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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
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Yonkors Gazette.l 4
Have yaa ever reflected upon the very
many funny things we do for which we
can give DO particular reason2 How i,
it that we do not give FIVE cheers2
Why is it that we give three cheers and
no more2 VINO can tell2 Why is il
that the majority Of people use their
right hand in preference to the left and
cannot help smiling at those who use the
latter2
Why is it that man cannot see a
bundle Of toothpicks without helping
himself when he does not need them at
all2 Why is it that a small boy cannot
let the thin. wasted wasp fly in peace
without furiously going for it with hs
new straw hat, or why is it that the
small girl always insist upon Juggling
home kitten that has not even learned
how to open its eyesP Why is it that
when any Que asks us how many days
there are o certain month, we always
say over to ourselves Thirty days hath
September, April, June and Noven-
ber2'
Why is it that We turn to the right
instead of the left, when the left is far
more preferable, and if adopted would
save many an accident on railroad and
hi2hwOy2 The driver always sits upon
the right of his vehicle; in turning to
the right he is iArthest away from the
wagon he passes, and unless be is an eK
pert. cannot tell how close be comes to
the wheels Of the man who goes by him !
whereas, it be turned to the left side he
could lock straight down, see to the frae-
tion OF an inch how close he was ap
preaching an obstacle, and thus avoid it,
The engineer runs upon the right hand
track aud sits upon the right hand side
Of his cab the long, narrow locomotive,
with its sand tower, belfrey and smoke
stack in front of him, cutting of bis ost
look and impeding his observation. he
can view ouly his own track, while the
oppo,its track, save st distance, is al
most wholly unseen by him. ION som'
railroads the reverse is the custom.
Cqstom, owing TO causes we know NJ
! Of. has established these curious prece
dents and from observation and cducA
ton we unwitingly do thousands Q
things that are, to say the least, funny
and that we cannot possibly explain,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

At a party the other night she sided up
to O stalwsrt member Of the Keokuk
boat club and asked, Are yog fond Of
musical lore9' Then he beamed on her
grayely and said musical oarY Oh, you
mean one Of those kind that sereeeh in
the row locks No, thank you Aud
she switched of so suddenly just os be
pp. his foot down, that he slipped on
her trail, caught grab, and in two
minutes was moral wreck Il Keokuk
Constitution
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

WILSON October &, az the regidencs Of
her son in law, J. p. Dawson, six miles out
on the Horn Lake road, Mrs. ANN WILSON,
wife Of tho late J. NJ, Wilson, and mother q
Jack Wilson. .Hse
She was buTi in ElmWood. .l..l Il.
JON ES-October 8, of yellow iovsr, MANIH
y, JQEks, youngest DAUGHTER Of Edward O.
Jones, age years and II Wonths. -.f,
A sweet lamb Of Jesus, gathered to the fold,
KATHRlNER-At o'clock this THURS
DAY. .uoping, on the born Lake road,
LggA. beloved wife Of Edward Kathriney.
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riorenos nrn H,s Fronch

a writer in the Dramatic News says
That Billy Florence is very proud Of Rs
French-I mean in his proficiency in la
lensue Francaise, and not Of his cbSr
,0mi, either French per or fls, monopo-
Msts. (It is well to put a little French
when Que is speaking in Paris) Uufor.
tunately Billy doesn't know more French
than the Gallo law allows. And like
most persons who have not drank deep
Of this particular tap Of the Pierian
spring Billy is always anxious to show
of what be does, know at tbs risk OF re.
vealn < what be does not Being ia com.
pauy with friend at restoorong, in
Paree, Billy put on an auxious eounten'
ance, and eaid he tothe Waiterg ~
"Gateon, quel heure est ill1'
. To which The polite waiter, finding
that his watch bad run down, answered,
'Je he sais pas, NJ sienr."
'Gcod Godl' 81 Sculated Billy, with q
Norrided look at nis friend, is it as late
as ihat2' tl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
A Word Of warning to CounterT

