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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
The SchOOlmaster in Germany.
Manchester (Eng.) Post.

The reports of our school inspectors
often reveal a very remarkable state
of things in our schools and among our
teachers, but, thank heaven, they
show nothing so bad us the report of
an examination of German candidates
for the schoolmaster's certificate, which
we have just read. One candidate, on
being asked what countryman Jesus
was, replied that he was an Italian.
Another, On being shown a stuffed
squirrel and asked to name it, sue
ceeded in doing SO, but on being fur
ther asked what sort of a squirrel it
was guessed that it was stuffed one.
Where" continued the examiner, SIS
this species of squirrel to be found?''
''In the dealers window" was the re-
ply What is this?' asked the profes-
sor, showing another candidate a butter
fly. "That's a butterfly, sir" "No
doubt, but what kind of butterfly"
"Mein Gottr' was the answer, "we
haveso many of them in our parts that
we never pay any attention to them"
cit is now o'clock here" remarked
the examiner to candidate for honors
in geography, "what time is it in Lon
DOM" "Well, it must be quite as late
there" was the reply. GLOW many
square miles does the north pole COW
err" was another question, to which
came the answer: mo one knows.
A great number of people have tried
to go there, but not one has succeeded
in the attempt" ''How do you teach
children the difference between the
right and, left bank of a river!' 81
don't teach them that, because there is
no river in our parts" Another can
didate was shown skeleton map and
asked to name particular mountain,
but he observed the map was bad
one, as the names were not marked on
it like the one at home, which was far
superior. "Why did the companions
of Columbus refuse to go further?'' was
another question. Because" replied
the candidate, "they had come to the
spot where the ship would have tipped
over, for you know, sir, the earth is
round" These examples will suffice
to prove that if the schoolmaster is
generally abroad in Germany, the
candidates for that title are not seldom
at sea.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

There must be charm in the beautiful sky
When the clear stars glisten on high
And the bright heavens glow with cleaning
Light
From the sun by day and the moon ny night;
But where'er gaze It's the act of the mind.
For I can see nothing. Alas! I am blind.
Yet love the breeze as it sweeps Ger my face,
And think it SO strange it leaves not II trace;
1 love the mad waves as they dash on the shore.
There's nothing know that pleases me more,
But when the wild sea to engulf is inclined,
Then God help the sightless. Alas. l am blind.
l love the sweet birds as they sing on the tree
Their melody charms though l cannot see;
And their tender love notes fall soft on my ear
Yet they will fly from newly do they fear!
In me they've a friend who is loving and kind;
Still they. do not know that. Alas. | am blind.
They tell me that flowers are so lovely to view;
So rich in peIfume and varied in hue;
Yet ;mong the sweet blossoms that's fragrant OF
rare,
There's none to my touch like the lily SO fair.
IT'S my dear mothers choice the first she can find
Is always for me- for alas. am blind.
I can walk through the streets by day or by night
And many things do like those VINO have sight
But the gay scenes of life want sight to enjoy;
Still have been told they're full of alloy,
And so I feel thankful and cheerful in mind
AS many who sce yet alas. l am blind.
There's my lov'd sister Kate so coy and SO shy,
How often I've wished to see her bright eye
For her mind is SO pure, her acts without art,
The pride of my soul and joy of my heart;
Without her what am l. where all are so kind
She never forgets that alas l am blind.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
Labor Saving.

The demand of the people for an easy
method Of preparing Kidney-Wort has
induced the proprietors, the .well-known
wholesale druggists, Wells, Richardson
& Co., of Burlington, VT, to prepare it
for sale in liquid form rs well as in dry
form. 1t saves all the labor Of prepar-
ing, and as it is equally efficient it is
preferred by many persons. Kidney
Wort always and everywhere proves
itself Il perfect remedy.-Bufalo Ne,rs.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Women that have been given UP by
their dearest friends as beyond help,
have been permanently cured by the
use of LYDIA E. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE
COMPOUND. 1t is q positive cure for all
female complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia
E. Pinkham; 233 Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
Best Bargains in the West.

