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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09

Rev. DIR. Richard Beard, Pro-
fessor of Theology in the CUM
Teri nd University, died IN Leba-
non last Thursday, at the age of
81 years. lie was one Of the
leading men of thee p. church.
No man ever possessed a purer
character. His death viii be
universally lamented.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09


President Hayes messagewas
read to Congress afterjt conYen-
cd last Mondays and We are soi-
~ to say presents its author in
the attitude Of a hitter, narrow
minded partisan. Ilqhe dgel9nent
with reference to the lateelec-
ten, charges that in some Of the
Southern States, fraud prevented
the ''man and brother from vot-
ing, and the mseating. OF /, some
members of Congress is recomn
mended. Not a worlds saidofI
the corruption and intiniidaticii
that ruled iis sonmof the AaHeh1
.eIn States. The Gniss8be So
perhaps; attributable t0lJilefaet
that the Republican, party iJfefie
cd thereby On goTelanseAtsil
affairs, tllemessage II, fair land
sensible;das aiW4lole, 1t w6uld
be creditdble but f0oi It's asastigah
Enfainess.l aT0m on 55hsqo D
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09
Thursday hsrning, December .. lSSS.


The docket Of the Supreme
court has become SO large that
,splts begun now TO be tried by
the present bench 5cannot be
reached under three or four Years.
a remedy will haSeto,be applied
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09

r I|ItI| IfIII on r-IIItIE H.
Rev. Henry Arms says: 81 eirnestly be.
lieye that Days Kidney Pad Is the only
infaIHbIe remedYIih fhea world 0fori tina (
prevalent and distressing compIaint..asBa
Ache"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09

Doyle sai CaliGesniaas rG.ayohf
Comedy Companies collapsed afs
fer its exhibition here.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09
A RARE OFFERl
A Good Semi Monthly Paper Free
to OBSERVER Subscribers.

We have made arrangements
to present. free, to every adj
vance-paying subscriber to the.
OBSERVER for one year,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09

D ~ va Oh i abba Il 2 @t''iF0S' fffatf
! The result is that Garfield is
in q lpinority of 311,972 yotes-
such as We're cast. Deduct one
million negro votes that he re-
dei1ea in the south and two
hundred thousand that he receiy-
edIjn the north, and itspresents
the astounding fact that Garfield
is elected President Of the Uni
ted States on a 81
White vote OF. -. ,... ...,..-.S I. 239, 4l5
And white vote against him Of. .4,753, 090
Majority ofwhiteyotes against him1 .blS, 6s5.
I'VE are no prophets, but liza
among the white people
doesn't take place in this coun-l
try before long, we viii be might
lily mistaken. All fanaticisms
have their day.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09

Row, Chimes Building), New York, is aq-
thorized TO contract for advertisements in
the OBSERVER, at our best rates
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-09
! Presidential Vote.

The official vote Of all the
States show that
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
FACT AND RUMOR.

Fourteen new gold mines have been dis covered in Eastern Siberia. 7
 Ice 20 inches thick is being harvested 'o6 the Penobscot river in Maine. y.
 Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati has been practically removed from office by the Pope.
 Gen. Tom. Thumb and wife are now exhib. iting themselves in a Bowery 10 ct. museum.
 In January the Consolidated Virginia mine shipped $1O4, ,424 of bullion and the California $62, ,269. ,....-
 A bitter newspaper war in California cul. minated in the fatal shooting of one of the ag- gressive editors, by the other.
 A stage was compelled to halt near Rose burg, Oregon, while two able-bodied bears fought out difficulty on the public high way.
 An official statement shows that the cost of the Franco-German war to France alone was 5000, 900, ,0OO without including the losses sustained by commerce and national indus- try.
 Julius Radke of Dayton Ohio, went home drunk and killed his four months old infant by seizing and dashing it on the floor, and kicking it across the room, crushing in it's skull.
 Loulse Wise and Margaret Downing Of On- ancock, Va, rivals in love affair, fought .: duel over lover the other day, with a club and pitchfork, and both were probably fas |. tally wounded.
 Mary Kelly, an attractive Stephensport, Pa., girl of sixteen, after attempting suicide. by taking morphine and cutting her throat with razor, tore open her windp,pe with her hand, and died in a few minutes %
 The prominent Irish societies in the larest cities are quite likely to forego this year their parades and public processions on St PatricS's day and appropriate the money thus saved xo ; the Irish relief fund. The Chicago societi6as have thus decided, and it is highly probable that those in New York and Boston will do likewise. Q.
 A young peasant named Malgras, living in . village near Montelimart, France, lately came into fortune of l,s000O0 francs, left to him by an unknown uncle who died at Lyons. x The sudden piece of good fortune so over. powered the youth that he lost his speech for two days, and remained in state of semi- madness which it is feared will end fatally
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

