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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-08-19
ADVERTISED MAIL NATTER

The following is a list ofmail matter remain
ing uncalled for at the Kenosha Post Office,
Kenosha Co., Wis, for the week ending Aug.
Is, 1881, and which will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at the expiration If thirty
days, unless called for.
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BUSINESS CARDS


T livery STABLE.-Ben. Jewett is prepare 10
Ia fuTnish the hest Horses and Carriages, for
business or pleasure on the shortest notice
Hearse at all times ready to attend funerals a
Stable on Market square, near the POST once,
KenOsha, Wisconsin.
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Metallic, Globe & DraDed CaSket2
With full line of Shrouds always on
hand.

With a full line of Shrouds always on
hand.
MR.. FRANK MANSFIELD has
had large experience in this line and
will take charge of the Undertaking,
and will always.be on hand day or night
Mr.. Mansfield is also a frst-class
Upholsterer, and will upholster Parlor
Sets, Lounges and Mattresses cheaper
and in as good style as in Milwaukee
or Chicago ; also lay Carpets, put up
Window-FiXtures and do all work in
Draping line at short notice.
In short, we are prepared to do all
business in the Furniture, House
Furnishing and Undertaking line in the
best manner at the most reasonable
rates.
MICHAEL BEDESSEM.
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TO Nervous SuneFers-The Great European
Rmedy ORD. B. Simpsons Specific Medicine.

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diseases that
lead to Con-
sumption, In
sanity or an
early grave or
both. No mat
ter how shat
tered the syS-
TEN may be
from excuses
of any kind, a
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South ODeGnOn.