Colored Cashmeres at sl.O0, IS, 20. IS
and so cents newly opened at JAMES Nor
CANS, Milwaukee, Wis, are the best bar
gains in the west, being worth 80 per cent.
more money.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

All of General Grants children
three sons and a daughter--are now
married. Ulysses, Jr., was welded last
week, the bride being the only daugh-
ter of ex-senator Chattee, q Colorado
millionaire
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Mrs. Stone, the talented contributor
of ''Club Talks" to the Detroit Post,
leads the studies of the Woman's Club
of that city, the present topic being
''Spain During the Fifteenth Cen tury'
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Life is short at most and our duty is
to prolong it. Use, therefore, DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup for Coughs, Colds, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness, etc. Sold every
where. Price only Is cents.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Captain Nye, who commanded the
steamer Stonington at the time of the
Narragansett disaster is now mem
Der Of the police force Of Providence
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
IrMAY RE WORTH KNOWING

That one of the most certain remedies known for
the cure of I'iarrhea, Cholera Morbus, and all
forms of Bowel Diseases, is CARRIERS COMPOUND
EXTRACT OF SMART WEED. A little nutmeg
grated on teaspoonful of the above medicine Is
sure cure for Diarrhea.
0. NOBLE & CO. ,Proprletors, Erie, Pa.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

William B. Spooner, a Boston mer-
chant, who gave away 100000 while
alive was noted as temperance man,
is dead at the age of "A.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
Will Wonders Ever CeaSoJ
Fort WAYNE 1nd.) Sentine

Mr.. John G. Fledderman, the we'll
known Merchant Tailor,in Union Block,
writes: az was Il sufferer for many
years with Neuralgia and Rheumatism,
and found no relief until tried st.
Jacobs Oil. After using two bottles
MIS- entirely cured"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
An Old Asiatic Port.
N. Y. Times.

The city of Smyrna, which has just
escaped a blockade at the hands of the
European powers, still retains, even
under the Turkish misrule, much of its
ancient consequence. Connected by
rail with Adm, Cassaba and other local
centres of traffic, it ranks as the most
consi cradle port of Asia Minor. Its
situation on a steep slope overhanging
the sea is remarkably beautiful, but the
height of the surrounding hills, the
narrowness of the channel connecting
it with the open sea, and the filthiness
common to all Turkish cities, make it
extremely unhealthy. The trade is
chiefly in the hands of Greeks and
Jews. One of the most striking cpl
sod:s in the history of the latter peo-
pie connects itself with Smyrna. In
1865 an enterprising Jew named Sab
bath Tzewi proclaimed himself as the
Messiah, and headed rising against
the Porte. But, although numbers of
his countrymen rallied round him, the
revolt failed, and was punished with
merciless vigor, while Sabbath only
saved his life by publicly protesting the
creed of Islam.
Lay In stesk Of viger.
Bodily decay is greatly hastened by causes
scarcely perceptible in the beginning, but which
prey upon and undermine the constitution pro-
Portionately to the degree Of neglect with which
they are disregarded. A diminution Of vital en-
ergy, the proxinate cause Of which i failing Of
digestive power, il dangerously mbversivs Of reg
ularity in every function Of the bedy. To lay IN
.teek Of yissr !. the only Philo..phis Wy e e
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

When Senator Conkling is in Utica
he works very hard in the seclusion
of his home, an elegant old stone
mansion surrounded by beautiful trees
and fronted by broad lawn. His one
substantial meal of the day is his din
ner, during which he will not be inter
rupted by callers.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Where the farmers wife has large washing to
do, she can save half her time and labor by using
Dobbins' Electric Soap, (made by Cragin g. Co,
Philadelphia one pound Of it is equal to three
Of any other. Try it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
A Lady in tho Matter.