The wide spread fame Of Hostettef's Stom-
ach Bitters causes a necessity on our part 20
remind. from time 10 time. whom Il may con-
cern, of the fact that initiating said article is a
punishable offense. and we now give this word
Of caution. that We will most stsuredly have
all those persons engaeed in Iehlling our Sec
ond-hand bottles, selling by the gallon or BAR
rel, or in any manner whatsoever palming oil
on the public spurious article purporting to
be our preparation, pun shed TO the full extent
Of the law. Penalty for counterfei'ing, or
dealing in csuntetfeit trade mark goods, as
set forth in q Law recently passed by congress:
. Fine not exceeding tl0O, OF imprisonment
not more than two years, or both such tine and
Imprisonment" We never fail to convict,
NOTICR TO DgALRRs AND PuRoHAsERs.--Hos-
letters Bitters are nsDer. under any circaHl-
stances, sold ia balk. BUT ALWAYS IN BOTTLES.
with finely engraved U. s. Internal Revenue
(special proprietary amp covering the cork
Of each bottle. Fastened to both sides Of the
neck Of same. All Bitters purportng to be
Hsstetter's, without this stamp, arc c0unte :
| felt. el NJ. HosTE TER 4 SAITH.
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SPECIAL NOTI0R
A nARu

To all who Observation-Disclosures ano
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
carly decay, loss OF manhood, etc.. will
send receipt that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by missionary in South America. Send a
self-addresssd envelope to tho REV. JosEPB
T. INMAN. Station d. BiJIe House. HsD York
CIV. i-a ot tl'-" -xxvii-9S eodkw
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TRANSPORTATION.
NOTICE.
nrrIrr nr AarNr.


LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD,
MEMPHIS, September 10, 1878
ON and after this date, and until further
" notice, all regular freight trains on this
Lire will be discontinued south Of Humboldt
A special freight train will be run between
Humboldt and Memphis on Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays, arriving in Memphis
about 10 am, and depart at ESQ pm. This
train will be run for the purpose Of supplying
local stations With necessary supplies, ana Tor
the Howards and boards Of relief IN Memphis
No freight will be received in Memphis, OK
oept small lots o. necessary supplies Tor the
sick at local points between Memphis and
Humboldt. Such shipments must be deliv
cred on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
between the hours of 10 IN. and Up IN, On
other days, small lots of necessary supplies
fer the sick may be sent in the baggage car
from Humbolatand local points to Memphis,
Druggists and others can make special ar
rangements for bringing their freight through,
BY applying TO JEo y. FLYNN. General Agent,
National Cemetery Station. Communication
| left for him at the depot, head Of Nam street.
will receive prompt attention. The company
will not undertake TO nati!g ec-:.ss!!sssss OF the
arrival Of freight. Parties expecting freigh,
must ho on hand On arrival Of trains. Pas
ser ger trains will run as ~ prosent 9erarting
from Memphis At an. aEa aTLiyiRs a.
pm, 1871 JAS. MONTGOMERY, suPt'
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Merry the Communist. who has The
blood of su archbishop on his head. Is
denounced as untaithiul 60 bis party.
The New York Cimmuaists prefer. after
ali to moisten their banners with beer
Eather than blood.
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fought for what he steadfastly believed
in. He has been murdered at last for
sticking to his duty, and Turkey has lost
the best man she had. When impartial
history shall come finally TO deal with
him it will set his character and his sc-
tions in rare contrast to, the bsrbarous
obstinacy Of 0sman, and the savage CHI
canery of Suleimau. II was forbidden
him to achieve brilliant military sue
cesses. he was a great man thrown
away on a country and cause which
were unworthy OF him. His tragic end.
ing brings to him something not unlike
the dignity Of martyrdom.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

aTalk about importance and self asser
aien, did yeui ever see young map
come DOT in a plug bat Tor The frst time.
ora girl with q beau that came frt IN
th cagoY- Saturday Night.
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WANTED,
INFoRMATioN WAMTgp.
NOTICE,

A LII Israelites living In the suburbs Of this
a oity will send their address and roads
leading 70 same 10 Rice, Stix Co,
'IHH''HF ~ a1a j. K0llLRERG,
1928 Acting President u. II, A,
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to prices charged. Alse, the Religious and
Agricultural Journals, very complete lists,
and many tables Of rates, showing the cost of
advertising in various newspapers. and much
other information which bes inner in adver-
tising would do we'll TO possess Address
GEO. p. R0WELL n CO., Newspaper Adver-
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AGENTS WANTEDl Medals and Diplomas
awarded for H0LMAN'S NEW PIUfORJ.
IL hIBLEo. 1000 Illustrations. Address
for new circulars A. j. HOLMAN & CO., $50
Arch street, PHILADELPHIA,
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WooD WANTED.

LtOR sALE-NEw FORM on TRUsTEE's
L DEEDS. Just out for sale at Ledger once,
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Prairie Creek Items.