The Farmers are busy planting
corn.
The prospects are very good for
large apple crop, also for all
small fruit except peaches, which
are all gone up. and in many places
the trees are killed.
The growing wheat looks well
and bids fair for an abundant har-
vest fully as good as last years;
the oat crop also looks well. The
Dog law is now condemned on all
sides. We have heard of several
CAGES where dogs have been seen
killing and worring sheep and the
owners of the dogs refuse to allow
them to be killed, as they have
been assessed and are now person.
Al property. In few years we will
have more sheep killing-do gs
than we viii have sheep.
The Three Run Sunday school
was organized on last Sunday with
Prof VI It. Bowen, superinten-
dem; ID avid Sackman, Asst. Supt.;
VIM. Wright. Sect; Eddy Grub,
Librarian; j F.. Smith, Treasurer. .
The people of this section are all
strongly in favor of j Stump, for
Superintendent of free schools.
He is the right man in the right
place and they intend to keep him
there.
David Stewart has purchased 100
acres of Land from the Williams
heirs neare Three Runs.
LITTLE SHAVER,
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westward the star of empire some
times takes its way. Between one
and two thousand feet, the increase
in population since 1870 has been
nearly fifty per cent and between
four thousand and six thousand
feet the newly awakened interest in
mining has caused an increase of
more than one hundred per cent.
There is little change in the politi-
cal situation here, except that a
better feeling prevails among Repub-
licans. For day or two there has
been a more hopeful prospect OF har-
mony in the party By a compromise
OF the difference between the Pres
ident and Senator Conkling over the
New York nominations. Governor
Foster has been here in the role of
peacemaker, but at this writing the
result cannot be announced.
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One of our M. D's., tried to
break colt to o buggy the other
day. He succeeded In breaking
the-sulky. The colt don't prefer
to deliver pills in that style.
The Old knight Of St. Crispin,
Il. s., has taken his old quarters
near the M. f. Church. He is
pegging his last and using his
anvil vigorously.
The Union Sunday School was
pleased to have visit from their
Old orgainst, Mrs. Mamie b. Croft,
nee McKown OF Carlisle, Pa, who
is here on visit to her old home.
She and Miss Lille T. Woods, as
sisted Miss Nellie Bowers at the
organ.
Well, we attended the greatest
humbug on earth, on the 9th
and saw the young lady shot from
the cannon; also the peanuts and
candy. We were prom ised that
we should not be annoyed with
such troublesome cheats.
j. =. Stump seems to be the
choice for County Superintendent
of Free Schools. Old Berkeley
will give him rousing vote on
Tuesday next. No one can find
fault with his last term.
Yes, we have heard the ticket,
and 1t Is good one. Men who
will not sell out for mess OF pot
tage, men who will do their whole
duty without fear, favor or affec-
ton, are the men for school off,
GERS. The ticket IL, for President
OF Board, Dr Gs w. Daniels; Com
mlssioners, Smith Vanmetre and
Daniel Keys. All who are in IA
vor of good schools should vote
for these men. / know whereof |
speak. PLUTO.
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Md, sold a steer some days ago
which weighed 2 ,222 pounds.
The Hagerstown Herald says: at
is rumored that some prominent cit
liens are discussing the project OF
buying the property known as Ken
sells, on the summit Of Fairview
Mountain, near the town OF Clear
spring, with the purpose of convert
ing it into first-class summer re-
sort. The Potomac washes the foot
Of the mountain, and is visible in ten
or twelve places, as also is the big
Pool, lake formed by the overflow
of the canal into the adjacent low.
lands. 1t is proposed to build car
riage road from 'Fairview' to the
Big Pool, and have a steam launch
there for water excursions"
The Winchester Times says 1.-THE
body of G. II. Baker, a son Of
Thomas Baker, of Martinsburg, and
a grandson Of Mr.. Geo. B. Dieffen
derfer, of this city, was received
uclc Ou SATURDAY, duu IutCllCu Ou
Sunday with Masonic honors by
Hiram Lodge. Mr.. Baker was a
passenger on train on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, eighl miles
west of White Sulphur Springs, on
Friday morning, about two o'clock
A collision occurred, and Mr.. b.,
suddenly awakened from sleep,
jumped from the car in which be
was riding, which happened to be on
a bridge at the time. He fell dis
lance of fifty feet, landing on rocks
and killing him instantly. Mr..
Baker was member of Low Moor
Lodge No. 1876, A. L. and A. Ma
sons, who took charge of his remains
and sent them to this city in charge
of a committee-Messrs. w. p.
Burke and r. w. Harris. He is
highly spoken of 10y all who knew
him as a most estimable young man,
and his unfortunate death is sad
blow to a wide circle Of relatives
and friends"
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Hedgesviile,

Master johnson Bodine living al
McCoy's Ferry met with u serious
accident in having his eye distroy.
ed while disturbing an OWLS nest.
Let this be warning to Toys ia
avoid such expeditions on the Sab.
bath.
Mrs. DIR. Buckets of your town
paid us flying visit on Monday
last. We trust she will not allow
so long an interval to pass before
another visit TO Mountain Village.
The old Methodist church at this
place Is still undergoing repairs
and no doubt when completed,
will have on the interior all the
styles Of architecture combined.
Mrs. Mollie Poisal has returned
from Baltimore with a carefully
selected stock of Millinery, and
we think the ladies will find her
well worthy of their patronage
and support.
Mr.. Geo. Slyer, residing en-
the old Coiston Farm has II very
LII child which we hope will soon
be restored to health.
Recently two of our young men
left this village, ostensibly to
make their fortunes handling
bark, but they soon returned to
the sancitity OF their homes, driv-
en- we presume, by mountain rat
tie snakes, as they are both noted
for great energy and physical ac-
ltivity.
Mr.. Jacob Hull and Mrs. sallle
Myers are having tombstones
placed at the graves of their re-
spective relatives,by Mr.. Kantner
of your city.
Mrs. M. K. Croft, of this place,
has just received from the East
ern cities, q splendid stock of
spring, millinery goods and no.
tions. The latest styles of hats,
bonnets, flowers, feathers, silks
satins, and all the novelties Of the
season. Any one wishing bar
gain should not fail to call and ex-
anime her goods before purchas.
ing elsewhere.
The following gentlemen have
been selected as candidates for the
Board of Education for Hedges.
vile District: DIR. George s. Han
M for President; for Commission
ers, Joseph X. Turner and Ellis
Ellis. REPORTERS.
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Little Georgetown.