John O'Brien, laborer in the Richmond ore bed, was thrown out of the bucket in u C shaft' and sustained broken leg recently.
 Sheffield shipped during the month of Jan. uary 209s 40 quart cans, and 465 20 and 2l quart cases of milk, the total freight on which was $l,s51,S3.
 A bright young colored man employed in the government mill at Coltsville lectured in Pittsteld last Sunday night, on "The Black Man in the South"
 About l2b carders and spinuers in the Monument mills at Housatonic struck for an increase Of wages last week, and after layin9 Idle few days resumed work at the old fig. ures, upon being threatened with eiectment from the Company's tenements.
 Rosella L. Brooks of Pittsfield left her home mysteriously a short time since, and notbino was heard from her until few days ago, when it was learned that she had returned to former husband at Lenox from whom she was divorced in 1878, and was re married.
 The "Dick Sands combination" went tc pieces the other night in Ct. Harrington. and the company had to pawn their musical in. struments to get back to New York. The local hotel keeper and owner of the hall placed ticket seller in the box-ofice to secure thei, pay' and there was little left after paying those expenses.
 Norman Notewire, whom the notorious Webster accused of being an accomplice in the assault on Chester Goodale, and the one who told the plot, was brought before the dis trlct court Wednesday morning, when Law. yer Joyner asked for continuance, the gov. ernment wanting time to work up some COT roborating testimony which they learned of a few days before. The motion was opposed by Lawyer Shores, but Judge Bradford, who thought that on account of the gravity of the charge the public should have the facts, while the defendant if innocent would lose nothing by the delay, postponed the examination until the 2Oth. At that time Webster will be talk. en from the state.prison to Berkshire on q writ of habeas corpus. Notewire claims to be able to prove an alibi by eight reliable wit. nesses, some of whom, on their way to the Great Harrington cattle show the morning of the assault, stopped st his mill at ! o'clock and bought some cider. His sureties of $500 were continued
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
BERKSHlRE COUNTY.

Lung fever and pneumonia are prevalent ii North Adams.
 Three cars of the H. R. R. ice train jumpe, ! the track at Lenox Saturday p, m.
 Pitts6eld is to have "A honrs' go-as-you please walking match next Saturday. Lee people have petitioned the legislature for the incorporation of water company.
 The Monument mills Go. at Housatonc, art to build an addition 100 feet square to theil mill.
 Kelley's restaurant on Railroad-st Ct. Bar rington, has been sold to R. H. McCurdy, for $2 500.
 The recent Tyringham Baptist revival mace I7 converts who have been admitted to the church.
 North Adams lady was thrown out of a sleigh the other day, and had her shoulder dislocated.
 The Smith Paper Go. of Lee have given $3OO toward establishing free reading room in that town.
 The old Methodist church in Pittsfeld has been sold for $s, 900, and will be used as a blaming mill.
 The Ct. Harrington Selectmen think the damage suits brought in consequence of the falling bridge can be settled for $S, 900.
 Mrs. John H. Cofing Mrs. Col. George Church and son of Gt Burlington, and Mrs. Lucius Moore of Hudson, have gone to Cuba to spend the remainder of the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

