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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

A paragraph has been going the
rounds to the effect that the parents
of Abe Lincoln were never legally
married. II was stated that this was
caused by their extreme poverty, us
the laws of the State of Kentucky
require a bond to BE- given to guard
the State against an over supply of
paupers; which bond they were una
BILE TO procure. This story has been
exploded, however, by ex-Secretary
Bristow, who has found the bond
and proved that the marriage was ls-
gslly performed.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Memphis is no longer a city, but is
simply 4 settlement on the bluffs
Memphis cannot stand it long without
a charter. We heard 1t said n Jews
days since in Nashville that she would
shortly apply for another charter. The
reason they had the present charter
abolished, It is said, was in order to
keep from paying a certain portion of
its indebtedness.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

A negro minstrel troupe is being Or
ganizcd in Knoxville. Mr.. w. S. Clark,
Il professional stage man of a high rep
utation, has charge of it. They gave
their first entertainment at Staub's
Opera House last night.-Chr0Hicle.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The Hamilton county court is think
ing of building a bridge across Tennes-
see river at Chattanooga. A bridge is
much needed there, and if the county
il not too much in debt it should be
built.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The diseases of babyhood are so rap
idly weakening that the quickest
means should be used to check them.
DIR. Bulls B ,by Syrup is the u~nfailing
remedy for these complaints. Price %
pputs.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

A wicked editor (and Wen bet lie is
an old bachelor) suggests that the rea-
son Bob Ingersoll thinks there is no
hell, is because he only spends two
weeks at home with his wife during
the wear.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

We are always pleased to recon-
mend Il good article. DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup never fails to cure a cough or
cold in a short time. Price % cents.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Rev. A.. ID. Phillips, who has been a
missionary in Africa for many years,
gave an interesting lecture on that
country to an appreciative audience at
the Baptist Church Tuesday night.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Onions are a good preventive of, and
n good remedy for, many diseases of
domestic fowls. Feed them, chopped
fine, to your chickens about three times
a week,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

When ac.loafer enters the editors
@nctum and the editor says, "I'm glad
20 see you're back" he don't know
everything what the editor means, says
nh exchange. But then the loafers of
this office have become so attached to
as that thoy don't care what We mean.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Tho base ball season will 500 roll
around again. Let 'er ROLAND roll
on by az quick as possible. Cleveland
is thoroughly Disguised with the game
anyhow.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

4 man has called into the Loudon
Journal Office demanding Satisfaction
IN regard to the editor publishing one
OF his love-letters, and upon being in
formed that the "Hghting editor" was
not In, made his exit.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Strangers arc rolling into Chatta-
pooga in large numbers, being conf
dent that there is II bright future for
that city. "Lct 'er ROLL" says the
Times.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Quarterly meeting for Cleveland cir
cult, NJ. L. Church, will be held at
New Salem, commencing Saturday,
Feb. 18th, at IL o'clock a. m.
j S. PETTY, p. i.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Hut. Amarine, the boss moonshiner
of Blount county, and the murderer of
John Cooper, of Knoxville, has been
arrested. $500 reward was offered for
his arrest.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

A tramp, while stealing Il ride from
Chattanooga to- this place Sunday
night, got u "facG" put on him with a
rock, thrown by II of the ra~ilroaders
from some dark corner.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Out West they shake their carpets
automatically" by hanging them up
out Of doors until they contract the
fever and ague, and shake themselves.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Unfair play Ia noticed from the fact
that if n newspaper gives n nan n
"puH" Of q half column In length, as is
generally the case, no will scarcely
notice It; but then give him a slight
"rakin" in the space Of n single line,
aud he will see II immediately after the
paper Ia issHcd and want to fight In the
bargain.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

That beautiful spring-likc weather
we were having was broken up Satur-
day night by a sudden cold snap.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Why will a man, who's not well
read, think deeply for a minute, then
r,ise his hand and scratch his head,
when there Il nothing in it?
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

That man, who said he would come
around Saturday night and pay us up
''av sure as he lived" failed to come.
Who all went TO his funeral?
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Peaches and apples are reported kill
ed In Kentucky. What have the croak-
els to say of the fruit crop in this part
OF the country?
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

President Mcmahon, of France, has
resigned. Gambetta has been elected
President of the French Chamber of
Deputies and NJ. Grevy President of
Ernnrc.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

An exchange has found out what a
barber ought to tax about while sha-
ving-about two seconds.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Commissioner Raum reports that In
this State last year six revenue officers
were killed, 4G6 arrest made and 22O
stills seized.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06
Died,

