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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04
Found

In October, 1876, Mrs. Jeffreys. with
he son George, fifteen months old, was
visiting friend in New York City. On
the 10th day of that month the little
fellow slipped out doors and was lost.
Detectives were hired, money spent,
and everything that could be thought
of was done to find the child, but with
out avail. 1t made a sensation for
a day as " Another Charley Ross Case"
in the papers and was then forgotten by
every one but the distracted parents.
Harrison Merrill is printer, brother
of Mrs Jeffreys, and he worked in the
AdUocGte Office in Wayerly. About a
month ago as he was standing at his
case a child four or five years of age
came and stood for an instant in the
doorway of the room where he was
working. The little face haunted him,
and he at length went out and tried to
talk with the boy who owned it. He
could get no replies except in a broken
unintelligible German dialect. He
couldn't drive from his mind the like
ness that the little one bore to his sis
ter He followed him and found he be-
longed to a strolling German basket
maker who on being threatened with
imprisonment acknowledged that he
found the child in the streets of New
York in October, 1876, in the same To-
cality that Mrs. Jetfreys was residing
and with the same clothes as described
by the parents. The mother recOg-
nized her child before word was
spoken about its recovery. Free Press.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04
THE MARKED GRAVE.

Bowies rangers, out on the trail
Had gallOped from early dawn;
But the prairie road was cool and sweet,
And green as garden lawn,
And the strong air stirred the blood like VINE
The strong air, scented with flowers and pine.
Silent and stern and ready to fight
They followed the Indian foe,
Till Bowie cried: F." Let the brides fall,
For the sun is sinking low.
We must feed and rest or we shall fail
Though fifty miles on the Lipan trail
They had reached grove of mighty oaks,
Into the shadows they went;
The saddles were loosened, and beasts and mer
We're glad of their leafy tent.
Said Bowie: :, Just take your rife, Hays,
And see how the land around us lays"
The youth went forward with up head step;
Came back with quicker tread
man that t?gn% s 'SnSe S9n Soute 0GS dead
His saddle and whip beside him lay.
l reckon his horse has strayed away
Yes, dead he lay in the blowing grass,
Lay sleeping like any child.
One arm was under his curly head,
His lips still family smiled.
Booted and spurred he had gone to rest,
But looked like a man that Death had blessed.
There was not a wound, or mark, or stain;
There was not a line to tell
From whence he came, OF what was his name,
Nor where he was won't to dwell.
We'll no matter" said Bowie. because
Where we know nothing at all God kn0oOS!"
They dug him a grave beneath the oak,
And Bowie, with hunting"knife,
Cut deep in its living bark the date
When the stranger stepped from life.
Then, glancing down, with a solemn pause,
Cut under the date two words: COD kn0OSL
Lille b. Barr, IN ~ z. Independent.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04

You've nearly broken his heart, Sam
poor papaP
"The next day Mr.. Blake's son went
off directly after breakfast, and was not
seen again till afternoon.
"Coming back, he overlook his ia
ther returning from the post-office.
eel know all about It'll! he exclaimed,
in his excitement. Katy told me last
night. wish, though, you'd held on
to the new coat awhile
"WhyP" asked Mr.. Blake, imper-
turbably.
Because, said Sam, I'm going to
pay my own way now. I've been off
to-day and hired out for the season to
Farmer Hedgeburton. You won't send
that money to Williston, will you,
fatherP
"'You are too late,' was the minis
ter's answer. I've just mailed the let
ter to him.
"In fact, next day the kind mer-
chants eyes were dimmed as he read
these words:
DEAR WILLIsToN-My boy--it almost
breaks my heart to say so--has not proved
worthy of your generosity. have decided to
last year, and you will find draft enclosed
for that amount. BLAKE"
Here l interrupted the narrator.
Doesn't this story prove what l
said at the beginningP" l asked.
No; for that isn't the end of it.
Sam went down to Boston in the autumn
with few dollars of earnings in his
pocket. He had decided to give up
college, and so applied to Mr.. Willis
ton for a clerkship.
He told him:
." l proved myself unworthy, as my
father said. Now give me chance to
show myself worthy
Williston gave him position, and
he worked there two years. Then an
opportunity offered to 60 West and take
a partnership in-what do you thinkP
The clothing business! Sam jumped at
it, and you may believe he sent his
father, next Christmas, the finest coat
that concern could produce.
g am well-to-do man now, sir"
continued my acquaintance, suddenly
speaking in the first person, "and when
we get to Chicago, if you will come to
my establishment, / will show you my
father, the minister's, old shiny coat.
which l preserve because it was the be-
ginning of my fortune, and made man
of me-"
Then," I exclaimed, taking him by
the hand, cit is yourself you have been
talking about all this time! You are"
Sam," concluded my new friend,
and smiling. Youths Com
pGniO71.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04
Washington Society in 1926.