Chillicothe (Ohio) Ross County Register.
That woman's wit is often superior
to mans WISDOM" was convlnclngly
proved in circumstance that occurred
in this city recently. 1t appears that
Mr.. Ludwig Schwarzler, a widely known
Grocer on Station Road, suffered With
a very painful rheumatic headache to
such degree, that he was obliged to
seek the aid of a physician. All med
icines he used were of no avail. This
induced Mrs. Schwarzler to buy St.
Jacobs Oil. She procured bottle for
her husband. With the second apph-
cation he found relief. The pain left
him, and he is as well as ever again.
A remedy acting as promptly as this
certainly deserves universal patronage.
John Duff who died suddenly the
other day, was one of the wealthlest
men of Boston. His life was a quiet
one, and he was little known about the
clubs or among the people. He made
the Hannibal and and St. Joseph rail
road successful when others regarded 1t
as most doubtful enterprise, and his
work on the Union Pacific railroad was
invaluable. His wealth is estimated as
at least 81 100000.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Senator Blaine, whose voice failed
him after his arduous labors in Ohio
and Indiana in October, cannot yet, it
is said, speak above whisper.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
Almost Young Again.

My mother was afflicted a long time
with Neuralgia and a dull, heavy inact-
i've condition of the whole system;
headache, nervous prostration, and was
almost helpless. No physicians or
medicines did her any good. Three
months ago she began to use Hop Bit
tiers. with such good effect that she
seems and feels young again, although
over 20 years old. We think there is
no other medicine fit to use in the fam
ily."-A lady in Providence, r. L
Journal
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

To enumerate the miraculous cures wrought by
" DR.. Sellers Cough Syrup" would fill volume.
Its cures are marvellous. Price % cents
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

Bismarck has for many years believ-
ed that he will die in 1881.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
LYDIA e. PlNKHAM'S
COMPOUND.
The Positive Cure


for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
eocommor to our best female population.
1t will entirely the worst form of Female Com
plants all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ulcera-
ton, Falling and Dspacements, and the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change of Life
1t will dissolve and expel tumors from the uterus in
carly stage Of development. The tendency to
humors there's checked very speedily by its
1t removes fantness atulency, destroys all craving
for ST nulants, and relieves weakness Of the stomach
It cures Bloating, Headaches, Nervous Prostraion,
General Debility, Seeplessness, Depression and Indi
gestion.
That Keeling of bearing down. causing pain, weight
and backache, is always permanently cured by its
will at all times and under all circumstances act in
harmony with the laws that govern the female system
For the cure Of Kidney Complaints of either this
Compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA E. PISKI1kM'S VEGETABLE COM
POUNDS prepared at 2S3 and 235 Western Avenue
Lynn Mass Price 81. Six bottles for ST. Sent by mail
In tie form Of pills, also the form Of lozcnees,
receipt of price, 81 per box for either Mrs. Pnkham
freely answers all letters OF inquiry Send for pamph
let Address as above Mention this Paper.
No family should be without LYDIA E PINKHASrS
LIVER PILLS They constipation bliousness,
AID torpidity OF the liver % cents per box
SOLD EY
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18
ALASKAN BLIND.

BY ANDREW EADlE.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

There must be charm in the beautiful sky
When the clear stars glisten on high
And the bright heavens glow with 6 cleaning
LIGHT
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

From the sun by day and the moon ny night
But whereer gaze it's the act Of the mind.
For can see nothing Alas. am blind.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-18

What is the natter"
"You have killed her, I think" qui-
city.
The poor old woman had sunk down
on the floor of the cellar, and lay as if
dead.
William trembled as he lifted her.
The doctor of the village happened to
pass at the moment
"No, she is not dead" he said, after
examining her. "Great exhaustion. 1t
will be long illness. She must have
rest and careful nursing"
Lefty stepped forward "She will
have both. Mr. Burke, will you carry
her to Mrs. Wright's, across the road?
She has promised to give me a
ROOM"
The crowd about her were so stunn-
ed at the child's action that they did
nothing to oppose it.
Mr.. Burke promptly lifted the thin
the bed in Mrs. Wright's shaded spare
room BEL William had recovered his
senses
Don't you see how disgraceful this
looks?" Sophy cried, shaking him.
"Your mother turned out. What will
folks say?'
He hurried after Lefty, scolding and
ordering them back. But Lefty did
not answer him.
"Mrs. Wright will charge boarding.
Dye hear?"
'Ishall pay her" said Lefty, quiet
ly.
Mrs. Taney's illness lasted for weeks.
Williams wife smoothed the matter
over to the community as best as she
could. "The Wright house was more
quieter than hers. She was willing to
pay the boarding to insure comfort to
dear Mother fancy" etc. Secretly she
rejoiced to escape the trouble Of the
sick woman.
When Mrs. fancy was able to come
down to the porch of the cool farm
house for the first time, she sent for
William and his wife. The Doctor was
there, and Mr.. Burke and Judge
Wright, and little Lefty and man
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22
AN AWFUL STORM!