Near Harrison, Tenn, Jan. goth,
lS79-Miss Lizzie Guthrie, daughter of
j. A. 2. Guthrie, Esq, aged 20 years.
Lizzie was an interesting and promis-
ing young woman; but she was cut
down in the bloom of youth. How
sad that one SO young and full of
promise should be taken from loving
friends. She died In full hope of i'm
mortality and eternal life.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The Burlington Hdwkeye heads its
column of items; Burlington Hawk
eyctems."
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Cleveland still lives under the pro-
lection of a corporation, and the indi-
cations are that she will continue to dc
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The p~ostoilce, express office and
railroad office, at South Pittsburg,
Tenn, were robbed last Friday night.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

How can the world know a man has
a good thing unless he advertises the
pogsession of It ?-VandeI bilt.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Monroe Democrat: Near $4,000
have been paid out near this place for
mules curing the past few weeks.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The Dramatic Company will give us
another entertainment i'm a few days.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Pickpockets don't like winter because
everybody has hands in his pockets.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06
LOCAL.

Chsw Jackson's Beat Sweet Navy To-
baceo. NoV 2o-ly.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Senator Il. II. Smith has our thanks
for a copy of the Governors message.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

John Mccullough, the tragedian, is
playing in Nashville this week,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Messrs. Sanford, Chamberlain 4 AL
bers IL feel it TO be due to you that
for five or six years | have been trOub-
led with a terrible cough and smother
ing sensation. ] have been kept
awake many nights with coughing and
was generally believed to be nearly
gone with consumption. | was indu-
ced to try your great cough remedy
Symphyx, and l was almost Instantly
relieved by its use. am glad to say
it cured me entirely. never fail now
to recommend 1t to my customers, in
cases of cough, whOoping cough.
Group, &C., and almost always hear q
favorable report from it.
Yours truly,
JOSEPH l.. SNAPP,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The weather prophets are already
predicting an early spring.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

Ex-Confederate General Longstreet
Is postmaster nt Gainesville, Ga.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06
Il. ii. GUTH

In this city on Feb. I'd, 1S70-Miss
Rachel Colby, at the age of sixty-siX
years.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

RctrenchmenC on all orners The
Maine Legislature has reduced the
Governors salary to 81 800.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-02-06

The Legislature has taken a recess
until Feb. llth.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
Don't Forget the Man.

An astronomer suggested the other
evening that the tasimeter-a very deli
cate thermometer-be used aboard ocean
steamers to give warning of the approach
of icebergs. 1t has been suggested in
these columns that locomotive head
lights be used to illuminate the track in
front of an advan cling steamer. Others
have suggested that an electric light be
used for the same purpose. All these
suggestions are good. But there is one
point that must not be overlooked. All
appliances to avoid collision between
ships and ships or between ships and
icebergs willEfail unless there be man
somewhere whose duty it will be to in
terpret the signs revealed by such ap-
pliances. OF what use is tasimeter if
there is no one to read its registerp OF
what use is an electric light if there is
no one to watch for and detect objects in
the field illuminated by it9 Nearly al,
collisions are the direct products of
avoidable carelessness. The most ap-
proved mechanical devices should be
employed aboard all our ocean, going
steamers in order to guard against col
lisions, but appliances, however costly
and approved. cannot supply the place
of the man of judgment, whose faculties
have been trained for the observation
and Interpretation of phenomena. An
electric light might illuminate the sea
for miles ahead of ship, and show an
approaching vessel bearing down full
upon her, but if all hands be asleep the
collision is as inevitable as though an
object could not be detected fifty feet
away.-Nes0 York. Graphic.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
Female Drunkenness in New York.

There have been a lamentable number
of cases of female drunkenness brought
before the courts lately. The last is
that of the mother of five children, who
during the past two years has led such
a life OF intoxication that it is doubtful
If she ever returns from the island,
where she was sent, such a wreck had
she become. There was no excuse for
her. Her husband was kind, sober and
industrious. He provided for humble
but comfortable home, and she had
everything to make her happy. But
the inordinate passion of drink took pos
session of her, and she sank to the
lowest depths of social degradation.
There is no doubt that the love of
liquor was with her disease, as it is
with many others. 1t would seem that
physicians, knowing the existence of
such disease, would have succeeded in
finding an antidote, but, thus far, all
their efforts appear to be fruitless. Ha-
bitual intoxication is about the one di-
sease that has eluded the physicians
skill, and yet it is a disease that has
carried!in its wake more misery, suffer-
ing and degradation than others more
fstal.-NeV York Express.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
The SteD.Ladder.