EDITOR JOURNAL Items Of inter-
est in our quiet neighborhood are
few and far between; we fear that
we shall soon be compelled to send
our items semi-annually.
Let me see; we generally speak
first of the weather; of this we can
not complain. 1t is very fine, thus
atfording the farmers an excellent
opportunity for corn husking.
We are glad TO announce the re-
turn of Mr.. A. Wheeler, who arrived
here last Wednesday, direct from
the Black Hills.
Mr.. Jacob Furman has been quite
sick for some time past, but is now
improving.
We have succeeded i'm organizing
a literary society here, and we are
glad TO note the fact that a general
interest is manifested by nearly all ;
we hope this interest may continue,
us we believe there is much benefit
TO be derived from such societies.
Mr.. ID. Haddix and family, of
Creston, Wyoming Ty., who have
been stopping for some time with
Mr.. f. Gardner, returned to their
homo last Friday. sf
Some of those who are wise with
regard to such matters, have been
prophesying wedding, and accord
ing TO Mrs. Gossip, the old tattlcr,
it is to take place soon. But never
mind, it will take place some time,
if it ever does.
Rev. Williamson (Methodist) will
preach at the school-house next
Sabbath evening.
Dec. Ii, 1873. Ne Plus ULTRA.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
For the JOURNAL.
Farmers' Hospitality.

Mr.. EDITOR: There is not q
more hospitable class of people than
farmers in the world. The writer
of this would not in any way dis
courage them in the practice Of
this noble virtue, but few hints in
regard to it will not be amiss. One
honor is worth another. When our
city friends come out into the coun-
try, they generally consider it as q
matter of course that their teams be
fed, and a good and beautiful table
be set for themselves, but very few
of them ever ask for their bill, nor
do they ever return the compliment;
Oh the contrary, the farmer when
he comes to town has to open his
pocket book for everything. Is
that fair?
Again, Mr.. Editor, some farmers
and their wives go beyond their
means i'm the practice of hospitality.
If a man or a woman has to get
groceries, provisions, feed, etc., on
trust, it is not right either for him
or her to be SO liberal in feeding
others, nor is it right for neighbors
and others to impose upon people
SO circumstanced, but rather TO tell
them to be just before they are lib
eral. The writer of this is farmer
and it has been his practice all his
lifetime to invite everybody to his
table who comes or happens to be
with him at meal time. but it has
sometimes considerably provoked
him to have people come after meal
time and trouble his wife for an
extra table. 1t is right to be kind
to each other, but it is wrong TO
impose burdens. The most willing
horse can be baked by overlooking.
BENIGNUs.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
The American Agrfcullurist.

A copy of the old familiar favorite
appears on our table and is most
heartily welcome. In our opinion
it is altogether the best farmers
monthly published, because the aim
of the publishers is to benefit their
patrons, and it is carried out intel
ligently. Only those who read it
can tell how well this is done. To
us, the most interesting articles of
the number before us are allow the
Mennonites Warm their Houses and
Cook with Straw as Fuel" and "Ne-
braska Stock Farm" The first is
just the sort of information needed
by Nebraska farmers, who have
abundance of hay and straw that
might be utilized as fuel. Illustra-
tions of the stoves and chimneys are
given, with dimens sions, so that any
farmer could have them constructed
for himself. The other article is an
illustration and description, with
somewhat of the history of the stock
farm of T. II. Leavitt, at Riverside,
Neb., three miles southwest of Lin
coin. There are thousand and one
items of information in regard to
farming, gardening, stock raising,
household work, &C., that are worth
many times the yearly subscription
price of this excellent magazine.
The editor has lately been travelling
through Nebraska and the west, and
we hope that his appreciation of
Nebraska interests will be substan-
tally reciprocated by Nebraska
farmers, who can not do themselves
and families better favor than by
subscribing for the English or the
German edition of the American
Agriculturist.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

The new PRESBYTERIAN church
was opened for Public worship on
Sabbath morning by Rev. r.. Christi
son. Before announcing his text
Mr.. Christison stated that he expect
ed a more formal dedication service
will be held by the Presbytery
sometime next month. He also
announced the gratifying fact that
the building was almost paid for,
and rendered thanks 10 all who had
assisted i'm its erection. lie express
ed admiration OF the manner i'm
which the enterprise had been
begun and accomplished so quietly
and without the least jarring or mis-
understanding. In the evening, to
a full house, Mr.. &. delivered the
lecture as announced last week, on
the subject of Darwinism, or" Are
Men the Descendants Of Apes and
Monkeys?" when a liberal collection
was made toward the building fund
of the church. Mr.. &. announced
that he would deliver another lec-
ture next Sabbath evening, on the
following important subject: "Is
God in the World?" when coliec
ton will be taken in behalf of the
friends of the church.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
For the JOURNAL.
Who AIIc