TFrom the ReppS1can of Tuesday, Goth inst.1
Our telegraphic and local columns this
morning contain full accounts OF the sad
havoc created over wide scope Of country by
wind and hail storms on Sunday. The most
direful news comes frop Marshfeld Webster
county, and the region Of Springfield, Greene
county. Maxsh6eld appears to have been al
most destroyed. Many lives were lost, first
reports placing the number as high as one
hundred. At this writing finidnight) tele-
graphic communication has not been re-estab-
lished with the town, but our Lebanon and
Sprinfeld specials state that seventy eight per-
sons are known to be dead and over one hun
dred injured. South of Springfield, along the
James river, the loss Ct life and property was
very great, fifty persons being reported killed
and many injured. Special cars we're sent from
Springfield and Lebanon to Marshfield and the
James river region, containing physicians, nurs-
es, and supplies, and other towns are Offering
assistance. AtMarshield the cyclone was sue
ceeded by fire which destroyed all of the court
house and some other buildings that the storm
had left There are said to be not more than
twelve or fifteen houses In the town uniDiured.
Telegraph lines were Frustrated in all direc-
lions, but railroad communication was not
broken.
Dispatches from California, Mo-, state that !
the storm in Moniteau county resulted in the |
death OF ten or twelve persons, nine of the |
names being given. In Galloway county also |
several lives were lost. In Kansas City and |
vicinity much damage was done. jefferson
City also suffered some damage to property.
Reports from other points indicate that the I
storm was widespread and the damage is at |
present beyond computation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22
SHERIFF,S SALE.

DY virtue and authority of a special ex-
ID ecution issued from the Office of the
clerk of the circuit court Of Iron county.
Missouri, and to me, the undersigned
Sheriff, delivered, in favor of the State Of
Missouri, at the relation and to the use of
James Bmord. collector of the revenue Of
Iron county, Missouri, and against Jacob
Willis. bearing date March 26th. 1850. and
returnable to the April term. 1880. thereof.
have levied 1t upon and seized the follow.
ing described real estate and property, ly-
ing and being in Iron county. Missouri,
as the property of Jacob Willis, and de-
scribed as follows, to wit:
The northeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter. and the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter, and the south half Of
the southeast quarter, and the south half
of the northeast qsarter, and the north
west quarter Of the northeast quarter, and
the southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter, and the west half Of the north
east quarter, of section SO, township 80,
range 3 east;
And will. on
Friday. the 3Oth day of April. 1880.
at the east front door of TIE courthouse
in the city Of Ironton, IroE county, Mis-
souri,, between the hours Of 0 O'Clock A.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22

The Cape Giradeau Democrat, with
that slashing disregard of truth SO typ
ical of its political lucubrations, says
that Cape county will be solid for
Ward. It has always been incompre-
hensible to us, has this sort of political
booming; and an experience founded
upon the ups and downs of a dozen
years impels us to kindly advise our
esteemed contemporary to quit "boom-
ing" and resort to argument.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22
Admiuistrator's Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of an
order OF the Probate Court OF the County ri
Iron, made At the February term thereof, 1850.
i, Jacob T. AXE, Public Administrator for
Iron county, Missouri, im charge Of the estate
Of Amos N. Hunt, deceased, will on the 9Th
day OF April, 1881, ut the east front door of
the courthouse, In the City of Irontop, Coun-
ty OF Iron, and during the session of the Cir.
cult Court OF said County OF Iron, sill at
pubic sale, all the interest OF Amos N. Hunt.
d. ceased, in and to the following real estate,
to wit:
The Lot No One of the northwest quarter
OF So ction seven; the southeast qrarter Of the
southwest quarter Of section six-alr in town.
ship thirty three, north, of range four east:
and the south half Of the southwest qusrtrr
and the northwest quarter OF the southwest
quarter OF section nine; and the northwest
quarter OF the northwest quarter and the
northeast quarter Of the northwest quarter OF
section sixteen-all IN township thirty three.
north, Of range three east; subject 70 the en-
cumbrauce thereon Of deed OF mortgage TO
Iron county and one TO Isaac @. Whitworsh.
20 secure certain amounts in said mortgage
and deed Of trust described, upon the follow
ing terms, TO wit: =
Twenty-Five per cent Of the purchase money
cash In bsnd and the balance on Q credit OF
six months, the purchaser to give note and
approved security for the deferred payment,
and q deed to the property to be made upon
the full payment Of the purchase money.
JACOB T. AXE
mar16n35 Administrator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22