The farmers in this section are
aboat done planting corn.
The work In hand among the
farmers now is strengthening
The wool clip Is large and fine.
The ring of the new black
smiths anvil is heard in the
town.
Lambs are in fine condition and
buyers are offerin &c and 7 cts. per
pound, gross.
Workmen are engaged in build
ing the foundation for the erection
of the saw-mill recently burned.
An editor and druggist from
Martinsburg were out here bass
fishing on Tuesday They caught
but one bass. They would doubt
lessly have caught another, but
for the accident which befelI the
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John sOntOWn.

The farmers in this locality are
busy planting their corn.
The Rev. Mr.. Mercer preached
in JOhnsontOWn on Sunday last.
After The sermon, the Sacrament
of the Lords Supper was admin
istered.
A Sunday school was organized
at this place a few Sundays ago.
Mr.. Amos Williamson was elect
ed Superintendent and Mr.. Elisha,
Assistant SUPERINTENDENT. Quite
large number Of children have
been in attendance so far.
The corn crib and smoke house
of Mr.. Anderson, who resides
near Cherry Run, was burglariz-
ed few weeks ago. We have
not learned the extent of his loss.
Some people seem to think that
the Mr.. Geo. Tabler who is can
didate for Superintendent of Pub.
lie Schools, is the x-Postmaster.
Such is not the case. .Postmas-
ter's name is Geo. w. while the
name of the other gentleman is
Farmer G.. w. M. Tabler.
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Our former merchant. Mr.. A.
Barney. has retired from the
business.
Mr.. Ell. G. Evans has opened a
store at the store-room formerly
occupied by Mr.. A. Barney.
Mr.. T. +. Horner, who has been
doing large mercantile business
at Shanghai, for several years past,
took French leave for parts I'M
known a few days since, causing
some financial Embarrassment
among the people ofhis neigh Dor.
hood. a
There never was better pros
poet for large crop of apples.
Our farmers are busy corn plant
ing, and every thing is working
along briskly.
Sabbath school was organic I'd
last Sunday. Mr.. Massey.
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druggist as be jumped into the
boat to seize his rod, when bass
was running away with his cork.
His feet flew from under him and
he sat down in the bottom of tn Q
boat in about two inches OF water.
When he regained his feet aud
took his rod the bass had gotten
away. That was fisherman's luck.
They promised to return when the
bass are biting, and we promise
then better than fisherman's luck
next time.
Workmen are engaged In repair
ing the abutments at Dam No. 5,
two miles below here.
SKEEsICKs.
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Rockford (Ill.) Register.
Fell Against u Sharp Edge

