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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

| !,
when one just like il stood in Matilda
window. The songs which the girls
sing are the same which she sung. new
ly arranged and with new names.
Not many weeks ago had. as yon
know, sope dealings with Carver. the
Western msu, who stayed over night
with US. In talking with him, L said:
4 suppose you never happened to
meet with man In your State named
Weterson Blake p
Certainly have. a thousand times.
Did you know him P he asked.
When told bin he was almost q
townsman OF mine, he said:
Poor fellow lie made sad wreck
OF bright prospects. He died poor,
three years ago, and left wife and three
boys in sad condition; but she is a
jewel OF woman. Everybody loves
her, and all would have been glad TO
help her, but she had some idea Of in
dependence. which she wishes TO instil
into the hearts Of her boys. SO she
gave the iucumbered farm over to
Blake's creditors. moved into the next
town and set up school for little girls
Before lie went away next morning,
| drew a check for one hundred dollars,
and sent it t. the boys from an old
schooi-mate of their mothers, and re-
solved to devise some plan by which to
start them in life.
The more | thought of it the more l
resolved that Matilda Day would max c
The world new yet; and wrote and
told her so.
Mex month am going West to
bring her and the boys home. want
you 10 stay with us ill you get home
OF your own. l can never be thankful
enough for your coming to me. 1t has
broken the spell that bound me, and
brought me back to live among others.
Before, L only worked for them at arms
length; now That | love the world, nv
lie henceforth will be Of more service
lie old stone cottage was repaired
and furnished before Deacon Jahiel set
OIL on his mountainous journey and
the widow and her daughters, row. near.
ly grown up, were rejoicing in the pros
pect of new neighbor and friend.
Matilda Blake, although a mature
woman almost forty.four years, brought
A.
back more Sunshine than she had taken
away from their native place a quarter
Of a century before. Her anxieties and
sorrows had softened and frightened
tue natural loveiiness OF her character.
and made her blessing, not only TO The
farm, but also to the church and town.
Indian summer had indeed come to
the deacon's hitherto clouded life, and
his heart and his house were open afresh
to the whole world He looked hence
forth more leniently on the follies of
the young and more charitably on the
errors of those who wandered from the
right way. His voice, his features, his
galt-indee d the whole man-were
changed from solemn, unsympathiz-
ing bachelor. as he used to be regarded,
TO genial husband, father and friend.
There is nothing like solitary life TO
Tx perpetual winter in tho heart
There is nothing like companionship
with the good and true, who need aid
and sympathy, to bring back summer
though it may be Indian summer to
Tue hsart.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
Dr.. s. II. FUMoEMgeRC.

N''|uH'c Of Bellevue Hospital Medical College
o' New York, Class Of SCI & CO.
( / rERN h's Medical and Surgical services 10
- Zoe rs'lle Of Romney and ijs surrounding
'.l"iry ui4hi or day.
~ DO iou1d when not professionally tnga-
t'l Hl 'he Office Of the late Dr " Snyder,
"si hls residence, IN tie west eod Of town.
l''muey, Jan. %, 1851 TT
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

At the Atlanta Cotton Exposition a
suit OF clothes is to be male from raw
cotton in twenty four hours. The cot
ton is TO be picked, ginned, spun, died,
woven and made up, oil in one day.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

The average wages Of French workmen
computed in 81 distinct trades is only
co. cents a day, or SO G3 week. For
women, the average in l trades is -
cents day, or 81 81 a week. How
is that compared to the wages in the
United States?
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

Among the curiosities Of grating by
the ancients, Pliny gives graphic &C
count Of a grated tree which was cover.
ed with all kinds OF fruits, nuts, berries,
grapes, pears, figs and pomegranstes,
but the tree did not live long. IL is TO
be supposed that some Of the CRAFTS
live a still shorter time.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
South 9raaeIt 9ntelli9enttr.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY, AUG. &c, 1881.

Hon. William L. Scott, Of Erie, Pa,
in l84G was page in Congress. Gen
Chas. NJ. Reed, memter Of Congress
from Erie. took him home and gave
him employment at weighing coal. Mr..
SIS. fortune is estimated at 81. OOO, 900.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
TERMS OF ADVERTISING :

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Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
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No vertisement 10 be considered by the non IN
or year unless specified on the manuscript or pre-.
'ionsy agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions OF associations. communications OF
limited interest, and notices OF deaths exceeding
rsN LIsss will he charged five cents per line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

On the upper Rhine they have sani-
taries where the people are fed lmost
exclusively on ripe grapes In order to
purify their blood. Grapes are tue most
healthful OF all fruits.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
one, Corner Main and Grapel Lane SIS.
RoMNEY. WEST VIRGINIA..
II ~ n N q I.

