trains North and South) from
Clayton. 's
: CONNECTIONS:
AT Townsend, with Queen Anne's and Kent
Rail Road. At Clayton, with Maryland and
Delaware Rail Road. AT Harrington, with
Junction and Break water Rail Road. At Sea-
ford, with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road;
Al Delmar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomieo and Pocomoke Rail Road.
Jun 5-tf H. F.KENNEY, Sup't.
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REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,

kEGlSTEhS > UfFlCE,
New Castle County, March 3rd, 1875
E. Upon the application Of JAMES B CLARK
SON. Administrator Of FRANK W W.sLyN NCH,
late of ST. Georges Hundred, in said County,
deceased, it is ordered and directed BY the
Regist that the Administrators Aforesaid
give notice Of the granting Of Letters
Of Administration upon the Estate Of the de-
ceased, with the date Of granting theHfoi, by
causing advertisements 10 be posted within
forty days from the daie Of such Letters, IN
six Of the most public places Of the County Of
New Castle, requiring all persons having d.
tmands against the Estate TO present the same
or abide an Act Of Assembly in such cases
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period 10 the
MiDDLErowS TRAHscRlPT, newspaper pub-
lished in Middletown, and to be <ontinned
therein two months. ~. ts...s. 81.
Given under the hand and Sfal of:
~, Office Of the Register aforesaid, 81
LIS New Castle County Aforesaid, the
e--) day and year above written.
s. g BiGGS, Regisses: 4
NorIcE.
All persons having claims against the Es-
tate Of the deceased must present the same,
duly attested, to tie Administrator Oh Or be-
fore March 3rd, 1877, ,sor abide the Act of A.
sembly. in sncf case made and pr9vide9.
J. B. CLARKSON, Admlnistfttor.
Address-Middletown Del.
Mar u-2m
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
THE COMING SPRING.
MRS. BEnAEs.

come i come ye have called me long
come DER the mountains with light and
song;
You may trsce my steps Ger the wakeninE
By the winds which tell Of the violet's birth,
By the primrose-stars in the shadowy grass,
By the green leaves opening as pass.
! have breathed on the South and the chestnut
flowers M gfexN
By thousands have burst from the forest
bowers;
And the ancient graves, and the fallen fanes,
Are veiled with wreaths on Italian plains s.
But it is not for me, in my hour Of bloom, y
To speak Of the ruin o. tue tomb.
have locke on the hills Of the stormy North.
And the larch has hung all his tassels forth !;
And the fisher is out on the sunny sea,
And the reindeer bounds o. 'er the pastures free;
And the pine has touch Of softer green,
And the moss looks bright where my foot
hath been.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
FALL AND WINTER GOODS;
Consisting Of

FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Consisting Of
DRESS GOODS.
let. Dress Goods Of every style, shade and
variety, ranging in prices from SIC. to $i.oo.
CLOTHING.
I'd. OF Ready-made Clothing-made 10 the
latest styles-of every dimension. both Tor
boys and men. and at Ocean-bottom prices
from $500 to $2b.0o per suit.
BOOTS AND SHOES. l#
Cd. OF Boots and Shoes. We can compete
with any store in this line of Goods. We sell
the very best, suitable for all kinds of work,
and at figures from SO cents to $5.
CARPETS.
4th. OF Carpets-In this line we excel any
other store in this town or neighboring towns.
Our stock is very large of all lkinds-Brussels,
Ingram, Hemp, Cottage, Rag and Stair. Our
prices are far below all others-from 25 cents
10 $l.50. Ifyou want bargain, come and
see.
LADIES' COATLNGS.
9Th OF Ladies' Coatings--Blne, Black and
Gold Mixed WATERPROOF Beaver Cloths &C.,
from 81 90 to $l.75.
GUNS AND PISTOLS
9Th. Of Fire Arms-In this direction we
lead the trade. Guns from $3.50 to $50:
pistols from ST. to Sill. Powder, Baltimore
shot Of all numbers; Caps, Cartridges, Gun
Tubes, Ram Rods, and in fact full assort-
ment Of everything in this line.
COVERLIDS. dc.
7th. Of Coverlids and Comfor,ables and
Blankets from $l.75 to $5.
LAP ROBES.
9Th. Of Lap pRohes-Beautiful as well as du-
rable, and very low prices asked for them
Also Horse Blankets.
q GLOVES. il
stb. OfDriving and Working Gloves-Ws
have a full stock and at such prices that ev-
erybody can purchase and save their hands
from exposure to cold.
80 Respectfully.
NJ. l.. .HARDCASTLE 10 with MS.
Middletown,s Del, Jan. l, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08