1t is''very probable that in the ages pre-
ceding the step ladder it was a common
practice for the housewife who wished
to take down the curtains to place a
chair on the center-table and then to
mount from one to the other. 1t is
claimed that we have here the true origin
of the step ladder. Like the table, il is
quadrupedal, and the germs of its steps
are contained in the two steps which are
formed when a chair is superimposed
upon the table. Comparative anatomy,
as we'll as hypothetical history, supports
the theory that the step-ladder springs
from the union of the chair and the
table, although it must be confessed that
it does not throw any light on the origin
of the hinges, which form one of the
leading characteristics of the step
ladder.
In spite of its inoffensive look, it de-
lights to do all the injury in it's power.
1t uses its hinged forelegs with which to
inflict painful and dangerous kicks. In
the spring and autumn, when curtains
are taken down and picture frames are
busted, the surface of the ladies of the
household is to a large extent black and
blue with the bruises thus inflicted.
The step-ladder, with atrocious cunning,
often lies down at night in the upper OF
lower hall, to wait fol casual victims.
The man who gets up at night with a
view either to cats or robbers, and walks
within the clutches OF a STEP ladder
stretched at full length on the floor, is
generally an unrecognizable mass of
bruises, broken glass, and spilled kero-
sine by the time that help comes to re-
lease him. Men have been known to
tangle themselves up so inextricably
with q prone and vicious STEP ladder
that they have continued to fall over il
for hours at time. Among the whole
family of domestic furniture, there is
none that compares in subtle malignity
with the treacherous and cruel step.
ladder,
That the step-ladder will roam vast
distances if lett unfastened during either
day or night, every one is aware. No
matter where it may be left it will never
be found in the same place unless it has
been securely fastened. Many a man
has left step-ladder in the front parlor
when summoned to cease hanging pic
lures and to come to dinner, but almost
invariably he has found that ladder
either IN the attic or down in the cellar
when the dinner has come to an end.
Step-ladders left insautiously on the
front steps of New York houses have
been known to wander from house to
house throughout the entire block, and
there is one step-ladder in East Twenty
second street which is so well known to
the police that it has been seized and
carried to the station house as vagrant
at least dozen times during the last
ten years.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
What is Paat2

Immense stratum of peat underlies
the city of Boston. Everybody ought
to know what peat is, but some don't
know. 1t is spongy mass of vegetable
matter, the out-growth of swampy soils,
and is composed of matted roots, leaves
and stems of plants, the forms of which
ere distinctly preserved, and sometimes
ost in the spongy substance produced
Dy their composition. 1t originates in
places naturally moist, where an abund-
ance of vegetation fourishes and decays,
and where the new growth above leaves
.,he lower portion dead and burned. In
time, encroaching upon some former
pond bed, it usurps the domain of the
water, and accumulates to depth of
from twelve to forty feet. Workmen
came across the peat beds the other day
while making a sewer in Boston.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

and flesh. What they need is more vigor.
There is n means of obtaining it, II they will
but avail themselves OF that means. 1t is
Hostetter's Bitters, a tonic which experience
has shown to be of the utmost service to the
debilitated, nervous and dyspeptic. Digestion
restored upon permanent basis by the Bit
tors, ministers, as IL should, TO TIE wants oil
the system and its integral parts, of which the
nerves are one OF the most important, are
properly nourished and invigorated. The
various functions are thus more actively dis
charged and obstacles to return to health
removed by increasing vitality. Instead OF
nervous prostration, new strength and vitality
will be Infused into the whole motive ma
chinnrN-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

Young Seward placed a pistol at his
head in the presence of the girl who had
rejected his suit, at Houston, Mimi,
and said he was going to commit sui
eide. He counted lone. two" and she
covered her eyes with her hands.
+" Look at me-" he said; she obeyed /;
" threer and into his brain went the
fatal bullet.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
HEART DISEASE AND LIVER COM
PTAINT

MIDDLEBURGH, Snyder Co., Pa.
Dear 6ir:-I have been troubled with Hear,
Disease and Liver Complaint, and had spent
a great deal of money for medical aid withot,
receiving any benefit until procured someof
our Indian Blood Syrup from your ageut
Z. L. Burlington, / can now testify from my
experince as to The great value of it in uchs
diseases HENRY ZEMCHAN
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
Nature's Slnice.MaY.

If the Kidneys (nature's sluice-way)
do not work properly the trouble is ielt
everywhere. Then be wise and as soon
as you see signs of disorder take Kidney
Wort faithfully. II will clean the sluice
way OF sand, gravel or slime and purify
the whole system.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
LIVER COMPLAINT.

JACKSONVILLE, March 3, 1879.
Dear Sir:-Knowing, from experience, that
your Indian Blood Syrup is a sure cure tor
Liver Complaint, 1 confidently recommended
to all suffering humanity. REBEocA MEL
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
Truth and Honor.

