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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

81 PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN 1.-The
bounty of the people of the United
States towards the cities and towns af-
aicted with yellow fever surpasses any
thing of the Kind heretofore known.
Some millions of dollars have been
contributed, and now, when the epi-
,demie has nearly ceased, the authori
ties and the relief societies in Mem
phis, New Orleans and other places
have large fundsunexpended, while in
many Of the contributing cities there
are considerable balances that could
be rcmittod if they were needed, All
those surplus funds should be united,
and either invested for future emer-
geneies, or employed to provide against
future invasions Of the pcstilenoe, with
a special appropriation to pay the ex-
pense of a scientific commission to in
quire into the origin and nature Of the
! disease"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
NEw Yokk Tribnne:: "The Momnhi

New YoRK Tribune: "The Memphis
telcgraphers stood by one another and
died at their post like heroes during
the weeks of plague. Out Of twenty
five men employed in the service eleven
died nine recovered and five escaped
but inasmuch as there were several
newcomers, only one man has had the
good fortune 20 hold his ground from
first to last. This man was Putnam,
and many long night while the fever
was raging he was the only man in the
operating room. The manager, the
operators and the clerks went dowr
one after another until he was the onl!
man left to cope with the cnormou
press of business"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

NEW YoBK, November ., The
New York Produce Exchange Fire
Insurance Company has closed Us
doors, and is going out Of business on
account of its shrinkage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
a00.nnn I,ire in Roston.

RosroN, Novombcr9.- 9.--Oac building
end machinery of the Boston Dycwood
and Chemical Oompany's works, East
Boston, were burned this morning,
Loss SGj,0J0; insured
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

George Y. Hathaway, the Fall River
delaulter, has been set at work grind
ipg picture frames in the Concord
Mass prison. This is the lightest
work in the prison, aud has bGen as.
signed to him in consideration Of III:
health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
weather and Fever in New Or
ieaus

New ORLEANS, November 9.-The
weather is clear and cool. yellow fe-
yer deaths for the twenty-iour hours
ending at Y m. four.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
AcIer The GIIOuIs.

New York. Nov. 9.-The police
are arrasting well-known thieves in
the hope of getting clue to the rob
bers of the Stewart family vault.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
NOTICE.

HNIIE House of Clarke, johnson d Co. has
i been dissolved by the death of Levin II.
COe. The business, however, will be con-
Quoted under the same style and firm by the
surviving partners until further notice.
Our Office is now open for the season, and
our friends may send forward their crops with
the assurance that their interests shall receive
prompt and satisfactory attention.
CLARKE, JOHNSON & co.
October %, 1878 hl-76
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

Do not trihe with cough, cold or affec-
ton Of the throat, lungs or bronchial
tubes DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is posi-
tive cure and prevents consumption.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
Fire.

ST. JouN, N. b., November 9,-The
Elgin spool factory and contents were
burned last night Loss about $2, 800 ;
no insurance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

THE Scnatobia Tidal Wave has reap
peared after a suspension of two
months, on account of the yellow
fever.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
Thanksgiving Day for Pennsyl-
VaniI. ..... II0.

HARRIsDURG, Nov. Ex-Governor
Hartranft has appointed November 2S
as Thanksgiving Day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
PUBLICATION.
WIDE AWAKE
FOR 1879.
A Pictorial Magazine for Young Folks.
ELLA FARMER, Editor.
5000 a Year. Free of Postage.

TT is conceded on all sides .hat Mossrs. d.
j Lothrop K Co. have splendidly aecomp-
lished what they set their hearts upon few
years ago, viz: to make magazine absolutely
pure in its influence, unriyalled in its literary
merit, beautiful artistically, and then to fur
nish il at price SO low that people could
afford to take il. TlIREE JOLLN SERIALS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09
10 the travelling Public.

