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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
Shifting a Snake.


Whitehall Times: "Pshaw.'
said Czardine, as he seated him.
self in the Times sanctum, "the
snake stores that are going a.
bout are all too thin. Why
Just look here. Last spring |
went out into the woods. /
took along an umbreller, which
| laid down onto some rocks.
Well, sir, about an hour after
ward / went to get my umbrel-
Ter, rs it had begun to rain a
little. Itook holt ofthe handle,
and, as / gave it a shove, some-
thing began to tear, and as the
umbreIlcr flew open a live black
snake fell to the ground, split
in two from its head 20 its tail.
The COMPOUNDED cTitter had act
ually swallowed my umbreller,
and / never noticed it until /
showed up the dumb thing and
split the animile open from stem
10 stern" ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
A New use for the Mullen.

A correspondent writes to an
exchange as follows about the
flower Of a well-known plant:
81 have discovered a remedy
for consumption. 1t has cured
number of cases after they bad
commenced bleeding at the lungs
and the hectic flesh was already
on the check. After trying this
remedy to my own satisfaction,
| have Thought philanthropy re-
oJiired that / should let it be
known to the world. 1t is COM
mon mullen, stepped strongly,
sweetened with coffee sugar and
drank freely, Young or old
plants are good dried in the Shade
aud kept in clean bags. The
medicine must be continued
from three to six months accor-'
ding to The nature of the disease.
1t is very good for the blood
vessels also. 1t strengthens and
bnilds up the system instead of
taking away the strength. II
makes good blood and takes in
flammatisn away from the
lungs"
1t is the wish of the writer that
every periodical in the United
States, Canada and Europe
should publish this recipe for the
benefit Of the human family.
Lay this mp and keep it in the
house ready for use.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
The First Abolition Newspa.

The Hon. Horatio j. Cox,
formerly Of GAINESVILLE, now of
of this city, is perhaps the only
living man who remembers the
particulars of the origin of the
first Abolition newspaper ever
Iissuedin the United States-cer-
tainly the only living man who
assisted in 'sgetting up" the pa
per. He worked at the case,
imposed the forms, worked off a
part of the first issue, and ham
died the buckskin balls in ink
ing the forms while his elder
brother worked off the remain
der. 1t was a specimen number
of the Gen5ats of UeiUersat En-
adaptation, dated and issued as
from Murfreesboro, Tenn. Ben
iamin Lundy, editor, publisher,
and proprietor. The work was
done in the office of the Mush'ing-
am Messenger, at GAINESVILLE,
for Mr.. Lundy, who carried the
entire edition with him to Muir
freesboro, where he continued
the publication for several years,
that place being then considered
the center Of emancipation senti-
ment in the United States.
Judge Cox, from whom we gath
er the above facts, is well
known in this city, but better
known in GAINESVILLE and from
end to end of the Muslzingum.
valley. He is the father of S. S.
Cox, of New York, and son-in-
law of the late Hon. David
Chambers, a prominent National
Republican and Wing politician
in his day, member of Congress,
State Senator, member and
Speaker Of the House, member
ofi. the Constitute .s.l Convention
1851. Though now i'll his 18th
year, Judge Cox is mentally
bright as a young man, and his
recollections of the early days of
Ohio are clear and vivid.-Co- |
1umbas (Ohio) Journal.
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1NsOLYENT NOTICE.
Clutches Cheap Nowl


= N the vicinity Of Blanche j. L. MApDox's
4 LIEIMENT has laid them all aside; and
supple up all the old horses shoulders and
reduced their big head and jaw to their nat
ural size. If you think it humbug como
down and will give you a rub and con-
vince you; one application win satisfy you.
Itcures rheumatism, swellings, pains, aches,
removes eOrns, cures sick and nervous head
ache, stops Inflammation ofthe stomach and
gives you good use of yonr muscles and puts
your kidneys TO acting and strengthens your
back, removes that pasteboard chat APP
pears TO be on your breast when you rise
every morning, one application will remove
il in three minutes, and removes that catch
behind or under your shoulder blade.
Six hundred bottles sold last year and
up to now and every bottle gave entire sat-
isfaction. Where is there another liniment
that can say the same thing and prove it
by your next door neighbor beyond contro-
Yersy? will be around in a short time 70
give all a chance in Lincoln county 20 try il,
and l will come again after that. am not
afraid TO see you after selling Won one bot
tie. You will not wait for me TO ask you 10
buy next time, you viii meet me with the
cash with these words, ~ viii never be
without it, j. L. MADDOX,
sept 25 Proprietor, Blanche, Tenn.
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THE RING TRICK.


