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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

SYMPTOMS of 4 Diseased Liver.
Dam in the light side, under the edge
L of the ribs, increases on pressure
sometimes the pain is in the left side
the PATIENT is rarely able to lie on the left
side sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade. and it frequently
extends to the top of the shoulder and
is sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
tism in the arm. The stomach is affect
ed with loss of appetite and sickness;
the bowels in general are costive,
sometimes alternative with lax; the
head is troubled with pain. accompan-
led with a dull, heavy sensation in the
back part. There is generally con-
siderable loss of memory, accompan-
led with painful sensation of having
left undone something which ought to
have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The pa
tent complains of WEAKNESS and de-
bilitv he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains of a
DrickIv sensation of the skin, his spir-
its are low and although he is salts
/ fed that exercise would be beneficial
to him, yet he can scarcely summon
ND fortitude enough to try it. In fact,
he distrusts every remedy. Several OF
/ the above symptoms attendthe disease,
but cases have occurred where few OF
them existed. vet examination of the
body. afterdeath, has shown the LIVER
70 have been extensively deranged.
AGUE AND YER.
DIR. c. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, IN
CASES OF AGUR AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive of
the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to,
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease to give them A FAIR TRIAT..
For all Bilious arrangements and as
asimple purgative they areunequaled.
BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS.
The genuine DR.. c. hCLANE's
LIVER Pills are never sugar coated
Every box has red wax seal on
the lid, with the impression DIR
I MCLANE's LIVER Pills.
The genuine M:LANE 5 LIVER Pills
bear the signatures of Z. M: LANE
and FLEMING Bios. on the wrappers
~ Insist on your druggist or store
keeper giving you the genuine DR. c
| AiCLANE's LIVER PILLS, prepared
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggist'
and country storekeepers generally
/ Tothose wishing to give DIX C. Mcl-ASE's LIVE
Prtts a trial we will mail post paid to any part
the limited States one BOX OF Pills ior twenty nv
! cents. FLEMlNO pfNO'-, AtlSOuie ~ 4 a
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Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines is credited
with saying: woman may maj! e a
fuss about little things. but ia any
great emergency she always comes up
on the right side" Myra is correct
woman comes up on the right side AT
the altar, though she may be 10 the
wrong the balance of her life.
Nine bills were introduced in thu
lower house of Tennessee last week to
repeal the dog law The Winchester
Home Journal enumerated twenty
seven previous to that.
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The New York Herald is again play
ing into the hands of the revolution
airy conspirators at Washington. The
editors of thatjournal know as well a
every other Intelligent reading man in
the United States that Mr.. Tilden was
fairly elected on the seventh of No
vember, and yet hey stultify, themsel
YES by protesting to regard the iuaugu
ration/of Hayes, with the quiet acqui
eseeHee Of the American people, a.
am6pg the possible, if not probable.
e|euts of the near future
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

If your sewing machine is giving
you trouble take it off the table and ship
it to 5. P. Datcn, formerly of the firm Of
Dalton and Brazelton, at Paducah, Ky,
and ne will adjust and repair it in good
style at reasonable price. Mr.. Dalton
is well known all over this country as n
thorough sewing mnchinist, having had
several years of experience in that bust
ness. You will save money by having it
repaired by one who understands his
work, and we would advise all those who
want their machines repaired, TO ship it
to him at once. He employs the very
best workmen and guarantees sasisfac-
ton. Office in Morrows New Blosk,
Paducnh Ky,
P. s. Always send bobbins and shut
ties with machines.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

All search for the remains of Mr..
Bliss, the Evangelist, and his wife,
lost in.the Ashtabula. railroad accident,
has been unavailing. The debris OF
the wreck has been cleared away, and
it Is now certain that many bodies were
totally consumed in the flames.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

Mr. Ben. Cox. of Graves county.
who. hndsa leg broken some days stree
by falling log, died from the injuries
received.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19
'FE.e American People.