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
annam rwO DOLLARS IL paid In advance.
80 paper will be discontinued except ut the
option OF The publisher, until ali atrearages have
beeu settled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

Irish Crop Prospccts.-Almost sic
multaneousIy with the passage of the
Irish land bill comes the intelligence
OF excellent crop prospects in that
country. 1t is reported that an unu-
sualIy large area of land is under cul-
tlvation, and that there is promise of
finer harvests than have been known
since 1872. Leinster has n million
and a-half acres under cultivation. and
will have an unusually good crop of
barley and hay crop of unpreceden-
ted abundance. A replenished lar
der will scarcely give agitation its
quletus, but fuller stomachs will prob
ably soften some Of its asperities.
REAL FRIENDsnTP IS me true heart
has civen expression 10 its generous ma
ture in the following beautiful scnu-
ment: Never desert a friend when
enemies gather around him. When
sickness falls on tho heart, when the
world is dark and cherries, is The time
to try a true friend. They who turn
from a scene OF distress betray their
hypocrisy and prove that interest
moves them. If you have n friend who
loves you, studies your interest and
happiness, be sure and sustain him in
adversely. Let him feel that biz former
kindness is appreciated, and that his
love is not thrown away. Real fdeli-
" may be rare but it exists in the heart.
Who has not seen and felt its power2
They deny it's worth Who never loved
a friend, OF labored to make a friend
happy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
DR.. II. Fl. WELFLEY.

PiySjcian 01d Surgeon,
nFFERS his professional services to the pub
- Joe. Ohce The one occupied by the late
w. samuel x, Lupton. where he en- be found
when not professionally engaged. day or night
Eonney, FEB. J. 1881 If
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

Milton says that beauty is Co.'s
handwriting" Milton didn't know a.
nytbing about paint, powder. balm,
bangs. bustles and false eyebrows, or he
wouldn't have written that.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
SURVEYING.

VIZ Undersigned would respectfully inform
hs'riends Of the county Of Hampshire. that
Fr'p'redi to DO SURVEYING upon the
.''. notice Oiiice--tht one occupied by the
iupton, Romncy. Wtsi Va.
h'f-u ?, 800 A MONROE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
NEW sPAPER LAWS.

Subscribers who DO not give express notice 10
the contrary, are considered as ishing TO con
,inue their subscription.
II subscribers order the disconiinuance OF
their periodicals, the Publishers may continue
10 send them until all arrearages are paid.
II the subscribers neglect or refuse TO tax e
theii periodicals from the Office to whiSh they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills and ordered them
discontinued.
ANY person who receives newspaper and
makes OF it, whether he has ordered il or
ont is held in law to be subscriber.
Court Directory for 1881.
Circnit Court for Hampshire county FIRST
Tuesday in March, 4,h Tuesday In May aud Bird
Tuesday in September.
County Court the 81 TUESDAYS in January
April and October, aud the last Tuesday in July
Circuit Courts.
Hardy, Ord Tuesday in March and 9Th Tues.
day in May, aud let Tuesday in October.
Mineral. lst Tuesday in May and September
and 4'h Tuesday in November.
GRAFT LIST Tuesday in April and June and Bird
Tuesday in October
Ptnde,on. 3fd Wednesday in April and June
lad LIST Wednesday in November.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
ALEX. MONROE,
A'TTORN L,Y AT LAW.
RomHcy, Vest w.,

nFFERS his professional service to the clti.
I t.ens of hampshire and the adjoining coun-
ws. All business entrusted to him will receive
Prompt attention.
R'nuey, April II. 1868 IF
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

Baltimore imports about ~. 900 tons
OF iron ore per m)nth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26

Qnarls would he sbort.lived IL the
wrong were only on one side.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-26
Court Directory for 1881.

