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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
Turnips an InfaIIibIe Remedy for Hog
Cholera

Maj, John S. Mellon, n well>known
real estate agent Of this city, says the St
Louis Time. has remedy for hog chol-
era, and so great is his faith in it that he
has filed a claim for the $4,000 reward
offered by the State for this disease
Major Mellon says that, while act
ing as commissary in the Confederate
army he had charge at one time Of many
thousand head of hogs. The hogs were
collected together in Mississippi, and the
cholera broke out among them. The
Major says Immediately upon discovering
the prevalence of the disease, he began
TO exert himself to save "a many as pos
Sible. He separated them as well as pos>
sible, keeping the infected ones apart.
lie had on hand, also, large quantities
Of turnips, which he began to feed to the
hogs. Very soon be observed marked
improvement, and then he made numer-
GUS experiments. He selected some Of
the diseased hogs and penned them apart.
They were fed on turnips and nothing
else, and all OF them recovered. He says
his experiments demonstrated the facts
that turnips are not cure but proven
tive Of cholera. He has impaired the
secret to many farmers in this State. all
Of whom found the remedy sure One
wealthy farmer in Howard county, the
Major saws. had thir.y-eight hogs afTlict>
ed with cholera. He was advised of the
turnip cure. but placed no faith in it..
However, he concluded to give it trial,
and selecting one of the hogs worst 'af-
iected, he put it in the pen alone and fed
it turnips. The result was that the hog
recovered and all the rest died. Major
Mellon states that unless hog is too far
gone to eat, the turnips will cure him.
The remedy is a cheap one and easily
procured, and it can do no harm for farm
ers to give it fair trial.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
Something In the Bed.

Judge Pitman has n habit of slipping
his watch under his pillow when he goes
to bed. The other night somehow it
slipped Gown, and, as the Judge was rest
less, it gradually worked its way down.
ward toward the foot of the bed. After a
bit while he was lying awake, his foot
touched it, aud it felt very cold; he was
surprised and scared. and, jumping from
bed he said:
by gracious, Maria there's a toad or
snake or something under the covers.
touched it with my footw
Mrs. Pitman gave loud scream, and
was out on the floor in an instant
"Now don't 20 to hollering and waking
mp the neighbors,' said the Judge
"You 90 and get me broom or some.
thing, and wen fix the thing mighty
quick"
Mrs. Pitman got the broom and gave
it to the Judge, with the remark that she
felt as if snakes were creeping all up and
down her legs and back.
20, nonsense, Marial Now YOU turn
down the covers slowly, while hold the
broom and bang it. Put bucket of
water alongside the bed, too, sos we can
shove it in and drown it."
Mrs. Pitman fixed the bucket and
gently removed the covers. The Judge
held the broom uplifted, and as soon as
the black ribbon of the watch was re-,
vealed, he cracked away three or four
times with the broom. Then he pushed
the thing off into the bucket. They
then took the bucket to the light to in
vestigate the matter. When the Judge
saw what it was, he said:
81 might have known that. Just like
you women to 90 screeching and fussing
about nothing. Who's going to pay me
for that watch? It's utterly ruined"
ut was you that made the fuss, not
ME" said Mrs. P. "You needn't try to
put the blame off on me-"
80, hush up, and so to bed, I'm tired
of hearing You blatner. Blame me if /
amt going to get divorce and emigrate."
And tho Judge turned in and growled
at Maria until he fell asleep Max
Adeler.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
sleep With Your IIends TO the North.

Baron Riechenbach, having devoted
many years of deep study to the art of
bed-making, maintains that you must
not ALWAYS lie on Your ted az it is made,
under the penalty of abridging your life
by n great number Of years If, says the
baron, mere magnet exercises an inilu-
ence on sensitive persons, the earth's
magnetism must certainly make itself
felt on the nervous life of man. Hence
he insists or the salutatory effects of the
inhabitants Of the northern hemisphere
lying with their heads 10 the north, and
those OF the southern with their heads to
the south. For travellers with short
memories we may put the rule in general
terms: Ia whatever hemisphere you
may be, always sleep with YOUR feet to
the equator, and let your body lie true
as a needle to the pole" In giving this
rule the baron has simply told us how to
live hundred years; for the polar in
N'''''i'" W 'hN 'pAN ~ ~ bl'l'dlHi VI Aht
utmost importance for the proper circu-
lation of the blood, and we have the
baron's authority for saving that many
disturbances in the human organism have
been cared by simply placing the bolster
at different point Of the compass from
that 1t had occupied before. Let such as
has hitherto been in the habit of sleeping
with their heads where their feet ought
to he, take to heart the example OF the
late DR. Fischweiter, of Madgeburg, who
died recently at the age OF one hundred
and nine years, and always attributed his
long life 10 the faithful observance of the
pole TO pole position of sleeping. The
most unhealthy position, we are told, is
when the body lies due east and west
Some observers assure us that to sleep in
such position is tantamount to commit.
ting slow suicide, and that diseases are
often aggravated by deviating from the
polar posture.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
New Jersey Greenbacks.