odicals containing the best literature of the day. All these treasures of thought were completely buried beneath arms and bands l succeeded with difficulty in finding my pa. per, adjusted my spectacles and proceeded tc find the desired article. As reading was an lmposslbility, was constrained to turn my attention to the party in question. Mike, the acknowledged Brummel, tore off ssjist the ind" of Scribner, to light hls pipe, and puffed away with great assiduity in Bridget's face In fact the room was so filled with smoke that l felt completely stifed. was much amused at sly Irritation going on, which, to say the least, was conducted on entirely new principles. They made wonderful progress. Sooth to say the same passion which reduced Troy to ashes and reft the Roman Empire from Antony, was blazing in the breast of that imp like Vesuvius in miniature.
 A few days afterward had occasion to pay the reading room second visit Thouph the talking nuisance was unabated, the picture was more agreeable to contemplate This time two young girls dashed into the room with faces all aglow with expectation of see. ing some favored one-or learning the latest political news from the capitol Presently the door opened and somebody entered, and I found out the true magnet When they saw the old man, they spoke different language, which was not particularly fattering to his vanity. When they departed they were &C., companied by youthful cavalier, Dame Ru- nor says, the sworn cavalier of one of the fair damsels. mentally said poor innocent you require the immortal shield of the invin. cible Minerva to secure yourself against the arrows which assail you on every side.
 Go West, young man.
 Though the young ladies are very, very charming they would do well to follow the advice of one who has seen as many winters as they have months. Cease running the streets like loose colts. Stay at home where you will be it's brightest orna- ment, beloved and honored by all. Remem. Der the ancient adage: Pursue and they will fly you; fly and they will pursue you"
 MR. GRUNDY.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
Whna WillRo.

The ingredients of Dr. D. Kennedy's latest discovery in medicines preparation named the "Favorite Remedy" and sold at One Dol lar bottle, are so skillfully combined that tho full alternative effect of each is assured; and while it is so mild as to be harmless, even to the youngest child, yet it is SO effective as to purge out from the system those impurities of the blood which are otherwise sure to deyel-. op into loathsome diseases, such as Scrofnla and kindred complaints, s!s <,
 This medicine is for sale by all druggists. Don't forget the name and price; Dr. Ddpid Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
TO G..A1IFY HIS WIFE.
A" Interesting Story-A Hopeless Case Cured by using Dr. Nennedy'N
 "Favorlte Remedy"
Statement of Mir. Washington Monroe, of Catskil.
 Greene County, N. Y.

"For many years had suffered from . complaint which the physicians called Gravel l had employed some of the most noted doctors without obtaining any per manent relief, and for a long time my case was regarded as hopeless. All who knew the circumstances said must die. Finally, my wife induced me to try bottle of Dr. Kennedy's 'Favorite Remedy, w..ich she had somewhere heard of or seca advertised
 Without the slightest faith in it, but sole. ly to gratify her, bought bottle of | druggist in our village. I used that. and. two or three bottles mora, and-to make a long story short-I am now as healthy Q, man as there is in the country. :.
 "Since then have recommended sFa- vorite Remedy to others whom I knew to have suffered from Kidney and Liver conn plaints; and, I assure the public, that the 'Favorite Remedy has done its work with a similar completeness in every single in-. stance, and trust some other sick and dis couraged mortal may hear of it and try the 'Favorite Remedy as did" (31
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