Professional Cards.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

a BIT Of alum kept near n wash ba-
SIN or towel rack and frequently rub
bed over the face while yet damp will
DO much toward removing tan and
preventing unsightly pimples. have
never found anything better for cam
kerous sores Oh the lips and tongue.
Ii mixed with vinegar and water, snlt
and pepper, 1t will euro ordinary sore
throat; grated and slrred in molass s
It's splendid for cloup. l have known
GASES OF to. thache, when all the com :
mon pungent remedies failed, to DO
Instantly quteted by inserting in the
cavity OF the tooth bit OF moist cot
t. II sprinkled with equal quantities of
pulveriZed alum and salt. Ready good
oread can bo made from grown wheat
II ono tablespoonful of butter
aro added to oaoh ol dinnry sinvu lnik-
Ing, and 1t 10 excellent in cheap mo-
laSses cookies 10 give tho desired
crispness when little butter Is used.
a really good cement can be made by
melting bit of alum and using i'm
mtdlately, but one must be quicI or
the value Will be lost. a gentlcma II
has just told mo how he so thoroughly
ueadened the nerve Ola dccaylng toot II
that 1t has not ached for years, Dy lre-
quently using alum that has boen
ulopped OIL hot su, lace and loft until
It stopped "buiiing." a pleco the
size OF kernel OF cora was not all
used Tor one tooth. It is good tor
hardening Cucumbers afLor hSin9
taken from salt brine.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

PERPETUAL PASTE.-D Dissolve q tea
81 oonlu! ct alum In quart Of warm
water. When cold stir In as much
hotras Will give It tho consistency OF
thick cream, belng plrticulnr to beat
up the Jumps; stir III as much pow
uered resin az Will lie Oh hali-dime,
ana throw in half u dozen GLOVES to
give it Il pleasant odor. Have Oh the
tire a traoup Of boiling water in a
suitable vessel, pour tho hour mixture
lnte 1t, stirring we'll all the timo. In
few minutes 1t Will DO of The consist
ence or pOrIidgc. Pour 10 into an
earthen Or china vessel, let IL cool lay
cover on; aud puG III Il cool place
when needed for uso tuke out q nor =.
tioD, and soften with warm water.
Pasto thus made oan be kept twelve
months. 1t Is better than gum, a. it
does not gloss the pnper, ana eau lie
written on.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21
DOMESTIC.

RAG CARP ETs. "A lady OF largo ex-
nerienoe, in making these carpets, saws
that her way Of collecting materials
for them ls rs folio vs: When gar
ment Is laid aside for good, my prac-
tice Is to rip 1t to pieces, wash tho
roughly, and out, sow, and wind It
into calls. have tight barrel, with
a paper spread ever the bottom, and n
sprinkllng Of fine tobacco scattered
over It. put my balls In the barrel
and every srrlng cat the rags at my
leisure. The children can sew and
wind Jhem just as we'll as any one. I
sprinkle fino tobacco over the balls,
and tuck an old sheet over them, COW
eIr the barrel MP tight, and 1t Is all
right till [ got ready to add another
contribution. In this way get nv
rags ready and keep the house clear
from an accumulation Of oil, dirty
garments that are nuisance any way
In making n carpet 1 all'w pound
and q quarter OF rags to tlll ward Of
cloth; for room twenty-fvo feet
square / calculate to have about thirty
live or thiry-sIX pounds OF rags. II
there are any odds or ends left over,
thoy are woven into rag, that can he
spread before stoves or doors. I never
eGpend time or klor colo,ing rags. The
last carpet, [ made had rags enough
for seventy-elght yards, ald I never
felt the labor ut all; 1t was done at
sodd ! IBIS, and 1 was astoniShel TO find
had snoh quantity finished. Al
low three knots and a half OF warp to
the yard. The labor Of reeling and
colortng the warps Is the hardest part
Of the work for me. I know ever so
many people who color and pass
whole season over a carpet; but when
finished 1t Is only aragcarpet. Tho pret.
tiast one over saw IVES just brown and
blue, narrow stripes Of each and shad-
cd from dark to light; little black
was woven in to give tho dark contrast.
One reasor why we enjoy rag carpets
Is this: We are not afraid to use
them, mud when one Is worn out we
can make another Just as good. Sweep
Ing carpets wears thon out faster than
using them, by half. A stiff broom
should never be used On Cal pots, pick
ing up shreds and bits Is the best way,
aud brush the dust of with soft
brush.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21
To All Our Friends.

