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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

n There is an abundantsur.
plus OF blackberries this season.
There is money in drying them,
and as much Of the crop as possi-
bic should be saved. The women
and children can attend to this.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
Election Tickets,

We have begun printing tick
cts for the August election.
Candidates promptly supplied
with any number wished, on
good paper, new type, at short
notice, and at the lowest prices.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

sP A very heavy rain fell on
Monday night and lifted Norris
Creek out of its banks. Corn,
wheat and grass in low lands
suffered severely.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

G@ Candidates for Circuit
Judge, Attorney-General and
the Legislature GRATED at the
courthouse on Monday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

s1 All members of the Fire
Company are notified to attend
theregular meeting at the court
house, next Saturday night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

Gentlemen who want sly fish
spring and summer clothing, in
full suit or in part, will find that
Lumpkin has purchased with a
special purpose to please all.
His goods in this line are nobby
and well put together. A gen.
tleman can be fitted from head
to foot in any style and almost
at his own price.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

Ik@ We delivered liberal
number of copies of The Home
Guide OH Monday last to sub
scribers, many of whom were
ne2G.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

There was a barbecue in the in
terest of the D r. V. Railroad at
Petersburg last Saturday, at which
time several hundred dollars were
added to the subscription for the
extension of the railroad. Leu
isbur0 Gazette.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

n 1 am selling the Hubner
81 Sons celebrated thrcsher-
the thresher farmers need. Call
and see them at my warehouse.
NJ. W. WooDARD.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

DE- We are creditably in
formed that an abutment of
the bridge across the creek at
Mulberry village was swept
away by the flood of Monday
night. Low lands suffered great
ly in the loss of fences and
crops.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
u At q meeting of FAY

~ At a meeting of Fay
etteyillc lodge No. 18I.Knights
of Honor, June q, 1878, the
following officers were elected
for The next term of six months.
Frank w. Carter. Dictator.
Mat Bearden, Vice Dictator.
Geo. Asquith, Asst.
w. A. Miles, Chaplain.
w. A. Gill, jr., Reporter.
S. ID. NcPhail, Financial Rep.
JAS. M. Wilson. Treasurer.
T. j. Gray, Guide.
j. M. Acklin, Guardian.
w. It. Meyers, Sentinel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

~ Mr.. Henry NJ. Stewart
has left at this office q bunch of
magnificent clover, five feet
eight inches long, from his farm,
the Harper place, about eight
miles south of Fayetteville. He
has several acres, most of which
is waist high. He thinks that
if the farmers Of Pea Ridge
would give more attention to
clover raising, they would Won
derfully improve their lands.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
NeaO advertisements.
--BEST--
IMMINENT in the WORLD!
FOR
NAN OR BEAST !

GURES neuralgia, rheumatism, back.
" ache, headache, spinal diseases, sprains,
bruises, big jaw, big head, big shoulder,
sweeney, stiff joints, strains, splint, sprain.
poll evil and fistula in their primary stages,
and any other diseases where counter irri-
tants can be of advantage.
II may be had of the following agents-
D. c. Sheriff., Merryyille; r. 4. Neil, Mill
Vile; G. H. Harris, Bunker Hill; E. s. VIII
ION, Blooms Hill; 10. Farrar, Cyrustcn; Zeb.
Goteher, Toll Gate. Manufactured by
j. S. & J. p. DOLLAR,
july 4-2m. Merryville, Tenn.
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Chr Markats --IataBt Butts
Atlanta, Georgia.

AtIant'ef Georgia.
Reported sceekly fortAe OBSERVER. By II
Z. Coz It Bro. Produce Merchants.
Corp--white, 62@64. Wheat--white
85@1 lO.... Oats, 45@ 48. :. Hay, 9Oc@$1;
....Flour-fancy, $500; family, $3.50;
extra, $500. Lard, cans, 3 49,.
:. Butter, choice 1920. . Eggs. Ia Sc;
- .Bacon-shoulders, 5; Lans, z; clear
sides, 62c.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

D% We will sell the Massil-
Ion (RusselD Thresher the COM
ing season.
T. j. GRAY & Son.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

~ Democratic papers seem
inclined to help along the Grant
movement as much as possible.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
The Methodist Fete.