The circle of what was termed "good
society" at Washington has been, and
was then, very limited in its extent and
simple in its habits. Few Senators or
Representatives sought their wives to
cheer their Congressional labors, and a
parlor of ordinary size would contain
all of those who were accustomed to at
tend social gatherings. A few diplo-
mats, with the officers of the army and
navy stationed at headquarters, were
accompanied by their wives, and there
were generally few visitors of social
distinction. The most friendly and
cordial intercourse prevailed, and those
who met at dinner parties and at even
ing entertainments were like members
of one family, in general sympathy.
The costume of the ladies was classic
in its scantiness, especially at balls and
parties. The fashionable ball dress
was of white India Grape, and five
breadths, each quarter of a yard wide
were all that was asked for to make q
skirt, which only came down to the
ankles, and was elaborately trimmed
with dozen or more rows of narrow
founces. Silk or cotton stockings were
adorned with embroidered "clOcks, "
and thin slippers were ornamented
with silk rosettes and tiny buckles.
Those gentlemen who dressed fash
ionably wore Bolivar frock-coats of
some gay-colored cloth, blue, or green,
or claret, with large lapels and gilded
buttons. Their linen was ruf1ed; their
"Cossack" trousers were VOluminous
in size, and were tucked into high
" "Hessian" boots with gold tassels.
They wore two and sometimes three
waistcoats each, of different colOrs, and
from their watch-pockets dangled arib-
bon, with bunch Of large seals. When
in full dress, gentlemen wore dress
coats with enormous collars and short
waists, well-stuffed white cambria
eravats, small-clothes, or tight-ftting
pantaloons, silk stockings and pumps.
-MaTcb Atlastic.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04

mercy, nor ceased to go and return un-
til he relieved all the wounded on that
part Of the field. He returned to his
post wholly unhurt. Who shall say
how sweet his rest that winters night
beneath the cold starsP
Little remains to be told. Sergeant
Kirkland distinguished himselfin in battle
at Gettysburg, and was promoted lieu
tenant. At Chickamauga he fell on
the field of battle, in the hour of victory.
He was but youth when called away
and had never formed those ties from
which might have resulted a pOsterity
to enjoy his fame and bless his country;
but he has bequeathed to the American
youth-yea, to the world-an example
which dignifes our common humanity.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04

THE authorities of Gotha have made
their report for the year 1879 on the
subject of cremation. The first body
was treated on the 10th of December,
1878, since when fifteen others have
been similarly disposed of. The aver
AGE time required for the complete in
cineration of the bodies was about two
hours, and it Is regarded as most salts
factory that not only has no complaint
as to the result been made at GOtha, but
that a number of other German towns
are preparing to follow its example and
build crematories. ,.s
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04
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All communications for this paper should be accom-,
panied by the name tho author; not necessarily io
publication, but as an evidence Of good faith the
part Of tho writer Write only on One side Of the pa
per- BE particularly careful In giving names and dates
TO have the letters and figures plain and distinct Prop
rnames are often difficult to dscpher because of tbs
careless manner in which they are written
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04

THE silver and copper mines Of
Maine have opened up new source of
industry in that State, which is likely
amply to reward her people.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04

-Burdette has overheard poor but
earnest Iowa tramp say: "Build low
roosts and put out the moon, and I'll
never beg for another morsel Of food as
long as l live"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-03-04


81 du believe tbs wis an good
Tu send out furrin missions,
That is on sartin understood
AM orthodox conditions
mean nine thousand dolls per ann,
Nine thousand more for outfit,
An me to recommend man
The place would just about fit"
The Deadwood Pioneer, a copy of
which is before us, says: +" In the Black
Hills two hundred young women could
find remunerative employment as serv-
ants. The trouble, though, has been
that in population such as ours, where
there are ten men to one woman, it is
rare thing that they remain single
after they arrive here" The last prop
osition is thrown in as if likely to prove
a drawback to female immigration. 1t
may be so.-EGCbGnqe.
The Supreme Court of Indiana de-
cides that the legal name of person
consists of one Christian name and a
surname. Any one may have as many
middle names or initials as are given
to him or as he chooses to take. They
do not affect his legal name, and may
be inserted or not in deed OF contract
without affecting its validity. Nor does
a mistake in the middle initial of a
name in deed in any way affect its
validity,
Recently a pretty toy was offered
for sale in Paris, consisting of a tin cart
on four wheels, with a horse between
the shafts. 1t was well got up, and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22
Around the World.

