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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Lew II. Fe@er, living
in Salt River township, AudraiI
county. Missouri. on the 10Th dav OF
November. A. ID. 1876, a light bay
mare mule, supposed to be three years
old next spring: about Il IL hands
high Appraised at $50, by Andy
Ganch and y. Myer. \ true copy
from my stray book.
ENrCH HOOTON.
31-3t Justice Of the Peace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

/ biff has seen introduced in the
4sasouri Legislature for the purpose
Of abolisbing the office Of County
Attorney, and going back to the old
aSan of eIecting Circuit Attorneys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
$55,6S3 50

I.Richard Gently,president of the
Farmers 81 TradersBank Mexico, Mis-
souri,, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is correct and true,
to the best of my knowledge and be-
liet. RICHARD GENTRY, Pres't.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this January 9th, 1877; witness my
hand and official seal hereto affixed at
office, Mexico, Mo-, the date afor-
said.
CHARLES w. BAKER, Notary Public.
Qualified Nov 18th, 1874. Com
mission expires Nov. Sd, 1878.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

a Mexico nun who COS 90
ssad the. papers bias been ont IA tn
Souptry~near town for a week look
Ing for that meteor that fell Oh tb,
night OF the 2Ist ult.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
Thursday, the 25th day of
January.

y. II. 1877. between the hours of
nine o'clock in the forenoon and five
O'Clock in the afternoon Of that day.
to satisfy the said Indebtedness, to-
gcther with costs and expenses OF
executing this trust, and will execute
and deliver to the purchaser Il deed
of conveyance in fee Of the premises
sold as provided in said deed OF trust.
VIM. W. TUTTLE, Trustee.
Macf; rlane & Trimble, attvs. 35.5t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

When you hear a young mar "a
4 never intend to go there again,
aad then SEQ him don his overco 1
and slip around the backway, s"oi
car Tor .sauall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
Trustees Sale.

XNHEREAS, William s. Blincoe and
w Martha Blincoe his wife, OF the oun
ty of Audrain. and State of Missouri: did
execute and deliver to. the undersigned as
trustee. their certain deed of tr~st dated
September 9th, 1874, recorded in the Re-
corder's Office. of Audrain county. Mis-
souri,. in Book tx" on page 157 cor
veying the following described prem
ises situated in said county of Audraln. and
State of Missouri, to-wit:
The south half of the northeast quarter
of section twenty-nine &C., 80 acres; also
the east half of the southeast quarter of
the northwest quarter OF section twenty.
nine (29,) 20 acres; all in township fifty
one (5l) range ten 10Y west, contain ing
one hundred acres, mere or less, to secure
the payment of a certain bond or promis-
sorry note, bearing even date with said
deed, and therein described.
And whereas, said deed of trust provides
that in case OF default in The payment of
said bond or promissory note and the in
terest thereon as therein specified, then on
the application of the legal holder there
of, after having complied with the direc-
tions of said trust deed, the undersigned
shall and may lawfully sell the said ram.
ises and all the rights and equity of re-
demption of the said William s. Blincoe
and Martha Blineoe his wife, their heirs,
assigns, &c, therein, at. public vendue;
and,
Whereas, SAID trust Iced further pro-
vldes tnat in case of default in payment
of principal or interest as therein speci-
fed, then the whole of said principal sum
thereby secured end the interest to the time
OF sale, according to the tenor and effect
of he said Indebtedness, shall and may
st . ice become due and payable, and the
saiu premises be sold in like manner and
with the same effect as if the said indebt-
edness had natured; and, whereas, the
interest on said promissory note is %
due by the terms of said deed and remains
wholly unpaid, and the legal holder there
OF has, by reason of the default in tie
payment of said interest, declared the
whole Of said indie btedness and interest
thereon to time Of sale, due and payable
Immediately, and whereas, the holder of
said Indebtedness has requested that said
premises be sold, and the proceeds of said
sale applied rs provided IN said deed of
trust.
Now, therefore, BY virtue of the power
and authority in me vested, and in COM
pliance with the terms of said deed of trust
! shall proceed to sell the above described
premises at the east door of the court
house i'll the county of Audrain and State
of Missouri, at public vendue to the high
est bidder, for cash in hand, on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
SHERIFF'S SALE