Tonight Thursday at w.
j. StegalPs residence.
Admission, 5 cts at the gate.
One saucer of Ice Cream, 15cts,
with Cake. A cake is to be
balloted for and given to the
most popular young lady, or
the one who receives the largest
number of votes.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
NJ We caution our farme

@ We caution our farmer
friends against bringing their
wheat to market in bad condi-
ton. No dealer can afford to
pay you full price for yonr wet
wheat, and if he buys it when
in wet order he will, of course,
do so at a reduced price. If
your wheat seeds summing do it
at home; you have more and
cheaper sun shine than they
have.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
81. TEE,EPHONES !
MARIETTA COLLEGE.

Established in 1885. and conducted on the
model of the best Eastern Colleges. Il has good
cabinets and apparatus and large libraries.
course Ofstudy without Greek 10 approved. Prom
ising students ahled. A thorough Prepar-
atoFy School in operation. The next term be-
gins September 5ih.
h. w. Andrews President.
Marietta, o., July, 1878.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

[ know you want to save
moncy. Then examine Lump
Slcin's prices on furniture; it's
cheaper than ever before sold.
Extra inducements in bleach
cd goods.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

~ SeamlessBags and Whea
Sacks at wholesale and retail a
BAGLEY Bros. ie274t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

QUERY: "Why will men smoke commo on
tobacco when they can buy Marburg Bros.
Seal Of North Carolina" at the same
price"' Jan. isl-iy
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
WHISKY.

If you want old whisky, cheap
for cash, by retail or wholesale,
call at PITTS q Cos.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

s@ Wanted, to exchange a good
set of wagon gear for wheat. APP
ply at this Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

H A new lightning rod
was placed on the courthouse
ON Tuesday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

pa Mr.. Bonner Branson, of
this place, had an arm broken
while in Huntsville last week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

&@ Oliver Chilled Plows,
Land Plaster, fresh Hungarian
Seed at L. J.GRAY 81 Son,
Near the Depot.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
Church Festival.

The ladies of the Presbyte-
rian church propose having a
Lawn arty
at Col. j. b. Lambs on Thurs
day night, July 11th. Refresh
ments will be served, and efforts
made to furnish a pleasant Fes-
tiyal to all who may attend.
The people of Fayetteville and
vicinity are noted for their lib
erality to all commendable en-
terprises, and the ladies, there
fore, look for large crowd. I'd
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

~ Oliver Chilled Plows,
A / size at $50 per dozen, or
$3.50 at retail, other numbers
at factory prices at
r. j. GRAY & Son,
Nearthe Depot.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

81 still buy coffee Of Lump
kim '--[Isaac.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
Church Supper.

The ladies OF the Methodist
Church propose having a monthly
Ice Cream Supper,
for the benefit OF their church.
The first will be held at Mr.. w.
J. Stegall'r, on Thursday, July
4th. The charge viii be reason
able, and all friends are invited
to attend.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
Sunday School Conven-
ton.

The Middle Tennessee Sum
day-School Convention met in
Nashville on Wednesday, 10Th,
and adjourned on Thursday. In
the list of delegates, we note
Lincoln coa0tty.-Rev. G.. p.
Jackson, r. l.. Bright, c. It.
Wallace.
The work of the Convention,
it is thought, will be followed
by beneficial results to the Sab
bath-School cause, in an inn
proyement in the methods of
conducting schools and classes.
and in arOusing the public to.
the great Importance of the
subject.
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
President, Hon. A. E. Garner,
Robertson county; for Vice
Presidents, z. w. Ewing, Giles
county; NJ. L. Blanton, David
son county; III. II. Norman,
Rutherford county: Hon. III. III.
Riddle, Wilson county. For
Recording Secretary, Earnest
Caldwell, Rutherford county,
for Corresponding Secretary,
w. M. Mccarthy, Davidson
county; for Treasurer, G. j.
Moody, Bedford county; for
Executive Committee, j. ID.
Wilson, ID. d., Davidson coun-
ty; Rev. M. b. Dewitt, Da-
wilson county; Prof. j. E. SEQ
by, Rutherford county.
R The strike of the Ian.
caster England) operatives, which
is reported TO have come to an
end, is fine commentary upon
the strike business. During six
or eight weeks 10000 people
were voluntarily oat of employ
ment, and, as their wages aver
aged IS week, they lost not less
than 100000. They have gained
nothing in the useless struggle,
but on the contrary, have impov.
erished themselves and their fam
lies. while the mill proprietors
have, as usual, maintained their
position, and now secure these
foolish people at the rates offered
them when they struck.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

Five thousand yards Hamburg
edging from three cents up,
at Lumpkin's.
Bleached muslins at greatly
reduced prices-cheaper than
ever before at Lumpkin's.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
COFFEE.

