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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
A CA II ID.

To all who are suffering from the err
rors and indiscretions OF youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood.
&c, / will send a recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered By n missionary
In South America. Send selfaddress.
cd envelope TO tho Rev JosEPn T. IN.
MAN, Station ID, New York CITY. APPS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
Fidelity Rewarded.

is there any vacant place In this
bank which 1 could all r Was the In
quiry OF boy, as with q glowing check
he stood before the president.
There is nonc,' was the reply. Were
you told tha, you nigh: obtain situ-
alton here 2 Who recommended you 2
NO one recommended me- was the
answer; 1 only thought would see.'
There was straightforwardness in
the manner, an honest determination in
the countenance OF the lad which pleased
the man OF business. and induced him
to continue the conversation. He said /:
You must have friends who could all
you in q situation; have you advised
with themr'
The quick fash Of the deep blue eyes
was quenched in the overtaking wave
Of sadness. as he said. though half mus.
ingiy; My mother said il woul be use
less to try without fricnds; then. re-
collecting himself, he apo.og'z.d for tue
interruption, and was abou. to With
draw, when the gentleman detained him,
by asking him why no did not stay at
school another year or two, and then
tn.cr into business life.
i have no time was the instant re.
ply, 'but study at home, and keep up
with the other boys
Then you have place already ? said
his interrogation. Why did you leave
it p
Il have not lef. it, answered The boy,
quietly. as
Yes. but you wish 10 leave it. What
Is the matter 2
For an instant the child hesitated,
then he replied with half reluctant
frankness: Il must do more for my
mother
Brave words talisman OF success
anywhere, everywhere. They sank into
tue heart OF the listener, recalling the
radiant past. Crashing the hand OF the
astonished child he said with CULVER !,
ing voice: My good boy; what is your
name {? You shall fill the first vaca ncy
that occurs in the bank. Ii in tue mean
time you need friend, come TO me.
But now give me your confidence. Why
do you wish to do more for your mo-
ther ?
Tears filed his eyes as he replied:
My father is dead. my brothers and
sisters are dead. and my mother and |
are LETT alone to help each other, bu. she
is not strong, and l want to take care
of her. 1t will please her, sir, that you
have been so kind, and l am much
obliged TO you
So saying the hoy left, little dreaming
that bis own nobleness Of character had
been as bright glance OF sunshine to
the busy world he had so tremblingly
entered. This was the dawn OF his
prosperity.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
TIMELY CAUTION.

Genuine Hop Bitters are put up in
square paneled, amber -colorod bottles.
with white label ON one side printed in
black letters, and green hop cluster, and
on the other side yellow paper with red
letters revenue stamp over the cork.
This is the only form in which genuine
Hop Bitters are put up, and the sole
right TO make, sell and use them 10
granted to the Hop Bitters Mfg Co, Of
Rochester, n. Y. and Toronto, Ont, by
patents, copyright and trade mark. All
others put up in any other way or by
any one else, claiming to be like &c or
pretending 70 contain hops, Ivy whatev-
er names they may be called, are bogus
and unfit for use, and only put mp TO
sell aud cheat the people on the credit
and popularity of Hop Bitters.-2w.
---
When Il blows in Illinois il blows
hard. A man sitting in his house Mt
Shipman, eating a pie, heard the storm
coming, and ran to the door. The gale
6rst blew the hou9e down, and then
seized the man, carried him through tue
air hundred yards or 80, and landed
him ia a peach-tree. Soon afterward q
friendly board from his own house came
floating By. This he seized, and placed
over his head TO protect himself from
the raging blas.. Unler this shelter he
finished his pie. The above is related
as a veriIsble occurrence.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

The Morgantown Domination (Dem J
comes out against nominations for coun-
ty ofi;es. and tue Richie Gazette rep. }
endorses the suggestion. The idea is
to let everybody run who desires to do
SO, and the people to choose the best
men, either with or without respect TO
politics, as they may desire.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Within tue last ten days twenty fur
naces that sell iron in Pittsburgh have
gone out OF blast. The American Manu-.
Jdcturer thinks that there is enough FIN
ishcd iron in stock to last till fall. aud
predicts that there will be no life in the
pig iron trade till that stock is con.
sumed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
~ TYraiItin Untrersitn.