By virtue and authority offs transcript
execution, issued from the Office of the
clerk of the circuit court of Audrain
county, Missouri, returuable at the Jam
uary term, 1877, of said court, and to me
directed, in favor of NJ. Y. Duncan, as
signee of Amos Ladd, and against Amos
Ladd and Warren Fowles. l have levied
upol and seized all the right, title, inter-
est and claim of the said Amos Ladd and
Warren Lowles, of in and to the following
described real estate, to-wit.
Lot eight s. block nine 9, original
Mexico; the east half of the northeast
quarter of section twenty-five %. The
north half of the northwest quarter of
section twenty-three %. And the south
half of the southeast fourth IF the south
west quarter of section fourteen IA, all In
township ffty-ene 81, ragne seven ?, i lying
and being in the said county of Audrain
and State of Missouri; and I will, on
Thursday, the LIST day of
February, 1877,
between the hours of nine o'clock in the
forenoon and FIVE o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the East Front
Door of the Court House, In the city OF
Mexico. county of Audrain aforesaid, sell
the same, or go much thereof as may be
required, at public vendue, to the highest
bidder. for casll in hand. lsubject to all
prior lines and judgements,) to satisfy
said execution and costs.
H. GLAsSCOCK,
Sheriff Of Audrain County.
January 18th, 1877. 38-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

Gov. Hardin ecomm ends the levy
ing of a poll tax Of enc dollar
9er annum, for the benefit of a per
suapent school fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

Chas. "a. Hariin, our distinguish,
nd and popular Governor, retired
from office on the 9Th inst, the mos
oouular Executive that ever Uccupi
I'd that position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

s~sn. b. Cough, the great apos
IL temperance, will lecture il
~ to.dac.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
SHFR Fg'S SALE.

BY virtue and authority of four
special executions, issued rom the
Office of the clerk of the circuit court
of Audrain county. Missouri, return
able at the January term, 1877, OF
said court, and to me directed, in
favor of the State of Missouri, and
against ii. Hall x Il. Scharlach. |
have levied upon and seized all the
right. title. interest and claim of the
said III. Hall Il II. Scharlach, of, in
and to the following described real
estate, tO-wit:
The middle onc-third of lot five
(5), block thirteen (1S), in the Origi-
nal town of Mexico, lying and being
in the said county Of Audrain and
State of Missouri; and L will on
Thursday, the lst, day of
February, 1877,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the East
Front Door ofthe Court House, in
the city of Mexico, county of Au-
drain aforesaid, sell the anne or so
much thereof as may be required, at
public vendue, to the highest bidder,
tor cash in hand, Subject to all prior
lines and judgments,) to satisfy said
executions and costs.
II. GLASSCOCK,
Sheriff of Audrain County.
3S-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
Thursday, the 25th day O
January,

1877, between the hours of nine O'Clock IN
the forenoon and five o'clock in the after
noon of that day to satisfy the aboye in
d~ebtedness, together with the costs Of ex-
ecuting this trust and Will execute and
deliver to the purchaser a deed OF convey
ance in fee of The premises sold, ~ provi-
ded in said deed OF tr4st.
VIM. w. FUTILE.
n35-5t Trustee.
Macfarlane & Trimble. Atty's,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
Sherif's Sale Under Mechanics Lein.