Having had numborless Inquiries for
advertising cards from ladies In all
parts OF the country who are interest,"
cd In the prevailing fashion of making
"Card Collections" we are having
printed for them a set OF seven beautl-
full cards, each in six colOrs and on
gold background, in the very highest
degree of art, illustrating Shakspeare's
"Seven Ages Of Man." We have spared
no expense In these cards-they are
| simply little art gems. Our only aim
| shown. Applications tor them have
come in SO rapidly that nearly the
whole edition is engaged before the
receipt by us of the cards from the
artist. We have therefore been obliged
to adopt tho following plan for tue dis
tribution Of the remainder: No more
of the gilt Shakespeare cards, seven IN
the series, will BIZ sant excepting upon
the receipt OF a statement from a grocer
that the person applying for the cards
has bought OF him OH that day ut least
| seven bars OF Dobbns' Electric Soap,
with price paid for same. an apply
Ing III this manner soiU receive the tull
set OF seven cards grdt,s bv mail. This
VIII insure us hat our friends and pa
irons get their share Of these beautiful
designs, although it in no manner re-
pays US fo" the cost Of the cards, Your
grocer has the soap or will get 1t, aid
the purchase by you of seven bars of
1t ut one time will secure for you gratis
seven really beautiful cards. The soap
improves with age, and Is an article Of
necessity In your house every week.
Therefore you are not asked to buy a
useless article, but one that you must
have anyway. Pleuse send us your
application Az once, and toll your lady
friends making "Card Collections" to
10 the same. Grocers do not have the
cards to deliver. Buy tho soup OF hea,,
send US their bill, and zoe will mail you
the cards froe. Yours respectfully,
|. l.. CRAaIN 6 Co., 1l6 South 4th
Street, phiiadelphia, Pa.
L. S.-Ladies not wishing to buy
soap can get the cards by remitting
cOsJ price, rs cents.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN.-The
planning for the planting Of ornsmen-
tai trees should have been done before
the time for setting them. Evergreens
may be left until later, and will need
more care; their roots should never be
allowed to become dry. The lawn will
need dressing OF some kind; ashes,
guano, or some fertilizer may be ap.
piled; use manure only when 1t is fine
and thoroughly rottcd, with no weed
seeds alive IN IL. For new lawns upon
a heavy coil SOW Kentucky Blue Grass !;
on light sandy soil, red top with whlto
clover, is best; all tho way from three
to six bushels TO the acre are advised.
Sow bali the seed III one direction and
c1oss-.Ow with the other half. THIS
work should be done as soon as the
land has been put in the proper con-
dition. Where soddlng is to be done
first thoroughly enrich the soil, make
tho surface even, and to press tho
sods down firmly use Il board anu heavy
FOUNDER. Ii the walks and drives nceu
repairs, attend to them when the
glound has settled. Beds OF bulbs may
be uncovered as soon us tho frosty
nights ale over. Ii Dods ot flowers are
to be planted the designs should be
made, and !L Or location IN the q ourds,
anu other "Details decided upon before
hand.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

RED HANDs.-Kecp some oatmeal
on the washstand, and as often as the
hands are washed, rub little or the
oatmeal over them; then rinse 1t of,
and, when dry, put on little bit OF
pomado made as follows: Take ten
cents worth Of white wax, three ditto
OF spermacetl, three ditto Of powdered
camphor and olive oil enough to make
melt; and when cold, it will be found
very good for the hands. Gloves, worn
either In the day or night. will help
to keep the hands white.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

A STORY is told Of an exhllarated
gentleman who was found, in one of
the small hours, standing stock still
under pouring rain In the md die of
a public square, holding ut his night
Key as he earnestly peered into the
enshrouding darkness.
"What do you moan standln out IN
such a stormP' queriea the puzzled
watchman.
why dou't you see," hicooughed
the bewilderod expecs ant, "that the
square is revolving about us? an
Waiting tor my door TO come round
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

IHF question Is raised whether 1t Ia
right 10 color butter artiioially. Since
the coloring OF butter is probably duo
to colorlng matter in tue food, as well
as to the power OF tho COW to remove
the same from tho food, the question
may be askeu whether these IL any
more wrong In putting the color into
the butter Than III supplying TODD 10
the animal which Will cause tho COW
to give milk, the cream Of which will
make yellow butter. AT all events, az
tue ooiolthg Is now made from harm-
ltks substances, and the colored butte +
Ia as pure aha goCd as the unooloI Ell
(wheh properly uone). and as The pco-
pie pleItr Tho coloreu butter, we think
the beheuL ot The doubt belongs on the
side OF tho tuImcr
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21
(Frccport, {tll.) Dulletin.]