A curious incident in conncc-'
ton with a ring occurred at
Moscow during the reign. of the
Empress Catherine the Second.
a rich nobleman, a collector of
precious stones, met in compa-
ny a stranger, who wore on his
finger a ring OF great value and
beauty. After conversation
as to its worth, the noblenan
offered him a considerable sum
for it, which the stranger at first
refused, not wishing to part
with it.
AT length, 10 evade the re-
peated opportunities of the no
bleman, he declared he would
not cell it as the stones were
not genuine. This declaration
filled all the company with a
,nazemeut. The nobleman de-
sired 10 have the ring for a few
days. giving Il security for it,
and then showed it TO several
jewelers., who declared tn c
stones 10 be genuine and of
great value. lie brought back
the ring to its owner, who put
il with great indifference into
bis waisicoat pocket.
The negotiations began a.
fresh, and The nobleman offered
sum near lis value. .'This
ring," observed the stranger,s'is
a token OF friendship, but / am
not rich enough to reject SO
large sum as you offer for ii.
Yet this high offer is the very
reason for my not complying.
How can you offer SO much
money for a ring which the
owner himself confesses to be
made up Of false stones?' The
nobleman replied: 'Ifyour de-
termination depends only on
that, take at once the sum, and
[ call upon the gentlemen here
present 10 witness that / yolun-
tarily pay it,"
The stranger took the money
and gave the nobleman the ring,
repeating the declaration that
the stones were false, and it was
still time to make the purchase
void. The ring was aiterward
found out 10 be as the seller
stated. A false ring had been
made exactly similar to the gen
uine one. The a fl air was
brought before a court of law,
but as the seller proved thai
during the whole business there
was no question at all about
genuine stones, and that the
purchaser had expressly treated
for a ring which he was told
was false, a judgment was
pronounced i'll his favor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02


NV experience of some fifteen
years is similar to yours, given
in the issue of Aug. Z, but more
thorough and less trouble. All
farmers / have known have graz
naries or corn cribs with lathf
floor and sides, just the thing to
put fresh dug potatoes into. All
kinds Of fruits, grain and yege-
tables give OFF a certain amount
Of moisture after gathering, and
if they are permitted to lie in
heaps ON the floor in the cellar
or anywhere out of a circulation
OF air, viii keep wet, which. tends
to produce decay. Ny practice
is to dig potatoes when the
ground is dry. pick them up as
dug; keep them covered, by a
blanket, from the sun while in the
wagon, and place them on the
hath in my corn bin, about Is
inches thick, and leave them
there until fear OF freezing,when
they are placed in bins in the
eel a.. The air coming up from
beneath keeps them perfectly
dry. One fall it was lafe when
/ dug them and | thought it was
50 near The time 10 put item in
The cellar / would take them di-
rectly. In a few days | found
they were decayin2-; Itook them
out. and put them in corn cribs
and they dried off and did not
rot afterwards.
OxfordDepot, NY. J.W.Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
A young man, clerk in a gro

A young man, clerk in a gro
Gerry store in Atlanta, Ga, The
othee day was very much excit-
ed by receiving visit from his
lady love at his place of bust
ness. The twain soon engaged
in earnest conversation, and
she thonghtlessly placed her
finger beneath the instrument
used for cutting off tobacco and
known as the guillotine. A.
bout this time he desired to
give emphasis to a remark he
was making, and struck the to-
bacec cutter a terrific blow,
which had the effect of severiDg
the young lady's finger at the
first joint. She did not yell nor
faint, but quietly remarked to
the young man that he had cut
off her ~sewing finger,D thereby
delicately limiting that he had
deprived her Of the chief means
of gaining a subsistence.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02

Mr.. Nelson Ritter ofSyracuse,
N. Y, thinks sunfl6wcr seeds
for poultry worth the dollar a
bushel they cost in market, Civ
en- in connection with other feed.
His own plan, however, is to
raise a supply "a quarter-acrc
this year), bind into bundles,
store for winter, and throw into
the hen-house from time to time
where pecking on the seeds will
afford necessary exercise, as well
as add to the desirable variety
in diet. Another favorite and
very profitable product Of his, as
he tells the Rafal Neav Yorker,
is the black cufrant, Of which he
lately sold 10 bushels. Meth
er insects, birds, chickens or
boys modest the bush or fruit.
The yield is alwayslleayy. There
IS nothing better for pie, pud-
ling or preserve, while the Jelly
IS valuable. in all ailments Of the
and a little mixed with
cold water makes a most deli
;ious and refreshing drink.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
Weeds.