n Ne departments Of study -teKt books tor
rishcd ~ cOst-calendar arranged 10 SUIT
.''rrs-eFpeuses for one year from Si75 10
~ 'sectafian, liberal. thorough. Fali
'.1 begins September 3rd 1879
- For catalogues aud other information,
Wy 70 TIE President Il. TnoNrsoS Nor.
s'-''"-, Ne5i Va ius. 8, 1919. - an
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

"DoCToR' MILLER EXPosED.-In re.
ply to their letter making inquiries re-
garding the 80 called Doctor Miller, Mr..
A. A. Smythe, who lives in the neigh.
borhood in Scott county where Miller
recently lived, writes 10 Messrs. j. w.
Gather and Erasmus Long, OF Melrose,
Rockingham county, that "Dr. Miller is
looked upon there by the intelligent
part Of tue community as downright
impostor and cheat, and his pretended
power as o means OF making money Off
OF the afflicted"
In another part OF his letter, Mr..
Smythe says:
He is not a native Of this (ScotD
county, but came here from Tennessee,
having come to that State from Illinois.
lie resided there about year, AMI it
is sail by persons who knew him there,
that Inc had to dec fro;n there to escape
the law for some misconduct with n
young woman whom he was doctoring."
The MAJ who owns the Red Sulphur
Springs in Roanoke and also a hotel in
Salem, is making money by getting
Miller to remove to the Roanoke Red
Sulphur. lie and Miller are reaping n
rich harvest from the credulity and gull
libility Of the afflicted dupes who apply
to Miller for miraculous cures.
Miller should be an inmate either OF
an insane asylum or the penitentiary
-Stuuaton Spectator.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

HoNoR FROM EUROPE. 1t is conced-
ell Oh all sides that DR.. Ayers Pills are
above comparison with other medicines.
Uniting the best elements known to the
chemist, they are particularly effective
against the numerous stomachic dlsor-
ders for which they are recommended
as cure. These pills are so mild, yet
searching, that they are often prescribed
by doctors who otherwise do not favor
patent medicines. Indeed, with the
fruits Of DR.. Ayers genius in The shape
Of Pills. Sarsaparilla, Ague Cure, and
Cherry Pectoral, one might With impun.
ity travel through the swamps Of tropi-
cal America, or follow Stanley on bis
travels through the interior OF Africa.
-A0.sterla" Nieu'os uan den dug
2 weeks.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

But /. as grasped the noble fellows
hand. whose speech hal 50 unconscious.
ly betrayed the grand true heart. within,
could only echo his Mary's words:
1t does not take battle field to
make o hero,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Mr.. G II. Harlcsty says there are in
the neigLborhood OF 10000 lambs in
Clarke county, Va, this spring, most Of
which will be shipped to market dur
ing the next few months. The wool
clip. he says, will be the largest ever
know I'm the county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
South araneh Satelliseneer.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, NAY IA. 1880.

The Government conscience fund"
was increased lately by the receipt of a
package from New York containing ST..
600 and marked "Income Tax"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

For thirty years Mrs. Martha p.
Graves Of South KiIliDgly, Conn, had
been deaf. She recently dreamed that
her hearing was restored, and on the &C.
cond morning following she awoke With
hearing perfect.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Willie, n bright thrca year oil son OF
John ID. Thom2son,of lIowelsville, War
ren county, Va. in playing around the
garden ignorantly ate wild parsnips,
from which in six hours he died.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
1880.
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
ILLUSTRATED

This periodical has always by its able An d
F'l''e-ly discussions Of the questions of the day,
o. sell ns hy It's illustrations-which are pre-.
''-el bv the best aflists-exerted most power.
'H' aud beneficial influence upon the public
mind
The weight nf ts Influence will always be
r0d on the side OF morality, enlightenment
AL refinement.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
DR.. 8. r. LUPTON,
PHI SICIAN AND SURG EON,
ROMNEY, w. VA.
SURVEYING.

TUE undersigned would respectfully in form
his friends Of the county OF Hampshire, that
be is prepared &c do Su1'Veyino upon the
shortest notice. OHce-tho one occupied by Dr.
u LUpton. Romney, West Va.
March 2, 1866. A. MONROE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Never point an unloaded gun at q
man for fan. 1t Is twice as much fun
TO hit him over the head With it and
gives him some chance.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Tie widow OF j. ". Bowling, OF
Franklin unity, Va, will. it is said,
sue Judge Hives for damages. Dcceas.
ed was a juror at I'ynchburs in the u
nited States Court. and Judge Rives de-
cliued TO discharge him, although the
District Attorney asked that he should
be excused on account OF illness.
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'' -. 1879. New YORK
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

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srs' Number for January for each year. When
20 time IS mentioned, IL will be understood
ont he subscriber wishes To commence with
ne Number next after the rt ceipt Of order.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Thomas Jefferson said: Let the
farmer foreyermoro be honored in his
calling, for they who labor in the earth
nre the chosen people Of Cod"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14
UuJDer'S PeriOcyiculS.

