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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15
A Horrible and Heartrending Story.

THE Cincinnati Gazette, referring to the
recent burning to death of Miss Dell Da-
Wis, at Liberty, Ind, gives the following
distressing details:
Last Friday morning she was sitting on
the floor in a room upstairs, engaged in
making wedding dress, with her back
to an open fireplace. She got up and
went to the window, to look for some
friends from the country she was expect
ing to visit her that day, and while she
was standing there she felt the heat from
her burning dress. She looked behind
her and saw that her dress was all ablaze,
which so terrified her that she ran down
stairs and across to a neighbours. There
was no one else at home, and unfortunate
ly the neighbors were also gone She ran
to the pump and vainly endeavored to
quench the flames with water Her next
impulse was to run over to the next Ugh
boris, but before she gained the street she
was observed by Mr.. James Porter, who
was returning home from town. He tried
to catch her, but she was so bewildered
that she ran away from him. He over
took her, and with the assistance of Mrs.
Hamilton, succeeded in wrapping her up
in a wet blanket. 1t was too late, how
ever, as all of her clothing was burned
body, except the face, was literally roast
ed. When Mr.. Porter first saw her, the
flames from the abundant, oiled hair
shot up two feet above her head. At the
pump the grass was all burned away, and
her path around the house could be
tracked by the burnt grass, melted snow
and the burning fragments of her cloth
ing. She was carried into the house, and
DR.. S. D. Kell called. In unwrapping
the blanket from her body, large pieces of
flesh came off with it. A piece of her
corset was found imbedded in her flesh,
in front, and when removed the lining of
her stomach was exposed to view. Her
hands, in trying to remove her clothing,
were fried to crisp, so that three of her
fingers had fallen off in the bed. She
lived until eleven o'clock Saturday morn
ing, when death terminated her sufferings.
She was about nineteen years of age, of
small stature and beautiful, and was to
have been married within the next two
weeks. She was liked by all who knew
her, and her tragic death has cast deep
gloom over the entire community.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

There is a colt three years old at
Crompton, RI, which has fuliy-de-
veloped fifth foot, which projects from
the right foreleg just above the ankle.
The odd foot consists of small but per-
fectly developed hoof and ankle. Ii gen.
orally has a shoe on, and requires at
tendance like the other feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15
All Diseases of the 3Iood.-Ii

All Diseases of the BIOod.-If VEeETINR
will relieve pain cleanse, purify and such dis
eases restoring the patient to perfect health after try
Ing different physicians many remedies, suffering for
years, is it not conclusive proof If you sufferer
yoa can be cured? Why is this medicine performing
such great curesP 1t works in the blood in the cir
cuatng fluid 1t can truly be called the Great Blood
Purifier. The great source of disease originates in
the blood and no medicine that does not act directly
upon it. to purify and renovae. has any Just claim up
public attention. VeGetine is sold by All Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

PATENTEEs and inventors should read adver-
tisement Of Edison Bros, in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

important Notice. II rs yST h hesd any aly
one or more Books in above list, you can select
others in their stead from the following lead
ing New Books. And in this case draw your
pencil through the books not wanted. leaving
only the books you do want. Cut out thi Ad-
vertisement and return to us with 90.
cS Each book, as published, is mum bered,
for convenience in ordering as 65. 40, ETC.,
and for one dollar we will send any ten
in large type contains 10 numbers. viz: 50.
81, &c, So. 81. 66, 81. 60. IS. 68, and the
list below, in small type, also contains 10 mum
bers viz; SO, 40. 42, A, 81, SO: 81, 20, "a, Is.
Either set will be sent entire. postpaid
for one dollar, or selection of ten num-
Ang ONE Book in the Jolgoaoi7ag List, 10
cts.;: 6y mail, IL cts.:: except No. 74-75, q
DOUBLE number, price 20c.; By mail, 25c.
80. THE NEW MAGDALEN. by Will
kie Collins. (Ordfndry price. S1.25.1
40. DROPPED FROM THE CLOUDS,
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dinarg price g. 90. fine illustTa1Ions
81. A TALE OFTyyO CITIES by Chas.
Sc. Miss HITTGcHCoCK'S WEDDING
DRESS. (Ordinarg price. s1,25) .tr
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TER, by Miss NJ. II. Braddon. Extra
large Double Mum her, with fine THUS
trations. EHerl last new work. (Ordirory
price. SLID I'll one Of MISS Braddons
best novels, and is literally fascinating"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