ON the 18th of August the COMMERCIAL
~ HOTEL was closed and on the 1st of No
vember the House will be reopened for city
boarders and transient customers. There
never has been case Of sickness in the house
during the epidemic, and | guarantee to all
patronizing me well-yentilated rooms and
good fare. Rates moderate.
h9-I7 DANID HASTINGS. Prnn,r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-09

i Lothrop & Co. have splendidly accOmp-
lished what they set their hearts upon few
years ago, viz: to make a magazine absolutely
pure in its influence, unriyalled in its literary
merit, beautiful artistically, and then to fur
nish il at a price SO low that people could
afford to take it. THREE JOLLY SERIALS,
The DOgberry Bunch.
A Story of Seven Merry Children, who faced
the world for the9sehIyss p,3 W, alwgs banging
wooD. Prohsoly illustrated by May A, L4TH-
BURY,
Royal LOwrle's Last Year at st. Olave's
A jolly story of American School Boy Life.
By MA{GSYs MERawFATHER, author of :" A
Miss l.. 3. HUMPHREY.
hon QuiXOte, Jr.
The Adventures Of Sir Miltiades Petcrkin
Paul on he sleed "DoughnUts" BY JOR
BRoWN1QHN, a funny story written expressly
mr the Little Boys Of America. Illustrated
With comic pictures by Il, NQrKINs.
Our American Artist.
lFWs.SeFieal Rppor L., Wn. IL. BEARD.
Win Portraits, Studio Interiors, and Bngrav-
lpgs OF Paintings, by s. G. W. BENJANtN.
The most attractive attempt yet laade to
populariEe Art in the family and make chil-
ttNANNA.NNA WIN NfA iNhlAa AultAlNAM
artists and what they sle doing,
Funny penble,psge Illustrated
Poems,
/. The Minee Pie pripco. by Kirk Monroe.
Illustrated by 4, hopkins.
Some Novel Schools.
COmprising Several Important Experiments
in Both Europe and America.
I. Lady Betty's Cooking Glass; Tho History
of an English Cooking School. By Lucy Cecil
! White (Mrs. John Lllic.)
IL, The Perkins Institution FOR tho Blind.
| BY Emma h. Brown,
Bright Short Stosles aud PoeBs,
Natural History Supplements,
Sketches Of Travel IN Foreign Lands
| Letters from the Children,
PuzEles, PNrlor Amusements,
Music, Etc
Il An with loSs Nf pictures from the best art
kts, making WIDE AWAKE for 1879 the bes
and cheapest magazine in existence.
/ Only $500 n year, free of postage. SEM
your name and money TO
D. LOTHROP & CO., Publishers
BOSTON
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NOTICES.
Il. 81 IL

MEMPHIS LODGE, No. lgG, X. of II. I'M
ltL pQrtant meeting tonight at 2 O'clock
Every brother expected.
p. SID. JONES, Dictator.
NICHOLAS WILLIAMS keDorter
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INC DOgberrY Runch.

A Story of Seven Merry Children, who faced
the world for themselves, hut always hanging
in bunch" BY MANY HARrwFlL CArarR1
wooD. ProfsolY illustrated by MARY A, LATH-
Rupy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-25
Madison Academy