killed. When picked up, however, 1t was found that no bones wers broken, and that ms injuries were not even of a serious nature. The flesh had been partly torn from one cheek and one ear was badly cut, but he was not otherwise hurt. .' The valuation of Connecticut for 1sso ;.. S324, ,sss,o2s. Last year it was $s44.4Os, SIT. Of the cities New Haven leads with a ya)u.. tion of $45, 760,S09 while Hartford has $4b.. 55s, 490. The two leading counties are New Haven and Hartford, the former with A val. uation of $s6, 631 939, the latter with $sl ,oo2. o56. Fairfield county has valuation of $so,. s2O,s26 :,', ., A gang of six burglars last Tuesday night, about l2 o'clock, captured the village watch. man of Westport, confined him in an cmptv hogshead, then proceeding to the Saugatuck National bank, overpowered the watchman, locked him in closet and blew up the vault and safe, and made of with about $aOOO in money. No clue to the burglars was obtain, ed. ....,'
 The Hartford Courant has sent circular let. ters to each town in the state, containing the following questions:
 l. Has the tramp law resulted in practi- cally freeing your town from tramps7
 ?. Have you knowledge of the tramp law being used to oppress deserving men in. sny instance? .4a y~ sss, B.. Is the tramp law sustained by public opinion in your town2 VI 4. Please mention specific benefits to your town derived from the operation of the trauap law, if any. -
 Answers come from all parts testifying to the beneficial effects of the law,, and con.., mening in hattering terms uponst the good Sorsd | tune of the state in getting it passed <, '3'
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
FROM THE PEOPLE.
Traveller NO. 2.

ED. NEws:-My attention was called to an article in recent issue of your paper, reter. ing to the so-called reading room" Now permit an old gentleman to give his expert ence on two occasions. One evening I walk. ed into the room to peruse an article in the Tribune, which personally interested me. I found the table surrounded by party of both sexes. Their characteristic demeanor pro- claimed their nationality. All were talking at the same time. was the only listener,
 The table was covered with papers and peri
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
CORRESPONDENCE.

AE CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time.
 ~ Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "all at once," but let us hear from you from week to week, if you can't glve more than two items at 8 time, remembering that neaos is not improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
N. P. SEYMOUR,

ElURNISHINGU GUNDERTAKER, Caskets, bur II ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per have chemicals and the most approved ice. chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired, References by permission. W. W, Welch, M, B.. J. N. Cewles, J. B. Eldridge, K. l.. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey. ...
 Samples may be seen st my house or at Sparks X Co.'S. store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1 1879. 4lt
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

subscription AccOumfs-The date on the eoaored slip of paper with the name of the sub ecr&ber. shows the time tO which the sub- scrtPti0m is paid; thus, R. 5. Smith 5JulsO
 tndeates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to Ju!y6 1880. It Is hoped that subscribers will see on their papers, is always correct. and when they pay Tor q renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the IorW us for correction st once No claims for er- rofh tn these accounts will hereafter be considered 9Ml9es presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, regular receipt of the paper with the date which the subscription Is paid plainly printed
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

held my feet firm right on the ground so ] needn't slip, and then I pounded the ice ali the way to the grass, and Annie screamed and Oh l it was awful cold.' A sociable takes place at the residence oi MT. Dwight Savage tonight, which will be largely attended.
 The "New England Supper" will take place next Wednesday night.
 The M. E. Church's last socable took place at the residence of MT. Milton Merryfelds.
 CAP
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
Clayton,

Miss Laura Smith has been very sick with erysipelas, but is rapidly recovering. Rev. MT. Benedict is to give us another lecture on temperance tonight. Wm. Schultz has moved to Norfolk.
 ... AsTERJsK,
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
LOCAL NEWS,

ess We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who wiu send us particulars of any occurrence ot interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
: Dl E D..

At Collinsville, Jan. l2, Electa Bailey, ,aged 80.
 Jan. l, Fannie Humphrey, aged 75. ~ At Goshen, Feb. 7th, Desire Bentley, aged
 s6 years. ".
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
MAR REID.

At Collinsville, Jan. IA, Warren H. Gold smith and Dora s. Palmer. Feb. 2, Adolph Schenkel and Wilhelmina Schirland.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
NeaO Advertisements
B 0 R n

At Amesville, Feb. 9, daughter to Thom- as Moran.
 At Falls Village, Feb. 10, daughter to G. V. Capron.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18
CANAAN, CONN. WEDNESDAY,, FEB. IS 1880.