= -pcrs Magazine. O1e Year, 81 90
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me year, 10 90
any TWO above named, One YeaT 90
.7-rst's Young People, One Year. -
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

ETA letter just received from COL
onel Mosby by friend 10 Washington
says:
II am still piling up the evidence a.
gainst the scounjrels out hero. send
more evidence of fraud by this mail aud
intend to keep on until they order roe to
cease firing. They all ought to be in
dicted anil suits all brought on their Of
fetal bonds. would have come home
before now bat as they are threatening
TO dismiss me, if were 10 retire now
they would say il was un1er compul'
sion. have reduced the charges here
fully IS per cent and treblcd tho sur
plus revenue. In doing this have not
received word OF approval or consider
alton from the department but many re-
Dukes. | can stand il if they can"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Agriculture, VIC are told. is TO be
made an obligatory study in all ele-
mentary schools Of France. This Is
recent action or the French senate. and
was adopted by majority l54 votes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

A new and curious case of death from
poisoning has occurred in Philadelphia.
A young woman who wore colored
stockings and shoes with copper nails.
had her heel punctured by one Of the
latter. Inflammation Immediately set
in, and ia few days she died. Physi-
clans do not know whether to attribute
the poisoning to the stocking or To the
nail, or 20 both.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

To keep lemons fresh, place them In
jar flled with water, 10 be renewed
every day or two.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

To prevent club root in cabbaces m
exchange sal throw teaspoonful of
fine salt around the talk OF the cabbage
soon after IL is planted. This will
make it uncon Portable else for the cut
worm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Per pinch of tea in your mouth, af.
ter P"rtaking OF onions. and you can
call on your girl or lady friends with the
utmost impunity, that is as far as tue OBJ.
lection 20 the onion flavor is concerned.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Air-slackel lime will destroy currant
worms. Al this season examine the
bushes often, and, where the lower leay.
es are perforated, there the worms are
to he found If the bush is dry, first
sprinkle With water, and then with lime
Two or three applications will be sufli-
cient for the season. The lime will In.
jure neither the brush nor the fruit.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

Ours OR BRUisEs, Tobacco. wet
with spirits or water, bound on fresh
cut or bruise will save much pain and
soreness. The tobacco should be kept
moist by occasionally wetting tho ban.
dage with warm water. Fresh tobacco
should be applied every day ill the
soreness is gone; then remoyo II and
pot a piece OF court plaster over the
wound SO as 70 exclude tho air. and Il
will soon heal over without trouble
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

To AcQUrrE BRIGnT ASD SMooTn
SKINs--Take tepid baths and use a
harsh towel plenty OF air and exercise.
OAt meal rubbed into the skin, after IL
has been washed with soap and water,
win give smoolhness and brilliancy 20
the skin.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-14

BRoWN snuff pat into the wool Of
sheep rubbed on lambs is sure death
to ticks. Look we'll 70 tho lambs, for
ticks will draw yigor from them which
no amount Of food can counlerbalance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05
Artistic.

1t is a noticeable fact that Dallas, as well
as the rest of the world, is taking her due
share of interest in art. The reporter was
shown an oil painting yesterday, the work OF
Miss Jennie Lyme, representing cattle
scene, which exhibits rare talent for one SO
young, The picture contains number and
variety of animals, each of which is de.
picted with accuracy, while the cool, green
trees almost seem to wave above them, and
throw their inviting shadows on the limpid
waters from which the animals are drinking
The HERALD wishes the fair artist success in
her efforts.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05
Continued on Second Page


