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The Columbus journal., 1880-04-28
Republicau Politics.

The County Central Committee
met at the Hammond House Satur-
day last, pursuant TO call, the follow.
ing members being present: JOhu
Hammond, member at large for the
county; Ed. Hosre, Lost Greek
precinct David Thomas, Looking
Glass; Geo. Truemsn, Monroe; W.
Ii. Scissor, Granville; Major Christ
mas, Burrows; II. Wilken, Sher-
man: w. N. McCandlish, Creston
NJ. X. Turner, Columbus.
Mr.. Hammond, chairman, stated
the object of the meeting, and urged
the Importance of thorough organ
ization of the party in Platte county
this fall, believing that it was in the
majority, if the entire vote could
be got out.
The committee, on motion, con-
cluded to call the precinct caucusses
for the 9Th day Of May. and the
county convention on the 18th, the
day of the State convention, in order
that delegates from the country could
attend both conventions, without
additional expense.
The basis of appOrtioument agreed
upon was the vote last fall for coro-
ner, it being thought that thst rep
resented, nearer than any other, the
relative party strength in the sew
eral precincts.
On motion, the several members
Of the committee were instructed to
prepare list of voters of their res.
pective precincts, classifying them
as republican, democratic and doubt
full, and that the same be returned to
the chairman, John Hammond, Co.
lumbus, by July l, 80.
Other matters passed upon will be
found embodied in the call else.
where printed.
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IrIsl, AIfeufIon!

Preparations are being made for 8
grand rally Of Irishmen in behalf Ot
suffering Ireland, to take place on Sat-
urday, May lst, at . o'clock p. m., at the
Opera House in this city. George X.
Sunnelly Antelope Dick will deliver
poem on the famine Of 1873, and deliy er
his address: "Ireland and Her Heroic
Sons" Let every patriotic son Of old
Erin turn out. Large posters and pro,
grammes will be issued at the prOpef
time. IL is expected that all the sd-
joining counties will be represented.
Estate papers please copy.
By ORDER COMMITTEE.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
Advertisements under this head five
cents line esch insertion.

Good caps for sets, at Kramer's.
--Calicos at s cents a yard at l..
Kramer's.
ladies slippers, 20 cts. pair st
Galley Bros.
See the sulky plow attache-
ments at Lawrence's.
Valencia oranges and MessIna
lemons at Hudson's.
Ladies 2 button kid gloves only
% cts. q pair at Kramer's.
"A large, new stock of mems and
women's shoes at Wm. SchilZs.
Choice cider in half barrels for
family use at Hudsons.
will T. Rickley pays cash for
Butter and Eggs and vegetables.
Fresh oranges and lemons 40
cts. a dozen at Hudsou's.
Toys and toy books at E. d.
Fitzpatrick's, opposite post Office.
Plenty of the celebrated Smith
wagons and buggies at Lawrence's.
"A new and elegant line of dress
goods just received at Galley Bros.
The Whitewater Standard farm
wagon on hand at Schultz 4 Pohl's.
"A nice line of Ladies' linen,
grass cloth and poplin suits at GAL
ley Bros.
Again received at Kramer's New
York Cheap Cash Store, Bed spreads
at Scots. each.
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WarnIn0.

Notice is hereby given to the pub
lie not to purchase . note for sl20,
given Feb. 7th, 1880, and due Jan. l,
1881, to Enos E. Pickering, by John
Deyine, and secured by mortgage,
az the same was obtained through
Misrepresentation, and will not be
paid. JOIN DEvINE.
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HerdIng.

Twill take cattle for herding from
May lst to Oct. lst, 1880, or during the
grazing season. at 81 q head, furnishing
salt, accessible to the cattle all the
while. My rancho is 4 miles west of
Genoa, on the LOup. All cattle re-
eripted for at the Rancho, and all must
be branded or definitely marked. No
stock receipted for after 4 p. NJ. until
A. ". next day. Will also buy and sell
stock on commission. Address at GenOz
post-offiee, Nance Co.
Y. CRABTREE
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Choice ResidenceI.ots for Sale.