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Cornell a Hoyt's store, Lakeville Fred. c. Brown, Falls Village C.'H. Crane, Sharon. Humphrey sDrug Store Canaan Fostomee, WestCornwsll Ths.sRmporium," West winsted. WA. Roberts, East Canaan D; [. Pratt, southasld and Mill River WsleA & Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

| Lltchneld IS never more thoroughly herself
 than in heavy snow storm, such as the last,
 which piled the streets with drifts, or on a | bright winter morning after an ice storm, | when the sun turns the world into fairy-land,
 and the long rows of arching elms glitter like ! the jewelled plumes of courtly dame. The
 winter has been very mild here, as elsewhere, and we must look to our laures lest we lose
 our reputation for snowbanks on the glorious Fourth.
 The elm trees are the browning glory of Litchfeld, bordering the broad streets and were planted so long ago that it was feared to be unsafe, because Indians might hide behind them when grown, and fire at the unsuspl cious Puritans. On South street is the old Wolcott house, where lived the two Oliver Wolcotts, who were governors of Connecticut, The family were stanch whigs, for in the rev.. olutionary times, leaden statute of George ", which stood in New York, was brought to Litchfeld secretly by night, and in the eel lar of the Wolcott mansion, the patriotic la- dies melted and moulded it into bullets to supply the continental soldiers with British lead. The house is now owned and occupied by Mrs. Harney. The first Gov. Wolcott planted thirteen button ball trees, naming them for the 13 states, and the only one now left is that called Connecticut, standing near the Episcopal church.
 Governor Andrews has been quite i'll here. but is now able again to resume his duties in Hartford, and his pleasant house is unoccupied. | Directly oppositeis the home of Mrs. Belden, in the old Colonial times the residence of the l Kings attorney, Marvyu. Here Washington \
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-18

ger.
 H. c. Rowley has assumed the editorshi] of the Amenia Times, which seems to divid him up, important town offices holding hin to Sharon, where he will retain his residenc, for the coming year, while his interest in tn, Times takes him to Amenia daily. We wisl him great success.
 There seems to be strife about the coun try as to who has the largest calla. Should premium ever be offered for the smallest we wish to be speedily informed, for we think we should be the largest one out of the '1ittle end of the horn."
 Ajuvenile operetta,. "Grandpapa' Darling is in prospect, and promises something very fine. It will be given by the '1ittle ones at home, or in common parlance 'home talent. J Is it true that Dr. Shears has planted peas Judge Hughes returns from New York to- day, where he has been spending the last week.
 MT. Prayers house is nearly completed, and he will move in few weeks. Many changes will be made this spring, which will be reported in due time.
 ARCANUM. 
 One day last week two little children of MT. George Johnson (colored) were playing, when when one of them struck the other with fork, penetrating an eye, destroying the tight, and it is feared that lock-jaw will be he result.
 As two little girls, Annie Crippen and Net ie Phillips, were playing near pool of water, Monday, Nettie stepped upon the thin ce at the middle of the pool, when it broke, citing her into the water up to her neck, and IS she said, q clenched hold of the ice and I
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-14
COLUMBUS CHIRPS.

DEAD MAN IDENTIFTED-GREAT CHIEF-cAPT.
tat HoRNE-BILLY ELLIoTT's CASE.
COLUMBUS, Feb. Alt is learned that the
man killed on the Little Miami Road at
Branch Hill last Saturday night was Henry
Hetter, shoemaker. of this city. Hettler
had been at Cincinnati. and was walking
back, having run out of money.
Charles 8. Belts, the great Indian Chief
of the Wy landots of the Red Men at Cincin-
natl, is in the city in connection with
legislative business. '*
Capt. J. N. Horne, leader of the Bar
racks Band, whose term of enlistment ex
pired day or two since, has re-enlisted
He has been in the service forty-one years.
2 The case of Billy Elliott against o. Myers,
in which the latter is charged with Grim
inal libel. came up before Squire Jone
yesterday. The case was set for hearing
next Wednesday at 8 a. m, and the de
fendant released upon his own recogni
zance in the sum of $500. O'Myers indi
Gates that he will make the examination
searching one.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-14
BEEF FOR BRITISHERS,
And the Difficulties With Which Ameri-
can Shippers Contend.
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