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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-06
REPORT OF DEATHS

IN WHEELING DURING
J the three months ending March Dist,
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21
A Joke on n Conductor,

On Friday mornings down train
from Oroville, among other passen-
gers, we're Schneider, with two pris
oners en- route for San Quentin.
The prisoners being handcutfed and
shackled together, the sheriff was
not obliged to keep his seat beside
them. 1t so happened that when
the conductor passed about for
"tickets, gentlemen the sheriff was
not in company with his prisoners,
and the conductor stepped before
them and demanded tickets. The
prisoners both declared they had
no tickets, much to the surprise of
the conductor. "You must pay your
fare, gentlemen" continued the con,
ductor, in louder and firmer Ian
gHage. Bat we have no money!
responded the passengers. "Then l
must stop the t%rain," clustered out
the conductor. sand put you Off"
if you please; you would
greatly oblige u.s. remarked one of
the prisoners in a solemn and ear
nest voice; and as the conductor was
about to ring the bell to stop the
train to let the two coDvicts out, the
put in an appearance and
announced that rather than see the
poor fellows out in the cold be-
tween two stations he would pay
fare. Though the laugh is on
tie conductor, he tell it on himself
with a gusto -[Marysville Appeal.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21
HANGED FOR a BET.
A Remarkable Circumstnnce-"Toss-
mgr TO See who should DO the
giciiit.

There arc not wanting instances
of persons who have hanged them
selves, or suffered themselves to be
hanged, from motives Of curiosity
or amusement. A remarkable case
of this latter description formed the
subject some gears ago Of n Of
those many curious Investigations
which have taken place from time
to time at Bow street.
On April IS, 1912, two mer
charged before the magistrate under
the following curious circumstances
A constable who was passing along
Hampstead road on the previous
evening observed a man six feet
high hanging by his neck from q
lamp. post attached to @ wall, having
been tied up and turned off, just
before by a short man. The officer
rushed to the spot, and when be
arrived there the handkerchief by
which the tall man was suspended
gave way, and he fell to the ground.
Ills eyes were protruding from their
sockets, and he was nearly gone"
but on recovering himself sufficiently
to stand on his legs, he Immediately
struck the officer so violent a blow
on the nose as nearly to knock him
down. Both men were with difficulty
secured, when they explained that
the tall mai who was being hanged
was simply paying "a debt o fhonor."
The two had been tossing" in
the afternoon, first for money, then
for clothes, the tall man having Won
the others jacket, trousers and shoes,
they agreed to toss up which should
hang the other. The short man
won the toss, and forthwith pro-
ceeded to hang the tall man on
the lamp-post. The tall man urged
that, had he won the toss, he would
in like manner have assurediy have
hanged the short man; but the
magistrates, expressing their horror
at the whole story, sentenced both
prisoners to find bail for their good
behavior. Not having bail they
were committed to Bridewell.
-[Pall Mall Gazette.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

The Richmond (Va.,) State con
tains the following story. Many
years ago a young gentleman oil
Manchester, OF good character and
honorable connections, had the mis-.
fortune to fall out with his wile-a
beautiful girl Of only eighteen SUM
mers. He speedily arranged bis
business affairs, and without formal
ity took an abrupt leave Of his
wife and q sweet little babe. lie
Travelled far and fingered long in
many strange lands, without com
%munlcating intelligence Of his where
abouts, and without knowing, or
caring to know, the fate of his dear
ones at home, In the meantime the
little one had passed away, aud the
wife, broken-hearted and d%isconso-
late, kept the faith she had pledged
at the altar.
Many years had elapsed since her
truant husband had let her, and
in all that time it was her habit
TO visit the little grave Of her lead
infant, with the tame deep mourning
dress she had doLned the day OF its
burial. A few evenings ago it SO
CHANGED that fate brought her hus
band back to this city, who, immedi-
ately upon his arrival, sought out
the little grave, where by the dim
twilight, he encountered a strange
figure in black. A heavy veil hid
the face; but his was open and clear
and seemingly nnaltered. The dis
coyery Of others identity was but
a moments time-a groan-a shriek
and husband and wife firmly clasp
in loving embrace.
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The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21
DisgracefnI Business