AS nearly all kinds of weeds
cast their seeds at this season,
says a contributor to an ex-
change, it is good economy to
lake considerable pains to de-
stroy the seed. It IS not enough
to simply hoe them. Many
weeds ripen their seeds just as
well after this is done as it LET
alone. The only safe way 10
get quit OF them is 10 cart, wheel,
or lag them away from the gar
den to some remote corner,
where they may either be piled
aud burned or composted will
hot manure. Ii The compost is
frequently turned and well mix
ed while hot, ii will destroy near
ly alkkinds ofseeds cAectually.
and this is one OF. the important
objects in composing manure
Tor garden use.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
NON REsnENT NOTICES,
Northeastern Notice..
In Chancery al Fayetteville.

In this cause il appearing 70 me, W. q.
Martin, clerk and master Of the Chancerv
Court at Fayetteville, Tennessee, from COM
piainant's BILL which ia sworn 10, that the
residence OF defendant, Nathaniel Carey, IS
unknown to complainant.
1t is,therefore, ordered that publication be
made in the FAEETrEvir1k OBSERVER. a
newspaper published in the town Of Fsv-
etteville, Tennessee, for four consecutive
weeks, requiring said defendant TO appear
before the Chancsry Curt Tor Lincoln conn
", Tennessee, sitting ut Fayetteville. Ten
nessce, on the 9th day of October.
1870, and defend conlnlainant's bin. or
the same will be taken for confessed. This
9th day Of September, lS79
w. B. MARTIN,
sept IL Clerk and Master.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
THE FARMEI}S' REVIEW!

The latest addition 10 our ex-
change list is the Farmers Re
Dicac, Chicago. ILL.,, and a most
welcome addition it proves. 1t
is as full Of departments as the
government at Washington, and
they all bear evidence of unusual
skill and industry i'll their man
1t is emphaticaliy a
model farm and family monthly.
1t is, withal, THE NEATEST AND
BEST MONTHLY OF TIE KIND
THAT WE KNOW. We win fur
nish the Rcciear and our own
paper, each one year, for taoo
dollars Sn odcdace.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
Remarkable Cure Of scrofu,a. 20.

KIS6sroS. GA, September Is. 1eT1.
GENTS For sixteen years have been a great
sufferer from Scrofula in its most distressing forms
! have been condned to my room and bed for Gffeen
years with scrofuious alterations. The most ap-
proved remedies for such cases have been used and
the most eminent PHYSICIANS consulted. without
any decided benefit, Thus Frustrated, distressed.
dcspondiRg, l was advised by Bar. Aver, of Floyd
County Ga; TO commence the of your Compound
Extract Stillngia- Language is as insufficient to
describe the relief obtained from the use of the
Stiingia as IL is TO convey adequate idea of the
cine; sufficient to say, abandoned ali other rcme-
dies and continued the of your Extract OF Still
lingia, until can say truly, II am cured Of all
pains OF all disease, with nothing TO obstFuct the
active pursuit of my profession. More than eight
months have elapsed since this remarkable cure,
without any return OF the disease,
For the truth of the above statement refer to
any gentleman in Barlow County, Ga. and to the
members of the bar Of Cherokee Circuit who are
acquainted with me. 1 shall ever remain, with
the deepest gratitude, Your obelient servant.
]. q. BRANSON. Any at Law
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
Business Hen, Pleasure Seekers and Emigrantsl
To Whatever Route You are Going,
North, East, South or West,
The Nashville, Chattanooga
And st. Louis Railroad ~

Is your route. Business men and pleasure
seekers, this route offers you good time, con-
nections and accommodations.
Round trip tickets can be purchased at
principal Offices for all the prominent spring
and summer resorts, either in North, West
or Southeast. This is your shortest, best
and quickest route to. reach Memphis, ST.
Louis and other cities Of the Northwest; or
Atlsnta,' Lynchburg, Norfolk, Washington
or Jacksonville and other prominent South
eastern cities Emigrants wanting to 60 to
the great Southwest, you are offered better
time and connections than by any other:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
Don't hurry the cowsl OuI

