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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
DODGE o. UNITY.

S. G. Mcdowell, republican, is elected
to the Assembly in the Third district of
Dodge County, by about 60 majority.
Oak Grove gives Frat IS majority and
Falk 80 majority. The Town of Lowell
for the first in many years, gives small
republican majority and gives McFet-
ridge 80 majority. The town and city
of Beaver Dam gives McFetridge 500
majority as against a majority of about
200 for the rest of the democratic ticket.
1t is probable that McF etridge has carried
Dodge county by small majority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

Mr.. Chas. B. Wayman, Erie Pa,
writes: "My physicians had given me
up to die. They told me my lungs and
liver were all decayed and gone. [ was
very weak, pale and emaciated. By
chance I saw Browns Iron Bitters adj
vertised. l Immediately realized that
without iron in the blood, life could not
exist. With trembling anxiety sent a
servant to procure for me bottle /
must have taken it with great faith, for
almost Immediately I felt its beneficial
effects. Soon all dyspeptic sym ptoms dis
appeared, my lungs grew strong, pains
in the region of the heart vanished, my
urine became free of sediments, and in a
word l have regained perfect health.
Now feel able to thrash the doctor that
attended me, and really believe | ought
to do it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

Intending purchasers of Ponds Extract
cannot take too much precaution to pre-
vent substitution. Some druggists, trad
ing upon the popularity of this great
Family Remedy, attempt to palm Oil
other preparations, unscrupulously assor-
ting them to be 1.-The same as" or equal
to" Ponds Extract, Indifferent in the
deceit practised upon, and disappointment
thereby caused to the purchaser, as long
as larger profit accrues to themselves.
Always insist on having Ponds Extract.
Take no other. Sold in bottles only;
never in bulk. 3w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

LAST Friday two "cranks" were among
the applicants at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
in New York city to see President Arthur
but were refused admission. One of the
lunatics claimed to be President Arthur
uncle and the other said he had "a mis-.
sion to perform" This "crank" bust
ness is getting to be really alarming to
men in high places. 1t behooves the
President to be on his guard against the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

HE Cleveland Herald, which is pub
ished in Ohio, and not in Iowa, puts on
record the prediction that the State of
Iowa will have the next President of the
United States, and that his name is Sam
ual j. Kirkwood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Piles! Piles! Piles /!
a Sure Cure Found at Last
No One Need suffer

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding Itching and
liberated Piles has been discovered by DR.. VIII
liam, Gan Indian remedy) called Dr. Williams
Indian Ointment. single box has cured the
worst chronic cases OF rs or 30 years standing No
wonderful soothing medicine. Lotions lnstru-
ments and electuaries do more harm than good.
Williams Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays
getting warm in bed,) acts as poultice gives in
slant and painless relief and is prepared only for
Piles, itching of the private parts and for no
thing else.
Read what the Hon. j. NJ. Coffinberry of Cleve-
land says about DR.. Williams IndianSPie Oint-
ment: have used scores of Pile Cures, and it
affords me pleasure to say that have never found
anything which gave such IMMEDIATE and perma
nent relief as DR.. Williams Indian Ointment
For sale by all druggists or mailed'on receipt OF
price, Sl.00.
HENRY & CO. Prop'rs
4yl CLEVELAND, o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

1T is said that the recent demand for
Confederate bonds grew out of the alleg.
ed circumstance that ST., 00O,O 900 in gold,
placed in English banks during the wal
to the credit of the Confederate Govern
merit, was still held on deposit. This
fiction having now been exploded, the
demand for that bonded nothingness will
probably cease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
STATE OF WISCONSIN-County Court
for Jefferson COunty-In Probate

of the County Court, to be held in and for said
county, at the Office of the County Judge, in the
City of Jefferson in said county on the LIST Tues
the afternoon, the following matters will be
heard and considered: The petition of Sarah
Evans for the appointment OF herself and George
W. Evans to be administrators of the estate of Ed
ward R. Evans late of the City of Watertown in
said Jefferson County, deceased,
Dated this LIST day CT November A. D. 1881.
HENRY COLONIUS
4W4 County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

The Mormons of Utah CLAIM, to have
received over 800 converts from the
Southern States within the past few
months. 1t is notorious fact that the
Mormon missionaries are successful only
where ignorance prevails in obtaining
reinforcements to their disgusting and
gigantic imposture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