Natural actions are always graceful Il
il affectation which mars our manners.
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Farm Work for April.
From the Maryland Farmer. ]

We look upon April az the begin
ming month Of the hard labor op the
farm. Il is absolutely necessary for
the farmer and the planter to be alert
and actively employed now. SO. as to
avoid delays and getting behind hand
III bis work. II the farmer is not we'll
up with bis work this month, it is likely
he will work to disadvantage all the
year, and have small profits after much
vexation and displeasure. The determi-
nation Of each one should be to get
ahead, and keep ahead, Of bis work.
MANURE.
Haul out and spread oil the manure
that has been made during the winter !;
top dress grass lands with it, and SOW
plaster over it as soon as spread to fix
the ammonia. We prefer using manure
10 this way. to applying it to crops. unless
the manure il perfectly decomposed.
and made fine BY working it over, and
IN that case il, might be used to sdvan-
tage on the poor spots iD the corn and
tobacco fields. and with root crops. Bot
We would advise, to give all home
made manure to the grass fields. and
use plentifully such artificial compounds
IS ares specially suited to the different
crops grown
OATS.
III II is late. but if oats be sown this
month on rich. well-prepared land. and
the season be favorable. fair crop may
be expected, and they serve As good
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
FINE BON { DUST,
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

Ammonia, from to per ct
Phoephoric Acid, from IA to II per ct
Bo6e Phosphate Of Lime, from 80 to 81 pr. Ct
This article Is ground very dne.- and b
noted for its quick action, and can be bought
at the following reduced prices. free on board
vessels at our Philadelphia Works:
'1iO tons and ovsr......$3n per ton, 2, 1000 lbs
80 g to 90 tons...... 81
30 /" to 40 tons...... 80 /"
40 ~ to 20 toas...... 80 eassgNss vi.
Z to 9Nioas...... "a q
kN. B.One Dollar per Ton addi-
tionaf on above prices if shipped from Bal
t;uanro
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08

If packed in barrels, [no tare of. We will
make deduction Of 81 per ton from above
prices.
Persons desiring to take advantage Of the
above low prices, should send in their orders
1T once.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
BAUGH'S
Ground R0zO Bones,
@Gnaranteed Pure. Da

or baked, and the solid has not been selected
from It for Cdrbonizing Purposes.
Farmers are requested to give their orders
10 the dealer early, and if they cannot get
BAUGH'S STANDARD FERTILIZERS frsm
Dealers they, will be supplied by Us direct.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
Mistellaneous.
HARRI ISON s.
TOWN AND COUNTRY

PAINTS
IN GALLONS, HALF GALLONS, AND QUARTS.
Require No Thinning For Use.
Made only from Pure White Lead or Oxide
of Zinc tinted with the purest and finest pig
ments and thinned with perfectly pure Lin
seed Oil, prepared to dry quickly with beau
tifnl gloss. Get sample card of
j. B. FENIMORE & CO.,
Opposite the R. R. Depot, Middletown, Del,
Dealers in Lumber, Hardware, and
GENERAL BUILDING MATERIAL,
Agents for Middletown and vicinity.
Jul 17-ly
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BONE MEAL.

~ ~WAKKANTED PURE ~
+. o. B. in Philadelphia, at the. following
LOW CASH PRICES:
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dime GABLES.

IN and after Monday, OCT. 25th. 1875, Sundays
u excepted, j Trains will leave as follows:
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REMEDY FOR scoURs.

A valuable remedy for scours in
COWS, calves. colts, pigs, and other
live stock. il very strong coffee; and
If they cannot be induced to drink it.
pour it through funnel or from q
bottle, but don't pull ont the animals
tongue, because the coffee will be liable
TO enter the windpipe.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
PHILADELPHIA
GROUND BONES,

In Bags, on Board Cars at Works,
At the following CASH Prices
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
FENCE POSTS.

Chestnut and cedar posts will gener
ally last twenty years; and if chsrred
by Ere, or if the parts going into the
ground be covered with heavy coat Of
bot tar, in which enough rosin has been
mixed to harden il when cold, they will
remain sound for life time. Pow
dered charcoal mixed with boiled lin
seed oil, and applied with brush, will
also preserve posts long time.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08
CORN.