By virtue and authority of q
special execution, issued from the
Office Of the clerk OF the circuit court
of Audrain county Missouri, return
able at the January term, 1877, of
said court, and to me directed, in
favor Of Josiah Wright, and against
James Martien, | have levied upon
and seized all the right, title, inter
est and claim of the said James
Martien, of, 10 and to the
following described real estate, TO-
wit:
A one story frame dwelling house
about twenty-five %, by twenty.
tour "a, feet oE the ground located
near the southeast corner of the
southeast fourth of the southeast
quarter OF section Twenty-Five 20,
township ffty-two So, range eight
8, west IN the said county of Audrain
and State Of Missouri; and / will,
on ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
Picked Psrk Equal to Fresh.

Let the meat cool thoroughly; cut
nto pieces four or six inches wide
weigh them and pack them a5 tight
~ possible in a ba. rel, sailing very
| ghtiy. Cover the meat with brine
made as strong as possible. Pour off
. gallon of brias, aud mix with one
easpoonful of sal'pstrs for every
hundred poands of meat, and retsrn
to the barrel. Let it stand one
m3nth; let it drain twelve hours.
P At the brine 10 an iron kettle, and
one quart Of treacle or two pounds
OF sugar, and boil until perfectly
clear. When it ia cold, return the
meat to the barrel aad pour on the
BRINE. Weight it down aud cover
close, and you will have tie sweet
est meat you ever tasted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

There never was such a really
good, substantial, satisfactory, and
"apid selling Sewing Machine offered
20 low a. the "NEw FAMILY SHUT
rLE,' at $50. 1t surpassss ~expecta.
lions, and fulflls all the requirements
# every Family 40 q helr;r. 1t
will do every DESCRIPTION o. work
fine or coarse-that any machine,
1T any price, ever did, or a do;
equally as rapid, correct, smooth,
neat, and strong. Has all the late
improvements, IS cay to learn and
maIa-e, is ssrviceab!s, don't wear
out, always ready, and never out OF
order. Agents make money rapidly
supplying the great demand tor tins
me Cheapest Mschias 10 the WorlA
re,rilcry free. Address, A CATELT
y Co., Cor. Broadway AID Eighth
ST., New Yo k. Sc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY. 1877.

between the hours OF nine o'clock in
he forenoon and five o'clock in tho
afternoon OF that day, at the East
Front Door ct the Court House, in
the city OF Mexico, county. of Au-
drain aforesaid, sell the same, or so
much thereof as may be required, at
public vendue, to the highest bid
der, for cash in hand. Subject to all
prior liens and iudgments,) to salts.
fy said execution and costs.
Ell. GLASSCOCX,
Sheriff of Audrain County.
Jan. Is, 1877, 39-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

Dan Price will bs hung at War'
ton to day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18

COME TO THE LEDGER FOR
YOUR PRINTING
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-01-18
STATEMENT
OF the condition OF the
FARMERS G. TRADERS BANK,
RESOURCES

Ga December 30tb, 1876.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30

OLD RYE
kept in our market We solicit a call from the
public and all Of our old customers.
June I, 1877.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30
Fire Insurance !!
HsIslEy's SAMARITAN uE,NEE1 affords i'm

hktSlkI , Skukkl IN liStNSht ahordS I'm
mediate relief to Rheumatic and Neuralgia Alice
tons: il is also an ef.ec,ual remedy for colds,
Febrle and infamatory attacks. Used as a
gargle aud applied externally TO the throat, it
is a sovereign remedy for Diphtheria, Quirsy OF
inflammation Of the Tonsil Glands. For ali
Wounds. Bruises, Sprsins, Burns, Blessings, In
sect or Snake-biics Chilblains, Prostitutes Caked
Breasts, Swollen Glands, in short all ailments
whether affecting man or beast-which require
external applications to allay inflammation and
soothe pain, II. s. l.. cannot be excelled. For
sale by WIN. J. Edelen l. Co., Leonardtown
Nd
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TO DEBTORS.