WEDNESDAY, NOV. e,l8s1.
THANKSGIyT3G PROCLAMATION,

The recurrence OF each autumnal season
bringing anew the substantial tokens ofDivine
favor, reminds Ut that We should render to =
mighty God public acknowledgment OF our graf
itude for His manifold blessings.
Fow therefore, l, VIM. r. smith ttoYe no. d,o VI
the state or Wisconsin do hereby appoint Thurs
day, the oath day OF November. instant, as day
of public Thanksgiving. Let the day be opseIv-
ed by the suspension of public ahd private ptlsl
ness and by the holding otappfopFlate telis 'o'iS
services and social festivities
In testimony, elc e,r
(Signed) N-4i-lAA T. 0Aiii ~
BY the Governor.
HANS b. WARNEt,, secretary OF oihlS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

DRUGGIsT's TEsTTMoNY.-H. F. Nc
earthly, druggist, Ottawa, Ont, states
that he was afflicted with chronic brons
ehitis for some years, and was completely
cured by the use of Thomas Electric Oil.
Sold by 81. T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

Go to H. T. Eberle's for Mrs. Freeman's
New National Dyes. For brightness and
durability of color, are unequaled. Col
or from 2 to 5 pounds Directions in
English and German. Price Is cents.
17v7
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

The stigma of repudiation.i is no longer
to stain the otherwise fair fame of our
sister State of Minnesota. Last week the
lower branch of the Legislature of that
State, by vote of II to 20, passed the
Senate bill which provides for the honor
able adjustment and payment of the old
bonded debt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

The question who is entitled to the
claim of being the inventor of the tele-
phone is being considered by the Patent
Office authorities at Washington. The
first patent was issued to Alexander Ora
ham Bell in 1876, but six others lay claim
to priority OF invention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

numerous "relatives" that turn up and the
many restless-eyed fellows who have
grievances to settle CT Emissions to per-
FORM"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

BIsHoP-ELECT Whitehead, of the Epis-
copal Diocese of Pittsburg, has accepted
the Office, and will be consecrated at
Pittsburgh on January 25, 1882.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Daag:IIy your Grounds and Homes.

All who wish to purchase strictly flrst-class nur-
sery stock will do well 70 call on E. o. Finch,
Cor. Main and Ninth streets, agent for Stone e.
Van Lieu, Rochester, N. Y. for all the choicest
fruits and ornamentals. Among them, Hardy
" Iron Clad Apple trees, best adapted to this
climate Pears Plums, Cherries, Evergreens,
Ornamentals-upright and weeping-and great
variety of small fruits l would call special at
tention to the new Cur amt "Moors Ruby" and
the new Grapes. Pocklington, Amber Queen and
August Giant, which can be procured from no
other firm. In Roses, Clenatis Rhododendrans,
largest stock handled by any firm in this country
and making speciality ofthem can do better by
their customers than most other firms.
E. O. FINCH.
Waterfowl, April. ~. 1881. Inc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
New Advertisements.

PLAYS, PLAYS, PLAYS, PLAYS
For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theatr1cals,
Temperance Plays, Drawing Room Plays, Fairy
Plays, Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books. Speakers,
Pantomimes, Tableaux. Lights, Magnesium
Lights, Colored Fire Burnt Cork, Theatrical Face
Preparations, Jacey'sWax Works, Wigs, Boards,
Moustaches, Costumes, Charades, and Paper
Scenery. New Catalogues sent rec, containing
full description and prices SAMUEL FRENCH
d SON, 50 E. 18th St., NEW YORK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

CERTIFICATE. 81 have used Burdock
Blood Bitters with great benefit for in
digestion and constipation of the bowels. GO
@. l.. EASTON.
Hamilton Ont"
Price $1.00, trial size 10 cents. Sold
by FL. T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

Vnunr Mon If you would learn Tele-
iOunS McH grapy in four months and be
certain of situation, address Valentine Bros.
GAINESVILLE, Wis
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06

TIE PlUTE Census The statistics
of the Nevada Indians were collected by
Indian onumcratofs, whose outfit con
sisted of q pencil and sheet Of paper.
a circle on the paper represented p i.
Wan or camp. Within each circle the
erumeretoF placed figures to represent
the number OF persons coanted, squags
and cbiidren being represented by diff
fc'ent signs. Chief Numana, the super.
visor Of the Inaian count, made up his
report from the paper sheets By taking
a number Of sticks Of various lengths to
denote adults ndscAiiJten OF different
sizes, notchiny those representing fe-
males, and senlicg The sticks in bundles
TO the Census OHcc.
This method, though rude, has served
10 furnish On accurate census Of the
Piutes.-- Scin!iic AJicrtcun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
The Song Of the Sewer.
The farmer stood at the open door,
Looked north and south and east aud