The Greenback part OF New Jersey
nominated Gen. Thomas D. Hoxey for
Governor, at Trenton, on the 18th inst.
The resolutions demand the immediate
repeal of tire resumption act, attributiug
to it the contraction OF the currency and
the general distress of the country, and
warn the wOrkingmen that 1t is part OF
the conspiracy of the money power to
pauperize and then disfranchise labor.
All parties who desire relieffr the pres
ent burdens are invited to join.
The resolutions also denOunce the demon
citation of silver, and demand the repeal
Of the law.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

The editor of the Turf, Field and
Farm has been visiting the farm of Mr..
Robert Bonner, near White Plains, and
in concluding long account OF it, says:
mr.. Bonners collection is a remarka-
ble one. ANY good day he can take ten
or twelve horses from his stable and show
you miles all the way from 2:l6 to 2:25.
More miles will be trotted in 2:2O or bet
ter than in 2:2j. His stud has cost him
a mint of money. No less than 5000 600
are invested in horses which he keeps for
his own pleasure. As he never trots for
money or offers anything for sale, it is all
outgo and no income. But he will have
to sell some OF the young things by-and>
by. The natural increase will soon
overstock him, and iu the auction he will
find relief When he does make pub
lie sale all the world will take an inter-
est in it"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
A Wilc's Power.

A good wife is to a man wisdom.
strength and courage bad one is cor>
fusion, weakness and despair. No cons
dition is hopeless to man where the
wife possesses irmness. decision and
economy. There is no outward proprie-
~ which can counteract Incidence, ex-
travagances and folly at home. No spirit
can long endure bad influence Man is
strong, but his heart is not adamant.
lie needs a tranquil mind, and especially
if he is an intelligent man, with whole
head, he needs its moral force in the con-
flict Of life. To recover his composure,
home must be place of peace and COM
fort. There his soul renews its strength,
and goes forth with renewed vigor to en-.
counter the labor and troubles of life.
But if at home he finds no rest, and
there is met with bad temper, jealousy,
and gloom. or assailed with complaints
and censure. hope vanishes, and he sinks
into despair
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
The Gamut of Roguery.


"a man who cheats in short measure
is a measureless rogue. If in whisky,
then he is rogue in spirit. If by falsi-
tying bis accounts, then he is al unac-
countable rogue. If he gives a bad title
to the land, then he is a rogue indeed.
If he gives short measure in wheat, then
he is a rogue in the grain."-[Re. HeI>
aid.
Exactly; and il he is false to bis relig>
ion, then he is graceless rogue. If he
cheats in iron, he is an ironical rogue.
If in peaches. he is an impeaehable
rogue. II in apples, he is an appellant
rogue. II in crate is an ungraiefil
rogue If in land-warants, he is an un-
warantable rogue. If he steals a news
paper list, paradoxical as it appears, he
is a listless rogue-ete : Christian at
Work.
Correct; and if he cheats printer, he
is typical rogue; or the Doctor, feeble
rogue; or the lawyer, a eauseless rogue /;
or the parson, an inaccurate rogue; or
the organist. a voluntary rogue or the
barber, bare faced rogue; or the baker,
a lOafng rogue; or the cusiom~house, an
undutiful rogue; or his servants, a mas
terly rogue. II he robs young lady, he
Is mistaken rogue; or a military camr,
an attentive rogue; or an orchard, a
fruitful rogue; or a pig-pen, a stylish
rogue; or matchmaker, a timely rogue /;
or hen-rOost the foulest of rogues. II
he sells diluted milk, he - a rogue OF
the first water. And il he claims indem-
nifty from the travellers to which be is not
entitled, he is an accidental rogue
Nextl-IMt. Sterling Seminal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
CIRCUIT COURT.