The custom of Wakes is dying out
in Ireland
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

SEE adv'theaded "Down with high prices"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15

HAVE sold more dozens OF Hatch's Universal
Cough syrup for the past year than nave sold
OF similar medicine during the same length of time.
have on my shelves thirteen different cough RENE
dies, comprising most of those considered staple in
this section. WESLEY RULISON,
Evans Mills JEFF. Co, n. Y.
Sold by Van Scnaack Stevenson & Reid Chicago ILL.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15
S13.75 of Choice New Books for One Dollar
Important Notice.

t 1915 in ordinary Book form in
6 LIBRARY" Editions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-02-15


substitute
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
THE SENTINEL.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the Analysis Committe.

McclauS Vi tuo AntlySiS COuluittec.
AT the annual meeting of our county A gri-
cultural Society, on the lSlhsof JANUARY last,
Charles Albert Esq, introduced certain reso-
lutons for the procurement of an analysis of
some of the fertilizers used by the members of
the Society The resolutions were adopted
unanimously, and committee consisting of
Messrs Charles Albert, Henry E. Hallowell,
F. A. Tschiffely, j. II. Strain and VIM. H .
Farquhar were appointed TO carry out the OBJ
ject of the resolutions. Their duties will be
10 procure from the farmers samples OF the fer
tilizers they have purchased, with the names of
the seller, manufacturer and importer, if an
imported article and if any analysis Of the ar
iicle has already been made, together with a
copy of such analysis with the name of the
person who made it, and when it was made.
These samples are then to be submitted by the
committee to an able and trustworthy chemist
for the desired analysis, which, when obtained
they are to report in full to the Board of Man
agement Of the Society as soon as practicable !;
and the board is required to.pubish the report
or such portion Of it as they maysdeem i'm
portant.
The committee had meeting at the office
on the Fair Grounds on Monday morning last
all the members present, and arranged to enter
upon their duties We consider this one Of
most important, If not the most important,
committees ever organized by the society.
In the course of the remarks made BY Mr..
Albert, on introducing his resolutions, he read
from book, published in 1871, in Philadel-
phia, by james Bennett Chynoweih and VIM.
Il. Bruckner, andly tcal and consulting chem
lists, some most astounding revelations respect
ing the prices and actual values of some of the
fertilizers which have been largely used in our
county. In one instance, where the price per
ton was S55, the total value as fertilizer, ac-
cording to the analysis, was $3l .25; in an
other, where the price per ton was SAT, the
total value as fertilizer was 50 Co. another
sold at $40 per ton, the value was So "a;
another at S52 per ton, value S9.6 another
at $50 per ton, value Sl2 10, another at $50
per ton, value $40 3d. la one of these precious
fertilizers there was AS much as 800 pounds Of
water to the ton. la each case the article
analyzed was procured either from the manu-.
facturer or the agent Of the manufacturer, its
constituents carefully asccrtained and valued
Let this important committee 20 on in their
work fearlessly, thoroughly and faithfully, as
we believe they will, and no money which the
Society has ever expended since lis present or
ganzatiou will accomplish greater result 10
flla of : ba fav
less, honest dealers who purchase these things
according TO sample and printed analysis, but
they are not the sufferers. They make their
profits on their sales, believing that they sell
according TO sample and analysis-but the
sufferers are the farmers, often poor men, who
pay from $50 to sec for what only makes
them poorer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
NJ e w -,.,.AakzG S HOP.
RUFUS K. BOSWELL,
Carriage and Wagon Builder,
BROOKEVILLE, Nh.

4 WOULD respectfully inform the public
the old stand, and ! am prepared to build
Carriages Buggics, Wagons and Jaggers.
va Repairing, Painting and Trimming
neatly executed on he most reasonable terms.
FARM WORK, such as Broad and Narrow
Tread Wagons, Plows, CuItvators, IIarrows,
&C.. made to order.
Old Work taken in part pay for new. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed, and prices TO suit ihe
times. Estimates for work furnished on APP
plicalion.
SHOP in Brookeyille, at the terminus Of
the Washington and Brookeylle pike.
Jan 26--U
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
Condensed Locals.

