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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

PRISONERS RRcArTURED.-The prisoners
who escaped from the House of Correction
on Friday last have been recsptured. save
one, Texas Jack, >" whose time had expired.
The other, Vlro Small alas Black Sam,
Bradley and Henry Vaughn were captured
in Salisbury ard Miiilebury on Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
NOTICE.

r,NnE Firm Of Plat Reynolds, OF WnOoski, has
| been dissolved by mutual consent The business
will he continued by L. b. Plat. Jr at the old
stand who is fully empowered to collect all debts
due the firm and receipt therefor, aud TO dispose
Of all the assets Of the late lrm the possession and
ti4.s Thereof having istru tEan-ss. red to hin
Cn,chesier. VI. Dec. 9Th. Is-s .-dld-M2M
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

CAPTURED Walter Worthin, one Of the
y who escaped from the Reform School
lat May, was arrested at Essex Junction on
the evening Of the ASH inst. and returned
t the L form S,iel. liz escaped, it will
be romemb. red. while blowing. lie had
only about Z year longer 10 serve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

N the District Court OF the United States for the
L District OF Vermont. In lie. J. Y. A. Peck,
Bankrupt.-ln Bankruptcy. No. COS. District Of
Vermont,ss.
SIR Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court, by j. z. A. Peck. of
Montpelier, in said District, duly declared bank
rupt under tho Act of Congress Of March I'd, 1867.
for discharge and certificate thereof, from all
his debts and other claims provable under said
Act. and that the til day Of January, 1879, ut
O'Clock a m, before the Hon. HOyt II. Wheeler
Judge -. said Court at the L. s. Court Rooms
in Burlington. j. sgned Tor the hearing Of
the same, when and where all creditors who
nave proved their debts, and other persons In in
terest, may attend and show cause if any they
have why the prayer OF said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Burlington. on the 18Th day OF Dec 1875.
1jH3E L L. SMALLEY, Clerk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

ALONE IN THE woIlD OF BOOKS

The arrangements for literary and art contri-
buttons for the new vOlume-the siXth-are
complete. drawing from already favorite
sources, as well as from promising new ones.
Mr. Frank K. StOckton's new serial story for
bOys
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
TIE UNIVERSAL PILE PILLS
Problem in Medical Science.

. sic rIut uI tl,-c causes OF functional disease
s I,cr.snt 800 ih, harmless etcerta remedy Is orn'
Doc ot. p.I -.I.-il aui ii-, IAIlal so.4l9n oi ia
s.-ss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

AMONG the recent shipments to England
of choice American cattle, was Short-horn
Durham bull. three years old, weighing
1900 pound, sJli u Mr. +. f. Brady by
Mr. Silas Tlppen. Of Panton. Mr. b. T.
Field, Of Ferrlsburgh, sold - Mr.. Brady
yoke Of fvs year old oxen that weighed
, 80 pounds, which were also shipped to
an English market.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

FkozES To DEAru Last Monday noon,
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Long, an aged couple,
left AusAbls Fork, y Y with horse and
cutter. for Be.kmant.wr, to attend the fu-
neral Of a niece rney lost their way, alter
dark, stopped to inquire the road. and, be
iug informed that they Woro on the wrong
rosi. Mr.. long started back on foot. leay-
iDg her husband. This xss the last seen Of
hun alive Mrs Long walked to Burdlck'-
turner, whrrO pa--cr took her into his
sleigh aud carried her to Beekmantown
Mr.. Long not arriving parties started back
alter him. liz horse wa found but moth
ing Wa learned about Mr.. Long. till on
Thursday his body was found by the side Of
the road, near the house where he called to
inquire the way. An empty bottle was
found lying on the snow about loot from
his head. 1t is remarkable that the body
should have lain as 1t did by the side Of the
road for three days before it was discovered
BY SPY one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

The House Committee on Claims recon-
mends that De Forrest W. Carpenter. post
master at Riehford, Vt, be relieved from
the loss Of Sl25 for postage stamps, the same
having been lost without his negligence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
IN BANKRUPTCY.

