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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
fErtract from Deeree.)

ES~CbuCt yfOhS 1eSsSS'I
IS ND these causes are now referred TO
n COMMISSIONER of this Court, who shan
frsI take proof of the facts set out IN tho Dill IN
the first of said named causes except SO Iar as
admitted in the answer) rs to the note or s"nu
nf Fl C. Beckham and wifes and shall also az
certain whether and to what extent the consla,
GRAFTON thereof Is usurious, and 10 TINS enc
leave is gwen to the parties in said causes TO
examine each other respectively on oath. ana 90
take any other proper evidence betofe the Conn
missioner. II. To ardit any debts that may
bind the separate estate of said Annie A. BECK
ham. III. To ascertain what separate estate -
held by said A. A. Beckhans, their value anu
rental value, with the liens thereons includlnE
the Bonds mentioned IN said bulls, what th5
same consists of and how held: also any othot
separate estate held by or for her, and II any BY
whom and the value thereof stating any other
matters that he may doom pertinent, OF that any
of the parties hereto NAV require; But before
proceeding to execute this order he shall pub
fish notice of the time and place OF executing
the same, in some convenient newspaper P1e
lished in this county, for four successive weofs,
which publication, when so made. shall be equiv
alent to personal service of notice on all the
parties-"-
'.B. C. WASHINGTON.
a 49, EN,rNrs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
January %. 1s7s-ly.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the County Court Of jefferson County,
West Virginia:
ANDREW E. MARSTELLERl
and Asa G. Marsteller, Com
plainants,
VS.. Pin CHASCERY.
Defendant.
(Ertract from Decree Of Jan. 23d. 1879
IS + is adjudged ordered and dccrecd that this
cause &c referred to Cleon Moore, q Com
missioner OF this Court, with instructions to
certain and report:
list. All debts which are liens on the Real Es-
tate of the Defendant. according to their respec-
tive priorities.
'"2d. What Real Estate is owned by said Rock
cnbaugh, with tho value and rental value
thereof
sd. Any other pertinent matter which he
may be required to report by any of the parties
to this cause.
p' Il. A. MOORE, Clerk"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

am prepared to do oil kinds Of stamping,
prompt attention given, &c. Moderate char
ges. All heavy goods in my store will be
sold, regardless of cost. Respectfully,
JOS GOLDSMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will execute the
provisions of the foregoing decree at my office
in Charlestown, w. Va, on the 22d day of Feb
ruarv, 1878. CLEON- MOORE,
January % lS7S-4t. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
NOTICE.

HAVISG bought out my brothers fnterest in
H the firm Of Rodrick & Bro, and intendiIg TO
carry on the business in my name. most
especially invite my friends. no have kindly
shared their patronage with me. TO the Old Stand
on the Market House Corner, where everything In
the Grocery line will be found.
January p, 1878. J. RAN RODRfCK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
OF. COMPREHENSIVE.

THE Co Partnership heretofore existing under
the finn of RoDRICK BRO. has been dis
solved by mutual agreement. All per,ops in.
debted TO the firm are requested TO come forward
add settle. The Books and Accounts are with the
Senior of the firm ready for settlement. Those
having claims Will please present them.
}. RAN. RODRIGO,
JAMES II. RODRICK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court If .Jc6crson County,
Vest Virginia, L" Term, November 2ln,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
January Is. ls73-6m.
Hay AND CATTLE SCALES.
December IS, lo77-ly.