condensed Locals.
The weather no sooner begins to suit
people than a change comes
There is trouble in The feminine mind al
ready about spring suits.
Colds are flying about in the air thicker
than fakes in a snow storm. Everybody is
catching them.
Sentimental maidens are now burning the
midnight oil in grinding out aowery verses
for valentines
This prolonged spell of spring in midwinter
is ominous. Look out shortly for frigorifc
wave of portentous intensity.
Don't be cajoed by this deceptive weather
into sitting on the front door steps. If you
do you'll wonder how you caught that awful
cold
Miss Agnes Matlack, daughter of S. A a..
Mailack, of this town, was appointed second
assistant teacher at the primary school in this
place. on Monday last
liilleary Carroll, colored boy, died on
Thursday last, and was buried under the
ceremonies of the orders of GalIe4n Fishermen
and odd Fellows, Of both of which be was
a member
The colored members Of our population up
on hearing Wednesday evening of the decis-
ion rendered By the electoral commission, con
ceived victory for Hayes, and thereupon com
menced a series Of whoops and yolls a Ii A(ri-
cane, which it would be difficult to excel, and
by which they made night hideous and day
u torture.
Garden Seed.-Choce Garden and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
ESTABLISHED 1869.
Es. =. 81 a. H. LACEY,
Att0rneys-at-LaW,
$50 Serenfh Street, Washington, d. G

INV S-a w.
$50 SerenM Street, Washington, d. G.
Inventors.
We procure patents in all countries Nc
ATTORNEY FEES IN ADVANCE. No charge nm.
less the patent Is granted No fees for max.
ing preliminary examinations Noaddiliona
fees for obtaining and conducting IL hear
ing. Special attention given TO interference
Cases before the Patent Office Extensions be-
fore Congress, infringement Suits ia different
States, and all litigation appertainiug to In
ventions or Patenis. SEND STAMP FOR
PAMPHLET GIVING FULL INSTUCTIONS
United States Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court OF
the United States, Court of Claims, Court OF
Commissioners OF Alabama Claims, Southern
Claims Commission, and all classes OF war
claims before the Executive Departments,
Arrears of Pay and Bounty.
OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS Of the late
war, or their heirs, are in many cases entitled
to money from the Government, of which they
have no knowledge. Write full history OF
service and state amount of pay and bounty
received. Enclose stamp, and full reply,
after examination, will be given you without
charge.
Pensions
ed, ruptured, or injured in the lalewar, how
ever slightly, are entitled 10, aud can obtain
pension.
United States General Land Office
Contested Land Cases, Private Land Claims,
Mining, presumption, and Homestead Gases,
prosecuted before the General Land Office and
Department Of the Interior.
Land Warrants.
We pay cash for Bounty Land Warrants,
and we invite correspondence with all parties
having any for sale, and give full and explicit
Instructions where assignments are Imperfect.
We eondnet our business in separate Blu
reaus, having therein the clerical assistance
of able and experienced lawyers, and give our
closest personal supervision 10 every npor-
nnt paper prepared in each case Promptest
attention thus secured 10 all business eutrust-
ed us. Address
Il S. & A. ?. LACEY, Attorneys,
WASHINGTON, d c..
ANY person desiring information as to the
standing and responsibility of the members of
the firm will, on request be furnished with a
satisfactory reference in lis vicinity or Con-
gressional district dec EFT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
Notice to Creditors.

ANVONVV % DAyWAVVNV'
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ bet has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county letters ofad-
mlnislraton on the personal estate Of
NARY A. SHREHE,
late ofsaid county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers hereof to the Subscriber. on or be-
fore the Both day Of January, 1873 other
wise, they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate All persons indebted
to said estate are requested TO make imme-
daie payment Given under nay hand, tais
Both day Of January, 1877.
WI. a SHREVE,
feb PIT Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09

