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New-York tribune., 1878-11-12

f. De IAncey, Cd Abraham X Lawrencc. 81, Nathaniel
r. Bailey. 4th, John JAY; Treasurer, Edward
sehe secretsEy John Mills Assistant Is sesTsss,y, ySdy
r YerInilye d. D. the Rev. Noah Hunt sehenek, ID D..
PbysicIans-Abram Dubois. NJ D., T. Maslaes .es
Coeesemap NJ D.. Consulting Physleians-James
Anderson NJ D. James r. Wood, M. ID. /;
Managers,Frederic De Peyster. Aaron b. HAYS
Augustus schell. william Rensen BENJAMIN ~. rlsid'
John ~ Irving James n. Mclean, Carlisle Norwood
Richard e. Mount, BENJAMIN l.: swan. jr augustus , r.
MacdOnough, Alexander Hamilton, jr; 5tewarosLto OF
ne6s V9nder6 Carlisle Norwood jf., Eugene schief-
feln. Robert Stuyvesant. John schuyler, James w.
Reakman. StnYYeSant EIsh
New-York tribune., 1878-11-12

A Kentucky farmer writes to the local news
paper OnplInbg Of tho low prlee OF dairy products
and adds: % shall sell my eggs for eight cents
dozent don't pay for the and tear OF the hen"
A drunken passenger in one OF the trains,
yesterday heard tle brakeman cry OUT Uuca Twenty
minutes for refreshments !" and exclaimed: " Utica
Utica Ob,yes know-Utca - a small town on the
Central Road-with only three nhaOifants-Gvyernor
Seymour, Senators Roscoe Conkling anu Francis Ker-
nan Yea; know Utica w-I Utica Herald.
New-York tribune., 1878-11-12
FRANCIS MURPHY'S WORK
A PRAYER MEETING AND A LECTURE.

A APRAYER-MEETING AND A LECTURE.
THE FIRST OF THE NOON GOSPEL TEMPERANCE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF The sEEyIcEs-HoPEs
OF THE ADVOCATES OF THE CAUSE.
The first of the midday temperance meetings was
held yesterday in the vestry of the Seventh street
Methodist Episcopal Church lt was wen at-
tended. and much interest was manifested. ihe
body of the church was filed at the evening session.
Mr. Murphy finished the story of his life. and ap-
pealed to those present to give their aid to the
cause. Anrmber signed the pledge at the close OF
tho meeting,
New-York tribune., 1878-11-12

ST. NICHOLAS SOCIETY ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The st. Nicholas Society held Its annual
meeting for the election OF officers at Delmonicos last
evening" There very full attendance The follow.
ing officers elected for the ensuing years Presi-
dens. Robert g. Romsen; Yee-Presldents-lst, Edward
New-York tribune., 1878-11-12

understood that the hotel purchased in the
OF ths COMPANY. Governor Norris the late o"nor Vi '
Pavilion Hotel, died two weeks ago.
New-York tribune., 1878-11-12

The fools are not all dead yet but the -"
Fools are pretty slck.-lspringheld Ohio, hepuph''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
7i7T Gl5I Gi?I7Al ltd ASSETS D
M0HE THAR S0.COO,O0O.

7 AN prepared 10 write policies on Dwellings
I aud Contents; Store Houses and Contents (;
Mills, Factories, and all good insurablc property
az lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
speciality. ! viii give my personal attention 10
viewing. making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed information 20 all parties desiring
% insure. Ny customers will be furnished from
time 70 time, BIotters, calendars as well as
printed matter. showing the conditions Of the
Companies 10 which they are insured.
! have given my constant attention 20 the IN
surancc business for the past Fix years, and being
so generally known throughout the County, do
not think Unnecessary 20 give references. Par
ties insuring with me may rest assured thatth
policies will be properly written, and that time
lr notice viii De given them 70 date Of 9xpira-
zion. Oiicc and residence NJ CharlastOwn.
Very Respectfully.
y. ALEXANDER.
General Insurance agent.
December D.. Is75-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
Plain and Ornamental
PA STETeING.