The farmer stood at the open door,
Looked north and south and east and
west;
Good wife, The swallows arc back once
more,
Back again to their last years nest.
Pm OFF TO the fields to speed the plow.
The birds arc singing on every bough.
The skies are dreaming Of Summer blue !;
Trees are dreaming OF rnstiius leaves
And have d5oam- God make IL trus'!
or standing corn, and OF golden
h ayes,
OF meadows green, aud Of new-,nsde hay
Aud reapors singing at dawn of dag.
CAL all tho boys ; We must so aield,
10 speed Tie pillow aod cast the seed (;
Cod bless the seed, and make it to yield
Plenty, both man an1 beast to feed
Goi bless the seed, and speed the plow
foF birds are singing on every bough.
Then out with his boys the farmer went,
iuto the fields the soft spr,ag morn,
sowing Tie aecd with glad content,
Singing, while sowing the good seed
corn:
Cod bless the harrow, and bless the plow.
The corn, the wheat, AMI the barley now.
-Hrpers Tec9iy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
Strictly One Price,
AT BOTH
900

WE invite the attention of our corn
muni,y 10 the large stock of SPRING
GOODS we are now displaying. There
Is 40 question that our stock has no SUI
poriors and few equals in the State
There may be u few country stores scat
tered here and there throughout tie
and that sell just as cheap as we do,
but when the variety and extent OF our
stock are taken into consideration, to-
gether with our Strict adherence to the
one price system, we believe we are offer
ing inducements rarely found outside of
the City.
We have already received six large
four horse wagon loads of New Goods,
and will have all we can do during the
next week 20 get TIE balance in.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
NOW Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE.

NOW IS THE TINE re SUBSCRIBE.
Wiliin year Off litst appearance, UAR7zR's
Y0CEG PSoPlE hss secured lesding place = d.
mong the periodicals designed for jlveniie read
ers. Tbe object OF those who have the paper In
charge is TO provide fer boz 5 and girls from lie
age Of six 10 sixteen 4 wet ~ treat in the way
ofenisrtaiEing stories, p2ems, historical sketch
Is, and other attractive reading matter, with
piornse and besnt.iGi Illustrations, and at the
same time 10 make iis epif.t ard influence har-
monte With The moral atmosphere which per-
vades every cultivated Ckrsliau household -
T1is important design they endoAtor 70 carry
out by combining the best literary srd artistic
talent, so bat fct;ou shall appear in bright
and innocent colors, sober facts assume such a
holiday dTess Gs tn be no longer dry or DUH
and mental exercise, "a the solution &C puzzles
problems, aud other devices, become delight
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
Facts about Dry Goods.

One of the largest manufacturers Of
Cambrios In this country decided to put
his goods upon the market at zoe, and
with that Siew manufactured very fine
cloth upon which to print the latest de-
signs They arc nearly one yard wide
and formerly known as Percaies. We
have a nice stock OF them and will sell
them ut IL cents.
The now styles il Madras Ginghams
and Zanzibar suitings are very pleasing,
aud the Spring Prints in al grades are
attractive, especially the linen effects.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
: Gu tf, sent free 10 those who wish to en-.

- Ou;fi sent free 10 those who wish to en-
- gage IN the meat pleasant and profitable
business known. Everything new. Capital not
required We viii furnish YOU everything
$40 n day and upwards Is easily made without
staying away from home over night. No risk
whatever Many new workers wanted AT once
Many are making fortunes at the business. La
dies make as much as Inen. and you < boys and
girls make great pay. No who il willing To
work fails 10 make more money every day than
be made in week at any ordinary employ
meDt. Those who engage 81 once will find a
short road TO fortune. Address II. HALLETT &
CO., Portland Maine Dec "a 1880 --ly
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
FACTS ABOUT NOTIONS.