nISTRlCT OF VERMoNT.-In Re. Plyna
II Parker, bankrupt.
In the District Court OF the United States for the
District Of Vermont.
j, The undersigned, Assignee OF the estate OF said
bankrupt, hereby give notice that It has been order
ed by the District Court OF said District, that the
second general meetings OF the creditors
OF said bankrupt DO held in Montpelier ia said
District, on the 5th day OF January, A. ID. 1873, at
! O'Clock p. ~, at ths office Of >. {. Shurtlf
in said District ior the purpose named in the 9th
and 18th Sections of the bankrupt Act OF March ID
l-6l : and that have filed my final ac.ount as
Assignee of said bankrupt. and ut said time and
place, shall apply to said Court for the settle
ment OF my said account ana for a d scharse from
all liability Asst snee OF said estate in aacOrdance
with the provisions o, said act
Dated at ST. Adams in said District this 18th day OF
December, A. u. ISIS. l. NJ TYLER
2JxiS Assignee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

The only preparation IN the parKs Tor cleaning
and identifying silver ware, Jewe.ry sIr., without
leaving the slishtes; scratch upon nennest surface
Is now sold by jewelers. and druggists, Under the
name o. CARROLL. We cheorfully recommend It to
every teniiy and can assure them that alter once
using, ,hsy vii never low themselves to be with
oGt Il.
Carlo. Is prepared 10 LONDON and CELLS bare .cT
twenty cents package.
July BAT. BIO Thur kvt!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

The C'ntHur Liniments are OF two kInIs
The ~ hi'- i for the human family; the Yellow
is FOR horses, sheep, ani other animals. Testimo
mails Of the effect, produced by these remarkable
Preparations are wrapped around every bottle, and
may be procured Of any druggist, or by mail FROM
the Office Of THE CEyrAUR COMPANY, 40 Dey Street,
New York City, yapIQ 'Ts-rIy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

INSTRUCT OF VERMONT, SS.-At Concord, the
L 18th DAY of DscebeT, AID. ISIS.
The under gned hereby gives notice OF his ap-
pointment a Assig nee OF Don A. Pike, =, Concord,
in the county OF Essex, and state OF Vermont,
within said District who have been adjudged Il
bankrupt upon his own petition, by the District
Court Of said District. ID. W. HlBBAhD,
26y3w ASH gnee,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

IN the District Court OF the United States, the
i District VI Vermont
Notice Is hereby gwen OF nv appointment a.
Assignee of the estate OF Joshua Silsby, OF Lunen
burg within said district, who has been adiudged
Bankrupt upon his own petition, by the District
Court OF said District
Dated at Luucuhurg, Dec. 2ist, ISIS.
.6wyw L. N. WRIGHT. Assig uee,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Will run through the twelve monthly parts
beginning with the number for November,
ls,S, the first of the volume,-and will he illus
trated by James +. Kelley. The story is
of travel and adventure in Florida and the
Bahamas. For the girl, q continued tale,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

JouS b. MEAD. State Superintendent of
the Board of Agriculture. will hold a meet
ing in Morrisvile, commencing Wednesday
evening. Jan s, aud continuing through
THURSDAY and Thursday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
AUCTION.
BANKRUPT SALE,

NE undersi gned assignee in bankruptcy OF the
i estate OF q. q. Brown, Of WillIston Vt, will
sell at public auction upon the premises occupied
by the bankrupt in said williston, on Tuesday the
Attn day OF January, 1879, at 10 o'clock In the fore
noon, personal property belonging to said estate
and consisting OF hay corn, oats, potatOes beans,
sleigh, traverse sled, buggy wagon, lumber
wagon, harnesses, and a general assortment OF
farmln. tools and other articles Of farming prop
erty too numerous to mention.
GEO. LANDON Assignee.
Williston, VT Dec. q, 1873. 26-w3u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

THR DAIRYNEN's ASSOCIATION The tenth
Winter meeting of the Dairymen's Associa-
ton will be held in Pavilion Hall, in Mont
pelier. Jan. -, % and "a The people Of
M)ntpelier have responded very generously
to the requirements OF the Association and
the prospects for a valuable meeting are very
A..An.....
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
NOTICE.

A LII who have not settled for infringing on J. +.
n ttrguson's Patent MILK Bureau, whether they
have made them themselves or bought OF J. X.
Reynolds & Son, others, are notified to favor
themselves with the opportunity TO settle without
cost, by calling on J. F. Ferguson, Allen Street,
No. Bur n.t0n. Vt, before January 10Th, 1879,
as the shove Bureaus or Refrlgerators are an in
irngement OF said Fergu,ons patent and the &C
count will b let with an attorney alter that time
21wsW
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
IN IA MINI