: II. are prepared to weigh Hay. Cattle. &C.,
w upon the Scales in our Coal and Wood Yard.
The high fence around yard gives special
advantages in weighing Hogs, Cattle, &c. Scales
we'll enclosed with gates.
WASHINGTON & LIPPITT.
Dec. u, 1875.
nRY PINE KINDLING, finely split, kept always
~ on hand Goa md W God Yard.
Nov. 25. WASHINGTON & LIPPITT.
TTNFFIN Corn sheller-single spout-separates
l. the corn from the cob. Tho best shelter Tor
the price ever offered. For sale by
DUKE 4 GALLAHER-
A addition al supply OF the Celebrated Wind
IA cor Coffee Pots just received. Every family
sho uld have one.
DUKE i GALLAHER, Ag'ts.
GUPERIoR Lap Robes and Horse Covers, for sale
- by DUKE & GALLAHER.
PROFESSIONALISM sizes, just received and for
~ sale very lov: by
January %, 1878. DUKE GALLAHER-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
Dobbins' Starch Polish.

By the of which every family may give their
Linen that brilliant poIsh pecu liar TO fine laundry
work: Saving time and labor in ironing, more
than it's entire cost Sold by Grocers, will be
sent postage paid on receipt of Is cents,
D0BBINS, BRO. & CO.. f3 v. Fourth ST.. PbiIa.
GILBERT BROS, Wholesale Agents, Hsrper's
Ferry, W. Va.
December 25, 1s77-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
IN CuANcEET.

JAMES ROPER's Ex'r. Plain-l
tiff,
Against LIs CuAHcrHY.
MICHAEL FOLEY and Others
Defendants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
nscript from the Record,
NIiTIEE.

'.B. C. WASHINGTON.
"Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
A NEW SUBSCRI8ER.

We got new subscriber Wednesday,
When we answered his knock at the door, he
sided up, took off his hat, and asked:
I" Is dis de newspaper shop?"
We told him it was.
"An' you am de boss fo'man OBJ de
wuksP"
We satisfied our colored visitor ON that
point also, and he continued
| fotch in some 'bacca to day, an prom
ised Ebahneezah--dat's my Oldest chile--I
promised dat boy I'd prescribe for paper
He kin read, he kin, an he's alters pesterin'
de ole CONAN and me for books and papers.
s'pose we orter curridge de chile's dispensity.
How dye sell yo' papers9 ?"
"Dollar year."
GAN de same price, Let me obsarve one,
eff you please, sah."
We handed him paper, and he unfolded it
upside down, scanning it critically on both
sides.
"Looks like dar was sight of lettering in
dat done forgot my spectacles this morn
in an can't tell perzactly if it's de Next
can language. l s'pose dis paper 'ud suit
him. Dollah yeah, you say, sab? How
much is dat month?'
"About eight cents"
"I'se not de man to min expenses whar de
proper Qualification oh my chillun is consarn-
ed. hop dat its ebbery pusson's duty to
cultivate his offspring to de 'stent OBJ his
ableness. Prescribe de name of Ebanneezah
Snow on yo' books. OATS it. Eff you'd JUS
put few picturs in Ebb's paper it 'ud please
the chillun nightly. Here's four cents, sab.
Send de paper long, and if it GIBBS sassefac-
ton I'll come and prescribe for full month.
Good mornin' |"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
AN ELErH4xrs nEvENeB.