No people in the world suffer as much
with dyspepsia as Americans. Althoug b
years of experience in medicine has
failed to accomplish certain and sure
remedy for this disease aud it's effects
such as Sour Stomach HEARTBURN Water
brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpi-
tation of the Heart. Liver Complaint
coming up of The food, low spirits, gen
eral debility, etc. yet since the introduce
ton of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER we
believe there is no case Of Dyspepsia
that cannot be Immediately relieved,
50. 600 dozen sold last year without one
case Of failure reported. Go to your
Druggist Buck x Cowgirl and get a Sam
pie Bottle for 10 cents and try it. Two
doses Will relieve you. Regular size 10
cents.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DEs. JOHN BULLS
Tonic Syrup
POR TIE CURE OF
FEVER AND AGUE.
OR CHILLS AND FEVER.
OR CHTLLS AND FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated NELL
cine iusdy claims for it a superiority over
all remedies ever offered to the public for
the sgfe, SPECIFY and permanent cure Of Ague
and Fever or Chills and Fever, whether
Of short or long standing. lie refers TO
the entire Western and southern country
TO bear him testimony to the truth Of the
assertion, that in no case whatever win
il fail 20 cure if the directions are strict
ly followed and carried out. In great
many eases a single dose has been suiii-
cient for cure, and whole families have
been cured by a single bottle, with per-
feet restoration of The general health
1t is. however, prudent, and in every case
more certain to cure, if its use is con-
tinued in smaller doses for a week or two
after the disease has been checked, more
especially in difficult and long-stendinp
cases Usually this medicine viii not
require any aid to keep the bowels in
good order Should the patient, however,
require a cathartlc medicine, after hav-
ing taken three CT four doses of the tonic.
single dose of Bulls Vegetable Family
Pills will be sufficient
The genuine SNITus TONIc SYRUP must
have DR.. John Bulls private stamp on
each bottle. DR.. John Bull only has the
right to manufacture and sell the origi
maj John j. Smith Tonic syrup, of LOUIS
vile, Ky. Examine we'll the label on
each bottle. If my private stamp is not
on each bottle, do not purchase, or you
will be deceived.
ID T.. j o h II i II l .
Manufacturer and Vender Of
Smiths Tonic Syrup,
Bulls Sarsaparilla,
Bulls csdron Bitters,
Bulls Worm Destroyer.
THE POPULAR REMEDIES OF THE DAY.
Principal Office, 3l9 Main Street, Louis
vile, KY. iuly23 1y.
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WANTED We want the local news
OF your vicinity. Ssuch as births, marri
ages deaths, improvements, state of
crops -ete.--lf your neighbor has large
hog or fne:cow, or good crop of cot
ton or corn, let us know it.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

BUCK & Cowgirl keep full lot Of
WEED SEWING MACHINES for sale
Also, Needles, and all kind Of Sewing
Machines fixtures. They are prepared 70
sell Al very low fxures.
Jse22 If.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

General aud Mrs Belknap have :.
suite OF rooms at the Arlington, and
receive much attention from Washing
tonians, who are 10th to forget the ma
ny favors 10 the shape Of cordial hos
pitaiity extended to them by the ex
Secretary and his handsome wife III the
days of their prosperity.
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Commercial.
HIcKuAx COURIER OFFICE. I
Friday, Jan. -, 1876. !