CIRCUIT COURT.
Han. James Stuart, Judge, Greensboro.
Al Morton. Clerk, Hartford.
ER. Marcel, Master Commissioner, Hartford
=, w. Phillips. sheriff, Hartford. Depnhes-
- NJ Hunger, Hartford, : 7 Taylor, Beaver
Dam, 4 ii Cooper, Fordsville, l. Fulke-son'
rc1r, begins second Mondays in May and
Nox,mber, and continues three weeks each
tern. ,o--,r
UonJA Murray, judge, Cloverport.
Han Joseph Haycraft, attorney, Greensboro.
Ri Wise, jailer, hartford.
Cogrt begins on first Mondays in April and
oc,ohsr and continues two weeks each term.
COUNTY COURT.
Hon. W. 2. Gregory. Judge, Hartford.
Cant. sam X. Cox. Clerk, Hartford.
]. +. Sanlerfur, Attorney, Hartford.
Court begins on the Grst Monday in every
month. ,o,.Dr
DcSins on the Sri Mondays in January, April
Iuiy aud October.
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Rerins on the first Mondays January and
October.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Ii. Leach, Assessor, Cromwell.
/, smith Fit1hugh, Surveyor. sulphur Springs
Ibos. m. Boswell, Coroner, sulphur Springs.
MP ROVE School Commissioner, Hartford.
MAGISTRATES COURTS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

Mr.. Edward Cammins has fled suit
IN the KentOn Chaneery Court against the
Trustees Of the Cincinnati Southern Rail,
road. Mr.. Cummins was a contractor on
the road. and brings suit against the
Trustees to recover I6e sum of 500 900
with interest, making in all about $780,
600, which he claims TO be due him. y
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
Cnnsanly Wen.

IL there any joy greater than that which
is experienced 10y one person when he
helps another? There are some men so
low down that it is said they cannot bear
to have the smell OF their clover 60 into
the highway for fear that some other
folks will get something that belongs to
them without paying for it, There are
some men who are said to begrudge bees
the honey which they take from their
flowers without leaving anything behind;
but this is doubtless imaginary. A man
whose heart does not respond to an act of
doing good or giving happiness is no Ions
ger man. He has passed the line OF
manhood, and should be ranked among
beasts.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
For the Hartford Herald.
MEADOR AND HILL.

The election is over. and all is still.
And the men who. have triumphed are Meador
and Hill;
And hope they will he to the peoplc true,
For there's much to expect and much to do.
There are evils unnumbcred to correct
There are evil officers TO eject.
On these, O, let them not be mute,
And | hope they will pclt the Institute
Let them strive the peoples wrongs to right
Let them strive to make their burdens light,
And win for themselves star Of rcnown,
That will still grow brighter and not go down.
And now, my readers, bear this in mind
They are both rare fellows, and that you'll ind;
And twill he n difficult matter still,
To NOW that Meador OF climb that Hill.
SULPHUR SPRING. X. c.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
Starting I'm the World.

Many an unwise parent labors hard
and lives sparingly all his life for the
purpose of leaving enough to give his
children start in the world, as it is
called. Setting young man ahoat with
money left him by his relatives is like
tying bladders under the arms of one who
cannot swim; ten chances to one he will
lose his bladders and 20 to the bottom
Teach him TO swim, and he will never
need any bladders, Give your child a
sound education, and you have done
enough for him. See to it that his mor>
ais are pure, his mind cultivated, and
his whole nature made subservient to
laws which govern man, and you will
have given what will be of more value
than the wealth of the Indies.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

A young lady in Illinois gave her
sweetheart who was on his way to the
penitentiary, hearty, sumptuous and
prolonged buss, at the same time slip
ping key out of her mouth into his
with which he unlocked his handouts
and made his escape. This was buss
worth remembering,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

As a dandy was vending his way
through narrow passage at the top of
Charlotte street, Glasgow, he met pretty
girl and said to her, pray my dear,
what do you call this passage?" "Ba-
laam's passage" she replied "Ah,
them" said he, "I'm like Balaam-stop-
ped by an angel" And l." rejOined
the girl, as she pushed past him, "am
like an angel stopped by an ass"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
Contraction Must stop.