Love and pistOIS.-In this vicinity re-
sides fair damsel, whose irresistible charms
have attracted the Affections of two romantic
youths. In their musings by day and their
dreams by night she circed before them, clad
in the beauteous colors which fanciful love
painted They adored, worshpped. idolized
her, and whenever opportunity offered out Of
the presence OF each other they were bending
at the shrine of love. One evening, not long
siuee, the two youthful gaanis CHANGED TO
meet at the house of their adored, aud for
some time conversation progressed with an
interrupted poliieness. But al! the time jcal-
ousy was raging and stormng in their 5osoms.
At last the 'green-eyed monster found its
opportunity for a quarrel. Hot and angry
words eusued between the two, until finally,
one took his departure, iniimalng that salts
faction would be required under the regula-
tions Of the code Of honor. The other replied
when and where you will" The next
morning challenge passed, which was duly
accepted, and in the early morning hour Of
the day following, the two candidates for cili-
zenship in eternity, with their seconds, took
up their line Of march for quiet and secluded
spot in the {" Big Woods, - above Rockville off
the Frederick road The place of meeting is
well known 10 many people 10 this neighbor-
hood it being beautiful circle cut out in Tho
woods on the road to Shaw gate. Alta quar-
ter of seven o clock the prelimindries having
been arranged, the two youthful duelsis were
placed in position, facing each other at the
distance Of ten PAGES. Oae of the seconds in
solemn tones inquired care you ready p
No reply came from either Of the principals
Again the question was asked and still no re-
ply. The seconds comprehended the situation,
and remarked perhaps, gentlemen, this
affair can be settled 10 an ainicabe manner
Mutual apologies followed aud bravery beat
an honorable retreat from the muzzle Of re-
volver We extend our heartfelt sympathy
TO the young lady, who will be compelled to
longer endure the attentions Of tbs cowardly
couple. The young gentlemen need make no
inquiries al this Office for our nforman, who
has divuged their supposed secret, as we are
bound over TO secrecy and we will meet either
or both o. them upon the same spot, and with
the same consequences, before we will give bis
name.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
FARM AT PRIVATE SALE

THE SUBSCRIBER wishing TO decline
Il farming. offers his desirable FARM
containg l464 ACRES or LAND, sit
mated on the Public Road running from
Poolesvilles to Edward s Ferry, about ore
half mile from the former and four and a
quarter miles from the latter place, at Private
Sale.
nov 2l--3m GEO. q. FISHER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09

Stabbed.-lIenry Johnson and Richard
Lee, colored hirelings on the farm of Mr..
Frederick Poole, near Poolesville, in this
county, got into fracas on Thursday night of
last week, which terminated by Lee receiving
several stabs with a long dirk knife in the
hand of his adversary, johnson. An incsion
was inflicted upon either side of the head,
though less serious than the one in the right
arm, in which the main artery barely escaped
separation. DR.. Wootton was called to dress
the wounds which he considered not serious.
Constable james U. Miles arrested johnson
and lodged him in the county Jail here, on
Saturday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
w "a $ hi n z t o n, ID. G.
ROAD OPENING FOR SALE.

TNHE undersigned having been appointed
4 by tho COMMISSIONERS for Montgomery
county, TO sell al public sale, 10 The lowest
bidder, the opening Of II puJic road petition
ed for by William r. Gather and others, be-
ginning on The Jamestown road NJ or near
the mouth Of William A. Veirs lane, through
The land Of Samuel r Stonc5treet, TO intersecl
the old road through the lands Of the heirs
Of the late Addison Belt aud on the old bed
between Hough n Coe, and then on or near
the line between Allen Selby and wife and
Richard Ricketts, then on the old bed be-
tween Richard Ricketts, aud William r. Cal
iher; then through Lenuel Clements land on
the old bed 10 the Frederick road 49,
THEREBY GIVE NOTICE that will at
tend at the mouth Of VIM a Vers' lane on
HONDAY HE Of HJruary, 1877, at / l
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Specifications made known on the day Of
sale
feb 2--ts JOHN SAUNDERS
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
TAX SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of the authority vcslcd in me
I'D rs Collector Of Taxes Tor he fnh elec
lion district Of Montgomery county win
offer at publ. sale, 10 lie highest bidder, on
the premises,
On SATURDAY, February l7th, 1877,
AT TIE HoURoF 2 o'CLoog, r. ~,
for the purpose Of paying the taxes due the
State and county for The years 1873, 1874
and 1875, tho following described real estate
Tor 80 much thereof as may be necessary for
that purpose, viz All that tract Of land
lying and being in sad Montgomery county
called Ball's aud Edmonston's Discovery"
containing one hundred and sixty-fve and
threc-fonrths ACRES of land more or less,
assessed in the name Of Mrs CATHARiNE
A STUBBS.
This farm is situated in Bery's District Of
said Montgomery county, near the Brookeville
and Washington Turnpike, about one mile
from MitcheIl's Cross Roa Is, and adjOins the
the lands Of James @. Hayiland, Maria l..
Noland and others.
The following is a statement Of the taxes
due
Mas. CATHARISE a. STUBBs.
To State tax for 1873 on Sc, 430, atl7
cts on each pl0C..... $40 90
To county taxes for 1873 on $6,43O, at
70 cts. on each 500 ...~......."..". 4G "a
81 81
Interest from Jan. /, 1874, to July 6,
lSl3a......... ............... ......a...... ~
July c, 1876, by cash, $50 3O~....." 80 30
Balance. ............. % 80
To Stale tax for 1874 on So $780, at 20
bic cts on each 5 0G.........,.... 10 %
To County tax for 1874 on So, 430, at
n els. on each Sl00.......""."."". 40 81
CO 81
Interest from January ! 1875.
To Slate tax for 1875 on &c, 400 at 20
5-lG cts. on each 500 ............... 10 0G
To County tax for 1875 on So 430, at
70 ll-lG cts on each SlOO..n.". Sc. 81 "a
Ga 30
Interest from January /, 1876
TERMS OF SALE Cash.
JOHN W. BELL,
jan 2G-ts Late Collector.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09