HIcKuAy COURIER OFFICE.
Friday, Jan. -, 1876.
SEEDS.
Clover. $40 80; Herds Grass. 81 %.
Blue Grass. = 90; Orchard, = 50; Tim
CORN-35c. Ear 25e per bushel.
COTTON-10al1c.
WHEAT-G0ai 90.
MEAL.-FFom wagons 100
BEESWAX 25@3Oc. = 10.
HIDES, green, 4a5c.
dry sailed 6nlOc.
dry flint l0al3c.
WOOI-30 to 37|c. per ID. tub washed.
FEATHERS, r. 10 40aj0c prime.
GENSING-I5caS1 90 per pound.
TALLOW, per 10 sc.
RUTTER-Fresh, 10 to zoe per ID.
POULTRY, ErC.-Young Chickens
81 soto 90 per dozen. Old from 3Oa
EGGS-ljca- per dozen.
STAVES-Pipes, S4SaS12 per IN.
othy-choice- 90.
at present.
BAERELS-Apple 81! els; Flour, 45cts ;
Molasscs, = 90; Molasses kegs, 10 gal q,
9Octs: Molasses kegs, , gals, scots; Wits
ky kegs, 10 gals 81 0Oi Whisky kegs, "a
gals 80 cents.
GROCERIES.
BACON-Sides l2!a-c
Shoulders lOc.
Hams 10.
CHEESE per 10. IS to lSc.
COFFEE, Rio, 22a25c
CRACKERS, T. 10. 70g9c. ei
COAL OF, = gallon 85al0c
CANDLES, Star, lod2O. = r.
FLOUR, 50 9e(e.5-59.
NlOLASSES-pe Dbl 50a60, hlf bbls Goa
90 cents.
LARD OIL, T. gallon, 81
LARD-l23 to BE. 2 H..
GUNPOWDER 2 keg ). 50.
BLASTING POWDER ) 50.
SODA-By the key 6Ac p 10.
SUGAR-Brown, 9all4e; lard l25al 4c'
SHOT, per bag, 30.
STONEWARE q gallon, 10 TO ljc.
TOBACCO, Manufac Il. per ID 80 a - a.
SALT-By car load. bushel 3 20
oy retail 80. 80 lbs, barrel By car load
81 %, by retail 81 10
HARDWARE, ETC.
CASTINGS, p ID, 53a6c.
IRON, bar size, A. DC.
NAlLS.-S3 80 rates.
HORSE SHOE NAILS-27N235o. 2 ID
STEEL Cast, NJ. 3 A., 20a27c.
PLOWS, Steel, S,al26.
HUBS, l 50a2 50 per sett.
PLOWS-Hertwe eek, Baltzer & Knoerr,
Steel Plows, No. !, 50 &C. No, ?, %
No. 3, - 90; No. i, . 90.
Baltzers Patent one horse Plow So 90
extra plow moulls > % each. Cotton
scrapers same.
Powell * Bro, from various factories
One horse plows, - 90 to o5 80. Two
horse plows - 30 TO SIS 90.
SUNDRIES.
BAGGING-lOalfc per yard.
RO2E-Machins IL
TIES -6H7c.
LEATHER, kip skins 81 5oas 50.
" sole, per 10. % 45c.
" upper side, 4 5Oa5 90.
PRINTS to Sc
JEANS, per yard, 20aGO.
LINSEY, per yard, 15a35c.
COTTON YARNS, T. dozen, 10R15c.
WASH BOARDS per doz, 81 75a3 90
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Local News.

Remember the Mardi Gras Masque-
rade ball at Hickman
Theodore Tilton is lecturiug in diff
ferent parts of Kentucky
Read the statement of the assets and
liabilities of Fulton county, in this issue
The authorities of Little Rock have
decided against wooden sheds and corni-
ees since the destructive fire.
A newspaper folded and worn under
the coat is said to be warmer than fur
coat. Now is the time to subscribe.
The young folks are in preparation
for the Mardi Gras Masquerade, on the
evening of Feb. 18th.
II is reported that Sheriff Hickman
Of Onion county, will resign his office in
March
Prof. Caldwell, and some of the
teachers of the Hickman Public School.
are attending the Tennessee teachers con-
vention. at Nashville.
The MayGeld Monitor understands
that a. man by the name ST KestersOn
froze to death in the Southern part of that
county during the late cold spell.
Get your costumes ready. 4 com
mittee OF we'll known gentleman will
witness that none but proper parties are
admitted 10 the Masquerade ball on the
evening of Feb. 18th.
The COURIER il indebted to the
Hon. A. r. Boone, for kindly remem-
brance in the way of Congressional docu-
menta.
DIR. Jacob White, Wood Jones, and
E. |. Bullock, are the names spoken of, as
candidates for the Legislature. Fulton
has 90 far prodaced no aspirant, and yet
1t il Fulton's time in course.
"rhe old adage, of niger for dog.
fool for luck, and poor man for chill
dren," did not apply to Vanderbilt. His
estate is worth eighty or ninety millions,
and he bad ten children.
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Boot and Shoe Shop.
RUDOLPH GLAZIER,