hISrRlCr OF VERMONT, SS.-At MiddleburN,
IL the 18th day VI December, AID. ISIS
The Undersigned hereby gives notice OF his ap-
pointment as Assignee Of Joseph c sIswell, Of
kptOn. in the county Of Addison, and State Of
Vermont, within taid district, who have been adj
jud sed hankrupts on their own petition, by the
District Court OF said District OF Vermont.
U. u TNITCELL
2,3w Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

nIsTRICT OF VERMONT, SS:-At Eewhgry,
i the 10th day o. December, A. II. lS-S.
The undersis ned hereby gives notice OF his
appointment rs ASS -nee OF the estate OF Ii. r. Me
Niece & Co., OF rOpsham. in the county OF Orange
sndState OF Vermont within said District who hay
been adjudged Bankrupts On their petition
by the District Court OF said District.
26W3W JOHN BAILEY, .lE As .nee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

healthy activity, and preserves both the har and
its beauty Thus hrashy, weak or sckly halT be
comes glossy, pliahlc and strengthened l"st hair
reRruys with lively expression falling hair Is
checked aud established, thin hair thiekens. and
f4dee or gray hairs resume their original eol"r Its
operation Is sure and harmless. II cures dahltun'
hea all humor., and keeps the scalp. cool, clean
and zl,t-uudor which conditions, diseases Of the
scalp are impossible.
As dressing for laties' hair. the sor ispraised
Tar its grateful and agreeable perfume. and valued
for the soft lustrr and richness OF tone II imparts
Prepared by DIR J. e. Ell 4 CO.. Lowell. Mass,
Practical and Ansly teal Chemists sold by al
druggists and dealers IN Medicine. itnoSwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Tue BATCHELDER CAsE-The jury in the
Batchelder case were out from 6 o'clock
Friday evening until HIS Saturday morn
ing. and then reported disagreement
They stood to on the first vote and 9 to
3 on the last. both in favor of acquittal.
An effort to reduce the bail will be made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
NOTICE Oh AsSIGNEE's APPOINT


hISTKIt 7 Of NEKMUNT T, s5,-At VT ItJl, INC
~ 43rd day OF Dccember, A ID. 1873.
The under ii gnrd hereby gives notice OF his ap
pOintment Assignee o! the estlts OF Lawrence
kOwley OF st. shans, who has been adildged
Bankrupt on his own petition, by the District Court
OF said District OF Vermont,
26w3w GEORGE ASHLEY Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
Traveller Guide.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON

TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON
From the North. e5j IN, and $50. $40 and IS
pm
From tho Fast, by Central Vt. X R., 49, Il. N.
and : o. aud $50 y.
From the South, As, IN, and l2.I5, lt0 and ;. 10
.. IN.
From the East. by Burlington Lsmoille K. r.,
l.3J and 50 y. IN.
TRAINS LEAVE RuRIIsGroS.
Going North and West l.23 and g. - m, and | %
and 5.lU p. In.
Going East, nv Central Vt. X. r., 9.55 am, and
10 and $50 y.
Going South, II 90 a. IN. and 3.30 and : IS pm.
Going East, by Burlington Lamoille X. r., 7.3l
m, aud AL D..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Mrs GES SHERMAN, wife Of the gre,t sofd.er
says: - have frequently purchased Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism. and in every instance it wo' ked like
mcgic bold by all druggists. Send for circular 10
Il. n. Heiphensiine, Druggist, Washington, u. {.
Nov - -dAs-u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Ma. RkUsEN FERGUSON. for 50 many years
mail agent in this vicinity. has Just become
landlord of the Junction House Essex juno
ton. Success to him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

RlLkY BURDETT has obtained an injunc-
ton against the Estey Organ Company,
restraining them from making, using OF
selling any organ or reed musical instru-
meDt' containing or embodying the Bur
dttt improvements a. defined in the recent
decision OF Judges Wheeler and Blatchford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
NnrIcE i, n,Nnnrrrc,-

nISrRICr OF VERMONT, SS-At Bristol.
| J on the 10th day OF December, A. u. l>'l.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap-
puntment Assignee of the estate Of julius n.
Hll,1 of BRISTOL in the county OF Addisun.
and state OF Vermont, within said District, who has
been adjudged Bankrup. upon his own petition
by the District Court ct said District.
4 26w3W LAu REN s. SCOTT, Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Send to s. J. Gilmore, Land Commissioner, at Sa-
lima. Kansas for the Kansas Pacific H"msstea -
q publication which tells all abcut Lands, Home
steads, Prescriptions. Soil, Climate, Products
Stock raising, Schools, Wages Land Explorers
Tickets, Rates. etc. 1t is mailed free to any per
son applying forit
T. =. CAKES, 6en'l Superintendent,
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
AGENTS.. READ THIS.