A fame that is worldwide and
acquired in the short space Of a
few years, must have true merit
for its support. DR.. Pierce's Fami-
ly Medicines have gained such fame
and the foreign orders for his Gold
en- Medical Discovery-the great
est blood-purifler of the age, for
his Pleasant Purgatives Pellets
(little sugar coated pills., his Fa.
vorite Prescription-woman's best
friend-and other remedies became
so great, that a branch of the
World Dispensary has been estab-
lisded in London, England, for their
manufacture. From this depot
they are shipped to every part of
Europe, and to the East Indies,
China, Japan, and other countries.
Their sale in both North and South
America is perfectly enormous and
increases yearly. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Pro-
prietors, Buffalo, N. Y, and Great
Russell Street Buildings, London,
Eng.
Royal Centre, Cass Co., Ind,
Feb. 28th, 1879.
DR.. r. V. Pierce:
Dear Sir-I take pleasure in
writing my testimony with others
in regard to your valuable medi-
cine. For long time ! have suf-
fered from disease of the lungs and
until ! used your Discovery found
nothing that did me any good.
Thanks to it, / am relieved and
recommend il TO all.
Yours truly,
MARY KENNEL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22

There is not the slightest doubt
that the Maine election resulted in
the election of the Fusion candidate
for Governor and four Representa-.
tives. The Republicans lost heavily
in their old strongholds, and have
held back returns from sections where
the Fusionists were strongest, and il
is generally believed that if il is a
possible thing, they will steal the vote
Of the State as unblushingly as they
did the electoral vote of Louisiana,
Florida and South Carolina in 1876.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22

shorthand writer is not here o..
the. Journal, will have a renor,
OF my speech tonight, and | will
furnish 1t to the Journal aud asI
that it appear, and if it does no,
appear tomorrow morning then !,
is admitted as though it was writer
ia The broadcast and brightest CAM
tails, ave can't stand upon tbs
issue that We made yesterday morn
ing" Applause II they dom
publish what | have said to Won To-
night. not in an inner room, but in
this, the peoples temple, then Won
may know that they admit that
Thomas A. Hendricks is not dis
graced, but that James A. Garfield
is disgraced. Applause
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22
How He Saved His Son.

Israel Jones, of Franklin Station, Ohio,
has a son whom the doctors had given
up with diabetes. He applied DAYS
Kidney Pad, when he commenced TO i'm.
prove and is now able to get out and
attend to his work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.

- ALE OF REAL ESTATE
state Of Michigan, county OF Alpena-ss.
In the matter Of the estate Of Johann CarI
Paul Bensch, Julia frauxisea Augustc Benscb
WilhcInina Marie Martha Bensch, Frcderick
Ferdinand Paul Bcnsch, Marie Elise Asne.
benseh, and julius Berthold Wilhelm Bcnsch,
minors.
Notice Is hereby given, that in pursuance Of an
ordsr granted to the undersigned, guardian Of the
said minors, by the honorable Judge OF Probate
Tor the county Of Alpena on the 18TH day OF Sep
TENDER ~ u 1850, there will be sold at public ven
due, 20 the highest bidder ne the entrance 10 The
Court Room, in Johnson's block. on Water street,
IN the city OF Alpena, in the county OF Alpcna in
.aid state ON saturday, the 9th day Of November,
~ ID. 1850. at two O'Clock in the afternoon of thai
day, subject 20 all membranes by mortgage or
otherwise, existing at the time of the death OF
Frederick Bensch, dcccascdl the following dc.
scrlbcd real estate, 60 wit: A house and lot de-
scribcd az being lot number two t2l in block num-
her rcvcnty-cighty, l1sl, IN the city Of Apena in
SAID county Of Alpena, and State Of Michigan
CHARLES GOLLING
Guardian OF SAID Minors
Alpcna sept. Is, 1880 s56w7
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-22

VII
ask, what did he take il for!
/ will give the answer TO that
pregnant question, and when it is
answered, the Journal says that the
man that the Republicans have
upon their banner for their candi-
date is a disgraced man. Ap-
plause.
al mean BY that 20 say that took the
copies Of all the official papers which were de-
livered 20 the Returning Board touching the
election in West Felioiann and for convenience Of
examining these papers, a. did not reside az the
81. Charles Hotel, I occupied room IN the Gus
tom House in Che corner Of the building
tLaughtsrl
This is coming close up TO Gar
field, and closer to the Journal.
II don't know now whose room Il was; u was
a rUom not very much used. think u was one
Of tho private Offices, perhaps, Of Che Collector
himself"
You recollect who was the Col
lector, don't you! II was Packard
who was running for Governor and
who could not hold his Office though
be got a thousand more votes than
Hayes, who got the vote of Louis
lana. Gentlemen, what do you say
TO the proposition which ] made
in my speech a month ago, that
Garfield went to New Orleans as a
partisan; that be occupied one of
the rooms Of the Custom House
for the purpose Of making mp the
evidence for the Returning Board ;
but we will go good deal further
than that. This question that !
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-17