Choice residence lots for sale in
the southeastern part Of Columbus.
From one to forty acres-rich, dry
soil and no alksli. Acre lots for
sale ct prices from $50 to s65 per
acre. Inquire Of Speice & North.
The above property comprises Hig.
gins and Spielman's addition to
Columbus.
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To Sub~cribers.

Your ncme. 1,ith .THE DATE AT WHICH
-YoIrk DESCRIPTION EMPIRES, is placed
on each Journal YOU receive. prompt
renewal or discontinuance will save the
Publishers. beth trouble and expense,
and be better for all concerned. A re-
newal is respectfully solicited. s. for
W.; 81 for q mos; 10 cts. for . mos.
JOURNAL, with either the American Ag-
yicHItariSt or NebrCSkG Farmer So yr.,
postpaid. cash in advance; JOURNAL
aud the Narserg 50.
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DIssoIufIOn of Parruer.hIp.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, doing business under
the firm name of ThOs. Flynn Il Sou,
has been this dsy dissolved by mutual
consent. The business (brick making }
will be continued by ThOs. Flynn & Co.,
of the old firm.
T.FLYSS,
April I, lsS0. John =. FLYNN.
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BLACK Frank.

A Canadian Morgan, an excellent
draft horse aud roadster, i've years old,
weight 1850 pounds, will stand for SER
vice during the season beginning March
18th. Terms: single service 81; to in
sure s.. At nv stables on Mondays and
Tuesdays; at Martin BlOedorn's, Wed
nesday- and Thursdays; Fridays sna
Saturdays, in Columbus, at Johnson's
stable. HENRY SCHwAKZ.
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Notice

Is hereby given to all persons not to
purchase, or negotiate for, q certain
prOmissOry note executed and dated by
me on or about February 5th. 1885, aud
made payable to one j. +. Hamlin, ga
the sum Of One Hundred and Eifty
DOllars--due on or about Nov. 1st. Iss0:
said note having been obtained by fraud
and without any consideration.
Nsreh 9th, lSS0.
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Notice To Teachers.

/ will be in my Office at the Court
House on the first and last Saturdays Of
each mon ID for the purpose Of examin-
ing applicants for teachers certificates,
and for the transaction Of any other
business pertaining to schools.
). l.. BARRETT,
County Supt
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Upwards of two months ago a
gentleman borrowed of me q drive
well auger, q maui and pair Of
tOngs, which ought TO be returned
Immediately. j. c. ELLIOTT.
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Attention, Farmers.