As soon as the corn ground can be
we'll plowed and deeply loosened. where
the substratum il clay near the surface.
By subaoiling, and the land put in nice
tiith By the harrow. heavy fertilised, it
should be planted with the best seed g
be had. Ii checked" it should stand
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-08

are the latest improved kind while our stock Of dis
play TYPES, CUTS, &c cannot be surpassed by any
ONCE on the peninsula. Employing skilled workmen
and giving our own personal and constant attention
to our business we feel satisfied Of our ability to give
satisfaction to all who ay favor with orders, and
work.
Orders by mall. Or otheDwise, will sss
eelve rrempe ataentions e - - e.
E. REYNOLDS.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
The Mexican Veterans.

The following joint resolutions, instiuc.
ting the Senators and Representatives OF
Louisiana in Congress to secure the pas
sage by the National Legislature OF an
act granting appropriate pensions to the
veterahs Of the war OF Mexico, their Wild
ows and minor orphans, introduced BY
Hon. W. j. Hammond, has been adopted
BY the Louisiana Legislature.
Whereas, to the valor of our s,ldiers
Of the war with Mexico the Republic owes
vast portion Of it, territory and the
wealth Of the Pacific slope and whereas
good policy. not less than justice, de-
mands that those who shed their blood for
the honor and glory of the Republic
should not suf,r hardship ana poverty
during the closing years Of their honora.
bic lives; therefore '..........
SECTION !. BE it resolved by tho Sem
ate and House Of Representatives Of the
State Of Louisiana in General Assembly
convened. That our Senators are in>
structed. and that our Representatives in
Congress are requested, to secure, if pos.
sible, the passage by the National Legis,
lature of an act granting appropriate
pensions to the veterans of the war With
Mexico. their widows, and minor orphans.
SCI, 2. b. it resolved, &c. That the
Secretary Of State of the State of Louis.
lana be, and he is hereby, directed to
forward by mail to each Of our Senators
and Representatives in Congress from this
State a certified copy of this JOINT reso.
luton within three days from and after
the passage thereof.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
1t Don't Pay.

1t don't pay to have City working men
poor and ragged, in order to have one
saloon-keeper dressed in broldcloth and
flush OF money. ...
1t don't pay to have these fifty work.
ing men live on bone soup and half
rations, in order that the saloon keeper
may flourish on roast turkey and CHAINS
payne. ......
1t don't pay to have the mothers and
children of twenty families dressed in
rags and starved into the semblance of
emaciated scarecrows and living in novels
III order that the saloon>keeper's wife
may dress in satin and her children grow
fat and hearty and live in bay window
parlor.
1t don't pay to have one citizen in the
county Jail because another citizen sold
him liquor.
1t don't pay to have ten smart. active
and intelligent boys transformed into
boodlumS and thieves, enable one man tC
lead an easy life by selling them liquor
1t don't pay to give one man for SIS
quarter license to sell liquor, and then
spend $4,000 on the trail Of Tim Nc,
Laughin for buying that liquor and then
committing murder under its influence.
1t don't pay to have one thousand
homes blasted, ruined de6led and turned
into halls of disorder and misery in order
that one Wholesale liquor dealer may anas.
a larger fortune.
1t don't pay to keep six thousand mer
in the penitentiaries and hospitals anC
one thousand in the lunatic asy lum at thu
expense of the honest, industrious tax
payers in order that few rich capitalist
may grow richer by the manufacturing o
whisky,
1t never pays to do wrong; your sir
will find it out or not, the sin know
where you are and will always keep yot
posted of the fact 1t don't pay. Cali
| fOruil Rescue.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

thought of laying down, and he seemed
to revolve the thing 10 his mind for about
aquarter a Of a minute, and when he had
settled what to do he looked up, ready
to act, but one glance at the payma.ter
made him change his mind; for he
could see, shining through the young
mans face. oil the accumulated, UNUSUAL
grit of years, aud man with half an eye
could rave seen that he meant business.
The gambler realized the fact. He
pulled his knife out of the table, stuck
his pistol into his pocket, and walked off
down the saloon, whiStling Rosa Lee
just as soft and pleasant as though be was
going fora cigar after dinner. Then
the paymaster booted his knife and slung
his shooters and packed his trunk putting
in along with the rest the thirteen thous>
and odd of the gamblers money; and hs
didn't take any more draw that trip.
"And l am told that be was 50 much
impressed by the revelation to himself Of
his own backbone and nerve that he male
up bis mind there was something better
for him to do than wasting his time in
gambling, and he hasn't handled card
since"