We will pay Agents Salary of So per month
and expenses. or allow large commission 10 sell
our new and wonderful inventions. VIZ MEAN WHAT
wKsAY. Address, without delay,
SHERMAN = CO, Marshall, Michigan.
dec ~ -d-uiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

A GENEROUS DEED.-Miss Louise Howard
very generously provided for a sumptuous
Christmas dinner for the inmates Of thu
City almshouse. The following was the
bill Ct fare: Tea and coffee; oyster soup !;
roast turkey, with cranberry sauce; es-
caloped oysters turnips. squash, potatoes
and onion. apple pie: rice pudding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

COMPANIES. ASSETS.
NORTHERN, England. S27 900 900
IMPERIAL, England. .......--.. ID 100000
COMMERCIAL UNION, England, 20 900 900
ROYAL, England. ...- SO. 100000 600
FRANKLIN, Philadelphia. ....... $500, 900
FIRE ASSOCIATION. Philadelphia, 4.OOO, 600
GKRxAN AMERICAN, New York, a.4OO.CSe
PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia. l,8O0,OO0
BRITISH AMERICA, Toronto, Ont, 200 900
CONNECTICUT, Hartford. ..-.... $500 900
LONDON ASSURANCE, England. $1,000 900
LANCASHIRE. England .... IL 600 900
CONTINENTAL, New York w 1900 900
And other responsible Fire Insurance Companies.
TRAVELLERS Accident, Hartford 4.5s0Co0
CONNECTICUT Mutual LIFE, Harttord...- 100000
MASSACHUSETTS LIFE, gfeld........ 100000
VERMONT LIYE, Burlington. 50.O0O
Large lines placed at n moments notice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
WHYI D WHYI

Don't you try sOLIDIfIED GLYCERiSt io
chspped hands and lips, salt rheum. burns 93a
ey es, sore nipples. danirun. chshng. etc. sent b.
mail for 25 cents. by J. X. GRAY, aver. hass'
Dec ~ -dANIN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
NoTICEIN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter Of Charlie, F. Hale. Bankrupt - Ia
Bankruptcy.
NOTICE Is hereby gwen that second and
~ third general meeting OF the creditors OF said
Bankrupt, will be held before John l.. Edwards
Register 70 Bankruptcy, at Stowe. on the It'll day
OF January. A. u. 1879, at O'Clock. n III at the
office OF l.. ;. Thompson, for the purposes named in
the 9TH and 18th sections OF the bankrupt act OF
March ID, lS61. l.. 5. THOMPSON,
poc,mber T.. le;'.-26w3w Assignee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
AYERS HAIR VIGOIs,

For Restoring Gray Hair TO it,
Natural Vitality and Color.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
'ensOn's CapcineI

W1n TO $1,000 invested in Wall Street Blocks
% III makes fortunes every month.-Book sent
CO., BAsKgRs, II Wall St., New York,-dee 1914
WtW
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

srSend cents and receive, post FREQ, 30 cent
worth of music in tho MUsItAL RECORD, which Is
published weekly. 500 per year.
OLIVER DiTsON q CO., Boston.
Jan Is - d2tawSwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

EDue notice Of expiration of
Policies always given.
ECOrrespOndeBc ana Orders
by mail or telegraph faithfully
attended 10. Special facilities
for placing Insurance fOr other
agents.
EAccident policies issued for
the Day, Month Or Year, I'm the
Travellers Insurance Company,
of Hartford, Conn, whose repu-
tatiOn for honest and fair settle
ments Is uneXcelled.
For further information and rates call at the
Office Of
T. s. PECK,
Peck's Block, College ST.,
BURLINGTON. VT.
Ia, ik-fr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

NJ ssrs. Scribner Il Co.. in 1873, began the
publication Of st. Nicholas, an Illustrated Mag
azine for Girls and BOYS, with Mrs Mary
Mapes Dodge as editor. Five years have passed
since the first number was issued, and the mag
azine has won the highest position. 1t has a
monthly circulation of
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25
AT MoNRoE.-We take the caption of a

AT MoNRoE.-Wet take the caption of
three column article in the Enquirer as
concise account of the gala day in Union
county on Thursday last "a glorious day
for old Union, four hundred and fifty Good
Old Rebels in ranks again; and gaily step
ping to the tap Of the drum; a crowd of
$500; stirring, eloquent speeches by Fowle,
Steele and Bennett, old time scenes and
barbecue" The Erpress also describes the
reunion at length. Both papers speak in
high terms Of Judge Fowle's address, as
having made "a deep impression on our
people as a most brilliant and finished ora
tor, and prudent discreet advisor
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