Special bargains in table lin
ems, napkins, towels, etc.
Beautiful designs in gents
nee5s wear.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the pcst-office at
Fayetteville, Tenn, Tuesday.
,Julv 2nd. 1878.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

MO ADVERTISING AGENT can insert an
- advertisements list of twenty-s
STANDARD WEEkLIES at ten dollars .
line without losing money. Those advertisers who
want TO obtain the best possible circulation with
out experding more than from so to 800 should
New York. july 4-4w
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

@ Hon. John NJ. Bright
arrived at home on Thursday
last. His course in Congress
during the past session has been
prudent and wise, and will be
endorsed by his constituents.
In canvassing for a reelection,
he is likely to have a walk over;
at least We hear of no one spo-
ken of as a contestant.
& From w. W. Brittain's
nursery, Estill Springs, we have
the finest Wild Goose Plums
that we have ever seen. They
are as large as a nectarine peach,
of a beautiful red color, and Of
delicious flavor. Mr.. B. has
our thanks for his fine fruit.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

~ Holman Council No.
43S was organized at Blue
Grass School House, Moore
county, on Sunday, June 3Oth,
187S,by Frank W.Carter, CIV.
p, with a membership of u.
The following officers were e.
lected and installed: = Ben.
Hinkle, ID. G. w. p; George
Engle, w. P; Miss Lon Wag-
goner, w. A.; c. S. Massey,
Chaplain; Willie Riddle, r. S.;
Miss Eliza Tolley, A. r. s.:
George Call, f. s.; George
Philips, Treasurer; Ben. Spen-
GER Conductor; Miss Rosa Toll
ley, A. c.; Steven Evans, |. S.;
George Waggoner, O.S.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
SALT.

An unlimited stock of staple
Goods at Lumpkin's.
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9eatbs.


In this county, on Norris Greek, Of con-
Sunday, 30ih inst, Mrs. ELIZA
BETH PAMPLIN, wife of Mr.. Joseph
Pamplin, aged 80 years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04
SUGAR.

IF you want 10 pounds Of SUI
gar for 81, call at
PITTS q Co.'S.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

Rheumatism Quickly Cured.
"purang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great IN
rEREHL MEDICINE. viii positively cure any case
eff Rheumatism o the face of the earth. Price 81
:, bottle siK bottles, So Sold by all Wholesale and
Retail Druggists. Don't fail tn send for circular
20 lielpentine Bentley, Druggists, Washington,
sc oct. is6m
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A. O. u. w.

Protection Lodge No. 8, A.
o. U. w, Fayetteville, have
elected following officers for the
current term
w. e. Woods, Master Work
man.
F. w. Carter, General Fore
man.
r. j. Bruce, Overseer.
H. Nassauer, Recorder.
G. G.. James, Financicr.
n. M. Bearden, Receiver.
j. NJ. Acklin, Guide.
j. j. Morgan, Inside Watch
man.
John Ward, Outside Watch
man.
C.B.McGuire, Lodge Deputy.
VIM, Bonner, jr, ID. d. G.
NJ. w.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-04

Persons calling for the above
letters, will please say aelsertised
w. B. DOUTHAT, P. M.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
Business Locals.

GOOD FOR FIFTEEN DAYs.-BARGAIN TABLE.
A big lot of Worsted Dress Goods, perfect,
worth % cts. for l22 cts.
A big lot of Mixed Dress Goods, perfect,
worth l2@ cts. for cts.
A big lot of Calico, perfect, worth 6 cts.
for cts.
A big lot of Boots and Shoes at 25 per cent.
discount
A big lot of Paper Collars, job lot, 8 cents
per box.
A big lot of Heavy Cassimeres at 80 per
cent. discount.
A big lot of yard wide Muslin at 3, 6 and
cents.
A big lot of Blankets and Underwear at
half price.
A big lot of Shawls, Gloves and Hosiery at
40 per cent discount
A big lot of Bed Ticking, Sheetiug and
Table Linens, cheap.
A job lot of Overcoais at 10 per cent. less
than cost.
A job lot of Boys and Mems Clothing at
% per cent. off.
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Remnants
at giveaway prices.
A big drive in Hamburg Edgings and In
sertings.
A big drive in Black Silks at S1.OO, 81. %
and Sl.40.
Call and see We mean business We
want TO make prices to suit the muddy roads.
Yours, &c. 0rndorff 4 Albaugh.
Tube Rose Bulbs and Flower Plants of all
kinds, for sale by Orlando Reese, Westmin :
sier, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02