The contraction OF the currency must
stop. John Sherman must no longer
force it with a view OF reaching gold pay
ments before the day fixed in the resump-
ton act. lie is devoid of all sympathy
for the millions of laboring men, and is
recklessly running the country TO destruc-
ton over their heads. His vicious policy
is now bringing forth its legitimate fruits.
With the rich soil OF Indiana teeming
with the necessaries Of life, our laboring
men are suffering with want This is an
unnatural condition of affairs, and could
only have been produced by the most per-
nIcieus legislation. The contraction poll
icy of the Grant and Hanes adminis,ra-
tons has well nigh destroyed all our in-
dustries, and it is now bringing anarchy
and blood. 1t must be stopped for the
people are entitled to bread 10 return for
honest labor, and they must have it.
Bread for the laboring man rather than
gold for the bondholler - indianapolis
Sentinel.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

Referring to the New York Times
statement, that Joe Bradley at first de-
cided to give the electoral vote of Florida
to Tilden, and so stated to Justice Gilt
ford, the Pittsburg Post says:
"Bradley's record is so bad that it is
not at all improbable he was bought mp
on that momentous night by the Repub-
lican politicians and railroad jobbers,
who thronged his house from nine
O'Clock until day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

The Labor League of Washington CITY
wants a National Convention during the
session of Congress TO petition Congress
for such redress as they desire. Favors
impartial suffrage in the District, and the
repeal OF the resumption act.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

A trio, two women and a man, have
been travelling in the South pretending to
cure epizooty by the laying on of
hands" They practiced it on a Ken
lucky mule the other day, aud the firm
has since dissolved.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

"Are you there, my lover" he whisper
ed through hole in the fence of his be-
loved's garden. Eyes, darling" was the
reply, Jump right over" He did so,
and alighted in the presence OF an en-
ragged mother, broomstick and blue
coated guardian OF the night.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
MAINE.
WILLIAMS NOMINATED GOVERNOR

WILLIAMS NOMINATED GOVERNOR
The Democratic State Convention as
sem5led at Portland, Aug. II. at Ills
o'clock this morning. 1t was called to
order by Hon. z F. Pillsbury, chairman
Of the State Committee. There was a
large and intelligent assemblase present.
ORGANIZATION or THE CoNvENTfoN.
The Hon. WIN. L. Putnam, of Port
land was nominated for temporary chair
men, and John Redman, OF Ellsworth, for
secretary.
Mr.. Putnam, in his speech to the con-
vention, said the financial question was the
all important one. He considered that
the war bad just ceased, and that We now
feel the inevitable results Of that conflict,
viz: an inflated currency, and an oyer
powerful central Government. Out OF
these evils come corruption and extrava-
ganee. Ia addition, olt Of the civil war
comes the inability Of the ravaged eoun-
try to receive the manufactures Of the
more successful portion. The longer the
war is kept up, the longer the fever and
prostratiOn.
1t was voted that the temporary organ
ization be made permanent
Vice Presidents were chosen and com.
mittees appointed, and the convention adj
journed till 2P.N.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Upon reassembGng, resolutions were re
ported and adopted, reaflirming the plat
form and principles Of the st. Louis con-
vention; eharacterising as a monstrous
political fraud the reversal ofthe election
of Samuel j. Tilden as President, and
asking for an amendment to the Consti-
tuition, which will make the repetition
impossible; and finally declaring that the
restoration TO the common rights Of citi-
zenship Of the people Of three Southern
States long kept subject to military occu-
patton is a just acknowledgment of the
wisdom of Democratic principle; and that
the Democratic party acts upon principle,
makes no factious opposition, and opposes
only what is wrong in an administration
in possession Of the Government
NOMINATION..
Joseph II. Williams. of Augusta; DR..
Alonzo Careellon, Of Lewistown. and j.
c. Talbot, of East Machias, last years
nominee, were nominated.
The final ballot resulted:
Williams.........2S 2 Carcellon.
Talbot.......-..., 81 Haines.. ......... l6
Anderson -.........
Williams was declared the nominee, and
the vote was made unanimous, and the
convention adjouIEed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

The damsel who was accused of break.
ing young mans heart has been bound
over in the bonds of matrimony to KEEP
the peace.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
DIRECTORY
CHURCH DIRECTORY

B.p,ist-have services first Sunday and
s unJay night in every month and Saturday
,nrht preceding. W. 7. Bennett, pastor.
a. h. Church South Services third sun
aay in every month. W. W. Cook, pastor
Union sunday School every sunday morn
ing at half past eight o'clock.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

A young lady told an admirer the 9TH
er night that he was like her opera glass,
because, said she, 81 can draw you
out, see through you, and shut you up. ="
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

The factory girls Of Union Depot, Tenn,
have a Jealous defender in Chas. Davis.
who shot man for making slanderous
remarks about them.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

What is the difference between horse
racing and church,going? One makes
men bet and the other makes them bets
ter,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