There Is now n substance which Is
both professionally and popularly in.
dorsed and concerning which, Mr.. j.
Is. Ferschwelllcr, ButtevilIe, Orcgan,
writes: L have often read OF the many
cures effected by St. Jcoab's Oil and
was persuaded to try the remedy my
self. l was sufferer from rheuma-
tism and experienced great pains, my
leg being so swollen that l could not
move 1t. | procured st. jacobs Oil,
used 1t freely and was cured.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

IHB restaurants have had such run
OF custom th1C some OF The walters are
little inattenti7e. A stranger called
for plate of oysters, and after SMELL
ing them he said: "Walter, are these
oysters fresh ?' "We are not running
al intelligence ofllce.'' 81 would like
20 know If they are Iesh." "WcII,
then, eat them. then you will know
lor yourself. You don't expect mo 10
eat IN EN- Tor you, DO yoaP DO look
like | was here to try old oysters ?''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21
AGRICULTURE.

TRoUBLEsoMR INsKCTs.-These may
infest your plants, and If allowed to
remain do much damage. Green fly
not always green, but varying from
yellow to green according TO what It
eats-is tho commonest pest and the
easiest to get rid Of. You may bruis Q
them TO death between your fingers
with aponge or brush; but II you
merely rub them off. they fall down
only to jump up again., Better take
your plants out TO the Kitchen or wood
shed, and there woah oil all vermIn.
This you can do with clean water. In
gaeen. houses, fum'gating with tobacco
smoke and dipping the crops never the
the ways employed to destroy green
fly. Red spider IS a minute insect, tx-
ceedipgly destructive and hard to cra-
dicate. 1t appeara like brown, red Or
yellow particles Of dust, usually on the
under side Of the leaves. Its presence
is observable by the scared, sickly,
ye'lowish look Of the leaves. Frequent
and thorough washings with water
will remove 1t.
Seal. inttkt leaves and stems, and
ecmetim. stick close 10 the bark as to
sppcsr beneath it. They mnst be
washed, rubbed or scraped OF. Nealy
bugs are covele ed with u white powder
aid lodge on the under sides OF leaves,
at le al and branch joints, In wounds,
or anywhere where there is a ragged
place, and have good choice tor flower
clusters. They may be wiped or brush
ed.ott, anu, If in holes or crevices,
bruised 10 death by pointed stl X.
Thrip Is nimble black insect, exceed
ingly pernicious, and very fond OF
ferns, azaleas, lilies Of any sort, call
as and the Rke. Their work is dlscer-
nible in lusty brownish or yellowish
blotches and traclngs on the leaves,
which they very soon destroy. The
old or black o. es are hal d to kill. They
should be bIuis. d TO death by the tin-
gers. Tie young or yellowish ones
should be bruised by sponging. Better
take the infested plants outside, wipo
OH the vermIn with sponge, shower
with clean water afterwards, and then
return the plants 10 the window. In
greenhouses thrips are killed by tobac-
co smUke.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

BAKED HALInUT, CREOLE STYLp.-
rut u halibdt steak, woIYhlug about a
pound, IN the middle OF pan; sprin -
kle 1t with a piece OF gai lie tho size OF
poa, out iine; then spread with to-
matocs enough to cover tho fish; then
cover with bread crumbs. Add little
butter and salt; then garnish the dish
with moro tomatoes, aud bake twenty
minutes. Better to bake on dish to
servo on.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21

CURE FOR NEURALGIA What Is said
TO DO sure euro for this horrible all
ment IS nothing but a pouitice AID tea
made from t,.e common field thistle.
The leaves are are maccratcd and used
on the parts effected, as poultice,
whll" small quantity OF the loayes
are boiled down TO the proportion of a
quart 10 pint, and II small wineglass
OF tho decocLion drank before each
meal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-21
A world or Good.

One Of the most popular medicines
now before the American public, Is
Hop Bitters. You see it everywhere.
People take 1t with good effect. 1t
builds them up. 1t is not as pleasant
10 the taste as some other Bitters as it
is not whiskey drink. 1t Is more like
the old fashioned bone set tea that has
done world Of good. If you don't
feel just right try Hop Bitters.-Nund@
WelDS.