The Era's correspondent Ii. S. E.
i'm a late communication from Post
vile says: "The Era comes regu-
larly, and is appreciated by alp
Some neighbors of POstviIle would
like to know who sail" is meant. Is
it III. s. E. and his family, or is there
some one else in the neighborhood
who appreciates the Era?
INQUIRER.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

"A little school girl writes the
JOURNAL the following letter:
Il wish you all happy Christmas.
Look for Santaclaus. / hope he will fill
evry stockin he sees"
1t is plain to be seen what is just
now uppermost in the thoughts OF
our little friend, but she is not at all
selfish, and that we are glad to see.
Will some of our little readers re-
write correctly for the JOURNAL the
above letter? Its sentiments are so
good that we should like to see
them put in good, sound English
words.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
For the JOURNAL.
"a Reliable Young Man
"anteI.''

Yes, young man, whoever you are,
high or low, rich or poor, if you are
reliable, there is not only room for
you in any community, but you are
wanted: yes, needed. Ifyou only
resolve to be reliable and stick to it
through every temptation, you need
not lack for remunerative employ
ment, nor for positions of trust and
honor, for reliable men of any trade,
occupation or profession, are not so
plenty as TO crowd each other
Everywhere the demand is greater
than the supply. On the farm and
in the mill. AS merchanics, lawyers,
doctors, and also as preachers of the
gospel, for even some of those are
not reliable, but are wolves in sleeps
clothing. N.D.H.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

The salary Of S. l.. Barrett, Co.
Sup't. Of Public Instruction, amounts
for the last year, to $567.50. He has
been compelled to have the warrants
issued to him discounted at the rate
of IA per cent, average, so that his
salary is low, compared with the
amount of work that he does. He
tells us that during last winter and
summer he visited every school that
was in session in the county, and
purposes doing the same the coming
year.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed
by physicians, or sold by Druggists,
that carries such evidence of its sue
cess and superior virtue as BOs-
CHEE's GERMAN SYRUP for severe
Coughs, Colds settled on the breast,
Consumption, or any disease of the
Throat aud Lungs. A proof of that
fact is that any person afflicted,
can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents
and try its superior effect before
buying the regular size at 70 cents.
1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany, and its
wonderful cures are astonishing
everyone that uses it. Three doses
will relieve any case. Try it. Sold
by A. Heintz, G. b. Stillman snd
Doland & Smith.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

In a talk Saturday with VIM.
Stevens, who is regarded az one of
the best stock men in this section, he
told US he had lost no cattle by the
prevalent complaint, which nearly
all now agree in calling dry muir
rain. lie lets his stock out into
cornfields and elsewhere after ten
O'Clock, giving them a full feed of
hay before that time, with run to
all the water they want, and access
at will 10 a mixture of salt, sulphur
and saltpetre, fifteen parts of the
first to one each of the last. Part of
his calves are kept corraled all the
time, the other part let out with the
rest of the herd, and one lot are just
as good as the other. He believes
that a great many cattle that are
watcred by hand don't get enough
to drink. He knows very well, that
if he had to pump water for one
hundred head they wouldn't get
enough to drink, and that it is about
as much as a windmill can do, to
supply enough fresh water.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Royal Arcan um.

The following officers of Mystic
Council, 130, Royal Arcanum, were
elected at the meeting last Wednes-
day evening: p. r., I'll. J. Hudson ;
r., A. A. Smith; V. r., E. L. Sig
gins; o., ID. T. Martyr; c., T. Z.
Mitchell Sec'y, j. III. Galley; Treas,
c. A. Speice; Col, G. w. Hulst ;
Guide, A. Z. Young; U., Samuel
Galley Sentinel, w. b. Dale; Trus-
tees, Siggins, Speice aud Hulst.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

Couldn't you possibly spare an
hour or two, occasionally, to look
into the school house where your
children are receiving instruction
Your presence there might encour-
age the teacher to increased effort
for the benefit of your children, and
these may really conclude that, after
all, their father and their mother do
take lively interest in their men,
tai welfare.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

has trumpets and drums,
bugles and mouth organs, dolls and
kitchens and stoves and arks and
animals of all kinds, pencils and
albums, pens and inkstands, and a
thousand things besides, all cheap
for cash. "Who has all them," says
Miss Curiosity and Master Eager.
Why F. W. OFT, of course.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
LOCAL NOTICES.
Advertisements under this head five
cents line each insertion.
TO school Officers.