oERSCNS indebted to me on Eetsi aeeeun.
] and for 9.s.e are notified that unless they
make arrangements 90 settle their indeh,esiue-r
BY The 1st 81 Jaaaary, 1877, their notes aad ac-
counts viii be PLACED In the way Of legal coilec.
ton.
JOHN r. TENwfCK.
90 Dee ~ lefe-S
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Since Aches and Pains TO us are sen
A Cure is sure by using
HEfSLErS SINdRITJy INVENT,
HElsLEY's SAMARITAN LiSMExr
cures Piles,
>, cures Rheumatism,
HEIsLEY's SAMARITAN LIxIMExr
cures Neuralgia,
HEIsLEY SAMARITAN I.,SI4Exr
cures Sprains,
cures Bruises,
- cures Felons'
HEIsLEY's SAMARITAN LININEAr
cures Headache,
HEIsLsy' SAMARITAN LIyIaExr
cures Toothache.
Ano Is soid by VIM. J. Edelen Co., Leonard
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30

lSgkxTeRs.
We procure patents in all countries. No AZ
foksEr FEEx II ADVANCE. No charge unless the
patent Is granted. No fees for making preiimi-
nary examinasicns. No sdaitipnsi kes for OBJ
tanning and conducting . FeAeariag. Special at
tent Once, Extensions before Congre&, tnfkiAge.
men Suits in d6tsens States, aad all litigation
appertainjng q 1nventions or faienfs. SESr
STAMP yes PanfAEEI GIVING FCIL rms1rcT1oxs-
UxusD Srxsxs Couxrs AxD DErARyxxxys.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court oftke
United States, Court Of Claims, Court Of Com
niissioners Of Alabama Claims, Southern Claims
Commission, and all classee Of war claims before
the Executive Departments.
ARanAw Or Par Avn BorxrY.
Oyyscsas. sslpfsRs and SAILORS Of fhelats was,
% their heixs, are In many cases entitled TO mo-
ney from the Gosernment Of which they have
NO knowledge. wriaef fall history Of service,
ana st2te amount Of pay and bounty received.
Enclose stamp, and full reply, after exanina-
esoa, wifbs givea yea without charge.
PENSIONS.
An osyicEU, soLDsEns, sad eAlLcas wounded,
returned, or injured in the late war however
slightly, ere easi:lcd 10 and can obtain PEN
sion.
CSnED STATES GENERAL LAsD OpYIcs.
Contested Land Gases, Private Land Claims,
Mining preemption, and Homestead Gases, pros
ecuted before the General Land Once and De-
partment Of hs interior.
LAND wARaAsrs
We pay cash for Bounty Land Warrants and
We invite correspondence with all parties having
any for sale, and give full and implicit instruc-
tons where assignments are imperfect.
We conduct our business in separate Bureaus,
having therein the clerical assistance of able and
experienced lawyers, and give our closest bcrso-
nal supervision to every important paper prepared
in each case. Promptest attention thus secured 70
all business entrusted US. Address
RS. "a ?. AcsY, ATTORNEYS,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
Any person desiring information as TO the
standing and responsibility of the members o
the firm will, on request he furnished with a
satisfactory reference in his vicinity or Congress
sional district.
Dec. IA, lS16-E.
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No HartshOrn, s,sas",

Opium, Ch,oroform, Peppermint, TurPentine,
.Cressose, Cayrnne OF Ginger in Hsisleys Sauna
ritAn Linimeas- This uew and wosderfui vege
table pain DESTROYER L ensirriy dinervns hou eli
Others. Foe ssle By wa. j. Edelen Co.. Lecn
Wdsow1. NJ
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30
USE
Heisley's Samaritan Linlment

lfyou have Rheumatism,
HElSLEY'S SAMARITAN LISIMENT
lfyou have Neuralgia,
HEISLEY'S SAMARITAN EMINENT
II you have Collie or Cramps,
HEISLEY'S SAMARITAN EMINENT
II you have the Piles.
II you have any kind of Ache or Pain,
HElSLEY'S SAMARITAN LINIMENT
Try il, and you will be surprised at the bene-
fetal effect derived from thorough and faithful
use Of this popular remedy. Il is purely vegeta-
BILE, safe and clean to use internally and exter-
nally. Sold by VIM J. Edelen Co., Leonard
own, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30