Elephants have SO much sympathy with de-
PRAYED human nature as to think with Byron,
"Sweet is revenge An anecdote of an ele-r
plants revenge, translated from the French,
is published in the Christian Union
Upon ono of the plantations was am English
overseer named Bennett, an exceedingly cross
and disagreeablo man, who was employed by
the master because Of hts CREST capability ID
directing affairs. Upon the plantation was an
elephant named Dourga, that Bennett greatly
disliked, and upon whom he often played
mean tricks.
His employer, after reproving him several
tines for his unkindness to the animal, warn
ed him that if he carried his tricks too far.
Dourga would pay him back with Interest,"
Finally the time came when Dourga's pa
thence was tried beyond endurance.
He was in the habit of receiving every
morning from his driver huge corn cake
covered with molasses, of which he was very
fond. One morning. as this cake was being
carried to him ON a bamboo hurdle. Bennett,
who was passing with pot full OF red pimen-.
to, threw it upon the cake, and then stopped
to watch and mimic the grimances made by
the elephant when he swallowed il.
The result was easy to sec. The poor ami
NAL, his mouth on fire, passed the day in o
marsh trying to calm the thirst that was de-
vouring him, and to appease the inflamma-
ton produced by the fiery dose he had swal-
lowed.
When evening came, the hour when Ben
nett brought the coolies from work, the ele-
plant bounced upon him, picked him up with
his trunk and pitched him headong In a large
reservoir or pond of water, which was thirty
or forty feet Deep
Bennett, who knew how to swim, quickly
swan to the edge. Dourge allowed him to
climb up the bank, when he picked him up
again rs If he had been wisp of straw, and
threw him back in the water
This was repeated as many times as Ben
nett attempted to escape, Until he was COM
PEELED to remain in the water, keeping his
head up as we'll as he could.
The affair would have ended in sure drown
ing for Bennett If one of the coolies had not
come to his rescue and forced Dourga away.
The poor elephant never forgot the injury
done him, and rarely allowed an opportunity
to escape to still further revenge himself upon
the overseer.
sand slap in Benefits face again it would
be spout of water thrown over him at an
other lime he would be pitched into cactus
bush, from which he would get out scarcely
alive, so horribly scratched would he be.
1t was impossible to correct Dourga and
make him behave. The upshot of the whole
affair was that Bennett was obliged to leave
the plantation, which was not large enough
for him ana Dourga together, and his employ
CT valued the elephant more than he did his
overseer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

SICK HEADAeHE.--"T This complaint Is the
result of eating too much and exercising too
little. Nine times out Of ten the cause is In
the fact that the stomach was not able to di-
gest the food last introduced into it, either
from its having been unsuitable, or excessive
In quantity. A diet Of bread and butter with
ripe fruits or berries with moderate continu-
Gus exercise In the open air, sufficient to keep
up gentle perspiration would cure almost
every case In short time. Two teaspoonfuls
of powdered charcoal in half glass of water
and drink, generally gives instant relief."-
We are inclined to think that the above rem
edies may do in some, but not in all cases. A
sovereign remedy for this distressing disease
is not easily found. A new correspondent
from Connecticut contributes the following on
this subject Sick headache is periodical,
comes on at regular intervals, and Ia the sig
nal of distress which the stomach puts up to
inform us that there is an over alkaline condi-
tion of Its fluids that II needs NATURAL
acid to restore the battery to its normal work.
ing condition. When the first symptoms of
headache appear take a tablespoonful of lem
ON juice CLEAR, fifteen minutes before each
meal, and the same dose at bedtime follow
this up until all symptoms are passed, taking
no other remedies, and you will soon be able
to go free from this unwelcome nuisance. -
Many will object to this because the remedy
is to simple but have made many cures in
this way.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
WORDS OF WISDOM.
Fear has many eyes.

Fear has many eyes.
Ingratitude's wee6 Of every cline.
Idleness is many gathered miseries in sim
gle name.
The more honesty man has, the less he
affects the air of saint.
II you wish to pronounce an impartial judg-
ment, accept no favor.
One should seek for others the happiness
one desires for ones SELF
Juggling with ourselves is the first step in
almost every wickedness.
Children at toys, as men at titles aim and
in effect, both coyet but the same.
Pride is never so effcctually put to the blush
as when contrasted with humility.
Difference is the most complete, che most
indirect and the most elegant of all compli-
ments.
If the best mans faults were written on his
forehead, he would draw his hat over his eyes.
EDO come and see us /" sounds very well,
but how much heart is there in IL, in nine
cases out of ten ?
Abuse is the penalty levied on the bond of
praise, and can be rendered effective only
when noticed.
Things may be seen differently and differ
emily shown, but actions are visible, though
motives are secret.
None ever have been so good and so great,
or have raised themselves so high, as to be
above the reach of troubles.
1t is very good thing to mean well, but if
you expect to get on in the world you must al
SO do well. Good intentions pay no debts.
Man carries under his hat private theatre,
wherein a greater drama is acted than is ever
performed on the mimic stage, beginning and
ending in eternity.
Energy will do anything that can be done
in this world ; and no talents, no circumstance
es, no opportunities, will make a two-legged
animal man without it.
Many persons sigh for death when it seems
far off, but the inclination vanishes when the
boat upsets, or the locomotive runs off the
track or the meases set in.
A Latin proverb says Opportunity has
hair in front, but behind she is bald if You
seize her by the forelock you may hold her,
but, if suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself
can catch her again.
Nothing is more unmannerly than to reflect
on any mans profession, sect or natural in
trinity He who stirs up against himself an
others self-love proyokes the strongest pas
sion in human nature
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