HALE's WEEKLY.-Though not editori-
ally referred to, our readers doubtless read
for themselves the Prospectus of the new
weekly, which is to appear on the 7th prox
The Hales, 1oere ct fills, are perhaps the most
experienced journalists in the South, and
Maj. Hale has the journalistic genius in
rare degree The State is to be congratu-
lated, therefore, on having another first
class paper; though, to be candid, we can
not congratulate Brother H. on the pros
pect of profting by it. Ten years expert
ence satisfies us that journalism in North
Carolina means hard work for the editor
with division of the profits between the
printers, the paper-makers, the room-rent-
ers, and the delinquents.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25
naleigt ano Roundabout.

Glad to see improvements in the pave.
ments, in spots.
Wake Forest has 13O pupils, and a
number more coming.
-Sallie Jones, negro. who killed the
child of Gen. Branch, of Enfield was SEN
fenced to 20 years in the Penitentiary.
-"Gl" Trezevant has been appointed
Railroad agent at Columbia.
Bishop Atkinson will visit Monr oe
Oct 10; Wadesboro, Oct 81 Ansonville,
Oct %; Rockingham, 23rd
Iron for the railroad from Cheraw to
Wadesboro has begun to arrive at the form
er place. the Observer learns. Twelve
miles will be laid by the middle Of next
month.
-MrsJ. Augustus Gamewell of Spar
tanburg, s. c. was recently married in
Asheville, to Miss Julia Mcdowell, daugh-
ter of the late DIR. Joseph Mcdowell
-Drs. Everett and Crawford will shortly
occupy the handsome officers in front of
fuckers Hall, recently occupied by Loader.
"A writer in the daily Ne.cs, who is not
Capt. Dugger as many supposed. takes up
the cudgels for Moore's school History.
so hands wanted to work on the Ok
ford and Henderson r. r. We give this
notice free for the sake of the road.
The Torchlight says B. F. Bullock lost
barn of fine tobacco last week. W. A.
Bobbitt has been discharged by Commits
sioner Purncn.
lis converts at the Methodist revival
in Wilmington: Star
The Obserrer's account Of the shooting
of the Revenue officer shows the man Paint
er submitted to arrest once, but after the
officer L. J. Davis got drunk and flourished
g pistol at his breast, he (Painter( seized it
and shot him and was himself shot by
negroes.
The old Edenton Academy is to be opened
on the Doth of September under the tuition
of F. d. Winston, graduate of the Uni
versity.
4 representative of Harper's Magazine is
in Salisbury, making sketches of the points
of interest in and around that town--the
Union soldiers cemetery, Miss Fishers res
idence, &c.
The California people have gone crazy
over the arrival of Grant. And there is rea-
son to believe the Grant BOOM has re-
celved re-start.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

personal. Josephus Daniels, one
of our amateur editors, has engaged to as
sist on the local columns Of the Wilson
-4droace. ''Excelsior's'' the word Prof
James S. Manning, having recently opened
opened Pittsboro Academy, felt compelled
to decline the offer Of tutorship at the
University. Lincolnton correspondent
OF the Enterprise tells of the annual prize
drill Of the stars" wherein 1st sergeant
&. &. Childs won the plume. After the
drill, beautiful silver goblet was present
ed by the company to Miss Mamie C. Hoke,
in evidence Of their appreciation Of her
generous and successful mana cement Of the
''Pinafore" performances in behalf Of the
organization. Mr.. Templeton's presenta-
Cobb for Miss Hoke And all were pleased
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25
DIpHTHERIA.-Again the fearful scourge

DPHTHERIA. Again the fearful scourge
is hunting for victims up and down the
State. Reports from Orange, Randolph.
Guilford, Cumberland and Harnett tell of
deaths, not epidemic, but enough to create
uneasiness in various localities. The Fav-
etteville Gazette mentions the death of Mrs.
A. A. Harrington, and her daughter Lille
eight persons father, nc other and six
children-have been prostrated at times de-
SPARED Of God in his Providence has re-
stored the rest to health, but two have gone
out from the family circle" The same
paper says within the last few days Mr.. J.
H. Ellis, of Grays Creek township, has lost
four of his children from that fell disease.
The family Of Capt. j. w. Lee and others
in Raj egh do have