The Bots Dare Democratic club had q
largely attended and enthusiastic meeting at
the opera house last night. Many prominent
citizens from various parts of the state were
in attendance and number of them made
rousing speeches. Among them were Sam
A. Wilson, of Austin, and j. h. McLeary, OF
San Antonio, candidates for attorney general
Mr.. Woodward, from Alabama; Sheriff
Denis Corwin, of Travis county; Nat Q. Hen.
derson, editor Of the Georgetown Record, and
Judge Watts, of Dallas. The speeches were
all well received. The routine of business
was attended to, and the club adjourned til
next Monday night. The roster shows W
nearly 225 members.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05

pense Of feeding the city prisoners be re-
duced, go cents day being entirely too
much After considerable debate, the allow
snce was reduced to l24 cents worth of bread
and bucket Of water at each meal. One Of
the city fathers proposed that they board
them on the European plan, /, g. furnish them
room and let them get their eating when
they got out. Several bills were presented
tor payment, and referred to the finance
committee. City Treasurer Kerr asked that
his resignation be accepted, as his business
required attention and the office of treasurer
held him here. 1t was laid on the table. A
motion to adjourn was carred.-T
mercury dropped to 500 last night
norther still continues.-Mayor Miller re-
ceived draft yesterday for Sl,269 from the
superintendent of public instruction for the
use of the schools in this county during the
presentscholastic .year.--rhe Molloy house,
only first. class hotel in the city, arc turning
away people almost daily, not being able to
furnish them accommodations. Captain
Moore has worked up splendid trade by his
polite and gentlemanly treatment to guests.
Mr.. Jacob Allen leaves for New York
tonight. He will combine business with
pleasure. His many friends wish him pleas
ant trip
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05
kOCKDALE.
Correspondence OF the Herald.

Correspondence OF the Herald;
RoCKpALE, August 8, 1850.
Too much rain throughout this country.
People beginning to complain considerably.
"A brisk north wind brought the Their
moneter down to ZOE this morning. --The
nomination of Hon. Seth Shepard for con-
gress meets with general appreciation. The
contest between him and Colonel Wash
Jones is looked forward TO with great
anxiety on all sides.-Rockdsle thinks the
late business affiliations between the Inter
national and Santa Fe railroads will lay q
big egg for the town.--Our merchants
are arranging for the heaviest
business ever done in the place. Three
brick buildings are in process of completion,
and Others contracted for.-The school
house trustees are getting ready to put up
the public school building. Cost, $1,000. -
Elder Caskey, of Fort Worth, passed
through town to-day, en- route for Lee
county, where he is to debate with Mr..
Bapta, Christadelphian,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05
An Alleged Fiend.

Richard Guizot, who was arrested and
lodged in Jail short time ago on the charge
OF outraging Bertha Guyer, fourteen-year-
old girl, and who was subsequently tried
before Justice Edwards, who discharged him,
was re-arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheritfs
Smith and Miller, and lodged in Jail, on the
charge of committing an aggravated assault
upon Doretha Dettmer, ffteen.year' old
girl. There are three other girls under four
teen years of age, who allege that he made
assaults upon them. The warrant was sworr
out in the county court, AMI he will have hii
examining trial on the 10th instant.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-05
TYLER.
Correspondence of the Herald

Correspondence of the Herald.
TYLER, August 4, 1880.
The Democratic county convention, which
met as telegraphed yesterday, passed off with
perfect harmony. This being the old AL
cslde's home, they Of course instructed SOL
idly for him. IfHubbsrd had allowed his
hume used the o. a. would not have been
known in the field. While the vote atsnds
solid for Roberts, few Sayers, Lang and
dark horse" men are found among them
"A Greenback convention WAS held yes
terdsy in the appellate court room. But
few in attendance. They propose to nomi-
nate, and they say elect, comfy officers, but
the party Is weak in Smith county
The boom on real estate continues to move
higher, and in consequence several land
transactlons.--1t is now said that the
machine shops will be located east Of the
International & Great Northern railroad in.
stead of the grounds next to the grave yard.
The recent rains, supposed to be general,
it is feared, will injure the cotton. Your
correspondent heard an old, reliable far
mer say this morning that worms were in
several farms, and he noticed they we're still
spreading. These are the first we have heard
of this season. The corn crop will yield
larger than has been known for years.-An
Irishman was run over yesterday by wagon
and seriously hurt - Mr.. S. Ii. Cox,
inspector of railroads for the state, returned
Monday from trip over the Texas II St.
Louis road. He reports the road
in good condition for trains
Work on the new grounds for the depot con-
tinues to mprove.---Mr. Thomas W. Gath
right left yesterday for Palestine, and will
make that place his future home.--Mi's
Willie Gatright, one of Palestine's society
bellies, returned yesterday from two weeks
visit to the Misses Deshong, w. G.
Cain has returned from an extensive visit to
the east