There has been secretly circulated through
the mails without even postmarks an anony-
nous circular, libelous in its character, against
Daniel +. Beatty, OF Washington, Nj, pro-
prietor of the Beatty Piano and Beatty's Gel.
ebrated Golden Tongue Parlor Organs
1t is supposed to have been done by Compel
itors IN the business, as none others would be
to the trouble and expense, even if they had
no fear of the punishment if detected, and
the cause is attributed to the fact that Mr.
Beatty has been making a very successful war
upon high prices in those instruments.
We have received from Mr.. Beatty the fol
lowing open letter adore ,sed to him by the
officials and prominent men of his own town:
WEsHfS6roS Nd July 5, 1877.
To Daniel f. Beatty, Esq:
1t having come to our knowledge that com.
munications written with an intent to falsifv
you and inlure your business, have appear4d
in a certain periodical, we therefore, AS eiti
zeas of this place-having known you Tor
years consider II an act OF justice TO you TO
pronounce all such communication to be en-.
tlrely uncalled for and slanderous. and endorse
you as heing, 80 far rs We have ever been
able to Judge, a man of sterling integrity and
plOupt III hi Npuf business transactions.
Signed. Nathan Dilts, mayor; Alpheus Bab.
cock, g. A. Thatcher, Henry Winter and VIM.
r.. Cummins, councils; Joseph Welt. Judge of
the Court; James II Groa, vice president and
PHI. Ham, cashier First National Bank; Rev.
ID. Reed, pastor NJ. L church acquainted
but few monthsl; j. V. creveling. ,Iosspt A.
Shrove and, John c.. Winter. Justices Of the
Peacei John Gardner, sheriff, and Richard d
Shafer, deputy sheriff of Warren county; A.
w Creveling, general merchant; Philip John
ston, late assessor. and others.
certify that l am acquainted with the hand
writing of the above, and recognize all of
them as genuine. The gentlemen are Of our
best citizens, and | fully concur in the letter.
OSCAR JEFFERY,
Counselor at law and notary public.
We can hardly conceive of q more complete
answer to such "a libel than TIE above letter,
but Mr.. Beatty requests all interested to ad.
dress him for full reply. and asks for informa
ton touching the parties circulating the libel
{ any can be obtained, with a view TO their
prosecution and punishm ent.
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One of the most marvellous things
in this universe of wonders is the
wonderful assimilating power oil
quinine. When taken for ague in
the pure state, a man will..sonetimes
take twenty grains at a dose, and
not feel it. But when tthe same
medicine is mixed with whiskey,
for an ague cure, a quarter of a
grain Of quinine to q barrel of whis-
key is the maximum dose, and is
found by the patient 10 be beneficial
and stimulating in the extreme.
-[0shkosh Christian Advocate.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

UNWILLING HOUSE with seven rooms
~ and hall, kitchen. stable. cowhouse, well
OF good water, 30 acres OF land, rs orange
tees (some of them Bearinp), peach, fig aud
ounce trees. Also on the same land another
dwelling. with two rooms and kitchen. The
above houses and la ID are situated in Moss
Point, Miss, four miles from Scranton, where
there are two or three good schools, Baptist,
Methodist and Presbyterian churches, and good
society. Will be sold cheap.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

SAW MILLION Smiths lake, hear Elders
- ferry on Dog river, l20x3O feet, As horse
power engine. 30 foot boiler, So inch circular
saw, 100 foot carriage ways. three Parkhnrst
blocks, butting SAWS, rollers, and all necessary
apparatus. Will be sold at "a bargain.
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r1oR SALE OR EXCHANGE for pasto

ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE for Pasca
~ goula property 800 acres of land lyine
within u half mile of the New Orleans and
Mobile railroad, at FernIand Station 90 miles
west of Mobile and Is miles east of Pasca-
goula. The e is on the place a frame house Of
four rooms, ten foot hall, kitchen and dining
room, stable, etc, and good water. The land
is well timbered; has some fruit trees and
grape vines. VIII be sold cheap or EXCHANGED
for property in Pascagoula.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

SCHOOL TEACHERS: i non : can es Soay
alary by deyoting a very small portion of
our leisure time TO my interest. l do not ex-
yect you to canvass for my celebrated Beatty's
Pianos and OrgaEs unless yon see ft to; but
the service l require Of you is both pleasant
and profitable. Address Daniel y. Beafty,
Washington, New jersey.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

DIT NG A certain and; effectual
Address DIR. PERCY, Ogdensburgh, NY.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

o. ACRES, more or less, on the road be
pa tween Scranton and Moss Point, running
back to a bayou; two and "A half miles from
Scranton near churches and good schools. On
the place there are about 300 orange trees, AZ
pear trees, a few peach trees u bearing soup
pernong arbor, house with thu rooms, out.
house with two rooms, office, stable. chicken
house, etc; also well of water. Terms easy.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21
DA MELT. r
PARLOR ORGANS.


These remarkable instruments possess ca
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guarantee they are shipred on from five to fi-
teen days test trial, money refunded and
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are misrepresented or in any way prove UNI
satisfactory. No such offer has ever been
made. Beware of limitations. Agents wanted
where ] ave none. Large discounts made to
in new localities. SEM for Illus
ADVERTISER, containing long lists of
testimonials from wellknown persons, some of
whom you may know, classified by States,
Nth postothces annexed. that all may enquire
irect Of them. Address
DANIEL f. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey. U.S.A
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

IN ACRES LAND, with good dwelling of
III 4 rooms, hall, kitchen, servants room,
good well, etc.i 70 bearing vines, rs orange
two rooms on same land. Will be sold cheap.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21