WEAK WOMEN" Most of the Christians
are weak women" They are, are they ?
Well, most of the criminals are strong men,
Most that attend the prayer meeting are
women Exactly and most that hang a.
round bar rooms are men. "Girls get their
heads filed with hymns, and tracts, and such
nonsense" Do they9 well, boys get their
heads filed with whiskey and obscenity, and
blackguardism, and wander as roughs and
hoodlums around the streets and slums of tho
city, or squander their money in gambling
and sin. If piety proves womans weakness,
does drunkenness provo mans strength? If
women are ruled over by priests are they
any worse off than men who are ruled by
pipes and tobacco? Is It any worse for wo-
men to talk piety in prayer meeting, than it
is for men to spout vulgarity and inhdelity
In rumshops? Is it any worse for sorrowful
woman to be praying In her closet than for a
drunken infidel to be swearing in the lookup?
( If piety is mark of mental weakness, it
might be we'll for some of the drunken lords
of creation who talk infidelity while their
wives take in washing, If they were a little
weaker in mind themselves, instead of being
so wise aud worthless as they are The
Christian.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

BE A MAN.-Foolish spending is the father
of poverty. Do not be ashamed of hard work.
Work for the best salary or wages you can
get, but work for half price rather than be
idle. Be your own master, and do not let So
ciety or fashion swallow you up individually
hat, coat and boots. Do not eat up or wear
out all that you earn. Compel your selfish
body to spare something for profits saved
Be stingy to your own appetite but merciful
to others necessities. Help others, and ask
not help for yourself See that you are proud,
too. Let your pride be of the right kind. Be
too proud to be lazy; too proud to give up
without conquering every difficulty (; too
proud to wear coat you cannot af-
ford to buy too proud to be In company that
you cannot keep up with in expenses; too
proud to be stingy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

"Speaking Of bathing" says Mrs. Parting
ton, !" some can battle with perfect impurity
in water as cold as Greenlands icy mountains
and India's coral strands but, for my part,
prefer 10 have the water torpid"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

AS we gaze westward from the upper end
of our lovely town, we behold beautiful sun
kissed woodland, flooded with melody and
perfume, while in the distance, far down on
the hillside, lies snn-stricken delinquent
subscriber. Haekensack Republican.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

An Albany woman woke her husband dur
ing storm, the other night, and said a. do
wish you would stop snoring, for want to
hear the thunder"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

A sweet word not only turneth away wrath
but it leads to knowledge, to wisdom, to hon.
or, pleasure and repose. 1t conducts to the
best felcties of life, and attains the most
gracious ends, by the least laborious means.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
POETRY.
NOT FAR.