NHE undersigned, intending 90 move to
Il Virginia, viii sell at Public Sale, on the
premises, on the road leading from Frizzells-
burg to Pleasant Valley, about one mile and
q half from the former, and one mile from
the latter, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 9Ist, 1878,
commencing at IL o'clock, a. m, the follow
ing property - draught horses, -
viii work anywhere; fine mich q
ET@N cows, one has calf by her N-zA
ASANside, and one heifer, will be fresh
-&UQby day of sale; 10 shoats, and l
SOW with pigs, new sleigh and bells, wheel
barrow, pair Of hay carriages, threshing ma
chine and horse power, with double shaker,
winnowing mill, corn shelter, cutting box,
horse rake, field roller, combined Kirby rea-
per and mower, 3-horse plow, two horse
plows, corn fork, double and single shovel
plows, sets of front gears, single trees,
chains, butt traces, shovels, forks, rakes, 2
grain cradles, moving scythes, lot of inch and
a half planks, lot of inch boards, lot of scant-
ling, by 4 inches, dung boards, briar hook,
stone hammer, sledge, lot of planting pota-
toes, 20 acres of wheat and acres of rye,
growing; also the following household and
Kitchen furniture, consisting of bedsteads and
bedding, corner cupboard, kitchen cupboard
tables, chairs, water bench, parlor stove and
pipe, milk pots, iron kettle, washing machine,
wash tubs, meat hogsheads, cider barrels,
large work bench, and many other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms Of Sale.-All sums of $40 and un-
der, cash; on sums above $40 credit of G
months will be given, purchasers to give their
notes with approved security, with interest
from day Of sale. No property to be remoy-
ed until settled for.
JESSE MYERLY.
Geo. DeTT, Clerk.
Vim. Brolcn, Auctioneer. feb 28-ts
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
Public Sale Of Personal PTgpeTtI.

TNHE sale of the Personal Property of 10.
Il sephus FL. Hoppe, deceased, will take
place at his late residence, on the Littlestown
Turnpike, near Westminster,
On Wednesday, March 6, 1878, at ., A. NJ.
Ia horses, l mule, colt,
O. good workers and drivers; .1
N0p&l5 cows, fine dairy stock, -,
some fresh by day of sale; all the farming i'm
plements and household and kitchen fnrni-
ture. The live stock, implements and house
hold goods are in fine order and the attention
OF those who desire to replenish their stock
is called to this sale. For terms and other
particulars see large bills.
Also at the First National Bank, in West
minister, on Saturday, March Q, 1878, at
P. NJ, will be sold the following Bank and
other stocks 20 shares of the Union National
Bank of Westminster, shares of the First
National Bank of Westminster, 25 shares of
the Savings Bank of Westminster, Is shares
of the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank of Westminster, shares of the Carroll
County Agricultural Society, and shares of
the Westminster Gas Light Company. Terms
cash. ISADORE r. HOPPE.
Administrators
JoHS Fl. Bowers, Agent. febl6-St
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS.
CHAPTER II.

An Act to repeal Section two of Article Seven
of the Code of Public Local Laws entitled
"Carroll County, Subtitle "Alms House, -
and to amend and re-enact the same.
SECTION l. Be t enacted 6y the General
Assembly of Maryland, That Section two of
the Code of Public Local Laws entitled "Car-
roll County Subtitle "Alms House. be and
the same is hereby repealed, amended and re-
enacted, so as to read as follows:
.. They shall visit the Aims House at
least once in every three months either per-
sonally or by committee of their number,
to examine into the condition and affairs of
the institution; shall levy upon the assessable
property of the County for any actual or ex-
pected deficiency of means for its support,
and they shall themselves or by committee
of one or more of their number make all sales
and purchases that may be necessary or pro-
per in conducting the affairs of the farm and
Aims House, and do all other acts and things
necessary for the proper conducting of the
same.
SECTION ?. And be it enacted, That this
Act shall take effect from the date of its pas
sage.
Approved February 6, 1878.
We certify that the aforegoing is a true copy
of an Act passed the General Assembly Of
Maryland, at its January Session, 1878.
A. GASSAWAY,
Secretary of the Senate.
NJ. Y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk House Of Delegates.
feb 23-8t
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
RESALE OF REAL ESTATE