The following letter from the
State Superintendent of Public In
struction TO G. l.. Hill of this place
explains itself:
"LINCoLN, Nov. Is, 1878.
Mr.. T.. l.. HILL:-It is clearly
illegal, as the law now stands, to
introduce or use text books other
than those on the accompanying list.
This list | have not changed in any
particular, and it is still the only
legal list. L regret that in many
places changes of text books have
been made in violation of law, since
such changes frequently tend TO add
additional cost to our schools with
out any compensating advantage.
Yours truly,
5. Il. THOMPSON"
The State list accompanying the
above letter can be seen at G.. l..
Hills Book Store. Among other
books the list contains Hillard's S
Readers, GuyOt's Biographies, Har-
vey's Grammars, and Seavey's His,
tories.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Thanks to Mrs. BARROW for

Thanks to Mrs. Barrow for a
copy Of a pamphlet containing the
sentiment of some mormon" wo-
men on plural marriage, as express
ed at mass meeting in Salt Lake
City, Nov. 10th. We have not space
for extended quotation--suffice to
say, they believe, in the language of
Miss Eliza r. Snow, sin the princi-
pie of plural marriage just as sa-
credIy as in any other institution
which God has revealed"
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Wa hava hlanE pnta hooEs

We have blank note books, for
sale, in books of 100 each, suitable
for thresEers, mechanics and others
for work and labor; also the COM
mon form, and the note payable at
Columbus State Bank" Also re-
ceipts in book form. NJ. X. TUR-
NEE & Co.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

Times are very hard, and the
products that a farmer has for sale
do not bring him his cost price, and
to equalize the thing and buy your
hard ware in proportion to what you
get for your wheat, you must buy OF
G. Ii. Krause & Sons.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
TATTERSAl.I..

The Tattersall Livery Stable is an
excellent place to stop at when you
are in town with team. Good ac-
commodatiOns. Reasonable charges.
On Olive street, one door south of
Coolidge's hardware store. Try
them. 26S.x.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Closing Out! Closing Out!

n. q. Bonesteel at the old stand of
Bonesteel Bros, will now close out
the entire stock of DRY GOODS, BOOTS
AND SHOES AND HATS AND CAPS.
Those wishing to buy good goods
cheap will find it to their interest
to call on us, at once.
49-4t. BoNEsTEEL Bros.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
xTo SMOKERS
FIVE-CENT CIGARS

Made by good-looking Cubsns, with
claw hammer coats aud white kid
gloves, on black walnut tables. BY
smoking these, you will attend
church more regular, and drive fast
horses, and you will become
"healthy, wealthy and WISE"
For sale by GEORGE RIEDER.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Great Reduction I'm Rates.

From the accommodating agent
of the q. P. Co., here, James III.
Meagher, we obtain the following
rates recently made on
WHEAT.
Columbus to Chicago, 100 lbs. 3S cts.
+" " G. Bluffs, g .....16 Il"
/" - Omaha, .....1l -
OATS AND CORN.
Columbus to Chicago, 100 lbs -. 80 cts.
- c. Bluffs, - .....14 4"
Z" Omaha, &" .... y
Also the following, which went
into effect Monday, Dec. 10Th:
LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES.
Columbus to Chicago, 100 lbs .S61z cts.
:. Z" c. Bluffs, '' ..I5L "
/" " Omaha, ...l017 "
SALT.
Columbus to Chicago, bbl., 800 lbs, s1.00
- I" c. Bluffs, IS - ' .45
81" Omaha, " &" 80
The carload, now, is 24,OO0 lbs.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18

%-Drake & Smith in Central
Block have just received one of the
finest lot OF button dress goods, cor
sets, millinery goods and trimmings
ever brought to Columbus. Call
aud see them.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
For Rent.

A large brick store building on
Nebraska Avenue. For terms, &c,
apply to A. +. PINKNEY,
446-x Over State Bank.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-18
Attention, Sheep Raisers!

We have 15 head of thoroughbred
Rams on hand, which we offer for
sale, cheap--all long wooled, just
what you want to cross with fine
wooled sheep with to it pay.
AL GROSS BROS.