Not far, not far from the Kingdom
Yet in the shadow fsin,
How many are coming and going,
How few are entering in
Not far from the golden gateway,
Where voices whisper and walt
Fearing to enter In boldly,
So lingering still at the gate;
Catching the strain ofthe music
Floating SO sweetly along,
Knowing the song they are singing
Yet joining not in the song.
Seeing the warmth and the beauty,
The infinite love and the light;
Yet weary, and lonely, and waiting,
Out In the desolate night
Out In the dark and the danger,
Out in the night and the cold,
Though He is longing to lead them
Tenderly into the fold.
Not far, not far from the Kingdom,
IT'S only little space;
But it may be at last, and forever,
Out of the resting place.
ship came sailing and sailing
Over a murmuring sea,
And just in sight of the haven
Down in the waves went she;
And the spars and the broken timbers
Were cast on a storm-beat strand;
And the cry went up in the darkness
Not far, not far from the land.
-English Cbagregationdiist.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

An eminent parsonage said II have learn
ed never to think worse of another on ac-
count of his differing from me in politics and
religious subjects.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

When man shoots pillow at mosquito
In the dark and knocks over the kerosene
lamp, you can wager the mosquito lodges the
shot .-Warrick Advertiser.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

He was in from the country, and he came
down town for the first time. AS he looked
at the telegraph wires he said, "Why do you
make your wire fences so highs"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28

Dare to change your mind, confess your err
ror, and alter your conduct, when you are
convinced that you are wrong.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-28
LAMBERTvILLE N j, WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 20, 1878.

another that yields society together is the
most enduring bonds.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-09-26
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE.


hereby notify all parties, interested
or otherwise, that A. j. HORN, OF Eel
Monte, Los Angeles county, Cal. has
duly made an assignment to me for the
benefit OF his creditors of all his property,
real and personal, OF every nature and
kind, and that have duly qualified as
such Assignee, and that all pei sons in
debted to such AssignOr by note, book
accounto or otherwise. are required TO pay
the same to me i'm mmediately; that am
the only person authorized To have and
receive said property or receipt for any
such Indebtedness; that the payment of
any debts and the delivery of any prop
er'y heretofore belonging TO said As
signor, to him or to any other person for
his use, and the transfer of any property
by him, IL unlawful and void, and the
same is hereby forbidden.
And all persons having claims against
the said Assgnor are hereby requested To
present The same, duly verified, 10 the
undersigned, within sixty days from
this date.
w. C. HARMAN,
Assignee.
Ell Monte, CAL, Aug. %, 1878. asa I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-09-26
A Tssrful Ride ON Railroad
Truck.


On the arrival of the 1850 New
York express train at the Great
Western Railway here recently,the
men engaged in testing the car
wheels and running'gear of the
cars were surprised to see a man
slowed away upon the trucks OF
one Of the sleeping-cars, a position
in which it IL rs sarnHch as any ones
life is worth to ride in even the
shortest distance. The policeman in
charge of the station was informed
of the circumstance, and at once
arrested and searched the
man, finding only six cents in
money, and some papers on his
person. On being questioned, the
man said his name vas Lenox, and
that he had been working In EN-
NETT, where he had received tele.
gram informing him that his wife
was lying at the point of death in
Buffalo. Monday morning he left
Emmett, paying his fare to Lon
don, beyond which point his money
ran out. Being determined 10
reach Buffalo somehow, and not
knowing of any means of going
the journey so quickly as by rail he
slowed himself away on the truck
under the car, and there he had
remained until discovered at Ham,
ilton. Let the reader, if it is pos
8 BILE, form II conception, the faint-
est idea, of the perils of such a
journey, and then it may be possi-
BILE to understand what the poor,
grief. stricken German must have
suffered. The distance between
london and Hamilton, by the
Great Western Keilway, is eighty
five and IA quarter miles, and the
slightest change uf position on
LenoX's part, or the least obstiuc-
tion on the track, would have
launched the poor FELLOW into
eternity at once. And then think
of the agony he must have suffered
from the dust, sand and debris
thrown up by the swiftly flying
train, and the great tension on the
nerves and sinews by being COM
PEELED to maintain his hold on the
truck. The policeman said he
would not risk journey Of one
hundred yards in the position
Lenox was in for the whole Great
Western Railway, and where Is
there another who would do so for
what is commonly called "mere
love?"-HdniltOn, Ont, Spectator.