n. and 5 O'Clock P. N. of that day, and
during the session Of the circuit court,
sell, mt public vendue, all the right, title.
claim, estate and property Of the said
Jacob Willis, of, In and TO the above de-
scribed real estate and property, for cash
In hand, to the highest bidder, to satisfy
said execution and costs. [apSn3S1
JAMES BUFORD, Sheriff.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22
ORDINANCE.

Be It ordained by the Board Of Trustees OF the
Town of Pilot Knob, County Of Iron, State
IT Missouri:
That from and after the adoption of this
Ordinance. every able-bodied man over the
age of twenty-oue years and under the age ei
fifty years, shall be liable to Road Poll Tax
of two days; and after being notified Of the
shall be considered to pay for said work at
the rate of One Dollar per day: and the Town
Constable ia hereby authorized. in case per-
sons being liable for Road Poll Tax, failing
to work or pay one dollar per day for such
work after being duly notified to sue before
any justice of the peace in Iron coup y for
the same, to wit: One Dollar per day.-Said
road work to be performed only in the corpo-
rate limits of the Town of Pilot Knob.
Approved March 9Th. 1880.
WIN. BEL, Chairman,
FERD. INNER, Clerk. p3S-3t
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22

We have no objection to any gentleman for
whom Mississippi, or Stoddard. or any other
county chooses to instruct its delegation in
the State convention to support, but we must
repeat that we do not consiier it the fair thing
for counties to disregard the suggestion OF
the state committee and hold their conyen-
tions SO soon.-I st. Louis Times.
All, well, you see, they wanted to
work up Ward "boom" down there,
and what did the State Committees
suggestion amount to in the eyes of
the Sol. Kitchenites who vegetate in
that section, with the central idea in
view? By the way, Messer Ward APP
pears to be much more popular in Mis-
sissippi county than Ire was two years
ago. After the nomination was made
at Poplar Bluff, he, with the other de-
feated aspirants got up and declared
that they would not only vote for the
nominee, but would "work for him."
At the ensuing election Mississippi
county gave Sol. Kitchen 1877 votes to
375 for Davis. If Ward worked" for
the latter it was poor work and little
of 1t, or the worker, as above stated,
didn't carry much weight with him.
In St0ddard county the showing was
even worse. There Davis received on
" 497 votes to Kitchens, 1896. Fine
counties they are to start a boom which
is intended to influence the true aud
loyal Democrats of other sections!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22

Jas. =. Fox. Esq, Of Madison coun-
ty, is a candidate for Judge of the goth
circuit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22
JOHN ALBERT,
Undertaken and Cabinet Maker,

Keeps constantly ON hand,

Collins OF I'LL Styles d Prices
lined and trimmed, made ready at TEN MN
BURIAL ROBES AND SHROUDS.
Having employed an undertake., I am pre-
pared to take charge Of bodice by night or day,
and dress. shave and wash them, and conduct
funerals.
ORDERS BY TELEGRAPH At
.,i TENDED TO PROMPTLY. -
furniture made and re-
paired. Uph0lsterinS done
in all styles.
Cane Seated Chairs Reseated.
J. ALBERT, Ironton, No.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-04-22

Madison county will select her can
didates by primary election.