TsNHE subscriber takes advantage ofthe Press as
! medium by which to inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that NAV be desired from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish White Coat or Heavy skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
il desired. None but frst-class workmcn will be
employed on work that may be entrusted 70 me.
CLSTERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TIED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage | have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee 20 duty to merit a continuance Of the same.
Zf5- All communications addressed to me AT
Charlestown, ". Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton {. FRANK GALLAHER.
March IS, 1870.
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Il.lG / SIl..EIll.Ia5 2lllglILE2

are unsurpassed by any other native Wine. Being
the pure Juic, Of the grape produced under Mr..
Spcer's own personal supervision, is purity md
Ceuuiuencs> are guaranteed. The Youngest child
may paltake OF It's generous qualities. and the
weakest invalid use It 90 advantage. It's par;ic-
uafiv beneficial to the aged and debilitatrd, and
suited o. the various ailments that atiict tho
weaker sex. Its, in every respect, \ VINE TO
BE RELIED ON.
lNYALID'S USE SPEER'S PORT GRAPE
WINE. FEMALES USE SPEEES PORT
GRAPE WINE. WEAKLY PERSONS FI5D
ABENEFlT BY ITS USE.
Speer's Wines ia Hospitals are preferred TO
other wines.
sold bv Druggists generally, who also I'd!
Speer'> standard Wine Bitters. Trade supplied
by al wholesale dealers. See thlt The Signature
90 Alfred Speer. Passaic, y. D., is over the cork
of each bottle.
ALtEED SPEER'S Mount Prospect VINEYARDS
New Jersey. Once, NO. g. Warren -, y. J.
For sale by G. f. BELLER.
For sale by GILBERT i BRO,
Harpcr's Ferry, W. Va.
july H. 1871
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-POr5er'5 Factory.

May %, 1874 Syirii cory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12

IiOPPER Rivcis aud Eurr, Bath Brick. Half
( Bushels. Peck Measures Butter Prints. for
sale by DUKE IL GALLAUEE.
AUG q! lS--
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MORE RAN:
A Good Season for Corn.

A the urgentrequest OF the Council Of Charles
"A town, have removed my Harness Establish
ment for Beasts TO the lot in the Jail, which Is
situated uron the site OF the old Jail, in which Mr..
John Brown served short time. Ny shop is also
opposite Mr.. Leisenrings Hotel Stable, where par
ties stopping aud breaking a liame-String can have
them repaired. With the consent of the Commit
tee on grounds, work will be despatched with the
usual promptness.
HENRY d. MIDDLEKAUFF,
Late OF the Market House Lot
August g. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
Furniture Repaired.

TVNHE undersigned has cpcncd Furniture TO-.
I pair shop Ia the building on corner o. San
ue. aud Main streets, Chafltstunn--R Few foUs
East ut Court House. on saucsidc. BE will Dr..
pair Furniture in substantial and neat manner a.
reasonable prices, and with ptomyt.iude.
Jan. 30 lS75-tI a. INST
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NOTICE.

4 LII persons are hereby warned not to trespass
on my Vineyard and Orchard. The law will
be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
may be injured. Night plunderers will receive
special attention by armed guard. No admit
lance on Sundays to any person.
Aug. s, is7I-G. J.J.H. STRAITH.
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Professionnl u otice.

I HAVE this day associated With me for Pa.
I tee Dr.. c. FRANK FOUkE All eslrs On
trusted to DR.. =. viii have ihe benefit e o. counsel
ard aid whenever rcguftd or desired. b..
+. can be found at my Office " ben not proiss.ioa.
ally absent.
Fec. 3. 1877. J. :. II. STRAITH.
Spirtf GoyV
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Just Received & For Sale Low

D0CkET.and Tail, Gallery. s,l,so-,. Broad
! Knives, Tinntd.itou Curry Cout.. Hon.
brushes, Shoe Brushes, GHigah.l.d Wire Horsr
Nuzzles, thermometer and Barometer blaci-
ing. Matches, Spring balauors and Tea Scaios.
?. and Tine FORKS. CoG-e Aillf--viih Covered
lloppefs. large variety ~ Tea Rrils. Cymsr's
Hand Rake, Clymcrs Locust a. odic Fnacri.
June 9, 1871. Duke q GhLLAHER.
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Change o. Location.
Wooden Goods.

gg'llE undersigned respectfully informs his for
mer customers and the public generally that
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NEW FALL CASSIMERES. a beautiful line
: of Gents Cassimeres cheaper than ever was
known, at &. ". TRUSSELLS.
4 HANDSOME line OF the latest Styles Of La
dies Dress Goods, very cheap. at
F0v. 3. G. W. TRUSSELL'S.
BEAUTIFUL LINE, all the very latest
4 STYLES, of Hats and Caps Tor Men and Boys,
at G. ". TBCsSELLS.
4 endless variety % Ladies Fancy Goods at
= Nov. Q. G. ". TRUSSELL'S.
LARGE assortment Of Queensware just
\ opened It G. " IkU>SLLI's.
Aov. % so.
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BLACI1SHEITHING.

TI'UE firm Of Philips Kline having been dis
solved the undersigned hereby gives notice
tIat bee will continue "a, BLACKSMlTHlNG
BUSINESS at the old stand, near tie B-rryville
turnpike To.i-gat-. Work executed in -oad lyle,
and az living rates. 4 continuance % past favors
solicited JOHN Il. KLINE.
September %, lS75-0.
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Hl-l-' J-oa Doc. = y.r.ai.r ~ III.

6r-1.: from Decree 81 November 20h. lS1-.
"I, E. adiudgeI. ordered and dcc-e.d that Ills
cause be- referred o. Con missioner C.-oa Moore,
O. asctra,a-
Ist The zeal estate p '.c-f1- to The q .'eularts.
Saau-. Do. knott Margaret y. ka.tt. James g.
b. H-rtsr, ali Nary D. Hunter. Vtato. Oh. said
iea.tF istle separate es.at. ot the sad Margaret
y. Knott and Zoe ,1'I Mary o. Hunter, tle vain.
a1d truu. relu. vl.I. Cd. tle realty oi tae said
defendants preserving ir ,he said asc.r,l.umcut
sac distinction between lle s.narlt. property ot
Sle sait Margaret y. Au.,. aaJ May p. uul,er
and td- ether realty.
2ul. The amounts and p. io-itiss % the liens on
,.e realty 90 Oh. said defendants. ur auy other
portion Of TO- distu-uist.r- and stating which o.,
che said Items are ctlr-eteI- GOA The separl-c c--
isie OF Ties said Margaret Is. Alott. aud May ~.
Hunter.
.,3. All other uat..-. ut'-h o., may deem pee.
tlent or th1tllv ef OBJ. rl-. .nav require. slt
.vpolt Dis Proceedings OBJ che r-y. teru r, ,l,s
Court
A Copy T.s-.
E. &C. WASHINGTON.
JaR 8. ISIS C g..
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SHOP .

HAYlNG removed my Barber Shop to the
Room formally occupied by me in rear of
the Owings House, will be glad to see all Of
my old customers and many new ones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
LARD CANS.

TIE very Cheapest and Beat Prices rsrgil,
4 az follows:
COO, csc, 9Oe, slO5, sl.2O, sL35,and $50. FOR
saleby ". EBy.
DUTCHER KNIVES for gale By
ID Nov. Il, 1871. v. EBT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
Boot and shoc gIahing.
EEPAIRING,&C

VNHE undersigned has removed his Shop inH o..
building on the corner 81 ChaIitssGd ltbrft,
streots-jn the building lately occupied hy Wi.
rick g. Weller. The chatactcro, %, work iout O.,
the subscriber l. veil known aud appiociatrdltii-
citizens OF CharlcstuWn and ric.tiR. ltit Laic.r
necessary to add that b. will cld,ator To- sustain
bis reputation a. a reliable workman. and VII. er.
ecute promptly and at reasons ble rates al otdf-i
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS of WIn.
May l6. 1874. ApuiI6, lssG.
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NOTICE.

Ii ANlNG completed ny contracts abr'7d
1 4 which have occupied my sole attention fr
nearly a year past, am now prepared Tor ord.rf
IN all the departments Of House Building Ad-
dress me Gt CharlestOwn.
Sept lG. 1870. ! Z IfOLHTc
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NO HU1IBUG!


owe Bar goes as ilr as two Of any other make,
~ the washing is done in bali the time the
wash boiler nuisance is done away with excel
lent for coarse aud inc goods and asuneis; will
not injure delicate colOfs or fine fabrics: fuel
saved, aud 90 wash boiler to be kept in rcpairs
rs the clothes aeed no boiling, washing merely ia
warm water. warranted % Keep the clothes white,
and guaranteed under 4 penalty OF fifty dollars
not 20 iDjlre clothes.
Merchants supplied at jotbing prices.
Nov 3, 1871. GEO. ". 7. KEARSLEY.
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OA'IrH. CocKTiLL. JosEFH II. CoCKRIL1
DAVID II. COCKRILL q son.
Architects and Builders.
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY VA.


NUReXpc the business which weadver-
tisc 10 conduct and our thorough acquaint-
with itin all its branches enable as to assure
the public that any work entrusted to MS will be
executed in the most workmanlke manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which itso maniClly encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places andincagrying practicalreconstruction
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawingof plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEONETRTCAL STAIR WAYS,
whore calculation is required they are confident
thatthey cannot be surpassed by any w0rkmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
~ Being well known in the community, they
deem unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them willrcccivc promptattcntion.
April9 lSGs-tf
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Ct"[fI'I i- NOT easily earned ia these times.
- I I but it can be- made in three months by
any one ol either sex. 10 any part OF tie country
who j. willing o. work steadily at The e,nploymrut
Ne furnish. S6G per week in YOUR own town
(ou ned not b. away ifom home over night You
can give your whole time 20 the work, or only
your spare moments. We have agents who are
making over S21 per day. Al who engar, at
once can make money fast. At the present time
money cannot be made So easily and ra.id'y at
at any other business u costs nothing t. trv the
business. Terms and 81 Outfit free. Address a.
once, II. HALLEIT a co,
July 2S, lS77-ly. Portland. Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
Wnnsutta Shirts.

QUESTION Made. 2,lOO thread Linen Fronts
Y I'll complete, and a perfect TT guaranteed,
for sale by G. ". RUSSELL.
Oct. 3, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12

AUBNEW PLOUGH is still TO the Ge,d and
\ , none better is likely t1tUrn u1-the soil. It
h4s been TO use and .ayo-s5lr known or Eve wears.
Supplies 1; them constantly on hand @. our Foun-
drv and Machine = t'i - Chlrl.-f.rr.
a.. j.. lst0. WERLICH t WELLER.
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shaving,
ShanapoOing,
Hair Dressing.

&c. &C., done with neatness and dispatch
No loaiing will be allowed, drunken black
guards positively forbidden to come and occu
Ply my guests chairs The latest papers vii
lie kept for the use Of nv customers.
April g. 1876 JAMES +. BRADY.
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Notice..

4 Ii accounts due me % January !, 1877. = ufs
~ be settled. / owe money that ought o. b.
paid. Juftcs % those / owc dsmaud H. Az NJ
bills and accounts will be presented and mrsi 10
settled without further DELAY.
Feb 3, ls77. LIN. STRAlTH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
Spaog's Port Grape Wine
FOUR YEARS OLD.

TEWIS Justly celebrated native Wine is made
1 from the juice OF the Oporto Grape, raised in
this country. its invaluable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-12
FRUIT HILL NURSERY ,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Fruit and Ornamental Trees.
FZolUer and Vegetable
PLANTS,
ShT-uDbcry, &c.
Fruit IEilI Nursery.
LIGHT & MITCHELL,

IlG II i ~ NJ IL II ELL,
DEALER is
Drugs, Medicines. Paints,
SCHCOLBOOKS.S STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS, &C,
rg7AKES ,his opportunity of thanking his,.ya
patrons for their most liberal patronage W
Tor thc last year. and hopes by strict atteu- D
tioa and fair dealing tomcrita continuance OF the
same. / sell fr,trote goods always; do not sell
counterfeit on cheap goods for the best. Warrant
everything s1ld-to be returned If not as guaran-
iced. tits any desire, and also pleasure, to sellmy
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
c'roys. but will 10 compelled, sell them Laudauum
Cor cts Syrup for cts, and Cologne for p cts.
per pint: but at the same time, lctmciniorm you,
tbatacc1rdiug O. the United States Pharmacopea,
YOU cau'tmake Laudluum tor less than 10 cts, by
the wholesale 4 much cheaper plan Is % buy
your goods genuine. and add the r0'cr Yourself.
want allmv old Accounts settled up bypayiug
the Cash Immediately, and new ones begun imme-
diately, If not sooner. viii notask tor money on
the new ones until after Harvest.
CIGAES-bcSt In town.
GEO. Y. LIGHT.
May l. 1876.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Iu,tsient OF Resum ptiOn.

A wril-preser Ell Old gentleman EN-
t"reG the Sub Treasury building on
Wednesday, and presented 35 81 ,00e
called bonds for redemption. After the
usual formalities had been gone throug h
with and the necessary papprs signed,
the clerk placed upon the counter seven
bags containing s. 600 each coin. The
.r!4 gentlemen gasred cut:
"Wha-wha-what's this3"
"Your sS5, 900, Sir" was the reply.
"but ! don't want gold. Give me
! gal tenders. am "A years Of age,
and can't carry those about with me, "
said the oil! gentleman, struggling to
int the bag.
Nv" have no authority to pay legal
tenders, Sir We are Iedeeming called
bonds in gold.
The old gentleman expostnlated, but
in vain. He hurried to the Gallatin
National Bank and begged President
tappeu to get him out pt his scrap.
Mr., Tappen explained that all he could
- would be to receive the gold on de
post ard allow him to draw a check
against it. The old gentleman was ae
lighted. He said he di / not care hat
the arrangement was so that he could
obtain greenbacks instead of the gold.
rhe banks porter was sent after the
bags, the deposit was made, the check
drawn, and the old gentleman went on
his way rejoicing.-N. J. Times.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
A Little Girl Badly burned

A little girl about ten years of age,
daughter Of Mr.. William Broomall,
residing near KenDett square, Chester
county, was severely burned on Thurs
day During the absence of Mrs
Broumall, who was at the barn milking
The cows, the little girl and two little
brothers, younger than herself, were
lett in the house. The tw" latter CON,
lnrnc-d Ii ;hting paper Al ,h" stove and
playing with it, v hen III" IlHurs were
finally communicated 10 tnr !U.lr girls
dress, which was soon in II bltzr. Sh,
at once started for the barn screaming
for her mother. Mrs. Br0pnall sue
reeded in extinguishing the flames, but
not until the little girls hands were
badly burned.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
.wHAr ART THOU DOING. ;

What art thou doing with thy life,
oh, thou with many gifts
Is thine q natpre that inspires
And comforts and upliffsf
Doxhose In trouble think Of thee
As Of a precious balm
And does thy presence luli the storm
TIL II becomes calm
What art thou doing with thy liie7
Twas meant Tor others use,
And awfu; 10 the reckoning
For waste and for abuse.
Betterio use one talent well,
Than TO misuse the ten,
The smile Of GOt Ia recompense
For all the scorn OF men.
What art thou doing with thy liie1
Up and be doing, friend;
The days and nights and months and years
Our God doth only lead.
II Time were all our own. why then
II might be freely spent.
But It IL borrowed. and tits theft
To squaDder what Is lent.
What art thou doing with thy liie'
Retrieve n past of guilt
Alas thou eanst not gather up
The drops already SPLIT.
Bat God will blot out yesterday
For the Redeemer's sake.
II thou to day, with good resolves,
VIII trust In Jesus name.
Whist art thou doing with thy ife'
1t IL already noon,
The evening shadows are not i1r-
The nighttime will come soon.
And u the Master we must 20
At setting ot the sun,
To hear Him say how our days work
Has In His sight been done.
MARY CRAM
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Laugh able Incident.

Not long since, on one of the trains
of the Delaware railroad, was an old
lady taking her first ride on the cars,
The conductor came along to collect the
tickets. When he came to her, she
said she had lost it, and had no money.
A After awhile she showed the ticket to u
lady III front Of her, and said; 81 am
not going to give him this piece Of pap
~; gave all the money | had to man
down yondrr Tor it, and | am going to
keep it, She was told that the paper
was to pass her on til" road but she
concluded to keep it. The conductor
a ain asked her foi the ticket, and she
very Reluctantly gave it up, because
she had paid for it, The passengers
g ere copvulsed with laughter. Such
naive simplicity 10 NO. after VT -ssed
n these times -DeinCareaR.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
One Days Crime In Texas.

At Dallas, in disturbance in a
drinking-saloon, Frank Lantry was
stabbed and killed. At Fort Worth, in
u bar-room quarrel, one man threw a
lamp at another; result, a fire, in which
six houses were burned and man was
roasted alive. At Lancaster a gang OF
counterteiters was broken up. AT Plano
the body of a man butcher-d with an
axe was found. At Lawrence the post,
ma, ter was arrested for enibezzeuent.
At Meridian fifty masked men entered
the Jail and riddled two prisoners with
muck shot.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
PRjOful Accident.

Saturday afternoon, at the McLear Il
Krndalls carriage factory, a young
man employed in the paint shop by
the name of Foster went into the wood
department to cut some wood for Mon
day morning. Not understanding the
circular saw, while pushing the wood
through his right hard caught in the
saw, and it is thought all his fingers
will have to be ampntatei. The young
man was taken to the residence Of DR..
Kane and from there taken to his home.
TT. Yacht Club Water witch Bail.
The Yacht Club Water Witch will give
their first grand ball in Webster's Is
Dancing Academy, on Friday evening
next, December 27 And from pre- ent
indications it bids fair to be a grand
success in every particular. Tickets 81.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Strange story OF u policeman

The New York Sun states that officer
s. b. Wells, of the police force Of that
city. who died suddenly on Tuesday,
WAS formerly the pastor Of flonrishing
Methodist church in Connecticut. L;
Is said Of him that about fifteen years
ago he became convinced that it was
lis duty to lay aside tn" comforts of
his position and 90 into the highways
and byways to preach. He establish,
I'd his wife and children on veil
titled and plentiful-s'ocked farm near
Norwalk, Conn, and resigned his pas
torat.. tie went to New York and
joined the police for -, believing that he
could thus more easily reach the crim-
inal elias ses, and since then. besides
hischargeing his duty as an officer, he
has worked faithfully and successfully
amongst the depraved classes. 1t is
said Wells was worth $50, 900.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Another Hold Day light Robbery

In New York, on Thursday evening,
and while a number of persons were
passing, a stranger stepped up to a
lcwclly store Oh Chatham street. and
breaking pane Of glass in the front
window, deliberately commenced help
ing himself to the gold watches The
proprietor ran to the door and "nd"av
ored to open it, but found it fastened
on the outside. He then seized re-
yolver and fired at the thief as the lat
Ter was moving away, but it is not
known il they took effect The fir.
my attracted a crowd, and in the con.
fusion the robber escaped.