Query What is the best family medi-
cine in the world to regulate the bowels,
purify the blood, remove costiveness and
biliousress, aid digestion and tone up the
whole systemla Truth and honor COM
pels us to answer, Hop Bitters, being
pure, perfect and harmless. Ed.-Inde-
pendent.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

Warm the feet by the sunshine, or by
holding them in the hands, or by scuff-
ing them in slippers over woolen carpet,
but do not put them in hot water or
over register or stove.-Dr. Foote'S
Health Monthly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
PALPITAT1oN OF THE HEART.

WEST LEBANON, March 8, 1879
Dear Sir Having been PROSTATE for mont
with what my physician termed Palpitstien
the Heart, and combination of other disease
1 obtained no relief until bought some OF you
Indian Blood Syrup, which relieved me i'm
mediately. Fam now in perfect health.
ELIZABEIH LEWIS
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

DR.. MARCHISrS Uterine CATHOLICON will posi-
lively cure Female Weakness such Falling OF the
Won't. Whites, Chronic Inflammation liberation of
the Womb, incidental Hemorrhage Flooding Painful
suppressed and Irregular Menstruation, &C. An old and
reliable remedy. Send ,stal card for pamph ct with
treatment and certificates from physicians and
patients, to H0WARTH 4 BALLARD, U1cA n Y
Sold by all Druggists 81 50 per bottle.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
LIVER AND KIDNEY COMPLAINT.

ANDALUsIA, Pa, Feb 10, 1870.
Dear SiY-l have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup iu my family for Liver and Kid
ney Complaint with success. believe it has
no equal. EDWARD GILBERT.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

szS3sThe Nerves as Source Of Trial.
instead oil being vehicle ior agreeable SEN
sations some peoples nerves ale most dis
tresslng endowment. Such sufferers, it will
usually be found, are dyspeptic, lack vitality
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

The oldest postmaster in the United
States is Roswell Beardsley, OF North
Lansing, N. Y, who has been in office
fifty-one years.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
Wanted,

Sherman Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at salary of
$lC0 per month and expenses paid. For iull
particulars address as above
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

When a man has nothing but a few
broken teeth in his mouth, can he prop
erly be styled a stump speaker ?
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.
BrBERRY, 23d Ward, Jany. /, 1879.
Dear Sir:--Your most excellent Indian Blood
Syrup has given perfect satisfaction when
used for Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
THEoD. HAWK
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
The Best Remedy Known to Man |

DR.. Clark johnson having associated himself
with Mr.. Edwin Eastman, An escaped captive long
. slave TO Wakamc.kla, the medicine man OF the
;omanchcs, is now prepared TO lend his aid in the
Introduction OF the wonderful remedy OF that tribS
Tho experience OF Mr.. Eastman being similara
That OF Mrs Chas. Jones and son, OF Washington
Co., Iowa. an account of whose suffering. were
thrilngly narrated In the Ns,o York Herald OF Dee
10TH 1878, tho facts Of which arc 80 widely
known, and 80 nearly parallel, that but lttle men.
Ion OF MIR. Eastnan's experiences will be given
1ere They are, however, published In neat vol
,me cf 300 pages, entitled, Seven and Nine Years
\mong tic Comsnches and Apaches," Of which
mention will be made hereafter Suffice 1t to say,
that for several years, Nr. Eastman while cap.
live, ,swas compelled to gather the roots Seums
arks, herbs and berries OF which wakametklss
Medicine was made. and is still prepared to pro-
,ido the SAME materials for the successful intro
suction OF the medicine to tho world; and assures
the public that the remedy is the same now ~
Shen WakapctlSla compelled him to make IL
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

neglected cough, cold or sore throat,
which might be checked by simple remedy
like "Browns Bronchial Troches," if allowed
to progress may terminate seriously. 25 cents
81 I.425.5O Profits In 30 Days.
$40 in legitimate Stock Speculations in
Wall st. pays immense profits. Pamphlets ex-
planning everything sent free. Heath & Co.,
Brokers, 1927 Broadway, N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

Prevent crooked boots and blistered heels
by wearing Lyons Heel Stiffeners. Can be
applied at any time.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20

Young men go west. Learn telegraphy. Adj
dress X. Valentine, Manager, GAINESVILLE, Wis
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
RECEIVED GREAT BENEFIT FROM IT
HoLMsRuRo, 23d Ward, Philadelphia,

Dear Sir:-I take great pleasure in saying
that have given your valuable Indian Blood
Syrup fair trial in my family and received
great benefit from it. SAM'L. N SoLLY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-20
{ Daughters, wives and M Mothers.

Chew Jaokson's Best sweetNavy tobacco.