Death of Joshua Dorsey This GEN.
tleman, SO well known to the citizens of our
county, died at his residence in Germantown
on Wednesday night last. Mr.. D. was a
merchant of good standing in the community
loss will be keenly felt in the noighborhood of
which he was an honorable member
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09
TAX SALE.

10y VIRTUE of the power vested in me,
40 the subscriber, by decree passed by the
Uircnit Court for Montgomery county, as II
Court Of Equity, in "a cause in SAID Court de-
pending, wherein Henry Franklin Vers and
others are compliments, and William Veirs
is defendant, will offer ut public sale TO the
highest bidder, in front Of the Court House in
the town of Rockville, in the county of Mont
gomery, in the State of Maryland, 1T 2
o clock, p. NJ,
On Saturday, 18th Of February, 1877,
the following described Real Estate, or so
much thereof as may be necessary TO pay
State and County taxes row due belonging
to George Ill., and assessed by the County
Commissioners Of Montgomery county in his
name for State and County taxes situate, w.
ing aud being in the 4th Election District Of
said county and described as follows:
Beginning at Il stake on the river road one
hundred yards west of the Cabin John Branch,
and with said road to said branch, and up
said branch 10 the lands of Esau Pickereli,
and with said lands west to IA tree on OF near
the lines thence to the place Of beginning,
containing
rs Acres Of Land, moro or less
Below will be found statement Of the
State and County Taxes for which the above
described property will Ae s1ld and the ag-
pregate amount Of property assessed 10 Geo.
llill
TO State Taxes due for 1873, being II
cents on each 5t00........ ..............S 40
To County Taxes due Tor 1873, being
u cents on each 5 100 .................... II co
Aggregate amount Of property assessed
is - 600. -
$ls co
TO interest on Ss 90 from lst Janua-
rs, 1874, to February l7lh, lS77.....S 3 80
Total-....-................ 81 80
To State Taxes due for 1874, being 20
81 cents on each Sl00..............S 4 OF
To County Taxes due for 1874 being
II cents on each 81 0O"......".........Sl5 40
Aggregate amount Of property assessed
is 50 600. -
$40 Al
To interest on $40 Al from LIST Janua-
ry, 1875, 10 l7th February, l877..." 48
Total. ."..................,..... -. $2l IS
To State Taxes due for 1875, being 20
5-l6 cents on each 81 OO...............S 4 OF
To County Taxes due for 1875 being
10 ll-l6 cents on each SlO0.......,... 10 %
Aggregate amount Of property assessed
IS 81 600
$50 90
To interest on 500 from lst January,
1876, TO 7th February, ls77....... 30
s2l 80
Total amount due. ........."... ...."$64 20
TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
SAMUEL \. YElRS,
Jan 26-ts Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09

DY VIRTUE Of the authority vested in me
ID rs Collector Of Taxes Tor The inh elec
lion district Of Montgomery county, | win
offer at pubi- sale, TO lie highest bidder, on
the premises
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-09

List of JurOFS.-On Monday last the fol-
lowing list of jurors for the March Term of
the Circuit Court for this county, commencing
the third Monday, was drawn by his honor
VIM. " Bouic: