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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
How He Waxed Wealthy.

Two friends on Pine street observe
an old gentleman clothed in the dig
nifty of extreme badness and gold
bowed spectacles.
"See that old gentleman"
eyes"
"He's quite rich"
"Indeed"
sand can't either read or write.
"You don't say. How did he
make his money!"
"In stocks"
"Stocks! All, yes, I see. He never
read the daily papers. IS. F. Daily
Exchange.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
-THsar il At least one nomine

-THRRE il at least one nominee
on eaeh Of the party tickets in Storey
county Who is fully competent for
the position for which he has been
nominated. We allude to the nomi-
nss for County Surveyor. On the
Rspubliean aide l. Charles r. Ho6-
mann, deputy United States Mineral
Survsyos, and formerly . professor
10 cne Of the great universities Of the
country; on the Democratic eide is
J. E. Gignoux. . graduate Of Fret
berg, and former superintendent Of
lead mines in Missouri. Both are
gentlemen in every sense of the word,
and their qualifications arc Al.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
How rapidly the rich men o

How rapidly the rich men OF
tho Pacific Coast are disappearing,
to be sure Within a year Hop
kins, Friedlander, Reese, and
O'Brien,-all residents of San Fran
cisco-have died, and now the news
comes that General D. D. Cotton
has gone the way Of all flesh. Soon
the grand old army which builded
up enormous fortunes while for
ming vast empire, will have dis
appeared entirely. There are very
few of them left even now.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
A CORRECTION.

In our report of the Sunday school
entertainment in Dayton, last Satur-
day evening, Miss Alice Hunt was
stated to have assisted in singing
the opening chorus. This was a
mistake and Professor Casebeer,
who did assist, was not mentioned
at all. Our reporter at the enter.
tainment is somewhat inexperienced,
and the mistake is therefore excusa-
BILE.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
County Central Committee:

Chairman-J. M. McGINNIS, Of
Silver; Secretary and Troasurer--J.
D. SIMS, Of Dayton; THEODORE
vINSON, OF Silver; W. r. KING, Of
Eureka, and DIR. G. B. BRIEFLY,
of Sutr0.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12

-THE wife of General Sturgis
and his two daughters are viewing
Clusters battlefield. in the faint hope
of discovering some relic Of Lieuten-
ant Sturgis, who died there.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
Advertising and Drumming.

[St. Louis Journal Of Commerce.
A Chicago wholesale grocery
house, which few years ago carried
sixteen drummers at an expense of
$40, 900 per annum and did an al
most profitless business, has aban-
doned the drummer system, spends
one-fourth their cost annually in
newspaper advertising, dividing the
balance among customers. As y
natural result, their trade has in
creased ten-fold, and the net profits
to the house in 1877 were $4,000.
This year they will do still better.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
An Enormous Sum.

The journalists of San Francisco
newspapers have, by combined and
mighty effort, raised the enormous
sum of $162.50 in aid of the Journal
lists of Memphis and New Orleans.
There will, Of course, be no further
fear of suffering on the part of our
Southern brethren of the press. We
have, in former times, seen larger
amount raised in the New Orleans
Offices for the relief of sick printer.
-Bodie Standard.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12

THE "bullion tax" plank,
about which there has been so much
controversy since the adjournment of
the Republican State Convention, is
published to-day, with the remainder
of the platform. A communication
from the State Central Committee
informs us that its omission was due
to a clerical error.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
"A GERMAN PAPER relates that

"A GERMAN PAPER relates that
in one of the Emperor Williams
cities there lived lady who was
both deaf and dumb, her companion
being also stricken in the same way.
Ten years ago little dog was pre-
sented to them. At first the dog
barkcd whenever the bell would ring.
After while it, too, became dumb.
Still later it was found to be deaf,
and 90 remained until its death, a
few weeks back.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
We offer for sale for the
MEX T 80 ID A Y S!

doz Collars and pair Cuffs tor ..$ 90
do
nails
Hats 90
Socks
dog CANINE English
Suits-Jacket 50
Io
doz Linen Collars
noir Donbe Short
1000 pair Double Long Rubber Boots, pair 4 90
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
Apples for Fifty Cents Per Barrel

Hardford Times, september Zo'J
Everybody In the State knows
that the apple crop in Connecticut
the present year is large one, but
few persons realize how large it actu-
ally is. 1t would not be necessary, how
ever, to go far from Hartford to OBJ
tain some intelligent idea of its size.
Within a mile of Norman Hubbard's
house, on the Blue Hills road, the
apple crop will probably aggregate
at least 10000 bushels. The first
Rhode Island greetings received in
this city this season came in yester-
cay from the farm Of Orator Kelsey,
in the west part of Bloomfield. There
was an OK load of them. G. B Has
kell, the State street dealer, took the
lot, paying fifty cents per barrel for
them. They will be shipped East.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
-MURcH, Hale's successor,

-MURcH, Hale's successor, is
still something Of a cynosure. He
is tall and well-proportioned, with
blue eyes, blonde moustache and
light brown hair, sprinkled with
gray, his age being forty. He spent
his youth on the sea. He once trav.
ersed the unbroken wilderness OF
the Northwest from Prairie du Chen
to saltwater on foot, was robbed and
nearly scalped by redskins. He has
been q sailor, lumberman. dairy
farmer, rigger, stone mason, gran
ito cutter and Democrat. He has
been pointed to as q chronic leader
Of strikes, but this is now said to be
misrepresentation. He is instead a
man Of strong intelligence and fine
feeling.-Wsshington Letter.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12

RUSSIAN ULSTERS Direct from Russia
FRENCH KNIT ED JACKETS, Direct from Paris
ENGLISH SATIMLINED oVERCOATS, From London
AND 4 FULL SELECTION or THE FINEST CLOTHING
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1878
GRAND REOPENING AT aaasa
r. COS ROT He r S,
No. % South G Street, Virginia. esa

Having PRICES unpadked 100000 Worth
the Finest Goods the Pacific Coast will give
Customers the Public large, the Greatest Inducements offered
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-12
HERO KENNEDY,

The candidate from Sutro, mas Deen
resident of Lyon county for the
past sixteen years, and has for a
long time held the position Of head
carpenter for the Sutro Tunnel Com
pany. In the early days he was one
of the pioneers at Como. In 1874
he was Q member of the Republican
Central Committee of Lyon County,
and has filled the position Of School
Trustee at Sutro ever since the
organization of the district. He is
man who has the respect and conf
dence of his fellow-townsmen and
will undoubtedly receive their sup
port for the Office which he seeks.
When elected, be will be found true
| to his constituents, and to the :nter-
ests Of Lyon county-his home.
The legislative portion of the Re-
publican ticket is certainly a strong
one. The nominees are all men Of
exceptionally good character and
sound qualifications, and they should
receive the undivided support Of
Republicans of every shade. There
can be no difference of opinion or
this point.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
Why il Pays to Read.

A persons physical frame
his body-his hands-is only ma
chine. 1t is the mind, controlling
and directing that machine, that
gives it rover and efficiency. The
successful use of the body depends
wholly upon the mind-upon its
ability to direct well. If one ties
his arm in sling, it becomes weak
and finally powerless. Keep it in
active exercise, and it acquires Wig
or and strength, and is disciplined
to use this strength as desired.
Just so ones mind; by active ex-
ercise in thinking, planning, study
ing, observing, acquires vigor,
strength, power of concentration
and direction. Plainly then, the
man exercises his mind in reading
and thinking, gives it increased
power and efficiency, and greater
ability to direct the efforts Of his
physical frame-bis work-to bet
ter results, than he can who mere
ly uses his muscles. If a man
reads book or paper, even one he
knows to be erroneous, it helps
him by the effort to combat the err
rors. OF all men, the farmer, the
cultivator, needs to read more and
think more--to strengthen his rea-
soning powers, so that they may
help out and make more effective,
morc profitable. his hard toll
There can be no doubt that the
farmer who supplies himself with
reading the most Of other mems
thonghts and experiences, will, in
the end, If not at once, be the most
successful.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

When times are dull wages are,
low. Accept rhe situation and
take low wages rather than to
emain lille. Trades unions are
fashionable among the lazy, who
want more pay for less work. The
hest trades union is union Of
body AMI soul and hard work, for
the price that can be had. If you
cannot get s. for q job, take 81.
If you cannot get 81, take S3, or
s2, or even 81, rather than to do
fYuthing. Every man should be his
own master. He shonld master his
mind, his body, and his will, and do
masterly work to insure better
times. Mind your own business,
anil do not attempt to master
other pcop'e, or control their wages
or their hours Of labor. Earn
something daily, and then at least
one person will see better times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

The Wisconsin whirlwind has
stimulated the imaginative facul-
ties of the western press. A cor
respondent at Mineral Point saw
the tornado "as it cane bonnding
along like rubber ball." and "tak-
ing a breast of quarter OF n mile
wide" One Of the most reliable
farmers in Verona "picked up hail
stones that were as large as one OF
his fists; and friend who was
probably quite as "reliable" pick
ed MP half of one that had been
broken in two,.snd the half was a
"semi-spherical chunk of ice as
large rs his fist" Then q tax deed
was waited from Moscow, Iowa
county, to point eighteen miles
away, and there rescued, torn and
soiled but still legible.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

that silk. Particularly observe the
quality, the finish, the general eff
feet. Feel of it. Pass your hand
over it. No foolishness about
that parasol, is there 7" he said, as
he handed over to the lady; "ain't
it beauty y "Yes," said the lady,
stufling her handkerchief into her
mouth T; "yes, that's my old one.
| Just laid it down there" The
clerk was Immediately seized with
a severe attack of quickened con-
science, and passed right off the
subject of parasols to the wealth
er.-El Moro Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Surgcon-Your pulse is still very
high, my friendl Did you get
those lceches all right ! sent the
day before yesterday Patient
Yes, sir, I got 'cm right enough.
But mightn't l have EN- billed next
time, sirl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

"why is this called Jacobs Lad
der!" asked charming woman, as
she and he were going mp the
steepest part of Mount Washing
ton railway. because" he replied
with q look that emphasized his
words, "therc are angles ascending
and decending occasionally. He
squeezed her hand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
VECETENE
CURED III:It.
Dorchester, Mass, juno II

Dorchester, Mass, june IL.
Mn. STEVENS
regard to the grcut benefit ! have received from
the use of one of the greatest wonders OF the
world II il your Ncgetinc. l have becr Que Oi
the greatest sufferers for the past eight years that
ever could be LIVING. l do sincerely thank my
God and our Ncgctine for the relief have got.
The rheumatism has pained me TO such an extent
that my feet broke uut in sores. For the last
three yrnrs have not been able To walk now I
can walk and sleep and do my work rs well "a
ever did. and must say that 1 owe IL all to
your blood purifier, Negetiue.
vcgotinc.-Thc great success Of the Vcgctine rs
cleanser and purifier of the blood is shown be-
yond doubt by the great numbers who have
taken it. and received immediate relief, with such
remarkable cures.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Photographer-Madame, why do
you presist in moving so near the
camera' Old Lady-You see, I'm
q little near-sighted, and Pm afeai-
ed l won't take good picter so f +
of.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

YYcan make money faster nt work for us than NJ
uIanything clse capital not required We will
start You. ti2 per day at home mnde by the
~ industrious. Men, women, boys und rirls
wanted everywhere 10 work for ns. Now i the
tinc. Costly outfit aud terms free. Address
lnuE 4 Co, Augusta, Maine. sI6yi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

A man 10 Ohio who attempted to
hang himself recently was cut down
by his mother-in-law. She wasn't
through with him yet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

When a Louisville girl travels
she has one of her ears checked
through all right, but she has to
pay for the other one as extra bag
gage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

A provincial reporter has just
won his spurs Ivy an article headed:
desperate bloodshed--the mur-
dered man not expected to live"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

An Iowa justice refused to fine a
man for kissing girl against her
consent. lie thought she ought
to have consented.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
''VECETIIE.' .
I Will Try Vcgctinc.
He did,
AND WAS CURED.

Delaware, O., Feb. lG, 1877.
Mn. STEvENs:-
Dear Sir,--I wish TO give you this testimony,
that you may know, aud let others know, what
Ncgctine hns done for me. About two years ago
a small sore came on my leg; II sOon became a
largo ulcer. so Troublesome that consulted the
doctor. but got no relief, growing worse from
day to day. | suffered terribly; 1 could not rest
day or night; | was reduced my friends
thought would never recover; consulted doc
tor ut Columbus | followed hia advice It did 40
good. ! can truly sny ! was discouraged Al
this time / was looking over my newspaper; saw
your advertisement Of Ncgctinc. Great Blood
Purifier" for cleansing the blood from all impure
ties curing huinois ulcers, etc. sand To my fam
ily, | will try some of the Ncyctine. Before had
uSed the first bottle began to feel bet er. made
up my mind had got the right medicine at last.
could now sleep we'll nights. lcun,inued taking
the vcgetinc. Itook thirteen hotties. My heath
il good. The ulcer is gone, aud am able 10 at
tend To business | paid about four hundred
dollars for medicine aud doctors before bought
the Vcgetlnc. l have recommended Ncyctinc to
Others with COOL success. l always keep n bottle
of il in the house now. II is m1st excellent med
iclne. Very respectfully yours,
L. ANTHoNf.
Mr.. Anthoui il one Of the Pioneers Of Dela-
war;, q. lie settled here in 1884. lie is wealthy
gentleman, OF the firm of +. Anthoni x So s.
Mr. Anthnni j. extensively known, especially
among the germans in Cincinnati. lie is respect
cd by all.
, Impure Dlooi.-In morbid conditions of the
blood are many diseases; such sal;-rhcum,
ring- worm, boIls, caibuncles, sOrcu ulcers and
pimplcs In this condition OF the bloo1 try the
Vrgetinc. and cure these affections. As b.ood
purifier it has no equal. ltseif,cts are wonderful.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

To the American hoy there is an
awful, a majestic difference in the
weight between the Int end Of a
fish-pole and hoe-handle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

81 prefer the heated term to the
cold wave as the young Oil Citi-
zen said when his girl dismissed
him with wave of her hand.-z-
Oil City Derrick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

"There, that explains where my
clothes lines went to-" exclaimed
an Iowa woman MS she found her
husband hanging in the stable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

DrOTlbusluess You can engage w. Is 20 s20pcr
DfN day m de by any worker Of either sex,
HS night in their own localities. Particulars
and samples worth s3 free. Improve your spare
time nj this business. Address STINsoN a Co,
Portland. Maine. sfsyi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

When is a person like postman
When his delivery pleascs you.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Swallow tails never go out Of
fashion, but it seem to us that news
paper readers don't swallow tales
as they used to.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

The weather isn't very slow in
England, for fellow calletrt TO us
this morning that it was too ut to
heat.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

A Minnesota father, who has
five grown mp daughters, has sued
the county. He claims that his
residence has been used as a court
house for the past two years.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Tobacco chewers suffer most 10y
hot weather.-Frec Press.
Yes, but they get even. They
make other folks suffer during the
rest Of the year.-Courier-Jour
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Macawber was doubtless q vc-
getariau, because he was always
waiting for something to turnip.-
Oil City Derrick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
Mayhem Business College,
"Thc Most Perfect Possible"

~ m N Grent ch nee 20 make money.
Ill IL you can't get guild you can
uUh Iii get greenbacks We need u
hvHvINv person in every town TO take
" " IA ~ . subscriptions for the largest,
cheapest aud best illustrated
family publication In the world. Any one can
become successful agent. Tho most elegant
works OF art given free 20 subscribers. One agent
reports making ovUr $3.50 In week. A lady
agent reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten
days. All who engage make money fast You
can devote all your time 10 the business, OF only
your spare time. You need not he away froIn
homo over night. You en- do IL ne well as 9TH
ers Full particulars, dircciions and terms free.
Elcgrnt aud expensive outfit FREQ. II you want
profitable work send ms your address ~ once. II
costs nothing 20 try tho business No one who
engages fails 20 make great pay. Address u he
Peoples Journal" Portland, Maine. Sifyi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