No pain endured by man or woman Kind can
possibly equal the exquisite agony Of neuralgia
Tic; in all such cases We have ample evidence to
prove that Heisley's Samaritan Linimeni gives
instant relief in even che aggravated chronic
cases. We have had wonderful ex perience with
il in Neuralgia and Piles. For sale by VIM.
Edelen 4 Co.. Leonardtown. Md.
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I'M POR IA Mt
no
ar e-ners
AND
Agricu1thrists!
.
Emperor William Cabbage.
Emperor William Cabbage.

The Sea, la.yess, ss,dsrs saa most pruSss1s
variety Of Hs~ssr ossSesr knows in Earore. and
imported TO this country exclusively by the I'm
dersigncd, where, with the most ordinary cult.
vation, II fourshss asfoAishlskiy, attaining Al.
ener~ess sise, and seline IN De snarke, at priors
ing great care sheals he used 70 give safheirn.
space for growsh. Sclid heaas. the size Of the
mouth Of a Hour baffsi, d the aseragcran of,h,s
choice variety. One Package Of the seed sent
post paid % recsip; Of so cents. and ore sct
postage stamp. Three pseksges 70 one address
81 90 and two Set ssnmps. Twelve packages
sen, on receipt Of 50 90.
- Read shat ~eilsknown Garrett Co
Naryiander says Of EnYere- Wsiisa~ Cabbage
Ricc-iessoa, Ga-rsa Co., M, Jra. %, ~.
Mn. JAMES CANrsxtl, 90 Fulton 81. NY.
DssR SIR III beugh, some serd from yos iass
Spring, and IL Was yood. Your Empetos wiz
liam Cabbage salts this climate ~sll. On q
mountain side the seed you sent me, produced
Cabbages weighing tat'ty Fosad'.
Very truly yours.
am also Sole Agent in the L. s. for the Ia
MAIDSTONE ONION SEED,
from Maidstone, Kent Co, England, producing
known, and Welding on suitable soils from 500
to 800 bushels per acre, sown In drills Mr.
fierry Colvin, large mark., gardener at syria.
cuse, y Y, writes, Your English Onion Seed,
surprised by It's large yield, and the delicious
favor Of the ffuit I could have sold any guam
ti,y in this market at goodpriSes. Ny wife saws
she will have no other onions ffr the table in u-
TURF Send me as much as You can for the en-
closed - co.
Ore package Of seed sen. on rec.ip, of SO cents
and one three cent postage stamp; three packages
TO one addr~ss 81 90 and two tfrsc cent stamps.
Twelve packages sen, or rsoeir,of So 90.
My supply is i'mi'sd Parties desiring to Sc
cure either of the abote seeds should not de-
lay their orders. All seed .rarraHsed fresh end
| 10 germinate. Cash must accompany oil orders.
For either II the above seeds. address
JAMES CAMPBELL,
&c Fulton Street \. Y.
Feb. %, ls11-sm
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30

SUMMER GOODS
Prices to Suit the Times.
VIZ. ]. EDELEN, q
naAvE Just returned nom Baltimore with he
u best selected stock q sccds ever troesAs
% tkis market. Purchasers viii End il TO their
inseress 10 call and exauine their ssock, q they
siesv.
All can be pleased.
The wants Of the entire family can be Supplied
for sety email amount They have opened
very cheap lot Of
SHOES,
which hey are selling At IS and Is es and 81:
HATS,
Ia1, 20 and . cents;
Clothing,
Stock very large, Of the latest STYLES best mate
rial and reliable makeup. srscial attention
called 10 this department Of their trade.
COATS so cts; PANTS and VESTS in pro-
portion.
SHIRTS, 5ocis.. DRAWERS. he. All the la
test styles in COLLARS and TIES;
A large variety of FANS from to rs cents,
SCN-SHADES at - cents;
CALICoES at 5 cents;
LAWNS, beautiful STYLES
PERCALS, CRETONNES. fine assortment,
GRENADINES and many other dress
goods NJ remarkably low figures
TABLE LINEN. RED SPREADS.
Ladies Hose at 10 ceais, Gents half bose cts
Ladies' are invited TO examine our trimming
aud Fancy Goods, all Of which can be bought at
reduced rates.
We keep always on hand full stock Of
GROCERIES,
TlNwARE,
wOODENwARE.
QUEENSwARE, ETC., ETC.,
OLD RYE
kept in our market We solicit call from the
public and all Of our old customers
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No. 9O7 La. Av., BIT. 9th and 10Th SITS.
WASHINGTON, DC.