| am determined to close out my
Stock of Implements, and it will
pay you to call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere.
WN. BECKER.
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sign.
Harry, son of Sheriff Spielman
is improving.
"A good blacksmith wanted. lu-
quire st this Office.
When will that railroad excur-
sion to Atchison be?
p. T. Barnum's show is billed
for Columbus July 3lst.
Mary Foss is sick with scarlet
fever at Ben. Spielman's.
Alice, daughter of John George,
is afflicted with the measles.
A large assortment of all kinds
OF farming implements at Schultz &
Pohl's.
What has become of the Inde-
pendent's independent, Platte Co.
party?
Young peoples Lecture at the
Congregational Church next Sunday
evening.
Communion Service at the Con-
gregstional Church next Sabbath
morning.
-ADaRS-Another iine lot, cheap,
st Ed. Fitzpatrick's Book Store, op-
posite l.. O.
The cheapest place to buy boots
and shoes is at !. NJ. Honahan's, on
Olive street.
Lost Greek and St. Anthony
post-ofiices in this county have been
discontinued.
james Mcdonald goes 10 Holt
county this week. OF course the
JOURSAL follows him.
A girl to do general housework
wanted. Good wages will be paid.
Apply 10 Gus. Becher.
-Keating a Sullivan sold last
week 81 900 worth of young stock 10
Stnll Bros, in Polk county.
The lesse of the A. & n. to the
a.. & NJ, for 999 years has been re-
corded al the Clerks office.
For sale or rent, a blacksmith
and wagon shop, with complete SET
OF tools. Inquire al this Office.
H. p. Bswer 4 Co. are handling
the Peoria plows and cultiystors
Call and see them before buying.
p. W. Schmitz, at II. III. Henry.
old stand, is selling plows, hsrrows
snd all kinds of farm implements.
The grass will soon be so high
as TO discourage the stock from an
attempt to keep it closely cropped
See Galley Bros. local notices
elsewhere, and when you want dry.
goods be sure to call and see their
stock.
-Oehlrich & Bro. have added a
delivery wagon to their numerou.
facilities for supplying their Gus
toners.
John Virgins has the bigges
stock and the largest assortment o.
bsrbed fence wire ever brought e
Columbus.
About Topeks, Kansas, there j,
fear that the wheat has been de-
stroyed by the dry weather there
prevalent.
%. A. StearnS, the photographer
has just put in lot of new scenic
backgrounds in his gallery. Cal
and see them.
Don't forget to call on J. c
Elliott, at his new pump house OF
Olive street, if YOU want wint
mill for $1,000.
BLANK notes,-bank, joint, indi
vidusl aud work-and-lsbor, nestl,
bound in books of so and loo, fo
sale at the Journal Office.
We must again caution CORES
pondents against mixing advertise
ments with news. We make nC
charge for the publication of news
The Lincoln Journal, which 4
pretty close to headquarters, say
that the A. & n. cars will be run
ming into Columbus by the 10th ds,
of May.
For pure white lead, Frencl
zinc and Linseed oil mixed paint
ready for the brush, producing
beautiful gloss, GO TO John Virgins
Hardware Store.
We are prepared to furnisl
horse bills st reasonable rates, an,
in good styles. Also blank not
books put mp in any desired form
Give us 8 call before ordering.
Parties owning Buckeye ma
chinery should at once leave thei
orders for repairs with III. P. Bowe
&Co., east of Speice & North's lltl
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Over hundred choice residence
lots in Smiths addition to the city
of Columbus. SAML. e. SMITH,
SOCK Real Estate Agt.
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Thos. Flynn & Co. are ready to
furnish brick at their kiln, or deliv-
cred in the city, or put into wall, at
reasonable rates and on short notice.
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A black and white spotted barrow
pig, weighing about $50 lbs. The
finder will please inform the owner
at Genoa, Nance Co., Neb.
5l4-3 CHARLY SHULTZ.
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New West Saonthly.

Devoted to the interests Of immi-
grafton and advertising. The largest
circulation of any magazine west Of the
Mississippi river. Terms ca cts. year /.
Sample copies 10 cts. JOURNAL and
New West" $40.
II. II. ALLEN, Editor,
AtchisOn, Kan.
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A good one-seated top buggy
cheap foe cash or terms to suit, at
A. W. Lawrence's Pump and Ma
chine Depot.
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800 Pair mems two.buckle plow
shoes, only IS cts. q pair, at Kra.
mer's N. 7. Cheap Cash Store.
Money Wanted.

To borrow $500 on landed secu-
rity for three years. Address, J. B
S., care JOURNAL Office, Columbus
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DEATHS.

ELLSTON-MOnday, April a6th, Of
membranous Group. Chloe Louise,
daughter Of q. W. Ellston, aged 6 years.
This is the second death recently in
this family.
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Band, Mr Joe Rother, Franz
Case, ID Stewart wv
Craig, Il II Stahliker, John
Comet, G. Thompson, Ed
Downs, l. A Wilson, G \
Jackson, j Stupfel, John
Lemon, Saml y Barnes, Rebeees
Lingle, S j Dunno, Mrs Chss
McLulan, ID Doloff, Janette Fl
Mackenstadt Fred ROthsnberSer. Mag
Mullins, John gle
Row u III Middleton, Ann
Roe, Ii McDermott Sullivan, Nelly
fnot called for in 30 days will be sent
to the dead-letter Office, Washington, ID.
c. When called for please say "adyer-
tised,' as these letters are kept separate,
l.. A. GERHARD, i. NJ.
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COLUMBUS MARKETS.