Ex-Secretary Robson is going into
journalism. He'll write sparkling ed
itorials as'long as the champaign holds
out
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

A Turkish iron>clad sunk Greek ves>
sci cruising off the island OF Cirigo.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22

A list Of the COnstables oil ONO county an
their Pest Office address;
cANEY DIsTTicT-No. l.
WV Ezell, Rosine.
Cool SPRINGS DIsTRIcr-So. =
Isaac Brown, Rockport.
cE-rRRrowN pisTRlcT-No. D.
J NJ caSrbjer, Ceralvo~
RFLL's sroRE DIsTRIcT-No. 1.
Ri Chinn, Buford.
FoKDsvtLLE DlsrEicT-NO' D.
10 Harder, F"risvi.le.
ELLIS PtsTRIcr-No. ..
HARTFORD DIsTRICT-KO. 4.
WI Maddox, Beaver Dam.
cRoNNtLL pISrRICT-No. :.
r Hodges Cromwell.
RARTFORD DIsTRIcr-No- y.
A. c. Ellie, Hartford.
SULPHUR SPRINGS DIsTRIcT-So. 10.
7. .. KERRY.
RGRTLrTTis DIsTRIcT-So. ii.
POLICE COURTS.
Hsrtford-F. 2. Morgan. Judge, second Non
days in January. April, July and October
Charles Griffin, Marshal.
Beaver DAM W. Cooper, Judge. FIRST
Saturday in January. April, July an October.
Thomas Stevens, Marshal.
CrOmwen.-A. p. Montague, Judge, second
Saturday in January, April, July and October
-Jas. W. Daniel Marshal,
CerAlva.-W. d. BsSnsrd, Judge, last Sat
Srday in March, June, September and Deeem
bsr.-Daniel TiehrnOr, Marshal.
Hamilion-J. W. Landlord, Judge, post
Office address MeHenry, courts held third Sat
urdsy in January, April, July ard October.
A. J. Carmsn, Marshal, post-ofhee address
MeHenry.
RockPort-JAmes TinsIey, Judge, Mansfield
Williams, Marshal. Courts held frat Wednes
day in January, April, July and October.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
r. A. M.

KEYSTONE CHAPTER, NO. ITO.
Meets second Monday night in each
month. NJ. w. II. MOORE, II. P
Comp. II. WEiNSHEIMER,S Sec.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
LODGE MEETINGS.
A. Y. M.

HARTFORD LODGE, NO. 156.
Meets third Monday night in each
month. w. ii. MOORE. W. NJ.
Secty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
i. O. O. r.
i. O. @. T.

HARTFORD LODGE NO. IL.
Meets in Taylor Hall, Hartford, KY,
every Thursday evening. A cordial invi-
tation Is extended TO members of the Or
der TO WRIT ms, and all such will be made
welcome.
D. E. THOMAS, W. c. T.
H. B. KINsoLvNG. w. Sec.
q. B. WILLIAMS, L. D.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-08-22
JOHN p. BARRETT,
A T T 0 X " E Y AT LAW,
and Real Estate Agent,
HAPTFOPD UrD1-rTrcvv

Prompt attention given to the collection az
claims. win buy, sell. lease, or rent land. o.
mineral privileges on reasonable terms. WI
write deeds. mortgages, leases, re-, and at
tend to listing and paying taxes on lands be-
longing to nOn-residents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-03
Jolly Jtni Nye.
From the Utica Observer.

From the Utica observer.
jim Nye is dead. He was chrlstened
James, and he tackled all sorts OF dIgnl-
fed titles to his name-judge, general,
senator and tie like-but the world still
knew him ms jim Nye. Poor Jim Nye-
h. best stump speaker of Cen raj New
Yors-thc man who could make his
hearers laugh and cry and cheer, TILL
their wet eyes and aching sides ana
parched Threats paid an eloquent tribute
to his marvellous powers, the man who
wore his years ard principles lightly
who honestly mi>took his emotions Tor
convictions; who WAS his own worst
enemy. bu, who enjoyed his life while
it listed lar better than those who are
their own best friends the man whose
.lfsh ambition dictated his politics, but
whose OVERLOOKING generosity wrecked
his fortune and controlled his heart
the man whose tcaming brain played him
a. shabby trick at last, and who died finally
within The borders OF his nstIvc state
three days before the newspapers DIS
covered thathc was gone. Was there
ever before such bundle of contrsdIc.
lions clothed in such = Jolly form!