~ RESPECTFULLY informs his friends
"a aud the public generally that hs
has purchased the Shoe and Boot Shop oe
the late Henry Sohm, and will eontinuf
the business at the old stand. lie will
turn out as fine, reliable good and cheap
work as any shop in Hickman. He win
thank the public for fair share Of nat
ronage. may26
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Ek. s.. 81. Of II.
Kentucky Lodge, No $40, Knights OF
Honor-meetz every Friday evening AZ 5
co K r. e. PRATHE :, ID.
W.T.. FEENz X.
Il. q. .. p.
Hickman Encampment. No. 81, and Full
ton Lodge, No. So. l. o. o. F., meet every
alternate Thursday evening.
officers of Encampment-B. Levi, c. P.
Jacob Levi, r. S.
officers Subordinate Iodge-R. NJ. Ne
theny, N. g.; JAS Warner X. 5.
Masonic.
Fulton Lodge, No. 40, a F. & a. NJ.
meets the second Monday evening in eve
nv month, at clock. Officers,
W. 4. BsEvARD, W NJ.
W. L. McCuTcHES, Secretary.
Z. @. q. y.
Hickman Lodge No. SO, I. o. G. T.,
meets every Tuesday evening, at o clock.
A. ID. kiNGNAs, W. G. I.
S.N. WHITE, W. S.
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Fair Proposition.

All persons indebted to the undersign-
ed, are respectfully requested to come
forward and settle l am specially need
ing money. II you havn't the money,
give me your note, and thereby save time
and cost. FRANK THOMPSON
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CUT THIS OUT.
III Nav Save YO.Er EiGe.


There is no person living but what
suffers more or less with Lung Diseases.
Coughs, Colds or Consumption, yet some
would die rather than pay 10 cents for a
bottle of medicine that would cure them.
Dr. 4. BosCHEEs GERMAN SYRUP has late
ly been introduced IN this country from
Germany, and its wonderous cures as
tonishcs' every one that try IT. Ii yon
doubt what we say in print, cut this out
and take il to your Druggist Buck x
CowGILL, and get n sample bottle for 10
cents and try it. Two doses Will relieve
Regular size 80 cents.
NJ A. THEDFoRD of Chattanooga Tenn
is grandson Of DR.. y. L. Simmons, the
originator of the celebrated SIMMONS
LIVER MEDICINE. In order TO get the
original and genuine preparation 60 20
{. 4. Iolcombe, or Buck X Cowgirl, and
ask them for il in green wrappers with
the likeness Of Dir \. L. simmons upon
it, II you are melancholy, e-Pondent
have Chills, Dyspepsia, sourness Of the
Stomach Constipation Of the bowels, or
Torpidity of the Liver, Pain IN the Back,
&c. Try oar simmons Liver Medicine,
aud be convinced that it viii cure you.
NJ. A. THEOFORD,
Manufacturer and sole ProProprietor,
mar loom Chattanooga, Tenn
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

Mud
Wesrher-horrible
River rising rapidly.
The wreck of the Hickman wharf
boat departed Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Lula Carey, who was burnt 50
terribly last week, near Union City, has
since died.
Our County Court doubles the poll
tax
\ splendid bridge is to be buil'
across Bayon du Chen.
Coffee has advanced from to 3 cents
all round, but Hickman quotations un-
changed.
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ID MILES WANTED.

TWENTY MEDIUM MI LIS WANTED,
CO. which / will Ply The highest market
~. c,s. G. RICE
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

The Covington Commonwealth wants
an extra session of rhe Kentucky leg
islature called to deal with the poitI-
cal situation. As if things were not
bad enough mixed already Courier
Journal.
Consider what fearful winter this
has been, what scarcity of money we
have had, and how greatly the poor
are suffering.
The May6eId Jail is about compile
ted. Its cost is SO 900. aud the Moni
ter says it will be the best in the State
for the money expended.
The venerable Gen. W. 0 Butler,
of Carrollton, says: Rev. Thomas r.
Dudley, of Lexington, aud myself are
expect, the only persons living who
were present both at the River Raisin
and at New Orleans.
If the people of the North fear us
more than they do to see usurper in
the highest Office within the gift OF
the people, it would not profit US to
rush forward in defense of people who
don't want to be defended. -Yicks burg
! Herald.
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JOB WORN.