OF the many enterprises for public ben
fit in our county that of founding andlsuc-
cessfully managing Madison Academy
ought to be rated among the foremost. The
present prosperity and rapid growth of the
village of NJ. Perry Is almost wholly due
to the influence of this school, and the lib
eral patronage this school is receiving from
this aud the adjoining counties is very
substantial testament of confidence in its
management and of appreciation offs ben
efts. The school is steadily growing in in
fiuence and patronage. The past year has
accomplished its work for good and the ir-
terest taken in the work evinced by the
immence concourse of people who gathered
in the grove to witness the Commence ment
exercises shows decided increase over
former years. The able Prin. Rev. White
and the Board are determined to make the
next year still more successful and more
profitable to its patrons. With some dif-
ficulty they have secured the services Of
Prof Burgess ian aleunnus of Ohio Wes-
leyan University at Delaware Ohio, who
has been engaged in normal work at Fos-
tora, Ohio.) Those who know Mr.. Eur.
CESS will not lack confidence in his work
Besides an ordinary education seven years
arduous close study and successful work
under the tutorage of the best scholars of
our state, has qualified him to do work as
teacher that will tell strongly for good in
the mental disipline and moral culture of
all who study under his tutorage. Never
was the prospect for liberal patronage and
thorough teaching more flattering than for
the coming year. The musical depart
ment under. the management of Miss Anna
White an accomplished artist offers first
class advantages to all wishing to advance
in that finest of fine arts. The good order
and morality Of the place, its freedom from
temptations to evil, incident to cities and
large institutions commend it to parents
and guardians as safe place for theii
children and wards where advantages but
little inferior to those offered in colleges
may be secured and almost all the dangers
and much of the expense avoided. Stu
dents taking three year course here grad
nate from colleges in two years; proving
that the three years here are equal to the
first three years in college. The institu
tion merits the patronage it Is receiving
and the patrons are following their owl
interests in schooling in this place.
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Birth Day Surprise.

On Saturday last the many relations of
Mrs. Elizabeth Troup surprised this wor-
thy lady by meeting at her residence to cell
citrate the seventy third anniversary of her
birth day. In the morning to make the
surprise more complete under some pre-
tence she was induced to visit her son Mr.
o. T. Mohler where she was detained until
the numerous relations would have time to
congregate. When the last had arrived
she in company with Mr. Mohler returned
and was amazed to find conveyances of
every description about her premesis. In
entering her home she was greeted by fifty
six Of her nearest relations, who had come
from this and adjoining counties to cele.
brate the birth day of this good and vener-
able mother. Surprise, joy and othe,
emotions so overwhelmed her that she
burst into tears and scene both affecting
and impressive was witnessed Mrs TrouI
was not fully satisfied that she was not thu
victim OF pleasant and happy dream un
til che was invited and had pertaken O
bountiful dinner tnat was brought ant
spread by her friends. The subject of thi
demonstration has been resident anon gs
us for sixty years and the whole commuit,
can testify that under every and all circum
stances she has been the same estimabl
Christian, "Doing good to all and speakin
evil of nome" May many birth days b
added to this ladies life and when the clos
must come, may il be an existence ende
! in triumph.
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The Teachers Institute.

The next session of the Institute ought
to be thoroughly advertised. The men
who are employed are able and some of
them, such as are rarely heard in our
midst Persons in large cities have occa.
sional opportunity of hearing the leading
men on different topics by paying an ad-
mittance fee, but we rarely have such op-
portunity even by paying for it. Now we
have it prepared for US and without price
Not one who is lover of Intelligence
ought to fail of hearing these men. Prof.
Ogden who will lecture during the whole
week is man full of years and has spent
his life in school work and for practical
knowledge and ability to impart instruct
ion, he has perhaps no superior in this
state. The committee have secured his
services for $75 for the week. One lect-
ure that he will deliver at night, "The
Philosophy Of child life" is worth more
than S5,00-the outside sxpense of attend.
ing the Inst.-to any parent OF teacher who
has the care of children.
Prof. Burrier has already been introduced
to our county and has made many personal
friends among us. His successful worl
last year puts his ability beyond question
These two men will instruct during the day
Rev. White who is too well known ant
too popular in our county both as lectur
er and educator to need commendation will
give one evening lecture.
Prof, Perkins of the Mathematical ant
Astronomical chair in the o. W. Univer
sity at Delaware, o. will lecture one CIV
ming on Comets" Prof Perkins is him
sells an observer of the heavenly bodies AM
has absolute knowledge of much that h
will tell. His reputation as Mathemeti
tion and Astronomer is not confined to on
state alone, but he stands high thruoghou
our whole countay. He has happy fac
ulty in presenting the most profound mai
ter in q manner clearly comprehensive t
all, and he not untrequently INDUCES i
witicisms which add not little to the il
terest and value of his lecture. The Stat
Commissioner will be present one day an
one nigth. He is man Of acknowledge
ability most affable and kind gentlema
Aho delights and emphatically interests a
who hear him.
This array of talent offers a treat not OF
ly to teachers but to all intelligent me
and women. We hope those who have it
charge will so thoroughly advertise it tn,
every man woman and child in the count
may know just what is offered in this wee
of lectures.
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Personals.