Don't hurry the cowsl GUS
got out Of her enclosure one
night last week and IN company
with strange COWS wandered
some four miles from home be-
fore she was found. She was
brought back August Il, a very
suiifv day. Without thinking
OF the effect, ] walked her along
1T a moderately brisk gait with
out stopping on the road. Re
suit-lext morning one-quattea
of her bag was hard, conSested,
and tender. When l saw this ]
thought OF her long walk. ] al
tended 10 this troubleilnmediate-
ly, and in q hours she was all
right. Moral: IN diving cows
any considerable distance in
dog-days. give hem plenty OF
time.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02

&c is too soon to forget the rayagcz OF this terrible
disease, which will no doubt return in more ma
liIant and vrulent form in the fall mon IN ofS79
MerreEl's fEepatine. Remedy discovered
ia southern Nubia and used witlf such wonderful
results in South America where the most aggrava-
ted cases OF fever folsis causes from OF two
-bunees OF bile TO be filtered or strained irom the
blOod each time it passes through the Liver,
long as excess of bite exists. By its wonderful
act ion on the Liver and Stomach the HEPATf$E
not only prevents 30 certainty any kind Of Fever
and Black Vomit. bat Also cures Heaiache. ton-
stipatign 4 the Bowels, Dyspepsia aud all Mala-
rial diseases. ~
No one need fear Yellow Fever who viii ex
pei the Maarial Poison and excess 0flDlie from the
blood by using MERRELL'S HEPATINE, which
Is sent by express by the PTopriefors.
NErrEII 4 co rhus pa
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AMERICAN and FOREIGN PATENTS.

GILMORE h CO., Successors to Chapman.
II Oslner & CO.- Solicitors. Patents prepared
in all countries. NO FEES m ADVANCE.
No charge unless the patent Is granted. No fees
for maxim preliminary examinations. No addI-
tionai ices ior obtaining and conducting arehear-
ALL rejected applications may be revived. spe-
cial attention given to Interference Cascs before
the Patent Oflce, Extensions before Congress- In
frngemcnt Suits 10 different States and an litfga
ton appertaIning 70 Inventions or Patents send
stamp 70 GILMORE Co, for pamphlet OF sixty
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
A MIRACLE.

WEST PoI6T, GA, sept. IT, 1870
GENTS:-My daughter was taken on the 10th day
OF une, 1888, with what was supposed TO be Acute
Rheumatism, and WAS treated for the same with no
success. IN March, following pieces OF bone be-
gain to work out of the right arm, and continued to
appear till all the bone from the elbow to the Shout
der joint came ont Many pieces OF bone came out
OF The right foot and leg. The ease was then pro-
nounccd one of White Swelling. After having
been confined about six years TO her bed and the
case considered hopeless, was induced to try DIR.
Pemberton's Compound E&trsicL of Stillngia. and
was SO yell satisfied with its effects that have
continued the use of it until the present. u
My daughter was confined to her bed about six
years before she sat up even turned over with
out help. She now sits up all day, and sews most
OF her time-has walked across the room. HeT
general health is now good. and believe she WILL
sa her limbs gain strength, walk WE'LL l attribute
her recovery, with the blessing of God, to the
OF your Invaluable medicine. With gratitude, /
am, yours truly, w. b. BLANTON.
WEST POINT. g IA, Sept. l6, 1870
GENIs:-The above certificate of bIr. W b Blan-
ton we know and certify to as being true. The
thing Is sos hundreds of tie most respected citizens
will certify to it, As much reference Can be given
as may be required. Yours truly.
sLRAWF FORD & W ALKER, Druggists.
HON. Ii. ID. WILLIAMS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
LINCOLN COUNTY.

Horse, bay, black name, tail and legs,
left eye out with speck in the same, some
white hairs on both side near the tanks,
l5tz hands high, s or 9 years old; r d Me-
Millen, 9th dis, April 1880.
MARSHALL COUNTY.
Too Horseshoe bay, 15T hand,s9 yrs
old, valued at S25-the other dark brown
or bay, Is hands, u years old, valued at
$40; both by 9. w. Rome, Lewisburg, Aug2O
MADISON COUNTY.
Mare Mule, black, plain gear marks, a
bout IA hands high, 10 or II years old; by
John E. Laughinghouse, sept 9-yaluation
not given.
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InSOLyfNT ESTATES.
INSOL KENT NOTTCE.