Our quotations of the markets ars oh
tanned Tuesday afternoon, and are correct
and reliable at the time.
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Letter List.

The following is n list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the post-ofice, in
Columbus, for the week ending April
24 1890.
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a Big Bargain.

1 have sn Edward Harvester. in good
repair, used one season, for sale cheap
Tor cash or will give one years time on
good paper.
GUS IOCKNER
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For sale.

A lot and neat cottage building
containing six rooms, conveniently To-
Gated Ia the city. Terms reasonable.
For information call at this Office.
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Beware.

I want no driving across the west
half Of Section II, Township l., Platte
county, Eeb., after this date.
April IL, 1881. L. h. NANALsTISK.
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Will be found at Geo. A. Scott's
stable. (by the ClOther House on Sat-
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SOCIETY NOTICES.

FCards under this heading will be
inserted for s. a wear.
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J.C. Elliott keeps the Force PUN
Every person should have one in case
lire.
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Regular stock Dealer.

All kinds OF horned stock bought
and sold; also fat and stock hogs.
Spy ID. ANDKRsoN.
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1
John Honahan.
Col. L. w. Towne, Of the Atch.
ison & Nebraska railway, was pre-.
sented with q very handsome cane
Thursday evening last, by his many
friends in Lincoln.
--Kesting & Sullivan have for
sale, at their place four and q halt
miles northwest of the city, the
incest bunch Of young Illinois cattle
that have ever been brought to Co.
lumbus.
Virgins proposes to sell barbed
wire ct actual cost. He has had
some adverse experience with prai-
rie fires, and is determined that thi:
country shall be fenced, If cheap
wire will do il.
p. W. Scbmitz, st r. III. Henry;
old stand, is selling Woods ma
chine, the reaper, the mower, the
twine binder, the wire binder, and
the harvester, as well as all kinds oi
farm implements.
One Browns Corn planter with
rope check roll one double harrow
one Cultivstor,-will be sold foI
cash at half price. Inquire OF Mrs
S. Anderson, Ia miles northeast
from Kestskotoos.
-Rhone Brothers have started s
new paper ct Republican City, called
the Republican City Enterprise. Il
is twenty-four column paper, very
well printed, and Is Q handsome
acquisition to that thriving "burg.'
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-06
All Its Benefits.

Upon taking out a policy a premium note is deposited, part of which only is paid in Cash, and the balance held for assessment in case of loss, beyond the cash payments. But it is believed no assessment will ever be called for. There can be no responsibility beyond the amount of the note. At the end of the term the note with the balance unpaid is giv- en up to the maker. In case of loss it is provided that the same shall be adjusted by two disin- terested persons mutually chos en by insured and insurer. If they fail to agree, they shall choose a third party, and their decision shall be final, thus avoiding expensive and tedious litigation. 2
 The rates have been fixed as low as possible, thus bringing the benefits within the reach of all.
 Information and Circulars may he obtained by addressing
 CHARLES H. BRIGGS,
 Secretary,
 Canaan, Conn.
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Isses Aoo. Six Bottles for $500.

me .Mmw aAsmAa ne without LYDEA N PNE ffHAn xzEHBRMx& Thsy cure Couseipasaon, Bn hsns1a e1septassy oe the Liver. 4 esntsp psr b~
 aes@ n9 am 0ruRsisea..
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LEAVE PITrsFIELp, VIZ:

LEAVE PIT1sFIELD, VIZ: 500 a. m. Passenger Train for Bridgeport, ar- irving ut l2.30 noon, with through car for New fork, arriving ut 3.07 D. m. at New Haven at 1.l0 p. III. Leave Albany at $40 am. with through car.
 Leave Canaan at 9.34 a. m. l.25 p. m. Passenger Train for Bridgeport, ar. irving at 5.45 p. m., with through car for New York, arriving at 7.45 p. m. at New Haven at 7.2S pm. connecting with train leaving Albany Ut 10.05 a. m.
 Leave Canaan at 800 p. m. 200 p. m. Milk Train for Bridgeport arriving at S.30 p. m.; at New York, l0.30 D. m. at New Haven, 11.52 p. m.
 Leave Canaan at 3.52 p. m. 300 p. m. Passenger Train for Falls Village arriving at t.U0 p. m. Leave Alb, nv at 245 p, m.
 Leaves Canaan at GAS p. m. Sunday Milk Train leaves fittsfield at q 85 p. m. for Bridgeport, wing at $50 p:m.; New York, 1150 D. m. i; New Ha. ven, l1.52 p. m.
 Leave Canaan at 4.30 p. m. All trains connect at Canaan with Connecticut Western k. k. ; at Brookield Junction to and from Danbury.
 HI. ID. AvENILL, l.. B. STILI.sON, General Ticket Agent, Sup't Bridgeport, Ct., May 3, 1880.
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MssspaRsa ss s1 and ssE. Western Ave, Lynn, ,Ma@ 4R1C1s e1.O0 six Bsesles for 95.O0 ams hgman h tAe form of pdlls, also in the form q 1aaangsA sasscesps se price. eloo. per box, for aM RMMnAR Rensssy answsD stiletssrs of ftnquA1y. MnA ase eamonasA A6dzeD e above Gsaston
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-06

GOING EAS. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN S.1o &. m. Leaves Millerton at G. es a. ni., Lake. vile GAO and Salisbury au 700 a. rn 9.34 8. m. Connecting at Winsted for Wate,. bury and Bridgeport. At Smsbury fof New Haven, arriving at 1.36 D. m.-say- ing 10 miles distance over any other route, for Westfeld, Northampton, Will liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford with Express for Springfield and Boston, and all points North and East; arriving in Boston at APO p. m. also for Willi- mantle, New London, Providence, New York.
 Leaves Millerton at $50, Lakeville sos Salisbury III o.. m.
 500 8. m. Connecting from Albany. At WinA- ted for Waterbury and Bridgeport. A Simsbury for Now Haven, Westheld, Hol- yoke and Northampton. At Hartford for Willimantic, New London, New York. Boston, and Saybrook, via. 0. v. R.R Leaves Millerton at 2.15, Lskeyille 2.31. Salisbury 2.36 p. m.
 S.15 D. m. Leaves Miierton at 7.30, Lakeyille 7.4S, Salisbury 7.53 p. m., for Winsted. Passengers leave New York at S.50 D. m. connect with this train. 600 6. m. CMonday mornings only.1 Leaves Millerton at 5.15 &. m., connecting at Canaan with Housatonic train north. At Pine Meadow for New Haven, arriving at 915 @. n,., and for New York. At Sims. bury for Westfield and Northampton, and arriving in Hartford at S,34 a. m. For time at way stations and connections e posters.
 WALTER PEARCE, J.F. JONES, loeal Ticket Agent. Huperiateudsnt.
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uOUSATOSxC RAILROAD.

HOGSATONxC RAILROAD. Shortest, Quickest and Cheapest Route to No. Adams, Albany, Troy, South Norwalk, Stam- ford, Chatham, Hudson, Saratoga, Utica, Rome, Syracuse, Auburn, Geneva, Roch- ester, Buffalo, Suspension Bridge, Ni- agara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Tols- do, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chi-
 cago, St. Louis. Through Tickets Sold and Baggage Checked for above points at Union Depot, Canaan Also for Philadelphia, Ealtimor' ~ Washington. PGrohnse Tickets
 via HousGb0n!c Lino.
 SUMMER ENHANCEMENT
 TRAINS LEAVE BRIDGEPORT, VIE: $40 Q. m. Freight Train (passenger accom-. modations) fer Harrington Monday, Wed. nesday and Friday.
 Leave Canaan 5 10 D. m. l0.1e &. m. Passenger Tram for Pitts6eld, ar- irving at 2.25 p. m. With Through Gar leaving New York at S.05 a. m.) Leave New Haven at 9.33 a. m., with through car from Bridgeport for Albany, arriving at 2.50 p. m. lrain arrlves at Saratoga at GAO p. h. Connecting at Albany with 3.10 p. m. popular Chicago and St Lotus express, arriving in Chicago at 500 the next D. m.
 Leave Canaan at 12.42 D. m. 500 p. m Passenger Train for Pittsfeld, arrfv- ing at 9.05 ?. m. With Through Ca leaving New York at 3.O0p. m.) Leave New Haven at 3.45 p. m. Connecting at State Line for Albany and the West, ar- irving at Albany at 10.05 P. m, Saratoga at 12.40 night.
 Leave Canaan at 7.31 p. m,
 FROM FALLS VILLAGE. 600 a. m. Special Passenger Train for Pitts field, arriving at 7.47 &. m., Albany, s.66 B.. m.
 cave Canaan at 6.12 &. m.
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q. w. CAMP. M. n.

 DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Canaan. Cont. II Office day st Camps Drug Store, from on, 70 four o'clock. Thursday afternoons. 33vOl6tI.
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CONN. WESTERN RAILROAD.
Commencing June 13, 1880.

Commencing June 13, 1880. GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. l2.40 a. m. Connecting from Pittsfeld, at Mil. lerton for Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck and for Fishkill.
 Leaves Salisbury at 12,5s and .Lakeville at 1.02 p. m. 3.5S p. m. Connecting from Pittsfeld. At MI lerton for New York, arriving at s.45 D. m. Leaves Salisbury at APO and Lakeville at 4.26 p. Ill. 6.45 p. m. Connecting from Pitts6eld. At Mil- lerto1 with Express for Albany and the West.
 Leaves Salisbury Nt 7.O3 and Lakeyille at TOY D. m. 4.30 p. m. Milk Train, connecting at Millerton for New York arriving qt 1920 am, Runs Sundays only.
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Damage by hail

A Crop worth Thousands of Dollars is liable to be utterly ruined in few moments. It is here proposed to unite Tobacco Growers for the purpose of PROTECTING EACH OTHER against overwhelming and ruin ous loss. The Company is or ganized on the
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-06
INDIA E. Plssl<HAM's
 Blood Purifier,

w2 Spaaesase sveRy vesfa6o of HumoFs Gsmm the 11eoas as eame tamo win sfve Anma ana ssRsm@sh co tho sysssna. xs has RwnAneeA aa maxvsllous Resalfs in Pufs. HsaAa 0ke M3ooA a the Vegetable Com. mamnA has an ozring FemAle C0mplainss.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-06
Mutual Plan.

and the Charter provides that it shall be composed Exclusively of Insurers. Each Insurer, dur ing the term of his Insurance, becomes a Member of the Cor poration, and entitled to an Equal voice in all it's business, and to participate in
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-05
rr1E cT,ORTOuS FOTRTI,

Yesterday was the hundred and fourth an niversary of the declaration that sthese united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States" The celebra- tion of that declaration is this year protract- came on Sunday. One consequence of this, and @ not wholly agreeable one, is an extend ed opportunity for Fourth of July noises, but it also secures two and in many cases three days of rest to a people who have none too many such days.
 Those who like noise are happy at this time, and those who do not have abundant reason to enter into whatever form of eele- bration they may choose with great gladness Perhaps not for fifty years has there been a Fourth of July which true lovers of this free and independent country could celebrate with more and better reason. Long before the war the shadow of slavery hung always over "the glorious Fourth,'' and since the war some of the consequences of the attempt to disrupt the Union have been disquieting. They are so still, but the worst is undoubted- ly over, and the prospect for the future is bright. Both the great political parties have nominated men fit to be President, and recent events have shown that the people are still much wider awake to their own interests and more capable of enforcing their wishes than political pessimists and political bosses would have us believe. Peace and plenty prevail, and business is generally good. For these reasons and others the present celebration of the bold and wise act of the signers of the Declaration of Independence ought to be an especially joyful one.