The Notion trade Is always new, goods
that are saleabie one season are out of
date the nest. We try to keep in the
front rank. Do you remember our Sc
ini-aunual sales I? How prolific they are
OF old goods at luinous prices. This
explains our position. We are always
ready for new tasty styles.
Lisie thread Gloves with Stockiny tops
u one of the leaders this season. We
bava al immense stock of thread gloves
IN one, two, three and four Elastics-
also one, two, three and four Buttons las
we'll as black and co.cred Silk Gloves.
and new line Of Gents isle thread and
French dog-skin Gloves.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06

1hel / long for sainted memories
Like angel troops t3ey come.
II iald my arlos end ponder
On the old, o,d home.
Ibo heart has many passages
Through which thesfeeliBgs roam,
But its middle isle is sacred
To the thoughts OF Old, old. home.
Where infancy was sheltered,
Like rose buds Trom the blast;
Where girlhood's brief el;sium
In joycusness was past;
To that sweet spot forever.
Asio some hallowed doom
Life's pilgrim bends her vision
IT'S her old, old home.
n father eat, how proudly,
BY that hearth stones rays,
And told his children stories
Ofhis early Inanhood's days;
And one soft eye was beaming,
From Child TO child 'twould roam;
Thus mother counts her treasures
In the old, old home.
The birthday gifts and festivals,
The blended vesper hymn,
(Some dear. one who vas swelling It;
is with tlae seraphim.)
The fond good nights III bed time,
How quiet sleep would come
And fola Us all together
In the cd, old home.
Like q wreath Of scented floNer
Close interviewed each heart;
But time and Change in concert
lave blown the wreath apart.
But dear aud saintod memories
Like angels ever come,
IL fold mY Arms and poRdsr
In the old, old home.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
FACTS about BOOTS 81 SHOES.

On the LIST day Of February We gave
an order to our Boston firm TO make our
Spring stock OF Boots & Shoes. The
goods are now on the road and will be-
gin to arrive in few days. We have
sold these goods for two years ami com.
ment Is unnecessary. We expect TO
buy more gcols in Boston in the future
than We have done in the past, because
We can get what our customers want at
q reasonable price, and because it is
Headquarters for ali kinds OF leather
goods ia this country.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
1881.
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ILLUSTRATED.

Studying the Subject effectively and from
the educational point OF views seeking to pro-
vide that which, taken altogether, will be of the
most service to the largest number-I long ago
conc uded that, IL l conld have but Que work
for public library, would select a complete
set of 'Harper's Monthly "-CaARLKs FaAscis
ADAMS, Jr.
Its contents ere contributed by the most emf
nent authors and al lists of urope and America
while the long experience of It's publishers has
made them thoroughly conversant with the de-
sires of the public, which they win spare ne
effort to crafty.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
The Best Paper! Try it :
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.Oth EAR.
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Social Science, Natural History, Geology. As
omy. The most valuable practical papers
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p IT Il MI I'm connection With
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
SfeGm Engines,

sll sizes, guaranteed 10 be perfect success, to
furnish sufficient power e rsL Mills with saws
from so t. 90 icebes. Tt~ Traction part Is,
without question, Acknowledged TO ee perfect
and is called the Boss Engine" The New Pop
ular fony Circular Saw Mil is now cutting s.
600 feet peSsday with = So inch saw. Can be
nroyen.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06


B. Bickford h Huffman Grain aud Seed Duii
can fully establish the superiority OF this drill
over all others in iis durability, It's sdapfabiii-
~ aud general fitness Tor distributing perfectly
ell kinds OF grain aud grasses and Fertilizers,
large or small-,he very drill for all farmers.
will take pleasure Ia referring you To gentle
men in this County who know what good
Drill IL.
Hay Rakos, Low on hand and for sale a, mod
crate prices.
Popular Fertilizers, OF different grades war
rantsd perfectly pure. 20 Asent Tor Baker &
Cos. Chemicals aud all kinds of Material for
making Fertilizers.
80 By making a speciality of the above a.,i-
cles, | can be able to supply nv customers al
Bottom figures or Factory prices.
Thanhfnl for the patronage of the people in
the past, kindly AK Goa tinuance in tie ia
ture, feel conhleut can suit YOU In prices
TOO, and expect to arrange my business to trade
for Machinery. &c.
GEORGE w. SHOCKEY,
Romney, West Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06
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The Round Volume for 1850, containing the
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-05-06

G.. Homer Bowman, Law partner Of
II. II. Riddleberger, Of Woodstock, Va,
received letter last week, conveying
the intelligence that q Legacy Of $4,000
had been boqueathed him By relative
in Pennsylvania.