This Is furnished by Mr.. VIM.
viii, 1913 Frankfort Ave, Phila-
dslphia, Pa: Some time since
received severe injury to my
back, by falling against the sharp
edge ola marble step, the stone
penetrating it at least half-inch,
and leaving very painful wound.
After suffering for q time, / con-
Guided to apply st. Jacobs Oil,
and am pleased to say, that the re-
suits exceeded my expectations.
Itspeedilp allayed all pain and
swelling aud by continued use,
made perfect cure. i really
think 1t the most efficacious lini-
ment ever used. tsH 'Hs
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day upon the fiocks of j. NJ. Van
metre, our boss sheep man, but
fortunately they only succeeded
in killing one. They have been
among his focks several times
during the winter.
We understand that Mr.. Van
metre Is going to sell 100 Merinos
during the sheep show at Mar
tinsburg. This will be an extra
ordinary chance for persons who
desire to purchase this most ex-
celent stock of sheep.
Last Sunday four couples of our
most prominent young folks took
delightful walk across the Ope-
quon, to attend church at Fair
view. Upon their return behold.
the foot-bridge was removed, and
they had the delightful pleasure
of sitting upon the opposite bank,
talking about the stars, &C., until
some Of their good friends came
along on horseback, and removed
them to the other shore.
When Kratz's advertising ma
chine passed through our village,
1t created quite stir among the
populace. While it was on the
hill east Of the village and while
the young man was furiously
blowing his horn, some said that
it was country circus, and one of
our good old colored citizens said:
mo sab, it certainly mus b. Mas
sa Gberial acoming !"
A college student brought home
to help do the spring work, was
put to laying off corn ground. In
stead of making straight burrows,
he made semicircles. ~ by do
you make them 80 much abend-
in ?" said his dad. II cannot
quite comprehend your interroga-
tive, but if you are referring to the
curvature form Of the lines tat l
have depicted with this non-com-
plicated instrument and the mo-
tive power of the solidungula
quadrupeds, | can give no other
reason but that it Is owing to my
great knowledge of Napier's circu-
lar parts"
The word love In one of the In
dian dialects Is acknowledgements
kanagogager. Just fancy q cop
-colored brave telling sweet
forest maiden that he would like
to Observation-Disclosures
her,"
In many localities there are
myriads of minute grasshoppers,
they have already began their de-
structive work upon the young
clover, and serious damage is an
ticipated.
We had the pleasure of attend
ing very brilliant entertainment
last Friday night at Fairview
school-house. The programme
consisted of dialogues, declama-
tious, &c. We were entertained
for three hours and there was not
a mistake In the performance or
any thing that would cause us to
call it any thing else but a first
class school entertainment. Mr..
Mayfield, the teacher at this school
is certainly the right man in the
right place.
Mr.. G. w. Vanmetre closed his
school last Tuesday. We enjoyed
ourselves considerably while list
ening to the closing exercises.
Miss Lizzie Riley who is taking q
past course in the school. deliver
ed very neat speech. The other
exercises consisted of short recita-
lions, vocal and violin music.
We were much surprised to notice
that the scholars Of this school
have organized literary society
known SO the Philokosonian Lit
erary Society OF School No. 5.
This is something grand and
shows that our country schools
are pushing upward to higher
degree of excellence.
NJ. ROsENCRANTZ.
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NEfGHBORHOoD NEWS.

A post office has been established
at Unionville, Jefferson county, with
Mr.. N. S. J. Snyder as postmaster.
The Odd-Fellow lodges, located
between Martinsburg and Cumber-
land, celebrated the ed anniversary
of the order by a parade, &C., at Paw
Paw, Morgan county, last week.
Rev. s. V. Leech delivered the ad-
dress.
The Morgan Mercury says: eve
have talked with a number Of far
mers of this county in the last few
days, and they report the prospects
for good wheat crop as favorable.
In the early part of April the pros
pect was not by any means bright,
BUT since then it has greatly i'm
proved"
Morgan county is overrun with
horse-buyers, and horses that few
months ago could have been bought
for from $50 to $50, are now bring
ing from 800 to 500.
The Mercury says the coming sea-
Son promises to be very gay at Berke-
ley Springs.
Mr.. J. d. Defrees, and family,
have arrived at Berkeley Springs for
the summer.
During the past winter Miss Ada
Cronise, of Sharpsburg, Md, pieced
a quilt which contains / ,440 pieces,
and more than this, no two pieces of
the entire quilt are alike.
Capt. r. G. Bamford, Of Hagers-
town, has just received $4,000, the
amount of pension money in arrears
due him from the government for in
juries received during the late war.
Daniel B. Lucas and Thomas /.
Brown, of Charlestown, have been
admitted to practice at the bar of
the courts of Loudon county.
The prospect is good for a large
crop of wheat in Jefferson county.
The Cumberland Times says: 1.-THE
average traveller over the ConnelS-
vile division Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad is struck with the wild
grandeur of those two towering
mountains OF lose rocks west of
Cumberland, known as The Mar
rows For centuries their bald and
rugged sides have lain undisturbed,
none dreaming that they contained
an element of handsome commercial
value. Within short time past it
was discovered that these stones,
crushed and treated with certain
other ingredients, made a superior
quality of a certain cement used in
lining blast furnaces, known as gan
mister. At the point indicated, acres
OF this gannister rock, already quar-
ried by the hand of Nature, are
heaped up ready for shipment. We
are informed that Mr.. w. McKaig,
OF Cumberland, has leased the land
and is now operating thereon, the
Edgar Thompson steel works ut
Braddock being one of his patrons.
The Cumberland and Pennsylvania
railroad has put in siding for the
use of Mr.. McKaig. Some idea of
the Importance of the find may be
gathered from the fact that the
stones are more valuable than fire.
clay"
The Winchester NetcS says: "We
believe the wheat is doing well al
most everywhere in this region. The
snow saved it, and it is in better con-
dition than it has come out after
many a milder, but more open win
ter.o
Mr.. Evan Jones, residing near
Winchester, proposes to manufac-
ture ice-cream during the summer
by horsepower for the Winchester
market.
Mr.. VIM. Smith, near Clearspring,
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State News.
1ssSIsA