NOR SALE CHEAP-A large tract Of
Il land, with a good resideace, situated on
Pascagoula river, at Americas, a large portion
OF which is well adapted to farming purposes.
There is on the place, an orchard Of over 100
fruit trees. This Is a rare chance for an invest
ment. Cedar Greek. one of the most beautiful
streams In the county runs Immediately by the
Residence.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-12-21
NOR SALE

A seashore residence, orange grove and
a farm Of l60 acres land, on pascagoula bay,
within II half mile of Pascagonla, Miss, and
one and Il half miles from the New Orleans
and Mobile railroad, On the place there are
800 young and thriving orange trees. one acre
In sugar cane, some sweet potatoes, an abund.
ance OF COW peas for hay and seed, manure
tor use of farm, and plenty seasoned wood for
fuel during the coming winter. Fine shady
yard, two story house of ten rooms. well fur.
nished in country style, summer honse; also
another house OF 5 rooms, one cottage OF .
carriage and cart, with harness for both, a sail
boat complete, two COWS and CALVES, etc. Also
sugar mill and evaporation, with capacity oftwo
hugsheads sugar per dav, will be sold with the
place if not disposed of before, The above
property will be sold at a sacrifice of $lO, 900
from the purchase price. Title perfect.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-20
THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Il GLORIOUS WEEK FOE
THE STATE IND PEOPLE.
Jubilee over Redeemed Carolina--An
immense ConCourse- Arms and Ap.
e--Distlnguished Guests The
Exhibits from Fairfield.
SPECIAL coRnEsroSpEScE NEWS AND HERALD
COLUMBIA, Nov. 17.-Tho most i'm
portant features of the Fair, Just
closed in this city, can be briefly
set forth for those readers Of The
News AND HERALD who were not in
attendance. While the officers Of
the society congratulated them
selves upon the sncccss which has
greeted their efforts, I an con
strained to the belief that, taking all
things into consideration, it is not
just what they expected, or hoped
for Nevertheless, it i'll becomes a
newspaper man to condemn that
which ho can SO family criticise, and
perhaps, after all, the need is not
measured by what has been attained,
but by that which under still moro
happy auspices (paregorically speak
ing) may be looked for.
THE FIRST DAY
Of the Fair found tho grounds in
somewhat Of confusion, incident to
the inevitable rush at the last hour.
The invinciblo secretary, Col. Thos.
W. Holloway, however, by dint of
his usual eNertions, overcame such
difficulties as presented, themselves
in this respect, SO that by the regu-
lation time on the following morn
ing, he was able to nicely adjust his
eyeglasses, and tell you to q Il
where every article placed on exhi-
bition was exactly located.
l am forced, right here, to depart
from my usual custom, and make a
remark of somewhat personal
nature. I rise to explain that
during the general inspection that
followed the admission of the crowd
into the grounds, the off eye of the
secretary, us we'll as of several vice
presidents who were intently study
ing his couutenancc, invariably
turned to the mammoth field pro-
! ducts of old Fairfield. Notably,
there was pumpkin-the Brob-
dignagian proportions of which gave
ample evidence of comfortably ac.
commodating the entire list of the
Judges that had been appointed to
pass upon its merits. The well
known modesty and integrity OF
your correspondent will sustain him
in tho venture that not only the
gentlemen SO we'll known in nursery
literature, but divers other persons
could have main tanned respectable
establishment within it's corporate
limits.
But I am depressing: The Fair
was duly opened, and each particu
lar item of the programme faithfully
executed. There was
DISr.AY OF HORSES
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-20

w L call the attention Of the Ladies'
to our new stock ofBib Collars, Collcreltcs,
Linen Collars, Silk Ties, lJambmrg Edg-
ings. Berlin and Kid Gloves, Hosiery,
HandkorcbieEs, Ribbons, and various
other goods which we nre Offering as low
as anybody.
Calicocs from to 81 cents.
Brown llo:nespnn from 6 to- II cents.
Bleached Homespuns from G. to 12y
cents.
Checked Homespuns from 10 to- l2x
cents.
Ticking from 10 to IS cents.
10~4 Heachcd and Brown Sheetings,
very low.
A nice assortment of Dress Goods and
Fancy, Dress Buttons, Shawfs, Ladies' and
Misses Boulevard Skirts, white, red and
p,aId, ElanaoiB, Jeans, Cas,Slncres sud
itcpellAnts,
Our Gents Department is full and com
plctc Everything from paper collar to
al oyerccat.
A good assortment of Carpets on hand,
very cheap.
Our stock Of Shoes and Hardware is
complete.
Call and examine our goods, rnd we
will convince You that wo don't intend to
bo undersold by anybody, anywhero.
McMAsTER s. BRIOE,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-20
A DISTT.AY OF HORSES

on Wednesday that would have re
flected credit upon the man who in
vented thom. From tho exhibits of
one, two, three, four, five, six and
seven year olds, the gratifying fact
was apparent that as fine q breed of
blooded horRes can be produced in
South Carolina as in Kentucky.