Mrs. Flora Linn and Mrs. Lizzet Miller
are visiting their aunt Miss. Clara Jackson.
A. NJ. Scott arrived from St. Louis last
Saturday.
J. L. Cain put in an appearance last Sat-
urday. He will spend several weeks with
faiends here.
Thos. Mcintyre and family came up
last Saturday.
Three grand daughters of Esq. Price are
putting in the warm season with US.
Miss Lizzie Skinner has returned from
Marysville.
Mrs. Retta Zeigler and family are spend
ing few weeks with friends and are the
guests of Dr. c. j. Skinner.
Mr. and Mrs. John Furgsson spent last
Sundry with our people.
Miss Bennett and Miss Renick of Circle,
Vile are visiting Miss Mary sand Sallie
Darst.
The laboring man that will allow the
the political tricksters to say how they
shall vote should uot complain of hard
times and the scarcity of labor. They
should be made to feel the hard times
They do not only vote it on themselves
but on their neighbors who are compelled
to suffer with them. Why it is that mer
who are compelled to work for their bread
and butter will vote with either the ole
parties is more than We can understand.
At London, England, police court late
ly bookbinder's female apprentice wa
brought up on charge of deserting he
employment. the punishment prescribed
for the offence being imprisonment. Sh,
received, for working from a. m. till II
p. m, half of her earnings, which neve
exceeded 81 cents q week, and sometime
fell below 60, and, considering the remun
Grafton inadequate, Joined pantomim
company at Christmas. The magistrate
found, of course, that the offence was full,
proven, but adjourned his decision and dis
missed the girl on her own recognizance
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I. O, o, F,

There will be Free Public address on
Odd Fellowship, and also u reunion of the
members of Somerset Lodge No, 352 /. O.
0. F. in Music Hall, Somerset. Ohio, on
TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 9TH. 1878.
Being the 10Th, anniversary of the institu-
tion of the lodge. The address will be de-
livered by the
REV. Bro. 4. G. BYERs,
of Columbus, o. Docter Byers ia an attrac-
tive speaker, keen observer of events, and
has long been connected with different char.
liable and public institutions of this and
other States, and has made the wants and
conditions of humanity his special consider.
alton.
The evenings entertainment will conclude
with music, vocal and instrumental, social
amusements, refreshments &c. The Public
as well as all members of the order are
most cordially invited.
r. B. WOODWARD
T. NJ. AsHBRooK, COMMITTEE.
D. S. THOMAS,
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Just Published, IN a Sealed Enuelope. Price Gets
A Lecture ON the Nature, Treatment,
and Radical cure of Seminal Weakness or Sperma-
torrhpa. induced by Self-Abuse, Involuntary Ennis
sons, Impoteney, Nervous Debility, and Impede
ments to Marriage generally; Consumption, Epilep-
sy, and Fits; Mental and Physical 1ncapacity, &c.
by ROBERT J. CULVERWELL, NJ. D., author
of the "Green Cook" &c.
The world-renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences of Self-Abus may be
effectually removed without dangerous surgical
operations bougies, instruments, rings or cordials
pointing out a mode of cure at once certain and eff
fectual, by which every sufferer, matter what
his condition may be, may cure himself eheaply
privately and radically.
$50 This Lecture paI proUe boon 10 thousands ant
thousands.
Sent, under seal, in plain env elope, to any ad
dress receipt OF six cents or two pos tage stamps
Address the Publishers
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann st.. New York, Post office Box, 45sG
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ASSIGNEES SALE,