LNSOL VENT NOTICE.
DURSUANT 20 an order Of the Clerk Of
4 the County Court of Lincoln County,
Tennessee, upon The suggestion OF the adj
ministrator Of Che estate of 49,
james ~. George, Deceased,
of the insolvency Of said decedenps estate,
notice is hereby given 10 all persons having
claims against said estate 10 present them
to the Clerk OF said Court authenticated,
on or before February 3rd, 1850,
for pro rata distribution, or they win be
forever barred. +. L. EzELL,
sept 49, Administrator.
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OR EAST AND souru-rAsr.
FoR WEST AND NORTHWEST.

Leave Nashville -. 5.10 P. NJ. 600 A. N.
Arrive Mckenzie .,.s1l.10 do LILO do
do Martin ....- 2.I3P.M
do Union City -. 40 AM 6.55 do
do Memphis. -. 8 % P. N. $40 A. N.
do st. Louis -. 5.25 do 1920 P. NJ,
For information, rates and time tables.
call on or address
w. T. MARCH, or w. L. DANLEY,
june 20 Nashville z Nashville.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02
ElggEEHEsIL.L' ACADEMY.
VsHIs institution win begin its sixth
Il year

IsHIS institution viii begin its sixth
IL year
Monday, August Sth, 1879.
The atten,ionof The public is especially
called 10 ihc iolsovips ieapres:
Ill gives .ae Dr9ls practical and
thorough edp ,iOu ~ cscsv Department.
2. Tie eacha.s sfe active and keep pace
wi.a ae mes
{ 8. A t'psie Oepar;mol. rs been secur-
ed on' ,e supn 'yisioI AliSs Campbell,
a laevo' :, voe,s' es2csiasce.
q. Goo Ocie.V; Je itl,ai location; and
no allr ia sat- ever.
Toi.ioo i - Departments is less tkGa
o'ae-'tts I. q Q. ~ school ef Ike grade
known, 20 rs ], ne sac.
Terms per Month.
ForHrimarF Fad G smms r.SchoolDept $J.OO
+" Academic DeA.s, meai, Zoo
3 lbs. ~rwon l'les;r. lbs
w 81 IG-ii. sa'o extra charge.
EO7,d en- re Ssfr- e. ri s5iesS pcr Month.
I'VE ~. VOC E. AcsIE o wish ouf school
and sce V las !. is 10 you selves, before
patronizing any oher S nool. For further
information cali on or address
O. SIDNEY STEWART, Principal,
aug IF Lincoln, Lincoln county, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-02

ESP DR.. PembertOn, Stillingia is pre-
pared by A. +. MERRELL u Co. Phila., Pa.
Sold by all Druggists in 81 90 bottles, or sent by
express. Agents wanted to canvass everywhere.
Send for Book--Curious St0ry''-free to all.
ments.
dec. Fly
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d. guntarEasu Stillirris q rur.as Fsliss!!,

D<S- The REPORTS ofwonderfnl cures of Rhenina-
tisn, 5crofnla. salt Rheuni, Syphilis Cancer, III
GERS and Sores, that come from all parts of the
country, are not only remarkable but so miracu-
of proof.
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VALUABLE TABLES.
strays Taken Up.

ut R7ndof AnimaL isgiue,s-21sd Color
3D.. Descyiption-- 4th. Age--5th. Posters
name-6th. g ims and Place Of aaTess---
It'll. Valuation.
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LAND CASES, LAND WARRANTS, and

Contested Land Cases prDsctritet before the NJ q
General Land Ofire AMI Department OF the Int
ri0r. Private Land Claims. Mining ami pre-
EmpfiOn Giaims. and Rom cad (,nses az
tended TO. Land scrip Ia 80. 80. and fGD acre pie
ces Ger sale. This scrip j. assign1Hle and can b
located In the name Of the purchaser upon anV
GOVERNMENT land subject 70 private entry az 81 Is
per acre. It y Of equal value with Bounty Land
MArrants send staiap 70 GiLMOBE co. Tor
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ARREARS Of PAY and RluNIY.

AlDgffceFS, Soldiers. and sailors wounded.
rnptuied, or I1jured In the late war. however
81 ghthy. can attain pension by addressing GIL
Cases prosecuted By GILMORE a CO.. be.
Iofe the Srprene Court Of the UniGad States. tia
Court OF Claims, AID the southern Claims Com
mission.
Each department. OF our business q conducted m
aseparHte bsreau. under charge Of tho same ex-
perieaced parties employed BY tho Old frn -
Prompt attention 70 all business entrusted TO
GhI1OkE x co. Is thus ieenrei. We desire
to- 81 y y sasfess ~ deserving ~ GILMORE co.
o<S otFeet !" nsnington, .. q. feb 10