me COURIER OFFICE is now thoroughly
FURNISHED with new JoB TTPE; also, a fun
supply OF LETTER, NorE and BILL-HEAD
PAPER, earns, &C , and can do work in the
neatest style and at city prices.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-01-19

Executors Notice.
NHE undersigned has been duly ap-
< pointed Executor of the late win
and testament Of rah c. Heron, de-
ceased of Fulton county, Ky. All per-
sons indebted to the estate are requested
10 make immediate, payment, aud those
having claims against the same will pre-
sent them for allowance.
c. II HUBBARD, Executor.
August /, 1876 If
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STATEMENT
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
or THE

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Of Falton Comfy, BY sfgf'Jeqr 1876
rO-wit; -. ls@'
AsSETTS.'
Balance III Sands uf JnO. F. Ty-
Ter, late Sheriff az per settle
ment filed Janugry Is, lS16..S 90 40
Less $50 paid county levy com
missioher as per order made
same date ......... ...-......-. ~ 10
Balance in hands of b. r. Wal
ker, sheriff, as per settle
ment filed same date........-.. u 90
Net amount reported by Is. K
Walker as collected on de-
linquent list of lS- ......-.... 81 -
Amount collected on county
levy Poll Tax fer the year
Ioto....-.... $500. -3foo w
Amount OF delinquent list Of
county levy tax payers for
1876, allowed Jan. ., lS77.-... Se4 90
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Total asetts for the year, col

0'N' ~ = TT " , - -, ~,
lected and uncollected.........S %, 80 50
LIABILITIES
Claims against the county allowed and
ordered to he paid out of the assets IN
the sheritfs hands-to wit.
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Pay Up.

PARTIES indebted to the undersigned are
respectfully requested to come forward
and settle, and save cost. l am compel
led to awe money.
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WANTED !!

HIDES, FURS, WOOL FEATH-
Frs, BEEsWAX,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-21

on the statutes. to act as Jud Se. In ac-
cOrdance with this provision, Sherin
Wallace had the honor thrust upon hlln
in occupying the Judicial chair, Whlle
before htm ranged the twelve jurymen, (,
the attorneys and the witnesses i'll the
case.
The lacts in the case are, briefly, tnat
q number of years ago b tward Morse
permitted certain lands, Of which he was
the owner, TO become delinquent for
taxes, and they were sold accordingly.
Jefferson e. Newman became the pur-
chaser, and, in The course OF lime,
erected valuable improvements
on the grounds. subsequently
Morse instituted suit in ejec mint lor
the premises, and the litigation al et be-
ing carried on through the Superior
Court, general and special terms, and
the Supreme Court, resulted in his Ia
Vor. The question then arose AS 10 tne
amount Newman should be cOmpensat"d q
tor the lasting improvements put u, on
the premises by MIN ua"er the occupy
ing claimant law rpierred TO.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-21
A CincinnaItan at Work.

Mr.. Gati, one OF Cincinnatps brewers,
owns in Newton Coanty, Illinois, an
eight-thousand-acre tract of swamp
land. He is improving this land by dig,
ging ditch miles long to the Iroquois
river.
The ditch will be IS feet wide at tue
bottom, 81 feet wide at tue top, and Will
be feet deep. Al one point in its 'urse, ,
where 1t lntersects a sandridge l 900 feet
wide, the ditch will be = leet deep. 5 X
miles of the dis iance is traversed aft +
leaving Mr.. Gah's land. Besides this
immense outlet there will be 80 miles of
ditchlng done on the 5000 acres. The
work VIII keep from 50 10 Il 100 men en-
pl0yed al next season, and the cost will
be over $50, 900. Al d cost OF "a per acre
the land can be. made worth $780, where II
ls now worth 81 or SO.