State of Ohio, Perry county, S. s. Pursuant
to the cammand of an order of sale from the Pro.
bate Court OF Perry county, Ohio, and to me di-
rected will offer for sale tpublc anction the
premises on
SATURDAY, AUGUST "a, A. D., 1878,
between the hours of 1 and O'Clock P. M the
following described real estate situate in the town
bounded and described as follows to wit: Being
part of In lot No sixty (60 in said town commence
ing at the alley and at the north east corner of said
lot and thence rupning along the said alley in q
south east course to the alley in the rear Of said
lot one hundred and sixty six and two third feet
Q66 2-3 more or less. Thence along the alley last
named in south west direction twenty five (25)
feet to point thence in a south west course two
feet six inches to point thence in a. north west
course parallel with the first alley nearest to Main
street and thence in a north east course along the
front line of said lot twenty seven feet and six
inches to the place of beginning together with the
privilege of using water out of the well and all rea-
son1ble access to the same for that purpose which
hereby conveyed. Appraised at S210O.
Terms of sale. One third cash in hand one third
| In one year, and one third in two years from the
day OF sale; deferred payments to bear interst and
| be secured by mortgage on the premises sold.
| ISAAC WEAVER, Assignee
| oflThomas Drake
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The Viking, Guy, Legend Of the Moxa.
hala and Other Poems
RUE, THYME and MYRTLE,

BY CHARLES EDGAR SPENCER.
Ext. Cloth $1OO. Postage cents.
Below are given some short extracts from
the notices of the press on this book after
its publication, some two years since.
"They 1.-THE poems are generally grace
full, we'll considered and scholarly, display
ing, in many instances, fine poetic feelings
and soul in sympathy with nature. y
Chicago Inter Ocean.
"He calls them juvenile pieces" in his ded-
ication, but they are so much better than
the Juvenile writings of some poets who
have won fame in manhood, that he may
well be encouraged to persevere.-P Phila-
delphia Epen. Bulletin.
"It is not too much praise to say they
bear us no internal evidence of his youth.
Detroit Tribune.
at raises very pleasant presumption,
which We shall gladly find supported by pos
tive proof in Mr.. Spencer's next volume.
N. Y. Erening Post
"Some inveterate rhymsters never grow
to their stature. He has deep loving
sympathy with nature, and she is a good
kind generous mother to thought.-&
Louis Republican.
The above books may be procured from
james Curran, Esq. Somerset, Ohio, OF
from any bookstore. or from the publishers
J. B. Lippincott & Co., 715&717 Market
st. Philadelphia.
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Com,

Basket Temperance Pic Mic to be held
on Wednesday July 31st in Walters grove.
Assemble on the ground in the morning of
said day at nine O'Clock.
The meeting will be addressed by John
Nagle formely Of Baltimore, Md. Mr.. Ma
gle will also speak in front of the City
Hall on Tuesday evening 3Oth inst.
Every body come and help in the worl
oftemperance.
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The Council should pass an ordinance
prohibiting fast driving over the new
bridge. Teams are driven over il at
break-neck speed and in some cases two
or three teams will be on the bridge at
one time and all going as fast as they can
srot. Let there be a stop put to 1t.
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Warming to Trssspassers.

Notice is hereby given to parties who
have been in the habit of visiting the Lake
at 81. Joseph's for the purpose of bathing
that all tresspassers on the premisis will
be prosecuted according to law.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-25

Last Saturday evening a couple of young
bloods had "knock down" in front of the
Post Office. Several blows were struck but
neither of tho parties received any serious
injuries.
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Lew Green will be in Zanesville to see
that the Democratic Congressional conven-
ional is carried on right. What in the
devil do the Democracy allow him to at
q nd their conven ion for?
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