References By Permission.-C. A
James, Esq, Cashier of the Bank of
Washington, Washington, d c.; Hon
Lewis Mckenzie, President of the W
4 o 4 Il Co., Alexandria, Va; p H
Troth, Esq, President of the Upper
Potomac Steamboat Company, Acco-
tink, Va; Messrs Davy & Harmon,
Merchants, Alexandria, Va; Messrs
Buzby 4 Brown, Commission Merchants.
222 North Wbarves, Philadel,hia; Hon
B g Harris, Leonardtown, Md.
Aug. "a, lS76-tf.
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YoU NEED NOT SUFFER FROM PAIN ONE
HOUR after readiay this advertisement &c,
bottle c: Heisley's Samaritan liniuner, end &C.
VIA, marvellous power i, has upon the nerves in
ir ESs,algis and Too;hAche For sale by Win
Seslss 3 Co., Leooara,cxn, Nd
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B 0 A R D ! N 6.

Mrs. DR.. PAGE EDMrNDS will accom-
WI modase permanent and trausien, boarders
at No. "a HANOVER ST, four doors from
Lombard, west side. The travelling public are
RESPECTFULLY requested TO give her cali J.,
Nav 3, lS11-6
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-30

Heisley's Samaritan Liniment lie sarninga
splendid reputation, especially in old CHRONIC
cssscs of Piles and Neuralgia. Its power ever the
iafiained and irrtat.d surfaces and diseased
nerves seems almost fabulous. II has cured cases
Of Piles " here the outward pro,rusions were "a
large as hens egg, and the pain mos, excru,s-
ating. II gives immediate relief. There is so;h-
Ing at all like it, 50 don't be put of With any
thing else. For sale by VIM. ]. Edeles = 60,
Le0nardtown, Md.
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CT. WILKINS. sp. agxpRtcKsox
c. F. WILKINS g. CO..
Commission Merchants

For the sale of Butter, Eggs, Poultry,
Hay, Grain, Stock and all kinds of
Country Produce. Consignnents So
licited. All orders promptly attended
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-02-08
Home Life a Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years ago not pound OF
coal or cubic foot of illuminating gas
had been burned in the country. No
iron stoves were used and no cOntri-
vances for economizing heat were en-
ployed until DR.. Franklin invented
the iron-framed fireplace which still
bears his name. All the cooking and
warming, in town as well as country,
were done by the aid of fire kindled on
the brick hearth or in the brick ovens.
Pine knots or tallow candles furnished
the light for the long winter nights, and
sanded floors supplied the place of rugs
and carpets. The water used for house
hold purposes was drawn from deep
wells by the creaking "Sweep." No
form of pump was used in this country,
as far as we can learn, until after the
commencement of the present century.
There were no friction matches in those
early days by the aid of which lire
could be easily kindled, and II the fire
event out" upon the hearth over night
and the timber was damp 30 that the
spark would not catch the alternative
remained of wadipg through the snow
a mile or 80 to borrow q brand of q
neighbor. Only one room in any house
was warm unless some member of the
family was i'll; in all the rest the tenn
perature was at zero during many night
In the winter. The men and women o
a hundred years ago undressed and wen
to their beds In temperature colde
than that of our modern barns ant
Ilwoodsheds, and they never complained