| iAsr~At-&S
The Wheeling papers are urging
that a state fair be held this fall.
Point Pleasant Is to have a reg
ular theatre. Tippett ought to
engage private box.
According to the Weston Demo-
crat, brothers named Van Horn,
from Belfontaine, Ohio, and q
| cousin by the name OF Davis, agent
| for the Western and Clarksburg
railroad, this State. who are de-
cendents of a Lewis county man,
have fallen heirs to an immense
fortune In Holland.
Weston has eighteen lawyers,
eleven doctors and only four min
listers. The propotion of doctors
and lawyers as compared with
ministers,i is too great. -Four min
listers cannot keep 20 doctors aud
lawyers straight, no how.
Mr.. William Keyser. Second
Vice President OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, has
addressed letter to the chairman
OF the Railroad Committee of the
City Councils OF Wheeling, w. Va,
asking that q free right of way
through the city shall be granted
for the Hempfield extension.
This proposed extension will place
Wheeling upon the main through
line, and be the Western terminus
OF one of the great trunk lines OF
the country.
The Greenbackers of Calhoun
Co. held a Convention ut the Court
House, Grantsville, on the 23d of
April, at which resolutions were
adopted, renewing and re-affirm-
ing their allegiance to the princi-
Piles of the party, commencing
their candidates OF last Fail for
their faithfulness, and declaring
Generals Weaver and Lowe their
choice for standard bearers In the
National contest of 1884.
Daniel Smith, OF Nutter's Fork,
Doddridge county, was seriously,
If not fatally injured, by a pitch
fork sliding from a loft where it
was thrown, and striking him In
the side. penetrating downwards
10 the depth OF seven or eight
inches.
The Giimerite informs us that
the 3-year-old son of Franklin
woodward, near Tannersville,
while playing with the we'll rope,
fell head foremost into the well
which was \ fifteen feet deep.
Strange TO say, the little fellow,
coming to the top Of the water.
caught in the crevices of the wall,
and after calling for some time
was heard and safely brought up,
unhurt, by his sister.
Some days ago Mr.. E. f. Spen-
Ger, OF Beaver Mill, caught large
unknown bird, and placed 1t I'M
der barrel for safe keeping.
Sometime afterwards he fed it,
and was looking to see whether it
would eat or not, when 1t sudden
w necked one of his ewes entirely
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a railroad ticket issued twenty
years ago, good from Burns to
Hornellsville, on the Erie, was re-
Gently offered and accepted for a
ride.
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Some days ago Mr.. E. f. Spen-
Ger, OF Beaver Mill, caught large
unknown bird, and placed 1t un-
der q barrel for safe keeping.
Sometime afterwards he fed it,
and was looking to see whether it
would eat or not, when 1t sudden
ly pecked one of his eyes entirely
out.