PY virtue of an order of the Orphans
- Court for Carroll county, the under
signed, Executors of David w. Houck, de-
ceased, will offer at Public Sale, on the prem
ises, situated in Carroll county, between
Houcksville and j. Richards mill, on
THURSDAY, 18TH Of MARCH, 1878,
at / o'clock, p. M, the following parcels of
land, being the same formerly sold by said
Executors 20 Lewis L. Houck, and now to be
re-sold for non-payment of the purchase
money, at the risk of said former purchaser,
or of his trust estate, to wit:
4 parcel of land described as Lot No. of
the real estate of said deceased, containing
l2Acres and 10 Perches of land, more or less.
Also another parcel of said land described
as Lot No. 8, containing Is Acres, Roods
and Perehes of land, more or less.
The above lots lie adjoining each other and
the land of Benjamin Brown; are well watersd,
part meadow and some woodland. VIM. B.
Thomas, Esq, Trustee, under deed of trust
from said Lewis L. Houck and wife, who has
advertised the land of said Lewis L. Houck
for sale on tie same day, which lies near to
or adjoining the above lots, will concur in the
sale thereof
TERMS, as prescribed by said order, are
that one-third of the purchase money is to be
paid on the day or sale, or ratification thereof
by said Court; one-third in six, and one-third
in twelve months from the day of sale with
interest from the sale; to be secured by the
notes of the purchasers with approved secur-
ity. On the payment of the whole purchase
money good title will be given.
FRANCIS T. H0UCK,
NEIGHBOUR F. ALLGIRE,
ANDREW J. HOUCK,
Executors aforesaid.
Jos. NJ. PARKE, Solicitor. feb lots
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
DIED.


On the 18th of February, near Sans Creek.
John Greenwood, in the 61st year of his age
Near Finksburg, at the res idence of her
son-in-law, Daniel Hawn, on the 25th of Feb.
Mrs. Margaret Dorsey, aged eighty nine wears.
In Patapseo, this county, of consumption.
Feb. llth, 1873, Thomas Taylor, aged AZ
years, 8 months and l3 days.
Near Taneytown, on the 10th of February.
Edward Spalding, aged SO years, 5 months
and days.
Suddenly, near TaneYtown, Feb. 26th, OF
apoplexy, Mrs. Wilhelmina, wife of Joseph
Reese, in the Gath year of her age.
Near Hampstead, Feb. 9th, Mrs. Phoebe
Buchanan, aged 64 years.
In Manchester, this county, on the 26th of
reoruary, Howard d., aged l year and 10
days, son of James and Annie First.
On the 10th ult., at Thorndale, near Taney.
town, Miss Margaret Birney, aged about SO
years.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02
MARRIED.

On February l4th, at St. Thomas Chapel.
IN IN New Windsor, by Rev. John GJoyd.
dhurston " Brown, son of Dr. Z. J..
sor, and Miss Clara v. Devilbiss. of Tinga.
more, Nd. baltimore, Frederick and Ha-
gerstown papers please copy.
On the 18th ult., at the Reformed parson-
age, IN Llttlestown, by Rev. John Aalt, Mr..
Uriah NJ. Heck and Miss Hannah s. Sly.
both of this county
On the 10th ult. at the Lutheran Parson
age, IN Westminster, by Rev. John A. Earn
est, Eli I: Stone and Mary NJ. Arbaueh
daughter of Mr.. George Arbaugh, near West
minister
At St. Matthews Church, Washington. d.
G., Feb. 10th, by Rev. Father De Wulf B.
r. Shr,yer, Of Union Mills, this county, and
Helen n. McSherry, of Washington, d. C.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02

One hundred and twenty-three men and
twenty-five women committed suicide in New
York city last year. OF the various means of
self destruction shooting was principally re.
sorted to; forty-eight men and one woman
having chosen this method. Thirty.six men
and eleven women, or nearly half the whole
number OF female suicides, took poison.
Sixteen men and four women hung them
selves, and fifteen men and one woman used
the knife or razor
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02

Officials of the Post office Department esti.
mate that Its revenues are now suffering at the
rate of not less than S25O,00O per month by
the practice of postmasters in small county
Offices selling stamps at a discount for use in
cities and towns. In this way the post office
at St. Louis alone has been defrauded of
SlsO,O0O per annum. postmasterin Maine
confessed that he has peddled $1,000 worth of
stamps, and he offers to restore $500 If the
Department will not prosecute him.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-03-02

The emigration of farmers from Indiana.
Ohio, Illinois and Iowa TO Mississippi and
Texas is attracting much attention in the
West. The movement is becoming very gen
eral, and thousands are going in colonies Of
from ten TO ahundred families. Associations
and committees are formed, agents are sent
to select places for settlement, and the emf
grafton follows. The inducements offered are
land of surprising richness for comparatively
small price, excellence Of climate and cheap
negro labor