To get figs from thistles: Re-
duce one ton of thistles to 70
pounds Of potash. Then sell your
potash for cash. Then take the
cash and buy fgs.-Courier-Jour-
nal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

A dry goods clerk on Main street
was showing q woman some para
soils yesterday. This clerk has a
very good command Of language,
and knows how TO expatiate on
the good qualities and show
the best point of the goods. As
ho picked up a parasol from the
lot on the counter and opened IL,
he struck an attitude OF admira-
ton and holding IL up so the best
light would be had, said; Snow
there. Isn't 1t lovelyi Look ct
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

nOIlIaA::ss s"F:; :.s .''s st iiisy s:ss :.; :,
UfIU '-rsu TX; 80. "a q, .;s,rs,; e;s..s m.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07


"What are you aboutf angrily
exclaimed q country editor the
other day to his wife, who was
touching up her complexion be-
fore the mirror. "Only getting up
my patent outside DEAR" was the
reply.-Oil City Derrick.
The Detroit Free Press keeps
twitting Jane Swisshelm OF having
cheated q working girl. but doesn't
state in what age.-Chicago Jour-
nal.
Not the golden age anyhow-as
the unfortunate girl received neith-
or gold nor grcenbacks.-Detroit
Free Press.
II the girl was impudent it was
no doubt the sauce-age.--Rich-
mond Baton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Do yon know how fast the shad
roes !-Graphic.
No, my herring brother.-PLil-
adelphia Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
ADVERTISING RATES.

Busiae-s Cards one year, one dollar for evsrr
line.
Local Notices ten cents per line each insertion .,
and nll notices continued for three months or
longer, di-couu' Of 20 per cent.
Advertisements unaecompnnied by written or
verbal directions w.ll he published three monil q
Advertisements, under contract ordered out /. =
fore expiration Of tine, will he charged full rate, :,
No paper discontinued until all arrearages ar,
paid, except a. the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in sd
vance.
n6- Terms, CASH pay ible quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Muzzle your dogs. The muzzle
Of q seven. shooter is good thing
to do it with.-Guelph Hcarld.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07


Fishing is mostly net profit
Keokuk Constitution.
An appropriate town for saw
mills-Ripon.-Chicago Journal.
Iwould rather cruise in jolly
boat than n wall boat.-Danbury
News.
The Post has discovered that
bay windows make good harbors
for little smacks.
Trumpet players to the manor
born hail from Sax'orny.-Londou
Figaro.
The Albany Evening Journal
pronounces England Dizzy-head-
ed nation.
Nowadays the first families do
not perspire. They're all of a
glow.-Boston Post.
The wages of sin (Ah Sin) are
seventy-five cents for a dozen
pieces Boston Post.
The camp-meeting horn which
sounds before breakfast is not the
horn usually taken hy sinners.
A man cannot swim in oil but
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Q0n = QOE day sure made by
d III > 0<O Agents selling our Chfo-
mos, Crayons. and howard Motto. Scripture
Text, Transparcnt Picture and Chrome Cards.
100 samples, worth o., sent post paid Cor IS cents
illustrated Catalogue free. !. II. BUFFORDS
SONS, Boston. Established 1850. sl6yi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

1t is no use osjecting TO the shot
wave" All such objections must
be waived, IL il comes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07
WIT AND HUMOR.

The phonograph is an invention
that speaks for itself.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Doesn't the baker encourage
idleness when he makes penny
loaf!-Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

Fishing is mostly net profit
Keokuk Constitution.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-08-07

A man cannot swim in oil but
he can keep his head mp in Greece.
New Orleans Pirayune.