THE sun will deal with the events of the year
1880 in its own fashion,. now pretty we'll under
stood by everybody. From January l to Deem.
Der 81 it will be conducted as a newspaper. writ
ten in the English language, and printed for the
people.
ing it in the most Ineligible siape-tlle shape
that will enable its readers to keep we'll abreast
of the age with the lease unproductive expendi-
tare of time. The greatest interestto the great.
est number that is the law controlling its daily
makeup. 1t now has a circulation very much
larger than any Other American newspaper, and
enjoys an income which 1t Is at al times prepar-
ed to spend literally for the benefit of its read.
ers. People OF all ways of thinking buy and
read THE SUN al d they all derive satisfaction
OF s;iGC sort from. its columns, tor they keep on
buying and reading it.
III It's comments on men and affairs. II SUN
believes that the only guide of policy should be
principles and backed by honesty Of purpose
For this reason it is, and will continue to be,
absolutely INDEPENDENT Of party, class; clique:
o o,ganizatti ION; or interest es arl It It,. is w for all l. but goo of
and rcprobate what is evil, taking care that its
Language is to the point and plain; beyond the
possibility Of being misunderstood. It's unln-
tlurnced by motives that do not appear on the
surface 1t has no opinions to sell. save those
which may be had by any purchaser for two
cents. 1t hates injustice and rascality even
hors frauds. pities fools. and deplorrs nincom-
throughout the year 1880 to chastlse the first
class. instruct, the second, and disconntenance
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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-17
Senator Vests bill fixing the compens

Senator Vests bill fixing the compensa-
ton of United States district attorneys, and
for other purposes, provides that from anr
after July l, 1880, the district attorneys Of
the United States shall receive for their SER
vices as such a yearly GALAXY. payable quar-
terly from the treasury, in lieu of the salary,
fees, and per centums now allowed by law.
Senator Vest has introduced another bill
which fxes the compensation of United
States marshals. 1t provides that from and
after the 1st day Of July, 1880, the compen-
sation allowed the marshals Of the United
States shall not exceed ST, 1000 per annum,
nor exceeding that rate for any time less
than . year; and the compensationyof the
chief deputy marshal shall be fixed semi
annually bv the attorney general Of the
United States, but the maximum shall not
exceed the rate of $4,000 per annum.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-17
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Failure OF tho Carbon "Horsesh oes,.
Used in Pea fectinR the Light.

Failure OF tho Carbon So Horseshoes,,
Used in Pea fectinR the Light.
New York, Jan. 15.-The Graphic has a
report from Menlo Park to the effect that
the carbon horaeshoes, the main reliance of
Edison in perfecting his electric light, has
failed, and that in consequence he has
decided to suspend their further manu.
facture. Mr.. Edison, however, is not
down-hearted. The Post says:
Some days ago many lamps which had
been burning beautifully, suddenly went
out, owing to the breakaee of the carbon
horseshoes. Some lamps were found 10 last
not more than one hour. aud it was decided
Edison is now at work trying to find out
the weak point which causes the trouble.
He thinks that The heat emitted by the light
cracks the glass at the place where
the platinum wires enter the lamp,
and that the air gets in. No change can
be found in any Of the carbons which have
been burning for some weeks. The edges
are Just the same under the micros cope as
before the carbons we're put into the
lamps. At present there are fifty lamps
burning, one of which has been in use for
nearly forty days. A new glass blower has
been engaged and notifications may be
made allowing for some means of carrying
off the heat emitted. Edison and his
assistants hope to overcome the newly dis
covered difficulties in time to introduce the
light into practical use into New
York city, before next winter. Edison
says he has hard work in convincing
the people that his lamp is yet an expert
ment only.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-17

portance of the political events which it has in
store, or the necessity of %rcsolute vigilance on
the goyernment That he founders gave rs. The
debates and acts of Congress, the utterances of
the press, the exciting contests OF the Republt-
can and democratic parties. now nearly eqnailn
drift OF public sentiment. will all bear directly
and effectively upon the twenty-f"urth Presi-
Dental election. to be held in November: Four
years ago next November, the will Of the ma
tiOn, as expressed at the polls, was thwarted by
benetlciaries Of which still hold the Offices they
1880? The past decade of years opened with Il
corrupt, extrravagant and insolent Administra;;
ton lntreached at Washington. The sun dld
breaking its power. The same men are now in
triguing to restore their leader and themselves
TO places from which ,they, were driven by the
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